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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.

5 newsbriefs 10 healthbriefs 16 THE SUN’S 13 globalbriefs ELECTRIFYING FUTURE Solar Power is a Worldwide 15 ecotip Eco-Goldmine by Linda Sechrist 16 greenliving 18 wisewords 18 AIRWAVES ACTIVIST Public Radio’s Steve Curwood 24 fitbody Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth 26 healthykids by Randy Kambic 28 consciouseating 20 SUSTAINABLE 32 inspiration CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going 30 healingways Green in a Big Way 33 resourceguide by Christine MacDonald 36 calendar 24 BREATH-TAKING WISDOM 37 classifieds Six Ways to Inhale Energy

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raveling on Route 33 between the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Mountains is a pleasure compared with the arduous drives my family made in the 1980s to visit my college-age brother in Troy, New York. Because my parents liked to travel and our extended family lived all over Pennsylvania, my four siblings and I toured the area crammed into some ungodly machines, including an all-metal International Scout, 1962 Pontiac Bonneville and bright orange Mercury. The endless sights and surprises influenced us all in different ways. It instilled an early wanderlust in me to see America and the world and I still love traveling. My current vehicles for work and play feature a reliable modern internal combustion engine and far superior ride to 1960s vintages. They are my home away from home and take me to places near and far in a hurry. Driving them feels safe even with thousands of magazines loaded in the back. They serve me well and I maintain them well to ensure the horsepower is raring to go when I need it. It’s tough to part from the traditional sense of freedom and independence that automobiles promise even while it chains us to oil company agendas and requires unnatural landscapes of impervious concrete and asphalt that desecrate former farmland. A humongous “payment coming due” subsidizes our joy rides. With crumbling infrastructure and roads desperately in need of replacing, we urgently query: Is the way we are doing things now sustainable? Planners, architects, engineers and citizens are beginning to find creative, practical ways to make our existing cities and suburbs more eco-friendly and healthful. The good news is that more Americans aware of the issues are working to actively reverse their contribution to the problems, as demonstrated in the growth of ‘green neighborhoods’ throughout our region and beyond. Christine MacDonald’s October feature article, “Sustainable Cityscapes,” celebrates how urban areas are becoming eco-smart and happier places to live (page 32). Taking such steps now to heal our planet and provide a healthier and happier world for our children will ultimately give them the independence and freedom we all relish.

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nner Peace Healing, Health and Wellness will hold the Fall 2014 Health Fair at The Woodlands Inn and Resort, in Wilkes Barre, on from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 26, to spread the word about complementary holistic health care and wellness. Keynote speaker, include Robert Butts on Water Cures; Donna Will on Lymphatic Enhancement Technique; Gisela DiCarlo on the Wisdom of Homeopathy; and Terra McAulliffe introducing Essential Oils concepts and usage. Other seminars will be presented throughout the day. Vendors will promote therapeutic massage, yoga, aromatherapy, LED light therapy, detoxification, energy therapies, life coaching, natural skin care services, colon hydrotherapy, Reiki and angel card reading. Spiritual gifts such as handmade jewelry, candles, incense and handmade personal items will also be available.

richotillomania (Trich.org) is a disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic area, underarms, beard, chest, legs or other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches. Hairpulling varies greatly in its severity, location on the body and response to treatment and affects nearly 3 percent of the population. For some people, at some times, trichotillomania (trich) is mild and can be quelled with a bit of extra awareness and concentration. For others, at times the urge may be so strong that it makes thinking of anything else nearly impossible. A local trich sufferer has created Twirl & Soothe, a fiddle toy that feels like real hair, is small and discreet and can be held in the hand. It is a wonderful, simple substitute for adults and children when a hair pulling/hair twirling compulsion occurs. Twirl & Soothe helps to prevent hair breakage, hair loss and follicle damage of sufferers.

