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

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20 communityspotlight

22 wisewords

18 THE HEART OF THE

WILD REVEALS OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

by Terry Tempest Williams

20 LOCAL EDIBLE

28 greenliving

LANDSCAPES THRIVE ORGANICALLY

30 healthykids

by Elisa Smith

17 34 fitbody

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22 TONY JUNIPER

on How Thriving Ecosystems Sustain Prosperity

by Randy Kambic

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24 ECO YARDS

Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes

by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

28 ECO-FRIENDLY

HOME BUILDING

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Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency

by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

30 NEW WAVE

Kids Organize to

Save Our Oceans

by April Thompson

32 WHY CLEANSE 36 AND DETOX?

by Linda Sechrist

36 ENZYME THERAPY FOR PETS

A Key to Good Health

by Shawn Messonnier

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elcome to spring. Throughout Northeast Pennsylvania, I see more and more signs of life. It’s uplifting and exciting to watch the little green shoots break through the soil, while the buds on the trees wait for more sunshine and rain to help them burst into new foliage. It’s been rewarding to observe and report that our natural community is growing at a healthy and encouraging rate in every corner of our distribution area.

The season prompts us to share a wealth of information available on healthy homes and green living. Our April features “Eco Yards” on page 24 and “EcoFriendly Home Building” on page 28 offer invaluable information about conserving the resources consumed by our homes and landscapes. We also profile Richard Mitchell a local expert in edible, organic and sustainable landscapes. I learned a lot in putting together this issue.

Let’s all take time on April 22, Earth Day, to commit ourselves to creating a viable future. I hope each reader will take the opportunity to get out to one of the area Earth Day events listed on page 9 to learn more about local efforts to lessen our carbon and resource footprint and reduce the number of chemicals in our environment. My personal favorite is the Jim Thorpe celebration, which offers a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and hike Glen Onoko falls on the same trip. You will not meet better people that are experts on sustainability.

I hope each of you finds the growth of this season as inspiring, enriching and satisfying as I do.

contact us Publisher Reid Boyer Local Editor Beth Davis Martin Miron Local Writers Elisa Smith • Marlaina Donato National Editor S. Alison Chabonais Design & Production Patrick Floresca Ad Production Marci Molina www.MarciMolinaDesigns.com Advertising Sales Reid Boyer LVsales@naturalawakeningsmag.com To contact Natural Awakenings Lehigh Valley Edition: PO Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: 610-421-4443 Fax: 610-421-4445 LVpublisher@naturalawakeningsmag.com www.HealthyLehighValley.com © 2017 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

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newsbriefs Run to Build a New Dog Park

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he inaugural 5K9 Trail Leisure Run/Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 6, at the West End Regional Park.

The run/walk is open to all ages and abilities and the Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail will be available for those wishing a leisurely walk on a firm and stable surface accessible to all wheeled devices. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash no longer than six feet. All proceeds fund the West End Regional Leash-Free Dog Park, to be located off Merwine-Hilltop Drive. The dog park is completely fenced with areas for both large and small dogs. This project represents Phase II of the development of the 244-acre West End Regional Park. The 3.1-mile trail run winds through the open space property and includes a flat trail, an open field and woods trails.

Cost is $20, under 10 free. Location: 578 Evergreen Hollow Rd., Chestnuthill Township. Register at RunSignup.com/Race/PA/Brodheadsville/5K9TrailLeisure RunWalk. For more information, call Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733 or email bkozen@weposc.org.

Home Energy Efficiency Workshops in Lackawanna County

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ustainable Energy Education & Development Support (SEEDS) will be presenting two Home Energy Efficiency workshops in Lackawanna County. Participants will learn how to significantly save energy costs with simple, inexpensive solutions.

Meetings will be held April 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Countryside Community Church, in Clarks Summit, and again on April 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Mayfield, at the Northeast Environmental Technology Center, outside Scranton.

Each workshop will feature a panel from the assessment team of the awardwinning nonprofit SEEDS workshops, and there will be hands-on demonstrations following a session on how an efficient home functions. Each participant will receive a packet with a checklist to help them assess their own home. Refreshments will also be served.

The group also provides a limited number of free energy assessments by their team of trained volunteers for those that do not think they can do their own.

Admission is free. Locations: 14011 Orchard Dr., Clarks Summit; 1300 Old Plank Road Mayfield Registration is encouraged at 570-245-1256 or Info@seedsgroup.net.

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ractical Laboratory Alchemist Robert Bartlett will be teaching a class on the practical use of alchemy at 6:30 p.m., April 13, at Shooting for the Moon, in Stroudsburg. A chemist by profession, Bartlett began his long-term study in 1974 under Frater Albertus, (Albert Reidel) at the Paracelsus Research Society and was later appointed as director of research.

He is the author of two books on the subject of alchemy, teaches online classes for Flamel College and is also an adept member of the International Alchemy Guild. Bartlett teaches an accredited course in Herbal Alchemy at Bastyr University, in Kenmore Washington.

Robert believes in the benefits of natural healing and confidently stands by the effects of spagyrically prepared products. He says that for a product to be most effective, the product must have soul, as well as body.

Location: 3200 Hamilton E., Stroudsburg, PA. Register at 570-992-0943.

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Enjoy the Hawley Earth Fest Weekend Celebration!

Cost is $50/limit of eight people. Location:, 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA. For more information, call 570-283-0111 or visit ThriveWellnessKingston.com. See ad page 48.

Admission is free. Location: Downtown Hawley, PA. For more information, visit HawleyEarthfest.com.

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aw of Attraction five-week seminar facilitated by Nancy Micocci: Are you interested in changing your life for the positive? begins from 10 a.m. to noon, April 23, at Thrive Wellness Center, in Kingston, focusing on how to manifest our desires by changing our thoughts about them.

Participants will learn how to gain clarity about what they really want and create a mental and physical environment that sets them up energetically to receive these things. Topics such as relationships, money, health and family will be discussed.

The Law of Attraction is the ability to draw into our lives whatever we are focusing on. We are all susceptible to the laws which govern the universe. If we focus on negative doom and gloom, we will remain under that cloud. If we focus on positive thoughts and have goals that we aim to achieve, we will find a way to achieve them.

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he fourth annual Hawley Earth Fest will take place the weekend of April 21 through 23, sponsored by the Downtown Hawley Partnership and the Pike/Wayne Conservation Partnership.

Saturday’s Environmental Expo provides visitors with educational entertainment that includes live demonstrations, interactive exhibits and creative crafts. Vendors are welcome to bring their locally produced products or sustainable creations, plus exhibitors and vendors.

This event is an opportunity for families and friends to celebrate the scenic beauty of our town and its natural areas. The planning committee is working with local businesses, organizations and caring neighbors to put together exciting outdoor activities. Throughout the weekend ,there will be opportunities to learn more about our natural surroundings, celebrate Earth Day with our friends and neighbors and give back to Mother Earth.

Volunteer groups will clean up a stretch of Route 6 into town, Bingham Park and the sidewalks for residents and visitors to welcome spring (email JasonBrianMerrill@gmail.com).

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newsbriefs Learn Reiki for Animals

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he Life Holistic Center (LHC) will present a Reiki for Animals Level 1 and 2 Certification Program from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 24 (classroom) at the LHC Violet Studio, in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 25 (practicum) at Claws and Paws, in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. Instructors are Anthony V. Wojnar DD, RMT, LHART, and Mark E. Gerger, RMT, LHART.

Classroom topics include Japanese Anthony Wojnar and friend Reiki techniques for strengthening qi flow; animal Reiki meditations for creating and maintaining a healing space for connecting and working with animals; a review of level 2 symbols and mantras; a Reiki for Animals Level 1 and 2 attunement (initiation); and a reiju (spiritual blessing). The practicum includes animal Reiki meditations and practice sessions with lions, tigers, bears and giraffes.

Cost is $250. A 110-page manual is provided. Prerequisite: Reiki 2 (with humans) or higher (any lineage). 15 CEU for massage therapists. For more information, call Life Holistic Center LLC, at 570-868-6635. ReikiCenterOnline@yahoo. com or visit LifeHolisticReiki.com. See ad page 45.

Enjoy an Earth Day Open House

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verything Natural in Clarks Summit will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 22, with their annual Earth Day open house celebration. There will plenty of opportunities to learn about Earth-friendly choices and important ecological issues, plus fun activities for the whole family. For the kids, there is Story Time and a Kid’s Craft Corner. For the adults, there is live music from hand pan musician, Jacob Cole.

Clarks Summit's Mayor, Herman Johnson will kick off the festivities by reading an Earth Day proclamation. Patrons may enjoy sustainable food demonstrations to learn how to prepare delicious meals with whole foods that reduce our environmental impact. Other highlights include organic lunch samples from Terra Preta restaurant, Wild for Salmon and Rowland Hydroponic Greens. Don't forget to take part in the Great Organic Apple Give-Away featuring one organic apple per attendee.

Borough of Clarks Summit residents can take advantage of Shred Fest by bringing up to 4 boxes of papers to Clarks Summit Elementary School from 9am-12pm.

Everything Natural is located at 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. For more information, call 570-586-9684 or visit everythingnaturalpa.com. See ad page 7.

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okyo-born Fujiko Signs, a Christian Science practitioner and lecturer, will lecture on spiritual healing in a talk at 2 p.m., April 23, at Cedar Crest College Oberkotter Hall, in Allentown. Signs studies the relationship between prayer and healing, consciousness and reality, and spirituality and well-being. Her job is to find out how we can free ourselves from our limitations.

