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Contents

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

16 LOCAL MUSICIAN

DISCOVERS HOW BARTER IS SMARTER

18 THE PATH TO WEALTH

How to Make a Dream Come True

20 NUTRITION UPGRADES Five Strategies for Better Health

24 HEALING FROM

GENETICALLY ALTERED FOODS

Another Reason to Go Organic

26 SAVING A DROP TO DRINK

Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis

28 EXERCISE VS. ALLERGIES

All the Right Moves

30 DELICIOUS DISCARDS Making Meals From Mainly Scraps

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s you search for wisdom this spring to live your best possible health, look no further than this issue of Natural Awakenings, which is brimming with

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For instance, did you know that 70 percent of the immune

system resides in the lining of the gut? That’s just one critical issue writer Melinda Hemmelgarn addresses in Nutrition Upgrades: Five Strategies for Better Health. Ditch the diet, eat for yourself and the planet and learn about the care and feeding of that all-important microbiome.

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With spring right around the corner, seasonal allergies may not be far behind our

Fit Body article All the Right Moves highlights adults who use exercise to significantly reduce allergy symptoms.

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You might also want to consider that March 22 is World Water Day, a time to take

stock of water scarcity, the top long-term global risk for the next decade. Writer Jim Motavalli looks at how we can reduce our water footprint in Saving a Drop to Drink: Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis. Did you know it takes more than 3,000 gallons to produce a smartphone and 55 gallons for a single egg? There’s plenty of food for thought here that goes far beyond watering our lawns and low-flush toilets.

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Saturdays are Perfect for a Free Boot Camp Session

et Motivation and support to make healthy living your lifestyle. Each Saturday at 10 a.m., Nutrifitness in Kingston offers a free trial class in a fun and adventurous class. The ideal group atmosphere provides motivation and emotional support to help the participants achieve their desired results with continuous exercise to tone the body and facilitate fat burn for maximum results. Opened in 2005, NutriFitness exists to create a space where people can exercise without feeling intimidated and get the attention they need to make a healthy change. Certified trainers have a combination of 10 decades of experience in the health and fitness field. Nutrifitness knows that most of the positive changes in our bodies are due to the foods we consume, and we can make better food choices without feeling deprived. Location: 311 Market St., Kingston, PA. For registration and more information, call 570288-2409 or email Nutrifitg@aol.com. See ad page 29.

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rgani-Gro of Stroudsburg is now offering yard treatment using non-toxic natural oils to control ticks, mosquitoes and fleas for lawns, planting beds and wooded areas. The products kill on contact and have a 30-day residual effectiveness. It does not harm bees, butterflies or the environment and it is safe for pets, kids and entire family. The first application is suggested for early spring to break the reproductive cycle of the pests. “Going green, transitioning to organic products and being environmentally friendly, is a world-wide trend”, states owner Kevin Foglio. “In an effort to promote and support more environmentally friendly products and services, we use only all natural and chemical-free products to keep lawns and backyards healthy and beautiful, so you can enjoy your property without exposure to toxins.” Prices start at $50 per application based upon area being sprayed. For a free quote, call 570420-8858 for more information. See ad page 13.

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Enjoy Fresh Food from Your Own Landscape

ichie Mitchell, owner of Bear Creek Organics is kicking off another season designing edible landscapes for home owners in Northeast PA. His forte is developing ecological systems that are rooted in science and centered on his expertise of the local growing conditions. He also is a talented designer and has a knack for creating balance and flow in the landscape. Mitchell sets himself apart from other designers by maintaining an edible landscaping plant nursery custom tailored to the Northeast. You can choose from a plethora of organically grown fruit and nut trees, berry and nut bushes, native perennial flowers and medicinal herbs. A properly designed edible landscape can really bring a property to life; imagine picking fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs from your own back yard. Consider the benefits of a vegetable garden, a bee and butterfly garden, or a backyard orchard. Start planning now by hiring an ecological edible landscape professional. Let this be the year that you realize your gardening goals. Michell asks, “What is the value of having a beautiful food-producing landscape that really works for you and your land? On the other hand, what is it costing you every year that you don’t get started?” For more information or to schedule a consultation, email Mitchell at BearCreekOrganics@gmail.com. See ad page 21.

Natural Motherhood Workshops in Scranton

oula Sarah Glenn and the staff of The Lactation Station hold monthly workshops for women at various stages in their perinatal period of life. She can be pregnant, just delivered, weaning, toddler nursSarah Glenn, Doula IBCLC ing, adoptive nursing, partial breastfeeding, formula feeding, looking for natural child birth solutions. The judgement-free zone is a place for women to share, learn and support each other in motherhood. The March 19 workshop is Advanced Comfort Measures, ways to improve a natural birth outcome while minimizing discomfort. The April 16 workshop explores things you did not know about home birth. 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.” 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. Call for personalized services; office and home visits are available. RSVP to 570.350.7327. For more information, visit Lactation StationAndMore.com. Location: 1105 Oram Street, Scranton. See ad page 8.

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eiki is a Spiritual Practice that can promote healing on many levels: Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual and may help with relaxation, stress relief and pain relief. Anthony v. Wojner DD, Master Reiki teacher Anthony V. RMT, OBT Wojnar, of Life Holistic Center, is offering a Reiki 1 certification program from 9:30 to 5 p.m., April 13. Highlights include the history of Reiki, Japanese Reiki techniques, Reiki 1 initiation, hands-on practice time and a 179-page manual. Register by April 6. Continuing education credits are available. A Reiki 2, certification program will be offered from 9:30 to 5 p.m., March 16, adding three Reiki symbols, Japanese Reiki techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice time. Register by March 10. Continuing education credits are available. A Master Practitioner training session is scheduled for April 7. Completion of a Reiki 2 certification in Usui/Tibetan style is required. Allow 3 weeks before class for practicum work. Student will receive 8 Crystal Stone Set & Manual. Register by April 1. Location: Mountaintop, PA. For more information, call 570-7066680 or visit LifeHolisticReiki.com. See ad page 37.

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Supporting Your Body Through Seasonal Transition

easonal transitions are a time when we are especially vulnerable to colds and flus. When the energy of the body requires an extra boost of strength to break through the winter into spring, a massage can assist renewal and reset the body’s function. Thrive Wellness Center’s $75 Detox and Immune Support Massage uses helichrysum, ledum and celery seed oil, a perfect combination for transitioning from winter to spring: Couples save an extra $5 off each massage. Massage has proven health benefits such as effectiveness in treating persistent back pain, arthritis pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Thrive offers a full menu of massage services, including Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Lypossage Oncology Massage, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Essential Oils Raindrop Technique, Shiatsu and reflexology. Thrive Wellness Center provides clients with a 100 percent friendly, chemical-free, and healing-centered environment. All products are thoroughly evaluated for the highest standard of quality by their practitioners. Location: 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. For appointments and more information, call 570283-0111 or visit ThriveWellnessKingston.com. See ad page 40.

