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

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by Linda Sechrist 28 healthykids 23 HORMONE-HAPPY 29 inspiration FOODS The Right Choices 30 fitbody Make Our Bodies Hum 33 calendar

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ach new year brings the opportunity to evaluate the level of satisfaction with our lives and the communities in which we live. Human nature seems to compel us to grow, become better and improve our situation, no matter where we currently reside. We may think that if we “change this,” or “become more disciplined about that,” we could live the happier and more productive lives we envision. Such self-reflection is healthy, especially when solutions take root and forward our progress by consciously cultivating greater fulfillment.

For me, a small business owner, this flip of a page in the calendar year also fosters serious contemplation about how Natural Awakenings can better fulfill our mission to promote healthy living and a healthy planet in our local community. We are here to shed light on significant trends that promote a brighter future for us all.

I’d like to mention three trends that have improved dramatically since I started publishing Natural Awakenings in 2007 and continue to hold great hope for the future as more of us embrace these innovative concepts and make the adjustments necessary to benefit our daily lives. It’s up to all of us, individually and collectively, if we want to free ourselves from the crippling burdens of runaway healthcare costs, dirty and politically unstable energy sources and lifestyles that value consumption, rather than well-being.

First up is wellness care. In this New Year issue, Dr Andrew Weil discusses a roadmap for integrative medicine that challenges the conventional healthcare model of medicating every malady before looking at root causes. America’s increasingly integrative approach to medicine shows promise of the potential to move America from what Dr. Andrew Weil terms its current “disease management system” to a true “health care” system. He and other practitioners are proving every day that keeping people healthy costs far less than treating preventable diseases.

Making good use of individualized wellness care and alternative therapies that work is something Natural Awakenings readers have been intending for some time.

Green living and alternative energy are the next potential gold rush of renewal. Economic booms in recent history have been driven by shifts in technology from coal, oil and electricity to computers, the Internet, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Many experts foresee the next boom being driven by clean energy technologies, as people’s desire for a more environmentally sustainable planet accelerates. Our political leaders need to chart a clear course for the country to move toward self-sufficient, renewable energy as soon as possible.

A third, more subtle, trend is realizing optimum self-care, because it is possible to give generously to others without sacrificing our own well-being. Let’s make 2015 the year that we make a new distinction regarding the way we treat ourselves. If we all set our intention toward maintaining inner peace and being our personal best, we can create a more heart-driven world, with profound opportunities to help others. Our thoughts, emotions, words and deeds all count toward creating a more equitable world where all share in the promise of a good life, with love and prosperity to share.

For 2015 let us not be satisfied with resolutions. Let’s focus on transformation.

Reid Boyer, Publisher

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newbriefs Jump-Start a Winter Weight-Loss Plan

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arolyn Caruso, CHC, of My Own Fit Nutrition, is offering a guided one-week detoxification with the colder weather in mind. A detox workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m., January 14, includes winter menus and recipes for juices, soups, teas and snacks. The detox begins on January 19, and includes a menu plan, shopping list, private Facebook support group and lots of tips and tricks, with individualized support from Caruso.

"Post-holiday and New Year’s resolutions can leave us feeling bloated, feeling blue and somewhat frustrated about getting started,” says Caruso. “Surely a detox can cure that!

If you're like me, the thoughts of having just smoothies and juices makes me chilly at this time of the year. Come to this workshop to get the information on a warm, soup-centered detox and what it can do for you.”

Location: My Own Fit, in the Healing Arts Center, Ste. 10, Route 611, Tannersville, PA. Register at 914-473-6139 or CoachCarolyn@MyOwnFit.co. See ad, page 22.

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Workshop with Native American Energy Healer Sam Tso

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am Tso will be giving a workshop, Navaho Tools of Working with Energy, beginning at 11 a.m., January 17, at Shooting for The Moon, in Stroudsburg. He will show how we can protect ourselves energetically from this world's environmental assault. Participants will learn the uses of sacred Navaho tools such as feathers and stones to create sacred spaces and bring the body into a state of healing.

Tso grew up with the medicine people in his family in the Navajo nation town of Dinetah, Arizona. As a translator for elder medicine people, Tso has spoken before Congressional committees and at the United Nations on the importance of maintaining Native American spiritual traditions.

He has served as a mentor at Prescott College, in Arizona, is certified in permaculture, an alumnus of the Flagstaff Leadership Program, a traditional counselor at Native American Community Action, a volunteer for the Flagstaff Literacy Program and part of an award-winning Learn and Serve grant at Star School.

Cost is $55. Location: 3200 Hamilton East Rd., Stroudsburg.

Sign up by calling 570-992-0943. See ad, page 15.

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New Year Deal on 2015 Gym Membership with Extras

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annersville Physical Therapy and Wellness Center is offering a way to jump-start New Year’s resolutions and help the community get fit and healthy with a special offer to buy one three-month gym membership and get one for a friend at half-price, available through January 30. The deal includes access to the gym and its state-of-theart equipment, one personal training session, access to all classes and 10 percent off massages and colonics.

Alternately, purchase a class pass card to use at any of the evening classes within six months, including the high intensity of a Body Pump class, core strength classes such as Yoga-Pilates, On the Ball, Beginner Yoga and the cardio dance fun of Zumba.

Location: 2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg, PA. For more information, call 570-629-4921, email Tannersvillept@verizon. net or visit Tannersvillept.com. See ad, page 37.

Get Off the Sugar and Lose Weight

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unrise Nutrition Center, in Blairstown, is offering two healthy eating seminars in January. Lose Weight/Feel Great! will be held at 7 p.m., January 13, for those that are overweight despite eating healthy and exercising every day or are just too tired to exercise. Participants will learn how to improve their health, lose weight and feel wonderful.

A lecture, How to Get Off of Sugar, will be given at 7 p.m., January 27, on stopping cravings and getting off sugar for good with a step-by-step plan. The talk includes quick ideas for healthy meals, cooking tips, recipes and more.

The Sunrise Nutrition Center is a nutritional healing center dedicated to providing a health improvement program unique to each body. Because everybody is different, they design a nutrition program that suits individual needs and aim to improve health through nutrition and other safe, non-invasive therapies that address the underlying cause of health problems.

Location: 149 Rte. 94, Blairstown, NJ. To reserve a spot. call 908-362-6868. See ad, page 10. natural awakenings

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In-Home Hypnotherapy Gives Access to Human Potential

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here can be certain blocks in life that seem to be holding us back from living the life we dream of and reaching our true potential as a human being, including habits or behaviors that we would like to eliminate. In-home hypnotherapy with Richard Richard Singer, Singer, owner of Inner Change Hypnotherapy, can help to accomplish those goals, as well as provide a deep state of relaxation.

Singer brings 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist, behavior specialist and hypnotherapist to help clients that are ready to change. “Many years ago, I was fortunate to discover my purpose in life,” states Singer. “My journey since then has been to help human beings heal and reach their true potential. Mobile services are becoming increasingly popular because they allow the client to remain in the comfort of their own environment while they begin their journey of transformation and healing.”

For an initial phone consultation with Richard Singer, call 570-266-0785 or visit InnerChangeHypnotherapy.com. See ad, page 15.

Body Rejuvenation Cleanse with Delia Quigley

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Body Rejuvenation Cleanse at the Delia Quigley Stillpoint Schoolhouse, in Blairstown, New Jersey, is beginning January 11. After the holidays’ excess, take time to support the body with a seasonal change of food and fluids. The Body Rejuvenation Delta Quigley Cleanse is a six-week dietary program that guides participants through the elimination of toxic and disease-causing foods toward the highestquality whole foods available.

There is a meal served at each session, and Delia Quigley provides nutritional instruction while participants make dietary changes in a slow and gentle progression. Many people have improved their health, energy levels, lowered cholesterol, lost weight and eliminated chronic symptoms by following this program.

Location: 155 SR 94, Blairstown, NJ. To register or for more information, call Quigley at 908-902-4082, email Delia@DeliaQuigley.com or visit DeliaQuigley.com.

