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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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Contents 13 AFTER BREAST

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CANCER DIAGNOSIS BUILDS ONE-ON-ONE PERSONALIZED CONNECTIONS

20 DONNA KARAN

on Fashioning Healthful Change

22 MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC

Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

26 YOUTHS STEP UP TO

THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE

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Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

28 HEALING OUR KIDS

Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

30 THE RISE OF

BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA Places that Encourage Healthy Living

32 ‘LESS MEAT’

GOES MAINSTREAM

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Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating

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34 REBOOTING LIBIDO

Exercise Rekindles Desire

36 FAREWELL TO A BELOVED PET

Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 10 health briefs 14 global briefs 17 eco tip 18 inspiration 20 wise words 22 healing ways 24 community

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30 green living 32 conscious eating 34 fit body 36 natural pet 38 calendar 43 resource guide 46 classifieds

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In reading Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Change Makers: Inspired to Act,” we realize the powerful ripple effect from even one person working to make our world a better place. To know that young people across the country are taking action to help shape their world is heartening, and I invite our readers to share their success stories by dropping us an email so that we can inspire this community to build upon their work. It all brings to mind a famous quote by American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

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news briefs

Pets Celebrate Healthy Nutrition

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tately Pet Supply, in Clarks Summit, will celebrate their fourth anniversary with a “paw-ty” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 6. The store will host pet-related vendors, offer free pet food samples and a 15 percent discount on all supplies and merchandise (excludes ruffwear brand dog gear).

Pet food representatives from Fromm, Annamaet, Verus, Victor, Nutrisource, Farmina, Acana and Orijen will be on hand to discuss dietary concerns of pet owners. All American Dog Trainers will demonstrate 10 Yearfeedback Anniversary Celebration the mind In appreciation for he their training techniques based positive and development of pet owner leader-is connected with the body business, Marilyn will and Open House by linking breath. “Yoga is the most ship skills. Well-mannered pets are welcome.

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Owner Rebecca Martino say,The “MyYoga storeStudio is yourissafety Everything on our proudzone! to be he Yoga Studio, in Wyoming is FOR only $ CLASSES were made to stretch,” adds shelves is hand chosen by me to meet the highest standards of quality. It’s mybodies full-time celebrating its tenth year anniversary introducing a seven-week course, (a $100.00 value)! Ju job to serve my customers with the information to keep their pets in the bestMarilyn. possible this September and wishes to thank Balancing the Chakras with AromaYoga, health. Stop in and you will see the difference.”

The Yoga Studio’s log all our loyal students and friends for Each class begins a 10 minute on with Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. this ad.starting their continued support.

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It incorporates the benefits warm-up and centering the Location: 515 S. State St., Clarks Summit. For more information, call 570-585-7387. See ad In and celebration of her Young 45 Living essential oils the happy to be sharing this wonderful page 37. awareness. Nextofcomes minutes business, Marilyn will way they can enhance yoga postures and form of exercise,” says of the actual asanas (poses). The the different chakras, or energy systems, an Open House on S Marilyn Giambra, owner and certified last 10-15 minutes is the relaxation/ to enhance focus, mental clarity, emoSeptember 15th from yoga instructor. “As we age, we meditation. Each week the tional grounding, body-mind connection, Stop by to enjoy som lose our agility and flexibility, and concentrate is on different of tension. ark R. Reinhart will conduct a workshop to celebrate the stamina andareas physical refreshments and a c matterOver whatWind… age you begin the body so, over you get a is celebrating its second edition of his bookno Thunder Another time, The Yoga Studio door prizes. practice you can regain Doorway Into the Wisdom of the to Yijing from 1yoga, to 5 p.m., October total body work10th out.year, and Marilyn Giambra, owner that Center flexibility andThorpe. agility. He We have 28, at the Arts and the Spiritual Arts in Jim and certified yoga instructor, says, “As we Location: 210 Wyo The Yoga Studioage, offers a warm, students from 19 using to 84 the yrs.eight old.” will teach the history and foundations of the yijing we lose our agility and flexibility, and Wyoming, Pa. tranquil atmosphere.

Hardwood basic energies known as the ba gua, along with how to consult no matter what age you begin to practice There of arechange. many “schools” of yoga; Phone:and 570-301-75 floors, majestic yoga, moonlight shades the yijing to understand the energetics you can regainofthat flexibility Marilyn teaches “Hatha

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Location: The Spiritual Arts Center, 908 North St. Ste., D. Jim Thorpe, PA. Register at Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

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Clean Water Team Working to Empower Residents

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he Keystone Clean Water Team has maintained an active blog site since 2004 when the organization was working on issues of water quality and cancer clusters in portions of Carbon County. Local residents can now receive a copy of the Pennsylvania Water Quality Report, which covers issues related to water conservation, the sources of pollution, ensuring that private water supply systems produce safe drinking water and protecting the long-term quality of our water sources at Keystone.CarbonWaters.org.

The site includes a link to download a Know your H2O mobile app for IOS and Android mobile phones. Residents impacted by oil and gas development or subsurface coal development can find educational tools for baseline testing, as well as neighborhood hazard reports for northeast Pennsylvania communities.

