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Toning the Vagus Nerve Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation

COOLING

HERBS Choices That Beat the Heat

Beyond Antibiotics

Pets Can Heal with Natural Approaches

Abundant Grace

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Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

16 THE GRACE

OF ABUNDANCE

Five Practices to Create a More Abundant Life

18 NATURAL REMEDIES

AND MORE AT HERBS TO YOUR SUCCESS

20 CROPS IN THE CITY

Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground

24 SUMMER EATING The Herbal Connection

26 HELP FOR

HOME GARDENERS

Extension Agents at Your Service

28 TONING THE VAGUS NERVE

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30 BEYOND ANTIBIOTICS Pets Can Heal With Natural Approaches

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 10 health briefs 12 global briefs 15 eco tip 16 inspiration 18 community

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he early days of summer in our area offer lush greenery with warm temperatures that inspire us to get up and get moving. To take full advantage of these opportunities, we need to be at our best physically, emotionally and spiritually. This month, we serve up more natural health information, plus lots of summer food growing and eating tips for family and friends. One of my favorite summer memories was an early August Saturday more than 15 years ago at Lake LBJ, about 50 miles west of Austin, Texas. My 4-year-old son and our two mixed breed dogs packed up the pickup truck at about 3 p.m., which was always the hottest part of the day. We drove about a mile from our little lake house down to the community beach that included a boat ramp and small pier that jutted out into the lake about 20 yards. We set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and our lake toys and settled on the river bank under a pavilion. We had the entire park to ourselves, so our dogs were free to roam off of their leashes. My son and I must have each jumped off of the end of that pier a hundred times each. We did silly jumps and pretended to fall off the end of the pier over and over, egging each other on to top the last pratfall. Each time, one of the dogs was close behind, barking with excitement and making the jumps right along with us. We rode the waves on our rafts, played ball, built sand castles and had several water gun battles. We laughed until our bellies hurt. I’m happy to report that I have found a similar community beach on a clear mountain lake in Northeast PA to get my summer swimming kicks. While my son is now an adult, I still have the energy and stamina to enjoy this new-to-me adventure and I attribute my good health to all the natural health advice I’ve learn by publishing this magazine and the knowledge received from natural health practitioners that make up my health care team. By focusing my nutritional and spiritual focus on my quality of life, I have been blessed to be able to relive memories and create new ones that will endure Happy Summer

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Siberian Chaga Mushroom

he Siberian Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is an extremely powerful antioxidant and has the highest ORAC score ever recorded in any natural food. Earthborn Products is now offering an extract from mushrooms harvested from Black Birch trees in Russia, where the most potent variety is found. Siberian Chaga, containing more than 215 phytonutrients, is 100 percent natural, harvested in the wild. It has 25 to 50 times more antioxidants than Agarigus, CoQ 10, vitamin C and wild blueberries, and is rated among the highest on the antioxidant scale of measurement. Siberian Chaga also contains an abundance of beta glucans, saponins, amino acids, belulinic acid and natural minerals. As a food supplement, chaga is a brown liquid that is water soluble, odorless, and well suited to mix with water, tea, coffee, soup and other beverages. The recommended amount is 10 drops of chaga extract with a beverage twice per day to help maintain the immune system. Order online at EarthbornProducts.com or Amazon.com. Wholesale opportunities are available by calling 877-387-0907 or emailing Wellness@earthbornproducts.com.

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osie Porter Farm, in Stroudsburg, will be hosting an open mic night on July 10 and 24 and August 7 and 21, starting at 7 p.m. for all styles of music and expression in an outdoor setting, weather allowing. Potluck dishes to share are welcome at the community centered, outdoor event of inspiration, expression and music. Josie Porter Farm has been offering healthy, chemical-free produce and food to the community for more than 12 years. The farm actively works with a number of other small local family farms that share the same value, within the regional “foodshed” to insure the highest-quality and widest variety of sustainably produced and certified organically grown fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products for their on-farm buying club and within the weekly CSA share program at St Luke’s Monroe campus and the Mountain Top Lodge at Lake Naomi.

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The All-Inclusive Inclusion Festival Offers Fun for All

he 2019 Inclusion Festival is set for August 9 through 11 on the Mountain Sky Festival Grounds, in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, with workshops, live music performances from local and nationally touring acts, yoga, crafts, hula hooping, food, vendors and more. Gates open at 10 a.m. Founders Amy Pinder and Leah Barron love music but believe many of the events they attend lack a supportive community and sensitive community. Last year’s Inclusion Festival attracted hundreds of people that experienced the joy of connecting with others, including those that typically avoid crowds and loud music. This year, people of all walks of life and abilities, including those in wheelchairs and those with unique sensory needs will experience an event that positively affects them far beyond the festival gates. Inclusion Festival is presented in partnership with Accessible Festivals, a non-profit founded by an attorney that became paralyzed following a serious car accident and is dedicated to making all events accessible.

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Reiki for Animals Level 1 and 2 certification programs will be presented by Life Holistic Center (LHC) on Aug 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Aug 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with certified Reiki Master instructors Dr. Anthony V. Wojnar and Jane Neimiec BSN, RMT Day 1 will be held at the LHC Violet Studio, in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania and will cover Japanese Reiki Techniques for Strengthening Ki Flow; Animal Reiki Meditations for Creating and Maintaining a Healing Space for connecting and working with animals; a review of Level 2 symbols and mantras; the Reiki for Animals Level 1 and 2 attunement (initiation). Day 2 will be held at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, in Mehoopany, PA allowing Reiki practice sessions with horses, pigs, cows, goats and other small animals at the sanctuary for animals with nowhere else to turn. Receive a Reiju attunement and Spiritual Blessing. A 110-page manual will be provided.

