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contents 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.

26 PRACTICE GRATITUDE

and Change Your Life

by April Thompson

28 GROWING UP

WITH WAYNE DYER Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing

by Lindsay McGinty

32 POWERFUL YOU!

Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

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by Judith Fertig

36 MIDDAY PICK-ME-UP Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower

by Lane Vail

38 BEAUTY FOODS

Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

by Judith Fertig

40 ECO-BEAUTY

Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

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BRING BACK THE MAGIC

Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season

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by Meredith Montgomery

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48 THE FITNESS PUZZLE

How to Piece it Together

by Joe Gigliotti

48 PLAYFUL PET GIFTS Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games

by Sandra Murphy

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18 7 newsbriefs 18 healthbriefs 22 globalbriefs 25 ecotip 26 inspiration 28 wisewords 22

30 community

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36 healingways 38 consciouseating 40 greenliving 42 healthykids 44 fitbody 48 naturalpet 50 calendar 56 resourceguide 63 classifieds

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O contact us Publisher Reid Boyer Local Editor Beth Davis Local Writer Beth Davis - Linda Sechrist Assistant Editors S. Alison Chabonais Design & Production Linda Bowers Ad Production Marci Molina www.MarciMolinaDesigns.com Advertising Sales Reid Boyer LVsales@naturalawakeningsmag.com To contact Natural Awakenings Lehigh Valley Edition: PO Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: 610-421-4443 Fax: 610-421-4445

ne of the most rewarding parts of my job is that every day I meet people that are living their dreams and enabling others to live their best lives. I have learned so many lessons from being around conscious people, and I continually try to integrate their examples into my own life. I have come to realize how at its core, life is really about continually learning and growing in body, mind and spirit. Along the way, we inevitably make mistakes, get our hearts broken and learn some hard lessons, but each experience enriches and deepens our self-knowledge. With eyes wide open, we can learn to leverage each lesson to become a better person, a kinder stranger, a more loving partner and a more patient parent and friend.

What do you want from life? I encourage you to write it down, visualize it and put your positive energy out into the universe surrounding it so that it will manifest. The ripple effect can be amazing as this energy of focused love and determination touches all you encounter. Imagine if we all did this! The world would be a much more peaceful, harmonious and happy place, where we all support one another in being our best and highest selves, experiencing the most fulfilled lives possible. We can choose to make our world better by making ourselves better. This intention becomes the basis for personal empowerment.

In this month’s feature article, “Powerful You! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want,” Judith Fertig explores key components for making your life one you are empowered and happy to live. You’ll also find some great inspiration from local author Stewart Bitkoff.

We are fortunate to have an amazing community of people dedicated to personal growth here in the Lehigh Valley—from amazing healers and teachers that help us keep our bodies in the best possible shape to artists and practitioners that expand our minds and spiritual teachers that help us nurture our spirits. Take this opportunity to set our course toward personal empowerment for betterment of our community.

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Yoga Flow and Hypnosis for Healthy Holidays

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oga instructor Laurel Attanasio and Master Certified Hypnotherapist and life coach Grace Smith will host an afternoon of self-care from noon to 2 p.m., November 15, at The Yoga Loft, in Bethlehem, to kick off the holiday Laurel Attanasio season right. & Grace Smith Attanasio will guide participants through a Healthy Holiday Yoga Flow that will reduce stress and calm digestive woes. They will also receive an outline of the flow to reference it throughout the holidays.

This is great for those days you cannot make it to class, but need your yoga.

Smith will debunk myths and demystify the ancient healing tool of hypnosis in order to prepare the subconscious mind for the holidays. Attendees will learn a quick, 30-second self-hypnosis technique to use when while staring down a plate of holiday temptation, followed by a deeper group hypnosis session to strengthen the values of loving one’s body and eating simply in order to nourish mind, body, and spirit.

Cost is $45. Location: 521 E. 4th St., 3rd floor, Bethlehem. For more information, call 610-867-9642 or visit TheYogaLoftOfBethlehem.com. See ad, page 51.

A Trend Toward Higher Consciousness in Business

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obert Lockwood, an authority on business trends in America, is presenting his signature program, Become an eXpansive Entrepreneur, at Greenshire Arts Consortium on November 8, to explain how the impact of integrating spiritual aspects into business practices has been found to powerfully affect all Robert Lockwood those involved. Lockwood’s eXpansive Entrepreneurship is helping shift the country’s paradigm of business to a higher conscious level. He states, “Such qualities as authenticity, transparency, empowerment, innovation and collaboration afford the opportunity for both entrepreneur and business to flourish to greater degrees.”

Lockwood, the author of Regenerating America, will discuss the qualities that go into building a purposeful business, helping participants bring together their wisdom, experience, knowledge, and intuition to unleash their power from within.

Individuals will be guided into expanding their consciousness to include everything that is possible, positioning them to become an eXpansive Entrepreneur. Lockwood has specialized in strategic brand building and consulted with Fortune 500 companies and universities throughout the United States.

To reserve a space at the workshop, 215-538-0976. Address: 5831 Clymer Rd., Quakertown. See Save The Date, page 51.

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newsbriefs Bellezza Salon and Spa Adds Certified Oncology Esthetician

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icensed Esthetician Denise Allen of the Bellezza Salon and Spa, in Allentown, has received certification in oncology esthetics to assist cancer patients in the Lehigh Valley to look and feel their best.

The Comfort Care Facial, which can be modified to suit individual skin needs, Denise Allen is designed to help clients relax and release some tension and anxiety during cancer treatments.

The products used are soothing, hydrating, natural and botanical, and they are provided with lots of TLC. “My first and only focus is to learn more about my passion”, states Allen. “It’s not only treating skin, but the spirit, as well. I love what I do and it shows in my clients. Going a step further to treat those that feel their worst and see them rejuvenated after a skin treatment, it brings joy and energy to what I do. Our salon and spa is dedicated to using natural products that reduce chemical exposures for our clients.”

Bellezza Salon and Spa is located at 2000 Oxford Dr., Allentown. For appointments, call 610-797-1750 or visit BellezzaSalonSpa.net. See ad, page 58.

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Mind Body Spirit Expo in King of Prussia

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he Mind Body Spirit Expo, the largest natural health and human potential expo in the Tri-State Philadelphia area, will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., November 21, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., November 22 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 23, at the Valley Forge Convention Center in the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia.

Guest speakers include Dan Millman, Dan Millman author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Mark Victor Hansen, author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and “the people’s intuitive”, Michele Livingston. Activities include workshops and lectures on meditation, emotional and spiritual healing, dreams, chakras and angels; intuitives and body workers; and more than 120 exhibitor booths.

This year there’s a special focus on yoga, with free yoga classes, kirtan with David Newman and special guest Sri Dharma Mittra, the “rock star of yoga.” Live entertainment includes a Friday concert with Brenda McMorrow, music, dancing, chanting and more.

Admission is $5 on Fri. and $15 on Sat. and Sun., with discounts for seniors and students. For tickets, call 215-627-0102 or visit MindBodySpiritExpo.com. See ad, page 7.

Easton Farmers’ Market Hunkers Down for Winter

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aston Farmers’ Market will launch its five monthlong indoor Winter Mart on December 6 and subsequent Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 325 Northampton Street, across from Maxim’s 22. More than 35 vendors provide seasonal produce, pastureraised meat and eggs, raw milk, artisan cheese, freshbaked bread, pies and pastries, prepared foods, local wine and mead, raw honey, maple syrup, vegan specialties and more.

All products sold at the Easton Farmers’ Market are locally grown and produced and all farms undergo a full on-site inspection. The vast majority of the produce is naturally/organically grown. All meat and dairy is antibiotic and hormone-free. Animals are pasture-raised. Prepared food and ready-to-eat vendors source ingredients from local farms whenever possible.

Metered parking in the rear. For more information, visit EastonFarmersMarket.com.

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aria Matthai, a graduate of Tom Brown’s Wilderness Survival School, will teach a series of classes in Earth-based skills beginning from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., December 6, which embody the teachings of Apache Elder and Shaman Stalking Wolf, who experienced and taught that the earth is sacred and alive. The EarthMaria Matthai based skills span the areas of meditation, healing, awareness and survival.

Matthai spent six years with the Sioux Indian tribe in South Dakota. “The creator speaks to us through the natural world and through our own souls. Learn awareness and spiritual skills to connect more deeply with nature and your own spiritual being,” says Matthai. “Stress reduction, self-empowerment and healing are the results of this greater empathy with the natural world.” Matthai is also available to speak for groups and schools throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Dress warmly, as some time will be spent outdoors. Hot drinks and snacks provided. $45. Location: KOA Campground, 6750 KOA Dr, New Tripoli. To register, call 570-618-3809. See ad, page 6.

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Support Shanthi Project

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he Shanthi Project will hold its annual fundraising gala, An Evening Under the Sphere, from 6 to 10 p.m., November 15, at Nurture Nature Center, in Easton. DJARM18 will provide music throughout the evening and food will be provided by Ashley’s Signature Restaurant. There will be an open wine/beer/soft drink bar and desserts and coffee will be served.

For the past four years, the nonprofit Shanthi Project has provided trauma-informed yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices for at-risk, incarcerated and underserved youth and adults in Northampton County. The Shanthi Project also conducts trauma-informed training for yoga teachers, classroom teachers, counselors and social workers.

In the past year, the Shanthi Project touched the lives of close to 400 incarcerated adults and youth in rehabilitation and treatment units at Northampton County Prison and Juvenile Justice Center, in after-school and summer camp programs at Boys & Girls Club of Easton, and residents at Children’s Home of Easton.

Tickets are $45. Location: 516 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Tickets are available at ShanthiProject.org. For more information, call Shanthi Project Executive Director Denise Veres at 610-737-8006 or email Denise@ShanthiProject.org.

Free Educational & Entertaining Evening

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n November 14th at 7:00 pm at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, there will be a highly interactive, funfilled program meant to educate as well as entertain. The purpose of the event is to introduce the audience to a variety of informative and engaging topics to create classes and programs based on the interests of the community.

Guest Speakers include a quantum metaphysician, a former Ford fashion model, a holistic health care practitioner, a certified vibrational sound practitioner, a certified intuitive, a master organic gardener, a farm to table chef energy healer, a spiritual teacher and a meditation master. Topics to be introduced will include a range as wide and diverse as the speakers.

There will be raffles and door prizes during this evening of fun demonstrations and audience participation. Surveys will be distributed to gauge where the greatest interests lies so that tailored programs and classes for 2015 can be developed.

Admission is free, and donations are welcome. Location: 30 Belvidere St., Nazareth, Pa. For reserved seating, RSVP to The Nazareth Chamber by calling 610-759-2617 or emailing Tina@Nazarethchamber.com. See ad, page 13.

