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oo often we find ourselves racing toward some elusive, preconceived end-all or be-all finish line. We believe that if we reach this place that we’ll be happy. Yet what happens when we reach it is that we envision a further step that surely will do the trick. It seems there will always be another “there” we’d rather be.

I know that I frequently get caught up in anxious or stressful feelings because I’m thinking ahead to the magazine’s next issue or a goal for the coming year or trying to figure out what my growing kids need to do and where they need to be to feel happily nurtured. We all know how, when we’re sucked into a spiral of repetitive thoughts and unfinished tasks, it’s impossible to be present in the moment, the precious moment of “now” that is all we really have. A thought-provoking definition of eternity is “now… now… now… now.”

So, I stepped back from my routine last month to make the most of now with my family. We took a wonderful camping trip to Ricketts Glen State Park where cell service is nonexistent so that unplugging from emails was a fait accompli. Instead, we hiked along the trail from one beautifully cascading waterfall to the other and simply drank in nature’s beauty and peace. We also visited Hawk Mountain, site of a biannual raptor migration. The whole experience recharged my soul. As we all embark on this winter’s holy season of light, starting with an entire day set aside for Thanksgiving, let us vow to regularly unplug and spend quality time now nurturing ourselves and enjoying loved ones.

I’m often asked if I will be attending this or that workshop or seminar listed in our monthly calendar; honestly, I’d like to attend more, even all, of them. Recently, I was blessed to be able to attend half of a two-day workshop presented

by Arlene Green of the U.S. Kinesiology Institute, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, when she visited our area (pictured here, front row far right).

Ever since becoming a Natural Awakenings publisher, I have wanted to explore bodywork therapies as a giver, not just a receiver, so that I could help family and friends in this way. When the unusual free-day offer came to light, I became an enthusiastic participant in Green’s class on pain release. Since then, I have used many of the tools presented and feel empowered to be able to help others in this way.

I encourage you to explore this month’s offerings to see what speaks to you and to find one fresh bit of knowledge or develop a new skill that you can use to help another. Offerings include recipes, tips and events. I’m already looking forward to the next time I find myself in class and hope to see you there.

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At the Psychic Fun seminar, from 7 to 9 p.m., November 7, the Danielle MacKinnon psychics will do tandem audience readings, bringing insightful and accurate information to guide attendees in their life choices. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 8, MacKinnon and Fraser will present Clearly Clairvoyant: A Guide to Fine-Tuning and Perfecting Your Unique Psychic Gifts, which aims to help attendees develop their own abilities. Attendees discover how to quiet mental chatter, access impressions, interpret symbols and Dougall Fraser learn to trust in the information that is received.

Hailing from Boston, MacKinnon is recognized as one of the country’s Best Psychic Mediums by psychic investigator Bob Olson. She is also a soul contract consultant and animal communicator. From California, Fraser gave his first reading at age 8, and has been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, The Real Housewives of Orange County and Dancing with the Stars.

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Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm.

University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm).

In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested—with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings.

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A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (nonMRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin— were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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communityspotlight Sue Elkind: Following Her Heart to Yoga Success

by Phil Gutis

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or years, Sue in Fit Pregnancy, W Elkind led a sucMagazine and Spa cessful graphic Magazine. design studio in Hol She brings her lywood. Increasingly, expertise around the though, she found her world, teaching and work to be unsatisfysharing her passion for ing. “There was a lack empowering womof real meaning been—and babies—in hind what the clients conscious pregnancy wanted,” she says. and birth, with yoga “And although deteachers and pregnant signing movie posters women. “We all need sounded cool, there teachers on our path,” came a point where Elkind says. “I think of my yoga practice myself as one of those would not allow me guides that can support Sue Elkind to ignore my heart.” others in finding better

She followed health and joy in life.” her heart and switched her focus,

Elkind’s extensive experience opening a series of yoga studios in includes seven years of training in lyCalifornia. Today, after 34 years of engar and Ashtanga Yoga. She has been yoga practice, Elkind is a co-owner of a certified Anusara yoga instructor for the highly successful DIG Yoga, with more than a decade. She is recognized studios in Lambertville, New Jersey, for her inspiring and detailed instrucand Philadelphia. And she couldn’t tion and for creatively sequencing her be happier. “I am still madly in love classes to expand her students’ potenwith building community and watchtial both physically and spiritually. ing individual hearts bloom from yoga

Elkind has clearly brought her teachings,” she says. graphic design background to DIG’s comfortable Lambertville studio. She is at home in its airy main room studio, teaching basic and mixed level classes.

Although the Lambertville studio has been open for only four years, the white walls and artwork give it a feeling of permanence.

Elkind is the co-founder of DIG

Elkind is a certified Experienced Yoga with her husband, Naime JezRegistered Yoga Teacher with 500 hours zeny, and a partner with her longtime of training (ERYT-500) and a Regisstudent and friend Mariel Freeman in tered Prenatal Yoga Teacher. Today, she DIG Yoga’s second location in Philadirects 500-hour teacher trainings and delphia. “There is a level of maturity, is the author of DIG Pregnancy, Birth professionalism, cohesion and, most & Baby: a Conscious and Empowered importantly, joy, that is felt immediately Approach to Prenatal and Postnatal when entering through the doors at Yoga. Elkind has also been featured DIG,” Elkind says. “Naime and I have on the Crunch fitness prenatal yoga been in the business for more than 15 video Yoga Mama, Sportskool’s cable years and have brought our combined network for prenatal yoga, as well as wisdom into both the studio and the

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DIG Yoga seeks to be a “yoga studio for everyone,” says Elkind. “I truly believe that the high caliber teachings and tools we offer at DIG are like a handbook to living a better life,” she adds. “Our goal is to share this wisdom and what we love to do with as many people as possible.”

