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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

18 ABUNDANT LIVING 10 Practices Open Doors

KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

28 SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

NURTURING CREATIVE KIDS

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ne of the biggest parts of my own personal growth is when I stopped focusing on the things that were not right in my life and shifted my attention to be grateful for what was. I have learned to make that shift more quickly than ever before, and I’ve noticed a big difference in the quality of my life as a result. I’m grateful to be a part of this community of spiritual souls seeking to create a healthier Northeast Pennsylvania. The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to remind ourselves that our happiness and joy resides inside of us. The external forces that challenge us are really no match for the power that we all have to create our lives intentionally, based on truths that honor our creator. I plan to use November to refocus on my personal growth. It is about moving from the place we are, to the place we want to be. It is not a passive process, and at times it can be unsettling, but we hope our content this month helps you on your own journey. Our Inspiration department offer 10 practices that open doors and Wise Words from Kristi Nelson explain why gratefulness brings us happiness.

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• Sudden weight gain? • Hair loss? news briefs • Constipation? A Festival of Clean Water • Trouble Sleeping? t Protect the Tap, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 10, at the Blue Ridge • Premature Estate Vineyard & Winery, participants will celebrate the components that go into keeping our water clean. There will be livewrinkles? entertainment, raffles, a cornhole tournament, wine toss, casting contest and Quizzo competition. There no entry Metals fee, but allcould games and only. All proceeds • Depression orfrom Chemicals, Toxins, orisHeavy beraffles are cash games, raffles and select alcoholic beverages will fund environmental educaanxiety? eventing tion your body from functioning as designed efforts of the Monroe and Northampton County Conservation Districts. Cultivate Natural Pennsylvania has 66 Conservation Districts, one in each county except Philadelphia. • Memory? Healing Abilities Each district is governed by a board of volunteer directors appointed by their local govThis program is groundbreaking with Francesca erning bodies, such as county commissioners. conservation districts provide the pains? depart• Abdominal

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ichard Paterson has recently completed additional training as an Advanced Certified Rolfer through the Rolf Institute. Corinne Farrell is a certified in Structural Integration with Thomas Myers’ Anatomy Trains. Paterson practices in Milford and Pittston. Farrell is the owner and practitioner at Balance Yoga and Wellness, in Forty Fort. Structural Integration is a unique bodywork practice developed by Dr. Ida P Rolf 75 years ago. It addresses postural imbalances and pain by focusing on continuous myofascial pathways throughout the body. Instead of just treating symptoms, it addresses underlying causes of imbalance and pain throughout the body. Structural Integration can benefit athletes, dancers, performers and musicians that want to perform better; seniors that don’t want to give in to aging; people resetting their bodies after emotional change or recovering from accidents or surgeries; those dealing with chronic pain; and anyone that wants to stand taller and move more easily.

EEDS and NaturED will co-host the seventh annual Free Book Swap from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 17, presented by the Wayne County Bar Association. People can bring and take as many as they want. The goal is to get every book into a new home. Leftovers will be shipped to Better World Books to support global literacy efforts. Books not in great condition are recycled. Large quantities of 50 or more are encouraged to arrive early and the number of books should be noted on the outside of each bag or box. The event’s collection and distribution totals are recorded and submitted to the America Recycles Day website for bragging rights. Large quantities can be unloaded from 4 to 7 p.m., November 15, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 16. Volunteers are welcome to join in the sorting. Last year, more than 16,000 books were donated and 9,000 went to new homes. None went to a landfill.

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he Massage Academy of the Poconos in Stroudsburg will offer a wellness event open house from 1 to 4 p.m., December 2, to promote the 5,000-square-foot, full-service massage therapy and wellness center located at 753 Phillips Street, in Stroudsburg. The event is focused on expanding visitors’ knowledge of energy work, facial services, and other alternative therapies such as reflexology, acu753 Phillips • Stroudsburg puncture, cupping, Bach flower remedies, biofeedback therapy and aromatherapy. Healthy snacks and refreshments will be served and a raffle for gift certificates will be held. The comprehensive and informal workshop will allow attendees to interact with practitioners regarding the historical and cultural contexts of individual modalities and experience mini sample sessions of some services. The open house will also introduce the Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed massage therapy training program. Current students and past graduates will be on hand to discuss the upcoming 2019 training schedule, their personal class experience, the teaching materials and information and schedules for continuing education classes offered for many health and teaching professions.

