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9 6 newsbriefs 13 ANTI-AGING MEDICINE 14

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communityspotlight to Healing Addictions 11 16 22 fitbody 16 CURING SUGAR 25 wisewords ADDICTION

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21 38 communityresource 18 TREATING ADDICTION WITH HYPNOTHERAPY 31 guide

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t feels like a sign that my official first issue as publisher is on Healing Addiction, a subject that has touched me personally, as I expect it will have touched many of our readers in some way. Like many hard facts of life, addiction of any kind may be seen as “someone else’s problem” until it affects someone close to us.

I grew up seeing two men in my family struggle with substance addiction. One found his salvation through Alcoholics Anonymous. But the other didn’t resonate with it and suffered the demands and effects of addiction throughout his life; his continued pain profoundly reverberated in his spirit and that of those that cared about him. The experience opened my heart with compassion for anyone dealing with this complex issue.

Thankfully, additional help is now available. Lisa Marshall explores proven alternatives in our feature article, “Rethinking Recovery: Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions,” where experts share how breakthroughs are making longterm recovery possible for more people. Effective complementary modalities include yoga, acupuncture, cognitive mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy.

The goal is for everyone to be able to live a happy, healthy, addiction-free life.

Locally, we hear from Mike Huggins, founder of the Transformation Yoga Project (TYP), who began teaching yoga in prison during his own incarceration and went on to create a team of teachers offering yoga classes across the Delaware Valley to support recovery from addiction and trauma. Beyond asanas (yoga positions), participants are encouraged to look inward to find peace and equanimity, and to develop spiritual aspects of gratitude, redemption and salvation.

I first met Mike in 2010 at Street Yoga, a pioneering program that originated in Seattle to serve at-risk communities through yoga and meditation practices. It was during that weekend training, Mike recently told me, that he and his friend Colleen Devirgiliis were inspired to start TYP. Our expanded slate of local wellness professionals underscore the fact that addiction isn’t limited to drugs and alcohol, but manifests in different ways for each of us. I gulped when my acupuncturist suggested that I cut out white starches and sugar from my diet to help reverse skin and digestion issues I was struggling with. It wasn’t until that moment that I realized it was a problem for me.

I’ve made progress—replacing sugar cubes with Stevia and white rice with quinoa. But I’m far from having it beat; when I’m stressed or overscheduled, my car cup holders are quick to fill up with empty soda cans and candy wrappers.

If we’re anything alike, there’s probably at least one thing in your life— maybe it’s your cell phone or your daily mocha latte that shouts, “You can’t do without me!” It feels like just acknowledging what those cravings are for ourselves is a step in the right direction.

Wherever you are on your journey, know that we are together on the path to discovering our healthiest, wholest selves.

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newsbriefs Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Presented by Safe Day Studio

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Participants will learn simple, effective techniques including how to handle home and car invasions and identify vital targets and pressure points to maximize effectiveness. Andrus has selected the most effective, practical self-defense techMike Andrus with actress and niques for women to participant Sifu Patricia Lee Chu use against an attacker who may be bigger and stronger. Signed copies of Andrus’ book, Staying in the Moment!: A Practical Guide to Women’s Self-Defense, and other items will be available for sale.

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he Himalayan Institute (HI) is partnering with Moondog Yoga Studio, in Quakertown, to offer a comprehensive and in-depth teacher training program, beginning at 6 p.m., September 25. Moondog teachers and HI faculty will deepen participants’ understanding of the yoga tradition, expand personal yoga practice and help them discover their full potential as a yoga teacher.

Drawing from ancient yoga theory and modern knowledge of the body and mind, the training will cover lifestyle guidelines, postures, breath training, sense withdrawal, concentration, meditation and self-realization. Participants will be eligible to apply for the 500-hour level of registration with Yoga Alliance, upon certification by the HI.

“It’s a living tradition. The teachers that we’re studying with actually studied with Himalayan masters,” says June Hunt, owner of Moondog Yoga Studio. “This training is very deeply steeped in philosophy as living yoga and the yoga lifestyle. There’s a transformation that takes place in their lives.”

Dedicated to a tradition of excellence in teaching for almost 40 years, HI is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving humanity through educational, spiritual and humanitarian programs, as well as a leader in the fields of yoga, meditation, spirituality and holistic health.

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The film is an alternative look at the global bee crisis from awardwinning filmmaker Taggart Siegel, director of Real Dirt on Farmer John.

Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, the engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves a story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world. Panelists after the movie include a beekeeper and an expert on local pollinator plants.

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The product of a challenging life, Roazzi shares his journey from poverty to great financial gain, and the process he underwent to discover what it means to truly be successful and take control of our shared destiny.

Roazzi was honored in 1999 by the National Association of Business Leaders with the Small Business Leader of the Year award and has spent the last 15 years helping people achieve their dreams of success. Roazzi resides with his family in a suburb outside of Philadelphia.

The discussion will be moderated by Catherine Cavella, founder of IP Works, PLLC, a local law firm that helps business owners protect their investments, create wealth and provide solutions to meet their needs. Cavella is an active member of the Women in Business Committee of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and a member of the advisory board of the Women’s Business Forum.

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At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests.

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Creature Crime Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse.

FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse.

“Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon.

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Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network.

Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture. The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives.

Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states.

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With picnics and barbecues on the calendar, summer is a time for indoor/outdoor entertaining with family, friends and neighbors. To keep invading ants away, hosts will want to use natural materials, many of which can be found in the kitchen, instead of chemical products that may be hazardous to humans, pets and wildlife.

Natural lines of defense. Applying ground cinnamon or mixing some of the spice with sugar, cloves and water into a thin paste and using a cotton swab to dab it in cracks and around doors and windowsills outside the house where ants might enter can be effective. The aroma is too strong for them, so they’ll either succumb or turn away. Another method recommended by the Mother Nature Network is to clean floors and countertops with a solution of one cup each of vinegar and water, with the option to enhance it with 15 drops of lemon oil.

Try a simple spray. An organic insecticide for application in grassy locations, applied to the legs and sides of the picnic table or chairs, can help reduce intrusion by ants and other pests. ChasingGreen.org suggests pouring one-and-a-half cups of water into a blender and adding two bulbs of garlic. Liquefy the ingredients to a smooth blend, strain out the remaining pieces of garlic, dilute the mixture with about a gallon of water and fill a spray bottle.