In addition to a full schedule of regular classes, DIG offers a series of special events, ranging from a winter getaway in Costa Rica to special programming for families, teens and kids and relaxation. Classes also focus on meditation, breathing and other techniques to relieve stress.

Elkind is not resting quietly on her success. She has a list of project ideas that, as she says, is large enough to “last a lifetime.” Included are efforts to bring DIG classes online and provide educational clips for members. She is also thinking of adding international travel opportunities and launching an online course and year-long experience on optimal living, which would include explorations of yoga, nutrition and meditation to help “transform life patterns and create new healthy habits.”

“Yoga is more than just stretching or strengthening our bodies,” says Elkind. “It is about saying yes to life and making the choice to live in greater harmony with our own nature and all of Nature. For me, yoga became the bridge that connected my physical body and mental focus with the deeper yearning of my heart.”

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Hungry? Get Hungry for Health

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usan Silberstein, Ph.D., founder and director of the Center for the Advancement in Cancer Education, has written a book packed with 157 no-guilt, easy-tomake recipes that she and her staff have put together—titled Hungry for Health. Many are recipes adapted or borrowed from researchers, clinicians and recovered patients that the author has re-created to address a variety of needs that pertain to her four principles of healthful eating without sacrificing good taste.

Silberstein recommends eating with these four principles in mind.

1. Eat primitive, which means basic foods, mostly plants, including roots and fruits, greens and beans, seeds and weeds and some fish or wild game. Silberstein also provides information on good fats, free radicals and unadulterated foods.

2. Eat colorful, which translates into eating a rainbow of foods, mostly fruits and vegetables, where the colors are vibrant. The author explores carotenes, fiber, crucifers and chlorophyll— all-important to a healthful diet.

3. Eat alkaline—a fundamental concept often ignored, according to

Here are a couple of recipes from Hungry for Health, including one that requires no cooking and one that does. Happy, healthful, guilt-free eating.

Banana Apple Pudding

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2 medium apples, grated 16 raw almonds, ground 2 ripe bananas 2 tsp grated unsweetened coconut

2 cups parsnips, thinly sliced into 1/8 -inch pennies 2 cups fresh carrots, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp grated orange peel 2 tsp butter 1 dash cinnamon

Mash all but half of one banana.

Combine mashed banana with apples and nuts. Place into small dessert bowls. Sprinkle with grated coconut. Decorate with slices of remaining half banana. Chill.

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Steam carrots and parsnips over water for 8 minutes or until tender.

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Silberstein. Researchers suggest a dietary ratio of 80/20; that is, 80 percent plant-based foods, which are mostly alkaline, and 20 percent animal foods, which are acidic. (Tumor cells thrive in an acidic environment.) As the author recommends, “When you dine, think alkaline.”

4. Eat organic, which many of us now recognize means eating foods that are grown without chemical pesticides and in soil that is nurtured with trace minerals, composting and crop rotation, so that plants absorb nutrients necessary for our bodies.

Following this user-friendly guide to basics, the author divides the recipes into six sections, from appetizers to juices and smoothies, followed by advice for creating a balance in menus— to eliminate stress when eating outside of the four principles above. Silberstein advises to enjoy time out, then get back to the healthier regimen without guilt.

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Work You

Spirituality

Finances

self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical Health Emotional Health

Powerful You! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

by Judith Fertig

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.”

Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

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After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

Take a Stand

Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens

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First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression.

“The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions,

as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships

Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance.

“Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’”

This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes.

“Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

Work

Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment

ity of having what you want,” she says.

“Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

Spirituality

at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of CaliforniaIrvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist.

Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving.

It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-goingto-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibil-

Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality.

Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry.

Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Personal Empowerment is More Than a Feeling

by Michael J. Formica

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tion actually leads to greater hen I speak with balance or better boundarclients, we often ies, we discover we were discuss the notion never actually empowered of “feeling” empowered. In to influence the change reality, personal empowerwe anticipated. Empowerment is not something we ing ourselves and creating feel, it’s something we do. change, which ultimately Our sense of empowerleads to the increased sense ment is a reflection of the increased personal value and Michael J. Formica of personal value and selfworth we call the “feeling” self-worth that comes out of of empowerment, involves our experience of having real influence in one or more areas of some very specific steps.

The most important of these steps our lives. can be called gathering evidence. If I

Let’s say we feel motivated to were, in fact, to have that conversation talk with our partner about better around better balancing household balancing household responsibilities, responsibilities and still find myself the or perhaps boundary-setting with a only one emptying the dishwasher, the co-worker. Unless evidence suggests I’m being ignored. our conversaOn the other hand, if I find I‘m emptying the dishwasher less frequently, my actions have gathered some measure of success. Taking action and meeting with success empowers us, feeding our sense of value and self-worth. If, initially, we don’t meet with success, we have nothing to fear: every obstacle is an opportunity.

In order for us to gather evidence and measure change, we need a starting point. This means setting a goal.

Once we’ve established that goal, we take a specific action. Later, we examine our evidence to determine how we’ve impacted the situation, looking at what’s working, what’s not and what might work better. This may

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mean we change our strategy to get more positive outcomes, which might take a few tries, but that only gives us more information to work with.

Finally, the ultimate measure of personal empowerment is witnessing real change. In the case of our example, it may be a greater balance of responsibility with our partner, or clearer boundaries with our co-worker.