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oula Sarah Glenn and the staff of The Lactation Station will hold a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 1, at 1105 Oram Street, in ScranSarah Glenn, Doula IBCLC ton. Women preparing for a new baby can ask the midwife, doula or lactation consultant anything about natural motherhood. Free activities include chair massage, weight checks for mom and baby, check your blood pressure, listen to the heartbeat, bra fittings, breast pump instruction, belly painting, raffle baskets, maternity boutique, kids’ activities and light refreshments. The maternity boutique at the Lactation Station offers Ameda and Medela pump rentals and a free "Breastfeeding Café" and postpartum depression support group, Infant Massage classes and placenta encapsulation. Glenn has many certifications and skills and encourages women that childbirth is a normal, natural, physiological function that does not need to be fearful. She says, “Birth is an empowering opportunity for those who wish to experience it. This power will stay with mom in everything she does for the rest of her life.” Call for personalized services; office and home visits are available. RSVP to 570.350.7327. For more information, visit LactationStationAndMore.com. See ad page 43.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing. 10

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Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with higher levels of aerobic fitness, regardless of age or vocabulary, reports a study of 56 men and women from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Lead researcher Katrien Segaert also clarified that tip-of-the-tongue word loss is not associated with memory loss—a common concern by those that often experience it.

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Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction. “The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.

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Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D. Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive. The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria. Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

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Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

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Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,” says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks. Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them. The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.

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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce. More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms. Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

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Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years. Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils. Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042. The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

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The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is building a small, modular home on its Evansville campus to demonstrate how the tiny housing model could make independent living accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It’s part of a larger effort aimed at creating a cultural transformation related to aging in a community. The home’s small size is a selling point for people unable to maintain a larger dwelling as they age and help them remain independent. Dr. Bill Thomas, a geriatrician and national expert on aging partnering in the project, envisions a pod-like village of such “Minkas” with older people living within a community instead of being sequestered in nursing homes.

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A California jury has found Monsanto liable in a lawsuit filed by groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson, 46, a pest control manager for the Benicia Unified School District, in California, near San Francisco. His was the first claim to go to trial alleging that Roundup and other glyphosate-based weed killers cause cancer. The company was ordered to pay $289 million in damages—$39 million compensatory and $250 punitive. Monsanto, recently acquired as a unit of the German conglomerate Bayer, faces more than 5,000 similar lawsuits across the U.S.

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Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, is experimenting with restricting dieselpowered vehicle access to portions of two major streets, with exemptions for new, cleaner models. Environmentalists and ecologically minded politicians celebrate the move as a breakthrough on the path to cleaner urban air. A German court ruled last February that cities have the right to prohibit dirty diesel vehicles, and local authorities in other cities are making plans to bring their roads into compliance with strict European Union emissions requirements. “Symbolically, it’s a big step,” says Manfred Braasch, a local leader of Friends of the Earth Germany. “This has been a diesel nation.” The federal German government is considering a comprehensive strategy designed to clean up heavy polluters among the nation’s 15 million diesel cars via hardware retrofits like those mandated in the U.S.

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ractices designed to enrich life with purpose and meaning yield empowering results for anyone that takes them to heart. Whether striving for a new job, higher salary, stronger relationships or spiritual acceleration, these “rules of the road” offer inspired guidance to free thinking and enlarge possibilities beyond anything we’ve ever imagined. Be one with life: Belief in our oneness with “more than enough” sets us free to receive. Be aware we live in an expanding universe: The creative life force of the universe constantly conspires for our good as we consciously participate in the process. Be accountable for individual consciousness: How we perceive ourself and our world defines our experience. Changing our point of view can change everything. Be focused: Establish and maintain a disciplined mind, focusing on what’s right with life rather than what’s wrong. Be in the flow: The law of circulation manifests as either a cornucopia of more than enough or a vortex of not enough, depending on how freely energy flows through us. Remember that we are the gatekeeper that directs the flow. Be passionate: Honoring our passions sets us free from the tyranny of a joyless life. Unearthing and living what creates joy, love and peace brings the gift of our authentic self to the party called life. Be blessed: To be blessed and know it is to affirm that we are a whole person, with nothing missing. Sharing our abundance becomes our daily norm. This state of being blesses our world. Be of service: When we serve others selflessly, we are recognizing that they matter. When someone knows they matter, they are intrinsically guided to demonstrate it in ways that serve others… and the circle is complete. Be courageous: Boldly move beyond false limits to horizons that call us to new levels of self-expression and fulfillment, often in collaboration with a spirited community. Be a catalyst for good: Such actions connect us directly to the secret of creating an abundant life—our innate oneness with the universe. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., of St. Petersburg Beach, FL, speaks and writes books on human potential and spirituality. His latest, The Art of Abundance, is the source of this essay. Connect via DennisMerrittJones.com.

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Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving? Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside. You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life. Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core. Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?

It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go. First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful. Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert. Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives. Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful. This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed. Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone.

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many. As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem. 22

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People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

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“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

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“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.” Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center. Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra. “Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji. “The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue.

“Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil. Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.” Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says. An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality

fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods. According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

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enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system. They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains. Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases. Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease. Vitamin D: Several studies, including one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

Flu Shot or Not

he effectiveness and safety of flu shots has long been questioned. At best, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reckons that the flu vaccine is 60 percent effective and less so for those older than 65. Plus, it admits it will have zero effect if scientists wrongly project which strains will be prevalent in the coming year. Having a strong immune system is the best bet to prevent flu, says Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com. Further protection can be found in vitamin D, says Naturopathic Doctor Michael T. Murray. He notes, “It may prove to be more effective and less costly than conventional flu shots.” If a cold or flu strikes, Murray suggests zinc lozenges. For coughs, German research from the Department of Integrative Gastroenterology at the Kliniken Essen-Mitte shows that a South African medicinal plant, Pelargoniium

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charides; soluble fiber naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders.

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Geologist Leads Keystone Clean Water Team’s Quest for Water Hazard Education by Sheila Julson

rian Oram, a professional geologist and Program Manager and Educator for Keystone Clean Water Team (KCWT), recalls how, as a youth, he and the other neighborhood children in their coal mining town of Wilkes-Barre would play near the mines and “sled” on inner tubes when the streets would flood with a mixture of rainwater and combined sewage overflows. But when he later joined the Boy Scouts and started camping and hiking in the Pocono Mountains, he developed 26

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respect for the environment and an awareness of environmental issues. He also developed a passion for science, but educational options were limited at his local schools. “In high school, I was the only student who signed up for the earth science class, so they didn’t offer it,” he says. He went on attend Wilkes University, where he could immerse himself in Earth studies, and he earned a bachelor’s degree in Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences in 1985. He immediately pur-

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sued his master’s degree in Environmental Pollution Control from Penn State. During his studies, he participated in a project to remove giardiasis from water using a certain filtration technique. From 1989 through 2011, Oram worked as laboratory director at Wilkes University, where he supervised and managed the water and environmental quality testing and research. During that time he formed his own business, B.F. Environmental Consultants Inc., which he still operates today. He also served on the board of the Carbon County Groundwater Guardians (CCGG), a nonprofit founded in 1999 by engineers Frank Waksmunski and Leroy Skinner. “They looked to the Poconos and realized that nobody tested water, and most kids didn’t know where their water comes from, so they wanted to do something in that area,” Oram says. When Oram retired from Wilkes University, he was asked to take over CCGG. Under Oram’s leadership, they retooled to serve the entire state and rebranded as the Keystone Clean Water Team. The organization’s broader focus now encompasses more water testing information. “Our goal is to encourage people to get their water tested, and our information is based on facts—not fear,” he explains. “We have never advocated for a particular side, even though we’ve been asked to. We try to just provide fact-based information. We’re not pro or anti-pipeline, but if you want to know how a pipeline will affect your well, then I’m happy you tell you what to test for, and what could or could not go wrong.” The KCWT’s comprehensive website includes a web portal with public service announcements and a free mobile app that serves as an educational tool to help diagnose problems with local water. This app leads users through a series of questions to pinpoint water issues. Through affiliate relationships, KCWT offers resources to low-cost water testing and information, and people can contact the organization if they have questions about the results. KCWT doesn’t sell or install any water treatment equipment, but if somebody needs those services, the organization will make suggestions.

KCWT’s website also includes a water quality index that monitors streams. “It was first developed as pen and paper tool in the 1970s, but now we’ve created it as an online feature, with a Google map and a calculated score of stream water quality,” Oram says. Oram has also revised an informational booklet, Pennsylvania Water Quality: Your Private Well: What Do the Results Mean? which he first wrote while he was still at Wilkes University. It includes detailed information about hazards in different Pennsylvania communities. “When we started talking to people, they’ve always been concerned about things like natural gas drilling tainting the water, but they didn’t know about other hazards in their own communities, or even in their own homes,” Oram says. KCWT offers nationwide hazard reports. People can contact the organization, provide their address and the organization will do a search and tell people what was in their areas in the past that could affect groundwater quality. Oram cites a search for a New Jersey

Older homes that haven’t been remodeled since late 1970s are likely to have environmental lead issues, such as lead pipes and corrosion. homeowner who discovered that, after he had KCWT do a report, nearly every home in his neighborhood had an oil tank removed at one time. Those tanks, when leaky or corroded, leach heavy metal contaminants and petrochemicals into groundwater systems. “It’s those kind of things that you typically wouldn’t think about,” Oram remarks. Their reports can also uncover if there are old landfills nearby. Oram doesn’t like to use the term “threats” when discussing water quality issues; instead, he thinks of the environment as whole, encompassing air, land and water. “The real problems is environmental exposure, and in Northeast Pennsylvania, there are problem areas with lead

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in our environment that gets into water,” he explains. “Older homes that haven’t been remodeled since late 1970s are likely to have environmental lead issues, such as lead pipes and corrosion. Most city water systems use chlorine to disinfect the drinking water, and one byproduct is trihalomethanes; a group of disinfection byproducts that’s a potential carcinogen if the levels get too high. High levels of trihalomethanes can be associated with elevated levels of copper or lead issues in the water.” Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) is another water contaminant from unlikely sources such as water repellants, Teflon, plastic food bags and cosmetics. “We don’t want to create fear, but instead an understanding of that the hazard is, and ask if can we do things differently.” Oram reiterates. “We help people understand what the risks are, both outside and inside the home.” For more information about Keystone Clean Water Team, visit PACleanWater.org.

