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contents 10 6 newsbriefs

10 healthbriefs

14 globalbriefs 17 ecotip 18 inspiration

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22 wisewords 28 healingways 32 healthykids

34 greenliving

17 36 naturalpet

38 calendar

43 resourceguide

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18 WHEN WE SET OUT Let Spirit Steer Us

by Mark Nepo

22 TAGGART SIEGEL Seeks to Seed an Agricultural Revolution

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24 NATURAL

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Creating the Best Start for New Life

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28 HEART-BASED LEADERSHIP

Women Mobilize to Heal the World

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32 THE JOYS OF

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36 DECODING DOG BODY TALK

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his month, Natural Awakenings honors women everywhere, as we celebrate the life-affirming choices that found Mother’s Day. I cannot imagine any material gift that could come close to the gift of life that mothers give.

I wonder: If you could give your mother anything in the world, what would it be? Anyone who has raised a child knows the sacrifices women make to bring children into this world, and the risks encountered in raising them to be welladjusted members of society. Mothers routinely set aside personal needs to give their children what they need to thrive. They delay and even cancel personal goals to do what the family unit requires to keep going.

Millions of women are making their mark in uplifting the human condition. It turns out that feminine intuition, innovation and intelligence are leading the way in proving that it is possible to lead a wholly healthy life. As we continue to learn, both visible and invisible contributions count.

Naturally, it can start before conception. Our feature article explores Natural Motherhood (page 24), and offers some local resources for mothers to bond with other moms and their newborn children. Additionally, Linda Sechrist documents how women are mobilizing to heal the world (page 28).

In terms of ongoing livelihood, local Functional Medicine practitioner Jessica Doncses discusses resetting our circadian rhythm and four areas for improving our energy throughout the day. We also shine our Community Spotlight on Vicki Hicks whose life’s work of making therapeutic massage therapy available throughout Northeast Pennsylvania is an inspiring story of faith and vision.

I join with you in recognizing the incomparable contributions of women in our community and everywhere the sun shines.

Reid Boyer, Publisher

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newsbriefs Transforming Our Dimension

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asha Levina, founder of Multidimensional Transformation will introduce this great new consciousness technology to the world from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 3 and 4, in Milford, for a magical shift in consciousness. The Multidimensional Transformation training is guided and supported by many other-dimensional beings for the purpose of assisting humanity in a frequency ascension. This Masha Levina system operates at the level of consciousness, where everything is viewed as information and vibrational frequencies that are interconnected by and coherently organized within a unified field.

Levina states, “Our intentional alignment with this field and using the tools of Multidimensional Transformation allows us to facilitate the restorative shifts necessary for optimal physical, mental and spiritual well-being, as well as environmental harmony.”

This extraordinary technology is a powerful support for personal and planetary healing.

Multidimensional Transformation is a vibrational key to unlocking our own gifts, to recognizing our true purpose and bringing our potential into action.

Location: 224 Broad St., Milford, PA. Call 570-832-2123 or visit MultidimensionalTransfor mation.com for more information or to register. See ad page 31.

New Home for Woodlands Naturals

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oodland Naturals has opened a new office location at 2 Walnut Street, in Hope, New Jersey. American Herbalists Guild-Registered Herbalist Jennifer O’Hagan, owner of Woodland Naturals, offers affordable herbal, nutritional, complementary and integrative therapies with a goal to empower each client with the knowledge of whole solutions to their health challenges. This holistic approach may include diet and lifestyle recommendations, herbal remedies, bodywork therapy, nutritional supplements and other self-healing techniques.

Jennifer O’Hagan, RH (AHG) O’Hagan is a practitioner of gua sha and cupping, a reiki master and international instructor of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and Maya Spiritual Healing, as well as a massage therapist (including breast, oncology and mastectomy massage).

She is also a co-founder of the Changewater Wellness Center (ChangewaterWellnessCenter.com), and the National chapter coordinator of the American Herbalists Guild.

To schedule a consultation, call 908-268-0393. For more information, visit WoodlandNaturals.com. See ad page 39.

SUP Yoga Teacher Training Weekend

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will conduct a Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Teacher Training from 6 to 9 p.m., June 9, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 10, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 11, at Lake Nuangola, a natural, glacier-carved and spring-fed lake with beautiful views of the hills of northeastern Pennsylvania. No SUP experience necessary. Over the course of three days, participants will build a skill set to confidently practice and teach yoga on a StandUp Paddleboard. Yoga experience is strongly recommended.

Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga is usually performed while the board is on calm water, such as a lake. The sport combines hatha yoga and vinyasa yoga poses with surfing. Yoga paddleboarding naturally calls for a calm mind, steady breathing and attention to balance.

One of the best aspects of SUP is that it is low impact, making it a lifetime sport. The paddler controls the speed and intensity of the experience, from recreational cruising to aerobic athletic training.

Early bird pricing of $650 is good until May 17; $800 after; $100 BYOB board and paddle. $295 nonrefundable deposit required.

To register, call 570-714-2777 or email Info@BalanceNEPA.com.

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Eastern Arts at Three Pure Rivers Summer Day Camps Focus on Pure Rivers Studio for Connecting Children to Nature Three the Arts offers instruction in the classical and traditional Chinese approaches to health and well-being, including numerous styles and systems of qigong and taiji (tai chi), meditation, medical qigong, dietary lifestyle consultations, energetic psychology, qigong for recovery, essential oils, stone medicine, Chinese astrology (five element assessments) and Western astrology.

Mark R. Reinhart, who teaches and lectures throughout Mark R. Reinhart the country, is one of the area’s longest-established practitioner, student and teacher of the energetic arts. Extensive and ongoing study of numerous disciplines serves as the foundation of his approach to being of service to the community. Reinhart has been a professional member of the National Qigong Association (NQA) since 2006, served on its board of directors for seven years, and was NQA president for four years. He now sits on the NQA Advisory Council.

Location: 18 Rittenhouse Pl., Drums, PA. For more information, call 570-359-3059 or email ThreePureRiversSFA@ptd.net.

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his summer, more than 200 regional youths ranging from 5 through 18 years old will participate in Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC) Summer Day Camps, which are focused on connecting children to nature.

The week-long camps take place at the 211-acre facility in the Pocono Plateau, with rich flora and fauna, forested areas, a stream, a marsh, meadows, instructional gardens and indoor and outdoor classroom space. Campers will spend time exploring natural habitats while experienced staff guide them through innovative experiential activities including hiking, stream and forest ecology, environmental activities, nature-based art projects and more. A low camper-to-counselor ratio ensures children are safe, supervised and engaged in activities that keep their minds and bodies healthy.

On the last Friday of each camp, LCEEC hosts a family program where parents and siblings can come to watch the campers receive their Ecological Awareness Certificate of Completion and present a program about their week’s experience.

Location: 93 MacKenzie Rd., Covington Township, PA. For more information or to register, call 570-842-1506 or email wheelerm@lackawanna.edu. See ad page 13.

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Change is Possible for Everyone

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The large expo bookstore will also offer 50 percent off during the event, and there will also be additional free seminars and door prizes throughout the weekend.

icensed Professional Counselor Susan M. Thompson offers integrative mental health counseling, education and treatment combining traditional talk therapy along with integrative methods such as Usui Ryoho reiki, muscle reflex testing, allergy testing, face/tongue/nail assessment, lifestyle Susan M. Thompson, LPC assessment and clinical aromatherapy to help clients improve their emotional, physical and spiritual health.

“By treating the whole person through traditional and holistic mental health counseling, each person is offered the opportunity to be listened to, understood and guided toward goals of well-being”, states Thompson. “We address the mind-body connection to treat anxiety, depression, confusion, self-esteem and relationship issues, and specialize in high-functioning autism (previously called Asperger’s syndrome) through the modalities of cognitive behavior therapy, expressive therapies, transactional analysis and educational seminars.”

