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32 DR. JOSEPH MERCOLA On Simple Steps To Well-Being by Judith Fertig

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Greenshire Arts Hosts Bi-Monthly Classes

he International School of Shiatsu will host shiatsu and shin tai trainings as well as workshops and classes in body, energy and breathwork, tai chi, yoga, meditation and qigong throughout April and May. Offerings include Shiatsu Clinic, on April 1, Arcturian Healing Light Part Three with Gene Ang, from April 2 to 5, and Governing Vessel and the Spine, from April 21 to 23 and 28 to 30. Aspiring massage students or those interested in finding out more can attend a Shiatsu Intro Weekend from May 6 to 7. The Shiatsu Level One training will begin May 13, and Shiatsu Level Two starts May 8. For those seeking a career in shiatsu and body therapies, full-time and part-time scheduling options are available. The International School of Shiatsu recently relocated to a larger, new space in Plumsteadville, just north of Doylestown, to provide an even wider array of classes, programs and services to the community. The school’s mission is to train, nurture and support students to become excellent practitioners of shiatsu and shin tai and to provide the experience of shiatsu and advanced bodywork to the general public. All programming is designed to help “move the chi” and allow students and clients to become more fully engaged in life.

reenshire Arts Consortium, in Quakertown, is hosting bi-monthly classes, facilitated by Reverend Arlene Curley, Ph.D., that offer guidance for realizing a more inspired life. Finding Meaning in Challenging Times meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 14 and 28, while Embracing Life with Conscious Intention: Living the Magdalene Mysteries meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 21 and April 4. The first class addresses the challenges we face during important turning points in life, such as retirement, divorce, illness, relocation, death of a spouse, loneliness and aging. Through discussion and practice, Curley supports individuals in stepping beyond a limiting self-identity and bringing forth opportunities that redirect one’s life into a more meaningful presence. The resource book used in this course is Curley’s Completing the Seven, a guide to realizing full potential. The second class explores the mysteries of Western spirituality and how consciously living one’s humanity can lead to a connection with the divine self. Included in this course is the metaphysics of spirituality, journey of the soul, practices for connecting to inner wisdom and divine consciousness, and balancing the feminine and masculine. The resource for this course is Curley’s recently published book, The Eighth Gate, which focuses on the Magdalene Mysteries. Both classes contain progressive workshop content, while each offers meaning unto itself. At-home studies are available via e-mail for those that cannot attend the threemonth series in person.

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oylestown Community Programs, the non-profit branch of Doylestown Food Market, presents FED Talks, a series of talks about our food system and health, at the Doylestown Mennonite Church, 590 North Broad Street, in Doylestown. Pet Nutrition will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 9. Dr. Laura Weis, owner of Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care, will talk about the pet food industry, the importance of balanced nutrition and common myths, and will offer simple steps that can easily improve pets’ diets. Autoimmune Disorders will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 20. Deborah Bernstein, of Holistic Healing Center, and Audrey Fleck, a registered and licensed Dr. Laura Weis dietitian-nutritionist, will discuss using holistic approaches for prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Mental Illness Myths and Food Addiction will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. on June 8. Connie Guerin will discuss the growing mental health epidemic and its connection to food addiction. Attendees will learn about the relationship between food and emotional states, the effect that the food industry has on mental health, and how eating clean, natural food creates a sound mind and body. The Doylestown Food Market is a member-owned grocery store that provides convenient access to a variety of locally raised or produced foods and other products. It fosters a healthy and economically viable environment for farmers and the community. This full-service grocery store provides locally sourced produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, jams, sauces, household and personal goods. The Market currently has over 500 member families. Cost: Individual talks, $5/co-op members; $8 for non-members. All three sessions, $15/co-op members; $20/non-members. Attendees to all three sessions receive a $10 gift card to the Doylestown Food Market. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. To purchase tickets and for more information, call 215-348-4548 or visit Doylestown.coop/fed_talks_2017. See ad, page 18.

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et ready for longer days and new life at the Quakertown Center for Spiritual Living’s annual Welcome Spring Spiritual Faire. Now in its 14th year, the event is two days of seminars, workshops and making connections in the spiritual community. The Faire runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 1, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 2, at the Milford Township Fire Company, in Milford Square. Admission is $5 for both days, and there will be food available for purchase. Organizer Ellen Zuby says that every year there is something new and different to look forward to. “We have vendors who come with spiritual jewelry, essential oils, minerals and moonbeams. There are reflexology and reiki practitioners and tarot card readers. It’s partly a spiritual expo, partly a holistic expo, with interactive workshops and seminars that bring the community together,” says Zuby. The Center for Spiritual Living’s mission is to transform lives through the practice and teaching of Science of Mind principles. “We pray for a world that works for everybody,” Zuby explains. “We don’t tell people what to think; we teach them how to think, including keeping thoughts positive and productive. The teachings fit in with any religion. We’re all works in progress. If you change your thinking, you can change your life. The Spiritual Faire is a great opportunity to explore ways to do that in a holistic and nurturing community.” Location: 2185 Milford Square Pk., Milford Square. For more information, call 215-538-8943, email Faire2017@ QuakertownCSL.org or visit Quakertown CSL.org. See Save the Date, page 49.

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness. Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.” These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children. The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

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Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply. Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease. Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

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California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags California’s ongoing ban on singleuse plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife. In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

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magine if a state-of-the-art dentistry practice had a lovechild with a holistic spa: the light aroma of peppermint and cloves would waft pleasantly though the air as the soft whir of a nearby air purifier commingled with the ongoing susurrus produced by gentle cascades of a zen waterfall. KIND bars would sit next to a Keurig, perched atop a hotel-style mini-fridge housing exotic, bottled iced teas. Nestled in the corner would be the deep, inviting cushion of a leather massage chair. Staff members would greet co-workers and patients with a radiant conviviality. Fortunately, innovative imagination can become reality, as evidenced by Heritage Dental, in Montgomeryville. Heritage Dental was conceived from Dr. Beth Skovron’s inquisitive, scientific mind and compassionate heart, compelled by the desire to create a dental office unlike any other she had frequented. “My concept was to create a completely different environment— one that didn’t feel at all like a dentist’s office,” says Skovron. 20

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Increasingly, Skovron began to incorporate spa-like elements into her practice, elements such as an aromatherapy diffuser, massage chairs throughout the office, warm towels and lotions, nutrient-rich snacks and herbal teas. While patients are in the dentist chair, they can put on headphones and select from a choice of soothing imagery and music. Heritage Dental even makes its own organic lip balm. Skovron’s drive to improve patients’ experiences in her office merged

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with her attentiveness to patients’ other interests and concerns, leading her to research and embrace holistic dentistry. According to NaturalDentistry.us, “Truly holistic dentists are dentists who perform dentistry that is good for the body as well as the teeth and gums.” Holistic dentistry focuses not only on treating a problem that has cropped up in a patient’s oral care, but also on preventive measures. Holistic dentists consider root causes of a dental issue from a whole-body perspective, and they work to ensure the whole body and well-being of the patient are not adversely affected by what transpires in the dentist’s chair. As a holistic dentist, Skovron states that, “in our office, we use practices and procedures that take care of dental needs in the safest, most natural way possible.” Heritage Dental honors a commitment to the use of metal-free dentistry. It also specializes in the holistic practice of safe mercury removal, which protects the client and staff from mercury vapor during extraction. Charcoal rinses and full-body barriers are employed to minimize and shield patients and practitioners from the deleterious effects of mercury exposure and the potential toxicity associated with mercury poisoning. Because mercury is also considered toxic to the environment, Heritage Dental uses environmental filters and follows all protocol and procedures to ensure that mercury does not make its way into the sewer system. Building a strong and cohesive team has been critical to Heritage Dental’s success. Skovron regularly plans group outings for her dental staff; past trips have included skydiving and a painting

class. Skovron also subsidizes continued education and training for employees so they remain up-to-date and their skills diversify. This commitment shows itself in the palpably friendly, relaxed and caring atmosphere inside the office. Skovron’s second-in-command, office manager and patient liaison Rosie Hetrick, is perhaps Heritage Dental’s most effusive fan: “I love Dr. Beth and I love what I do,” enthuses Hetrick. “She’s amazing. As a team we are so unique in that we really go above and beyond as far as dental treatment and dental care with our state-of-the-art equipment, and we’re constantly striving for exceptional service by keeping up with continuing education and training. Then we also have this holistic zen vibe. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Our team and patients are like family.” With a staff that takes a wholebody/whole-mind approach and has advanced technologies at their fingertips, with the knowledge to properly execute targeted procedures, it is no wonder Heritage Dental is growing. To meet the needs of its booming practice, Heritage Dental will celebrate a grand opening in April as it expands into a larger space and offers new amenities. The office will gain an additional onethird of square footage and will nearly double in space. Also in the works is a Zen Room replete with more massage chairs, an expanded aromatherapy program and additional dental treatment rooms to accommodate new specialists. Since the beginning, Dr. Skovron has challenged the perception that a visit to the dentist has to be cold and clinical to deliver excellent care. As her practice’s success and growth attests, more patients are opening their hearts, minds and mouths to the Heritage Dental experience. Location: 595 Bethlehem Pk., Ste. 302, Montgomeryville. For more information, call 215-822-3860 or visit HeritageDentalDDS.com or Facebook.com/ DrBethSkovron. See ad, back cover. Rebecca Antsis is a Pennsylvania-based writer, multimedia performer and editorial associate for Natural Awakenings BuxMont. Connect at RebeccaAntsis@ gmail.com.

Heritage Dental Meet the Team

Rosie Hetrick, Office Manager

Philadelphia native, Quakertown-raised and current denizen of Harleysville, Rosie is the “go-to girl” overseeing all office operations at Heritage Dental. Nothing occurs without Rosie knowing about it first. As patient liaison, Rosie is the patient’s primary point of contact. With clarity, she lays out the feasibility of every client’s individualized treatment plan and works hard to ensure each patient’s dental needs are met. As a 25-year veteran of the industry, her buoyant positivity seems unflagging, and her care for the well-being of patients that visit Heritage Dental is palpable. She emphatically states: “I love what I do.” Rosie is X-rayand CPR-certified as well as a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers. In her spare time, when she is not visiting with her two granddaughters, Rosie enjoys supporting her husband George in his side business as a DJ.

Lucy Tho, Front Desk Administrator

Events sponsored by Heritage Dental more than likely had their details ironed out by Lucy Tho. In most cases, Lucy is also the first point of contact for anyone entering the office. Born and raised in Landsdale, Lucy has been on the Heritage Dental team for over two years. In addition to event coordination, Lucy organizes staff outings, such as their latest teambuilding adventure, indoor skydiving. On the administrative side, Lucy is Heritage Dental’s social media liaison and official “poster”. Lucy describes herself as “very open, forward and friendly” and abides by and upholds the dictum to “treat others the way you want to be treated.” Lucy adds: “Here, at Heritage Dental, we treat everyone like family.” When not with her extended family of clients and coworkers, Lucy’s time is occupied by her toddler Julien and by making plans to welcome her second child into this world in June.

