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Listening with Both Ears It’s easy to forget that listening is a pay attention decision, and the easiest way to ride right past that decision is when talking is involved. Every conversation has different components that dictate the outcome of how we handle communication and listening in general. But here is a bit of observation and personal direction.

When we engage in conversation, we set our priorities on what we define as important to us.

We interrupt quite a bit, anxious to get to our turn.

Why? Because we’re listening to ourselves rather than listening to what is being said. Or we’re influenced by who we are in conversation with and just can’t help ourselves. We take over. We interrupt—sometimes on topic and sometimes to redirect.

About interrupting: I do not remember being taught that interrupting is a normal feature in good communication (though my teenage son tells me that interruption is the way normal people communicate, and that I must be weird to think it’s not okay). We interrupt others to tell our thoughts, our story or our experience, even though we know it’s very hard to hear others when we’re listening to ourselves. There must be a reason for “two ears, one mouth”, yet the ego asks, “why should I listen when talking is so much more rewarding, especially to me?”

Creating the discipline to be aware, to listen, to be respectful is all on me. When listening to myself, I should be listening for my tone with others, my clarity with others, instead of just listening to my own urge to interject what I want into the conversation.

Being a good listener is hard; being a great listener is dynamic. I think we take it for granted that listening and communication in general is complex. The components of listening are mind boggling. Active listening, body language, eye contact, facial expressions, subject matter, situational listening and understanding the message you are trying to convey, along with setting up the environment to be heard, eliminating noise and setting the tone of the communication are all involved. So yes, it is complex.

Despite its complexity, the first step to improvement is to make the decision. So, starting today, my intention is to become a better listener. I intend to be present in every conversation, to be attentive, to draw on my knowledge from the courses, books, audio tapes and TED talks I have taken and listened to, as well as from my life experience and my sales background, and to apply all of that to become a better listener. I know I can improve with the simple, little act of good intention and paying attention.

Becoming a great listener is rewarding to everyone involved. Let’s all pay attention to what is being said.

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.

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Empowered Light Holistic Expo Returning to Philadelphia in September

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he Empowered Light Holistic Expo—a weekend of activities, products, services, lectures and classes promoting healthier lifestyles and spiritual development—is coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center September 6 through 8.

Visitors can try minisessions in meditation, sound healing and reiki; receive an intuitive or psychic reading; browse vendor booths; talk with a life coach or published author; listen to presentations by experts in health or spiritual development and register for hourly raffles.

Featured speakers are Jason Quitt, author and speaker on Ancient Mysteries; international speaker on exopolitics and metaphysics Laura Eisenhower; John Desouza, former FBI special agent and collector of the real-life “X-Files” and psychic Brad Johnson, the personal channel of the multidimensional consciousness known as Adronis.

Desouza, now a leading writer and researcher on the paranormal, will present Para Investigators & the Globalist Terror on September 7 and Hacking the Matrix on September 8. Johnson will present Channeling Adronis: The Golden Age on September 6 and Spirit Ambassador Workshop on September 7 and 8.

Eisenhower will present Into the Unified Field on September 7 and 8. Anyone can watch and participate in these seven presentations via live-stream.

Before founding the expo, Sue Greenwald operated a wellness center offering yoga, dance, healing energy treatments, massage and spiritual and self-development classes.

“The Empowered Light Holistic Expo started as a persistent idea,” she says. “I decided to pursue it, starting with the contacts I had from my wellness center. I rented the Expo Center and learned everything just doing it—alone. The expo is designed so that people can learn, be inspired, try different types of classes, make new friends and have fun doing so.”

Anahata Yoga Holds Open House for ‘Every Body’

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he staff at Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center are celebrating eight years of serving the community, and readers are invited to join them at an open house celebration from 9 a.m. until noon on August 17, at their studio in Lederach.

Fitting for this milestone, the open house will feature a morning of free yoga classes to the community.

Studio owner and 500-hour Kripalu Yoga teacher Kathleen Tooley is excited to welcome everyone to sample yoga and meditation, and says, “Our success has been built with the support of our students. We want to thank them for their loyalty and welcome new students to our community.”

The yoga taught at Anahata is steady, stabilizing and strengthening. Postures are clearly languaged for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. Tooley adds, “Anahata teachers share a passion for sharing yoga that is accessible for all bodies, all fitness levels and all ages. Yoga is for every body!”

Location: 690 Harleysville Pk., Lederach. For more information, call Tooley at 215-740-1354, email Kathy@AnahataYogaWellness. com or visit AnahataYogaWellness.com. See ad, page 9.

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Near-Death Experience Conference to Explore Mysteries of Life And Death

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he International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) invites the public to attend its annual event, this year titled Revolutionary Experiences: The Power of Love & Consciousness. The conference, described by past attendees as eye-opening, will be held August 29 through September 1 at Crowne Plaza Philadelphia, in King of Prussia.

What makes IANDS’ conferences so interesting is the focus on an inescapable fact of life for everyone: death. As difficult as death is to face, professionals that study near-death experience (NDE) and neardeath experiencers (NDErs), themselves, are shedding light on the existence of death as not a finality, but a simple transition from this life to the next. They strive to answer humanity’s most pressing questions, such as “Why are we here?”; “What’s our purpose?” and “How did we come into being?”

Near-death and spiritually transformative experiencers come from all religious and socio-economic backgrounds, and while individual experiences may be wrapped in one’s religious symbolism, the parallels between experiences cannot be denied.

IANDS is accepting of all people, and in fact seeks diversity in all forms to obtain the most well-rounded picture of life and death.

A recent European study indicates that one out of 10 persons has had a near-death experience—they “died”, had a spiritual experience and lived to tell about it (article at Iands.org). The first serious investigation of NDEs is documented in Dr. Raymond Mood’s 1975 book, Life After Life. He highlights commonalities of NDEs, including out-of-body experience, traveling down a tunnel toward a beckoning 8

light, being greeted by deceased loved ones or religious figures, having a life review, judging one’s self and often being told they must return to Earth on a mission.

Since Moody’s groundbreaker, NDE studies have steadily increased. New commonalities have come to light, including rapid healing, freedom from addiction and past lives, to name a few, and quantum physics has produced evidence pointing to an underlying intelligence that is foundational to everything physical.

IANDS conference-goers will hear the latest NDE findings first-hand from experiencers, credentialed researchers, scientists and medical professionals. Over 70 speakers will present lectures, panels and workshops. For the first time ever, a Keynote Panel will present. The panel includes Bruce Greyson, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, and co-author of Irreducible Mind; Suzanne Giesemann, MPA, retired Navy commander who flew with Air Force One and is now an evidential medium; and Eben Alexander, M.D., author of The New York Times Best Seller Proof of Heaven. A Harvard-educated neurosurgeon, Alexander did not believe in NDEs until he had an extensive one himself. The keynote panelists will also speak individually.

Other noted speakers are highlighted in the IANDS conference advertisement in this issue of Natural Awakenings.

Another first includes the addition of Franklin Rose Publishing (FranklinRose.com) as an IANDS Bookstore sponsor. NDErs can take home information provided by Franklin Rose if interested in self-publishing

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their NDE story. Books by speakers and other experiencers will be available at the bookstore, and one book will be given away daily via a raffle. One winner will receive an extended bundle of books.

Noted speakers will sign books at the bookstore after their lectures. Gold/Welcome Bag sponsor Complete H2O Minerals (CompleteH2OMinerals.com) will also be in the bookstore providing information on their product which delivers minerals and vitamins to the body at the cellular level.

Thursday night’s opening lecture, “Overcoming the Fear of Death,” presented

by Kelvin Chin, is free to the public, as are brief musical interludes by Steinway Artist and composer Kevin Kern. Kern, a child prodigy and legally blind since birth, plays music that NDErs say transports them back to their experiences. Kern will perform a ticketed, open-to-the-public concert Friday night, August 30.

IANDS’ Veterans Discussion Group session is free for all vets. Information on scholarships for vets and educational opportunities for nurses and other medical personnel can be obtained by contacting LindaTruax7@gmail.com.

IANDS Early-Bird Registration closed June 30, having surpassed expected goals, but Hurry-Up Registration is available through early August, offering a $60 savings. The public is encouraged to register quickly, as spots are filling up.

Cost: Varies. Kern concert: $25. Location: 260 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia. To register and view attendance options, as well as the full conference schedule, visit Conference.Iands.org. See ad, page 7.

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Eggs should only be a now and then thing, the latest research from Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, indicates. The new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, looked at pooled data on 29,615 U.S. racially and ethnically diverse adults with an average of more than 17 years of follow up.

It found that for every 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol eaten per day, risk of death from heart disease increases by 17 percent and mortality from any cause increases by 18 percent. One large egg has a whopping 186 mg of cholesterol in the yolk, and eating three to four eggs a week increases heart disease mortality by 6 percent and all-cause mortality by 8 percent. Frank Hu, M.D., at the Harvard School of Public Health, comments that low to moderate intake of eggs can be included as part of a healthy eating pattern, but they are not essential. Dietary cholesterol also comes from red meat, processed meat and high-fat dairy products such as butter and whipped cream.

Montmorency tart cherries, first discovered

by Roman legionnaires along the Black Sea, have been shown to have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, according to scientists. Now a study from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire published in the Journal of Functional Foods has found that the cherries can mitigate factors that lead to metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Just two hours after being given cherries in the form of juice or capsules, subjects showed significantly decreased systolic blood pressure, and insulin levels were significantly lower after one and three hours compared to those given a placebo.

Use Probiotics to Shed Pounds

At least one-third of early deaths could be prevented if people moved to a largely plant-based diet, prominent scientists from Harvard University Medical School have calculated. An international initiative, “Food in the Anthropocene,” published in the medical journal The Lancet, linked plant-based diets not only to improved health worldwide, but also to global sustainability.

The report advocates a diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts, and low in red meat, sugar and refined grains. “Unhealthy diets pose a greater risk to morbidity and mortality than does unsafe sex, and alcohol, drug and tobacco use combined,” it concludes.

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For the one-third of Americans struggling with obesity, new research on probiotics from the Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, in China, offers a promising approach. In a meta-review of 12 randomized, placebo-controlled studies that tested 821 obese and overweight people, probiotic supplementation was found to significantly reduce body weight, weight circumference and fat mass, and to improve cholesterol and glucose metabolism measures. Probiotics were administered in forms that included sachet, capsule, powder, kefir yogurt and fermented milk, in durations that ranged from eight to 24 weeks.

