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

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What Makes Us Glow

by Glennon Doyle Melton

20 ENERGETIC PSYCHOLOGY The Five Elements and You

by Mark R. Reinhart

22 AGING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE

Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

by Deborah Shouse

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Promoting Health, Peace and Compassion On and Off the Mat

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by Sheila Julson

30 FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For

by Judith Fertig

34 NATURE’S CLASSROOM 36 Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

by Meredith Montgomery

36 FLUORIDE ALERT Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets

by Karen Becker

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espite how good I feel today, I’ve been eligible to join AARP for the past few years, and in less than two years I could move into an over-55 community. Soon I will be enjoying senior discounts and early-bird dinner specials. It’s hard for me to believe the number of years I’ve been walking the Earth, but as the saying goes, “It sure beats the alternative.”

I’ve been blessed with good health my entire life. Thanks to parents that grew much of their own food and taught their children to take care of themselves through diet, good relationships, spiritualty and physical activity, I think I got off to a good start. Natural Awakenings embodies a complete lifestyle and healthcare solutions that combine nutrition, supplementation to address missing elements, non-drug interventions, mindfulness, fitness, inspiration and relationships. I credit the community that has come together each month for over 10 years to make this publication possible for the knowledge I need to age with passion and purpose.

That’s all we can really ask for; to age gracefully and fully enjoy the fruits of our labor. In past generations, many people looked to others to keep them healthy. Clever marketing, changes in our food supply and the drastic rise in the number of prescriptions used for treating chronic disease have changed the playing field. We now must critically evaluate recommendations to find what is truly best for us as an individual.

As a naturopath told me as I exited my latest appointment, “Be empowered to be my best self.” That is how I feel today. With a fresh iridology scan and a full panel of blood work from an independent lab both interpreted by Naturopaths, I feel I know how my body is functioning and the weaknesses I need to address to keep it that way for the long haul.

One of the topics we have covered extensively is the practice of yoga. I’ve taken yoga classes sporadically over the years, and while I am not currently in a regular practice, I do see more classes and the vision of taking a teacher training course to deepen my understanding in my near future. The inspiration of B.K.S. Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga, doing headstands in his 90s says all I need to know about the power of this transformative practice. Our feature round-up article on several yoga studios in the area links our readers to some inspirational teachers and studio owners right here in NEPA. We hope you will give yoga a try this fall.

Conventional wisdom says we slow down and have increasing health issues as we age. Do not buy what our society is selling. Health aging is possible, affordable and being proven every day. The solutions come from within. Picture yourself in perfect health, make small changes, consistently and as they compile you will see improvement. Be empowered to create your own vision of yourself feeling great.

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newsbriefs Natural Birthing by Design

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ertified Professional Midwife Jennifer Timbs has been offering homebirth, water birth, holistic and integrative prenatal birth and postpartum care throughout Northeast Pennsylvania and the Greater Lehigh Valley since 2008. She is a midwife who comes to the home and provides professional, personalized care without rushing parents through appointments, answers questions and welcomes Jennifer Timbs CPM children to witness appointments and the birth.

Timbs became a midwife because of her passion for low-intervention, holistic birth methods. She states, “I am blessed to be the mother of six children. I had my first three children in the hospital and the first three were traumatic experiences for me. My last two deliveries were in the safe, comfortable environment of my home.

I enjoyed the difference that the midwives model of care brought to my pregnancy and birth experience and I wanted to be able to offer that to other moms.”

To schedule an initial consultation to learn more about homebirth and water birth, call 570-476-1476 or visit MyBirthByDesign.solutions. See ad page 33.

Lymphedema Management Offered Locally

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arshalls Creek Physical Therapy and Wellness now offers lymphedema management by Certified Therapist Jessica Nicholi. She is certified by the Norton School, which has rigorous standards to ensure that each student receives the highest-quality programming possible. As both a physical therapy assistant and lymphatic specialist, she is versatile in her ability to mix both exercise and manual therapies for the best treatment results.

Nicholl recalls one of her first patients ambulating with a Jessica Nicholi - LMT cane due to her legs being very heavy. Within two months of daily wrapping, manual lymphatic drainage massage and the fitting of compression garments, her patient was walking without a cane and moving around normally.

Lower extremity edema can arise from numerous conditions, including heart, renal and vascular problems. Less frequent are post-surgical patients, including those with hysterectomies and other abdominal surgeries. Untreated edema of the legs can turn into cellulitis or infection that lead to more serious problems.

For more information, call the Marshalls Creek office at 570-223-8477 or the Tannersville office at 570-629-4921. See ad page 45.

Beginner’s Yoga Series begins in September

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alance Yoga and Wellness, in Kingston is conducting three beginners series starting in September.

These concentrated Series allows students Aerial Yoga at Balance Yoga to immerse and Wellness in Kingston themselves into a practice that have many physical and mental benefits.

An Acro Yoga Beginners four-week series with Corinne Farrell meets from 4 to 5:45 p.m., between September 17 and October 8. Students will learn the basics of spotting, flying and basing.

No partner is required.

An Aerial Yoga Beginners six-week series with Susan Stich Anderson meets from 6 to 7:15 p.m., between September 17 and October 22. Designed for the raw beginner, students will learn aerial yoga basics, emphasizing equal parts safety and fun.

A Beginners Workshop with Dana Sherman meets from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., between September 20 and October 25. The class talks about proper class etiquette, what to wear, what to bring and what to expect Includes an introduction to foundational asanas (poses), pranayama (breath work) and meditation/relaxation.

Location: 900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort PA. To sign up, call 570-7142777. See ad page 29.

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EPA Vegfest will be held this year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 16, at Schautz Stadium. This event for all ages promotes compassion, health and wellness with craft vendors, plant-based food and cooking demonstrations, speakers, music, yoga and children’s activities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Farmhouse Sanctuary and Green House Project.