On the other hand, it may be that we don’t get the full measure of the change we are seeking. Either way, we have effectively engaged our empowerment by taking action that positively impacts our sense of personal value and self-worth.

Taking action and meeting with success empowers us, feeding our sense of value and self-worth.

By making a conscious effort to have an impact on the world around us, we create a dynamic feedback loop supporting and expanding our sense of value and self-worth. This also gives us valuable information about where we may be unable to make an impact, providing an opportunity to redirect our energies more productively.

The spiritual teacher Ram Dass often says it’s vitally important for us to recognize ourselves as human beings, not human doings. In the case of personal empowerment, the being is in the doing. It not only raises the level of our experience, but deepens our sense of who we are and our place in the world.

Michael J. Formica, MS, MA, EdM, has been a practicing psychotherapist, counselor and coach since 1988. He is founder of LifeWorks Compass LLC, in Doylestown, and blogs for Psychology Today and Huffington Post’s Healthy Living and GPS for the Soul sections.

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The Little Engine That Can The Power of Positive Thinking

by Julie Ann Allender

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e live in a in the negative scenario. It world where can create a self-fulfilling “I can’t” rules. prophecy where the “I “I can’t…” is the begincan’t” person blames othning of a statement in a ers when they have really time when a person feels created it themselves. powerless. It is a means

An important to a lose-lose situation. “I lesson is to learn to take can’t lose weight. I can’t the “I can’t” thinking and stop drinking. I can’t stop replace the words with gambling.” This phrase is others, such as, “I am on the total opposite end afraid, I don’t know how, of the spectrum from the I don’t want to, I am too positive, “I can.” angry,” etc. Once one Julie Ann Allender

The classic children’s learns to say words that story, The Little Engine give a choice, things begin That Could, most famously penned by to turn around. Learning that there is Watty Piper, truly speaks to the concept a choice is part of the growth process. of “I can’t” thinking. It is a very useful If someone says, “I don’t want to stop tool in therapy to get drinking,” or, “I am a person to begin If one thinks about what afraid to stop drinkchanging their negathen they have they “can” do, the world ing,” tive thinking to one a way to explore begins to have a of empowerment. the issues that are If one thinks about blocking them from brighter hue. what they “can” do, moving forward. the world begins to have a brighter hue.

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Ready to Discover Life’s True Purpose?

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ach one of us has he decided to prove them amazing talents and wrong. When he became unique gifts to give to old enough, he went out the world. No one else can and started selling vacumake our special offer. These ums. He sold 17 a day. are things we can do that Harken memorized all of no one else is capable of the information each cusdoing quite the way we do tomer gave to him because them. We all have a purpose, he had not learned to read a reason for living, breathor write. ing and existing. The most He was fortunate important thing we can do enough to find a wonderin life is to understand what ful woman—Miss Melba, that purpose is and how we as he affectionately calls Mark Victor Hansen her—and they got marcan use it to benefit humanity. We owe it to the universe, our ried. He never told anyone he was family, others, the future, our legacy and illiterate until, at age 55, he announced ourselves. Become significant—think it with tears in his eyes to an astonished big and serve big. audience while being honored at the

A friend, Tom Harken, was born Horatio Alger Awards. Upon hearing his with both polio and tuberculosis. He spent the first six years of his life in an Our minds determine our iron lung. Everyone was afraid of tubersuccess or failure. culosis, so no one would touch him.

After he recovered, Harken started to attend school. The first day, the teacher confession, his sons rushed up to the told him to go to the chalkboard and stage, told him they loved him anyway spell “cat.” He wrote k-a-t. and would help him. It had always been The teacher told him—in front of his and Miss Melba’s secret. the entire class—that he would never

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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

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Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,

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hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commercial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch— experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry

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n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

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Blend, in order, adding small amounts of extra oil if needed to make sure sugar and coffee are completely absorbed. Use approximately one tablespoon in the shower; be careful of oils left in tub.

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Homemade Anti-Aging Mask 1 ripe avocado 3 Tbsp raw chocolate powder 1 tsp matcha green tea ½ cup unsweetened almond milk Whip everything together in a bowl until it is nice and smooth. Slather mask onto a clean face. Let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water and pat face dry.

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n Changing one’s diet can help alleviate skin issues. For one week, go without the “white diet”—dairy, milk, cheese, gluten, white flour, sugar, white rice, etc.—and the “super foods”—kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. These foods can aggravate the digestive tract, causing inflammation and toxins to come out through the skin. n Change soap from cold press (Ivory, Dove, etc.) to glycerin, hot press soaps. Green Street Luxuries offers Tea Tree Antiseptic Soap (for sores) and Calendula Soap (made with extra moisturizers for dry skin issues). n Using better, more natural soaps and skin care products, along with the protocol above, will create a significant difference in skin—without the use of harsh drugs and chemicalbased creams and lotions.

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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories. While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible.

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Cardiovascular Exercise

As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits.

As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

Stair Climbing

Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide.

Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

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Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs.

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Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg.

Start with 15 reps and work up from there.

Squats

Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-thethigh muscles as you rise.

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Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite.

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Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life

by April Thompson

“I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth

“A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.” ~ Colleen Epple Pine

“My losses have given me an inner compass by which I live my life. While I would not wish the tragedies I have experienced on anyone, I am eternally grateful for the blessings. I do not waste time, and I know how to love without fear.” ~ Joanie Weber Badyna

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iddlesworth, Pine and Badyna are among thousands adopting a Gratitude Challenge to help develop their gratitude reflex and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can take many forms, but typically participants pledge to reflect upon and express it daily with the help of email prompts from a sponsoring organization. A gratitude practice can help grow appreciation for the strangers that better our lives.