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Farmers Responding to Climate Change

Climate change has inspired farmers to turn to regenerative agriculture, which pulls carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and stores it in their soil. Regenerative agriculture incorporates the practices of planting trees, cover cropping, no-till farming and rotational grazing.

As the groundswell of support grows, 250 soil health bills have been introduced in state and federal legislatures in the last two years.

At a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee climate change hearing, Nebraska soybean farmer Matthew Rezac said that keeping soil healthy, not just reducing greenhouse gas emissions, was a key part of what farmers could do to cool a warming planet. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the bills have different justifications, but they all focus on soil health. As disastrous floods and drought sweep away farmland, the idea that regenerative agriculture could make for more productive farming is gaining traction.

Moon Rocks

Tectonic Activity Shakes Geologists

Long considered to be geologically inactive, our 4.6billion-year-old moon is showing signs of tectonic activity via seismometers deployed between 1969 and 1972 during the NASA Apollo program. Although some “moonquakes” have been recorded near cliff-like fault scarps on the surface, they may be caused by the irregular gravitational effects of orbiting the more massive Earth or extreme temperature differences created by sunlight in the vacuum of space. Employing more sensitive equipment has been proposed for future missions to assist in choosing potential colonization sites.

Coral Care

Reefs to Get Their Day in Court

Critical habitat is threatened for 12 coral species in Florida, the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, while all corals worldwide are experiencing dramatic declines due to the impacts of climate change, pollution and overfishing. The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based nonprofit focused on species protection, intends to file a lawsuit against the federal government for failing to protect coral habitat as required under the Endangered Species Act. Benefits of securing a critical habitat designation from the National Marine Fisheries Service include improved water quality throughout the coastal zone, limits on overfishing, protection of spawning grounds, reduced impact from development and dredging, and reduced human pressures on thousands of species that inhabit the reefs.

Nearly 30 percent of all corals have already been lost to warming ocean temperatures and ocean acidification due to greenhouse gas pollution; scientists predict that the rest could be gone by the end of the century without help.

Fluorescent Findings

Artificial Light Tied to Inflammation Fluorescent lighting is one of the most common sources of artificial light, but new research from Texas State University suggests there may be unexpected consequences at the genetic level. Team member Ronald B. Walter says, “Over the past 60 years, we have increasingly relied on artificial light sources that emit much narrower wavelength spectrums than does the sun. Yet, little research has been conducted to determine gene expression consequences, if any, from use of common artificial light sources.” Their findings, published in the online journal Genes, show increased inflammation in tissue and organs and increased immune response in the subject animals, regardless of whether the species is primarily active in the day or night.

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PARENTING Preparing Kids for the Future

by Meredith Montgomery

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oday’s children have more opportunities to change the world than ever before. Teenagers are organizing global activism movements, LEGO lovers are mastering robotics and young entrepreneurs are launching successful businesses before they’re old enough to drive.

But for Mom and Dad, this fastpaced, technology-driven childhood looks drastically different from their own.

To help kids thrive, parents must learn to mindfully embrace today’s modern advances without losing sight of timeless virtues and skills such as kindness, creativity and critical thinking.

Finding Balance

After-school hours used to be filled with outdoor free play in which kids independently developed their natural capabilities as self-learners and creative problemsolvers. The Children & Nature Network has reported that just 6 percent of children ages 9 to 13 play outside on their own.

Instead, stress and anxiety are on the rise in our competitive culture as many kids attempt to balance heavy homework loads with an overflowing schedule of extracurricular activities.

With the ability to connect to the world at our fingertips, Thomas Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, in Washington, D.C., notes that devices can also disconnect us from those right next to us. “It’s a massive struggle to find balance and mindfulness, but it’s vitally important. How often do we see an AP [advanced placement] kid that is falling apart emotionally? As parents, we need to recognize that kids have a lot on their plate—more than ever before.”

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Salt Lake City-based Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More, worries that parents are creating résumés for a life their children probably don’t want. On her BeMoreWithLess.com website, she focuses on living with less clutter, busyness and stress to simplify life and discover what really matters. “It’s challenging to maintain close connections when we’re overwhelmed with what’s in our inbox, or on Instagram or what the kids are looking at online,” she says.

On her own journey to practical minimalism, she gained a greater sense of presence with her daughter. “When you can pay attention to a conversation and not feel distracted and antsy, especially with young kids, that is everything,” says Carver.

Managing Technology

The ubiquity of digital devices is a defining difference between today’s youth and that of their elders, making it difficult for parents to relate and know how to set boundaries.

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Caroline Knorr helps parents make sense of what’s going on in their kids’ media lives.

“We can think of media as a ‘super peer’: When children are consuming it, they’re looking for cues on how to behave and what’s cool and what’s normal.” Parents need to be the intermediary so they can counterbalance the external messages with their own family’s values.

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kids to self-regulate more—which is our ultimate goal,” Knorr says.

To raise good digital citizens, Richard Culatta, CEO of International Society for Technology in Education, in Arlington, Virginia, believes conversations about device use shouldn’t end with screen time limits and online safety. “Ask kids if their technology use is helping them be more engaged and find more meaning in the world or is it pulling them out of the world that they’re in,” he says. “Talk about how to use technology to improve the community around you, recognize true and false info, be involved in democratic processes and making your voice heard about issues you care about.”

Parents are often uncomfortable with their kids socializing digitally, but Culatta encourages the introduction of interactive media sooner rather than later, so they understand how to engage with the world online before they are old enough to have social media accounts. Geocaching, which uses GPS-enabled devices to treasure hunt, and citizen science apps provide family-friendly opportunities to engage in both outdoor activities and online communities.

“The majority of our kids will need these digital communication skills to be able to work with anyone at any time,” says Murray. He’s witnessed the impact of connecting classrooms around the world, observing, “When students learn to navigate time zones and language barriers to communicate and collaborate, they see that they can solve the world’s problems together.”

Raising Innovators

“The world doesn’t care how much our children know; what the world cares about is what they do with what they know,” says Tony Wagner, senior research fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, an education research and policy nonprofit in Palo Alto, California. In his latest book, Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era, he emphasizes the importance of creative problem-solving and the joy of discovery, especially as more jobs become automated. “We’re born with a temperament of creative problem solvers.

But then something happens. The longer

We need to create an intentional family culture where virtues like kindness and respect are talked about, modeled, upheld, celebrated and practiced in everyday life. ~Thomas Lickona kids are in school, the fewer questions they ask, the more they worry about getting the right answer and fewer and fewer think of themselves as creative in any way,” he says.

“Instead of listening and regurgitating, kids need to learn how to find and be a critical consumer of information,” says Murray. Fewer employers are asking for college transcripts—including Google—as they discover the disconnect between what students are taught and what innovative skills they actually need.

While most schools are slow to adapt to the modern needs of the future workforce, parents can proactively foster the entrepreneurial spirit and discourage a fear of failure at home by offering safe opportunities for risk-taking and independence. After speaking extensively with compelling young innovators around the world, Wagner discovered that their parents explicitly encouraged three things: play, passion and purpose.

Their children were provided with many opportunities to explore new interests, as well as to learn from their mistakes.

“The parents intuitively understood that more important than IQ is grit, perseverance and tenacity. You don’t develop that when Mom is yelling at you to practice; you develop it because you have a real interest.”

To create a culture of innovation, Murray encourages teachers and parents to get to know the interests, passions and strengths of today’s children “and prove to them every day that they matter.” When that interest blossoms into a passion, it can lead to a deeper sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference.

According to Wagner, this happens when parents and teachers instill one simple, but profound moral lesson, “We are not here on this Earth primarily and only to serve ourselves; we have some deep, profound obligation to give back and to serve others.”

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Common Sense Media (CommonSenseMedia.org) provides education and

advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children. They provide independent, age-based, media reviews for TV shows and movies. Each detailed review includes pertinent information for parents, plus talking points to foster critical thinking skills.

Let Grow (LetGrow.org) seeks to restore childhood resilience by pushing back on

overprotection, and shows concern that even with the best intentions, society has taught a generation to overestimate danger and underestimate their own ability to cope. Its programs work with schools and parents to give kids more of the independence to do the things their parents did on their own as children—bike to a friend’s house, make themselves a meal or simply play unsupervised in the front yard.

The Choose Love Movement (JesseLewisChooseLove.org) offers a free social

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After losing her 6-year-old son Jesse in the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, she attributed the tragedy to an angry thought in the mind of the shooter. Her compassion fueled the founding of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement to educate and encourage individuals to choose loving thoughts over angry ones. “Although we can’t always choose what happens to us, we can always choose how to respond,” she says. The evidencebased Choose Love Enrichment Program teaches children to live a life with courage and gratitude, practice forgiveness and be compassionate individuals.

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e are in the season of fresh fruits and vegetables, abundant with superfoods and antioxidant-rich produce that thrive in the summer weather. During this time, I always indulge in these seasonal benefits, but some teens may not see the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

When we are growing up, many things influence the adults we will become. Often, we are so caught up in SAT scores, college applications and maintaining relationships that we forget about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and don’t realize that failing to be concerned with proper self-care can be extremely impactful.

Epigenetics studies how external factors, such as diet, exercise and environment, can potentially affect the expression of our inheritable genes. What we do in childhood and young adulthood can possibly impact not only our future health, but also the health that we pass on to our children. Studies are exploring how substances like curcumin, resveratrol and polyphenols from green tea, apples, coffee and other sources might modulate biochemical pathways and have effects on future health outcomes.

In order to be well, we must not only have concern for our dietary health, but also our mental health. Last August, I unfortunately lost my grandmother to lymphoma that was in her bone marrow and spleen. She emigrated from Poland after WWII through England and Argentina, landing in the United States at age 12. She had a very rough childhood. I can’t help but wonder if any of her health issues were impacted by past stressors. Many studies have looked at the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adverse health outcomes in adults. The first study was published in 1998 and showed a clear relationship between the two.

We may not be able to control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to certain events. Whether we’re putting processed foods into our bodies or holding in deep-rooted stress, we are potentially altering ourselves negatively. Especially now, faced with the stresses of starting a new academic year, we need to be consciously aware of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, relaxation and meditation can be extremely helpful in relieving the mounting pressures. Overall, it is important that we have an awareness of how we are affecting our bodies, both physically and mentally.

Isabella Dussias Isabella Dussias is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter/composer from New Jersey. She enjoys writing about issues that are important to today’s youth, and she believes music is an important outlet to connect people and share messages through the creativity of lyric and melody. For more information, visit IsabellaDussias.com.