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Preventing Chemical Exposure

he Maulfair Medical Center, in Orefield, is hosting a seminar by Donna Kasuska, founder of ChemConcsious, beginning at 10 a.m., October 25, to help companies, organizations and individuals understand and prevent chemical exposures in their lives. This is a perfect opportunity to find out exactly how chemicals can cause harm and methods to regain or maintain our health. Donna Kasuska Kasuska is dedicated to bridging the information gap between industry and the public. As a chemical engineer with more than 30 years of experience, she has seen firsthand how water is treated, how food is processed and how personal and household products are manufactured Recognizing that her experience is critical to communities that need to understand the concepts of emergency prevention, safe drinking water, toxicity and indoor air quality and security, Kasuska provides consulting services to schools, small businesses, community organizations and parents. Location: 2970 Corporate Court, Orefield. Cost is $40 and includes an organic luncheon. Register (required) at 610-682-2104. See ad page 36.

Farm Tour Day at Stryker Farm

tryker Farm, in Saylorsburg, will be participating in the Monroe County Farm Tour Day on October 18. Natural Awakenings readers can visit the farm between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a free guided tour to learn about raising livestock naturally outdoors and let the kids meet the animals. The new Stryker on-farm market will be open, too. Stryker Farm continues to grow with the support of the local food movement. Their goal is to provide full transparency for those that want to learn more about their food and its origins. The heritage breed pigs they raise are free-range, grass-fed and pasture-raised, roaming freely on the farm in the great outdoors. They eat what they can find and Stryker supplements the rest with only the highest-quality custom feed mix, letting the pigs be pigs with minimal interference. Location; 3045 Mountain Rd., Saylorsburg. For more information, call 570-2692995 or visit StrykerFarm.com. See ad page 39

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r. Michael Jude Loquasto, of Bethlehem, will offer a free question and answer session focusing on ailments of the heart and circulatory systems at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21. The session is open to the public and extends Loquasto’s 50 years of natural health experience as a community service. Loquasto was the first doctor of nutrition to formulate an Dr. Michael Loquasto herbal oral chelation method that can help unclog arteries and rejuvenate the circulatory system without surgery or invasive procedures. “Heart and circulatory conditions affect a large percentage of the population over 50,” he explains. “It is exciting to see how a non-invasive, herbal formulation taken under the care of a qualified doctor can reverse heart disease. A 53-year-old teacher scheduled for a bypass surgery showed an 80 percent increase in blood flow to the heart after a chelation protocol was introduced. The need for a bypass was eliminated. The informal question and answer seminar will be held at 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 in Bethlehem Township. Please call 484-821-1460 to reserve a spot. www.healthylehighvalley.com

Balancing Chakras

ebekah Gallo and Marj Gallo will conduct a Chakra Balancing Workshop at 11 a.m., November 10, at Shooting for the Moon Center, in Stroudsburg. This class is designed to instruct participants in the use of cards to understand the energetic state of each of the seven major chakras. Using playing cards, the cause for decreased or increased energy at a given chakra can easily be pinpointed. After determining the areas of imbalance, several techniques can be used to help reestablish balance. Shooting for the Moon provides a place where people can grow, learn and expand their awareness and understanding of others. They believe that education and knowledge is power, and fear is what we experience when we do not understand something or someone. By understanding each other's spirituality, we can link with that person to form a stronger bond that leads both individuals closer to the divine. Location: 6247 Rte. 209, Stroudsburg (Snydersville) PA. For more information, call 570-992-0943 or email Agate@ptd. net or WorkshopsWithBekah@gmail.com. See ad page 30.

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Reiki Classes in Analomink

aria Triano, a dance/yoga and movement educator, instructor, choreographer, artist and owner of The PA Dance Network is offering two classes: Reiki: Level 1 Nancy Triano Certification ~ The Art of Self-Healing, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 4, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 5 ($250). This course is designed for anyone that wishes to learn to channel healing energy to themselves and to others. Reiki: Level 2 Certification ~ Becoming a Reiki Practitioner to Assist Others, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 4, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 5 ($300). Building upon the foundation of Reiki I, students will go deeper and prepare to become a Reiki practitioner. Triano says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is a natural-born healer; you were born with innate wisdom and certain abilities; make a decision to use your God-given gifts for the highest and best good.â&#x20AC;? $50 deposit required. Location: Analomink, PA. For address and to register, call 570-426-3033 or email padance@noln. com. See ad page 35. natural awakenings