New Cleansing and Fat-Burning Club

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erbs to Your Success, The Wellness Spa, in Nazareth, has launched a cleansing and fat burning club that allows clients to bundle services to customize an individualized program to meet their weight-loss and appearance goals.

Each month, members can choose from several services. One is an infrared sauna, a form of electromagnetic light energy from the sun with the ability to penetrate, refract, radiate and reflect healing energy within the whole body, burning 600 to1200 calories in 30 minutes. An oxygen sauna raises body temperature, opens the pores and adds oxygen to increase metabolism and detoxify the body’s natural waste removal system.

An oxygen bar reduces fatigue and lethargy, increases concentration and memory and strengthens the immune system. The Chi Machine relaxes nerves, muscles, mind and emotions, while stimulating the lymphatic system. An ionic footbath improves critical blood alkalinity. Herbs to Your Success also offers vibration therapy and a cardiocor/cellulite detoxification machine.

Location: 64 South. Main St., Nazareth. For more information, call 610-365-8996.

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Nutritional Classes with Dian Freeman in Morristown

ow in her 12th Learn to be a Nutritionist ! year of teaching, from a Full-Time Practicing Nutritionist Dian Freeman offers with Decades of Clinical Experience nutritional classes for personal informaTake Advantage of the Knowledge tion or as part of her and Experience of A Practicing Nutritionist Wellness Simplified Who Combines Clinical Nutrition, Herbology, nutritional counseling Essential Oils, Energetic Tools certification course. and Holistic Health Modalities Dian Freeeman Graduates are award- Dian Freeman Experience Counts ! ed a holistic health counselor certificaCertified in tion (HHC). Students get free nutritional Dian is Celebrating the 12th year teaching her Clinical Nutrition Holistic counseling and years of and health andHealth Nutritional Certification Course business mentoring and support.

January 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., With Over 600 Graduated Students Blood Sugar, the cause of all Disease, Now Accepting Deposits for Fall 2015 including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, blood sugar and weight control.

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January 10, 1:30 to 4 p.m., How Sundays beginning September 2015, noon to 5pm to Read Medical Blood Tests Naturally, course includes preparation to practice nutrition as a career or to learn nutrition for personal and part one. including firstThis half of the use. Graduates will be awarded a Holistic Health Counselor certification, HHC. Students get free items on medical bloodfamily testnutritional and what counseling and years of health and business mentoring and support from Dian. nutrients may be missing if numbers are Dian’s Wellness Simplified (973) 267-4816 outside of medical norm.

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January 24, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Decades of Clinical Experience Essential Oils, part one, Historical, Take Advantage of the Knowledge Biblical and Therapeutic Uses of Oil, and Experience of A Practicing Nutritionist including learning to distinguish the Who Combines Clinical Nutrition, Herbology, scent notes of a pure therapeutic oil Essential Oils, Energetic Tools and practice making custom blends. and Holistic Health Modalities

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Certified in part two, including second half of the Dian is Celebrating the 12th year teaching her Clinical Nutrition items on medical blood test and what and Holistic Health Nutritional Certification Course nutrients may be missing if numbers are outside of medical norm.

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January 25, noon to 5 p.m., ChoNow Accepting Deposits for Fall 2015 lesterol, Heart Health and pH Balance, class six of Freeman’s six-month nutriMeets Twice a Month Every Other Week for Six Months tional certification course. Those interSundays beginning September 2015, noon to 5pm ested in sampling a class may RSVP to sit in on one of these sessions.

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Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

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any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent.

The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients.

They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures.

The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

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Low Magnesium Levels Linked to Kidney Disease

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study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that people with low levels of magnesium in their blood have a significantly greater risk of chronic kidney disease. The researchers correlated the blood levels of magnesium in 13,226 people ages 45 to 65 with the incidence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease among them. Subjects that had blood serum magnesium levels below what is generally considered the normal range (0.7–1 millimole per liter) were associated with a 58 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease and a 139 percent increased risk of end-stage renal disease.

Abnormally low levels of magnesium may result from a number of conditions, including inadequate intake of serum magnesium due to chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, chronic stress and the use of medications such as diuretics. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans, whole grains, avocados, bananas and figs.

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Secondhand Smoke Damages Children’s Hearing

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esearchers from São Paulo’s School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa have found that secondhand smoke negatively affects a child’s hearing. The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests. Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed significantly lower responses to certain frequencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke.

Researchers suspect that the affecting mechanism may be the acrolein gas that forms from burning tobacco cigarettes. The chemical was found to damage ear cells in a study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. A 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which likewise produces acrolein gas, by the Republic of Korea’s Dongguk University, also showed damage to middle ear cells.

Supporting these results, a study published in the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during pregnancy almost triples the risk of low-frequency hearing loss in the child. The study tested 964 adolescents between ages 12 and 15, of whom 16 percent were exposed to prenatal smoking.

PHOTOTHERAPY REDUCES KNEE PAIN

Research from Brazil’s Universidade Nove de Julho has confirmed that pulsed lasers and LED therapy applied during treatment can significantly reduce knee pain. The 86 patients that participated in the study were divided into two groups; one received 12 treatments using super-pulsed red laser and infrared LED phototherapy and the control (placebo) group received 12 treatments using non-therapeutic phototherapy instruments.

The patients given therapeutic phototherapy reported feeling significantly less pain, beginning with and continuing after the tenth treatment through a one-month follow-up visit, and showed improved quality of life compared with the study’s placebo group.

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Legumes, Nuts and Corn Cut Risk of Breast Cancer

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Harvard Medical School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on.

The researchers followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded.

The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 percent reduction of breast cancer risk. Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease.

Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk.

Body Symmetry Correlates with Male Strength

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esearch from Germany’s University of GÜttingen has determined that men with greater body symmetry also have greater strength. The scientists sampled 69 heterosexual, right-handed adult men, measuring handgrip strength as a scientifically recognized means for determining power and strength, as well as fluctuating asymmetry (FA), a measure of subtle, random deviations from perfect bilateral symmetry in traits that are typically symmetrical in the general population. FA was evaluated by measuring and comparing 12 body feature traits on the right and left sides, including breadth of the hand, wrist and elbow; finger length; and facial features.

After eliminating the effects of body mass index, the researchers determined that the men with the greatest physical symmetry were stronger. Facial symmetry in males was associated with greater intelligence and better informationprocessing efficiency at age 83.

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

Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Tinyurl. com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to ensure FDA compliance.

CFS senior attorney George Kimbrell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.”

Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016).

Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

Smart Solar

Japan Floats New Nuclear Alternative Two companies in Japan will begin building two huge new solar power islands that will float on reservoirs, following the inception of the Kagoshima floating solar plant as the country’s largest, which opened in late 2013 just off the country’s southern coast.

The new direction comes as Japan looks to move on from the Fukushima atomic disaster of 2011 and meet the energy needs of its 127 million people without relying on nuclear power. Before the incident, about 30 percent of the country’s power was generated by nuclear plants, but Fukushima destroyed public confidence, and with earthquakes highly likely in regions containing reactors, Japan is looking for alternatives.

Solar islands could also be a solution for other countries where space or nuclear concerns are an issue. It’s possible that one day a significant portion of Europe’s power could come from use of the technology; experts believe the engineering challenges can be surmounted.

Source: DailyGalaxy.com

Om-Based Care

Holistic Healers Reach Out to the Underserved An annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of uninsured people are avoiding needed treatment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone.

At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective.

Wordpress.com), in Oakland, women receive a day of free holistic health care—from acupuncture to massage therapy and nutritional counseling— and discounted rates for follow-up appointments.

The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care.

The Samarya Center (Samarya Center.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill patients served by the city’s Bailey-Boushay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and lowincome Seattle residents.