Kristin Silcox, Dental Hygienist

Doylestown resident Kristin Silcox has only a few pictures of her mom—because of her mother’s intense displeasure with her own smile, she rarely agreed to pose for photos. Consequently, Kristin has made it something of her life’s mission to ensure people love their smiles, graduating from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Dental Medicine after receiving her bachelor of science degree with a concentration in research. Kristin takes the initiative to co-create with her colleagues a laid-back atmosphere at Heritage Dental. She refers to Heritage as her “dental home”, where she hopes patients feel safe enough to put their dental anxieties to rest. When she’s not treating patients full-time at Heritage Dental, Kristin can be found playing with her two tabby cats, Lily and Tom, cooking with fresh pasta, attending festivals or going on long nature hikes with her fiancé. natural awakenings

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Ashley Ziegenfus, Dental Hygienist

Currently a Conshohocken resident, but originally hailing from the woods of the Poconos, Ashley is the self-described “quirky one” of Heritage Dental. After three years of employment, Ashley is still the newest addition to the team. At 25, Ashley is also the youngest employee, thus nicknamed the “baby” of the office. This suits her just fine, and she admits to relying on an arsenal of silly jokes to put patients at ease. Motivated all her life by strong empathic proclivities, Ashley has always known that her purpose is to help others care for their health. Her studies in kinesiology revealed how the head and mouth impact overall well-being, which put her interest in dentistry into focus. In addition to being a Pilates-Barre instructor, Ashley’s interests include plants and sustainable energy.

Thea Davey, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Heritage Dental’s resident aromatherapy expert Thea Davey describes herself as “loud, fun and really loving.” Underneath the boisterous exterior is a heart that is immensely caring toward her patients. During anesthesia, Thea will provide hot towels for patients, keep the diffuser well stocked with essential oils and even hold patients’ hands if they are fearful of a procedure. Outside of Heritage Dental, Thea is a Boy Scout Scoutmaster. She spends most of her free time in the wilderness fishing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking with her scouts, a troop that includes her son. She is an avid fan of country and Christian rock music and resides with her husband in Lansdale.

Ian Rapp, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Hailing from the Oreland/Fort Washington area, Ian is a self-described calming influence in the office environment for not only his coworkers, but for patients as well. On what he loves best about Heritage Dental: “The whole experience we provide. I really love how we can overcome the anxiety that patients walk in with.” Outside of the office, Ian can be found giving swimming lessons at the Y, strumming his guitar or nose deep in a history or science fiction book while listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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Dr. Beth Skovron, Doctor of Dental Science, Owner and Founder

Dr. Beth Skovron’s voice is warm and soft-spoken. It sounds more akin to that of meditation instructor than to the cool stoicism we expect from most doctors. But the tranquility of her voice shouldn’t be misleading: she is deeply passionate about dentistry. Along with a compassionate heart is an ever-inquisitive, scientific mind. As a result, Dr. Beth is able to bring a comprehensive and holistic view to her patients’ needs, informed by expertise amassed over 19 years of clinical practice and 2,500 hours of ongoing continuing education courses and trainings. Dr. Beth is a 1992 graduate of State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She received further professional training from the Pankey Institute and the Scottsdale Institute for Advanced Dentistry. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and local chapters of the Implant Study Club. Originally hailing from Southern California, Dr. Beth is also a devout yogini, avid traveler and skilled tennis player. She resides in Bucks County with her son.

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Dr. Hyo Lim Makes Oral Health Whole Health by Carrie Jackson

ral health as central to one’s overall health is the philosophy at Dental Wellness Centre, in King of Prussia. Founded by Dr. Hyo “Tony” Lim, who has served the holistic community since 2000, the practice offers safe and effective, holistic dental options. “I encourage patients to make healthy choices in their daily life which, holistically, will benefit their dental health,” explains Lim, whose whole-health mentality extends beyond teeth and gums. Dentistry is a second career for Lim, who started out working with computers. “I’ve always been fascinated by science, but I realized I liked working with people, too. Early on in my training, I learned about preventative and holistic dentistry, and that really resonated with me,” he says. Lim opened Dental Wellness Centre with the goal of providing the highest quality holistic dental care and stays on top of new techniques and findings through research and informative courses. One special treatment offered by Dental Wellness Centre is mercuryfree fillings. “Mercury in your teeth can be harmful on a larger scale and have negative systemic effects on the whole body,” explains Lim. “The fillings gained popularity because they are cheap and easy to use, but there are strict guidelines on the packaging for even disposing leftovers properly so it doesn’t damage soil and water. It can’t just be thrown in the trash, so I wouldn’t want to put that in my body.” Patients can expect a full range of services, including tooth whitening, crowns and bridges, Invisalign, TMJ treatments, intraoral photography, periodonNABuxMont.com

tal disease treatments, biological dentistry and veneers. The office space is peaceful and relaxing and equipped with stateof-the-art technology. Lim understands that patient education is key to preventing many potentially harmful conditions. “We believe our patients deserve to have the information needed to make wise decisions about their oral health. My staff and I sit down with each patient and discuss their options, the pros and cons of each treatment, and any long-term implications. Root canals are an option for some people, but others might do better with a different procedure,” says Lim. At Dental Wellness Centre, emphasis is placed on the understanding that the mouth and the body are part of the same system, and that one affects the other. “Oral health is a combination of genetics and lifestyle,” adds Lim. “Since we can’t control our genetics, I encourage patients to make healthy choices in their daily life, such as cutting back on sugar and acidic foods, getting regular cleanings and knowing their risk factors for periodontal disease.” Other recommendations include flossing daily, avoiding sugary snacks and, for some people, even using an oral probiotic that helps neutralize the bad bacteria. “Holistically, we know about connections like an increased risk of heart disease if your gums are inflamed,” says Lim. “We help promote overall health and wellness, not just oral health.” Location: 216 Mall Blvd., Ste. 11, King of Prussia. For more information, call 610-265-4485 or visit DentalWellness Centre.com. See ad, page 10.

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Dr. Shapiro’s Empowering Dentistry by Gisele Rinaldi Siebold

r. Jerry Shapiro believes that patients deserve more than they get when it comes to their dental work. “Too many people go to the dentist and have their dentistry ‘done’, but their mouths are not healthy, even though they have paid a great deal of their own money,” notes Shapiro. An advocate of a holistic approach and patient education, Shapiro prides himself on producing patients that not only have beautiful-looking teeth, but also possess sustained oral comfort and health. Shapiro’s practice has been an educational facility for hundreds of patients over his 45 years in dentistry, offering a careful, thoughtful and informative approach. His belief is that the body will heal on its own when obstacles are removed. Shapiro’s services range from general cosmetic dentistry to single tooth implants and full mouth rehabilitations, plus temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diagnosis and treatment, an area of expertise and personal experience.

comfortable bite and smile, allowing the optimum functioning of the muscles, bones, soft tissues and nerves. Lasting, beautiful smiles and comfort are the outcome. “With today’s innovations of live, intraoral close-up cameras and high definition, microscopic TV monitoring of a patient’s plaque germs, patients can get their best results and real healthy mouths that last, stay stable and require very little maintenance and dollar output,” says Shapiro. “Self-empowered dental patients result. After all, ‘doctor’ means ‘teacher’, and that’s what we are supposed to do!” Having once suffered from extreme dental and TMJ problems requiring dental surgery, Shapiro meets each patient with a calm and empathetic approach. Because he’s faced the same oral distress as many of his patients, Shapiro’s goal of any treatment is always the same: establish a well-functioning,

Location: Lakeside Office Park, 105 Lakeside Dr., Southampton. For more information, call 215-357-0110 or visit DrJerryShapiro.com. See ad, page 24. Gisele Rinaldi Siebold is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect with her at Gisele@NABuxmont.com.

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Comfort is the Keystone at the LANAP and Implant Center of Pennsylvania by Gisele Rinaldi Siebold Dr. David DiGiallorenzo

r. David DiGiallorenzo, Dr. Henry Hsu and their team at the LANAP and Implant Center of Pennsylvania are dedicated to providing advanced periodontal and dental implant services to patients in need. The doctors are specialists, and that means two to three years of additional training, and thousands of hours of experience, to provide exceptional treatment. They focus on high-quality, single-visit, sedation dentistry using a holistic approach that takes a patient’s total-body health into account. This integrative philosophy sets their services apart. The team at the LANAP and Implant Center of Pennsylvania is dedicated to helping patients achieve amazing results by using the latest dental technology, equipment and procedures, such as cone beam imaging technology, laser dentistry, biostimulation healing and stem cell technology. They work diligently to save patients time and energy by ensuring as much work as possible is completed in one visit. Complete comfort during any office visit is the goal at the LANAP and

Implant Center of Pennsylvania. Longer appointment times, private operatories, music to listen to and two levels of dental sedation (oral conscious and IV) are offered. Other holistic comfort services include massage, acupuncture, aromatherapy and reflexology. They also cater to patients that experience fear or anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist, suffer from a quick gag reflex or are embarrassed by the appearance of their teeth and mouth. A special area of expertise for DiGiallorenzo is the revolutionary technique known as immediate total tooth replacement, which allows for the placement of dental implants and replacement teeth in one visit, a procedure that normally takes months. Using a patient’s own natural stem cells and plasma rich in growth factors, the implant procedure is performed in a way that encourages faster and more comfortable healing. Online testimonials about the LANAP and Implant Center of Pennsylvania attest to life-changing dental experiences. What’s more, the doctors

have taken the time to respond to each review personally, reflecting their recollections of the experience and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be of service. “I think that when you go into a healthcare field, you really have to put the other person first. So you are a giver, you are a provider, you really are someone who facilitates wellness,” shares DiGiallorenzo. “You are a bridge between the patient and the outcome.” This exceptional type of care, backed by years of education, training and experience, creates not only beautiful, healthy smiles, but also evokes confidence in very grateful patients. LANAP and Implant Center of Pennsylvania is located at 184 W. Main St., Ste. 200, Collegeville; and 425 Market St., Williamsport. For more information, call 610-228-4366 or 570-505-6908 or visit PerioImplants.us. See ad, page 8. Gisele Rinaldi Siebold is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect with her at Gisele@ NABuxmont.com.

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What are some tips for everyday chiropractic health?

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ardley native and competitive rower Dr. Katie Samsel is a licensed chiropractic physician and the owner of Samsel Integrative Health, in Langhorne. Throughout her years of training, certification and experience, she has committed to helping patients achieve pain relief by using the most advanced and effective chiropractic techniques available. While conventional medicine focuses on treating illness as it occurs, the approach at Samsel Integrative Health is to emphasize the importance of prevention and maintenance, which ultimately serves to reduce the risk of pain and illness. By developing a customized care plan, Samsel provides firsttime and routine visitors a blueprint for maintaining overall health and wellness.

What are some common misconceptions people have about chiropractic treatments, and how do you address these for first-time clients?

One of the most common misconceptions is that the adjustment hurts or that the only way to get adjusted is manually. I tend to be conservative with my initial treatments, especially with someone that has never been to a chiropractor. If someone is nervous about being adjusted, we may start with instrument adjusting or with a gentle, manual adjustment. Instrument

adjusting utilizes a handheld tool instead of just hands to do the adjustment and is generally less forceful, without any popping sounds.

