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ealthPoint Acupuncture, a clinic dedicated to bringing acupuncture to the community at affordable costs, is now located within Allure Salon, in Lahaska. Together, the salon and clinic offer services for nails, skincare, facials, bodywork, massage, acupuncture and facial acupuncture. “I am very excited for the opportunity to be a part of Allure, an established Bucks business for 14 years running, with such a great, friendly staff. It’s a pleasure,” says Lauren Cunha, HealthPoint Acupuncture owner and licensed acupuncturist. Cunha earned her Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degrees in Gainesville, Florida. Cunha is committed to helping improve people’s mental and physical well-being. Location: Hollyberry Square, 5667 York Rd., Lahaska. For more information, call 267-544-9881 or visit AllureSkinCareNailsBody.com and HealthPointAcu.com. See listing, page 47.
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his fall, the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program is partnering with Silver Lake Nature Center, in Bristol, to prepare citizens to become volunteer leaders reaching out to their communities through natural resource conservation education, citizen science and stewardship. The training—including 55 hours of classroom and field sessions—will take place at Silver Lake from September 16 to November 11. PA Master Naturalist is an annual volunteer leadership program including volunteer training, annual volunteer service and continuing education in the natural sciences. Master Naturalist volunteers design and pursue a wide variety of service projects from habitat restoration and native plantings, to education programs and interpretative displays or publications on natural history, to water quality monitoring and supporting the natural resource conservation efforts of partnering organizations. Interested individuals can apply by June 2 at PAMasterNaturalist.org. The Silver Lake Nature Center is a 235-acre nature preserve located in Bristol Township, Bucks County. It is a facility of the Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation with additional funding and staffing provided by the Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center.
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rgannons Natural Market is starting the summer season with the unveiling of the Organnons Grub Shack, a vintage food truck designed by local artist Brandon Spector, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The truck—situated in the garden area next to the market—offers a wide variety of non-GMO, organic and gluten-free options from Danielle Gannon and Carly Hanellin’s menu. Offers include a BBQ Portobello mushroom cap burger, pesto chicken grilled cheese, Asian ginger pear salad and a raw, gluten-free “sushi” wrap. Organnons, which carries only non-GMO items, is also expanding its locally inspired demonstrations and tastings. A cooking demonstration on June 21 will teach attendees how to use Dirty Dust—an all-natural, nonGMO spice blend that can be used on any edible creation, including chicken, burgers, fish, tofu and even ice cream.
r. Denise Kelley and Judy Roberson, LMT, will open the doors to their new office, Joy Integrative Medicine, in Buckingham Green, Holicong, on June 2. Kelley and Roberson acknowledge that there are many paths to healing and they will work together with patients to create a personalized treatment plan. Services offered include whole body thermography, ClearMind, neural therapy, Matrix Regeneration Therapy, nutritional infusion therapies, body sculpting and detoxification. Kelley has been practicing integrative, holistic medicine since 2001 and is trained in family medicine. She has also studied functional medicine, environmental medicine and most recently, European biological medicine. “I look at the whole picture when it comes to health by looking at all influences including physical, environmental, nutritional, emotional and spiritual,” says Kelley. “My passion is to use an integrative approach to truly find the balance between the art and science of medicine.” Roberson came to the healing world through her own and her family’s health issues. She has been working with whole body thermography since 1998 and has been training and teaching thermography since 2002.
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Grass Releases Surprising Amounts of CO2 Which emits more of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide: a cornfield or a residential lawn? According to researchers at Elizabethtown College, in Pennsylvania, it’s the grass. David Bowne, an assistant professor of biology, published the study results in the Soil Science Society of America Journal. After measuring carbon dioxide released from each setting, the scientists found that urban areas deemed heat islands may have a smaller overall impact than previously thought, compared with suburban developments. Previously, the heat island effect has been perceived as a phenomenon that occurs only in cities, where the mass of paved roads, dark roofs and buildings absorb and concentrate heat, making cities much warmer during hot days than other areas. Both carbon dioxide releases and soil temperature were measurably higher in residential lawns than in croplands and higher temperatures are directly associated with carbon dioxide efflux. Bowne says, “As you increase temperature, you increase biological activity—be it microbial, plant, fungal or animal.” Increased activity leads to more respiration and increased carbon dioxide emissions. Source: Tinyurl.com/LawnsVersusCorn
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THE HEALING POWER OF STORY How Telling Our Truths Can Set Us Free by Judith Fertig
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fter his deployment in Iraq, U.S. Marine Captain Tyler Boudreau returned home in 2004 with post-traumatic stress syndrome and an emotional war wound that experts now call a “moral injury”. He could only sleep for an hour or two at night. He refused to take showers or leave the house for long periods of time. He and his wife divorced. “My body was home, but my head was still there [in Iraq],” he recounts. At first, Boudreau tried to make sense of his conflicted feelings by writing fiction. Then he wrote a detailed, nonfiction analysis of his deployment, but that didn’t help, either. In 2009 he wrote a memoir, Packing Inferno: The Unmaking of a Marine, that came closer to conveying his personal truth. “I needed to get back into the story,” he says, so he could pull his life back together in Northampton, Massachusetts. Like Boudreau, we all have stories—ongoing and ever-changing— that we tell ourselves to make sense of our lives. They can help us heal and powerfully guide us through life, or
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just as powerfully, hold us back. In 1949, Sarah Lawrence College Professor Joseph Campbell published The Hero with a Thousand Faces, in which he outlined a master monomyth. It involves leaving everyday life and answering a call to adventure, getting help from others along the way, facing adversity and returning with a gift, or boon, for ourselves and others. It’s a basic pattern of human existence, with endless variations.
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How does telling our truth help heal our body? Professor James Pennebaker, Ph.D., chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, is a pioneer in the mind-body benefits of story, which he explores in Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions. In the late 1980s, while consulting for the Texas prison system, Pennebaker discovered that when suspects lied while taking polygraph tests, their heart rate rose, but when they confessed the truth, they relaxed. “Our cells know the truth,” writes microbiologist Sondra Barrett, Ph.D.,
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Power to Heal Emotions
“Telling your story may be the most powerful medicine on Earth,” says Dr. Lissa Rankin, the author of Mind Over Medicine, who practices integrative medicine in Mill Valley, California. She’s tested the concept firsthand. “So many of us are tormented by the insane idea that we’re separate, disconnected
beings, suffering all by our little lonesome selves,” she observes. “That’s exactly how I felt when I started blogging, as if I was the only one in the whole wide world who had lost her mojo and longed to get it back. Then I started telling my story—and voilà! Millions of people responded to tell me how they had once lost theirs and since gotten it back.” They did it by telling their stories, witnessed with loving attention by others that care. “Each of us is a constantly unfolding narrative, a hero in a novel no one else can write. Yet, so many of us leave our stories untold, our songs unsung,” remarks Rankin. “When this happens, we wind up feeling lonely, listless and out of touch with our life purpose. We are plagued with a chronic sense that something is out of alignment. We may even wind up feeling unworthy, unloved or sick,” says Rankin, who blogs on related topics at LissaRankin.com.
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Sometimes, writing a new story can help keep families connected. Kansas City, Missouri, author and columnist
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Power of the Wrong Story
Our thoughts are a shorthand version of a longer life story, says author Byron Katie, a self-help specialist from Ojai, California, who addresses reader stories via blog posts at ByronKatie.com. Sometimes we tell ourselves the wrong story, one that keeps us from realizing our full potential, while making us miserable at the same time. Examples might include “I will always be overweight,” “My partner doesn’t love me” or “I’m stuck here.” Katie’s book, Who Would You Be Without Your Story? explores how we often take what happens in our lives, create a story with negative overtones, believe that version of the story and make ourselves unhappy. “The cause of suffering is the thought that we’re believing it,” she says. By questioning our stories, turning them around and crafting new and more truthful ones, we can change our lives.