The event hosts plant based food vendors such as Vegan Treats from Bethlehem who was noted as one of the Top Ten Bakeries in the World by American Express in a 2012 competition amongst all bakeries, not just vegan bakeries.

Award winning Cinnamon Snail Food Truck from New York offers vegan Chipotle Seitan Breakfast Burritos, red bean and tempeh breakfast sandwich, blue corn pancakes and smoked almond French toast.

Eric Lindstrom, author of The Skeptical Vegan, will speak about his journey from a "Notorious Meat Eater to a Tofu-Munching Vegan" and his important role with the Farm Animal Rights Movement. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, The Save Movement, A Well-Fed World, The Microsanctuary Movement and One Life to Live adoption network are all represented.

Other guests include Andy Tabar, from Compassion Company, co-host of The Bearded Vegan podcast. There will be free yoga and meditation classes from local studios and children’s activities based on promoting wellness.

Musical entertainment includes local bands Coal Minor Canary and more.

Top it all with a Vegan Bake-Off Challenge and Vegan food drive the day of the event.

Admission is free. Location: 1220 Prescott Ave., with free parking.

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Participants will also learn that proper nutrition is the key to a healthy body, how ing. Attitude is everything. to live a healthy lifestyle, that a holistic approach to wellness; the benefits of alternative healing methods such as herbology, homeopathy and essential oils; and the power edge to improve the quality of energy healing using biofeedback, reiki, vibrational energy and kinesiology. ones, and teach others as well.

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hrive Wellness Center is offering beginning meditation classes for adults and children in September.

Introduction to Meditation begins September 9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Meditation is a great skill to develop and can be used anywhere at any time to support well-being. Instructor Nancy Micocci Pepe will discuss what meditation is, the different types of meditation, and how it can be incorporated in daily life to help manage stress and support overall mental and physical health on many levels. Class will include a guided meditation. $25 cost.

Children’s Meditation Class for ages 8 through 14 begins September 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Meditation is a useful tool at any age and is a great skill to develop. Children can learn about and experience a guided meditation in a peaceful and fun environment with instructor Nancy Micocci Pepe. $20 cost.

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Thermal Imaging Available Locally

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ynamic thermal imaging (DTI) provides radiation-free, non-invasive body scanning for monitoring overall breast health and general Robyn Van Zeilen, CCT wellness at Waverly Wellness Center, in Waverly on Thursday, September 7 and Inner Peace Health and Wellness Center in Wilkes Barre on Friday, September 8.

The most widespread use of thermography is breast scanning. Using infrared technology, thermographic scans are able to help doctors with specialized training in thermography detect areas of concern eight to ten years earlier than radiation-based mammograms.

“Thermal scanning maximizes preventive care for breast health and is 100 percent safe, FDA-approved and available to all,” says Robyn Van Zeilen, a certified clinical thermographic technician and founder of DTI. “Because thermography uses infrared imaging technology, at no time is there any exposure to radiation or compression, making thermal scanning safe for every man, woman and child—even nursing mothers and women with implants,” For more information or schedule, contact Robyn or Carol at 585-734-6083, email Info@nydti.com or visit NYDTI. com. See ad page 21.

Unity World Day of Prayer

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nity churches celebrate “finding peace right where you are” each year at this time with the worldwide World Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is Peace in the Midst with the intention to engage people all over the world with renewed spiritual energy to pray peace, be peace and do peace.

Unity of NEPA, in Wilkes-Barre, will hold a prayer service with Rev. Diane Sickler at 6:30 p.m., September 13, a live streaming of the Silent Unity Prayer Service at noon, September 14, and individual prayer vigils between 12:30 and 5 p.m., September 15, by appointment.

Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Charles Fillmore founded Unity, a spiritual organization within the New Thought movement, with his wife, Myrtle Page Fillmore, in 1889. He became known as an American mystic for his intuitive guidance and his contributions to allegorical interpretations of Scripture.

Location: 140 S. Grant St.. For a vigil half-hour time, call 570824-7722. For more information, visit Unity.org.

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study from Nagasaki University, in Japan, has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of trips to the bathroom during the night. Researchers followed 321 men and women with high-salt diets and sleep problems for 12 weeks. Of the subjects, 223 reduced their salt intake from 10.7 grams per day to 8 grams and the remaining 98 increased their salt intake from 9.6 grams per day to 11 grams.

The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

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aleska Sallaberry and Luis Mendez, publishers of Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico. After 15 years publishing the magazine and creating Wellness initiatives in their Island, they still continue their passion for service and their desire to make a difference in their community and the World. Waleska and Luis have three kids, ages 11 to 21.

During the last 16 years of their life they has focused on their personal and spiritual growth process. They are both Certified Advanced Yoga Teachers (RYT 500 hrs.) and make time every year to detox, recharge and reconnect. They both enjoy stand up paddleboarding, taking care of Mother Earth–and inspiring others to do too–and enjoy spending time outdoors with their kids and friends. They currently live in Rincón, Puerto Rico, a small laidback surf town in the west of the island, where they are blessed with a growing eco & health conscious commUNITY. Two of their life’s mottos: Life is good! and “Work hard, Play harder”.

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EARLY BIRDS EAT BETTER AND EXERCISE MORE

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esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices.

They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active.

“Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.

Caring for Others Prolongs Life

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esearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not.

Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for nonfamily members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview.

The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

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Beetroot Juice Helps Older Brains Act Younger

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eets contain high levels of dietary nitrate, which can increase blood flow and improve exercise performance. Researchers from Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tested the impact of consuming beetroot juice prior to exercise on the somatomotor cortex, the part of the brain that processes information from the muscles.

Twenty-six older adults with hypertension that generally don’t exercise were split into two groups. Half were given a beetroot juice supplement with 560 milligrams of nitrate prior to a thrice-weekly, 50-minute treadmill walk for six weeks. The other half were given a placebo with very little nitrate. The beetroot juice group showed substantially higher levels of nitrate after exercising than the placebo group.