Become a Volunteer Streamwatcher

olunteer training sessions for the Brodhead Watershed Association Streamwatch program will be held at 7 p.m., March 21, at the Northampton Community College Tannersville campus, Room 104 in Kapp Hall; and 10 a.m., March 23, at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, Route 191, in Cresco. For 28 years, BWA Streamwatch volunteers have been checking local streams on a monthly basis. Now, with more than 70 volunteers in seven sub-watershed regions of Monroe County, new volunteers are always welcome to join the efforts to ensure water quality. This program is also a good refresher course for veteran Streamwatchers. “These citizen scientists not only test for indicators of pollution, they also provide observations on the health of our streams,” says Bob Heil, BWA executive director. “With budget cuts at regulatory agencies, these volunteers are even more valuable.” If problems are discovered, BWA alerts regulatory agencies, such as the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. To register, call 570-839-1120 or email Info@BrodheadWatershed.org. For more information, visit BrodheadWatershed.org/streamwatchers.html.

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he Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC) is accepting applications for the Conservation and Natural Resource (CNR) certificate program that runs from August 26 through December 6. During this 15-week accelerated program students will complete five undergraduate level field biology courses at the LCEEC located on 211 acres of diverse habitat in Covington Township. The program includes instruction in subjects such as environmental interpretation, wildlife management, freshwater ecosystems, dendrology, ornithology and recreational use of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Students will experience both classroom and hands-on field training throughout the program. The CNR certificate is appropriate for anyone seeking a career as a park ranger or related field. Students may also take courses individually. Courses are also transferable into two or four-year degree programs. Upon graduation, students will receive a CNR certificate and transcripts of their undergraduate coursework. Students interested in becoming DCNR park rangers are encouraged to apply to Lackawanna College’s Police Academy Act 120 training. Financial aid is available. For more information, call Sharon Yanik-Craig at 570842-1506 or email Yaniks@lackawanna. edu. See ad page 26.

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undreds of clinicians have used neurofeedback with several thousand autistic spectrum children over the past 15 years. In one study, a 26 percent average reduction in Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklists (ATEC) symptoms showed improvement in behavior related to socialization, vocalization, anxiety, schoolwork, tantrums, and sleep. Mind Vision Inc., in Hawley uses the gradual learning process of neurofeedback, also called EEG biofeedback, to train the brain for clients on the autism spectrum. Just as a coach conditions an athlete to work out and strengthen their muscles, conditioning the brain to recognize improved bioelectrical function improves mental and emotional control, optimizes cognitive function and helps maintain physiological balance. In practice, a computer converts this information into a map of the brain called a quantitative EEG, which is then analyzed to identify certain brain wave patterns and indicate improvement over time. Because neurofeedback helps train brainwaves, it can help with any problem that is influenced by brain dysregulation, including learning disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, stroke/cerebrovascular accidents, cognitive changes with aging, PTSD, migraine, addiction disorders. The American Pediatric Association endorses biofeedback, which includes neurofeedback, as having level-one efficacy for treating ADD/ ADHD. It can also help improve peak performance in athletes and executives or anyone that wants to be their best, by teaching them to optimize their brain function. 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley. Call 570-390-4565 or visit MindVisionPA.com for more information. See ad page 11.

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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a soothing herb from the mint family, can significantly improve the condition of patients with chronic stable angina, reports a recent study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. Researchers at Iran’s Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences tested 80 patients with the condition, which involves chest pain linked to a lack of blood flow to the heart. The patients were given three one-gram doses a day of lemon balm powder or a placebo. After two months, the patients given the lemon balm had significant reductions of “bad” low-density cholesterol (LDL), both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and increased workout capacity, a measure of heart function. 10

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A Harvard study was conducted on the diets of nearly 28,000 male health professionals spanning two decades between their 50s and 70s and published by the American Academy of Neurology. It found those that drank orange juice and ate leafy greens, berries and dark orange and red vegetables suffered significantly less memory loss than others. Subjects reported every four years and were examined for both thinking and memory skills. Those that ate about six servings of vegetables a day were a third less likely to develop poor thinking skills than those consuming two servings; those that drank orange juice every day were half as likely to develop poor thinking skills as those drinking one serving per month. Men that ate larger amounts of fruits and vegetables 20 years earlier were less likely to develop similar problems, whether or not they kept eating larger amounts of fruits and vegetables later.

Herbs Make Worthy Prebiotics Ginger, black pepper and holy basil, mainstays in traditional medicines as anti-inflammatories, also contain significant prebiotic potential that could help gut health, report researchers from India’s National Institute of Nutrition, in Hyderabad. Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) showed significantly higher prebiotic activity, especially of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, when compared to the well-known prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS). Black pepper (Piper Nigrum) had prebiotic effects similar to FOS.

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Meditating or listening to classical music altered biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults experiencing memory loss, according to a recent West Virginia University study. The 60 participants had subjective cognitive decline, including forgetting familiar names and losing objects, a condition that may be a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s. For 12 minutes a day, they either listened to instrumental classical music or did a kirtan kriya meditation involving chanting, visualization and finger poses. After three months, all subjects had increases in a key beta amyloid peptide protective from Alzheimer’s, as well as better memory, mood, sleep and quality of life, while the meditation group experienced significantly better improvements. Activity in two chromosomal markers of cellular aging—telomere length and telomerase activity— increased for both groups, especially among those that practiced more frequently or started with lower cognitive scores. The improved biomarkers were maintained or even strengthened three months after the study ended.

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The North Pole and South Pole each have unique, pristine environments, virtually untouched by civilization, but a pair of federal studies cast doubt upon their future status. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in a study based on satellite data, warned that ancient glaciers in West Antarctica, thought to be more stable than those to the east, are “waking up” and beginning to dump ice into the sea, which could further contribute to rising

sea levels. A second NOAA study reported that glaciers at the top of the world are also thawing, melting and breaking down. According to that document, the Arctic is undergoing a period of “record and near-record warmth, unlike any period on record.” Lead Arctic NOAA researcher Emily Osborne announced at a major geoscience conference, “The Arctic is experiencing the most unprecedented transition in human history.”

Liquid Fuel Stores Solar Energy

Solar power is cheap and plentiful, but there has been no way to store it efficiently. Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology, in Gothenberg, Sweden, are developing a liquid molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen that when exposed to sunlight, rearranges the bonds between its atoms into an energized new isomer. In this way, energy from the sun is captured between the isomer’s strong chemical bonds and stays there even when the molecule cools down to room temperature. When the energy is needed, the fluid is drawn through a catalyst that returns the molecule to its original form, releasing energy as heat. “The energy in this isomer can now be stored for up to 18 years,” says Chalmers University nanomaterials scientist Kasper Moth-Poulsen. “And when we come to extract the energy and use it, we get a warmth increase, which is greater than we dared hope for.” The hope is that this warmth can be used for domestic heating systems, powering a building’s water heater, dishwasher, clothes dryer and more. The scientists claim the fluid can now hold 250 watt-hours of energy per kilogram, double the energy capacity of Tesla’s Powerwall batteries. Moth-Poulsen believes the technology could be available for commercial use within 10 years.

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A new project by Oskar Pernefeldt, a graduate student at Beckmans College of Design, in Stockholm, Sweden, has designed a new flag for the entire planet to be used worldwide in a move toward unity. Its minimalist design shows seven rings intertwined on a deep, sea-blue background, forming a flower in the middle. Simple and contemporary, the flag evokes the Earth’s natural beauty. “The blue field represents water, which is essential for life,” writes Pernefeldt. “The flower’s outer rings form a circle which could be seen as a symbol of Earth as a planet, and the blue surface could represent the universe.” The flag has yet to be adopted by any official government agencies. 12

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Bionic Leaf 2.0, a new, artificial photosynthesis system developed by a team headed by Harvard University scientists, takes in carbon dioxide, water and sunshine to create a sugary fuel. Solar energy splits up a water molecule, and bacteria turn hydrogen and carbon dioxide into liquid fuel, mainly isopropanol, which could be used someday to power a car. An improvement on their prior effort a year earlier, the new system has a catalyst made of cobalt and phosphorus, increasing the efficiency of the reaction to 10 percent. Normal photosynthesis in plants is just 1 percent efficient at converting solar energy to biomass. This technology has the potential to bring another type of solar energy to the planet, especially in the developing world.