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Josie Porter Farm Celebrates the Harvest

osie Porter Farm, in Stroudsburg, is holding several fall harvest events. A pumpkin pancake breakfast and Monroe County farm tour, with a special presentation in the evening by farmer Soumaila Traore about organic agriculture in Mali, West Africa, will take place on October 18. A Fall Harvest & Halloween Celebration at the Farm, with activities throughout the day, runs from 1 p.m. until after dark on October 25. Highlights include a treat-filled pumpkin hunt at 1 p.m., pumpkin carving and painting, harvest food and apple cider, campfire, storytelling and haunted walks at 7 p.m. Josie Porter Farm buying club/farm stand membership is open for new members throughout the year, actively working with a number of other small family farms that share the same values within the regional foodshed to insure the highest quality and widest variety of organically grown fruits and vegetables. There is a nominal fee for some activities. Location: 6514 Cherry Valley Rd., Stroudsburg. For more information, call 570-992-0899 or visit JosiePorterFarm.com.

Calling All Weekend Warriors

or more distance off the tee, better performance on the court, increased flexibility and stamina and shorter recovery times, experience a special introductory six-week yoga intensive targeted for male athletes held Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., beginning October 15, at StillPoint Yoga. A free body assessment session to check flexibility, balance and strength will be conducted at 5:30 p.m., October 12. Through the practice of yoga, athletes not only increase flexibility and physical strength, but also improve balance, reduce stress, heighten mental focus and connect the mind and body; most feel immediate benefits. From the NFL to the PGA or the community basketball court, elite and amateur athletes of all sports are incorporating yoga into their practice for its multiple benefits, including injury prevention, enhanced flexibility and reach, increased stamina, improved power, efficient breath work, mental clarity, improved core strength and enhanced sleep. Cost is $72 for six sessions (preregistration requested). Location; 155 SR 94, Ste. 6, Blairstown Trades, Blairstown, NJ. For more information, call 908-362-1668 or visit StillPointYoga.net. 8

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Walden Pond Expands Explore Wellness Options with Facilities and Class Offerings Tannersville Practitioners

Location: 540 Gleason Dr., Moosic. PA. Practitioners are invited to join the center. For more information, call Fran Pisko, LMT, at 570-241-4965 or visit WaldenPondTherapies.com and Walden Pond Craniosacral Therapy Center on Facebook.

Location: 2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg. Call 570-629-4921 or visit at tannersvillept.com for more information.

alden Pond Craniosacral Therapy Center in Moosic, has expanded and is now offering a variety of bodywork modalities including therapeutic massage, craniosacral therapy and Zero Balancing. They also offer Zyto Scans used to support Young Living Essential Oils and unique Victory nutritional supplements for brain health and enhanced nutrient absorption. The expanded space allows for meetings and classes in addition to the treatment room. Qigong classes are offered at noon on Wednesday and Friday. Other instruction includes making everyday products using natural ingredients; nutritional gatherings to improve health; kundalini yoga; relax and renew yoga; Chiren Biontology therapy; and monthly Young Living meetings.

annersville Physical Therapy and Wellness is celebrating National Physical Therapy Month with free October events and a health fair. Dr. Monica Gavin will speak on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy from 7 to 8 p.m., October 22, with a wine and cheese reception starting at 6:30 p.m. This can be a lifesaver for women entering or already dealing with menopause. Free fitness classes from 6 to 7 p.m. (BYO mat) include: October 20, Zumba; October 21, Yoga (beginner level); and October 23, Yoga-Pilates. The Health Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 25, with free blood pressure checks, tasty, healthful refreshments and free mini-classes and presentations throughout the day. Tannersville Physical Therapy and Wellness has been serving the Pocono area with quality rehabilitative therapy for more 10 years. Georgine Todd, LPT, incorporates compassionate, patient-centered care with exercise and treatment modalities that include cold laser therapy and dry needling.

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Lower Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Colorful Veggies

esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CAN HINDER ONSET OF ALZHEIMER’S

pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care. Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down

n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

esearch from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture—also called ear acupuncture—can alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphetamine use received either electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electroacupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electro-acupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group.

YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTS

ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.