Organic pest control. Some manufacturers specialize in eco-friendly products, including the Extremely Green Gardening Company (ExtremelyGreen.com) that offers diatomaceous earth, Hasta La Vista Ant! and Bug Shooter insecticide. Other chemical-free bug traps can be found at many hardware stores.

Avoid temptation. Keep food container lids and boxes tightly closed indoors and keep food covered as much as possible outdoors.

Taking natural preventive steps now is timely because many ant species are highly active in early summer as they seek to increase the food stores for their colonies.

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communityspotlight Anti-Aging Medicine Dr. Monica Gavin and Pharmacist Mario Sellecchia

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fter a firsthand experience with the symptoms of menopause, Monica Gavin, M.D., developed an interest in anti-aging medicine. “I had every symptom possible—lack of sleep, mood swings, increased abdominal fat and decreased energy,” she explains. “I went to my gynecologist and she did not offer any solutions except progesterone.”

That single treatment option frustrated Gavin and compelled her to conduct her own research and study anti-aging medicine. That quest eventually led to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. “For me, it was truly a miracle,” says Gavin. “It took care of every symptom I had. I have no hot flashes, I’ve got lots of energy and no mood swings.”

Gavin has been practicing antiaging medicine for five years now.

In addition to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, her practice, Azani Medical Spa, in Bethlehem, offers wrinkle correction, skin tightening, acne therapy, laser hair removal, Botox and aesthetics. All plastic surgery procedures at Azani are performed by Dr. Benjamin Lam, who is board certified in plastic surgery.

Unlike synthetics, the hormones that Gavin prescribes are identical to the human molecule and provide a much safer, higher quality alternative to the one-size-fits-all synthetic hormones typically prescribed by physicians.

“About 95 percent of the patients that I have taken care of for the past five years have fantastic results from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy,” reports Gavin.

Most of Gavin’s patients come to her after their attempts to discuss bioidentical hormones with a family physician or gynecologist are met with a lack of knowledge or an unwillingness to prescribe. When a patient comes to see Gavin about menopause or andropause (menopause in males), she performs a

by Julianne Hale and Michelle Bense comprehensive exam, reviewing the patient’s medical history, getting bloodwork and saliva to test hormone levels.

She uses this information to create a customized prescription tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

“There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to hormones,” explains Gavin.

“Synthetic hormones only come in one strength. I write a prescription for each patient that must be taken to a compounding pharmacist, who puts it all together and dispenses it.” The prescriptions come in sublingual form (under the tongue), drops, cream, oral capsules and injections.

A. Mario Sellecchia, RPh, an owner at Philadelphia Professional Compounding Pharmacy (PPC), in Hatboro, is one such compounding pharmacist. “Prescription compounding is the pharmaceutical merging of art and science for the preparation of personalized medications,” says Sellecchia.

“Using the most current techniques and highest quality ingredients, we assist doctors in providing fundamental care for each individual. Whether a patient needs a specialized dosing, an uncommon dosage form, or an allergen-free medication, we can help.”

In addition to compounding custom bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for his clients, Sellecchia helps patients who cannot take pills in the form made by the manufacturer, young children who need very small doses of a specific medication, patients who require custom doses and veterinarians.

“A compounding pharmacist can alter the dosage form, flavor or administration route based on an individual’s needs,” he says. “For example, if a patient cannot swallow pills due to illness or any other reason, we can often make a flavored suspension. For veterinary needs, we can make medication in a topical cream, a treat or a pet-friendlyflavored suspension.”

Some may worry that compound-

ing pharmacies are unregulated or that compounded medications are not as safe as their counterparts. However, Sellecchia says this concern is unfounded. “Each ingredient used in our compounds is thoroughly tested by the manufacturer, with certifications of analysis available for each lot of chemicals,” he explains. “Commercially available medications are one-size-fits-all.

But what about the patient who has a severe allergy to lactose or corn—two ingredients that are common fillers in commercially available medications?

Compounding can remedy this by creating a medication that is free of the allergen and therefore safe.”

Women and men who suffer with symptoms of menopause and andropause can find relief in the form of the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment provided by Gavin and the compounding pharmaceutical medications created by Sellecchia. Working together, this pair of innovative medical professionals is improving the quality of life for many through safe and effective treatments.

Azani Medical Spa is located at 3101 Emrick Blvd., Ste. 201, Bethlehem. For more information, call 610-625-3000 or visit AzaniMedicalSpa.com. Philadelphia Professional Compounding Pharmacy is located at 23 S. York Rd., Hatboro. For more information, call 1-877-637-7727, email Pharmacist@PPCPharmacy.com or visit PPCPharmacy.com. See ad, page 10.

Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and editor. She blogs at AnotherGrayHair. wordpress.com and can be reached at HaleJulianne@gmail.com.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she

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has the power to keep at bay.

“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit.

More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-than-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the

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data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionIn Recovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food.

“After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of nowneglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery.

After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under

the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions.

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metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Curing Sugar Addiction

by Julie Ann Allender

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ost people think of drugs and alcohol as addictive substances, but few think of things like workaholism or sugar addiction, two of the most prevalent addictions today.

Sugar has recently become recognized as an addictive substance. It stimulates the same part of the brain as heroin or cocaine and can impact the body in harmful ways. It can weaken the immune system and is directly linked to diabetes, cancer, allergies, asthma, acne, tooth decay and other ailments.

The national recommendation for daily sugar intake is 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. That eliminates soda, which is about 13 teaspoons, and most store-bought sweets, as well as things one might not expect, like coffee drinks and smoothies.

Tips for Recognizing and Treating Sugar Addiction: n Recognize and be willing to admit the possibility of sugar addiction. Signs include cravings, hiding, sneaking, being afraid to talk about it, weight gain and obsessive thoughts. n Read ingredient labels for their sugar content. n Go to CSPInet.org and become familiar with the different names used for sugar and artificial sweeteners.

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n Keep sugary products out of the house or office. Use up what is in the pantry and don’t buy more.

Alternately, put sugary foods in the freezer, where they will be more easily forgotten. n Choose healthier alternatives like meat, fish, chicken, produce and grains. These foods are known to help curb sugar cravings. n Set limits that are hard to achieve, such as not eating dessert at a restaurant that costs over $2.

Working with a mental health professional who specializes in sugar addiction can offer support and guidance for people who are trying to overcome this problem.

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Disharmony between yin and yang contributes to addictive behaviors.