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“Meditation-Induced Near-Death Experiences: a 3-Year Longitudinal Study,” published in Mindfulness, concludes that some Buddhist meditation practitioners can willfully induce near-death experiences (NDE). These profound psychological events typically occur in people close to actual or perceived death. The ability to willfully induce such experiences could help scientists better understand the phenomenon, which has been difficult to research. “The practice of using meditation to gain a better understanding of death is longstanding, particularly in Buddhism, where ancient texts exist to help spiritual practitioners prepare for or gain insight into the process of dying,” says study author William Van Gordon, of the University of Derby, in England. “Unlike regular near-death experiences, [12] participants were consciously aware of experiencing the meditation-induced NDE and retained control over its content and duration. Also, compared to regular forms of meditation, the meditationinduced NDE led to a five-fold increase in mystical experiences and a four-fold increase in feelings of nonattachment,” explains Van Gordon.

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A new, lightweight synthetic wood has been created that is as strong as wood, but without its traditional vulnerability to fire and water, as reported by ShuHong Yu, a materials chemist at the University of Science and Technology of China, in Hefei, and the author of a study published in Science Advances. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made of polymer resin and chitosan, a sugar polymer derived from the shells of shrimp and crabs. Adding human-made or natural fibers to the mix could also help. The new material does not require years to grow and repels water; samples soaked in water and a strong acid bath for 30 days scarcely weakened, while balsa wood lost two-thirds of its strength and 40 percent of its crush resistance. The new material is also difficult to ignite, and stopped burning when it was removed from the flame. Its porosity creates an air-trapping capacity that could make it suitable as an insulation for buildings, but eco-friendly alternatives to the polymer resins are needed to broaden interest in its utility.

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Oil companies have received federal permission to use seismic airguns to find oil and gas deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor during offshore oil exploration from New England to Florida. Repeated every 10 seconds, 24 hours a day, for days and weeks at a time, the airguns are so loud that they disturb, injure or kill marine mammals, sea turtles and other wildlife, harm commercial fisheries and disrupt coastal economies. The proposed testing could injure 138,000 whales and dolphins and disturb millions more, according to government estimates. Impacts include temporary and permanent hearing loss, disruption of mating and feeding, beach stranding and deaths. Whales and dolphins rely on their hearing to find food, communicate and reproduce. Airgun blasts can kill fish eggs and larvae, and scare away fish from important habitats. Catch rates of cod and haddock declined by 40-to-80 percent for thousands of miles following seismic surveys. Nonprofit environmental watchdog Oceana is working to halt the use of the devices and stop the expansion of dangerous offshore drilling that follows the seismic testing.

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hroughout the “My brother, Michael, ages, barterwas part of a local trade ing—the trade exchange. He gave us of goods or services for TRADE dollars, a curother goods or services rency to be used in that without the exchange trade exchange, for our of money—has been a wedding gift. That was tried and true way to how we paid for our fulfill needs and wants. wedding reception—my In today’s era of wavergown, our flowers and ing global economies, the cake,” she says. “We individuals and small always thought bartering businesses are seekwas a great idea.” ing innovative ways to As the Pocono Mountain stretch their dollars, and resorts closed, Arnold entrepreneurs such as looked at other businesses. In 2008, her sister, Donna Arnold are ready Donna Arnold Karen, told her about a to provide solutions. She segment on a television show that explored owns Business 4 Barter, a local franchise of how bartering was making a strong comethe ITEX organized trading network. After personally discovering the power of barter- back after the Great Recession. Intrigued, ing, she wants to help others experience Arnold began researching different barterhow barter can be a smarter way of doing ing companies and discovered ITEX, a business. business-to-business (B2B) cashless trans Arnold, a native of Dunmore, action marketplace that began in Seattle Pennsylvania, had always loved music and in 1982. “It was the only one that is traded played drums before switching to bass on the New York Stock Exchange. We atguitar. She and her husband Bill, a pianist, tended one of their conventions, and we had worked as professional musicians for were sold,” Arnold recalls. many years, performing as the Bill Arnold In 2010, Arnold purchased an ITEX Band. They played six nights a week at area franchise, which she operates locally as resorts and was the house band at Pocmont Business 4 Barter. As part of ITEX, Business Lodge (now Bushkill Inn and Conference 4 Barter gives members access to a pool Center). Because many of the area resorts of over 25,000 businesses throughout the had closed in recent years, the regular gigs United States and Canada, and hundreds of ended and the couple had to supplement members within an hour radius of Norththeir income. east Pennsylvania. Participating businesses include home improvement contractors, The bartering concept first came dentists, eye doctors, restaurants, florists, onto Arnold’s radar when she got married.

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uccessful professional athletes, musicians and business men and women that have achieved their goals can often point to repetition as a key to their prosperity and success. Undergoing both physical and mental training on a daily basis are keys for them to perform at their highest levels. Keeping their goals at the forefront of their thoughts, talking about the outcomes that they want to achieve and mentally seeing themselves achieving their goals are essential components of a repetitive practice that reaps great rewards. Everyone can implement a similar success practice. Revisit goals daily to enable subconscious and spiritual intuition to illuminate possibilities in taking steps necessary to create the life that we

love. This repetitive practice will shift our beliefs so that goals will be achieved sooner. Motivational speaker and author Earl Nightingale writes, “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” To realize goals sooner, set aside 20 minutes and follow three simple steps each morning:

Write down your goals and be specific in describing the desired outcome.

For example, instead of saying, “I want to lose 10 pounds,” say, “I’m so grateful that I am physically fit in a pain-free body that easily moves through life.” By spending time each day describing completed goals

with gratitude, your beliefs will change and your subconscious can work with you to make those statements true.

Speak your goal statements aloud with emotion.

The practice of uttering your goal statements out loud anchors the meaning more fully internally. This practice helps to convince your subconscious that achieving your goals is possible. Ideas and thoughts that are in alignment with them will then become more noticeable.

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With eyes closed, create a clear picture of your realized goals in your mind each day. As you begin to feel yourself completing goals, spiritual intuition that emerges as gut instincts, strong thoughts and ideas, and messages that are external to you will become obvious. Take action as led by your intuition to manifest your dreams. Repeat these steps every day to create new beliefs and achieve all that you desire sooner. Now is the time to enjoy increased prosperity and success in all of your endeavors. May McCarthy is the author of The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance and The Gratitude Formula: A 7-Step Success System to Create a Life that You Love. Visit her at MayMcCarthy.com.