“We knew going in that a number of studies had shown that exercise has positive effects on the brain,” explains W. Jack Rejeski, director of the Behavioral Medicine Laboratory in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest and study co-author. “We showed that compared to exercise alone, adding a beetroot juice supplement for hypertensive older adults to exercise resulted in brain connectivity that closely resembles what is seen in younger adults.”

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Tonsillectomies Help OnlyTemporarily

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esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections. Using data

from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery.

The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time.

Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.�

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group.

Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects.

Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results. Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared to the control group.

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

Milk Muddle

The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the company that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers.

They adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, but critical weaknesses exist in the inspection system the government uses to ensure that food is organic; farmers are allowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection.

Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day.

The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a premium price of 100 percent more than regular.

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Plutonium Problem Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste

Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs.

A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns.

After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yet-nonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada.

The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass.

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The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals.

The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that the bats exchange information about specific problems in four categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to address individuals, rather than making broad, general communication sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to understand nuanced communications in other species.

Rolling Internet

Winnebago Assists Computer Literacy Librarian Shannon Morrison drives the Digibus, a new, 40-foot-long Winnebago computer classroom that hit the road in January bound for Fresno County, California, communities with the goal of bringing free computer literacy and job searching skills to the public. It employs 12 computer tablets with keyboards and staff that include bilingual interpreters. The library bus was scheduled to spend one week at each of two different communities each month.

Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator The Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership with Encore3, a manufacturing company in Québec, Canada, in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. The plant is roughly five times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoallergenic.

The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests the plants and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.”

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Food retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard packaging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot projects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts.

The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce. The mark is invisible once the skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce quality. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker.

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Architecture Becomes Portable Innovative, moveable mini-houses, tents and wagons are gaining advocates amid a trend toward traveling light with style. Designs range from the functional to the outlandish, and also encompass forms of transport from tugboats to tractors. The four-wheeled Collingwood Shepherd Hut wagon has a shingled exterior and wood-burning stove.

Some options can provide ready shelter during a crisis or protection in extreme weather. The Rapid Deployment Module temporary dwelling can be assembled in an hour; DesertSeal’s inflatable, lightweight tent can ward off extreme heat.

The experimental Camper Kart turns a shopping cart into a mini-home with a roof, sleeping deck and storage, all of which can be folded right back into the cart. The Portaledge is a small hanging tent that climbers can affix to a rock face and sleep in safely partway up the rock. Golden Gate 2 camper features a rounded timber frame, portholes and a spot for a surfboard.

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Retired Volunteers Keep National Parks Humming Retirees are volunteering at hundreds of nationally protected lands. They staff visitor centers, do maintenance, clean up debris and remind visitors to keep food items secure from wildlife.

Last year, volunteers outnumbered National Park Service staff about 20 to one, expanding the financially strapped agency’s ability to serve hundreds of millions of visitors.

Nearly a third of them are 54 and up, contributing to the 7.9 million

service hours worked in 2015 by all 400,000 volunteers. Volunteer opportunities also exist at National Wildlife Refuge sites, fish hatcheries and endangered species field offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

Sallie Gentry, volunteer coordinator for the Southeast Region, based in Atlanta, notes that Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has a dozen designated spots for motor homes in its Volunteer Village. She says most volunteers are local retired residents whose working hours vary while RV volunteers commit to 20 hours a

week for at least three months. In return, they get free hookups for electricity, sewage, propane and water. “They have skills they want to contribute, but are also looking for a social outlet,” notes Gentry. Cookouts and potlucks are common.

She also cites the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, an important migratory stop especially for songbirds, as a place with great appeal. “We supply uniforms, training, tools and orientations,” says Gentry.

“It’s a mutually beneficial investment.”

She suggests that individuals apply for specific sites at least a year in advance.

Megan Wandag, volunteer coordinator for the USFWS Midwest Region, based in Minneapolis, cites the popular Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, in Bloomington, and the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, near Des Moines, as “oases near urban areas.”

USFWS Southwest Region volunteer coordinator Juli Niemann highlights the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in central New Mexico, that has 18 recreation vehicle spots and an average occupancy duration of five months. “It’s a prime wintering place for sandhill cranes.”

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That’s because beautiful is not about how we look on the outside; it is about what we’re made of and being “full of beauty” on the inside. Beautiful people spend time discovering what their idea of beauty is on this Earth. They know themselves well enough to know what they love, and they love themselves enough to fill up with a little of their particular kind of beauty each day.

When we are with a beautiful woman, we might not notice her hair, skin, body or clothes, because we’ll be distracted by the way she makes us feel. She is so full of beauty that some of it overflows onto us. We feel warm and safe and curious around her. Her eyes typically twinkle a little and she’ll look at us closely—because a beautiful, wise woman knows that the quickest way to fill up with beauty is to soak in another’s beauty. The most beautiful women take their time with other people; they are filling up.

Women concerned with being pretty think about what they look like, but women concerned with being beautiful think about what they are looking at, taking in the loveliness around them. They are absorbing the whole beautiful world and making all that beauty theirs to give to others.

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ENERGETIC PSYCHOLOGY The Five Elements and You

by Mark R. Reinhart

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ow many times have you literally worried yourself sick, felt so anxious that you knew a panic attack was right around the corner or became paralyzed with fear? What you were experiencing was the effect of emotions on your body chemistry and by extension, your total health and well-being. On the other side of that equation, how many times have you been overwhelmed with joy while viewing a breathtaking sunset, felt wrapped in healing energy while standing at the edge of the ocean or experienced your integral connection with the universe as you stared into the majestic heavens on a dark night?

