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As an infant, before you were ever subjected to the conditioning that leads you away from risks and fear of failing, your nature was programmed to learn how to walk. For a while you just laid down, then your nature said, “Sit,” and you did. Then your nature commanded, “Crawl,” and you obeyed. Eventually your nature said, “Stand up on two feet, balance yourself, and move in an upright position”.
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onsider this - what if there is no such thing as failure? Failing is a judgment that we humans place on a given action. Rather than judging, substitute this attitude: you cannot fail, you can only produce results. Then the most important question to ask yourself is what do you do with the results you produce? It’s better to jump in and experience life than to stand on the sidelines fearing that something might go wrong.
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If you take risks, you’re going to be wrong as much as you’re going to be right; that is the pain of life and the joy of life.
One of the most common questions asked is, how can I overcome fear and take a chance? A friend couldn’t decide whether to take a job in a new city. It was a good job, but it would require him to leave his life-long home. Everyone fears change and the risks it carries, but everything significant that I’ve ever experienced has involved change. When we stay with the familiar, just because it is familiar, we are responding to a fear of failure that doesn’t support our growth.
The first time you made the effort, you fell down and returned to crawling. But your nature wouldn’t let you stay satisfied with crawling and you ignored your fears and the results you had produced, and you stood up again. Eventually your nature won out and you walked upright. What if you had succeeded in resisting your natural programming? You would still be crawling on all fours, not knowing the advantages of an upright life! Know in your heart that you have never failed at anything, and you never will. What might be judged as errors or mistakes are the very stuff of growth. Refuse to use the term “failure” about yourself or about anyone else. When you take a chance and things don’t go as planned, you didn’t fail, you only produced a result.
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The course includes 12 modules, and classes meet twice a month on Sundays 9 am - 1pm . All modules are taught by Dr. Derek Rodger (ND). Course fee is $1794 and can be paid over 6 monthly installments at $299 per month. Every student receives a free 90 minute private nutritional consultation with Dr. Rodger (ND) 89. To obtain a detailed information pack visit: NutritionConsultants.org or Tel: 908-223-8899
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Alessandra, already had her nutritional degree, before she came on the course. I'm so proud of myself for finishing this the course and the exam. It was a great experience and I truly learned a lot. There are so many opportunities out there for me in my career to help others. I'll be attending the Natural Gourmet Institute which has a strong focus on a plant based diet. I look forward to helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle as a CNC and chef!
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Natalie, who flew in from Chicago every 2 weeks to do the CNC program has passed her Certified Nutritional Consultant and can now proudly put the letters CNC after her name: I met Dr. Rodger (ND) before I took his Nutrition Course and it was his knowledge and experience that drew me to choose his class over others. I am so very glad I did as, I'm positive I wouldn't have learnt what I did with other teachers. I'm not sure I would have had such an inspirational teacher with highly motivational lectures.
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Next Course starts Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 dates TBD Become a Certified Nutrition Consultant in 6 Months and put the letters CNC after your name. This recognized qualification is obtained through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, AANC.
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“If the doctors of today do not become the nutritionists of tomorrow, then the nutritionists of today will become the doctors of tomorrow”. (Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research)
Through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC) Doctor of Naturopathy and Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Derek Rodger (ND) prepares students to pass the Certified Nutritional Consultants Exam. Once qualified you are entitled to use the designation CNC after your name and practice as a Nutritionist. Certified Nutritional Consultants (CNC) can work in hospitals, clinics, private practice settings alongside acupuncturists, mental health professionals, physical therapists, doctors and chiropractors, as well as a consultant in schools, businesses, health food stores, spas and health clubs.
Today's economists have determined that the natural health field is the fastest growing industry in the U.S. today. It goes without saying that people are getting more concerned about their personal health and their families health. Just take a look at this picture below and ask yourself, what type of life are you planning for yourself.
The course includes 11 modules and the classes meet on a Sunday morning 9-1 pm. The course fee is $1794 and can be paid over 6 months at $299. If you would like to attend this educational course, which will clearly change your life from a nutritional perspective. More detailed information is sent out to students who are interested, sign up by going to: www.NutritionalConsultants.org
WHICH LIFE ARE YOU DESIGNING? THESE TWO WOMEN ARE APPROXIMATELY THE SAME AGE. Nutrition Course NEXT COURSE STARTS September 4, 2022 and finishes February 26, 2023. Become a Certified Nutrition Consultant To obtain a detailed information pack NutritionConsultants.orgvisit:or908-223-8899 9September 2022
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The pawpaw tree is the only tropical tree to have escaped the tropics! One look at its leaves and growth habit and you’d think somebody plucked it straight out of the Amazon rainforest. However, this tree is native to our area and has adapted to our temperate climate, growing wild in the woods of the eastern United States. Oh, the fruit! The pawpaw fruit is the largest native fruit in all of North America. The large, green-skinned fruit grows in clusters with individual fruit weighing over one pound. When you cut the fruit open, a beautiful orange to yellow custard pulp is exposed. Most describe the flavor as banana and mango combined, with after-tones of pineapple, strawberry, or vanilla.
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According to Michael Judd, author and edible landscaper: Nutritionally speaking, pawpaws are vitamin-packed antioxidant powerhouses - the original super fruit! Pawpaw protein contains all essential amino acids in contents higher than that of apples, bananas, or oranges. Full of vital vitamins and minerals, exceeding peaches, grapes and apples. It is exceptionally high in potassium, calcium, vitamin C, niacin, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper and magnesium. High in antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids. Wow! That’s impressive. No spray tree! Some fruit trees can be persnickety here in PA, but not the pawpaw. It is native to the woods in our region and grows well for the backyard orchardist. Once established, the pawpaw is a ‘no spray tree.’ Its leaves carry a mild toxin, so it has no pest or other disease issues unlike most backyard fruit trees. It’s also very deer resistant. Grow your own! So, you want to eat some pawpaws? Your best bet is to grow them yourself. Just know what genetics you are planting. Wild type trees can have very small fruit filled with seeds whereas some commercial cultivars have huge tasty fruit with less seeds. Are you ready to give it a try? Contact Richie Mitchell from Bear Creek Organics. He has a wide selection of pawpaws ready to plant this fall. He carries healthy pawpaw seedlings with the best genetics for large and tasty fruit quality. To get some pawpaws, visit bearcreekorganics.com and fill out the ‘Contact Us” section at the bottom of the page.
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Pickin’ up pawpaws, put ‘em in your pocket. Pickin’ up pawpaws, put ‘em in your pocket. Pickin’ up pawpaws, put ‘em in your pocket. Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch. When I sang that song as a child, I had no idea what a pawpaw was. I had never seen one in the wild. I’d never seen the fruit for sale in the store. It remained a mystery fruit until I got into edible landscaping.
The following case study not only describes a common experience of post COVID-19 syndrome, but also provides lab test results that identify resurgent inflammatory markers that strongly correlate to a recent SARS CoV-2 infection.
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It is known to demonstrate direct virucidal activity and augment interferon production, and is incredibly important for the immune system as an immunomodulator. It modulates the immune system’s reactions and assists in identifying pathogens.Wefocus on “99% body purify” because of its unique Extracorporeal Blood Irradia tion system and technology that drastically improve body detoxification and its ability to defend itself. It’s an effective treatment that supports and maintains the body’s natural balance.