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t’s not easy raising children in today’s media-saturated landscape. From TV and video games to internet and mobile devices, our kids are exposed to a steady stream of persuasive marketing messages promoting low-nutrient junk foods. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association warn that media’s pervasive influence over children’s food preferences increase their risk for poor nutrition, obesity and chronic diseases later in life.

Protecting children against marketing forces may seem like an uphill battle, but these strategies can help provide a solid foundation for good health.

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Teach children to be media savvy. Andrea Curtis, Toronto-

based author of Eat This! How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and how to fight back), says, “Kids don’t want to be duped.” By showing children how the food industry tricks them into buying foods that harm their bodies and the Earth, we can turn kids into food detectives that reject processed foods and sugary drinks.

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Feed children’s curiosity about where food comes from. Take

children to farmers’ markets and U-pick farms; organic growers reduce exposure to harmful pesticide residues. Kids that might turn up their noses at supermarket spinach tend to eat it in bunches when they’ve helped grow, harvest and prepare it. That’s the story behind Sylvia’s Spinach, a children’s book by Seattle-based author Katherine Pryor.

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Introduce children to the rewards of gardening. Connie

Liakos, a registered dietitian based in Portland, Oregon, and the author of How to Teach Nutrition to Kids, recommends introducing children to the magic of planting seeds and the joy of caring for a garden—even if it’s simply a pot of herbs on a sunny windowsill or a small plot in a community garden.

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Teach children how to cook.

Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, says learning how to cook frees us from being “hostage to the food industry.” She believes cooking is such an essential life skill that we should be

Keep emotion out of eating, and allow children control over how much they eat. ~Connie Liakos teaching it along with reading, writing and arithmetic in kindergarten. When we cook, we’re in control of the ingredients’ quality and flavor. Plus, cooking together creates parent-child bonding.

Invite children to help plan and prepare family meals and school lunches. (Remember to slip a note inside a child’s lunch box with a few words of love and encouragement.)

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Visit the library. From simple children’s stories about

food adventures to basic cookbooks, libraries open up a world of inspiration and culinary exploration. Find stories about seasonal foods to prepare with a child.

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Prioritize family meals. Children that eat with their

families are better nourished, achieve greater academic success and are less likely to participate in risky behaviors. Family meals provide time to share values, teach manners and enjoy caring conversations. To foster peace and harmony at the table, Liakos advises families to “keep emotion out of eating, and allow children control over how much they eat.” Establish rules banning criticism, arguing and screens (TV, phones) during mealtime.

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Reject dieting. Weighing, shaming and putting chil-

dren on restrictive diets is a recipe for developing eating disorders. Instead of stigmatizing children by calling them

“obese”, Liakos emphasizes creating healthy eating and activity habits for the entire family. Children may overeat for many reasons, including stress or boredom. Pay attention to sudden weight gain, which could be an indication that something is wrong, she says.

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Find or create a “tribe” of like-minded parents.

Set up play groups with parents that share similar values.

Advocate together for improved school food policies, establish a school garden or plan group field trips.

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Spend more time in nature. The American Academy

of Pediatrics recommends one hour of daily physical activity.

Locate parks and hiking or biking trails to strengthen children’s innate love for their natural world. According to research at the University of Illinois, spending time in nature also helps reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Protect children’s sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against TVs, computers and smartphones in children’s bedrooms. Children, depending on their age, need eight to12 hours of undisturbed sleep each night to support physical and mental health, and help prevent obesity.

Remember that our children are hungriest for parental time, love and support.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer, speaker and syndicated radio host based in Columbia, Missouri. Contact her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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Center on Media and Child Health: cmch.tv/clinicians/eatingexercise-tips.

Common Sense Media: CommonSenseMedia.org.

Eat This! How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and how to fight back), by Andrea Curtis: AndreaCurtis.ca.

Prevention Institute: Tinyurl.com/StopJunkFoodMarketing.

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How to Teach Nutrition to Kids, Connie Liakos: NutritionForKids.com.

I’m Like, So Fat!: Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercise in a Weight-Obsessed World, by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer.

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KidsGardening.org/garden-activities.

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American Academy of Pediatrics: A Healthy Family Media Use Plan: HealthyChildren.org/mediauseplan.

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood: Screen-free Activism: CommercialFreeChildhood.org.

Storybooks About Gardening, Cooking, Farms and Food

Review of farm-to-school children’s literature: Growing-Minds. org/childrens-literature.

Sylvia’s Spinach: KatherinePryor.com.

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healing with nature’s pharmacy War has been declared on the opioid epidemic, and at long last, Americans are realizing that they’ve been overmedicated for too long. There are alternative healing options available, and the awakening is happening across the country.

Plant medicine is emerging as a powerful ally in the war on drugs. It’s strange how using herbs, plants, roots, flowers and bark as medicine is considered alternative, or off the beaten path when, in reality, it’s the oldest and most natural way to treat and cure countless maladies that plague the human race. For many millennia, research has been taking place regarding the medicinal value and properties of plants.

One of the oldest written resources for plant medicine can be found in an ancient Egyptian papyri, Ebers Papyrus, which dates back to 1550 BC and is believed to have been rewritten from an even older record. Through countless trial and error experiments, ancestors of the human race have been discovering the many benefits that Mother Earth has to offer through her foliage. They’ve passed this information onto us through writings, teachings and oral histories. Many countries and cultures throughout the world still rely heavily on Earth’s bounty for healing.

It’s difficult to identify exactly how, when and why some cultures continued to

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energy, and when one element is treated, they are each treated in turn. In the west, however, there is an obvious distinction between the body, mind and spirit.

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simple way to get to know herbs is to use them for first aid issues.

Consider making up a box filled with remedies to take with you on vacation, or to send to college with your child.

Be sure to include instructions.

Which remedies to include in an herbal first aid kit can be determined by keeping in mind who might be using them: What allergies do they have; What might they be exposed to; What issues might arise?

Be aware of the vast quality differences in products on the market. Especially when it comes to herbs, the cheapest will not be the best. Avoid ordering products from large online suppliers, as they do not keep their warehouses appropriately temperature- and humidity-controlled, which damages the products. Consult an informed practitioner if pregnant, nursing or on any prescription or over-the-counter medication, as there could be interactions with the herbs.

There are many different herbs one could include in a kit. Below is a sample of the most common and easiest to come by.

Andrographis: for viral illness when taken internally. Still works after several days of symptoms (unlike echinacea). Take 200mg every two hours for the first 12 hours, then four times daily until symptoms resolve.

Although liquid herbs—teas or tinctures— are typically preferred, this herb is best as a tablet or capsule, as the tincture is extremely bitter and unpleasant.

Arnica: for wound healing, bruising, muscle soreness. Safe when used as a homeopathic, either topically or internally.

Do not use the herbal tincture internally.

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Cantharis: a homeopathic remedy for bladder infections.

Use 30C strength, several “pellets” under the tongue every three to four hours for symptoms. If started when symptoms first arise, one can avoid a full-blown infection; use for several days. Can use up to 10 days to treat a mild bladder infection and avoid antibiotics. If bladder infections frequently arise after intercourse, take one dose as a preventative after each intercourse event.

Chamomile: for wound healing and insect bites when used as a topical ointment; for indigestion, IBS, cramps (either gastrointestinal or menstrual), headaches, insomnia when taken internally as a tea.

Tea: use one tablespoon dried herb in 10 ounces of water. Drink three to four cups per day. Tincture: use 60 to 120 drops in water three times daily. To make a topical ointment, mix two drops essential oil in one teaspoon aloe gel and apply to skin.

Cinnamon: for nausea/vomiting from food poisoning (kills E coli) when taken as tea; for heavy menstrual flow when taken as tincture internally; also helps regulate insulin when taken internally. Tea: one teaspoon powder in eight ounces water; steep covered for 20 minutes. Drink four ounces three to four times daily. Tincture: use 40 drops in water two to four times daily until bleeding slows. (This can be used each month, on a regular basis, for heavy flow).

Jamaica Dogwood: use internally for mild to moderate pain of any kind. Tincture: 60 to 120 drops in water, every two to three hours as needed. Combines well with California poppy (same dose). Add passionflower tincture also if the pain is causing anxiety (60 drops).

Marshmallow: use internally for GERD and stomach upset. Works especially well when used with an infusion of ginger root.

Use 40 drops tincture in water in the morning for GERD. For ginger infusion, chop ginger root finely; place in tea infuser. Put this in a mug, cover with boiling water for 10 minutes. One cup each morning.

Motherwort: for muscle spasms, palpitations, stress related heart disorders, anxiety when taken internally. Tincture: 60 drops in water three times daily. Tea: one teaspoon dried herb in eight ounces water; steep 20 minutes. Two to three cups daily.

Caution: use only for short periods of time if hypothyroid; could make thyroid condition worse.

Oscillococcinum: This isn’t an herbal, but a proprietary homeopathic remedy.

Extremely effective for colds and flu. It is sold in “individual dose” vials, but in reality, that small vial is actually two to three doses.

Take one-half to one-third of the vial (small “pellets”) and dissolve under the tongue once or twice a day until feeling better.

Some believe that it is helpful to use as a preventative once a week to avoid seasonal colds. This isn’t proven but can’t hurt.

Peppermint: use internally for gas, nausea, indigestion and morning sickness. Tea: one to two teaspoons dried herb in eight ounces water; steep 15 minutes.

Three to four cups daily. The essential oil has many uses: place on gum for tooth pain, inhale to relieve headaches. Mix several drops with aloe gel and use topically to speed healing of herpes lesions and athlete’s foot.

Plantain: This is a common weed, and during most of the year it can easily be found outside—worth learning what it looks like. Use bruised, fresh leaves to

speed healing of cuts, insect bites, poison ivy (chew up or mash/cut up fresh leaves, place on area and wrap up with gauze bandage). As a tea or tincture, for gastritis, cystitis, bronchitis. Tea: two teaspoons dried herb in eight ounces water; steep 15 minutes. Three to four cups daily. Tincture: 60 to 120 drops in water twice daily.

Sweetish Bitters: used internally for indigestion and constipation. The actual herbs in this herbal blend will vary slightly by manufacturer, as many different bitter herbs will work. Typically included are milk thistle, dandelion, gentian, fennel.

Tincture: 60 to 120 drops in water one to two times daily. Option: Make a “mocktail” with bitters in sparkling water; add fresh lime slice. Drink this prior to a big meal that might cause indigestion.