The Yin and Yang of Addiction Breaking the Cycle with Acupuncture and Lifestyle

by Grace Rollins and Paolo Propato

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vereating, sugar, coffee, smartphone checking, YouTube binging, over-exercising.

It may not be news that drugs, sex and gambling aren’t the only addictions out there.

Many people have behaviors they feel a compulsion toward on a regular basis, even though it negatively impacts their health, quality of life, finances or relationships. What gets in the way of acting in our own best interests? And what makes some people more vulnerable to addiction?

We can get some insight by viewing addiction through the lens of yin and yang, a Daoist concept important in acupuncture that describes the relative aspect of all phenomena. Yin and yang are opposites, but depend upon one another in a fluctuating dance, like night and day. Physiologically, yang refers to the ability of the body to act, move and metabolize, while yin relates to our physical substance and restorative process. Much like the night, yin allows the body to rejuvenate; while yang allows us to make the most of the day.

Disharmony between yin and yang contributes to addictive behaviors. A common pattern we see in acupuncture clinic is called yin deficiency. This results from trauma,

severe illness or a lifestyle that “burns the candle at both ends”, leading to depletion of yin energy.

Burdened with a feeling of lack and fatigue, a person with this imbalance will seek a “fix” of some kind in order to fuel their yang activity. Sugar, caffeine and stimulation from electronics and exercise temporarily give the feeling of a boost, but these activities ultimately consume more yin, rather than nourish it. The feeling of depletion is thus exacerbated, and the desire for stimulants grows stronger.

In an advanced case, one may start to suffer symptoms such as hormonal imbalances, urinary problems, insomnia and crippling anxiety.

Stagnation of yang energy leads to a different sort of addiction. Imagine a child not being allowed to play or speak for a few hours. Turn your back and they’ll be sure to break something in the house in order to get out their yang energy. Adults have their version of this as well. If one is too sedentary, fails to communicate in relationships or lacks an outlet for stress, the body will suffer energetic stagnation.

It might come out later as anger or abuse toward someone else, or a habitual need for alcohol, carbohydrates, marijuana or prescription medications to sedate the system. These quick fixes

just deepen the stagnation, and it is common for physical symptoms like headaches, muscle pain, gastrointestinal problems and other issues to manifest.

Fortunately, there are constructive ways to restore the balance of yin and yang. A person with yin deficiency should seek restorative activities such as seated meditation, creative arts and relaxing time in nature. This person needs plenty of sleep and rest—and perhaps more alone time. A person with stagnation of yang energy should regularly engage in fun, satisfying exercise, develop strong communication skills and can benefit from a moving meditation form like qigong or yoga.

To make the process of amending one’s lifestyle easier, acupuncture can help break the orbit of an addicting habit or substance. Known widely for its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of withdrawal from powerfully addictive substances like cigarettes, cocaine and heroin, acupuncture also addresses the root cause—disharmony of yin and yang—putting the brakes on compensatory compulsions, regardless of the type of addiction.

In this way, acupuncture can provide much needed support while the patient establishes what was once lacking in life. As true as night becomes day, by restoring the harmony of yin and yang, it is possible to finally be free from harmful addictions.

Paolo Propato, LAc, and Grace Rollins, MS, LAc, practice acupuncture at Bridge Acupuncture, in Doylestown. Connect with them at 215-348-8058 or BridgeAcupuncture. com. See ad, page 28.

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Treating Addiction with Hypnotherapy

by Barry Wolfson

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Effective Techniques for Dealing with Addiction: • Basic relaxation techniques are always part of the program. A lessstressed person is more in control of his or her behaviors, and thus has the ability to make wise, healthy choices.

Typically, people will enter into hypnotherapy with a stress level they rate as high or moderately high. After some treatment, their self-reported stress level drops considerably.

• Affirmations are another aspect of the reinforcement needed to help overcome addictive tendencies. Giving people positive affirmations to work with throughout the day like, “My body is a temple,” or, “I treat my body with love and respect,” can help them start to treat themselves better.

• The “Three-Breath Technique” is an effective way of responding to cravings when they arise. The instruction is

for the person to react to the sensation of wanting to have the habituated thing by taking three long, deep, successive breaths. This calms the autonomic nervous system and allows the person to pause before behaving.

Treatment can be accessed in private sessions and/or in group class settings, depending on the person and the nature of their issues.

Hypnotherapy is particularly useful for people dealing with smoking addiction, because unlike drugs and alcohol, there aren’t as many support groups for it. For those who seek out hypnotherapy for drug and alcohol or other serious addictions, it is also recommended to seek additional support via Alcoholics Anonymous or other counseling.

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What does it mean to experience a balanced education? In a Waldorf school, we speak of educating the body, mind, and soul, and we also talk about letting children use their heads, hearts, and hands as they learn. Rudolf Steiner, a philosopher in late 19th century, understood this as integration of arts into curriculum, inclusion of movement and nature in everyday learning, and focus on subjects beyond simply reading, writing, and arithmetic.

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communityspotlight Transformation Yoga Project Uses Yoga to Heal Addiction and Trauma

by Michelle Bense

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ince his firsthand expeence of seeing the physical riences in stressful and effects of yoga on a person traumatic situations like who would typically not prison, Michael Huggins, go into a yoga studio. “I RYT, learned that yoga can thought, if we could take work wonders. His nonthe benefit of yoga and profit, Transformation Yoga demystify it so it becomes a Project (TYP), now offers very practical tool, we may yoga classes in prisons and be able to provide some detention centers, drug and assistance to people who alcohol rehabilitation cenneed it.” ters, as well as to veterans

After his nine-month Michael Huggins and other unique groups. sentence, Huggins taught

Huggins first tried yoga a Prison Yoga workshop in around 2003 in an effort to alleviate New York, then came back to teach at back pain. He was hooked after the first the Kirkbride Center, a rehab facility in class, and has been practicing at least Philadelphia. “I started teaching there three times a week since then. “I did a as a volunteer first, honing my skills deep dive into studying yoga. I was goand fine-tuning a yoga practice that ing to become a teacher,” says Huggins. benefitted them,” he recalls. When the He studied meditation, attended retreats program was successful, Huggins was and received his 200-hour RYT certifica- asked to bring it to other centers as well, tion. where participants said it helped with

His direction became clearer when impulse control, and to make a conneca Seattle organization called Street Yoga tion with their body which they hadn’t (StreetYoga.org) brought a workshop to had for years.