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The subject is a 45-year-old female who contracted COVID-19 in March, 2021. She was able to convalesce at home with symptoms including body aches, fever and severe coughing, which lingered until the first week of April. Although tired, she reported feeling better and tried to resume his normal activities. The subject is normally non-smoking, healthy and active in social and recreational activities. In April she donated convalescent plasma. In May, the fatigue had still not abated, and she was taking almost daily naps while still working a full-time executive tech job from home. In mid-May she began experiencing almost debilitating fatigue and sudden fevers spiking to 102 degrees. A few days of this was followed by sudden chills, a severe headache and syncope (fainting). She immediately sought medical care, was tested for COVID-19 (SARS- CoV-2 RNA). It was negative. However, lab tests came back showing high levels of CRP (C-reactive protein) and elevated sedi mentation rate, both significant markers for inflammation. There was also a low white blood cell count. She was told to visit his primary care provider. She called her functional medicine provider. In 3 weekly sessions, she was infused with the “99 Body Purify” protocol, including blood ozonation, UV irradiation and electromagnetic specific frequencies. Three weeks later, her labs showed abso lute reduction in both CRP and SED rate and normalization of white blood cells. She felt better than she ever had and success fully increased his activities. This toxin-elimination treatment benefits all body types and has inspired an entire movement. It is a collection of treatment modalities. With 99% Body Purify, people have not only a healthier body, but, more importantly, a healthier self-confidence. 99% B ody Purify is designed to thor oughly and gently remove pathogens and their toxins from the body without sensitization, irritation, or a disturbing acid mantle.
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Several protocols have recently been established to prepare the immune system to defend against COVID-19. Outpatient medical providers have observed many patients who have recovered from COVID-19 go on to experience a post-viral type syndrome. These patients experience debilitating fatigue, headaches and a delayed overall recovery. We have had several clients dealing with these issues after overcoming COVID-19, so we utilized immune-boosting IVs as well as vitamin D3 injections.
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Workshop options: 2.5-hour original or 4-hour Chakra Intensive, designed for beginners and advanced students alike… no experience required. One student says, “This was my first time in a yoga or art class. I was a bit nervous but immediately felt safe and comfortable upon meeting Michelle. I’ve been trying to work through some trauma in counseling the last few years and this one session gave more insight into my energy blockages than all of the sessions combined... and it was fun!” [after session 2] “Who knew that in one year this process would completely change my life.” ~Jamie B., Bethlehem, PA Michelle Lee is an artist and workshop facilitator practicing in the Poconos, Wyoming Valley & Lehigh Valley. Visit www.MichelleLeeArts.com or call 570-443-7777. See ad, page 27. of seating for patients to relax and enjoy the serene space.
In a safe, sacred space, YogART Workshops bring a range of yoga, meditation, intuitive chakra-mandala art, journaling and other creative practices to strengthen layers of self (i.e. koshas). Visually witnessing strengths and weaknesses, it helps ignite our innate power to heal, love and live out loud.
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The location is not the only change being made at Balanced Acupuncture. In addition to acupuncture and its related modalities (fire cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, estim), new well ness services will be offered. Among the new services being offered is ear seed application. Ear seed applica tion is a non-invasive technique to stimulate points on the ear using small pellets with adhesive tape. It will be included as part of acupunc ture sessions and will be offered as a standalone treatment. Essential oils can now be added to each treatment. In addition, Balanced Acupuncture will now be offering meditation and Qigong classes to support clients’ overall wellness. You can schedule an appointment or class online, or learn more at balancedacupuncture.net. Come check out the new space and services at the Balanced Acupuncture Open House on September 24, 2022, from 10am-2pm. See ad, page 36. For more info: 610-282-2313. www.ChristianScienceAllentown.com. Location: Cedar Crest Collage, Oberkotter Hall. 100 College Dr., Allentown, PA. See ad, page 13.
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For physical, mental, emotional or energetic healing, it’s important to be our own advocate. The “status quo” answers with mainstream medicine or therapies. There are many paths to choose from, and if we research and explore new modalities… our intuitive wisdom can lead to more progressive solutions.
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Hypnosis Can Help You
Hypnosis is approved by the American Medical Association and is the fastest known method of reaching the subconscious, which governs our habits and behavioral patterns. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind that you have experienced every single day. Hypnosis is simply communication with the subconscious part of your mind, the most powerful part of your mind. Your subconscious mind has four primary functions. It is your permanent memory, everything that’s has ever happened to you from birth until now is stored there. It stores your emotions such as love, joy and fear. It is in charge of all automatic body functions such as breathing, digestion and heart rate. The subconscious also stores your habits, both good and bad ones! Your conscious mind also has four primary functions. It is your temporary memory, where you live, where you work, where you play. It is your analytical thinking, rational thinking and it’s where your willpower is stored. Hypnosis bypasses the conscious mind, thus making habits easier to change. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind that you have experienced every single day. Daydreaming is a form of hypnosis. Using hypnosis, you can build confidence, increase motivation and ease stress. Hypnosis is one of the most powerful tools we have for gaining access to our full mind. Once you learn how to put your full mind to work for you, your potential is unlimited! Call Jacqueline now for your free consultation 484-264-3889. See article page 18 and ad Winston,
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One… a Shared Vision, a roundtable conversation that will explore visions for peace and how to bring them into reality. All people, holistic centers, and vendors are invited to join in this event. Contact Greenshire for pre-registration and further information.Greenshire’s Space for Peace is dedicated to helping people explore new horizons as they revitalize their quality of life: body, mind and spirit. Their team of experienced professionals provides simple and powerful tools for individuals to reach their goals. The seven-acre grounds at Greenshire are always open to the public for personal exploration. To welcome you is the Angel of Peace statue, inviting you to the Sacred Stone Circle that has been positioned to celebrate the astronomical events of the seasons. A threedimensional Star of David garden often brings clarity to one’s spiritual journey. Deep in the woods is Greenshire’s Stone Amphitheater , a sanctuary of silence. Come explore! Greenshire Institute. 3620 Sterner Mill Road, Quakertown, PA. Greenshire is open to people of all ages and ethnic, religious, political and cultural backgrounds. www.GreenshireInstitute.org. See ad, page 34.
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holdUpperGreenshireInstitute,Bucks,will A Festival of Peace on October 2, from 2-9pm. The focus is to promote peace within self, family, community and all humankind. The re-dedication of Greenshire’s Peace Pole, erected in 2006, is central to this gathering. Inscribed in seven languages on the Peace Pole are the words, "May peace prevail on
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This therapy works as a strong stimulator for proper circulation (oxygen delivery to cells) and proper energy generation (oxygen utilization by cells). The human body cells, including the heart and muscles, generate their own energy.
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What is Total Body DialysisTM? This is the proprietary EXTRACORPOREAL treatment of the blood using several factors—ozone, ultraviolet, visible light and specific frequency-based electromagnetic field therapy—all in one very powerful, yet completely natural and non-toxic combination. This treatment can effectively eliminate any foreign substances from our blood, including infectious pathogens, autoimmune complexes and other pathogenic cells, within short periods of time—usually 3-5 weekly sessions.