Fujiko Signs

In her 30s, Signs fell ill and sought healing and found that the healing of Christ Jesus was possible now and learnable. After reading about the system of healing described in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by religious leader Mary Baker Eddy, she was relieved of symptoms.

As she studied Christian Science, she witnessed many healings within her family and circle of friends and eventually received requests to assist others with prayer. She talks with doctors and nurses about patients with a desire to practice non-traditional medicine to encourage communication between different faith groups that seek well-being.

Admission is free. Location: 100 College Dr., Allentown.

Sponsered by The Christian Science Reading Room, 760 Main Street, Stroudsburg. For more information, call 610-923-5122.

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he federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 20172018 school year, is the first law in U.S. history to include language that supports environmental education.

Plans call for it to be integrated with current state standards, graduation requirements, teacher development and assessment, funding sources and policy action steps.

EducationWorld.com offers lesson plan ideas for students. For example, students from third grade through high school might collect their household junk mail and explore ways to reduce it. Those in kindergarten through eighth grade may create a binder of information on endangered species that includes maps, animal facts and threats to their survival, exploring causal interconnections throughout the planet.

Students can also build a cafeteria compost pile or find ways to improve their school’s recycling program.

Kathleen Rogers, president of the nonprofit Earth Day Network, on EarthDayNetwork.org, says, “We need to promote environmental consciousness into our children’s curricula so

they are able to analyze problems, think critically, balance needs and take informed action.”

Earth Day isn’t just one day. Aware citizens can take a rewarding action every day. Help Northeastern Pennsylvania celebrate and forward its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events.

Everything Natural Earth Day Saturday, April 22 • 11am-3pm 426 South State St., Clarks Summit EverythingNaturalPA.com Hawley Earthfest April 21 through 23 Bingham Park & Downtown HawleyEarthFest.com Jim Thorpe Earth Day Saturday, April 22 • All Day All over town JimThorpeEarthDay.com Northampton Community Collage Monroe Campus 2411 Rt 715, Tannersville Saturday, April 22 • 10am-3pm Northampton.edu natural awakenings

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation.

Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on.

The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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Drinking More Water Improves Food Intake

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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed.

Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change.

Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events.

The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body.

Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, double-blind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo.

Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

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2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage.

Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making.

Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aß-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition.

The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions. In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors.

In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function.

Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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Tai Chi Eases Chronic Neck Pain

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores.

Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three.

A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers.

For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

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study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain.

Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment.

“The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Saving Sharks

The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks.

Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.

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Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage.

When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.”

Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment.

Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable.

Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.”

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Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in WashIf You Are Reading This, ington, D.C., and locations around the So Are Your Potential Customers. world to champion robustly funding and publicly communicating science for the common good as a pillar of freedom and prosperity. The group is calling on political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based standards in the public interest. The Contact us today to discuss print, online, social media & mobile promotional packages. 610focus will showcase science as a tool to find answers and influence decisions at all levels, from astronomy to zoology, including environmental science and climate change.

Jacquelyn Gill, Ph.D., was part of the original group sparking the idea of a March for Science via her initial tweet.

“We know how to keep our air and water clean, and the outcomes of the research should inform the policy,” says Gill, an assistant professor of paleoecolIf You Are Reading This, ogy and plant ecology at the University So Are Your Potential Customers. of Maine.

Caroline Weinberg, a New York City science writer and program cochairwoman, says, “Within hours, satellite marches were popping up around the country, then the world.” Organizers report several hundred established event locations and the number continues to grow.

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Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres

In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen.

Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges.

According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.

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According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014.

As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups.

The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms.

In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.”

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Milkweed. Populations of iconic Monarch butterflies have plummeted 90 percent in the past 20 years, reports the National Wildlife Federation, primarily due to decline of 12 native milkweed species. They need support for their annual 2,000-plus-mile migration from the U.S. Northeast and Canada to central Mexico and back. Joyce Samsel, curator of the Florida Native Butterfly Society (FloridaNativeButterflies.org), notes that the Florida Monarch stays south of Tampa year-round.

Learn about milkweed host plant growing conditions at Tinyurl.com/ LocalMilkweedByState. Find milkweed seeds via MonarchWatch.org.

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The Heart of the Wild Reveals Our Spiritual Life Excerpts from “America’s National Parks” from The Hour of Land

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not to disturb its fragility. t was standing inside I learned early as But it was the Great Heart Timpanogos Cave (a on we live by of Timpanogos Cave that national monument) as an my attention.

8-year-old child that marked wild mercy. captured me. Hiking to the entrance

When everyone else of the cave with our church group, we left the charismatic form, I stayed. I were ushered in by a park ranger. Imneeded more time to be closer to it, mediately, the cool air locked inside the to watch its red-orange aura pulsating mountain enveloped us and we wore in the cavernous space of shadows. it as loose clothing. Immense stalacI wanted to touch the heart, run the tites and stalagmites hung down from palms of my hands on its side, believing the ceiling and rose up from the floor, that if I did, I could better understand declaring themselves teeth. We were my own heart, which was invisible to inside the gaping mouth of an animal me. I was only inches away, wondering and we were careful not to disturb the whether it would be cold or hot to the beast, traversing the cave on a narrow touch. It looked like ice, but it regisconstructed walkway above the floor so tered as fire.

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Suddenly, I heard the heavy door slam and darkness clamp down. The group left without me. I was forgotten— alone—locked inside the cave. I waved my hand in front of my face. Nothing.

I was held in a darkness so deep that my eyes seemed shut even though they were open. All I could hear was the sound of water dripping and the beating heart of the mountain.

I don’t know how long I stood inside Timpanogos Cave before our church leader realized I was missing, but it was long enough to have experienced how fear moves out of panic toward wonder. Inside the cave, I knew I would be found. What I didn’t know was what would find me—the spirit of Timpanogos.

To this day, my spiritual life is found inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate my return, needing to touch stone, rock, water, the trunks of trees, the sway of grasses, the barbs of a feather, the fur left behind by a shedding bison.

Wallace Stegner, a mentor of mine, wrote: “If we preserved as parks only those places that have no economic possibilities, we would have no parks.

And in the decades to come, it will not be only the buffalo and the trumpeter swan that need sanctuaries. Our own species is going to need them, too. It needs them now.”

Excerpts from The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks by Terry Tempest Williams, reprinted with permission. Learn more at CoyoteClan.com/index.html.

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Local Edible Landscapes Thrive Organically

by Elisa Smith

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ichard Mitchell has a degree in Environmental Science from St. Michael’s College in Vermont, but he credits Mother Nature with being his first teacher.

The proprietor of Bear Creek Organics remembers spending much of his childhood in nature, where he applied his talent for observation to looking for patterns related to how green things grow.

His Ukrainian great grandmother had sold her sheep farm to immigrate to America, and her son, Mitchell’s great uncle, had an urban garden here in the states – one Mitchell was paid an allowance to help tend. Still, growing conditions were different in Mitchell’s home town of Bear Creek.

The rocky soil and cold mountain climate made growing a challenge, so he began problem solving at the age of 10, and over the ensuing years became an expert on edible gardens in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Why edibles? “Food is family,” says Mitchell, noting that food was the only aspect of his ancestors’ culture that remained. “Food was central to every family gathering.” At a young age, he determined to translate his love of growing food into a viable business. Now, in addition to running a successful edible landscape business, Mitchell teaches at The Graham Academy, where he instills a love for organic gardening in special-needs children. His passion and commitment for community education and environmental stewardship earned him the coveted Environmental Partnership Award from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council in 2016.

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viable soil, and found it was key to nourishing plants organically. While in college, he ran a landscape business during the summer breaks, which further developed the skills necessary to design, install and maintain aesthetically pleasing, viable landscapes. The organic worm compost he’d developed over the years helped his clients’ plants grow better and live longer, with less maintenance.

At college, Mitchell discovered what he calls “Vermont’s amazing organic food culture, a social structure built around local, fresh, organic food,” which only served to feed his passion for growing healthy food. College provided another pivotal experience, the opportunity to work with world renowned soil microbiologist Dr. Elaine Ingham, when he was hired as a regenerative research technician at the Rodale Institute in Kutztown. The Institute first coined the term “organic agriculture” and remains among the world’s foremost pioneers in organic research and education. “I worked for a year alongside the best of the best in organic agriculture. I became a specialist in the soil-food web,” says Mitchell.

Upon graduation, Mitchell returned to his hometown and started Bear Creek Organics, a worm composting company dedicated to using organic compost to restore damaged soil, a method he found far superior to chemical fertilizers.

He was able to grow trees rapidly, even in the worst conditions. He describes his company’s compost as an “artisanal product,” but despite his success, Mitchell realized that he’d strayed from his true passion, growing plants for food. So, a few years ago he shifted his focus back to his original interest. Though he continues to produce compost, he now uses it to create edible landscapes for a variety of clients including schools, communities and individual homeowners. His commitment to offering hardy, low maintenance trees and bushes led him on a nationwide search for rare heirloom varieties bred to thrive in the Northeast Pennsylvania climate, a search that took three to four years to come to fruition.

“You won’t find our trees and bushes at big-box nurseries,” Mitchell maintains “For one thing, virtually all nursery trees have been treated with chemical fertilizers. Our trees and

A schematic design of a Food Forest that was created by students who attended a Forest Garden Design Intensive training course with Dave Jacky renowned author and teacher.

