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ello 2015! Welcome to the opportunity to turn a page and invite a new year of progress. January, the birth month for both my mate and me, feels symbolic. In my travels this past year, I’ve encountered many themes and observed some common threads related to everybody’s aim to live ever better going forward. I like to preserve key thoughts that resonate with my goals on slips of paper (or whatever comes to hand) in a jar. Perhaps you journal yours. Authors tend to assemble theirs into articles or books. Most of the statements I keep are positive, others not so much. I bet you can relate. A new year reminds me, as Disney’s “Jungle Book” song advises, to bear in mind that it helps to “accentuate the positive” and “eliminate the negative”, keep bad stuff from creeping in. That’s important primarily because our subconscious accepts as truth the critical statements we tell ourselves about ourselves and others. The challenge is to drown out such whispers with life affirming declarations. When we take care with our words, spoken within or aloud, we are consciously aligning with our intent. Money has been part of my study this year. Society surrounds it with misconceptions that include impoverished thinking, shame and fear. Repeating unhelpful patterns can lead to undermining behaviors that work against our best interests. Finding a way to forge a comfortable relationship with money is key to setting us free to live our best life. Recently, I was afforded the opportunity to learn about Access Bars with Dr. Paul Stratton, in Doylestown. The overarching theme with this modality is to release limiting thoughts, beliefs and emotions and open up to unlimited possibilities. Such transition allows us to live with greater ease. What can we start thinking and doing differently this month? This month’s special Health & Wellness issue affords extra motivation to make the most of the rich offerings from our local natural health and wellness practitioners and facilities. Starting on page 20, many of them share their visions and hopes for the new year, both for themselves and you, dear readers. Let’s resolve to make the upcoming year one to remember as we open sunshiny windows of thought to experiencing an ever brighter future. We only need to believe in our capacity for good; the strength to achieve it is within. To the beginning of a new chapter,

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Research from Brazil’s Universidade Nove de Julho has confirmed that pulsed lasers and LED therapy applied during treatment can significantly reduce knee pain. The 86 patients that participated in the study were divided into two groups; one received 12 treatments using super-pulsed red laser and infrared LED phototherapy and the control (placebo) group received 12 treatments using nontherapeutic phototherapy instruments. The patients given therapeutic phototherapy reported feeling significantly less pain, beginning with and continuing after the tenth treatment through a one-month follow-up visit, and showed improved quality of life compared with the study’s placebo group.

study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that people with low levels of magnesium in their blood have a significantly greater risk of chronic kidney disease. The researchers correlated the blood levels of magnesium in 13,226 people ages 45 to 65 with the incidence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease among them. Subjects that had blood serum magnesium levels below what is generally considered the normal range (0.7–1 millimole per liter) were associated with a 58 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease and a 139 percent increased risk of end-stage renal disease. Abnormally low levels of magnesium may result from a number of conditions, including inadequate intake of serum magnesium due to chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, chronic stress and the use of medications such as diuretics. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans, whole grains, avocados, bananas and figs.

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proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis. This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases— high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle. When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, self-correcting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference. Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

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Doctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by engaging them in their own healing process. One popularapproach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges. “To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo. For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin. When four of the eight major organ systems—im-

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

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Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet— high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils. Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments. “A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

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Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This oftenoverlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible. She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (highdensity lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility. Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance natural awakenings

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Problem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more productive activities and then feel drained and groggy. Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes. “The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

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Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut yourself off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,”

says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert. “When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.” Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.” Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

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don’t. Hypnosis is an ‘alpha’ state of mind, which is a dreamlike state similar to yoga and meditation,” explains Wolfson. “I use my voice to put clients into a very relaxed state where I can then plant positive suggestions for change.” Customized audio CDs for each client reinforce what’s done in the session and aid in permanent success.

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ach January, an estimated 40 percent of Americans make one or more New Year’s resolutions. Whether the goal is big or small, a vow to make a change is often not an easy task to tackle. Luckily, the healthy living community in the Bucks and Montgomery county area has helpful advice and wishes to share with Natural Awakenings’ readers.

Slow and steady

Too often we force ourselves into strict, harsh resolutions, attempting to quit bad habits cold-turkey or dive completely into a new lifestyle. This may work for some people, but for many it is their resolution’s downfall. Ease into larger changes and allow the body to process the benefits of the new plan. “Gentleness, support and nourishing our way into what we want is the way to go, always,” says Barbara Meza, of Conscius Vita, in Yardley. “In this respect, Conscius Vita works with the body/mind, helping you connect the mental, emotional and physical. This is subtle, but supporting yourself and your resolution makes it more probable that you will keep it.” Don’t get overwhelmed. “I believe in baby steps. Small changes made continuously add up quickly and do make a difference,” says Stephanie Brown, of EZLifescan, in Gilbertsville. “Don’t bite off more than you can chew; make goals realistic and attainable.” Julie Ann Allender, a therapist in Sellersville, agrees. Setting a manage-

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able goal sets us up to succeed. “Resolutions are tough to keep if they are not realistic,” she says. “Make resolutions you know you can keep so you can feel proud of 2015 as being the year you succeeded.”

Focus on current successes

“Remember, there is nothing wrong with you!” encourages Susan Burger, of Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, in Morrisville. “While life is a process of healing and growing, it is important to honor that you are okay with where you are and who you are.” Burger helps clients using the process of Neuro-Emotional Technique and other coaching support. “With these techniques, I act as a catalyst for you to dissolve old programming and beliefs that no longer serve you,” explains Burger. This mind-body transformation allows clients to be present, and to give more unconditional love to themselves and others. “Start with loving yourself just the way you are,” reminds Burger. “See that beautiful spirit inside and know that you can release the past, because is it just that—the past.”

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One method that many have heard of or used to keep resolutions is hypnosis. Barry Wolfson, of Hypnosis Counseling Center, in Flemington, New Jersey, helps clients quit bad habits like smoking and unhealthy eating. “Many folks ask me why hypnosis will work while other methodologies

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Eating healthier, local foods is a common and smart resolution to make. A great way to begin eating better and stick to the routine is to join or shop at a local food co-op—which will do most of the local food search for you. “At the co-op, we’ve vetted the food for you,” says Lisa White, of Doylestown Food Co-op. “By knowing where it came from and how it was produced, we have brought in only the best.” White recommends buying whole foods (mostly fruits and vegetables), eating meat, eggs and dairy that are free of antibiotics and added hormones and reading the labels on all processed and prepared food. “Every year at Ase Yoga we celebrate the new year with energy-releasing poses and a healthy vegetarian meal,” says Robbin Alston, of Ase Yoga Studio & Tea Room, in Philadelphia. “We believe our year becomes new when we breathe correctly, eat healthy and meditate—simply, when we engage in healthy living practices.” Never stop learning about nutrition. Christina Smith, an integrative nutrition health coach at Greenshire Arts Consortium, in Quakertown, guides and supports people in manifesting their ideal health. Starting on January 19, she will offer her six-week, signature program covering such topics as choosing the perfect diet, healthy cooking, grocery shopping, boosting the immune system, self-care practices and addressing food allergies.