What are the benefits of seeing a chiropractor, and how often should a client receive treatment?

Because the nervous system controls every part of the body, chiropractic treatment can help almost any issue. I’ve seen amazing results with asthma, constipation, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, migraines, sinus problems and colds. Generally, the average person will get adjusted anywhere from once a week to once a month.

How do people know if a chiropractor is right for them?

The first thing to do is to get evaluated. Most chiropractors can do a preliminary screening that involves posture and spinal palpation. Many people don’t realize that the beginning phases of disease, including arthritis, don’t involve pain, but can show in a spinal exam and can even be seen on X-ray.

What are the most effective techniques for correcting physical imbalances?

Maintaining good posture is a good start. Habits like sitting on feet or sleeping with one knee bent and one straight can perpetuate spinal imbalances. I recommend some type of daily exercise. Walking is a low impact activity with some cardio benefit. Core strengthening exercises help with posture and lower back support. I’m partial to yoga because it includes a good mix of strength and stretching, as well as a component that helps balance the mind.

What are some things people might not know about your work? At Samsel Integrative Health, I use a comprehensive approach to each person I see. I look at the physical, chemical and emotional aspects of the problem. In regards to chiropractic health, it’s important to remember this is rarely an overnight fix. Just like working out or wearing braces on your teeth, it takes time to make changes in the body. Ultimately, I want patients to be comfortable and confident with the treatment they are receiving.

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here is no topic in modern dentistry as controversial as the use of silver mercury amalgam dental fillings. Since the 1840s, the potential hazards of this common dental device have been a source of contention. Despite scientific evidence supporting the health and environmental hazards of mercury fillings, the American Dental Association (ADA) continues to endorse its safety, and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) continues to side with the industry supporting its use. While the debate continues, New York City’s Times Square is currently the site of a jumbotron projecting: “MERCURY DENTAL FILLINGS RELEASE TOXIC MERCURY.” The billboard is part of a massive effort to educate the public about the toxic properties of silver amalgam dental fillings. Highlighted is the “Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique” (SMART) developed by its sponsor, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), a mercury-free dental organization that certifies dentists in an amalgam removal protocol to reduce the potential negative health outcomes of mercury exposure to patients, dental professionals, students, staff and others. Today’s dental amalgam fillings are comprised of mercury, silver, cop28

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Mercury may have no threshold below which some adverse effects do not occur. ~World Health Organization 2005 Policy Paper per, tin and sometimes zinc. At one time ADA professed that mercury was bound within the amalgam and was not released once properly mixed and implanted into the tooth. However, after years of debate, the ADA now admits “small amounts of mercury are released from these fillings,” and the FDA concurs that dental amalgam “releases low levels of mercury in the form of a vapor that can be inhaled and absorbed by the lungs” and that “high levels of mercury vapor exposure are associated with adverse effects in the brain and the kidneys.” Despite ADA and FDA’s long overdue acknowledgement that mercury, a known neurotoxin, is released from these fillings, traditional dentists rarely advise patients of the potential exposure to mercury while sitting in the dental chair. One local dentist claims mercury is still “inert” once mixed in an amalgam. NABuxMont.com

So when does mercury veer from safe to toxic? A 2005 World Health Organization policy paper stated “mercury may have no threshold below which some adverse effects do not occur.” Although no official conclusion has been reached among U.S. public health organizations, a landmark provisional agreement was approved in January 2017 by the three governing institutions of the European Union (E.U.) to ban amalgam dental fillings for children as well as pregnant and nursing women. The legislation takes effect July 1, 2018, and will affect 500 million people. It still must be approved by E.U. governing bodies but is overwhelmingly supported by citizens and lawmakers. As efforts progress to ban the use of mercury amalgams worldwide, the U.S. remains unrestricted with the exception of FDA’s caution for use in pregnant women and children under 6, despite their acknowledgment that “some individuals [may] have an allergy or sensitivity to mercury.” This stance of sober reluctance also seems to be the prevailing position of most traditional dentists, although, up to half of American dentists no longer use mercury amalgam fillings. Their use fell steadily from an estimated 157 million mercury fillings placed in the U.S. in 1979 to fewer than 20 million in 2015. Although some medical professionals believe that it is “stretching biological plausibility to associate the vast number of health disorders associated with mercury fillings,” scientific studies support the link between mercury fillings and symptoms related to Parkinson’s, lupus, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis (MS), Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), schizophrenia, ADHD, insomnia, memory loss, neuromuscular effects, kidney failure, headaches, cognitive and motor dysfunction, autoimmune disease, depression, anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. Patients that believe their health was severely compromised by mercury fillings (many of whom experienced improved health following safe removal of their fillings) agree with IAOMT’s position that dental amalgams pose a public health threat and should be banned.

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The official line of ADA, FDA, the Environmental Protection Agency and other public health organizations is that while there may be a dearth of “credible” science linking amalgam fillings to “adverse health effects”, pregnant women and children under 6 are cautioned against use. And while the FDA grants that “some individuals [may] have an allergy or sensitivity to mercury,” not enough “credible” studies exist to calculate which populations are at risk. Thus amalgams remain on the market, innocent until proven guilty. Those that report mercury poisoning are dismissed as “allergy” anomalies or as medical cases that lack apparent cause. Meanwhile, the issue has moved from hearings to federal court. In 2008, a federal class action suit was filed by the IAOMT against the FDA to reclassify dental amalgams from a Class I to a Class II medical device, indicating their potential to be harmful. The broad coalition of plaintiffs in the case included consumer advocacy groups, professional associations and individuals. In early 2012, the IAOMT brought a federal court suit seeking a ban or limitation of use of amalgam fillings. In response, the FDA docket indicated a new amendment to its standing

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Freya Koss at Philadelphia demonstration

amalgam policy would require “… a sea change in the government’s regulation of the controversial filling material.” It promised prohibition of “the use of mercury-based dental fillings... in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children aged less than 6 years, and other groups considered sensitive to the metal’s neurotoxic vapors.” Furthermore, according to the 2012 FDA safety commission draft, “alternative materials would best be offered as the first line of restorative care, minimizing the use of dental amalgam.” Before passage, the FDA guidance was struck down on its path to the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert Reeves, a Kentucky litigator and self-described “mercury survivor”, has been bringing cases of mercury poisoning before the courts for over 30 years. He says, “on the part of the FDA and ADA, this is widespread ignorance at best and fraudulence at worst.” Reeves explains that the burden of proof falls on the victims to produce evidence linking their health-related symptoms to mercury exposure from amalgams. Two such cases were fought and won by Pennsylvanians, one filed in PA and the other in New York State. When Karen Palmer, a former Lehigh Valley dental assistant of 27 years, won her 2005 settlement, she became the first and only dental assistant in the U.S. to win an occupational mercury exposure case claiming illness and injury through workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania. In 2006, she was awarded a full decision in her social security disability case for mercury poisoning that manifested as chronic fatigue, pares-

thesia, central nervous system damage, toxic neuropathy and M.S. (Palmer was one of the plaintiffs in the 2008 and 2012 federal class actions, as well). Another longtime warrior in the fight for mercury-free dentistry is Montgomery County resident Freya Koss. In 2014, after a 14-year legal battle, her landmark case was settled outside of court with the dentist who improperly removed a mercury amalgam and replaced it with a new one. Within days of the dental work, Koss experienced a host of symptoms including double vision, light sensitivity, muscle weakness and loss of equilibrium. Neurologists diagnosed her with three life-threatening autoimmune diseases including lupus, MS and myasthenia gravis, warning that there were no known causes or cures. After discovering her symptoms were the result of having been acutely mercury poisoned, her fillings were safely removed by an IAOMT dentist, and she was treated by an alternative medical doctor who supported her slow recovery. Today, she is an impassioned health advocate and founder and director of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Mercury-Free Dentistry, the organization that spearheaded the 2009 passage of Philadelphia Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown’s “Use of Amalgam in Dentistry” ordinance. Philadelphia is the first city in the nation to require distribution of an informed consent brochure advising patients of the dangers of mercury in silver amalgam fillings and FDA’s warnings for pregnant women and children. The battle is far from over; consumer advocacy groups, NGOs, lawyers, mercury-free dentist coalitions and individuals from all walks life comprise the patchwork of populations working to make mercury amalgams a part of dentistry’s past. Rebecca Antsis is a Pennsylvania-based writer, multimedia performer and editorial associate for Natural Awakenings BuxMont. Connect at RebeccaAntsis@ gmail.com. Karen G. Meshkov is the Publisher and Director of Advertising Partnerships of Natural Awakenings BuxMont. Connect at Publisher@NABuxMont.com.

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A Local Voice for People with Hearing Loss by Julie Vitto

he Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s foremost advocacy organization for individuals affected by hearing loss. Founded in 1979 in Bethesda, Maryland, by Howard E. “Rocky” Stone, who had a bilateral hearing loss, HLAA is an international, nonprofit organization for people with hearing loss, their relatives and their friends. Its mission is to open up the world of communication through information, education, support and advocacy. In 2001, the HLAA-PA all-volunteer state office was established to provide information, education, support and advocacy for Pennsylvanians living with hearing loss. HLAA-PA publishes a free, quarterly newsletter that reaches more than 2,200 people and services 13 chapters throughout Pennsylvania, with new locations in development. “Telecommunications, as well as emergency preparedness for people with disabilities, is a top priority on my agenda,” says Kay Tyberg, a member of the HLAA-PA Advisory Council and chair of

the PA Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Board. As a former Bucks County resident and someone who has experienced hearing loss herself, Tyberg has fully embraced the work of facilitating access to assistive technologies, such as Video Relay Service (VRS) and captioned telephone systems. “VRS is a way for profoundly deaf people to communicate with other deaf or hearing individuals via video through a live, on-screen interpreter. It is a huge breakthrough for the deaf community,” says Tyberg. “In a nutshell, the VRS technology is replacing the teletypewriter, or TTY, for all but those with access issues.” The captioned telephone is another device that, as Tyberg explains, many older deafened adults are more accus-

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tomed to using. “I use CaptionCall and CapTel with certain calls. I’ve discovered that, 90 percent of the time, the messages relayed are efficient and correct.” Local HLAA chapters, like those in Bucks and Montgomery counties, provide information to members of all ages and with all degrees of hearing loss about hearing aids, assistive technology, legal rights, coping strategies and more. They offer a supportive space where individuals can share strategies for daily living and connect with audiologists, hearing aid specialists, assistive technology counselors and other professionals in fields associated with hearing loss. Visitors are invited to attend social activities and fundraisers throughout the year as well as quarterly meetings that feature special presentations using the hearing loop system and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning. The Montgomery County Chapter meets quarterly at Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Rd., Lafayette Hill. For more information, call 215-272-4450, email HLAAMCC@gmail.com or visit HLAAMCC.org. The Bucks County Chapter meets quarterly at Northampton Library, 25 Upper Holland Rd., Richboro. For more information, call 215-357-3702, email MCL0312@comcast.net or visit HLAA BucksCounty.org. Julie Vitto is a Pennsylvania-based writer and editorial associate to Natural Awakenings BuxMont. Connect at Julie. Vitto@gmail.com.