Marshal and Anne Rumbah with Mitchell showing off the harvest from a mixed vegetable and fruit tree garden containing apple trees, grapes, cherries, blueberries, raspberries and every vegetable imaginable.

bushes are established in 100 percent organic compost soil and are ready to grow. The soil has been inoculated with microorganisms that make them far superior at withstanding drought and other stresses.” The fruit and nut plants have been selected for superior taste, high yield, vigor, cold hardiness and disease resistance, and proven to excel in the local climate.

Over 50 antique, heirloom and disease resistant apple varieties are available - “Why grow varieties of apples you can buy in the grocery store?” he asks - in addition to pears, plums, and peaches. He also offers cherry trees and bushes, along with blueberries, pink lemonade (blue) berries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and currants, and several varieties of the most disease resistant and productive chestnut trees and hazelnut bushes. He also offers two fruit trees, which he says most are surprised to learn are native to the area: the paw paw and the persimmon.

“The paw paw tastes like a combination of mangos and bananas and it has after tones of vanilla and citrus with a custard texture,” says Mitchell. “It’s also the largest native North American fruit, tastes amazing and is very healthy. As a bonus, the trees are very beautiful, extremely shade tolerant, pest free and deer proof.” As to the persimmons, Michell says the “fruit of the gods” is very ornamental, shade tolerant, and pest free.

All of Bear Creek Organics’ nut trees are seedlings from grafted chestnut varieties, and are blight resistant, large nut producing, high yield and high taste. Mitchell notes that hazelnut bushes grow very well in Bear Creek

in partial shade. There’s also a pecan-hickory hybrid called hicans, which is extremely cold hardy.

Citing the Chinese proverb which states that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is now, Mitchell insists that people should not be intimidated by the thought of planting trees, especially these.

“Trees grow bigger, stronger and hardier every year,” he says.

“Unlike annual vegetable gardens, they are extremely low maintenance, and less work as time goes on. They require minimal care for one to two years, and that minor investment lasts a lifetime.” Clients should expect berry bushes and nut trees to produce fruit in one to two years, and fruit trees to mature and bear fruit in two to five years.

Mitchell’s says his typical client recognizes the value of the healthy food these trees provide, along with their ability to beautify the landscape and provide shade and/or wind buffers. “Many local residents believe our soil isn’t right for growing these trees, that the climate is too cold, that they’ll fall victim to disease and/ or wildlife, but solving these problems is my specialty. I only offer well-adapted trees that produce tasty fruit,” he asserts.

Mitchell does sell trees separately, but encourages customers to take advantage of the range of expertise his company offers as a full-service ecological company that designs, builds, installs and maintains edible landscapes and gardens.

To encourage local residents to take advantage of the spring planting season, Mitchell is offering a free initial consultation, including a site visit, for a limited time. He encourages clients to work cooperatively with him, noting that his happiest clients work closely with him to tailor a plan that works best for their goals.

Mitchell’s design plans are careful to incorporate the social aspect of outdoor space, and complement outdoor living rooms, fireplaces and cooking areas, creating the aesthetics that encourage homeowners to spend more time in their backyards.

“You don’t have to want a full food forest to hire me,” says Mitchell. “I can help even if it’s just a couple of apple trees, or a berry patch, a bee or butterfly garden, herb garden or vegetable garden. If it grows in soil, I can help with planning and planting.”

Bear Creek Organics is located at 80 Chapel Road in Bear Creek. For more information call 570-582-0615 or visit www.bearcreekorganics.com. See ad page 25.

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Tony Juniper on How Thriving Ecosystems Sustain Prosperity

by Randy Kambic

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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive.

His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts.

Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

Why do you believe that economic growth and conservation can coexist?

We are measuring economic growth crudely with no sense of quality.

One country can have 2 percent gross domestic product growth and at low environmental cost, whereas another measuring similar growth might be both causing massive environmental destruction and concentrating the generated wealth among small numbers of people.

We need to grow economies in ways that protect the environmental services that create opportunities for growth in the first place. It’s a major challenge for a world hell-bent on simplistic, crude measures of economic performance.

In the Ivory Coast, where I recently visited, many poor rural people grow cocoa. One way to expand its economy is to produce more cocoa at the ex-

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pense of tropical rain forests, which ultimately destroys the economy because forests are a major source of rainfall.

Extended droughts caused by deforestation reveal that kind of growth is self-defeating. We need a more sophisticated approach, with the economy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ecology, not the other way around.

Are true eco-cities and eco-suburbs feasible?

We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a country’s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially in mental and psychological health.

Many Western countries are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems that can be reduced through greater access to open areas, green spaces and wildlife.

We can expect massive increases in urban areas worldwide in the next 40 years. There’s an opportunity now to plan in integral ways to make these places better for everyone. Failing to integrate nature into them will ramp up the public health costs later on.

What can citizens do to strengthen U.S. environmental policies?

First, every election has candidates we can vote for that are more or less knowledgeable and clued into environmental issues.

Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t. With some research, shoppers can find the best companies to patronize, like those that prioritize low-carbon emissions, resource efficiencies and environmental protection policies. Many of them are advocating for more sensible, long-term environmental policies.

In the U.S., one of the biggest pushbacks to the new administration will be from progressive companies that know the future has to be green; buying from these businesses strengthens their role and influence.

Third, we can add to the people’s collective voice by joining campaigns and backing Earth-conscious organizations like the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Sierra Club.

Why do you believe it’s important to instill basic ecological principles in youngsters?

In the future, if fewer people understand the implications of climate change, ecosystem degradation, loss of wild animals and rampant toxic pollution, it’ll be even harder to embed adequate responses. The next generation should know how this planet works. Our world doesn’t succeed just on the basis of technology.

It’s being run on microorganisms, the actions of forests, seas, soils and everything in the natural world. People that don’t know this can do a lot of damage.

When more young people know the basics, it’s more likely they’ll behave in ways that reflect them. Progressive urbanization, with ever fewer people having direct experience of how nature works, is already an issue, so investing in our youth now will pay dividends in their future.

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes

by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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raditional turf lawns are an

Before replacing ecological nightmare,” says a lawn, determine the John Greenlee, author of The desired result. It may American Meadow Garden, who notes simply be achieving that most monoculture turf lawns never a low-maintenance, even get used. lawn-free yard; growing food like vege His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs tables, herbs, fruit or residential and other meadows through- nuts; or supplying ample out the U.S. as an engaging alternative. flowers for a fresh weekly Many other appealing options likewise bouquet. Other benefits might use native plants appropriate to the include increasing privacy, dining al local climate. For instance, replacing fresco, escaping into nature or even Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce another non-native species with natives climate change. can deliver drought resistance and lower To be successful, choices must be irrigation needs; eliminate any need for appropriate to the climate, plant hardifertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce ness zone, local zoning ordinances or eliminate labor-intensive and often and homeowner association rules. Also polluting mowing and edging; enhance consider the soil quality and acidity, the beauty of a home; and attract birds, moisture content and whether plantings butterflies and other wildlife. will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.”

“Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

Hot and Humid Subtropics

In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance.

“Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

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leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a low-growing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.”

Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.”

“Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee.

They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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stemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.”

Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better.

For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

Semi-Arid, Steppe and Desert Climes

“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf.

“Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.”

Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage.

John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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More EcoYard Ideas Edible Landscaping

A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space.

“According to GardenResearch.com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas.

“To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas.

Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard.

“We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.”

The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live, saving water is a priority for everyone.

Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.”

“Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.”

According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping

Hardscaped areas are used far more

frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors.

“Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.”

Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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ECO-FRIENDLY HOME BUILDING Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency

by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart, innovative, technological breakthroughs are making buildings more energy-efficient, healthier to live in and highly attuned to our connected world.

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omeowners continue to be interested in green building options because they help foster a healthier, more comfortable and affordable home—and it’s good for the environment,” says Dan Chiras, Ph.D., of Gerald, Missouri, founding director

of the Evergreen Institute and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy.

Panel Insulation

“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air

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leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.

Efficient Heat Recovery

“The energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, ensures fresh air in tightly sealed homes with little heat loss,” adds Chiras. The UltimateAir RecoupAerator, a wholehouse air filtration ERV, also flushes out harmful airborne pollutants commonly found in residences, replacing them with clean, fresh, healthy air.

Solar Monitor

“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.”

“When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

Energy Storage

Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage.

Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours.

Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should

It costs slightly more on a monthly mortgage to build a home that costs far less per month to operate. ~Dan Chiras last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.”

“Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

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Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home.

The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet.

John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net.

HOME TECH UPDATE Nest Smart Thermostat

Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat replaces the old thermostat and immediately starts saving energy and money. Partnered with a smartphone, custom settings will lower the temperature at night, warm up the house upon waking and reduce heating or cooling swings when owners are away. On average, people save 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills according to Energy Trust of Oregon reserach, with the device often paying for itself in less than two years.

Blueair Purifier

Leveraging a mix of filters, ionizers and fans, the Blueair HEPASilent air purification system captures 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.1 micron. A range of sizes are available to suit different spaces.

Haiku Light

The Haiku Light fixture from Big Ass Solutions brightens when someone enters a room and turns off when it detects the absence of movement. The light-emitting diode (LED) fixture produces 50 percent more light than a typical 15-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL).

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The Natufia Kitchen Garden is a fully automated vertical garden that easily fits into a kitchen area. Natufia manages the non-GMO, certified organic seed germination, watering, nutrient needs, humidity control and light cycles, freeing the gardener to simply pick and savor year-round fresh produce. While pricey, it provides an option for urbanites that both lack outside growing space and prioritize convenient healthy eating.