Thompson holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Marywood University and has been a certified counselor for more than 27 years. In addition to individual counseling, she offers therapy groups for Women’s Body Peace and child/adult Asperger’s support groups for parents, siblings and individuals.

Cost is $8. Location: 1725 Chew St., Allentown. For vendor and general information, call 610-791-2641. See ad page 9.

Location: The Holmes Building, 61 Commercial St., Honesdale.

For more information, call 570-352-4997. See ad on page 20.

Spiritual Holistic Expo Supports Enlightenment

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he Metaphysical Universal Ministry (MUM) and Metaphysical Learning Center of Allentown will host the 15th annual Spring Spiritual Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 20 and May 21 at the Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex Center.

One of the largest of its kind on the East Coast, the expo provides an opportunity for visitors to meet with more than 160 vendors of all modalities and alternative healing methods. Highlights include a Gallery with TV personality, Lauri Moore; Lisa Alexander discussing integrative vibrational medicine, Jill Mattson a top selling sound healing artist, a discussion on living life fully with John RedEagle Baily; and author and Medical Qigong instructor Ted O’Brien discussing Jesus as an Energy Healer.

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Unique Pocono Rental Perfect for Workshops and Seminars

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enting a hotel ballroom or other generic space does little to add impact to a business event, and more often underwhelms guests; but there is a gorgeous, affordable alternative in White Haven. The Victorian Connection is a stunning house for rent for full or half-days or longer stays, such as retreats. The home is located just off I-80 and 476 exits.

The home is available for meetings, workshops, seminars, parties, club gatherings, product demonstrations and other events and can accommodate groups of up to 30. It boasts a variety of comfy rooms and amenities which can be packaged and priced to suit the needs of each event, including extras like catering or musicians. The elegant parlor with a baby grand piano, formal dining room and modern kitchen are just some of the lovely amenities that help make the most of any occasion.

For more information and rental availability, call Michelle at 570-443-7777, email Stay@TheVictorianConnection.com or visit TheVictorianConnection.com. See ad page 29.

Open House at Waverly Wellness

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averly Wellness House will celebrate their first 20 years with an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 20, with mini therapies for mini prices, including reflexology, ayurvedic massage and lymph treatments (10 minutes for $10); SOE with Young Living Essential Oils ($5); stress relief sessions by Dr. Don Strasburger ($20); Healing Cancer presentation and food demonstration by Donna LaBar; guided meditation by Bernie Kozlowski, acupuncturist Holly Radbe and classes throughout the day. There will also be door prizes, samples of Ningxia Red, healthy treats and raffles.

At Waverly Wellness House, the mission is to inspire and encourage clients for their best life, health and expression to educate them in the ways of healthy food and other lifestyle choices; to motivate clients to take action in living their best life and to empower them to make better choices and live stronger, more energetic lives by providing quality health restoration processes.

Location: 1102 Lily Lake Rd., Waverly. For more information, call 570-563-2565 or visit WaverlyWellness.com. See ad page 43.

Free Health Seminar:

Lyme Disease and Alternative Medicine Presented by Dr. John Harrington

Tuesday, May 16th 7:00 p.m.

Sunrise Nutrition Center 149 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ Seating will be limited Call and reserve your spot today!

Do you have symptoms of Lyme Disease despite normal blood tests?

What is the best diet for Lyme Disease?

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Prenatal Omega-3 Reduces Kids’ Asthma Risk

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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma.

Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma.

“Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”

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Not-So-Speedy Pedaling Boosts Benefits

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esearchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Winchester have found that cycling improves brain function. The study tested the cognitive function of 17 physically active men in their 20s before and after two, 30-minute sessions on a stationary bike.

The results showed significant cognitive improvements following each session.

Biking to work is also a good way to reduce our carbon footprint, but breathing in exhaust fumes and other pollutants is a concern for street cyclists. Alexander Bigazzi, a transportation expert in the department of civil engineering and school of community and regional planning at the University of British Columbia, has studied the relationship between average-speed bicycle travel and inhalation of potentially harmful air.

Using a U.S. Census-based computer model of 10,000 people, Bigazzi found that the ideal bicycling speed to inhale the minimum amount of pollution is between 7.5 to 12.5 miles per hour (mph), placing the lowest risk for women at nearly eight mph and for men at just over eight mph. “The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could potentially inhale, but you are also exposed to traffic for a shorter period of time.

This analysis shows where the sweet spot is,” says Bigazzi.

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DNA Markers Link Lifespan to Nutrition

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elomeres, located at the end of human chromosomes, protect DNA from deterioration. Multiple studies over the past decade have associated longer telomeres with increased longevity and a slowing of the aging process.

A study from Kookmin University, in Seoul, Korea, collected nutrition data from 1,958 men and women between the ages of 40 and 69. The information included a baseline food frequency questionnaire assessing the consumption of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 (folate), C and E, as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc, during an 18-month period. Researchers measured the length of the subjects’ telomeres after 10 years in a follow-up examination and compared these results with the nutrition information.

The study found an association between longer telomere length and vitamin C, folate and potassium intake in all participants. These nutrients are available in many fruits and vegetables.

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Even One Drink Daily Increases Melanoma Risk

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study from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, has linked alcohol consumption with an increased risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.

Using data from three studies, researchers followed 210,252 adults for an average of 18 years each using foodfrequency questionnaires to measure alcohol consumption.

Comparing the results to instances of melanoma among the participants, they found that each alcoholic beverage consumed on average per day was associated with a 14 percent increased risk of melanoma. An associated conclusion was that individuals that regularly drank alcohol were 73 percent more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma on the trunk of the body than non-drinkers.

“The clinical and biological significance of these findings remains to be determined, but for motivated individuals, counseling regarding alcohol use may be an appropriate strategy to reduce risks of melanoma, as well as other cancers,” explains Eunyoung Cho, Sc.D., the study’s lead author and an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the university.

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study from the University of Prague, in the Czech Republic, has found that extracts from the bark of the Hintonia latiflora, a tree grown in Mexico and South America, can help regulate blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Researchers administered a capsule containing a dry concentrated extract from the plant to 32 subjects with the condition and monitored their blood glucose levels for six months. The subjects experienced an 11 percent decrease in glycated hemoglobin, an indicator that the body can better regulate blood glucose levels during the period, as well as a slight reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides. The researchers also found the natural treatment resulted in a 25 percent reduction in fasting blood glucose levels and a 22 percent reduction in post-meal glucose levels. Liver enzymes showed improved levels in the subjects, as well. No adverse side effects were observed.

Negative Stereotypes Sabotage Girl Soccer Players

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esearchers from Germany’s Goethe University, in Frankfurt, sought to determine the impact that the belief held by some that females are poor soccer players would have on their performance. The study had 36 teenage female soccer players engage in a ball-dribbling drill before and after reading a pertinent article. Half of the subjects read about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players and the other half read a piece about the growing popularity of the sport.

The players that read the negative article needed significantly more time to complete the drill than those that read the positive article, possibly highlighting the impact that negative stereotyping has on women. natural awakenings

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

Cycling Chicago

Chicago has created 100 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years and plans to add another 50 miles of upgraded lanes with curbs to protect riders from cars by 2019. Beyond that, a series of floating, solar-powered bike paths along the edge of the Chicago River is on the drawing board; each mile of pathway may cost between $5 million and $10 million.

The architecture firm SecondShore first proposed the idea. “You look at the river, and while it used to be the main commercial artery in the city, it’s not much of one anymore,” says firm cofounder James Chuck. “This fits with the mayor’s general economic strategy for the city—how to make use of latent infrastructure.”

The floating bike paths, named RiverRide, would give pedalers a truly autofree place to ride for part of their commute and connect with existing bike lanes.

The system would fill gaps in the network, creating around a 17-mile stretch of continuous bike paths connecting 28 neighborhoods.

Floating on concrete pontoons, the paths would use solar power for lighting.

Solar panels could also heat the surface so the path doesn’t ice up in winter.

Plans call for the path to intersect with river bridges so bikers can cross to the other side.