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Expertise for Organics

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tylist Diana Fenstermacher, at Lux: The Eco-Friendly Salon, has become a Certified master colorist with the salon’s ammonia-free color line, Organic Color Systems (OCS).

She attended two-day seminar in New York to receive advanced training in color formulation and current trends.

Hands-on exercises taught Fenstermacher how to remedy uneven color, as well as a crucial technique for any colorist: perfecting gray coverage.

“It’s the best color line I’ve ever used,” states Fenstermacher. “I love its versatility. I’ve used OCS for six years. The vitamins and plant extracts in the product improve the condition of the hair. Lux prides itself on our comfortable environment, free from toxic smells, and I love that my clients and I are not breathing in harsh chemicals.”.

See Diana’s work on Instagram @DianaDoesHairPa. Location: 643 N. New St., Bethlehem. For appointments, call 610-625-4600. For more information, visit LuxEcoSalon.com. See ad page 41.

Planning for Sustainable Growth in the LehighValley

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he Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) has released 1LV, a sustainability report from the threeyear, regional partnership endeavor made possible by a $3.4 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

After thirty years of growth and change in the Lehigh Valley’s population and economy, with extended periods of development and investment in existing communities and infrastructure, this Consortium has developed a philosophy to protect the Lehigh Valley’s assets for future generations.

1LV assembles 10 distinct reports covering a variety of topics across four themes: economy, environment, transportation and livable communities. The consolidation of key findings from this 14-member regional alliance will help guide future planning and policy decision making across all cities, boroughs and townships within Lehigh and Northampton counties. LVPC will be incorporating 31 goals that have come from the consortium partners’ work, to the Comprehensive Plan as it kicks off an update in 2015.

For more information visit lvpc.org or call Tracy Oscavich at 610-264-4544.

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newsbriefs HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Education Groups Forming Now

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elaxation techniques such as selfKim Zuchlinski hypnosis, visualizations and special breathing can help return the birthing process to the beautiful and peaceful experience that nature intended.

Kim Zuchlinski is offering a five-session Mongan Method HypnoBirthing® education class for expectant mothers and their partners, beginning November 12. These empowering techniques allow a gentle and calm birth for parents and their baby.

HypnoBirthing® methods can eliminate the fear-tensionpain syndrome before, during and after birthing. They reduce or eliminate the need for chemical painkillers and episiotomy, and shorten the first stage of labor by several hours to aid in faster postnatal recovery. Involving a birthing companion increases the support structure of the family and creates a special bond between mother, baby and birth partner.

Zuchlinski also offers massage services and says, “Peace and Healing For Women specializes in bodywork for women of all ages.” Warm stone bodywork, body wraps and ear coning are also available.

Location: 134 Broad St., Stroudsburg. To reserve a spot, log on to PeaceandHealing.AcuityScheduling.com or call 570730-9963. See ad, page 43.

Regenerative Healing Now Available in Lehigh Valley

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ikhail Artamonov, M.D., is making pure platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy treatments available at the Maulfair Medical Center, in Orefield.

This cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment uses photoactivation and cytokine therapy Dr. Mikhail Artamonov to regenerate tissues by strengthening and stimulating the body’s own healing processes before ligament, tendon and joint damage progresses and the condition becomes irreversible. It also significantly improves the efficacy of a patient’s own stem cell healing process.

This U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy allows people suffering from chronic osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or sports injuries to avoid reliance on pain killers or surgery and eliminate the need for joint replacement.

The recovery time for these treatments is much less than traditional surgery, with initial improvement typically seen in a few weeks, gradually increasing as healing progresses.

Free consultation and treatment is available in Orefield, Easton and East Stroudsburg by calling 610-438-4460. For more information, visit LehighValleyInstituteOfRegenerativeMedicine.com.

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Self-Empowerment for the Holidays

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win Ponds Integrative Health Center, in Breinigsville, is offering several mind-body workshops to prepare participants for the upcoming holiday season. An Effortless Meditation introduction class, with Greg Schweitzer, on November 5,8,20 and 22, teaches how this technique can quiet the mind and provide rest that is deeper than sleep and reduce stress and anxiety. This physician-recommended meditation will allow participants to experience a state of restful alertness. Cost is $20.

Meg Deak will explain, from 9 a.m. to noon, November 15, how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) allow us to be in charge of our emotions during the holidays and experience a more calm, productive and joyful season by tapping on specific points of the body’s energy meridians while focusing on the issue to find the energy of the emotion collapse. This method of balancing the body’s energy system and emotional distress is similar to acupuncture, without the needles. Cost is $45.

Location: 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville. For more information and registration, call 610-395-3355. See ad, page 29.

Waldorf School Holiday Bazaar and Café

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iver Valley Waldorf School will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar and Café from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 22, featuring juried crafts and artisan wares, plus a delicious vegetarian cafe. Guests will find holiday gift ideas that include jewelry, textiles, handmade soap and body care, green cleaning products, knitted and felted designs, ceramics, woodworking, toys, clothing, beeswax candles and more.

The River Valley Waldorf School provides a robust educational experience, from our early childhood programs full of joy, wonder and thoughtful simplicity, to engaging and challenging middle school classes. Graduates are thriving in a broad range of public and private high schools, colleges and life. Parents are urged to discover the unique features of Waldorf education and how their child can benefit from River Valley’s synergy of arts, academics and experience from preschool through the eighth grade.

Location: 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA. For more information, call 610-982-5606 or visit RiverValleySchool.org. See ad, page 11. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Smart Growth and Sustainability Summit in Bethlehem

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enewLV will host the Lehigh Valley’s second annual Summit for Smart Growth and Sustainable Communities from 8 a.m. to 2:25 p.m., December 5 at the Hotel Bethlehem. The conference will bring together different perspectives to explore the potential for more efficient local government and better outcomes for our region. UPenn Professor of City and Regional Planning Tom Daniels, a national expert on farmland preservation and growth management, will speak.

The purpose of the summit is to find ways to preserve open space while supporting job creation and economic development; prevent increasing suburban sprawl as an unintended consequence of regionalizing water resources; strengthen cities without overburdening suburbs; and break out of the divisiveness that pervades discourse and prepare for future growth that benefits all Lehigh Valley residents. Executive Director Joyce Marin says, “The Summit represents a great opportunity to share information, network and collaborate as we move from ideas to action.”

Cost is $65 per person, including two meals. Location: 437 Main St., Bethlehem. For more information, call Joyce Marin at 484-893-1060 or visit renewlv.org.

Let Go of Stress and Sleep Deeply with Access Bars

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olistic Health Practitioner, Brad Barnoski of Planting Wellness in Macungie is offering a potent, handson Access Bar stimulation therapy which fosters deep relaxation and inner peace, relief from insomnia and other sleeping difficulties, enhanced clarity and focus, elimination of body aches and pains, and reduced stress and mind chatter.

Access Bars therapy is based on the theory that there are 32 points on the head which when gently touched, effortlessly and easily let go of all thoughts, ideas, beliefs, emotions and considerations that keep us stuck in life and unable to move forward with ease.

“When was the last time when you were totally relaxed and nurtured and cared for?” asks Barnoski. “This gentle modality allows healing and self-kindness without effort or judgment on you or your body”. Barnoski has used Access Bar therapy to assist people to change many aspects of their body and life that aren’t working, including poor sleep, poor health, weight issues, money problems, sex and relationships, anxiety, stress and many more.

Location: Lower Macungie Twp., PA. For more information, visit bradbarnoski.com or call 717-503-8576. See ad, page 25.

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Local Organically Grown Veggies From Wild Fox CSA

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inter shares sign-ups are available now for the Wild Fox Farm community sponsored agriculture (CSA) in Barto. Each week for 10 weeks, beginning November 18, shareholders enjoy a market-style “free choice” pick-up of locally grown vegetables. Co-owner Ben Davies says, “This means you take what you need, the variety you prefer and the quantity you will use each week. Weekly shares add up to 12 pounds on average, or an overflowing half bushel basket.” The 10-week share costs $300.

The family owned and operated Wild Fox Farm nurtures 40 acre of prime farmland in Pennsylvania’s beautiful

Butter Valley, off route 100, practicing holistic and sustainable farming methods. Co-owner Karah Davies says, “We grow five acres of vegetables, raise pastured poultry and eggs, woodlot pork and free-range lamb, and offer both summer and winter CSA shares. We grow our vegetables without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides or GMO seed. Our animals never receive hormones or antibiotics and eat local GMO-free grain.” 2015 summer shares sign-ups are available now.

Location: 5015 Longview Lane, Barto, PA. For more information, call 267-424-1439 or email TheWildFoxFarm@gmail.com.

Unique Workshops at Emmaus Yoga

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mmaus Yoga will offer the class Introduction to Buddhist Meditation, with Alisa Bowman, from noon to 2 p.m., November 8, for those looking to find more focus and inner peace through meditation. The truth is that everyone, even people with loud thoughts and unruly minds, can learn to meditate. Participants will learn special techniques to help them quiet the mind, maintain focus and uncover peace, love and joy. Cost is $20.

Ethics for Yoga Practitioners and Teachers, with Ann Friedenheim, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., December 7. “Ethics ground us and creates a safe container for students and teachers, “ says Friedenheim.

“Yamas and niyamas are the foundations for sound ethics. Participants will practice LifeForce Yoga, which is used to assist people with mood disorders and trauma.” Cost is $30 before November 23: $40, after.

Location: 860 Broad St., Ste. 105, Emmaus, PA. For more information, call 610-421-8200. natural awakenings

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Find Unique Creations at Indiemade Craft Market

Holiday for Pooches

Admission is $3 at the door for adults, children 12 and under free. The first 50 attendees receive free swag bags, handmade by Mercantile Home. Location, 1221 S. Front St. For more information, visit IndiemadeCraftMarket.com. See ad, page 14.

Priority Dog is located close to the intersection of Routes 100 and 309 at 5890 Kistler Road in New Tripoli. Boarding times are available by calling 484-553-6110 or visiting PriorityDog. com. See ad, page 48.

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he seventh annual artisan-tastic Indiemade Craft Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 6, at the Starlite Ballroom, in Allentown.

More than 50 vendors will sell uncommon handmade goods such as spray-painted apparel, funky home deco items, felted garments, natural bath and body goodies, vintage-inspired jewelry, clay tiles and sculptures, mixed media, geeky artwork and T-shirts, photography and more.

Live indie music all day will accompany knitting and crochet contests, Knit In Public and installations from The Alternative Gallery. With leading indie teachers from the Lehigh Valley, Blick Art Materials, Cedar Crest College and Paintsome Pottery sponsor do-it-yourself makers tables for kids and grownups, where attendees make-and-take fun, upcycled crafts.