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Humorist, speaker, and professional storyteller Kim Weitkamp, of Christiansburg, Virginia, knows that the power of story creates wider ripples. She sees it happen every time she performs at festivals and events around the country. “It is naturally in our DNA to communicate in story form,� she advises. “The power of story causes great revelation and change in those that listen.� She cites supporting studies conducted by psychologists Marshall Duke, Ph.D., and Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., at the Emory Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life, in Atlanta, Georgia. “They found that children—at ages 4, 14, 44 or 104, because we’re all children at heart— are more resilient and happy and rebound faster from stress when they know their family stories. They know they’re part of something that’s bigger than themselves that people in their family have kept going,� says Weitkamp. “When people leave a storytelling event, they leave telling stories,� she says with a smile, “and that results in happier and healthier families and communities.� Judith Fertig tells stories about food at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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oga has the potential to be a seriously beneficial workout—especially when the yoga class offers a sequence of a variety of physical poses. The practice builds not only stronger muscles, but also longer ones—a key component to staying healthy and injuryfree. Yoga can be adapted to suit virtually everyone, of all ages, genders and abilities. Despite the countless benefits of a regular yoga practice, many people— and especially men—have reasons for refraining from trying yoga. Of all the excuses, there are three that are most often heard.
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orn into an East Indian family in London, England, Panache Desai grew up steeped in spiritual practices like meditation. Though recognized by spiritual teachers as possessing a special gift, Desai rejected his spiritual foundation as a teenager, trading it for the excitement of London’s rave music scene of the 1990s before moving to America. It wasn’t until he was 22 and living in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Venice Beach that the pain of the way he had rejected his true inner nature reached a crescendo. In opening himself up to the possibility of the divine, Desai underwent a spiritual awakening that has led him to dedicate his life to helping others make their own journey from self-rejection to contentment. Unaffiliated with any one religious or spiritual tradition, Desai works with simple, yet powerful principles of energy to help free people from selfimposed limitations and unlock their potential. His first book, Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to Purpose, Passion & Joy, just released, is a departure from his earlier focus on creating meditation CDs and other audio recordings.
What was the key turning point in embracing your life’s calling? Every time I would visit a spiritual teacher as a kid, they would say, “We’ve been waiting for you.” But I just wanted to be normal and was also skeptical; not every wellintentioned person is necessarily leading you home. I reached a turning point when I knew something had to change. I told myself that if this thing called God really exists and if I’m here to be a messenger, I have to experience it personally. In that moment, I began to undergo a transformation that culminated in a direct experience of the divine; an infinite ocean of energy vibrating with unconditional love. I felt part of what every spiritual teacher has been telling the world for thousands of years: that the true nature of reality is love, a love that expresses itself through all life forms. That experience allowed me to accept my role of helping others see and achieve their potential.
How does the universal energy you speak of affect us and how can we shift our dance with it? We are vibrational beings inhabiting a
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vibrational universe. Yogis and mystics from traditions throughout time have known this. The subtlest form of vibration is the soul, which is overlaid by the emotional, with the physical as the outermost layer of energy. Because the emotional layer can accumulate a density that enshrouds our soul’s light and potential, it’s important to address it. Energy is like water—it wants to flow and can shift states at any moment. Judging or rejecting any aspect of our genuine identity disrupts that flow of energy. For example, if instead of being available to feel your anger when it arises you repress or deny it, that accumulating emotion acquires density and over time, becomes rage. But if you can learn to slow down and lean into the emotion, the anger can wash through and out of you and energy again flows freely. By allowing ourselves to acknowledge, experience and release these emotions without judgment, we are clearing the obstacles to our authentic self, what I term one’s “soul signature”.
How is discovering our soul signature related to finding our calling?
The soul signature is our purest potential expressed. You can have a calling to be a writer, but unless you are connected to who you are at the deepest level, your writing won’t have the same impact. Accessing our soul signature is a process. We didn’t end up where we are overnight, and it can take time to get back to that place where we can express our truest selves by working with the techniques of energy transformation described in my book.
What are good first steps for someone newly initiating a spiritual practice? The most powerful tool is our breath. Witnessing and honoring our breath in every moment allows us to transform every day into living meditation. Find author blogs on how individuals live their soul signature at Panache Desai.com. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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vation efforts including refillable water bottle stations, plus organic cotton T-shirts and reusable or biodegradable food service ware are standard at his shows. “We try to be environmentally conscious every step of the way,” says Johnson. “Our record cases and posters use recycled paper and eco-friendly inks. We record albums in my solar-powered studio. It’s an ongoing learning process and conversation as we find even better ways to do things.” Johnson’s team often requests increased recycling efforts and use of energy-efficient light bulbs at venues, advancing long-term eco-changes everywhere they perform. He explains, “Our thinking is that once they change the light bulbs for us, they’re not going to go back to the old light bulbs after we leave. Many venue managers tell us they have stuck with the improvements because they realize that they’re easy to do.” Marine pollution and single-use plastics are issues high on the musician’s environmental list, but the topic he’s most passionate about is food. In his home state of Hawaii, 90 percent of food is imported. “The idea of supporting your local food system is a big deal in our family and we take that point of view on the road because it’s a vital issue anywhere you go,” he says. At each tour stop, all of the band’s food is sourced within a specific radius. Johnson also works with radio stations to promote regional farming, helping to build community and fan awareness of the benefits of supporting local farms. At home, Johnson has solar panels on the roof and drives an electric car. The entire family, including three children, participates in recycling, worm composting and gardening. “It’s fun to take what we learn at home on the road and bring good things we learn on the road home,” he says. The Swiss Family Robinson is one of the family’s favorite books. “We love figuring out ways to apply ideas,” he remarks. “For our first water catchment system, we got 50-gallon drums previously used for oil and vinegar from a bread bakery and attached spigots. The kids were so excited to watch them fill the first time it rained.” Johnson finds that all of the facets of his life work together. For example, “Music is a social thing for me. I get to share it with people. Surfing is where I find a lot of balance; it’s a more private time. But I also come up with lyrics and musical ideas while I’m surfing.” Johnson’s approach to inspiring all generations to be conscious of the environment is to focus on the fun, because it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the big picture. Understanding that his own kids are among the future stewards of planet Earth, he works diligently to instill values of creativity and free thinking. Johnson reflects, “When I look at things that are in the world now that we would have never dreamed possible when we were growing up, I recognize how much can change in one generation. Looking for answers that aren’t there yet—things nobody’s thought of—that’s what’s going to solve problems.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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hen President John F. Kennedy said in 1961 that the U.S. should commit to sending a man to the moon and return him safely by the end of the decade, few suspected the bounty of technological spinoffs that such National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space missions would yield. Today, many of NASA’s research advancements, as well as technologies developed outside the space program, are put to good use in everyday life. Of particular interest are products used in fitness workouts. ABI Research, a technology mar-
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countries, 72 percent of exercisers embraced some type of technology, including smartphone apps, to support their fitness routines two or more times a week. In recent years, amateur and professional athletes have increasingly benefited from technological advances that help them chart, improve upon and customize their fitness routines. Tracking fitness progress and weight loss is now just clicks away with personal devices such as a Wi-Fi scale, which accurately measures weight, body fat percentage and body mass index. Online graphs chart the individual’s progress. While the typical setting for measuring blood pressure and heart rate used to be in a physician’s office, hospital or pharmacy, new digital wrist blood pressure and heart monitors now allow exercise enthusiasts to do it themselves, wherever they are, helping ensure they are not exceeding the safety parameters of their fitness programs. User-friendly digital pocket pedometers and wireless activity-during-sleep wristbands both work in conjunction with a downloaded app to allow self-monitoring. Exercisers can track steps; distances walked cycled or swum; calories burned; total active minutes; and how long and how well they sleep. In some U.S. fitness centers, members have an option of working
with an automated, virtual, personal trainer. This almost-do-it-yourself approach to professionally guided fitness begins with a survey of an individual’s lifestyle and goals to create a personalized fitness regimen. Each time exercisers go to the center, they insert a key into a “smart trainer”, generating the day’s 30-minute customized workout. The technology focuses primarily on helping clients manage weight and maintain muscle. Other technologies, such as medical-grade, pneumatic [air] compression boot systems, are facilitating at-home recovery for hip and knee surgery patients and quicker muscle recovery for serious athletes. Airfilled chambers remain inflated as pressure cycles sequentially move from the foot up the leg. The cycles flush out waste and replenish blood supplies to the muscles. More complex bio-analyzing systems retrieve feedback from the body’s electromagnetic fields, the multiple energy meridians and the frequencies of the body’s cells and organs. “Such systems are largely used by chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and acupuncturists,” says Loran Swensen, CEO of Innergy Development, which owns AO Scan, maker of the Magnetic Resonance Bio-Analyzer. For people that struggle with traditional workouts or physical limitations, whole-body vibration technology may be a solution. “When you stand on the oscillating platform, the body reacts to the vertical vibratory stimulus with an involuntary muscle contraction; depending on the speed, muscles can react up to 23 times per second,” advises Linda Craig, co-owner of Circulation Nation, in Greer, South Carolina. Similar platforms are becoming commonplace in chiropractic practices. Consumer applications of medical devices have led to the home use of additional sophisticated technologies like laser therapy. Successfully used for more than 30 years in Europe to treat trauma, inflammation, overuse injuries and cosmetic issues, as well as to provide pain relief and healing, some forms have recently been approved by the U.S. Food and
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Whether it’s membership in a food co-op, tending a backyard garden or balcony tomato plant or foraging in the woods for edibles, living off the land means cleaner, fresher and more nutritious food on the table.