Total Body and Spinal Dialysis are the techniques of treating the entire blood volume, not achieved with any other forms of extracorporeal therapy. With this treatment, the patient’s blood is first drawn from a large caliber vein using a medical pump. This blood then goes through a micro-filter which filters the unwanted things in the blood. Then the blood is bathed in ozone and is re-perfused into the body. This process continues for about an hour. During this time, the entire volume of blood in the body is filtered, purified and enriched with ozone before being returned to the body—a true medical treatment with no comparisons. You can see the difference in blood color before and immediately after the treatment. Treatments can decrease the thickness of blood, making it easier for circulation. It stimulates dilation and relax ation of the artery walls. This can help the recovery of the inner arterial space from fats that create blocks in the arteries (plaques).
Nearly any person may benefit from this therapy, simply because it addresses the foundation of all diseases – oxygen metabolism and mitochondrial health! For further information and customized experience, please contact us at contact@mjahealthcare.com or call at 570-872-9800. on back page.
What is Spinal DialysisTM? This is a similar treatment used for difficult cases of central nervous system involvement such as neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, neuro Lyme and any other infections, autism, brain injury, or conditions needing healing power delivered to the Holy Grail of the human body—the central nervous system, spine and brain. Those parts are hard to reach using traditional approaches due to natural barriers between the blood and brain. We often combine it with other regenerative techniques such as intrathecal exosomes to enhance the healing.
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Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing technique that focuses on stress reduction and relaxation. “Reiki is the word for universal life force energy,” LeClaire says. Clients lie fully clothed on a table while the practitioner facilitates the body’s healing process through gentle touch. When the mind and body is calm and deeply relaxed, the body’s energy, or chakras, become unblocked.
“I meet people where they’re at. I read their energy and try to figure out where they are blocked,” LeClaire concludes. “I don’t want to overwhelm them but instead try to put them on the path forward by eliminating negative thinking. If something’s not working, I’ll try a different approach. I give them MP3 music, mediation techniques and mantras—all the tools they need to continue healing outside of my office.”
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Reiki can be used to ease pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue. While it’s most beneficial to experience hypnotherapy or reiki in person, LeClaire notes that these therapies can also be performed virtually.
As a holistic lifestyle coach for more than 25 years, Jacqueline LeClaire of Results Wellness Center, LLC understands that change can be intimidating. Using a warm, personable approach, LeClaire looks at each client individually as a whole person and uniquely combines hypnotherapy, reiki, intuitive readings, yoga, chakra balancing, crystal healing, fitness and esogetic colorpuncture to steer clients toward a forward path.
LeClaire started building a solid client base while working as a fitness coach, teaching weight training and cardiovascular exercises. While dating a chiropractor, LeClaire became intrigued by how he had used hypnotherapy to help his patients meditate and find relief from stress. She became a Certified Hypnotherapist and worked for many years from an office in North Arlington, New Jersey.
LeClaire is also a teacher; she regularly offers classes to instruct others to become Reiki Level I, Level II or Reiki Master practitioners. She also teaches hypnotherapist certification classes to people that want to learn the therapeutic art for personal development, for expanding coaching skills, or for communicators seeking to add depth to their toolbox. This summer and autumn, LeClaire will add more classes to train people how to give reiki and hypnotherapy to others, how to teach physic abilities and how do energy readings to help more people connect with their spiritual selves.
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habits that developed subconsciously, like nail biting or negative thinking that limits self-growth.
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LeClaire also offers yoga classes, fitness and nutrition coaching, and esogetic colorpuncture, a system to healing that uses a device to focus on points and zones on the skin to transmit light through the body’s energetic pathways. “I felt led toward each of these holistic energy healing modalities through people that had influenced me over the years and whom I’ve intersected with throughout life,” she says. She offers free phone consults and customizes individualized plans for each client.
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During the pandemic, LeClaire says that more people are seeking ways to promote self-healing and spiritual, physical and emotional stability. She works with people that feel overwhelmed and are seeking ways to cope; people that want to make lifestyle changes; and cancer patients that want to support their conventional treatments with holistic modalities.
“Hypnotherapy drills into the subconscious mind while you’re in a state of deep relaxation,” LeClaire explains. While one is in this deeply relaxed, meditative state, the subconscious mind is more susceptible to absorbing positive suggestions or affirmations and can thus be conditioned into letting go of ingrained habits.
LeClaire notes that hypnosis often conjures up images of parlor tricks and levitation for entertainment purposes, but hypnotherapy can foster change of habit and help people quit smoking and reduce cravings for unhealthy foods, as well as alter compulsive
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Before going to the store to buy new school supplies, search the house for items that can be reused or repur posed, such as half-spent notebooks or last year’s pens and pencils. A little elbow grease and TLC can refurbish old lunchboxes and backpacks—also affording an opportunity to teach kids how to repair and extend the life of items.
Model StewardshipEnvironmental Show kids that the family embraces an eco-friendly lifestyle. Kids will watch and learn as their parents regularly bring reusable shopping bags to the store, frequent local small businesses, participate in community cleanup efforts and continually search for innovative ways to safeguard the planet.
This school season, families have an opportunity to make Earth-friendly decisions as they prepare their children for a successful educational experi ence. These tips balance sustainability against kids’ desires for the coolest, newest gadgets and garments.
Opt for durable items that are made with recycled or sustainable materials and use minimal packaging. Avoid items made of plastic. Buy used textbooks whenever possible.
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Kids that have outgrown last year’s threads and are clamoring for a whole new wardrobe can be cheerfully introduced to the burgeoning used clothing market, which is both ecoresponsible and budget-friendly. Resist the temptation to purchase cheap “fast fashion” that too quickly ends up in landfills and pollutes the environment by using toxic dyes, fossil-fuel-derived textiles and other bad chemicals. Donate old clothes instead of throwing them away.
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Avoid anything plastic, including single-use water bottles and Ziploc bags. Reusable, stainless steel, food and drink containers, as well as lightweight, reusable bamboo utensils, are ideal. Homemade, whole and bulk foods are healthier and much more Earth-friendly compared to prepackaged snacks that are usually wrapped in plastic and jam-packed with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients.
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If the family lives reasonably close to school, encourage kids to walk or bike. For young children that require supervision, enlist one or more adults to lead a convoy of walking or biking kids. School buses and carpooling are the next best eco-friendly choices. When transporting kids by car, make sure to turn the engine off while wait ing in the pick-up or drop-off line. En gine idling is a significant air polluter.
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studies showed a link between beta-carotene and lung cancer, it was removed from the formula. Two carotenoids found in the retina—lutein and zeaxanthin—were added, and the formula was rebranded as AREDS2. In a new, 10-year, follow-up study by the National Eye Institute (NEI), AREDS2 was found to reduce late AMD symptoms an additional 20 percent compared to the original formula. “This 10-year data confirms that not only is the new formula safer, it’s actually better at slowing AMD progression,” says Emily Chew, M.D., lead author of the study and director of the NEI Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Application. Richert/Pexels.comCamille
In a study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in tumors. Combing the records of patients with melanoma, breast, colon and kidney cancers that were being treated with immunotherapy, they found that taking vitamin E improved survival times and boosted treatment responses. In laboratory work, the researchers demonstrated that vitamin E directly binds and blocks the activity of the SHP1 checkpoint protein in dendritic cells, which primes T cells for an anti-tumor immune response. “This study broadens our understanding of factors that can influence responses to immunotherapies,” says author Dihua Yu, M.D., Ph.D. Unlike chemotherapy, which acts directly on cancerous tumors, immunotherapy treats patients by revitalizing their immune system and “teaching” it how to identify and destroy cancer cells.