Source: YES! magazine

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Pristine Protection

America’s Huge New Underwater Park The Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument—about 470,000 square miles of ocean surrounding a couple of remote U.S. Pacific islands—is now officially set aside to protect its pristine habitat from deep-sea mining and commercial fishing. Although smaller than the nearly 800,000 square miles of its original plan, the park is still twice the size of Texas.

In a final compromise, fishermen will have access to the waters around half of the islands and atolls, while the other half remains protected.

Only 2 percent of the entire Pacific enjoys similar protection.

Dignity First

Most End-of-Life Care in U.S. Neglects Patient Needs

Corn Guzzler

Downsides of Ethanol Ethanol, which makes up 10 percent of the gasoline available at filling stations, together with other biofuels made from crops, appeared to be a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, recent research shows that the federal government’s push to up production of corn-derived ethanol as a gasoline additive since the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard was enacted in 2007 has instead expanded our national carbon footprint and contributed to a range of other problems.

The nonprofit Environmental Working Group warns that continued production of corn ethanol is both worse for the climate than gasoline and bad for farmers, the land and consumers. “It’s driving up food prices, straining agricultural markets, increasing competition for arable land and promoting conversion of uncultivated land to grow crops,” according to this watchdog organization.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly weighing a proposal to cut the amount of ethanol currently required by law to be blended into gasoline by 1.39 billion gallons, equivalent to taking 580,000 cars off the roads for a year.

Researchers have been trying to develop greener forms of ethanol, but none are ready for market yet.

For more information, visit epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels.

Water Cartons

Paper Can Easily Replace Plastic The Boxed Water is Better company was launched in 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide a more sustainable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic containers that are made from petroleum products, have big carbon footprints and clog U.S. landfills.

Boxed Water containers resemble milk cartons and are far more sustainable because about 75 percent of the box comes from a renewable resource—trees in certified, well-managed forests—and are completely recyclable. The company uses reverse osmosis and carbon filters for its purified drinking water from the municipal source at the location of their filling plant, and then ships the product to retailers via the shortest route to curtail the transportation footprint.

Boxed Water has partnered with 1% for the Planet to help with world water relief, reforestation and environmental protection projects, benefiting both humanitarian and environmental efforts.

For more information, visit BoxedWaterIsBetter.com.

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The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and those of their families, and major changes to the system are necessary, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine, Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life.

A 21-member committee has called for more advanced end-of-life care planning by individuals, improved training and credentialing for clinicians, and for governments and private sectors to provide incentives to patients and clinicians to discuss issues, values, preferences and appropriate services and care.

Dr. Philip Pizzo, co-chair of the committee, states, “Patients can and should take control of the quality of their life through their entire lifetime, choosing how they live and how they die, and doctors should help initiate discussions with their patients about such decisions.”

Susan Heckerman, former dean of medicine at Stanford University, says, “It’s important that healthcare options available to individuals facing the end of life help relieve pain and discomfort, maximize the individual’s ability to function, alleviate depression and anxiety, and ease the burdens of loved ones in a manner consistent with individual preferences and choices.”

The report is available at Tinyurl.com/ DyingInAmerica.

ecotip Super Suds

Score Healthy and Eco-Friendly Points at Parties For healthy eaters, Super Bowl parties’ bent toward rich, calorie-laden foods compete with our desire to shed some holiday pounds and return to regular diet regimens. Whether supplying ecobeer selections for guests or bringing refreshments to a gathering, armchair players can score green points both in terms of natural ingredients and supporting the domestic economy and environment.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000-plus solar panels and a large on-site water treatment facility for recycling and conserving water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.”

Other American microbrews deploy varied eco-solutions. Dave’s BrewFarm, in Wilson, Wisconsin, for instance, obtains most of its energy via a wind-powered generator.

Goats “mow” the grass outside the Anderson Valley Brewing plant in Boonville, California.

Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent wind-powered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel).

Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers— exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredients—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org).

ChasingGreen.org offers information on many other U.S. craft breweries that operate in sustainable ways, including the Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, New York; New Belgium Beer, Fort Collins, Colorado; and the Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

If none of these brews is yet a current favorite, seek them out at a specialty beverage retailer that stocks from multiple regions in order to score a touchdown for us and the Earth.

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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself to Ageless Health

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renowned leader of the self-help movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated worldwide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group.

Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead— these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled

days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-authored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane, explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible?

Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of self-love. It all comes down to how you think and treat yourself. What we give out we get back, so it all starts with us. Remember, no mat-

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How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7?

Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes ageless being?

Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings. I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather.

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A Journey of Self Love

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aria Triano, owner of PA Dance Network, a private movement and healing center in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, began dancing when she was 5 years old. She wore corrective shoes and her mother thought the movement might help. Triano fell in love immediately.

For years, she took classes and continued to grow not only in her skill level, but also in her love and appreciation of the art of dance.

“Dance was a place I could be my true self,” she explains. “It was a safe place, a growing place.”

Eventually, Triano began taking classes in New York City, at the recommendation of her local teacher. “She felt she had taught me all she could. I had a dream and passion for dancing, so I continued.” After taking some college courses, she left school and started working in the hospitality industry—a career that would span years, and one that didn’t allow much time for dancing. While she says she “learned so much and loved it,” she felt something was missing. “I knew I had to go back to dance,” she recalls.

So, that’s exactly what she did. She started dancing again, and was subsequently asked if she’d be interested in teaching.

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ing her own style of movement and teaching methods over time. “Lyrical dance—based in jazz and ballet techniques— became my forte,” she explains. She describes it as a way to express emotions through movement while telling a story.

After five years, Triano was ready to move on. She rented some space and taught dance classes one night per week. Around the same time, she began taking courses at East Stroudsburg University (ESU). Shortly thereafter, she was asked if she would be interested in choreographing for the University Dance Company. Twenty-one years later, she still works as a guest artist, choreographer and mentor for the group. She also choreographed for 10 of those years for ESU’s music department for their Broadway musical revues, and is a certified dance teacher through Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of America where she enhanced her natural ability to teach many styles of dance from beginner to professional levels.

Being involved at ESU, she became enthralled and passionate about creative movement. She realized that she loved teaching people how to connect with themselves through creative movement.

“Over the years, I have experienced a lot of self-discovery,” she states. “I’ve been guided to infuse those elements into dancing. My work on myself was also helping others.”

For example, during her first teaching job, a woman there taught yoga. Triano took some classes and loved it, calling yoga “a nice way to end an evening of teaching.” She also did meditation and other relaxation techniques.

In 1998, after renting space, she opened PA Dance Network, in East Stroudsburg. Since that time, she has trained, inspired and been a mentor to many dancers who have gone on to have professional careers in dance performance, who own their own studios, who have their own performancebased companies and has trained dance teachers. Her location has moved a few times, but one thing has remained the same: her passion for movement, personal growth and artistry.

As time went on, she says she started sharing her other gift to help others heal and become their better selves. Her love of yoga had already led her to start teaching the practice, but she also started studying Reiki, and after practicing Reiki for 18 years, ultimately becoming a Reiki Master, and became a Certified Angel Card Reader and spiritual guide. “I realized I’m a light worker, here to bring love, joy and peace.”

More than two years ago, she decided to downsize her business and create a more private studio—one that would accommodate her own need inside. She got a home occupation license and with the help of her husband and other family members was able to tear down her old garage and build a brand new, two-story building that would allow her to share and connect in a more authentic way

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through yoga, dance, Reiki and personal growth. This new “movement sanctuary” offers intimate group classes, workshops and retreats, as well as private, one-on-one sessions. She helps children and adults to nurture themselves and to learn to make a deep relationship within themselves—guiding students to integrate a peaceful and loving connection with their mind, body and spirit.

In January 2014, she became a first-time published author for her inspiring and joy-filled book, The Namaste Garden, a book about how to look within ourselves and find our dreams, and she has created The Namaste Garden Spiritual Guide Cards, too.

“Everything I teach and share, I practice,” says Triano.