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This handy droid vacuums up dust mites, allergens, pet hair and dirt. iRobot’s Roomba 880 detects debris, maneuvers around most furniture and curtains, features a high-efficiency particulate air filter to suck up the small stuff, works on a variety of surfaces and automatically plugs itself in to recharge.

Self-Cleaning Toilets

The bowl of Toto’s MH wall-hung, high-efficiency toilet with powerful 3-D dual flushing is coated with a nanotechnology glaze that seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier; its non-porous surface repels visible and invisible waste. The company’s smart toilet model also cleans itself.

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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part.

Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It— Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date.

While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell. Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help

Sea Change Youth worldwide are engaging in innovative ways to activate their communities and combat ocean pollution.

Pédrisson and Emmanuelson Bernard, of Carrefour, Haiti, won the 2016 Millennium Oceans Prize for a win-win solution to urban waste, ocean pollution and unemployment. During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mo30

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kick-start community projects.

Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peerto-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza.

Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza.

Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans.

“I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell.

Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.”

The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy.

Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online.

Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference.

The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a

bilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends.

Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December.

Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to

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distribute them at points of sale.

In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point.

Such student initiatives demonstrate how simple solutions, driven by passionate advocates, can improve our troubled waters.

game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain.

Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016.

Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell.

Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help.

Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement.

Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas.

Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections.

Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life.

Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit.

Primary sources: Ocean.si.edu; Ocean.org; Ocean.

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Why Cleanse and Detox?

by Linda Sechrist “The digestive system is an extraordinary being that thinks for you without involving the brain, repairs damage, and puts up with the maltreatment that you give it.” ~ Irinia Matveikova, M.D., Digestive Intelligence: A Holistic View of Your Second Brain.

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oday, any individual that questions the importance of detoxing and cleansing the body, might consider the fact that within the U.S. there are a total of 85,000 toxic chemicals used for a variety of purposes. Only 200 chemicals found in non-organic food, children’s toys and other kids’ products, cleaning and personal care items, furniture, electronics, food and beverage containers, building materials, fabrics and car interiors have been tested for their effects on our health and environment. For the 27,000 chemicals introduced since 1976, manufacturers have provided little or no information to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding their potential health or environmental impact.

The invisible presence of untested chemicals is found in every environment within which we live, work, play and rest. The significance of this on our health is far-reaching, which makes it a wise decision to follow the advice of health professionals trained in functional medicine.

Nationally recognized experts such as Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen, authors of You, the Owners Manual, suggest that periodic cleansing and detoxing the body is an essential aspect of maintaining, restoring and optimizing health. For an in-depth perspective on why flushing out toxins and resetting major organs involved in digestion and elimination is more important now than ever, Natural Awakenings interviewed local health practitioners trained in functional medicine.

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Environmental Medicine According to Physicians for Social Responsibility, The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and the Environmental Working Group, human bio-monitoring studies show that environmental contaminants and carcinogens are finding their way into the body. “The sources of these contaminants are wideranging, from pesticides used in agriculture, industry, fracking, home and garden to chlorine, disinfectants and wood preservatives,” says Florida licensed colon therapist Deborah Post.

Within the area of environmental medicine, even low doses of certain chemicals are linked to disturbances in the hormonal, reproductive and immune systems. Multiple chemicals act together to harm human health and can lead to cancer, learning disabilities, asthma, allergies, birth defects and reproductive problems.

Unfortunately, the conflict continues between achieving optimal health through proactive preventive methods such as cleansing and detoxifying versus the reactive treatment of disease with pharmaceuticals or surgery. Conventional medicine relies strictly on the organs of elimination—the colon, kidneys, skin, lungs, sweat glands and lymphatic system—for expelling toxins, while functional medicine prefers to use diet, detoxing/cleansing and lifestyle changes.

“Aside from the issues associated with overspecialization and exclusive reliance on drug therapy, the biggest deficiency of conventional medicine today is the vast desert of ignorance surrounding the huge problem of environmental toxins. Testing particularly needs to be done on food additives such as flavoring agents, food colorants, preservatives, emulsifiers, stimulants and artificial sweeteners,” says Dr. Carol Roberts, author of Good Medicine: A Return to Common Sense.

Few health professionals have any training in environmental medicine, but this relatively new area has been accumulating data on toxins and their impact on the human systems. Roberts and Post, have seen, through experience with patients, that allergies, arthritis, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, excessive weight gain and body pains are frequently related to an accumulation of toxins in the body. They report that these are conditions that respond well to cleansing.

Colon Hydrotherapy Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle infusion of temperature and pressure regulated water into the body. For purification purposes, the water is subjected to ultraviolet light and filtered with particle and carbon filters before entering the body. The water, added until the urge to defecate is felt, is released into a lighted view tube. An abdominal massage along with essential oils and a castor oil pack, increase the benefit of relaxation.

Each session is uniquely fashioned for one’s individual needs.

“March is Colon Awareness Month, reminding us of a valuable but forgotten key to overall health as well as the health of the peristalsis wave-like motion of the entire digestive tract, which needs living foods, plenty of physical exercise and relaxation in order to function properly”, states Karen McConnell, owner of Rejuvenate Colon & Massage Center in Honesdale. “Thanks to modern technology and state-of-the-art FDA regulated equipment, we now have a safe and effective way to

cleanse, strengthen and return normal peristalsis and evacuation to the colon with colonic irrigation.”

eliminates toxins through the skin. Advocates propose that this process helps to improve blood circulation, aid in pain relief, improve the skin and diminish the appearance of cellulite.

According to the Mayo Clinic, preliminary studies suggest that chronic conditions including high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and rheumatoid arthritis may benefit from the use of an infrared sauna, but more rigorous studies are needed.

Manual Lymph Drainage massage (MLD) Manual Lymph Drainage massage (MLD) is the ultimate natural detoxification. The primary purpose of the lymphatic system is to remove the excess fluids and waste products excreted by our body’s cells. The lymph system moves this fluid and waste along through the body’s lymphatic vessels, clean- Nutritional Detox ing it in the lymph nodes along the way. The fluid is then sent “If you are not detoxing, then you are re-toxing.” says Adriinto the blood stream for final cleaning. Unlike most masenne Primrose, Holistic Health Coach at Blissful Existence in sages that are meant to impact muscles, MLD is a massage East Stroudsburg. “The basic principles of nutritional detox developed specifically to stimulate the lymphatic vessels and are clean eating with seasonal whole foods, cleansing and a assist in moving lymphatic fluid. food elimination diet. Combining the basics of an effective

“The lymphatic system has watersheds like a river and detox with an elimination diet allows the body to rid your moves fluids in specific directions so it is important that a body of toxins and help to recover from food sensitivities.” properly trained therapist perform the massage”, explains

When foods that cause sensitivities and allergic reacJean McLenigan, a certified lymphatic therapist in Stroudsburg. tions are eliminated and then slowly reintroduced after the “Especially if the lymphatic system has been compromised nutritional detox, the body sends signals, providing its own through illness or surgery. For example, many people who have evidence of what foods are causing reactions such as inflamhad lymph nodes removed during cancer surgery develop a mation, headaches, sugar spikes, rashes, digestive issues, horcondition called lymphedema, resulting in chronic swelling and monal imbalances, low sex drive, poor sleep, as well as other discomfort. MLD has been proven to have a very positive effect issues. The purpose of this detox is to see which foods nourish on lymphedema, as well as the swelling caused by surgery in and which foods inflame the body, leading to greater toxicity. general, chronic Lyme disease, lymphatic filariasis, an infec-Box 421 food journal during a nutritional detox is a Emmaus, Keeping aPA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 tious disease spread by mosquitoes, and other conditions.” great tool to track your nutritional intake in case a reaction LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.co shows itself. Your diet should include seasonal organic foods,

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strong core, excellent posture, and a balanced, aligned body, some myths still prevail, according to Judy Fink of Mountain Laurel Pilates.

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Pilates Offers Proven Health Benefits for Virtually Every Body

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itness fads come and go, but Pilates has proven its staying power. Created by Joseph Pilates during World War I while he was a prisoner of war in England, Pilates is a system of body-conditioning exercises to designed to strengthen the core and postural muscles while balancing the musculature of the body through precise and efficient movements. The technique initially became popular in the dance community when dancers recognized that it complemented their training by strengthening and toning muscles while maintaining stability and flexibility. It gradually drew the attention of celebrities, exploding in popularity in the 1980s.

While it’s typically well-known that Pilates can help build a

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Pilates only works the core.

Although core strength is one of the foundations of Pilates, there is more to a class than simply working the core muscles. The system is designed to promote stability, mobility, strength, and flexibility in both the intrinsic (deeper) and extrinsic (superficial) muscles of the entire body. Each class involves exercises in four basic areas of movement: flexion, extension, side bending, and twisting.

Although core stability is necessary for efficient movement in all areas, a Pilates class works the arms, chest, shoulders, buttocks, hips, and legs.

Within each category of movement, there’s attention to precise alignment and placement of the body. This specificity requires Pilates students to exert control over the entire musculature of the body, increasing awareness of everyday functioning and promoting balanced movements within (and outside of) a class.

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It’s just like yoga.