Philadelphia. Huggins and friend Col In January 2014, he decided there leen Devirgiliis were “blown away by should be a community of people who the idea that we could take the practice do yoga programs for rehab, and creof yoga and take it into the real world, ated the Transformation Yoga Project. outside of a normal studio.”

“The switch went on, and I knew Yoga Aids in Addiction Recovery this was what I had to be doing,” enPeople dealing with addiction and thuses Huggins. They began by setting trauma tend to “live in their heads”— up youth programs with the Police Aththeir minds are frequently racing or letic League in Phoenixville and West caught up in obsessive thinking. They Chester, which were successful. may abuse their bodies, drink too much

Legal struggles later sent Huggins and fail to eat or sleep properly. to prison for a misdemeanor. “That was

“Through a series of poses and a life-changing event for me. From a breathing, the yoga practice can repersonal survival point of view, the yoga connect pathways from the body and practice got me through it. It gave me mind,” illuminates Huggins. “They the strength to deal with my circumbegin to reconnect with their bodies stances,” he recalls. and start to see how terrible their addic The greatly modified version of tions make them feel. Very slowly, they yoga he practiced attracted the attencan start to make decisions to help them tion of other inmates. Many were drug listen to their body.” dealers and most had some type of

Yoga also helps with impulse condrug addiction. The yoga practice led to trol. “What I’m told is that people in reconversations about their addictions or covery are essentially always struggling trauma. He recalls the unique experito get through the next five minutes.

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Yoga helps them get through longer periods of time,” explains Huggins.

When they learn to focus on breathing in meditation, addicts can later use this ability to focus on the breath when they are struggling to resist that cigarette or drink. “They can get through a day. Then get through two days, rather than just the next five minutes,” he says.

“Yoga is a very personal practice, but there is a community in what we do. Everyone in recovery has a shared experience as a group. We can have discussions about how they’re feeling after the practice, which is helpful.”

Huggins expanded his program to offer transformative yoga at rehab centers, where people would spend anywhere from a few weeks to six months using yoga as part of their recovery program. “Those in recovery have usually tried everything to beat their addictions,” muses Huggins. “They come to class with a good attitude because they want to succeed.”

“We were finding that once they were getting ready to be released, they were panicking because they wanted to continue their yoga practice and didn’t know where to go,” Huggins explains.

“A large percentage of these people may have left rehab to go live in a shelter or on the streets. They had nowhere to go. So we started the program to create continuity for those recovering, in the real world.”

There are currently about 14 studios in the Greater Philadelphia area that offer these community classes.

“We’ve been fortunate to find studio owners who donate their space for the program.”

Training Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Teachers In order to teach trauma-sensitive yoga to those in the criminal justice program, in prisons and to veterans, TYP needs to first train yoga teachers the ins and outs of teaching these at-risk populations. In May, about 33 teachers completed the

and the community itself. We will need more funding and resources to be able to reach further,” he surmises. TYP has also been approached by several groups to expand into two areas: eating disorders and the LGBTQ community.

“Our mission is to provide tools for disadvantaged people to relax in a stressful situation in their lives,” Huggins concludes. “This way, when these tense situations occur in the real world, they training. “About 25 have expressed interest in getting involved further, so TYP will help match them with a place to teach recovery yoga,” beams Huggins.

There are many logistical differences in teaching a yoga class for those in recovery. For example, instructors never touch anybody. “In regular yoga, teachers might adjust someone’s pose by touching, but we would never do that, because that may be a trigger for some people,” says Huggins. Classes are set up in a semicircle to avoid having anyone behind someone else, which makes some people uncomfortable.

A very important aspect of transformative yoga is meditation. However, Huggins is very clear that they only lead classes in guided meditation. “People are scared of meditation because they’re sitting quietly. These are people who are living in their head, so sitting quietly is not beneficial to them,” he describes.

“We have a very structured guided meditation practice, which is more beneficial because we don’t leave them alone with their thoughts for very long.”

According to Huggins, the three essential elements that are crucial when setting up a yoga class in a center or community group are safety, predictability and teaching with control and empathy. Instructors of these classes are obligated to ensure the safety of all involved. They must keep things predictable each week, with the same teacher and about 80 percent of the same poses so that there is a sense of routine. Lastly, the teacher must maintain control of the class, be confident and show compassion for the students.

Huggins says TYP has been overwhelmed by the demand to bring its programs to more centers. “We want to add additional trained teachers to provide mindfulness classes to more places, both at the in-patient facilities

can overcome that situation—whether involving drugs or otherwise.”

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Yoga for the Bros Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

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challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out.

If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it.

“Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

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Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

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Yoga Helps Vets Heal

by Meredith Montgomery

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ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability.

Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want to

spread the word that yoga science is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives.

W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes. “We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.”

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specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way.

Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven.

Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says.

Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says.

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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health.

This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”?

I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine?

Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific

literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)?

HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet.

This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms?

More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome.

The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health?

Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome.

By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it.

Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAllAbout We.com, for the recorded interview.

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“Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/Daisy TheHikingCat.

Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

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Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.”

Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding.

Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm).

Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

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In Hawaii, Skye Peterson built a tree house from recycled materials in five native ohia trees outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The ecofriendly, solar-powered, passive-energy vacation home enchants guests with firelight at night and breakfast in the morning.

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glamping, offers an outdoor experience with the comforts of home. Yellowstone National Park’s Yellowstone Under Canvas has summer options for every budget through September 7, including an onsite gourmet restaurant. Tipis offer the basics, while a roomier safari tent adds a wood-burning stove with complimentary firewood. A deluxe suite with private bath sleeps a family with king-size and sofa beds. All face majestic views of mountains, water and wildlife.

Rustic Karenville, eight miles from Ithaca, New York, isn’t on any map.

Owner and builder Karen Thurnheer and her husband, Robert Wesley, live in a 270-square-foot cabin amidst a small village of tinies next to the 9,000-acre Danby State Forest. The little buildings don’t have running water; some have woodstove heat, electricity if the generator’s running and there’s a composting outhouse. “The houses are silly and fun,” she says. “There’s fresh air and at night a million stars.” natural awakenings

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Sarah and John Murphy welcome travelers to enjoy urban life with amenities in the heart of Music City via Nashville’s tiniest guest house.

With a complete kitchen and bath, conditioned air and Wi-Fi, its 200 square feet can accommodate four.