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pringtime brings a desire to clean up our diets and refresh our plates. Here are five worthy strategies for upgrading nutrition and greeting the season with a renewed sense of well-being. n Ditch dieting. According to the Boston Medical Center, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year and spend more than $30 billion annually on weight-loss products. Despite this hefty investment, restrictive diets don’t work, says Sandra Aamodt, a neuroscientist based in northern California. Aamodt co-presented the Neurobiology of Dieting: Evidence for Improving Mental Health With a Self-Care Approach session at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) annual meeting last October in Washington, D.C. “Diets are not harmless,” Aamodt explains. “They create stress, persistent 20

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hunger, trigger eating disorders such as binge eating and even make people fatter over time.” It’s better to take a kinder approach, says Rebecca Scritchfield, a Washington, D.C.-based registered dietitian and Aamodt’s co-presenter. Scritchfield is the author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out – and Never Say Diet Again. She teaches her clients to value their self-worth regardless of body size, practice mindful eating and focus on overall self-care: Think enjoyable physical activity, adequate sleep and positive self-talk. Mindful eating includes paying attention to thoughts and feelings that trigger eating such as hunger, but also stress, boredom and loneliness, says California-based registered dietitian Andrea Lieberstein, who wrote Well Nourished: Mindful Practices to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Feed Your Whole Self, and End Overeating. She encourages clients to identify voids in their lives and fill them

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n Learn how to cook and garden. The best dietary upgrade starts in our own kitchens, where the cook controls the ingredients. Home cooking with fresh, whole foods is at the heart of feeding ourselves well. Processed food manufacturers would like us to equate cooking with drudgery or think that cooking takes too much time, yet this couldn’t be further from the truth. Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle, established a culinary medicine program that includes both cooking and gardening classes. Sethi says, “Eating is sacred; it’s our connection to the earth.” She also believes there is wisdom in the way food has been traditionally cooked. Sethi recommends a Mediterranean eating pattern for its power to reduce depression and ward off

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with healthy relationships and pleasurable activities, rather than food. The “health at any size” philosophy is accepted by a growing number of health and nutrition experts, including Annie Kay, a registered dietitian and registered yoga therapist at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She’s the author of Every Bite is Divine: The Balanced Approach to Enjoying Eating, Feeling Healthy and Happy, and Getting to a Weight That’s Natural for You. Kay injects compassion into her work, promoting stress reduction, conscious eating and finding peace for individuals to reach their natural weight.

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chronic diseases. She also promotes the “herb and spice pharmacy” to reduce inflammation and treat and prevent disease. For example, she says, “Ginger and turmeric both act on the same biochemical pathways as antiinflammatory medicines.” Cooking and eating together as a family has multiple benefits, too, improving children’s nutrition, self-esteem and school performance. Best of all, says Sethi, “Family meals allow us to connect with the people we love.” Put away phones, turn off screens and truly tune in to each other. Connecting to the earth through gardening also improves our health, according to both Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, a registered dietitian and associate director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Diana Dyer, a Michigan-based organic farmer, registered dietitian and author of A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing. They promote gardening as a way to interact with nature, reduce stress and improve quality of life. With just a small patch of soil, home and community gardens provide a ready source of affordable, fresh and nutritious vegetables and herbs.

sible, purchase local pasture-raised products produced without antibiotics and hormones. Organic food production introduces less fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and greenhouse gases into our environment. So, what’s best for the planet is best for us. Jay provides easy, plant-based and planet-friendly recipes at Meals4Planet.org. n Support gut health. Around 400 B.C., Hippocrates said, “Bad digestion is the root of all evil.” Fast forward through the centuries to today, and one of the hottest areas of research in health, medicine and nutrition revolves around the microbiome; more specifically, the community of microorganisms living in the gut. “Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut,” explains Sethi, which is why she advises,“Feed the bacteria in your gut real food.” Similarly, Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Bend, Oregon, emphasizes the value of unprocessed, high-fiber, organic plant foods to nourish gut

bacteria and maintain microbial balance. Speaking at the same recent meeting, Martin described multiple ways gut bacteria influence our physical and mental health, including nutrient absorption, body weight and blood sugar control, bone density, inflammation and mood. Microbes in the colon digest and ferment plant fibers into short-chain fatty acids, which help ensure a thick, healthy, intestinal mucus lining. Martin notes, “When we don’t eat enough plants, we can’t make enough short-chain fatty acids,” which are key to gut-brain crosstalk and control of appetite and mood. Martin recommends eating 35 to 50 grams of fiber per day from food, not supplements. She also warns against “microbial assassins” such as antibiotics, processed meats, high-fat diets, refined carbohydrates, added sugars and artificial sweeteners, plus the emulsifiers polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose, which are commonly added to foods like ice cream and baked goods to improve texture and extend shelf life. All contribute to microbial imbalance, the loss of microbial diversity and leaky gut—the inability to keep offend-

n Eat to protect our planet. According to the American Public Health Association, climate change is a major threat to our population. Droughts, fires, storms and flooding create obvious challenges to growing crops, but new research also shows how increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere decreases the nutritional quality of food, leading to lower levels of protein and minerals. One solution is to change the way we farm and eat. For example, Jennifer Jay, Ph.D., a professor of environmental engineering in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California Los Angeles, calculated the carbon footprints and climate impacts of a variety of food choices. In general, she says, the fewer animal products in our diets, the lower the greenhouse gas impact. But meat and other animal products need not be totally off the table. Simply choose smaller portions and when posMarch 2019

Smart, busy cooks use this wise, old home economics strategy. A big pot of soup, stew or chili makes many servings of easy-to-heat leftovers. Store extra servings in glass, never plastic, for quick, heat-and-serve meals. Add a side salad and fruit for dessert for a nourishing, fulfilling meal.

2. Master the omelet. Eggs, prefer-

5. Experiment with helpful cookbooks. Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Ex-

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ably free-range and organic, make fast, easy, affordable meals. Get creative with personalized omelet fillings. For example, in a tablespoon or more of olive oil, quickly sauté any combination of seasonal vegetables like potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, kale or spinach. When tender, slide vegetables into a bowl. Add a few more drops of olive oil to the pan and pour in beaten eggs. When eggs are almost set, top them with sautéed vegetables and a sprinkle of cheese. Cover the pan, set heat to low and when cheese is melted, it’s time to eat. For an alternative filling, try beans, avocado, cheese, onions or peppers with a side of salsa.

ingredient labels to remove the big offenders: refined flours, sugar and substitutes, artificial colors and additives that harm gut microbes, including polysorbate 80 and carboxymethyl cellulose.

3. Use an electric pressure cooker. Say goodbye to sodium-laden,

8. Stock up with grab-and-go snacks. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, nut but-

BPA-lined cans of beans. With today’s safe and easy electric pressure cookers, a pot of un-soaked dry beans can be ready in less than an hour. Use cooked beans in a variety of quick, delicious dishes, including hummus, burritos, soups, chili and veggie burgers. For tips on vegetarian cooking and stress-free pressure cooking, visit TheVeggieQueen.com.

4. Make friends with farmers.

Find local farmers’ markets for the most flavorful, fresh, seasonal produce. For those not sure what to do with kohlrabi or a strange-looking squash, farmers and fellow shoppers will gladly provide ideas. It’s like going to a community party with fellow foodies—much more fun than a trip to the grocery store.

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6. Invest in a microplane grater or handheld rasp. Add a punch

of flavor and pizzazz with this versatile kitchen tool. Use it to add freshly grated garlic, ginger and turmeric; plus lemon, lime and orange zest.

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ters and plain yogurt (sweeten to taste with local honey, seasonal fruit and cinnamon) make satisfying, high-nutrient snacks.