The Keystone Clean Water Team is a group of fact-based educators that empower citizens and inspire future generations to care for our community and environment by improving the health, safety and welfare of our community and the environment through responsible groundwater stewardship.

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You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and by falling over. ~Richard Branson October 2018

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Working to Protect Life

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onprofit Pennsylvanians for Human Life is a comprised of members from all walks of life that agree innocent human life must be protected from the moment of conception to the natural end of life. They provide referrals and assistance to women with problem pregnancies, and to those seeking healing after an abortion.

Educational materials and programs featuring videos, DVD’s and qualified speakers are provided to public and private schools, churches, PTA’s, college students and individuals in the community.

Confronting assaults on human life, especially the unborn, the disabled and those nearing life’s end; abortion; euthanasia; and mercy killing; they believe that the killing of those individuals is never acceptable to solving social problems.

Pennsylvanians for Human Life provides resources on abortion, alternatives to abortion, post-abortion healing and euthanasia, as well as other pro-life issues like chastity education, human cloning and stem cell research.

Shooting for The Moon Expands

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he NEPA Lyme Support Group presents Dr. Jarrett Kaminsky at their monthly free forum at 6 p.m., November 6. The meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about Lyme disease and connecting with others dealing with the disease. There will be an information table with free prevention materials available, as well as the NEPA Lyme lending library.

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

hooting for the Moon has moved to a bigger, better location, just a few feet up the road at 6162 Business Route 209, in Stroudsburg, with better parking and ground-floor access for services and classes. There’s even a room dedicated to loose herbs, teas and bath products.

Shooting for the Moon is a metaphysical retail store that hand picks all its gemstone and silver jewelry. They have crystals and rocks and gems from rough to finished form, tapestries, dreamcatchers, unique gifts, incense, candles, body oils and even classes.

Guided meditation, wild weed walks and full moon celebrations are all available, as well as marriage counseling, adjustment counseling and grief counseling.

Shooting for the Moon will align chakras through energy work and do readings of angel, tarot and oracle cards, from their extensive library of metaphysical and esoteric topics.

Admission is free. Location: Misericordia University, Insalaco Hall, Rm. 218, Dallas. For more information, call 570-760-6108 or email NEPA regional leader Michele Cassetori at michcassot@comcast.net. See ad page 44.

For more information, call 570-992-0943 or visit ShootingForTheMoon.com. See ad page 36.

Location: 400 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. For more information, call 570-343-5099 or email email@prolifescranton.org. To receive the Pro-Life Reporter newspaper and find local resources visit prolifescranton.org. See ad page 28.

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ettā Physical Fine Reiki-Infused Goods will present a seminar at 6 p.m., October 18, on cannabidiol (CBD) and how it can help with pain management, anxiety, depression and other plaguing aliments at the counseling and consulting office of Kristy Fiore, in Throop. Metta Physical is the maker of HempMeds, Dixie Botanicals and RSHO Gold Label pure hemp oil.

Participants will learn what cannabidiol is; the benefits of cannabidiol; CBD uses and applications; an introduction of the most trusted brand in the nation; and information on Metta Physical CBD products. They will receive refreshment and a gift.

Cannabinoids interact with the body’s complex endocannabinoid system, which contributes to biological processes like inflammation, relaxation, sleeping and appetite. By linking with the two main types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2, CBD helps in the regulation of homeostasis, the body’s natural state of balance. The best results come from expert consultation to mix and match the products in a chosen supplement regimen to achieve the target CBD level each day.

Admission is free. Location: 1 Line S.t, Ste. 3. RSVP to 570-7808400. See ad page 24.

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alance Yoga and Wellness, in Forty Fort, offers classes and workshops for children of all ages.

There are physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga practice that develop confidence, strengthen and stretch your body and your mind.

Postnatal Yoga, for parents and caregivers of babies from 6 weeks old to crawlers, helps rebuild strength and soothe the aches of new parenthood and strengthens bonds with moms and their child.

Pre-teen Yoga is designed to decompress from daily life in a fun, non-competitive and non-judgmental environment. Students focus on building strength and flexibility while learning techniques to relieve stress and calm the mind. Classes will integrate traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques. They will dance, color, sing, learn partner poses, play games and laugh.

Yoga for homeschoolers is for students from 5 to 12 years old to enjoy a yoga practice tailored to their curriculum. Parents can discuss their needs with educators and a Child Light Yoga certified instructor. Literature, writing, crafts, vocabulary and math can be included in classes.

Location: 900 Rutter Ave., 2nd fl., Forty Fort. For more information, call 570-714-2777 or visit BalanceNEPA.com. See ad page 27.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patient’s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at doses requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga.

A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Tocotrienols are a natural form of vitamin E found in a number of foods, including wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit. A recent meta-review of clinical research finds that tocotrienols can decrease heartrelated health risks in seniors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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Thirty-seven healthy, non-obese adults between 21 and 50 years old put on a calorie restriction diet for two years showed reduced systemic oxidative stress, indicating greater protection against age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as cancer and diabetes. Participants in this research, conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cut their calories by 15 percent and lost an average of 20 pounds without experiencing anemia, excessive bone loss or menstrual disorders. Their metabolism also slowed, indicating that they burned energy more efficiently, a factor that may be linked to longevity.