The way we perceive the world around us is ultimately the world we see, but moreover, our perception determines the state of our health and well-being. Our brain processes information gathered via our senses through the filter of our cumulative life experience as it determines the appropriate reactions and responses to every situation. If we always look through a yellow glass, everything we see would have a

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yellow tint. So it is with our emotions. If we are in a constant state of worry, we will have a hard time viewing situations in any other way.

Enter energetic psychology. It is not a new concept; the Chinese have been

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incorporating this approach to health and wellness for centuries. The premise is that within each of our five primary organs (liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys) reside virtues, which are gifts from the Divine, along with acquired emotions which, when unprocessed, are detrimental influences resulting from our ego’s interactions with the world around it.

Aspiring to live a virtuous life through proper diet, rest, exercise, spiritual practice, lifestyle, etc., promotes the smooth flow of qi (the foundation of good health and longevity), as well as harmonious and efficient organ function. Holding on to any of the acquired emotions eventually leads to organ disharmony and the subsequent related physical manifestations. Referring back to the opening example, unprocessed worry and obsessiveness damages the spleen and can result in digestive disharmonies. Excessive and constant nervousness can damage the heart and lead to anxiety and panic attacks.

These are just a few of the correlations between emotions, disharmonies and the various organs from the Chinese medical perspective.

The gift of this existence is that we are able to experience the full range of the emotional spectrum. Learning the lessons that each emotion teaches is part of our overall development as sentient beings. It is when we hold on to emotions that disharmonies occur, usually beginning very subtly on the spiri-

tual level, becoming more noticeable on the emotional level but really getting our attention when the blockage(s) begins to manifest and affect us physically.

So how do we become more attuned to our emotional/energetic predispositions? In the same way that you know yourself better via blood panels and DNA mapping, the Chinese Five Element System offers an energetic profile that helps determine any predispositions toward holding on to certain of the acquired emotions. For example, an excess of wood in your chart can indicate a predilection for not expressing anger, being impatient or holding on to resentments. This excess may manifests as hypertension and some display of what the west may call “neurological conditions.” Chinese medicine does not treat words, but seeks to address any manifestation of disharmony. Returning the person to balance is the goal of the Chinese health arts.

This rebalancing is achieved through meditations targeted at processing and understanding the emotions involved, organ-specific qigong exercises, breath work and the incorporation of color and gemstones, along with directional awareness. Basically, we harmonize our bodies in the same way that we would harmonize the energies of a house or room. It’s personal feng shui!

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

by Deborah Shouse

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ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k.

Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

Savor Self-Acceptance

While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging.

“The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do.

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Fill the Funnel of Friends

For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die.

“Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire.

“Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined.

Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead.

Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially.

Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

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Understand Our Life Stories

Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey.

Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

Explore the Arts

The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.”

Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band.

“I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.”

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Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance.

When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions.

“Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says.

“Now I can shim sham and soft shoe.

It’s a dream come true.”

To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue?

The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

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Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options.

“We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says.

Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate.

Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue.

“A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short

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Discover a Purpose

At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him— its joys, challenges and camaraderie.

Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

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in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.”

Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.

Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.”

Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want?

What does this all mean? What is spirit?”

Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Acknowledge Our Shelf Life

Help the World

“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death

In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be

engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations.

In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home.

Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.”

Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

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YOGA

Promoting Health, Peace and Compassion On and Off the Mat

by Sheila Julson

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lthough the practice of yoga dates back over 5,000 years and is one of the oldest spiritual, mental and physical practices on record, yoga has mystified the Western world for decades.

But that’s quickly changing: a 2016 Yoga in America Study, conducted by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance, reports that that the number of yoga practitioners in the United States has increased to more than 36 million—up from 20.4 million in 2012.

Although yoga was originally developed in ancient India by and for men, in the United States, the practice has attracted primarily women; men made up only 28 percent of U.S. yoga practitioners in the study. However, the study also indicates that men and older Americans are doing yoga at a growing rate. Natural Awakenings recently caught up with four Northeast Pennsylvania yoga practitioners dedicated to making the practice accessible to everyone, dispel misconceptions about yoga and promote its great physical and mental benefits.

Building a Yoga Community

Chelsea Manganaro – Owner of Nearme Yoga in Moosic and Founder of the NEPA Yoga Festival

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Chelsea Manganaro, owner and founder of Nearme Yoga (a playful name inspired by searching Google for yoga studios “near me”) discovered yoga while seeking reprieve from stressors of her corporate job. She began practicing hot yoga—a style of yoga performed under hot conditions—then shifted toward vinyasa, a flow style of movement using breathing and the flow of poses.

Manganaro says yoga can instill calmer reactions to life’s daily situations; hence the growing popularity

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of yoga principles on and off the mat.

“I think that a lot of people experience yoga in a studio for the physical aspects, but they stay for something much deeper than that,” she observes, “people see how their bodies shift and how their minds shift. It’s also a way to feel connected and meet new people that have same interest as you.”

While living in San Diego, Manganaro began practicing yoga frequently and planned her life around her yoga schedule. “That was the point where I knew that I couldn’t live without,” she says. She returned to Pennsylvania five years ago, bringing the California concept of community-style spaces with her. She earned her registered yoga teacher 200-hour certification and formed Nearme Yoga in 2014. She’s since upped the ante by incorporating the INFINITYYOGA teacher-training program into her studio, and in 2015, she founded the Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) Yoga Festival.

“Most of my studio instructors have gone through my teacher training— which is really the reason I started it with my friend, Mara Morrell. I wanted to recruit people that had the same style of teaching that I do, and not have conflicting beliefs about the way the body should move,” she says.

The next NEPA Yoga Festival takes place September 9, in Moosic. “It’s about all things yoga, but also much more,” she says. “There will be vendors, music, activities and amazing teachers from our area. We’re looking to provide everyone with information that can help them achieve the healthy lifestyle they want.”

