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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.

9 EARTH DAY SPOTLIGHTS SPECIES Protection Is the Focus of 2019 Campaign

16 THE PROOF IS IN

THE PRACTICE

Yoga Inspiration from Balance Yoga

18 SACRED SPACE

Bringing Bliss to Every Room

20 POWER SWITCH Taking a Home Off the Grid

22 OCEAN ROBBINS ON Personal and Planetary Health

24 INTO THE WOODS

Hiking for Health and Happiness

26 NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

28 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

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Worker Bee Can Conquer Allergies

orker Bee Community Acupuncture is now offering Soliman’s Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT), a safe, effective and simple procedure that can drastically reduce or eliminate allergies to pollen, dust, molds and pets, sensitivities to foods such as raw fruits and gluten, and others. Developed and clinically tested by Dr. Nader Soliman, M.D. over the past 10 years, this technique has been seen to provide complete elimination as well as dramatic reductions in symptoms caused by allergies and food sensitivities for thousands of Blake Stoveken, L.Ac, D.OM individuals. The technique involves identifying specific points in a region of the ear that are receptive to clearing the body’s developed negative response to any allergen using a bio-voltmeter device and stimulated with extremely small, 3-millimeter acupuncture needles (most people report they don’t even feel them) for a specific duration of time. Up to three or four allergens may be addressed during each procedure. Location: 101 Roberts Lane, Milford, PA. For more information, call at 570 409 9233, email InnerElement@verizon.net or visit workerbeeca.com.

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pcoming Community and Volunteer Work Days for Farm and Field Volunteers will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Some of the regular activities include planting, harvesting, weeding and special projects using self-identified skillsets such as carpentry, welding, etc. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. BYO work gloves, sturdy shoes and hat. Other volunteer opportunities that do not involve farming or physical labor include committee work, set-up, parking help, clean-up for special events; cooking lunch or goodies for the farm crew (e-mail ahead of time); -photography during volunteer days, events, daily work; -fundraising; and social media/website experience. Groups, student clubs, businesses and individuals may all volunteer. Josie Porter Farm has been offering healthy, chemical-free produce and food to our community for over 10 years, and is now accepting 2019 CSA applications, including a box share drop-off site at St. Luke's Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg and the Mountain Top Lodge in Lake Naomi. Location: 6514 Cherry Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, PA. For more information, call the store at 570-992-5731 or email jpfarm@ptd.net. See ad page 7.

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he U.S. Hemp Authority has awarded its certification seal to 13 outstanding companies that have met the stringent standards the industry laid out for quality and safety. HempWorx has met the U.S. Hemp Authority’s rigorous standards and demonstrated their commitments to safe a accurately labeled products. They have 11 hemp-derived CBD products under the HempWorx brand—six tinctures, three topicals, and two pet products—all of which use CO2 extracted hemp oil grown in Kentucky, accompanied by a 60-day money-back guarantee. Standardizing quality control and building a safer hemp industry from seed to shelf assures that consumers have access to safe and accurately labeled hemp-derived products, including fiber, seed and extracts, such as cannabidiol (CBD). “As the market for hemp-derived products undergoes rapid growth, it is critically important for us to signal to the world that we intend to act responsibly.” says Marielle Weintraub, Ph.D., president of the U.S. Hemp Authority. For more information, call 973-570-5730 or visit Hempworx.com/ lifechangercbds. See ad page 9.

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Let Your Yoga Journey Begin

f you have a calling to take your yoga practice deeper and share the joy of your yoga experiences with others, join Chris Loebsack, Corinne Farrell, Dana Sherman and Priya Idgunji along with guest teachers in Balance Yogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program beginning April 26. Interested students are welcome to schedule a personal consultation during the month of April to discuss objectives, answer questions and understand the program requirements. The course focuses on a deep understanding of anatomy, meditation, poses, developing leadership qualities, and finding the authentic voice and practice within. The Boundless Yoga Teacher Training program approaches the teaching of the art of yoga with a practical and modern sensibility. This program is designed to give the participants a comprehensive and intensive study of the broad base of yoga culminating in a journey of self-study and personal transformation. Location: 900 Rutter Avenue 2nd Floor, Forty Fort. Call 570-714-2777 or visit BalanceNEPA.com for more information. See ad page 17.

Stroud Pizzeria Delivers Gluten-Free Pizza

talian food lovers avoiding gluten do not have to forego a tasty slice of pizza at Stroud Pizzeria on Main Street in Stroudsburg. Known for their friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and quality ingredients, the pizzeria has added healthy options to meet the needs of customers with special dietary needs while still maintaining authentic Italian taste. The Mayo Clinic defines a gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye, and a cross between wheat and rye called triticale. A gluten-free diet is essential for managing signs and symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions associated with gluten. A gluten-free diet is, however, popular among people without gluten-related medical conditions. The claimed benefits of the diet are improved health, weight loss and increased energy. Stop in at 745 Main St, Stroudsburg or call 570-424-2500 to order take out.