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Home Systems to Purify H2O by Jim Motavalli

What’s in Tap Water

mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or fre-

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quently checked. A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

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Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored. Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study from the EWG and Northeastern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

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SAFE DRINKING WATER

Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill, the Earth Day Network reports. Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water. Mariyana M /Shutterstock.com

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Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies. Several types—tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers—are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern. NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals. The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen. Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals. Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime. Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog. Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered. WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules. The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider. Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

Testing Our Hydration IQ by Ronica O’Hara

yths abound regarding proper hydration—many of them encouraged by purveyors of bottled water. Gauge personal hydration know-how by answering these true-or-false questions.

If we’re thirsty, we’re already dehydrated.

True. Our kidneys let us know when we need water by sending a “thirsty” message to the brain. “If you ignore that warning, it will go away and other symptoms will occur, such as headache, brain fog, muscle cramps and dry, cool skin, making the dehydration more serious,” warns Chiropractor Livia Valle, of Valins Chiropractic, in Smithtown, New York.

We must drink eight glasses of water every day.

False. Eating fruits and vegetables also bolsters hydration (watermelon and spinach are almost 100 percent water by weight), as do milk, juice and herbal tea, advises the Mayo Clinic.

It’s impossible to overhydrate.

False. Although rare, hyponatremia can result from some diseases, medications and consuming too much water too quickly, causing sodium (salt) levels to plummet; this can lead to nausea and coma, to which marathon runners can be prone (WebMD.com).

Electrolyte-enhanced drinks beat out water.

False. Experts say that for most people most of the time, plain water hydrates just as well, which is good news, considering the sugar and artificial dyes in many electrolyte drinks. Even for athletes, hydrating with electrolytes is called for only after more than an hour of intense, sweaty exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. If concerned about hydrating on an active, steamy day, consider stirring additiveand sugar-free electrolyte tablets or powder into water.

Caffeine causes dehydration.

False. A UK University of Birmingham study of 50 people that drank three to six cups of coffee daily found no significant effects on hydration—perhaps because the water in coffee and tea makes up for any dehydrating effects.

The volume of urine is a better hydration indicator than its color.

True. “Urine color varies based on many factors, including diet,” says exercise physiologist Mary Jayne Rogers, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “But if you are not producing much urine, it can be a sign that your body is clinging to water and may need more.” November 2018

local school concerts, plays and art exhibits. Look for public art in your area. Local libraries often offer great activities for kids.”

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Nurturing Creative Kids Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids by Marlaina Donato

nplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Studies published by the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis show that participating in performing and visual arts enhances children’s social skills and emotional processing, builds confidence and improves academic aptitude. “Not every child needs to play a team sport. Team experiences such as working with peers toward a goal, learning to win and lose gracefully and to get along with others can also be learned through the arts,” explains Antonella D’Aloia, a developmental and expressive art teacher with The Whole Child, in Upton, Massachusetts. “Both crafts and expressive artistic creation have huge benefits because they’re usually seen as nonthreatening activities, especially for kids 30

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with anxiety or on the autism spectrum. Art offers a safe place in which they can hone new responses to difficult feelings.”

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Weaving, scrapbooking, making friendship bracelets and other art projects involving organic or re-usable materials can demonstrate sustainability while teaching children how to follow directions, cultivate patience and strategize. Healthy cooking classes are a creatively engaging avenue for youths to learn about connections between a healthy Earth and maintaining personal health. Expressing themselves through the visual arts, drama and dance promotes problem-solving and innovation, as does joining a science or Lego club. “It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to try new things,” stresses D’Aloia. “Go to

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Instilling mindfulness in children can be both fruitful and far-reaching. “Origami— the Japanese art of paper folding without cuts or glue—is a quintessential hobby for centeredness. The act of folding paper is so engrossing that one is very present and in the moment,” says Kathleen Sheridan, origami master and founder of Origami and You, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Origami stimulates both sides of the brain and helps to build self-esteem. Most of all, it’s fun, portable and inexpensive.” Fostering imagination and using the written word through journaling or storytelling nourishes a child’s inner world. “Creating a short story requires divergent thinking; young writers use their imaginations to generate unique ideas for characters, settings, plots and conflicts. We help them think deeply, write authentically and respect the perspectives of others, while learning to create and share their own stories and experiences,” explains Kimberly O’Connor, young writers program director at Lighthouse Writers Workshops, in Denver, Colorado. “Expressing the exact shape of an iris or the sound of a cricket, for example, requires intense curiosity and attention, two qualities that can serve children and teens indefinitely,” she explains. Such skills can help students anywhere—in the classroom, on the sports field and later, when they begin to search for and find jobs. According to Stanford University research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, learning an instrument helps to improve children’s reading skills, especially those struggling with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts. The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public

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Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity. Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation. D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.”