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It can also deepen our gratefulness for the significant others we sometimes take for granted.

Approaching a milestone birthday, retired businessman Walter Green set out on a year-long journey to visit 44 people that he credited with changing his life to initiate conversations about their influence, which he recounts in the book This is the Moment! While the relationships were already solid, according

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to Green, “In many cases, it was the most significant conversation we ever had.”

Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.”

Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Grateful Kickstarts Kindspring.org’s first online Gratitude Challenge brought together 11,000 people from 118 countries.

The site now has an online portal, including a startup kit designed to help community organizations sponsor their own challenges.

Gratitude can be good for business, too. Four Canadian branches of the bank TD turned its ATMs into “automatic thank-you” machines that provided high-value personalized gifts to its longest-standing customers to thank them for their loyalty. Any business can be creative in showing appreciation in meaningful ways to its customers.

As with any new skill or habit, gratitude needs to be exercised until it becomes second nature. Simply writing a page a day in a gratitude journal or saying a morning thankyou prayer can help maintain the momentum.

Attitude of Gratitude

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old Vietnamese Zen Budtress is often cited as dhist monk—is a teacher, a major impediment author, poet and peace acto our physical and tivist who was nominated mental health. Wouldn’t it for the Nobel Peace prize be great to have a magic pill

by Dr. Martin Luther King. or a vaccine against stress?

He relates waking up every The practice of gratitude, it morning, being grateful for turns out, may be just the a “non-toothache”. Those thing to help reduce stress. who have experienced a

Dr. Robert Emmons, toothache can certainly a psychology professor at relate to the gratitude one University of California, Barry Wolfson has once the pain is gone.

Davis, says, “Grateful There are several strategies to people take better care of themdevelop an attitude of gratitude and selves and engage in more protective incorporate it into everyday life. A health behaviors like regular exergratitude journal is often recommended cise, a healthy diet, regular physical to get started. For example, at the end examinations.” He goes on to say of the day, we could simply note five that “practicing gratitude on a daily things for which we are grateful. For othbasis reduces stress hormones by 23 percent.” Although gratitude seems to ers, reminders to stop for a moment of gratitude can be assisted by an alarm set some a new buzzword, the benefits on a mobile device or clock. of gratitude have been extolled for With respect to weight loss, a study centuries and around the world. published in the Journal of The Ameri Thich Nhat Hanh—an 86-year-

can Dietetic Association found that when using methods such as gratitude, to increase their belief in their ability to reach their goals, participants’ eating habits improved—and so did their weight loss. One intervention recommended is to become aware of and emphasize those areas of our bodies for which we are grateful.

Melody Beattie, an influential self-help expert, reminds us that, “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

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cials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games.

Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that

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everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.

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Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members.

When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

Connect with Kids

New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/Simplify TheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds.

Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center.

Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and

art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

Unplug

Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children.

Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.”

Gift Buying

Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values. Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most. We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens.

Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brand-new and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones. Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange.

Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKind Registry.com.

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amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner.

Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

Ongoing Cleansing

“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends

a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite.

“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

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Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap.

“Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com.

“It’s best to get seven to eight hours

of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump.

Be a Better Napper

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle.

Here are other practical tips.

Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

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Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein.

Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy.

Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.

Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.

Napping at Work

While many progressive businesses

such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical.

“We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.”

Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that

napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity.

Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time.

“You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.”

If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein.

Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget.

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Advanced puzzles involve a multistep solution. Following dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year.

Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.

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Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box.

Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a pet- and planetfriendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase.

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Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

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Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing.

Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore.

“Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

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Holiday Cooking - Desserts | Hatfield 7-8pm. $30. Fresh Fun Foods’ holiday cooking series presents a grab bag of tested and proven recipes for holiday desserts, to serve meals with confidence. Call to schedule series classes. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Farm Fresh Film Series | Doylestown 7-9:30pm. $8/co-op mbrs, $10/non-mbrs. Join the Doylestown Food Co-op, Bucks County Foodshed Alliance and a panel of experts for a showing of the eyeopening documentary, A Place at the Table. Attendees are asked to bring a healthy canned food or produce item for a local food pantry. County Theater, 20 E State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Waldorf Works Tour | Phoenixville 9:30-11:30am. Tour introduces local professionals to the Waldorf education at Kimberton. Come meet board members, parents, faculty, students and alumni and learn more about our mission, vision and curriculum.

Call 610-933-3635 x107 to RSVP. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-9333635. Kimberton.org.

Happy Hip Openers | Frenchtown, NJ 6:30-8:30pm. $35. Open those hips with playful and precise deep asanas and see what a difference it can make in the body. All-levels class led by Bonnie Pariser. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

Mandala Sound Meditation | Yardley 7-9pm. $25. Mandalas are used to help us on our journey toward awakening to our inner peace and freedom.

Explore their inner creative realms through the meditative art of mandala creation. Yoga Love, 10 N Main St, Yardley. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

Health Rhythms Drum Circle | Morrisville 7:30-8:30pm. $15. Drumming is fun and good for the body and soul. Drums are provided, or bring your own.

Facilitated by Mike “Oz” Osrowitz. Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, 300 W Trenton Ave, 2nd floor, Morrisville. 215-736-3803. LiveWithVitality.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Birds of Brigantine | Bristol 7:30am-5pm. $15/mbrs, $19/non-mbrs. An excellent trip for beginners, advanced birders and photographers.

The loop road provides good and often close access to a wide variety of large and showy birds. Bring a lunch and plan on joining for dinner afterward. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177.