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riority Dog, a canine cage-free boarding and daycare center in New Tripoli, is now booking holiday boarding and daycare for dogs whose owners consider happiness and contentment of their pets a requirement in their absence. Dogs can go back to nature by running, playing and relaxing in the wide-open space of six securely fenced acres. Emphasis is on the quality of exercise at Priority Dog. Priority Dog is located in the serene countryside where dogs breathe clean, fresh air. Dogs are free to go inside or outside on their own and the land is maintained without the use of chemicals. Dogs will also enjoy a natural raw diet while at the facility. Owner, Susan Fanok, a certified veterinary technician, established Priority Dog because of a passion for dogs. “We wanted to create an environment that allowed 24-hour socialization and where dogs can be dogs,” states Fanok. “Dogs love it. This is truly a unique dog experience.”

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin.

The study’s authors found evidence

that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively.

They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

Great men are those who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force—that thoughts rule the world. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics.

These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks.

Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm.

University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm).

In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested—with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings.

They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

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Self-assessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments.

A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against free-radical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

The Upside of Downtime: The Power of Restorative Yoga

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challenging yoga class can be invigorating, but if participants aren’t the super-flow athletic type or can’t picture themselves in one of those pretzel-like inversions shown in yoga magazines, then a restorative yoga class might be the answer.

According to certified Iyengar yoga teacher Diana Erney, restorative classes focus on reclining or other relaxing poses supported with bolsters and blankets so participants may settle in restore and renew. This laid back approach is steeped in health benefits: Those who practice mind body techniques that focus on deep meditation learn how to evoke what researchers call the “relaxation response,” which is the exact opposite of the “fight or flight” response caused by stress many of us deal with on a daily basis.

In study published last year in the journal PLoS One, researchers found that programming the mind to flip the relaxation switch was linked to long-lasting beneficial changes in gene functions related to energy metabolism and insulin secretion, while simultaneously limiting the expression of genes related to inflammation and stress. Related studies have shown that the relaxation response helps to counteract the adverse effects that anxiety, stress and normal aging have on our cells. So lay back and enjoy.

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Two Countries Buck the Mining Industry

Following the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution.

According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

The governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of short-term financial gain.

El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the country’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain water from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds.

The government of Costa Rica has said no to open-pit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadian-owned Bellavista open-pit gold mine.

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Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.”

For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

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Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency.

Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise.

Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources.

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Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

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UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history.

The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decisionmakers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries.

Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

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Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life

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“I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth

“A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.” ~ Colleen Epple Pine

“My losses have given me an inner compass by which I live my life. While I would not wish the tragedies I have experienced on anyone, I am eternally grateful for the blessings. I do not waste time, and I know how to love without fear.” ~ Joanie Weber Badyna

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iddlesworth, Pine and Badyna are among thousands adopting a Gratitude Challenge to help develop their gratitude reflex and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can take many forms, but typically participants pledge to reflect upon and express it daily with the help of email prompts from a sponsoring organization. A gratitude practice can help grow appreciation for the strangers that better our lives. It can also deepen our gratefulness for the significant others we sometimes take for granted.

Approaching a milestone birthday, retired businessman Walter Green set out on a year-long journey to visit 44 people that he credited with changing his life to initiate conversations about their influence, which he recounts in the book This is the Moment! While the relationships were already solid, according to Green, “In many cases, it was the most significant conversation we ever had.”

Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.”

Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a fiveday online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Ten Simple Things We Can Do To Feel Empowered

by Veronica Drake

3. Feelings matter; they are the radar of the soul.

4. Release joy, especially in thought. Thoughts are energy—people will pick it up 5. Step out of your comfort zone. Try one new thing every day.

6. Be still. Feed the soul every day. Find a private space and connect to source.

7. Show appreciation. Make a point to tell people why you appreciate them.

8. Give. Be of service to others, whether it’s time, treasure or talent.

9. Live in the now. We only have this moment. Live consciously and see how clear life gets.

What if … remember to dream big.

Individuals should commit to doing each one of these things every day and journal how they feel at the end of each day.

Use a two-week period to chart progress—and be amazed at the increased level of self-esteem.

Veronica Drake of Easton helps women discover purpose and inner peace through spiritual mentoring. Connect with Veronica at 610-297-6086 or through ConversationsFor TheSoul.com

When we experience an inner hurt, it is a physical manifestation of what has happened to us in our past—our feelings are telling us something is off. If we look closely at our lives there is a distinct imprint of something very specific that hurt us. As result, we lose our power, little by little, until over the years we find ourselves medicating to cope.

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aybe we were told an untrue story about our self worth or our ability to achieve. Perhaps we were told a story about the way we look or act and the story left a mark and drained us of our power.

Regaining our power and feeling empowered is the first step when it comes to healing our old wounds. Just like a lamp needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet to shine, we, too, need to be plugged in to our source. Getting plugged in requires focused attention and a willingness to take inspired action every day.

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Growing Up with Wayne Dyer

Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing

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erena Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., who would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic. Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home.

Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live.

Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically. photo: Pacific-Plus.com

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that we call dharma, and that dharma is what we are incarnated here to do. We were taught that the most important thing you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness!

Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends.

Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents?

in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner?

I tell people that it doesn’t really

matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself.

Everything in life starts with the self.

If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have.

When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others.

Contributor Lindsay McGinty lives in Orange County, CA.

I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.

What is the greatest lesson you learned?

Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand. When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience.

I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

What is the greatest gift your parents have given you?

It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me.

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Teaching Tomorrow’s Talent

by Beth Davis

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aunched in 2007 by Chad Schneider and Gary Menzies, Metro Beauty Academy, in Allentown, provides students with the necessary tools and experiences to embark on a successful career in the beauty industry. Since its inception, the school has experienced significant growth in all areas—a testament to its professional and energetic learning environment.

Housed in a stylishly sleek building designed to bring inspiration and creativity to its students and staff, Metro Beauty Academy began by offering programs in cosmetology, esthetics and teaching in an approximately 12,000 square foot space. It didn’t take long for the school to thrive as the beauty industry became an increasingly popular career choice. As the academy grew, so did its academic programs—and its need for more space. Massage therapy and make-up artistry were added to the curriculum and some classes and pro-

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grams were moved to a space across the street.

Director of Massage Therapy Bethany Lowrie, who joined Metro Beauty Academy two and a half years ago, said the addition of massage therapy was a natural fit. “We have always stressed the importance of taking care of the inside, as well as the outside, to our students,” she explains. “The addition of massage helped emphasize the concept of caring for mind and body.” Plus, she says the area was lacking in prominent massage schools.

Understanding the need to keep the programs all under one roof, Metro underwent a renovation in 2012, bringing its total square footage to approximately 16,500. The newly constructed campus feels hip and edgy, and creates a cohesive environment.

“Maybe there’s a separation for programs, but the students are all here for the same singular purpose—to help people feel beautiful inside and out,” says Terese Cary, business coordinator. “Because it’s important for them to understand all aspects of the business, students offer services to each other and get a little taste of all the programs.”

Creating a family-like atmosphere is top of mind for both women. “We have monthly meetings, participate in community outreach—which is very important all of us—and do other fun things outside of school,” notes Lowrie. Cary adds that even though it’s a large building, students get to know each other and grow to appreciate what they each can do.

And they can certainly do a lot—and are trained to do it well. “We want to make sure we provide the best, highest quality education possible,” says Cary. “We invest in our staff and ensure they are on top of trends and new techniques.

We form partnerships with professionals in the community and hold ourselves to extremely high standards.”

Lowrie agrees, saying, “We push our students to do their best everyday.”

Students in the massage therapy program gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology and kinesiology, experience in Metro’s clinic with real life clients and learn business

practices that may be used to launch a practice of their own.

Always dedicated to providing a high quality education, the massage therapy program requires 700 hours, which exceeds the state’s requirement of 600 hours. The extra training keeps students ahead of the curve on trends in the field and gives them more hands on time to hone their craft.

The comprehensive cosmetology program provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to become successful in every aspect of salon service. Students apply their classroom training on Metro’s visiting clients in its chic and upbeat student salon—a full-service salon and day spa that welcomes the general public. “We encourage our students to be independent and confident, so they do the client interviews themselves,” says Lowrie. And, although they also perform the cut, color, styling, manicures and pedicures themselves, she explains that every service is supervised by a licensed professional (including waxing, aromatherapy, microdermabrasion and more provided by students in other programs).

Those students are equally as well prepared. For example, although the state requires only 300 educational hours to complete the esthetics program, Metro Beauty Academy’s belief is that this is not sufficient to properly prepare students for a career as an esthetician, and therefore offers an advanced esthetics program containing 450 hours of both education and training. The skills and techniques garnered from the classroom and demonstrations are applied on clients of the day spa.

It’s no wonder, then, that the salon and spa has become

so popular that people are turned away on a daily basis. “We stay busy, so people need to book two weeks in advance,” states Cary. Because they’ve been given the opportunity to develop client relationships, once the students graduate, they already have a small following.

For practicing professionals anxious to further their education, the school offers a teacher’s program. Here, future teaching professionals develop the necessary skills and knowledge to guide their students into a fulfilling career. By working alongside an experienced professional cosmetology or esthetics teacher, enrolled individuals benefit from handson training.

The results of the programs speak for themselves. Cary says since the massage school launched, it boasts 100 percent job placement of its graduates. The other programs do also do well, thanks to a staffer that helps specifically with job placement. “She gets to know the students and works to match them in a working environment that is compatible with their personality.”

Cary says the staff—which consists of 15 to 20 teaching professionals—is imperative to the success of the school.

“We have a really good team that’s willing to go above and beyond to ensure our students are doing the very best they can. They give 150 percent.”

Metro Beauty Academy is located at 4977 Medical Center Circle, Allentown. For more information, call 888-782-7221 or visit MetroBeautyAcademy.edu.

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Powerful You!

Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

by Judith Fertig

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen back, it was fear. had reached the top of the New

After two years of trying, she was York Times bestseller list more than able to do a headstand. Along with a once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots sense of accomplishment, this quirky of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also achievement was a revelation as she ultiyearned to be able to do a headstand, mately concluded, “If I can do one thing but felt she didn’t possess the necessary like that, perhaps there are others.” sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal Take a Stand trainer.