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Pioneering Bike Paths Promise Easy Commutes

Turtle Turnaround

Record Hatchlings Give Hope Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are threatened or endangered because of human activity. A ray of hope now shining from conservation efforts is that nesting sea turtles have posted record numbers of successful hatchlings in South Carolina the last three years, with Georgia and Florida reporting similar results. Decades of helpful efforts are paying off due to increased public awareness of turtlefriendly practices at seaside locations. Heed these rules: 4 Keep lights off on beachfront property during nesting season.

4 Refrain from using flash photography on the beach at night.

4 Keep beaches and oceans clean.

Litter such as plastic bags and balloons can cause injury or death when sea turtles mistake them for jellyfish, a favorite food.

4 Respect sea turtles by observing them from a distance.

4 Report dead or injured sea turtles and nest disturbances to 1-800-9225431.

Learn more about sea turtle conservation and how to get involved at dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle. Find an introductory video at OceanToday.noaa. gov/endoceanseaturtles.

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Balloon Doom

Helium-filled balloons look pretty when released at special events, but they eventually become earthbound trash littering land and water, often traveling great distances before reaching their final resting places; spans of up to 1,300 miles have been recorded. The Ocean Conservancy recently picked up nearly 94,000 balloon remnants in the course of a year’s worth of cleanup operations.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds and sea turtles have all been found with latex balloons in their stomachs, blocking their digestive tracts. One study of two stranded sperm whales in California attributed their deaths to huge amounts of consumed ocean debris. Another found that more than half of one species of sea turtle surveyed had trash in their gut; mostly balloons. The problem is so serious that several states and cities have already outlawed mass balloon releases.

Latex balloons are technically biodegradable, but that process can take six months or more, according to the UK National Association of Balloon Artists and Suppliers. Celebratory alternatives include laser shows, music performances, bubbles, banners and reusable inflatable characters.

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Choo Choo Breakthrough Wind-Powered Trains in Holland

Nederlandse Spoorwegen reports that all of its electric trains are now running on energy harvested from wind. Working with Eneco, a sustainable energy supplier in the Netherlands, the goal was to operate the trains via wind turbines by January 2018, but they beat their own deadline.

Electric locomotives don’t use conventional engines; instead, they act like a component in an electric circuit transmitted via high-voltage power lines. Three options for usage include onboard energy storage systems such as batteries; an overhead wire; or an extra live rail, which has current flowing through it at all times. It’s used to power lights and air-conditioning, as well as for propulsion.

According to the Global Wind Energy Council, turbines capable of generating 586 megawatts of electricity are the workhorses. In 2016, a 700 megawatt offshore wind farm near the town of Borssele became the most cost-effective of such installations in the world.

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Designing Cabinets and Chairs Made from Recyclables Swedish design firm and retailer IKEA is introducing a new line of “no waste” products that includes seating, vases and kitchen cabinets made of recycled materials. IKEA hopes that the design will help people see waste not as garbage, but as just another material that can be used in creating new and beautiful things.

The Kungsbacka kitchen employs affordable, sustainable supplies that look stylish, including cabinet doors incorporating recycled plastic bottles and recycled wood; the entire cabinet is said to be 99.9 percent recycled.

The Odger chair is 70 percent recycled plastic and 30 percent renewable wood. The design, available in a range of colors and wood finishes, is the result of collaboration between Swedish designers at Form Us With Love and eschews the environmentharming plastics of other chairs.

IKEA also melts recycled glass to turn it into beautiful vases. Each mouth-blown vase is unique, thanks to the materials.

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Airbnb Battle

California is the fourth state to pass a law making it legal to swap seeds and collect them in non-commercial libraries. That’s good, because the U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Seed Act, in place for 80 years, mandates that any activity involving non-commercial distribution of seeds must be labeled, permitted and tested according to industrial regulations that would be both costly and burdensome to the hundreds of local seed libraries operating in 46 states.

Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota also recently passed laws protecting non-commercial seed activity from regulatory requirements. Free seed libraries, swaps and exchanges increase access to local food and can play a large role in expanding and preserving biodiversity.

Neil Thapar, the food and farm attorney at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, says, “We wanted to create the legal framework for an alternative system that is not reliant on large companies to provide open-pollinated seed varieties. Seed sharing has a direct connection to building local economic resilience.” The center is taking action to try to get laws changed in all 50 states.

Local governments and hotels are struggling to come to terms with the growing phenomenon of Airbnb room rentals, which help residents find short-term paying guests that often provide an economic lifeline to help them pay their bills, rent or mortgage. It’s an affordable, convenient and comfortable alternative for travelers.

Critics claim the service removes affordable housing units and official hotel rooms from the market by turning suitable apartments into unofficial hotels. Consequently, proposed ordinances are in the works in several U.S. metropolitan areas where Airbnb entrepreneurs and industry groups are also active in trying to shape future laws.

Other on-demand grassroots industries such as ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which have flourished in unregulated “gray areas”, have learned they need to employ teams of lawyers and lobbyists to fight a stream of restrictive laws and lawsuits.

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Corporate Interests Oppose Private Rentals

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ecotip Greener Diapers

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Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet Disposable diapers are the third most common consumer item in landfills. When even those labeled “eco-friendly” are covered by other debris after being discarded and hidden from sunlight and air, they don’t readily biodegrade.

Producing disposables also makes major demands on water, energy, nonrenewable resources like oil and renewables like wood. Many brands contain harmful ingredients such as polyacrylate, dioxin, phthalates and heavy metals that can be absorbed by a baby’s soft, developing skin and promote rashes.

According to SmallFootprintFamily.com, 90 to 95 percent of American babies annually generate 27.4 billion single-use plastic diapers, or 7.6 billion pounds of garbage.

While comparable statistics on adult diapers aren’t available, Euromonitor International forecasts a 48 percent increase in U.S. sales to $2.7 billion in 2020, up from $1.8 billion in 2015. In a decade, sales of diapers for adults could surpass those for babies at Kimberly-Clark and Procter & Gamble, attributed to bladder control issues related to health and age, according to the Urology Care Foundation and Mayo Clinic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association advise that in all cases, fecal matter and urine should be rinsed and flushed down the toilet instead of put in the trash, so that contaminants don’t enter groundwater and potentially spread disease. Traditional cloth diapers are the way to go for several reasons beyond budget: 4 Using cloth facilitates earlier potty education by quickly communicating to the baby when they are wet. New cloth diaper systems like Nicki’s Diapers (NickisDiapers.com) can be easily cleaned in regular and high-efficiency washing machines. Some popular brands are listed at DiaperPin.com.

4 The nonprofit association at RealDiapers.org helps connect local groups of mothers to communicate and share best practices in use, cleaning and potty training, such as learning a baby’s cues for needing to go. It also hosts informative events such as the annual national Great Cloth Diaper Change.

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Let Spirit Steer Us

by Mark Nepo

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eaching me how to steer the 30-foot-long sailboat he built, my father would say, “It’s the sail that follows the wind, and the rudder that follows the sail.” The sail, by its nature, will catch the wind and lean into it. The rudder is for steering once we’ve set sail.

Our soul is like a sail. Once hoisted, it’s filled by the wind of Spirit, which establishes our course and direction. Our will is our rudder; its job is to follow where the soul filled with Spirit leads, helping to steer our way.

When we lean on will to make things happen, we can grow stubborn, confused or lost. Clear sailing comes when we’re being carried toward a vision greater than our self, feeling wholly alive along the way.

Scudding along the sea, my father was living once for all time, feeling the sensation of all life in that moment.

We all yearn to live in these moments forever, yet even a taste of aliveness

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can fill, sustain and refresh us in the midst of daily tasks.

We all face times beyond our control when life doesn’t follow our designs and we’re asked to work with life and not fight, curse or hide from it.

When insisting on our way, we can get so tangled in our will that we can’t find or feel the wind of Spirit. During these times—when we fear there is no meaning and it seems there’s nothing holding us up—our will can puff, snap and flap about in a desperate attempt to fill what looms as an empty life.