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octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a boardcertified family physician for more than 30 years. His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness? One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter). 32

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It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now? I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water. Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play? Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel. One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day. NABuxMont.com

Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts. Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climatecontrolled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make? Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits. It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin. The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect. Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health? Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic. At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers—including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University. The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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always the protagonist, with supporting very life unfolds as a uniquely dynamic, purposeful and potentially characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges heroic story that is open to interprethat push us beyond our comfort zones. tation, especially our own. We are the star and spin doctor of this work-in-prog- Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our ress, with the power to tell our stories own story, the more we realize that as triumphs, tragedies or something everyone has an equally valid and vital in-between. Our life story is filled with narrative in which they are the central suspense: Big and little decisions affect our storyline, including the relationships character. Understanding that everyone is on their own story journey can help we choose, our goals, how we live and us establish connection and empathy. the ways we nourish ourself physically, In every myth, the protagonist has mentally, emotionally and spiritually. a character arc; a particular way they How we tell our story matters. We mature and develop due to shifting are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for tides in their life story. Similarly, each ourself and others. Whether we consider of us is on an ever-evolving journey of self-discovery with choices about how ourself a heroic figure overcoming obto respond to situations, conflicts and stacles or a tragic victim of destiny often happenstance. By reframing our lives depends on how we choose to read the as personal growth adventures, we can text of our life and tell our story. Creating a personal myth is a funadapt to plot twists and view unexAd_Persky.MFINAL_1832.2017.qxp_Persky.spine 9:31 AM Page 1 as opportunities for pected difficulties damental way we find meaning. We are1/9/17

ď Žď&#x20AC; What might this situation be teaching the star? ď Žď&#x20AC; How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? ď Žď&#x20AC; Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation? With imagination and well-directed self-inquiry, we can step out of our story, check out the landscape and determine whether to stay on our current path or go in a different direction. We can then transform obstacles into opportunities to break bad habits and improve character to become the real hero of our own living, evolving story. Kim Schneiderman is a New York City psychotherapist and author of Step Out of Your Story: Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life. Visit StepOutOfYourStory.com.

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hough it is only hours from Washington, D.C., a true hidden gem lies just to our south. Off the Eastern Shore of Virginia are the barrier islands which protect seaside tidal creeks, bays, marshes and the mainland, providing habitat for abounding nature, including migratory songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, shellfish and finfish. Visitors are welcomed with the sign “You’ll Love Our Nature.” For many in the D.C. region, Virginia’s Eastern Shore is becoming the place not only to discover on vacation, but also to find their dream retreat or retirement home. On one side of the peninsula lies the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the U.S. With more than 150 rivers and creeks flowing into the bay, it provides sandy tidal areas, suitable for boat docks and marinas, as well as beautiful beaches to enjoy. On the

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other side lie the barrier islands and the Atlantic Ocean, knit together with bays, inlets and salt marshes. Except for a few “grandfathered” properties, the barrier islands are uninhabited; however, they can be easily enjoyed by kayak or boat. There are many free public boat launches available for easy access to the islands or deep sea fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. Fourteen of the barrier islands make up the Virginia Coastal Reserve and has earned the distinction of a United Nations Man and Biosphere Reserve. Since the 1970s, nonprofit, federal and state conservation partners, including The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service and the Commonwealth of Virginia have invested more than $100 million to protect and restore 133,000 acres of coastal and mainland habitats, including barrier islands, marshes and upland forests, and have led to a reintroduction of a species of bay scallops to the coastal bays, which had not been seen there for more than 80 years due to habitat loss. The bounty and beauty of the Eastern Shore are important economic drivers for the entire region, with agriculture, including aqua-farming, research and tourism as the industries that provide this growth. With its clean water in tidal creeks and bays, the area is home to the U.S.’s largest NABuxMont.com

oyster and clam aquaculture. The rural coastal landscape provides an ideal location for one of NASA’s premier rocket launch facilities. Additionally, the Eastern Shore hosts one of the National Science Foundation’s prestigious Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program sites operated by the University of Virginia, which has transformed the region into a center for world-class coastal science research. With such bounty and beauty to offer, as well as the relaxed lifestyle in the area, the Eastern Shore of Virginia is noted in many retirement guides as one of the best places in the country to live or retire. In one’s own backyard it is possible to fish, hunt, bird-watch, kayak, golf or simply enjoy the beach. For those looking for indoor activities, there is excellent shopping and antique hunting, as well as cultural and community events. Recently popping up throughout the area are kayak trips with stops at local wineries and oyster tastings. Plus, the weather is good all year. Even though residents enjoy all four seasons, the winters are not hard and the mean average temperature is 59 degrees, which keeps energy costs low. Most of the homes are on large three-to-five acre tracks and zoning is for single family homes. These protections come from the commitment to environmental conservation, but the benefit for the homeowner is a spacious lot with marvelous views, and in many cases, waterfront or beachfront access. As more people seek a balanced lifestyle with the opportunity to enjoy healthy air and water, it is unlikely that the gem of the Eastern Shore of Virginia will stay hidden for long. The Kirkwood Group offers beautiful waterfront properties, beachfront properties and water access properties along the Chesapeake Bay and the creeks and coves that feed into the bay. For example, High Knoll at Country Club offers a 4,500-square-foot waterfront home on 106 acres or 24 lots of 3+ acres each. To see their current listings, visit KirkwoodOnTheShore.com. See ad, page 3. Robin Fillmore is the publisher of Natural Awakenings, Washington, D.C.

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by Cathy Windland

oxins are all around and hard to avoid. They are in the air (fumes, chemical cleaners), food (pesticides) and some personal care products (chemical fragrances, preservatives). They enter the body through the skin, lungs and mouth, and if they do not exit the body, toxic overload could lead to headaches, constipation, fatigue, skin issues and an overall general malaise. Detoxification is a natural and essential way to help promote health

and prevent disease. In simple terms, detoxification involves awakening and releasing toxins from the body. It takes time and effort to truly rid the body of a toxic overload. An effective first step to waking up accumulated toxins is to flood the body with good, clean nutrition: plant-based, organic, whole foods and plenty of pure water. Some herbs with detoxifying properties, such as dandelion root, may also be helpful. This is only the tip of the iceberg—using the power of

nutrition can have profound effects on cleansing the body. Once toxins have been awakened, they must exit the body. Detoxification is not complete until elimination occurs, either through the colon or the skin. Without elimination, the toxins will settle back into the body. Additional practices, such as dry skin brushing, lymphatic massage or colon hydrotherapy may supplement and support the body’s natural cleansing functions. Body cleansing is a uniquely individual endeavor. Education, practice, professional support and listening to the body are crucial to finding an appropriate detoxification method. Cathy Windland is a National Board Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and owner of Inner Spa, an organic wellness spa specializing in holistic cleansing service, located in Newtown. It is currently offering 7-, 14- and 21-day cleanse packages. For more information, call 215-968-9000 or visit InnerSpa.org. See ad, page 37.

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magine an exercise system that strengthens the body enough to be used in training world-class athletes, stretches more safely than any form of yoga and expands the core training concepts of Pilates into natural full-body movements like those used in everyday reaching and walking, along with jumping and swimming. This is the Gyrotonic system,” says Angela Crowley, a Gyrotonic master teacher, trainer and exercise spa owner in Coral Gables, Florida. A former gymnast and dancer, Crowley took to the Gyrotonic approach after being severely injured in an automobile accident. “Traditional physical therapy only addressed certain aspects without bringing me back to normal,” she says. “Running and yoga felt intolerable. Gyrotonic exercises became a perfect bridge. I was able to rehabilitate safely while challenging myself to return to normal expectations and now, beyond.” The system of fluid movements leverages specially designed equipment that can be customized for every individual.

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Find an illustrative video and search classes by postal code at Gyrotonic.com. “The Gyrotonic system combines elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas. “The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf. While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses spring tension.” Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates and yoga all complement weightlifting and strength training, affording a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences low- and high-threshold exercise, low-intensity and highintensity, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activity,” she says. Crowley sees the Gyrotonic approach complementing virtually any activity. “The exercises help practitioners learn how to move more efficiently, easily, powerfully, gracefully and successfully in every facet of life.” The method is also offered without equipment in the form of Gyrokinesis, a flowing class done on a chair, mat and standing. This affordable option can be practiced independently at home. “My youngest client is 7, my oldest is 94,” relates Crowley. “We have clients that have become bored by repetitive exercise and enjoy the limitless variations of movements that keep both their minds and muscles alert. We have chronic pain clients that have exhausted other medical options and are improving their ability to function more optimally and enjoying their lives again.” Both Schrimpf and her husband, Juan Trujillo, teach the Gyrotonic method. “Our greatest reward is the feedback we get. Once people try it, they’re hooked,” she says. “It transforms how people think about movement and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. They feel their joints becoming more supple and balanced, and find their bodies responding well to the natural movement patterns.”

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Thumbs-Up on Fats Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat by Judith Fertig

n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information. Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy. The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born. In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More 38

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recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

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Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking. “Eating fat can make you lean. Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also inNABuxMont.com

crease fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes. Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts. Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. “Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.” “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higher-

fat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.” Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says. Each amount listed indicates a serving size. Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil)

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t’s fascinating to observe how family life has evolved over time. Families in the 1950s and ‘60s were quite conservative with rules and limits. A teenage boy with long hair was considered radical. The ‘70s was the era of rebellion—teens wore long hair, attended protests and used mind-altering drugs. Each of these eras posed unique challenges to the parent-child dynamic. The excessive use of electronic devices is the parental complaint of our times. It affects kids of all ages; even toddlers seem to intrinsically know how to use many devices. Video screens do a great job of keeping kids quiet and happy for many hours. What parent doesn’t want to make their kids happy? However, what really makes kids happy is getting not what they want, but what they need. And what they need is what we all need: acceptance, affection, appreciation, approval and attention. We cannot do that when our heads are buried in a screen. When we set limits on technology time and pay attention to feelings, we know and sense that something is missing. We need to feel the warmth of a long hug. We need to gaze into our children’s eyes and see their souls and accept them on a deep level. We need to really listen attentively to their words and the feelings behind them. We are lucky to have practical therapeutic tools and practices, such as EFT, that can help open up this communication and bring intimacy back into family life. Let’s start today. Delia Nessim is a counselor in private practice specializing in EFT and family therapy. For more information, call 610-416-7535, email Delia@DNCounseling.com or visit DNCounseling.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 53.