Dental anxiety, which can produce dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties in 4 to 30 percent of patients worldwide, may be relieved by acupuncture, according to research from the University of York, in the UK. Analyzing six studies of 800 patients, researchers found that acupuncture reduced anxiety by an average of eight points on an 80-point scale, a level considered clinically significant.

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After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Builds One-on-One Personalized Connections

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hen confronted with a breast cancer diagnosis, connecting with voices of those who have been through similar experiences can provide whole-person emotional and spiritual support. Since 1999, After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) has offered comfort and encouragement through a nationwide network of mentors—all of whom are breast cancer survivors or caregivers—that provide customized one-on-one peer support via phone, text and email communication.

Breast cancer survivors who are at least one year out from treatment volunteer as mentors with ABCD after going through their 12-hour training program. Their pool of 285 mentors throughout the country

represents all types of breast cancers.

The mentors range in age from 30 to 90 and come from all walks of life, different religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and have gone through traditional, holistic or integrative treatments.

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ABCD staff then closely matches their callers to a mentor. They have a cross-section

of people so they can connect to someone as close to the caller as possible. “Those close connections can have a strong impact on someone going through breast cancer.

We match people based on who they are as a person, in addition to their specific breast cancer diagnosis and treatment,” says Executive Director Ellen Friebert Schupper.

They also get calls from family members seeking help supporting their loved ones. “The person who sought out our service gains tremendous value, but it’s also good for mentors. The power of these connections is important to the overall health of our mentors by helping them stay connected and engaged, resulting in better health outcomes because it helps them take care of themselves, too,” Friebert Schupper says.

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Dyson is revolutionizing the way protein is made.

Several years ago, she and colleague John Reed came across NASA reports from the 1960s and ’70s that discussed using microbes to recycle carbon dioxide aboard spacecraft. “We were fascinated by their research. We wondered if we could develop a similar technology that would enable us to recycle carbon dioxide into valuable products here on Earth,” Dyson says.

Their startup, Kiverdi, uses microbes to transform carbon into bio-based products in special bio-reactors similar to the giant urns used to brew beer. This year, they’re commercializing a new process to transform CO2 into protein powder. The end product, Planet+Protein, is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

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Ivory Outlawed

UK Banning Both Legal and Illegal Trade

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a neartotal ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline.

As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.”

Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking.

The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available.

In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group.

Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed.

FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankledeep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress.

For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution.

Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons.

AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy.

Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

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Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.”

Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century.

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Bats

She hears how far it is, how big it is,

Their sharp ears,

Which way it’s going.

their sharp

She lives by hearing.

teeth, their

A bat is born

The mother eats the moths and gnats she

quick sharp

Naked and blind and pale.

catchesIn full flight; in full flight

faces

His mother makes a pocket of her tail

The mother drinks the water of the pond

Are dull and

And catches him. He clings to her long fur

She skims across. Her baby hangs on tight.

slow and

By his thumbs and toes and teeth.

Her baby drinks the milk she makes him

mild.

And then the mother dances through the

In moonlight or starlight, in mid-air.

All the bright

night

Their single shadow, printed on the moon

day, as the

Doubling and looping, soaring, somer-

Or fluttering across the stars,

mother sleeps,

saulting —

Whirls on all night; at daybreak

She folds her wings

Her baby hangs on underneath.

The tired mother flaps home to her rafter.

about her sleeping child.

All night, in happiness, she hunts and flies.

The others all are there.

Her high sharp cries

They hang themselves up by their toes,

Like shining needlepoints of sound

They wrap themselves in their brown

Go out into the night and, echoing back,

wings.

Tell her what they have touched.

Bunched upside-down, they sleep in air.

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change

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s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care.

Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional

clothes that embraced and flattered the female form.

The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president.

Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education.

The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions

and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products.

UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness.

The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer.

Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the

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The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together.

Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change.

I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education.

Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”.

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MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal ma-

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Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions, obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.”

Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate.

There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

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“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.”

Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy.

Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non-functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attention-deficit disorders.

Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments.

Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy met-

als and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health.

“Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself.

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tion doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.”

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ometimes we meet people whose accomplishments are so vast and eclectic that it’s hard to comprehend their total scope without referencing something visual, such as climbing a mountain or navigating stepping stones. Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman is one such person. From Texas to New Jersey, from small town to the big city, Freeman never saw a mountain she couldn’t climb. She never turned away from stepping stones that appeared before her, even when she couldn’t see where the path would end. In fact, traversing those stones taught her that often it’s the unexpected side step that takes us where we need to go in our journey.

Freeman’s early journey, while accomplished, seemed about as far away from nutrition as she could get. She worked as a designer of corporate parks and homes, which led to specializing in the art of putting the “final jewelry” on houses by stylizing walls, shelves and such. She was also an artist on canvas, painting in five different styles under five

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During this time, however, Freeman was not well, physically. She went to traditional medical doctors and received what turned out to be a misdiagnosis, and her health didn’t improve. She had questions about her health issues, and in pursuing answers, she ventured onto unfamiliar stepping stones, beginning a new path in her life—one that would become her life’s work.

