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Life’s Lessons If “Life’s Lessons” is not a book, it should be. For me, each birthday adds another year to my senior citizen collection. As I look forward to my next celebration in a few months, thoughts on life come into my mind. Here are a few of the “Life’s Lessons” I’ve received, not in any particular order. Open my mind to the possibilities. I might not be right, and I don’t have to be. Children and young adults know much more than I think they know. Communication is complicated and personal. It has to be customized to situations and personalities. Nothing is as it seems to be. Many times, I need to shut up and listen. Learning is never ending. My empathy and companions speak a lot about me. Unconditional love is a great space. If I want to understand, I must step out of my shoes and into yours. Assume nothing. Helping others helps me. Listening is an art form and constant work. Love trumps just about everything. Humans are complicated. We are all connected. Pain is a great motivator. Someday is today. I can’t change anyone. Dragging people along never works. Growing, changing and fixing my life is all about me. Trying to avoid problems always comes back to bite me. Acceptance is the key to peace of mind and serenity. Having passion drives my life. Blame never, ever works. No one can fix me but me. My happiness is my responsibility. Babies are the best. Seeing the good in everything is hard but worth it. Practice, practice, practice. Through practice, I can do almost anything. The way I think, adjust, and reframe my thinking is the key to letting go. Being positive it is a decision I can make.
You can be rich and miserable. Gratitude helps my attitude. Life has many paths. Expect good things to happen. Logic is subjective, and in some cases hard to understand. Experience matters. We are all insecure at some level, and that’s okay. Low self-esteem hurts but is fixable for most. Impressing myself is much more important than impressing you. We all like to be recognized and loved. Life is difficult—dealing with it is a learning curve. I do not know what is good for anyone; I might just think I know. Slowing down works, though it seems counterproductive. It is so hard trying to be perfect. Hiding what is shameful is a mistake. Love is the answer. Life is one breath at a time, staying in the moment is difficult but rewarding. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is a great book to live by. Meditation helps me with perspective. Life is not the way I want it to be— it is just the way it unfolds. Accepting it is the key to life. Life is beautiful, so let’s do it again. Naturally, there are so many more lessons, and I’m still learning. In peace, love and laughter,
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ina’s Natural Products, available online through its website and through Amazon.com, are now available locally at Kimberton Whole Foods and Holly Hill Health Food Store. The product line includes nine easy to use, on-the-go products for common, everyday issues, such as anxiety, seasonal depression, lack of energy, poor focus, bad habits, poor sleep, lack of empowerment and women’s issues. Owner Tina Frazier describes herself as an energy-clearing specialist, focusing on emotion, mind and spirit, and says that her products reflect this focus. She explains, “With roughly 20 years in private practice as a hypnotherapist and interfaith minister, I often heard clients looking for recommendations for natural products. I saw a need that I could fill, and I put my aromatherapist knowledge to use and became a full-time formulator of natural products.” Tina’s Natural Products is sponsor for the InLife Expo, to be held December 1 in Doylestown, and Frazier will be available at her vendor table to answer questions and offer samples. For more information, call 267-362-5144 or 888-6257212, email Tina@TinasNaturalProducts.com or visit TinasNaturalProducts.com. See expo ad, page 33.
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Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing. 8
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Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction. “The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.
Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D. Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive. The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.
Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.
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Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder.
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Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with higher levels of aerobic fitness, regardless of age or vocabulary, reports a study of 56 men and women from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Lead researcher Katrien Segaert also clarified that tip-of-the-tongue word loss is not associated with memory loss—a common concern by those that often experience it.
Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes. By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middle-aged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries. The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity. It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.
Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, warns a new West Virginia University study of 472 undergraduates. Split into two groups, the students watched either a class taught by a teacher with antagonism or a standard lesson taught without antagonism, and then took a multiple-choice quiz. Test scores were up to 5 percent lower for those that watched the antagonistic teacher because they disliked what they were being taught. They were also less likely to put forth as much effort and were unwilling to attend that teacher’s future courses.
Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria. Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.
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The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.
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Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,” says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks. Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them. The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.
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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce. More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms. Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.
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Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics
Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years. Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils. Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042. The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.
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Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors
The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is building a small, modular home on its Evansville campus to demonstrate how the tiny housing model could make independent living accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It’s part of a larger effort aimed at creating a cultural transformation related to aging in a community. The home’s small size is a selling point for people unable to maintain a larger dwelling as they age and help them remain independent. Dr. Bill Thomas, a geriatrician and national expert on aging partnering in the project, envisions a pod-like village of such “Minkas” with older people living within a community instead of being sequestered in nursing homes.
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Even before recent disruption of U.S. trade with China through increased tariffs, China had made importing genetically modified (GMO) soybeans more difficult after a regulatory crackdown last December. The agricultural GMO regulation scheme strengthened the soybean approval process, leading to delays at Chinese ports. Certificates for certain GMO import crops granted by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture have included cotton, soybeans, corn and rapeseed. The U.S. is looking for alternative GMO markets in case tariffs, restrictions and export slowdowns continue.
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David Low Discusses Dreams as a Neglected Spiritual Resource by Melanie Rankin
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avid Low is a dreamwork practitioner with 36 years of experience recording, analyzing and trying to feel dream messages. With a master’s degree in community counseling from Georgia State University and a doctorate in religion from Temple University, he has a counseling practice in Mt. Airy and facilitates both physical and online dream circles in the area.
How would you answer someone that claims they never dream? Everyone dreams, every night—and if we’re not allowed to, after about a week we basically collapse and can no longer function. Nine out of 10 people that say they never remember their dreams do remember dreaming when they are woken during REM sleep.
With so many scientific studies involving dreams, is there anything new they can offer? Clearly, dreams are integral to healthy sleep and brain maintenance, but in ways that I think will never be completely understood if we limit ourselves to empirical studies. Whatever else they may do, dreams also represent the natural cycle of activity that our spiritual body undergoes over the
course of our circadian rhythm, just as our physical body does.
What do dreams have to do with spirituality? As far as I can tell, all dreamworkers of mystical persuasion, which is most of them, believe in one way or another that dreams are a natural product of psychic faculties that we all possess as human beings, and that those faculties are always scanning higher reality for ways that the dreamer can achieve greater happiness and fulfillment. They report back to us in dreams, which usually speak in a profound, universal language of metaphor and symbol. In this archetypal language, elements from both our personal and collective unconscious are orchestrated together to the dreamer to communicate just the right message.
If dreams contain important spiritual messages, why are they so difficult to understand? Our higher power doesn’t spoon-feed us anything. As with so many other things in the game of life, we must do our part, through study and discussion, for example, if we are to access and benefit from dream messages. We may choose to work with dreams at the feeling, body level rather than the intellectual, discursive level for more powerful therapeutic benefit. Personal
issues of all kinds can be resolved through dreamwork, if we want to pursue it.
Does dreamwork require people to share their private information with others? Although seekers could benefit more quickly, and have more fun and community doing so, by starting or joining a dream group, they can make progress by studying dreams on their own, even if they have no knowledge of symbols and so on. Some metaphysical guides tell us that a deeper part of our personality does understand them, even if consciously we do not. In addition, professionals like me can help seekers understand their dreams better and more quickly.
How much time does dreamwork take? Our dreams are worth looking at, and pondering, on a regular basis to establish a good dialogue with our higher power and allow us to move more quickly along our individual paths of unfolding. Even if we have only 10 minutes per day, we can devote three minutes listing major images, five minutes puzzling over their meanings and two minutes journaling back to our higher power with all of our questions and frustrations. “Please, I need clarity on this!” is a perfectly valid journaling response. We can do that much, anyway. Our higher power understands that we’re busy.
Will exploring dreams make that much of a difference in our lives? If we ignore our dreams, our lives will probably turn out okay, as most lives do in the normal course of events. But we would definitely arrive later, and maybe too late, to greater levels of fulfillment, of enlightenment, of happiness which is ours for the taking—or rather, for the recognizing, because it is already who we really are. For more information, call 215-206-4091, email David@WorldSpirituality.com or visit DavidLowMsPhD.com. See ad, page 13.
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Natural Ways to Stay Healthy by Kathleen Barnes
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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many. As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem. 16
People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.
Identified Culprits
“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.
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“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.” Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center. Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra. “Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”
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Internal Communiqués
Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji. “The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”
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We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. “Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil. Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.” Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.
The Right Food
Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says. An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include
challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.
The Right Supplements
Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin
and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”
Digestive enzymes: “Digestive eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods. According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and
enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system. They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains. Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases. Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.
Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease. Vitamin D: Several studies, including one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says. November 2018
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charides; soluble fiber naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders. Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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succeeded in dominating the town by sabotaging the immune system. There is growing recognition of “sub-clinical” and “stealth” infections, where the infection is not apparent but is the root cause of secondary and tertiary effects, such as inflammation, pain and metabolic disorder. Antibiotics do not kill single organisms. They work like a bomb, which wipes out an area, including civilians and infrastructure, but is necessary to enable the troops to go in. It is ultimately the immune system that has to complete the job. Without sufficient preparation, or resources—“bullets” such as omega-3 oils and iodine—then the battles falter, or surveillance fails and there is a resurgence.