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Transformative Power of Fire | Frenchtown, NJ 11:30am-5:30pm. $100. Retreat focuses on two practices that use fire: Agni Hotra (fire ceremony) and cooking. Register by November 8. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

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9-10am. $55. See November 20 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com

$5/Friday, $15/Saturday, $15/Sunday. Enjoy the largest natural health and human potential expo in the tri-state area. Featuring more than 100 exhibitors and lecturers, this year’s expo focuses on yoga and free yoga classes.

Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia. 215-627-0102. MindBodySpiritExpo.com.

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Emerge into the healing world through “Divine Angelic Guidance”. Learn to heal with four angelic energies, practice angelic merging and meditation, develop playful, loving, compassionate awareness and receive guided attunement to this vibrational information. Taught by Donna Spear, RMT, RYT, LMT, certified in Usui Reiki and Angelic Healing Arts. Register by 11/15.

Ask about Emergence II on 11/23; save 10 percent when you take both classes.

10-11am. $55. See November 20 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Relaxation through Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ 11am-12pm. $55. See November 20 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Holiday Bazaar and Cafe | Upper Black Eddy 11am-4pm. Crafts and artisan wares, plus a vegetarian cafe. Find jewelry, textiles, handmade soap and body care, green cleaning products, knitted and felted designs, ceramics, woodworking, toys, clothing, beeswax candles and more. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606.

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Cost: $188 Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville 215-740-1354 InLoveAndLight@live.com

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Hamilton, NJ 6:30-7:30pm. $50. See November 20 listing. Reynolds Middle School, 2145 Yardville-Hamilton Sq Rd, Hamilton. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Hamilton, NJ 7:30-8:30pm. $50. See November 20 listing. Reynolds Middle School, 2145 Yardville-Hamilton Sq Rd, Hamilton, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Relaxation through Hypnosis | Hamilton, NJ 8:30-9:30pm. $50. See November 20 listing. Reynolds Middle School, 2145 Yardville-Hamilton Sq Rd, Hamilton, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

1-2:30pm. $50. French bistros serve quick, simply prepared traditional foods. French trained Chef Lou will teach the secrets of this simple, affordable, healthy style of cooking. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.

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Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 IET (Integrated Energy Therapy) Intensive weekend Friday Nov 14, 4-9:30pm: IET Basic, $195

Saturday Nov 15, 9:30am-5pm: IET Intermediate, $215

Sunday Nov 16, 9:30am-5pm: IET Advanced, $245

Become a certified IET practitioner. Learn how to provide an IET healing session and grow as a sacred space holder. Help to free a person’s energy from imprisoning patterns to function in new life-giving ways. Wendi Rose Heart Centered Healing Systems. Discounted combined rate for attending all three classes: $595.

IET Basic: November 1, 9:30am-5pm, $195.

IET for Pets: November 8, 9:30am-5pm, $125.

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November 8 Become an eXpansive Entrepreneur 9am-12pm This innovative workshop brings together wisdom, experience, knowledge and intuitiveness to empower yourself and your business. Explore techniques to eXpand consciousness to accept infinite opportunities, thus removing self-imposed limitations. Explore current business trends that integrate all facets of entrepreneurship. Facilitator: Robert Lockwood, BS, MBA. $30.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays iTRYBE Community Supported Kitchen 6:30-8:30pm iTRYBE focuses on culinary/edible education: food demonstration, sampling, recipes, book study, dietary concerns. Appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn how to eat and cook in a nurturing way. A hands-on community supported edible education. Children welcome. Kristin Moyer, holistic chef/educator. $20/family.

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November 15 Improving Your Relationship with Money 9am-2pm Creating wealth isn’t only about money; it’s about health and relationships and requires changing the mind about money. Learn powerful tools to improve relationships with money and with yourself. Jon Satin & Chris Pattay, Possibility Coaches. $57.

November 19 Highly Sensitive People: Support Group 6:30-8:30pm Are you a highly sensitive person? Learn to understand the character of a HSP and embrace sensitivity. This group views the aspects of the HSP as strength rather than weakness or flaw. Rev. Tina Frazier, spiritual mentor and hypnotherapist. $20.

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Monday-Friday, November 17-21 Psychic Readings with the Rock Girl 11am-8pm, by appointment Allison Hayes utilizes the Sacred Energy of Stones to channel messages from Mother Earth and Spirit. Evidential, detailed and accurate, her readings provide valuable guidance and insight into current and past lives and promote healing. $90/30 minutes, $180/1 hour. Doylestown.

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

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Friday, November 7 Psychic FUN! Danielle MacKinnon and Dougall Fraser 7-9pm An evening of psychic fun with two of the world’s best psychics giving tandem readings to random audience members. Watch how two different styles blend effortlessly, bringing accurate and insightful information. $60. Doylestown.

Saturday, November 8 Clearly Clairvoyant: Fine-Tune and Perfect Your Unique Psychic Gifts!

10am-4pm Danielle MacKinnon and Dougall Fraser will help take existing or budding clairvoyance and clairsentience to new heights. Learn how to set a foundation, quiet mental chatter and access and interpret various types of psychic impressions, including symbols. $135. Doylestown.

Sunday, November 9 Biomag Science Energy Medicine for Vitality and Health 2-4pm Join Peter Kulish and discover the science of

Friday, November 14 Sanctify Your Space 7-9pm Allison Hayes, the Rock Girl, shares her secrets on how to utilize the power of stones to cleanse, balance and energize personal space. Learn how to identify issues within an environment, find the power points and choose the perfect stones to create purified and positive energy. $40.