But even setting out on the sea, it’s never easy. My father remarked, “It’s always harder to sail toward a fixed point, because you will inevitably have to cross the wind several times to get there.” By contrast, a boat moves its fastest and cleanest when it simply follows the wind. It’s the same when we listen for where life is taking us, instead of busily thinking about where we’re

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going. Devoting ourselves to experiencing the journey, rather than determining a destination, we discover our way.

Like a sail, our life must be out in the open before the wind will show its face. Likewise, Spirit fills us when we can inhabit our true nature. We miss what awaits us if we hover too close to the shore of our past, our family, someone else’s dream for us, or an old identity. To feel the wind in our face, we must leave the shallows and harbors for the deep. Only then will the larger, timeless destination show itself and our soul be filled enough with Spirit that our smaller self will have no choice but to engage in steering us toward all that matters.

Adapted excerpt from The One Life We’re Given: Finding the Wisdom that Waits in Your Heart, by Mark Nepo (Atria). Connect at MarkNepo.com and ThreeIntentions.com.

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Pioneering Massage Therapy in the Poconos

by Elisa Smith

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icki Hicks discovered massage over 30 years ago, and decided to make it her life’s work. The founder and proprietor of Massage Academy of the Poconos and Spa Ahh La Carte, was an avid runner when she decided to schedule a sports massage at a local fitness center. “I could not believe the difference in how my body felt,” remembers Hicks. “I actually felt taller, and my body was able to perform better. I was hooked.” Though she was working as a medical assistant at the time, and had been considering going to nursing school, she decided instead to look into massage training. The nearest school was the Morris Institute of Natural Therapeutics in Danville (which has since closed), and she immediately enrolled in training. In addition to her love for the therapy, a career in massage allowed her a flexible work schedule, which was important to her as the mother of a two-year-old daughter. Hicks’ passion for massage seems to be genetic. Both of her daughters are massage therapists, with her older daughter serving as acting director of Massage Academy of the Poconos.

After receiving her certification and licensure, Hicks moved to the Poconos for a job with Caesar’s Resorts, where she built their spa program from the ground up, eventually managing that program for three resorts. She also started her own business Corporate Health Connection LLC, to bring massage therapy to corporate settings. As one responsible for hiring and training therapists, Hicks noted that there were no

massage schools in the area and, seeing a need, she decided to open one.

That was in 2002, and Massage Academy of the Poconos has been growing ever since. Still, Hicks is determined to maintain the small classes and personalized training that she feels forms the bedrock for the school’s success. “I love being able to help others find their calling,” Hicks says. “We offer small, affordable classes, which helps us remain committed to excellence.” As part of the enrollment process, Hicks conducts phone interviews with prospective students to gauge their passion. “Our goal is to train people who feel called to do this work,” she says. “I began doing this work 30 years ago, and I still truly love what I do.”

Many graduates go on to work in the resort/ spa industry, yet a large number also choose to stay and work in the Academy’s clinic, where clients can enjoy a host of services performed by licensed massage therapists at very affordable prices, a practice Hicks maintains as a benefit to the local community.

She plans to bring even more wellness modalities to the school, including acupuncture, facials, reflexology, energy work including Reiki, and perhaps even Rolfing. She is also considering adding meditation and art therapy for pain relief by the end of summer. The Academy provides a variety of education seminars, which are required for nurses as well as alternative wellness therapy practitioners.

Hicks estimates that between all her businesses her clinicians perform an average of 10,000 massages a year, which results in the 25 to 30 contract therapists remaining constantly booked. She says she finds it fulfilling to be able to offer some sort of relaxation to first time clients. “We have these bodies and need to take care of them,” says Hicks. “Whether someone chooses to come here or go elsewhere, I always recommend they try massage first. Finding the right modality and the right therapist can resolve a multitude of issues.”

In addition to the Academy, Hicks operates another wellness business, Spa Ahh La Carte, with partner Anthony Gurciullo, D.C. Building upon Hicks’ hotel/resort back-

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ground, the company provides in-suite spa services to hotel guests, and is currently contracted with Hyatt Hotels in Washington, D.C. Those hotel guests may choose from a full range of professional spa services as an added amenity to their stay, even in the absence of a full on-site spa. The company’s convenient mobile spa cart fits into any guest suite, allowing that space to become a potential spa suite. Available services include massage therapy, facials, body wraps, body scrubs and mini manicure and pedicures (local laws permitting).

Hicks says the concept has become increasingly popular in the past few years because it is clean, hassle-free and requires zero financial investment or construction on the part of the hotel.

The growing success of Spa Ahh La Carte prompted Hicks and Gurciullo to spin off into corporate mobile spa services, offering massage, meditation and yoga in the work environment, something Hicks is passionate about. “I’ve been waiting 30 years for people to ‘get it,’ because I understand how necessary this is. Not only does stress negatively impact productivity; it can literally kill you,” Hicks says.

Hicks had no way of predicting 30 years ago that her chosen career would become her life’s passion, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. She considers her work to be somewhat of a ministry, bringing relief and relaxation to those who need it most. “Many people become addicted to massage once they try it, but fortunately it’s a healthy addiction. I honestly don’t understand how people live without massage,” says Hicks. There’s such a wide variety of modalities that, even if you think massage might be contra-indicated for your diagnosis or situation, there’s almost certainly one that will work for you.

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Taggart Siegel Seeks to Seed an Agricultural Revolution

by April Thompson

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or more than 30 years, Taggart Siegel has produced award-winning films on little-known aspects of the natural and cultural world. His diverse documentaries range from the story of a Hmong shaman immigrant adjusting to American life to a Midwestern organic farmer that salvaged his family’s farm.

Siegel’s latest film, Seed: The Untold Story, follows global seed keepers from Minnesota to India battling multinational agribusinesses in a quest to protect our agricultural heritage and food sources—ancient seeds passed down through untold generations.

Interviews with farmers, ethnobotanists and activists explore the importance of the genetic material that these tiny time capsules carry.

Siegel is the founder and executive director of Collective Eye Films, a nonprofit media company in Portland, Oregon. He co-directed and produced this latest offering with documentary filmmaker Jon Betz, with backing from Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei.

Why does the colossal loss of food crop diversity during the past century matter?

can’t rely on genetically modified seeds to see us through climate changes. We need nongenetically engineered seed varieties like the thousands of different types of rice grown in India to be able to adapt to extreme events like floods and droughts.

Universal responsibility to save seeds began to dwindle in the 1920s, when hybrid corn crops came onto the market, promising higher yields; instead of growing crops from seeds saved, borrowed or shared with neighbors, farmers bought seeds from stores. In the 1990s, huge corporations bought up some 20,000 seed companies, and the number of cultivated seed varieties dropped precipitously. Ten agrichemical companies now control more than two-thirds of the global seed market.

How do hybrid seeds differ from open-pollinated seeds?

You cannot save a hybrid seed; if you try to use it, the results are unreliable.

Hybrids are engineered to be planted for one year only. With open-pollinated and heirloom seeds, you’re planting reliable seeds saved from year to year, generation to generation, bred for the consistency of their qualities. Indigenous people in Mexico’s Oaxaca Valley, for example, have successfully cultivated local seeds for at least 8,700 years, right up to today.

Hybrids require high levels of chemical inputs to produce. Illustrat-

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ing the contrast, Hopi corn, grown for thousands of years, requires little water and contains much more protein than today’s commercial crops, without poisoning the land with heavy industrial inputs. The Hopi think of seeds as their children, intimately connected with their heritage and culture, so they protect them. Beyond big, strong crops, farming is a spiritual act.

Why do so many farmers voluntarily choose hybrid seeds, given the troubling issues involved?

Most farmers just want streamlined labor and the biggest yield. Often, commodity crops using commercial seeds and chemical fertilizers have the biggest yield and make them the most money, even though severe downsides like the loss of flavor and nutrients mean it’s ultimately not the best result.