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Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate by Judith Fertig

ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu. Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie. It’s easy to make a plant-based pie— think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.

The Crust

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pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.

The Filling

The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe. Award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison, author of Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half,

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the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests. “Place the squash or pumpkins cutside-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor. Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.” Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor. Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.

Finishing Touches

An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). For healthy holiday pie recipes see pages 34-35.

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

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1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted

While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.

Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt

Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing. Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously. Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth. Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving. Adapted recipe courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl.com/ pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes. Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape. Let them sit a few minutes to cool. Lower the oven temperature to 375° F.

Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch

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Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife.

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Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper. Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets.

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

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No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie

18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan. Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove the dates from the water and pat dry. Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together.

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Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.

Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan. Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk. Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust. Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve. Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.

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Massage Keeps a Dog at Peak Health by Karen Shaw Becker

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nimals have performed massage on themselves or others since the dawn of time through natural grooming behaviors,” reports the Northwest School of Animal Massage, in Vashon, Washington. “Any animal’s quality of life can be enhanced with massage.”

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“Maintenance massage is great for helping your pet stay at their peak level of health for as long as possible. It’s also a great tool for monitoring and early detection,” says Kim Tews, a certified small animal massage practitioner located near Portland, Oregon. Jonathan Rudinger, a registered nurse, licensed massage therapist and authority on canine massage in Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains that massage supports oxygen exchange, helping animals to breathe more deeply, and even encourages coughing to loosen phlegm and debris in the lungs. 36

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Increasing both blood and lymphatic circulation is another benefit. “Manual lymphatic drainage massage is a good immune booster, and benefits pets of all breeds and ages,” says Tews. Massage shortens postoperative recovery time for pets and helps decrease inflammation and pain while lowering blood pressure and working to normalize breathing patterns and digestion. For dogs with arthritis, Rudinger says that massage works to increase the natural fluids within the dog’s body, along with improving lymph and blood circulation and hormone and energy flow. When it comes to sporting events and intense recreation, massage can be used to increase blood flow to muscles beforehand and reduce muscle soreness afterward. Massage is a comfort for beloved dogs receiving treatment for a terminal illness or palliative care. The practice can also reduce the need for pain medication, decrease

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Massage therapist Michelle Rivera with the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, remarks in the journal Integrative Veterinary Care, “It was in China that I learned that many behavioral problems can also be alleviated or eliminated with the addition of massage therapy. In my own practice, the majority of issues I successfully work with using massage are behavior problems and seizures.” Highly sensitive animals may find that therapeutic massage makes being touched more tolerable. Rudinger explains that it can clear physiological energy blocks. His approach with dogs is to work on the stomach energy meridian, which flows down around the mouth, down both sides of the midline and underneath the abdominal side of the body. It ends up around the anus, beneath the animal’s tail. As the meridian is associated with the emotional brain or limbic system, working on this area is particularly useful for dogs that are fear-biters, food- or dog-aggressive, have separation anxiety or problems with their gastrointestinal tract. Generally speaking, dog massage can be a useful tool for stress relief and relaxation.

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An integrative veterinarian can provide advice and recommend an experienced area canine massage therapist to treat an animal’s specific need. At-home or in-clinic sessions may last from 30 to 80 minutes. Having a family member massage a pet can add calming and bonding benefits, especially in palliative care. A workshop or continuing education course will teach basic to advanced hands-on massage skills. Offering the benefits of therapeutic massage to a dog is one of the greatest gifts we can give to support their happiness and quality of life. It can also work wonders for cats. Karen Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive, integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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fingertips. Slower is safe, enjoyable and desirable. ■ Caress under the chin and around the cheeks using finger pads and full palms or the flat area between the knuckles. ■ Focus totally on the cat for four minutes. Make it routine. ■ Voice soft, soothing, low-tone phras es—not baby talk; maybe repeating, “Oh, you good boy, good boy.”