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amian Miller, CCH, from a New Hope Hypnosis, in Philadelphia will conduct a workshop on the power of connecting with the subconscious at 6 p.m., July 5, at Thrive Wellness Center, in Kingston. By communication with the subconscious mind, we can easily clear past emotional baggage. Participants will Learn how to clear old anger, sadness, hurt, shame or guilt and free themselves from old patterns, quickly develop high levels of self-confidence Damien Miller, CCH and resolve self-doubt. Miller says, “The subconscious mind is the part that makes our dreams and holds it all together. It's our silent partner that has been listening to our self-talk throughout life. It can be our best friend, but when it contains conflicting information or has bad models of behavior as a guide it can be really hard to deal with. Behavioral change can happen easiest when the subconscious mind is on board and has clear instructions.”

Iridology Lecture in Waverly

he annual New Jersey State Fair begins opens Friday, August 2 with hours from10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and runs through September 11, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, in Augusta. At the largest agricultural fair in the state, children can get up close in the six barns full of animals and take a break in Founders’ Park to watch horses prepping for the daily horse show. The exhibit building houses an art, photography and honey show, as well as beautiful quilts and homemade items for home and hobby. The greenhouse is full of vegetables with an adjacent flower show. Learn about farming at the milking parlor and agricultural museum. Children love the Farm Fun building to make scarecrows, ride pedal tractors and more. The fair adds a carnival with rides and games, favorite fair food, free entertainment and lots to see.

ary Edlind, master iridologist who studies of the iris and colored pigments of the eye, will conduct a talk, Iridology Reveals, at 6 p.m., July 27, at Waverly Wellness House. Participants can meet her and enjoy light snacks specifically for their iris color, as Edlind explains how iridology may help them understand their bodies strengths and weaknesses. She will also accept appointments at an introductory rate. She says, “Using iridology, we can analyze the overall constitution according to specific iris colors and markings. For example, we know through clinical research that blue-eyed people have certain tendencies toward lymphatic weakness, sinus congestion, lung congestion and arthritic symptoms. The dark brown-eyed person tends toward blood anomalies and glandular disturbances.” Edlind is an Iridology graduate of Trinity School of Natural Health. She lives in the Abingtons and sees clients at Waverly Wellness House. Her passion is for helping others, by discovering what their iris communicates about their potential health tendencies.

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In further confirmation of the importance of the gut-brain axis, 18 Italian students at the University of Verona from ages 18 to 33 that took a freezedried mixture of four probiotics for six weeks experienced less depression, anger and fatigue compared to a control group of 15 that consumed a placebo. The positive effects continued, as discovered in follow-up testing three weeks later. The probiotics group also slept better. The probiotic bacteria blend of 4 billion colonyforming units included Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium longum.

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Seniors that ate more than 10 grams—about two teaspoons—of nuts a day were able to ward off normal cognitive decline and even improve their cognitive functions by up to 60 percent, according to University of South Australia researchers. The study was based on 22 years of records of 4,822 Chinese adults ages 55 and older; 17 percent of them ate nuts every day, most often peanuts. These seniors had as much as 60 percent improved cognitive function compared to those that didn’t eat nuts, and they showed better thinking, reasoning and memory. “Nuts are known to be high in healthy fats, protein and fiber with nutritional properties that can lower cholesterol and improve cognitive health,” says study author Ming Li.

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With the aid of a new infrared camera technology called optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), early Alzheimer’s disease can be detected by checking the back of the eyes for weakened and decreased blood vessels, reports a new study. Northwestern Medicine researchers reached the conclusion by comparing the vessels in the eyes of 32 people that exhibited the forgetfulness typical of early-stage Alzheimer’s with those of another 32 people with normal cognitive

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abilities. The vascular changes were detected non-invasively, without the need for dyes or expensive MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans. The technology quantifies capillary changes in great detail and with unparalleled resolution, making the eye an ideal mirror for what is going on in the brain. Early detection of Alzheimer’s is critical because existing therapies are more effective if they are started before extensive brain damage and cognitive decline have occurred.

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People suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, can breathe easier by taking the Chinese medicinal fungus Cordyceps sinensis, a new meta-analysis shows. Researchers at the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine conducted a review of 15 high-quality studies that involved 1,238 COPD patients and found that cordyceps significantly improved lung function, exercise endurance and quality of life with no report of any serious adverse effects. Cordyceps, which is said to relax and open the airways, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an anti-asthmatic, expectorant and cough suppressant.

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Cannabis is enjoying a renaissance of sorts, and one new application for hemp, the no-buzz industrial variety used in fabrics, oils and foods, is cleaning nuclear radiation from toxic soil and removing metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other pollutants via phytoremediation. Allison Beckett, a cultivation expert at Marijuana.com, says, “Industrial hemp has been used in areas of high radiation, such as Fukushima, [in Japan,] with promising results. Not only does hemp pull toxic, heavy metals from the soil, it actually improves soil structure, making it usable as productive farmland again. Plus, hemp is a vigorous plant that absorbs CO2 rapidly, making it an encouraging solution to climate change.” Hemp phytoremediation has been used in Italy to clean up the small town of Taranto, where a steel plant has been leaking dioxin into the air and soil. The Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Council and Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, are running a project to test the process in an arsenic-contaminated area in Upper Saucon Township that once harbored a zinc mine.

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Ireland Declares Climate Emergency

The Republic of Ireland is the third country worldwide to declare a climate emergency, with both the government and opposition parties agreeing to an amendment to a climate action report. “We’re reaching a tipping point in respect of climate deterioration,” says Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton. “Things will deteriorate very rapidly unless we move very swiftly, and the window of opportunity to do that is fast closing.” The UK governments of Wales and Scotland have also declared climate emergencies. Suggested responses include limiting oil and gas exploration, and issuing an additional biodiversity emergency measure.