“I’m a true example of walking your walk and talking your talk. Two years ago I made a vow to only do things true to my heart. I didn’t want to people please anymore. I needed to take myself back and love myself. It’s been a journey of self love and it’s been extraordinary.”

For more information, call 570-426-3033 or visit PaDance Network.com. To purchase a copy of The Namaste Garden, visit MariaTriano.com.

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This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle.

When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

A Holistic Approach

Doctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by engaging them in their own healing process. One popular

It’s All About Metabolism Getting to the Root Cause of Disease

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference.

Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis.

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approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges.

“To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo.

For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted.

Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin.

When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular, and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

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Pioneering integrative doctors are connecting the dots that point to the root causes of the majority of today’s chronic diseases.

Lifestyle Factors

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise.

“The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—highglycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils.

Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle.

We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments.

“A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity.

Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

Metabolic Health Education

Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible.

She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility.

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both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is designed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to long-term weight management.

Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.”

Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace.

Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-tofollow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health.

She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives.

Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin.

As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment.

Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.

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How to Talk with a Doctor

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any patients, both men and women, have a hero-worshipping attitude toward their physicians and can be intimidated during visits. They may feel it’s impolite to question a doctor, even to get information needed to make critical decisions for one’s self or a loved one.

Some doctors seem to have forgotten they are still just people with a medical degree. Patients should remember this if they encounter any perceived aloofness or arrogance. Too often, such an unhelpful attitude may be acquired along with professional experience.

Getting ready for a visit to a doctor often entails following instructions, but should also include preparing questions you want answered. If a serious health issue has surfaced, such as an abnormal lab test or a diagnosis that requires treatment, make key questions count: “Where did this come from? Is there anything I can do for myself? What is the recommended treatment? What are the expected effects and unintended side effects of the proposed treatment? Are there alternative forms of treatment? Can I speak to one of your patients that has undergone this treatment?”

Then, do online research upon returning home. The Internet has placed the entire library of medicine at our fingertips.

Sift out the science from the hype, refine questions and go back for deeper answers. Get a second opinion from another medical doctor or naturopath (some states license them) or doctor of Oriental medicine (acupuncture and herbs). No matter if the proposed treatment is as seemingly simple as a course of antibiotics or as serious as surgery, question it before automatically submitting to a diagnosis and drug prescription.

Each of us is the only person on Earth with the unique vantage point of living inside our body. We shouldn’t let anyone label us as depressed if a sick body says otherwise, that “It’s all in your head,” if it’s real, or that there’s no cure. That’s where alternative medicine usually begins and miracles can happen. The best results come from standing up for ourselves.

Dr. Carol L. Roberts practices integrative medicine at the Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples, FL (PerlHealth.com).

She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.

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Hormone-Happy

FOODS The Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum

by Linda Sechrist

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ur body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instrument is out of tune, the entire production struggles to maintain harmony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works.

Fortunately, our body has masterful conductors, including the endocrine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adrenal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/ parathyroid glands.

“A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in appropriate amounts throughout our life,” says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopathic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.”

Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to assertions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life.

Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the bloodstream as part of the information superhighway that connects the brain

to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to longterm storage,” explains Dale.

For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended threemonth, endocrine-rebuilding diet, comprising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system.

Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the wrong order, and even poor combinations of healthy foods, can be almost as

problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals.

Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, California, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hormone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testosterone,” says Hoppe.

Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy.

Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced.

Says Dale, “The majority of individuals are surprised to learn that hormone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emotional life—and that’s just for starters.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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There is a new body of research linking inflammation with depression that I find fascinating. The fact that the mainstream diet promotes inflammation is why I believe there may be a dietary correlation with the rise of depression in our population.

Dr. Andrew Weil

on America’s Evolution into Integrative Medicine

If someone suffers from depression, would you say the steps recommended in Spontaneous Happiness are a proactive approach or an addition to management through medication?

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atural Awakenings had the opportunity to pose progressive healthcare-related questions to Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned author, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona, on the eve of the sixth biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals, held October 13 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that?

I share information about how to wean off of medication. I’d say the book is primary; for people with mild-to-moderate depression, I would follow the information there first. For people with severe depression, it may be necessary to give antidepressant drugs, but I think that they should be used for a limited period, a maximum of one year. You should then be working to find other ways to manage the depression. There is specific information about what to do if you are on medication and how to wean off of it carefully and start these other methods.

For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integrative approach here is obvious.

Your presentation will take place soon after the recent passing of actor and comedian Robin Williams, which may bring about a more informed awareness of mental health. Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression?

Do you feel that the increase in diabetes in the U.S., particularly its onset in early childhood, is another major problem?

Yes, it’s a big concern. I think this is mostly due to the way we’ve changed the food we eat; diet is a hugely influencing factor, especially the greatly increased consumption of sugar, sweetened beverages and products made with flour and refined carbohydrates.

There are many reasons for it, including changes in diet and a breakdown in communities that has greatly increased social isolation and disconnection from nature. Another factor is the rise in information technology, all the new media.

Plus, pharmaceutical companies have been highly successful in convincing people that ordinary states of sadness are matters of unbalanced brain chemistry that need to be treated with medication.

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With diet being such a major component in affecting our emotional state of mind, what role does an anti-inflammatory diet play?

How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs?

Integrative medicine can help reduce costs in two ways. First, by shifting the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease management. Most of the diseases we are trying to manage today are lifestyle related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bringing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category.

I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunctional approach by economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, lowtech methods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.

You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fellowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are the benefits of adding integrative medicine to one’s practice?

What reforms would you like to see in the current U.S. healthcare system?

We need to change priorities for reimbursement that favor integrative medicine. At the moment, we happily pay for drugs and tests. We don’t pay for a doctor to sit with and counsel a person about diet or teach them breathing exercises. I would like to see a new kind of institution come into being that I call a healing center, where people could go for lifestyle education and management of common illnesses— somewhere between a spa and a clinic.

Stays in these would be reimbursed by insurance, similar to how it’s done in Europe. Beyond that, I think it’s unconscionable that the richest nation on Earth can’t provide basic coverage to all of its citizens.

I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowlWhat influence can the public have in supporting such a shift? edge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of Our dysfunctional healthcare system is alternative medicine. This is a way they generating rivers of money flowing into can gain knowledge they didn’t get very few pockets. Those are the pockin their conventional medical trainets of big pharmaceutical companies, ing. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 medical devices manufacturers and big physicians over 10 years, supporting a insurers; interests that control legislarobust and growing community of liketors. So, I don’t think any real change minded practitioners that stay in touch is going to come from the government.

Dr. Andrew Weil will be spearheading and support each other.

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tions of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is the “natural” hormone the body makes during pregnancy. HCG can reset one’s metabolism, allowing individuals to lose as much as a pound a day without feeling hungry or weak.

How? HCG helps to burn the fat that is stored around the hips, thighs, belly and upper arms. During the treatment, individuals take a small amount of the hormone daily. The HCG used in the diet protocols is a variation of the HCG used in infertility treatments, but in much smaller, minute doses. All HCG used for medical purposes is synthetic, created in laboratories from sterile cells. It is not extracted from women or animal urine. Artamonov says HCG itself does not cause weight loss, but rather modifies eating behavior. “We will provide details of a low calorie, low fat and practically starch-free diet to obtain optimum results,” he says.

“It’s crucial for patients to understand that this doesn’t solve the physiology of why they are gaining weight

and why they are eating,” notes Dr. Artamonov. “That’s much more complicated than HCG. We have a deeper, functional medicine program that can help support people from that standpoint.”

The doctor says one of the things he likes best about the HCG diet is that it is designed with one’s personal goals in mind—whether they want to drop a few pounds or have a significant amount to lose.

The HCG diet begins with something called “loading days.” These generally make up the first two days of the diet. Some people call them “binge” days. During these two days, individuals begin taking daily doses of HCG diet drops while eating fattening foods to capacity.