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Massage Academy Simulates Therapeutic Salt Cave Experience

wentyminutesessions in the dry salt therapy booth with LED color therapy and relaxing music is now available at the Massage Academy in Stroudsburg. Sessions start at $25 each or series of five for $20 each. This holistic approach to healthy respiration mimics the microclimate of a salt cave. Dry salt air is dispersed into an enclosed environment where it absorbs allergens, toxins and foreign substances from the lungs and sinuses. Salt also reduces any inflammation and opens airway passages making it easier to breath. Salt is antibacterial, antifungal and antiinflammatory. Many people with asthma, allergies and other bronchial issues have seen some amazing results in a short period of time. Breathing becomes deeper, sinus passages are less inflamed, start to drain and skin conditions are improved dramatically with frequent and sustained use. Halotherapy is 100 percent natural, safe and drug-free. It can be used alone for stress reduction and improvement of conditions such as rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, acne and dry, itchy, flaky skin. Massage, yoga, facials, meditation and other holistic modalities are available to complement halotherapy. Location: 753 Phillips St., Stroudsburg, PA. For appointments, call 570-421-5014 or visit MassageAcademyLLC.com. See ad page 19.

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EARTH DAY SPOTLIGHTS SPECIES Protection Is the Focus of 2019 Campaign by Ronica A. O’Hara

n April 22, eco-conscious citizens will come together again in communities across the country to celebrate Earth Day and work for the planet’s healthy, sustainable future. This year, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is asking people to join its Protect Our Species campaign to raise awareness of the crucial roles that plants and animals play in the ecosystem and the current threats faced by many of them. The nonprofit cites that the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction in 60 million years because of human activity, including climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution and pesticides. But the good news, EDN says, is that the rate of extinctions can be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover if we work together now. This will necessitate a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders and scientists that demands immediate action. EDN is asking people to advocate for government policies that protect species and their habitats, and to continue to build on the worldwide efforts that embrace the value of nature. It is also asking people to undertake such individual actions as adopting a plant-based diet and stopping pesticide and herbicide use. More information, including teach-in toolkits and facts on threatened species, from whales to insects, can be found at EarthDay.org. Help Northeast PA celebrate and promote progress in species sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Day 2019 events.

EARLY EXPLORERS: EARTH DAY • MONDAY, APRIL 22 • 1- 2:30 pm. Children will explore their five senses on a magical sensory hike along the trails. Enjoy a guided interpretive family hike along the trails of Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center. $8 per child and pre-registration is required by calling 570-842-1506. 93 MacKenzie Rd, Covington TWP. MONROE COUNTY EARTH DAY • SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • 10am-3pm. Northampton Community College, in conjunction with the Monroe County Conservation District, celebrates with environmental activities including exhibitors, live music, e-cycling, workshops, give and take event, tire amnesty, speakers, campus tours, great food and more. Free. 2411 PA-715, Pocono TWP. www.mcearthday.org. JIM THORPE EARTH DAY • SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • ALL DAY • 4/28 RAINDATE. Events All over town. River Clean-up, live music, Earth Day Raffle, educational vendors, crafters, hula hoop, Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl. JimThorpeEarthDay.com of Facebook HAZLETON AREA GREAT PENNSYLVANIA CLEANUP A local effort designed to encourage concerned citizens and groups to participate in a meaningful community beautification effort. Groups are welcome to begin cleanup on April 22. Bags must be on the side of the roadways or in parks no later than April 28. Contact the Chamber office at 570-455-1509 to get involved.

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Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.

Sperm counts have plunged by half in the last 40 years among American and European men, according to a recent review of scientific studies. In a new doubleblind study of 56 infertile men, researchers at Iran’s Qazvin University of Medical Sciences found that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, can boost sperm counts. Each day for 10 weeks, half of the men took 80 milligrams of curcumin nanomicelle, in which curcumin is better absorbed; the other 28 were given a placebo. The researchers found that the curcumin significantly boosted sperm count and motility. 10

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The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with antiinflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease Drinking lots of sugar-sweetened sodas and juices significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, reports a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Using health questionnaires for 3,003 African-American adults in Jackson, Mississippi, covering a 13-year period, the researchers found that the top third of subjects, those consuming the most sugar-sweetened drinks, were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease than those in the bottom third.

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Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action.

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Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

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Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF). For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

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Balancing Act

The Endangered Species Act seems to be working, with more than 75 percent of marine mammals and sea turtles protected by the act recovering, according to a new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity published in the academic journal PLOS ONE. North Atlantic green sea turtle nests on Florida beaches have increased by more than 2,000 percent and Hawaiian humpback whales more than 1,100 percent between 1979 and 2005.

Nuclear Waste Disposal Remains Elusive

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A new report issued by environmental watchdog Greenpeace details the growing global dangers of accumulating nuclear waste that will remain hazardous for hundreds of centuries. Several of the designated storage facilities in the seven countries surveyed are nearly filled to capacity now. Unresolved safety issues across the industry include fire risk, venting of radioactive gases, environmental contamination, failure of containers, terrorist attacks and escalating costs. More than 65 years after the start of the civil use of nuclear power, 250,000 tons of highly radioactive spent fuel exists in 14 countries, and underground storage, seemingly the most viable option, has encountered major obstacles.