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Dangerous Dozen Produce to Avoid

The 2019 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (Tinyurl.com/ DirtyDozen-Clean15List) highlights increased pesticide use on up to 70 percent of conventionally grown U.S. produce. Several different types of pesticide, insecticide and fungicide residues are present on many fruits and vegetables. The Dirty Dozen list includes strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes. The clean 15 list includes avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, frozen sweet peas, onions, papayas, eggplant, asparagus, kiwi, cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupes, broccoli, mushrooms and honeydew melon. The EWG advises that eating organic produce, especially for pregnant and nursing mothers and young children, should be a national priority.

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The world’s oceans may be getting bluer, thanks to climate change. The effect is more likely to be detected by satellites than Earthbound people, and is caused by the depletion of marine phytoplankton as seawater warms. A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published in the journal Nature Communications predicts that more than 50 percent of the oceans’ collective 140 million square miles of surface area will likely be affected by 2100. Marine ecologist and leader of the study Stephanie Dutkiewicz says, “These microscopic organisms live in the water and are the base of the marine food chain. If there are less of them in it, the water will be slightly bluer.” Phytoplankton serves as a food source for small sea creatures that are eaten by fish, squid and shellfish. If phytoplankton populations dip too low, vital fisheries in certain areas could be decimated.

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Greenhouse Gases Hit Landmark

Certainty that we are facing a climate crisis today and not just in the future was reached in May through an alarming milestone in carbon dioxide levels. Data from the Mauna Loa Observatory, in Hawaii, shows that the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached 415 parts per million, the highest ever recorded. However, environmental organizations charge that ominous news like this is not being communicated to the public to the degree warranted. While the CBS, NBC and ABC nightly TV news reports combined devoted nearly 18 minutes of coverage to the birth of the royal baby between May 6 and 12, airtime regarding climate change and extinction during the same period only amounted to one minute and 21 seconds, and only on CBS. For more information and to get involved, including signing a petition to demand that the media cover the climate crisis and extinction more frequently and in greater depth, visit Tinyurl.com/ClimateCrisisCampaign.

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Richie Mitchell, owner and founder of Bear Creek Organics, loves helping his clients accomplish their edible landscaping dreams. “I take a deep look at my clients’ land, and an even closer look into their food needs, lifestyles, and personalities,” he says. “I really enjoy getting to know my clients and the visions they have for their new, healthy lifestyles. It’s my job to figure out how their land and life can harmonize.” Many of Richie’s clients know what they want but don’t know how to get there. They want their families to be eating fresh, homegrown food and want their kids to grow up knowing where their food comes from. Others have dreams of growing heirloom fruits and vegetables from their own childhoods. Almost all of Richie’s clients have a common desire to reconnect with nature, support the native bees and butterflies, grow organic food, and to live in chemical-free low maintenance landscapes. One of Bear Creek Organics’ newest clients, Beth, said “I think Bear Creek Organics’ work is very exciting and I’m pleased to be a part of it! It’s great to finally have somebody who understands my language. This work is fulfilling a dream!” Beth is thrilled about the upcoming yield in her new garden. “I love harvesting, I get the biggest kick out of it!” Bear Creek Organics believes in turning your visions into happy and thriving edible ecosystems. Richie explains, “Our clients have many creative land-use goals that can truly enhance their lives if implemented correctly. Bear Creek Organics is uniquely qualified to get the job done right,” Richie says. Bear Creek Organics adheres to a strict process: Consult, Design, Install, Manage, and Educate. If you are interested in edible landscaping work with Bear Creek Organics, Richie reminds us that patience and commitment to the process is essential. He says, “This is a journey. Together, we spend a lot of time and effort on process. This is deep work, and good communication is key.” Bear Creek Organics is unlike your average contractor. “We are consultants, designers and educators first. Construction is only a part of the equation. Our quality of work is achieved through a holistic process.” Richie believes that Bear Creek Organics is the only local company out there truly looking at backyards as thriving ecosystems, designing them to support families and their healthy lifestyles. “We are creating Edible Backyard Ecosystems, and my clients are actually a part of these systems. This is exciting!” If you would like to work with Bear Creek Organics call 570-582-0615 or visit BearCreekOrganics.com and fill out their contact form. You can also follow Bear Creek Organics on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about their projects and educational programs. 14

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Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Suffolk have found a diverse array of cocaine, pharmaceuticals and pesticides in UK river wildlife, as described in a study published in Environment International. The team collected samples of freshwater shrimp from five catchment areas and 15 different sites across the agricultural county of Suffolk. Cocaine was found in all samples tested, and other illicit drugs, pesticides and pharmaceuticals were also widely recorded in the survey. Dr. Leon Barron, from King’s College London, notes, “Such regular occurrence of illicit drugs in wildlife was surprising. We might expect to see these in urban areas such as London, but not in smaller and more rural catchments. The presence of pesticides that have long been banned in the UK also poses a particular challenge, as the sources of these remain unclear.”

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Natural Remedies and More at Herbs to Your Success by Sheila Julson

anessa Sabatine, nutritional consultant and owner of Herbs to Your Success—a “spapothecary” that features herbal teas, customized tea blends and other wellness modalities—wasn’t interested in natural healing or herbal remedies during her youth or early adulthood, even though her mother lived a holistic lifestyle. That changed when Sabatine tried to lose weight and found that no diets or weight loss plans seemed to work. Sabatine eventually tried gurmar, an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine that helps reduce cravings for sweets. She found success through gurmar and started selling the herbal supplement at mall shows. Sabatine’s interest in herbal and natural remedies grew, so when the company for whom she sold supplements introduced a body wrap, she learned how to do that process. She then needed space to offer