Create a roadmap or dream board

Positive reinforcement and guidelines on our New Year’s resolution journeys can help in a big way. Melanie Stewart, of Health Balance with Melanie, in Lansdale, supports her clients’ goals by creating a personalized “roadmap” to

aid them in attaining their resolutions. “This may encompass spirituality, exercise, relationships, career and/or nutrition, depending on their aspirations,” explains Stewart. “The roadmap is customized to them with ongoing support in the form of verbal communication, emails, articles, recipes and many other tools to encourage fulfillment of their resolution.” Carrie Wiedemann, a Bellabaci instructor in Philadelphia, suggests creating a dream board for the new year. “Draw or glue pictures of desires you would like to accomplish. Post the board in your sacred space or some place you will see daily throughout the year,” Wiedemann says. Another encouragement that may be helpful is to get an accountability partner. Choose someone you enjoy being around, someone who will encourage you and know when to challenge you.

Mental goals are important, too

When we make new year’s resolutions, we tend to focus on physical changes—exercise more, eat healthier, lose weight, gain muscle. But the body can only advance if the mind is also tended to. “Be kind to your mind this year. While diet and exercise are important, add a resolution that includes eliminating unnecessary mental and emotional stress,” recommends Lisa Rhodes, of Integrative Health Care, in Fountainville. “Look at the major stresses in life and assess if you are choosing to take part in others’ challenges unnecessarily. If applying your mental and emotional energy to a certain stress cannot change the situation, let that particular

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stress go.” Rhodes recommends writing your resolution in a place where it will be seen every day. “Form your resolution in a way that will motivate you,” she says. “For instance: ‘I will feel free, healthy and at peace when I no longer allow _____ to be a stress in my life.’” Resolve to reduce, buffer or overcome stress. Though it may be difficult to completely eliminate external factors that contribute to stress, we can bolster the body and mind’s ability to cope. Those who process stress well are able to live healthier, happier lives. “We need to give ourselves frequent opportunities to filter out the impact of stress and keep our minds clear. Acupuncture works extremely well in this way if used regularly, re-balancing our internal physiology and chi energy in order to clear the muddy waters,” says Grace Rollins, of Bridge Acupuncture, in Doylestown. “It is important to consciously include these methods as an indispensable part of your routine and lifestyle, the same way you service your car, mow the lawn or brush your teeth.”

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Resolutions can be a great incentive and tool to swap bad habits for better ones, but for some, the focus on negative behaviors makes new year’s resolutions a no-go. Sondra Weidman, of the Cooking Club, in Telford, doesn’t like the negativity associated with new year goals. “Many resolutions are based on what people are not going to do—not smoke, not drink, not eat junk food,” she says. “When we focus on what we can’t have, rather than what we can,

we feel deprived and end up breaking the resolution.” “My advice about making resolutions for the new year? Don’t do it,” warns Patti McDougall, of Medicine In Balance, in Langhorne. “Instead, I recommend being kind and loving with yourself. Do some exploration as to why you may have made unhealthy choices in the past. Find that beautiful part deep inside yourself that is crying out to be cared for. Love and nurture that part and the rest will be easy.”

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One common hindrance to keeping New Year’s resolutions is a related previous struggle or injury. World Wellness Health Institute, in Bala Cynwyd, can help with getting past what may be holding us back from exercising. “We’ll help heal your nagging injuries so you can get back to the gym,” says owner Dr. Daniel Lebowitz. The institute offers advanced services and procedures in the areas of wellness, anti-aging, regenerative and aesthetic medicine. They offer healthy workout plans, weight loss plans, hormone- and gut-balancing and antiinflammatory eating plans. “Don’t expect perfection,” reminds Lebowitz. “Don’t give up, either.” If any of these local experts resonate with you, please be sure to look for their ad in this issue of Natural Awakenings. Michelle Bense is a writer and managing editor of Natural Awakenings BuxMont. Connect with her at Hello@ NABuxMont.com.

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Making the Distinction Between Depression and The ‘Blues’ by Fatemeh Mobbaseri

he difference between having major depression and merely feeling “down” depends on how severe one’s symptoms are and how long they last. It’s perfectly normal to feel sadness, grief, loneliness and lack of motivation in response to difficult life experiences, such as loss of job, an illness, death of a friend or loved one, relationship troubles or money problems. Everyone experiences the blues from time to time, but this may not necessarily mean one is clinically depressed.

Generally, feeling blue only becomes a problem and falls into the realm of true depression when the depression-like symptoms are extremely severe or don’t subside after two weeks or more. For occasional down days, adopting some simple lifestyle and diet changes can help to naturally boost one’s mood.

When Depression is More Than the “Blues”

Known as clinical depression, major depressive disorder, or unipolar

Some ways to beat the blues: • Limit caffeine intake. • Don’t overindulge in comfort foods. • Avoid alcohol and other drugs. • Don’t isolate yourself. • Get a reasonable amount of rest. • Eat well. Protein and carbs can boost energy without a “crash”. • Exercise. Physical activity—even a 10-minute walk—will boost mood. A longer workout stimulates a release of endorphins. • Go outside. Sunlight has mood-enhancing benefits.

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depression, major depression is a medical condition that interferes with one’s ability to sleep, work or actively participate in life for an extended period of time. About 14.8 million people live with major depression, according to the National Alliance for Mental Illness. The dark days of winter seem to lead people to feel depressed and can trigger some to experience depression. Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can have depression. However, women are more likely to experience depression than men. Also at high risk are people aged 45 to 65, those without health insurance, those who are divorced or lost a spouse, the unemployed and those who have had depression before. Common symptoms of major depression include: • Depressed mood, sadness, or feeling tearful, worthless or empty • Inability to sleep or excessive sleeping • Fatigue or loss of energy • Difficulty thinking or concentrating, or indecisiveness • Significant weight gain or weight loss • Becoming uninterested in things one formerly enjoyed • Irritability and restlessness • Lack of energy • Excessive or inappropriate guilt • Thoughts of death or suicide If one has five or more of these symptoms for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks, and the symptoms interfere with daily activities, they may have major depression. Depression is a treatable illness. If symptoms don’t go away on their own, it’s important to meet with a doctor or healthcare provider for an evaluation and learn about treatment options. By making the distinction between the blues and clinical depression, one can take the steps to improve mood and quality of life. Fatemeh Mobbaseri, MSN, RN, is nurse manager of the Senior Behavioral Health Unit at Mercy Suburban Hospital, in East Norriton. Connect at 610-270-8300 or MercyHealth.org/ locations/mercy-suburban.

This new year, it’s time to rethink what’s possible. The start of a new year is a time for growth, renewal, and new beginnings. It’s a time to rethink what’s possible. It’s a time to refresh our notions of what education can and should be.

Hands-on learning is fundamental. Instead of passively receiving information, students are involved in a dynamic process of exploration, both of the world and of themselves.

Children deserve an education that inspires them. They deserve an education that fills them with a sense of wonder, heightens their curiosity, and engages their feelings. They deserve an education that focuses on the whole child — in mind, body, and spirit — for a life of continuous learning and meaningful engagement with the world. They deserve a Waldorf Education.