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delicate garments like beads, lace, silk and cashmere, and won’t cause shrinkage. GreenEarthCleaning.com includes a store locator function. Another good option is wet cleaning, whereby fabric is laundered in a computer-controlled washer and dryer that uses water—along with specialized soaps and conditioners instead of solvents—and spins its contents much more slowly than a typical home washing machine. Because wet cleaning is free of hazardous volatile organic compounds like those in perc, it eliminates health and safety risks, as well as environmental hazards associated with traditional dry cleaning, according to GreenAmerica.org. As an added benefit, the equipment and operating costs are lower. While the biggest disadvantage to wet cleaning is that it produces waste water, it’s still a highly energy-efficient method. Another method is liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) cleaning, in which some commercial cleaners use the pressurized gas in combination with other gentle cleaning agents to dissolve and remove dirt, fats and oils in clothing instead of using perc; or consider simply handwashing delicate clothes and fabrics in a mild, non-toxic detergent, and then hanging them outside to dry.

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The Proof is in the Practice by Teachers of Balance Yoga and Wellness. Photos by Joe Longo Photography

oga is a tradition with roots in ancient India that has evolved to embrace the wisdom of many places and times. It means many things to many people, but at Balance Yoga and Wellness in Forty Fort, it is fundamentally a discipline to promote personal transformation, self-knowledge and wellness. Over time, yoga has split into dozens ofÂ systems, however, all share roots in the philosophy laid down in ancient texts, such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a text authored in South Asia sometime between 200 B.C. and 500 B.C. These texts, meant as a reference for passing on the great tradition of yoga, offer valuable insights on the human experience, as well as a program of study for the individual seeking a deeper understanding of his or her own true nature. The physical practices of yoga, known as hatha yoga, have shown tremendous benefits for people seeking fitness as well as therapy for chronic ailments and injuries. Yoga also promotes the creation of a quiet, reflective space in the mind, mental clarity, focus and an overall a sense of well-being that can help alleviate anxiety, depression and other mind-body disorders. These are some of our favorite poses along with the intended benefits that reward the practitioners that practice them.

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Chakrasana or Wheel is a great way to open the front of the body, both physically and energetically. Physically the pose stretches the anterior muscles, while strengthening the posterior. Energetically, it encourages openness in the heart space. This posture has many variations to suit appropriate skill level. 16

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Paschimottanasana or Seated Forward Fold offers a deep stretch of the posterior body muscles, while maintaining the fundamental elements of a backbend such as keeping the heart space reaching forward and encouraging openness in the chest.

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Trikonasana or Triangle is a posture that requires both strength and flexibility. The legs are engaged and arms are outstretched to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tâ&#x20AC;? position while a physical and energetic lift up through the body actively maintains length in both sides of the torso.

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Camatkarasana or Wild Thing is an ecstatic unfolding of the enraptured heart. This elegant and strong pose opens up chest, lung, and shoulder areas while also opening the front of the legs and hip flexors building strength in shoulders and upper back.

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Maksikanagasana or Dragonfly is a challenging, yet attainable arm balance, requiring both physical and mental stabilization. This posture strengthens the arms, core, and back, and has many variations and modifications to benefit all skill levels.

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Seated Meditation is not a physical posture, but it is said that yoga poses were created to foster a more pleasant experience during Seated Meditation, an experience which helps clear the mind by accepting what is currently present. Even just 5 minutes of Meditation while maintaining mindful breathing soothes the area of the brain that impacts emotion and helps us remain calm and steady.

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Natarajasana or Dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pose is a standing balance posture and a backbend that involves both effort and ease. It strengthens the legs, while opening the chest, spine, and shoulders. This posture has many variations suitable for any level of experience. The secret to this pose is finding cohesion amongst balance, range of motion, and calm, steady breathing.

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Baddha Konasana or Bound Angle is one of the best hip openers around. It stimulates the heart and improves general circulation while stretching the inner thighs, groins, and knees. Consistent practice of this pose until late into pregnancy can help ease childbirth.

While all of us teachers have our favorite poses, we were drawn to yoga for many different reasons. We have all found that as we began to practice yoga postures and exercises, we noticed small effects in the body, mind, and emotions. Over time the benefits have become much more significant, crossing over into so many aspects of our lives and helping us to live more fully in health and happiness. By promoting positive physical and mental change, yoga can help us transform our lives. Balance Yoga, at 900 Rutter Avenue in Forty Fort, is a place where exceptional teachers meet inspiring students. Balance Yoga offers a Beginners Yoga class at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday and a Restorative Yoga class each Thursday at 7 p.m. For readers interested in becoming a yoga teacher, Balance offers a 200-hour teacher training program beginning April 26. Contact Corrine Farrell at 570-7142777 or email info@balancenepa.com.

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SACRED SPACE Bringing Bliss to Every Room by Maya Whitman

acred space is most often associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy. In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive. Most parents or grandparents can

confess to having a bliss corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplishments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wedding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be sentimental with dried flowers from

a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories. Corners of bliss fulfill their purpose best in places where they can remind us to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days. Such places are office desks and bedroom nightstands near an alarm clock. The kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; filling an old teapot with fresh flowers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beautiful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food. Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be an opportunity to bond with loved ones. Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet. Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the first place. Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid by Jim Motavalli

esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy. Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator. They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com. Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood. 20

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Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among

solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).