Rhode Island’s Arcade Providence historic shopping mall took a hit from Internet shopping. Now it’s vibrantly alive as micro-apartments (bedroom, bath and kitchen in 300 square feet) fill the second and third levels, while first-floor stores cater to residents and destination shoppers. The “no vacancy” sign is regularly posted for apartments acting as dorms or pied á terres.

On the West coast, near the 150-acre Lily Point Marine Park, in Port Roberts, Washington, a secluded gingerbread cottage affords a gas fireplace, solarium and upstairs deck

for viewing wildlife. “It’s relaxing and romantic,” says owner Pat Capozzi.

Artsy and trendy, Caravan is the first tiny hotel in the United States.

Since 2013, guests have enjoyed a choice of its six tiny houses in Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Arts District.

Simple-living students, retirees and even families with small children and pets are embracing the concept longer-term. “The best part,” says Macy Miller, a Boise, Idaho architect who built her own tiny of recycled materials at a cost of $12,000, “is no mortgage.” To avoid local minimumsize zoning requirements, her house is mounted on a flatbed trailer. The 196-square-foot space is also home to her boyfriend James, toddler Hazel, and Denver, a 150-pound great dane.

Recently, Miller blogged, “I’m designing what may be the first tiny nursery as we expect baby number two!”

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55.

Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55.

Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Relaxation through Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 8:30-9:30pm. Learn several techniques that are easy to use to reduce daily stress. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908-996-3311.

HypnosisNJ.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4 TM Program Intro Lecture | Doylestown 6:30-8:30pm. Free, public intro 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. Upcoming course dates: June 6-9, July 11-14, August 29-September 1. Email CSmith@tm.org to reserve a seat.

Tammany Farm, Doylestown. 215-783-4629. tm.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Doylestown Art Days Artist Reception | Doylestown 5:30-7pm. As part of the 2nd annual Doylestown Art Days, the co-op will host a wine and cheese night for artists Nancy Taylor, Kira Kraiman and Pat Singer. Nancy Brown will entertain with her fiddle.

Doylestown Food Co-op, 29 W State St, Doylestown.

215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Ice Cream Tasting | Doylestown 10:30am-12:30pm. Enjoy sampling products from Trickling Springs Creamery, which offers a full line of organic and farm friendly milks, creams, butter, cheese and ice cream. Fresh dairy products are from grass-fed, GMO- and hormone-free cows. Doylestown Food Co-op, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548.

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Meet the Producers of Eat This Products | Doylestown 4:30-6:30pm. Our featured producer will be at the coop sampling Eat This marmalades, jams and specialty products, all locally made. Doylestown Food Co-op, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown. coop.

Queen of the Sun Movie Showing | Doylestown

Siobhan Hutchinson, of Next Step Strategies, will host this event which includes handmade, natural, green, locally made gifts and services and introduces a variety of programs provided by the Newtown Parks and Recreation. Interested vendors may call for more information.

Location: 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown 215-968-2800 x239 Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com NextStepStrategiesLLC.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Girls Spa Day | Lansdale 12-3pm. Girls ages 6 to 12 will be pampered and feel like a princess with a tea party, chocolate facial, foot soak and more. Get nails polished and make your own perfume and hair feather. Register in advance. $50.

Green Street Luxuries, 617 W Main St, Lansdale. 267879-1554. GreenStreetLux.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Food for Thought Book Club | Doylestown 6:15-8pm. All are welcome to join Doylestown Food Co-op members for a discussion of The Bees by Laline Paull. Begins with a potluck; bringing food is optional.

Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown.

215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Sound Meditation for Nepal | Doylestown 6:15-7:15pm. Enjoy a gently guided meditative experience led by art therapist John Muraco, followed by a range of sounds, including crystal singing bowls, gongs and various other instruments. Optional donations will go to benefit Nepal earthquake victims. Must pre-register. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-933-9676. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Cranford, NJ 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Cranford, NJ 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Relaxation through Hypnosis | Cranford, NJ 8:30-9:30pm. Learn several techniques that are easy to use to reduce daily stress. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford. 908-996-3311.

HypnosisNJ.com.

7-10pm. As part of the Farm Fresh Film Series, this film about bees will inspire, excite and entertain.

Panelists following the film include a beekeeper and an expert on local pollinator plants. $8/co-op mbrs, $10/ non-mbrs. County Theater, 20 E State St, Doylestown.

215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Raptor’s Delight | New Hope 10-11:30am. Join Erin Brown, director of education at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, for an in-depth look at these amazing birds of prey. She’ll conclude the presentation with an up-close look at a live bird. Mbrs: $6/adult, $4/child; non-mbrs: $10/adult, $8/child. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

savethedate All Organic Detox Retreat June 13-19 Join Kathleen Downey, author of Healthy is Delicious cookbook, with 30 years of experience in non-invasive assessment for specific detox needs, yoga stretch, exercise, including breath work for liver and lungs, guided shamanic meditations, far infrared sauna, abdominal massage, biking, hiking and more, for a 7-day detox retreat. Available monthly.

New Hope and Niagara Falls, NY/ Canada 858-401-3144 CoreLevelHealing.net CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 New Moon, New Beginnings | Quakertown 2-4pm. Repetition and overuse can cause imbalance and chronic pain. In this workshop, learn self-sports massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu and myofascial release techniques. We will discuss use of topical muscle rubs, medicinal pain patches, compresses and anti-inflammatory creams. Must register. $40. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

Sweet Svaroopa Sunday | Chalfont 2-4pm. Simple, supported practice for core opening, contemplation and deep relaxation. Have the sweetest Sunday ever. This 2-hour workshop leaves you feeling revitalized for the coming week. Register online. $36.

Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAndMedi tationCenter.com.

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breathing exercises, basic postures and their alignments, plus relaxation techniques. Mondays, from June 22 to July 20. Registration required. $50 if registered

by June 8; $65 after. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25

For yoga instructors or mental health professionals, this is an opportunity to take your practice to the next level and learn skills that can be transferred to students/patients as well. Program includes teaching techniques, philosophy and practicum, methods for mindfulness children, anatomy and physiology, themes and structure and special needs and situations considerations.

Ice Cream Tasting | Doylestown 4:30-6:30pm. Enjoy sampling products from Trickling Springs Creamery, which offers a full line of organic and farm friendly milks, creams, butter, cheese and ice cream. Fresh dairy products are from grass-fed, GMOand hormone-free cows. Doylestown Food Co-op, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown. coop.