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Prevention for Better Breast Health by Dr. Philip Getson

omen are becoming more mindful of breast cancer statistics and the importance of screening for breast cancer, and it’s no wonder. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women this year. The ACS also reports that about 40,000 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2014 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1989. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, increased awareness and earlier detection through screening. Many believe that a mammogram is best for detecting breast cancer early, but studies show that a thermogram identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier. Thermography is a safe, pain-, compression- and radiation-free procedure that uses infrared imaging to assess breast health. Since thermography is a physiologic study and physiology precedes anatomy by as much as 8 to 10 years, we have the potential to detect early changes in the breast that would suggest the earliest stages of a disease. We have repeatedly seen asymmetric or abnormal thermograms revert to “normal” in as little as three months with alterations in diet and lifestyle. Breast health should be a multifaceted program that includes thermography, self breast exam and anatomic testing, as well as many of the following suggestions: Avoid sugars. Sugar is cancer’s favorite food. All forms of sugar promote cancer and are harmful to general health. In an interview for Nexus Magazine 2000, Dr. William Coda Martin said, “Sugar has no nutritional value, and in fact it drains and leaches the body of precious vitamins and minerals through the demand its digestion, detoxification and elimination make upon one’s entire system.” Eliminate chemically processed foods. Chemically processed foods are foods 12

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that have been altered from their natural state either for safety reasons or convenience and have been chemically processed and made solely from refined ingredients and artificial substances. Processed foods are high in sugar and high fructose corn syrup, high in refined carbohydrates, low in nutrients and often high in unhealthy fats. Change your diet. Eat a diet rich in whole foods, dark leafy greens, colorful fruits and vegetables and eat organic when possible. Avoid genetically modified foods. Add high-quality fats to the diet, such as avocado, olive oil and coconut oil. Include cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale.

to see women with pain and cystic changes in the area where the underwire lays. Exercise. Find an exercise that you enjoy and then do it. Thirty minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times a week can lower the risk of breast cancer by 30 to 50 percent. Stress reduction. Stress is a major contributor to all diseases. For healthy stress reduction, try yoga, exercise, breath work and meditation. Dental health. A great correlation between poor dental health and poor breast health exists. The biggest culprit appears to be low-grade infection from prior root canals that is reflexing to the breast and causing problems. Toxins. Toxins are everywhere—in our water, food, clothing, furnishings, etc. Eliminate commercial household cleaning products and toxic garden pesticides. Refuse synthetic hormone treatments. Use organic skincare products. Use all-natural deodorants instead of antiperspirants. Try to minimize exposure to electromagnetic fields.

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Vitamin D. Make sure to get enough vitamin D. The best source is still natural sunlight. Vitamin D has a positive impact on virtually every cell in the body and is a natural and potent cancer fighter. Iodine. Be aware of your iodine level. The breast uses iodine to synthesize the hormones and a deficiency of this element can lead to dysfunction of the breast and possibly cancer Choose a comfortable bra. Avoid underwire bras as they can damage delicate breast tissue and impair the lymphatic system. It is not uncommon

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Detoxification. To reduce our toxic load, a semi-annual detox or cleanse would be beneficial, as well as daily detoxing techniques like drinking enough water, working up a sweat, dry brushing and taking Epsom salt baths. Nurture yourself and love your breasts. Taking care of ourselves is not an act of self indulgence but an act of self love. Don’t get caught up in the fear-based mentality that the cancer industry propagates. Instead of focusing on the fear of getting breast cancer, let’s focus on healthy ways to prevent it. Dr. Philip Getson is a board certified family physician and a board certified medical thermographer. He is the owner of Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging, in Marlton, N.J. Contact him at 856-596-5834 or visit Tdinj.com.

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Coral Countdown

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With only about one-sixth of their original coral cover remaining, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of two main grazers in the region, according to the latest report, Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs: 1970-2012. It’s published by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme. The report—involving 90 experts and an analysis of 35,000-plus surveys at 90 locations since 1970—included studies of corals, seaweeds, grazing sea urchins and fish. Climate change has long been thought to be the main culprit by making oceans more acidic and causing coral bleaching. Now, the loss of parrotfish and sea urchins is seen as the main factor; their demise has broken the delicate balance of coral ecosystems, allowing the algae upon which they feed to smother the reefs. Restoring positive populations, plus protection from overfishing and excessive coastal pollution, could help the reefs recover and make them more resilient to future climate change impacts.

Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.

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States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products. Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury. View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/State-By-State-Action-List.

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Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food Several countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste. According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns. The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of edible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills. A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food. Source: EnvironmentalLeader.com.

Conservation Covenant

A Greener Future for National Parks National parks have an undeniable environmental impact on the very lands they seek to preserve. Yellowstone’s managers have been working on ambitious management goals to elevate it to be a world leader in environmental stewardship and become one of the greenest parks in the world by 2016. The Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative goals (against a 2003 baseline) are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent (50 percent by 2025); reduce both electricity and water consumption by 15 percent; reduce fossil fuel consumption by 18 percent; and divert all municipal solid waste from landfills. Source: Environmental News Network 14

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Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute

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Enrich Garden Soil Naturally Homeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and controls weeds. In most regions, many types of trees can provide ingredients. In northern areas, ridding the yard of fall leaves yields a natural mulch. Apply ground-up leaves, especially from mineral-rich oak and hickory trees, so they biodegrade by growing season. OrganicLandCare.net suggests choosing from doubleground and composted brush and yard trimmings; hemlock, pine, fir and Canadian cedar; and ground recycled wood. Using a lawnmower with a high blade height or switching to a serrated-edged mulching blade can chop leaves into tiny fragments caught in an attached bag. The National Turfgrass Federation notes, “A regular mower may not shred and recirculate leaves as well as a mulching blade.” Shredded leaves also can filter through grass and stifle springtime dandelions and crabgrass, according to Michigan State University research studies. Ground-up parts of many other plants can also provide natural mulch in their native regions. AudubonMagazine.org cites cottonseed hulls and peanut shells in the Deep South, cranberry vines on Cape Cod and in Wisconsin bogs, Midwest corncobs, and pecan shells in South Carolina.

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The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine by Linda Sechrist

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” ~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931

Energy Engine

Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photo-

voltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed

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by then-President Jimmy Carter. Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity. “Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet. As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises. Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation

company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

Economic Engine

The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state. According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar elec-

tric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico. Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity. The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy. “If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Ameri-

cans do the same?” he queries. In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.” To learn more, visit SunPowerBook. com and DanielYergin.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

Solar Blocks by Neville Williams

conomics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment. During this transition to a new energy paradigm, we can choose to embrace the solar imperative now, rather than later, and prepare for a post-carbon lifestyle without sacrificing our present quality of life. Many hurdles have been overcome in the shift away from fossil fuels during the past two decades. Challenges still exist, but the hope is that we are on our way toward a brighter future with solar electricity made universally available. n The cost of solar photovoltaics has dropped 75 percent in the past four years, thanks to China. n Solar electricity is now the least expensive energy source in many markets,

overcoming for the first time the economic argument that it’s too expensive. n Innovative partnerships like that formed by green energy provider Viridian with large, full-service solar provider SolarCity lease solar panels to homeowners and businesses that significantly reduce upfront costs. Installation costs, which once averaged more than $20,000, can now amount to just hundreds of dollars.

storage, which allows the use of sun power at night, well-financed new “smart grid” technologies are rapidly emerging.

n Solar is disrupting the century-old central power generation model, and the challenge is to get the utility industry to change and adopt distributed solar. Utility companies that previously ignored solar energy now fear it might threaten their bottom line if they don’t get with the program.

n The impending showdown will be between corporate power and people power, comprised of homeowners and businesses producing their own electricity. The politics of energy is central to our national future. The question is, Can we change?

n While the next big obstacle is energy

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Public Radio’s Steve Curwood Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth by Randy Kambic

s creator, executive producer and host of Living on Earth, the weekly environmental news program broadcast since 1990, first distributed by National Public Radio and more recently by Public Radio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nationwide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, including three from the Society of Environmental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors Association Edward R. Murrow awards. In-depth interviews and onsite tapings bring subjects to life for listeners. Movers and shakers, innovators and grassroots organizers explain complex issues in understandable terms. Updates of previously aired segments sometime point to what has changed since a piece first aired. Here, Curwood reflects on his own key learnings.