Although are some basic similarities between yoga and Pilates, such as breath and body awareness, there are so many types of yoga that classes can vary greatly. Some yoga classes focus on relaxation and gentle stretching, while others focus on strength, power, and fluid movement. With Pilates, the fundamentals of each class remain consistent, following a specific order. While there may be slight variations on the original routine, all classes are built around the same five principles. They are: centering, which focuses on the core and movement from a stable center; concentration, which brings full attention to each movement; control, which incorporates all parts of the body into each specific movement; precision, which works toward correct alignment and placement of the body for controlled movement; and breath, which coordinates full and active breath with each movement.

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It’s just for women.

A typical Pilates class features all ages and body types.

Pilates was created by a man, and was designed so that anyone—regardless of age or physical ability—can benefit from the exercises. Many high-profile male athletes, credit Pilates for facilitating injury recovery and balancing training

routines.

Pilates has also become popular within clinical settings, with physiotherapists and chiropractors often prescribing Pilates as a therapeutic technique for both male and female patients suffering with back issues or physical imbalances.

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Special equipment is required.

Although many students who use the Reformer Pilates machine credit it with a focused and challenging workout, Pilates was originally created as a mat class without any equipment. Joseph Pilates created the exercises to be practiced anywhere, by anyone. Even after developing the machines he is now famous for, Joseph Pilates expected his clients to regularly return to “mat practice.” He believed mastering mat exercises actually required the most physical control and was essential for all students.

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It’s too expensive.

Like any workout, there are a variety of ways to experience a Pilates session, including many affordable options. One-on-one machine classes will be more costly than a group mat class, but most Pilates studios and gyms offer

semi-private or small group Reformer classes, dramatically reducing the cost. A group mat class is even more affordable, comparable in price to any yoga or group fitness class. There is also a wide variety of Pilates workouts available for free online.

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You can lose significant weight with Pilates.

Many students praise Pilates for the way it makes them feel, but there is no clear evidence that Pilates alone helps shed pounds. Of greater importance is overall health, better posture, increased strength and conscious movement.

By maintaining a strong, balanced body that is less prone to injury, Pilates students can engage safely in other high-intensity physical activities, if desired.

Myths aside, the fact is that Joseph Pilates created an effective, universal exercise system that can be practiced safely in various forms by anyone, regardless of age, height, weight, or gender.

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ENZYME THERAPY FOR PETS A Key to Good Health

by Shawn Messonnier

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nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness.

A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.”

The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process.

Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status.

Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively.

Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which

they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi).

While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0.

Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food.

It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth.

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Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding.

A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health.

The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Yoga Tune-up & Deep Release – Massage the micro-regions of your body with Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls and excavate tension from your tissues with Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls! Eradicate stress, erase pain, enhance performance, and improve body awareness with a full-body ‘rolling’ session, followed by a guided meditation. 10amnoon. $40. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. RSVP to 570-714-2777.

Botanical Medicine for Stress and Anxiety- Discuss functional herbal methods to ease stress and anxiety naturally. Students will learn about using plants to make teas, tinctures and other easy ways to avoid using harsh prescription medications. 2pm. $35. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg.

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Metabolic Reboot Workshop – Looking to lose weight and keep it off? This one-month program includes four Monday nights of guidance and instruction to re-program your body to burn fat instead of sugar for energy. Learn proper nutrition to achieve your goals, which result in healthy and sustainable weight loss. 6:30-7:30pm. $40/ 4wks. 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570-283-0111

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Yogonna Run Kick-off – An 8-week program designed to get you outside and to get you moving. It is for all ages and all abilities. The goal is 30 minutes of sustained effort in the great outdoors with positive pack of people. Increase your stamina, strength, endurance, and flexibility with 3 runs per week. $99/8wks. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Happy Feet Workshop – Learn all about your sole in this workshop that blends the science of reflexology with hatha yoga techniques to give you a greater understanding of how important our feet are in the foundational structure of our bodies. Includes multiple healing modalities to improve balance, movement, and wellbeing. 5:30-8pm. $30. Namaste 919, 919 S. Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001.

TURSDAY, APRIL 6

Spring Winds – Natural Wonders is a series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world.

Kids will learn ways people, plants and animals use wind to survive. 1-2:30pm. Cost is $40/6 cl. or $8 each. Classes run every other Thursday from 3/236/1. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. RSVP to 570-842-1506.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Intro to Body Sprays – Students learn how to formulate a strong aromatherapy body spray, hints and tips as well as recipe will be given. Each student will create and take home a custom spray that day. 6pm.

Approx.30 min. $15. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

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savethedate HERB CLASS SERIES WELLNESS FOR LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC APRIL 7 THROUGH MAY 26 For those interested in learning more about herbs and natural remedies, leading to a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families. Also intended for those who wish to pursue herbology as a career path. Focus on terminology, herbal preparations such as infusions, decoctions, tinctures, salves, poultices, etc. Also, body systems including anatomy and physiology, nutrition, herbs for maintaining health and guide the healing process for specific disorders, such as sinusitis, asthma, anxiety, etc. Fri 10am-12pm and Sat 10am-12pm. Please choose one of the 2 sessions. $180 for course. Call Keri at 570-478-3478 to reserve. Effort PA

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Salts & Scrubs – Students learn about different varieties of salts, oils and additives to make the best body scrub and bath salts. Each student will make and take home a custom jar of bath salts and a body scrub. 2pm. Approx. 90 min. $25. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791 Historic Lodge & Grounds Tour – Enjoy a guided tour in and around the Adirondack Great Camp Lodge and Carriage house. Learn about the Connell and Watres families and what it was like to live at Lacawac in the early 20th century. All ages welcome. 10am. RSVP. Free. Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Rd, Lake Ariel. 570.689.9494

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Homeopathy and Energy Medicine – Learn about various energy centers in the body and how they relate to overall health. Rooted in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese energy theories this information links emotional trauma to disease and symptoms.

For personal information or as part of our Certification program. 9:30am-5:30pm. $325. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111

savethedate FOOT REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE MAY 20 & 21 • 10AM-5PM. LEBANON, PA This 2-day hands-on course gives you everything you need to become certified as a Foot Reflexologist or just to have tools for your own health and well-being. 14 CEU’s available, NBCTMB provider #155. Course $375. Certification $75. Contact: Dr. Gwen Ward. 717-2280612. Healthquest4life.com

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MONDAY, APRIL 10

Sit Your Way to Better Posture – Learn how to improve daily posture and reduce pain through sitting! Brief anatomy, movement and breathing techniques will be taught and discussed. Appropriate for all ages and level of experience. 6-8pm. $30.

Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

LCEEC Beekeepers Club – Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, a new-bee, are interested in beekeeping or would simply like to learn more about the honey bee, this group is for you! Join us for fun, friendship, and education as we share our beekeeping experiences. 7pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. Call 570-842-1506.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Pennsylvania’s Coyotes – Join PA Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer Aaron C. Morrow for an informative talk about Pennsylvania’s elusive local Canid species, the Eastern Coyote. Geared for all ages. 5:30pm. $5. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. RSVP to 570-842-1506.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Cold Pressed Soap Making 101 – Learn to make your own natural soaps. Take home a 1lb loaf form your family. 6pm. Ages 16+ unless adult supervised. $35 must be paid in advance. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Bath Bombs – A short workshop where students learn how to mix ingredients and oils to create fun

and popular bath bombs. Students take home their creations that day. 1pm. $15. All supplies included.

Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Prenatal Yoga - Discover the physical and mental benefits of prenatal yoga during pregnancy. Which yoga poses are safe when you’re pregnant, and how the use breath can calm your body and mind. Yoga can alleviate many discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica. 6:45pm. $100 for 6/wk series.

Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM ASTHMA & ALLERGIES TUESDAY, APRIL 18 • 4:00 PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health-related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

Health Benefits of Magnetic Therapy – Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy (PEMF) has many health benefits. Learn the history and science behind this incredible non-invasive technology that is helps to reduce inflammation and pain, while improv-

ing circulation, cellular oxygenation, and cellular hydration. 6:30pm. $5 RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Postnatal Yoga – Helps rebuild strength and soothe the aches of new parenthood while connecting with your newest addition. Open to all parents/caregivers 6 weeks old to crawlers. Develop confidence, strengthen and stretch your body and your mind. 6-8 wks post-delivery with a doctor’s note.5:30pm. $60/6 wks or $12/drop in. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Understanding Superfood Herbs 101 – Join us for a lecture with David Slade, founder of Beyond Organics Garden as he discusses the connections between genetically modified foods, pesticides, and some of today’s most common health challenges.

6pm. Free w/RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111 Beginners Yoga Workshop – For the raw beginner.

45 minutes of discussion and 45 minutes of practice.

We will talk about proper class etiquette, what to wear, what you bring, what to expect! Introduction to foundational poses, breath work and meditation/relaxation. All welcome! 7:30pm. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Nature’s Sensations – Natural Wonders is a series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world.