According to Dr. Artamonov, some informal studies have shown that those who follow the HCG loading days correctly lose more weight overall. Dr. Simeons never mentioned this benefit, but there are several reasons why this might be so.

One is that those who follow the HCG loading days correctly have a much easier time during the first week, which establishes the pattern of things to come. The less hunger and irritability one might feel, the easier it will be for them to stick to the diet. Second, the HCG loading days have the added benefit of breaking some of the mental addictions one may have developed over time. Finally, by gorging on one’s favorite foods for several days, cravings

are satisfied while simultaneously making the food less desirable.

What can people expect to happen to their weight during the HCG loading phase? The doctor says most people gain weight fairly quickly, sometimes as much as 4 to 6 pounds in the first day.

The next day a person will likely gain less. Regardless, the whole amount is usually lost within the first two days of the 500-calorie diet.

Some people are surprised to find that they don’t gain any weight at all during the HCG loading phase, and some even lose weight. Often, this is caused by a loss of water weight, especially for those who haven’t been getting enough protein.

While 500 calories a day may not seem like much, it is common that HCG dieters often find it hard to consume the total 500. It’s common to have mild hunger during the first few days, but over time it will pass and by the second

week, patients typically find even tiny servings to be completely satisfying.

“This is partly due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, but largely due to the amount of calories circulating in your body from the released fat,” explains Dr. Artamonov.

Most dieters report an average loss of 1 to 2 pounds per day. However, everyone is different and results may vary. He says both men and women can use HCG injections for weight loss, and there are rarely side effects reported while using HCG diet shots.

Once the weight is off, a common concern is keeping it off. Dr. Artamonov says former HCG dieters often report a change for the better in appetite and a natural course of modified eating behavior. They also report the program as an ideal situation for easily transitioning into a healthy relationship with food.

To maintain, a minimum amount of activity is recommended, including yoga, 20 minutes of cardio or any other activity that gets the heart moving.

“This is one of the most diversified programs on the market,” says Dr. Artamonov. “We investigate every individual case and provide a plan that fits their needs for optimal results. Ultimately, our goal is to help people not only look good, but also feel good.”

MJA Healthcare, R.C. has locations in East Stroudsburg, Easton and within the Maulfair Medical Center on Orefield.

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The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf.

“When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.”

Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

An App a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Keep Kids Engaged in Healthy Living

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n today’s technology-fueled society, kids spend many hours of their free time staring at smartphones or tablets instead of exploring nature, riding bikes or playing outdoor games with their friends. Rather than just imposing radical reductions in screen time, parents and caregivers can meet youngsters halfway by adding apps to their handheld devices that provide tips on healthy eating, exercise and behavior.

Here are five that are fun for kids and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch is the primary character in this yoga adventure in which players are encouraged to, “Create a peaceful, balanced life by living a NAMASTE mission: Nothing is impossible; Always be honest; Make the world a better place; Act with kindness; Share with others; Trust and believe in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.”

Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I translated a curriculum that I’ve been using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app that combines gaming and real-life kids as characters that bring yoga to life.”

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Players are challenged to master the skills presented by each of the game’s 12 main characters, increasing awareness of breathing and other aspects of how the body works, plus promoting self-esteem.

Free in the iTunes App Store.

If, the Emotional IQ Game. An adventure game inspired by If, a well-known poem by Rudyard Kipling, players go on a quest through Ziggurat, a fantasy world where they enlist energy creatures called Vims to rid their avatars of dark energy. Youngsters are challenged to complete missions using emotional language. The character traits required to complete the tasks include patience, teamwork and other skills that help kids build emotional intelligence. Free in the iTunes App Store.

Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have no idea how the information pertains to them.

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Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help.

It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-reader, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy.

“Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.”

It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Julianne Hale writes and edits for Natural Awakenings franchise magazines and blogs about motherhood at AnotherGrayHair.wordpress.com.

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When ‘Good Enough’ Is Perfect

by Elizabeth Lombardo

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oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all? Perfectionism feeds on such an allor-nothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness.

Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect.

Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion.

Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check.

Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one

about vacation adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others.

It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short.

Perfectionism is a treadmill.

People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness.

Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good.

Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz.

wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t.

No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.

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abels may vary, but results are what count. Whether called highintensity intermittent exercise (HIIE), interval or burst-style training, recent research proves that this form of exercise improves insulin levels. This is promising news for the estimated 50 million American adults that have abdominal obesity and are on the path toward metabolic dysfunction due to a high-sugar diet that causes spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and eventually contributes to insulin resistance.

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Obesity, the benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance.

In a separate study, Norwegian researchers examined the impact that different types of exercise programs

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had on individuals seeking to reverse metabolic dysfunction, an overall chemical imbalance largely attributed to insulin resistance. They concluded that despite producing similar effects on body weight and blood pressure, the aerobic interval training group also showed greater improvement in insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity and highdensity lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”

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hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner.

She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100.

“Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner.

See chart below for a few compelling comparisons:

Glycemic Index 35 (low) 72 (high) 74 (high) 95 (very high) 51 (medium) 93 (very high) 111 (very high)

Glycemic Load 2 (low) 4 (low) 14 (medium) 15 (medium) 18 (medium high) 23 (high) 33 (high)

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cholesterol) than those performing continuous moderate exercise. They also exhibited lower blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance.

Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day.

“Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains.

Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin.

She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolic-building hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover.

Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

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To Smoothie or Not to Smoothie

by Dian Freeman

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he plethora of information on diet choices is often filled with confusion. So-called “dietary experts” are constantly being touted whose recommendations are in direct conflict with common sense, history and science. Smoothies are often plugged as the end all food choice for good health.

Our intuition should tell us the opposite, as does history and science.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with smoothies if one has no inherent blood sugar problems. They are tasty, as are all things sugar. But, if people are drinking smoothies instead of eating food, there is a problem. “Food” is considered that from which a body is made. The human body is made of protein fat and water. Most smoothies have water, but most do not include enough fat nor sufficient protein to “feed” us.

Sugar, a simple carbohydrate, is fuel, not food. The body will store fuel in fat cells if not used immediately in physical activity. When reading labels on prepared foods, it is important to note the carbohydrate count, which is the true sugar count. The “no added sugar” claim on a starchy product does not mean the body will not use the whole product as sugar. Any grain product is used by the body as pure sugar. Carbohydrates are simply sugar and processed carbohydrates are simple sugars—meaning they are absorbed quickly and easily causing blood sugar spikes, the cause of inflammation.

Blending and juicing are the processes by which fruits and vegetables, and sometimes yogurt, are combined.

The key word here is process. All processed foods become a higher glycemic food than the original whole product. The more processed, like blending, the higher the glycemic value—meaning it causes a spike in the body’s blood sugar. Even healthy complex carbohydrates are read

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by the body as simple sugar once processed. Not a good choice for one with diabetes, hypoglycemia, heart problems, bowel problems, inflammatory conditions or other blood sugar issues.

Plain and simple, smoothies are sugar. Those who love their daily smoothie report feeling great and it’s no wonder. We all get a spurt of energy from sugar and it promotes the same sense of “high” as daily exercise, because feel-good endorphins are released in the brain by these activities.

But, are we being fed? Not so much.

The claim that blending releases vitamins and minerals from produce is a valid claim if vitamins and minerals are there in the first place—and if the blending does not rip them apart in the process. Most experts agree that with the advent of chemical fertilizers combined with modern methods of storing and shipping, any vitamin and mineral content of produce cannot be guaranteed.

That is why nutritional supplementation is necessary now more than ever.

Produce that does include some vitamins and minerals is also valuable to us for its fiber content. But, blending breaks down that fiber, making it absorbed as sugar. Juicing separates the fiber and it is discarded. The alkaline property of produce is also diminished by processing. The acidic effect that simple sugar has on the body offsets the alkaline properties of the produce. Even protein when over-processed can result in causing blood sugar spikes.

The body will break down its own self for the protein and fat it requires each day to replace dying cells, to repair damaged cells and to grow new ones.