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o switch from running to the market to stepping into a home garden for fresh produce, it’s best to start small. Smart gardeners know it’s easy to be overwhelmed by a big plot so they plan ahead with like-minded friends to swap beans for tomatoes or zucchini for okra to add variety. If one household is more suited to freezing excess harvests while another cans or dehydrates, more trades are in the offing. Start kids by having them plant radishes, a crop that will give even the most impatient child quick results. “You can’t do everything yourself,” counsels Kathie Lapcevic, a farmer, freelance writer and teacher in Columbia Falls, Montana. “I have a huge garden, expanded now into about 7,000 square feet, that provides 65 percent of what our family eats,” she says. “On the other hand, I can’t imagine life without nut butter and found I can’t grow Brussels sprouts. A few trips to the store are inevitable.” Lapcevic plants non-GMO, heirloom varieties of seeds in her chemical-free garden. She adds a new variety or two each year and
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reminds peers that it takes a while to build good soil. Three years ago, she also added pollinator beehives on the property. Their honey reduces the amount of processed sugar the family uses. From Libby, Montana, Chaya Foedus blogs on her store website PantryParatus.com about kitchen selfsufficiency. “Foraging is a good way to give children a full sensory experience,” she remarks. “We turn a hike into a mission to find and learn about specific foods, where they come from and what to do with them.” To start, select one easily identifiable item for the kids to pick. “In Libby, that’s huckleberries,” says Foedus. “Similar to blueberries, they grow on a bush, so they’re easy to see and pick. Huckleberries don’t grow in captivity—it’s a completely foraged economy.” Michelle Boatright, a graphic designer and hunter of wild plants in Bristol, Tennessee, learned eco-friendly ways to forage from a game warden friend. Five years later, her bookcase holds 30 books on edible plants—she brings two with her on excursions. “When in doubt, leave a plant alone.
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It’s too easy to make a mistake,” she advises. “Know how to harvest, too— take only about 10 percent of what’s there and leave the roots, so it can grow back. “For example, ramps, a wild leek, take seven years to cultivate,” says Boatright. “Overharvesting can wipe out years’ worth of growth. In Tennessee, it’s illegal to harvest ramps in state parks. Mushrooms are more apt to regrow, but leave the small ones.” As for meat, “I was raised to never shoot a gun, but to make my own bows and arrows,” recalls Bennett Rea, a writer and survivalist in Los Angeles, California. “Dad used Native American skills, tools and viewpoints when he hunted. Bow hunting kept our family from going hungry for a few lean years and was always done with reverence. It’s wise to take only what you need, use what you take and remember an animal gave its life to sustain yours.” Rea uses several methods for obtaining local foods. “Living here makes it easier due to the year-round growing season. For produce, I volunteer for a local CSA [community supported agriculture] collective. One hour of volunteering earns 11 pounds of free, sustainably farmed, organic produce—everything from kale to tangerines to cilantro. “Bartering is also an increasingly popular trend,” he notes. “I make my own hot sauce and trade it for highend foods and coffee from friends and neighbors. Several of us have now rented a plot in a community garden to grow more of our own vegetables. I only buy from stores the items I can’t trade for or make myself—usually oats, milk, cheese and olive oil.” Truly good food is thoughtfully, sustainably grown or harvested. It travels fewer miles; hasn’t been sprayed with toxins or been chemically fertilized; is fresh; ripens on the plant, not in a truck or the store; and doesn’t come from a factory farm. The old saying applies here: “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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Because dogs won’t always let us know when they’re hurting, some people assume they don’t experience pain the same way we do, but that’s not the case. Instincts retained from their wild heritage will generally prompt them to hide pain as it’s a sign of weakness.
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he truth is that arthritis and muscle or joint injuries are just as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and many canine illnesses generate significant pain. While conventional medications can ease discomfort, they’re not the only or even the best options in many cases. Alternative therapies can be helpful in managing and relieving pain and work best as part of a whole body wellness program designed for a dog’s individual needs. To that end, always consult with an integrative veterinarian before starting any new treatment. Together, practitioner and owner will note that some of the following modalities may be contraindicated in some situations—for example, massage should never be performed on or near a tumor. Canine Massage: Dogs love massage because they crave being touched. Physical contact from another being provides a calming effect and brings comfort. Skin, the largest sense organ in the body, is loaded with sensory receptors and nerve endings that register touch, temperature and pain, and send information to the brain. Massage
therapy relaxes muscles and also stimulates endorphins, increases circulation, elevates oxygen levels, flushes toxins, helps with inflammation, strengthens the immune system and accelerates healing. All of these benefits can contribute to effective pain management. Acupuncture and Acupressure: Both of these time-honored modalities are based on the concept of keeping vital energy flowing through the body and seek to stimulate key points along the energy meridians beneath the skin. Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles at these points, while acupressure uses fingers to apply pressure to the same points. Both modalities are widely known to assist in managing pain and anxiety. Energy Healing: Here, the practitioner improves the flow of energy in an animal’s body using a range of gentle and powerful natural therapies. During a treatment, the trained healer sends subtle energy through the hands to promote physical and emotional balance and healing. While conventional medicine follows the belief that treatments for disease or injury must be strictly biologi-
cal, energy medicine works to restore the patient’s health by treating the mind, body and spirit in nonphysical ways. Energy healing modalities available for dogs include Reiki, qigong, Healing Touch and Tellington Touch. Cold Laser Therapy: Developed more than 20 years ago, cold laser therapy has become a popular alternative treatment around the world for aches and pains in dogs. It directs highly concentrated coherent light waves to muscles, tissues and organs, reducing inflammation and muscle spasms. It’s also applied to disc and other spine-related issues. Low-level cold laser therapy is painless, noninvasive and takes only minutes. The effects are similar to those provided by non-steroidal medications, with negligible negative side effects. Hydrotherapy: The benefits of swimming are renowned. When dogs swim, they feel a resistance to movement, which makes a vigorous five-minute swim virtually equivalent in energy expended to a five-mile run. Some dogs like swimming even better than running. Hydrotherapy, which includes exercise on an underwater treadmill combined with swimming, is particularly helpful. The effect on senior dogs is especially dramatic, affording them a painless and enjoyable way to move about and exercise. Water’s natural buoyancy supports the dog, lessens stress on joints, facilitates greater movement and provides a safe and healthful form of exercise for those suffering injuries, disease or pain. The best choice of therapies for an individual animal will depend on the dog’s condition and recommendations by the family veterinarian. Selected and practiced properly, these complementary modalities can make a major impact in a canine’s physical and emotional well-being, while minimizing or even eliminating the need for medications. Jennifer Kachnic is the author of Your Dog’s Golden Years: Manual for Senior Dog Care Including Natural Remedies and Complementary Options. She is a certified canine massage therapist, animal Reiki practitioner and certified therapy dog handler with the American Humane Association. Learn more about this president of The Grey Muzzle Organization at GreyMuzzle.org.
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• Drink plenty of water every day. Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day helps rid the body of toxins to avoid dull and dehydrated skin. • Get adequate sleep. Try to clock at least eight hours of sleep each night. • Eat well—and right. Fresh fruits and vegetables and protein-rich foods are most beneficial to the skin. • Exercise regularly. Cardiovascular and other aerobic activities help stimulate and maintain regular blood flow throughout the body, making the skin glow. • Keep stress to a minimum. Stress can make the skin dry, causing it to look old and haggard. • Avoid sun’s harmful rays. Wear a sunscreen whenever skin is exposed to the sun. Renee LeMasney is the founder and formulator of Remarle Natural Skin Care, based in Bensalem. For more information, call 215-245-6448 or visit RemarleLLC.com. See listing, page 49.