Through research and education, Freeman pursued knowledge of the human body—blood, cellular system, skeletal make up—and, most importantly, the interactions of good nutrition and its effects on various diseases. She explored how nutrition, when properly applied, works to prevent disease, improve health, strengthen the immune system and support the human body and mind. Most significantly, she discovered that her understanding was not in harmony with mainstream health care professionals.

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best way to share her knowledge was through an educational business. “This was way before the internet,” recalls Freeman.

“I was seeking events to speak at and places where I could lecture. I spoke at spas, gyms, local PTA meetings—if someone would listen, I was talking nutrition.”

Freeman also began teaching classes on nutrition, which organically led to creation of her own company, Wellness Simplified, and her Nutrition Certification Program, providing graduates with certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Freeman has graduated over 800 students, recently moving to a larger facility to accommodate demand. The courses invite those from all walks of life—mothers that want advanced knowledge to protect the health of their families, individuals seeking information for personal health conditions or desiring a new career path, doctors, chiropractors, dentists, physical therapists and many others interested in holistic health.

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Even as she teaches others, Freeman continues down that stone path she discovered so many years ago, pursuing a doctorate in medical humanities at Drew University.

She also plans to teach art in Wellness Simplified’s expanded classroom space as a form of stress relief and artful meditation.

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~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

Running for Governor

Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics.

Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office.

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Girl Up!

Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C.

She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor.

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“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?”

In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives.

In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work.

A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

Zero Waste

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items.

“I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away.

I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

Earth Child Institute

Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers global youth to engage with sustainabil-

ity issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel.

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A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old.

Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future.

“Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We

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plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

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can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

Time’s Up

Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for youth rights and action on climate change.

Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice.

Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands.

It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions.

Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore, Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics us onConnecticut; and director Follow from Clinton, Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform.

“It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing.

This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin.

At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America

Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy.

Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticidefree food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories.

Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes.

Places that Encourage Healthy Living

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an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents.

“Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.”

The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime

example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

Blue Zone Basics Move Naturally – Even at work, get up and move at least once every 20 minutes.

Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk

or meditate.

Maintain Relationships – “If you have fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains.

“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.

Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice.

“Over the last four years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collec-

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tively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zonesinspired dishes.”

The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity.

“We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says.

“The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.”

He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality

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‘Less Meat’ Goes Mainstream

Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating

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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide.

According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product

launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand.

“I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

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GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront.

“The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern.

Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health.

Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.”

Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, and co-author of its groundbreaking spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

Benefits All Ages

Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn.

Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into

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plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrient-dense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases.

For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

Looking Forward

The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact.

“I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone.

Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.”

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REBOOTING LIBIDO Exercise Rekindles Desire

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs.

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual

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performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

“Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stron-

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Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants.

“Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

Aging Passionately

The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!”

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Healthy Hormones

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

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Strength Training and Yoga

Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour.

In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.”

According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response.

Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.”

No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit.

Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.”

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way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.

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Farewell to a Beloved Pet Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor.

Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.

Innovative Containers

Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines. com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.”

Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely

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Veterinary offices commonly arrange for the pet’s body to be sent to a crematorium, with ashes returned several days later. Using temperatures from 1,400 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options.

At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care.

Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA.

Elizabeth Fournier, author of The Green Burial Guidebook, owns and operates Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where

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she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs.

One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a humanonly funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says.

The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for bio-cremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier. “It’s my favorite story.”

“The zero-emission aquamation process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor

of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas.

Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area.

Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Terrific Trees – A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers learning about the natural world. Take a stroll through the forest to visit the giants of the plant world. $40/6 classes every other Monday to 11/26 1-2:30pm.

Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570842-1506.

Reading Medical Blood Test Naturally – Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. $50/public or $35/students. 11am-1:30pm. RSVP: 973-2674816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown NJ.

Guided Meditation Session – Limitless Vibrations including Young Living Essential Oils to add energy to the intention that we set. Ohm Sound Tuners are used to add ease to your body, allowing for release and expansion. 7pm. $12. RSVP to 570-733-4055 Thaxton Holistic Wellness.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 National Kale Day Fest - I scream, you scream, we all scream for kale! In the spooktacular month of October, the 3rd is National Kale Day! Explore a feast of options at House of Nutrition in Luzerne and load up on this curly green chock full of goodness.

Vegan kale chips, savory salads, and raw superfood sprinkles kick off the headliners. House of Nutrition, 50 Main Street, Luzerne. 570-714-0436 Guided Meditation Session – Limitless Vibrations including Young Living Essential Oils to add energy to the intention that we set. Ohm Sound Tuners are used to add ease to your body, allowing for release and expansion. 7pm. $12. RSVP to 570-733-4055 Thaxton Holistic Wellness.

Family Night Hike – Join LCEEC educator Casie Berkhouse on a fun and adventurous night hike along the trails of LCEEC. Learn about night vision and the adaptations nocturnal animals have that help them survive in the dark! 6:30. $5pp. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Astrology for Beginners – A brief history and introduction into astrology, the zodiac, planets, houses and reading a birth chart or other horoscope.