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cology” is defined as the relationship between organisms and their environment. Like global warming, there is a parallel ecological crisis in our bodies, contributing to the epidemic of chronic diseases of adults and children. Individually, we are ecological webs. We were designed to carry trillions of organisms that are not us, both in us and on us. In fact, we comprise only 10 percent of the total cellular population. Despite our illusion of being in control, we are at the mercy of this ecology. Human cells evolved from the very bacteria and yeast that run our ship—our hardware and software were borrowed from them, and they know it far better than we do. They know how to make signal molecules that confuse, hide from or decoy our immune system. They also grow hard and soft “biofilms”, like plaque on teeth or arteries, fortresses that incorporate iron, calcium, magnesium lead, mercury and other materials that enable them to hide and defend from our immune system. Some of these strategies render the standard tests for infection, antibodies or allergy ineffective. Thinking that we can outsmart (or genetically modify) these organisms can be both arrogant and ignorant. We have organized crime within our bodies. We are paying extortion to a set of microbes to protect us from others and to make substances that we need. We are living in a complex symbiotic web, and we need these organisms more than they need us. When we don’t heed their demands, other organisms come in, contributing to inflammation, fatigue and some cancers.
These concepts are changing our understanding of the cause and treatment of acute and chronic infections, such as Lyme, yeast, herpes and H. pylori, and other illnesses. The best methods are based upon utilizing ecological and evolutionary concepts. The use of probiotics, herbal and naturally occurring adjuvants, and the recent recognition of biofilms will continue to improve our approach to chronic infections and illness. Michael Cheikin, M.D., practices holistic medicine and physiatry at Center for Optimal Health, in Plymouth Meeting. For more information, call 610-239-9901, email Query@c4oh.org or visit CohLife.org. See ad, page 12.
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The bacteria, yeasts, viruses, parasites and other organisms that we carry are constantly communicating, negotiating and competing. When we see one entity coming over the wall, what we don’t see is that it is standing on the shoulders or carcasses of others. Examples are outbreaks of yeast or herpes or shingles (virus) following a bacterial infection or stress. An infection represents the last step of a chain of events, where a team of organisms have November 2018
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it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill. the Earth Day Network reports. Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.
What’s in Tap Water Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored. Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study from the EWG and North-
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Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies. Several types—tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers—are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern. NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals. The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen. Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals. Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.
Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog. Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered. WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules. The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider. Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.
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Electrolyte-enhanced drinks beat out water.
False. Experts say that for most people most of the time, plain water hydrates just as well, which is good news, considering the sugar and artificial dyes in Gatorade and similar electrolyte drinks. Even for athletes, hydrating with electrolytes is called for only after more than an hour of intense, sweaty exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. If concerned about hydrating on an active, steamy day, consider stirring additive- and sugar-free electrolyte tablets or powder into water.
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If we’re thirsty, we’re already dehydrated.
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Caffeine causes dehydration.
False. A UK University of Birmingham study of 50 people that drank three to six cups of coffee daily found no significant effects on hydration—perhaps because the water in coffee and tea makes up for any dehydrating effects.
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The volume of urine is a better hydration indicator than its color.
True. “Urine color varies based on many factors, including diet,” says exercise physiologist Mary Jayne Rogers, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “But if you are not producing much urine, it can be a sign that your body is clinging to water and may need more.”
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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility. Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.
Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?
Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside. You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life. Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core. Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.
In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?
The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.
How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?
It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go. First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful. Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert. Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives. Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful. This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.
Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?
It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed. Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. November 2018
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by Judith Fertig
ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu. Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie. It’s easy to make a plant-based pie—think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.
The Crust
A mellow nut crust might be the best way to go; pecans or almonds, sweetened with dates, crumbled in the food processor and pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.
The Filling
The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe.
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Award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison, author of Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half, the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests. “Place the squash or pumpkins cutside-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor. Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.” Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor. Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.
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Finishing Touches
An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
Our Pick of Plant Pie Recipes No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.
Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan. Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove the dates from the water and pat dry. Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.
Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan. Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk. Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust. Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve. Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.
Press the date mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Adapted from a recipe by Nava Atlas, of Hudson Valley, NY, vegan cookbook author of Vegan Express: 160 Fast, Easy, & Tasty Plant-Based Recipes. Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible. November 2018
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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
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1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted
While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.
This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 400° F. Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife. Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes. Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape. Let them sit a few minutes to cool. Lower the oven temperature to 375° F. 26
When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper. Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets. Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing. Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.
Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously. Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth. Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving. Adapted recipe and photo courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl. com/pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.
Adapted recipe and photo courtesy of Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, PA; Connoisseurus Veg.com/vegan-chai-spiced-sweet-potato-pie.
Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch
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ractices designed to enrich life with purpose and meaning yield empowering results for anyone that takes them to heart. Whether striving for a new job, higher salary, stronger relationships or spiritual acceleration, these “rules of the road” offer inspired guidance to free thinking and enlarge possibilities beyond anything we’ve ever imagined. Be one with life: Belief in our oneness with “more than enough” sets us free to receive.
Be aware we live in an expanding universe: The creative life force of the universe constantly conspires for our good as we consciously participate in the process. Be accountable for individual consciousness: How we perceive ourself and our world defines our experience. Changing our point of view can change everything.
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When the Soul Is Ready, Solution Arises Healing with Reshma Shah by Melanie Rankin
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eshma Shah is a certified Master ThetaHealing practitioner and instructor, offering life coaching, counseling, meditation and energy healing, along with certification classes and workshops, at her practice in Westfield, New Jersey.
How would you summarize what you do?
Everything is energy. If the atoms of the human body were compressed, eliminating all of the space between the particles, we would be the size of a sugar cube.
How is it, then, that energy healing isn’t accepted as standard medical practice?
In this world, we are conditioned to dim ourselves and to live in lack. My passion is to help people realize that there is abundance, and that it is not outside—it is within ourselves.
In many cases, it is. In Japan, for example, ThetaHealing works hand-in-hand with modern medicine, practiced before surgery as an additional tool for information. In the U.S., ThetaHealing is increasingly accepted in hospitals and nursing homes as a standard of care.
What do you mean by “living in lack”?
What is ThetaHealing?
We are all wounded inside. Yet we live in a world that programs the mindset that this less-than-whole state is acceptable. The moment that we know we are programmed and we set the intention to change, we begin to change our reality and shift from lack to abundance, from illness to health and from damaged self to empowered self.
What would make us realize that we are programmed? I believe that when the soul is ready, solution arises. People may begin by questioning why certain things in their lives are not working out. They then look for answers by exploring new directions, such as meditation and energy or alternative healing.
How would you answer someone that is skeptical of energy healing?
ThetaHealing is a beautiful meditation technique in dream state that teaches us to access our theta brain waves to tap inward through our cellular system, at the micro and macro levels of our physical, emotional and spiritual selves. It teaches us how to completely alter our reality from living it by default—in lack—to living it in abundance by co-creating with Creator. It allows us to clear our limiting beliefs and blocks and shift our reality into our developing desires and virtues.
Is ThetaHealing an adultsonly practice? I work with people of all ages, and I especially enjoy working with children. They are the pioneers of future generations and will be instrumental in bringing a better future. If children are taught at a younger stage how to choose with clarity, confi-
dence and compassion, and how to be a co-creator as opposed to being a victim or living by default, they can move away from life detours, and it will be much easier for them to move to their highest potential. It is also a powerful experience for families. Competition and rivalry often drive our families—and our communities—apart, and this comes from a mindset of lack. Sharing and caring come from a mindset of abundance, leading us to actively grow together and unite.
What would you recommend as a next step for anyone interested in learning more? I always welcome phone calls if someone has questions. I also offer an introductory ThetaHealing class each month, which can be registered for on my website. This month’s class will be November 11. Beyond the introduction, I offer many diverse workshops and classes each month. Some are stand-alone experiences and have no prerequisites, and others build upon the teachings of previous classes. For example, we have a new Intuitive Anatomy Seminar in January that will give a deeper understanding of how our organs and bodily systems react to our thought patterns and our surroundings. That seminar is open to anyone that has completed both the Basic and Advanced DNA workshops.
Are your offerings limited to group activities? I feel that people can experience the maximum benefits of what I offer through one-on-one sessions, but I also realize that they may be more comfortable trying out the experience first, in a group setting. That’s why the introductory class can be very helpful. Everyone signing up at the introductory class also receives a gift certificate for a one-on-one session. If they are open minded, ready for a change and ready to shift their lives, I invite them to know that I am available through their journey of shifting their lives. For more information, call 908-264-4344, email Info@ReshmaShah.com or visit ReshmaShah.com. November 2018
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eekend athletes, office workers and hobbyists greatly benefit from a balanced array of regular exercises as a preventive measure against injury. In our technological age, repetitive strain injury (RSI) is all too common, and anyone using a computer daily can be at risk. Sedentary lifestyles help set the stage for injury. RSI is classified as a cumulative trauma disorder that can affect muscles, tendons and nerves of not only the forearm and hand, but also the neck and shoulders. Symptoms may include pain, weakness, numbness or compromised motor control. Carpal tunnel syndrome is just one example. “Repetitive injuries occur by executing the same motions over and over again with little or no variation, and become syndromes when they occur frequently or chronically,” says Brian Lebo, a strength and conditioning coach and director of the Athletic Performance Training Center, in North Royalton, Ohio.