When sufficient protein is not eaten daily, the body will steal protein from our muscles, including interior muscles like the arterial muscles, the heart, liver, lung, etc. It is easy to understand the

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source of organ insufficiency, weakened vessels, muscle deficiency and pain in a person not getting enough protein.

Our best stores of dietary fat are not along the waistline. That is stored sugar. Dietary fat is that which the body uses to build us. The best storage of dietary fat is in the brain and the myelin sheath protecting the nerves. Knowing this, it is easy to understand the source of nervous system disorders, depression, dementia and cognitive decline in one not eating enough fat.

When one understands the science of that which the body is made, then what and how to eat makes perfect sense. We can look at our bodies and see that we are pure protein, fat and water with various degrees of stored fuel, often in unwanted places.

History is filled with people living long, healthy lives eating real food and only as much fuel as required for daily activities. Today, we see people being advised to do the opposite. We live in a society of people not listening to their gut, not learning from history and not exploring the science. Instead, they are keeping the medical, pharmaceutical and processed food industries wealthy and in control of our food, our government and our health.

It’s best to eat as our ancestors did. For nutrition, alkalinity and fiber, eat produce whole. For strong organs, muscles and bones, eat nuts, beans and free-range protein with raw dairy products four to six times a day, include a fermented food with each meal for proper digestion and eat every meal with plenty of natural fat. It is the body that is the best “processor” of all food and fuel.

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Reiki Share – Open to any person who has received their Reiki attunement and wants to hone their Reiki skills. This is a time when the healers heal themselves and get much needed restoration. 7pm.

Donation. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

A Warmed-Winter Soup Detox: Join My Own Fit in a guided, one week, soup based detox. Jump-start your metabolism and New Year’s Healthy Resolutions. $25. Workshop, menu, recipes, goodies to get you started; On-Line Support Group with Certified Health Coach, Carolyn Caruso. 7-8:30 pm. Healing Arts Center, Merchants Plaza, Tannersville. 914-473-6139.

The Body Rejuvenation Cleanse – A 6-week food program that guides you through the elimination of toxic and disease causing foods to the highest quality whole foods available. The BRC manual, meals and instruction are all included. 4-6:30pm. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 155 State Rd 94, Blairstown. 908-362-1668.

SATURDAY, JANAURY 10 Reiki Level I – This intensive class covers what Reiki is and how it heals; the history of Reiki; the 5 principles of Reiki; Energy Systems, Chakras, Meridians and Auras; and 3 pillars of Japanese Reiki. 7hrs CE credits. 179 page manual. 9:30am. $125. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

Blood Sugar: The cause of all Disease – Covering Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Blood Sugar and Weight Control. $25 for course students and $40 for non-students. 10am-12:30pm. The Old Mill Inn, Basking Ridge. RSVP to Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 973-267-4816 How to Read Medical Blood Tests Naturally – Part One. Covering first half of each of the items on medical blood test, what nutrients may be missing if numbers are outside of medical ‹norm.› Price, $45 for course students, $65 for non-students. 1:30pm4pm. The Old Mill Inn, Basking Ridge. RSVP to Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 973-267-4816.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Reiki Level II – Learn to promote relaxation and stress reduction, and facilitate healing at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Includes distant healing and more focused healing on physical issues as well as mental and emotional issues.

9:30am. $125. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

Hormone Health – Fertility, PMS, Menopause and the Prostate. Class five of Dian’s 6 month Nutritional certification course. For registered students only. Next course begins September 2015- Those interested in sampling a class please RSVP to sit in on a session. Noon to 5pm. Call Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ. 973-267-4816.

The Body Rejuvenation Cleanse – A 6-week food program that guides you through the elimination of toxic and disease causing foods to the highest quality whole foods available. The BRC manual, meals and instruction are all included. 4-6:30pm. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 155 State Rd 94, Blairstown. 908-362-1668.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Lose Weight/Feel Great – Are you overweight despite eating healthy and exercising every day? Or are you just too tired to exercise? Learn how to improve your health, lose weight and feel absolutely wonderful! 7pm. To reserve a spot call 908-362-6868. Sunrise Nutrition Center, 149 Route 94, Blairstown NJ

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Reiki Level 3A – Covers the Usui Master Symbol, and how to draw and use it. It also covers the use of crystals and a Reiki Crystal Grid for sending Reiki to yourself and others. Students will also receive a Master Practitioner Attunement (Initiation). 7 CE for LMT. 9:30am. $145. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943 Healthy Aging Seminar – A lively discussion of the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. The causes are not what you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will be fully explained. Noon. RSVP 610-682-2104.

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Live Healthy in a Toxic World – Take the confusion out of your healthy lifestyle choices and really make your lifestyle work in your favor. Find out how toxins affect your health; if you are a future parent you will learn how to protect your unborn child from health effects of toxins. 10am. Free. RSVP 610-682-2104.

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Cholesterol, Heart Health and pH Balance – Class Six of Dian’s 6 month Nutritional certification course.

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SATURDAY, JANAURY 31 Digestive Health Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will be discussing digestive health and the relationship to auto immune disease. Learn his approach to digestive problems. Free. Noon. RSVP 610-682-2104.

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Essential Oils One – Historical, Biblical and Therapeutic Uses of Oils including: Learning to distinguish the scent notes of a pure therapeutic oil and practice making your own custom blends.

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10am-12:30pm. RSVP Required, Held in the Old Mill Inn, Basking Ridge. 973-267-4816.

How to Read Medical Blood Tests Naturally – Part Two. Covering second half of each of the items on medical blood test, what nutrients may be missing if numbers are outside of medical ‹norm.› 1:304pm. $45 for course students and $65 for nonstudents. The Old Mill Inn, Basking Ridge. RSVP to Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 973-267-4816.

Loving Essential Oils Workshop – Join us to make a Valentine’s Day card. Stampin’ up with by Nancy Gleason. Make your own roll on bottles with Young living essential oils, get a Zyto scan and purchase Young Living products at a reduced cost from inventory. 10am -4pm. Walden Pond Therapies, 540 Gleason Dr, Moosic. 570-241-4965

A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM OBESITY AND WELLNESS TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 4:00 PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484821-1460 for a reservation.

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1/6, 1/7, 1/8 & 1/19 through 1/22 in Windgap, PA – Personal Sessions 1/12 thru 1/15 Denville, NJ Urban Muse, TheUrbanMuse.com 1/17 Shooting for the Moon - Stroudsburg Sam Tso is known sought for his Native healing skills, his council, and his teaching with classes and fire circles.Now booking personal sessions and group Fire Circles in January. Call/Text 928-606-4537.

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

sunday Hatha Yoga – 8-9:15am. 1st & 3rd weekends only. In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga.

Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness, and resolution. $12. Activity Center, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.

Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, 2557 Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Chair Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for physically challenged looking to improve total body health and increase strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 11am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, 2557 Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

monday Yoga-Pilates – A perfect blend of yogic stretching with core strengthening of Pilates. 5:45pm. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570- 629-4921 to register Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, 2557 Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Yoga for Every-Body – Gentle flow yoga appropriate for varying ages/abilities/and body types. Unites breath with movements to lengthen and tone from head to toe. Candle light, lavender and uplifting quotes to sooth the soul. 6-7pm. ½ off first class.

Contact Gale-570-977-9935. Pocono Peddler’s Village/Tannersville Les Mills Body Pump – Tone and sculpt your body with this intense workout inclusive of free weights.

5:45pm. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. Call 570-629-4921 to register Karate Classes – Learn important life lessons of fair play, hardwork and self-discipline. Kids and adults.

Light the path to your future. Phil Ott, Blackbelt and Teacher with 30 years of experience. 730 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg. 973-476-1887.

GriefShare – A free weekly grief support group and seminar features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. 6:30pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning. 570-386-9960.

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Hatha Yoga – In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness, and resolution. $12. 5-6:15pm. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Old Rte 115, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.