In India, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide during the past 20 years to escape onerous debts accrued to purchase industrialized agricultural inputs. An Indian seed salesman interviewed for the film despairs, “The seeds we sell don’t taste good and require so many chemicals that many farmers kill themselves.”

What is the seed-saver movement achieving, and how can everyday gardeners and citizens take action?

Seed libraries and banks are critically important because the seeds are adapted to the local environment. Seed libraries have multiplied from only a handful a few years ago to as many as 300 located in towns across America today. Public libraries check out seeds to plant in your garden, asking only that you return harvested seeds for others to enjoy. Farmers can now “back up” their seeds in local seed banks, which are also becoming important educational resources to teach students about these issues.

To locate a screening or purchase a DVD of the film, visit SeedTheMovie.com.

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

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NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life

by Deborah Shouse

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woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth.

Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.”

Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.

research its benefits and healing qualities. The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?”

“Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara.

“Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson. She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatactagogues, like

Build a Baby-Friendly Body “Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry.

Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own.

Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea.

“Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can

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almonds, avocados, legumes, kale and spinach. To increase milk production, add fennel to meals or smoothies, or turn to capsules.

Spark the Spirit

Affirmations can positively state the mother-to-be’s intentions for pregnancy and birth. Examples include: “Birth is a safe and wonderful experience.

Keep Moving with Intention I am choosing the right path for my Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, birth. I trust my body and my inwalking or light jogging three to five stincts. I have all the support I need.” times a week, for 20 minutes a day.

Wilson recommends choosing two “Squatting like a child on your haunches to four that resonate, repeating them is a great exercise for childbirth,” she every morning while gazing into the says, noting that 20 squats daily will mirror, placing them on the refrigerastrengthen core muscles. Sitting on an tor door and even having them pop exercise ball instead of a desk chair or up on a smartphone. couch also engages core muscles, while “Meditation prepares you for childimproving posture. birth and can also be soothing during

“Regular exercise brings more enlabor by offering tools that push away ergy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this manspirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster tra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, gestational diabetes and high blood presThe connections established breathing out, I smile.” sure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds.

To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet between mother and She recommends a prenatal yoga practice room with eyes closed. For women that includes breathing and visualizanew to meditation, Wilson suggests child are much stronger tions. This restorative form of yoga offers lighting a scented or colored candle when she progresses through and noticing the colors and movement gentle stretching, promotes good circulation and naturally supports relief or healof the flame for something physical pregnancy and birth from ing of many possible pregnancy ailments. to focus on. “This calming practice is a natural perspective.

“To alleviate physical distress, try important because labor becomes like chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. a meditation,” she says. The mother ~Kristy Wilson Light finger contact from an expericopes through the contraction, then enced practitioner helps realign bony uses her meditation skills to reset, segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance

Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers and the baby is free to move.” to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and

Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the memexperiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, branes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord. who has a story too,” advises Wilson.

Prepare the Mind

“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their horror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health and surround yourself with people that have experienced a normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.”

A woman easily influenced by others might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed.

“‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.

Design a Special Experience Create a Birth Plan

Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan.

Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.”

“If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.”

Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the natural awakenings

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“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth.

“A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone.

The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help.

Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org).

Blessing the Birth

by Deborah Shouse

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he blessingway ceremony helps a woman prepare mentally, emotionally and spiritually for the work of birthing, opening her to instinctive abilities that will guide her in mothering,” says Donna Miller Watelet, interfaith minister and co-author of Mother Rising: The Blessingway Journey into Motherhood.

Miller Watelet, a facilitator of dozens of blessingway rituals, shares an example of a nourishing gathering: In a comfortable and safe room, a group of friends circles the mother-to-be, signifying their support. They discuss the intention for the blessingway and invite the mom to symbolically let go of any fears blocking a harmonious experience. Once her fears are emptied out, they fill her up

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with affirmations, appreciations and adornments.

Women can gift an object that has meaning to them, such as a bead, flower or scrap of cloth, as a sign of their commitment to her.

These gifts will then be fashioned into something lasting, such as a necklace for the mother. The circle may then bind themselves together, each woman wrapping red yarn around her wrist before passing along the skein until everyone is connected. As they discuss this intertwining, they cut the binding yarn and keep the bracelets, a reminder of their caring for the new family.

“Finally, we enjoy a feast together,” Miller Watelet says. “Sharing a meal reminds us to bring the intentions of the blessingway back into everyday life.”

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Have You Found the Tribe That Supports Your Principals?

“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips.

“The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’

A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions.

With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.

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Specializing in prenatal, induction and postpartum massage, and insured by the American Massage Therapy Association, Jessica will teach safe and effective massage techniques that are appropriate for infants; the benefits of infant massage for both the infant and parent/caretaker; exercises designed to improve the baby’s coordination and development of different muscle groups; relaxation techniques; and how to use massage techniques to improve symptoms of common infant and child medical conditions.

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HEART-BASED LEADERSHIP

Women Mobilize to Heal the World

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he Heart to Lead: Women as Allies for the Greater Good, a documentary film directed and produced by Cheryl Gould, of Naples, Florida, explores the emerging paradigm of heart-based feminine leadership and how it is attuning women to their inner strengths, beliefs, each other and our Earth. “Women’s deeper unity of being is empowering them to take action and lead. Women who once longed for a culture that would reflect their highest priorities are now creating one in which they support each other and make a difference,” says Gould.

She notes that for centuries, a vast number of women have led and served

as change agents. “Unfortunately, the majority of them never made it into the headlines or history books. A prime example—few individuals knew that 12 women ran for president before Hillary Clinton.”

In a recent Yes! magazine article, Rucha Chitnis reports that women are rising up to push back against growing corporate power, land grabs, economic injustice, climate change and more.

Women’s groups and networks offer a paradigm shift, she concludes, exposing links between unbridled capitalism, violence, the erosion of human rights and destruction of the Earth.

A woman’s style of leadership in America’s corporate boardrooms,

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activist-led movements or state and federal government may not be plainly evident. Feminine wisdom’s emerging solutions are compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building, and pursue universal outcomes and group cooperation. They contrast with conventional competitive strategies and solutions, according to The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Congress study at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, in Nashville.

Jean Shinoda Bolen, a medical doctor, Jungian analyst in Mill Valley, California, and author of Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, has been advocating since 2002 for a United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women (5WCW). “Empowered and equal women are the key to peace and sustainability. We need to rise up together and fulfill the Dalai Lama’s words at the Vancouver Peace Summit: ‘It will be up to Western women to bring about peace.’”

Bolen’s 5WCW vision joins millennial women worldwide now entering their era of activism with the feminist movement spearheaded by a boomer generation of women that’s forwarded the equality and empowerment of women this far. To this end, she marched in Washington, D.C., on January 21 in the Million Women’s March that globally attracted 5 million participants. “To make human rights women’s rights, we need a united global women’s movement,” she states.

Sande Hart, from Orange County, California, director of the Charter for Compassion International-Women and Girls sector and president of the women’s global interfaith organization

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Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope (SARAH), participated in the Los Angeles Women’s March with 750,000 others. “There’s a sense that we’ve had enough. We’re not angry. We are morally outraged and seeking peaceful solutions wrapped in compassion and based in justice for all. In nearly 15 years of women’s community building, I’m convinced that healing our communities with resilience and a regenerative spirit is our biological and innate imperative. I see women emerging in unprecedented ways to make this happen,” says Hart.

The Rising Women Rising World organization provides tools and training to help women and men develop feminine wisdom and the qualities of potent compassion, deep listening, intuition and inclusivity. Hazel Henderson, an evolutionary economist in St. Augustine, Florida, host of the Ethical Markets online TV show and researcher of The Love Economy shared in her book The Politics of the Solar Age: Alternatives to Economics, has mentored staff members of Rising Women Rising World. Henderson contends that to shape a future for the good of all, we must bring into balance the masculine and feminine energies and learn to value the long-marginalized qualities of feminine wisdom.