Education is brought to life through experience: in storytelling, movement, recitation, observation, dramatic acting, music, drawing, and painting. Woodworking and finger knitting develop fine motor skills for writing in later years. Storytelling and song stimulate creativity and nonlinear thought, vital to the development of critical thinking skills and problem-solving. Gardening teaches children about the life cycle and the environment, while keeping in Waldorf Education approaches all aspects of schooling in a tune with the seasons and harvesting healthy foods to be unique and comprehensive way. The curriculum is eaten at snack time. designed to meet the various stages of child development, and carefully balances academic, artistic, and practical We offer children of all backgrounds the opportunity to activities to engage students’ minds, hearts, and reap the rewards of the Waldorf philosophy: to stimulate imaginations. Waldorf teachers are dedicated to creating a the mind; to school the hands; to engage the heart; to genuine inner enthusiasm for learning that is essential for encourage respect; to foster a love of learning. educational success. This new year we invite you to explore Waldorf Education. Waldorf Education promises more than the memorization You will rethink what’s possible and refresh your notions of facts and formulas; it provides a journey into selfof what education can and should be. discovery and sets the stage for a lifetime love of learning.

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FOODS The Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum by Linda Sechrist

ur body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instrument is out of tune, the entire production struggles to maintain harmony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works. Fortunately, our body has masterful conductors, including the endocrine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adrenal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/parathyroid glands. “A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in appropriate amounts throughout our life,” says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopathic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.” Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to assertions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life. Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the bloodstream as part of the infor-

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mation superhighway that connects the brain to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to long-term storage,” explains Dale. For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended three-month, endocrine-rebuilding diet, comprising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system. Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the wrong order, and even poor

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combinations of healthy foods, can be almost as problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals. Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, California, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hormone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testosterone,” says Hoppe. Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy. Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced. Says Dale, “The majority of individuals are surprised to learn that hormone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emotional life—and that’s just for starters.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

â&#x20AC;ŚAnd a Healthy New Year! Use these delicious, nutritious recipes submitted by some of our friends in BuxMont to get 2015 off to a healthy start for the whole family.

Leave at least one inch of room at the top of the jars. If not enough liquid comes up in the jar to submerge the vegetables, add more brine. Make brine by adding 1 Tbsp sea salt to 1 quart of water. Slowly pour the brine into the jars until the air pockets are filled and liquid just covers the vegetables.

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Yields 12 servings Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free One head organic red cabbage Two heads organic green cabbage 2-3 organic carrots 3-5 Tbsp Celtic sea salt or other natural sea salt 1 Tbsp caraway seeds (optional) 1 Tbsp juniper berries (optional) 3-4 quart-sized jars with tight lids Thinly slice all of the cabbage, discarding the cores, and shred the carrots. Place the vegetables in a large bowl and sprinkle with 3-4 Tbsp of sea salt. Stir well and then, with clean hands, massage the salt into the cabbage, spreading it around and crushing the cabbage a bit in the process. Tasteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the vegetables should be pretty salty, like the ocean or potato chips. If needed, add more salt. With the end of a wooden mallet or potato masher, pound the vegetable mix for 5-10 minutes, to bruise the cabbage and release juices. Stir in the optional spices. If not in a rush, let the vegetables sit for 1-2 hours (or move on to the next step now). Pack the vegetables into the jars, pressing down with fingers or a spoon to force out as much air as possible.

Screw on jar lids firmly and place the jars on the countertop, covered with a kitchen towel, for 5 to 10 days. The salt will prevent spoilage, and the probiotic lactobacilli naturally found on the cabbage leaves will multiply and start to break down the sugars in the vegetables, releasing tangy lactic acid, nutrients and gas in the process. Every day, take a fork or spoon and press the ingredients in the jars back under the brine, releasing the fermentation gas, then replace the lids. It usually takes about one week in a 68-degree room for sauerkraut to ferment well. When it is nearly finished it should be producing less gas, be a pinkish color, and taste tangy, fresh and delicious. (If it smells or tastes yeasty or spoiled, discard and try a new batch with more salt.) Eat as a nutritious, probiotic condiment or snack, and save any leftover sauerkraut juice to drink as an aid for indigestion. Recipe submitted by Grace Rollins of Bridge Acupuncture. See ad, page 8.

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Yields 4 servings Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairyfree 2 cups cooked beans of any variety (from 1 cup dried) 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar ¾ tsp salt 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped ½ tsp dried basil ¼ cup fresh, minced parsley 2 Tbsp fresh dill

Roasted Garlic, Sweet Potato, Eggplant and Bell Pepper with Mozzarella Salad

Yields 8 servings Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks 3 Tbsp olive oil Pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large eggplant, cut in 1-inch chunks 2 red bell peppers, seeded, cut in 1-inch chunks 8 oz greens (spring mix, arugula) 8 oz fresh mozzarella or feta, sliced (optional) Dressing 2-3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp shallot, finely chopped 2 Tbsp mixed fresh herbs (basil, tarragon, chives)

Soak beans overnight in fresh water, about two inches above the beans. For extra flavor, soak them in a generous dash of salt and a few generous dashes of dried minced garlic. Drain beans and refill pot with water to cover an inch or two. Cook the beans until just tender; this will vary. A bean pot in the oven or a pot on the stove should be watched, as beans can cook in one hour or (unusually) as many as three hours, depending on the water content. Blend in all of the other ingredients. The dish can be served warm or cold, immediately or the next day. Recipe adapted from Moosewood Cookbook and submitted by Lisa White of Doylestown Food Co-op. See ad, page 28.

Toss sweet potatoes, eggplant, red pepper, garlic, pepper and olive oil together. Roast on a baking stone in a 375-degree oven for about 30 to 45 minutes, stirring once. Remove and cool. All vegetables should be soft.

Gently toss 2 Tbsp of dressing with vegetables. Toss greens with remainder of dressing. Divide the greens among 4 plates, top with vegetables and a few slices of mozzarella cheese.

Yields 8 servings Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free

Recipe submitted by Sondra Weidman of The Cooking Club, in Telford. Connect with her at 215-378-9150 or TheCookingClubPA.com.

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Cook the sliced onion in 1 Tbsp olive oil with some salt and pepper over low heat for 10 minutes, until it yields its juice. Increase heat to high and continue cooking until the juice evaporates. Set aside and allow to cool. Finely chop or grind the mushrooms and shallot. Sautee over high heat for five minutes, until they blacken and are dry. Set aside and allow to cool. Lightly oil as many baking sheets as needed to hold the eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash in one layer. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake at 325 degrees until the slices are cooked, but still firm enough so that they can be picked up and layered in the terrine. Line a terrine or bread pan with film wrap. Cover the inside of the terrine with eggplant slices that just barely overlap. Let some slices hang over the edge, so that they can be folded over to cover the top of the terrine when it is filled. Layer in zucchini, mushrooms, roasted peppers, onions and yellow squash, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. Press down on each layer to get rid of any air pockets. Bake in a water bath for 30 minutes, until the terrine has heated through. Let cool. Serve the terrine whole or in individual slices with a fresh basil vinaigrette.

Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

1 eggplant, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick 2 medium zucchini, sliced ¼-inch thick 2 medium summer squash, sliced ¼-inch thick 2 roasted red peppers Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

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the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7? Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes ageless being? Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings. I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather. A third of our life is spent eating, and it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good. Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the

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The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future. Is scientific research now supporting that? When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs. I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating self-love and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many

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Bottles recycled into glass tile reflect light, brightening smaller rooms like the bath. Long-lasting ceramic or porcelain tile has no VOCs, is easy to clean and won’t host germs, bacteria or dust mites. Note: Look for lead-free glazed tile. Glass tile may be cost-prohibitive for larger spaces. Most tile can be slick when wet; texturing increases safety.