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scension is the path of those who are choosing to consciously evolve. It’s a personal choice to boldly step into the unknown in order to expand into an experience that is entirely new. Ascension is actively choosing to expand into higher consciousness. Ascension is merging with one’s higher self, opening one’s heart and expanding to reunite with “source”, the divine light, and all levels and layers of one’s authentic self. It is returning to the experience of divine light and experiencing the highest levels of unconditional love and divine alignment with pure source light in every area of life. Ascension is not something that happens to us on a certain date, or that we unknowingly or unwillingly stumble into. Awareness will help us to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances of life around us. In addition to meditation, we should learn and seek out new

perspectives, validate what we learn to gain wisdom and knowledge, implement what will serve us, love in every moment, move forward and grow. This is the ascension path—the path of increased awareness, higher consciousness and illumination; the master path of love. Higher vibrational living awaits us, as we consciously choose to ascend. Not all will ascend in this lifetime, but those who are drawn to learn more have begun the process. The total enlightened and illuminated self already exists within each of us. Our challenge is to integrate our universal light into our being by working with the new spiritual chakras to bring our spiritual power into the physical. We must each open our heart, become aware, and shine with the full brilliance of our blessed higher self and spiritual being— the Universal Body—which we can now access and use, here in the physical. We must each recognize ourselves

as the one: every moment is our opportunity to beam out and reflect love, because now, unlike anytime before, is the time. We may feel that it is especially difficult to stay on our spiritual path in these days of political difficulties. The real issue is not that we stumble and fall away from our center, but rather that we work to try again and again to return to that center. It can seem so hard to hold onto the vibration of the State of Being. It is entirely understandable to recognize that we will stumble and fall when we struggle with that which we see and hear—and this can be harmful to ourselves and other people. Many of us are at a place in our paths where we are facing strong challenges from within our very own selves, and we need to devoutly practice our learning of that which is a higher path to walk in life. Then the world will experience a raise in consciousness. Elizabeth Joyce is an internationally respected speaker, psychic, energetic healer and author of Ascension— Accessing the Fifth Dimension and The NEW Spiritual Chakras. She is based in Doylestown. For more information, call 201-934-8986, email Elizabeth_Joyce@ verizon.net or visit New-Visions.com. See ad, page 39.

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s a fourthgeneration healer and intuitive empath, Lisa Gercie guides clients to find peace, comfort and connection within. Gercie is the founder of The Hypnotic Healer, in Bethlehem, and has studied metaphysics with world-renowned mentors, shamans and teachers for the majority of her life. She graduated from Lehigh University’s Counseling Psychology program and blends traditional counseling and hypnosis with metaphysical healing and hypnotic techniques. “With metaphysical hypnosis, people are going into a relaxed or hypnotic state, which allows their soul to heal,” says Gercie. Clients come to her with a range of emotional issues that often manifest as anxiety and depression, or even physical symptoms such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer. “Hypnotic healing sessions energetically cleanse, balance and align the chakra frequencies for ultimate health, healing and well-being,” she says. Clients report feeling sensations of energy, heat and the chills while on Gercie’s healing table. Some just require one session, while others benefit from several over time. “Every soul is different and will heal when it’s ready,” says Gercie. In addition to healing sessions, Gercie helps clients with past life regressions, where they come to understand a greater sense of the patterns of their soul. Typically one, two or three past lives can be experienced during a session. Gercie also guides clients to travel to another dimension of consciousness in which they can connect with their loved ones and/or pets that have passed on. “It’s a spiritual tool to connect,” says Gercie. “Especially on those days when we just wish we had another chance to see our loved one or to tell them things we were never able to.” Location: 3005 Brodhead Rd., Ste. 260, Bethlehem. For more information, call 484-634-6743 or visit TheHypnoticHealer. com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 53. Carrie Jackson is a frequent writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at Carrie1Jackson@yahoo.com.

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BUCKS COUNTY Bikram Yoga Doylestown 1717 S Easton Rd, Doylestown 570-977-6689 BikramYogaDoylestown.com

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 EFT Tapping – March 1, 8, 15. 7:30-8:30pm. This workshop helps participants raise their vibration by releasing emotions like anger, frustration, blame and resentment and increasing feelings of harmony, connection and joy. The primary mind-body technique that will be used is EFT (scientifically shown to reduce cortisol and other stress hormones thereby reducing stress, anxiety, anger, etc). $90. Newton Parks and Rec, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown. Kathleen Kimble, 215-968-2800. Recreation@ NewtownPA.gov. NewtownFun.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2 National Nutrition Month: Put Your Best Fork Forward – 1–2pm. Adults can learn how to make small changes to improve your health, this month and beyond. Sample some delicious portion-sized foods. Free. Giant Food Stores Cooking School, 315 York Rd, Willow Grove. To register call 215784-1960. Qigong for Wellness Series – 7-8:15pm. A six-week program based on traditional Chinese medicine. As long as energy (Qi) flows smoothly throughout the body, disease and illness cannot set in. Qigong helps stimulate the flow of qi throughout your body. Learn 10 simple and powerful qigong ‘energy’ movements designed to awaken your body’s ability to heal. $219. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@

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Ambler Food Co-op, 215-326-9792. Membership@ AmblerFoodCoop.org. AmblerFoodCoop.org. How to Build a Coaching Practice – 7-8:30pm. Class meets for four Tuesdays. Are you a coach or want to be a coach focusing on: life, relationships, success, nutrition, holistic, health, energy or spirituality? Gain the skills to take your coaching practice to the next level. Instructors: Jon Satin and Chris Pattay - The Possibility Coaches, share the secrets and skills they have mastered since 2002 to create a successful international coaching practice. $225. Delaware Valley University, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown. Jon Satin, 215-794-0135. Coaches2@comcast.net. PossibilityCoaches.com/ coaching-class.html.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Pet Nutrition with Dr. Laura Weiss – 7-9pm. Deciding what to feed your pet can positively affect your best friend’s health. As part of the FED Talk series, Dr. Weis, owner of Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care, will talk about the pet food industry and offer simple steps everyone can take to easily improve their pet’s diet. $8. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-3484548. Info@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/ fed_talk_pet_nutrition_with_dr_laura_weiss. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYoga Studio.com/workshops.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Transformation Yoga Donation Class – 4:455:45pm. Transformation Yoga provides mindfulness-based, trauma-sensitive yoga to develop skills to navigate life with comfort and ease. Perfect class for beginners. Suggested donation $10 to benefit Transformation Yoga Project, a nonprofit that serves people Impacted by trauma and addiction. BRV Yoga, 550 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville. 610-3042734. BRVYoga.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Small Batch Kitchen Tasting – 10am-noon. Meet our featured local producer of the month, Small Batch Kitchen. Stop in and taste their wonderful fruit spreads (also made with locally grown ingredients). Save 20% all month. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. Andrea, 215-348-4548. Andrea@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.Coop/ calendar. Yoga Tune Up: Low Back Magic – 2-4:30pm. In low back magic, we will erase low back pain, which is endemic in our society, and learn how to care for this vital area on a daily basis through self-massage, yoga, corrective exercises, and innovative movement techniques using Yoga Tune Up® original therapy balls. $40. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Tea & Scones: What is a Food Co-op? – 6:30-8pm. Representatives of the Ambler Food Co-op will give a brief history and description of the co-operative business model, followed by an update about Weavers Way’s third store coming to downtown Ambler. Tea and scones will be served at 6:30pm; presentation begins at 7pm. Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch, 209 Race St, Ambler.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 10 Asanas for Meditative Postures YTT – Mar 10-12. Deepening our practice of asana and making our classes richer and more satisfying for our students requires us to be on a continual journey into the inquiry and exploration of how the body moves. Benefits, potential stress points, modifications, variations, prop use, assisting, layers of meaning and energetics covered. $425. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops. Kids Cook Under 5: Leprechaun Hats – 10am or 3pm. Kids with parents. Interactive kids class that will teach basic kitchen skills to create nutritious and delicious snacks. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Free. Giant Food Stores, 1874 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. To register, call Rabiya Bower 215-836-4300. Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help – 7-8:30pm. Learn various self-care techniques that you can do on yourself to increase the flow and healing of your body. Sue Walski will share ways this ancient healing art can support you to heal yourself. Very easy, peaceful and an informative way to know thyself and heal thyself. $20. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Sue Walski, 610-428-1519. SRW@epix. net. TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Caveman Cups Tasting – 10am-noon. Stop in for a taste of local brand Realest Foods’ chocolate nut butter cups. Caveman Cups are paleo, GF, dairy-free and peanut-free. Save 10% during the tasting. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. Andrea, 215-348-4548. Andrea@ Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.Coop/calendar. Celebrate National Nutrition Month – 10am–1pm. All ages. Stop by the store anytime between 10 and 1 and sample some better-for-you breakfast foods. Start each day with your best fork forward. Free. Giant Food Stores, 1201 Knapp Rd, North Wales. To register, call Christina Fava 215-661-1025.

savethedate Holistic & Psychic Fair March 11-12 11am-5pm A day of fun and inspiration that benefits local Bucks charities. Psychic readings from local or guest psychics. Frank St James of The Psychic Detectives, and BIO Channel, Celeste of the Fox Sisters, more. Enjoy massage, bodywork and other holistic services. Call to book advance appointments.

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Elizabeth Joyce, 215-996-0646 New-Visions.com Saucy Sue’s Tasting – noon-2pm. Meet Saucy Sue and sample the best local chutneys and caramel sauces around! Save 10% during the tasting. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. Andrea, 215-348-4548. Andrea@ Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.Coop/calendar. Diabetes Care Class – 1-2pm. Adults. Join your specially trained pharmacist and nutritionist for practical tips on managing diabetes and pre-diabetes. Free. Giant Food Stores, 2350 Susquehanna Rd, Roslyn. To register call 215-881-9508. Full Moon Yoga and Ladies Night – 6-8pm. Gather with woman on the magic full moon. Many traditions use this time for supporting woman’s power and healing. Lunar yoga with Erin Range, Persian red tent rituals with Lyn Hicks, healing rituals, connection and woman’s community. Embrace your feminine nature and sacred body. Mystical, magical fun with others. $25. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Erin Range, 215-813-4073. FreeRangeYogaSUP@gmail.com. TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Reiki or Seichim Stress Reduction – 1-8pm. Reiki and Seichim reduce stress while balancing the energetic pathways within the body. They promote physical, mental and spiritual harmony while increasing the supply of life force energy. Relax, de-stress and balance your chakras. See what energy work can do for you with this introductory rate. Additional dates available. $45. 5 S Ridge Ave, Ambler. 267-354-4530. Fallsington Friends Quaker Meeting Tour – 1:30pm. Sam Snipes, 97, will give a tour of the Fallsington Friends Quaker Meeting property, its sheds, buildings and history. Come learn about the history of Fallsington and Quakers in our area. This promises to be a wonderful opportunity to hear from someone who personally experienced so much history himself. Free. Fallsington Friends Meetinghouse, 9300 New Falls Rd (New Falls & Tyburn Rds), Levittown. Evelyn, 267-994-2616. FallsingtonMeeting.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Frozen Food Fiesta – 6-7pm. Adults. Can you make an entire meal from healthy frozen foods? Join Rabiya as she whips up an entrée entirely from