Personal empowerment is all about

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are taking a stand—developing the vision, major appliances that deliver decades of countering misguided beliefs, having a faithful service with precious little downplan and then moving forward to be the time. She admits, “If the human body best version of one’s true self. had a warranty, mine would have run out David Gershon and Gail Straub, ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I of West Hurley, New York, authors of want to be strong; strong enough to hike Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your the mountain without getting breathless, Life As You Want It, contend that emstrong enough to take a case of wine powerment always starts with a desire for from the deliveryman and carry it to the a better life. “We need to learn how to kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New dream, how to boldly and courageously York City and New England, was also reach for our highest visions,” says maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t Straub. “Start with what’s working already her sense of balance that was holding her and the vision of what life can be.” She 32 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical Health

First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be show-

ing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in

a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.”

Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships

Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships.

“Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

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In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

ternal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-tobe-all-right” area. This is realized through

Physical Health

Work

Capability is one of the new guidRelationships ing principles for self-empowerWork ment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University You of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and coauthor, with Nicholas Vitalari, of Spirituality Finances The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” Emotional he claims, such as public speakHealth ing, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a slowing down, relaxing and meditating. talented generalist, rather than a narrow “You have to relax to start dissolving specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that the disbelief in the possibility of having we recognize and develop our best comwhat you want,” she says. “Empty out petencies in order to equip ourselves to the negative thoughts in order to gain the both withstand economic adversity and confidence that abundance is yours.” help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed in-

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Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain.

The motivational speaker believes that

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every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love.

“When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines.

We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Midday Pick-Me-Up Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower

by Lane Vail

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elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in leep, along with nutrition and the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta culexercise, shapes the backbone of tures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. according to a recent Gallup survey, “Naps are a double-edged and the potential health risks are con- sword,” observes Epstein. While they siderable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuand is associated with higher rates ate an unhealthy cycle of daytime of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. obesity, cancer and mortality, says Stepping outside for 10 minutes of Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psysunlight and fresh air can stamp out chologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and sleepiness, says Breus, which is much founder of TheSleepDoctor.com. healthier than reaching for a caffeine

“It’s best to get seven to eight jolt or sugary snack. hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the cirBe a Better Napper cadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidadirector of the sleep medicine protion, helping explain why German scigram at Boston’s Brigham and Womentists found even six-minute naps to en’s Hospital. Interacting with the be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime circadian rhythm is the homeostatic sleep is needed to overcome a defirhythm, which causes greater sleepicit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the ness the longer we’re awake. Both length of time needed to complete a circadian and homeostatic sleepiness 36 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips.

Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago.

A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein.

Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy.

Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.

Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decisionmaking and motor skills.

Napping at Work

While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.”

Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study

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found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than non-nappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity.

Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan.

Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.”

If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein.

Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads.

She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

Ongoing Cleansing

“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in

a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms.

Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite.

“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

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Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods

by Kimberly Snyder These foods work to improve specific body areas while promoting whole-body wellness. Such plant-based foods also improve digestion and raise energy levels.

For Beautiful Skin Youthful Red bell peppers Coconut (fresh, milk, oil) Avocados Spinach

Arugula Onions Raw applecider vinegar Garlic Lemon

For Beautiful Hair

For a Beautiful Body Fluid body movement Broccoli Brussels sprouts Sesame seeds Romaine lettuce

Radiant Watercress Figs Sweet potatoes Cucumbers Acai

Pumpkin seeds Dulse (a type of seaweed) Carrots Radishes Nutritional yeast

Cellulite-free Fresh cilantro and parsley Buckwheat and oat groats (whole oats)

Soft Pineapple Almonds Walnuts Flaxseed

For Beautiful Eyes

Toned body Kale Hemp seeds Quinoa Millet Chia seeds

Unlined, wrinkle-free Pears Cabbage Turmeric Clear, blemish-free Fermented vegetables (e.g., sauerkraut)

Bright eyes Papaya Beets Blueberries Apples Eliminating dark circles and puffiness Celery Collard greens Asparagus Bananas

For an Inner Glow Bee pollen Sunflower seeds Sprouts Spirulina (dried blue-green algae) or chlorella (high chlorophyll algae) natural awakenings

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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

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and less-than-glowing skin due to a any of us have grown disensuboptimal holiday diet. chanted with expensive, com “Many products require only one mercial beauty products that or two ingredients and take minimal include toxic and even cancer-causing time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t and affordable alternatives—including choose that over a $30-an-ounce myshomemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and terious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several butters—are stocked at many natural reasons, including its antimicrobial efgrocers and health food stores. fects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite

We all want to avoid phthalates, can zap it overnight. “Honey has high cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth potassium content, making it almost sulfate, parabens and many other poiimpossible for bacteria to survive in,” sonous chemicals commonly found in she explains. It’s also a good source of lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and makeup products that may not be and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like listed on labels. “You want to know iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s in your product,” says Janice what’s absorbed through skin is literally Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestsellnourishing our body’s entire system. ing author of Natural Beauty at Home

Honey is also a powerful humecand Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your tant, helping to prevent loss of moisture own, you’re in control.” from skin and hair. Cox recommends

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are dropping a tablespoon or two in a absorbed through the skin, our largest warm bath to soothe rough skin withorgan. It’s why some medicines like out stickiness, a conditioning mixture birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied external- of honey and olive oil to produce silky ly; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin. on our skin can be so harmful.”

She also recommends an easy

Her recommended solution is shampoo that contains nothing more simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), solutions to the dry and dull skin that water and a little vegetable oil for dry plagues many this time of year, shamhair. “It doesn’t foam up like commerpoo residues that result in drab hair, 40 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: • Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily.

• Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion.

• Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off.

• Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types.

• Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches.

• Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak.

• Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent.

1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.

Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier.

It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body.

1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.

Body Butter

resistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together.

Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.

¼ cup vodka or witch hazel ¼ cup water 2-3 drops of a favorite essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, rose, frangipani, ylang-ylang or jasmine)

Basic Shampoo

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a clean spray bottle or splash bottle.

Spray or splash the scented cologne onto skin or hair.

Yields 8 ounces

Solid Perfume

If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils.

Yields 1 ounce

½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.

Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air.

1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender)

Yields 4 ounces

In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely.

Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else.

Eau de Cologne was originally made by steeping flowers in a jar with alcohol and a small amount of oil. The scented oil was poured off and the alcohol was mixed with water.

Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.

Eau de Cologne

Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax Combine all the ingredients in a heatnatural awakenings

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Raise Awareness

BRING BACK THE MAGIC

Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get

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The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983.

Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”

Manage Expectations

Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members.

When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

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Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

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The Fitness Puzzle How to Piece it Together

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hen looking at overall health and fitness, we have to look at it from a larger, more holistic view to see all the moving parts. Most people searching for optimum health and wellness will need to assemble the entire puzzle to make up their fitness as a whole.

The main pieces of this puzzle for most people are strength, flexibility, nutrition, rest/recovery and aerobic condition/circulatory health. We can break down each piece by defining how it is used, why it is needed and how to apply it to an individualized program.

Strength: The quality or state of being strong; in particular, power and energy.

This is needed in everyday life for doing work, lifting objects, hauling groceries, picking up kids, taking care of the lawn or doing laborious work. It is the foundation of all great things that came to be out of the work done by prehistoric and modern man.

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Flexibility: Capable of bending easily without breaking.

The science of flexibility seems to be more of a practice than an inherent trait, meaning that if we work on our flexibility continuously, it will improve. Flexibility is important for many reasons: it helps us cope with everyday life movements and prevents injury while keeping the body healthy.

Basic stretching exercises, yoga, Pilates or therapeutic treatments all can help to improve flexibility, even later in life.

This is an important part of the puzzle; don’t neglect it.

state of health or strength.

This is a puzzle piece that a lot of modern people have difficulty doing based on the pressures of life, work, kids, bills and more. It’s easy to be overworked, overstressed and flat out exhausted without taking a break. It’s important to unplug and reboot our system from time to time and enjoy life. Go to the park, have lunch outside instead of in front of the computer or take an hour to go to the spa or salon to relax and unwind. Our problems will still be there when we return, so we must try to clear them from our minds during our recovery breaks.

Aerobic Condition/Circulatory Health: Of or related to the flow of blood throughout the body.

The heart, lungs and circulatory system are a major part of the overall health of an organism. With the sedentary lives of most modern people—sitting in an office for 8 to 12 hours a day, being stuck in cars, buses or planes or cramped in meeting rooms for hour on end—it’s never been more imperative that we get outside and move. The body was designed to move and requires it daily. The simplest way to get the circulatory system healthy, lower blood pressure and mitigate stress is to get outside and walk, hike, swim, jog, sprint or just go out for a Nutrition: The process of providing leisurely stroll after a hard day. Make or obtaining the food necessary for a habit to do this every day, for at least health and growth.

20 minutes.

This one gets confusing, but it need not This is one interpretation of some be. With the multitude of diet plans, of the puzzle pieces that make up the supplements, quick meal re placers overall fitness and health of a person. and gimmicks, it’s easy to feel hopeless Individuals may feel free to come about our eating plan. Here is the up with their own pieces to add to simple truth that fit and happy people the puzzle, because health may not use: stick to natural, unprocessed really be the destination, it’s more of a foods from the farm and the garden lifelong quest. and we will not have to worry about counting calories or listening to silly Joe Gigliotti is a fads. Nature has already made all certified Personal the perfect foods for humans. Use Trainer offering them and enjoy them and a healthy personalized, inweight will follow. Whether vegan, home training and Paleo or any other diet style, one thing specializing in fitness remains—the body needs nutrition to over 50, natural perform effectively, so keep the fuels nutrition and weight clean and unprocessed. loss. Call 484-348-0706 or visit Rest/Recovery: To return to a normal Higherfit.com

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Higher Knowledge: Enriching and Enabling Factor

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ost people would agree we all want to live in a kinder, more humane world. A world where there is respect for human life, economic resources are shared and the old and infirm are treated with dignity. In each of these areas, there is room for improvement. Economically, many are still without the basic necessities of life and go hungry. Even in the richest country on Earth, often the sick go untreated.

Further most would agree, somehow, as a planet we need to work together to share our natural resources and improve our collective circumstance. It is at this point, when we try to identify and prioritize what areas need improving and how we are to accomplish this all, we start to disagree and things break down.

Rationale or linear thought is able to tackle some of these problems, offering possible solutions; however, this form of thought is not able to solve all problems. It has limitations and, in some areas, is like the cart and horse that is without a driver and going around in circles.

Generally, for problems that involve the needs of divergent groups, there is no balancing factor and the needs of one group bounce unsuccessfully against the needs of others. In situations like this, self-interest repeatedly rears its head and there appears to be no corrective.

Many are slow to accept that the needs of the individual are bound to the needs of the many.

What is the corrective to this harmful self-interest? What factor reconciles the needs of different nations while sharing the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources in an ecologically sound manner?