Henderson’s Love Economy paradigm reflects the sharing and caring sector not presently reflected in the nation’s gross domestic product. “Wom-

Women Rising Resources Tinyurl.com/ WomensHeartToLeadFilm Vimeo.com/ondemand/ AsSheIs en’s unpaid work—raising children, taking care of households, serving on school boards, volunteering, caring for aging parents, etc.—constitutes 50 percent of all production in the U.S. and 70 percent of that in developing countries. This unvalued economic sector underlies and supports the public and private parts of the entire economy,” advises Henderson, who observes that competition cannot be the sole basis for an economy with any expectation of high quality of life on a small planet.

In her film, As She Is, producer and director Megan McFeely, of Marin County, California, captures her own journey to understand the collective potential of the feminine and how to live true to its innate knowing. She queries: “Can you imagine what might happen if women here and around the world rose up together and used our power of longing to heal the Earth?”

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Eliminate caffeine. Though there are some studies touting the benefits of coffee, adding caffeine to an already stressed and dysfunctional CR only adds additional stress to a bad situation. While the daily cup (cups?) of joe seem to have become the societal norm, they actually hinder the body’s ability to create its own natural energy. Virtually everyone who chooses to eliminate caffeine reports feeling amazingly better, and usually after only one to two weeks.

This includes all caffeine, soda, tea and even decaf coffee are off-limits. Though some may be able to tolerate one cup a week, and they can reintroduce it after resetting their CR, most find the best results in eliminating it entirely.

Tired and Wired? 2 How To Get off the Road to Burnout

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Eight hours of sleep is mandatory. Though a few people claim to function well on only three to four hours of sleep per night, the majority of people require a minimum of seven hours, and should aim for eight hours every night. Those who feel they can get by on less should ask themselves the following questions: • How much caffeine is required to function throughout the day?

• Are there any diagnosed illnesses?

• Is there recurring sickness, and how long does it take to recover?

• Are you overweight or struggling to lose weight?

Even if a person is not experiencing any of these issues, a full eight hours is still recommended for brain health, as well as overall health. Disease symptoms don’t simply appear out of nowhere; the ground work is typically being laid many years in advance and can often be prevented with the right lifestyle changes.

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Mild exercise is good; extreme exercise is bad. Though many people use exercise as a way to de-stress, it can easily become too much of a good thing for those who are tired and wired. Over-exercise continues to perpetuate the dysregulation of the body’s CR. Still, there are ways to use

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• Not doing exercise that is metabolically demanding, like Crossfit.

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The Joys of Grandparenting How to Mindfully Love Little Ones

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eing a grandparent can be magical; an opportunity to create both lifelong memories and formative experiences for grandchildren. However, it can also pose challenges that need to be managed mindfully, say experts.

For more than 25 years, Patricia Salem, of Louisville, Kentucky, a licensed and board-certified art therapist, has taught mindfulness practices and art

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therapy in such diverse settings as hospitals and schools. Aiming to help kids and adults learn to harmoniously ease life’s challenges, her work across generations has led her to seek ways to support entire family systems on their individual and familial journey to more mindful living. Her classes focus on skills like cultivating awareness, communication, self-compassion and self-care.

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“Teaching mindfulness and stress reduction to children is a start; however, teaching parents and grandparents is important, too. Children need reinforcement at home for practices they are learning in order for them to take hold,” says Salem.

Carolyn Tucker, a psychotherapist in Atlanta, started offering classes on mindful grandparenting six years ago after witnessing a rise in grandparents seeking therapy. “In working with new mothers, I’ve found that a common area of friction is too little or too much support from grandparents. I thought it wise to help prepare them,” says Tucker.

She helps grandparents develop realistic expectations of their role. “It’s easy to revert to what you know—the parenting role—so it’s important to set mindful intentions,” she observes.

Tucker encourages grandparents to make mindful memories during time spent with the grandchildren. “You can find joy by being still and marveling at a grandchild’s beautiful little hands and dimpled knees while registering how the air in the room feels to create a vivid mental snapshot of the moment.

“Parents and kids can become too busy, and grandparents can help them slow down. Lie on the grass together and look at cloud shapes or blow a dandelion. To me, that is the romance of grandparenting, and mindfulness allows the romance to blossom,” she says.

Susan Moon, a Berkeley, California, author and grandmother who has practiced Zen Buddhism for nearly 40 years, sees grandparenting as an opportunity to release expectations; this feat can be difficult for parents caught up in their youngsters’ identities.

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“It’s easier for grandparents to accept grandkids for who they are and just be joyful with them. They get to be in the moment with the kids without worrying about the day-to-day details of caregiving that can consume parents.”

She explores such ideas in her book This is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity.

Being past their working years, grandparents are often more accepting and peaceful themselves, which can be inspiring for younger generations, adds Salem. For Moon, it’s vital to be mindful of the image of aging that’s projected; “I try to model that old age isn’t tragic, and show the joy in this stage of life,” she says.

Yet grandparents also should be mindful of any physical limitations and set boundaries with grandkids as needed. “It’s okay to say, ‘I can’t hang on the jungle gym with you,’ and suggest an alternative,” says Moon.

Good relationships with the grandkids begin with maintaining open relationships with their parents, experts note. To do this, consistently engage in compassionate listening. “It can be tempting for grandparents that know what may have worked in raising their own children to react or jump in, but it’s important to avoid giving unsolicited advice,” Salem cautions.

At the same time, grandparents can notice aspects a harried parent may miss and, if handled carefully, can provide important insights. “I was known as the ‘fairy mom’, offering magic, art and imagination. I was grateful my own mother was there, too, because one child needed more structure and stability than I was providing,” says Tucker, a mother of four. “She gave me mindful feedback without making me feel like she was trying to usurp my role.”

Moon suggests practicing “right speech”—messages that are positive, affirming and loving—with everyone.

“It’s important to be humble and recognize the huge job of parents and all they juggle. Let them know that you are there to support them in whatever way you can.”

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

Conscious Grandparenting Create new memories, but also share old stories. “Kids want to hear about how their parents were as children, and it gives them a sense of history,” advises author Susan Moon.

Be open to learning new technology to communicate across the generational divide.

“While grandparents learn about the world of social media from their grandchildren, they can also encourage them to cut back on checking their cell phones in favor of interpersonal activities,” says art therapist Patricia Salem.

When visiting grandkids, especially if they live in different cities, “Always have some ‘grandma magic’ up your sleeve—like games, puzzles or craft projects that can be collaborated on—to maximize precious time together,” suggests Moon.

Invite grandchildren to try out meditation or breathing techniques practiced by their elders. “It can help lessen the stresses they encounter in school and at home,” says Salem.

“Be careful to foster cooperation rather than competition in any shifting relationship with a child-turned-parent,” advises psychotherapist Carolyn Tucker. Otherwise, it can create chaos, undermine a parent’s confidence and strain relationships.

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Herbs that Beat the Heat Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

by Barbara Pleasant

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ome of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. It’s not too late to pot up a few herbs or plant them in the garden if we choose varieties that thrive in hot, summer weather.

has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.

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“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.”

There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two particularly heat-hardy types are purpleleafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983.

“Purple basil is shockingly fragrant and beautiful on the plate. Plus, it’s easy to grow in a small space and produces quickly,” says Lisa Kessler, who for several years has co-owned with her husband, Ben, the White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm, in Dearing, Georgia.

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Rosemary is the most adaptable and heat tolerant of Mediterranean herbs; it can be grown as a perennial where soil doesn’t freeze hard in winter.

“My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with off-season food.”

Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.”

Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce.

It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most

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In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great longterm performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming.

Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous, clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot.

“Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being near an air conditioner drain or downspout,” she advises.

Growing Tips

Herbs always need watering in hot weather, and pouring from a watering can at the base is far better than bathing the leaves with a hose. Should containers become so dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly.

Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily.

Author Barbara Pleasant’s new book, Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, is now available (Storey Publishing). Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.