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Poor posture, faulty movement technique and lack of periodic breaks from activities can play a major role in developing any form of RSI. “I find that people that maintain a balanced exercise routine tend to do the best in jobs that apply repetitive stresses. People that sit at a desk need core strengthening, flexibility work in the hips, wrists and hands, and work on the neck flexors of the cervical spine,” says Felipe J. Mares, a physical therapist and
owner of PT First Physical Therapy Basic strength training, Poor posture, faulty movement and Rehabilitation, in Albuquerque, maintaining a healthy weight and technique and lack of periodic New Mexico. “People that exercise on staying hydrated all help prevent a daily basis, regardless of their job, breaks from activities can play a injury and decrease the risk of hold up better at work. There’s a lot major role in developing any form reoccurrence.“Repetitive injuries that I of stored equity in muscle tissue and see often are iliotibial band syndrome, of repetitive strain injury. strength that comes in handy.” patellofemoral syndrome, lower Lebo elaborates, “Exercise is back pain and rotator cuff injuries. critical for improving quality of life for people that suffer from The main cause of these is overuse, faulty alignment and muscle repetitive injuries or RSI because it provides variation from compensation,” says Brooke Taylor, a functional training expert and repetitive movement, strengthens muscle and connective tissue, owner of Taylored Fitness NY Ltd., in New York City. stabilizes joints and improves the body’s response to physical “Functional training engages the body in multiplanar movestress. For people with desk jobs, I recommend taking 10 minments that simulate everyday motions. This forces the body to utes to get up every hour on the hour and move around. Focus work as one unit, as opposed to isolating various body parts. The on mobility.” beauty is that with a well-designed program, you leave no muscle untouched. Functional training is beneficial for everyone, and one hour of training a day can make a huge difference. Get out and Weekend Warriors explore different activities and work opposing muscles. Make all The impulse to get outside, engage in a sport or push through parts of the body work as one,” counsels Taylor. limitations on weekends can lead to injury if exercising is not also Whether injuries occur at the desk, on the soccer field or not part of the work week. “Do something on weekdays to support at all, keeping the body fit is key. Mares reminds us that exercise your weekend activity to prepare and strengthen your body specifiis like sleep—something we all need and cannot avoid, saying, cally for it,” says Lebo. “For recreational athletes, I recommend “Exercise is the great equalizer in life.” performing some type of strength training to support the demands and movement patterns of your activity. For tendinitis or inflamMarlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related mation of the tendons—the most common type of repetitive to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at injury—exercise can reverse or minimize injury following approMarlainaDonato.com. priate rest, together with physical therapy when indicated.”
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Vitality as Medicine Cultivating Healthy Immune Systems in Pets by Laura Weis
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ouis Pasteur, French chemist, microbiologist and founder of the field of medical microbiology, was said to have declared on his deathbed, “I was wrong. The microbe (germ) is nothing. The terrain (milieu) is everything.” While his exact phrasing is unknown, the intent of his statement is clear: the health of an individual plays a key role in determining who gets sick after exposure to infectious agents. Much of medicine focuses on the prevention of disease transmission (hygiene, vaccinations, quarantine) and combating illness. While those strategies have merit and can be life-saving, bringing the focus
n Sleep: Healthy sleep patterns decline in aging pets, and pets with chronic disease may also suffer from interrupted sleep. This can depress immune functioning and impair the ability of the brain to appropriately remove protein plaques in a “cleanse” cycle that happens during sleep.
back to individual vitality is the only path to true health—for people and pets. As cold and flu season approaches, the focus needs to be on maintaining a robust immune system, rather than relying on a “shot” or a pill as the first line of defense. The physical and social stresses of the season—such as colder temperatures, over-heated homes, travel or boarding during the holidays, and foods and treats outside of a normal diet—take a toll on pets, resulting in an increased susceptibility to contagious diseases and stress-related chronic illnesses. The foundations of a healthy immune system are simple: diet, sleep and exercise.
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n Exercise: Obesity leads to an unhealthy cycle of increased production of proinflammatory compounds and stress on the body. Exercise is immune-boosting and keeping your pet active can help maintain a healthy weight as well as improve mobility and cognitive function. About 70 to 75 percent of the immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract, so it makes sense to ensure a pet’s digestion is functioning optimally. After correcting problems with the diet and ensuring other foundational needs are met, supplements can help prepare a pet for immune system challenges. These supplements are among those most needed by many pets. n Omega 3 supplements decrease systemic inflammation. Almost no commercial foods, even those supplemented with omega fatty acids, contain a healthy ratio of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Many foods are distinctly pro-inflammatory due to an imbalance in that ratio. High levels of omega 6 fatty acids are unhealthy and create immune system dysfunction. Choose a supplement that undergoes third party testing for contaminants and is ethically sourced. n Probiotics can help to re-establish a gastrointestinal microbiome that has been ravaged by antibiotic use or narrowed by chronic feeding of a limited and poor diet. A good probiotic should contain multiple strains of organisms, and soil organisms
can be beneficial for many pets. Research is continuing to elucidate the beneficial immunological support that is provided by a healthy gut bacterial population. n Digestive enzymes are found in abundance in raw and fresh foods. Supplementing with a blend of enzymes is needed for pets that are unable to break down food adequately without assistance. In these pets, a blend of protease, lipase and amylase can help boost the assimilation of nutrients and strengthen the body against disease. n Fermented foods are another way to improve a pet’s digestion and gastrointestinal lymphoid system. Including fermented foods as a regular part of a pet’s diet has been shown to play an active role in preventing many types of bacterial infections. Lacto-fermented vegetables—found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores—can be introduced into a dog’s diet. Fermented dairy products such as unsweetened, plain yogurt and kefir (goat’s milk is most digestible) can be fed to enhance microbial gut populations. Sometimes a pet, especially an older pet or one suffering from chronic disease, needs more than the foundations of basic immune system support. A veterinarian trained in holistic modalities can select methods that may be of help, such as adaptogenic herbs for various stressors, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage for immune stimulation and balance, and homeopathy for healing and support. Strengthening a pet’s immune system is a gradual process, but achieves notable health results. Dr. Laura Weis and her husband, Dr. Ransome Weis, own and operate Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care, and Holiday House Pet Resort & Training Center, in Doylestown. She focuses on homeopathy and nutrition counseling for her clients within the full-service veterinary practice. Call 215-345-6000 to request an appointment. See ad, this page.
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“Maintenance massage is great for helping your pet stay at their peak level of health for as long as possible. It’s also a great tool for monitoring and early detection,” says Kim Tews, a certified small animal massage practitioner located near Portland, Oregon. Jonathan Rudinger, a registered nurse, licensed massage therapist and authority on canine massage in Toledo, Ohio, explains that massage supports oxygen exchange, helping animals to breathe more deeply, and even encourages coughing to loosen phlegm and debris in the lungs. Increasing both blood and lymphatic circulation is another benefit. “Manual lymphatic drainage massage is a good immune booster, and benefits pets of all breeds and ages,” says Tews. Massage shortens postoperative recovery time for pets and helps decrease inflammation and pain while lowering blood pressure and working to normalize breathing patterns and digestion.
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For dogs with arthritis, Rudinger says that massage works to increase the natural fluids within the dog’s body, along with improving lymph and blood circulation and hormone and energy flow. When it comes to sporting events and intense recreation, massage can be used to increase blood flow to muscles beforehand and reduce muscle soreness afterward. Massage is a comfort for beloved dogs receiving treatment for a terminal illness or palliative care. The practice can also reduce the need for pain medication, decrease metabolic end products in tissues, ease constipation and feelings of anxiety and isolation, and instill greater peace.
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Massage therapist Michelle Rivera with the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, remarks in the journal Integrative Veterinary Care, “It was in China that I learned that many behavioral problems can also be alleviated or eliminated with the addition of massage therapy. In my own practice, the majority of issues I successfully work with using massage are behavior problems and seizures.” Highly sensitive animals may find that therapeutic massage makes being touched more tolerable. Rudinger explains that it
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can clear physiological energy blocks. His approach with dogs is to work on the stomach energy meridian, which flows down around the mouth, down both sides of the midline and underneath the abdominal side of the body. It ends up around the anus, beneath the animal’s tail. As the meridian is associated with the emotional brain or limbic system, working on this area is particularly useful for dogs that are fear-biters, food- or dog-aggressive, have separation anxiety or problems with their gastrointestinal tract. Generally speaking, dog massage can be a useful tool for stress relief and relaxation.
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An integrative veterinarian can provide advice and recommend an experienced area canine massage therapist to treat an animal’s specific need. At-home or in-clinic sessions may last from 30 to 80 minutes. Having a family member massage a pet can add calming and bonding benefits, especially in palliative care. A workshop or continuing education course will teach basic to advanced hands-on massage skills. Offering the benefits of therapeutic massage to a dog is one of the greatest gifts we can give to support their happiness and quality of life. It can also work wonders for cats. Karen Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive, integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).
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lthough the method of massage and results can be similar to that for dogs, cats have their own rules about how they are touched. “Every massage must be individualized,” says Katie Mehrtens, owner of The Right Spot Pet Massage, near Chicago, and a nationally certified small animal massage therapist. “Cats are typically more sensitive to touch than dogs, and can become overstimulated. I am hyperaware of the cat’s reactions, and often give them more breaks to avoid stress,” she says. “If your cat doesn’t like to be touched, you just haven’t figured out the best moves yet,” advises Maryjean Ballner, a massage therapist in Santa Barbara, California. “Common mistakes include rubbing, instead of caressing, and going too fast. Felines get the reputation they’re difficult. Pay attention to the basics.” “Although many bones and muscles in cats and dogs have the same names and locations, they may not be identical in physical
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Instilling mindfulness in children can be both fruitful and far-reaching. “Origami— the Japanese art of paper folding without cuts or glue—is a quintessential hobby for centeredness. The act of folding paper is so engrossing that one is very present and in the moment,” says Kathleen Sheridan, origami master and founder of Origami and You, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Origami stimulates both sides of the brain and helps to build self-esteem. Most of all, it’s fun, portable and inexpensive.” Fostering imagination and using the written word through journaling or storytelling nourishes a child’s inner world. “Creating a short story requires divergent thinking; young writers use their imaginations to generate unique ideas for characters, settings, plots and conflicts. We help them think deeply, write authentically and respect the perspectives of others, while learning to create and share their own stories and experiences,” explains Kimberly O’Connor, young writers program director at Lighthouse Writers Workshops, in Denver, Colorado. “Expressing the exact shape of an iris or the sound of a cricket, for example, requires intense curiosity and attention, two qualities that can serve children and teens indefinitely,” she explains. Such skills can help students anywhere—in the classroom, on the sports field and later, when they begin to search for and find jobs. According to Stanford University research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, learning an instrument helps to improve
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local school concerts, plays and art exhibits. Look for public art in your area. Local libraries often offer great activities for kids.”
children’s reading skills, especially those struggling with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts. The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity. Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation. D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.”