Kids will learn by seeing, feeling, smelling, and listening to nature as we take a walk around LCEEC. 1-2:30pm. $40/6 cl. or $8 each. Classes every other Thurs. from 3/23-6/1. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. RSVP to 570-842-1506.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 20

PEMF Open House - Try Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy as Seen on Dr. Oz! PEMF is a non-invasive and gentle therapy to improve oxygen to the cells, and decrease inflammation. Get relief from neuropathy, back and joint pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis and more. All Day. RSVP from 9am-8pm. $15 at time of reservation. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Essential Oils Mixing Class – Learn how to create balanced healing blends. There is a science to balancing blends so their aroma is appealing and the use is purposeful. Learn the process of how to creating your very own effective blends. RSVP. 6:30pm-8pm. $15 at time of registration. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

savethedate ANIMAL REIKI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM JUNE 3 AND JUNE 4, 2017 Animal lovers and any one in the pet care services industry, whether groomer, trainer, vet tech or shelter/rescue group will benefit from learning this practice which can help animals on many levels. Classroom instruction on 6/3 at Springbrook Kennels, Spring Brook Township, PA will include basic Japanese Reiki techniques, self and human treatment and how to offer Reiki to animals. Practice/experience on 6/4 at Claws N Paws in Lake Ariel, PA. Course taught by Brenda Williamson and Beth George, Animal Reiki Practitioners/Teachers. Register by May 1, 2017. Cost is $150 which includes course manual, Claws N Paws entrance fee and follow up support. For more information please contact brendawill125@ verizon.net or call 570-575-8078.

savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Reiki 1, Certification Program April 29, 2017, 9:30am-5:00pm. Highlights:History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1 Initiation, Hands on practice , includes 179 page manual, Register by 4//23 CEU’s-LMT’s Reiki 1, Certification Program June 3, 2017, 9:30am-5:00pm. Highlights:History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1 Initiation, Hands on practice , includes 179 page manual, Register by 5//27 CEU’s-LMT’s Reiki 2, Certification Program June 4,, 2017 9:30am-5:00pm. Highlights:Three Reiki Symbols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice , 179 page Manual if didn’t receive in Reiki 1 Register by 5/28/17 CEU’s LMT’s Reiki for Animals 1&2 June 24-25 at Violet Studio and Claws & Paws Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570706-6680. ReikiCenterOnline@yahoo.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21

savethedate WEEKEND YOGA WORKSHOPS WITH MATT GIORDANO • APRIL 21 - 23 Hip Opener Yoga Workshop – Tight hips can feel impossible to open. Matt Giordano’s deep knowledge in bodywork, yoga and anatomy, he will teach you how to transform once unyielding hip joints. Learn how to adjust alignment, prevent knee pain and engage the muscles to support the bone structure. 4/21 @ 6pm.

Arm Balance Yoga Workshop – Some of the most fun, exciting, and challenging poses of the yoga practice. Finding hip flexibility is more than simply stretching and waiting to achieve the elasticity we desire..Get ready to sweat, fly, and go deeper in your body in a way that is safe, healthy and absolutely powerful. 4/22 @ 6pm.

Depth of Breath & Spine – Explore depth of your body by connecting to the natural curves of your spine and the muscles that support it. Lengthen and tone all the muscles surrounding your diaphragm to restore natural freedom of breath for maximum energy. 4/23 @ 10am. $40 w/RSVP or $90 for all three workshops. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Whole Earth Holistic Fair 2017 – Including psychics, Reiki practitioners, holistic vendors and speakers on a variety of holistic subjects. Crystals & gemstones of the world, fossils, carvings, custom stone cutting. custom jewelry. 10am to 6pm. Hilton Garden Inn Highland Park Blvd Wilkes Barre Twp. Live Your Passion Spring 2017 Rally - Experience the spirit of Young Living with thousands around the World at various locations and have fun with the NEPA Oiler community. Festivities, prizes, and more! Bring a dish to share. Pre-registration gives you 5 Free Raffle tickets. 1-3pm. $5.50. Pathways to Inner Healing, 133 North Main St, Moscow.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Gita & Sutras with Afternoon Tea – Come together as a community and study the philosophy behind our yoga practice, how the universe operates, and the best approach to life. Handouts will be provided at each session. Tea and treats will be provided. 1pm.

Donation. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd fl, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Carbohydrates and Fats – Learn types of fats and sugars, how they affect the organs and body systems, and how they are metabolized in the body.

Learn how to balance blood sugar, re-establish leptin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and heal the gut in clients through nutritional protocols. For personal info or as part of our certification program.

9:30am-5:30pm. $325 per level. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Whole Earth Holistic Fair 2017 – Including psychics, Reiki practitioners, holistic vendors and speakers on a variety of holistic subjects. Crystals & gemstones of the world, fossils, carvings, custom stone cutting. custom jewelry. 10am to 6pm. Hilton Garden Inn Highland Park Blvd Wilkes Barre Twp. Law of Attraction Seminar – Interested in changing your life for the positive? We focus on how to

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manifest your desires by changing your thoughts about them. Gain clarity on what you want and then how to create it. Works for relationships, money, health, and family. 5-weeks begin 4/23. Limited to 8 seats. $50. 10am. Thrive Wellness Center 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111 Soy Candle Making – Learn to make clean burning, eco-friendly candle from a renewable product. It’s carbon neutral for goodness sakes. 2pm. $35 must be paid in advance. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

savethedate CHAKRA WEEK AT NAMASTE 919 APRIL 24 THROUGH APRIL 30 Back by popular demand, join us for a week-long yoga series dedicated to the subtle healing power of the chakras. One 90-minute class daily will focus on a particular chakra and the corresponding body parts and systems that it encompasses. Enjoy a week of engaging discussion, meditation, yoga, food, crystals, herbs, sound therapy, and aromatherapy. Learn terminology, yoga techniques, and Ayurvedic practices that aid in the enhancement of awareness and the intuitiveness of these vital yet subtle body energy centers. For information and class times call 570-451-1001.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

An Introduction to the Metabolic Reboot – Learn how food choices and cutting calories can negatively affect your insulin and hormone levels, causing weight gain. Learn how to re-set your metabolism so it is programmed to burn fat not store it. If you suffer from diabetes, hormone imbalances, slow metabolism, want weight loss, come join us. 6:30pm. Free w/RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Moms to Be Gathering - Featured Topic: Prenatal and Postnatal Nutrition. Learn nutrition options for mothers to be and for after birth for supporting both mother and baby. Meet other new mothers who share the same interests for Q&A. 6:30pm. $5. RSVP requested. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

New Pathways Connect Group Start – Have you found your tribe? In our local Pathways Connect Gathering Group, a free, nonprofit project, you will find like-hearted parents sharing their insights and experiences..In Pathways Connect, you will find respect and support for holistic choices. 2pm. Free.

ProActive Family Chiropractic, 1146 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-763-9536.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Kids Nature Night Out – Enjoy an evening out while your kids enjoy a fun filled night of nature activities! Children will make new friends, play nature themed games, meet our live turtles, and watch a movie on the big screen! Geared for children ages 6-13. Light snacks will be provided. 5:30-9:30pm. $20 per child. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. RSVP to 570-842-1506.

Art Show and Sale – A pleasing blend of creative work from local artists. Paintings and pottery in the carriage house. Opening Reception April 28, 4-8pm. Show continues until May 6. The Self-Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 200 Lake Avenue, Montrose. 570-278-9256

ongoingevents daily Montessori Education Tour – Learn more about our balanced approach to preschool, kindergarten and elementary school. We value an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical and social development. Call 570-629-2754 to schedule a tour.

Growing Concern, Tannersville.

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 Peace Makers Meet-up – A group of like-minded individuals working together for the greater good of

our community and country at large. Meets every other Sunday 3/12 $ 3/26. Please join us, bring a journal, an open mind and a loving heart. RSVP. 5:30-6:30pm. Free. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Yoga Nidra- A guided meditation class, where one is taken into progressively deeper and deeper states of relaxation of every point in the body, accompanied by calming visualizations. 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 ChakradanceTM – Tune and balance your whole body/mind/spirit system using spontaneous dance, guided imagery and music to resonate with each of the seven chakras. Discover a deeper connection to your true authentic self and unravel blocked energy.

6pm. Everything Natural, 426 S. State St, Clarks Summit. Call 570-586-9684 to reserve.

Metabolic Reboot Series – Looking to kickstart your metabolism? This one-month program includes 4 Mondays of guidance and instruction.

Support your body through a complete digestive and metabolic re-boot and learn proper nutrition for weight loss. 6:30pm. $40/wks. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Chair Yoga – Join us in this weekly class to gently help improve your balance, range of motion and function and reduce stress. Appropriate for all levels and ages including those with physical limitations.

Noon. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort.

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Mellow Flow Yoga – Come chill with us! This mellow class will move your body, calm your mind and lift your spirit. Suitable for All Levels. 6pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Yoga-Pilates – A perfect blend of yogic stretching with core strengthening of Pilates. 5:45pm. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570- 629-4921 to register

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Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm.

Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley.

570-857-1707.

Svaroopa Hatha Yoga – Ending pain with the spinal decompression we call Core Opening. End your back pain and dissolve neck and shoulder tensions in your first class. Enjoy more energy and a resiliency that supports facing life’s challenges. 6pm. $15.

Everything Natural, 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. 570.586.9684.

tuesday Consciousness Conversations – Continue exploring these extraordinary writings as we learn to remove obstacles to peace. Discover more about the guiding principles of authors like Marianne Williamson and Dr. Wayne Dyer. Anyone can attend at any time. 5pm. Free. Everything Natural, 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. 570.586.9684.