Ample resources: Find out if there’s steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings. Electricity needed: Get a quick average

by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less. The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage. Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Ad-

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vantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed. Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022. Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago. “It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.

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Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast. Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov. The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more. However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year. Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections

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have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts). With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange. Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system. Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool

a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system. While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average offthe-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.” The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

Special Considerations

Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation. There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others. Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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roperties with moving water have a fourth sustainable power source available to them: hydroelectric. If opting to harness the energy in a nearby flowing stream or river, 10-kilowatt microhydropower systems can power even large homes. They combine piping from the water source to a turbine, pump or waterwheel with an alternator or generator, regulator and wiring. According to Home Power magazine, a fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000. April 2019

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In many situations in life, we have to compromise—but when it comes to food, the choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet. Eating a plantbased diet, organically grown when possible, is not only linked to the best statistical outcomes for long-term health and well-being, it also helps ensure healthy topsoil, water and a stable climate for future generations.

In what ways have you seen members of the Food Revolution Network transform their communities?

We hear incredible stories from members all over the world who are seeing radical changes in their health—reversing heart disease, losing weight, gaining energy and mental clarity. And we also hear inspiring stories of people turning food deserts into wonderful oases of healthy living; for example, Ron Finley, in South Central Los Angeles, who is known for saying that drive-throughs kill more people than drive-by shootings in his neighborhood. He planted vegetables for the community in the curbside dirt strip in front

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of his home—and got cited by the city for it. He ended up getting the laws changed, and has since started The Ron Finley Project to create an urban community food hub where the community can come together to plant, learn and nourish themselves.

What are some ways busy people can connect with like-minded individuals to support healthy lifestyle and diet changes?

Start by finding out if you have loved ones who do share your food values, and nurture those relationships. Lean into those healthy relationships; you might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals. You can also ask friends and family to be a food ally; even if they are not a full participant in your health regimen, they might be a fan or friend. That can mean preparing particular foods if you come for dinner or simply checking in on how you are doing with your goals and commitments. You can widen your circle of healthy eating through meal swaps or other shared meal programs. It’s always easier to cook in larger quantities, and there is the added benefit of greater social connection with shared meals. If you are looking for new friends and allies, it helps to connect to organizations that are already promoting healthy food hubs. There are many listed in the back of 31-Day Food Revolution.

So many people struggle with loneliness, and some are afraid they will feel even more isolated if they step out into a healthy eating regimen. On the contrary, you can become a magnet for people who care about their world and aren’t content with the status quo. These friendships can often become deeper and more valued than ever.

What has been one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in living a lifestyle against the societal grain, and how have you overcome it? Impatience. I grew up eating all-natural food; my parents almost named me Kale, and I ate a lot of it growing up. At a certain point, I saw that I had become judgmental and dogmatic when encountering people whose choices did not align with my own, though as Martin Luther King Jr. said, we have no moral authority with those who can feel our underlying contempt. I have since developed a profound respect for each individual’s unique values, needs, experiences and priorities. I advocate for people’s right to make their own choices about what they need. My goal is to help facilitate people’s choices, and to do so with compassion. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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any of us equate fitness with going to the gym, but a good hike in a natural environment can foster unique benefits for both body and psyche. Hiking or walking outdoors not only promotes heart health, helping to balance both blood sugar and blood pressure, it increases hip bone density to help reduce fractures, according to research on postmenopausal women from the ongoing Nurses’ Health Study. Navigating uneven terrain also necessitates lateral movement, which can strengthen core muscles and improve balance more significantly than working out on a treadmill or cycling.

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ratory disease. It also shows that just two hours of walking per week could significantly improve health. “Walking and hiking balance the body through natural movement, oxygenation of the cells and the use of our muscles as they were designed to be used,” says Dami Roelse, of Ashland, Oregon, author of Walking Gone Wild: How to Lose Your Age on the Trail. “Walking is in our genes; DNA molecules need to be stimulated regularly to express themselves, and walking does just that. It also improves mood and cognition.” The beauty of hiking is that it offers a tailored experience according to ability and personal interests. Day hikes, whether in the countryside or in urban botanical gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for any fitness level. Longer or overnight treks with a backpack of supplies offer healthy challenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature. Bringing the kids on a hike offers family fitness time and a healthy way to unplug from technology and sneak in a

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Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by Stanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results. Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens. The Japanese philosophy of shinrinyoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells. Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand. “I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” Choukas-Bradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.”