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DECODING DOG BODY TALK Three Signals of Anxiety

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amily dogs frequently accompany us on errands and outings away from their familiar home environment and we want them to enjoy these expeditions, so understanding their view of the world is important.

To a dog, every experience is either familiar or unfamiliar. The first time they encounter a new sound, place or person, they may feel anxious. We can help with the adjustment by introducing them slowly to each new experience and step aside to provide them distance or space to observe it first at their own pace.

Knowing the “tells” that signal when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable goes a long way to a harmonious experience. Allison Culver, assistant director of The Lightfoot Way holistic animal learning center, in Houston, remarks, “Knowing how to communicate with your animal can save a lot of heartache.” With a bit of applied attention, we can readily learn to understand

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the changes in canine body posture and behavior that communicate their emotional state.

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When a dog feels happy or playful, notice how their ears may perk up or tilt slightly forward. Their tail might rise and wag, and they may emit a cheerful bark. Using their visual and audio demeanor as a baseline prepares us to be alert for three secret tells that signal a change in their emotion.

Closing their mouth routinely occurs when a dog is unsure or anxious.

When their mouth remains closed for a minute or more, it’s a sure clue that they need more time to process information.

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may prevent an uncomfortable situation from escalating into anything resembling a confrontation. Dogs do it with each other and with us, too.

A look away that avoids direct eye contact likewise signals that a dog is urgently processing their current environment.

Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas, author of On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals, identifies the lip licking and averting of the eyes as selfcalming behaviors. She affirms, “When dogs are stressed by the environment, they start using calming signals to ease the stress.”

When this happens, first try creating more space or distance between the dog and any perceived threat; this may return them to their body language norm. If not, consider using holistic calming aids like a properly mixed lavender essential oil spray or Bach Rescue Remedy Pet flower essences, keeping these well away from their face.

Also try mentally engaging the dog with learned cues. A quick game of sit, down, sit plus high-five allows them to engage in a familiar activity while they adjust to a new environment.

If the pet does not respond to normal cues and continues to display multiple stress signals for an extended period, leave the scene altogether.

Their anxiety hasn’t been relieved. If it’s still important that the dog learns to enjoy the troubling environment, work with a professional trainer that uses positive reinforcement tools to aid the transition (see PetProfessionalGuild. com or apdt.com). The trainer will assist in creating a plan that allows the pet to adjust at a pace that allows them to remain comfortable.

By observing a dog’s posture, we can be confident of choosing mutually good outings.

Susan Briggs, of Houston, TX, is co-author of Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun, co-founder of The Dog Gurus and owner of Crystal Canine (CrystalCanine.com).

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FRIDAY, MAY 12

Salts & Scrubs – Students learn about different varieties of salts, oils and additives to make the best body scrub and bath salts. 6pm. Approx. 90 min. $25. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg.

Register at 570-421-1791

SATURDAY, MAY 13

Intro to Body Sprays – Students learn how to formulate a strong aromatherapy body spray, hints and tips as well as recipe will be given. 11am. Approx.30 min. $15. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg.

Register at 570-421-1791.

Bath Bombs – A short workshop where students learn how to mix ingredients and oils to create fun and popular bath bombs.2pm. $15. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg.

Register at 570-421-1791.

TUESDAY, MAY 16

savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM. WOMEN’S HEALTH – 4PM. 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.

Introduction to the Metabolic Reboot - We discuss how unhealthy food choices and cutting calories can negatively affect your insulin and hormone levels, causing you to gain weight. Learn how to re-set your metabolism so it is programmed to burn fat not store it to help you to lose up to 10 pounds in the first 2 weeks. 6:30pm. Free with RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111 Lyme Disease and Alternative Medicine – Do you have Lyme symptoms despite normal blood tests?

Learn about the best diet and nutritional support for Lyme disease and the three things you must do whatever treatment you have chosen. Sunrise Nutrition Center, 149 Rt 94, Blairstown, NJ. 908-362-6868.

THURSDAY, MAY 18

savethedate BASIC HERBOLOGY STARTING MAY 18 • 6:30PM Spring has sprung! Come join us as we learn the basics of herbal preparations for health and wellness. We will be making herbal spagyric tincture; teas for wellness; a healing salve; muscle testing; and finally, a local weed walk. Six week course costs $150 plus $10 for supplies. We will also be going to an organic plant farm as an optional field trip. Sign up by calling 570-992-0943. Shooting for the Moon. 6247 Rt 209, Stroudsburg.

Natural Spring Cleaning – An essential oil make and take class. Join us to learn how to put them to use in your home to reduce chemicals exposure. Create disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner, and laundry boost crystals.

Door prize! 6:30pm. $25 with RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

Garden Fun – Natural Wonders is a unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world through stories, art, and outdoor explorations. Children will learn where their food comes from and help plant seedlings. 1-2:30pm. $40/6 classes or $8. RSVP. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 Mackenzie Rd, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

Essential Oils 101 – Join Terra McAulliffe for a fast-paced, ground-up lecture on everything essential oils, and have some fun and pampering in the process! You’ll leave with easy, simple, and affordable tactics for anyone. Chuck the Yuck chemicals.

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

Advanced Soapmaking – An advanced class for people with soap making experience who want to advance their understanding of natural soap. Ages 16+ only. 6pm. $45/person all supplies included.

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

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SATURDAY, MAY 20

Chronic Fatigue & Autoimmune Workshop – Alleviate symptoms through the gentle and meditative practice of Yin Yoga. Learn poses that you can do in your own home daily. This class will be a combination of lecture and practice with individualized attention. 11:30am. $25. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111 Health Fair & Open House – Healthy food samplings made by our staff, Swiss Villa will have a table offering samples of cheese, milk, butter, bread and cultured products. We will have over a dozen vendors, health screenings and demos. 11am-3pm.

Everything Natural, 426 State St, Clark Summit.

570-586-9684.

15th Annual Spring Spiritual Holistic Expo – The Expo that opened another door. 170 quality vendors at one of the largest events of its kind on the East Coast. Holistic speakers all day. 10am-6pm. $8.

Agri-Plex Center, 1725 Chew Street, Allentown.

610-791-2641.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Afternoon Paddle – Enjoy a Sunday Afternoon canoe paddle on Lake Lacawac. Learn about the scientific research being done at Lacawac Sanctuary and what makes it such an ideal place for ecological study. All ages welcome. Boats, paddles and life jackets provided. RSVP. 2-4pm. $15. Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Rd, Lake Ariel. 570-689-9494

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Cold Pressed Soap Making 101 – Learn to make your own natural soaps. Take home a 1lb loaf form your family. 2pm. 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.

15th Annual Spring Spiritual Holistic Expo – The Expo that opened another door. 170 quality vendors at one of the largest events of it’s kind on the East Coast. Holistic speakers all day. 10am-6pm. $8.

Agri-Plex Center, 1725 Chew Street, Allentown.

610-791-2641

WEDNESDAY. MAY 24

Outdoor Survival Skills for Adults – Join Mike Leggiero, of Sandcut Outdoors, for a survival and preparedness class. Learn skills to prepare your mind, body, and backpack for an unexpected stay in the outdoors. For ages 16+. 5:30-9:30pm. $10.

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savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Seven Sacred Flames Reiki® Self-Procedure I – May 21, 2017 9:30-4:00 is a High spiritual practice for Self-Realization. Activation/Attunement. Learn Great Central Sun Meditation for State of Pure Consciousness. Manual included.

Register by 5/12 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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sharing their insights and experiences for holistic, conscious living that are right for their family. Find respect and support for those choices. 2pm. ProActive Family Chiropractic, 1146 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-763-9536.

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, increase protein synthesis and decrease inflammation. Get relief from neuropathy, back and joint pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis and more. All Day. RSVP for appointments 9am-8pm. $15. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

FRIDAY, MAY 26

Lip Balms & Lip Scrubs Class – Learn about the different oils and additives used to make different lip balms. Each participant will take two identical custom lip balms home. 6pm. $15 must be paid in advance. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791

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Finding your Tadasana – This yoga writing miniretreat invites you to clear the clutter and settle into your steady stance. Using a blend of gentle yoga flow and writing, we’ll move, write, share and listen. 5/12. 6-8pm.