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World Influences

Priya Idgunji of Balance Yoga in Forty Fort

Priya Idgunji teaches vinyasa yoga classes at Balance Yoga & Wellness.

She’s also an instructor with the studio’s 200-hour registered yoga teacher training program. Idgunji was exposed to yoga from childhood on; her mother studied under renowned yogi B.K.S. Iyengar. “There was the influence of yoga in the house. I have photos of me when I was little, doing yoga poses,” she says.

Through her teens and into adulthood, Idgunji practiced yoga on and off. For six months, she even experienced yoga in India, where the practice originated. In 2009, a friend enthusiastically encouraged Idgunji to take a class with her at Balance Yoga. “I thought I’d try it again, and this time it was an instant, full throttle attraction.

I practiced for about 18 months, and I took my first teacher training program in 2010.”

Idgunji studied a month-long intensive at Prana Yoga Teacher College, in Bali, Indonesia. She traveled and taught yoga at different centers before joining Corinne Farrell, owner of Balance Yoga & Wellness, to teach yoga classes and help lead the teachertraining program.

“Corrine and I have been teaching and practicing for about the same amount of time, so we, along with the other teachers, have many years of combined experience,” says Idgunji.

“Some teachers at other training programs have a tendency to follow one

style, but our teachers have a variety of influences and education that have impacted our teaching methods.”

Idgunji cites the magic of yoga’s physical and mental transformative powers for its growing popularity in the West. “Over the years, my physical practice has changed, my body has changed, major life events occurred, but yoga is always that one thing you can go back to and find serenity,” she enthuses. “What’s great about Westernization of yoga—and there are pros and cons—is that people are making it their own. Now there are many styles of yoga, but I think the essence of what people are trying to do, find a deeper connection to the self, is there. There’s so much in Western culture that pulls us outside of ourselves, but yoga is that one thing that people can use to connect with the self.”

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More Than Just ‘Ohm’ All Day While dealing with stress and juvenile fibromyalgia during her high school and college years, Boundless Yoga Studio’s owner Chris Loebsack was encouraged by her Chris Loebsack – Owner of Boundless Yoga in Stroudsburg mother to and Mt. Pocono join her at a yoga class. Loebsack found yoga to be a great physical and personal energetic release. Yet she originally had no interest in teaching yoga.

“I had absolutely no desire to get up in front of a classroom and have people look at me while I directed them. I was incredibly shy,” Loebsack recalls. “I thought I’d stay on my mat

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and mind my own business.” But like most Americans, 9/11 changed Loebsack’s world. Her acting and modeling work in New York City dried up as many production companies minimized activity for the duration of 2001.

Loebsack immersed herself in yoga classes at Sundari Yoga, one of the few yoga studios in the Poconos at that time. Owner Jennifer Allen desperately needed teachers at Sundari and knew Loebsack was struggling financially, so she made Loebsack an offer to teach.

“She saw more in me than I saw in myself,” Loebsack says.

After purchasing Sundari Yoga from Allen in 2012, Loebsack changed the name to Boundless Yoga and vastly expanded class offerings when she opened a second location.

Loebsack has a bachelor’s degree in biology and designed her own specific curriculum for her teacher-training program that spans the teacher’s needs and methodologies, anatomy and philosophies. Programs for both entry-level teachers and advanced yoga educators begin in October.

Since Loebsack discovered yoga,

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studios now abound throughout the Pocono region. “When I started, people were still confused and wondering ‘what is this mystical thing from another land?’ Yoga isn’t a religion; people thought you sat around and ohm’ed all day long. But it’s a more comprehensive practice.” She observes that people of all ages, and both genders, find yoga a positive release from stress in today’s society.

Loebsack notices camaraderie versus competition among many yoga studio owners. “We respect and support each other’s businesses and share teachers and trainers. Yoga is a compassionate and respectful practice; it’s not just putting your foot behind your head. We all make sure everyone is succeeding, and I think that’s really a beautiful mark of yoga in Northeast Pennsylvania.”

Boundless Yoga Studio 823-F Ann St., Stroudsburg 1444 Pocono Blvd., Mt. Pocono 570-664-0956 BoundlessYogaStudio.com

A Spiritual Journey

Kelly O’Brien – Owner of Mission Yoga in Scranton

About 11 years ago, life wasn’t going so well for Kelly O’Brien, owner of Mission Yoga. She sought spiritual growth and wasn’t sure what that growth would entail, but after a friend invited her to a yoga class, “something clicked,” O’Brien says confidently.

She immersed herself in yoga and practiced for about a year before participating in an intensive teacher training at Yoga Effects, in Manhattan.

O’Brien met Alex Dubois, with whom she opened Mission Yoga in downtown Scranton. The pair began in a very modest downtown studio, with a mission to make yoga affordable

for students. “We soon outgrew that space and moved two years ago to a larger facility in Greenridge, offering more classes,” O’Brien says. Mission Yoga specializes in movement-based classes, with vinyasa, prenatal yoga and restorative yoga, and she’s also trained in aerial yoga.

O’Brien, along with several coteachers, have trained about 75 people through the Twin Cities Yoga Collective teacher-training program. The program offers a 200-hour beginner’s training session starting September 8, and a 300-hour advanced training that begins September 16. O’Brien says Mission Yoga will partner with Melt Hot Yoga to teach the fall sessions. Both the 200-hour and 300-hour classes are held on weekends or once per month to accommodate participant’s busy schedules.

Dubois has since moved to Maine, and today O’Brien is the sole owner of Mission Yoga. She attributes the growth of yoga to more education and availability of information. “I think people have more knowledge of it now than they had in the past,” she says.

“People’s minds are evolving, and they are starting to look at yoga as a way to improve their bodies, to move past injuries or improve sports performance.”