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Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective. “Forests are living, breathing organisms. Mountains transcend my humanness,” muses Roelse. “It’s both a humbling and uplifting experience.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Helpful Links and Inspiration National trail guide resource: AllTrails.com 13 best hiking apps: AtlasAndBoots.com/best-hiking-apps Hiking with the kids: Tinyurl.com/HealthyHikingWithKids Beginning with day hiking: SectionHiker.com/10-tips-forbeginner-day-hikers Backpacking tips for beginners: REI.com/learn/expert-advice/ backpacking-beginners Practical advice, inspiration and tips for women hikers: GirlsWhoHike.net Walking to stay fit: VeryWellFit.com/walking-4157093 Library of forest bathing articles: TheForestLibrary.com/forestbathing-online-articles

Explore the Newly Designated Bluestone Preserve High on the ridge that separates Brodhead Creek and Cranberry Creek is a neighborhood of tidy homes. From the road, through the trees, long views overlook Paradise Township and the folded valleys of the Cranberry, Paradise and Swiftwater creeks. Explore an enormous rock cairn 20 feet high and a football field long with a high point of the ridge at 1,100 feet. The township bought the Bluestone Preserve, in Paradise Township because its 144 acres border Paradise Price Preserve The trail is so new that it’s marked by only a length of chain between two trees where a woods road begins. There are no established trails or blazes but the overgrown woods roads are level, with some rocky footing. Along the way, hikers will find huge slabs of eponymous bluestone slate. This is one end of a greenway that runs four miles along the ridge, across Henry’s Crossing Road and northwest toward Route 390, in Cresco. The free Get Outdoors Poconos hike series is administered by Brodhead Watershed Association and supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation. For information on the next free hike, visit BrodheadWatershed.org/gopoconos.

April 2019

NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

by Avery Mack

aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than ecofriendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping. Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic transplants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides. “When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great eco-friendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers. 26

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A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement. These natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years. However, what’s wild isn’t necessarily native. These days, the woods and forests are rife with alien species that escaped from non-native gardens or were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry. Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report summarizing numerous studies that concluded that non-native plants disrupt the food web and present a growing problem for “organisms that depend on native plants for food, shelter and places to rear their young.”

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logical impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle. Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife. One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.” A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to determine whether certain cultivars are as attractive to insects as their native counterparts.

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Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth. ~Michael Fleischacker

What’s certain, say the experts: A gardener can’t go wrong with indigenous plants. “Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth,” Fleischacker says. Despite the perception by some that natives are boring, they can be showier than their cultivar cousins and also thrive in their region’s unique conditions. “I keep my yard as natural as possible to co-exist with my neighbor, the Hiawatha National Forest, and its small animals and birds,” says Monica Cady, co-founder of the Herbal Lodge and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe in Hessel, Michigan.

What is Edible Landscaping?

verybody’s dream is to have a beautiful landscape that meets their needs. That dream becomes the ultimate reality with edible landscaping—a form of landscaping that actually produces food while looking spectacular. Consider a colorful tree that is only just that—colorful. With edible landscaping, functionality of your landscape can be expanded upon. A colorful tree can also bear fruit. A privacy bush can also yield sweet berries through the summer months. Areas of too much or too little sun & water can be outfitted with an edible plant meant to withstand the challenge and produce food. Edible landscaping is the gift that keeps giving. Having a Richard Mitchell food-producing landscape is not only pleasing to the eye, but it also supports a healthy lifestyle. Landscaping with fruit and nut trees, berry bushes and vegetable gardens provides options to the landowner looking for a huge yield on their investment. Thousands have begun turning to Edible Landscaping for many reasons—healthy alternatives to commercial food, access to tasty and unique items not found in stores, organic homegrown food, or even just for food security. The ecological benefits are endless. An edible landscape is designed to function like an ecosystem, supporting bees and butterflies in the process. Qualified edible landscapers can transform a dull area into a thriving edible utopia that you may never have thought possible. Richard Mitchell is the owner of Bear Creek Organics offering Edible Landscaping design in Northeast Pennsylvania and beyond. Call 570-582-0615 for a consultation or visit BerCreekOrganics.com to learn more.

Going Native

Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy nonnatives that will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape. Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.” When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again.

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Naturopathic Medicine A Patient-Centered Approach by Sheila Julson

efore becoming a to wellness that might naturopathic doctor, contribute to their current Heather DeLuca had ailments, such as sleep first considered attending patterns, a life-changing conventional medical event, minimal exercise or school; however, after not inability to relax. “Those are seeing progress with her things that might not seem own health condition, she like a big deal, but in our found that the conventional world today when everyone medical model didn’t is so maxed out, and resonate with her. This was everybody—whether it’s your Heather DeLuca solidified after work in a job or in other areas— is health foods store and studying nutrition. looking to get extra out of you,” says DeLuca. Instead, she got a bachelor’s degree in whole “Simply getting outside for some fresh air food nutrition at Bastyr University, in Seattle, can be beneficial to separate ourselves from and later earned a doctorate in naturopathic those stressors. I will take that approach medicine, also from Bastyr. She returned initially to start putting together a realistic to Pennsylvania and opened Naturopathic wellness goal for patients.” Wellness Center, in Kingston, in 2006. DeLuca will meet each patient where they’re at in life and go step-by-step. She She also sees patients two days per week at might also order additional lab testing to Natural Path to Wellness, in Camp Hill. look at hormonal health; gut health and Naturopathic philosophies are patient-focused, whereas in conventional the microbiome; food sensitivity; or heavy medicine, a physician’s time with each metals testing. She also uses supplements/ patient is limited, and the patient often gets herbs, and she will mix her own herbal prescribed a symptom-suppressing drug. formulas if one is not available to suit the “When I initially meet with an individual, patient’s needs. I’m with them for 90 minutes,” DeLuca Detoxification has become trendy explains. “I want to know a person’s in the holistic realm, however DeLuca stressors and what’s going on with them. goes easy on detoxification plans because We get more of that background and put aggressive detoxification can further stress their health puzzle together.” the body. “It all starts with good food,” she emphasizes. “If you’re eating properly, Those puzzle pieces reveal obstacles