On the Ball Exercise – Strengthen posture and core with light free weights while balancing on a physio ball. 5:45pm. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570-629-4921 to register

Prenatal Yoga – The body has an innate wisdom about the stages of pregnancy, labor and birth. Class is designed to reconnect with this natural process.

Alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy. 6:15pm. $10 or $35 for 4 classes. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060

Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, 2557 Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Yoga Flow – An introduction into the basic vinyasa style of yoga. It includes connecting the movement to the breath for all levels of experience, but is a particularly good class for the beginner or novice.

6:30pm. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 155 RT94, Blairstown. 908-902-4082.

Simply Yoga – Suitable for those looking to improve the physical as well as emotional well being.

Incorporates breathing exercises to calm the nervous system and support the overall well-being of body and mind. 5:15. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 115 RT94, Blairstown. 908-902-4082.

tuesday Iyengar Yoga – Mixed Levels w/ Diana Erney.

Individually taught with emphasis on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. 7pm. Arsha Vidya Gurukulum, Saylorsburg. 610-509-3677.

Chi for Caring - Practice self-awareness, relieve stress, and improve mobility and wellness with Tai Chi/ Ki Gong like movements (seated and standing). Sr and Vet discount. 11:30am. Contact Martha for more information 570.216.8242. 2149 W Main St, Stroudsburg.

Rise and Shine Yoga – Begin your day with a positive vibe--move and breath to uplifting music, breath in refreshing scents-stretch your way to a peaceful day! 8:30am. 1/2 off first class. Gale at 570-977-9935 or Facebook-Stepping Stones yoga.

Pocono Peddler’s Village. Tannersville Hatha Yoga – In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance and resolution. $12. 6:30-7:45pm. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Old Rte 115, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.

friday

Edgar Cayce Group – Discusses the various aspects of Edgar Cayce, dreams, book study, meditation, and more. All welcome. 7-8:30pm. Donation. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

Reiki Share – First and third Friday of every month.

Open to any person who has received their reiki attunement and wants to hone their reiki skills. This is a time when the healers heal themselves and get much needed restoration. 7pm. Donation. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

wednesday

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Yoga - Basic/beginner level of yoga. 5:45pm. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570-629-4921 to register

Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, 2557 Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Nutrient Absorption and Brain Health Forum – A Gathering to introduce two new revolutionary nutritional supplements. Learn how Prodovite and Brain Reward will change your life. 6:45pm. Free.

540 Gleason Drive, Moosic. Call Fran for more information. 570-241-4965 Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Shaolin Kung Fu – The eastern equivalent of aerobics which improves leg strength, cardiovascular conditioning, stamina and coordination is on 6:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 5:30pm. Mountain Laurel Pilates, 2557 Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

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Meditation Workshop – Quiet your mind and enjoy true peacefulness. 1st & 3rd weekends only.

10am-12:30pm. Vegetarian lunch 12:30pm. Tunga Classroom, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RR 5 Box 5050 (Old Rte 115), Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.

Hatha Yoga – Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness and resolution. 1st & 3rd weekends. Beginners series. 4:30-5:45pm. $12. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RD 5 Box 5050, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.

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

Les Mills Body Pump - Tone and sculpt your body with this intense workout inclusive of free weights.

8:15am. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders, PA. 570-629-4921 to register Zumba - Lively dance cardio workout to Latin music.

9:30am. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570-629-4921 to register

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Blake Stoveken, LAc 101 Roberts Ln, 2nd Fl Milford, PA 18337 570-409-9233 InnerElement@verizon.net WorkerBeeCommunityAcupuncture.com Feel your best.Acupuncture treatments in a warm and peaceful setting at a fraction of the cost. Inspired by community acupuncture clinics across our nation and traditionally practiced in Asia. Our intention is to make acupuncture affordable and accessible so you can feel better. Sliding scale of $15-$30 per treatment.

ACUPUNCTURE & PHYSICAL THERAPY COME ALIVE ACUPUNCTURE Scott Wilson P.T., M.S., L.Ac Moscow, PA 18444 570-991-1222 gscottwilson@aol.com

Let me help you eliminate pain and discomfort, restore function, and create a renewed sense of well-being and balance. I make no attempt to diagnose and treat disease. My focus is to balance the body, empower the mind, and watch disease go away. Home visits for seniors available in limited areas, See ad, page 9.

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Melissa Russo, BA CMT RYT Independent Distributor #1382569 570-344-6375 MelissaRusso.VibrantScents.com

Young Living is a 20 year old company with their own farms, distilleries and distribution, guaranteeing purity and potency of their therapeutic-grade essential oils, supplements and personal care products to optimize your Wellness.

Retail & Wholesale personal accounts available as well as Wellness Parties & Business Opportunity!

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Kim E. Zuchlinski, LMT, Doula, HBCE 134 Broad Street Suite 8 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-730-9963 PeaceAndHealing.MassageTherapy.com

Offering HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Education in addition to massage therapy and doula services. In our 5 class series you and your partner learn how to call upon your natural birthing instincts to birth your baby in a way that most mirrors the way nature intended. Be fully aware and in control but profoundly relaxed so you can give your baby a calm and gentle welcome.

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We can help your migraines, headaches, chronic neck and back pain, stress and tension related disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, TMJ syndrome, scoliosis, learning disabilities, ADD/ ADHD and PTSD. Offering Essential oils and Victory nutritional supplements. See ad page 19.

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Find relief from common digestive disorders with colon hydrotherapy using the LIBBE closed system, which double filters warm water that is gravity fed to you through a tube the circumference of a pencil. The halfhour procedure is painless, safe and private. 15% off first visit. Located at Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, TannersvillePT.com.

Cherry Valley CSA 6332 Cherry Valley Road. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-992-0899 JosiePorterFarm.com CVCSA@ptd.net Josie Porter Farm offers 22 week CSA full and half share programs and buying clubs programs with a variety of produce grown on the farm and many other products in collaboration with other regional and local farms, using organic and biodynamic practices. Our on-site farm store is open Saturdays from 9am-2pm from May to December. See ad page 16.

HAIR RESTORATION – NATURAL LEHIGH VALLEY INSTITUTE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Mikhail Artamonov, MD 391 East Brown Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-872-9800 LehighValleyIntituteOfRegenerativeMedicine.com 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 25.

HEALTH COACH BLISSFUL EXISTENCE

Adrienne Primrose Holistic Health Coaching 570-795-9355 BlissfulExistence.us

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

HYPNOTHERAPY INNER CHANGE HYPNOTHERAPY Richard Singer Mobile, In-Home Appointments 570-266-0785 InnerChangeHypnotherapy.com

Reach your true potential as a Human being, remove blocks that seem to be holding you back, eliminate undesirable habits or behaviors and enter a deep state of relaxation. 15 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, behavior specialist and hypnotherapy to help clients that are ready to change and reach their true potential.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MJA HEALTHCARE NETWORK

Mikhail Artamonov, MD PhD 391 East Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-872-9800 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. See ads pages 3 and 11.

LAUGHTER COACH LIFE, LOVE AND LAUGHTER

Cristina Lorefice BACP accredited Counsellor Bangor, PA 18013 610-340-4122 The-Effective-Coach.com The-Peacock-Principle.com

Let me assist you in your journey to maximize your potential in a way that is filled with joy and laughter. Laughter Coaching is a great way to deal with life’s challenges in a light hearted, flexible, creative and playful manner.

Develop a more positive attitude towards life when a storm hits you. Person Centered Counselor with worldwide experience in Great Britain, Austria, Germany and Italy.

NATURAL DENTISTRY COSMETIC & NATURAL DENTISTRY

the clinic: live cell microscope, circulation testing, EKG, pulmonary lung testing, bone density, x-ray, scanning for foot & ankle problems, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and blood testing for diabetes and other health issues, Cold Laser therapy for pain and targeted healing. The goal is to restore and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER

Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 2970 Corporate Court, Ste 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 10.