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Saturday & Sunday, November 22-23 Reiki 1 Certification: The Power of Divine Energy 10am-5pm both days This workshop covers the philosophy and history of Reiki, taught by Allison Hayes, who has taken all three levels of Reiki 17 times—in the USA and in Europe. Learn traditional hand positions and establish a unique connection to the Divine Healing Energy. Pre-requisite: Chakra Balancing course. $300. Doylestown.

Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16 Chakra Balancing and Auric Cleansing 10am-6pm, both days Learn from Allison Hayes, the Rock Girl, how to identify the 10 master chakras and 7 layers of the auric field, how they work and how to properly cleanse and balance them. On Sunday, practice on each other and receive certification. $225/Saturday, $450/both days. Doylestown.

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ongoingevents All calendar events must be submitted by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines, available online. Submit your listing online at NABuxMont. com. Please email Publisher@NABuxMont.com with questions.

Women’s Support and Lifestyle Group | Philadelphia

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6:30-7:30pm. Change Your Perception, Change Your Life is a women’s group that includes health speakers and some classes; meets twice monthly with Nancy Pollack, MS, clinical therapist, health educator and women’s safety specialist. $20. Chestnut Hill Medical Offices, 331 F Shawmont Ave, Philadelphia. 215-4820408.

Gentle Yoga | Quakertown 8-9am. Slow and gentle practice is a great place for beginners, students recovering from illness or injury, those with limited range of movement, and prenatal and postnatal women. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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

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Health Matters Radio Show 9am. Hosted by Dr. Phil Pappas of Earth Foods, featuring different guests and topics each week. Listen in at WNJCRadio.com.

Reiki Share | Langhorne 2-4pm, Reiki share for practitioners; 4pm, Reiki experience for the community. Opportunity to share experiences with other local Reiki practitioners.

Facilitated by Valarie Haag, ND, and Ian Haag, Usui Reiki Masters. Third Sunday. Free/donation to The Peace Center. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

Restorative Yoga | Quakertown

wednesday Restorative Yoga | Langhorne

6:15-7pm. Challenge and engage every muscle during this 45-minute nonstop TRX suspension workout! Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total body conditioning workout. Held Mondays and Wednesdays; call for details. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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

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6-7:15pm. Vinyasa is a yoga practice focused on linking breath and movement. The importance of the breath is emphasized. All levels; drop-ins welcome. $12.

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

7pm. General meeting of the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. Second Tuesday. Plumsteadville Grange Hall, 5901 Old Easton Rd, Plumsteadville.

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TRX Body Blast | Quakertown

Intuition Class | Gilbertsville 7:30-9:30pm. Develop intuition with a spiritual community and share synchronicities. Develop intuitive muscle with an exercise and guided meditation.

Drop-ins welcome. Second Wednesday. $5. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com.

thursday 12-1pm. See Tuesday listing. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.com.

Bucks Beekeepers Association | Plumsteadville

10-11am. Enjoy a cup of tea with an early childhood teacher and learn about early childhood programs while little ones explore a nursery classroom. Children birth to age 4 are welcome. Call to register. First Monday. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606.

RiverValleySchool.org.

6:15-6:45pm. Free, 30-minute meditation class introducing mindful meditation and qigong visualizations in a welcoming environment. Donations are accepted to be given to charities such as Moxafrica and A Woman’s Place. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol

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11am-12pm. Free class for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their partners. Mats included. Also held on Thursdays, 12-1pm. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963.

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Vinyasa Flow | Quakertown

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6-7pm. Open to the community. $3/seniors, $5/under 55. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. FallsTwpSrCtr@aol.com.

Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol

4:30-5:45pm. Class includes deep, slow stretching with the use of props. Focuses on relaxation and breathing.

All fitness levels, including those new to yoga, are welcome. Last Sunday of the month. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046.

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4:30-6pm. Join us for an open drum circle where we will make music and have fun. Bring any instruments desired; there will be plenty of instruments to share.

Third Sunday. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

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Chair/Mat Yoga | Fairless Hills

12-12:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm. Join Doris Szeto each week for an afternoon or evening soothing and rejuvenating class. The poses are adapted to accommodate any age, body type or physical condition. No evening class the 3rd Wednesday. Register online at MindBodyOnline.com, type in Medicine In Balance and go to classes. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne.

Free Skin Analysis and Discounts | Lansdale 1-8pm. Come in for a free skin analysis and receive 15 percent off skin care. Call to schedule. Lansdale Massage Therapy and Wellness, 55 E Main St, Lansdale.

267-263-2697. Lansdale-Wellness.com.

Community Acupuncture | Doylestown 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

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Prenatal Yoga Classes | Harleysville 6-7:15pm. Moms-to-be use yoga to prepare their bodies to bring new life into the world. Learn tools and techniques to strengthen the body for labor and delivery. Suitable for those new to yoga. $16. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pk, Harleysville.

215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

Ascension Class | Gilbertsville 7-9pm. Ascension class designed to move into becoming a channel of grace, the next step of intuitive development. First Thursday. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com.

Empowerment Coaching Workshop | Doylestown 7-9pm. Experience the benefits of empowerment coaching, build confidence, gain insight and a new perspective in creating more balance and contentment in life. Accompanied by the added benefit of synergistic group support.

Now forming 3-month programs. Second and fourth Thursdays. Must call to pre-register. $297. Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage, 156 Green St, Doylestown.

215-906-9393. TotalSerenityCoaching.com.

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

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Story Time Yoga | Quakertown 1:30-2:15pm. Story time comes alive with yoga.