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hat is LENS? Low energy neurofeedback system, or LENS, was developed by Len Ochs, Ph.D, in the early 1990’s as a drug-free and highly effective method to enhance brain functioning and flexibility. This safe and effective technique uses faint electromagnetic impulses to the scalp to retrain the brain. In the over 20 years since its introduction, this painless and noninvasive procedure has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals decrease anxiety, increase and improve attention and concentration, reduce depression, increase overall energy and enhance creativity and the ability to be present.
ADD/ADHD: LENS decreases distractibility and impulsivity, and increases focus and the ability to concentrate. Life becomes much easier and manageable and less of a struggle.
Who can benefit from LENS and how? Children, teens and adults who experience anxiety, depression, tics, traumatic brain injuries, chronic fatigue and chronic pain can benefit greatly from the treatment. Also abetted by LENS are those who have ADD/ ADHD, OCD, Autism, Asperger’s, addictions and more. Here is a further explanation on how LENS can help individuals with such concerns.
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OCD, Autism, Asperger’s, Tics: LENS can help reduce or eliminate OCD, increase social awareness and sensitivity in individuals with Autism and Asperger’s, and to reduce or eliminate the tendency in individuals with tics.
Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Multiple or Environmental Sensitivities: LENS helps with increasing energy, decreasing fatigue
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/ or Concussion: In mild and moderate TBI, LENS has helped improve concentration, focus, memory, energy, clarity and the ability to multitask.
Pets: Even dogs, cats and horses with anxiety, seizures and other mental/ emotional problems benefit from this therapy. LENS effectively reduces anxiety, fears, depression and reactivity, while improving outcomes for concussions and potentially reducing frequency and severity of seizures. Jeffrey Rutstein is a clinical psychologist specializing in body-centered psychotherapy, mindfulness and neurofeedback, including the use of the LENS technique, with offices in Lambertville and Skillman, NJ. Connect with him at 609-426-4144 or DrJeffreyRutstein. com. See ad, page 17.
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Paddle-Happy Stand Up Paddleboards Spell Family Fun by Lauressa Nelson
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ost kids growing up in Chattanooga have crossed the Tennessee River via the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge; far fewer have been on the river beneath it,” remarks Mark Baldwin, owner of area paddle sports outfitter L2 Boards. Using stand up paddleboards (SUP), he loves guiding adults and children on their own up-close discoveries of the river’s cliffs, caves, fish, turtles and birds. Waterways are enchanting at any age, and SUP recreation naturally tends to inspire creative quests. Its physical and developmental benefits are a bonus. “The stand up paddleboard is the bicycle of the water. Because paddleboarding can be done at any age and fitness level, the whole family can enjoy it together,” says Kristin Thomas, a mother of three in Laguna Beach, California, SUP race champion and executive director of the Stand Up Paddle Industry Association. “Children are fascinated by the play of the water and the motion of the board. Parents can acclimate an infant to flat-water paddling by simply creating a well of towels onboard, with the baby snuggled between the feet, looking up at them,” advises Lili
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Colby, owner of MTI Adventurewear, near Boston, Massachusetts, which makes life jackets for paddle sports. She notes that U.S. Coast Guard law requires that children 30 pounds and under wear infant life jackets to provide special head and neck support that turns a baby’s face up with an open airway within three seconds of entering the water. It’s a good idea to first practice paddling short distances in shallow waters near the shore. Toddlers are more likely to lean overboard to play in the water, Colby cautions, so engaging in nature-inspired games along the way will help occupy them onboard. “Young children introduced to water sports in the context of positive family interaction typically become eager to paddle on their own,” observes Tina Fetten, owner of Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle Corp., who leads a variety of SUP experiences throughout New York and northern Pennsylvania. “If they are strong swimmers, I bring them on a large board with me and teach them the skills for independent paddling.” Although SUP boards look like surfboards, stand up paddling is com-
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monly taught on flat water, making it easier and more stable than surfing. Still, swimming competence and adult supervision are prerequisites to independent paddling according to paramedic Bob Pratt, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, which leads water safety classes in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. “Parents should outfit all children with a life jacket, Coast Guardapproved for their age and weight, as well as a leash, which attaches to their ankle and the board with Velcro straps,” Pratt says. “If children fall into the water, a tug of the leash enables them to quickly retrieve their largest floatation device, the board.” Experts agree that success is relatively easy, so children build confidence quickly. The sport can be adapted to suit individual needs and positions, including moving from standing to sitting or kneeling, says Fetten, who teaches adaptive SUP lessons in a community pool. As she sees firsthand, “All children, especially those with disabilities, benefit from the empowering feeling of attaining independent success.” “A water-based sport is the healthiest outlet children can have,” attests Wesley Stewart, founder of Urban Surf 4 Kids, a San Diego nonprofit that offers free SUP and surf clinics for foster children. “Being on the water requires kids to focus on what they’re doing and has the ability to clear their minds and give them freedom. It’s like meditation. Plus, SUP is a low-impact, cross-training cardio activity; it works every part of the body.” Beyond the basic benefits, SUP keeps children engaged by offering endless opportunities to explore the geographic and ecological diversity of different types of waterways. SUP activities and levels can grow along with children; teens can try yoga on water, competitive racing and the advanced challenges of surfing. Fitness is a bonus to the rewarding ability to propel one’s self through the water. SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a freelance writer in Orlando, FL, and a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings.
Getting Kids Excited to Clean by Renata Myers
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ith the school year ending, kids are about to be spending a lot more time at home, which often means more messes. We’ve all seen kids’ rooms that look like war zones, with toys and clothes scattered about. If the mess is not controlled, it has a tendency to spread throughout other rooms as well. These tips will help keep their rooms—and the rest of the house— in tip top shape! Get them involved in the cleanup. Label boxes, baskets, milk crates, plastic tubs—anything they might store toys in—to teach them how to sort toys and keep them off the floor. Let the kids decorate the containers to be personal and fun. Install bookshelves wherever possible to stack toys and books. Let kids do “adult” cleaning jobs. Sometimes loading the dishwasher or helping mom clean up after a baking session is fun—especially for smaller children. Plus, it teaches good habits. Set a good example. Teach kids good cleaning habits by being neat and tidy. Hanging up clothes and putting things away after using them sets a good example. In today’s busy world, this can be tough, but it’s important. Make cleaning fun. Set a short period of time each day or each week that kids have to straighten up their room. Make a game out of it with a timer and give rewards for jobs well done. It will become a good habit and they’ll have fun. Let kids listen to their favorite music while cleaning. A little noise will be worth a clean room. Renata Myers is a home cleaning expert and president of Pazeto Cleaning Service, serving Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties. For more information, call 267-388-7818 or visit PazetoService.com. See ad, page 51.
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Breathe. Belly breathing calms the parasympathetic nervous system, expands lung capacity and improves circulation. Inhale through the nose, fill the belly and expel through the mouth, advises Asheville, North Carolina, resident Katherine Dreyer, co-founder and CEO of ChiWalking. Try new techniques and terrain. “The body is smart and efficient. It must be constantly challenged in safe ways and tricked into burning more calories,” says Malin Svensson, founder and President of Nordic Walking USA. She suggests taking the stairs or strolling on sand to strengthen the legs and heart.
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Dreyer recommends ascending hills sideways (crossing one foot over the other) to engage new muscles and protect the calves and Achilles tendons. She also suggests walking backwards for 30 steps every five minutes during a 30-minute walk to reestablish proper posture. Push with poles. Compelling the body forward with Nordic walking poles can burn 20 to 46 percent more calories than regular walking, reports Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Svensson explains, “Applying pressure to the poles activates abdominal, chest, back and triceps muscles, which necessitates more oxygen and thereby raises the heart rate.” The basic technique is: plant, push and walk away.