Firefly Magic | New Hope

Cost: $275 Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown 267-374-4046 MoondogYoga.com

7:30-9pm. Join us for a magical journey as we learn about these whimsical creatures. Learn about firefly life history, decorate a catcher and head out as the first twinkles begin. Mbrs: $6/adult, $4/child; non-mbrs: $8/ adult, $6/child. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

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Eden Energy Medicine 101 | Langhorne

TM Program Intro Lecture | Doylestown

9am-5pm. Great for beginners and is a foundation before taking Donna Eden’s Certification classes.

Call to register. Langhorne. 609-752-1048.

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The Wonders of Water | New Hope 10am-12pm. Explore the flora and fauna of our aquatic habitats including ponds and riparian and ephemeral pools. Compare and contrast who and what lives in each habitat. $4/mbrs, $6/non-mbrs. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215862-2924. bhwp.org.

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MONDAY, JULY 6 Nature Rangers Summer Camp | New Hope Campers will explore the marvels of nature as they learn and play amidst 100+ acres of ponds, meadow and forest. Sessions include games, hikes, experiments, art projects and observations of animals and plants.

Session 1: July 6-10. Session 2: July 20-24. $275/mbrs, $325/non-mbrs. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

10:30am-12:30pm. Our featured producer will be at the co-op sampling Eat This marmalades, jams and specialty products, all locally made. Doylestown Food Co-op, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548.

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Thai Yoga to Share With Friends | Lansdale 1-3:30pm. Learn how to apply simple Vedic Thai yoga techniques to help relieve tension and invite relaxation.

Connect with the healing power in your own hands, which can build, destroy, create and heal. Bring a partner. $65. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 307 E Walnut St, Lansdale. 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYoga@hotmail. com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Bridge Qigong for Neck/Shoulder Health | New Britain 9-10am. Join acupuncturist and meditation instructor Paolo Propato for a qigong basics class with a focus on neck and shoulder health, in an outdoor setting.

Appropriate for any level of physical ability, qigong is known for its deep mental and physical benefits.

Optional donation benefits Nepal earthquake recovery.

Must RSVP. Covered Bridge Park, Keeley Ave, New Britain. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

12-2pm or 6:30-8:30pm. Free, public intro 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.

Upcoming course dates: July 11-14, August 29-September 1. Email csmith@tm.org to reserve a seat. Tammany Farm, Doylestown. 215-783-4629. tm.org.

Reconnective Healing Training Programs With Eric Pearl, DC July 24-28 Level I & II Reconnective Healing Training Certification Program. Whether looking to affect a change in your own life or want to facilitate healing for others, you will step into a new expanded awareness and learn how to more fully become the healing instrument you truly are.

Philadelphia 323-960-0012 TheReconnection.com

Beginner’s Yoga Series | Quakertown

Become a licensed teacher in Louise Hay’s philosophy. Complete manuals and materials provided plus extensive follow-up. Cost includes lodging and most meals. Training approved by Hay and authorized by Hay House. $400 discount for Natural Awakenings readers.

Cost: $4,595 Columbia, Maryland 410-286-5591 HealYourLifeTraining.com/Maryland

savethedate Reflexology Practitioner Program Sept 9-Feb 7 If you have a passion for helping others, feel a connection to the holistic mindset, hold an appreciation for the energies of the body and its ability to self-heal, then becoming a reflexology practitioner may be a great fit for you. Learn this gentle healing art and become a facilitator of wellness. 6-month, 120-hour professional program is NCBMTB CE approved. Easy payment plan.

Cost: $1,950 Spring Hill Suites, 1930 John Fries Hwy, Quakertown 215-858-8195 EssentialConnections.biz

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savethedate Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities.

Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 June 2 – 6:30-8:30pm Reiki Share Come experience the magic of Reiki. Receive healing, connect with like-hearted people, share Reiki with others and refresh your skills. Those new to Reiki can come find out what this amazing healing modality is about. All are welcome. Free-will donation.

June 3 – 6:30-8pm Creating the Body You Want From the Inside Out Having the perfect body is about connecting mindbody-spirit for our ideal weight. The body is a liv-

ing, breathing organism that responds to what we feed it and how we treat it via our mindset and emotional state of being. Learn how to develop a healthier body and a healthy relationship with your body. Create a healthy lifestyle, a more positive mindset and become emotionally grounded. Jon Satin and Chris Pattay, Possibility Coaches. $20.

June 10 – 7-8pm: Free Introduction Discover Your Hidden World In community, we discover aspects of a world hidden within, learning from one another as we go through the seasons of our lives. We gather in celebration of our existence, bringing into focus new perspectives of passage and celebrating transition and change as opportunities for creating a realized life. Rev Arlene Curley, Ph.D., intuitive healer, inter-faith minister.

July 11 – 10am-5pm Reiki I Certification (8 CEs available) Reiki is a safe, natural healing touch technique for the healing of self and others. Harmonize the entire body, return to a state of balance, feel more energetic, reduce stress levels and detoxify. Opens the door to new perspectives of how the body, mind, emotions and spirit are all connected. $100.

Onerayki: An Integrative Approach to Healing Registration now open for nine-month study This holistic healing approach includes the integration of traditional methods of healing with alternative healing techniques—metaphysics, alchemy, craniosacral, shamanic, counseling, sound, meditation and visualization. During the Onerayki study, individuals will learn healing techniques, open themselves to greater depths of higher consciousness and appreciate the deeper aspects themselves, human nature and the significance of the integration of body, mind, spirit and soul. OneRayTransformation.com. Arlene Curley, Ph.D., intuitive healer.

Most people have never learned that one of the main aims in life is to enjoy it. ~Samuel Butler

savethedate Susan Duval Seminars and Sacred Journeys Doylestown 215-348-5755 SusanDuvalSeminars.com Register online or call Susan.

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June 4 – 6:30-9:30pm Keys to Abundance American mystic and sage, Bishop Daniel Clay, will discuss your relationship to nature, the cosmos, God and to other human beings. He will shed light on health, well-being, wealth, abundance and life purpose. The other half consists of the mastering of the keys and tools to two very specific tasks. Together, these components can empower you to success in family, business and finance. $45. Doylestown.