Having opened Mission Yoga with a male business partner, O’Brien notes they made a conscious decision to make the studio gender neutral, such as painting the walls blue. “We noticed there weren’t a lot of guys coming to yoga,” she says, “many people have the idea that yoga attracts just women, so men have been leery to attend.” To bring more people to the world of yoga, O’Brien partners with facilities such as Scranton Crossfit to spread the word to men that yoga can enhance wellness for everyone.

Mission Yoga 1440 Capouse Ave., Scranton 570-909-9497 Mission-Yoga.com Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For

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at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually.

Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a winning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways.

Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home, Ivy League schools like Princeton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for local road trips. Moose lives in the tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina triangle, home to Duke, North Carolina and

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Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu.

Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests.

She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a

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colorful side dish or as a salsa for nonGMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose.

Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl.

“Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.”

Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out.

Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers.

For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups.

“Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Michelada Yields: 8 servings Mix this cocktail in a pitcher and serve over ice. Part bloody Mary and part beer, the umami flavor comes from Maggi Seasoning, a bottled condiment available at better grocery stores.

Glass Rimmer: Lime wedges (plus more for serving) 2 Tbsp kosher salt ½ tsp chili powder Michelada: 1 (32 oz) bottle of chilled Clamato (about 4 cups) 1 (32 oz) bottle or 3 (12 oz) bottles chilled Mexican lager ½ cup fresh lime juice 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp bottled hot sauce 1 tsp bottled Maggi Seasoning For the glass rimmer, mix the kosher salt and chili powder on a small plate.

Rub rims of pint glasses with lime wedges and dip in salt mixture. Set aside.

Mix Clamato, lager, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and Maggi Seasoning in a large pitcher. Fill glasses with ice, top off with Michelada mixture and garnish with added lime wedges.

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¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 large garlic cloves 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Garnish: Flat leaf (Italian) parsley (minced optional) Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds Blend all main ingredients, except garnish, in a high-speed blender into purée.

Serve topped with the parsley and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

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Chilled Red Bell Pepper Soup

Yields: 8 appetizer servings

Yields: 4 small servings Quadruple this recipe to make soup for a larger gathering. Serve in small sipping cups—cold for games in hot weather or hot for games in cold weather.

1 red bell pepper, stemmed ½ cup low-fat Greek or dairy-free yogurt ¼ yellow onion 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 small/mini-cucumber

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Plant-based barbecue is a home run or touchdown.

1 head of cauliflower 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour 1 Tbsp barbecue spice blend 1 cup nut milk of choice 1 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce Accompaniment: Dipping sauce of choice Preheat the oven to 450° F.

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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Rinse and separate cauliflower florets into small- to medium-sized pieces.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue spice, flour and nut milk until smooth.

Dredge each piece of cauliflower in the batter before placing it on the baking sheet.

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the cauliflower with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the cauliflower from the baking sheet and plate alongside a dipping sauce of your choice.

Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them all. Then stir in the cilantro.

Refrigerate from 1 to 3 hours to let the flavors come together.

Black Bean Summer Salad Yields: 8 side dishes or 4 light meals

Note: If using frozen corn, drain it well and lightly sauté in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil before adding it to the salad.

This removes moisture that may make the salad watery.

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This salad is easily doubled to feed a crowd.

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and well drained 5 or 6 green onions, white and green parts, chopped 1 large sweet banana pepper, seeded and chopped 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 2½ Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp chili powder Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 /3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, green onions, banana pepper and tomatoes.

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Public School Programs

NATURE’S CLASSROOM Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

by Meredith Montgomery

Nature-based schools provide a child-centered, guided discovery approach to early learning that appeals to kids, parents and teachers and offers far-ranging benefits.

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or youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, in Seattle, nature is their classroom— rain or shine; tuition even includes a rain suit and insulated rubber boots.

At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of colored water to spell words in the snow.

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stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

Nature Preschools The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes indoor learning.

The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas— two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Director Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandinavian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park locations throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay.

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ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week.

“We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

Building Resiliency Sharing space with insects and plants requires special safety protocols and preparation, but the injury rate of outdoor learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of freedom within reasonable boundaries.

“In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat.

We use picnic shelters in heavy rains.

Children don’t have anxiety about the future—rain means puddles to splash in and snow means building snowmen,” says Jay.

Developing the Whole Child Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits.

At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three

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Kindergarten means “children’s garden” and originally took place outdoors. It’s commonplace today in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

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miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuitionfree opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.”

Instead of loudly calling kids in, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which fosters a sense of peace and respect. During daily sit time students observe themselves as a part of nature. “As birds sing and wildlife appears, children see the rewards of quiet and stillness, so self-regulation becomes natural,” agrees Bailie.

Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds.

Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen to the brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal.

Outdoor preschools also foster microbial exposure, essential for healthy immune system development. “Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science.

Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

OUTDOOR PLAY “We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to make that connection,” says Patti Bailie, former assistant director of Antioch University’s naturebased Early Childhood certificate program, in Keene, New Hampshire. Here’s how.

Get wild at home. Hang bird feeders, grow wildlifeattracting plants, start a compost pile and designate an area of the yard for natural play where kids can dig and the grass isn’t mowed.

Explore a forest instead of a playground. Without swing sets and toys, children create imaginative play, build forts and climb trees.

Incorporate active transportation into the family routine. Walk, bike or paddle. Rain gear and flashlights enable rainy and after-dark explorations.

Join a family nature club. At ChildrenAndNature.org, connect with other families that value and use the natural world for playing, growing and learning via their Natural Families Forum. natural awakenings

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Fluoride Alert

Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets

by Karen Becker

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n 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drinking water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this.

Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, remarks, “A failed regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.”

Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

Fluoride Dangers to Humans While fluoride exposure hasn’t been studied in dogs or cats, according to Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritis n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) n Bone fractures n Brain damage and lowered IQ n Damaged sperm and increased infertility n Deactivation of 62 enzymes n Dementia n Disrupted immune system n Disrupted synthesis of collagen n Genetic damage and cell death n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland) 36

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n Increased lead absorption n Increased tumor and cancer rate n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Lowered thyroid function n Muscle disorders

Fluoride Dangers to Canines Dogs are at substantial long-term risk for exposure to unacceptably high levels of fluoride. They are, for example, at significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases.

According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a day, based on average fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water. Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake.

Whatever the size and the appetite of a dog, combined fluoride exposure from food and water can easily become unsafe. Eating the same food every day, they may be constantly consuming more fluoride than is healthy for normal growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life.

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Prevent High Ingestion of Fluoride

The EWG recommends owners purchase pet foods free of bone meal and other meals made from animal byproducts. It also suggests that government set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds most at risk for bone cancer.

Dr. Michael W. Fox, an internationally recognized veterinarian and former vice president of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, recommends providing pets with fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis filtered water also works well.

In preparing homemade food for a pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead.

Ethical bone meal producers will test for these contaminants; verify with the source.

Fox suggests a good bone meal substitute might be fossilized oyster shell, dolomite or a synthesized or refined calcium supplement like calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate. Or, consider a pure tricalcium and dicalcium phosphate, blended with magnesium.

Fox attests that bones from longer-lived food animals such as dairy cows, laying hens and breeding stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than shorter-lived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution-contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep.

Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.

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savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 * 4:00 PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health-related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

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savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Reiki for Animals Levels 1&2 – Sept 23-24 2017. One day at Violet Studio an another at Animal Sanctuary. Includes Manual. Call for details. Register by Sept 9 Reiki 1, Certification Program – Oct 7, 2017, 9:30am-5pm. Usui/Tibetan: Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1 Initiation, Hands on practice, includes 179 page manual, Register by 9/30 CEU’s-LMT Reiki 1, Certification Program – Oct 28, 2017, 9:30am-5. Usui/Tibetan. Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1 Initiation, Hands on practice, includes 179 page manual, Register by 10/22 CEU’s-LMT Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570-706-6680.

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savethedate FULL BODY REFEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE OCTOBER 28 & 29 Learn techniques for head to toe alignment. Full Body Reflexology is great for starting a new business. No background or knowledge of reflexology required. This is the only place to receive this training and certification. Full body work is done with the client fully clothed. Approved Provider #155 NCBTMB 12 CEU credits hours. Cost $375 for class and $75 for certification. Lebanon PA. For more information email healthquest10@comcast.net or call Dr Gwen Ward at 717-228-0612.

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

Learn about the vegetables we planted in the spring, we will have a taste test and gather seeds to sow next year. $40 for series runnig every other Wednesday until 11/29. 1-2:30pm. LCEEC, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. RSVP at 570-842-1506.

Beginner’s Yoga Workshop – For the raw beginner.

45 minutes of discussion and 45 minutes of physical practice. Learn class etiquette, what to wear, what you bring, what to expect. Experience foundational poses, breath work and meditation/relaxation. All are welcome. 6 Wednesdays at 6:30pm. $100 6/cl or $20 drop-in. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd floor, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Essential Oils 101 – Learn the basics of essential oils, how to choose oils; the safety guidelines and contraindications and how oils can be used therapeutically; and basic every day uses for wellness in the body and home. Includes 11 common oils for the home and body. 6:30pm. $10. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Essential Oils 101 – Looking for non-toxic, healthy choices for your family? Join Terra McAulliffe for a fast-paced, ground-up lecture on everything essential oils, and have some fun and pampering in the process. Leave with easy, simple, and affordable tactics to remove chemicals from your life.

6:30pm. $10. ProActive Family Chiropractic, 1146 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-763-9536 to RSVP. nformation What’s Young Living Business About? – Curious about how you can help people, improve your own wellness, and create additional income? Join Terra McAulliffe to learn about the business side of Young Living and leave with an understanding of how to get started. Free. 7:45pm. ProActive Family Chiropractic, 1146 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.

570-763-9536 for RSVP.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Lotion Bars & Healing Salves – A beginner’s workshop where students learn how to make salves usingboth 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. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg.

Register at 570-421-1791

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Yoga Teacher Training Open House – Join our informational session to learn more about or 200 and 300-hour yoga training program. Meet the teachers, ask questions, understand the schedule and if this program is right for you. Noon, Free.

Boundless Yoga Studio Stroudsburg 823-F Ann Street, Stroudsburg. 570-664-0956 Introduction to Reiki – Curious about Reiki and energy healing and how it works? Come learn about the history, the benefits, and the various uses of Reiki. During the class, experience a short Reiki session in the peaceful and healing environment.

9am-10:30am. $25. RSVP. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave. Kingston. 570-283-0111.

Yoga for Anxiety Workshop – This workshop will examine a holistic approach to managing anxiety disorders by combining yoga, aromatherapy, botanical medicine and western psychological theory to create a thorough approach to maintaining optimal well being. 12:304:30pm. $60. Boundless Yoga Studio 1444 Pocono Blvd Suite 106, Mt. Pocono. RSVP at 570-664-0956.

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Yoga Meets Live Music – An awesome night of polyphonic flow classes with Regina Sayles and Jenna Brown set to live music. Inhale, relax and enjoy the journey. 7-8:30pm. $27. Save $5 when reserved by 9/10. Boundless Yoga Studio Stroudsburg 823-F Ann Street, Stroudsburg. 570-664-0956

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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

Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791 Detoxification with Herbs – In-depth study of detoxification to rid the body of pollutants, Candida albicans and parasites. No pre-requisites. This class can be taken for personal use as part of our Master Herbalist Certification. RSVP. 9:30am-5:30pm. $325. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Prenatal Yoga – Discover the physical and mental benefits of yoga during pregnancy and how to use breath to calm your body and mind. Yoga can also alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica. Mondays until 10/30 at 6:45pm. $100/6wks. Doctor note required. Balance Yoga and Wellness, 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd floor, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Mushroom Walk – During this leisurely walk in search of mushrooms, herbalist Nathaniel Whitmore will show participants identification techniques and will discuss how to differentiate between poisonous and nonpoisonous mushrooms, and in what types of environments they can be found. 5:30-7pm. $5.