body wraps. She and her husband, Len, owned a building in Easton, which she renovated and opened Herbs to Your Success in 1994. As a pioneer in the herbal wellness arena, Sabatine was versed in herbal remedies before many people were familiar with them. “I had to explain many of those things, and people were leery,” she recalls. “But business progressed, and I added the ionic foot bath and got customers from around the area.” Her original Easton location near the Delaware River flooded three years in a row. “I had three feet of water in the building, and I had to remodel everything,” she reflects. She moved to a new location in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and shortly after, the 2008 Great Recession hit. Sabatine got creative with offering spa parties and other offerings to stay in business. She weathered the Great Recession, grew her business,

and five years ago, she moved to her current location on Main Street, in Nazareth. Sabatine educates customers about herbs and shows people how to use them. She custom blends herbal teas according to one’s preference or complaint. If a customer has a favorite tea that is no longer available, she can often replicate the formula. She also carries Republic of Tea brand packaged teas. She carries a full line of the Young Living essential oils and products. “Most people do not stock them; they have to be purchased directly from the company,” Sabatine notes. She also carries lotions and preservative-free soaps. She will customize lotions based on certain essential oils, or craft one targeted toward a specific ailment. The spa component of the business has the ionic footbath, a detoxifying treatment in which one sits with his or her feet submerged in a bath of ionized water that pulls out toxins through the pores in the feet. Sabatine also offers a Rife frequency footbath, named after inventor Royal Raymond Rife, who theorized that viruses will be destroyed if they are introduced to the right balance of resonating frequency. Sabatine uses no formal protocol for how many spa sessions a person needs. “I let the person decide. They’re tuned into their own bodies, and I like to work with them to take charge of their own health,” she says. Sabatine has a Compass Scanner that reads energy within the body and releases a report that tells where the body is stressed. She has two types of detoxifying saunas: the infrared, which Sabatine says mimics the healthy rays of the sun and

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Sabatine is a member of the Nazareth-Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce, which works to support small, local businesses. She started a wellness sub-committee 10 years ago, and they give back to the community through free health fairs at local businesses and corporate events. Herbs to Your Success will celebrate 25 years in business on July 20. The celebration coincides with Nazareth’s sidewalk sale, and Sabatine will offer sales and 25-year specials. The event also includes the Rockin’ Photo Booth, food and other activities. Although Sabatine could retire, she doesn’t foresee that coming soon. “There’s still work to be done, and people need these services,” she says. “Until I can teach someone to offer these services, I’ll be here for a while.” Herbs to Your Success is located at 64 S. Main St., Nazareth. For more information, call 610-365-8996 or visit HerbstoYourSuccess.com. See ad, page 7.

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Wendy Coleman, founder of LA Urban Farms, works with chefs, resorts, hotels, universities and corporate clients to set up aeroponic tower gardens, such as these kale and lettuce crops.

techniques like [soil-less] hydroponic systems,” says Ray. Cultivate the City manages numerous gardens for clients around Washington, D.C., from elementary school gardens where kids learn to grow, cook and eat nutritious food to corporate gardens inside a new office building for lender Fannie Mae’s employee café. One of its crown jewels is a 6,500-square-foot rooftop garden on the Nationals Park baseball stadium, where edible flowers end up in cocktails and organic produce feeds fine diners and VIP ticket holders.

CROPS IN THE CITY Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground by April Thompson

he average American meal travels 1,500 miles to reach its plate, according to the nonprofit Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture. Yet, enterprising green thumbs across the country are bringing the farm back to plate’s reach, growing hyperlocal food in backyards, on rooftops, through indoor farms and more. City farming reconnects urbanites to their food sources while bettering the environment, communities, diets and health. Urban agriculture, harkening back to the Victory Gardens planted to ward off food shortages during World War I and II, is nothing new. While today’s home gardeners have staked out balconies, 20

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window boxes and vacant lots in this locavore resurgence, noteworthy pioneers are forging a path to organic urban agriculture on a commercial scale—tapping into new technologies and markets, and turning challenges like dealing with space constraints into fresh opportunities.

A View From the Roofs Take Niraj Ray, whose company Cultivate the City is working to transform urban food deserts in the nation’s capital into thriving local food systems. “We want to get more people interested in growing their own food and show them how they can grow more with less square footage through vertical gardens and sustainable

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Ray grew his business organically, fueled by passion and curiosity, rather than any horticultural background. “I grew up in NYC, where I had nothing to grow on. When I moved to Florida for grad school, I had a huge backyard to play around with,” says Ray. Like many other urban farms, Cultivate the City offers a seasonal farm subscription known as a community supported agriculture (CSA) program that allows city dwellers to buy directly from local producers. Ray’s rooftop greenhouse, located on top of a local hardware store that sells his edible plants at retail, offers all the fixings for a healthy, diverse diet: hydroponic towers of leafy greens, trays of microgreens for corporate clients, specialty varieties of hot peppers for the company’s hot sauce and stacking cubes of an albino strawberry variety that Ray

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crossbred himself. “There are so many ways to contribute to urban farming, from aquaponics to vermicomposting; it’s about finding your niche,” he says.

Growing Up With Vertical Farming By 2050, it’s estimated that 9 billion people will be living on the planet—7 billion in cities. “City planners need innovative solutions like vertical farming to feed the growing population. We can grow at scale, with minimum space and environmental impact,” says Wendy Coleman, who began her California-based business LA Urban Farms in 2013. Today, Coleman’s team works with chefs, resorts, hotels, universities, greenhouses and corporate clients like Google and Ikea to set up aeroponic tower gardens across the U.S. and Europe. With aeroponics, nutrient-enriched water is pumped through a garden tower to shower the roots of plants suspended in air. “It actually uses 90 percent less water

There are so many ways to contribute to urban farming, from aquaponics to vermicomposting; it’s about finding your niche. ~Niraj Ray than conventional growing, which is a huge benefit in a place like California, and avoids any kind of agricultural runoff,” says Coleman. In conjunction with urban farming partners, the business churns out 30,000 seedlings a month using aeroponic technology to grow for their diverse client base and working with chefs to plan seasonal menus around their produce. Aeroponics and other innovative farm technologies are transforming spaces in cities across the U.S., reclaiming peripheral and idle spaces like alleys and warehouses to grow herbs and vegetables in abundance, using 90 percent less land by growing vertically, notes

Coleman. “With our gardens, diners can see their food growing at their table; they get such a personal connection with their food. It’s an interactive way for hotels and restaurants to demonstrate their commitment to local, sustainable food,” she says.