Give birth name, date, time and place upon registration to be able to use your chart. $50/public. $35/ students. 6-8pm. RSVP to 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown NJ.

Zen-Zone Art: Class 1 – Acrylic non-toxic abstract painting techniques focusing on any art form uses the meditative mind, zen-zone, which accelerates the release of stress. $50/public. $35/students.

2-4:30pm. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown NJ

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Carbohydrates & Fats – Learn about the different types of fats and sugars, their major differences, how they affect the organs and body systems, and how they are metabolized in the body. 9:30am5:30pm. $325. Part of certification or for personal use. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston.

570-283-0111 Afternoon Melter Special – Available to the first responders. Receive a 1 Hour hands on Massage, and 1 Hour Energetic Massage for $100. Metta Physical Fine Reiki Infused Goods & CBD Infusions located in Mission Yoga, South Abington, 639 Northern Boulevard, Second Floor, South Abington Township. 570-780-8400

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Free doTERRA Essential Oils Class – Explore ways to make natural lifestyle choices by using essential oils for cooking, cleaning, health, mood management, pain management and general living. Find out what makes doTERRA essential oils so unique. 6pm. Justus Home & Garden, 587 Justus Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3052

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils – Join Terra McAulliffe for a fast-paced, ground-up lecture on everything essential oils, and have some fun and pampering in the process! You’ll leave with easy, simple, and affordable tactics that anyone can do.

6:30pm. ProActive Family Chiropractic, 113 N. Turnpike Rd, Dalton. 570-763-9536 to RSVP.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Learn to Make Kombucha – Let Hana show you how to make this miracle tea that can help enhance the immune system, improve digestion, mental alertness and more. 1 pm. $25 paid in advance. Lynn’s Healing Zone, Suite 101, Hawley. 570-234-8568.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Oils of Ancient Scripture – Savor the beautiful fragrances and intriguing histories of these precious & pure essential oils. Discover the significance of essential oils in the past and present, their many uses, and their versatility in how we can use them today. 3-5pm. Waverly Comm Church, 101 Carbondale Rd, Waverly. 570-763-9536.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Introduction to the Metabolic Reboot – Reduce inflammation, support healthy digestive function, balance hormones, and melt the pounds off! Learn how certain food choices and cutting calories can negatively affect your insulin and hormone levels preventing you from losing weight. 6:30pm. Free with RSVP. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave. Kingston. 570-283-0111.

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Nuts to You – A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers learning about the natural world. Join us as we explore the busy world of squirrels as they prepare for winter. $40/6 classes every other Monday to 11/26 1-2:30pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

PEMF Open House – Do you suffer from discomfort due to inflammation or have challenges with muscle stiffness, limited range of motion, or circulatory issues? PEMF is a non-invasive and gentle treatment to improve circulation, increase oxygen to the cells and reduce pain and inflammation. 15 min apts 9am-8pm. $25 must RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

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Reading Medical Blood Test Naturally – Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. $50/public or $35/students. 11am-1:30pm. RSVP: 973-2674816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown NJ.

EATING FOR HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR & SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 No matter what your health challenge, chances are these recommendations are going to help support you in taking your health to the next level. Receive a nutrition outline to help support your body in reducing inflammation, supporting digestive health, and to converting your body to a fat burning metabolism. Learn about the most advanced herbs and food sourced supplements to help support your health. 6:30pm. Free with RSVP. Call to register: 570-283-0111.

Becoming a Message Bearer – Understand and develop different layers of psychic gifts and skills from basic intuition to channeling. Work with partners and the group to aid and support each other in developing these gifts. $50/public. $35/students. 2-4:30pm.

RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown NJ.

Guided Meditation Session – Limitless Vibrations including Young Living Essential Oils to add energy to the intention that we set. Ohm Sound Tuners are used to add ease to your body, allowing for release and expansion. 7pm. $12. RSVP to 570-733-4055 Thaxton Holistic Wellness.

Amethyst Biomat Reiki – Treats chronic pain, promotes healing and detoxifying, and helps burn calories and lose weight. $30 off appointments from 9am-7pm so you can experience the magic of this device. Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center-228 S. Main Avenue, Scranton. 570-780-8400

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Edible Landscaping – Learn about backyard food production including how to find the balance between your goals for your property, and what the land has to offer. Replace lawns and traditional landscaping with plants that produce food, medicine, and ecological benefits. 16+. 5:30-7pm. $5. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

Stones and Crystals Workshop – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. An introduction to stones and crystals, their energies, uses and care. Bring some personal favorites to learn about or share with others. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s SixMonth Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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CBD Information Night – Learn about this noninvasive and natural form of pain relief. Helps many conditions from MS, Arthritis, headaches, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, PTSD, depression nausea IBS and more. 6pm. Free. Kristy Fiore Office, 1 Line St. Ste 3, Throop. RSVP to 570-507-3189

Guided Meditation Session – Limitless Vibrations including Young Living Essential Oils to add energy to the intention that we set. Ohm Sound Tuners are used to add ease to your body, allowing for release and expansion. 7pm. $12. RSVP to 570-733-4055 Thaxton Holistic Wellness.