NATURAL HEALTH LEDET FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Dr Kathleen Ledet 1668 Route 715 South. Reeders, PA 18352-0500 570-629-9220 • LedetChiropractic.com

Enjoy more energy, better concentration, more restful sleep, improved coordination and better health. Dr. Ledet is a Chiropractor/Reiki master assisting her patients with pain relief from headaches, TMJ, back/neck pain as well as extremity pain for 17yrs. She utilizes gentle adjustments, trigger point therapy and incorporates nutritional supplements, essential oils, and Reiki Energy Healing for a holistic healing experience.

MINERVA EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS TREATMENT CENTER

Betty Demaye-Caruth, RN, PhD, CHTP, RM/T 52 Deer Lane, Honesdale 570-253-8060 • MinervaEd.com

Ronak Balani, DDS 2600 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 • CNDentistry.com

We begin with a holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. All services we offer are mercury-free, mercury-safe and fluoride-free. We can enhance your smile with everything from routine dental care to whitening and full cosmetic makeovers in a warm, cozy and caring atmosphere. See ad page 17.

Live your best life and take charge of your health with guidance from a registered nurse and holistic health professional.

Dr. Betty offers individualized protocols in conjunction with your physician to support your optimal wellness using health counseling, stress management, Reiki, energy therapy, aromatherapy and flower essences. Also offering Reiki certification classes.

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DR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC Phone consultations Bethlehem, PA 18020 * 484-821-1460 DrMichaelLoquasto.com Phone Consultations Available 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

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Dr. John Harrington 149 Route 94 Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-362-6868 SunriseNutritionCenterNJ.com Nutritional Healing at its Best! We treat your body as a “whole,” instead of its parts. Our Natural, Drug-Free Programs using Nutrition, Botanicals, Homeopathy and Alternative Medicine focus on removing the true barriers to health and healing. Your health problems are quickly identified and weakened organs are given the right nutrients to further enhance their function. Call for a free consultation with Dr. Harrington. See ad page 19.

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NATUROPATH NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLC

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

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

Reach your full health potential!

NUTRTIONAL COUNSELING WELLNESS FOR LIFE HOLISTIC Keri DiAngelis, HHC, CNC, Herbalist 570-478-3478 WellnessForLifeHolistic.com

Holistic Health Counselor, Herbalist, Nutritionist and Reiki Master. My goals during a nutritional consult are to empower you to make healthier choices for yourself and your life while providing the necessary tools, to heal your mind, body, and spirit. It is my guarantee that you will be listened to. We will come up with a personalized health plan that you can follow, leading to balance and health.

MY OWN FIT

Carolyn Caruso, CHC The Healing Arts Center, Merchants Plaza Tannersville, PA 18372 914-473-6139 MyOwnFit.co

Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching with you in mind. I create individualized health plans to help you create your own fit lifestyle. Specializing in weight-loss, food sensitivities, meal-planning and cooking for busy individuals and families. Call me for a free ‘BuzzSession’ to see how I can help you attain your health goals. See ad page 22.

STILLPOINT SCHOOLHOUSE

Delia Quigley 155 State Road 94. Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-902-4082 • DeliaQuigley.com We help you make a positive change in your physical and emotional well-being through food. Whether this involves weight-loss, feeling younger, added vitality, stress release, mental clarity or your life’s purpose we support and empower each individual in their evolution through life. Workshops, Women’s retreats, nutrition and yoga immersion programs to support your personal transformation process. Classes, both onsite and online. See ad page 6.

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Whether you would like to lose weight, quit smoking, manage stress, improve your memory or increase confidence, Jackie can help. Ms. LeClaire is a member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists and the National Guild of Hypnotists. Through individual counseling and workshops, she has helped thousands just like you achieve their highest personal goals. See ad page 9.

Reconnective Healing expands beyond all known forms of “energy” healing and is comprised of the full healing and evolutionary continuum of energy, light, and information. It has brought about worldwide reports of healing. The work is supported by top researchers worldwide, as well as Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer.

Take care of you! Through the gifts of energy healing, dance, yoga, and spiritual guidance, learn about the art of self-care and self-love. Recognize your own unique beauty, inside and out with divinely-guided, peaceinducing, life-enhancing, private or small group sessions. If you are ready to change and grow, your inner joy is calling.

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Jackie LeClaire Saylorsburg, PA • 866-998-4100 jacqueline.leclaire@gmail.com ResultsWellnessCenters.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY TANNERSVILLE & MARSHALL’S CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY

Georgine Todd 2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg • 570-629-6073 239 Fox Run Ln, E. Stroudsburg • 570-223-8477 TannersvillePT.com

Overcome physical limitations and injury. Two locations offer a mixture of both traditional exercise-based physical therapy and manual physical therapy techniques for more effective results. These techniques include myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy and massage therapy. Our highly trained staff works one-on-one to educate our clients toward healthy lifestyle changes.

PILATES MAUKA NALU PILATES AND SUP, INC Francine Huber 11390 N. Delaware Dr. Bangor, PA 18013 570-420-1905 • Fran@MaukaNalu.com MaukaNalu.com

Build a better body, gain confidence and strength for everyday living. We teach a true Pilates style of exercise.

Group tower classes and private sessions available in our 100% green studio space. Certified Instructor in Pilates & Paddlefit. Call today to feel better tomorrow.

MOUNTAIN LAUREL PILATES Judy Fink 2557, Route 6 Hawley, PA 570-857-1707 MountainLaurelPilates.com

Classical Pilates studio offering the highest quality private and group sessions to people of all ages and fitness levels. Judy is certified in classical Method of Pilates since 2001 and is passionate about the authentic and traditional style of Pilates. The results are a stronger, more balanced and flexible body with an enhanced mind-body connection. See ad page 31.

William Seifried, MA, LPC Dingmans Ferry, PA • 862-268-0810 William.Seifried@gmail.com HolisticCounselingNEPA.com

Maria Triano Analomink, PA 18320 570-426-3033 • padance@noln.com PaDanceNetwork.com

ROLFING BY VICKIE KOVAR

ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS

Vickie, an 18 year accomplished Rolfer, works by realigning the pervasive fascial tissue network in the body that can relieve pain in areas such as, Migraines, Sciatica, Bugling Discs, Arthritis, Neck Pain, Carpel Tunnel, Back pain and much more. Vickie is a Certified Rolfer, Rolf Movement Teacher , Visceral Manipulation and Cranio-Sacral Therapist. Free 20 minute free consultations available. See ad page 22.

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

Healing Art Center Merchants Plaza 2937 Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372 570-332-4365 Rolfing-Fascia.com

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

SEXUAL HEALTH THERAPY

YOGA ARSHA VIDYA

ALEXANDRA T. MILSPAW, M.ED., M.ED., LPC

Bethlehem, PA 484-894-1246 AlexandraMilspaw.com

Sexual health counselor and educator utilizing NLP and Mindfulness-based approaches. Learn easy, quick techniques to move towards healing your life and relationships by reprograming your nervous system’s response to stress and pain. “Breathe.

Believe. Be.” Anything is possible!

Lance Daniels 651 Rte 115, Saylorsburg 570-992-2339 • Avp@epix.net ArshaVidya.org

Develop strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination among other benefits, including calmness and resolution. Arsha Vidya Yoga Studio teaches traditional Hatha and Iyengar yoga with several weekly classes in a peaceful environment.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. See ad page 6.

STILLPOINT YOGA STUDIO

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING KATHY AGATE BROWN

Shooting For The Moon 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943• ShootingForTheMoon.com Agate@ShootingForTheMoon.com Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication. See ad page 15.

155 State Road 94. Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-902-4082 DeliaQuigley.com Come to know your physical body through the power of stretch, balance and internalizing your awareness.

Increase flexibility, manage stress and improve conditioning. Over 20 classes weekly including Broken Bodies therapeutic, beginner and advanced classes. New student special of 30 days unlimited yoga for just $30.

We also offer Teacher Training certification programs.

See ad page 15.

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