9. Keep assorted organic herbal teas handy. Unsweetened herbal teas

make cozy companions during prolonged nighttime fasting. Staying well hydrated is key to mental performance and weight control, too. Thirst often masquerades as hunger, so drink water or tea first, then reassess appetite.

10. Put fun and pleasure back into eating. Host a potluck with

friends to share cooking and clean up, or have a picnic with kids of all ages. Put flowers or a candle on the table and play soothing music—it all enhances digestion and encourages mindful eating. Bon appétit!

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n Try intermittent

fasting and smart meal timing. Allowing

the body at least 12 hours without food intake benefits gut microbial diversity, says Martin. Intermittent fasting, or eating patterns in which no or few calories are consumed between 12 to 16 hours, can protect against a variety of metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, perhaps in part due to the effect on gut microbes. Dorothy Sears, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, studied the effect of intermittent fasting, or “time-restricted feeding”, on the risk of breast cancer recurrence. In a study of more than 2,300 breast cancer survivors, Sears discovered the women that fasted for at least 13 hours a day reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent, regardless of other dietary factors. Putting this into practice, if the last meal of the day ends at 6 p.m., the first meal of the next day would not begin before 7 a.m. In addition to this “prolonged nightly fasting,” Sears says that when we eat affects the way our bodies handle calories. She recommends eating during the first half of the day, when the sun is up and our enzyme and hormone systems are best able to handle calories, control blood sugar and body weight. Spring forward with these five tips and enjoy better health. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “food sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@ gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio through iTunes, Stitcher and KOPN.org.

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ing food compounds like gluten and intact milk protein out of the bloodstream—leading to food intolerance, inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Registered dietitian Brenda Davis, of British Columbia, also recommends wholefood, plant-based diets to reverse Type 2 diabetes. She developed a “whole-grain hierarchy” to identify the most gut-friendly, least-processed grains, including cracked oats, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, sprouted grain, wheat berries and kamut. Along with beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, Davis says these foods nourish beneficial gut microbes and reduce inflammation.

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such as bell peppers, jalapeños, serranoes, poblanos (Optional, and no need to be too exacting about the amount. This is waste: If you have it, use it.) 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper 1 cup crème fraiche or heavy cream ½ cup Parmesan rind broth or other vegetable broth ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese ⅓ cup finely grated pecorino Romano cheese ½ tsp kosher salt Spiralize the cauliflower cores into a spaghetti shape using the thicker noodle blade of a spiralizer.

Cauliflower Core Cacio e Pepe Yields: 2 servings Cauliflower replaces pasta in this take on the classic cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper) pasta. It’s an easy recipe that takes only 25 minutes when using a spiralizer—a vegetable spiral slicer that can turn both tougher and not-so-tough vegetable parts into beautiful, noodle-like strands (or other shapes). The addition of green and red pepper seeds adds a little spice. 4 lg cauliflower cores, lightly trimmed of the most fibrous outer parts 3 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup leftover seeds and white inner veins from any pepper,

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter to coat the pan. Add the pepper bits and cracked pepper and sauté for two minutes, until the pepper is toasted and aromatic. Mix in the crème fraiche and broth and cook, stirring for about five minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened. Add the cauliflower “spaghetti”, stirring occasionally until just cooked, about two minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and immediately add the Parmesan and Romano. Toss until the cauliflower is coated and not clumping. Serve right away, adding more pepper, salt and cheese to taste. Excerpted from the book Scraps, Wilt & Weeds: Turning Wasted Food Into Plenty by Mads Refslund and Tama Matsuoka Wong.

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Healing From Genetically Altered Foods Another Reason to Go Organic by Marlaina Donato

wenty-five years ago, the first genetically modified (GM) crop came to market in the form of a tomato engineered for a longer shelf life. Today, as much as 80 percent of food in the U.S. contains GMOs (as they are best known) and most of the world’s genetically engineered crops are treated with glyphosate herbicides, primarily Monsanto’s Roundup. Unlike hybrids produced by conventional breeding, GMOs are created in a laboratory, often incorporating DNA from other species, such as bacteria and viruses. Researching the potential health effects “must be our number one priority, because GMO technology is replacing nature,” says Jeffrey Smith, executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, in

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Fairfield, Iowa. “The altered genomes are passed on to future generations.” Although U.S. regulators generally regard these foods to be safe, the ubiquity of GMOs in the food chain and a lack of research on their long-term effect on human health have ignited controversy among scientists, consumers and even governments. Much of the research has been conducted in other countries—more than 60 have banned GMOs—and most studies have focused on the health effects of the glyphosate used on these crops, which the World Health Organization in 2015 declared a probable human carcinogen. “Glyphosate adversely affects the mitochondria, neurotransmitter production and hormones,” says Smith, whose recent docu-

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mentary, Secret Ingredients, presents stories of people that overcame chronic illnesses by eliminating GMOs from their diets. Smith recently conducted a survey published in the International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine in which 3,256 respondents reported improvement in a number of health problems after they switched to largely non-GMO and organic diets. “Many of the conditions that improved in the survey participants are similar to the health issues found in lab animals fed GMOs or the associated herbicide Roundup,” he wrote. More than 85 percent reported improvement from digestive disorders. It is possible that glyphosate, which is antibiotic in nature, may disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome, a community of microbes that inhabit the gut.

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“Roundup can loosen the tight junctions between our cells,” explains Smith. “This can lead to leaky gut, which can contribute to inflammation and numerous diseases.” Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvard-educated physician and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease, concurs. “I do believe that the microbiome is crucial for health, and by switching to organic, we eliminate the potential microbiome-damaging effects of glyphosate.” Palanisamy, based in San Francisco, emphasizes glyphosate’s known ability to cause DNA damage and potentially induce cell death. “It may be a contributing factor to Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, infertility and gastrointestinal disorders,” he says. “It is impossible in the U.S. to just eliminate GMO foods from the diet,

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Dr. Michelle Perro, a pediatrician, author and executive director of GMO Science, in San Rafael, California, became involved when she came across research by plant biologist Dr. Arpad Pusztai, one of the first scientists to raise concerns about the safety of genetically modified foods. “I was able to correlate his findings with the change in children’s

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health that I was beginning to notice in my own practice,” says Perro. “As I dug deeper, I put the pieces together of the relationship between GMOs, gut health and subsequent diseases.” Perro has seen improved health in her patients once a cleaner diet is introduced. “Parents have the ability to help reverse chronic disorders plaguing their children, including asthma, eczema, food allergies and neurocognitive disorders such as autism and ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].” Palanisamy has also seen significant changes in his patients’ health when they heed his advice and avoid GMOs. “Often,

they report improvement in digestion, mood, brain fog and energy levels.” The body is designed with the innate ability to heal, says Pero. “Chronic diseases can be reversed when organic nutrition is the foundation.” The Hartman Group’s Organic & Natural 2018 report reveals that 46 percent of American shoppers now seek GMOfree food. “The tipping point here in the United States has begun,” says Smith. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality, health and wellness and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Saving a Drop to Drink Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis by Jim Motavalli

lthough climate change gets most of the attention, the international water crisis looms just as large. The World Economic Forum has ranked water scarcity as the top long-term environmental risk globally for the next decade; the United Nations reports that 1.2 billion people—a fifth of the world’s burgeoning population—live in regions of water scarcity; and as many as 700 million around the globe are already suffering from water deprivation. The U.S. is not in a water crisis—yet— but serious problems loom on the horizon in places like Southern California and the

desert Southwest. Los Angeles and San Diego rely on mountain snow in the north to melt and replenish rivers and lakes. But record high temperatures and a shortfall of winter storms—problems aggravated by climate change—have greatly reduced available water supplies. In the Southwest, Colorado River reservoirs were at record lows last summer. As the region continues to use more water than can be replaced by rain and snow, places like Phoenix may experience severe rationing, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. Arizona’s Lake Mead, which supplies water to 22 million people, could run dry by