What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face? Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s oper18

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ating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we continue to get this wrong— and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment. There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.

As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years? One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate. Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other universities and government agencies supports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the environment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastructure changes to use natural gas when

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we already have that infrastructure for coal, and why we shouldn’t instead be moving to clean and renewable energy sources that don’t destroy the climate system.

Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment? I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential candidates, prompting follow-up by ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of media picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not always, not everywhere, but frequently. Presidential candidates can now expect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.

How much does listener feedback and interaction influence your selection of topics? When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the question of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to environmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s really important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects. There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them. On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street. Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

(EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it

not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment

A sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other ecological footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire ecocities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts 20

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods

Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urban-

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ism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the doit-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded Transportation With America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems,

revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025. Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. Designing for better public health

is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they

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are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think

about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being. Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability. GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference. Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online. “Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks. “After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.” While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ These are truly American values.”

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Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Lane Vail

e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

Everyday Ease

Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, 24

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Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second Breath

Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared

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“Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the bloodstream, both critical for improving athletic efforts. Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, inducing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman. When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only recovers oxygenation slower, but also increases vulnerability to injury. For rhythmic sports like running, cycling and swimming, Winkelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement. “Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally release stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mechanisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.” For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”

bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean Breath

The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

4-2-10 Breathing

Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the

nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

Target Breathing

A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows Breath

Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while natural awakenings

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TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious by Avery Mack

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Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

Colorful Disguises

Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moistur26

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izer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

Age-Perfect Parties For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like

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wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization. Note that conventionally grown

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.” Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center,

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in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief

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Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the

pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed

looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic

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and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at AmericanBoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture. org/about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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NUTRTIONAL COUNSELING ALL BETTER CENTRAL

Masha Levina, CCN 224 Broad Street, Suite 205, Milford, PA 18337 570-832-2123 • Info@AllBetterCentral.com AllBetterCentral.com Through examining your medical, social and dietary history, as well as using Nutrition Response Muscle Testing®, Masha determines nutritional needs and develops dietary and supplemental program to fit individual requirements and lifestyles, resulting in balance and better health. See ad page 31.

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 13.

PAIN RELIEF - NATURAL HYPNOSIS & LONGEVITY CENTER

ST. ANTHONY’S PAIN CLINIC Anthony F. Mullen, BPS, MS, ND Village Park Center Rte 940, Pocono Lake 570-504-1681 HypnosisLongevityCenter.com Decrease pain and maximize wellness. Anthony F. Mullen, Priest Healer, specializes in pain relief and offers affordable services to improve quality of life. Offering low level laser therapy; painless, non-invasive, drug-free treatment used to treat injuries and neurological conditions, such as, fibromyalgia, muscle and join pain, nerve pain/sciatica, carpal tunnel, TMJ, migraines, and more.

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.

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

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

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 30.

ROLFING® STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Richard Paterson, Certified Rolfer™ Practicing in Milford and Scranton/W-B 571-265-9950 Richard@RolfingNEPA.com RolfingNEPA.com

Rolfing improves posture, makes movement easier, and reduces structural pain. It can release long-held patterns or restore movement after injury or surgery. Rolfing has helped dancers, performers, and athletes use their bodies more efficiently.

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.

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

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

REIKI LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

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

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

THE VICTORIAN CONNECTION 231 Wilkes-Barre St. White Haven, PA 18661

Available for retreats, workshops, meetings and private parties. Offers a unique and elegant experience for your guests. Located in the midst of the Pocono Mountains near the Lehigh River Gorge, this historic home is easy to find just off I-80 and the PA Turnpike. A variety of amenities to suit your needs, whether it’s one room or the whole house, from halfand recurring days, to catering or overnight stays, our rental rates are customized just for your event.

SEXUAL HEALTH THERAPY 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!

YOGA ARSHA VIDYA

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 8.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING KATHY AGATE BROWN

STILLPOINT YOGA STUDIO

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 30.