Valerian: for insomnia with anxiety; also for diarrhea and stress-induced gastrointestinal symptoms. Tea: one-half teaspoon dried root in eight ounces water; steep 60 minutes. Two to four cups daily. Tincture: 30 to 60 drops in water three to four times daily. Note: This herb should not smell like dirty socks. If it does, it is a poor quality product and should be avoided. Also note that some people have an idiosyncratic reaction to this plant and actually become more agitated when taking it. This is unpredictable; if it occurs, discontinue use.

Yarrow: use internally for IBS, bleeding ulcers, heavy periods, “nervous stomach”.

Topically, stops bleeding. Tea: one teaspoon dried herb in eight ounces water; steep 15 minutes. Drink three to four cups daily. Tincture: 60 to 120 drops in water three times daily. For topical use, liquid tincture can be placed directly on the cut, then wrap the area with gauze bandage.

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Cannabinoids Can Positively Affect Neural Stem Cells While the cannabis wave is spreading in many ways on the federal, state, medical and recreational dimensions, the scientific world continues to clarify the benefits and risks of cannabis. Earlier this year, researchers in Portugal reported that cannabinoids can influence neural stem cells.

Stem cells can repair tissues, including skin and brain. Though most of us have heard that they can come from fetal or placental tissue, we also know that virtually every tissue of our body has its own supply of stem cells. Technologies are being developed to harvest and implant stem cells and are already being used in certain conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. However, the survival and growth of these cells are dependent upon their interaction with the cells and molecules in which they live.

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When we ride our bikes, our brains also increase their production of proteins used for creating new brain cells. ~Carmen Ferreira There is not one neurological disease that cannot benefit from aerobic exercise, from Parkinson’s disease to Lou Gehrig’s disease,” says Laurence Kinsella, M.D., a neurologist at the SSM Health Medical Group, in Fenton, Missouri.

According to 2017 Canadian studies involving Parkinson’s patients, cycling improved motor function during a 12-week period. The results, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, also show a marked improvement in gait.

Promising 2018 research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals cycling and other forms of aerobic exercise to be the most effective activity in slowing Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline.

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In general, living a sedentary life sets up a hair-trigger stress response in the body, while forms of exercise like cycling help to regulate excessive levels of age-accelerating stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Kinsella says, “Exercise like cycling makes us channel that part of the ancient brain that helped our ancestors run from a tiger, and when we engage the brain to run, chase or survive, the aging process slows down.”

Cycling can also be beneficial for people with fibromyalgia.

Ferreira notes, “I have a few students with fibromyalgia who have reported having more energy, as well as better mood.”

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While cycling can be a memory booster, it can also temporarily impair cognitive function if sessions are too intense or long.

Kinsella recommends that his students work up to 75 percent of maximum heart rate. He also emphasizes common sense. “Strive for a reasonable pace, and by that, I mean ramping up your heart rate gradually over three weeks. Go slowly with beginning any vigorous exercise and accept that it will take months.” For Alzheimer’s patients, he recommends breaking a sweat with five, 30-minute sessions a week.

Ferreira also advises moderation. “Do as much as your body allows—15, 20 or 45 minutes, the latter being the duration of a full-length class. Have clear communication with the instructor to help you reach your goals.”

Whether objectives are accomplished on an outdoor or stationary bike, it is important to be consistent. Kinsella suggests making it enjoyable. “You can get on your bike and watch your favorite television show for 30 minutes or more and get a good workout.”

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HEALING HARMONIES Music As Medicine F

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rom ancient Mongolian shamans that used drumming for physical and emotional healing to modern, board-certified music therapists that work with special needs kids, science now confirms what we’ve always known: Music makes us feel better.

Decades after Don Campbell’s groundbreaking work about the cognitive effects of listening to the music of Mozart, growing research reveals music’s ability to reduce chronic and acute pain, restore brain connections after a stroke, boost

immunity and promote brain development in children. Recent studies of the benefits of music published in BJPsych International show decreased depression in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders and improvement in people with certain types of epilepsy.

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Board-certified music therapists like Sheila Wall use live and recorded music to catalyze therapeutic changes in their clients. In her Eau Claire, Wisconsin, practice, Wall works with a wide range of clients ranging in age from 3 to 104. “Music bypasses the language and intellectual barriers in the brain that can prevent healing. Music helps the brain compensate for whatever damage that has occurred through illnesses, disease or trauma,” she says. “I also work with children to help them build language and motor skills through music.

Research last year by the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles has shown that music training strengthens areas of the brain that govern speech, reading skills and sound perception in children.

The results, published in Cerebral Cortex, indicate that only two years of music study significantly changes both the white and gray matter of the brain.

Kirk Moore, in Wheaton, Illinois, is a certified music practitioner who provides live therapeutic music for people that are sick or dying. He says he sees daily changes through music. “I see heart rates slow down and blood pressure reduced. Breathing becomes steadier; pain and nausea cease.”

Moore has also witnessed patients with aphasia—a language impairment caused by stroke or other brain damage—spontaneously sing-along to songs and regain the ability to speak. One memorable patient could only utter a single word, but listening to Moore ignited a dramatic change. “I sang

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releases a cascade of natural opioids, including dopamine. A pilot study on cancer patients published in the Indian Journal of Palliative Care in 2016 shows a significant reduction of pain when individuals are exposed to music for 20-minute intervals.

Music also minimizes chronic pain associated with syndromes like fibromyalgia. Collective studies published in Frontiers of Psychology in 2014 suggest that relaxing, preferred choices of music not only reduce fibromyalgia-related pain, but also significantly improve mobility.

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Music’s capacity to bring healing and solace also extends to the end of life.

Classically trained musician and certified music practitioner Lloyd Goldstein knows firsthand the power of providing music for cancer patients and the terminally ill. “I feel a deep responsibility to be as present as I can possibly be, to what I’m doing, the people I’m playing for,” says Goldstein, who left a secure orchestra position to join the team at The Arts In Medicine Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. “It’s taught me how to be a better musician and a better person.”

As much as the musician gives, music gives back. “I end up calmer than when I begin a session. That healing environment travels with me,” Moore says.

Marlaina Donato is a composer and the author of several books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Medical research led by neurologist Barry Bittman, M.D., shows that participation in drumming circles helps to amp up natural killer cells that fight cancer and viruses such as AIDS. Recent research published in PLOS/ONE reveals a profound reduction of inflammation in people that took part in 90-minute drum circles during the course of the 10-week study.

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ost people have never heard of regenerative agriculture, but there’s plenty of talk about it in the scientific and farming communities, along with a growing consensus that regeneration is a desirable step beyond sustainability.

Those that are laser-focused on clean food and a better environment believe regenerative agriculture will not only result in healthier food, but could become a significant factor in reversing the dangerous effects of manmade climate change.

This centers on the idea that healthy soils anchor a healthy planet: They contain more carbon than all above-ground vegetation and regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

“We have taken soils for granted for a long time. Nevertheless, soils are the foundation of food production and food security, supplying plants with nutrients, water and support for their roots,” according to the study “Status of the World’s Soil Resources,” by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Most of the world’s soil resources, which also function as the planet’s largest water filter,

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are in fair, poor or very poor condition, the report states.

Tilling, erosion and chemicals all play significant roles in soil degradation.

Regenerative agriculture seeks to reverse that trend by focusing on inexpensive organic methods that minimize soil disturbance and feed its microbial diversity with the application of compost and compost teas. Cover crops, crop and livestock rotation and multistory agroforestry are all part of a whole-farm design that’s intended to rebuild the quantity and quality of topsoil, as well as increase biodiversity and watershed function.

“True regenerative organic agriculture can improve the environment, the communities, the economy, even the human spirit,” says Diana Martin, director of communications for the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Rodale, a leader in the organic movement, has been carrying the global torch for regenerative agriculture since the 1970s, when Bob Rodale, son of the institute’s founder, first began talking about it. “He said sustainability isn’t good enough. In the U.S., we are depleting our topsoil 10 times faster

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than we are replenishing it. We only have the soil, we essentially expose a lot of the 60 years of farmable topsoil remaining,” carbon dioxide, which burns off carbon.” says Martin.

Cover crops can be planted right after

The institute is working with corpoharvesting a cash crop to help regenerate the rate brands in conducting a pilot project soil, adding nitrogen and organic matter, on farms around the world to certify food he says. “It is a long-term benefit, so a lot of as regenerative organic. It has three pillars farmers are hesitant. It takes a while to imthat were created with the help of the U.S. prove soil fertility through cover crop use.” It Department of Agriculture’s National Ordoesn’t cost much, but for a corn or soybean ganic Program: soil health; animal welfare; In the U.S., we are depleting farmer making almost no money right now, and social justice, the latter because people every expense matters. “The real things we our topsoil 10 times faster are working on are more toward different want to know that workers are being treated than we are replenishing it. cropping systems,” he says, in which farmfairly, Martin says.

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“In some ways, we felt the organic ers are growing perennial tree crops that program could do more, so we introduced farmable topsoil remaining. produce nuts and fruits, absorb carbon and the regenerative organic certification. It is don’t require replanting or tilling. ~Diana Martin a new, high-bar label that is very holistic,”

There’s considerable interest in regensays Jeff Moyer, an expert in organic agrierative organic agriculture in Idaho, as many culture and the executive director at the Rodale Institute. The farmers there have already adopted no-till practices, says Sanford pilot phase involves 21 farms with connections to big brands Eigenbrode, a professor at the University of Idaho, who specializes like Patagonia, Lotus Foods and Dr. Bronner’s. “We needed in entomology, plant pathology and nematology. Farmers want to relationships with brands to make this a reality,” Moyer says. try to improve retention of soil carbon to both stabilize soils and Product should be rolling out by this fall. improve long-term productivity, he says. “There are economic and

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Wild and Wonderful Foraging for Foodies

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by April Thompson

Wild plants, plants—particularly in here is such a thing as a free lunch, and terms of phytochemicals because they it awaits adventurand antioxidants. They also must take care of ous foragers in backyards, tend to be lower in sugar themselves, tend to and other simple carbs, and city parks, mountain be more nutritious higher in fiber.” meadows and even sidewalk cracks. From nutriPurslane, a wild than cultivated tious weeds and juicy berplants—particularly succulent, has more ries to delicate, delicious omega-3s than any other in terms of flowers and refreshing leafy vegetable, says phytochemicals tree sap, wild, edible foods John Kallas, the Portabound in cities, suburbia land, Oregon, author of and antioxidants. and rural environments.