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Help yourself and family relieve the tensions of the day. Great for moms and dads with kids as this technique works well with children. $20.

On Line Class October 17th @ 8pm EDT, Sign up: paypal.me/aftoola/20 Aroma Freedom Technique Certification - This eight-week course will give you all the material and training to become a Certified Aroma Freedom Technique Practitioner. You will then have the ability to add the technique to your current practice or start a new one. $599. In Person 2 Day Intensive in Scranton PA, October 12th and 13th. aroma-freedom-academy.thinkific.com AFT/OOLA ON DEMAND - This eight-week online course will take you deeper into the AFT/OOLA practice. Along with the eight prerecorded sessions you will have personal one on one sessions with the course creator for additional guidance and training. $99. aroma-freedomacademy.thinkific.com For more information call Renee Arledge at 570-575-3077.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Essential Oils 101 – Learn the basics of essential oils, including how to choose essential oils; safety guidelines; how oils can be used therapeutically.

Gain a greater understanding of the everyday uses for 11 common essential oils for in the home and on the body. 6:30-8pm. $10. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 DNA Transformation – A workshop on transformation releasing core fear, blocks and trauma and retrieving wisdom and authentic empowerment.

Learn how to release the hidden potential in your DNA that has been blocked by fear and outdated belief systems. 6-8pm. $50/public. $35/students.

RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown NJ.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Electromagnetic Energy Tools – Demonstrations with application & testing for each student in several tools used in the anti-aging clinics of Europe, including Ondamed, a Class II-a medical technology that uses Biofeedback. $75/public. $50/ students. 11am-3pm. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

The Benefits of Light Therapy Explained – Hana will explain and demonstrate the effectiveness of light therapy, which is useful in skin disorders, wound healing, bruises, faster healing of broken bones, and more. $20 paid in advance. Lynn’s Healing Zone, Suite 101, Hawley PA. 570-234-8568.

Free doTERRA Essential Oils Class – Explore ways to make natural lifestyle choices by using essential oils for cooking, cleaning, health, mood management, pain management and general living. Find out what makes doTERRA essential oils so unique. Noon. Justus Home & Garden, 587 Justus Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3052

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White Haven Community Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven. 570-443-8776.

Awaken Your Intuition – Come join Hattie Robinson at Metta Physical for an exciting afternoon of learning how to develop your intuition and your inner abilities. Learn how to relax and quiet your mind to process and receive information that is blocked. $75. Metta Physical Fine Reiki, 639 Northern Blvd, 2nd Fl., South Abington Twp. RSVP to 570-780-8400

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Bats! – A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers learning about the natural world. Get batty while learning about these fascinating flying mammals! $40/6 classes every other Monday to 11/26 1-2:30pm. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Adult CPR/AED Certification – An American Red Cross CPR and AED training that teaches students when and how to be prepared to give life-saving CPR along with when and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). 5-9pm.

14+. $90. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 CBD Massage and Energy Therapy – A CBD Infused 60-min massage and 60 min of Energy Work for an afternoon. CBD Infused refreshments for you to enjoy in between sessions and a gift bag to take home! 9am-7pm. $150 for an afternoon of bliss.

Metta Physical Fine Reiki, 639 Northern Blvd, 2nd Fl., South Abington Twp. RSVP to 570-780-8400 Wilderness and Remote First Aid – This American Red Cross training isn’t limited to far away, wild places. It is advanced first aid designed for when advanced care by EMS is greater than 30 minutes away. 11/3 & 11/4. $180 with RSVP. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

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daily Fitness Bootcamp – A combination of strength training, cardio, and joint mobility exercises. Classes are for all ages and levels of fitness with absolutely no intimidation. $10 or $199 for 3mo unlimited w/ nutritional counseling. First class free. 8:30am and 5:30pm. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston.

570-288-2409 Ascend Hospice Volunteering – Ascend Hospice is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

Volunteer Work on the Farm – Help out on our sustainable farm for learning, outdoor activity, exercise and good clean fun. Every Weekday Available 9-11am or 3-5 pm. Josie Porter Farm, 6514 Cherry Valley Rd. Stroudsburg. Call to schedule 570-992-5731.

sunday Yoga Nidra – Go into progressively deeper and deeper states of relaxation of every point in the body. Allow your body to drop into a sleep like state, while you train your mind to stay awake and focused. Suitable for everyone. No yoga experience needed. 10:30am. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001

Bhakti Yoga – Detoxify the body in this hot, rejuvenating flow class through breathing & vigorous poses then cooling down in long held yin yoga shapes to further quiet the mind and integrate the breath. Suitable for All Levels. Room is heated to 90 degrees. 930am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am.