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 5.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

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. 10/8 and 10/9 6pm. $125. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Numerology Basics – With Skip Weatherford. Studying the symbolism of Numbers and ways that numbers change our approach to everything. This course will expand your consciousness through the exercises taught and you will come away with your own numerology chart. 6 week session. $150. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Conscious Living Retreat – A women’s retreat where “WomenPrenuers” can join the conscious living movement and find the answers within. Join other like-minded women Oct. 10th - Oct 12th at the

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

Relax Deeply – A Sound Bath with Quartz Crystal Bowls and Restorative Yoga. A variety of restorative yoga postures as you experience the pure tones of crystal singing bowls offering beautiful harmonies and sound waves that match our own alpha brain waves when we are deeply relaxed, insightful and content. 4pm. $45. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Kundalini Yoga – With Brenda Fernandes. The yoga of awareness aims to cultivate the creative spiritual potential. 6:30pm. $10. Please bring a mat. Contact Brenda at 570-241-4965. Walden Pond Therapies, 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic. Digestive Health Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will be discussing digestive health and the relationship to auto immune disease. Learn his approach to digestive problems. Free. 6:30pm. RSVP 610-682-2104. Maulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with limited health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. $10. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681 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. 10/15 and 10/16 at 6pm. $125. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Chair Massages – From 3pm to 7pm. Reduced to $20 per session. Chair massages will be offered every 4th Friday of the month from 3-7 PM. Sign up or walk in. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Intuitive Training at the Haunted Luncheon – Learn to hone intuition. Meditations, energetic healing on 3rd eye to open intuition, games to build telepathic skills, channel messages, automatic writing. Beginners and experienced. 1-3 pm, $45 includes lunch. Anticipated to be sold out register now by calling Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars Bethlehem.

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Kundalini Yoga – With Brenda Fernandes. The yoga of awareness aims to cultivate the creative spiritual potential. 6:30pm. $10. Please bring a mat. Contact Brenda at 570-241-4965. Walden Pond Therapies, 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic. 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. 6:30pm. RSVP 610-682-2104. Maulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield. Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dutch treat for dinner/ drinks, community building and networking. Members: Free. Non-members two meetings free then $5/meeting. 6:30-8:30pm. Perkins Restaurant, 600 Rte 940, Mount Pocono. RSVP to Melissa Luddeni. 570-350-6129.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Avoiding Chemicals Seminar – Understand and prevent chemical exposures in your environment and life. A perfect opportunity to find out exactly how chemicals help and cause harm and what can be done to protect yourself. This event is a must for those who want to regain or maintain their health. Organic Luncheon included. 10am. $40. RSVP. 610-682-2104. Maulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

Fall Health and Wellness Fair – Keynote speakers include Robert Butts on Water Cures; Donna Will on Lymphatic Enhancement Technique; Gisela DiCarlo on the Wisdom of Homeopathy; and Terra McAulliffe introducing Essential Oils concepts and usage. Other seminars will be presented throughout the day. Healthy Vendors welcome. 10am-6pm. The Woodlands Inn, 1073 Mwy 315, Wilke-Barre. Innerpeacehhw.com or 570-208-1511 for more information.

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savethedate FIND YOUR PEACE A DAY RETREAT Sunday, November 9, 2014 – 9am to 4pm Come join us for a day of Divine Inspiration & experience Nature’s Beauty going within yourself to find your place of peace. This day is filled with Yoga (no experience needed), Reiki, Massage, Meditation, Meaningful Connections, and a Healthy delicious Lunch. All on a private setting which offers tranquility & silence to be able to really connect to yourself. The Place of Peace, Newton, NJ. For more information call or email Linda 201-469-307 Linda_tironi@yahoo.com

savethedate NEWLIFE EXPO-NYC OCTOBER 17 THROUGH 19 America’s Largest Mind, Body ,Spirit , Health & Enlightenment expo returns to the Hotel Pennsylvania. Join Dan Millman, Lynn Andrews, Judy Satori, Sean Morton, Kat James and 150 other exhibitors and speakers. For info and pre-registration or to volunteer, visit www.newlifeexpo.com or call 516897-0900.

savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM REVERSING HEART DISEASE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 4:30PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

savethedate HERBAL OUTREACH CLINIC 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH BY APPOINTMENT This sliding scale teaching clinic is held once per month to offer expert herbal and nutritional advice to economically challenged people seeking relief from chronic disease. The fee for clients is from $0 to $$$ based on what they can afford. The $0 client can even get herbs for free. Do not let lack of money keep you from your best possible health. Appointment required. 908-689 6140. Changewater Wellness Center, Changewater NJ. ChangewaterWellnessCenter.com

APEALS Healers Wanted – Help us to aid in the healing environment at Pocono Medical Center. Seeking volunteers for the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program. Interested practitioners in Reiki and massage, artists and musicians please contact Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 or email JHowell@ pmcHealthSystem.org .