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An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), afflicts half of men by age 60 and 90 percent of men by age 85. Although it isn’t cancerous, treatment can involve medications and surgery. European doctors often prescribe the herb nettle root, and Iranian researchers tested its effectiveness in a study that divided 80 BPH patients into two groups. One was given 300 milligrams of nettle root extract twice a day for eight weeks; the other group received a placebo. The researchers found the nettle root significantly improved urinary frequency, urinary urgency and night urination compared with the placebo group. It was not effective in modifying prostate volume, the feeling of incomplete emptying, intermittency, urine stream and straining. svehlik/AdobeStock.com
Sales of fermented dairy products like yogurt and kefir have been steadily rising in the U.S., and a new study from Australia’s Deakin University might accelerate that trend.
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Researchers examined 24 years of nutritional and health data from 2,603 Finnish men between 42 and 60 years old. They found that men that ranked in the top third of consumption of non-fermented dairy products such as milk and cream had double the risk of depression, while those in the top third of consumption of fermented dairy products like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk enjoyed a 45 percent reduced risk of depression.
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Established in 1981, the United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is a holiday observed around the world on September 21 each year. The 2022 theme is “End racism. Build peace.” To that end, the General Assembly has dedicated this day to observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.Secretary-General António Guterres says, “But achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.”
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A rooftop solar array and 1,182 solar panels on the sides will adorn an eight-story, $40 million, high-rise planned for West Melbourne, Australia, to provide the office building with most of its power. Avancis, a German firm producing glass panels containing solar cells, will supply the solar skin. Architect Pete Kennon says, “These things are possible, and the fact that a building can harness the sunlight from its own skin, it sounds like something you dreamed of, or you saw in a cartoon.”
Although this will be the first in Australia to use the panels, several projects in Europe have been built with the technology, including the world’s largest wooden sky scraper in Skellefteå, Sweden. “It feels urgent to innovate our building technologies to more sustainable methods,” says Kennon. “Collecting solar is a natural trajectory on our large-scale projects, particularly in locations that have great access to sunlight.”
Generating 50 times as much power as a typical home rooftop solar array, the solar skin will save an esti mated 77 tons of CO2 emissions each year.
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As people switch to electric vehicles (EV) to reduce their emissions, some homeowners and apartment dwellers without charging infrastructure are at a disadvantage. The city of Seattle set a goal to easier,and2008sionstransportationreduceemis-83percentbelowlevelsby2030,tomakethingstheywillinstall chargers on local utility poles on demand. Seattle City Light will conduct the project as part of a more extensive portfolio of transportation electrification investments and services to help the utility service area transition to zeroemission electric transportation options. Residents can accomplish some emission reductions with public transit, biking, walking and other options, but many still rely on personal vehicles for some trips.
The Curbside Level 2 EV charging program is available to anyone on a first-come, first-serve basis. The person making the request must own or plan to own an EV within the next 12 months, and their existing address must not offer off-street parking (where they could buy their own). Once a request is made, the utility will evaluate the area and ask for input betheychargers,poseownerspropertyneighboring50IfEVstallingbeforeneighborsfromin-anewcharger.morethanpercentofop-thewillnotinstalled.
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Making changes while shopping at supermarkets, res taurants and with delivery apps can change minds about sustainable options and garner public support. Psycholo gist Ann-Katrin Betz and her colleagues at Germany’s University of Würzburg studied the design of restaurant menus and tested how adding carbon labels indicating the greenhouse gas emissions per dish and changing the most prominent menu items to foods with a lower impact on the climate affected the choices people might make when dining out. When people were given menus with the low-emission option as the default, the share of high-emission choices decreased by an average of 31.7 percent. When given menus with carbon labels, the emissions associated with their dish choices averaged 13.5 percent lower per dish. Combining carbon labels with prominent placing for lowemission options appears to have the greatest effect.
Other strategies might include increasing the availability of plant-based options; making them more prominent elsewhere (the meat aisle); and renaming veggie options to make them sound more appealing (slow-roasted, butternut squash and seasonal vegetable lasagna versus vegetarian lasagna). Multiple practices are needed to persuade people to adopt sustainable diets, so all of these methods are just the beginning of a shift away from highemission food by overcoming unconscious barriers.
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L ongevity, a human quest through the ages, is now a hot topic among scientific researchers that assert there has never been a better time to maximize our potential for metabolic renewal.
Biological age—the state of our health at the cellular level—is in the spotlight, as are the anti-aging benefits of science-supported phytonutrients, cell-rejuvenating foods and safe, non-surgical, stem cell procedures. Functional medicine, with its focus on the biologybased root causes of disease, is also a rising star in the arena of ageNoreversal.matter which path we follow to aging vibrantly, the most inspiring takeaway is that lifestyle, not genes, determines destiny. “On average in the United States, the last 16 years of life are spent with multiple diagnoses and on multiple medications. We are giving our hard-earned money to pharmacies, hospitals and nursing facilities,” says Kara Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor in Newtown, Connecticut, and the author of Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. She and other researchers contrast “lifespan”, the years from birth to death, to “healthspan”, the years spent in good health free of age-related disease and disability. “Lifespan is not necessarily healthspan, and we can change that,” she says.
Age Is Not Just a Number Until recently, age was determined by the year on our birth certificate, but “bio age” is the new number to pay attention to. It might not only predict health outcomes down the road, but also add years to our lives. In groundbreaking work in 2017, anti-aging researcher Steven Horvath at the University of California, Los Angeles, used algorithms to calculate biological age on the basis of how extensively our genome is modified by a process called DNA methylation. Researchers are now understanding what factors can turn on positive gene expressions and turn off those that may activate life-threatening diseases.
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SIRT6, an enzyme in close relationship with NAD and responsible for many molecular anti-aging processes, including DNA repair, is abundant in seaweeds, especially the strain Fucus vesi culosus, commonly known as bladder wrack Research published in the journal Marine Drugs in 2017 indicates bladder wrack’s anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties, as well as its potential to protect the liver and normalize high blood sugar and bloodFisetin,pressure.apowerful flavonoid found in certain foods like strawberries, peaches, apples, persimmons, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, rivals ever-beneficial quercetin. Research published
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Molecular Magic Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair, author of the seminal Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why We Don’t Have To, discovered antioxidant-rich resveratrol in grapes in 2003. Since then, he and other researchers have found additional compounds with the ability to activate longevity pathways. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD, or B3), a coenzyme involved in many metabolic processes essential to life, has been shown to rejuvenate aging mice, increasing energy-producing mitochondria in the cells and fortifying muscle mass. The body makes less NAD as we age, but research suggests that intermittent fasting, exercise and heat saunas can stimulate this youth-preserving molecule. NAD-boosting supplements are also on the market, but consuming foods like naturally fermented sauerkraut, raw milk, nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds is also a good strategy.