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lthough the method of massage and results can be similar to that for dogs, cats have their own rules about how they are touched. “Every massage must be individualized,” says Katie Mehrtens, owner of The Right Spot Pet Massage, near Chicago, and a nationally certified small animal massage therapist. “Cats are typically more sensitive to touch than dogs, and can become overstimulated. I am hyperaware of the cat’s reactions, and often give them more breaks to avoid stress,” she says. “If your cat doesn’t like to be touched, you just haven’t figured out the best moves yet,” advises Maryjean Ballner, a massage therapist in Santa Barbara, California. “Common mistakes include rubbing, instead of caressing, and going too fast. Felines get the reputation they’re difficult. Pay attention to the basics.” “Although many bones and muscles in cats and dogs have the same names and locations, they may not be identical in physical appearance or function,” Mehrtens says. “A cat’s skeleton is slender, with lean, fluid muscles designed for leaping distances with stealth and agility. They’re likely to experience less wear and tear on joints than dogs.” Ballner offers tips to let the cat be the teacher as to what works best:

■ Get down to their level. ■ Approach at shoulder height, not the top of the head. ■ Caress using full palms, not just

Susi Rosinski, a certified feline, canine and equine massage therapist and owner of Ancient Far East Healing Arts, in Tonawanda, New York, offers, “Most of my [feline] clients have joint pain or back mobility difficulties. Working on legs and joints after they’re fully relaxed helps them, as well as being safer for me, as I slowly add pressure to the areas where they need it most.” “For four minutes a day, cat massage is therapeutic, whether it’s for you or the cat,” says Ballner. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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CBD THERAPY MONTH Our friendly staff can help you navigate the wide world of CBD from bestselling extracts by industry leader Charlotte’s Web to topical balms and creams, edibles including gummies, loose-leaf or bagged tea, organic hemp honey sticks, raw CBD chocolate bars or treats for your pets! House of Nutrition in Luzerne. 570-714-0436

YOGA BEGINNERS YOGA WORKSHOP SERIES TUESDAYS 11/6 TO 12/11 • 7PM For the raw beginner. This 6-week program will include both discussion and asana (physical practice). We will talk about proper class etiquette, what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect! Introduction to foundational asanas (poses), pranayama (breath work) and meditation/relaxation. All are welcome! Participants to register for the full six weeks are granted access to an online video series reviewing the content from each session. $100/6 cl or $20 per class. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

savethedate VEGAN/VEGETARIAN THANKSGIVING Shop local this November and find natural groceries and fresh organic produce supplies for a Thanksgiving feast sure to please! House of Nutrition is offering several vegan and vegetarian turkey alternatives. Tofurky Veggie Roasts, Gardein Turk’y Cutlets and Field Roast Hazelnut Cranberry Roasts are customer faves. Shop early to secure yours. House of Nutrition, 50 Main St., Luzerne. 570.714.0436

savethedate GUILDED MEDITATION SERIES WEDNESDAYS IN NOVEMBER Francesca of Limitless Vibrations will lead guided meditations that will include Young Living essential oils and Sound Therapy, beginning with Ohm tuning forks to assist the body with release and relaxation. 7pm 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 & 11/28. $12 per session. RSVP to 570-733-4055. Thaxton Wellness Center, 228 S Main Ave, Scranton.

savethedate WINTER CHILDRENS NATURE CAMP DECEMBER 26-28 • 10AM-4PM Children will explore winter through science experiments, track animals in the snow, get up close with live turtles, and build a campfire. There will also be plenty of outdoor play, fun winter themed games, and crafts. Open to children ages 5-11. $115 for 3 days or $45 per day. Pre-registration is required prior to 12/12. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center at 570-842-1506.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Adult CPR/AED Certification – An American Red Cross CPR and AED training that teaches students when and how to be prepared to give life-saving CPR along with when and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). 5-9pm. 14+. $90. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Rd, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Learn to Make Kombucha – Let Hana show you how to make this miracle tea that can help enhance the immune system, improve digestion, mental alertness and more. 1 pm. $25 paid in advance. Lynn’s Healing Zone, Suite 101, Hawley. 570-234-8568. CBD Massage and Energy Therapy – A CBD Infused 60-min massage and 60 min of Energy Work for an afternoon. CBD Infused refreshments for you to enjoy in between sessions and a gift bag to take home! 9am-7pm. $150 for an afternoon of bliss. Metta Physical Fine Reiki, 639 Northern Blvd, 2nd Fl., South Abington Twp. RSVP to 570-780-8400 Wilderness and Remote First Aid – This American Red Cross training isn’t limited to far away, wild places. It is advanced first aid designed for when advanced care by EMS is greater than 30 minutes away. 11/3 & 11/4. $180 with RSVP.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Meal Planning Guidelines – Learn dietary planning for optimal health for both adults and children and nutritional healing protocols for chronic ailments including irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, celiac disease, obesity, diabetes, autoimmune issues, and more. For individual use or part or certification program. 9:30am-5:30pm. $325. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, RSVP to 570-283-0111