The balancing factor is higher knowledge or knowledge that is spiritual in nature and tied to our collective

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higher destiny. It must be added to the mix and used with our other capacities to find solutions. Higher knowledge will not replace common sense, experience, hard work or economic imperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is not its function. It is an added capacity that integrates and works alongside others.

The spiritual traveler maintains humanity is evolving to a higher condition.

This evolutionary process is according to design and is purposeful and direct-

ed. The outcome of this process is better individuals who are more complete, balanced and better able to serve others. This higher state of being can only be reached when the integrating factor is added. This is holistic thought or increased spiritual capacity. It is attained one traveler at a time and only by entering upon a path to spiritual completion.

Better people make a better world.

More complete travelers make sounder decisions and are equally concerned about their neighbor and themselves.

Many paths are sacred and all travelers have the potential to reach higher.

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The higher consciousness teaches we are connected and have within a divine spark of energy. As we come to understand this and be one with this energy, we experience our connectedness to others and are better able to serve.

Spiritually, this oneness links us and we take positive, holistic action. Better people select honest, hardworking representatives. These representatives combine to form a useful government that participates in a richer, more humane world.

If we are truly committed to making a better world, we start with ourselves. We seek to create the best version of our self and use all our talents. This includes added spiritual capacity and higher knowledge.

Yes, this planet can be a wonderful place to live. Yet, we must work together and solve our mutual problems. This willingness to work together comes naturally to some and for others only after a personal catastrophe or natural disaster of some kind. For many problems facing us, this coming together of people is essential. We are one family and must remember our common heritage or in time our planet will be lost.

Added spiritual capacity and higher knowledge is the missing ingredient and enabling factor. Each of us must take personal steps to add this element to our lives and fully embrace the higher potential in all the great religions. Then the needs of the many will more easily reconcile with the needs of the few.

Dr. Stewart Bitkoff of Bartonsville, PA is the author of Beyond The Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate, available at Amazon.com and local bookstores.

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bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year.

Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.

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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget.

According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats.

Yet, what they really crave is attention.

“Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors.

It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”

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Look for sturdy wooden puzzles that hide a treat behind doors that pull or slide open. Advanced puzzles involve a multi-step solution. Following dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated

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Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box.

Place a toolarge-toswallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy.

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In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf.

Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-infor-food versions to slidea-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.

Fun for Fish

Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface

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The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view.

Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upsidedown terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore.

“Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

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• Poinsettias can be poisonous to pets—keep them out of reach or out of the house.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Yoga to Beat the Winter Blues – Bring that sunshine back into your life! Each month, ruLiving will lead an educational group session, followed by a walk through Historic Bethlehem, and yoga. 9:1511:30am. RULiving Institute, 525 Main St. Suite 2.

Bethlehem. 610.691.5483 The Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga- A view of yoga from both Western body systems as well as Eastern energy body systems. Great for students and teachers. Yoga Alliance CEU’S. 11/1 & 11/2, 1-8pm both days, $200. Call 484-515-8356, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown

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Yin Yoga – Targets specific meridians in the body which help us receive as well as let go. The stillness and calm of a yin practice will leave you feeling grounded and help decrease anxiety. 1-3pm. $35.

The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem.

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Free Intro to Yoga – Designed for those who are brand new to yoga or new to The Yoga Loft. Gives step-by-step instruction of basic yoga postures and breathing techniques.6:30- 7:30 pm. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 “Surviving Cancer Against All Odds” Book Study – Judi Venturini, Certified Cancer Coach. Join this weekly book study of “Radical Remission” based

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study, emphasizing a deepening your understanding of pranayama and asana through practice and anatomy discussions. Refine your teaching skills including verbal cues, observation and sequencing.

11/7-11/9. $245. The Yoga Loft521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Monthly Asana Intensive- This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students and yoga teachers, serving to introduce new levels of understanding of the postures and the practice of yoga. We refine techniques found in fundamental postures and apply them as a bridge to more advanced postures and sequences.

4:00 - 6:00 pm. $20 or use class card. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

on the research of over 1,000 cases by Kelly Turner, PhD. Recommended for cancer patients and care givers. 6:30-8:30 pm, $20 per week, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 Whole-Foods Holiday Meals– Michelle Trent.

Learn to prepare a highly nutritious and delicious plant-based entire Thanksgiving dinner along with tips and tricks for eating healthy during the holidays. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Samplings and copies of all recipes. 6-8 pm, $90/2 Sleepless Nights? – Greg Schweitzer. If your overclasses. 2nd 11/10. Twin Ponds Center, West LV, worked, turbulent mind is fighting your body’s natuRegister early 610.395.3355 ral need for rest, attend an Effortless Meditation™ introduction class and learn how this technique can WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Sleepless Nights? – Greg Schweitzer. If your over- quiet your mind and provide you with rest deeper worked, turbulent mind is fighting your body’s natu- than sleep. $20. 7:30-9:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 ral need for rest, attend an Effortless Meditation™ introduction class and learn how this technique can Family Constellation Workshop- Ria Swift helps quiet your mind and provide you with rest deeper you learn how to release ancestral patterns that you than sleep. $20. 7:30-9:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, carry and free yourself of limitations. This work is powerful and benefits your entire family! 2-6pm, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 $45, Call 484-515-8356, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Nutritional Strategies for Anxiety and Depression – Dr John Harrington DC of Sunrise Nutrition Center presents a seminar with cutting edge research about diet and effects on anxiety and depression.

5-6pm. at the Catherine Hoffman Dixon Library in Blairstown NJ. Call to reserve a seat for this free seminar at 908-362-6868.

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Meditation for Everyone- Shamatha, or “peaceful abiding” meditation is a foundational meditation practice that anyone can learn and benefit from, from first time meditators to experienced practitioners.

Does not require any belief system or religious affiliation. 4-5:15pm. $16. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Adrenal Fatigue – Steve Hoog. Are you stressed out, need more sleep, feeling overwhelmed, have a compromised immune system, or just feeling sick and tired? Learn what foods and style of cooking will give you the “energy medicine” you need. Food tastings, 6:30-8:30 pm, $30, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 BW Nice Networking Mixer – Join Business Women Networking Involving Charity and Education for a holiday networking mixer fundraiser for men and women. We support the Turning Point. 5:30-7:30pm Non-Members $25 at door. Appetizers included. Call Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589 for details, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars Bethlehem.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Nutritional Live Blood Cell Analysis – A unique method of examining a small droplet of blood to reveal information on the general wellness and nutritional needs of the individual. Blood screenings along with a 20-30 minute consultation are performed by Gwen Ward N.D. $60. Health Habits Natural Food Store on RT 873 in Schencksville Call 610-767-3100 to schedule

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Kundalini Yoga & Chai – Tap into your creative side with Kundalini yoga. You will learn how to make Masala Chai, it will brew during the yoga session, and then be enjoyed after. Bring your favorite mug! 10am-12pm. RULiving Institute, 525 Main St. Suite 2 Bethlehem. 610.691.5483.

Sacred Rhythms Drumming- Spend an evening making sacred sound with rhythm instruments. No experience necessary, bring the family! Drums provided or bring your own. Potluck after, $10 donation, kids free! Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Fall-iday Artisan Vendor and Craft Show – Organic soups, sandwiches and vegetarian options.

Variety of handmade clothes, jewelry, artwork, toys, soaps, too much to mention. Multiple modalities will be represented incl. an internationally renowned acupuncturist. 9-4pm. Circle of Seasons Waldorf-methods Charter School.8380 Mohr Lane, Fogelsville.

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Yoga Flow & Hypnosis – An afternoon of self-care that will help you to kick off the Holiday season right.

Yoga flow led by Laurel and finish with a grouphypnosis session led by Grace. Feel deeply relaxed and wonderfully refreshed. 12-2pm. $45. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Balanced Motherhood – Shonda Moralis. Are you struggling to balance career and stay-at-home options? In this brief introduction, you will learn to use mindful strategies to clarify career choices that align with your core values & true self. 9am-noon, $50, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 484 772.5395 Working too hard for a Happy Holiday? - Meg Deak. Emotional Freedom Techniques allow you to be in charge of your emotions during the holidays and experience a calmer, productive, and joyful season!

Give yourself the best holiday gift! 9-12 noon, $45, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Improving Your Relationship with Money – Creating wealth isn’t only about money, it’s about your health, relationships and requires changing your mind about money. Learn powerful tools to improve your relationship with money and yourself. With The Possibility Coaches. 9am-2pm. Greenshire Arts Consortium, 3620 Sterner Mill Road, Quakertown.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Mystical, Mindful Mudra Workshop with TahyaExplore ancient traditional vocabulary of mudra, mystic positions of the hands along with empowerment of body, mind, spirit with experienced teacher and dancer. For everyone, no experience necessary! $40, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Reiki Master Practitioner Traditional Usui Certification – Learn Master symbol, other symbols and uses. Program Reiki Manifestation Box. Learn to balance male / female energies, Tibetan Purification Ritual. Perform distance healing on ill person with feedback. Includes attunement, manual and certificate. 10-4pm, $150. Call Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Bethlehem.

Mindful Breathing Practice - A monthly class to help you develop a deeper understanding and awareness of your breath. Each workshop will begin with a gentle asana practice (physical poses) followed by an exploration of different breathing techniques

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IET (Integrated Energy Therapy) Intensive weekend (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) Friday Nov 14, 4-9:30 IET Basic $195 Saturday Nov 15, 9:30-5 IET Intermediate $215 Sunday Nov 16, 9:30-5 IET Advanced $245 (Discounted combined rate for attending all three classes: $595) Become a certified IET practitioner. Learn how to provide an IET healing session and grow as a sacred space holder.

Help to free a person’s energy from imprisoning patterns to function in new life-giving ways. Wendi Rose Heart Centered Healing Systems.

IET Basic: Nov 1, 9:30 am – 5 pm $195.

IET for Pets: Nov 8, 9:30am – 5 pm $125. iTRYBE Community Supported Kitchen: 2nd and 4th Weds, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm iTRYBE focuses on culinary/edible education: food demonstration, sampling, recipes, book study, dietary concerns. Appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn how to eat and cook in a nurturing way: A hands-on community supported edible education. Children welcome. Kristin Moyer, Holistic Chef/ Educator. $20/family.

Become an eXpansive Entrepreneur: Nov 8, 9 am – 12 noon This innovative workshop brings together your wisdom, experience, knowledge, and intuitiveness to empower yourself and your business. Explore techniques to eXpand your consciousness to accept infinite opportunities, thus removing self-imposed limitations. Explore current business trends that integrate all facets of entrepreneurship: spiritual, physical, psychological, emotional, and economically.

Facilitator: Robert Lockwood, BS, MBA. $30.