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Chair Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for physically challenged looking to improve total body health and increase strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 11am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

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

Zen Flow Level 1-2 – Zen classes based on the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM include breathing exercises, meditation, a comprehensive joint warming series, mindfulnessbased strengthening exercises and slow-flow yoga. 5:30pm Boundless Yoga Studio, 823-F Ann Street Stroudsburg. 570-664-095

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

Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 10am, 11am, or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

Aerial Yoga – Join us as we move through a practice using the silks. Beginners are welcome. Mats are utilized. If you are registering for more than one person, please call the studio! 7:30pm. Class is limited to 10 participants. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

tuesday Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – As taught by a yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques. 9:30am and 6:16pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and

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

Deep Stretch – Join us in this 75 minute class designed to calm the mind and find deep release in the body’s muscles. Spending time in postures allows for the body and mind to relax and create space to open up. Class appropriate for all levels of experience. 7:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

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

Provides a complete spiritual, mental, and physical workout. 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

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

Yin Yoga – All levels. Yin Yoga generally targets the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. These are parts of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. 6pm. $15. Call to register.

Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Facilitated Drum Circle – All drums and percussion provided. We use basic beats to create a rhythmic conversation with the goal of relaxation and group entrainment. 5:30-7:30pm. $7. Tunkhannock Area. Call Al Cabral for directions and to reserve a place. 570-410-1830.

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

Heated Vinyasa – Using fluid and repetitive movement, this class will offer a variety of sun salutations, balance poses, and floor work. A great option if your intention is stress release, opening the body, and quieting the mind. Suitable for All Levels. 90 degrees. 6pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

thursday Vinyasa Yoga – Suitable for all levels of students generally targeting the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. These are parts of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. 6:30pm. $15. $120/10 series. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Guided Meditation Session – This group will use meditation for healing and balance and connectedness with the Universe. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. All are welcome. $10 donation.

10am. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 East Hamilton Rd (Bus 209), Stroudsburg. 570-992-0943 to sign up.

Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. 8:30am or 5:30pm. $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm.

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

570-857-1707.

Yin Yoga – Come experience Yin Yoga in Thrive’s yoga/meditation space. Suitable for all levels.

Targets the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. 6pm. $15. $120/10 classes.

Registration required. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Yoga – End your work day by treating yourself to the wonderful benefits of breathing synchronized movement. Embrace the serenity with every flowing movement from pose to pose. 7pm with Priya. $10 per class. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 TaiChi – Improve health by raising energy levels, lowering blood pressure, improving balance, enhancing the immune system, and helping to eliminate symptoms of arthritis. Noon. With Geoff Dixon. $10 per class. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409 Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – As taught by a yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques. 6:157:45pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279

Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Restorative Yoga – A combination of meditation, breath work, restorative yoga postures and very gentle movement to calm the mind and body. A perfect refresh any time during the day. Promotes restful sleep and nourishes body/mind/spirit. 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777

Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898.

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Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 5:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

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Yochi – A fusion program that combines the ancient forms of mind body wellness: Yoga and Tai Chi to help you develop strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility in a meditative and relaxing environment. This unique 60-minute program is perfect for beginners and all skill levels! No exp needed. 4pm. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001

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Vinyasa Yoga By Donation – This 60 minute Vinyasa Flow class is the perfect opportunity to find a little balance in the middle of your busy day.

Beginners are welcome. Class is donation based.

Suggested donation $10. Noon. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

saturday Kundalini Meditation - As taught by a Yogi Bhajan, contains specific, practical tools to support the mind and guide the body through the use of breath, mantra, mudra, and focus. Reduce stress, work on addictions, increase vitality, clear chakras. 9:30am. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Mellow Flow Yoga – Find your bliss and peace in Mellow Flow! This class offers gentle movement/ stretching and brief meditation to calm your mind and lift your spirit. Suitable for All Levels. Great for beginners. 10am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Free Boot Camp Session – A fun and adventurous class provides the ideal atmosphere for motivation and emotional support to help the participants achieve their desired results. For continuous exercise to tone the body and facilitate fat burn for maximum results. Get Motivation and support to make this a lifestyle. 10am. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am.

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

570-857-1707.

Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 11:45am.

Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono.

570-839-1898.

Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 11:45am. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. Saturdays, 12:00 pm, $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi Chuan is often described as “meditation in motion” and there is growing evidence that this mind-body practice has value in supporting optimal mental and physical health. This gentle form of exercise can help build and maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. 10am. $18 or $100/8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Contemporary Qi Gong – Focus will be on building energy and balance along with harmonizing energy meridians in the body. A complete system on its own. 11am. $18 or $100/ 8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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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.

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 28.

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY REJUVENATE COLON & MASSAGE CENTER

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. See ad page 32.

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

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

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Offering Brainsway Deep TMS an National Institute of Heath developed, FDA cleared, non-invasive treatment for Treating Depression that is covered by most insurances.

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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 page 30.

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Mikhail Artamonov, MD PhD 391 East Brown Street, E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301 MJAHealthcare.com

Combining Allopathic (Western) medicine, Oriental medicine and the newest medical technology to offer patients complete and personalized health care. Certified in Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain medicine, Independent Medical Examination and Addiction Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Medical Marijuana, Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine.

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NATURAL HEALTH

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LYNN’S HEALING ZONE

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.

HEALTH COACH

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We put the CARE in healthcare. We offer natural therapies to improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Services include microscopic nutritional blood audits, detox methods, relaxation treatments, light therapy, energy healing, workshops & classes. If you don’t take care of your body where are you going to live? Let us help you make your life all that you want it to be. See ad page 13.