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and be susceptible to water damage. Even recycled wood might not be eco-friendly. “Wood reclaimed from manufacturing plants can contain machine oils, harsh chemical residue, lead paint or asbestos,” explains Shafer. “Know where it came from; follow the chain of evidence.”

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Linoleum is made from linseed oil, wood powder, resins and ground limestone. Mineral pigments provide rich color throughout, which prevents paler worn spots. A personalized pattern may include borders using linoleum sheets or tiles. It’s long-lasting, durable, fire-resistant, biodegradable, has no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) and repels dirt and dust. Note: Vinyl, made from unnatural chlorinated petrochemicals, won’t wear as well or last as long as linoleum.

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The carbon monoxide in tobacco decreases the amount of oxygen in the blood. Toxic chemicals in tobacco also weaken the walls of blood vessels, so dangerous clots are more likely to form. The Inflammation first benefits of quitting is the new smoking are present in cholesterol as little as 20 minutes, at Cholesterol is responwhich time blood pressure sible for the buildup of and pulse rate drop. In as fatty deposits in arterlittle as eight hours, blood Daniel Lebowitz ies. However, this is carbon monoxide levels only part of the issue in return to normal. By 24 heart disease. Inflammahours, there is already a tion can weaken arteries and cause lower risk of heart attack or stroke. cholesterol buildups to break off and create blockages (heart attacks). Get Overweight increases levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) the risk of diabetes tested; high levels are a sign of Men and women with increased body inflammation and increased risk of fat levels and increased waist-to-hip heart disease. circumference ratios have higher levels of insulin resistance. This, in turn, Too much red meat and is a risk factor for diabetes. Adapted from 121 Ways to Live 121 Years and More!: Prescriptions for Longevity by Ronald Klatz and Robert M. Goldman

too much sugar can increase the risk of cancer

Dietary factors cause up to 30 percent of cancer risk in western countries. The American Cancer Society found that men and women who ate the most red meat had a 53 percent higher risk of some colon cancers. A study of 1 million Koreans over 10 years found that high sugar consumption could be a risk factor for several cancers. This increased risk may be mediated through glucose intolerance and insulin resistance in conjunction with overweight or obesity.

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Exercising the body strengthens the brain

DASH to decrease stroke risk

Less worry, less Alzheimer’s

Healthy eating curbs the risk of heart disease

One study showed that exercising twice a week combined with a healthy diet starting in middle age can decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 50 percent. Conversely, other studies have shown that high blood pressure, high cholesterol and overweight/obesity all contribute to a greater risk of Alzheimer’s.

Treating high blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke by up to 40 percent, according to the World Health Organization. Hypertension is the largest single risk factor for stroke. The U.S. government has developed the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which includes foods low in sodium and calories and high in nutritional value. Increase nuts, seeds, vegetables and beans. Decrease meats, poultry and fish. Minimize processed, salty and cured foods.

A study reported that people who worry and experience high levels of stress are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The increased risk may be as much as double.

A study found that men and women who already have heart disease can cut their risk of dying by 30 percent with a Mediterranean-type diet.

Include colorful vegetables and fruits, decrease meat and dairy and increase healthy oils and fats such as olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids.

Vitamin D decreases prostate cancer risk

high blood pressure and 50 percent less likely to develop diabetes. Furthermore, these fit, young adults are less likely to develop extensive weight gain over time.

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A study found that high levels of Vitamin D may decrease prostate cancer risk by as much as 65 percent in some men. Other studies have shown the prostate uses Vitamin D for normal growth of prostate cells and to prevent spread of prostate cancer. Foods rich in Vitamin D include egg yolks and liver, and margarine, cereals and milk are often fortified with it.

Pap smears are important but may not detect abnormalities until cancer is already present. The HPV test can help to diagnose problems at an earlier (and easier to treat) stage. Furthermore, there are now HPV vaccines available, which could greatly reduce the risk of HPV-related cervical cancer over time.

Exercise is crucial in controlling diabetes

Fish decreases stroke risk

A study found that eating broiled or baked fish at least once per week decreased the risk of stroke in people 65 and up. The risk reduction was as much as 28 percent. In contrast, fried fish consumption increased stroke risk by 37 percent.

Lifestyle can affect diabetes risk

People who walk at least 30 minutes, five times per week and reduce body weight by 7 percent are able to decrease their risk of diabetes by up to 58 percent.

Periodontal disease can damage the brain

Periodontal disease at an early age correlates with risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, people who have periodontal disease by age 35 had a 500 percent increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This is more evidence of the link between chronic inflammation and diseases of aging.

Fitness while young correlates with a decreased risk of chronic diseases

Young men and women who are fit are 50 percent less likely to develop

Exercise helps diabetics control their blood sugar, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. It can also help maintain adequate circulation, decrease heart disease and nerve damage. Moderate intensity exercise for at least 30 minutes, five days per week should be adequate.

Wine helps prevent dementia

Compounds found in red wine appear to inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, the wine inhibits an enzyme that is a factor in the production of amyloid plaques in the brain. The deposition of these amyloid plaques is part of the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Resveratrol, which appears to be the relevant ingredient in wine, is available as a nutritional supplement.

Smoking leads to early death

A study over 50 years found smokers die 10 years earlier than non-smokers. Middle-aged smokers who quit reduce their risk of death by 46 percent as compared to those who continue to smoke. Quitting smoking reduces risk of heart attack, stroke and lung cancer.

Multivitamins improve health

Sun protection is important

People who take multivitamins have better short-term memory, problemsolving skills and improved immunity.

Most sunburns happen between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun is at its strongest. Use SPF 15 or greater sunscreen. Protect eyes with sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of UV-A and UV-B rays. For those low on hair, don’t forget to protect the scalp as well. Daniel Lebowitz, M.D., is chief medical officer of the World Wellness Health Institute, in Bala Cynwyd. Connect with him at 646-279-9544 or WorldWellnessHealth.com. See ad, page 2.

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n today’s technology-fueled soci- Share with others; Trust and believe ety, kids spend many hours of their in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.” free time staring at smartphones or Creator and founder Jessica Rosentablets instead of exberg, of Minneapolis, ploring nature, riding “Surveys show that Minnesota, explains, “I bikes or playing out- parents often don’t translated a curriculum door games with their that I’ve been using for realize that their friends. Rather than kids into an ‘edutainchild has a weight ment’ app that combines just imposing radical reductions in screen gaming and real-life kids problem” time, parents and careas characters that bring givers can meet youngsters halfway by yoga to life.” Players are challenged adding apps to their handheld devices to master the skills presented by each that provide tips on healthy eating, ex- of the game’s 12 main characters, ercise and behavior. Here are five that increasing awareness of breathing and are fun for kids and promote healthy other aspects of how the body works, lifestyle choices. plus promoting self-esteem. Free in the iTunes App Store. Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch is the primary character in this yoga If, the Emotional IQ Game. An adadventure in which players are venture game inspired by If, a wellencouraged to, “Create a peaceful, known poem by Rudyard Kipling, balanced life by living a NAMASTE players go on a quest through Ziggumission: Nothing is impossible; rat, a fantasy world where they enlist Always be honest; Make the world energy creatures called Vims to rid a better place; Act with kindness; their avatars of dark energy. Youngwww.NABuxMont.com

sters are challenged to complete missions using emotional language. The character traits required to complete the tasks include patience, teamwork and other skills that help kids build emotional intelligence. Free in the iTunes App Store. Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have no idea how the information pertains to them. The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf. “When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.” Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play. Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help. It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-reader, kids can

play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy. “Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within

the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.” It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. Julianne Hale writes and edits for Natural Awakenings franchise magazines and blogs about motherhood at AnotherGrayHair.wordpress.com.