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Holiday Favorite: Nachos Lighten it up: Everyone loves to nosh on crunchy nachos while they mix and mingle. This holiday swap the usual corn chips for better-for-you versions made from veggies, black beans or sweet potatoes. Top with shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked organic dried beans, low-fat cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes or salsa and some low-fat sour cream on the side, and these nachos will be the star of the evening. “Black beans are loaded with fiber and protein, which will fill you up and keep you satiated,” says Perez. “Together with the lean chicken and low-fat cheese and veggies on top, you’re getting a lot of nutrition in just a small helping.”
Holiday Favorite: Delicious Avocado Dip Lighten it up: Homemade guacamole is a cinch to make—
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TUESDAY, JULY 10 Hypnosis to Stop Smoking/Lose Weight/Sleep Better – 6-7pm; Stop Smoking with Hypnosis. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. 7-8pm; Lose Weight with Hypnosis. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. 8-8:45pm; Better Sleep with Hypnosis. Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you have difficulty getting back to sleep if you wake up during the night? Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. Learn relaxation techniques and strategies to fall asleep easier. Arun Ghandi–The Gift Of Anger – 7-8pm. TickReinforcement CD ($18) is strongly recommended. eted event. The Doylestown Bookshop presents Cost: $58 per session. Upper Merion Community grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arunone Ghandi, for a Submit your listing at NABuxMont.com by the 5th of the month, month Center, 431 Valley Forgeonline Rd., King of Prussia. discussion and book signing The Gift of prior to publication. Please email Publisher@NABuxMont.com withfeaturing questions. 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisCounseling Anger. Refer to the URL listed for information. Cost Center.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. includes a hardcover copy of Arun Ghandi’s book. $25.44. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, THURSDAY, JULY 12 Doylestown. 215-230-7610. Mail@Doylestown Ladies Health Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn of your Bookshop.com. DoylestownBookshop.com/event. feminine body and how to create the beauty and look Sunday Celebration of Spirit in Our Lives that’s healthful for you. Gain understanding of our– SATURDAY, JULY 14 9:30-11am. Come celebrate the ajoy of the silence systems and graceful ways to live holistic lifestyle of spiritnutrition, within each and every person. Based upon Reiki I Class – 10am-4pm. Reiki can leave one through movement, style and grace. Learn the Movement of Spiritual Awareness (MSIA) feeling relaxed and less stressed. Anyone can learn health secrets from Persian Inner and Egyptian traditions andEastern the practice of “re-cognizing” yourself and as a to become a reiki practitioner. In Usui Reiki I, and medicine techniques. Informative soul, through soul transcendence. Discuss, talk students learn a brief history of reiki, reiki lineage perspective-shifting. $25. The Room At Meadand practical uses for reiki. All students receive and express theDurham beauty Rd, of who we areLyn as spiritual owbrook, 4089 Ottsville. Hicks, “be-ings”. Free.Lyn@LynHicks.com. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 the Reiki I attunement, a manual and a certificate 215-813-4073. TheRoomAt Durham Rd, Ottsville. Sue Walski, 215-813-4073. of completion. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, Meadowbrook.com. SRW@epix.net. TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.com. 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. Kathy@AnahataYogaWellness.com. FRIDAY, JULY 13 AnahataYogaWellness.com. PaneraYoga Bread, Doylestown. Laurie ValkenChair Teacher Training – JulVan 14-15; Sat burgh, 267-566-6056. Lavabigail@gmail.com. 12:30-5pm, Sun 9am-2:30pm. With DorothyO, EShiatsuBodyWorkTherapies.com. Cm. principals, RYT. Asana, basic pranayama, alignment
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up, chairthe yoga people allHealing ages and– 1-3pm. abilities Awaken Joyoffers Within: Sound all the benefits summer of traditional in a chair. Classes Let’s welcome and yoga find your joy within. feature gentle movements and Join us for a blissful afternoon of postures, live soundbreathing healing and gongs, meditation help and increase strength, with soundtobowls bells, your in restorative flexibility There’s no need your to miss the yoga poses and withenergy. essential oils. Awaken inner benefits yogainner because you may have restrictions. guide; feelofyour freedom as you take this time No prior experience necessary. Drop-ins welcome. to heal your body and mind. $35. Whole Body Yoga $15. Airmid Wellness and Counseling Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. PattyCenter, Ferry, 1260 Old York Rd, Hartsville Professional Village, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio. Warminster. Ed Salkind, 609-220-9982. EdSalkind. com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops. Airmid@gmail.com. AirmidWellness.com. Body & Soul Immersion – 3-8pm. Inspired Chi is hosting an open house-style holistic and spiritual event to energize and educate the community. Join us for intuitive readings, past life regression and reiki group experiences, with free talks and classes. Ladybug Baked Goods with gluten-free options. Massage Therapy Discount – EveryEcological day during 10% of proceeds benefit Pennypack July, Beyond licensedBeauty massage therapist Lee Noonan offers Trust. Bathery, Fitfam, Hempworx, a $20 discount new out-call clients in Bucks Madison West onto85th, Newtown Wellness, Salt and of Montgomery counties. SheYoung bringsLiving her table 35+ the Earth, Visionary Vinyls, andand more. years of experience in Manhattan. See her Hill Commu$7. Pennypack Ecological Trust, 2955 Edge Rd, nity Resource Guide listing for details. $150. Lee Huntington Valley. Traci Sanginiti, 267-992-2981. Noonan, 917-656-5524. LeeNoonan5@yahoo.com. YourTrueChi@gmail.com. YourTrueChi.com. BestNewYorkLicensedMassage.com.
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ToDoylestown. find how you ceive messages of love, guidance and support from confidence, self-esteem, flexibilityinand 1260 Old York267-566-6056. Rd, Hartsville Lavabigail@gmail. Professional Village, deceased YogaVibhuti.com. loved ones,to guides and angels from an Valkenburgh, their search for identity. Jen Leary, instructor Cost: Heartspeak Healing $160; Personaland 514-6065. can be included, email Publisher@NABuxMont.com request our media kit. Warminster. Pam Milask, 215-858-7554. EdSalkind. com. ShiatsuBodyWorkTherapies.com. intuitive medium and certified life coach. mother. Drop-ins$185; welcome. $15. Airmid Wellness Family Channeling Workshops $40 each Yoga – 1-2pm. Everyoneintuitive in the family can Airmid@gmail.com. AirmidWellness.com. Ambler. Linda Harbaugh, 484-904-9268. Linda@ andwith Counseling Center, Old York Rd, Harts- do Sound Bath with Sharon Kachel – 7-8pm. Ex$10 discount for1260 multiple workshops yoga together. This class/workshop is open to JourneyToTheSelf.com. JourneyToTheSelf.com. ville Professional Village, Warminster. Ed Salkind, parents perience the healing properties of sound. Listen and children of any age. Feel free to bring THE ROOM AT MEADOWBROOK SAMSEL INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Soulutions for Daily Living ACUPUNCTURE 609-220-9982. EdSalkind.Airmid@gmail.com. and to •the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, more than one child, spouse, Children can Massage Therapy Discount – etc. Every day during Lynrelax Hicks 215-813-4073 Katie Samsel, DCyour 126 N State St, Newtown AirmidWellness.com. chimes, tuning forks other instruments pitched play a toymassage if you think they want to do that) or July,(bring licensed therapist Lee Noonan offers 4089 Durham Rd,and Ottsville SamselIntegrativeHealth.com BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE different frequencies that take the mind on an 215-968-9750 yoga. $20 pertofamily. 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Do you want less pain, WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshop. 215-348-8058 holistic lifestyle. The Room warm, familiar setting.$150. Applied a bountiful, fresh,the local harvest. Vegetables, herbs, Noonan, 917-656-5524. LeeNoonan5@yahoo.com. more energy, more clarity in your daily life? Bring BridgeAcupuncture.com hosts classes, workshops,goodies, retreats kinesiology, lifestyle support, fruit, flowers, homemade and handmade BestNewYorkLicensedMassage.com. your questions to our open Q&A sessions on the Julyeggs, 2018 and is available formushrooms rental43 to ayurveda, nutrition and weight breads, pastries, pastured meats, Schedule a complimentary first and third Mondays of the month. $15. InterCommunity Acupuncture 3-6pm. instructors sharingand the listen healing loss. See ad, –page 13. Seated in and much more. Enjoy the outdoors to and live consultation to learnChurch more national School of Shiatsu, 6055C Kellers a serene group environment, receive affordable expressive arts. SeeLOCAL. ad, page Free. 29. music. Every Saturday, visit to BUY about acupuncture and our Rd, Pipersville. Shirley Scranta, 215-795-8065. acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St bewarm, joyful wellness LearnShiatsu@gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com. health/pain issues and overall wellness. $35. Mentween W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. center. 10% off your first tion NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Online Mental Health Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarket treatment for NABuxMont COUNSELING scheduling viaCOACHING BridgeAcupuncture.com or call Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S.readers. for its weekly peer-to-peer Manager@gmail.com. BucksFoodshed.org. Acupuncture and support group. We welcome family, and 215-348-8058. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden AlEast Asian Medicine can safely and friends effectively EVERGREEN COUNSELING TECCE Shiatsu Community Clinic – 9:15am-4:45pm. 1st ley, Doylestown. Paolo Propato. BridgeWellness@ individuals that suffer from Aldie TANYA relieve chronic pain, stress and mental anxiety,illness. restore sleep, Alexis Zankman Lee 610-394-0502 Sat. Shiatsu sessions offered in supervised clinic gmail.com. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Medical Arts Building, Welden Dr, Doylestown. boost energy, promote 11 healthy digestion, balance Tanya@TanyaTecce.us 5setting. Evergreen Ave, Warminster Each student will interview, assess energy 4TheMINDS@gmail.com. the immune system and 4TheMINDS.org. regulate hormones. Tinyurl.com/tanyatecce Quantum Leap in Joy and Freedom – 3:30- 215-323-4244 • Evergreen-Counseling.com and create individualized shiatsu session to balMeditation classes, Coaching qigong, nutritional counseling, 4:30pm. Combine proprioceptive exercise with Life and Business Class – 7-9pm. Find ance the body. Wear loose,Asking comfortable clothing, for help is not website free gift. End the massage pediatric and more. mindful mediationVisit classes. 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AYURVEDIC BODYWORK methods therapists don’t tend to families. Valkenburgh, 267-566-6056. Lavabigail@gmail. use in their day-to-day practice. com. ShiatsuBodyWorkTherapies.com. ROOTS & WINGS Get started today. You’re not DANCE FACILITATING HEALING: alone. See ad, page 41. Self, Family and Community Women’s Prosperity Network (WPN) Breakfast – EARTH RHYTHM Hillery 8-10am.Woods 4th Tues.Siatkowski, New group. Women’s Prosperity Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance COMMUNITY WELLNESS LMT, BCTMB, RYT-200, AYS Chapter, invites Networking Breakfast, Doylestown Certified Facilitator CENTER HilleryWoodsWellness.com women professionals and business owners to dis215-534-4989 • JourneyDance.com Chair Yoga at Airmid Wellness – Patti Tuberty cuss this month’s Mastermind topic. Promotional Featuring specialty yoga, ayurvedic AIRMID EarthRhythmSacredDance.com WELLNESS – 11am-noon. Even if youAND have limited mobility, material welcome. onlinemassage, registration, $25 spa, With therapeutic jin shin COUNSELING JourneyDance is a whole-body unable to sit on theCENTER ground or have trouble getting per WPN member; $30and guests and repeat visitors. jyutsu far-infrared sauna in a 1260 Old York Rd, Warminster experience that tickles the mind boutique wellness retreat. At Roots 215-293-0744 • AirmidWellness.com and nourishes the soul. It is freeBucks&&Wings, Montgomery County, PA Edition NABuxMont.com 46 you’ll learn self-healing style movement to world music Gain your power back from rituals to sustain your vital essence. where self-expression releases depression, trauma, abuse, See ad, page 25. tension. Visit the website for neglect, illness, addiction, upcoming dances or to book a anxiety, stress or weight JourneyDance for a group. No issues. 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Based on spiritual practices from the shamans of the Andes and the Amazon, the Munay-Ki rites clear and upgrade the luminous energy field and are intended to help the initiate become a person of wisdom and healing, transforming the human into a being of transcended light and assisting in the awakening of humanity. Attendees receive all nine rites and learn to gift the rites to others. Must attend both days. Must register online
Touch Mother Earth – Jun 1-3. Fri open 5pm, Sat-Sun open 10am. Drum, dance and learn at this solution-based, zero waste, conscious community gathering, held on 183 acres of sacred land. Learn tools for sustainability. Yoga, drumming, dance. Weekend of music, lectures, activities, workshops. Enrichment 4 Kids and outdoor discovery. $25; kids under 16 free. Vendors, sponsors and work-trade welcome. Mount Eden Retreat, 56 Mill Pond Rd, Washington, NJ. TouchMotherEarth2018@gmail. com. TouchMotherEarth.com. JourneyDance – 7-8:30pm. Authentic movement, JourneyDance is a transformational dance that combines freestyle and guided movement that inspires well-being and empowerment. JourneyDance’s meditative joyful movement is for everyone. Come as you are, wherever you are on your journey. Bring a water bottle and dress comfortably for movement. $20. Anahata Yoga and Wellness, 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach. 215-534-4989. EarthRhythmSacred Dance.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Enjoy the outdoors while you shop from a bountiful, beautiful, fresh local harvest. Vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers, homemade and handmade goodies, breads, pastries, pastured meats, eggs, mushrooms and much more. Music by Back Porch Jug Band. Every Saturday, visit us to BUY LOCAL; SAVE BUCKS. Free. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St, between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@ gmail.com. BucksFoodshed.org.
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Cost: $365 Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center 40 High St (rear), Mount Holly, NJ Intro to Kayaking Class – 3-5pm. This class will introduce you to the parts of a kayak, how to hold and move a kayak paddle, how to enter and exit a kayak, ways to keep your balance while kayaking and, of course, how to get around on the water. Class size is limited. Pre-registration/payment is required. $30. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter@ BucksCounty.org. SilverLakeNaturCcenter.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 5 The Aging Brain – 6-8pm. Instructor: Dr Vincent Kiechlin, DC. Learn how and why the brain can age faster than the body and what we can do to slow deterioration. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional hole Certification Program. Body Yoga Studio Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, presents instrucSte 202, Morristown, NJ. RSVP: yoga 973-267-4816. tor Vladamir Tcharov, from WellnessSimplified.com.
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Blood Chemistry Part I – 11am-1:30pm. “ReadPranakriya School of Healing SATURDAY,Arts, JUNE ing Medical Blood Tests Naturally.” Take control who9 will lead a 200of your health and learn about what’s going on in Doylestown Farmersnine Market – 8am-1pm. Stroll hourbody. yogaInstructor: teacher training. The training will be offered through intensive weekend your Dian Freeman. $50/public. through the market and greet your farmers. Stock sessions, taking place September 7 to Certi9, October 12 to 14, November 2 to 4, December 7 $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional up with farm-fresh local food. Vegetables, herbs, fication Program.11 Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 to 9, January to 13, February 8 to 10, Marchflowers, 1 to 3,fruit, Aprilhomemade 5 to 7 and 3 to 5. goodies, andMay handmade Mt Kemble Ave, will Ste 202, Morristown, NJ. RSVP: breads, pastries, pasturedwarm meats,ups, eggs,basic mushrooms Students learn the essentials for teaching yoga, including pos973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com. and so much more. Music by Bear Cave Tower folk
tures, modifications and variations, benefits and contraindications, basic anatomy and
duo. Come every Saturday and BUY LOCAL. Free. Anatomy of Digestion and Elimination – physiology of yoga, breathing techniques, relaxation, meditation and yogic philosophy. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St, be2-4:30pm. Instructor: Yvette Adams. Understanding Students also have thetoopportunity to engage practice tweeninWsupervised State St and W Oaklandteaching. Ave, Doylestown. your insideswill helps you begin heal. $50/public. Rhiannon His Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarket $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certi-certification. Tcharov has completed his 500-hour teaching style emphasizes a BucksFoodshed.org. fication Program.practice Dian’s Wellness slower-paced with aSimplified, focus on 1500 internalManager@gmail.com. breath, sensations and emotions, and a Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, NJ. RSVP: Developing Intuition – 2-part series: June 9, 16. deep understanding of yoga philosophy. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com. 11am-2pm. Instructor: Michael Ziakowski. Under-
Whole Body Yoga Studio offers a variety of courses for all ability levels and practice stand and develop different layers of psychic gifts styles, from prenatal yoga to challenging vinyasa owner$70/students Patty Ferry and classes. intuition.Studio $100/public. of says, Dian’s “We offer the North Wales and greater community an easy way to take care of their body, Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellnesseach Simplified, 1500 Mt KembleinAve, mind and spirit. Through this training, we hope to inspire aspiring instructor’s 202, Morristown, NJ. RSVP: 973-267-4816. nate style and continue to grow our local yogaSte community. ” WellnessSimplified.com. M.$50 Smerconish: Clowns to theE.Left of Me… Cost: $3,200 plus $150 materials. Nonrefundable deposit. Location: 103 Walnut St., – 1-2pm. The Doylestown Bookshop will be welNorth Wales. For more information, call Patty Ferry 215-872-8373, email Patty@Whole comingatback host of CNN’s “Smerconish” and BodyYogaStudio.com or visit WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. See ad, page 27. for his newest book columnist Michael Smerconish Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-230-7610. Mail@DoylestownBookshop.com.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Reiki I Class – 10am-4pm. Reiki is a peaceful healing modality that can leave one feeling relaxed and less stressed. Anyone can learn to become a reiki practitioner. Are you ready? Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. Kathy@Anahata YogaWellness.com. AnahataYogaWellness.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Energetic Body Workshop – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Ziakowski. Understand energy principles and how they are affected by others’ energy, stones, crystals, technology and mood. $50/public. $35/ students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, NJ. RSVP: 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 Stop Smoking/Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 6:307:30pm: Stop Smoking with Hypnosis. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. 7:30-8:30pm: Lose Weight with Hypnosis. Through hypnosis, weight lossnclusion is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted Festival, an autismand sensorypounds and keep them off in a safe, effective profriendly music and wellness will gram. $55 each session. Gauntlettfestival, Community be held(Marple July 28Newtown and 29 at Mountain SkyLine Center, ARC), 20 Media Rd., Broomall, PA. Barry Wolfson,Pennsylvania, 908-303-7767. Festival Grounds, in Jermyn, Barry@HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. Hypnosis just north of Scranton. CounselingCenter.com.