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hose that have never nurtured more than a houseplant shouldn’t be intimidated, says Wendy Coleman, founder of LA Urban Farms. “Growing food is easy and doesn’t require any special background,” says Coleman, who was green to growing when she started her business six years ago. When growing commercially, find a niche, says Niraj Ray, of Cultivate the City. The company grows plants of ethnic or cultural significance to appeal to Asian, African and Latino populations, from the nutrition-packed moringa to okra, a staple of both Indian and African cooking, given it is a growing market for immigrant populations not served by most traditional garden centers. Seek natural allies like sustainability-minded chefs to bolster an urban ag business. The farm-to-fork chef ’s movement has been a boon for beekeepers and farmers, with chefs acting as patrons of the farms, according to beekeeping expert Teresa Coldwell. Sette Bello Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, funds vertical gardens at a community garden where the Coldwells have hives so its chef can have pure organic food like squash blossoms pollinated by local bees. Urban farming has its pleasures and rewards, but can also bring hardships. Ray struggles with employee turnover when newbie farmers face the realities of working in the heat and rain, even from a sleek, trendy, rooftop garden.

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while helping to transform the urban landscape from falling-down buildings and vacant lots into productive community assets,” says founder Danny Swan. The operation’s food hub aggregates produce from small local farmers, providing a guaranteed market for their produce and the opportunity to reach a larger market, usually only served by food grown thousands of miles away. The produce is supplemented by four urban farm sites run by the organization, including an apple orchard on the site of a demolished housing project. Grow Ohio Valley also works to reach the “last-mile customers” that lack access to high-quality affordable produce via a mobile farmers’ market that goes to housing projects, senior communities and schools six days a week. Their latest project, the Public Market, is a retail location on Wheeling’s Main Street that will serve as a yearround farmers’ market. The organization

is also building alliances between local farmers and healthcare providers through a project called The Farmacy. A partnership with a local free clinic, it targets people suffering from diabetes and other diseases linked to poor diets with a doctor’s prescription for organic produce offered free through the organization’s CSA. These urban agriculture pioneers are helping to not only grow food, but community, and are nurturing renewed connections to the Earth. City growing has so many benefits: decreasing packaging, costs and food miles traveled, making it easier to eat organic seasonal food and a more diverse diet. “The connection people feel when they plant seed and get to harvest the mature plant is transformative. Growing food is something we can all do to make a difference, for our health and the environment,” says Coleman. Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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ummer is an ideal time to add a healthy dose of fresh, organic herbs to make cool salads, luscious smoothies and other hot-weather eats and treats. Herbs are not only a flavorful addition to any meal, they are also chock-full of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure and improving mineral balance to increasing immune support, hydration, energy and healthy skin. Most people consider using herbs in small amounts as seasonings for recipes such as spaghetti sauce, soups or desserts. However, they are edible plants, just like kale and spinach. Although they tend to have strong flavors when dried, fresh herbs are usually quite mild and can be eaten in large amounts like any other vegetable.

Cool Benefits “Summertime herbs are important for dealing with the heat and humidity that the season brings,” says Nathaniel Whitmore, a Chinese medicine herbalist and shiatsu massage practitioner in Milford, Pennsylvania. An herb that he recommends for this time of year is American ginseng, which, unlike its Chinese namesake, is considered a “cooling” herb and helps keep the body moist. When combined with fresh chrysanthemum flowers, the result is a powerful elixir that both hydrates and energizes. “A piece of American ginseng root and a few chrysanthemums placed in a jar of water and set on a windowsill for a few days makes a great cold infusion,” says Whitmore. “You can store it in the fridge for a few days and drink it in small amounts at a time to benefit from its energizing and hydrating properties.” 24

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Fresh Is Best While herbs can be used in their extracted and dried forms, the most significant health benefits are often found in the raw, organic plant. “Fresh is better,” says Whitmore. “This is especially true when it comes to the more aromatic plants such as basil and lavender. A lot of the more volatile constituents are lost during the drying process.” Most herbs grow best in dry garden areas that receive at least eight hours of sun each day. Although some herbs can grow in partially shaded locations, they won’t be as flavorful. Many herbs can also be grown in containers or pots. Maria Noël Groves, a clinical herbalist in Allenstown, New Hampshire, and author of Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health & Well-Being, lists lemon balm, Korean mint, anise hyssop and purple basil as among her favorite summer culinary and beverage herbs that are easy to grow in pots. These make easy pickings for wraps, salads, sandwiches and more. “Lemon balm can also be used to make infused water,” says Groves. “With lemon verbena, lemon grass or holy basil, the result is refreshing and calming.” Just take a few sprigs and place them in either plain or seltzer water. The result is a delicately flavored beverage that’s also healthy and hydrating. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance writer and a music composer. She resides in northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact her at Fideleterna45@gmail.com.