Edible Wild Plants: Wild ~Deane Jordan

Throughout most of Foods From Dirt to Plate. history, humans were foragers that relied on Mustard garlic, a common invasive plant, local plant knowledge for survival, as both is the most nutritious leafy green ever food and medicine. Today’s foragers are analyzed, says Kallas, who holds a Ph.D. reviving that ancestral tradition to improve in nutrition. “However, the real dietary diets, explore new flavors, develop kinship benefit of foraged plants is in their great with the environment, and simply indulge diversity, as each has a unique profile of in the joy and excitement of finding and phytochemicals. There is no such thing as preparing wild foods. a superfood, just superdiets,” he adds.

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“There are many benefits to eating wild food,” says Deane Jordan, founder of EatTheWeeds. com, of Orlando, Florida. “Wild plants, because they must take care of themselves, tend to be more nutritious than cultivated

Rule number one of foraging is to be 100 percent sure of your identification 100 percent of the time, says Leda Meredith, the New York City author of The Forager’s Feast: How to Identify, Gather, and Prepare

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Wild Edibles. Foraging experts say the fear of wild plants is largely unfounded.

“The biggest misconception is that we are experimenting with unknowns,” says Kallas. “Today’s wild edibles are traditional foods from Native American or European cultures we have lost touch with.”

For example, European settlers brought with them dandelions, now considered a nuisance weed, as a source of food and medicine. All parts of it are edible, including flowers, roots and leaves, and have nutritional superpowers.

To assess a plant, Kallas adds, a forager must know three things about it: the part or parts that are edible, the stage of growth to gather it and how to prepare it. “Some plants have parts that are both edible and poisonous. Others can be toxic raw, but perfectly edible cooked,” he says.

Timing is everything, adds Meredith.

“A wild ingredient can be fantastic in one week, and incredibly bitter a week later, so it’s important to know when its prime season is.”

Kallas recommends staying away from highly trafficked roadsides and polluted areas. Given that many lawns and public areas are sprayed with herbicides, Sam Thayer, author of The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants, recommends not foraging in an area if it’s uncertain whether chemicals have been applied.

Environmental awareness includes understanding how foraging may positively or negatively affect the ecosystem, says Meredith. “Overharvesting can endanger future populations. But there is a ‘win-win’ way to forage, where I get fantastic food and the landscape is better for my having foraged, by clearing invasive plants around natives or planting seeds while collecting a local plant gone to seed.”

Thayer, of Bruce, Wisconsin, suggests collecting where species are abundant and thriving: “Fruit, for example, can be harvested limitlessly, as can wild invasives that disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and crowd out native species.”

Meal Preparation Vinegars, jams and cordials from wild fruits and flowers can be wonderful, but

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require some patience for the payoff, yet many wild edibles can be eaten raw or lightly sautéed, requiring very little prep work. Thayer recommends sautéing wild greens with just a little soy sauce, vinegar and garlic.

Foraging builds confidence, powers of observation and connections to the natural world. The biggest benefit, says Thayer, may just be the fun of it. “You can experience food and flavors you cannot have any other way. A lot of these foods you cannot buy anywhere, and really, it’s better food than you can buy.”

Simply Wild: Forage Recipes Garlic Mustard Pesto on Crisp-Creamy Polenta Yields: 4 servings Leda Meredith, author of The Forager’s Feast: How to Identify, Gather, and Prepare Wild Edibles, says, “Wild food aficionados may roll their eyes when they see that I’m including this recipe because pesto is used as the go-to recipe for this plant so often that it’s become a cliché. But there’s a reason for that: it’s really, really good.

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on’t try to learn foraging; just try to learn about one vegetable or fruit, says Sam Thayer. “Take it one plant at a time. It takes the intimidation out of it.”

Find a good local instructor that has a solid background in botany and other fundamentals of foraging, says John Kallas.

“Also, get some good books, and more than one, as each will offer different dimensions,” says the author and instructor.

Conquer the fear of Latin and learn the scientific names of plants, suggests Leda Meredith. As there may be several plants with the same common name, or one plant with many common names, knowing scientific names will help clear up potential confusion in identifying them.

You don’t have to go far to find food, says Deane Jordan. “In reality, there is often a greater selection around your neighborhood than in state parks.

In suburbia, you find native species, the edible weeds that come with agriculture, and also edible ornamentals.”

Bring the kids: They make fabulous foragers, says Meredith. “They learn superfast and it’s a way to pass cultural knowledge along and instill that food doesn’t come from a garden or a farm, but from photosynthesis and the Earth and the sun.”

Buttered Cattail Shoots With Peas and Mint Yields: 4 servings This is a riff on the traditional English springtime dish of lettuce wilted in butter with peas and mint. The pleasingly mild flavor of the cattail shoots stands in for the lettuce. Stick with just the whitest parts of the shoots for pure tenderness or include some of the pale green bits if you want a sturdier dish.

2 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 cups cattail shoots, chopped ½ cup water 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled peas (if frozen, defrost them first) 2 Tbsp fresh mint, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper

“You can toss garlic mustard pesto with pasta, of course, but a spoonful added to soup just before serving is also wonderful, as is a smear of it on focaccia or toast. My favorite way to enjoy garlic mustard pesto is on pan-fried polenta that is crispy on the outside and creamy within.”

2 cups fresh garlic mustard leaves and tender stems 3 Tbsp walnuts or pine nuts, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced (wild or cultivated) ¼ cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp butter 8 slices (½-inch-thick) cooked polenta Put the garlic mustard leaves, nuts and garlic into the blender or food processor.

Pulse until the leaves are chopped.

Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the cattail shoots and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the cattail shoots are tender and most of the water has evaporated.

Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring.

Remove from the heat and stir in the mint with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Add the cheese. With the motor running, add ½ cup of oil a little at a time until the mixture is well blended, but not completely smooth. (You want a bit of texture from the nuts and greens to remain.)

Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the polenta slices. (You can use the precooked polenta that comes out of a tube, or if you cooked some from scratch, spread it out ½-inch thick on a baking sheet and refrigerate until sliceable.)

Don’t try to move the polenta slices until they’ve browned on the bottom side. You’ll know that’s happened when they dislodge easily. Use a spatula to flip them over and brown the other side.

Plate two slices per person, with the garlic mustard pesto spread on top. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Tip: If you want to keep this pesto in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to six months, blanch the garlic mustard greens in boiling water for 20 seconds, then immediately run them under cold water or dip them in an ice bath. Squeeze out as much water as you can, then proceed with the recipe. This blanching step prevents the pesto from losing its bright green color and turning brown in cold storage.

Simple Supper Garlic Mustard Pasta Yields: 4 servings This is a simple, but satisfying one-pot meal that comes together in about 20 minutes total. You can embellish the recipe with additional ingredients such as chorizo sausage or pine nuts, but it’s really not necessary. Sometimes simple is best.

1 lb penne pasta 1 lb garlic mustard leaves and shoots, washed and coarsely chopped (ideally, you’re using garlic mustard at the stage where the stems are still tender and the flowers are either budding or just starting to open) 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 to 2 medium-hot red chili peppers (pepperoncini), stems and seeds removed ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided (use your best as this is one of the main flavors of the sauce) Salt to taste ½ cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, freshly grated (again, use the best you’ve got) Freshly ground black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne and set a timer for seven minutes.

While the pasta is cooking, prep the other ingredients: wash and chop the garlic

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Scoop out a ladleful of the pasta cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta and garlic mustard in a colander. Return the pot to the stove over low heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pot along with the garlic and chili pepper.

Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

Return the reserved pasta cooking water and the drained pasta and garlic mustard greens back to the pot. Raise the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for a minute or two until the liquid is mostly evaporated or absorbed. Remove from the heat, then stir in the remaining olive oil and salt. (Go scant on the salt because the grated cheese you’ll be adding is salty.)

Other wild edibles you can use in this recipe include any leafy greens, as well as the leaves of any wild garlic species.

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After seven minutes, add the garlic mustard to the pasta in the pot and cook until the pasta is al dente, usually about five minutes more.

Serve hot with freshly grated cheese and freshly ground pepper.

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Struggling to find an easy, bring-along dish that’s nutritious and delicious? Here are some tips, tricks and healthy hacks to help all enjoy the season with a side of healthy. n When grilling, make sure to have plenty of better-for-you options on hand. Hot dogs and hamburgers are great staples, but consider offering guests grilled chicken, black bean burgers and portabella mushrooms. n Kabobs are the secret weapon of dietitians everywhere. Dessert kabobs that are red, white and blue are easily made using blueberries, strawberries or any fruit. Add in cubed pieces of pound or angel food cake. For extra holiday spirit, cut up the fruits using star-shaped cookie cutters. n Veggie or fruit kabobs are another great option. Watermelon, feta and mint kabobs are always a hit. It’s also fun to set up a buffet station and let the kids make their own kabobs. They might even eat more vegetables this way. n Fresh guacamole is always a hit at a party. To keep it from oxidizing, put sliced limes over the top while in transport. n Experiment with salads using farro, quinoa or whole wheat couscous. These grains have a sweet, nutty texture and they don’t need to be refrigerated, so they are a great choice for a summer party buffet.

n Pasta salads are a breeze to make. A fresh pasta primavera is easy to put together with all kinds of fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes and zucchini. Serve with a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For a little healthier version, use whole wheat pasta. n Mocktails are super fun and delicious, and can be served in a variety of ways. Lighten them up with unsweetened fruit juices and flavored seltzers. Jazz them up by adding frozen grapes.

These are a terrific addition to mocktails, and they can be used as ice cubes, too. n Serve desserts in small portions or shooter-style cups. That way everyone feels like they’ve had something sweet to eat but no one goes overboard. n For a simple dessert everyone will love, bring a bowl of fresh berries and a few cans of light whipped cream. It’s so easy, and people will have fun serving themselves.

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What is the science behind the neurological and biological phenomena you describe in this interaction between humans and animals?

First, studies are emerging that suggest that the way we feel empathy toward each other is not very different from the way we feel empathy toward other animals. It appears that we may feel stronger empathy toward other animals because, like children, we see them as vulnerable.

Second, medical studies show that just being with animals provides measurable physiological changes within us, showing a boost to our well-being. For example, just being with a dog for five to 10 minutes can decrease blood pressure and stress hormones, and provide a long-term boost to cardiovascular health. It also leads to increases in positive neurochemicals like dopamine and oxytocin—the chemicals that make us feel happy.

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How did you come to believe that compassion for animals is the next step in the moral evolution of humans?

Animals are more on the radar of the current younger generation than they used to be. This means that empathy for animals is growing with each generation. Part of the reason is that there is a moral consciousness growing within our species. We are waking up to the fact that how we treat each other needs to be more ethical, and that includes animals.