FOR RENT Beautiful Office Space – Tannersville location offers a quiet and relaxing environment in a holistic healthcare center. Relatively quiet professions such as business or life coaching, architecture, counseling, therapeutic, are desirable. Handicap accessible. Please call 570-332-4365 for more information. Office space, treatment room, class room – Moosic location offers convenient office-awayfrom-home for practitioners, counselors or facilitators. Handicap accessible. Call the Walden Pond Therapies Center at 570-241-4965 for details

OPPORTUNITIES Think like a Millionaire – And Get paid. Visit FaithHealthMoney.com Love scented candles? We are looking for distributors www.getnaturalwaxcandlesnow.com 908-3192455 for more info. Distribution Help – Help us distribute this publication in Pike and/or Wayne County PA. Email lvpublisher@naturalawakeningsmag.com

PRODUCTS Trichotillomania Sufferers – Be pull-free for life. A healthy alternative, without medication. Visit: http://twirlandsoothe.weebly.com Tai Chi and Qigong DVDs – Aleve many health ailments by practicing Tai Chi and Qigoing any where and any time with quality DVD instruction. Simple to learn and can be practiced by anyone, young or old. Advanced through Expert levels available at EasternHealth123.com

SERVICES Crystal healing bowl sessions - Crystal Singing Bowls offer powerful vibrational healing and a very unique meditation experience. Balance body and life, clear the mind, improve confidence, increase hope and joy. Balance By Lisa 484-9036435. Do you hear voices? – You are not alone. Support groups forming in Stroudsburg. Contact Paul Boggia at 570-421-3670.

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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. MarkHert@ gmail.com. ArshaVidya.org.

monday Yoga for Every-Body – Gentle flow yoga appropriate for varying ages/abilities/and body types. Vinyasa flow yoga unites breath with movements to lengthen and tone from head to toe. Candle light, lavender and uplifting quotes to sooth the soul. Props available. 6-7pm. Free trial class. Contact Gale-570977-9935. Pocono Peddler’s Village/Tannersville 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. Hatha Yoga – In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness, and resolution. $12. 5-6:15pm. Activity Center, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Old Rte 115, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. 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. Yoga can alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy. 6:15pm. With Mary Cardinal. $10 or $35 for 4 classes. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060. 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.

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Incorporates breathing exercises to calm the nervous system, asanas and sun salutations that 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. Each pose individually taught with emphasis on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Props such as blocks and blankets enhance understanding. 7pm. Arsha Vidya Gurukulum, Saylorsburg. 610509-3677, AVGyoga@gmail.com. Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dutch treat for dinner/ drinks, community building and networking. Members: Free. Non-members two meetings free then $5/ meeting. 6:30-8:30pm. Perkins Restaurant (Back Meeting Rm), 600 PA Rte 940, Mount Pocono. RSVP to Melissa Luddeni, LMT: 570-350-6129. 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.

wednesday Qi Gong – With Megan Williams. A moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind to bring balance and vitality to life. $10 per class. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Fran by phone 570-241-4965. 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic 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. Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with limited health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. $10. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681. 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.

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thursday Yoga for Every-Body – Gentle flow yoga appropriate for varying ages/abilities/and body types. Vinyasa flow yoga unites breath with movements to lengthen and tone from head to toe. Candle light, lavender and uplifting quotes to sooth the soul. Props available. 6-7pm. Free trial class. Contact Gale-570977-9935. 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. Silent Sitting – With Bodhi. Bring inner balance and stillness to your life through guided silent or active meditation designed to relax the body and mind. A unique opportunity to go deeply inward. 6:30-8pm. $8. Effort location. 570-977-0814

friday 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.

saturday 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. 570992-2339. 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.

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