Improving Your Relationship with Money: Nov 15, 9am - 2pm Your relationship with money is as important as the relationship you have with yourself. Both relationships play important roles in your life and determine the results you get.

Do you ever wonder why some people live well and others struggle? Learn how to improve the relationships you have with money and yourself. Creating prosperity isn’t only about money. It is also about your health, relationships and many aspects of your life. It does require changing your mind about money. Jon Satin & Chris Pattay, Possibility Coaches. $57 Highly Sensitive People: Support Group: Nov 19, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Are you highly sensitive? Does the world sometimes overwhelm you? Have you been called shy, timid, inhibited, or introverted? These labels miss the nature of the trait of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). This group views the aspects of the HSP as strength rather than weakness or flaw. Learn to understand and work with the character of an HSP. Rev. Tina Frazier: spiritual mentor, hypnotherapist. $20.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Dec 7, 2 pm – 5 pm Special event-filled open house: Great connections, community, music, food. Details forthcoming!

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savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM MEMORY PROBLEMS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 4:30PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

savethedate WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION SUNDAY DECEMBER 21 – 1-3PM Join Deanna for a Yoga class celebrating the return of light! We’ll explore how even in the darkest of days, there is always a light within, ready to expand. When we find our own inner light - our hope, joy, compassion, and clarity - we can bring it forth and share it with the world around us.

Cost: $20 until Dec. 10th and $25 after. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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Energetic Clearing and Protection Workshop – Learn awareness of various energies. Tools to clear HERBAL OUTREACH CLINIC yourself and environment. Build energetic shield.

1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH How to be in unpleasant environments and not be

BY APPOINTMENT adversely affected. What types of people are preyed This sliding scale teaching clinic is held once per upon energetically and how to avoid it. 6-9 pm, $45. month to offer expert herbal and nutritional advice Call Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Bethlehem. to economically challenged people seeking relief Sleepless Nights? – Greg Schweitzer. If your overfrom chronic disease. The fee for clients is from worked, turbulent mind is fighting your body’s natu$0 to $$$ based on what they can afford. The ral need for rest, attend an Effortless Meditation™ $0 client can even get herbs for free. Do not let introduction class and learn how this technique can lack of money keep you from your best possible quiet your mind and provide you with rest deeper health. Appointment required. 908-689 6140. than sleep. $20. 7:30-9:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, Changewater Wellness Center, Changewater NJ. West LV, Register 610-395-3355 ChangewaterWellnessCenter.com Self “Stress Release” with Acupressure – Steve Hoog. Keep your stress under control by revitalizing your energy yourself. Learn the key areas, acupressure points, that lie along meridians in your body to designed for balancing the nervous system and energize and move the vital life force through your overall wellness. 4-6pm. $20. The Yoga Loft 521 body. 6:30-8:30 pm, $30, Twin Ponds Center, West E. 4th Street, Bethlehem.610.867.9642 LV, Register 610-395-3355

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED – Upon the completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross Certification for Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED valid for 2 years. 6pm-9pm. $90 pp. Organizations welcome. 3864 Adler Place, Bethlehem. 610-462-3199 “Surviving Cancer Against All Odds” Book Study – Judi Venturini, Certified Cancer Coach. Join this weekly book study of “Radical Remission” based on the research of over 1,000 cases by Kelly Turner, PhD. Recommended for cancer patients and care givers. 6:30-8:30 pm, $20 per week, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Open Practice – A self-guided class you will be encouraged to develop an independent practice while being supported by the teacher’s one-on-one instruction. Allows each student to work on aspects of the yoga practice that will most benefit them, as well as fostering a deeper level of commitment to one’s own well-being. 4-6pm. $20. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Childlight Yoga Workshop – Children’s Yoga Teacher Training. A thorough children’s yoga teacher training program is designed to provide yogis with the tools and knowledge needed to share gifts of yoga with children. Addresses teaching yoga to children ages 2-teens, with a concentration on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Digestive Health Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will be ages 2-12 years. 11/21 to 11/23. $395. The Yoga discussing digestive health and the relationship to Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 auto immune disease. Learn his approach to diges- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 tive problems. Free. 6:30pm. RSVP 610-682-2104.

Holiday Bazaar and Café – Skip the Malls and supMaulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield. port Waldorf Education. A great event to find natural Nutrition for Optimal Health Seminar – Learn and healthy gifts for everyone on your list. 11am – how to get off sugar and stop cravings. You will be 4pm, River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton given quick ideas for healthy meals, recipes, tips Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606 and more! You will also learn how to stay healthy in today’s world despite the pesticide, chemical and Reiki II Certification – Enhance and strengthen heavy metal exposure you and your family are con- your Reiki abilities. Receive 3 new attunements and stantly getting on a daily basis. 7pm. Free. Sunrise 3 new symbols to heal on all levels. Pre-requisite: Nutrition Center in Blairstown NJ. 908-362-6868. Reiki I Cert. $225/ $240 day of, 11/22 & 11/23.

FREE DEMO: Pain & Discomfort Can Go! – 3-8:30pm both days. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 HamAndrei Kazlouski. Learn how Structural Integration ilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356. releases restrictions while realigning and balancing Sleepless Nights? – Greg Schweitzer. If your overthe whole body. This body work helps resolve pain worked, turbulent mind is fighting your body’s natuand discomfort from many causes including trauma, ral need for rest, attend an Effortless Meditation™ illness, repetitive motion injury, and aging. 7-9 pm, introduction class and learn how this technique can Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 quiet your mind and provide you with rest deeper sleep. $20. 7:30-9:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 than West LV, Register 610-395-3355 FREE Talk: Digestion Problems! No, No, No! Color Your Year Workshop – Learn 11 ways to – Tom Wachtmann, D.C. Don’t suffer this holiday heal yourself, your life and family with color, your season with discomfort and embarrassment! Join personal color vibration, numerology formulas to Dr. Tom and learn how to treat the cause of reflux, discover your energetic cycles and what color to inconstipation, Crohn’s disease and all the other digescorporate each calendar day for energetic “smoother tion problems – naturally. 6:30-7:30 pm, Twin Ponds sailing”. 10am-12 pm, $45. Call Andrea at 610-428Center, West LV, Register 510-395-3355 0589, Inner Peace and Wellness Center, Hamburg PA Natural First Aid Demo – Adam Travia an herbalist, aroma therapist, massage therapist and reflexologist TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 demonstrates how to make an herbal first aid kit Healthy Aging Seminar – A lively discussion of the containing liniment for pain, valerian root tincture problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, for insomnia and skin salve. Go home with first arthritis and lack of energy. The causes are not what aid kit. 6:30pm. $3 RSVP required. 609 221-2285. you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will William G. Rohrer Center for Healthfitness 2309 be fully explained. 6:30pm. RSVP 610-682-2104.

Evesham Road, Voorhees, NJ Maulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield.

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INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE CERTIFICATION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 9AM-4PM Indian head massage has been practiced for over a thousand years. Instructor-Debbi Quinn of Blue Moon Herbals. This accredited training course offers a practitioners certificate as well as 6 CE’s and is suitable for qualified Massage therapists wishing to add to the therapies they offer, or beginners who would like to use the techniques for family and friends. If you have long hair, bring a hair accessory to pull it back.

6 CEU’s granted. $125. Meera Salon & Day Spa, 3251 7th St. Whitehall. 610-820-0337. For more information www.bluemoonherbals.com

Black Friday Holiday Open House – Meet and Greet. Stop in for refreshments, conversation and holiday shopping until midnight! Gift certificates, healing sprays, energetically charged jewelry and more. And if you have questions regarding energetic healing, chiropractic and kinesiology and the many services we offer it’s a perfect day for that! Come mingle!

R.S.V.P. to Andrea Brock 610-428-0589, Bethlehem.

Relax Deeply – Restorative Yoga using supported yoga postures, breath work and more, this popular monthly class is a great way to release tension and stress from daily life. 4:00-6:00. $20. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Reiki 2nd Degree Traditional Usui Certification – Learn 3 powerful symbols for intensifying treatments, distance healing, protocol for habit/addiction clearing, healing the past and future, empowering and programming objects including crystals and calendar events. Includes 3 attunements, manual and certificate. 10-4pm, $150. Call Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Bethlehem

savethedate COMMUNITY REIKI CLINIC 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH 6-8:30PM Reiki Clinic for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Offering shorter, more convenient appointment times, as well as more affordable sessions. Reservations a must to insure we have sufficient practitioners. For more information or to make an appointment for a 25 minute session: call 610-393-2036. Please leave messages with phone number and name or email to reikifans@gmail.com. A minimum donation of $5 is suggested. Unity Church, Emmaus.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

Sleepless Nights? – Greg Schweitzer. If your overworked, turbulent mind is fighting your body’s natural need for rest, attend an Effortless Meditation™ introduction class and learn how this technique can quiet your mind and provide you with rest deeper than sleep. 7:30-9:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

Sound Immersion – Through Gong and Chant with Crown. A Kundalini Yoga class Friday, Kirtan Saturday and Gong Workshop Sunday! Experience a unique blend of sacred mantras, cosmic instrumentals and a wall of gongs by Pittsburg artists Crown of Eternity. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. Call 484-515-8356

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

Sleepless Nights? – Greg Schweitzer. If your overworked, turbulent mind is fighting your body’s natural need for rest, attend an Effortless Meditation™ introduction class and learn how this technique can quiet your mind and provide you with rest deeper than sleep. $20. 7:30-9:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Forgiveness Workshop: Relief from the “Zing of Hurt.”– Betsy Wetzig. Move from stuck and hurting to flexibility & acceptance with Coordination Pattern™ Training—an easy, fun, movement method.

Capture your natural movement-mind ability to bolster your forgiveness process. 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $45, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

Making Space in The Hips – A Breath and Asana Playshop. An afternoon of exploration into the complex world of the hips. We will take a brief look at the anatomy of the pelvis and hip region. Designed to help you experience more mobility and comfort on the mat and in your daily life. 1-3pm. Cost: $35. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

Natural Therapies for Digestive Disorders – Sufferers of heartburn, acid reflux, irritable bowl syndrome and chroan’s disease will find this information very helpful! This free seminar will be held at the Sunrise Nutrition Center in Blairstown, NJ. 7pm. Call to reserve you seat at 908-362-6868.

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ongoingevents sunday Vegan Sunday Brunch – With live music. 10am3pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant and Organic Juice Bar. 201 east 3rd Street, Bethlehem. 484.330.6405 Sunday Services – Metaphysical and nondenominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown.

610-776-7211 Yoga/Level 1&2 – Pick up the pace from the Level 1 classes and begin intermediate poses. Learn how to safely practice deeper variations of the poses.