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Feel the Earth move under your (bare) feet. Improve mood, reduce pain and deepen sleep by going outside barefoot, says Dr. Laura Koniver, of Charleston, South Carolina, a featured expert in the documentary, The Grounded. “The Earth’s surface contains an infinite reservoir of free
electrons, which, upon contact with the body, can neutralize damage from free radicals,” she says. Notice nature. Alexandra Horowitz, author of On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes, finds walking outdoors infinitely more engaging than exercising in the gym. Seek out woodsy hikes, scenic waterways or historic downtowns, and “open up to experiencing the world,” she says. Practice moving meditation. To lighten a heavy mood, “Imagine your chest as a window through which energy, fresh air, sunshine, even rain, can pour into and through you as you walk,” says Dreyer. To ground a scattered mind, she suggests focusing on connecting one’s feet with the Earth.
Let your feet speak for an important cause and sign up for an awareness walk. Ditch the distraction of electronic devices. Horowitz views walking texters as “hazards and obstacles, non-participants in the environment.” Australian researcher Siobhan Schabrun, Ph.D., reveals the science behind the sentiment in her recent University of Queensland study. The brain, she found, prioritizes texting over walking, resulting in “slowing down, deviating from a straight line and walking like robots, with the arms, trunk and head in one rigid line, which makes falling more likely.”
Creative Tips
Make fresh air a social affair. A group walk can boost performance levels of participants, says Dennis Michele, president of the American Volkssport Association, which promotes fun, fitness and friendship through noncompetitive, year-round walking events. Horowitz suggests strolling with friends and sharing sensory discoveries. “A fresh perspective can help tune you into the great richness of ordinary environments often overlooked,” she says.
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Walking a dog brings mutual benefits. Dr. John Marshall, chief oncologist at Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington, D.C., prescribes dog walking to his cancer patients, asserting it yields better outcomes than chemo-
therapy. For maximum enjoyment, strive to hit a stride, advises Carla Ferris, owner of Washington, D.C. dogwalking company Wagamuffin. Be a fanny pack fan. Fanny packs, unlike backpacks, which can disturb natural torso rotation, comfortably store identification, phone, keys and water, says Svensson. Ferris agrees: “Walks are so much more enjoyable hands-free.” Walk while you work. Much of the independent and collaborative work at Minneapolis finance company SALO emerges as employees walk slowly on ergonomic treadmill desks. “Being up, active and forward-moving on the treadmill benefits productivity,” says co-founder Amy Langer. Alternatively, consider investing in a cordless headset or standing desk. “Most anything you can do sitting, you can do standing, and supporting your own body weight is almost as beneficial as walking,” she says. A study reported in the journal Diabetologia suggests that sedentary time combined with periods of moderate-to-vigorous exercise poses a greater health risk than being gently active throughout the day. Dreyer’s mantra? “The body is wise. Listen when it says, ‘Get up and walk a bit.’” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
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Cape May Strawberry Fest | Cape May, NJ
9-10am. Enjoy a magical puppet show and play time with your children. Meet other parents, get to know RVWS teachers and experience the early childhood program. Children birth to age 6 welcome. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org.
9am-5pm. An annual, small-town smorgasbord of entertainment, crafts and food, including plenty of strawberries. A new Strawberry Queen and King will be crowned at the end of the day. Wilbraham Park, W Perry St, Cape May, NJ. 609-884-9325. WestCapeMay.us.
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. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.
10-11am. Enjoy a cup of tea while little ones explore the beautiful, natural world of a Waldorf classroom. Meet other parents, get to know teachers and experience the early childhood program. Children from birth to age 4 are welcome. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-9825606. RiverValleySchool.org.
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7pm. Learn how to get clearer skin, increased immunity, eliminate cravings and have improved clarity and sense of well-being. Call to reserve a spot. Integrative Health Care, 5055 Swamp Rd, Fountainville. 215-230-4600.
5:30-7:30pm. Shared medical visit for patients experiencing menopausal or peri-menopausal symptoms. Talk with Dr. Warner about this shared issue and gain extensive knowledge on the subject. Also held June 18. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Ste F90, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com.
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Sounds for Sustainability | Philadelphia
Food for Thought Book Club | Doylestown
Free Detox Workshop | Fountainville
6pm. $12. Enjoy live music from Pine Barons, Underwater Country Club, The Retinas and more, plus art and ice cream. All proceeds benefit Schools for Sustainability—a residential farm school program in which students grow their own food and manage energy and water. Bourbon & Branch, 705 N 2nd St, Philadelphia. 215238-0660. BourbonAndBranchPhilly.com.
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6:15-8pm. Join the Doylestown Food Co-op to discuss Founding Gardeners by Andrea Wulf. Club meets the second Tuesday of each month and begins with a potluck; bringing food optional. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.
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. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 8:30-9:30pm. $55. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 Third Eye Fluorite Journey | Yardley 7:30-9pm. $25. Meditate with a natural fluorite octahedron—included in the registration. Learn about the third eye chakra and the mineral fluorite, then relax with beautiful and healing sounds. Yoga Love, 10 N Main St, Yardley. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Doylestown Farmers’ Market | Doylestown 7am-12pm. This weekend, the market features new products from Remarle Natural Skin Care. 25 S Hamilton St, Doylestown. 215-245-6448. RemarleLLC.com. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 9-10am. $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. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Traditional Thai Massage | Doylestown 9am-4pm. Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15. Also offered June 21-22. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com. Weed Patrol | New Hope 9:30am-12pm. Help in the efforts to control invasive plant species on the preserve’s grounds. Learn more about the area’s most problematic species, as well as environmental removal methods. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.
Town Center Dr, Ste F-90, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com. Rumi and Hafiz Poetry Reading | Ambler 7:30-9:30pm. Discussion on poets Rumi and Hafiz, with favorite readings and the opportunity to share inspirations and insights. Bring favorite poems by Rumi, Hafiz, Rilke, Kahlil Gibran or other inspired writers. The Resiliency Center, 602 S Bethlehem Pike, Ambler. 215-542-5004. TheResiliencyCenter.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Lives of Summer Wildflowers | New Hope 1-3pm. $15/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Learn about the many interesting interactions of summer wildflowers, with author and photographer Carol Gracie. Includes a book signing. Call to register. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. All-You-Can-Eat at Arnold’s | Lansdale 6:30pm. $12. Fruit-Powered.com’s Brian Rossiter will launch four of his recipe books and talk about the
Relaxation through Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 12-1pm. $55. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Local Album Release Party | Churchville 6-9pm. Celebration of the release of Ian Haag’s Native American flute album, Between Worlds. Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Ln, Churchville. 267840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Philosophy Discussion Group | Chalfont 7:30-8:30pm. Sharing sessions within a yoga peer community regarding the deeper reality discovered through yoga practices. Meets the 3rd Sunday of the month. Call to register for full address. 570-350-1281. LearnYogaWithPooja@gmail.com. Father’s Day Brunch | Sellersville 10:30am-1:30pm. Treat dad to a special brunch featuring new takes on “manly” favorites. Sellersville Theater, 24 W Temple Ave, Sellersville. 215-257-5808. ST94.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 16 CPR Class | Doylestown 10am-12:30pm. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Menopausal Group Visit | Langhorne 1-3pm. Shared medical visit for patients experiencing menopausal or peri-menopausal symptoms. Talk with Dr. Warner about this shared issue and gain extensive knowledge on the subject. Medicine In Balance, 940
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The Who Tribute Show | Sellersville 8pm. Who’s Next performs The History Of The Who, a chronological journey celebrating 50 years of The Who. Show features exciting costume changes and a multimedia presentation. Sellersville Theater, 24 W Temple Ave, Sellersville. 215-257-5808. ST94.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Lyme Disease Support Group | Langhorne 5pm. Lyme disease is a growing local problem. This group supports those with Lyme and works to educate the public. All are welcome. Middletown Municipal Building, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne. 215-741-5902. LowerBucksLymeGroup.org.
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Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 10-11am. $55. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.
many facets of freedom. Special guests will join him to discuss their journeys back to optimal health. Must register in advance. Arnold’s Way, 319 W Main St, Lansdale. 215-361-0116. ArnoldsWay.com.
Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities. Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 Sunday, June 1 Rumi Poetry & Guitar Concert 4pm potluck, 5pm concert Rumi helps to deepen our capacity for welcoming the Inner Sun of our life journey. Michael London, guitarist, and Lisa DeVuono, poet. $20, plus appetizer. Saturday, June 7 Aging as a Spiritual Practice 1-4pm Find meaning that goes beyond the physical fact of aging. Learn to cultivate wisdom, compassion and gratitude in the face of challenges and discover a new role in relationship to self, others and community. Barbara Gordon, M.A., LMFT. $40. Drumming Circle 6:30-8:30pm Experience the incredible power and freedom of group drumming with its variety of rhythms that bring us together as community. Val Hopkins, Certified Drum Circle Facilitator. $20. Mondays Dragon’s Gate Tai Chi Chuan 7-8:15pm Connect to the body with ancient movement practices for overall health. Tap into calm, clear energy. All levels. Lyn Hicks. $15. Tuesdays, June 10 & 24 Men’s Group 6:30-8pm Who are we as men in today’s society? What is our purpose in life, connection with others and ourselves? Jim Curley, MEd, certified holistic coach. $10.
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Thursday, June 12 Spiritual Empowerment Series 6:30-8:30pm Activate inner resources and create new levels of personal fulfillment. Explore techniques for spiritual and metaphysical transformation. Rev. Tina Frazier, spiritual mentor, hypnotherapist. $20. Wednesday, June 25 Highly Sensitive People Support Group 6:30-8:30pm Are you highly sensitive or know people who are? Learn tools to integrate the positive self-image that comes with embracing one’s sensitivity. Rev. Tina Frazier. $20. Saturday, June 14 Reiki II 10am-5pm At this level, Reiki works more powerfully. Learn how to transmit this healing energy over distance and time, apply to ideas and situations, eliminate unwanted habits and enhance talents. Receive 8 CEs. Rev. Arlene Curley Ph.D. $200. Saturday, June 21 Sacred Sweat, Chakra Dancing in the Shire 6:30-8:30pm On this Summer Solstice, breathe and dance to activate the body. With music and movement, restore the rhythms of the heart. Bring water and a towel and trust in the appearance of lightning bugs as we overlook the gardens. Kristen Allis Urffer, MEd. $15.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Natural Digestion and Weight Loss Solutions | Fairless Hills 6-8:30pm. Complimentary dinner at 6pm, followed by workshop 6:30-8:30pm. Demonstration and Q&A to follow. Call to RSVP. Gorman Optimal Health Solutions, 333 N Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-943-2584. Gorman-Health.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Ethics | Doylestown 9am-4pm. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Beast of a Feast | Norristown 6pm. $35. Celebrate the zoo’s 90th birthday with a “Roaring 20’s” fundraising event. Tickets include allyou-can-eat food, live entertainment, animal encounters, casino games and a silent auction. Also enjoy a unique bird show and giraffe feedings. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown. 800-652-4143. ElmwoodParkZoo.org. Campfire Magic | New Hope 7-8:30pm. $5/mbrs, $7/non-mbrs. Enjoy an evening of stories, marshmallows, folklore and songs around a blazing fire in the pavilion. Led by folksinger Anna Stange. Call to register. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.
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June 14 Bellabaci Method of Modern Cupping 9am-4pm Massage therapists earn 6 CEUs. La Salle University Bucks County Center, 33 University Dr., Newtown. August 9 Lifting Your Vibration as a Healer: Self-Care 9am-4pm Open to the public. Massage therapists earn 6 CEUs. La Salle University Bucks County Center, 33 University Dr., Newtown. September 20 Senior Massage 9am-4pm Massage therapists earn 6 CEUs. Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown.
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. Tuesday, June 3 White Buffalo Woman—Group Sessions 1:30-4:30pm & 6:30-9:30pm Limited to 12 people, everyone will experience a shamanic healing and a channeled message from angels, masters or guides. Past lives are frequently described, and how they relate to current lives. Eve Kerwin, White Buffalo Woman. $125. Afternoon in New Britain; evening in Doylestown. Wednesday, June 4 White Buffalo Woman—Private Sessions 9am-9pm Receive a shamanic healing, focusing on points of blockage or dis-harmony, followed by a personalized channeled message from an ascended master, angel, archangel, higher self or inner child. $250 for one hour. Doylestown. Thursday, June 5 Intuitive Tarot Readings 4:30-8:30pm With Mary Barnett’s clear vision, find guidance during challenging times, gain insight about particular life patterns and connect with inner wisdom. $60 for 30 minutes. Doylestown. Thursday, June 12 You are a Natural Born Medium 7-9pm Rev. Paul and Rev. Deborah Rees have helped many “ordinary people” become professional mediums or simply to connect with deceased loved ones for themselves, friends and families. This lecture focuses on the concerns about the early stages of personal intuitive psychic medium self-development. $35. New Britain. Friday, June 13 Psychic Mediumship Gallery Demonstration 7-8:30pm Paul and Deborah Rees give peace to people
that those they love not only live on, but are still around them. $35. Doylestown.
Sat-Sun, June 14-15 Intensive Practical Mediumship 9am-6pm This course is designed for the maximum amount of development in the minimum amount of time, under the instruction of Paul and Deborah Rees. Beginners wishing to learn how to connect with the other side and seasoned working mediums will greatly benefit. $325 for new students, $275 for returning students. Doylestown. Monday-Tuesday, June 16-17 Private Psychic Mediumship Readings 11am-8pm With Paul and Deborah Rees, receive guidance for life situations or gain proof of the survival of someone who has passed over. $110 for one hour. Doylestown. Tuesday, June 24 Mediumship Clairvoyance, Past Lives, Astrology Readings, Do-In Reiki Healing 1-7pm In a mediumship clairvoyant session, Rev. Jay Gullo will connect with passed loved-ones, explore life missions, past lives and guidance for the future. In a past life session, learn how past lives affect today. An astrology reading indicates what the year will bring. Do-in reiki is very healing and beneficial for the mind, body and spirit. $80/$120/$160 for 30/45/60 minutes. Doylestown. Sacred Journeys
June 19-22: Crestone, CO Retreat
July 12-18: Swim with the Dolphins, Bimini Aug 7-10: Mount Shasta, CA Retreat Oct 17-26: Machu Picchu & Peru
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October 24-26 Nature’s Stones Fall Conference Learn energy healing with crystals and precious stones. Holy Family University, 1311 Bristol Pk., Bensalem.
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sunday Gentle Yoga | Quakertown 8-9:15am. Slow and gentle practice is a great place for beginners, students recovering from illness or injury, those with limited range of movement, and prenatal and postnatal women. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. Sunday Stroll | Bristol 2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.com. Reiki Share | Langhorne 2-4pm, Reiki share for practitioners; 4pm, Reiki experience for the community. Opportunity to share experiences with other local Reiki practitioners. Facilitated by Valarie Haag, ND, and Ian Haag, Usui Reiki Masters. Third Sunday. Free/donation to The Peace Center. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Community Drum Circle | Langhorne 4:30-6pm. Join us for an open drum circle where we will make music and have fun. Bring any instruments desired; there will be plenty of instruments to share. Third Sunday. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Val@RainbowsOfHealing.com.
Laughter Yoga | Ambler 10-11am. Laughter is the best medicine. Come practice laughter exercises with yoga breathing, which will leave participants energized, relaxed and happier. $5. The Resiliency Center, 602 S Bethlehem Pk, Ambler. TheResiliencyCenter.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. Yoga For Seniors | Collegeville 11:30am-12:15pm. Through a complete series of seated and standing postures, increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Release stress and gain mental clarity during breathing exercises. Chair support is offered to safely perform postures. Free to all eligible Medicare members. Collegeville Yoga Bar, 222 E Main St, Collegeville. 610-409-2696. CollegevilleYogaBar.com.
pain-free daily activities. Please RSVP. $9. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com. Free Acupuncture & NRT Demos | North Wales 5-7pm. Visit the women’s wellness center for a free acupuncture and/or nutrition response testing demo. Treating pain, migraines, allergies, hormonal issues, digestive disorders and more. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com. Yoga Beginner Series | Quakertown 6-7pm. Learn breathing exercises, basic postures and their alignments, plus relaxation techniques. This series is for those who prefer a slow and steady pace, and those with health concerns. Runs June 23 to July 14. Pre-registration required. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Prenatal-Friendly Yoga | Collegeville 6-7:15pm. This beginner, hatha-style class takes place in a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere. Those who are pregnant can enhance the bonding process with their baby, support the baby’s development and strengthen body, mind and spirit. $15. Collegeville Yoga Bar, 222 E Main St, #12, Collegeville. 610-409-2696. CollegevilleYogaBar.com. Mental Health Support Group | Doylestown
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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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7pm. General meeting of the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. Second Tuesday. Plumsteadville Grange Hall, 5901 Old Easton Rd, Plumsteadville. BucksBeekeepers.com. Food Group | Langhorne
Boot Camp | Quakertown 6-6:45am. This 45-minute boot camp class combines interval training with plyometrics, body weight and kettle bell exercises to improve strength and endurance. Also held on Thursdays. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Info@ MoondogYoga.com. 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. Discount on Scrubs and Wraps | Lansdale 10am-8pm. 25 percent off scrubs and wraps. Get soft skin, detox and glow. Lansdale Massage Therapy and Wellness, 55 E Main St, Lansdale. 267-263-2697. Lansdale-Wellness.com. Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol 11am-12pm. Free class for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their partners. Mats included. Also held on Thursdays, 12-1pm. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.org.