June 5 – 1-4pm Keys to Manifestation American mystic and sage, Bishop Daniel Clay, will explain how to invoke divine energies to benefit you and your loved ones, the use and command of the spoken word in the process of manifestation and advanced techniques which will bring you through various planes of consciousness to create your desires. $45. New Britain.

June 5 – 6:30-9:30pm Archangelic Attunement and Healing with the Angels Go deeper into partnership with the angelic realm as we explore self-healing, partner healing and planetary healing. Kathy Milano, Ph.D., will guide us into a receptive, coherent energetic field so that we are open to the angels about how to facilitate healing with an open heart, pure intent and enhanced intuitive participation with divine energy. Working with light, color, symbol and movement, we will explore healing with the angels. $55. Doylestown.

June 6 – 6:30-9:30pm Keys to Health and Healing Learn how to heal yourself and others through advanced techniques of hands-on and distant healing.

Discover how to maintain health in body, mind and soul. American mystic and sage, Bishop Daniel Clay, will teach how to apply these tools in conjunction with advanced methodologies for healing, using energy therapies, acupressure, herbal remedies, long distance healing, faith healing, prayer, meditation and the command of positive affirmation. $45. New Britain.

June 13 – 10am-6pm Flower Essence Therapy – Private Sessions Enjoy a private consultation with Charlene Briggs.

Receive a personal treatment bottle with a formula unique to your condition that will help release you from reactivity and propel you toward greater manifestation of wellness goals. $135/90 minutes.

Doylestown.

June 14 – 2-5pm Messages from the Other Side Born with a gift of communicating with spirits and predicting future events, Joseph Tittel’s ability to bring forth messages from the Other Side is amazing. He was a finalist on America’s Psychic Challenge and often assists the police with unsolved cases. Everyone will receive a message from loved ones across the veil or be able to ask a question regarding the future. $60. Doylestown.

June 21 – 6:30-9:30pm Summer Solstice – Unicorn Meditation Gene Ang, Ph.D., will lead a discussion about unicorns, the inner world and interacting with spiritual beings on our path. A 45-minute energy transmission will increase the dynamism in the energy body. Finally, he will lead an in-depth meditation to develop the Unicorn Light, an energetic structure emerging from the forehead and entwined with the energetic component of the brain and spinal cord. $75. Doylestown.

Sacred Journeys and Retreats

June 20-26: Swim with the Dolphins in Bimini

September 3-14: Croatia, Slovenia, Medjugorje

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ongoingevents All calendar events must be submitted by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines, available online. Submit your listing online at NABuxMont. com. Please email Publisher@NABuxMont.com with questions. incorporate mantras, yantras, mudras, crystals, breath work and the chakra system. De-stress and experience the support of community meditation. Second Sunday of the month. $15. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/ TristanaYogaStudio.

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.

Sunday Stroll | Bristol 2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177.

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Power/Baptiste Yoga | Quakertown 9-10:15am. All levels of students will move and flow through a series of poses based on Journey Into Power.

Combining alignment principles with movement and breath will build fire and strength, leaving us aligned in our true north, strong and empowered even after we’ve left the mat. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

Yoga for Kids | Quakertown

Reiki Share & Community Drum Circle | Langhorne 2-6pm. At 2pm, connect with area Reiki practitioners and have an opportunity to practice and receive Reiki.

Those who are not attuned are welcome to attend, receive a treatment and be part of the community. From 4:30-6 pm, join the community drum circle. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003.

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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. $10.

Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-3744046. MoondogYoga.com.

Monthly Meditation | Perkasie

Monthly Meditation: Cultivating Mindfulness | Doylestown

When you pay attention to boredom it gets unbelievably interesting. ~Jon Kabat-Zinn

3:30-5pm. Join with a likeminded group of people for mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga and time to share with the group. Perfect for those new to the practice; all are welcome. Last Sunday of the month. $15. Shine Yoga Center, 601 W Market St, Perkasie. 267-2210980. ShineYogaPerkasie.com.

1-2pm. In this class, we will focus on a different theme and style of meditation each month. Classes may

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.

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Life & Wellness Coaching from the Mat | Chalfont 9:30-11am. Join Life Coach & The Spa Lady, Roberta Fortune, for coaching right from the yoga mat. Each session is like a mini-retreat that allows you to relax, catch your breath and gain clarity on inspired actions. $24; buy two classes, get the third free. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont.

ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.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,

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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.

215-493-9020. YardleyLibrary.com. YardleyFriends@ yahoo.com.

Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga | Doylestown 6-7pm. Come connect with other moms-to-be, create community, connect with your baby and changing body, and take time out of the day to enjoy this sacred journey. Learn breathing techniques and stretches to help strengthen the mind, body and soul during pregnancy, labor and post-delivery. $15. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140.

Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio.

Community Meditation | Narberth 6:30-7:15pm. All are welcome to learn how to meditate and its many benefits. Experienced meditators can enjoy and enhance their existing practice in a group setting in a beautiful space with people of like intentions. Check the calendar online for changes/updates.

Kalyana Centre, 954 Montgomery Ave, Ste 6, Narberth. 484-412-8815. TheKalyanaCentre.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.

The Many Ways to Self-Love | New Britain 7-9pm. Our main objective for these gatherings is to empower, support and inspire you on a journey of overcoming self-limitations, which moves you into a vibration of “anything is possible!” First Monday of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. Wendi@WendiRose.com. Meetup.com/TheMany-Ways-to-Self-Love-and-Acceptance.

tuesday Health Matters Radio Show 10am. 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 Community Prayer Group | New Britain 10am-12pm. This group will be a sacred circle created each time by those who are part of it. We will have opportunities to co-create blessings in manifest form together, for each other. Just show up and be willing to let go and receive. Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain.

Meetup.com/The-Boundless-Self/events/219571843.

Wendi@WendiRose.com.

Yoga for Your Back | Chalfont 10:30am-12pm. Try Svaroopa Yoga and decompress the spine and have immediate relief or reduction in pain and stiffness. Learn simple tools to use at home, the office or anywhere. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281.

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Relaxing Restorative Yoga | Langhorne 12-12:45pm or 6:30-7:45pm. Enjoy deep body and mind relaxation either during the lunch hour or after work with Doris Szeto. Restorative yoga uses blankets and bolsters to align and support the body for total relaxation.

No prior yoga experience needed; every body type welcome. Register online at MindBodyOnline.com. Every Wednesday except third evening of the month. $15.

Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne.

215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com.