the frozen foods section. Samples provided as we discuss the benefits of stocking up your freezer. Free. Giant Food Stores, 1874 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. To register, call Rabiya Bower 215-836-4300. Food For Thought Book Club – 6:30-8pm. All are welcome to join Doylestown Food Market members for a discussion of Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl. We meet every second Tuesday of the month. Bringing snacks to share is optional. The Doylestown Bookshop offers a 20% discount on book selections for the club. Everyone welcome. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Small Batch Kitchen Tasting – 10am-noon. Meet our featured local producer of the month, Small Batch Kitchen. Stop in and taste their wonderful fruit spreads (also made with locally grown ingredients). Save 20% all month. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. Andrea, 215-348-4548. Andrea@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.Coop/calendar. Raising Honeybees – 2-3pm. Learn all about the benefits and how-to’s of raising honeybees from local beekeeper, Chuck Pressler. Starting your own hive can help combat the decline in this valuable population and this presentation will cover all the things you’ll need to know to start your own hive. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. Marissa Farra, 215-297-5880. MFarra@ bcas.org. BCAS.org/event/raising-honeybees-demo.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Unwind & Get Back in Balance – 3:30-5:30pm. Nita offers greater understanding/awareness of your body, posture & flexibility and how to prevent/alleviate age-related symptoms. Feel empowered to create positive changes. Flowing, range of motion movements, strengthening exercises and traditional stretches to fun, inspiring and indigenous music. Participants describe class as fun, flowing, connected, relaxing, freedom of expression, invigorating. $30. Yoga Tree at PWC, 1281 RT 113, Blooming Glen. 215-257-3938. iNitaUnwind@gmail.com. YogaTreePWC.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 20 Positively Priming the Mind Workshop – 10am1:30pm. Join keynote speaker, Kim Serafini, Founder & CEO, to understand how MindPT cultivates a mindset and habit of happiness and success. Excellent for coaches, practitioners, doctors, healers, educators and others. Includes lunch. $49. Crowne Plaza, 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia. Positive PrimingForSuccess.com. Addicted to Spice: Cooking Demo – 6:30-8pm. Join Seema Vaidyanathan, creator of the Indian cooking website Addicted to Spice, as she presents ways to infuse Indian flavors into simple recipes. The demo will include a taster menu. RSVP is required for this free event. Ambler Food Co-op Office, 131 E Bulter Pike, Ambler. Ambler Food Co-op, 215-326-9792. Membership@AmblerFoodCoop. org. AmblerFoodCoop.org.

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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 Calling all Holistic Presenters If you’re interested in facilitating your workshop at our center, please contact Greenshire. John of God Crystal Bed Sessions March 10, 9am-9pm Contact Greenshire for your 90-minute appointment. Details on website. $100. Finding Meaning in Challenging Times Bi-monthly Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Beginning March 14, 28, … Feeling Stuck? Retirement? Divorce? Illness? Loneliness? Aging? During life’s challenges we are asked to step beyond limiting self-identities and into a space of personal shifts. These turning points bring forth opportunities for redirecting life with new ways of being. This group offers discussion and practices that will help you create a more meaningful life. Workshop content is progressive, although each meeting is meaningful unto itself. Resource: Completing the Seven, by Arlene Curley, Ph.D. $30/meeting. Embracing Life with Conscious Intention: Living the Magdalene Mysteries Bi-monthly Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Beginning March 21, April 4, … Explore Mysteries of western spirituality, and how consciously living your humanity can help connect to your Divine Self. Discussion: metaphysics of spirituality, journey of the soul, practices for connecting to inner wisdom, balancing the feminine and masculine. Workshop content is progressive, although each meeting is meaningful unto itself. Resource: The Eighth Gate: Wisdom of Mary Magdalene. by Arlene Curley, Ph.D. $30/meeting. At-Home Study for Bi-Monthly Classes For those who are unable to attend bi-monthly classes: study guide/practices will be emailed. Email discussion available. $30/class. Egypt on the Equinox March 18, 10am-noon Having just returned from a spiritual pilgrimage through Egypt, Arlene Curley invites you to feel the energies of this sacred land. Let the temples, pyramids, tombs and landscape come alive through meditation and sacred ceremony. Embody the essence of the Great Mysteries. Many of the temples in Egypt have been built so that when the first beam of the equinox rising sun comes through its portals, this beam strikes the altar in the Holy of Holies. This equinox weekend proves to be a powerful time for this at-home pilgrimage to Egypt. $30. Reiki I: March 25, 10am-4pm Learn how to access this universal “Ki” energy and become a channel for its transmission, helping the body to heal and return to a state of balance. This powerful healing modality and philosophy of life is especially taught in a way that will enhance your spiritual awareness and transformative healing. $100. Review Reiki I: $25.

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savethedate Leadership as Sacred Practice March 22 – April 26 7-8pm Build supportive community and discover your unique leadership approach through six openhearted, thoughtful conversations redefining and reclaiming how we practice leadership. True leadership is holistic, making space for spirituality, intuition and critical thinking. I’d love you to join us. Led by Tracie Nichols, reawakening leader, career and leadership coach. Registration requested.

Cost: $10 Country Creek Winery 133 Cressman, Rd, Telford Tracie Nichols, 215-527-5457 Tracie@TracieNichols.com TracieNichols.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Nature Lover’s Book Club – 6:15-8pm. We’ll discuss the Forest Unforeseen – A Year’s Watch in Nature, by David Haskell, who uses a patch of forest as a window to the natural world. Open to anyone who has a passion for the environment and wants to share with others. Visit website for discussion questions/purchase a discounted book. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. Heidi Shiver, 215-297-5880. HHShiver2016@gmail.com. Nature LoversBookClub.Blogspot.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Digging for Dinosaurs – 6:30-8pm. Professor Jason C. Poole of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will bring us supermassive dinosaurs from 3 continents: Africa, South and North America. Jason will present on these dinosaurs

and his explorations for dinosaurs. This is great for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Delaware Valley University, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown. Marissa Farra, 215-297-5880. MFarra@bcas.org. BCAS.org/ event/dino-digging-nurture-your-inner-naturalist.

savethedate BLISSaTHON March 24-25 8pm-8am A cleansing, community-enriching and energetically expansive adult all-nighter. This event creates space for you to reconnect to self through meditation, past life regression, gong bath vibrational healing, Native American ceremony, hatha yoga, andara spiral and more... all under the veil of moonlight and in the company of an open-minded, open-hearted tribe.

Cost: $90 Spirit Holistic Center 35 E Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown Cassie Eshelman, 484-300-3457 CEEshelman@gmail.com CassieEshelman.Weebly.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Lovely To Be Queen Ladies Retreat – 7:45am9pm. A rejuvenating day of self-indulgence designed to create a personal self-care plan for you that works and inspires. Imagine a wonderful day to yourself engaged in practices of nourishing your spirit par excellence! Gentle yoga movement, healing in nature, discussion and workshop to awaken clarity on practical self-care, healing treatment, Soul Path Numerology, stress clearing Eastern art, Jin Shin Self Help, 3 nutritious meals ending with dance celebration. Rejuvenate, renew, relax. $250. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Lyn Hicks, 215-813-4073. Lyn@HarmonyHillGardens.com. TheRoomAt Meadowbrook.com.

savethedate Susan Duval Seminars and Sacred Journeys Doylestown • 215-348-5755 SusanDuvalSeminars.com Register online or call Susan. Sign up on website to receive weekly newsletter with updates on seminars and trips.

March 11, 2-5pm Exploring Your Soul & Ascension in Your Akashic Records

Practice reading your records for self-enlightenment, with a focus on exploring who you are at a soul level and your own ascension process, including using an ascension healing prayer. $75 Doylestown.

March 24-25, 10am-8pm Private Channeling and Psychic Medium Readings

For the past 20 years, Dino Calabrese has been a professional channel, psychic medium and intuitive life counselor. He travels all over the country helping people move forward in life. Dino can connect with your guides and answer your questions regarding career, finances, relationships and family, as well as connect with your deceased loved ones. Call to schedule your appointment. $75 for 30 minutes, $150 for 1 hour. Doylestown.

March 31-April 2 New Mexico Hot Springs Retreat

Deemed sacred by indigenous Native Americans, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Spa has been a source of healing for thousands of years. Discover esoteric teachings from ancient wisdom traditions, soak in the sacred springs, hike to the stunning Mica Mine, and visit the breathtaking Christ in the Desert monastery for energy work and healing. Extend your stay and visit Georgia O’Keeffe country, the majestic Taos Pueblo, the “holy dirt” church at Chimayo, and the mysterious staircase of the Loretta Chapel in Santa Fe.

April 19-23 Mystical Sedona Retreat

Just 2 hours from the Grand Canyon, Sedona is a sacred site and power spot, renowned for its magnificent beauty, red rocks, vortices, great energy, as well as art galleries and metaphysical shops. This retreat will focus on enhancing our shamanic medicine. Afternoon hikes and a quantum spoon bending class are included. Facilitator Gene Ang, PhD in Neurobiology from Yale is an expert in consciousness, energy medicine, and the integration of science, spirituality and healing.

July 15-21 Swim with the Dolphins in Bimini, the Bahamas

Bimini is a small island in the Bahamas, renowned for the pods of dolphins, who call it home. With warm turquoise waters, Bimini is paradise for people seeking to connect with these wise and beautiful creatures. We will go out every afternoon to swim with the dolphins. We will also snorkel over the Bimini road, reputed to be part of ancient Atlantis, explore the island on golf carts, visit the Healing Hole, see the exquisite Dolphin House, and relax on gorgeous beaches. Our private chef will prepare 3 delicious gourmet meals for us every day. See Susan’s website for other upcoming events and sacred journeys!

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Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products for personal and home care. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care.

FOR RENT PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING – Building includes four gathering rooms, kitchen and covered porch. Wooded paths, meditation gardens. Perfect for workshops, weddings, retreats. 215538-0976. GreenshireArts.org.

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plan ahead savethedate 14th Welcome Spring Spiritual Faire April 1 10am-6pm Holistic therapies, energy work, reflexology, reiki, tarot, intuitive readings, healing touch for animals, natural health products, inspired jewelry, crystals, minerals and more. Good food available all day. Plenty of parking. More information visit QuakertownCSL.org. Free workshops, seminars daily. Sponsor: The Quakertown Center for Spiritual Living.

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ROOM FOR RENT in growing Newtown wellness center. Energy workers, acupressure, acupuncture and other healing arts welcome. 1-day rentals +, flexible availability. 215-847-5659.

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Spring Webinar/Class Combo Starts April 3 Fall Weekend Program: One weekend/mo If you have a passion for helping others, feel a connection to the holistic mindset, hold an appreciation for the self-healing energies of the body, learn this gentle healing art. 5 or 7 months, 150-hour professional program. Spring class last at current pricing. Ask about payment plans and credit cards.

Inner Light Holistic Expo April 22-23 Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-5pm Spring 2017 Inner Light Holistic Expo, held at the Coventry Mall in Pottstown, Center Court and throughout the Mall. Crystals, jewelry, books, aura photography, massage, reiki, hypnotherapy, chiropractors, psychics/medium readers, ionic cleanse, spiritual gifts and more. Vendor spaces available.

Free admission; Free lectures Coventry Mall 351 W Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown Cristina Leeson, 610-413-8191 CristinaLeeson@hotmail.com InnerLightHC.com

Seeking licensed full- and part-time HOLISTIC AESTHETICIANS AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS with following for growing Newtown wellness center. Benefits and 401k available. Call 215-847-5659.