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music, participate in mindfulness practices and build a supportive community network and lifestyle that extends far beyond the festival grounds. Amy Pinder, speech language pathologist, and Leah Hegstrom Barron, special education and yoga teacher, are Inclusion Festival’s founders and directors. Together, they have assembled a team of educators,
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his past summer, I made an agreement with myself to significantly limit my screen time. I chose to deactivate all social media accounts, and vowed not to look at my phone immediately before bed and upon waking. By September, I noticed that my eyes were brighter, I had adapted a healthy sleep/ wake cycle, and my mind felt refreshed. My screen time has definitely increased since then, but it is during this time of year that we need to be especially careful about how long we stare at our screens. With unpredictable weather patterns, and temperature changes during the fall season, the nervous system and the immune system become greatly affected. On top of that, too much screen time can throw the nervous system off kilter, making us feel less grounded and more anxious. Feelings of stress can lower the immune system, making us more susceptible to colds and infections. If you are required to spend many hours on your electronics, take a daily pause to practice these four yogic techniques. n Seated twist: Yogic twisting can support a healthy digestive tract, which can help keep sickness at bay. Seated in a chair or on the floor, bring both hands onto your right thigh. Sit up tall, breath in, then exhale and twist the upper body to the right side. Do not pull with your hands, just rest in your twist and take five slow, full breaths. With each breath you are wringing out toxins
from your digestive organs. Repeat on the other side. n Side stretch: Deep breathing can assist the lungs in removing bacteria. From seated or standing position, bring both hands onto your head and interlace your fingers. Lean your upper body to the right, and feel the left side of your body open up. Take five slow, deep breaths to inflate your left lung into your entire left rib cage. With each breath you are inviting the lungs to expel mucus and bacteria. Exhale deeply. You may cough, so have tissues handy. Repeat on the other side. n Rest: Breathing efficiently causes the diaphragm to move up and down, which massages the internal organs. This helps with digestion and elimination. Remain seated and close your eyes. Explore one minute of deep, relaxing breathing. With each breath fresh oxygen and fresh blood supply are being sent to your internal organs. n Eye Stretch: Cover your eyes with your hands and open your eyes into the dark beneath your palms. Very gently circle the eyeballs, blink the eyes, look up and down. Move slowly. As we do this, the muscles behind the eyes stretch, which can be very soothing after a lot of screen time. Rosie Lazroe is a certified yoga teacher and master reiki practitioner. For more information, you can contact her at 732-596-7384, Rosie@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com or visit RosieLazroe.com.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Charlie Zahm & Tad Marks Concert – 7:309:30pm. A Tribute to John Denver & the Great Outdoors. Admission: $12/person by 11/2 at 5pm or $15/person on 11/3. Prices are the same for all ages. No refunds/exchanges. Concert will be held inside our Visitors’ Building. Doors open at 7pm. $15. Silver Lake Nature Center Visitors Building, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLake NatureCenter@BucksCounty.org. SilverLake NatureCenter.org.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Stop Smoking-Lose Weight-Sleep Better with Hypnosis – Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:307:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. $59 per session. Palisades High School, 35 Church Hill Rd, Kintnersville. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767, 609-716-5030 x5034. Barry@HypnosisCounseling Center.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Make Your Own Baby Food & Kids’ Snacks – 7-8:30pm. Presented by BCFA. Dr Julia Helstrom and Allison Berneking, PA will walk you through how to make your own baby food and nutritious snacks for your kids that will make everyone happy.
Join us to learn easy ways to give your children healthy foods. Free. Bucks County Free Library, James A Michener Branch, 401 Mill St, Quakertown. 215-621-8967. Info@BucksFoodshed.org. BucksFoodshed.org/myo_baby_food_kids_snacks. Use Hypnotic Language to Influence & Persuade – 7-8:45pm. Everything one sees, hears, tastes, smells and touches is anchored to their subconscious desires by marketing. In this fast-paced, fun-filled training, you will learn how to use hypnosis conversationally. You will learn to create motion with words, and use hypnotic trigger language to help you influence and persuade. $20. Pennridge Community Center, 146 E Main St, Perkasie. George Bien, 718-886-8007. HypnosisChangesLives@ gmail.com. GeorgeBien.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Beginner Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. A program for those new to meditation, or those that haven’t had success –yet– in the process. No experience necessary. We have everything you need. Feel free to bring your wrap or cushion. Chairs are available. Dress comfortably. Be prepared to remove your shoes. Every body type, age and condition welcomed. $18. Yoga Vibhuti, 777 Second St Pk, Southampton. Yoga Vibhuti, 215-514-6065. Iam@ YogaVibhuti.com. YogaVibhuti.com. Alexander McCall Smith – 6:30-8pm. The Doylestown Bookshop is honored to welcome widely acclaimed and bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith in celebration of his newest release, The Colors of All the Cattle: No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (19). There will be a discussion and Q&A followed by a book signing. $37.89. Delaware Valley University, Life Sciences Bldg, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown. 215-230-7610. Mail@DoylestownBookshop.com. Doylestown Bookshop.com/event.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Open House – Free Yoga Classes & More – 8am2pm. Free yoga classes all morning. 8:30am Vinyasa, 9:30am Nutrition Workshop, 10am Gentle Yoga, 10:30am Chair Yoga, 11:15am Sun Salutation Basics, 12pm Yin Yoga, 1pm iRest Meditation. Enjoy free chair massage, Thai yoga massage and nutrition counseling while you are here. See our website schedule to sign up for the free classes. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYoga Studio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.
Susan Duval Seminars and Sacred Journeys Doylestown • 215-348-5755 SusanDuvalSeminars.com Register online or call Susan. Sign up on website to receive weekly newsletter for updates on seminars and trips. Wed, December 5, 6:30-8:30pm An Evening of Mediumship Join Kit and Natalie Mitchell—and Rob Brown of the UK—for an evening of evidential mediumship. Get proof that love is forever. Experience the wonders of love as two worlds come together, the spirit world and Earth. Coming to us from Florida, Kit and Natalie met at the renowned Arthur Findlay College, near London. They have worked in countless spiritualist and metaphysical churches throughout England and the USA doing private readings, gallery demonstrations and lectures, and teaching workshops and development classes. Rob Brown is well-respected and known worldwide. Limited to 25, so that everyone receives a reading. $45. New Britain. Costa Rica Winter Escape Retreat January 20-27, 2019 Costa Rica has been named one of the happiest countries on Earth, renowned for its eco-friendly, peaceful, friendly people. Escape the winter for a week of R&R at the beautiful rainforest Arenal Springs Resort and Spa, where we will have plenty of time to relax at the spa and hot thermal pools. Enjoy many fascinating excursions, including a boat tour in Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, a most exotic place, where we will discover a staggering world of flora and fauna. Visit a coffee and pineapple farm, hike to the waterfalls and explore the colorful Sarchi Village, a World Heritage site. We will also go to the world famous Tabacón Hot Springs, a private reserve with its own network of naturally flowing thermal mineral springs ranging from 72 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Gorgeous lodging, healthy food. Filling up. See details on website. The Colorful Culture of Cuba – Music, Arts, Dance, Spirituality April 3-7, 2019 We are pleased to offer you an exceptional opportunity to visit Cuba on a remarkable five-day spiritual and cultural exploration. This unique tour will take you to places not visited by the typical tour to Cuba. We will visit a private dance studio for a rumba and salsa performance, and learn how the African culture has influenced various types of dance, art and religion on this Cuban culture. We will tour Old Havana and have the chance to visit jazz clubs and the Tropicana. Discover local artists, spiritual drum ceremonies, even rum and cigar factories. Included are all meals in outstanding restaurants, and lodging in a modern luxury hotel. Fully escorted, you can relax and enjoy this fascinating destination. Four spots are available. Call 215-348-5755 or email SusanDuvalSeminars@gmail.com and ask for the Cuba Newsletter. See Susan’s website for other upcoming events and sacred journeys!
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savethedate Inner Light Holistic Expo November 10-11 Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-5pm Fall 2018 Inner Light Holistic Expo, held at the Coventry Mall in Pottstown, Center Court and throughout the mall. Crystals, jewelry, books, aura photography, massage, reiki, hypnotherapy, chiropractors, psychics/medium readers, spiritual gifts, incense, aromatherapy and more. Vendor spaces available.
Free admission; Free lectures Coventry Mall 351 W Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown
Cristina Leeson, 610-413-8191 CristinaLeeson@hotmail.com InnerLightHC.com Holistic & Psychic Fair for Charity – 11/10-11/11, 11am-5pm. A day of fun and inspiration that benefits Bucks County veterans. Psychic readings from local and guest psychics, including Frank St James of The Psychic Detectives, and BIO Channel. Enjoy massage, bodywork and other holistic services. Call to book advance appointments. $10 entrance, booths/ activities extra. Free lunch, free parking. The James Lorah House, 132 N Main St, Doylestown. Elizabeth Joyce, 215-996-0646. Elizabeth_Joyce.16@ aol.com. New-Visions.com.