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Lifelong transformation, one healthy habit at a time. It is not about losing weight, it is about gaining health.

What do you want more of in your life? I offer a program which is Dr. approved, scientifically formulated, and clinically proven. Wouldn’t it be nice to have more energy, better sleep, less medications, and better self-confidence? It would be an honor to walk with you on your journey to take your health and life back!

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!

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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. See ad on page 13.

NATUROPATH DAYRA MIDDLETON 826 N. Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18504 570-561-2340

Specializing in lymphatic drainage, Swedish and deep tissue therapeutic massage. Offering Natural protocols and supplementation products to improve health, treat specific health concerns, lose weight, and address addiction and depression. Also offering naturopathic solutions and microdermabrasion facials to remove scars and wrinkles and address skin conditions relating to pigmentation and acne.

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

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

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

Let me be your partner in health. Working with individuals for 10+ years and specializing in non-invasive, cuttingedge therapies and testing, as an alternative to or collaborative effort to treat the cause of disease, prevent disease and assist in maintaining wellness and your best self. Therapies include clinical nutrition, vitamin/mineral/nutrient supplementation, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy and lifestyle therapy. See ad page 6.

NUTRITION & HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ • 973 267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown, NJ, she teaches a six-month nutritional certification course and has certified over 700 graduates in Holistic Health over the last 14 years. She also practices frequency biofeedback, teaches 1-day classes and lectures widely. See ad on page 24.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER

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

See ad on page 18.

PILATES MOUNTAIN LAUREL PILATES

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

Classical Pilates studio offering the highest quality private and group sessions to people of all ages and fitness levels. Judy is certified in classical Method of Pilates since 2001 and is passionate about the authentic and traditional style of Pilates. The results are a stronger, more balanced and flexible body with an enhanced mind-body connection. See ad page 12.

REIKI LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

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

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

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In a Usui and Karuna Reiki session you will receive a full chakra alignment, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, and a higher vibrational frequency tuning with Tibetan singing bowls.

During each session, your practitioner is guided by intuition to implement the necessary techniques to remove all energy blocks. Also offering holistic wellness products including CBD infused products. Free CBD wellness and pain relief consultations. See ad page 24.

Do you have pain in your back, neck, shoulder, hip, or feet? Are you suffering after an injury or surgery? Are you unable to move as freely as you’d like? Do you wish you had a more attractive and healthier posture? Give your body and yourself a break. Call to talk about what Rolfing™ Structural Integration can do for you. See ad page 29.

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center 228 S. Main St. Scranton, PA 18504 Mission Yoga 639 Northern Blvd, S Abington Twp, PA 18414 570-780-8400

SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY OF NEPA

140 S. Grant Street Wilkes Barre pa 18702 570 824 7722 unityofnepa.org Sunday services and Youth Education. 10 am Unity of NEPA provides our diverse community with practical spiritual teachings of self-empowerment and compassionate living. Unity teaches that each person is a unique expression of God created with sacred worth. Our purpose is to express our divine potential as a realized and demonstrated by Jesus and other master teachers. Living from the awareness transforms our lives and the world. See ad page 8.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING SHOOTING FOR THE MOON

Kathy Agate Brown 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943 ShootingForTheMoon.com Agate@ShootingForTheMoon.com Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication. See ad on page 36.

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

A type of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue of the body and works to lengthen, stretch, and soften this tissue to restore postural balance, ease of movement, and a feeling of being more at home in your own body. Clients credit Corrine with helping them find freedom from pain, improved mobility and inspiration to live stronger, healthier lives. See ad page 27.

Richard Paterson, Ph.D., Advanced Certified Rolfer™ 142 Mulberry Dr, Milford, PA 18337 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort, PA 18704 571-265-9950 • RolfingPA.com

WELLNESS CENTER ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS

Dr. Christopher C. Meister, D.C., L.Ac. Dr. Debora T. Cantel, D.C., L.Ac. 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-1898 AsianInstituteOfHealingArts.com Dedicated to helping people solve their health concerns using affordable, natural & holistic methods.

Our services include: acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, biofeedback, massage, ashiatsu, Reiki, smoking cessation, kung fu, tai chi & qigong. Serving the Poconos since 1991. See ad page 34.

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

Balance Yoga and Wellness is committed to celebrating the practice of yoga and cultivating wellness by offering a wide range of group classes, private lessons, and workshops, in a variety of yoga traditions, at convenient times throughout the day in order to accommodate all students of yoga, from novice to advanced, as well as other treatment modalities and high-quality retail items. See ad page 27.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER Amber Summers, HHP 647 Wyoming Avenue Kingston PA 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com

Alleviate symptoms of disease and heal through nutrition, supplementation, relaxation and mental/emotional freedom. Our Mission is to educate the community about the healing nature of holistic wellness and provide sanctuary within the community where like-minded professionals can come together to offer affordable holistic services in a peaceful, tranquil setting. See ad on page 48.

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APEALS Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG Transportation Volunteers Needed – The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to assist cancer patients with transportation to and from appointments as part of their Road To Recovery Program. Help your neighbors in a difficult time. Please call 800227-2345 or visit Cancer.org for more information.

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