Healthy Web Edutainment ZisBoomBah.com. “Parents typically spend 90 percent of their grocery budget on products from the inside aisles of stores,” says Karen Laszio, founder of this award-winning website, which teaches kids about the value of food in the outside (produce, dairy and meat) aisles and how to choose fresh, whole foods to incorporate into kid-friendly recipes for the whole family. PBSKids.org/itsmylife. Designed for teens and tweens, this PBS Kids Go! website teaches children to make responsible decisions about pertinent issues, including drugs, alcohol, anorexia and bulimia, and how to objectively view celebrities, dating and the challenges of puberty. Visitors can find reliable, accurate information about subjects they may not be comfortable discussing with adults or peers. NPS.gov/WebRangers. The National Park Service online Web Rangers program enables kids to create a customizable ranger experience and discover national parks and historic sites around the country.

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abels may vary, but results are what count. Whether called highintensity intermittent exercise (HIIE), interval or burst-style training, recent research proves that this form of exercise improves insulin levels. This is promising news for the estimated 50 million American adults that have abdominal obesity and are on the path toward metabolic dysfunction due to a high-sugar diet that causes spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and eventually contributes to insulin resistance. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Obesity, the benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance. In a separate study, Norwegian researchers examined the impact that different types of exercise programs had on individuals seeking to reverse metabolic dysfunction, an overall chemical imbalance largely attribut-

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ed to insulin resistance. They concluded that despite producing similar effects on body weight and blood pressure, the aerobic interval training group also showed greater improvement in insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity and high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good” cholesterol) than those performing continuous moderate exercise. They also exhibited lower blood glucose (sugar) levels. Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance. Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day. “Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your

The Skinny on Glycemic Foods by Kathleen Barnes

T heart rate,” she explains. Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin. She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolicbuilding hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover. Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner. She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100. “Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner. Here are a few compelling comparisons:

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oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all? Perfectionism feeds on such an all-or-nothing approach in following rigid selfimposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness. Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect. Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion. Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check. Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t. No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others. It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short. Perfectionism is a treadmill. People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness. Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good. Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.

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1-3pm. $45. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll be introduced to a well-researched, easy-to-digest overview of the major pitfalls of standard weightloss diets, and given an alternative paradigm based on the common, time-proven tenets of ancestral diets. Learn customizable strategies to eat, live, lose weight and get healthy. RSVP online or by phone. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

savethedate Power Up: Women’s Group Business Coaching January 6 & 20, 8-9am Join Michelle for a free, introductory phone session of finding support in your career or your business. This unique coaching is a powerhouse hour with new ideas about the balance of the feminine and masculine energies and includes accountability and a tip of the week. Utilizes our intuitive abilities in business—a new concept for many. Learn many new tips of how to find balance and success in business.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Food for Thought Book Club | Doylestown

1-8pm. Free classes and events at Yoga Loka all day, including yoga, meditation, tai chi, stress release technique, back care classes and more. Discounted class blocks and door prizes drawn throughout the day. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

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attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the Waldorf educational philosophy. Adults only. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org.

10am-12pm. Learn about breast and body thermography, a safe, radiation-free health screening. Discounts for all who attend. Doc Bakers Farmulations, 22 N Main St, Doylestown. 484-225-8760. SafeBreastScan. com. 5-6pm. $4/mbrs, $6/non-mbrs. Join a rare, after-hours hike around the grounds to search the preserve for owls. Learn to identify the owls likely to be found. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 TM Program Intro Lecture | Doylestown 1-3pm. Free, public introductory lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program. Find out why over 6.5 million people worldwide practice this technique to reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and naturally reduce tension, stress and strain. Email CSmith@tm.org to reserve a seat. Tammany Farm, Doylestown. 215-783-4629. TM.org/transcen dental-meditation-doylestown. Trees in Winter | Bristol 2-3:30pm. $6. With a few tips and a good field guide, learn how to recognize our native trees in the winter. We’ll take a long walk and increase our naturalist skills. Please pre-register. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

6:15-8pm. All are welcome to join the Doylestown Food Co-op for a discussion of Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell and Howard Jacobsen. Begins with a potluck; bringing food is optional. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop. Evening with Thermography | Gilbertsville 6:30-7:30pm. Join EZLifescan for an informational presentation about thermography. There will be a Q&A time, as well as light refreshments. Please call to reserve a seat. EZLifescan, 1808 Swamp Pike, Ste 200, Gilbertsville. 484-624-5410. EZLifescan.com.

savethedate Shamanic Healing Techniques Series January 13, 20 & 27, 6-9pm Heal the sacred self by building life from spiritual strengths. These three workshops are designed to help attendees understand how to interact with their spiritual life and directly communicate with the most powerful aspect of who they are. While building personal strengths, begin to understand how profoundly connected we are to all living things. Workshops are a prerequisite to Soul Retrieval and Past Life Therapy Certification Training.

Cost: $180 Location: Core Level Healing 200 S Main St, Lambertville, NJ CoreLevelHealing.net

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ

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6:30-7:30pm. $55. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

7:30-9:30pm. Focusing specifically on first-gradereadiness and the journey from kindergarten to first grade at Kimberton Waldorf School, this event will explore kindergarten and first grade classrooms, where

7:30-8:30pm. $55. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Middle-

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8:30-9:30pm. $55. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques, improving quality of life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

2-4pm. $6/mbrs, $8/non-mbrs. Build your skills in field identification and knowledge of environmental principles. Must pre-register. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

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10-11:15am. Mbrs: free; Non-mbrs: $7/child with adult, $3/addt’l child. Search through animal tracks for signs of hidden life, then read a tracking story and make a craft. Ages 3 to 7. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

7:30-9:30pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit Kimberton Waldorf School classrooms, meet and interact with faculty, and learn more about how our curriculum is carefully designed to correspond with the interests and increased abilities of the middle school student. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org.

TM Program Intro Lecture | Doylestown 6:30-8:30pm. Free, public introductory lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program. Find out why over 6.5 million people worldwide practice this technique to reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and naturally reduce tension, stress and strain. Email CSmith@tm.org to reserve a seat. Tammany Farm, Doylestown. 215-783-4629. TM.org/ transcendental-meditation-doylestown.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Birds of Barnegat Bay | Bristol

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8am-5pm. $15/mbrs, $19/non-mbrs. We will carpool from SLNC to Barnegat Lighthouse, where a long walk will provide views of harlequin ducks, red-breasted mergansers and long-tailed ducks. Before sunset, we’ll search for short-eared owls. Must pre-register by January 21. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

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The 2015 Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival runs from January 17 through 25. The festival’s goal is to provide a healthy, fun, cold-weather experience in the river towns’ communities and raise funds and awareness for local nonprofit organizations. This year’s main concert performer is John Oates. Lambertville and New Hope, New Hope. 215-862-5067. WinterFestival.net.