PENNSYLVANIA PERCULTURE CONVERGENCE JUNE 2-4, 2017 Join us for this amazing three-day event happening in your region. Bear Creek Organics will have a plant booth so you can view our diverse selection edible landscape plants: fruit and nut trees, berry and nut bushes, native flowers, organic worm compost and more! This is a wonderful chance to learn from experts in the field.

Speak directly with Richie Mitchell, owner of Bear Creek Organics and attend his presentation about edible landscape design and installation.

Stonehedge Gardens, 51 Dairy Rd., Tamaqua, PA 18252. 570-582-0615

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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

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

TOTAL RESET ACCOUTABILITY PROGRAM To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we must take care of our bodies, minds, and spirits as a whole. The Total Reset Accountability Program is designed to get you started on a journey to wellness and continue to stay on that path for years to come.

This 8-week program includes weekly personal coaching, group accountability meet-ups, meal and fitness planning, guided meditation classes, and a two-hour hiking adventure. Classes will begin in June at NutriFitness, 311 Market St Kingston. Call for more details and to register.

570-288-2409

Pathways Connect Parenting Group – Have you found your tribe? At our Free Pathways Connect Gathering Group, you will find like-hearted parents

MONDAY, JUNE 5

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS AT BALANCE YOGA AND WELLNESS Intro to Yin Yoga – 3-week introductory series into the passive practice of Yin Yoga. Learn, discuss and practice covering topics from postures/ anatomy, meditation and philosophies. Tuesdays 5/2 to 5/16. 6:30pm.

Essential Oils for Summer Survival – Come join us for a fun filled evening learning about essential oils and how to use them for you and your family this summer!! There will be free samples and a door prizes. 7pm. $25, Waverly Community Center, 1115 N Abington Rd, Waverly. 570-267-7418

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THURSDAY, MAY 25

Meal Planning Guidelines – Learn dietary planning for optimal health for both adults and children and nutritional healing protocols for chronic ailments including irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, celiac disease, obesity, diabetes, autoimmune issues.

For personal use or as part of our HHP certification.

9:30am-5:30pm. $325 per level. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

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RSVP. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 Mackenzie Rd, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Lotion Bars & Healing Salves – A beginner workshop where students learn how to make salves using both herbs and essential oils. Students will also make a lotion bar, the super popular solid moisturizer. A perfect class to learn homemade body care. 6pm. $25. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg.

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Embracing the Change – Learn the tools to help you deal with menopausal symptoms through body awareness, breath, meditation and movement; embracing the change. 5/17, 5/21 & 5/31, 6-8pm. 3classes/$55 Crystals and Chakras – Come play with the energies of Mother Earth’s DNA; learn how we can enhance our vibrational energy by working with our body’s subtle energy fields and crystals. 5/21, noon-2pm. $45 Gita and Sutras – Come together as a community and study the philosophy behind our yoga practice. Tea and treats will be provided. 5/21, 1pm. By donation.

Paddleboard Yoga – classes start out with a lesson, so you will learn everything you need to know before heading out. At Lake Nuangola. 5/28, 6/4, 9-11am or Noon-2pm. $30 with equipment, $40 without.

SUP Teacher Training – Over the course of one 3 day weekend, learn and build the skill set to confidently practice and teach yoga on a Stand Up Paddleboard. 6/9-6/11. $650 before 5/15.

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

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 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 Qigong/Meditation: All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner.

Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient

Chinese Healthcare System. 9:30am, 10:30am, or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

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.

570-714-2777.

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.

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 your energy and bones & ligaments of your body.

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

Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and

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enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 6:30pm or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

wednesday Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 9:30am or 10:30am. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

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.

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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 Yoga – End your work day by treating yourself to the wonderful benefits of breathing synchronized movement. Embrace the serenity with every flowing movement from pose to pose. 7pm with Priya. $10 per class.

NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 TaiChi – Improve health by raising energy levels, lowering blood pressure, improving balance, enhancing the immune system, and helping to eliminate symptoms of arthritis. Noon. With Geoff Dixon. $10 per class.

NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 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 MARIPOSA SUSAN M. THOMPSON, LPC

The Holmes Bldg 61 Commercial St Honesdale, PA 18431 570-352-4997

Change is possible for you. By treating the whole person through traditional or wholistic mental health counseling, each person is offered the opportunity to be listened to, understood and guided toward goals of wellbeing. We address anxiety, depression, confusion, self-esteem and relationship issues and specialize in high functioning autism through the modalities of cognitive behavior therapy, expressive therapies, transactional analysis and educational seminars. See ad page 20.

TRACEY ALYSSON, Ph.D

Healing Arts Center Merchant’s Plaza, 2nd 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 18.

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”!

HEALTH COACH

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Eileen Reiman 917-743-1587 Helen Mele Robinson, PhD 570-352-3888 & 718-702-4264

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 13.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Doreen Coleman 570-281-6279 Independent Distributor #1309346 YoungLiving.org/DoreenColeman

Discover Lifelong Wellness. At the intersection of cutting-edge research and traditional wisdom, Young Living’s essential oils and oil-infused products empower you to claim your best life. Eliminate chemicals from your home and personal care. Begin your journey now… I can help guide you. Your life will never be the same.

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.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. JARRETT KAMINSKY

909 Albright Ave Scranton, PA 18508 570-348-1158 dr.kaminsky@live.com

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

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NATURAL HEALTH SUNRISE NUTRITION CENTER

Carol Brozzetti, 3 Abington Executive Park Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-585-5683

Dr. John Harrington 149 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-362-6868 Sunrisenutrition.us

A personalized health coaching program that will radically improve health and happiness by exploring individual concerns specific to each member’s body. Trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and a variety of practical lifestyle methods at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I will help you create a completely personalized roadmap to health that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals..

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 9.

BLISSFUL EXISTENCE 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.

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.

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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.

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 16.

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

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 27.

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

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 8.

WELLNESS CENTER ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS Dr. Christopher C. Meister, D.C., L.Ac. Dr. Debora T. Cantel, D.C., L.Ac. 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-1898 AsianInstituteOfHealingArts.com

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.

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 8.

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.

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. natural awakenings

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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.

Who Will Teach Your Child? – Tech them respect for the interdependent web of all existence, Unitarian Universalism’s seventh principle. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos, Stroudsburg.

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OPPORTUNITIES Part-time Colon Hydro-therapist Needed – The ideal candidate will be a LPN with knowledge and a passion for holistic healing. Training for Colonics and Lymphatic treatments provided. Experience in massage therapy a plus. Flexible schedule in a Spalike environment. Waverly, PA. Call 570-563-2565.

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

Serious inquiries only.

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.

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 Distribution Driver – Deliver Natural Awakenings Magazine in Hawley/Honesdale areas. Once per month with a few refills during the month. The ideal candidate lives in the delivery area, supports our content, communicates well with business

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Listen for Meditation & Healing. We offer personal vibration testing. Distributor: Life Holistic Center.

Contact Anthony 570-706-6680. or lifeholistic@ hotmail.com. See more at lifeholisticreiki.com.

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SERVICES I Answer Questions – JD Aeon, Astrologer. 610 570 0777. jdaeon@msn.com

SPACE TO RENT 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.

Bethlehem Space – Per diem healthcare practitioners such as bodyworkers, reflexologists, nutritionists, acupuncturists, occupational therapists, estheticians, biofeedback, yoga, pilates, tai chi, qigong etc.

We supply rooms, some referrals, some equipment, and a team approach. Cost is 10% of your fee. Call Chris for info and interview at 484-553-3921.

Unique Event Rental – Victorian home rental in the Poconos for workshops, meetings, private parties & other events. Custom rates to suit your needs. Call 570-443-7777. www.TheVictorianConnection.com.

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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