OPPORTUNITIES LIKE-MINDED PRACTITIONERS WANTED to share space and resources in Upper Bucks integrative health cooperative. Beautiful, modern, light-filled offices with brick walls. Reasonable rates and terms. Call Kristann, 215-766-1300. NOW TRAINING – Attention yoga teachers, massage therapists, nutritionists, reiki and healing practitioners: supplement your income and expand your repertoire of expertise as a colon hydrotherapist. This unique healing modality has immediate earning potential. Train and work locally within months. Christine@InnerSpa.org.

Cost: $2,325 Quakertown Integrative Health Center 600 W Broad St, Quakertown

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Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Bali May 15-20 Join Natassia, RYT-200HR, of Open Center Yoga for a total wellness experience at Sarinbuana Eco Lodge. Clear the mind, cleanse the body and recharge the soul with a 5 night/6 day Vinyasa Yoga immersion. Enjoy daily yoga & meditation, gourmet vegetarian meals and the sights & sounds of Bali, Indonesia. Shared rooms start at $775/student w/ private room/ cabin upgrade options available. Rates include daily yoga, all meals, temple tour & lodging.

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technique is a focused meditation that allows you to train your mind, body and spirit to clear limiting beliefs and live life with positive thoughts, developing virtues in all that we do, while getting closer to the creator of All That Is. $20. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

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Body-Psychotherapy Training Classes – 9:30am12:30pm. Bi-weekly class. Magic power of challenging illness and aging. Revealing your body-story with body-psychotherapist Ute Arnold: gestalt, Alexander Technique, micro movement, art and nature. $90 each for a series of six, drop-ins $130. Work study possible. Blue Bamboo Studio, Pt Pleasant. UteBArnold@gmail.com. Unergi.com.

Transformation Yoga Donation Class – 5-6pm. Transformation Yoga provides mindfulness based, trauma sensitive yoga to develop skills to navigate life with comfort and ease. Perfect class for beginners. Suggested donation $10 to benefit Transformation Yoga Project, a nonprofit that serves people impacted by trauma and addiction. Twisters Wellness Center, 131 E Butler Ave, Ambler. 215-654-5393. TwistersYoga.com.

monday Mental Health Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals who suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS@gmail.com. 4TheMINDS.org.

tuesday Monthly Multi Media Art Class with Ute Arnold, M.F.A. – 10am-2pm. Last Tuesday of each month. Composition and color studies with drawing, printing, water color, pastel, painting on silk, collaging and journal making. No experience necessary. $90 each for a series of six, drop ins $130. Work study possible. Blue Bamboo Studio, Pt Pleasant. UteBArnold@gmail.com. Unergi.com. Free Information Session on dTMS – 1st Tuesday, 6-7pm. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center will host free information sessions on Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), a holistic, non-invasive, FDA-cleared option to treat depressive symptoms. Learn how dTMS works and who can be treated. Hear patient testimonials. Refresh-

saturday ments served. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center, 16 S Main St, Quakertown. Pre-register: Tracy Semmel, 215-538-3403 ext. 314. NewVitae Wellness.com.

wednesday Community Acupuncture – 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. Online scheduling via BridgeAcupuncture.com or call us 215-348-8058 to reserve a spot. Located upstairs; call us if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. Paolo Propato. BridgeWellness@gmail.com. Discover the 3 Simple Steps to End Chronic Pain - 7pm. This simple pain elimination system is being taught weekly by Dan Buglio. See how he was able to end 11 years of chronic pain and has lived pain-free for the past six years. For questions, call 215-539-1155. Sign up at DanBuglio.com/webinar. Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. Come one, come all to destress your body and mind, feed your soul what it’s really looking for, learn how to live more in balance, enjoying your life. You deserve it. Experienced and inexperienced welcome. 122 N York Rd, Ste 6 (rear), Hatboro. 215-858-4448. Dotgnot@gmail.com. Meetup.com/SpiritualEvolutionGroupHatboro.

thursday Tapping (EFT) with Kids – 7-8pm. Kids have a lot of stress in their lives. Emotional mastery is a great skill to teach children. It will boost their confidence and self-esteem by helping them deal with upsets constructively. This group is for 6-10 year olds and their parent(s). It includes instruction, music, arts & crafts. $25. 12 Rittenhouse Circle, Newtown. Delia Nessim, 610-416-7535. Delia@DNCounseling.com. Guided ThetaHealing Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday. The ThetaHealing

Shiatsu Community Clinic – 1st Sat, 9:15am4:45pm. Shiatsu sessions offered in supervised clinic setting. Each student will interview, assess energy and create individualized shiatsu session to balance the body. Wear loose comfortable clothing, preferably cotton. Wear socks. No cell phones, no perfumes. $40. International School of Shiatsu, 6055C Kellers Church Rd, Plumsteadville. Shirley Scranta, 215-766-2800. LearnShiatsu@gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com. Monthly Laughter Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. There are no yoga poses. Laughter yoga is comprised of laughter exercises, with yogic breathing and meditation. We reconnect with our inner child through childlike playfulness and imagination. You need to come with an open mind, no judgment and a willingness to just be silly and laugh. Every last Saturday. $10. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@ WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYoga Studio.com/workshops. Ancient Wisdom Traditions – 12-1:30pm. Exploring ancient wisdom traditions through the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. Presented by the Theosophical Society in America, the Abraxas Lodge. Southampton Friends Meeting House, Street and Gravel Hill roads, Southampton. 215-512-2900. NBragin@mac.com. Monthly Family Yoga – 3-4pm. Every 3rd Sat of month. Bring your kids to yoga. Class is open to parents and children of any age. Feel free to bring more than one child, your spouse, etc. Children can play (bring a toy if you think they want to do that) or do yoga. $20 per family. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops. Virtual DIY At Home Webshop – 6-7pm. Can’t make it to our boutique for a workshop? Join us online. That’s right, we stream our workshops live on the web just for our virtual customers. All you have to do is order an at home kit then log on. Kits: mandala painting, jewelry creation, essential oils or terrariums. To be held online. Leaondra Culver, 973-580-2353. SpiritualDawnMBS@gmail.com. SpiritualDawnMBS.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NABuxMont.com to request our media kit. ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREPARATION S A BURGIO & ASSOCIATES

Makefield Executive Quarters, Yardley 215-493-9843 SABurgio.com Not your typical accountant, Sal A Burgio has been providing area businesses with high-quality tax preparation and accounting services for over 20 years. Work with us and make life less taxing. See ad, page 26.

ACUPUNCTURE BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE

Grace Rollins, MS, LAc, NTP Paolo Propato, LAc 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown 215-348-8058 BridgeAcupuncture.com Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about acupuncture and our warm, joyful wellness center. 10% off your first treatment for NABuxMont readers. Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine can safely and effectively relieve chronic pain, stress and anxiety, restore sleep, boost energy, promote healthy digestion, balance the immune system and regulate hormones. Meditation classes, qigong, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, pediatric acupressure and more. Google our many positive reviews and testimonials. Easy online scheduling available. See ad, page 43.

BUSINESS COACHING JACQUELINE FOX, MS

Professional Development Services JFox@JacquelineFox.com 267-935-9097 • JacquelineFox.com Office organizer and “next actions” coach for business professionals in their homes or business offices, including high-level administrative support services, program coordinating, project management.

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE SAMSEL INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Dr. Katie Samsel SamselIntegrativeHealth.com 215-944-8424

Let’s make pain a part of your past. Integrative chiropractic care in a warm, familiar setting. Applied kinesiology, lifestyle support, ayurveda, nutrition and weight loss. See ad, page 7.

CRYSTAL – COLOR – LIGHT HEALING JOHN OF GOD CRYSTAL BED HEALING Evolving Soul, LLC Elaine Berk, MEd Counseling & Energy Psychology 110 North State St, Newtown 215-970-1534

John of God Crystal Bed Healing cleanses, opens and invigorates the body and soul by balancing and clearing one’s chakras and energy field. Colored lights, chosen to match the chakra colors, radiate light and energy through precision crystals, activating the body’s own natural healing mechanisms. Gain insight & enhanced emotional, physical & spiritual well-being. See ad, page 39.

DANCE EARTH RHYTHM

Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance Certified Facilitator 215-534-4989 • JourneyDance.com EarthRhythmSacredDance.com 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.

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DENTISTRY - HOLISTIC DENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE

Hyo J. Lim DMD 216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, 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, page 10.

HERITAGE DENTAL

Dr. Beth Skovron 595 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville 215-822-3860 Enjoy an anxiety-free dental experience. You no longer have to be nervous about going to the dentist. From the moment you open the doors, our friendly and courteous team will make you feel comfortable in our relaxing spa atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of holistic services. See ad with special offers, back page.

LANAP & IMPLANT CENTER OF PA David DiGiallorenzo, DMD 184 W Main St, Collegeville 610-422-3120 PerioImplants.us

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions, and chronic pain management. See ad, page 8.

DEPRESSION SERVICES NEW VITAE WELLNESS AND RECOVERY 16 S Main St, Quakertown 215-538-3403, x314 NewVitaeWellness.com

Stimulating specific brain regions, deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) is clinically proven to safely, effectively help with depression. Noninvasive, non-medication, FDA-cleared. Medicare/ insurances accepted. See ad, page 6.

EFT (EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES) DELIA NESSIM COUNSELING Delia Nessim, MS, MFT, NGH 610-416-7535 DNCounseling.com

Using EFT (or “tapping”), guided imagery, relaxation and mindbody techniques, we safely and gently access and release trapped emotions, and that is life changing.

ENERGY THERAPY HEALING TOUCH BY KATHY

Kathy Fennelly, RN, CHTP 1062 E Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Ste 13-A 610-698-8643 • HealingTouchByKathy.com Relax, restore and rebuild with a C e r t i f i e d H e a l i n g To u c h Practitioner. Appointments available in my office, satellite locations or your home. Also offering group outreach programs. See ad, page 36.

GIFT STORE - SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL DAWN

806 Veterans Hwy, Unit B, Bristol 973-580-2353 SpiritualDawnMBS.com Destination boutique shop and community center. Purchase crystals, essential oils, crystals, herbal teas, incense, candles, angel cards, salt lamps and more. Attend mandala painting, medium/spirit readings, vision-boarding/jewelrymaking workshops.

GREEN LIVING

HOSPICE

THE ORGANIC MATTRESS STORE

ASCEND HOSPICE

Celebrating our 12th 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, page 10.

Bringing a personalized and holistic approach to hospice care. Our trained volunteers offer aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki and pet therapy to bring healing and wholeness to clients and their families. See ad, page 36.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING

HYPNOSIS – METAPHYSICAL

1075 Main St, Hellertown Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm; Sat, 9:30am-3pm TheOrganicMattressStore.com

108 Cowpath Rd, Stes 3 & 4, Lansdale 215-542-2100 AscendHospice.com

LISA GERCIE

MEd, LPC, NCC 484-634-6743 TheHypnoticHealer.com

SUSAN BURGER, DC

215-736-3803 DrSusanBurger@gmail.com LiveWithVitality.com Let the masterpiece that is you e m e rg e . P r o v i d i n g n e u r o emotional technique, lifestyle and wellness coaching, creative chiropractic care, energy healing, mind/body healing education and workshops.