9-10am. $55. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ

Rosebud Garden Story Hour | Phoenixville 9-10am. Join us for a story hour at Kimberton Waldorf School’s rosebud garden. Children ages 18 months to 4 years of age accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend. Kimberton Waldorf School, Rosebud Garden, 221 Hickory Grove Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org. Winter Native Plant Walk | New Hope 1:30-3pm. $4/mbrs, $6/non-mbrs. Explore the preserve in its winter brilliance and enjoy the quiet beauty of its habitats while learning how plants provide winter food and shelter for birds and small mammals. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 Back Care Class | Frenchtown, NJ 8:30-9:45am. $45. This two-session workshop will benefit anyone who suffers from back pain. Yoga practice has been shown to help alleviate back pain, however, not all poses work for all back pain. Using structural yoga therapy techniques, learn ways to alleviate back pain and heal the body. Held on January 18 and February 1. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com. Build a Stress Action Plan | Doylestown 1-2:30pm. $30. We each need a concrete action plan to improve our body and mind’s ability to perform well in a stressful environment. In this workshop, licensed acupuncturist and meditation teacher Paolo Propato, LAc will lead you through special practical exercises and advice to better process different kinds of stress. Please

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10-11am. $55. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Kitchen Table Printmaking | New Hope 10-11:30am. $15/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Use objects from everyday life to create exciting images that can be used as works of art or for note cards, scrapbooking, gift tags and more. Ages 7 and up; fee includes materials. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Relaxation Through Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ 11am-12pm. $55. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques, improving quality of life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 Goal Setting for Your Health | Fairless Hills 6-8pm. Complimentary dinner at 6pm, followed by workshop 6:30-8pm. Demonstration and Q&A to follow. Free, computerized stress spinal evaluation and chair massage also included. Call to RSVP. Gorman Optimal Health Solutions, 333 N Oxford Valley Rd, Ste 402, Fairless Hills. 215-943-2584. Gorman-Health.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Field Biologist Movie Night | New Hope 7-9pm. $8/mbrs, $12/non-mbrs. Special director’s screening of the critically acclaimed Field Biologist. www.NABuxMont.com

The film follows 22-year-old Hamilton, NJ-native Tyler Christensen, who embarks on his own research on birds in Costa Rica. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 All-School Open House | Phoenixville 1-4pm. Tour the Kimberton Waldorf School campus; meet faculty, students, parents and alumni; view samples of student work; participate in a panel discussion; and gain an understanding of Waldorf Education through inspiring faculty and student presentations. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org.

savethedate Charles Eisenstein Keynote February 7, 10am-2pm “Earth, Our Story: Climate Change Calls Us to Heal Ourselves and the World: a workshop on next steps.” Eisenstein draws from all traditions to map a way ahead. Break-out sessions on transition towns, local food, soil building, militarism and climate change, divestment. Donation request. RSVP by phone or JaneSDugdale@gmail.com.

Location: Central Baptist Church 107 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne 610-688-0664 CharlesEisenstein.net

savethedate M-Joy Of Being (Women) Seminar February 7-8 Choose to participate in the evolution of you. Notice and let go of limiting memetic programs and morphic fields that may hinder consistent access to the Joy of Being... Women. Establish resonance and empowering patterns of infinite potential to allow for more flow, well-being and personal fulfillment. Sacred feminine and masculine essences are explored, refined and combined for greater awareness and trust in our inherent knowingness, wholeness and discernment.

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March 21 Bellabaci Method of Modern Cupping – Intro Level Learn the fabulous method of cupping using the Bellabaci technique. Easy yet effective, works deeply, saves therapists’ hands and wrist.

April 25 Energy Healing with Crystals and Precious Stones Learn to use crystals to support endocrine system by stimulation of the body’s chakras. Experience pendulum dousing as well as understanding properties of various stones in healing. May 16 Lifting Your Vibration Experience a day of self-care. This workshop is all experiential and aimed at identifying burn-out as well as coping with stress and healing the body. Explore the labyrinth walking, Nia somatic movement, meditation and much more.

July 11 Bellabaci Method of Modern Cupping – Level 2 This class is for those who have taken the intro level class and are ready to learn more heathy treatments with the cupping technique. September 19 Bellabaci Method of Modern Cupping – Intro Level Learn this fast-growing fabulous method of cupping using the Bellabaci technique. Easy yet effective, works deeply, saves therapists’ hands and wrist. All classes held from 8:30am-3:30pm at LaSalle University Bucks County Campus, 33 University Dr, Newtown. Courses are open to all. Earn 6 CEUs with NCBTMB for massage therapists. $225/each. *Please note classes are subject to change dates or locations. Space must be reserved.

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her recent pilgrimage to Egypt, guiding us to experience ceremonies of death, rebirth, transformation and initiation. Arlene Curley, Ph.D., intuitive healer, holistic life counselor, inner-faith minister. $20.

Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities. Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 January 5 and 12 Food Myths and Whole Nutrition: An Introduction 6:30-8:30pm Begin the new year by using food to lessen fatigue, cure digestive issues, minimize joint pain and relieve stress. These conditions are often inflammatory in nature and can usually be minimized with small changes in eating habits. Discussion includes common food myths, current diet trends, organic vs. GMO, cooking for health, sugar, gluten and discovering your best diet. Christina Smith, integrative nutrition health coach. Free.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays iTRYBE Edible Education 7-9pm Program development of edible education for children and adults includes garden planning and fundraising. Come share our community’s passion to educate our families—especially the children—in stewardship of themselves, each other and all life. Kristin Moyer, holistic chef. Freewill donation.

January 19 Six Weeks to Better Health 6:30-8:30pm (six consecutive Mondays) It’s rare for anyone to say they have no health concerns. Whether dealing with fluctuating weight, a stress-related disease, periods of depression or general digestive problems, this workshop will support attendees to begin 2015 with a better grasp on the truth about food. In-depth teachings include: self-care, detoxing, food myths, nutritional shopping, sugar, gluten, finding the right diet. Christina Smith. $100/series, $20/session drop-in.

January 17 Egyptian Initiation: A Spiritual Pilgrimage 10am-12pm In this inner exploration, connect to ancient mysteries that are written throughout Egypt’s sacred sights. When seen with expansive vision, this shamanic view of great truths weaves itself from times past up to now. Arlene Curley shares

Spiritual Pilgrimage to Kaua’i: Register Now Come to the legendary healing island of Kaua’i to restore, rebalance and rejuvenate your divine connection to Source and Lemurian history. Be nourished by the pure Divine Human Light Codes emanating from the land while enjoying spiritual adventures to sacred sites.

savethedate Susan Duval Seminars and Sacred Journeys Doylestown 215-348-5755 SusanDuvalSeminars.com Register online or call Susan. Sign up on website to receive weekly newsletter with updates on seminars and trips. January 9 Orbs: Messengers of Light 1-3pm What are those amazing globes of light that appear in digital photographs? Gene Ang, Ph.D., will go over the concept of orbs and what they mean to the trans-dimensional consciousness emerging on the planet. Get questions answered and experience energies not usually perceived by the five physical senses. $45. Pipersville. January 9 Quantum Spoon Bending 7-9:30pm The power of intention, visualization, principals of quantum mechanics and the unified field can actually soften metal. Use these same techniques to heal yourself and others. With Gene Ang. $55. Doylestown. January 17 Numerology Readings 10am-3pm, by phone Discover talents, challenges, life purpose and what to expect in the upcoming years. Intuitive numerologist Allison Baughman can also focus on opportunities that are coming up and how to take advantage of them. $80/30 minutes, $160/1 hour.