10:30am Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

610.867.9642 Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga – Relieve common aches and pains, and provide you with ways to manage stress and emotions before and after pregnancy.

11:30am. $16 or 6wk/$75. Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

monday Prevent & Overcome Injuries – Carol Siddiqi.

Gentle Feldenkrais® lessons allow you to observe how you move, notice any unnecessary tension, and improve your overall coordination. Prevent and overcome injuries. 5:45pm, $88/8 cl. Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Yoga, Beginner-Intermediate – Carol Siddiqi.

Perform daily activities pain free and with greater ease by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of Kripalu Yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, $88/8cl. Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Intro to Iyengar Yoga – Diana Erney. Focus on the basics of each pose while developing strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility. Props will be used to enhance understanding of proper alignment. 7-8 pm. $88/ 8cl, starting 11/3, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary. 11am-12:30pm & 6:30-8pm, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown

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Emmaus Reiki Community Clinic - Increasing accessibility to this healing modality on the 2nd Monday every month. $5. 6:30-8:30pm. For more information or to reserve a 20 minute session call Barbara Fenton at 610-393-2036 or email reikifans@ gmail.com. Unity of Lehigh Valley Church, 26 North 3rd St., Emmaus Healing Oils of The Bible – Learn and experience the historical and modern uses of healing oils of the Bible.

12wk series teaches of essential oils in ancient and modern health. 4th Mon. of each month. $10/cl. 6:308:30pm. Unity of Lehigh Valley Church, 26 North 3rd St., Emmaus. Barbara Fenton 610-393-2036 Yoga/Gentle & Level 1 – Work at a slower pace to build strength and flexibility. A great place to start if you are new to yoga, or have not been physically active in a while. Restorative postures and breath work for healing and relaxation. 6pm. Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Yogafit® - A flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system.

Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-4349333 Ext. 313

Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Kevin Roth.

All levels of experience welcome. 10am. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405 Back, Neck Joint, Muscle Pain Clinic – Feldenkrais Method is gentle, easy movements that improves flexibility, decreases pain. Tuesdays 6-7pm. LV Hospital, 17th St., Allentown, 2nd floor auditorium. $10/cl. RSVP required: Carol Siddiqi 610 683 3406 Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Program. All female cancers may become part of this group. This national YWCA program has been in existence over 30 years at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313 Community Reiki Clinic – Collaborating practitioners serve all who want to experience the healing benefits of Reiki. 1st Tuesday of every month. Sessions are 20 minutes each. 6-8:30pm.

RSVP required to 610-739-4201. Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem. Near Westgate Mall

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Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary! 10-11:30am, $11/ $13 walk-in.

Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, 484-515-8356 Gentle Yoga - For beginners or those concerned about limitations, learn basic yoga postures, breathing and meditation, use props and enjoy yourself! Chairs may be used! All ages! $11/ $13 walk-in. 4:15-5:30pm, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, 484-515-8356 Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Sharon Chapman. All levels of experience. 5pm. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405 Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Laura Gross.

All levels of experience. 7pm. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405 Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 11am. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem

Kundalini Yoga - Kundalini Yoga is a science of the mind and body utilizing: pranayam (breath exercises), kriyas (posture sets), and meditation. 5-6:30pm, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, 484-515-8356 Bellydance Basics – Designed to meet the needs of students at all levels of bellydance, gain confidence, strength, balance and friendships in this fun bellydance class. $11/ $13 walk-in. 6:45-7:45pm.

Next session starts 11/4/13. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, 484-515-8356 Pain Relief Movement Training – The simple, easy exercises of Coordination Pattern™ Training can help you release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, and neck while improving the way you function, both physically and mentally. 7–8 pm, $88/8cl. Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 Vegan Pizza Night – 6-9pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant and Organic Juice Bar. 201 east 3rd Street, Bethlehem. 484.330.6405

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Yogafit® - a flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system.

Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-4349333 Ext. 313 Yoga Morning - Yoga postures to improve overall health including strength, flexibility, balance and better posture. Hold postures longer for relaxed muscles and rejuvenation. Open to all levels. 9:1510:15am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown 610-434-9333 Ext. 313

Qigong & Tai Chi – Qigong uses deep breathing and gentle movements to strengthen and circulate the life energy. Tai Chi helps prevent falls and improves balance. Focus is placed coordination and relaxation. Open to all levels. 10:30am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S.15th St., Allentown, 610434-9333 x 313.

Mat Pilates – With certified Pilates instructor Paola Montes. 5:30pm. $15. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Yoga/Level 1 – With Megan Ridge. Learn correct alignment and breathing in fundamental yoga postures. 9:45-11:00am. $15. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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Raja (Classical) Yoga – Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary! 9-10:30am, $11/ $13 walk-in.

Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown.

484-515-8356 Free to Be Me – Yoga for adults with special needs.

Coordination, flexibility and strength with stress-relief and emotional management. 10:45am-11:45am, Free to one adult and 1 friend, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Yoga Flow/Level 2 –A sequence of yoga postures that flow one into another, while connecting breath to movement and movement to breath. Strengthen your Pain Relief Movement Training – The simple, easy body, develop flexibility, lift your energy, and quiet exercises of Coordination Pattern™ Training can your mind. 9am. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East help you release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, and neck while improving the way you Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – Carol Siddiqi. 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 function, both physically and mentally. 5:45pm, Receive the benefits of yoga along with the Vegan Tapas Dinner – 5-10pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant and Organic Juice Bar. 201 east 3rd Street, $88/8 cl. Twin Ponds Center, West Register BoxLV, 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P:for 610-421-4443 • F:of610-421-4445 Feldenkrais awareness greater ease and relief Bethlehem. 484.330.6405 610.395.3355 pain.11:30am. $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow. All levels of Iyengar Yoga, Levels 1–2 – Diana Erney. Builds Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 experience welcome. Noon. Come check out our new upon preliminary poses with an emphasis on Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offer philosophy, postures, studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings body alignment to develop strength, balance, and breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405. flexibility. Props will be used to assist students as and specific meditations. Handouts included. No they go deeper into each pose. 7pm, $88/8 classes, Adult Autism Support Group – By & for those on To: Register 610- exp necessary. 11am-12:30pm, $11/ $13P:walk-in.

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Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, 484-515-8356 Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Kevin Roth.

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Aromatherapy Circle - Join Barbara Fenton and learn more about aromatherapy and essential oils.

Lecture, meditation, and essential oil sample each month. Meets the last Thursday of each month. 6:308:30 p.m. Emmaus. 610-393-2036 Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 6:30-7:45pm.

Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642.

Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15am or 5:15pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. 610-282-0709 to register.

Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610-253-0940.

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ACUPUNCTURE BALANCED ACUPUNCTURE Heather Shoup, L.Ac. 2299 Brodhead Rd., Suite A Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-393-7589 BalancedAcupuncture.net

A patient centered wellness community, where treatment is individually tailored. Heather promotes health and wellness by creating balance in the body. Acupuncture specializing in anxiety, depression, digestive, and cancer support.

CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

J.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac.,NCCAOM Diplomat 2020 Downyflake Lane, Allentown, PA 18103 610-317-6064

The Pulse Reveals the Treatment.

Relieve the pain and suffering whether mental, emotional, or physical by determining and treating the causative factor.

Maintain the improvement with seasonal treatments. Worsley trained practitioner with 30 years clinical/diagnostic experience.

Offering cancer treatment support. Helping you along the journey. Licensed in PA, Nationally certified.

LEHIGH VALLEY ORIENTAL MEDICINE CENTRE

Ming Ming and David Molony 101 Bridge Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032 610-264-2755

Acupuncture and herbal medicine with capable, experienced practitioners.

Practicing acupuncture in the Lehigh Valley since 1988. Acupuncture, herbs, dietary consultation, and other aspects of Oriental Medicine provide a complete healing system for health and regeneration, enhancing the outcome of Conventional care.

LIVING ARTS ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE Lisa Baas 2358 Sunshine Rd, Allentown, PA 18103 610-841-9300 Lic. # OM 000054 LivingArtsMedicine.com

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd.

Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice.... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 9.

ACUPUNCTURE – COMMUNITY STYLE EASTMAN ACUPUNCTURE

Laura Eastman, MS, MAc, LAc 1617 Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 484-619-3882 Eastman-Acupuncture.com

Traditional acupuncture practiced in an open setting. Effective for treating acute sprains/strains, pain (chronic, arthritis, low back), headaches (including migraines), allergies, depression, digestive issues, support for lifestyle changes, infertility, PMS, anxiety, stress and much more. Personalized treatments for your physical, mental and emotional health delivered at a flat rate of $20. M 12-5:30, Tu 8-1, Th 1:30-6:30, F 8-1, Sa 8-12

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BODYWORK MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Marie Ruxton CMT, CN 628 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-2500

Marie is a certified massage therapist trained since 1997 in Advanced Myofascial Release Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Ear Candling, Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition. Offers comprehensive custom bodywork for those wanting to overcome chronic pain and movement problems. Sessions range from a (2 hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief.

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VITA REJUVENATION

Carolyn Preston, LMT, CMMP Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, LLC 628 Twin Ponds Road Breinigsville, PA 18031 610.395.3355 TwinPondsCenter.com

As the only Certified Medical Massage Practitioner in the Lehigh Valley, I enjoy helping patients reach recovery goals due to injury or illness. Medical Massage is by physician prescription only. Non-medical modalities also offered; neuromuscular, myofascial release, Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, prenatal, infant, pediatric, and Autism massage. Insurance and HSA/FSA cards accepted. Visit my website for details. See ad page 21.

CHIROPRACTOR LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd.

Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice.... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 9.

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When work and true self aren’t aligned, it affects our integral wellness. I provide Career Coaching to help align who you are with what you do or how you do it. Specializing in women in transition, midcareer professionals and college students.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

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Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coaching and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper ph in the body and restore regular bowel movement.

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A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra energy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fear-based thinking, believing, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life.

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DENTISTRY - NATURAL LEHIGH VALLEY CENTER FOR DENTAL HEALTH Dr Robert Sanford 1120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18103 610-820-6000

LehighValleyCenterforDentalHealth.com A dentist concerned not only about your dental disease, but it’s effect on your total wellness. My staff and I understand that your health is your most valuable asset you have in your life. Following a simple plan to dental wellness is easy for you to understand and can be a benefit to your overall health as well. See ad page 35.

NORTHSTAR DENTAL CARE Marwan Bassil, DMD, 430 Nazareth Pike, Suite 2A Nazareth, PA 18064 610.365.5000 MyNazarethDentist.com

ESTHETICS/NATURAL SKIN CARE BELLEZZA SALON AND SPA Denise Allen Licensed Aesthetician Certified Oncology Aesthetician 2000 Oxford Drive Allentown, PA 18103 610-797-1750

First timers to celebrities trust Denise’s expertise for natural skin care and facials that go beyond the surface. Let her help you with all of your skin issues. Offering BioElements botanical skin products, Nufree non-wax hair removal systems, rejuvenating body wraps. ear candling. See ad page 8.