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“Fortunately, through conservation, more water-conscious consumption and smarter management of water, we can replenish and repair the water cycle. But we must make this a priority and pick up the pace,” says Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project and author of Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity. Right now, we’re addressing a 21stcentury crisis with 20th-century tools. Leaky pipes, broken water mains and faulty meters are responsible for the loss of 2.1 trillion gallons of water annually in the U.S., according to the American Water Works Association. And our lifestyles are extremely water-intensive. For instance, it takes 3,120 gallons of water to produce one smartphone; watering a 1,000-square-foot lawn even once uses 620 gallons of water. Here are some simple steps everyone can take. Doing them won’t crimp our lifestyles, but it will help us hold on to our finite and threatened fresh water supply: 4 Eat less meat. The water required to produce one quarter-pound hamburger is equivalent to 30 showers, according to NationalGeographic.com. One serving of poultry uses 90 gallons. 4 Track down water leaks, which typically waste 10 gallons daily. Common leak sites are faucets, shower heads, swimming pools, garden hoses and pipe joints. 4 Replace old, leaky toilets with efficient

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models bearing the WaterSense label, or simply put a brick in the toilet tank to reduce consumption with each flush. To check a toilet for leaks, put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and see if any of it transfers to the bowl without flushing. 4 Wash only full loads of laundry and use right-size load settings. Typically, the washing machine accounts for 15 to 40 percent of a household’s indoor water use. Consider a more water-efficient, front-loading washer. 4 Take shorter, five-minute showers with a low-flow showerhead (saving more than 10 gallons compared to the 10-minute version), turn off the water while brushing teeth and shave with a full basin rather than open taps. 4 Wash the car less often: The process uses as much as 150 gallons of water. Driving may not seem to have much to do with water use, but the Water Footprint Calculator (WaterCalculator.org) reports, “Water is used in great quantities during fuel extraction, refining and production.” So taking public transportation, combining errands or joining a car pool will reduce our water footprint.

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What It Takes to Make Our Stuff An eye-popping amount of water is needed to grow or manufacture what we eat, buy and use on a daily basis. Although it’s impossible to reduce our water use to zero, it’s helpful to know how much water is required, so that we’re less inclined to overbuy or waste. 1 cup of coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 gal. 1 hamburger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660 gal. 1 gallon of milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879 gal. 1 pound of wheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 gal. 1 pound of soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 gal. 1 orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 gal. 1 pound of chocolate. . . . . . . . . . 3,170 gal. 20 pounds of dog food . . . . . . . . 4,000 gal. 1 pair of cotton jeans. . . . . . . . . . 2,108 gal. 1 smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,190 gal. 1 car tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 gal.

1 avocado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 gal. 1 pound of chicken meat. . . . . . . . 468 gal. 1 pound of barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 gal. 1 pound of rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 gal. 1 pound of almonds. . . . . . . . . . 1,900 gal. 1 egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 gal. 1 slice of bread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gal. 1 pair of leather shoes. . . . . . . . . 3,626 gal. 1 cotton T-shirt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659 gal. 1 car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,737 to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,926 gal.

Sources: Friends of the Earth, NationalGeographic.com, WaterFootprint.org 4 Reduce lawn watering to a one-hour soaking once a week, rather than daily. Water in the morning—before 10 a.m.— when it’s cooler, so grass roots can absorb moisture before it evaporates. If watering must be done in the evening, try between

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Exercise vs. Allergies All the Right Moves by Marlaina Donato

Exercising regularly rope, treadmill routines, easonal allergies plague more than 26 creates a cumulative tennis and team sports million Americans, effect in the body, helps like volleyball or basketaccording to the Asthma ball seems to offer antispeed up metabolism allergy benefits. Vitamin and Allergy Foundation and improves immunity, C can also help. Researchof America, with numbers on the rise in recent ers from the Faculty of so you could find years. This is due in part Sports Science at Chuleven less allergies to a dramatic increase in alongkorn University, in occurring over time. Bangkok, Thailand, found the amount of airborne ~Stephanie Mansour, pollen, a possible byprodthat 70 percent of particiuct of climate change. pants that took a vitamin fitness expert Environmental and lifestyle C supplement and ran for stress, inadequate nutrition and weakened half an hour experienced decreased nasal immune systems are also factors, leaving congestion and sneezing. “Exercising regularly creates a cumany feeling too miserable to engage in mulative effect in the body, helps speed up physical activities. Yet, research shows that exercise can metabolism and improves immunity, so you help ease allergy symptoms and lessen could find even less allergies occurring over severity. A survey of 2,000 allergy suffertime,” says Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert ers sponsored by the UK National Pollen and former allergy sufferer from Chicago. and Aerobiology Research Unit showed “I used to get allergy shots for a runny nose those that exercised the most had the and headaches during certain times of the mildest symptoms. year, but personally transformed my allergies through expanding my lungs and chest and More Exercise, balancing out my nervous system.” The American Academy of OtolarLess Discomfort Boosting heart rate through aerobic acyngic Allergy recommends gentler forms tivities such as running, walking, jumping of exercise, and cautions against vigorous 28

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Mansour, a certified yoga instructor, attests to the benefits of the practice. To ease the symptoms of allergies, she recommends yoga both for its physical effects and its breath benefits. “Yoga can also help bring equilibrium to the nervous system and help the body relax. When the body is in a healthy balance and relaxed, it’s more effective at warding off things like infection or allergies.” Registered nurse and yoga instructor Kristin Brien, of New York City, concurs. “A yoga practice trains and strengthens the vagal nerve, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system—rest and digest mode—and turns off the inflammatory response,” Brien says. “When we are under chronic stress, our nervous systems react as though our bodies are under constant threat, thus making some of us more susceptible to hypersensitive reactions to offending seasonal antigens like pollen and ragweed.” Yoga practitioners across the board recommend inverted poses such as the plow, shoulder stand and downward facing dog to relieve allergy-related congestion. While yoga can be beneficial, inverted poses should be avoided by anyone with high blood pressure, glaucoma or retinal issues due to increased pressure in the blood vessels of the head, and some experts emphasize that allergy sufferers and asthmatics should avoid hot yoga and other demanding forms during flare-ups. A gentle approach goes a long way. Ideally, Brien recommends asanas that anyone can do, including legs up the wall, supported bridge pose, supported reclined goddess pose and child’s pose.

Warm-Up No matter the type of exercise, warming up can play a key factor. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, stretching before activity and boosting heart rate helps to maximize exercise and its symptom-reducing effects.

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workouts such as Crossfit or long runs that can be counterproductive and exacerbate allergy flare-ups. Mansour recommends yoga, Pilates, walking or weight training— especially when congestion is a factor.

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Lessening the body’s burden by making small changes in living or workout space can also optimize the benefits of exercise. Brien, an allergy sufferer and asthmatic, recommends using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce circulating allergens and also wiping down all surfaces, including yoga mats, floors, window sills and vents. During drier, colder times of the year, Mansour recommends using a humidifier to add moisture to the air and improve breathing. Exercise may not cure seasonal allergies, but it can lessen related symptoms, along with effecting a more balanced nervous system and better overall health.