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January 10-11 Arcturian Healing Light, Level 1 9-5pm This divine healing method is inspired by higher beings from the star system Arcturus. Attendees will be attuned to the Arcturian Healing Light—a form of light, energy and information meant to accelerate a person’s evolution. With Gene Ang. $350. Doylestown. January 14-15 Presence Healing Sessions 9am-6pm Gene Ang offers energy healing sessions of cuttingedge modalities, including Arcturian Healing Light, Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection. Request a modality or he will make a recommendation based on one’s goals. $200 per session or $333 for The Reconnection (two sessions). Doylestown. January 16 Transpersonal Chakras and Arcturian Dimensional Bridge Group Healing 6:30-9:30pm The chakras are whirling energy centers that digest, purify and transform the subtle energies in our environment and energize us. Practice utilizing and integrating the three chakras above the body and three chakras below the body with the entire energy field. With Gene Ang. $75. Doylestown. January 24 Plant Essences for Vitality, Balance and Productivity 10am-noon With Charlene Briggs, learn what flower essences are, how they can work for individuals and how to use them.

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January 24 & 28 Private Consultations: Flower Essence Therapy By appointment Receive a personal treatment bottle with a formula unique to your condition. With Charlene Briggs. $135 for 90 minutes. Doylestown. January 29 Mediumship Clairvoyance, Past Lives, Astrology Readings, Do-In Reiki Healing 11am-7pm In mediumship clairvoyance, Rev Jay Gullo will connect with passed loved-ones, discover life mission, past lives and guidance for the future. Past Lives sessions focus on how past lives affect today. Astrology session comes with a chart and indicates what the year will bring. Do-In Reiki is healing and beneficial for the mind, body and spirit. $80/$120/$160 for 30/45/60 minutes. Doylestown. January 31 Tree Whispering and Plant Kingdom Communication 9:30am-6:30pm Dr. Jim Conroy and Basia Alexander are Nature Communication experts. Learn how healing touch, bio-energy connectivity and science provide a new kind of holistic healing for trees, plants, oneself and the planet. $99 before January 10, $145 after. Doylestown. Sacred Journeys and Retreats April 22-27: Sedona, AZ

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sunday Hot Rockin’ Yoga | Quakertown 9-10:15am. This yoga practice is perfect for exploring poses deeper and detoxing the body. The heat helps open tight joints and stiff muscles in a safe, effective way. Not for beginners. Second and fourth Sundays. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Kids’ Yoga | Quakertown 12:30-1:30pm. 12:30-1:30pm. This class provides a safe and nurturing environment for the development of mind, body and spirit through creative games, stories, songs and yoga poses. We will explore new ways to play, move, breathe, connect and rest. Students grades K-5 are welcome to participate. First and third Sundays. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Sunday Stroll | Bristol 2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.com.

monday 4-Week Women’s Boot Camps | North Wales Wholistic’s boot camps specialize in the unique physiological needs of women and are designed to incorporate specific techniques to assist women in losing excess body fat and toning muscles. Boot camps meet 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Morning and evening/weekend options. Mon/Weds/Fri, 5:45-6:45am OR Tue/Thu, 6-7pm and Sat 8:30am. $199. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com. Tea & Play | Upper Black Eddy 10-11am. Enjoy a cup of tea with an early childhood teacher and learn about early childhood programs while little ones explore a nursery classroom. Children birth to age 4 are welcome. Call to register. First Monday. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org. Zumba Gold | Perkasie 10-11am. Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Build cardiovascular health with dance moves including merengue, cha cha, cumbia, salsa, belly dance and tango. Dance experience not required. $5. Pennridge Community Center, 146 E Main St, Perkasie. 215-453-7027. PennridgeCenter.org. Chair Yoga | Yardley 11am-12pm. Free class held every Monday. YardleyMakefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd, Yardley. 215493-9020. YardleyFriends@yahoo.com. Mental Health Support Group | Doylestown 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 who suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS.org. 4TheMINDS@gmail.com.

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thursday Chair Yoga | Levittown 11am-12pm. Free class held every Thursday. Levittown Library, 7311 New Falls Rd, Levittown. 215-9492324. BucksLib.org. Ascension Class | Gilbertsville

Health Matters Radio Show 9am. Hosted by Dr. Phil Pappas of Earth Foods, featuring different guests and topics each week. Listen in at WNJCRadio.com. Bucks Beekeepers Association | Plumsteadville 7pm. General meeting of the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. Second Tuesday. Plumsteadville Grange Hall, 5901 Old Easton Rd, Plumsteadville. BucksBeekeepers.com.

wednesday Altered, Elder & Able Yoga | Quakertown 10-11am. Repetitive movements make this practice accessible and we use chairs for support. Great for those recovering from injury or living with chronic illness, and elders will benefit from moving the joints, strengthening the core and challenging balance. Wednesdays, January 7 to February11. $75. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Community Acupuncture | Doylestown 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Chair/Mat Yoga | Fairless Hills 6-7pm. Open to the community. $3/seniors, $5/under 55. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. FallsTwpSrCtr@aol.com. Community Meditation Class | Doylestown 6:15-6:45pm. Free, 30-minute meditation class introducing mindful meditation and qigong visualizations in a welcoming environment. Donations are accepted to be given to charities such as Moxafrica and A Woman’s Place. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Wellness Wednesday | Hatfield 7-8pm. Eating right does not mean cutting corners on flavor. Every Wednesday evening, Chef Lou Farrell will offer a healthy cooking class to teach attendees how to prepare healthy food that tastes great. See website for weekly topics. Pre-registration is required. $30. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. FreshFunFoods.com. Intuition Class | Gilbertsville 7:30-9:30pm. Develop intuition with a spiritual community and share synchronicities. Develop intuitive muscle with an exercise and guided meditation. Drop-ins welcome. Second Wednesday. $5. Inner Light

7-9pm. Ascension class designed to move into becoming a channel of grace, the next step of intuitive development. First Thursday. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com. Empowerment Coaching Workshop | Doylestown 7-9pm. Experience the benefits of empowerment coaching, build confidence, gain insight and a new perspective in creating more balance and contentment in life. Accompanied by the added benefit of synergistic group support. Now forming 3-month programs. Second and fourth Thursdays. Must call to pre-register. $297. Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage, 156 Green St, Doylestown. 215-906-9393. TotalSerenityCoaching.com. Beginner’s Yoga Series | Quakertown 7:15-8:30pm. This series is a great place for yoga beginners to start in a nurturing, supportive environment, at a slow and steady pace. Learn breathing exercises, basic postures and their alignments, plus relaxation techniques. Registration required. Thursdays, January 8 to February 12. $75. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

friday Guided Meditation | Gilbertsville 9:30-10:30am. Using guided visual imagery, learn to meditate to center oneself, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and create balance through mind, body and spirit. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Route 100, Gilbertsville. InnerLightHC.com.

saturday Bird Walk | Bristol 7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. Introduction to Yoga | Frenchtown, NJ 10:30-11:45am. Questions are encouraged in this 8-week, workshop format, intimate yoga class. Yoga practice can reduce tension, fatigue and anxiety, clear the mind, allow for deeper sleep, reduce pain in the body and much more. Eight Saturdays, January 17 to March 7. $90. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com. Women’s Total Control Fitness Program | North Wales 10:30-11:45am. Do you leak when you laugh, cough, or sneeze? Wonder why popular tummy exercise don’t work for you? This medically based fitness program will help improve bladder control, flatten the stomach,

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Celebrating our 11th Anniversary, doing business since 2004. Why an organic mattress? Remove toxic chemicals from the bedroom, naturally flame retardant, repels dust mites, mold and mildew, naturally regulates temperatures and improves spinal alignment. Say goodbye to toxic gases, allergies, night sweats and back pain with an environmentally friendly mattress. See ad on page 28.