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Reiki Crystal of Awakening Attunement – You are invited to a reiki healing session and an attunement of the reiki crystal. Whether you are attuned to any energy system, the reiki crystal can be yours. RSVP by Nov. 4 to 570-483-8366 $40. 6:30 @Mindful NEPA @Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Free Essential Oils Class – Explore ways to make natural lifestyle choices by using essential oils for cooking, cleaning, health, mood management, pain management and general living. 6pm. Justus Home & Garden, 587 Justus Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3052. Couture Parfume with Essential Oils – Invite your friends for a night out to remember! Amidst the vintage vibe of Velvet Elvis, join us for a unique experience of crafting your own couture perfume with natural ingredients! Choose from among 6 scents, make your favorite, and take it home in a gorgeous bottle. $20/adv or $25/door. Vintage Elvis, 523 Bogart Court, Scranton. 570-763-9536.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Cooking with Essential Oils – With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to learn how delicious desserts, sides, drinks and main dishes all can be enhanced with flavorful and healthsupportive essential oils! Join us to try some tasty treats and discover the tips and tricks you can do with essential oils in the kitchen. $7. Nearme Yoga, 700 Main St, Moosic. 570-471-3051.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Introduction to Essential Oils – Understand therapeutic grade essential oils, purity and health benefits, including how it can benefit the whole family. Learn about daily use, cooking, making natural clean solutions for the home, and more. Participants will receive a free sample of YL Oil and a free bracelet. 1pm. $25. Lynn’s Healing Zone, 106 Shook Rd, Siute 101, Hawley. 570-877-8341. H o l i s t i c P ro t o c o l s f o r A n x i e t y – T h i s workshop will examine a holistic approach to managing anxiety disorders by combining yoga, aromatherapy, botanical medicine and western psychological theory to create a well-rounded and thorough approach to maintaining optimal wellbeing and functioning. Noon-4pm. $65. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Yoga Kids Open House – Join Emma Kate Keller, 500HR RYT, ChildLight Yoga Teacher for a Kids Yoga Open House! We will be offering information about the kid’s classes, sample classes, Q&A and more! 3-5pm. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Hassle Less for the Holidays, Part 1 – This workshop will include connecting with your intention for the season, defining these intentions into goals and planning a way to accomplish these intentions. RSVP by Nov.12 to 570-483-8366 $40 2-part series. 5:30 @Mindful NEPA @Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton. Critter Camouﬂage – A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers learning

about the natural world. How do you hide if you’re a rabbit? Or a deer? Come explore the ways in which animals use camouflage! $40/6 classes every other Monday to 11/26 1-2:30pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Free Essential Oils Class – Explore ways to make natural lifestyle choices by using essential oils for cooking, cleaning, health, mood management, pain management and general living. 6pm. Justus Home & Garden, 587 Justus Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3052

savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Reiki 1, Certification Program Dec 1, 9:30am-5pm. Usui/Tibetan- Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1Initiation, Hands on practice, includes 179-page manual, Register by 11/24 Reiki 2, Certification Program, Nov 17, 2018, 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 11/10/18 Mother Mary Heart Flame Resurrection Meditation Tuesday Nov 27, at Inner Peace 6:30-7:45 Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570706-6680. ReikiCenterOnline@yahoo.com. LifeHolisticReiki.com

savethedate REIKI FOR TRANSITIONS TRAINING CLASSES 60 Second Reset – Learn how to use essential oils to reset your state of mind in 60 seconds. This class will show you how you can help yourself and family relieve the tensions of the day. Great for moms and dads with kids as this technique works well with children. $20. On Line Class November 14th @ 7pm EST, Sign up: paypal. me/aftoola/20 Untie the Financial Knot – Untie the Financial Knot is a series of classes to help you rethink your relationship with money. You one or all of the classes. We will walk through how to identify and change your thought patterns around money. Free online class Nov 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 28. Visit Reiki for Transitions page on Facebook for more info. Come and Play with Essential Oils – Discover how therapeutic essential oils can enhance the health and well-being of you and your family. November 24 at 3pm. Free with RSVP required by11/21. 570-575-3077 AFT/OOLA On Demand – This eight-week online course will take you deeper into the AFT/OOLA practice. Along with the eight prerecorded sessions you will have personal one on one sessions with the course creator for additional guidance and training. $99. Call 70-575-3077 for more information.