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Helpful Workout Tips Before and After:

n Use a nasal saline spray beforehand. n Change clothes and shower after outdoor exercise; wash workout clothing exposed to pollens.

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n Wraparound sunglasses to avoid allergens getting into eyes

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n A breathable mask to filter allergens during outdoor activity

Avoid Exercising:

n In the morning when pollen and mold counts are highest n When it’s warm, dry or windy outside n On busy roads where exhaust fumes can irritate bronchial and nasal passages n When tired, sick or under significant stress; all three states prompt the immune system to react more severely to allergens

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n Don’t exercise for at least two hours after an allergy shot to avoid significant side effects.

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Making Meals From Mainly Scraps by April Thompson

ood scraps are no It’s fun to challenge ing the plant, the fish, the longer relegated to animal and its life,” says yourself to create just making soup, something delicious out the co-author of Scraps, stock and sauces that hide Wilt & Weeds: Turning of something no one Wasted Food into Plenty. their true nature. Creative chefs are reawakening to would think edible, like Tama Matsuoka the possibilities of skins, Wong, forager and comy banana peel cake. cores, rinds and other author of Scraps, Wilt ~Lindsay-Jean Hard parts we’ve needlessly & Weeds, points to the been throwing away, with startling results. cultural relativism of cooking, noting that “Cooking with scraps is good for the our ancestors or other cultures may think planet and good for the pocketbook. Forty that modern Americans are throwing away percent of food produced goes uneaten, the best parts of our food. “Some of the unnecessarily filling the landfill with best flavor and nutrients can be found in hundreds of billions of dollars of food,” says vegetable, fruit and fish skins that often get Lindsay-Jean Hard, a chef in Ann Arbor, discarded,” says Matsuoka Wong. Michigan, and the author of Cooking With Both Scraps, Wilt & Weeds and CookScraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and ing with Scraps are intended as reference Stems into Delicious Meals. guides to provide inspiration to home chefs, Yet the real driving force behind Hard’s rather than rigid cookbooks to be followed unusual, scrap-based recipes is the joy of with precision. Matsuoka Wong suggests creativity and innovation. “It’s fun to chaltrying to work with the ingredients at hand, lenge yourself to create something delicious using substitutions as needed, instead of out of something no one would think edible, buying an ingredient just to follow a recipe. like my banana peel cake,” says Hard. Cooking from scraps requires a shift in Mads Refslund, a Danish chef living mindset about our food and a new mindfulin New York City, seeks nature in food by ness about our habits in the kitchen, says Matcooking and serving it on the plate. “In suoka Wong. “Before automatically throwing nature, there is no ugly, no trash, just cycles of something away or composting, pause and change. Using all the parts is a way of respect- think, what might I do with this?” she says. 30

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Hard suggests choosing one new ingredient at a time to work with, old bread being an easy one to start with. “Stale bread can easily be transformed into breadcrumbs and croutons that can add nice texture to a lot of dishes,” says Hard. “Nail a couple things you can make out of anything, like fried rice or frittatas, which are both very accepting of most any ingredient you add,” says Matsuoka Wong. Hard agrees that simple, hearty dishes like layered casseroles or tasty tempura can be great ways to clean out the odds and ends in the crisper. Sometimes the toughest ingredients can yield the tastiest meal. Hard admits to having been stumped by what to do with the non-fleshy part of artichoke leaves, which can be tough and bitter, until she developed a recipe for artichoke leaf nachos. Edible weeds, leaves, stalks and stems of all kinds, including celery, asparagus ends and carrot tops, make for great pesto, which is itself a versatile ingredient—great for sandwiches, dips, pastas and more—and it freezes well, Hard says. Fish scales can be fried and eaten like potato chips; they are a crunchy bar snack in Japan, notes Matsuoka Wong. Fish carcasses or shrimp shells can also be boiled down into stock for risotto or seafood chowder, suggests Hard. Fruit cores can be boiled into sweet syrup for cocktails or non-alcoholic refreshments, or distilled down into vinegars. Fruit peels can be crisped up into a healthy snack or boiled into a tea. Hard likes to infuse tequila with beet peels for a dramatic look and a little extra flavor. Fruit or vegetable tops such as pineapples, strawberries, cucumbers and leftover herbs can be used to infuse water or vinegar. Water from canned beans, known as aquafaba, is a great stand-in for egg whites to make everything from homemade vegan mayo to fudgy brownies. “Cooking with scraps shouldn’t be intimidating or overwhelming or feel like a chore: They’re just ingredients,” says Hard. “The more you cook using these recipes, the more familiar the concepts will become, and you’ll realize how easy it is to adapt them to make them your own.” April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Reading Medical Blood Test Naturally – Each of us should be in total control of our health thus, also in control of those who help us with our health. Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. 11am-1:30pm by Dian Freeman at Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ $50. RSVP at 973 267-4816 Exploring Alternative Cancer Treatments – Learn common sense ways to cut through the hype and discern the best way to evaluate such options. Informed consent means it is you in the driver’s seat and the best way to make that journey is to be informed about your options. 11am-1:30pm. $50. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ $50. RSVP at 973 267-4816

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine – Essential oils are a wonderful non-invasive way to support the body in healing and one of the most enjoyable therapeutics to work with due to their mood enhancing effects. The student will learn the history and guidelines for proper use of essential oils and herbal remedies as well as how to blend balanced essential oil and herbal formulas for various symptoms and ailments. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Body Scanning with Dynamic Thermal Imaging – Non-invasive thermography is an early screening tool for malignant cell growth in the body and can graphically display and record the subjective image of inflammation being displayed through our skin surface temperature. Scans can be taken of a region of choice, full breast, upper body, lower body, or full body. 9am-6pm. Waverly Wellness, 1102 Lily Lake Rd, Waverly. 570-563-2565.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Body Scanning with Dynamic Thermal Imaging. Non-invasive thermography is an early screening tool for malignant cell growth in the body and can graphically display and record the subjective image of inflammation being displayed through our skin surface temperature. Scans can be taken of a region of choice, full breast, upper body, lower body, or full body. 9am-6pm. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Show Your Lymph some Love – Seminar on keeping the lymph system healthy with an X’Tract demonstration. Do you want to feel more vibrant, energetic, alert, and flexible? Learn how the X’Tract™ technique can facilitate physical and emotional release to enable the body to heal itself. This is like nothing else available in the area. 530pm. Herbs to Your Success, 64 South Main Street, Nazareth. Call 610-365-8996.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Visionary Leaders Presents – Are you passionate about living a natural, healthy, active lifestyle. Would you like turn that passion into an income? This Exploratory call is a sneak peek to take a look at the possibilities available through dōTERRA’s powerful business platform. 8:30-9:30pm. Free with RSVP. 208-859-9155 or email info@myperfectlifetoday. com to register or more information

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 PEMF Open House – Do you suffer from discomfort due to inflammation or have challenges with muscle stiffness, limited range of motion, or circulatory issues? PEMF is a non-invasive and gentle treatment to improve circulation,

increase oxygen to the cells and reduce pain and inflammation. 15 min apts 11am-5pm. $20 Reservation Req. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Nutrition & Body Chemistry – Learn the effect of the twenty-one chemical elements on colon health, how soft tissue is built, the importance of electrolytes and the importance of bone builders and blood builders. Every part of the body is connected through the nervous system and the endocrine system, learn how the foods we eat are an integral part of the healing process. For personal use or as part of certification program. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