The results, published last year in the journal Aging, showed that three years of bio age were reduced in the target group in just eight weeks compared to the control group. “What we eat, our stress load and our response to it, the quality of the air we breathe and if we exercise are all drivers or reducers of our bio age. Knowing this, we absolutely need to take responsibility for our lives,” says Fitzgerald. This bio age reversal is good news when we look at the grim statistics. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society, approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease in this country each year and more than 600,000 Americans are predicted to succumb to cancer this year alone.
dementia and neurodegenerative disorders,” says Fitzgerald, noting that only 10 to 20 percent of longevity outcomes are genetic.
Fitzgerald and her team drove this point home with the first randomized, controlled study on the power of lifestyle and diet to turn back the biological age clock. Based upon functional medicine, the program enrolled 18 healthy men between ages 50 and 72 in a target group and 20 in a control group. Those in the target group ate a nutrient-rich diet, slept seven hours a night, practiced relaxation techniques and took supplemental probiot ics and phytonutrients. They ate only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., exercised for at least 30 minutes five days a week, avoided sweets and consumed two cups of dark, leafy, greens and three cups each of cruciferous vegetables and colorful vegetables daily, as well as six ounces of animal protein.
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Eating to reduce inflammation is key, and there is power on our plates when we add some of Fitzgerald’s longevity boosters like turmeric, green tea, shitake mushrooms, wild-caught salmon, eggs, liver and sunflower seeds. A study last year in Experimental Gerontology reported that the amino acid L-theanine, found particularly in green tea, reduced oxidative stress, liver degeneration and inflammatory responses in aging rats.
last year in the European Journal of Pharmacology cites fisetin’s numerous potential benefits for neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and vascular dementia.
“While stem cell treatment has been quite effective, it is important to remember that avoiding chemicals in the environment, exercising vigorously and maintaining a low BMI [body mass index] are clearly the most important factors in good health,” advises Prodromos.
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Chronic systemic inflammation is now understood to be the physi ological springboard for most diseases ranging from cancer to de pression, but its connection to uric acid is critical in producing free radicals that accelerate aging. “Unfortunately, most doctors look upon uric acid solely as a risk marker for gout. We now recognize that uric acid serves as a powerful signal in the body to prepare for food and water scarcity,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, author of The New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and the recent Drop Acid, a guide to lowering uric acid in the body. “Uric acid levels above 5.5 milligrams per decilitre trigger the body to raise the blood pressure, increase the blood sugar, become insulinresistant and increase the formation and storage of body fat,” he says. “Central to regaining metabolic health and reducing risk for metabolic conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease and Type 2 diabetes is reining in uric acid.”
Chronic, unmanaged stress is a major factor in physical and mental decline due to elevated levels of cortisol. “Stress threatens the health and diversity of our gut bacteria, leading to increased gut permeability, a central mechanism underlying widespread inflammation, which is the cornerstone of all chronic degenerative conditions,” says Perlmutter. “Those conditions as a category are ranked by the World Health Organization as the number one cause of death on our planet today.”
Fitzgerald concurs, “Excessive inflammation—an imbalanced immune response—accelerates the aging process, and it increases with stress. Stress is the gasoline on the fire of aging.”
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No matter which path we follow to aging vibrantly, the most inspiring takeaway is that lifestyle, not genes, determines destiny.
“Stem cells improve DNA methylation and telomere length, and result in a reduced physiologic age compared to your chronologic age,” says Chadwick Prodromos, a Chicago-based, boardcertified orthopedic surgeon and the founder of the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute, in Antigua. “Joint replacements are offered quite liberally nowadays, but most of our patients with severe arthritis who were offered joint replacements do well in our care
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without them for virtually any joint in the body.” Prodromos and his team combine umbilical cord-derived stem cell treatment (non-embryonic/fetal) with specially selected nutritional supplements and in some patients, platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid injections.
In the daily survival game, the body’s stem cells generate specialized cells to replace those throughout the body that are damaged and dying. This ongoing repair process slows down as we advance in years, but cutting-edge procedures offer new hope for conditions ranging from arthritis to age-related brain fog.
Even with exciting advances in the promotion of long life, experts are unanimous in stressing that going into our golden years disease-free begins and ends with individual lifestyle choices, starting with what we put in our mouths. “Diet is the most critical variable in terms of our metabolic destiny. It’s been said that a person can’t exercise away a poor diet, and there’s great wisdom in this statement,” says Perlmutter.
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According to a 2016 study of 227 participants reported in the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, just 12 minutes of daily gentle yoga over 10 years improved bone mineral density in the spine and upper legs. About four in five participants had osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density), indicating that yoga is a good strategy for the 10 million Americans over the age of 50 with osteoporosis and the 44 million with osteopenia.
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For Terecita “Ti” Blair, yoga offered a new way of life after a catastrophic automobile accident in 2009. The Denver-based trauma and resilience educator and 2017 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year says, “Virtually any style or type of yoga can appeal and work well for you today, but not tomorrow. Therefore real ‘yoga’ is about adaptability, and yes, those of us with compromised joints, immune systems, pain, disability and illness can absolutely benefit from yoga.”
“What I learned is that we need four essential physical skills to navigate through life as we age—strength, flexibility, balance and agility—and we get that from yoga. We can find independence in our everyday life, and we don’t need a vigorous yoga class to do that,” says Ruth Pipitone, a gentle yoga instructor at various studios and senior centers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For those that only associate the practice with youthful bodies and hip yoga gear, yoga is a full-spectrum practice. “Anyone can do yoga—gentle yoga, chair yoga and even wheelchair yoga.”
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n 1967, Tao Porchon-Lynch left a successful Hollywood career as a model and actress to become a full-time yogi in her 50s. At age 87, she added ballroom dancing to her list of passions and at 93, she landed in the Guinness World Records as the oldest yoga teacher on the planet. She continued to teach a weekly yoga class just days before her death at age 101. “I love seeing students realize what is possible,” Porchon-Lynch said in an interview, and her words are an added incentive to reap the many benefits of a regular yoga practice at any age. Whether it involves getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure. Yoga has been around for thousands of years for good reason, and health organizations like the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center are now recommending the healing modality for a better quality of life.
Those with conditions ranging from cancer to Parkinson’s disease can reap benefits from an appropriate yoga environment. In 2021, a meta-analysis of 12 studies published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that yoga can increase muscle strength, mobility, balance and lower body flexibility in mature adults. An older study from Temple University showed that Iyengar yoga can improve balance and prevent falls in women over 65 years old.
A regular yoga practice can sup port better sleep habits, improve flexibility, increase energy and reduce chronic pain. Do some homework and choose an appropriate class rather than showing up at the local ingcenterfitnessandhoptolandinthe right one.
taught groups of people, some in wheelchairs and hospital beds, and she “still experienced the entire room shift when breathing together. As long as we are able to consciously notice breath, we can do yoga.”
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n Keep it gentle and slow when diagnosed with low bone density or a back, knee or hip condition. Look for a slowerpaced class with a well-trained teacher or yoga therapist that can provide a variety of options. Not every yoga teacher is trained to address osteoporosis, joint replacement or overall muscle stiffness. In a live class, a well-trained teacher can watch for unhealthy knee placement or will notice if someone is holding their breath in a pose.