Chair Yoga for the Golden Years | Chalfont

powerful healing that is available through the Angelic support of IET. This community experience will bring needs and support together in ways that will generate lasting positive change and bring healing to our community. Second Wednesday of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. Meetup. com/Doylestown-Integrated-Energy-Therapy-Share.

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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 Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com.

thursday Children’s Summer Reading | New Hope 10-11:15am. Each week we’ll read exciting books about the outdoors, take hikes and make crafts to take home. Ages 3 to 8. June 18 to August 20. Mbrs: free; non-mbrs: $7/one child with adult, $3/each addt’l child. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

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

Time Share

1:30-2:30pm. Easy yoga poses to relieve aches and pains and keep you moving. Perfect for those new to yoga. New students get three classes for the price of two. $13. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 610-597-2015. Chalfont YogaAndMeditationCenter.com.

12-1pm. Learn how to make your inner well-being work in the outer world of pressures and stress. Tune in to Time Share on PANJRadio.com, where Marie Jackson will share recent and ancient discoveries, interview holistic healers and invite callers to ask questions.

Community Acupuncture | Doylestown

After School Nature Camp | Bristol

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.

Ascension Class | Gilbertsville

Intro to Yoga | Doylestown 5:30-7pm. In this 6-week enrolled beginner yoga course, learn yoga through both open discussion and guided physical practice. Learn the eight limbs of yoga, the yogic breathing system, the Tristana Method and how to safely approach and modify basic yoga poses. $80. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown.

267-245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio.

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.

3:30-5pm. Each session will explore the nature preserve while making new friends and memories. See website for more details. Ages 6-12. Every Thursday through May 14. $60/mbrs, $80/non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177.

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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.

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Integrated Energy Therapy Share | New Britain 7-9pm. IET certified practitioners, students and members of the community, whether they have received IET or not, will have the opportunity to receive the

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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.

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Namaste Baby | Doylestown 11-11:45am. Yoga for moms, dads, caregivers and newborns to pre-walkers. Classes promote a stronger bond through physical movement and emotional connectedness. Postures improve strength, coordination, balance and problem solving for the infant and parent.

Pre-registration required. $18. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook. com/TristanaYogaStudio.

Reiki Share | Doylestown 6-7:30pm. During this great opportunity for practitioners to gather, Reiki is given and received and discussions around Reiki and other approaches to holistic well-being are encouraged. Bring a refreshment to share. Second Friday of the month. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140.

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Community Reiki | Doylestown 7:30-9pm. Enjoy a relaxing evening of healing, soothing music, refreshments and community. Second Friday of the month. $10/10-minute session. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-2454140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio.

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Expressive Therapies John Muraco, ATR, RYT 315-329-9838 HeartWellHouse.com

7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177.

Svaroopa Yoga | Chalfont

Art therapy, an alternative to talk therapy, is a way to express yourself creatively with no artistic talent required.

Receive emotional balance, empowerment, and a deeper sense of self-understanding in a safe environment. Muraco is a registered art therapist, yoga teacher and holistic lifestyle and wellness counselor, specializing in adolescents and those who have lived through emotional or medical trauma or serious illness. Expressive arts groups, stress reduction classes, and personal wellness and herbal remedy making classes available. Call for a free, 30-minute consultation.

9:30-11am. Svaroopa poses work on a cause-and-effect relationship and are absolutely reliable. This yoga excels at healing what ails us. No yoga experience required. $24. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. Chalfont YogaAndMeditationCenter.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 exercises don’t work for you? This medically based fitness program will help improve bladder control, flatten the stomach, build a strong core and even improve your love life. $135. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales.

267-613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com.

Warm Yoga | Quakertown 11am-12:15pm. Wondering what all the hype is about hot yoga? This is the ideal class for someone interested in hot yoga, but worried that it is too hot. Everyone is tight somewhere; the warmth allows the muscles to relax, release and let go. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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JourneyDance is a whole-body experience that tickles the mind and nourishes the soul. It is freestyle movement to world music where self-expression releases tension. Visit the website for upcoming dances or to book a JourneyDance for a group. No dance experience needed to feel this wild freedom.

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.

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 29.

THE ORGANIC MATTRESS STORE 1075 Main St Hellertown, PA Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm

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 10.

GREEN TRAVEL BOWMAN’S HILL WILDFLOWER PRESERVE 1635 River Rd, New Hope, PA 215-862-2924

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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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Provider of integrated wellness dedicated to client care. Service includes massage, lymphatic drainage, contemporary cupping therapy, acupressure, nutritional and herbal guidance and aromatherapy. 201978-7335. ConsciusVita@msn.com.

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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 COLLEGEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER 753 W Main. St Collegeville 610-222-6123 CollegevilleMedical.com

Collegeville Medical Center is a medically integrated wellness center where medical doctors work alongside chiropractors to treat the underlying causes of clients’ health concerns. We specialize in treating knee pain, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, weight loss and more. See ad on inside front cover.

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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 30.

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HEALTHY BALANCE WITH MELANIE AADP Certified Health Coach Melanie.Stewart01@gmail.com 610-291-0972

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 10.

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Enjoy an anxiety-free dental experience. You no longer have to be nervous about going to the dentist. From the moment you open the doors, our friendly and courteous team will make you feel comfortable in our relaxing spa atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of holistic services. See ad with special offers on back page.

HEALTHY KIDS integrative pediatrics

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 23.

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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 3.

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 well-being. InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com.

DR. JULIE ANN ALLENDER 306 Rickert Rd, Sellersville 215-799-2220 PetTherapyParadisePark.com

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 9.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Elisa A Maggio, Healing Artist, CST practitioner 973-508-9101 MaggioMT.info

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 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.

As a PA and NJ Licensed Massage Therapist, Maggio—a 2009 graduate of Health Choices Institute and Massage School—specializes in “listening with her hands” to the life force of sentient beings, which includes people and animals.

Take this opportunity to bring emotional balance and increased productivity into your well-being, utilizing your own unique energy signature.

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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 27.

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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.

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.

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It May Save Your Life Don’t Miss This One! Sign Up Today www.UStaySafe.com Location: Warwick Township 1733 Township Greene Jamison, PA 18929

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Stress-Free Dentistry

Sit back - Relax - and Say “Ahhhh”

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

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

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

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

Your Comfort is Important to us.

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

215-822-3860

“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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Heritage Dental

595 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 302 Montgomeryville HeritageDentalDDS.com