Gentle Flow Yoga – Transition from your work day to the evening with gentle flow yoga. Focus on Prana Yama (breath) while integrating Asana (movement) to bring about relaxation and balance on a spiritual, emotional, and physical level. Perfect for beginners but all levels welcome. 4:30pm. $15/class or $120/10 series. Registration required. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Tai Chi Principles – Covers a variety of Tai Chi and meditative practices including Tai Chi, Old Yang Form, Short Form, Long Yang Form, Shaolin Kung Fu Boxing, and meditations including Marma Points, How to Release Relaxation Response, 5 Element: 6 Healing Sound Chi Kong, and Breathing Chi Kung. 6:30pm. $18/class or $100/8 series. Registration required. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 ChakradanceTM – Tune and balance your whole body/mind/spirit system using spontaneous dance, guided imagery and music that resonates with each of the seven chakras. Discover a deeper connection to your true authentic self and unravel blocked energy. 6pm. $20. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 GriefShare – A free weekly grief support group and seminar features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. 6:30pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning. 570-386-9960.

TaiChi – Improve health by raising energy levels, lowering blood pressure, improving balance, enhancing the immune system, and helping to eliminate symptoms of arthritis. Noon. $7. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 Svaroopa Hatha Yoga – Ending pain with the spinal decompression we call Core Opening. End your back pain and dissolve neck and shoulder tensions in your first class. Enjoy more energy and a resiliency that supports facing life’s challenges. 9:30am. $15.

Everything Natural, 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. 570.586.9684.

Yin Yoga – Quiet your mind and open the deep tissues of your body in this contemplative and meditative class. The perfect complement to more active hatha yoga practice. Learn how the Yin shapes affect

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your energy and bones & ligaments of your body.

Suitable for all levels. 7:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

wednesday Kundalini Yoga – A comprehensive form of yoga that combines chanting, hand gestures, meditation, breathing and postures to raise spiritual energy, increase self-awareness and elevate Consciousness.

Provides a complete spiritual, mental, and physical workout.. 10:30am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Mindful Yoga - Basic/beginner level of yoga. 6pm. $7. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570-629-4921 to register 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, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Shaolin Kung Fu – The eastern equivalent of aerobics which improves leg strength, cardiovascular conditioning, stamina and coordination is on 6:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 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.

Care Giver Support Group – Care givers can encourage, learn and support each other. Learn or share with like-minded people who understand.

Express your feelings in a confidential and private environment. 2nd Wed of the month. 6pm. Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Avenue. Scranton.

Contact Jo Marturano 570-335-6984.

thursday Guided Meditation Session – This group will use meditation for healing and balance and connectedness with the Universe. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. All are welcome. $10 donation. 10am.

Shooting for the Moon, 3200 East Hamilton Rd (Bus 209), Stroudsburg. 570-992-0943 to sign up.

Facebook Live Health Call – Get Healthy with weekly tips and advice with Adrienne every Thursday at 4pm via facebook at http://bit.ly/healthywithadrienne for a LiveChat where she discusses tips on how to get healthy. You are invited to ask any questions. Join this exclusive group for daily inspiration, recipes, and tips.

Yin Yoga – Quiet your mind and open the deep tissues of your body in this contemplative and meditative class. The perfect complement to more active hatha yoga practice. Learn how the Yin shapes affect your energy and bones & ligaments of your body.

Suitable for all levels. 10:30am. 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

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Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Yoga – End your work day by treating yourself to the wonderful benefits of breathing synchronized movement. Embrace the serenity with every flowing movement from pose to pose. 7pm with Priya. $10 per class. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 TaiChi – Improve health by raising energy levels, lowering blood pressure, improving balance, enhancing the immune system, and helping to eliminate symptoms of arthritis. Noon. With Geoff Dixon. $7 per class. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 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 Ashtanga Yoga –A powerful linking of postures and full rhythmic breathing. Deep internal heat purifies the body on a cellular level while enhanced levels of concentration relax the mind and internal energy locks strengthen the nervous system. 6pm-7:30pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279

saturday 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.

Shaolin Kung Fu – The eastern equivalent of aerobics which improves leg strength, cardiovascular conditioning, stamina and coordination is on 11:45am. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. Saturdays, 12:00 pm, $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Tai Chi Classes – With Wayne Wolfe. Often described as “meditation in motion,” and there is growing evidence that this mind-body practice has value in treating or preventing many health problems. 10am. $18 a class or $100/8wks. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Svaroopa Hatha Yoga – Ending pain with the spinal decompression we call Core Opening. End your back pain and dissolve neck and shoulder tensions in your first class. Enjoy more energy and a resiliency that supports facing life’s challenges. 10am. $15.

Everything Natural, 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. 570.586.9684.

Drum Circle – 2nd & 4th Saturdays. Bring you drum if you have one and enjoy an invigorating time of drumming and creating. Beginners to experts. 1pm4pm. Free. Everything Natural, 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. 570.586.9684.

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COUNSELING – HOLISTIC TRACEY ALYSSON, Ph.D

Healing Arts Center Merchant’s Plaza, 2dr floor 2937 Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372 TraceyAlyssonphd.com Mental health is the search for joy and meaning within you and with others.

As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, I consult with you on your life journey which is fundamentally to come to know yourself with more depth and appreciation for who you are, and how you bring yourself to interactions in the world. Let me help you simplify the complicated and deepen the ordinary. See ad, page 34.

EMOTION THERAPY HEALTH IS ON THE WAY

Marcie Schaeffler 569 Easton Turnpike Hamlin, PA 18427 570-229-3593 HealthIsOnTheWayPa.com

Trapped emotions you carry within can throw off your body’s magnetic field, allowing disease or illness to enter.

Emotions may even have been inherited from ancestors. Painless removal of these emotions can help to free you from this burden. Schedule a visit and your “Health Is On The Way”!

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Now is the time to begin your wellness journey!Arrange for your compli-mentary consultation to learn how to incorporate essential oils and natural products into your daily routine for you, your family, and your home. Schedule a Private Session, Home Party, or Fundraiser to explore and experience CTPG essential oils aromatically, topically, and internally. Personal wholesale accounts and Business opportunities available. See ad on page 22.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Terra McAulliffe Independent Distributor #1405306 570-763-9536 HappierHealthier.VibrantScents.com

For over 20 years, Young Living has cultivated therapeutic-grade essential oils, supplements and personal care products from their own farms, distilleries and distribution to guarantee their purity and potency. We’re here to support your wellness, purpose & abundance! Retail & Wholesale accounts available. Contact me for Educational Events, Home Experiences, and/or our Business Opportunity.

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HEALTH COACH BLISSFUL EXISTENCE

NATURAL HEALTH EUROBALANCE HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Adrienne Primrose Holistic Health Coaching 570-420-7599 BlissfulExistence.com

Offering options that will motivate you to be the healthiest best version you can be. Share my training and knowledge in the areas of proper nutrition, healthy relationships, spirituality, and solid career choices. Specializing in fertility issues. Free Initial Consultation. See ad, page 33.

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE JEAN MCLENIGAN, LMT, CLT 770 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 610-828-8363 jean@17massage.com 17Massage.amtaMembers.com

Jean McLenigan is a PA licensed massage therapist (PA lic #005606) and a Certified Lymphatic Therapist through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. Manual Lymph Drainage massage provides significant results for those with lymphedema, chronic lyme disease, post-liposuction edema, and many other maladies. Appointments are available through Pure Day Spa 570-420-1818.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

DR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 Bethlehem, PA 18020 • 484-821-1460 DrMichaelLoquasto.com Phone Consultations Available Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 50 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine.

He is also a Master Herbalist as well as a certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. Dr. Loquasto offers custom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. In addition the following tests are done at the clinic: live cell microscope, circulation testing, EKG, pulmonary lung testing, bone density, x-ray, scanning for foot & ankle problems, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and blood testing for diabetes and other health issues, Cold Laser therapy for pain and targeted healing. The goal is to restore and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Lyudmyla Fischer, HHP, HNP & Detoxification Specialist.

133 Glenmaura Drive, Moosic, Pa 18507 570-589-9840 I will help you find the root causes of your illness and get you on the path to great health. Restore your health using a holistic approach during which your whole body will be analyzed. I use only 100% natural healing methods. I offer Holistic Wellness Exams, Nutritional Counseling, Detoxification Programs, Ionic Foot Detox Bath, Medical Grade Far Infrared SaunaRay, and a ZYTO Select Scan to gain a deeper understanding of the biological coherence of your body.

SUNRISE NUTRITION CENTER

Dr. John Harrington 149 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-362-6868 Sunrisenutrition.us A functional medicine approach to health looks at the nutritional, biochemical, energetic, emotional and environmental aspects of your health.

Diet and lifestyle are explored in conjunction with advanced muscle testing, blood work, heart rate variability and other wellness testing modalities. A drug-free, personalized plan is then implemented using nutrition, homeopathy, herbal supplements, cold laser therapy, ion detox therapy and more. See ad on page 8.

THE HEALING PATH

Lori Jacobs – Herbalist, RM Brodheadsville PA 18322 610-381-8999 MyHealingPath.com Provides herbal & energy treatment for Alopecia, Fibromyalgia, Epstein Barr, Hormonal Disorders, Candida Overgrowth, Arthritis, Migraines, UTI’s, Anxiety and weakened Immune Systems. An excellent record reversing the autoimmune variety of Hair Loss, (Alopecia Areata) and restoring thinning hair. Offering herbal tinctures for numerous disorders. If I do not have a blend for your particular ailment, I will make it.

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THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER Alyssa Opiary, PTA, HHP 647 Wyoming Ave Kingston PA 18704 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com

Offering holistic healthcare exams, and diabetic exams, Reiki energy healing, nutritional advice, therapeutic supplementation, and natural healing methods with specialization for those with Juvenile Diabetes, Type II Diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes, and insulin resistance. Through her own experiences as a Type I diabetic she shares extensive knowledge of how to deal with the symptoms and complexities of diabetes. See ad on page 48.