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exercising and eliminating, the body will naturally detox. My first degree is in nutrition, because that’s the foundation.” Naturopathic doctors such as DeLuca can put together specific diets for different diseases and conditions. She also advises people not just what food they should avoid, but what they also can still enjoy. As a naturopathic doctor, DeLuca sees a broad range of conditions, the most common being hormonal issues for women, weight management and gastrointestinal problems such as reflux, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. Since being in practice, DeLuca has seen a spike in autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s (a thyroid condition), and she notes that cancer rates are significantly higher. She works with cancer patients and supports them through dietary changes and supplements to help those therapies work better and decrease side effects. A cancer patient must be under the care of an oncologist to be seen by DeLuca. Spring allergies can bring itchy water eyes, runny noses and scratchy throats, interfering with daily functions and making folks miserable. “Because allergies are an inflammatory response, this is an area where I also focus on food. A proper diet can address allergies by lowering the inflammatory response. Removing inflammatory foods like sugar and processed food can help ease allergies, and we all need more vegetables. Nobody’s getting enough vegetables, which are great anti-inflammatory foods. Then we can bring in some other support, such as vitamins, minerals and herbs.” DeLuca is a licensed primary care

provider in the state of Washington. Pennsylvania is one of 30 states that currently do not license naturopathic physicians, but in 2016, Pennsylvania adopted a registration bill that recognizes naturopathic doctors in the state. That recognition provided naturopathic doctors with certain definitions regarding education, background and how they can present themselves. DeLuca is a House of Delegate Representative for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) Pennsylvania chapter, AANP Chair of Nomination Committee and she’s vice president of the Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the organization is working toward expanding licensure that develops a scope of practice and defines what naturopaths do. 89Whether one is under naturopathic or conventional care, DeLuca affirms that all practitioners ultimately want what’s best for their patients. “Naturopathic medicine is not necessarily a replacement for conventional care, and it doesn’t have to be either/or. I tell patients that I want their medical doctor to know they’re seeing me. The more eyes on this person, the better.” Naturopath Wellness Center is located at 250 Pierce St., Ste. 200, Kingston. For more information, call 570-287-9955 or visit HDeLucaND.com. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country

aturopathic Doctors (NDs) follow six guiding principles that influence how they think about medicine, how they make clinical decisions, and most importantly, how they treat you as a patient. Each principle plays a role in guiding naturopathic doctors through diagnosis and treatment. Identify and treat the root cause of illness is one of these six core principles. When it comes to illness, naturopathic doctors distinguish symptoms from underlying root causes. While symptoms are the body’s way of communicating problems, they are not the cause of illness. Symptoms express a body’s attempts to heal, similar to the way a car’s check engine light demonstrates an engine’s unresolved issues. Naturopathic doctors are trained to find and treat what’s “under the hood.” While they can and do provide relief from symptoms using natural approaches first whenever possible, their goal is to uncover and help heal the root causes of illness. In doing so, they facilitate the natural healing ability in patients, so that symptoms can be alleviated naturally. NDs believe that identifying and addressing the underlying root causes of disease whenever possible leads to the most positive and enduring health outcomes for patients. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to this content. For more information on the six guiding principles of a Natural Physician, visit naturopathic.org.

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Special Needs Children by Dr. Debora Cantel

arents of children with special needs can often feel overwhelmed if they want to approach their children’s wellness from a more holistic, less medical approach. They may experience trepidation if they lack a solid support system. All parents want to see their children reach their full potential regardless of the condition they were born with or developed. A holistic approach should include support for the child’s immune system and work toward healing the gut, as the two are closely related. Since our environment has become more toxic as each year passes, removal of toxicities is also important. At home activities can promote verbal skills, fine and gross motor skills, eye contact and attention to help these children adapt socially and cognitively to their environment. Aromatherapy, flower essences, focused nutrition and biofeedback, as well as play therapy, can also be useful. While one may find parenting of a special needs child challenging, there is hope. Kristy Policastro is a wholistic health practitioner at Asian Institute of Healing Arts in Mount Pocono. She offers thera-

peutic support and wellness services for children with special needs and has worked for early intervention helping babies and children with developmental delays, attention deficits, Down syndrome, autism and Asperger’s syndrome. She says biofeedback therapy is very effective for children facing special challenges, and has seen firsthand the importance of a balanced life using biofeedback for her daughter. “When Julia was born, she was a very fragile baby,” explains Policastro. “She had a weakened immune system, a hole in her heart that needed surgery and low muscle tone, a common trait of Down syndrome. She often was sick and was always being prescribed another antibiotic. I can still remember the emotional toll it took on me as a mother seeing her not thrive. It became my mission to give my daughter the best quality of life while implementing the best wholistic approach in supporting my daughter’s condition.” Policastro notes that by making necessary lifestyle and dietary changes, incorporating whole-food nutritional supplements and engaging in biofeedback therapy, her family’s health improved significantly and Julia’s heart gained strength.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 The World of Timber Rattlesnakes! – Join biologist, Dr. Christopher Howey to learn the history, characteristics, adaptations, habits, current research, and conservation strategies of this widely misunderstood reptile. Learn how to correctly identify this wonderful animal and understand why we need them within the world around us. Family friendly. 5:30-9:30pm. $5. RSVP. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Carbohydrates & Fats – The student will learn about the different types of fats and sugars, their major differences, how they affect the organs and body systems, and how they are metabolized in the body. Learn how to balance blood sugar levels in clients. For personal use or as part of certification program. 9am-5pm. $325. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