We’re witnessing that the destruction of other species is causing the unraveling of ecosystems, and that is causing increases in things like mosquito-borne diseases. In other words, our disruption of other species is coming back to hurt us. Slowly, our collective consciousness is waking up to recognize that how we treat nonhumans affects us, as well.

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Go forward in life feeling a sense of empowerment and hope, recognizing that our well-being is very much tied in with the wellbeing of other animals.

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bout 10 years ago, Kim Krouth’s dog, Buckeye, was suffering from severe allergy symptoms. The mixed-breed shepherd was licking and biting her paws until her toe pads were bleeding. “Our conventional vet prescribed steroids,” recalls Krouth. “It helped some, but also agitated Buckeye. When I found out that other side effects could include serious health problems, I didn’t want to put her at risk.”

The Madison, Wisconsin, animal lover headed to a holistic pet supply store to ask about alternative treatments for the dog’s allergies. She learned about herbal remedies, and was advised to take Buckeye to a holistic veterinarian. “Treating her holistically seemed like a better option than the side effects of treatment with drugs,” she says.

The holistic veterinarian recommended acupuncture. It helped, but the dog later became sensitive to the needles.

At that point, she was given homeopathic plant-based treatments that worked well with no side effects. Buckeye, now 15, has also received laser light therapy and spinal manipulation to help with mobility in her senior years.

The Holistic Difference

Holistic veterinarians have been treating dogs, cats, chickens, livestock and exotic animals across the nation for some time, but many people aren’t entirely clear about how their approach—and their training— differs from a conventional vet. Both enter the profession after earning a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree.

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Holistic practitioners can then choose to train in a variety of modalities, including acupuncture, herbs and physical rehabilitation, plus trigger point, megavitamin and stem cell therapies.

“Any method that is sufficiently different from conventional medicine requires extra training ... over a period of weeks, months or years,” says Nancy Scanlan, DVM, the executive director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, in Mount Shasta, California.

Veterinarians, holistic or not, typically do the same initial examination of an animal, she says. From there, a holistic vet may look at additional areas or assess things in a slightly different way. “For example, someone trained in veterinary osteopathy or veterinary chiropractic would explore the range of motion of joints or the spine.”

In treatment, holistic DVMs use an integrative approach. The goal is to look at the animal as a whole and treat the underlying condition, rather than treating the symptoms. “Integrative medicine is about broadening our medical options, blending both conventional medical and holistic approaches. It focuses on client education and participation in the healing process of their pet,” says Danielle Becton, DVM, of Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital, in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

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Holistic veterinarians may also choose to use fewer conventional drugs and limited vaccinations. “Vaccine titers can be used to determine if a patient has adequate antibodies to a disease to create immunity,” says Becton. “If a pet is already immune, they may not need another vaccine booster that year.”

Becton and Scanlan agree that alternative treatments such as acupuncture, laser therapy or massage can be used in lieu of drugs for pain management. However, Scanlan does note that in an acute or emergency situation, many natural methods do not work fast enough, “and that is when holistic veterinarians are more likely to use drugs.”

Choosing a Holistic Veterinarian

Pet owners seek out holistic veterinarians for different reasons. In Krouth’s case, it was the unacceptable side effects to drugs that led her to explore other options. Becton points out that she gets clients looking for a more natural approach for their pets after they personally have had success with human integrative medicine.

However, it’s important that pets are treated by professionals that are trained to treat animals. People with holistic training for humans may not understand animal anatomy or physiology.

Ultimately, choosing a veterinarian is a personal decision, and seeing a beloved pet thrive is the best confirmation that it was the right one. “We are so glad that we still have Buckeye at this golden age, and believe it’s due to holistic care that she has lived a comfortable, long life,” says Krouth.

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. She has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Contact her at JPtrsn22@att.net.

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One way to find a veterinarian that has expanded beyond the confines of Western medicine is to ask other pet owners.

Employees at pet food or supply stores will often have recommendations, as well.

Search online or use the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association’s “Find a Holistic Veterinarian” search feature at ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian.

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If there are several doctors to choose from, read their websites to find out the nature of initial consultations, available treatments and associated fees. Read patient reviews there and look for some that aren’t on their site. Consider stopping in to see how the practice looks and feels.

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Once an appointment is made, know what’s needed to make the most of it. Most veterinarians want historical records and intake forms filled out in advance. Be prepared to pay for services during that first visit. Because holistic care is personalized to deal with underlying causes instead of symptoms, be ready to spend more time talking about the pet.

Going Forward

No matter which veterinarian is chosen, expect reasonable outcomes. Pets should be comfortable at the appointment and owners should feel they are heard. Care and cost of care should make sense. Follow-up calls from the office to check on treatment progress show that the interest in clients goes beyond the appointment. Reminder calls, emails or postcards about upcoming appointments or recommended services convey that the practice is organized and has a long-term interest in animal health.

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Holistic Veterinary Medicine Helping Pets Reach Beyond Their Limits to Healing

mune problem by meeting the dog’s needs to rectify the imbalance naturally, while also being able to wean off of the steroids and avoid their side effects. The dog made a complete recovery from the life-threatening illness and returned to a normal life.

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n holistic veterinary medicine, the individual patient is valued, and the pet’s journey through life tells the story of their uniqueness. At times during this journey, there will be a need to accommodate a twist in the winding path of health our pets follow. One of the inherent strengths of holistic veterinary medicine is that more tools for healing are available to address these emerging medical needs.

A few examples of individual cases may help illustrate these concepts and, by design, help shed light on the Big Picture that is always sought in holistic veterinary medicine.

A Chiropractic Case

A young dog experienced intense, localized discomfort following a surgery in which a benign lump was removed from his side. He had traumatized the skin and pulled out all of the hair close to the surgical site. Attempts at treatment with conventional medicine, including pain medicine, corticosteroids and antibiotics, failed to resolve the problem. After a complete physical exam, it was determined that a spinal vertebral subluxation was present at the area of discomfort. This patient was 38

treated with a chiropractic adjustment to address the spinal misalignment. In short order, the discomfort was resolved and the skin returned to normal in a few days.

An Herbal Remedy Case

A dog was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in which her platelets were being destroyed following a severe response to a flea product. The dog was treated with corticosteroids, which is the conventional method of interfering with the immune system. It does so with the intensity of suppressing the patient’s entire immune system, and with significant side effects for the patient—increased thirst, increased urination, gastrointestinal upset and threat of stomach ulcers.

The dog was unable to mount a favorable response to the treatment and was quite sick when the decision was made to offer additional support with Chinese herbs. The herbal treatment was chosen according to the patient’s individual attributes and characteristics of the presenting symptoms, rather than chosen exclusively based on the medical diagnosis. In doing so, the treatment addressed the autoim-

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Many dogs experience arthritis as they age, thus making pain relief in senior dogs a common necessity. The range of choices for these patients fortunately is much more than just “pain pills”. Natural choices for pain relief include acupuncture, chiropractic, therapeutic laser treatment, omega 3 fatty acid supplements, green-lipped mussel extract, turmeric and other herbal supplements. Some dogs may require adjunctive support using conventional medications, as well. Some dogs may benefit from one, two or several of the above choices. An holistic veterinarian that has experience using all of the tools available, natural and conventional, is best suited to offer this type of comprehensive pain management.

Each of the above examples illustrates how holistic veterinary medicine offers our pets an opportunity to reach beyond the limits to healing. In providing this complete health care for our pets throughout their lives, it is possible to negotiate the small bumps in the road, the sharp curves that threaten to send one into the ditch, and the meandering, hilly climbs that pets experience as their abilities change over time.

Having the full spectrum of clinical tools available almost always improves outcomes. These are scenarios that are seen in holistic veterinary hospitals every day.

Dr. David M. MacDonald is a veterinarian with Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care, located at 380 N. Shady Retreat Rd. He is a certified veterinary acupuncturist (CVA) and a certified veterinary spinal manipulative therapist (CVSMT). To request an appointment, call 215-345-6000. For more information, visit DoylestownVeterinaryHospital.com. See ad, page 37.

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he use of crystals during yoga and meditation is gaining in popularity.

On my crystal-healing journey, I have been blessed to collaborate with Anita Shukla-Accardi, who holds a master’s degree in crystology and pairs people with their complementary crystals throughout the tri-state area. Shukla-Accardi graciously shares some of her knowledge below.

Do you mean that my energy field will merge with that of the crystal?

Which crystals might be good to use during yoga/meditation?

What types of crystals do you often recommend?

While I could suggest a few specific crystals that might enhance one’s meditation practice, I am more inclined to ask questions first. Crystals can and do have a powerful effect on one’s experience, but the effect is more of a collaboration or relationship. Before choosing a crystal, a practitioner could benefit from reflecting upon what challenges her as she steadies the body, quiets the modifications of the mind and connects with the wisdom of the collective mind.

What do you mean by “a collaboration or relationship”?

What we experience as “feeling something” from a crystal is the interaction of our electromagnetic fields with those of our crystals. This relationship can begin when you see a crystal and are mesmerized by its beauty, feel it tingling in your hand or feel like laughing or crying in its presence. Your experience is a field interaction and an indication that you all may have some good work to do together.

When we are in a relaxed, receptive state, our fields can entrain (or sync) with that of the crystals. This synchronization translates to a more optimally functioning energetic body and, consequently, a more resilient physical body and a clearer mind.

There is certainly an abundance of information regarding the vibrations held by particular crystals. If one is challenged with respect to grounding (being in the body), I often suggest black tourmaline, red tigers eye, ruby, red jasper or shungite. A few really calming and soothing stones I use and recommend are blue calcite, lepidolite, amethyst, moonstone and fluorite. For spiritual connection, my absolute favorite stone is ulexite. I also love and recommend selenite, lapis lazuli, super seven, kyanite, larimar, faden quartz, all hues of tourmaline and moldavite. I could go on, but I won’t.

My hope is that you can find guidance from those who share knowledge, while opening the door to communicating and working with them to co-create the harmony and balance you deserve.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Inclusion Festival – Aug 9-11; times vary. Sensoryfriendly music and wellness festival designed to include and accommodate people of all ages and abilities. Attendees are invited to participate in a variety of educational and wellness workshops, enjoy sensory-friendly live music, engage in mindfulness practices and build supportive connections.

Mountain Sky Festival Grounds, 63 Still Meadow Ln, Jermyn. Tickets, sponsorships, volunteer and vending opportunities are available on website.

716-204-8881. InclusionFestival@gmail.com.

InclusionFestival.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Join us this Saturday, tasting local-grown tomatoes.