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savethedate IMPROVING NATURAL BIRTH COMFORT TUESDAY, MARCH 19 * 11AM Learn how to minimize discomfort during pregnancy at a free informal gathering of women at various stages in their perinatal period of life. She can be pregnant, just delivered, weaning, toddler nursing, adoptive nursing, partial breastfeeding, formula feeding, having problems (or not and everything in between. This judgement-free zone is a place for women to share, learn and support each other in motherhood. Lactation Station, 1105 Oram Street, Scranton. Lactationstationandmore.com. 570-350-7327

savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Reiki 1, Usui/Tibetan Style Certification Program April 13 2019 9:30am-5:30 pm. Usui/TibetanHighlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1Initiation, Hands on practice , includes 179 page manual, Register by4/6/19 CEU’s for LMT’S Reiki 2,Usui/Tibetan Style Certification Program, Mar 16 ,2019 9:30am-5:00pm. Highlights: Three Reiki Symbols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice time, 179 page Manual if didn’t receive in Reiki 1. Register by 3/10/19 Reiki 3a Master Practitioner April 7.2019 prerequisite Reiki 2 Usui/Tibetan. Allow 3 weeks before class for practicum work. Perquisite Reiki 2, Usui/Tibetan Student will receive 8 Crystal Stone Set & Manual. Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570-706-6680. ReikiCenterOnl,ine@yahoo.com. LifeHolisticReiki.com

for 11 common essential oils for in the home and on the body. 6-7:30pm. $10. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Law of Attraction Workshop. Learn to be a co-creator of your own life and how to manifest your desires in 2019. Instructor Nancy Micocci Pepe will offer practice exercises, goal setting support, and a guided meditation to help you set your intentions and get your energy flowing in a positive direction for 2019. 6-8pm. Cost $75. 6-8:30pm. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

Card & Chart Readings – Through the wisdom and channeled insight of Michael, you have access to guidance from the Stars, Planets, your Higher Self, Tarot, Guardian Angels, Spirit Guides and loved ones who want to help you on your journey. $65 for 30-minute reading, or $75 for 30-minute Chart Reading. 10am-1pm. Michael Zaikowski at Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Morristown, NJ RSVP at 973 267-4816.

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Essential Oils 101 – Learn the basics of essential oils, including how to choose essential oils; safety guidelines; how oils can be used therapeutically. Gain a greater understanding of the everyday uses

Reading Medical Blood Test Naturally – Each of us should be in total control of our health thus, also in control of those who help us with our health. Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. 11am-1:30pm by Dian Freeman at Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ $50. RSVP at 973 267-4816 Numerology Workshop – Learn what is in your name and birth date through understanding the

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savethedate INTRODUCTION TO THE METABOLIC REBOOT PROGRAM WEBINAR TUESDAY, APRIL 30 26 * 6:30PM 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.

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TUESDAY MARCH 26 Tuesday Essential Oil Series – Weekly series 3/26 to 4/30. WK 1-Intro to Essential oils as a natural solution for healthy empower living, WK 2-Focus Motivation and Essential Oils, WK 3-Essential Oils & Sleep, WK 4-Cooking with Essential Oils, Wk 5-Essential Oils and Children, WK 6-Cleaning with Essential oils. OnLine Video Chat Class 4-5 PM Price FREE to attend includes free ebook. 208859-9155 or email info@myperfectlifetoday.com to register or more information

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Energy Medicine and Homeopathy – Learn about various energy centers in the body and how they relate

savethedate HERBS FOR PREGNANCY WORKSHOP PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL APRIL 6 OR APRIL 13 Join herbalist Keri DiAngelis for a class on using herbs to Learn which herbs guide healthy and natural process of motherhood. Classes will include terminology, herbal preparations, nutrition and which herbs can be used safely for specific times during the pre and postnatal experience. For personal/family use or for birthing professionals including midwives, doulas, or lactation consultants. 9am-1pm. $80. Wellness for Life Holistic Center, LLC. Effort PA. RSVP to Keri DiAngelis 570-977-1935

to overall health. Rooted in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese energy theories this information links emotional trauma to disease and symptoms. Also the history of Homeopathic medicine and how it can be used to support acute and chronic ailments. For personal use or as part of certification program. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

savethedate MARCH INTO SPRING REIKI FOR TRANSITION TRAININGS Come and Play with the Oils - Webinar on March 2 & March 23 @3pm. Discover how therapeutic essential oils can enhance the health and well-being of you and your family. Essential oils products that will: Restore a calm and balanced mood and enhance mental focus, support your body systems to promote health and wellness. “Green” your home. Free https://zoom. us/j/4944672241 Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Master Training March 14-1* 9:30am-6:30 pm. Gain the Master placement and use of the Master symbol. Learn the Holy Fire Healing Experience, moving meditation and advanced techniques for using Reiki to solve problems and achieve goals. Scranton. Call 570-575-3077 to RSVP. Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Training Level I and II - April 19th & 20th * 9am to 6pm. Reiki I and II are taught together in a two-day intensive. All placements are given. The class is combination of lecture, discussion and experience. Scranton. Call 570-575-3077 to register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Looking for a seasoned and compassionate birth worker? Someone you can count on to guide you through pregnancy, birth and beyond? Need help finding reputable resources? With over 25 years’ experience I can help you uncover the mysteries surrounding the perinatal season. Stop by or call for personalized attention. See ad page 8.

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

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

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Offering colon hydrotherapy (CHT) from compassionate practitioners also skilled in health coaching and total system healing. Also offering Holistic Nursing, Life Coaching, Massage & Raindrop Therapy. Body Ecology Specialist. In addition to healing services, we also offer an array of organic nuts and seeds, sprouted flour, fermented foods, and prepared nutritional meals. See ad page 19.

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Karen McConnell – I-Act 2625 Lake Ariel Hwy Honesdale, PA 18431 570-470-1201 RejuvenateColonAndMassageCenter.com Committed to helping people learn about and enjoy a healthy lifestyle through colon care, Swedish massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, myofascial release techniques, reflexology, ear coning and detoxification protocols. Specializing in one-onone approaches in a relaxing, nurturing, private atmosphere to achieve optimal results for each individual’s own unique wellbeing journey.

ENERGETIC HEALING LIMITLESS VIBRATIONS Francesca Montelione 228 S Main St. Scranton PA 18504 570-733-4055 Limitlessvibrations.com

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

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

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

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Our main focus is Reiki, a Spiritual practice which promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. We offer Certification in Reiki 1 thru Reiki Master/Teacher Usui and Tibetan Style. Reiki and Reiki/Shiatsu sessions and, also a monthly Reiki Share. Dr. Anthony received a Master/Teacher attunement on Kurama Mtn. Japan, the birthplace of Reiki. CEU’s for Massage Therapists. Member IARP., ICRT.

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In a Usui and Karuna Reiki session you will receive a full chakra alignment, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, and a higher vibrational frequency tuning with Tibetan singing bowls. During each session, your practitioner is guided by intuition to implement the necessary techniques to remove all energy blocks. Also offering holistic wellness products including CBD infused products. Free CBD wellness and pain relief consultations. See ad page 13.

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

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