Classes are not always billed as “Yoga Over 50” or “Senior” classes. They may be called “Gentle Yoga” or “Yoga Basics,” and participants certainly do not have to be of a certain age to benefit from a deliberate and slower-paced approach. Call local yoga studios to inquire about classes that involve longer warm-ups and a less-intense physical practice.
The keystone of all yoga practice is working with the breath, an action that is naturally compromised by just getting out of bed and into the day’s challenges. “Most adults breathe from their chest. That’s where we activate the stress response of fight, flight or freeze. We need to use the lower lungs, too, so we can activate the parasympathetic nervous system to find calm,” says Pipitone. Blair, who specializes in helping others to find emotional equilibrium after trauma, concurs: “The nervous system is sym biotic with the breath, and vice versa. A long, deep inhale and a long, slow exhale can act as an immediate elixir for the nervous system to recognize that, in that moment, we are okay.” She has
In essence, we deepen as we age, and yoga can meet us on a multidimensional level. “Yoga does not have to mean poses. Possibilities are infinite, and adaptations are unlimited, based upon our needs,” says Blair.
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No matter how many trips we take around the sun, tapping into the life force can give us a new perspective. “I use asana (yoga poses) to examine my thoughts and feelings and to find introspec tion to examine what is happening with myself physically, as well as mentally and emotionally,” says Pipitone. “You become more mindful of what you need to carry with you and what you don’t need to carry with you.”
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Warm-ups are probably the most important part of a practice, especially for a more mature body; stiffer joints may take more time to relax, and a fast-paced class is less likely to offer that. Make sure to do warm-ups as part of a home practice, too.
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To combat inflation, which is squeezing family budgets, Americans are increasingly exploring shared resources and ecofriendly alternatives like thrift stores, flea
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Another way that people share resources is through Little Free Libraries—the charming “library on a stick” boxes on neighborhood posts and fences that give away books to passersby. It began in Hudson, Wisconsin, in 2009, when Todd Bol built a tiny model of a one-room schoolhouse as a tribute to his deceased mother, an educator and voracious reader. He stocked it with books and put it on a post in his front yard for neighbors and friends. The concept became so popular that he built more and gave them away. Today, more than 150,000 Little Free Libraries are found in communities worldwide.
T ucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Asheville is a DIY kind of community, attracting artists, musicians, yoginis, homesteaders and other folks looking to live a simpler life. When they garden and undertake home repairs, Ashevillans find it easy to cut expenses: They’ve formed a collective tool shed, the Asheville Tool Library, which offers them the use of 2,000 donated tools ranging from safety goggles to leaf mulchers and circular saws.
THE RISE OF SHARING AND RESELLING
AshevilleToolLibrary.orgofcourtesyImage markets and rummage sales. Often aided by online technology, local shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment.
Starting a tool-lending library begins by connecting with other people in the community, using local online groups and co-op bulletin boards to attract volunteers and donations, or hosting a drive for people to clean out their basements, Kane says.
“When you need a pressure washer once a year or decide to put in a garden, you don’t really need to own those tools,” says treasurer Stephanie Kane. People are allowed to take on projects they couldn’t otherwise afford, she says, “or they utilize existing skills to build the life they want, or even get a business off the ground.”
Neighborly Sharing More than 50 tool-lending libraries exist in cities like Denver, Seattle, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., allowing people to “cut down on waste and overbuying, while helping out neighbors,” reports The Washington Post. Typically, they are staffed by volunteers and supported by nominal, income-based annual fees.
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n Avoid car seats and booster seats which may have been in volved in an accident. The same is true for bicycle and motorcy cle helmets. Federal safety standards for cribs frequently change, so avoid used pieces if they are more than a few years old.
n The condition of items donated to thrift stores or posted by resellers can vary greatly, from brand-new items to well-worn pieces, notes Lifesavvy.com. Carefully check the item, especially under the sleeves and the inseams, for stains, tears, third-hand smoke odors or other defects.
FURNITURE n Consumer Reports recommends buying local for large items like furniture to avoid shipping costs and allow for close personal inspection.
ELECTRONICS n For those unable to afford or justify the cost of a new $1,000 smartphone, Apple, Best Buy and Walmart sell refurbished phones, computers and TVs on their websites at a reduced cost. If using an E-commerce seller of refurbished electronics, make sure it uses programs such as CheckMEND to be sure the item wasn’t stolen.
Whether housed in a local storefront or existing digitally online, resale shops have become big business due to pandemic-inspired decluttering and belt-tightening pursuits. Industry analysts expect thrift store clothing sales to grow globally 11 times faster than fast fashion and to be worth twice as much, at $84 billion, byBuying2030. secondhand benefits not only shoppers, but also local governments struggling with the expense of operating landfills.
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Hennepin County, Minnesota, which includes Minneapolis, has resolved to send zero waste to its landfills by 2030. Part of this effort includes the Choose to Reuse campaign, which encourages people to shop secondhand as a way to save money, help the environment, reduce packaging, support local businesses and find unique items.
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n Whether shopping for secondhand clothing in person or online, Glamour UK recommends ignoring the size on the label of vintage items, because they can vary greatly. When unable to try a garment on, check the measurements. Many vintage sellers on Etsy.com post them along with the label size.
n When purchasing toys or children’s furniture, parents should check for safety recalls and be sure the product contains no lead paint, recommends WebMD.com. Check for broken or missing parts and make sure the item is stable. Products manufactured many years ago may not have the same safety features as newer items.
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Nonprofit thrift stores like Goodwill Industries and The Salvation Army or those run by longtime charities like the American Cancer Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have well-established reputations and proven track records. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has more than 900 locations nationwide, offering an ever-changing stock of secondhand furniture, household items and building materials like doors, windows and lighting fixtures. On the other hand, for-profit thrift stores, even if they claim a link to a worthy cause, often donate a much smaller percentage of profits to charity and are reluctant to release financial figures, reports Salon.com.
An influx of online resellers adds even more choices for secondhand items. Although they make shopping more convenient, online sites carry risks: In 2019, the Federal Trade Commission reported more than 173,000 instances of online shopping fraud. When shop ping online for secondhand items, experts advise, it’s wise to shop and pay on a trusted website or app, and to avoid using a personal debit card. Be sure there are photos of the product. On sites like Craigslist, eBay and Facebook, check each seller’s rat ing and thoroughly review all buyers’ comments before making a purchase.Withalittle enterprise, savvy and flexibility, mass consumerism can be circumvented by sharing community resources and frequenting quality secondhand stores. As Kane puts it, “The sharing economy is essentially about leading a less consumerist lifestyle.”
Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.
A dults often want to shield children from suffering, but that isn’t always possible or advisable. Loss and grief are natural parts of life. Acknowledging and expressing uncomfortable feelings are necessary lessons in being human, and while there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide gentle guideposts. Most importantly, kids need to know that they aren’t alone as they process complicated emotions and integrate lessons of empathy and acceptance.