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Soft-stemmed herbs such as parsley and dill can be used in large amounts in salads and summer sandwiches. Other heat-tolerant herbs that are easy to grow include lemon balm, rosemary, lavender, mint and basil. “Lemon balm is great for headaches and insomnia that are common during summer heat waves,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., an herbalist and doctor of natural medicine, in Ontario, Canada. “Basil can help reduce summer achiness, while lavender serves as a relaxant and an excellent bug repellant.” In addition to relieving headaches and restlessness, lemon balm is also beneficial for those that suffer from high blood pressure. A study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine reports that it is helpful in reducing blood pressure in patients with chronic stable angina. Rosemary, another herb used for sleep disorders, was found to also help improve memory and decrease anxiety in a study conducted in Iran at the Kerman University of Medical Sciences. One study in 2009 by researchers in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Allahbad, in India, revealed that polyphenols found in herbs and plants harbor antioxidant properties that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative disorders.

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HELP FOR HOME GARDENERS Extension Agents at Your Service by Yvette C. Hammett

any home gardeners readily list flies, wasps and beetles among the “pests” in their gardens. However, many of these are actually pollinators that help boost production of fruits and vegetables; others are beneficial insects that keep the real plant-killers at bay. A quick call to the local cooperative extension service can help sort out friend from foe—and that’s just the beginning of what this valuable, underutilized resource can offer. Each year, millions in federal taxpayer dollars help fund county agricultural extension programs administered through the 108 colleges and universities that 26

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comprise the nation’s land grant university system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which supplies the money, also helps fund science-based research meant to reach not only farmers, but home gardeners seeking advice on best practices. The USDA is trying to do a better job of raising public awareness of assistance that’s readily available, free of charge, especially now that it’s getting more funding.

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for which we received significant funding,” says Mathieu Ngouajio, program leader for the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The USDA is eager to see the connections their constituents are making with the research. “We want to identify the needs of organic gardeners, and the best way to meet those needs to get our research into their hands,” Ngouajio says. County extension agents are on the front lines of this effort, offering low- or no-cost soil testing, handbooks on a variety of local gardening topics and workshops on everything from making rain barrels and creating rain gardens to implementing eco-friendly pest control, cultivating native plants and employing best practices for organic gardening. Master gardeners that volunteer their expertise are central to supporting extension outreach activities. “We would love more business from the public,” says Weston Miller, an associate professor with Oregon State University’s extension service. “The public service of the master gardener program is to answer questions,” including what and when to plant and how much irrigation is required. In Oregon, there are 3,500 master gardeners, with 650 volunteers in Portland alone. “We train master gardeners in how to use our resources and interpret the research to the public,” Miller says. “There are trained volunteers in pretty much every county in the country ready and willing to answer any gardening question,” Miller says. For example, a new organic gardener might not know the correct soil amendments to use or how to start a composting pile to supplement the soil in an organic garden. There is also a nationwide network called Ask the Expert (USDA.gov/askexpert) and questions will automatically go to an extension staff person or master gardener in the area where the inquiring gardener lives.

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gardening is using a naturally formed material for fertilizer and pesticide, from plant, animal or mineral sources.” The biggest area of confusion is that many people think organic means pesticide-free. But that is not always true. There is organic pest control, Miller says. “In terms of gardening, there are certified organic products you can use and still be organic.” One thing to look for on a label is the seal of the Organic Materials Review Institute, which indicates the product is suitable for organic gardening. However, there aren’t many good options for weed management, he adds. “You have to do weeding by hand or use an herbicide that isn’t organic.” Another issue that extension programs can help with is making sure organic gardeners receive only scientifically researched information, says Nicole Pinson, an urban horticulture agent with the Hillsborough County Extension Service, in Tampa, Florida. “Gardening information is available on websites and on social media. Some information that pops up is not researchbased, or they are selling a product and are not unbiased,” Pinson says. “We generally stick to recommendations we have been able to vet through research. When we make a recommendation, we give folks all of the options of what they can do.” To find a nearby extension office, visit Tinyurl.com/ExtensionFinder.

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esearch is helping life for individuals sufThe vagus nerve doctors connect fering from numerous stems from the brain the dots between conditions. One type to the abdomen like seemingly unrelated is a device that can be a communication conditions like irritable implanted by a neurobowel syndrome, rheusuperhighway between surgeon, which sends matoid arthritis, postelectrical impulses to your gut and brain. traumatic stress disorder the vagus nerve in chil~Hannah Aylward (PTSD), chronic fatigue dren that suffer from syndrome and fibromyseizures and adults with algia, revealing a common denominator: the depression as a supplemental treatment multitasking vagus nerve, the longest in the when surgery or medications are not posautonomic nervous system. sible or effective. The superpower of this double There is also a handheld, non-invasive branched cranial nerve lies in transporting VNS option called gammaCore, a U.S. Food major neurotransmitters along what is and Drug Administration-approved device known as the brain-gut axis. “The vagus that offers hope for sufferers of cluster and nerve stems from the brain to the abdomigraine headaches. Its effectiveness for men like a communication superhighway chronic pain management, as well as in cases between your gut and brain,” says Hanof epilepsy and depression, was published in nah Aylward, an Orlando-based certified the Neuromodulation Journal in 2015. holistic health coach and gut health expert. PTSD researcher Imanuel Lerman, “Studies show that the vagus nerve reguM.D., and his colleagues with the Veterlates inflammation throughout the body.” ans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, found that VNS affects areas of the brain Promising Research responsible for processing emotional pain. Recent studies have shown that vagus nerve The findings, published in the journal stimulation (VNS) can improve quality of PLOS ONE earlier this year, also show that

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Mental Health, Trauma and the Gut When it comes to the vagus nerve, anxiety is physical. Post-traumatic stress is rooted in neurobiology and experienced in the body, not just the mind, says Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado-based clinical psychologist and author of The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole. “This is why you can’t simply think or talk your way out of your trauma reactions.” According to Schwartz, “Disruptions in the gut flora, which often occur with overuse of antibiotics, can have a significant impact on mental health. An imbalance in the gut can lead to an inflammatory response in the immune system and a wide range of disruptive symptoms.” Aylward notes that 95 percent of the body’s mood-boosting chemical serotonin resides in the enteric nervous system, which governs the function of the gastrointestinal

tract. “The brain-gut axis is becoming increasingly important as a therapeutic target for psychiatric and GI disorders,” she says. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and founding co-director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, explains the trauma loop. “Developmental trauma impairs the integrative circuits of the brain and nervous system—the prefrontal cortex. When this happens, the brain will be hyperalert, interpreting some non-threatening situations as threatening. “Learning to be aware of our internal state and learning calming techniques helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system and can go a long way,” says Siegel. “High ventral vagal tone means having a state of calm.”