NATUROPATH JAMIE STUNKARD

Honesdale Wellness Center 602 Church Street Honesdale, PA 18431 570-253-3469 NaturesGrace.net Jamie received his degree in naturopathy in 1997 and practices classical homeopathy. He uses this background along with herbs and a variety of other healing methods to help people explore the way to better health. There is no universal formula for regaining lost health, but there are many tools and guiding signs. Optimal health comes from the synthesis of balanced diet, life attitudes, exercise and attunement. See ad page 12.

NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLC Tina Stashko, N.D. PhD MIfHI Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-8132 NaturalHealthPromotion.net

Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health. These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential!

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR DR JAQUEL PATTERSON, ND 143 State Road 94 Blairstown, NJ 07825 888-811-0112 DrJaquel.com

Dr. Jaquel utilizes natural therapies like nutrition, homeopathy, and herbal therapies to restore balance and optimize health. Dr. Jaquel specializes in chronic fatigue, pain management, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, women’s health and mental health. Her goal is to find the underlying cause and she looks at each individual as a whole person. Call us for a free 10-minute phone consultation.

NATUROPATHIC WELLNESS CENTER Heather DeLuca, ND 250 Pierce St., Ste. 200, Kingston, PA 18704 570-287-9955 HDeLucaND.com

Let me be your partner in health. Working with individuals for 10+ years and specializing in noninvasive, cutting-edge therapies and testing, as an alternative to or collaborative effort to treat the cause of disease, prevent disease and assist in maintaining wellness and your best self. Therapies include clinical nutrition, vitamin/mineral/nutrient supplementation, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy and lifestyle therapy. See ad, page 10.

NUTRITION & HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com

Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman teaches a Six-Month Natruopathic Certification Course twice a year for over 13 years. The course leads to a certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, CHHC, which is being used by many of her over 600 graduated students in practices of their own.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER

647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston PA 18704 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnesKingston.com Seven levels of course study including Iridology, Chinese Medicine, nutrition, vitamin therapy, herbology, aromatherapy and homeopathy offered through the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. Successful graduates receive certification through ANHA, WINM, NADP and are board certified Holistic Health Practitioners. Rolling admissions and CEU credits for practitioners available. See ad, page 48.

PHYSICAL THERAPY TANNERSVILLE & MARSHALL’S CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY Georgine Todd 2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg 570-629-6073 239 Fox Run Ln, E. Stroudsburg 570-223-8477 TannersvillePT.com

Overcome physical limitations and injury. Two locations offer a mixture of both traditional exercise-based physical therapy and manual physical therapy techniques for more effective results.

These techniques include myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy and massage therapy. Our highly trained staff works one-on-one to educate our clients toward healthy lifestyle changes.

PILATES

WELLNESS CENTER

MOUNTAIN LAUREL PILATES

ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS

Classical Pilates studio offering the highest quality private and group sessions to people of all ages and fitness levels. Judy is certified in classical Method of Pilates since 2001 and is passionate about the authentic and traditional style of Pilates. The results are a stronger, more balanced and flexible body with an enhanced mind-body connection. See ad, page 35.

Wellness is a journey. Let us help you reach your destination. Our services include: acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, massage, shiatsu, watsu, reflexology, family and individual counseling, Reiki, smoking cessation, kung fu, tai chi, qigong, and an organic whole foods buyer’s club.

Judy Fink 8 Silk Mill Drive Hawley, PA 570-857-1707 MountainLaurelPilates.com

REIKI LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

Mountain Top, PA Anthony V Wojnar D.D., RMT, OBT 570-706-6680 LifeHolisticReiki.com

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. Received a Master/Teacher attunement on Kurama Mtn. Japan, the birthplace of Reiki. CEU’s for Massage Therapists. Member IARP., ICRT.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING SHOOTING FOR THE MOON

Kathy Agate Brown 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943 ShootingForTheMoon.com Agate@ShootingForTheMoon.com Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication. See ad, page 18.

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

A type of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue of the body and works to lengthen, stretch, and soften this tissue to restore postural balance, ease of movement, and a feeling of being more at home in your own body. Clients credit Corrine with helping them find freedom from pain, improved mobility and inspiration to live stronger, healthier lives. See ad page 13.

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

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

Offering Yoga, Personal Training, Cycling, Kinesiology, Massage Therapy, Structural Integration, Slacklining & Acrobatics. A full schedule of classes, professional workshops and private consolation appointments are available. Owner Corrine Ferrell is known for her masterful approach to all things kinesthetic, and happily offers her extensive knowledge to help you live a richer, fuller, more active life. See ad, page 13.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER

Amber Summers, HHP 647 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston PA 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com Alleviate symptoms of disease and heal through nutrition, supplementation, relaxation and mental/emotional freedom.

Our Mission is to educate the community about the healing nature of holistic wellness and provide sanctuary within the community where like-minded professionals can come together to offer affordable holistic services in a peaceful, tranquil setting. See ad, pages 48.

WAVERLY WELLNESS CENTER Donna Florimonte, RN 1102 Lily Lake Rd, PO Box 255 Waverly, PA 18471 570.563.2565 WaverlyWellness.com WaverlyWellness.com @gmail.com

32 Years of combined experience improving energy and health of your colon, liver, gall bladder, lymph system, and immune system. Therapy addresses mood relieving altering inflammation, constipation, digestive distress, fatigue, foggy thinking, skin problems, weight issues, sinus congestion and hormonal distress. Experience optimal wellness with full-spectrum sauna, lymphatic drainage, colon hydrotherapy, better nutrition, Young Living essential oils and more. See ad, pages 21.

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classifieds APEALS Healers Wanted – Help us to aid in the healing environment at Pocono Medical Center. Seeking volunteers for the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program. Interested practitioners in Reiki and massage, artists and musicians please contact Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 or email jhowell@ poconomedicalcenter.org Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG

COURSES Childbirth Classes – Now booking private sessions, groups and childbirth classes! Visit Tenderempowerment.com or call 484-373-9990 for more information!

Aromatherapy Certified Course Online – A solid introduction to the science and art of Aromatherapy in 6 weeks or the course can be taken in your own time, to fit into any schedule. Reasonably priced.

For more info or to register contact Barbara Fenton at 610-393-2036 or Barbarafenton1@gmail.com HypnoBirthing® Classes – The Mongan Method, of childbirth education is an amazing program that teaches you and your birthing companion in five, 2 and a half hour classes the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more natural and comfortable way. Call 570-730-9963 for schedule. Peace and Healing For Women, 134 Broad St, Stroudsburg.

Hypnosis Training Course – Classes forming for National Guild of Hypnosis-approved Banyan Hypnosis Certification Super Course with 5-PATH and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis techniques. For more information, call 610-248-2358.

Discovering The Law of Attraction – Certified Law of Attraction life coach David Bartky offers a 21-Day Self-Guided Coaching Program. You will find out how to attract what you want by following the processes and techniques each day. Go to www. lifecoachdavid.com for more information.

OPPORTUNITIES Health Food Store For sale – Very well established store in Lehigh Valley, PA. Email to: nwnf@ptd.net.

Serious inquiries only.

PRODUCTS Crystal Tones Singing Bowls – Classic & Alchemy for meditation & vibrational healing. Also offering personal vibration testing. Contact Anthony at Life Holistic Center, 570-706-6680 or lifeholistic@hotmail.com. See more at lifeholisticreiki.com Trichotillomania Sufferers – Be pull-free for life.

A healthy alternative, without medication. Visit: http://twirlandsoothe.weebly.com Interactive Dementia and Alzheimer Game – An interactive and fun family game that will bring a twinkle to the eye and smile on the face. Call 484860-5894. HighRollDice.com

SERVICES

Restaurant Help – Looking for a few h​ ardworking & honest people. ​Servers, dish washers & kitchen help f​ or a new state-of-the-art restaurant in the Peckville. Health Insurance available after 6 Months.

Call 570-687-8865 for an interview.

Personal & Business Legal Plans – Save time and money. Visit www.stephencesch.com

Spread Your Wings - Add a Rejuvenation Studio to your existing beauty, fitness, or health/wellness business. Bring in new customers, gain revenue from several sources, and your customers will love it! For more information, call today: CirculationNationStudios.com.

Tudor Corners – Store front for rent in high traffic location on Wyoming Ave in Kingston. Perfect for health and wellness focused business or professional. Appropriate for café, retail or office space.

Parking on-site. 570-472-4489.

Publish Natural Awakenings Magazine – A career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase an existing franchise. Call 239-530-1377 or visit www. naturalawakeningsmag.com/mymagazine

Need to update your Will? www.clickonthenet.com

SPACE TO RENT

Healthcare Professionals – Office space in Bethlehem available immediately from $125 to $400 per month full or part-time, includes waiting room, use of office equipment, ample parking and for LPC’s supervision and insurance panel guidance. Call Dana at 610 866-7558

In our 2016 Readership Survery, readers responded…

66% have been reading Natural Awakenings for more than 2 years

60% have one or more college degrees

21% purchase from our advertisers between 1 and 3 times per month

88.1% purchase healthy or organic food

34.2% share their copy with 2 or more additional readers 84.7% are female 47.7% between 35 & 54 years of age

47.1% regularly attend spiritual or healing events 47.4% regularly attend exercise or fitness events

Why not promote your business to our loyal and engaged readers? Call 610-421-4443 today to discuss print, online, social media and mobile promotional packages.

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