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Reiki 1 – Usui/Tibetan Style Certification Program May 19 * 9:30am-5:30 pm. Usui/TibetanHighlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1Initiation, Hands on practice, includes 179-page manual, Register by 5/12/19 CEU’s for LMT’S Reiki 2 – Usui/Tibetan Style Certification Program, June 29, 2019 9:30am-5:00pm. Highlights: Three Reiki Symbols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice time, 179-page Manual if didn’t receive in Reiki 1. Register by 6/22/19 Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570706-6680. ReikiCenterOnl,ine@yahoo.com. LifeHolisticReiki.com

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Earth Day Celebration – A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers learning about the natural world. Celebrate Earth Day with LCEEC. Children will explore their five senses on a magical sensory hike along the trails. $40/6 classes or $8 per class. Every other Monday to 6/3. 1-2:30pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19 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. 570714-2777

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 PEMF Open House – Do you suffer from discomfort due to inflammation or have challenges with muscle stiffness, limited range of motion, or circulatory issues? PEMF is a non-invasive and gentle treatment to improve circulation, increase oxygen to the cells and reduce pain and inflammation. 15 min apts 11am-5pm. $20 Reservation Req. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111. 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

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daily Fitness Bootcamp – A combination of strength training, cardio, and joint mobility exercises. Classes are for all ages and levels of fitness with absolutely no intimidation. $10 or $199 for 3mo unlimited w/nutritional counseling. First class free. 8:30am and 5:30pm. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Ascend Hospice Volunteering – Ascend Hospice is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212. Volunteer Work on the Farm – Help out on our sustainable farm for learning, outdoor activity, exercise and good clean fun. Every Weekday Available 9-11am or 3-5 pm. Josie Porter Farm, 6514 Cherry Valley Rd. Stroudsburg. Call to schedule 570-992-5731.

sunday Sunday Services – All are Welcome! Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We believe that prayer works. We help people discover and live their spiritual purpose and potential. 10am. Unity of NEPA, 140 S. Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre. 570-824-7222. UnityNEPA.org. Yoga Nidra- Go into progressively deeper and deeper states of relaxation of every point in the body. Allow your body to drop into a sleep like state, while you train your mind to stay awake and focused. Suitable for everyone. No yoga experience needed. 10:30am. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001 Bhakti Yoga – Detoxify the body in this hot, rejuvenating flow class through breathing & vigorous poses then cooling down in long held yin yoga shapes to further quiet the mind and integrate the breath. Suitable for All Levels. Room is heated to 90 degrees. 930am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777. 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. 10am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707. Chair Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for physically challenged looking to improve total body health and increase strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 11am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

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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Looking for a seasoned and compassionate birth worker? Someone you can count on to guide you through pregnancy, birth and beyond? Need help finding reputable resources? With over 25 years’ experience I can help you uncover the mysteries surrounding the perinatal season. Stop by or call for personalized attention. See ad page 32.

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.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

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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 8.

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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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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. JARRETT KAMINSKY

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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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NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE MJA HEALTHCARE NETWORK Mikhail Artamonov, MD PhD 391 East Brown Street E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301 MJAHealthcare.com

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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We put the CARE in healthcare. We offer natural therapies to improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Services include microscopic nutritional blood audits, detox methods, relaxation treatments, light therapy, energy healing, workshops & classes. If you don’t take care of your body where are you going to live? Let us help you make your life all that you want it to be. See ad page 14.

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NUTRITION & HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER

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PILATES MOUNTAIN LAUREL PILATES

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Classical Pilates studio offering the highest quality private and group sessions to people of all ages and fitness levels. Judy is certified in classical Method of Pilates since 2001 and is passionate about the authentic and traditional style of Pilates. The results are a stronger, more balanced and flexible body with an enhanced mind-body connection. See ad page 25.

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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.

METTA PHYSICAL FINE REIKI Mission Yoga 639 Northern Blvd, S Abington Twp, PA 18410 570-780-8400

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.

SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY OF NEPA

140 S. Grant Street Wilkes Barre pa 18702 570 824 7722 unityofnepa.org Sunday services and Youth Education. 10 am Unity of NEPA provides our diverse community with practical spiritual teachings of self-empowerment and compassionate living. Unity teaches that each person is a unique expression of God created with sacred worth. Our purpose is to express our divine potential as a realized and demonstrated by Jesus and other master teachers. Living from the awareness transforms our lives and the world.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING SHOOTING FOR THE MOON

Kathy Agate Brown 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943 ShootingForTheMoon.com Agate@ShootingForTheMoon.com Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BALANCE YOGA & WELLNESS Corinne Farrell 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd Floor Forty Fort, PA 18704 570-714-2777 • BalanceNEPA.com

A type of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue of the body and works to lengthen, stretch, and soften this tissue to restore postural balance, ease of movement, and a feeling of being more at home in your own body. Clients credit Corrine with helping them find freedom from pain, improved mobility and inspiration to live stronger, healthier lives. See ad on page 17.

RICHARD PATERSON ROLFING Richard Paterson, Ph.D. Certified Advanced Rolfer™ 142 Mulberry Dr, Milford PA 18337 135 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640 571-265-9950 • www.RolfingPA.com

Richard Paterson Rolfing® SI, LLC can help you make changes in your body that are long-lasting, and often permanent. It doesn’t just treat symptoms but unwinds the causes of pain and dysfunction. It improves posture, reduces chronic pain, and creates more ease of movement. Paterson supplements Rolfing with Cold Laser Therapy. See ad page 11.

WELLNESS CENTER ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS

Dr. Christopher C. Meister, D.C., L.Ac. Dr. Debora T. Cantel, D.C., L.Ac. 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-1898 AsianInstituteOfHealingArts.com

Dedicated to helping people solve their health concerns using affordable, natural & holistic methods. Our services include: acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, indigo and life systems biofeedback, massage, ashiatsu, Reiki, smoking cessation, kung fu, tai chi & qigong. Serving the Poconos since 1991. See ad page 30.

BALANCE YOGA & WELLNESS Corinne Farrell 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd Floor Forty Fort, PA 18704 570-714-2777 * BalanceNEPA.com

Balance Yoga and Wellness is committed to celebrating the practice of yoga and cultivating wellness by offering a wide range of group classes, private lessons, and workshops, in a variety of yoga traditions, at convenient times throughout the day in order to accommodate all students of yoga, from novice to advanced, as well as other treatment modalities and high-quality retail items. See ad page 17.

PATHWAYS TO INNER HEALING 133 South Main Street Moscow, PA 18444 570-842-2401 PathwaysToInnerHealing.com

Nora M (Toy) Riley has over 43 years of experience in holistic healing. Offering the higher dimensional healing energies of: Cranial Temple Activation, Light Codes Activation, Reconnective Healing, Acess Bars, Theta Healing, Angel Healing® Atlantean Crystal Healing Integrated Energy Therapy Spiritual Counseling aruna Reiki Magnified Healing. Offering a large variety of classes and workshops. See ad page 18.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER Amber Summers, HHP 647 Wyoming Avenue Kingston PA 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com

Alleviate symptoms of disease and heal through nutrition, supplementation, relaxation and mental/emotional freedom. Our Mission is to educate the community about the healing nature of holistic wellness and provide sanctuary within the community where like-minded professionals can come together to offer affordable holistic services in a peaceful, tranquil setting. See ad on page 40.

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APEALS Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG Transportation Volunteers Needed – The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to assist cancer patients with transportation to and from appointments as part of their Road To Recovery Program. Help your neighbors in a difficult time. Please call 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org for more information.

COURSES HypnoBirthing® Classes – The Mongan Method, of childbirth education is an amazing program that teaches you and your birthing companion in five, 2 and a half hour classes the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more natural and comfortable way. Call 570-730-9963 for schedule. Peace and Healing for Women, 134 Broad St, Stroudsburg. Hypnosis Training Course – Classes forming for National Guild of Hypnosis-approved Banyan Hypnosis Certification Super Course with 5-PATH and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis techniques. For more information, call 610-248-2358. Discovering the Law of Attraction – Certified Law of Attraction life coach David Bartky offers a 21-Day Self-Guided Coaching Program. You will find out how to attract what you want by following the processes and techniques each day. Go to www. lifecoachdavid.com for more information.

Join the Team – Metta Physical Fine Reiki Infused Goods and Mission Yoga Wellness Center is seeking an Acupuncturist, Reflexologist, Nutrition Response Testing Nutritionist or other Wellness Coach to Sublet space in our Wellness Center in South Abington Township! We have a phenomenal team and are looking to grow even more! 570-780-8400. Licensed Massage Therapist Needed – Part-time/ Full-time position. Looking to hire an experienced professional, licensed massage therapist to become part of a team of doctors at a busy chiropractic office. Must be professional, friendly, positive, upbeat, outgoing and enthusiastic person who takes pride in providing superior customer service. Preferably with therapeutic, deep tissue and sports massage training. Please fax 570-288-7810 or email tcc22@epix.net or stop by Turosky Natural Healing Centre, 420 Main Street, Edwardsville. Part-time Colon Hydro-therapist Needed – The ideal candidate will be a LPN with knowledge and a passion for holistic healing. Training for Colonics and Lymphatic treatments provided. Experience in massage therapy a plus. Flexible schedule in a Spalike environment. Waverly, PA. Call 570-563-2565. Publish Natural Awakenings Magazine – A career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available, or purchase an existing franchise. Call 239-530-1377 or visit www. naturalawakeningsmag.com/mymagazine

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