7-9pm. Join other like-minded foodies for this healthy eating potluck. Each month has a different theme, with talks about healthy food and clean living. Call to pre-register. First Tuesday. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. MedicineInBalance.com. Patti@MedicineInBalance.com.
wednesday Alignment-Based Yoga | Quakertown 9:30-10:45am. Vinyasa flow with attention to anchoring stability, recruiting proper muscle action and balancing effort with surrender. Leave each class with therapeutic practices to use at home. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Free Skin Analysis and Discounts | Lansdale 1-8pm. Come in for a free skin analysis and receive 15 percent off skin care. Call to schedule. Lansdale Massage Therapy and Wellness, 55 E Main St, Lansdale. 267-263-2697. Lansdale-Wellness.com. Zumba Gold | Buckingham
Service Industry Wellness Discount | Collegeville 2-8:30pm. Tuesdays are the day for servers to get rewarded and thanked for all that they do with a 20 percent discount on all regularly priced services. Mention this listing; by appointment only, unless “Walk-Ins Welcome” sign is displayed. Aster Massage Therapy, 373 E Main St, Collegeville. 484-269-0406. AsterMassage.com. AsterMassage@gmail.com. Free Thai Yoga Mini-Sessions | North Wales 5-7pm. Experience profound relaxation with a free Thai yoga mini-session. This ancient healing art is performed on a comfortable floor mat which gives the body full support. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline. com. Vinyasa Flow | Quakertown 6-7:15pm. Vinyasa is a yoga practice focused on linking breath and movement. The importance of the breath is emphasized. All levels; drop-ins welcome. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.
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5:30-6:30pm. Zumba Gold is the low-impact version of Zumba Dance Workout. Improve cardio, bone density, prevent osteoporosis and enhance ability to perform pain-free daily activities. Please RSVP. $9. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com. Qi Gong | Richboro 6-7pm. $15/drop-in, $60/package of 5 classes. With Master Roberto Pena. Vishala Spa, 981 Second Street Pk, Richboro. 215-322-6035. Vishala-Spa.com. Quieting the Mind Playshop | Hatfield 6:30-7:45pm. Explore how to quiet the mind through gentle body movement, breath, self-awareness and expressing feelings. Get in touch with the deepest part of the self to access peace within, gain clarity and feel good. $20. Windward Farm Garden Retreat, 613 Fairhill Rd, Hatfield. 215-262-1419. Intuition Class | Gilbertsville 7-9pm. 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 Holistic
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thursday Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol 12-1pm. See Tuesday listing. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.com. Slipper Book Club | Philadelphia 1-2pm. Free program for book lovers who relish the opportunity to discuss and weigh in with friends or other voracious readers. An informal way to meet new friends, have fun and enjoy the camaraderie of sharing a passion for reading. Registration required. 610-3598632. GoldenSlipperSeniors.org. Women’s Group Acupuncture | North Wales 3-7pm. Treating women for hormonal imbalances, infertility, headaches, chronic pain, inflammatory diseases, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances and more. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-613-8246. Medication-Free Alternatives | Fountainville 6pm. Learn about Neuro-Modulation Technique and other alternative therapies for allergies, pain syndromes, acute and chronic illnesses. Third Thursday. Integrative Health Care, 5055 Swamp Rd, Ste 203, Fountainville. Preregister: 215-230-4600. All Levels Hatha | Collegeville 6-7:15pm. Hatha yoga is a slower practice that emphasizes posture alignment, enhancing muscle tone, flexibility and a peaceful mind. $15. Collegeville Yoga Bar, 222 E Main St, #12, Collegeville. 610-409-2696. CollegevilleYogaBar.com. Prenatal Yoga Classes | Harleysville 6-7:15pm. Moms-to-be use yoga to prepare their bodies to bring new life into the world. Learn tools and techniques to strengthen the body for labor and delivery. Suitable for those new to yoga. $16. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pk, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.
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Sacred Sound Healing/Meditation | New Britain 7-8:30pm. Tami Trapp channels healing sounds from tribal beings who previously walked upon and cherished the Earth. Third Thursday. $21. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. 267-312-6913. Yoga | Bristol 7:30-9pm. For all ages and abilities. $8/mbrs, $10/ non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Ascension Class | Gilbertsville 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.
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. All Levels Vinyasa | Collegeville 9:30-10:45am. Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic sequence of postures that synchronizes movement with breath and integrates awareness and alignment, strength and
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flexibility. Includes sun salutations, standing, arm balancing, inverted and seated postures. $15. Collegeville Yoga Bar, 222 E Main St, #12, Collegeville. 610-4092696. CollegevilleYogaBar.com. Community Yoga | Quakertown 9:30-10:45am. Experience the magic of yoga at a walletfriendly price. Great for beginners or an addition to existing practice. $5. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Info@MoondogYoga.com. Story Time Yoga | Quakertown 1:30-2:15pm. Join us for a seasonal story, songs, games and yoga poses that encourage literacy and a healthy lifestyle. For children ages 2 through 6 and their caregivers. Third Friday. $5. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Relaxing Yin Yoga | Langhorne 5:30-6:45pm. Transition from the crazy week to a relaxing weekend with this class to soothe the body and soul, with teacher Sally Miller. Please call to register. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com. Yoga Makes Me Happy Hour | Quakertown 6-7pm. This class will challenge physical and mental stamina while linking movement with breath. Explore limits while learning to listen to the body’s needs. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Hatboro Farmers’ Market | Hatboro 6-9pm. Enjoy shopping from local farmers and artisans and grab a bite from food trucks. Featuring Reed Silk Studio’s simple toys for creative children, on alternat-
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saturday Bird Walk | Bristol 7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. Beginner Integrative Yoga Class | Buckingham 8:30-9:45am. Integrative yoga will support the healing process, assist in alignment, refine and remind the body of its natural blue print. Please bring your own mat. $14. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com. Mixed-Level Integrative Yoga Class | Buckingham 9:45-11am. Integrative yoga will support the healing process, assist in alignment, refine and remind the body of its natural blue print. Please bring your own mat. $14. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com. Hot Rockin’ Yoga | Quakertown 11am-12:15pm. Hot yoga is perfect for exploring poses deeper and detoxing the body. Some experience required. Second and fourth Saturday. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.
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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 13.
BUSINESS SERVICES PAZETO CLEANING SERVICE Serving Montgomery County 267-388-7818 PazetoService.com
Enjoy a sparkling clean home while spending more time doing the things you love. We are also a partner of Cleaning For A Reason, a nonprofit that provides free cleaning services for people undergoing cancer treatment. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly options. Pet friendly. No contract needed. Testimonials on website. See ad on page 51.
CHIROPRACTIC WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES
WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES
Wagner Integrative Therapies uses a team approach to healing. JP utilizes traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Acupressure and Cupping to effectively treat many types of chronic, debilitating pain and a wide variety of other conditions such as asthma, sleep disturbance, stress, anxiety, digestive issues and hormone imbalance. Our nationally certified team of specialists work together so you to get you better, faster. See ad on page 14.
Wagner Integrative Therapies focuses on you in a caring, integrative environment. Dr. J. Adam Wagner, Medical Director, specializes in combining diagnostic skills, functional assessment and state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Wagner supports the practices of adjunctive specialists for the best possible patient outcomes. Offering Chiropractic Pain Management, Certified Spinal Decompression Therapy, Class 4 Cold Laser, Compression Massage. Check out the events calendar for our other offerings. See ad on page 14.