Center, 146 E Main St, Perkasie. George Bien, 718-886-8007. HypnosisChangesLives@gmail. com. X-tremeSpeaking.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Introduction to Pranayama 2 – Breath Work – 11:30am-1:30pm. Covered in Pranayama 2 will be a more in-depth view of background and philosophy and more intermediate level breath work. The class will end with asanas (postures) that integrate the studied breathing techniques. After Pranayama 2 the yogi should feel confident with more advanced pranayama during their yoga and meditation practices. $30. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@ WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYoga Studio.com/workshops. Janet Benton – Lilli De Jong – 1-2:30pm. The Doylestown Bookshop welcomes author Janet Benton for a book discussion and signing for her debut book, Lilli de Jong. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-230-7610. Mail@Doylestown Bookshop.com. DoylestownBookshop.com/event.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Breakfast Benefits: Learn about Laser Treatment – 8:30am. 2nd Monday each month. All are welcome to share breakfast and learn about the benefits of laser treatment. Facilitated by Dr Paul M Bizzaro, DC. Free. The offices of Dr Bizzaro, 81 S Main St, Yardley. RSVP to 215-493-6589. DrPaulBizzaro.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Public Speaking Can Be Fun – 7-8:30pm. In this fast-paced, fun-filled program, Public Speaking Coach George Bien will take you on a journey from “fear” of the stage, to “excitement” on the stage. You will learn the tools and tricks that professionals use, and how to apply them. Yes, you will be speaking, and enjoying it. $20. Pennridge Community
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Divine Within Recovery Yoga – 7-9pm. Join our Anahata community yoga, gentle enough for beginners, followed by a brief meditation (no experience necessary). Explore areas of forgiveness (for ourselves and others), resentments, trust, surrender, acceptance, order, gratitude and listening to your inner teacher, Holy Spirit–the Divine within. Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. Kathy@AnahataYogaWellness.com. Anahata YogaWellness.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Samana Holistic Center Small Biz Saturday – 10am-2pm. Local vendors sharing their craft: Miach Herbs–high-quality organic and wild-harvested herbal supplements. Azure Sky Healing–crystals and free chakra testing. Fern & the Feather–herbal remedies inspired by old ways for new days. Simply Reiki Love–self-care reiki-infused products. Free. Samana Holistic Center, 194 S Hanover St, Ste 101, Pottstown. Jennifer Fischer, 484-624-3859. Love@ SamanaHC.com. SamanaHC.com.
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Awaken the Joy Within – Sound Healing – 3-5pm. Let’s embrace autumn and find your joy within. Join us for a blissful evening of live sound healing with gongs, sound bowls and bells, in restorative yoga poses with essential oils. Awaken your inner guide, feel your inner freedom as you take this time to heal your body and mind. $35. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops. A Good Ol’ Fashioned Harvest Hoedown – 7-10pm. Saddle up and mosey on over to Silver Lake Nature Center for a “Good Ol’ Fashioned Harvest Hoedown.” Get your fill at our chuck wagon buffet provided by Chuck’s BBQ, and kick up your heels to the sounds of Righteous Jolly. Hope to see you at this fun fundraiser. $50. Silver Lake Nature Center Visitors Building, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter@Bucks County.org. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.
no one else can completely understand the dynamic of parenting an addict except another parent. We’ve spent a lot of time putting their needs ahead of ours. It’s time to put yourself first. Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. Kathy@Anahata YogaWellness.com. AnahataYogaWellness.com.
Joint Freeing and Inner Landscape Practice – 2-4pm. Joint freeing allows freedom of subtle, not-quite-full range of motion to many of the body’s joints in order to feel free, unstrained movement the way human anatomy is designed to move. Inner Landscape is a nurturing and effortless practice supported by blankets and breath to create full and easy movements of the body. $30. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Stop Smoking-Lose Weight-Sleep Better with Hypnosis – Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:307:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. $59 per session. West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS, 346 Clarksville Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767, 609-716-5030 x5034. Barry@HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. Hypnosis CounselingCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Self-Care for Parents of Addicts – 7-8pm. We need support. We can support each other. We believe that
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Chair Yoga Teacher Training – 9am-7pm. Open to yoga teachers, healthcare professionals and classroom teachers with yoga experience. Teach authentic yoga for individuals unable to get on the floor (not always physical challenges – could be office workers in suits or circumstance where getting on the floor is not desired). Gain asana knowledge, benefits, contraindications and modifications. $289. Yoga Vibhuti, 777 Second St Pk, Southampton. Yoga Vibhuti, 215-514-6065. Iam@YogaVibhuti.com. YogaVibhuti.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Yoga for the Holiday Blues – 7-8:15pm. Holidays are supposed to be joyous and fulfilling, but many of us struggle with holiday stress, feeling pressure to be festive when we feel quite the opposite. So how to cope? We’ll journal, and practice yoga poses and breathing techniques that are soothing and help open new possibilities. Please bring a notebook/journal and an open mind. $25. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Beginner Yoga 101 Series – 7:30-8:45pm. The time is right for you to take the first step to learn yoga or review the basics. This 4-week beginner class will provide step-by-step instructions for postures, body alignment and breathing techniques that will enhance your well-being and improve your health. $80. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@ WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.
plan ahead savethedate InLife Holistic & Spiritual Expo December 1 • 10am-5pm InLife Expo’s focus is on broader wellness that includes the seven principles of wholeness: social, physical, emotional, career, intellectual, environmental and spiritual. Enjoy experiences such as reiki, reflexology and massage; try natural products; seek guidance; browse beautiful crystals, handmade jewelry and other unique products. Meet positive, like-minded people.
Cost: Free Plumpsteadville Fire Company Fireside Hall 5064 Stump Rd, Doylestown
Tina Frazier, 267-362-5144 InLifeExpo.com Facebook: InLife@InLifeExpo The Power of the Inner Soul – 7-9pm. Becoming Masters of the Planet. On the first Friday of each month, Elizabeth Joyce offers an internal blueprint for accessing the energies of ascension to ensure you are ahead of the curve. Involves a talk, meditation and instructions on how to “stay attuned”. Donation. The James Lorah House, Broad St entrance, 123 N Main St, Doylestown. 215-996-0646. Elizabeth_Joyce.16@aol.com. New-Visions.com.
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Become a Certified Nutrition Consultant in 6 Months and put the letters CNC after your name. This recognized qualification is obtained through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, AANC. The course includes 12 modules, and classes meet twice a month on Sundays 9 am - 1pm . All modules are taught by Dr. Derek Rodger (ND). Course fee is $2295.00 and can be paid over 6 monthly installments at $389.00 per month. Every student receives a free 90 minute private nutritional consultation with Dr. Rodger (ND) worth $249.00. Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Derek Rodger (ND) Course Instructor
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FOR RENT Beautiful, positive energy-filled, SHARED TREATMENT ROOMS available in Harleysville. Are you a healing arts practitioner looking for a place to share your gifts? We have space for you. Six-month minimum commitment. Call 215-740-1354 or email Kathy@Anahata YogaWellness.com.
INTUITIVE SERVICES SPIRITUALLY GUIDED CARD READINGS offered in person or via phone. Parties also welcome. Channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you. Reasonable rates. Cheryl, 908-268-8029.
TRAINING NOW TRAINING – Attention yoga teachers, massage therapists, nutritionists, reiki and healing practitioners: supplement your income and expand your repertoire of expertise as a colon hydrotherapist. This unique healing modality has immediate earning potential. Train and work locally within months. Cathy@InnerSpa.org.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~Melody Beattie
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Philly Lyme Support Group – 2-4pm. 1st Sun. Our peer support group is for individuals with Lyme disease or co-infections and their loved ones. This is a space to give and receive support and share information with others that often have similar struggles. Online meetings also available. Check our sites on FB and Meetup for details. Free. Montgomery Integrative Health Group, 1108 E Willow Grove Ave, Wyndmoor. Emily Yost, 267-586-0482. EYost@ RiverRock.org. MeetUp.com/Philadelphia-LymeDisease-Support-Group.
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Breakfast Benefits: Learn about Laser Treatment – 8:30am. 2nd Mon. All are welcome to share breakfast and learn about the benefits of laser treatment. Facilitated by Dr Paul M Bizzaro, DC. Free. The offices of Dr Bizzaro, 81 S Main St, Yardley. RSVP to 215-493-6589. DrPaulBizzaro.com.
Online Dreamwork, Indiv/Group, Skype/ Zoom – 8-10pm. 3rd Tues. Engage in facilitated, noninvasive dream group process to fathom those (esp. recurring) messages and overcome personal issues. Instruction, pointers for dream recall, lucid dreaming, handling nightmares, hypnogogia, etc provided. Contact for appt, as I must get to know you and/or screen group members. $15-$25. Online. David, 215-206-4091. David@WorldSpirituality. com. DavidLowMsPhd.com. Cm.
Quest for Health Q&A Session – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Bruce Lipton says our bodies hear our thoughts, respond to our beliefs and create the health we think is possible. Do you want less pain, more energy, more clarity in your daily life? Bring your questions to our open Q&A sessions on the first and third Mondays of the month. $15. International School of Shiatsu, 6055C Kellers Church Rd, Pipersville. Shirley Scranta, 215-795-8065. LearnShiatsu@gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com. Yoga with Dr Cheikin – 6:15-7:30pm. Ongoing class taught by a medical doctor, offered at gentle/ beginner level. Includes informal discussion of relevant health topics. Dr Cheikin has studied yoga, Feldenkrais and dance for over 40 years and has taught for over 20 years. Beautiful quiet studio with easy parking. Please call before coming to first class. $15. Center for Optimal Health, 832 Germantown Pike, Ste 3, Plymouth Meeting. Office staff, 610239-9901. Query@c4oh.org. Cheikin.com/yoga. Mental Health Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals that suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS@gmail.com. 4TheMINDS.org.