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Beyond Antibiotics Pets Can Heal With Natural Approaches by Karen Shaw Becker

ike people, pets can develop allergies to medications that are overprescribed, including antibiotics, which also have a long list of side effects—many of which are long-term. There is also the escalating problem of resistance, which is the result of too-frequent and unnecessary use of these drugs. One of the most important things to know is that dogs and cats are exposed to antibiotics when they eat food containing the meat of factory-farmed animals, which includes about 99 percent of pet foods on the market today. The exception is a very small number that contain free-range, organic ingredients.

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In many cases, even when bacteria are exposed for the first time to a particular antibiotic, the majority will die, but some will survive and pass on that resistance to other bacteria. The problem is not that certain disease-causing bacteria are antibioticresistant, but that the resistance genes in any type of bacteria can transfer their ability to survive to billions of other bacteria. 30

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This is how superbugs are born. These are a strain of bacteria able to withstand assault by multiple types of antibiotics. When a veterinarian can no longer eliminate bacterial infections with antibiotics, the life of the animal is threatened, and that’s the biggest concern. If a veterinarian makes a diagnosis of infection, ask for a culture and sensitivity test. Otherwise, he or she is making a guess at what type of organism is present and the best antibiotic to treat it. Each time an unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic is prescribed, the potential for resistance increases. Only in an emergency situation should a veterinarian prescribe an antibiotic before the culture and sensitivity test can be performed. The vet can then switch medications if necessary when the results arrive. Giving the proper dose of the antibiotic at the proper intervals and using up the entire prescription is important, even if the pet seems to be fully recovered before the medication has run out. This will ensure the infection is totally resolved and prevent the pet from having to take another full course of antibiotics because

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Many conditions for which antibiotics are often indiscriminately prescribed respond very well to a combination of natural therapies, including herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutraceuticals, immune system stimulants and specific nutritional interventions. Functional medicine veterinarians, a group that is thankfully growing in number, realize this and are able to partner with pet parents to offer alternatives to antibiotics. A 2016 study showed cranberry extract to be as or more effective in preventing E. coli-related urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs as short-term antibiotic treatment. In addition, cranberry extract can help fight multidrug-resistant bacteria in dogs with recurrent E. coli UTIs. In a study of shelter dogs, researchers compared the use of probiotics to antibiotics to treat acute diarrhea caused by stress. They concluded probiotic therapy was as effective as antibiotic therapy. In addition, dogs that were unresponsive to antibiotics appeared to benefit significantly from subsequent probiotic treatment. Oregano oil, propolis, olive leaf, essential oils, colloidal silver and Manuka honey help reduce bacterial skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with good success. If a dog or cat isn’t facing a lifethreatening health situation, talk with the veterinarian about alternatives to antibiotics. In these situations, pet parents often find it beneficial to consult a functional medicine or integrative veterinarian whose goal is to treat these problems by starting with the least toxic options first. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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the first one wasn’t fully administered and the infection wasn’t effectively cleared. It’s important to reseed the pet’s gastrointestinal (GI) system with friendly microorganisms—probiotics—during and after antibiotic therapy to reestablish a healthy balance of gut bacteria. This will also help keep a dog or cat’s digestive system working optimally and the immune system strong.

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monday Rise and Shine Yoga - Join us for this energizing all level Vinyasa Flow designed to wake you up and get your morning moving! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 Small Group Vinyasa Yoga – Suitable for all levels of students, limited to 6 students. Enjoy Vinyasa yoga with a semi-private class size. Typically, relaxing and restorative, Tom customizes the class to the student’s needs. 6pm. $15. $120/10 series. Registration required. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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Metabolic Reboot Workshop - Reboot Your Health. 28-day program includes four evenings of guidance with the goal to reduce inflammation, support healing of the immune system, and to shift your body to a burn fat burning metabolism. Get results for sustainable weight loss. 6pm. $50/5wks. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570-283-0111 Qigong/Meditation: All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 10am, 11am, or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059. Aerial Yoga - Join us as we move through a practice using the silks. Beginners are welcome. Mats are utilized. If you are registering for more than one person, please call the studio! 7:30pm. Class is limited to 10 participants. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

tuesday Strength and Conditioning Yoga – With a strong anatomical focus on balancing muscles across the joints this class will help to inform you of muscular asymmetries. All levels welcome. Become stronger around the best possible alignment. 6am or 5:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777. Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – As taught by a yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques. 9:30am and 6:15pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Qigong/Meditation – Ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 6:30pm or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

wednesday Rise and Shine Yoga - Join us for this energizing all level Vinyasa Flow designed to wake you up and get your morning moving! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 Yin Yoga – All levels. Yin Yoga generally targets the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. These are parts of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. 6pm. $15. Call to register. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Facilitated Drum Circle – All drums and percussion provided. We use basic beats to create a rhythmic conversation with the goal of relaxation and group entrainment. 5:30-7:30pm. $7. Tunkhannock Area. Call Al Cabral for directions and to reserve a place. 570-410-1830. Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at any time and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 9:30am or 10:30am. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059. Yoga for Beginners – This class offers the beginner and the experienced student the foundational elements of the basic poses. Alignment cues will be given