Savor more of our fresh-picked harvest. We feature USDA Certified Organic, chemical-free and low-input produce. Enjoy our summertime favorites. Salad mixes, eggplants, cucumbers, melons, fresh-cut herbs and flowers, pastured meats, eggs, cheeses, artisanal breads and more. Live music

by Bear Cave Tower. Free. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@gmail.com.

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ative yoga poses with essential oils. Awaken your inner guide; feel your inner freedom as your take this time to heal your body and mind. $35. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales.

Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYoga Studio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 Educator’s Night – 6:30-8:30pm. Publisher sales representatives will briefly present the best new books for elementary, middle and high school students. Special guests: Frank Murphy, children’s author; Jennifer Hansen Rolli, children’s author & illustrator; Tim Hepp, Simon & Schuster sales representative, Maggie Brennan, Penguin Young Readers Group sales representative and Carin Siegfried, Macmillian sales representative. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown.

215-230-7610. Mail@DoylestownBookshop.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Spread the word. Today is melon tasting time. Meet and greet our local farmers. Stock up on fresh-picked harvest. We feature USDA Certified Organic, chemical-free and low-input produce. Sun-ripe fruits, cut herbs, flowers, salad vegetables, peppers, pastured meats, eggs, breads, beverages and more. Live music by Back Porch Jug Band. Free. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@gmail.com.

BucksFoodshed.org/dfm.

8th Anniversary Open House – 9am-noon.

Celebrate with the Anahata Yoga community by taking a free yoga class with us. A variety of yoga classes offered every hour from 9am-noon.

Please pre-register. Visit our website to sign up.

Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 690 Harleysville Pike, Lederach. Kathy Tooley, 215-740-1354.

Kathy@AnahataYogaWellness.com. AnahataYoga Wellness.com.

Your Body as a Sacred Space – 1-3pm. Whatever you choose to do in life, your body is how you do it.

You can be loving and accepting toward your body,

regardless of any judgments you may feel about it.

In this fun workshop, you’ll practice appreciating your body through guided movement, yoga, affirmations and meditation. $45. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Shop outdoors for summer’s favorite harvest. Our market features USDA Certified Organic, chemical-free and low-input produce. Farm-fresh vegetables and herbs, sun-ripened melons, peaches, tomatoes. Herbal oils and soaps, pastured meats, eggs, cheeses, artisan breads and pastries, beverages, cut flowers and more. Live music by Fools and Prophets. BUY LOCAL. Free. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@gmail.com.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Sound Healing Meditation – Noon-12:45pm.

Sound healing therapy benefits us mentally, physically, spiritually and especially emotionally. The singing bowls will be played throughout the entire workshop, whether it’s being rung like a bell or spun in order to make it sing. The chakra system is cleaned and balanced, while a short visual meditation will ground you gently. $20. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio. com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 2019 IANDS Near-Death Experience Conference – 8/29-9/1. Learn about near-death and spiritually transformative experience (NDE and STE) firsthand from experiencers, and from researchers, scientists and medical professionals. Over 70 speakers and workshops; healing area; bookstore/exhibitors; veterans’ discussion group and much more. Crowne Plaza Philadelphia, 206 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia. Nancy van Alphen. Nancy@SavvyM.com.

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Fri 4-9pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, alternative healing treatments, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products or unique gift items. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, stress reduction and self-care as well as new information, ideas and connection Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E, Oaks, PA

Sue Greenwald, 484-459-3082 EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail.com EmpoweredLight.com

savethedate 7th Annual Healthy Living Festival September 22 • 11am-4pm This 7th annual festival will feature local, natural, sustainable, holistic and alternative vendors, organic local food and drinks. Live music, lectures which will benefit your wellbeing, yoga workshops, kids’ activities and more. Bring a blanket, spend the day. New location. Rain or Shine. All ages.

Cost: Free Middletown Grange Fairgrounds 576 Penns Park Rd,Wrightstown

Wendy Sheahan, 267-797-6154 HealthyLivingFest@gmail.com BucksHealthyLivingFestival.com

FOR RENT Beautiful, positive energy-filled, SHARED TREATMENT ROOMS available in Harleysville. Are you a healing arts practitioner looking for a place to share your gifts? We have space for you. Six-month minimum commitment.

Call 215-740-1354 or email Kathy@Anahata YogaWellness.com.

FOR SALE Beautiful, secluded, WOODED 5+/- ACRES with 1,250 feet on Perkiomen Creek near trails and ski area includes two-story house–not updated–totaling 2,500 square feet, two decks overlooking creek, two-car garage, public water and sewer.

Asking in the $400s, price negotiable. Please no realtors. 610-999-0442. Write: P. O. Box 1500, Spring Mount, PA 19478.

TRAINING Attention yoga teachers, massage therapists, nutritionists, reiki and healing practitioners: supplement your income and expand your repertoire of expertise as a COLON HYDROTHERAPIST. This unique healing modality has immediate earning potential. Train and work locally within months. Cathy@InnerSpa.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Enjoy shopping outdoors for summer’s local harvest.

Our market features USDA Certified Organic, chemical-free and low-input produce. Farm-fresh vegetables and herbs, sun-ripened melons, peaches, tomatoes. Herbal oils and soaps, pastured meats, eggs, cheeses, artisan breads and pastries, beverages, cut flowers and more. Live music by Elle.

Come Saturdays. BUY LOCAL. Free. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@gmail.com.

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Meditation Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Sharon will show you how much easier meditation is than you think. Meditation is one of the best ways to heal your mind, body and spirit. It’s as easy as listening.

We’ll practice with several tools and methods. At the end of the session, you will know which methods work best for you. $30. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

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New discovery stops colds “It worked!” sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had he exclaimed. a 2-day sinus headache. When her “The cold never CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am got going.” It shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, worked again no more headache, no more congestion.” every time. He Some users say copper stops nighthas not had a time stuffiness if used just before bed. single cold for 7 One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.”

New research: Copper stops colds if used early. years since.

He asked Copper can also stop flu if used early cientists recently discovered a relatives and friends to try it. They said and for several days. Lab technicians way to kill viruses and bacteria. it worked for them, too, so he patented placed 25 million live flu viruses on a Now thousands of people CopperZap™ and put it on the market.

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2 days, if they still get the cold it is millions of disease In hundreds of studies, EPA and unimilder than usual and they feel better. germs on copper. versity researchers have confirmed that Users wrote things like, “It “They started to die viruses and bacteria die almost instantly stopped my cold right away,” and “Is literally as soon as when touched by copper. it supposed to work that fast?” they touched the That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyp“What a wonderful thing,” wrote surface,” he said. tians used copper to purify water and Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more People have even Dr. Bill Keevil: Copper quickly kills used copper on cold heal wounds. They didn’t know about colds for me!” cold viruses. viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

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sunday 60+ Yoga – Noon-1pm. A regular yoga practice will help you improve mental well-being, decrease chronic pain, sleep better and live with more ease and peace. Class meets every Wednesday and Sunday. Mention Natural Awakenings to get your first class free. Kindred Yoga, 1364 Welsh Rd, North Wales. Christa Stebbing, 267-664-1022. Christa@ KindredYogaStudio.com. KindredYogaStudio.com.

Philly Lyme Support Group – 2-4pm. 1st Sun. Our peer support group is for individuals with Lyme disease or co-infections and their loved ones. Online meetings also available. Check our sites on FB and Meetup for details. Free. 1108 E Willow Grove Ave, Wyndmoor. Emily Yost, 267-586-0482. EYost@ RiverRock.org. MeetUp.com/Philadelphia-LymeDisease-Support-Group.

Mindful Recovery Meetup – 2-4:30pm. 3rd Sun. Do you control your feelings, or vice-versa? Join a support group based on spiritual principles, and learn mindfulness and meditation techniques for more effective self-control and relapse prevention, applied to any substance or behavioral issue.

12-steppers welcome. Space is limited. RSVP by two days prior. $5. 6757 Greene St, Mt. Airy.

215-206-4091. David@WorldSpirituality.com.

DavidLowMsPhd.com.

monday Chair Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Chair yoga makes yoga accessible for everyone and increases flexibility, strength and body awareness. In this 60-minute class you will get all the benefits of a regular yoga class from the seat of your chair. No mat required.

Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach. 215-740-1354. Kathy@Anahata YogaWellness.com. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

Yoga with Dr Cheikin – 6:15-7:30pm. Ongoing class taught by a medical doctor, offered at gentle/ beginner level. Includes informal discussion of relevant health topics. Dr Cheikin has studied yoga, Feldenkrais and dance for over 40 years and has taught for over 20 years. Beautiful quiet studio with easy parking. Please call before coming to first class. $15. Center for Optimal Health, 832 Germantown Pike, Ste 3, Plymouth Meeting. Office staff, 610239-9901. Query@C4oh.org. Cheikin.com/yoga.

Mental Health Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm.

Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals that suffer from mental illness. Aldie

thursday Intuitive Medium Counseling Sessions – 5-8pm.

One Thursday per month – occasionally moved to accommodate need, by appointment only. In-person sessions with Linda Harbaugh. Linda has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, psychic and coach.

Linda receives intuitive messages identifying root causes of blockages associated with physical and emotional pain. She helps refine client attitude and lifestyle for optimal health. $50. Center for Optimal Health, 832 Germantown Pk, Plymouth Meeting.

Michael Cheikin, 610-239-9901. Query@CohLife. org. CohLife.org.

Yoga with Dr Cheikin – 7:30-8:45am. Ongoing class taught by a medical doctor, offered at gentle/ beginner level. Includes informal discussion of relevant health topics. Dr Cheikin has studied yoga, Feldenkrais and dance for over 40 years and has taught for over 20 years. Beautiful quiet studio with easy parking. Please call before coming to first class. $15. Center for Optimal Health, 832 Germantown Pk, Ste 3, Plymouth Meeting. Office staff, 610-2399901. Query@C4oh.org. Cheikin.com/yoga.

Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown.

4TheMINDS@gmail.com. 4TheMINDS.org.

tuesday Lucid Dreaming Seekers Meetup – 7-9:30pm.

2nd Tues. Engage in noninvasive, well-facilitated group process in which the dreamer is honored and protected, to better understand and work with those nighttime messages and adventures. References, handouts, basic snacks and tea provided. Convenient parking and sign on door. Space is limited. RSVP by two days prior. $5. 48 College Ave, Flourtown.

215-206-4091. David@WorldSpirituality.com.

DavidLowMsPhd.com.

wednesday 60+ Yoga – Noon-1pm. A regular yoga practice will help you improve mental well-being, decrease chronic pain, sleep better and live with more ease and peace. Class meets every Wednesday and Sunday. Mention Natural Awakenings to get your first class free. Kindred Yoga, 1364 Welsh Rd, North Wales. Christa Stebbing, 267-664-1022. Christa@ KindredYogaStudio.com. KindredYogaStudio.com.