The beginning pages of My Yellow Balloon are rendered in full color to illustrate Joey’s innocence. He has never known pain. After he loses the balloon, the ensuing pages turn black-and-white. “Loss is disorienting. I wanted to give kids that visceral understanding that it feels like the whole world turns upside-down and you just have to sit there helpless and watch your balloon float away—watch your life as you knew it getting away from you,” Papageorge says.
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According to Papageorge, her book is intended to serve as a roadmap through grief that parents and kids can read together. “It’s important to acknowledge and validate the pain a child is experiencing,” she says. “When a toddler throws a tantrum at the store, instead of ignoring them or telling them to stop it, say ‘I know you’re disappointed and sad. I understand that; it doesn’t feel good. I’m here with you.’ Something magical happens when anyone at any age is acknowledged and understood.”According to Brittany Collins, an edu cator, curriculum designer and author of Learning from Loss: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Grieving Stu dents, “Grief elicits a fight-or-flight stress response, and chronic exposure to high levels of stress hormones can have delete rious effects on development, especially in adolescents when the prefrontal cortex is still in development. At the same time, neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to grow, change and adapt at any point in life, is also at play. So, adolescence is a wonderful moment to introduce teens to coping strategies they can use throughout
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“The yellow balloon is a metaphor for all kinds of losses—divorce, death, grade school graduation,” explains the book’s author and certified grief worker Tiffany Papageorge.
HOW TO HELP CHILDREN NAVIGATE THROUGH LOSS by Sandra Yeyati
“We think of loss as the death of a person, but loss can also be any change, transition or disappointment—big or small. The older we get, the more we shake them off, but some disappointments can feel big in the moment, especially for little kids.”
“At first, Joey misses his yellow balloon all of the time, then he misses it most of the time, then a lot of the time and then just some of the time, and the color slowly comes back into his world. At the end, when he says, ‘I still miss you, but whenever I see the sun, I’ll feel you with me,’ that’s when the color has shadow, light and range, because when you go through a profound loss and feel your feelings, you can see the world with greater depth and empathy for those around you.”
In My Yellow Balloon, an award-winning children’s picture book, a little boy named Joey comes to love the lemon-colored balloon he receives at a carnival. Tied to his wrist, it isn’t just Joey’s favorite toy, it also becomes a loyal companion through many fun adventures.Oneday, the string slips off his wrist and Joey’s best friend flies away, catapulting him on a journey through grief.
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Ultimately, the greatest gift we can give grieving children is our presence. According to Collins, one of the best predictors of adjustment is a psychological concept called “perceived support availability.” Letting young people know that we’re thinking about them and that we’re there if and when they need us can go a long way. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.
ment?’ or, ‘What makes you feel calm or connected?’ Find ways to inspire intro spection and reflection without telling young people that we know the answer.”
When we lose a loved one, we lose what psychologists call hidden regula tors—sensory facets that subconsciously make us feel that things are okay in the world. It could be the sound of a parent’s car pulling into the driveway after work or the smell of a loved one’s cologne.
Making space to remember a lost loved one or to honor something we’ve lost can be healing for both kids and adults. Collins suggests that we ask kids how they’d like to memorialize a loss, preferably in community. Maybe they want to plant a tree in honor of someone’s memory or create a fundraiser for a cause that the loved one cared about.
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Collins suggests that caring adults shift their mindset away from being a savior, because grief is not something to be fixed or solved, and instead serve as a facilitator of connection.
“Think about what form of outlet might resonate with young people and shift the onus away from one adult be ing the person that says and does the right thing, and instead wrapping a community around them for support,” she says. Helpful resources include mental health profes sionals; youth engagement programs where kids experiencing loss can share and learn from each other; and activities that offer re lease and friendship, such as theater, dance, sports or Adultsmusic.should resist the temptation to jump in and assume they know what’s best for a grieving child, Collins counsels.
“Ask open-ended questions like, ‘What would be most helpful to you in this mo
their life, whether that’s mindfulness, different types of emotional regulations, storytelling activities, meditation, journ aling or Expressiveyoga.”writing
Collins says that teachers and parents can counterbalance a destabilizing loss by introducing routine and predict ability in children’s schedules, perhaps starting class the same way every day with a five-minute free-write, or sched uling regular visits with a special mentor or relative every Saturday. Kids come to rely on such anchors in times of stress, upheaval and loss.
(journaling using emotion words) promotes regulation of the nervous system, which in turn lowers that stress response and creates physiological relief, Collins notes, adding, “Scientific data suggests that the metacognition involved in identifying feelings and writing feelingbased words in narratives improves immune and liver function, elicits higher quality-of-life scores and improves psychological well-being.”
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For dogs and cats 5 years old and up, a choline (phosphatidylcholine) supplement addresses aging changes that affect the brain and can lead to cognitive disorder.
T he market for pet products is awash with supplements, so it’s not surprising that it can be challenging to figure out what a dog or cat really needs. The foundation of any healthcare program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supple ments, minimal vaccines and medica tions, and veterinary check-ups.
Supplements other than these can be used as needed, based on the results of diagnostic testing and regular veteri nary health exams. Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity.
As a result, probiotics are useful for treating dogs and cats with a variety of medical problems, including leaky gut syndrome, acute non-specific gastroenteritis, antibiotic or other medication-induced diarrhea, allergies, stress, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders, high cholesterol levels, inflammatory and irritable bowel disorders, and GI and parasite infestations.
Basic helpful additions to a pet diet include a vitamin-mineral product, an enzyme and probiotic combination, and a fatty acid. For older animals, a choline supplement may delay the onset of cognitive disorder. Any tweaking of diet and supplements should follow regular testing that may diagnose a disease in its early stages. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have. Vitamins, Minerals and Joint Support To provide immune and antioxidant support, and to bolster digestion, skin and coat health and overall wellness, a basic supple ment should contain vitamins and minerals as well as small amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.
Shawn Messonnier, DVM, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center, in Plano, Texas, is the author of several books on veterinary medicine.
Choline is a component of several major phospholipids that are critical for normal cell membrane structure and function. The body uses it to maintain water balance; to control cell growth and gene expression; as a component of lung surfactant; and most importantly, to produce the major nerve transmitter acetylcholine. It may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels.
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Fish oil tends to be derived from cold-water fish rich in EPA and DHA such as wild (not farmed) salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring. This is beneficial for the treatment of heart disease and may reduce atheroscle rosis, thrombosis (blood clots), coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, sudden cardiac death and stroke. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, fish oil is often used for dogs and cats for the treatment of skin problems, arthritis and cancer, along with heart, inflammatory bowel, autoim mune and kidney diseases. It may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radia tion therapy in cancer patients, decrease cancer growth and metastasis, and reduce wasting in undernourished animals.
Probiotics may also be helpful for middleaged and older dogs and cats, because GI microbial diversity diminishes with aging.
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Choline is used to treat high cholesterol, improve memory and protect the liver. It may prevent fatty liver syndrome (espe cially in diabetics), help prevent or treat cognitive disorder and support liver func tion. It may reduce insulin requirements in diabetics and can reduce seizure frequency.
Probiotics are living, healthy bacteria and yeasts, many of which are a part of a dog’s or cat’s microbiome. They can assist with healing in a variety of ways, including producing healthy fatty acids; decreasing the attachment of harmful bacteria and yeasts to the intestinal walls; increasing antibody production; support ing immunity; restoring healthy GI flora; and reducing inflammation.