LCEEC, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. RSVP at 570-842-1506.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Friday Facial Happy Hour - Relax and Rejuvenate in our sacred space, you deserve it. Enjoy a hand and foot scrub with foot soak or be guided through a meditative and relaxing self-applied mini-facial with aromatherapy. Learn about organic skincare and why it is so important. RSVP. 6pm. $15 at booking. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

savethedate PLANT ALLIES 2017 MIDATLANTIC WOMEN’S HERBAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 1 Featuring renowned speakers, including Rosemary Gladstar, beloved around the world for her extensive work with plants. Plus, over 20 workshops on women’s health, herbal medicine, gardening and plant identification, plus plant walks, kids camp, delicious vegan food, vendors, singing and dancing. Camping available. Early Bird Registration until August 1, Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. 610-683-9363. WomensHerbal.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.

Metabolic Reboot Workshop - Looking to lose weight and keep it off? 1-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 goals.

6:30pm. $40/4wks. 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570-283-0111 Healthy Eating for Life - Each week we will focus on a different educational topic and discuss the group’s questions and challenges. Great for those who have completed the Metabolic Reboot. 6:30pm. $10. Call to register. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

Chair Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for physically challenged Box 421and Emmaus, looking to improve total body health increase PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-44 • www.NaturalAwakeningsM strength and flexibility.LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com Individual evaluation before joining group required. 11am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

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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 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.

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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.

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

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

Contact Jo Marturano 570-335-6984.

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

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

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

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

Suitable for all levels. 10:30am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

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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.

communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE HOLLY MARIE RABBE L.AC., AFT 1133 South Abington Rd. Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-319-5195 nccaomDiplomates.com/HollyRabbe

I have been in medicine for over 30 years and use my knowledge and expertise of nursing, CranioSacral therapy, Heart Centered Therapy, Herbs and Essential Oils along with Acupuncture to formulate personalized treatments according to your specific needs to assist you on your healing journey addressing all body mind spirit.

ACUPUNCTURE – COMMUNITY STYLE WORKER BEE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

Blake Stoveken, LAc 101 Roberts Ln, 2nd Fl., Milford, PA 18337 570-409-9233 InnerElement@verizon.net WorkerBeeCommunityAcupuncture.com Feel your best. Acupuncture treatments in a warm and peaceful setting at a fraction of the cost. Inspired by community acupuncture clinics across our nation and traditionally practiced in Asia. Our intention is to make acupuncture affordable and accessible so you can feel better.

AUTISM SUPPORT MIND VISION

Paula Pugliese, RN 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA 18428 570-390-4565 Hundreds of clinicians have used neurofeedback with several thousand autistic spectrum children over the past 15 years.

In one study a 26 percent average reduction in Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklists (ATEC) symptoms showing improvement in behavior related to socialization, vocalization, anxiety, schoolwork, tantrums, and sleep. See ad, page 41.

BODYWORK A BIT OF BLISS THERAPY, INC April Guilherme, LMT 965 Route 940, Suite 103 Pocono Lake, PA 18347 570-817-8847 abitofblisstherapy.com

Massage provides the opportunity to help clients return to a normal lifestyle.

We provide our clients with relief from pain and stress along with knowledge that they can use to take responsibility for their health through regular selfcare and monthly massages. See ad, page 41.

CHINESE METAPHYSICAL HEALTH PRACTICES THREE PURE RIVERS STUDIO FOR THE ARTS 18 Rittenhouse Place - PO Box 402 Drums, PA 18222 570.359.3059 threepureriverssfa@ptd.net threepurerivers.com

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY POCONO CLEANSE

Georgine Todd 2313 Route 715 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-629-6073 Info@PoconoCleanse.com PoconoCleanse.com Find relief from common digestive disorders with colon hydrotherapy using the LIBBE closed system, which double filters warm water that is gravity fed to you through a tube the circumference of a pencil. The half-hour procedure is painless, safe and private. Located at Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, TannersvillePT.com.

REJUVENATE COLON & MASSAGE CENTER

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

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

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

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC MARIPOSA CENTER FOR COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND WELLNESS

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 6.

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.

EMOTION THERAPY HEALTH IS ON THE WAY

Marcie Schaeffler 569 Easton Turnpike • Hamlin, PA 18427 570-229-3593 HealthIsOnTheWayPa.com Trapped emotions you carry within can throw off your body’s magnetic field, allowing disease or illness to enter.

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

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ESSENTIAL OILS ESSENTIAL OILS & NATURAL PRODUCTS

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 30.

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. See ad on page 8.

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.

HEALTH COACH BALANCE FROM INSIDE

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..

If you are tired of suffering and wish to explore different options for better health then the Sunrise Nutrition Center is at the top of the list! Advanced technology for nutritional status and toxin overload are blended with the most accurate muscle testing and laboratory work to produce a personalized health plan specific for your body. Not only is the right diet implemented but having the best tests for evaluating your health is crucial! Try this safe, drug-free approach today! See ad on page 18.

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. See ad on page 30.

LIFE COACH GINA YARRISH

3239 Pennay Hill Rd, Kingsley, PA 18826 570-877-3655 YarCorteAcres.com Multi-Entrepreneur and compassionate heart loves helping others overcome challenges, pain and the past.

Through coaching I show you how to develop inner love, leadership and desire to create a life that you long to have and can. Personal and Professional Development. See ad on page 31.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

DR. JARRETT KAMINSKY

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.

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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