Jean-Paul Rouzier, L.Ac., LSMT 411 Hyde Park, Doylestown 215-230-8100 JAdamWagner.com
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COACHING CONCENTRATED COACHING Mark Hurwich, MBA 267-629-2189 ConcentratedCoaching.net
Stalled in work or life? Anxious or drained? Re-energize and open paths to what you want in 3-hour session, plus prep/followup. Skype, phone, or in-person. No charge unless satisfied. Call for free consultation. See ad on page 34.
It is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is better from the top. ~Arnold Bennett
COUNSELING – HOLISTIC BARBARA GORDON, MA, LMFT 3620 Sterner Mill Road Quakertown, PA 18951 510-912-5747
Create a life with more aliveness, authenticity and happiness. Uncover limiting beliefs and release fear-based patterns t h r o u g h H a k o m i t h e r a p y. Specializing in personal growth, life transitions, grief and loss, existential crises, spiritual awakening, aging and health issues. Licensed psychotherapist with 10+ years of hospice and private practice experience. Call for free consultation.
ENERGY HEALING VIBRATIONAL ENERGY HEALING & WORKSHOPS Rainbows of Healing 123 W Maple Ave Langhorne, PA RainbowsOfHealing.com
Rainbows of Healing offers many services such as private healing sessions with Reiki, Crystal Balancing, Sound Therapy and more. Check out our website for ongoing and special event workshops. Visit our Metaphysical Boutique for unique crystals, jewelry, Native American flutes, handcrafted items and much more.
The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow natural awakenings
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GREEN LIVING ENVIRONMENTAL HOME STORE 320 N Broad St, Doylestown 267-880-6791 Nick@EnvironmentalHomeStore.com
Our mission is simple: to make sustainable living and working accessible and affordable. We want to make healthy, responsible and beautiful building practices available to everyone. We pride ourselves on representing the finest manufacturers of sustainable building supplies. Visit us at our one-stop-shop and we will work with you to help you “go green” for any of your rooms. See ad on page 25.
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Get sparkling clean windows while being kind to our Earth. G r e e n N e i g h b o r Wi n d o w Cleaning uses the newest and cleanest technology to keep our Earth clean, while saving you time and money. 100% streak-free guarantee. Bonded and insured. Inside, outside, siding, residential, commercial. Honest and affordable. 10% off for Natural Awakenings readers. Restrictions apply. See ad, page 7.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING REBUILD YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Rose Orrell Holistic Health Practitioner 310-866-7151 Rose@PresentWellness.org PresentWellness.org
Find relief from the foods that are causing your body harm and learn to heal and rebuild your digestive system in order to live a symptom-free, pain-free life eating the foods you love. Specializing in helping women with digestive issues. We will identify and heal the root cause through a holistic, natural and gentle approach.
RUTH LOREGIO, AADP CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH & NSCA Certified Personal Trainer 215-527-9697 Ruth@MyFoodNFitness.com
Wonder what to eat or how to exercise? Get empowered to make healthy lifestyle changes as we teach, guide and motivate you to lose weight, gain energy and take preventative care measures. Our health coaching and personal training programs are personalized so you can learn self-health management behaviors to make lasting change. Make your transformation in your own home, internet or phone. Our goal is to help you reach yours. See ad on page 45.
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Celebrating our 10th 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 13.
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The 134-acre Preserve features more than 800 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting. Explore miles of trails running through picturesque woodlands, meadows, and aquatic habitats. Diverse educational programs are offered year round.
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Adriana G. Moise, MD 99 N West End Blvd, Ste 110, Quakertown 215-804-2622 IntegrativePediatricsMD.com
Dr. Moise offers a blend of conventional medicine and natural scientifically proven alternative methods to optimize your child’s health. This approach recognizes and respects the ability of your child’s body to return to a state of balance and wellness. She provides consultations and treatment plans to address medical conditions using a natural, holistic, alternative approach. See ad on page 37.
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Does your child struggle with ADD or ADHD? Anxiety or OCD issues, behavioral problems, or challenges at home? Autism or Aspergers? Change their future today. Easy, effortless, rapid, drug-free method to reduce symptoms and problems that many children (and their parents) struggle with. A simple, painless path to retraining their brains so that they can focus, be less impulsive, and be more flexible and adaptable in school and at home. Simple and painless. NJ Psychologist Lic.# 35SI00218300. See ad on page 17.
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 9.
HERITAGE DENTAL
Dr. Beth Skovron 595 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville 215-822-3860
Enjoy an anxiety-free dental experience. You no longer have to be nervous about going to the dentist. From the moment you open the doors, our friendly and courteous team will make you feel comfortable in our relaxing spa atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of holistic services. See offers and ad on back page.
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.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE MONTGOMERY REHAB ASSOCIATES Dr. L. Matthew Schwartz Integrative Medicine 8601 Stenton Ave, Wyndmoor 215-233-6226
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. See ad on page 6.
JOY INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
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There are many paths to healing. At Joy Integrative 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 15.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius NARBERTH FAMILY MEDICINE
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. See ad on page 20.
RHEUMATOLOGY CARE CONSULTANTS, PLLC
301 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley 267-685-6070 Info@RheumPA.com RheumPA.com
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 51.
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HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnosis Counseling Center BARRY WOLFSON 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton, NJ 908-996-3311 HypnosisNJ.com
With 27 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 5.
INSPIRATION Earth Rhythm
Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance™ Guide Anahata Yoga, Harleysville Harmony Hill Gardens, Sellersville Moondog Yoga, Quakertown 215-534-4989 JourneyDance.com
Feeling stressed? Sounds like it’s time to be more playful! An authentic movement modality, JourneyDance™ embodies self-love, empowerment, sensuality, prayer and fun. It is designed to create support for our bodies, minds, spirits, and emotional system. Check out the website for upcoming dances or book a JourneyDance™ for your group. You don’t have to be a dancer. All you need is a body to move to relieve your stress.
MASSAGE & BODYWORK BELLABACI
Method of Modern Cupping 267-357-3525 CarrieWiedemann@hotmail.com
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 29.
Kelly Seitchik, L.M.T. 411 Hyde Park, Doylestown 215-230-8100 JAdamWagner.com
Wagner Integrative Therapies has Alternative Pain Management & Health Solutions. Kelly specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Chronic Migraine and Stress-Related Headache Relief, and has developed a systemic approach to Myofascial Pain Relief. Also offered: Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Paraffin Treatment, Aromatherapy and more. Visit our beautiful 3,000-square-foot facility. See ad on page 14.
NATURAL PHARMACY LIONVILLE NATURAL PHARMACY Ben & Michael Briggs 309 Gordon Drive, Lionville 610-363-7474 LionRx.com
Lionville specializes in both pharmaceuticals and natural/holistic remedies, providing an integrative approach to your health solution. Integrative therapy provides a safer and more effective course of treatment, with fewer adverse or toxic side effects. We are experts in the safety and effectiveness of traditional (allopathic) prescription drugs as well as natural/holistic (alternative) therapies. Family-owned and operated, since 1979. Phone consultations and U.S. shipping available. See ad on page 17.
NATURAL SKIN CARE REMARLÉ® NATURAL SKIN CARE Renee LeMasney, BA RemarleLLC.com 215-245-6448 RemarleLLC.com
Do you have eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, dry, cracked, itchy and/or sensitive and allergy prone skin? Tired of using steroids and still not seeing results? Try a natural solution to your problem skin. All products are chemical free and are not only for medicinal uses, but are for people who want to use natural products that actually work. Purchase online or at Sandy Ridge Farm in Doylestown. Local pickup can be arranged. Now hiring independent consultants.
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REIKI & REFLEXOLOGY
NATURE CENTER 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.
HALFMOON CREATIVE & HEALING ARTS
Kaitlynn Stupak, CD, Reiki Master 267-897-4277 HalfmoonHealingArts.com
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.
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Kathleen Downey, CSC, has 7 years of training and 20 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.
VETERINARY PHARMACY LIONVILLE NATURAL PHARMACY Ben & Michael Briggs 309 Gordon Drive, Lionville 610-363-7474 LionRx.com
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. See ad on page 34.
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