ENERGETIC HEALING

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Andrea Brock, Certified Spiritual Healer 199 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-428-0589 AndreaBrockHealing.org

Customized healings/programs for living your authentic and inspired best life. Quantum Healing Hypnosis, Past Life Regressions, Soul Retrievals, Reiki, Crystal, Sound, Shamanic Healing, Access Bars, Energetic Facelifts, Readings, Lifestyle Advisor, Space Clearing, Workshops, Ceremonies, Weddings, Corporate Consulting. Available 24/7.

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PLANTING WELLNESS

Brad Barnoski, CHHP Macungie, PA 717-503-8576 • info@BradBarnoski.com BradBarnoski.com

Certified Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in life transformation coaching and intuitive energy healing, utilizing modalities such as The Emotion Code and Access Consciousness®. Experience a dynamic and life-changing session and clear out lifetimes of self-limiting patterns and baggage that stop you from the ease and joy that is you.

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

Providing a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from to inlays, onlays, root canals, crowns, bridges and clear braces. Dr. Bassil can correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile.

Mercury-Free and Fluoride-Free. See ad, page 5.

ENERGETIC HEALING & LIFE COACHING

Nicos C. Elias, Supervisor Allentown, PA 610-433-2200 EliasFuneralHome.com

Mr. Elias offers several different green and eco-friendly funeral plans using biodegradable caskets, preservation without chemicals, and earth friendly paper goods. A natural, back to the earth approach.

Biodegradable urns for those choosing cremation. Also offering assistance with home-based funerals

HAIR RESTORATION – NATURAL LEHIGH VALLEY INSTITUTE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Mikhail Artamonov, MD 1004 Van Buren Rd., Easton, PA 18045 610-438-4460

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We offer a cutting-edge therapy to grow your own hair without surgery or medication. Platelet Rich Plasma from the patient’s own blood stimulates the growth of blood vessels in the scalp, enhancing and creating new hair follicles.

This procedure reverses hair miniaturization and pattern baldness with a safe, natural and simple procedure. See ad page 55.

HEALTH COACH HEALTH & WELLNESS NURSE NAVIGATORS, LLC

Kathleen DeVaul, MSN, RN, CHC 420 Hamsher Ave., Topton, PA 19562 484-661-6786 Healing@Pathwaysholistic.com HWNurseNavigators.com

Offering integrative health coaching services that are individualized to meet your needs and goals.

Find out how to lose weight safely, increase your energy, and live an abundant life. Specializing in preventing and managing chronic diseases, gluten sensitivity and gluten allergy. Let us help you navigate your path towards wellness today. Please call for your free initial health consultation!

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PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER 4833 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-966-7001 healing@pathwaysholistic.com PathwaysHolistic.com

Celebrate YOUR life. Holistic Nursing, Life Coaching - All levels.

Massage, Raindrop Therapy, Body Ecology Specialist. Gut health specialist, Lifeline program. Never duplicated Nutritional Meals, fresh green drinks, wheatgrass, sprouts and more, Journey Within with LIFE & SOULutions. Feel safe to feel and express your emotions. Design your own package.

HOLISTIC HEALTH AROMA FOR YOUR HEALTH Camilla V. Bullman, HHP 755 Memorial Pkwy Ste 203 Phillipsburg NJ, 08865 908-763-3402 AromaForYourHealth.com

Empowering you on your journey to wellness and vitality. Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Aromatherapist, and Certified Wellness Consultant specializing in aromatherapy and wellness consultations for women.

Guiding, teaching, and supporting clients to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By Appointment only. Join my Aromatherapy Club to learn more about aromatherapy.

BARBARA FENTON, H.H.P.

Reiki Master/Teacher – Aromatherapist Emmaus, PA 18049 610-393-2036 BarbaraFenton1.com

Offering Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Crystals, Wellness Classes and Retreats. Helping women find their inner balance and to empower them to become more active participants in their personal healing through a holistic approach to life. Barbara Fenton is also an independent Distributor of Young Living Essential oils. Visit www. youngliving.com/abiba to purchase or for income opportunity info.

QUIET HEART YOGA, FITNESS & HOLISTIC HEALTH 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Unit #7 Allentown (Lower Macungie), PA 18106, 484-515-8356 QuietHeartYoga@hotmail.com QuietHeartYoga.com

Offering Holistic Family Counseling and Biofeedback, a variety of Massage modalities: Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Ayurvedic, Pre-Natal Massage, & Herbal Poultice, Reiki, Shiatsu, Pranic and Shamanic Healing, Past Life Regression, Crystal Healing, and more; we are dedicated to improving and balancing mental, spiritual and physical health. Join us for classes in Raja, Vinyasa & Kundalini Yoga, Bellydancing, Drumming, Chanting, Reiki, QiGong, Crystal Healing and Herbal classes to create movement and freedom in your spirit!

HYPNOTHERAPY OPTIONS HYPNOSIS

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Discover the POWER of your unconscious mind.

With hypnosis, you CAN overcome stress, pain, depression, or fear. You CAN successfully manage your weight and quit smoking - whatever is keeping you from the life you want. We offer a variety of effective techniques. FREE consultation. See ad page 39.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 TwinPondsCenter.com

Destress, revitalize and be healthier with scientifically validated and physician recommended Effortless Meditation. Experience rest deeper than sleep! Greg Schweitzer taught for Deepak Chopra, M.D. and other notables for 30+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour course.

MOVEMENT THERAPY – FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

CAROL SIDDIQI FGNA, RYT

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355 winPondsCenter.com

The Feldenkrais Method reconnects the body to its natural movements, focusing on the relationship between motion and thought. It works with the nervous system, rather than muscles or bones, to improve everyday motion, such as walking, running, golfing, biking, yoga, posture, breathing, etc.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

DR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC Lehigh Valley Professional Center 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 Bethlehem, PA 18020 484-821-1460 DrMichaelLoquasto.com

Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine.

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

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WOODLANDS HEALING RESEARCH

A board certified family physician for 35 years and co-founder of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ. An internationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD). An advocate for health and preventive medicine championing thermography as an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.Certified by four Thermographic Boards. Outreach assessments available in PA. See ad page 39.

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad, page 24.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER

Debra E Dallas, PhD, MIfHI, DCNT 4048 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA 18045 610-253-1977 DallasWellnessCenterLLC.com

Family Physician Board Certified Thermologist Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville HealthThroughAwareness.com Tdinj.com (856) 596-5834

Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 2970 Corporate Court, Suite 1 Orefield, PA 18069 610-682-2104 DrMaulfair.com PurelyYouDetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad page 22.

MJA HEALTHCARE NETWORK MIKHAIL ARTAMONOV, MD PHD 1104 Van Buren Road, Suite 101 Easton, PA 18045 610-438-4460 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, Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine.

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DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

Dallas Wellness Center is a health oriented center that recognizes each person as an individual. We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, Hair Analysis, and Ion Cleansing. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us.

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NEED A HAND CHIROPRACTIC, PC

Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, LLC 628 Twin Ponds Road Breinigsville, PA 18031 610.395.3355 TwinPondsCenter.com

Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann offers patient-individualized high quality Functional medicine using unique diagnostics, chiropractic care, customized clinical nutrition treatments for a wide variety of conditions.

Discovering and treating the true cause of a problem is his specialty.

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NATURAL BURIAL

GREEN MEADOWS AT FOUNTAIN HILL CEMETERY

1121 Graham Street, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 610-868-4840 GreenMeadowPA.org

The only green cemetery in the Lehigh Valley. A cemetery of wildflowers and grasses native to Pennsylvania. Return to the natural cycle of life to nourish the soil, green the meadow and live on.

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Speakers available to visit organizations. See ad page 22.

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TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 TwinPondsCenter.com

Let our world class practitioners help you relieve stress, renew your overall health and achieve more in your life. Our services are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class or workshop. See ads, page 29.

NATUROPATH AUTHENTIC EASTERN HEALTH LLC Ping Zhao ND, IIPA Certified Iridologist 3005 Brodhead Rd., Suite 100 Bethlehem 18020 610-866-9087 EasternHealth123.com

The Natural Way to Health. Using Iridology, Sclerology and Tongue Analysis to identify the parts of the body that may be in an overactive or underactive state, and where pain or inflammation is originating from. Promoting a healthy balance and prevention of disease using Herbal & Nutrition Consultation along with Therapeutic Acupressure and Tai Chi, Qigong exercise.

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Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health. These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential! See ad, page 33.

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Dr. Gabriel-Fraynert is a veterinarian certified in medical acupuncture for animals since 2005. She has been practicing Integrative Veterinary Medicine using both conventional and SHUMEI holistic modalities, including Chinese and Western herbs, 361 E. Main Street Homo-toxicology/Homeopathy, Kutztown, PA 19530 and Nutraceuticals. Dr. Gabriel484-788-8328 Fraynert feels an integrative approach allows for penn@shumei.org greater breadth of treatment options for many unShumei.org Jyorei was developed by Mo- derlying and or/ pre-existing medical conditions. kichi Okada in Japan in the VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC early part of the twentieth century. It is a simple yet profound healing art in which spiritual KRISTEN FENSTERMACHER VMD Light is focused on others. One 3247 B Wimmer Rd.,, Bethlehem, PA 18020 Jyorei session usually takes 610-865-4348 about ten minutes. No fee is AnimalTherapyCenter.com Dr. Kristen Fenstermacher is a requested for the session, although donations are equine veterinarian certified in accepted. Hours: Mon, Thu and Fri 3pm-5pm; Sat veterinary chiropractor by the 1pm-3pm International Veterinary Chiropractic Association . She provides STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION chiropractic services for cats and dogs at the Animal Therapy Center.

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VETERINARY CANINE MASSAGE VYOLET ALBANO CMP, RM, CM 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Vyolet Albano is certified canine massage practitioner who completed her certification at the Integrated Touch Therapy School in Circleville, Ohio. Having an interest in non-invasive modalities for addressing animal pain, she is also a Master of Chi Energy, Reiki and Quantum Healing. Vyolet provides massage and reiki services for dogs and cats at the Animal Therapy Center.

VETERINARY CANINE REHABILITATION KIM MAYERS, DVM, MS, CCRT 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Mayers is a veterinarian with advanced training in acupuncture and canine rehabilitation. We welcome dogs with neurologic problems, sports injuries and postsurgical patients. Aquatic exercise can rejuvenate geriatric pets and condition competition companions.

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