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Melanie invigorates women to regain energy. Do you desire less brain fog, more focus? Less stress, more sleep? Less fatigue, more energy? Melanie has personally experienced adrenal fatigue and utilizes a synthesized approach involving the whole body, mind and soul to support your health goals. See ad on page 11.

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A place of well-being for parents, children with special needs, siblings and friends, with a focus on Autism. Helping families of children with special needs get the care and skills needed to handle life’s daily challenges.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY 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, mercuryand 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 on page 37.

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Are you being heard? Are you getting the care you deserve? Address issues before they get worse. As a true partner, I will listen to your needs and help you make informed decisions. You will receive effective tools and strategies toward your wellness. Short wait times, lower costs, and more time with you. Awarded Philadelphia magazine’s Top Doc™ 10 years in a row. MontWellness.com.

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There are many paths to healing. At Joy Integrative Integrative Medicine Medicine your health concerns and goals will be listened to with compassion. Working together, a personalized and unique treatment plan will be implemented to re-awaken your health and joy at the highest level. See ad on page 51.

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Dr. Andrew Lipton 822 Montgomery Ave, Ste 315, Narberth 610-667-4601

Narberth Family Medicine is a holistic, alternative medical practice, emphasizing interactive decision making between doctor and patient. Interactive decision making means that together with Dr. Lipton, you will decide on what course of action is best. Dr. Lipton spends 15-20 minutes, and up to 1 hour with a new patient. Be confident that your individual needs will be met.

LANAP & IMPLANT CENTER OF PA David DiGiallorenzo, DMD 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 on page 29.

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Get relief for your joint inflammation and pain and reduce your dependence on medications. Dr. Tahir is PA’s only board-certified Integrative Rheumatologist and specializes in autoimmune diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat. He will customize an integrative treatment program to give you the best possible quality of life by addressing the cause, not the symptom. See ad on page 27.

HOMEOPATHY DENISE TIMOFAI, D.Hom, C.Hom Homeopathic Consultant 610-982-5012

Homeopathic Health Consultations (via phone) are available as well as on-site and recorded beginner and advanced classes. We practice clinical homeopathy—using lower potencies at more frequent intervals—and we promote helping individuals learn how to use homeopathy on a regular basis. Contact us at HomeopathicEducation@yahoo.com.

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CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING Megan Downs, L.M.T. Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown 215-348-2115

Megan’s vast experience and therapeutic massage technique works by targeting specific problem areas while also keeping in mind the needs of her patients. She incorporates a variety of methods including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot and Cold Stones, Bellabaci Method of Cupping, as well as Aromatherapy. Relieve stress and pain, increased body awareness and gain an overall sense of wellbeing. InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com.

NATURAL PHARMACY LIONVILLE NATURAL PHARMACY Ben & Michael Briggs 309 Gordon Drive, Lionville 610-363-7474 LionRx.com

With 28 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, and work with hospitals, fitness centers and individuals that want to improve their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The state of New Jersey and many Fortune 500 Corporations employ our programs. See ad on page 7.

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Bellabaci is a modified version of ancient cupping therapy. Silicone cups use no heat yet provide the same benefits as traditional cupping. Can be used by therapists and individuals at home. Easy to learn technique. Aids smoothing of wrinkles and cellulite, relieves muscular pain, digestive disorders and many other varied stagnation in the body. Available for treatments, purchase, and practitioner training. See ad on page 41.

REIKI & REFLEXOLOGY HALFMOON CREATIVE & HEALING ARTS

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Healing services offered include Reiki & reflexology which support relaxation and growth by soothing energetic blockages, releasing toxins, increasing vitality & enhancing well-being. Also offered are comprehensive, holistic-based childbirth education classes and labor doula services. Gain knowledge to improve your health & your birth.

PEAR GARDEN TAI CHI & REFLEXOLOGY Charles W. Brynan III, MRP 215-234-4834 PearGardenTaiChi.com

Reflexology sessions are one hour, and I will travel to your location. My goals as a Certified Reflexologist are (1) to relax the patient with this highly specialized relaxation technique, (2) improve nerve, blood and lymphatic supply (health enhancement) and (3) persuade the body to attain homeostasis, balance and normalization.

SHAMANIC COUNSELING KATHLEEN DOWNEY, CSC

SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER 1306 Bath Road, Bristol 215-785-1177 SilverLakeNatureCenter.org

Silver Lake Nature Center (SNLC) is the home of the area’s first Earthship, a carbon-zero structure built with recycled products, that heats and cools itself, that gathers its own water, recycles its own waste, and produces food. Education, recreation, research and advocacy.

Kathleen Downey, CSC, has 7 years of training and 21 years of experience in private practice, since 1994. Uniquely combining psychotherapy with soul retrieval, past life therapy and nutrition, a truly empowering experience for clients. Author of bestseller, Healthy is Delicious: More than a Cookbook. Trainings and detox retreats with great results.

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Dr. Allender ’s office is a tropical garden with fountains, music, plants and Animal Assisted Therapy. She offers alternatives to traditional therapy and medication through diet, exercise, meditation and lifestyle changes for adults, couples, children, families and businesses. A happy home and office. See ad on page 36.

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We work together with veterinarians and pet owners to customize prescriptions that address each pet’s unique needs. We prepare alternative medication forms including flavored liquids, solid treats, and transdermal creams to make medicines more palatable. Our formulations make administering medication safer, easier and more enjoyable for pets and their people. Serving pets, exotics, horses and zoo animals.

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We take the time to understand not only your symptoms, but why you got those symptoms in the first place. Our practice is focused on age management, aesthetic and regenerative medicine to optimize health and well-being, and if desired, appearance. We use cutting edge techniques such as platelet rich plasma injections to rejuvenate or even regenerate the body’s tissues, naturally. Awarded Top Doc in 2012 and Top Radiologist in 2013. See ad, page 2.

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Forget your past experiences. You no longer need to be nervous about going to the dentist!

Heritage Dental 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.

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Your Comfort Level is Important to us. That’s why we offer complimentary services such as massage chairs, refreshment center, music & video headsets, hand treatments with every appointment to help you relax while you are here. ear We want to h in s u you saw Natural Awakenings!

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Heritage Dental

595 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 302 Montgomeryville HeritageDentalDDS.com