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EATING FOR HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR & SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 No matter what your health challenge, chances are these recommendations are going to help support you in taking your health to the next level. Receive a nutrition outline to help support your body in reducing inflammation, supporting digestive health, and to converting your body to a fat burning metabolism. Learn about the most advanced herbs and food sourced supplements to help support your health. 6:30pm. Free with RSVP. Call to register: 570-283-0111.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 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 9am-8pm. $25 must RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

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Connecting to Your Intuition – Using meditation and cards, you can connect to your intuition for guidance and support. Bring your own cards or you can purchase a deck. RSVP by Nov. 15 to 570-4838366 $20. 10:30am. Pathways to Inner Healing, 113 S. Main St, Moscow Free Essential Oils Class – Explore ways to make natural lifestyle choices by using essential oils for cooking, cleaning, health, mood management, pain management and general living. 2pm. Justus Home & Garden, 587 Justus Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3052 Yoga Tune Up® – A blend of yoga and corrective exercise principles combined with various stretching modalities and self-massage for myofascial release, designed to highlight joint mobility and stability. The results are immediate relief from chronic tension, increased power through a greater range of movement, increased strength and healthy, supple joints. Noon-2pm. $35. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Having a Great Day, Everyday – Francesca of Limitless Vibrations will share how you can make everyday terrific in a workshop at 11am. $15. Then at 1pm she leads a guided meditation that will include essential oils and sound therapy, beginning with Ohm tuning forks to assist the body with release and relaxation. $12. See more at limitlessvibrations. com/events. RSVP to Thaxton Holistic Wellness, 228 South Main St. Scranton. 570-733-4055

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Beginners Aerial Yoga – Have you wanted to try aerial yoga, but didn’t know where to start? This 75-minute class is suitable for aerial yoga beginners. It will cover common wraps, catches and poses and will move at a pace that allows for modification, progressions and questions. Class size is limited to 10 students. Noon. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Things that Glitter – A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers learning about the natural world. Explore the trails and marvel at the shapes and patterns that frost creates plus other signs of winter. $40/6 classes every other Monday to 11/26 1-2:30pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506. Introduction to the Metabolic Reboot – Reduce inflammation, support healthy digestive function, balance hormones, and melt the pounds off! Learn how certain food choices and cutting calories can negatively affect your insulin and hormone levels preventing you from losing weight. 6:30pm. Free with RSVP. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave. Kingston. 570-283-0111. Hassle Less for the Holidays, Part 2 – This workshop will include developing an action plan, working on resistance and how to establish boundaries that are healthy for the holidays. RSVP by Nov.12 to 570-483-8366 $40 for 2 workshops. 5:30. By Empower Well-Being @Mindful NEPA @ Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton, PA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Holiday Essential Oils Make and Take: The instructor will guide you through proper blending and mixing techniques for you to make your own special gifts for those you love! Choose from various recipe options and go home with your own homemade essential oils product(s). Oils and all supplies will be provided so you can get creative! 6:00pm–7:30pm. $20. Call to register. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Holistic Health Clinical Visits – Looking for a discounted holistic health consultation? Call to book a student holistic health clinical nutrition appointment only $25! Normally $150. Supervised by a Certified Practitioners. Leave with recommendations based on your custom needs. Appointments 9:30am-5:30pm. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Nutrition Clinical Visits – Looking for a discounted nutrition consultation? Call to book a student clinical nutrition appointment only $25! Normally $90. Supervised by a Certified Practitioners. Leave with holistic recommendations based on your custom needs. Appointments 9:30am-5:30pm. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

monday Hour of Power – 60-minute vigorous All Level Vinyasa Flow class! Come get your sweaty yoga groove on! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777. Zen Flow Level 1-2 – Zen classes based on the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM include breathing exercises, meditation, a comprehensive joint warming series, mindfulness-based strengthening exercises and slow-flow yoga. 5:30pm Boundless Yoga Studio, 823-F Ann Street Stroudsburg. 570-664-095 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.

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tuesday 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 6:16pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 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. 6:30pm or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059. Deep Stretch – Join us in this 75 minute class designed to calm the mind and find deep release in the body’s muscles. Spending time in postures allows for the body and mind to relax and create space to open up. Class appropriate for all levels of experience. 7:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777. Kundalini Yoga – A comprehensive form of yoga that combines chanting, hand gestures, meditation, breathing and postures to raise spiritual energy, increase self-awareness and elevate Consciousness. Provides a complete spiritual, mental, and physical workout. 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

wednesday Hour of Power – 60-minute vigorous All Level Vinyasa Flow class! Come get your sweaty yoga groove on! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777. 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. 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.

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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 Guided Meditation Session – This group will use meditation for healing and balance and connectedness with the Universe. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. All are welcome. $10 donation. 10am. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 East Hamilton Rd (Bus 209), Stroudsburg. 570-992-0943 to sign up. 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 TaiChi – Improve health by raising energy levels, lowering blood pressure, improving balance, enhancing the immune system, and helping to eliminate symptoms of arthritis. Noon. With Geoff Dixon. $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

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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. 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. Saturdays, 12:00 pm, $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 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 Contemporary Qi Gong – Focus will be on building energy and balance along with harmonizing energy meridians in the body. A complete system on its own. 11am. $18 or $100/ 8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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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 page 23.

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