HEART HEALTH

Lisa is a fourth-generation healer and intuitive empath; she provides a unique metaphysical experience where you get to connect with your departed loved ones while under hypnosis. Her clients call it “experiencing a piece of heaven on earth.” Her sessions have also helped to heal people from various health conditions.

HYPNOTHERAPY

ABINGTON CARDIOLOGY

BETH ALLYN HERMAN COUNSELING

Arnold B Meshkov, MD 1077 Rydal Rd, Ste 307, Rydal 215-920-0815 • AbingtonCardiology.com Board-certified cardiologist with 35 years in private practice. Offering a holistic approach to cardiology with an emphasis on outpatient management, prevention, diagnosis, lifestyle and treatment.

HOME & WELLNESS PRODUCTS

Psychotherapy • Hypnotherapy • Distance Counseling 605 Farm Ln, Doylestown 215-348-8900 • BethHermanTherapist.com I use an integrative approach combining talk therapy with Heart-Centered Hypnosis to heal trauma, pain or illness. Help with depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, grief work, stress management, relationships and codependency, weight and smoking. See ad, page 19.

LEGAL SERVICES

SUSAN PONTELANDOLFO

267-474-7536 SusanPontelandolfo@gmail.com AHealthCafe.com/springhousegreenliving Dedicated to educating people on toxins and chemicals found in their homes, and the effects they have on their health. Convert your home to safer, healthier products.

LAW OFFICES OF JENNIFER J RILEY 585 Skippack Pike, Ste 200, Blue Bell 900 W Valley Rd, Ste 703, Wayne 215-283-5080 • JJRLawFirm.com

Specializing in family law. High-quality, compassionate legal services including child support, child custody, divorce, alimony, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, estate planning and more. Serving the greater Philadelphia area. See ad, page 9.

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LIFE COACHING DIANA T MOORE, PHD

Wellness Coach 267-753-9262, DianaTMoorePhD.com Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com

SHIATSU SHIN TAI BODYWORK THERAPIES

Laurie Van Valkenburgh, ACBT, LMT 6064 Upper Mountain Rd, New Hope lavabigail@gmail.com • 267-566-6056 ShiatsuBodyTherapies.com Experience Shiatsu/Shin Tai Bodywork, in New Hope. Align your body’s structure using muscle energy and fascial release techniques, central channel release to allow free-flowing spinal alignment, and cranial work. This releases hidden trauma trapped in the body, and life force is then able to return.

Personalized guidance in defining and reaching your vision for better health and life satisfaction with ayurveda, holistic nutrition, h y p n o t h e r a p y, y o g a a n d meditation for adults, children and mothers-to-be. See ad, page 24.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK BACK IN BALANCE

Nita Keesler, LMT, BCTMB Langhorne/Bensalem/Cheltenham 267-980-1727 • iNitaUnwind@gmail.com Back-In-Balance.MassageTherapy.com Board-certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. 22 years of experience. Therapeutic, deep tissue and Thai Massage with an intuitive touch. Corporate onsite programs; couples massage; YogaDance, posture, flexibility classes. See ad, page 40.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU

6055C Kellers Church Rd, 2nd Floor, Pipersville 215-766-2800 • Shiatsubo.com Celebrating 20 years as the area’s leading center for shiatsu massage training and treatment. Come visit our new space in Pipersville. New courses start regularly. See ad, page 37.

IN YOUR HANDS, LLC

Megan Downs, LMT, E-RYT Center for Natural Healing Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-206-3394 InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com Megan’s therapeutic massage technique works deeply by targeting specific problem areas while keeping in mind the whole. She incorporates a variety of methods including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stones, Bellabaci Method of Cupping and Aromatherapy, and also offers Therapeutic Yoga instruction. Relieve pain and stress, increase body awareness, heal and relax.

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METAPHYSICAL SERVICES KIMARA

Psychic Medium, Reiki Master, Soul Coach TheBlessedSelf.com • 609-353-7210 Facebook.com/TheBlessedSelf Kimara empowers clients to discover purpose, develop intuition and find clarity. Connect with loved ones who’ve crossed over for healing, closure and forgiveness. In-person or virtual, private and group readings available.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION MINDFUL MUSIC, LLC

Jonathan Flowers 413 Conshohocken State Rd, Bala Cynwyd 610-724-2540 JDFlowersMusic.com Discover the musician you are meant to be. Patient, personalized instruction in piano, voice and music theory/composition. All ages and levels, including children, teens and adults. Holistic approach incorporates mindfulness practices to cultivate relaxation, mental focus and creativity.

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

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

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NATUROPATHY LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Julie Lachman, ND LLC 196 W Ashland St, Ste 112, Doylestown 267-895-1733 • DrLachman.com

Julie Lachman, ND, graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society; Naturopaths are specialists in complex diseases, ie, autoimmune. She has additional training in women’s health and pediatrics and certification as a CEASE (Complete Elimination of Autistic Spectrum Expression) practitioner. She sees patients of all ages. See ad, page 30.

NUTRITIONAL HEALING CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING Jeffrey L Griffin, DC Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-348-2115 Center4NaturalHealing.com

Dr. Jeffrey Griffin is a chiropractor with 31 years of practice experience in chiropractic care that is blended together with enzyme nutrition. This combination of treatment modalities allows Griffin to successfully treat a wide variety of health complaints, ranging from neck and back pain to headaches, digestive maladies and fibromyalgia. Call him today for a complimentary phone consultation or visit his website. See ad, page 23.

NUTRITIONISTS GIANT FOOD STORES RABIYA BOWER, RD, LDN

1874 Bethlehem Pk, Flourtown 215-836-4300 GiantFoodStores.com/nutrition In-store nutritionist Rabiya Bower can help you reach your goals by helping you find healthy choices in the store and create enjoyable meals. $20 for individual consultation, receive $20 Giant gift card in return.

GIANT FOOD STORES CHRISTINA FAVA, MA, RDN, LDN 1201 Knapp Rd, North Wales 215-661-1025 GiantFoodStores.com/nutrition

In-store nutritionist Christina Fava has a passion for helping customers make healthy decisions while they shop and creating individualized meal plans. $20 for individual consultation, receive $20 Giant gift card in return.

GIANT FOOD STORES MARY ANN MOYLAN, RD, LDN, CDE 315 York Rd, Willow Grove 215-784-1960 GiantFoodStores.com/nutrition

In-store nutritionist Mary Ann Moylan has special training in diabetes and weight management and can help you adjust your eating habits to improve your overall health. $20 for individual consultation, receive $20 Giant gift card in return.

PAIN SPECIALISTS DAN BUGLIO

Zero Pain Now Certified Practitioner Pain Elimination Specialist 800-580-6530 • DanBuglio.com Dan beat 11 years of chronic pain and remains pain-free six years later. You can end your pain, too. Start your healing here: DanBuglio.com/3steps, then call Dan. See ad, page 11.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION THERAPY EVOLVING SOUL, LLC • ELAINE BERK Certified Past Life Regression Therapist Certified Hypnotherapist MEd, Counseling Psychology 110 North State St, Newtown 215-970-1534 • PastLifeRegressionPA.com

PLRT is a unique therapeutic process that helps you recall and resolve emotional trauma from previous lifetimes which, unbeknownst to us, is often the root cause of issues we’re struggling with in this lifetime. As a trained psychotherapist and PLR therapist, I work with clients to address these complexes and bring about transformation and healing. See ad, page 39.

PHYSICIAN - INTEGRATIVE BCIM

Julia Helstrom, DO 10 S Clinton St, Ste 101, Doylestown 267-454-7262, BCIMedicine.com Bucks County Center for Integrative Medicine: where traditional family medicine and alternative modalities combine for an individualized plan. Come attain your personalized optimal wellness.

VETERINARY – HOLISTIC

PSYCHOTHERAPY

DOYLESTOWN VETERINARY HOSPITAL & HOLISTIC PET CARE

FULL LIVING: A PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE

380 N Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown 215-345-6000 DoylestownVeterinaryHospital.com

Multiple Locations 215-494-7818 • FullLiving.com Info@FullLiving.com

Expertly p l a c i n g interested clients with one of our 15 seasoned and varied therapists throughout the city and surrounding areas to find the best fit for you. See ad, page 35.

SALT – HALOTHERAPY

Improving the lives of pets through acupuncture, herbal therapy, h o m e o p a t h y, n u t r i t i o n a l counseling, and integration of holistic therapies with conventional medicine for customized approach to care. See ad, page 23.

WAXING

HIMALAYAN SALT & WELLNESS CAVE

NU YOU SKIN CARE & WELLNESS CENTERS

1494 N Charlotte St, Pottstown 610-310-3884 HimalayanSaltNWellness.com A spa-like experience, tapping into the therapeutic properties of pure Himalayan salt for physical and emotional health. Individuals and groups. Also offering reiki, reflexology, yoga. See ad, page 16.

SPA – HOLISTIC

7 South Ridge Ave, Ambler 102 Corporate Dr, Langhorne 215-847-5659 • NuYouSkinCare.com Nu You Skin and Wellness Centers specialize in male waxing. We are UK certified and are vigilant about safety and sanitation to ensure our clients have a superior, pain-free experience. See ad, page 27.

WEB DESIGN

INNER SPA

UPPER BUCKS WEB

4 Terry Dr, Ste 12 Atrium Bldg, Newtown Info@InnerSpa.org 215-968-9000 • InnerSpa.org InnerVitalitySpa.com

267-380-0467 • UpperBucksWeb.com Sales@UpperBucksWeb.com Serving Bucks & Montgomery Co.

A fully organic, holistic, ecofriendly wellness spa featuring an array of detoxification, cleansing and therapeutic services. The spa is one of the only facilities in the area to offer colon hydrotherapy. See ad, page 37.

Upper Bucks Web provides small business owners with premium and affordable web services and package pricing plans. Get your business on the web ASAP. See ad, page 17.

YOGA ANAHATA YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

SKIN CARE

703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville 215-740-1354 • AnahataYogaWellness.com Info@AnahataYogaWellness.com

NU YOU SKIN CARE & WELLNESS CENTERS

7 South Ridge Ave, Ambler 102 Corporate Dr, Langhorne 215-847-5659 • NuYouSkinCare.com We offer a full spectrum of services for both men and women, including organic skin care treatments, revitalizing peels, micro diamond dermafiles, waxing, reiki and therapeutic massage to pamper your body and soul. See ad, page 27.

A welcoming, cozy, Kripaluaffiliated studio with the sacred mission of serving from the heart. Offering yoga and ayurveda classes and workshops, meditation and energy healing sessions. See ad, page 2.

TRANSFORMATION YOGA PROJECT Info@TransformationYogaProject.org 484-730-1999 TransformationYogaProject.org

Trauma-informed yoga for prison, recovery and veterans. See calendar for classes. Inviting local studios to partner with us to provide healing through empowerment. See ad, page 45.

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