Join us for a seasonal story, songs, games and yoga poses. Encourages literacy and a healthy lifestyle. For children ages 2 through 6 and their caregivers. Third Friday of the month. $5. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com.

Kids Yoga Club | Quakertown 6-8pm. Enjoy a night out while children enjoy a yoga practice just for them. Includes stories, songs, games and a craft. Second Friday of the month. Ages 6-11. $20/ child, $15/each addt’l sibling. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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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, Qi Gong, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, pediatric acupressure and more. Google our many positive reviews and testimonials. Easy online scheduling available. See ad on page 25.

WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES Jean-Paul Rouzier, L.Ac., LSMT 411 Hyde Park, Doylestown 215-230-8100 JAdamWagner.com

Wagner Integrative Therapies uses a team approach to healing.

JP utilizes traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Acupressure and Cupping to effectively treat many types of chronic, debilitating pain and a wide variety of other conditions such as asthma, sleep disturbance, stress, anxiety, digestive issues and hormone imbalance. Our nationally certified team of specialists work together so you to get you better, faster. See ad on page 22.

CHIROPRACTIC WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES J. Adam Wagner, D.C. 411 Hyde Park, Doylestown 215-230-8100 JAdamWagner.com

Wagner Integrative Therapies focuses on you in a caring, integrative environment. Dr. J. Adam Wagner, Medical Director, specializes in combining diagnostic skills, functional assessment and state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Wagner supports the practices of adjunctive specialists for the best possible patient outcomes. Offering Chiropractic Pain Management, Certified Spinal Decompression Therapy, Class 4 Cold Laser, Compression Massage. Check out the events calendar for our other offerings. See ad on page 22.

COACHING ARTHUR GUTKIN, J.D., CHt.

Medical Intuitive, Akashic Record Traveler Founder of Mindful Awareness Centered Coaching (MACC) 215-740-0766

MACC integrates Gutkin’s skills as an alternative medicine practitioner. Begin to experience relief today, both physically and emotionally, without medication.

Together, we create an individual weekly plan designed to suit your needs. Learn healing techniques that you can apply throughout your life. The program offers a wide range of modalities: hypnotherapy, past life regression, cognitive behavioral therapy, EFT, NLP, meditation and more. Call 215-740-0766, email SGHealing2012@gmail.com or visit Medintuitive. com. The MACC program is available in person, by Skype or telephone. Free 10-minute consultations are offered.

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC BARBARA GORDON, MA, LMFT 3620 Sterner Mill Road Quakertown, PA 18951 510-912-5747

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MICHAEL J. FORMICA

LifeWorks Compass LLC 107 N Broad St, Doylestown 215-622-5798

For more than 25 years, Michael has helped people meet their challenges around mind-body wellness, relationships, recovery and career. An internationally recognized self-development expert, he can help you overcome limiting beliefs, change behavior and improve relationships to find greater clarity and enhanced personal meaning. See ad on page 31.

ENERGY HEALING VIBRATIONAL ENERGY HEALING & WORKSHOPS Rainbows of Healing 123 W Maple Ave Langhorne, PA RainbowsOfHealing.com

Rainbows of Healing offers many services such as private healing sessions with Reiki, Crystal Balancing, Sound Therapy and more. Check out our website for ongoing and special event workshops.

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PEACE VALLEY HOLISTIC CENTER

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

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A place of well-being for parents, children with special needs, siblings and friends, with a focus on Autism.

Helping families of children with special needs get the care and skills needed to handle life’s daily challenges.

AADP Certified Health Coach Melanie.Stewart01@gmail.com 610-291-0972

ENVIRONMENTAL HOME STORE 320 N Broad St, Doylestown 267-880-6791 Nick@EnvironmentalHomeStore.com

Our mission is simple: to make sustainable living and working accessible and affordable. We want to make healthy, responsible and beautiful building practices available to everyone. We pride ourselves on representing the finest manufacturers of sustainable building supplies. Visit us at our one-stop-shop and we will work with you to help you “go green” for any of your rooms. See ad on page 33.

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

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary, doing business since 2004. Why an organic mattress? Remove toxic chemicals from the bedroom, naturally flame retardant, repels dust mites, mold and mildew, naturally regulates temperatures and improves spinal alignment. Say goodbye to toxic gases, allergies, night sweats and back pain with an environmentally friendly mattress. See ad on page 34.

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Dr. Moise offers a blend of conventional medicine and natural scientifically proven alternative methods to optimize your child’s health. This approach recognizes and respects the ability of your child’s body to return to a state of balance and wellness. She provides consultations and treatment plans to address medical conditions using a natural, holistic, alternative approach. See ad on page 31.

Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercuryand metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results.

Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is offered as an alternative to metal braces. Zirconium and titanium implants are offered to replace damaged or missing teeth. Free digital X-rays with initial consultation. See ad on page 45.

Adriana G. Moise, MD 99 N West End Blvd, Ste 110, Quakertown 215-804-2622 IntegrativePediatricsMD.com

Julie Lachman, ND LLC 196 W Ashland St, Ste 301 Doylestown 267-895-1733 DrLachman.com

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The 134-acre Preserve features more than 800 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting. Explore miles of trails running through picturesque woodlands, meadows, and aquatic habitats. Diverse educational programs are offered year round.

Homeopathic remedies are safe for infants, children and pregnant moms alike. They help kids sail through common childhood illnesses in a healthy, positive way. You want the best for your child, yet you’re concerned about side effects. Come learn options that are safe and effective.