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helpful for cancer, allergies and arthritis.
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Fatty Acids A good fatty acid fish oil supplement is also important. There are many brands on the market; some offer the flexibility of being administered either as a liquid (pump) or gel capsule. Phytoplankton, which serves as a food source for fish, is the source of the active ingredients
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Digestive enzymes are used in supple mental form to improve or increase digestion and nutrient absorption. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources such as bacteria or fungi. Enzymes are important especially when the animal’s digestive processes become exhausted or inefficient, such as during periods of stress or such gastroin testinal diseases as acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or either liver or inflamma tory bowel disease. Enzymes may also be
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As adults, too often we are barely aware of our lives stuck in grayscale, but if we look deep inside, we long to be the brave red rose in a black-and-white world. Some times it takes something drastic, like being faced with a terminal illness, to throw off the shackles of, “What would they think?” and follow our own brand of bliss. Hopefully, most of us can make that decision without such a drastic wake-up call. In many parts of the world, nature saves her best for last and pulls out all the stops. She dresses the trees in unapologetic glory, inviting us to live more boldly before it’s too late, and to express the passions we’ve held in for dear life. If we are wise, we will follow our bliss, whether it’s painting that wall in a color that might compromise resale value or dusting off the violin we set aside after high school. Autumn gives us much-needed permission to let our hair down, let our locks go silver or feisty red, let our souls blow in the wind and come in for dinner a little late and disheveled. What parts of ourselves do we hold inside for fear of standing out a little too much? What would we wear if we defied fickle trends? How would we love if we realized that there is nothing more important than embodying love? Here’s to living in full color, come what may.
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Become a Certified Hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists – 9am-5pm. Jacqueline LeClaire is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Trainer with IACT. Advanced Level 5 (Day 1 of 2) $315 total for both days of this weekend training. Results Wellness Center, Bath, PA. Call for info. Pre-register 484-264-3889. Come check out the new space and services 10am-2pm. Balanced Acupuncture Open House. 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103 in Bethlehem, PA. Call for info 610-393-7589.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Yoga with Horses – 6:30pm-7:45pm. Melt away tension and energize your mind, body, and spirit with an all-levels yoga practice with Andrea Bonett Holistic and the Equine Alliance horses located in Macungie, PA. No riding is involved and horse or yoga experience is not required, $45. Pre-register at EquineAlliances.com or 484-207-6457.
Optimize Brain & Heart Health with Effortless Meditation™ – 7-8:15pm. Greg Schweitzer. This meditation technique is recommended by physicians as a key to self-care. Gain relief from - insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, OCD, and more. FREE Introduction, LIVE ONLINE Video Conference, Pre-register 610-670-6700.
• Ribbon Cutting will be hosted by pillars of our community Cathy and Robert McCormick.
• Snacks and Refreshments.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Become a Certified Hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists – 9am-5pm. Jacqueline LeClaire is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Trainer with IACT. Advanced Level 5 (day 2) $315 total for both days of this weekend training. Results Wellness Center, Bath, PA. Call for info. Pre-register 484-264-3889.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Yoga with Horses – 10-11:15am. Join Equine Al liance and Andrea Bonett Holistic for an all-levels yoga practice on the farm located in Macungie, PA. No riding is involved and horse or yoga experience is not required, $45. Pre-register at EquineAlliances. com or 484-207-6457.
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Reiki Level lll /Master Certification – 10-4pm. Day 2 of 2 day Certification, with Reiki Master Jacqueline LeClaire. Learn to give attunements and teach Reiki. Learn mind-body healing and to integrate Reiki with visualizations and hypnotic in terventions for a powerful synergistic effect. Manual included $399 (for both days) Results Wellness Center, Bath, PA. Pre-register 484-264-3889.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Anxiety and Stress Relief with Effortless Medi tation™ – 7:00-8:15pm. Greg Schweitzer. This meditation technique is recommended by physicians as a key to self-care. Gain relief from - insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, OCD, and more. FREE Introduction, Twin Ponds Health Center, West LV - Breinigsville, Pre-register 610-670-6700.
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September 11, 1-4PM Results Wellness Center, LLC 6120 W. Main Blvd., Bath, PA 18014 Meet Jacqueline LeClaire, owner of Results Wellness and Holistic Coach. She is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Trainer with The International Association of Coun selors and Therapists, Usui and Holy Fire Reiki Master and Trainer, Esogetic Colorpuncture Practitioner and Intuitive/Angel Tarot Reader.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 YogART Chakra Intensive – 12:30-4:30. Creative & kundalini mix of mind, body, spirit practices accessing flow to create mandalas that speak from spirit, removing blocks & empowering your best life. Banana Factory, Bethlehem. Pre-registration re quired. www.MichelleLeeArts.com/yogart-workshops
Anxiety and Stress Relief with Effortless Meditation™ – noon-1pm. Greg Schweitzer. This medita tion technique is recommended by physicians as a key to self-care. Gain relief from - insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, OCD, and more. FREE Introduction, LIVE ONLINE Video Conference, Pre-register 610670-6700.
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Reiki Level lll /Master Certification – 10-4pm. Day 1 of 2 day Certification, with Reiki Master Jacqueline LeClaire. Learn to give attunements and teach Reiki. Learn mind-body healing and to integrate Reiki with visualizations and hypnotic in terventions for a powerful synergistic effect. Manual included $399(for both days) Results Wellness Cen ter, Bath, PA. Pre-register 484-264-3889.
SUNDAY, September 11th Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration – 1-4pm. Free mini sessions, raffles, musical entertainment with Jillian Rossi, refreshments. Come meet the Metaphysical Masters & Holistic Practitioners in the area! Results Wellness Center, 6120 W. Main Blvd.,Bath, PA. 484-264-3889.
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• Results Wellness offers Certification and Training Programs for Hypnotherapy, Reiki and Psychic Development. JacquelineLeClaire.com • (484) 264-3889 save the date
• Come meet the Metaphysical Masters & Holistic Practitioners in the area.
• Musical entertainment will be hosted by Jillian Rossi (from Easton!) vocalist and founder of the Swing Time Dolls. (She is also a Holistic Practitioner!).
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LV Lyme Support Group – First Wednesday of every month except July. Zoom calls only. Contact Heidi Healey at 973-610-0531 if interested. Speakers, Doctors, brochures and books. PA is #1 in reported cases, so we help educate the public. We also post in Lehigh Valley Lyme Support Group on Facebook and Pennsylvania Lyme Resource Network on Facebook. The course includes 11 modules and the classes meet on a Sunday morning 9-1 pm. The course fee is $1794 and can be paid over 6 months at $299. Through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC) Doctor Dr.ClinicalNaturopathy andofNutritionistDerekRodger(ND) prepares students to pass the Certified Nutritional Consultants Exam. Once qualified you are entitled to use the designation CNC after your name and practice as a Nutritionist. Certified Nutritional Consultants (CNC) can work in hospitals, clinics, private practice settings alongside acupuncturists, mental health professionals, physical therapists, doctors and chiropractors, as well as a consultant in schools, businesses, health food stores, spas and health clubs.
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