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throughout the class, and a variety of adjustments will be available for all students. 5:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 Heated Vinyasa – Using fluid and repetitive movement, this class will offer a variety of sun salutations, balance poses, and floor work. A great option if your intention is stress release, opening the body, and quieting the mind. Suitable for All Levels. 90 degrees. 6pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777. Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898. Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898. Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 5:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

thursday Vinyasa Yoga – Suitable for all levels of students generally targeting the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. These are parts of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. 6:30pm. $15. $120/10 series. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Yoga for Beginners – This class offers the beginner and the experienced student the foundational elements of the basic poses. Alignment cues will be given throughout the class, and a variety of adjustments will be available for all students. 7:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. 8:30am or 5:30pm. $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707. Yoga – End your work day by treating yourself to the wonderful benefits of breathing synchronized movement. Embrace the serenity with every flowing movement from pose to pose. 7pm with Priya. $10 per class. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – As taught by a yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques. 6:157:45pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Restorative Yoga – A combination of meditation, breath work, restorative yoga postures and very gentle movement to calm the mind and body. A perfect refresh any time during the day. Promotes restful sleep and nourishes body/mind/spirit. 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777

friday Yoga for Beginners – This class offers the beginner and the experienced student the foundational elements of the basic poses. Alignment cues will be given throughout the class, and a variety of adjustments will be available for all students. 9am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 Yochi – A fusion program that combines the ancient forms of mind body wellness: Yoga and Tai Chi to help you develop strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility in a meditative and relaxing environment. This unique 60-minute program is perfect for beginners and all skill levels! No exp needed. 4pm. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001 Vinyasa Yoga by Donation – This 60-minute Vinyasa Flow class is the perfect opportunity to find a little balance in the middle of your busy day. Beginners are welcome. Class is donation based. Suggested donation $10. 7pm, every other week, check schedule. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

saturday Kundalini Meditation - As taught by a Yogi Bhajan, contains specific, practical tools to support the mind and guide the body through the use of breath, mantra, mudra, and focus. Reduce stress, work on addictions, increase vitality, clear chakras. 9:30am. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Mellow Flow Yoga – Find your bliss and peace in Mellow Flow! This class offers gentle movement/ stretching and brief meditation to calm your mind and lift your spirit. Suitable for All Levels. Great for beginners. 10am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777. Free Boot Camp Session – A fun and adventurous class provides the ideal atmosphere for motivation and emotional support to help the participants achieve their desired results. For continuous exercise to tone the body and facilitate fat burn for maximum results. Get Motivation and support to make this a lifestyle. 10am. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707. Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 11:45am. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898. Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 11:45am. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898.

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CHINESE METAPHYSICAL HEALTH PRACTICES THREE PURE RIVERS STUDIO FOR THE ARTS 18 Rittenhouse Place PO Box 402, Drums, PA 18222 570-359-3059 ThreePureRiverssfa@ptd.net ThreePureRivers.com

Mark R. Reinhart has been a practitioner and teacher of Traditional & Classical Chinese health, martial and metaphysical arts for over 40 years. He offers individual and class instruction in Qigong and Taiji (Tai Chi). Other services include Medical Qigong, Emotional/Nutritional Balancing & Centering, Qigong For Recovery, Personal Feng Shui/Five Element Assessments, Chinese & Western Astrology, and Yijing (I Ching) consultations.

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Offering colon hydrotherapy (CHT) from compassionate practitioners also skilled in health coaching and total system healing. Also offering Holistic Nursing, Life Coaching, Massage & Raindrop Therapy. Body Ecology Specialist. In addition to healing services, we also offer an array of organic nuts and seeds, sprouted flour, fermented foods, and prepared nutritional meals. See ad page 32.

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Gain mental, emotional clarity and physical ease. Francesca, uses energybalancing procedures to re-establish the full healing potential of the body, using it’s natural healing abilities. Have interference removed, that is demanding the attention of the healing power. Learn how to strengthen yourself in the ‘in between’ moments to ready yourself for Life’s Major moments. Sound Therapist, B.E.S.T. Practitioner, Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, YL Raindrop Technician.

Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi Chuan is often described as “meditation in motion” and there is growing evidence that this mind-body practice has value in supporting optimal mental and physical health. This gentle form of exercise can help build and maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. 10am. $18 or $100/8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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Dr. Kaminsky’s approach to health is to look at your body as a whole, not just a set of symptoms. By performing a complete history, examination, and appropriate lab testing (blood, urine, hair, saliva, and/or stool), he can determine imbalances in your body and will design a personalized plan of natural therapies (nutrition/diet, supplements, lifestyle changes, and more) to restore balance to your body.

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I will guide you through a Dr. approved, clinically proven, and scientifically formulated health program! During our journey together, you will be creating lifelong transformation, one healthy habit at a time as well as forming a new healthier relationship with food! Contact me today for your free health assessment.

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Combining Allopathic (Western) medicine, Oriental medicine and the newest medical technology to offer patients complete and personalized health care. Certified in Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain medicine, Independent Medical Examination and Addiction Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Medical Marijuana, Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine. Comprehensive protocols for Lyme Disease, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine and HCG/ Laser Weight Loss.

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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 and Tibetan Style. Reiki and Reiki/Shiatsu sessions and, also a monthly Reiki Share. Dr. Anthony received a Master/Teacher attunement on Kurama Mtn. Japan, the birthplace of Reiki. CEU’s for Massage Therapists. Member IARP., ICRT.

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In a Usui and Karuna Reiki session you will receive a full chakra alignment, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, and a higher vibrational frequency tuning with Tibetan singing bowls. During each session, your practitioner is guided by intuition to implement the necessary techniques to remove all energy blocks. Also offering holistic wellness products including CBD infused products. Free CBD wellness and pain relief consultations.

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