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HERITAGE DENTAL

Dr. Beth Skovron 595 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville 215-822-3860

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

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David DiGiallorenzo, DMD 184 W. Main St, Collegeville 610-422-3120 PerioImplants.us

REBUILD YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Rose Orrell Holistic Health Practitioner 310-866-7151 Rose@PresentWellness.org PresentWellness.org

Find relief from the foods that are causing your body harm and learn to heal and rebuild your digestive system in order to live a symptom-free, pain-free life eating the foods you love. Specializing in helping women with digestive issues. We will identify and heal the root cause through a holistic, natural and gentle approach.

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Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions, and chronic pain management. See ad on page 17.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE MONTGOMERY REHAB ASSOCIATES Dr. L. Matthew Schwartz Integrative Medicine 8601 Stenton Ave, Wyndmoor 215-233-6226

Are you being heard? Are you getting the care you deserve?

Address issues before they get worse. As a true partner, I will listen to your needs and help you make informed decisions. You will receive effective tools and strategies toward your wellness. Short wait times, lower costs, and more time with you. Awarded Philadelphia magazine’s Top Doc™ 10 years in a row. MontWellness.com. See ad on page 9.

JOY INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

4950 York Rd, Ste 2A, Buckingham 215-794-5691 JoyIntegrativeMedicine.com

There are many paths to healing. At Joy Integrative Integrative Medicine Medicine your health concerns and goals will be listened to with compassion.

Working together, a personalized and unique treatment plan will be implemented to re-awaken your health and joy at the highest level. See ad on page 51.

NARBERTH FAMILY MEDICINE

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

Narberth Family Medicine is a holistic, alternative medical practice, emphasizing interactive decision making between doctor and patient. Interactive decision making means that together with Dr. Lipton, you will decide on what course of action is best.

Dr. Lipton spends 15-20 minutes, and up to 1 hour with a new patient. Be confident that your individual needs will be met.

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301 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley 267-685-6070 Info@RheumPA.com RheumPA.com

Get relief for your joint inflammation and pain and reduce your dependence on medications. Dr. Tahir is PA’s only board-certified Integrative Rheumatologist and specializes in autoimmune diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat.

He will customize an integrative treatment program to give you the best possible quality of life by addressing the cause, not the symptom. See ad on page 10.

NATURAL PHARMACY

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

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

Contact us at HomeopathicEducation@yahoo.com.

HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnosis Counseling Center BARRY WOLFSON

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

Lionville specializes in both pharmaceuticals and natural/holistic remedies, providing an integrative approach to your health solution.

Integrative therapy provides a safer and more effective course of treatment, with fewer adverse or toxic side effects. We are experts in the safety and effectiveness of traditional (allopathic) prescription drugs as well as natural/holistic (alternative) therapies. Family-owned and operated, since 1979. Phone consultations and U.S. shipping available. See ad on page 4.

554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton, NJ 908-996-3311 HypnosisNJ.com

With 27 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, and work with hospitals, fitness centers and individuals that want to improve their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The state of New Jersey and many Fortune 500 Corporations employ our programs. See ad on page 5.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK BELLABACI

Method of Modern Cupping 267-357-3525 CarrieWiedemann@hotmail.com

Bellabaci is a modified version of ancient cupping therapy. Silicone cups use no heat yet provide the same benefits as traditional cupping. Can be used by therapists and individuals at home. Easy to learn technique. Aids smoothing of wrinkles and cellulite, relieves muscular pain, digestive disorders and many other varied stagnation in the body. Available for treatments, purchase, and practitioner training. See ad on page 36.

WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES Kelly Seitchik, L.M.T. 411 Hyde Park, Doylestown 215-230-8100 JAdamWagner.com

Wagner Integrative Therapies has Alternative Pain Management & Health Solutions. Kelly specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Chronic Migraine and Stress-Related Headache Relief, and has developed a systemic approach to Myofascial Pain Relief. Also offered: Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Paraffin Treatment, Aromatherapy and more. Visit our beautiful 3,000-square-foot facility. See ad on page 22.

NATURAL SKIN CARE REMARLÉ® NATURAL SKIN CARE Renee LeMasney, BA RemarleLLC.com 215-245-6448 RemarleLLC.com

Do you have eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, dry, cracked, itchy and/or sensitive and allergy prone skin?

Tired of using steroids and still not seeing results? Try a natural solution to your problem skin. All products are chemical free and are not only for medicinal uses, but are for people who want to use natural products that actually work. Purchase online or at Sandy Ridge Farm in Doylestown. Local pickup can be arranged. Now hiring independent consultants.

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

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

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SHAMANIC COUNSELING

PET THERAPY DR. JULIE ANN ALLENDER

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306 Rickert Rd, Sellersville 215-799-2220 PetTherapyParadisePark.com

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

A happy home and office. See ad on page 8.

REIKI & REFLEXOLOGY HALFMOON CREATIVE & HEALING ARTS

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Kathleen Downey, CSC, has 7 years of training and 20 years of experience in private practice, since 1994. Uniquely combining psychotherapy with soul retrieval, past life therapy and nutrition, a truly empowering experience for clients. Author of bestseller, Healthy is Delicious: More than a Cookbook.

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

LIONVILLE NATURAL PHARMACY

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

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

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

We work together with veterinarians and pet owners to customize prescriptions that address each pet’s unique needs. We prepare alternative medication forms including flavored liquids, solid treats, and transdermal creams to make medicines more palatable. Our formulations make administering medication safer, easier and more enjoyable for pets and their people. Serving pets, exotics, horses and zoo animals. See ad on page 38.

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