Reiki Share – 6-9pm. 4th Wed. Join us for our monthly reiki share. Reiki practitioners/masters are invited to attend this event. Door opens at 6pm.

Share starts at 7pm. Arrive early to take advantage of light refreshments and conversation with others.

Free. Gentle Dove Reiki, 857 Main St, Harleysville.

Linda Groman, 267-416-6005. Info@GentleDove Reiki.com. GentleDoveReiki.com.

friday Spirituality Health & Awareness Group – 1011am. Awaken your spirituality from within every Friday morning. Experience and discover your own spirituality, health and awareness. Through interactive discussions, participants will reveal their own blocks and fears toward health and create a life of awareness, using ancient philosophies that provide insight into the essence and meaning of life. All are welcome. $30. M.E. Matters, 668 Woodbourne Rd, Langhorne. David Piltz, 215-914-5344. Admin@ MeMatters.org. MeMatters.org.

saturday Doylestown Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm, thru Nov 23. We offer local USDA Certified Organic, chemical-free and low-input produce, veggies, fruits, herbs, pastured meats, eggs, cheeses, mushrooms, flowers, baked goods, beverages, preserves, pasta, crafts and more. Live music, events. Free.

Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown.

Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarket Manager@gmail.com. BucksFoodshed.org.

Breakfast Benefits: Learn about Laser Treatment – 9am. 3rd Sat. All are welcome to share breakfast and learn about the benefits of laser treatment. Facilitated by Dr Paul M Bizzaro, DC. Free.

The offices of Dr Bizzaro, 81 S Main St, Yardley.

RSVP to 215-493-6589. DrPaulBizzaro.com.

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668 Woodbourne Rd, Ste 108, Langhorne 215-914-5344 MEMatters.org Psychological and behavioral health services for individuals, couples, teens and families where mind, body and spirit matter. We offer neurofeedback, therapy and a spirituality awareness group. Our goal is to help you experience life with increased awareness and without fear. See ad, page 25.

Chiropractic Care Dr Paul M Bizzaro, DC

81 S Main St, Yardley 215-493-6589 • DrPaulBizzaro.com My mission is to educate people to the benefits of chiropractic, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Over 40 years experience (personal and professional) allows me to relate to your problem(s).

Services include non-force chiropractic, nutritional testing, utilizing test kits/panels, Chirothin weight loss, massage (covered by most insurance) and laser therapy for pain. Personalized attention guaranteed. See ad, page 39.

LifeAligned Upper Cervical Chiropractic Andrew Persky, DC

1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington 215-491-4200 • LifeAlignedHealth.com LifeAligned offers a unique treatment for chronic musculoskeletal and neurological pain conditions, offering a safe, gentle alternative to drugs, surgery or traditional chiropractic “twisting” and “cracking”. See ad, page 34.

Let’s make pain a part of your past. Integrative chiropractic care in a warm, familiar setting.

Applied kinesiology, lifestyle support, ayurveda, nutrition and weight loss. See ad, page 20.

Dentistry - Holistic Dental Wellness Centre Hyo J. Lim DMD

216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercury- and metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results. Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is offered as an alternative to metal braces. Zirconium and titanium implants are offered to replace damaged or missing teeth. Free digital X-rays with initial consultation. See ad, page 33.

Heritage Dental Beth Skovron, DDS

595 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville 215-822-3860 • HeritageDentalDDS.com Enjoy an anxiety-free dental experience. You no longer have to be nervous about going to the dentist. From the moment you open the doors, our friendly and courteous team will make you feel comfortable in our relaxing spa atmosphere.

Choose from a wide range of holistic services. See ad with special offers, back page.

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184 W Main St, Collegeville 610-422-3120 • PerioImplants.us Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions and chronic pain management. See ad, page 23.

Hospice Ascend Hospice

108 Cowpath Rd, Stes 3 & 4, Lansdale 215-542-2100 AscendHospice.com Bringing a personalized and holistic approach to hospice care.

Our trained volunteers offer aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki and pet therapy to bring healing and wholeness to clients and their families. See ad, page 25.

Life Coaching - Gestalt Step Into Joy Healing Arts Joan Summers, Certified Gestalt Coach,

Trauma Professional and Reiki Master 267-272-9343 • StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan@StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Experience deep and long-lasting healing. Joan offers healing for her clients who are tired of feeling stuck, disconnected or without purpose. She offers Gestalt Life Coaching, Equine Gestalt Life Coaching and reiki, and you may choose to customize your session. See ad, page 32.

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Reiki Master and Gestalt Coach 267-272-9343 • StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan@StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com

Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown 484-767-8378 Licensed massage therapist Maggie Bordagaray brings her 20+ years of experience and expertise to the Center for Natural Healing. Thoroughly versed in the disciplines of deep tissue massage, oncology massage, Swedish and trigger point therapy, it is her caring and nurturing demeanor that distinguishes her career and treatments.

TherapeutiKa, LLC Claudia Glugsberger, BCTMB, CMLDT, LMT Located at Medicine in Balance 940 Town Center Dr, Ste F-90, Langhorne 215-741-1600

Certified Life Coach/Reiki Practitioner Linda@JourneyToTheSelf.com JourneyToTheSelf.com • 484-904-9268 Delivering messages of love and guidance from deceased loved ones and spirit guides via readings and intuitive reiki sessions. A certified life coach, Linda also offers intuitive coaching packages to help you navigate life, jobs and relationships. Psychology degree, former teacher, 30 years business experience. Telephone or in person.

MLS Laser Therapy MLS Laser Therapy Dr Paul Bizzaro, DC

Get permanent relief for your pain without drugs, shots or surgery with FDA-approved laser therapy.

Benefits include speedy healing process, pain-free, extremely safe with no known side effects. Don’t live in pain anymore. See ad, page 39.

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Center for Optimal Health

832 Germantown Pk, Ste 3, Plymouth Meeting 610-239-9901 • Cheikin.com For 30+ years, Dr Cheikin has helped patients achieve root-cause level healing using education, nutrition, yoga and other methods. Specializing in physiatry, pain and medical acupuncture, he also offers special testing for deficiencies, toxicities, infections and allergies. See ad, page 3.

Believe in yourself even when no one else will. ~Sasquatch

Experience peace of mind, enlightened awareness and physical restoration. The connections between physical pain and emotional trauma are often revealed during an intuitive reiki session. It is a practice of compassion and spiritual connection. See ad, page 32.

Sexuality Coaching Michelle Christine Sacred Rose

Unity Barn, 4000 Sawmill Rd, Doylestown MichelleChristine@SacredRose444.com 215-840-8139 • SacredRose444.com

81 S Main St, Yardley 215-493-6589 • DrPaulBizzaro.com

At TherapeutiKa we focus on a combination of advanced massage techniques and complementary treatment approaches to customize the treatment to our client’s specific needs, including oncology massage, manual lymphatic drainage, renewal and detox massage, deep relaxation massage, myofascial release, cupping and gua sha, for an improved healing and recovery process. We believe that beauty lies in a healthy mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 29.

Michael Cheikin, MD

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Nutritional Healing Jeffrey L Griffin, DC

Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown 215-348-2115 • C4NH.com Feeling poorly? Lacking answers? Improvement at a standstill? Locate the source of stress and the treatment becomes obvious. Mention Dr. Jeff’s 35 years of experience when you call and receive a free phone consultation to learn how we can start helping you today. See ad, page 3.

Reiki Gwynn White Walker McGroggan Bucks, Montgomery, Berks Counties 215-470-0176 HolyFeathersReiki.MassagePlanet.com

Intuitive Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki Master-Practitioner.

Incorporating reiki, angel cards, flower essences, private restorative yoga sessions for your well-being. Teaching Usui Holy Fire II and Karuna reikis, level one thru master, children’s reiki, introduction to Bach flower essences workshops.

Michelle Christine supports women to reclaim and redefine their sexuality in any stage of their lives. Together we will work on helping you to love, nourish and celebrate yourself and your divine femininity. See ad, page 27.

Spa - Holistic Inner Spa

4 Terry Dr, Ste 12, Atrium Bldg, Newtown Info@InnerSpa.org • 215-968-9000 InnerSpa.org • InnerVitalitySpa.com A fully organic, holistic, eco-friendly wellness spa featuring an array of detoxification, cleansing and therapeutic services. The spa is one of the only facilities in the area to offer colon hydrotherapy. See ad, page 29.

Veterinary - Holistic Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care 380 N Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown 215-345-6000 DoylestownVeterinaryHospital.com

Improving the lives of pets through acupuncture, herbal therapy, homeopathy, nutritional counseling and integration of holistic therapies with conventional medicine for customized approach to care.

See ad, page 37.

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Stress-Free Dentistry Get comfortable with us!

Dental Care in a spa-like atmosphere With every visit, we offer COMPLIMENTARY services to help you relax, such as: Massage Chairs • Refreshment Center • Music & Video Headsets • Hand Treatments For No Extra Charge

Heritage Dental Spa is a truly unique dental practice Not only can you trust Dr. Skovron with all of your Holistic Dentistry needs and treatment plan, but you can trust that the team at Heritage Dental will make you feel as comfortable as possible in their relaxing spa atmosphere.

Offering Anxiety-Free exams and cleanings, PLUS State-of-the-Art Holistic and Metal-Free dental services  Safe removal of mercury fillings  Non-surgical gum treatments  Tooth-colored restorations  ClearCorrect® “invisible” orthodontics  Bio-Compatible Implants  CEREC® one-day metal-free crowns

 Holistic solutions for sleep apnea  Root Canals - Specialists on premises  Dentures secured by implant snaps  Now offering: High tech digital scanning with less radiation and 3D imaging

“This is by far the best dental appt I have ever had. I have a terrible fear of dentists and I was put to great ease. Very detailed appt which made me feel that they took everything into consideration. I really can’t say enough.” ~ Janice M.

Accepts Aetna PPO, Delta, MetLife, Guardian

Ready to book your Stress-Free dental ar appointment? Call TODAY! We want to hein you saw us Natural Awakenings!

215-822-3860

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Dental Cleaning (prophylaxis) for healthy adults, Comprehensive Exam & Digital X-ray

149

$

Offer does not include periodontal therapy, for adults with perio condition present

Special Offer:

Complimentary

Consultation OR Second Opinion

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595 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 302 Montgomeryville HeritageDentalDDS.com