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acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. $35. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Online scheduling via BridgeAcupuncture.com or call 215-348-8058. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. Paolo Propato. BridgeWellness@ gmail.com. BridgeAcupuncture.com.
wednesday Intuitive Medium Readings – In-person readings, afternoon and evening appointments available. Receive messages of love, guidance and support from deceased loved ones, guides and angels from an intuitive medium and certified intuitive life coach. East Norriton. Linda Harbaugh, 484-904-9268. Linda@ JourneyToTheSelf.com. JourneyToTheSelf.com. Massage Therapy Discount – Every day during November, licensed massage therapist Lee Noonan offers a $20 discount to new out-call clients in Bucks and Montgomery counties. She brings her table and 35+ years of experience in Manhattan. See her Community Resource Guide listing for details. $150. Lee Noonan, 917-656-5524. LeeNoonan5@ yahoo.com. BestNewYorkLicensedMassage.com. Community Acupuncture – 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable
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Intuitive Medium Counseling Sessions – 5-8pm. One Thursday per month, by appointment only. In-person sessions with Linda Harbaugh. Linda has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, psychic and coach. Linda receives intuitive messages identifying root causes of blockages associated with physical and emotional pain. She helps refine client attitude and lifestyle for optimal health. $50. Center for Optimal Health, 832 Germantown Pk, Plymouth Meeting. Michael Cheikin, 610-239-9901. Query@ CohLife.org. CohLife.org. Yoga with Dr. Cheikin – 7:30-8:45am. Ongoing class taught by a medical doctor, offered at gentle/ beginner level. Includes informal discussion of relevant health topics. Dr. Cheikin has studied yoga, Feldenkrais and dance for over 40 years and has taught for over 20 years. Beautiful quiet studio with easy parking. Please call before coming to first class. $15. Center for Optimal Health, 832 Germantown Pk, Ste 3, Plymouth Meeting. Office staff, 610-2399901. Query@c4oh.org. Cheikin.com/yoga.
friday Massage Therapy Discount – Every day during November, licensed massage therapist Lee Noonan offers a $20 discount to new out-call clients in Bucks and Montgomery counties. She brings her table and 35+ years of experience in Manhattan. See her Community Resource Guide listing for details. $150. Lee Noonan, 917-656-5524. LeeNoonan5@ yahoo.com. BestNewYorkLicensedMassage.com. Spirituality Health & Awareness Group – 1011am. Awaken your spirituality from within every Friday morning. Experience and discover your own spirituality, health and awareness. Through interactive discussions, participants will reveal their own blocks and fears toward health and create a life of awareness, using ancient philosophies that provide insight into the essence and meaning of life. All are welcome. $30. M.E. Matters, 668 Woodbourne Rd, Langhorne. David Piltz, 215-914-5344. Admin@ MeMatters.org. MeMatters.org.
saturday Shiatsu Community Clinic – 9:15am-4:45pm. 1st Sat. Shiatsu sessions offered in supervised clinic setting. Each student will interview, assess energy and create individualized shiatsu session to balance the body. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, preferably cotton. Wear socks. No cell phones, no perfumes. $45. International School of Shiatsu, 6055C Kellers Church Rd, Plumsteadville. Shirley Scranta, 215-795-8065. LearnShiatsu@gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH M.E. MATTERS
668 Woodbourne Rd, Ste 108, Langhorne 215-914-5344 MEMatters.org Psychological and behavioral health services for individuals, couples, teens and families where mind, body and spirit matter. We offer neurofeedback, therapy and a spirituality awareness group. Our goal is to help you experience life with increased awareness and without fear. See ad, page 24.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE LIFEALIGNED UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC
Andrew Persky, DC 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington 215-491-4200 • LifeAlignedHealth.com LifeAligned offers a unique treatment for chronic musculoskeletal and neurological pain conditions, offering a safe, gentle alternative to drugs, surgery or traditional chiropractic “twisting” and “cracking”. See ad, page 28.
SAMSEL INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Katie Samsel, DC SamselIntegrativeHealth.com 215-944-8424
Let’s make pain a part of your past. Integrative chiropractic care in a warm, familiar setting. Applied kinesiology, lifestyle support, ayurveda, nutrition and weight loss. See ad, page 35.
DANCE EARTH RHYTHM
Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance Certified Facilitator 215-534-4989 • JourneyDance.com EarthRhythmSacredDance.com JourneyDance is a whole-body experience that tickles the mind and nourishes the soul. It is freestyle movement to world music where self-expression releases tension. Visit the website for upcoming dances or to book a JourneyDance for a group. No dance experience needed to feel this wild freedom.
DENTISTRY - HOLISTIC DENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE
Hyo J. Lim DMD 216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercuryand metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results. Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is offered as an alternative to metal braces. Zirconium and titanium implants are offered to replace damaged or missing teeth. Free digital X-rays with initial consultation. See ad, page 37.
Beth Skovron, DDS 595 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville 215-822-3860 • HeritageDentalDDS.com Enjoy an anxiety-free dental experience. You no longer have to be nervous about going to the dentist. From the moment you open the doors, our friendly and courteous team will make you feel comfortable in our relaxing spa atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of holistic services. See ad with special offers, back page.
LANAP & IMPLANT CENTER OF PA David DiGiallorenzo, DMD 184 W Main St, Collegeville 610-422-3120 • PerioImplants.us
Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions and chronic pain management. See ad, page 22.
GREEN LIVING THE ORGANIC MATTRESS STORE
1075 Main St, Hellertown Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm; Sat, 9:30am-3pm TheOrganicMattressStore.com 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. Serving the community since 2004. See ad, page 34.
HOSPICE ASCEND HOSPICE
108 Cowpath Rd, Stes 3 & 4, Lansdale 215-542-2100 AscendHospice.com Bringing a personalized and holistic approach to hospice care. Our trained volunteers offer aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki and pet therapy to bring healing and wholeness to clients and their families. See ad, page 30.
Sarah Josepha Hale, author of the Mary Had a Little Lamb nursery rhyme, petitioned American presidents for 17 years before successfully convincing Abraham Lincoln to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863. Prior to that, the only national holidays were Washington’s Birthday and Independence Day. November 2018
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George Bien, PhD, Hypnotherapist Perkasie • 718-886-8007 HypnosisChangesLives@gmail.com The premier center for personal hypnosis sessions. Also available: neuro-linguistic programming certification training: 4-day basic/4-day advanced; dynamic public speaking training: 2-day basic/2-day advanced; 220-hour, IACT certified hypnotherapist training. Ask about our personal “one-on-one” training. See ad, page 31.
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908-303-7767 • HypnosisCounselingCenter.com With 30 years experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of NJ utilizes traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. Regularly holds adult education seminars, works with hospitals, fitness centers and individuals wanting to better their lives. Specializes in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking.
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STEP INTO JOY HEALING ARTS
Joan Summers, Certified Equine Gestalt Coach and Reiki Master 267-272-9343 • StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan@StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan will guide you with compassion and an open heart on a journey of selfdiscovery and healing. She offers healing for her clients impacted by trauma and/or experiencing PTSD, anxiety, feeling stuck, grief, low self-esteem and needing connection and purpose. See ad, page 19.
MASSAGE & BODYWORK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU
6055C Kellers Church Rd, 2nd Floor, Pipersville 215-795-8065 • Shiatsubo.com
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Megan Downs, LMT, E-RYT Center for Natural Healing Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-206-3394 InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com Megan’s therapeutic massage technique works deeply by targeting specific problem areas while keeping in mind the whole. She incorporates a variety of methods including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stones, Bellabaci Method of Cupping and Aromatherapy, and also offers Therapeutic Yoga instruction. Relieve pain and stress, increase body awareness, heal and relax.
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Licensed Massage Therapist Out Calls Only in Bucks/Montgomery 917-656-5523 • LeeNoonan5@yahoo.com Recently relocated after 35+ years of private practice in Manhattan. Offering deep tissue, Swedish, ionizing detoxifying footbaths, energy balancing and craniosacral work. City massage at country prices. Visit BestNewYork LicensedMassage.com for more info. Stay young and get younger.
MEDICAL DOCTOR - HOLISTIC MICHAEL CHEIKIN, MD
Center for Optimal Health 832 Germantown Pk, Ste 3, Plymouth Meeting 610-239-9901 • Cheikin.com For 30+ years, Dr Cheikin has helped patients achieve root-cause level healing using education, nutrition, yoga and other methods. Specializing in physiatry, pain and medical acupuncture, he also o ff e r s s p e c i a l t e s t i n g f o r deficiencies, toxicities, infections and allergies. See ad, page 12.
METAPHYSICAL SERVICES JOURNEY TO THE SELF
Linda Harbaugh Intuitive Medium Certified Life Coach/Reiki Practitioner Linda@JourneyToTheSelf.com JourneyToTheSelf.com • 484-904-9268 Delivering messages of love and guidance from deceased loved ones and spirit guides via readings and intuitive reiki sessions. A certified life coach, Linda also offers intuitive coaching packages to help you navigate life, jobs and relationships. Psychology degree, former teacher, 30 years business experience. Telephone or in person.
NATUROPATH DR RACHEL BRIGHT, ND
Bright Health & Wellness 120 W Germantown Pk, Ste 210 Plymouth Meeting 610-500-4940 • GetBrightHealth.com Bright Health & Wellness is your community natural health care practice in Plymouth Meeting. We bring the focus of health back to your life with herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, emotional release work and lifestyle suggestions. This is patientfocused care. See ad, page 7.
NUTRITIONAL HEALING CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING Jeffrey L Griffin, DC Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-348-2115 Center4NaturalHealing.com
Dr. Jeffrey Griffin is a chiropractor with 31 years of practice experience in chiropractic care that is blended together with enzyme nutrition. This combination of treatment modalities allows Griffin to successfully treat a wide variety of health complaints, ranging from neck and back pain to headaches, digestive maladies and fibromyalgia. Call him today for a complimentary phone consultation or visit his website. See ad, page 24.
PARENTING CONSCIOUS PARENTING COACH
Leah Weisman Parenting & Health Dynamics Coach 267-270-5644 • LeahWeismanCoaching.com
Transform the relationship with your children, ending power struggles and stress. Cultivate connection creating a loving respectful space for children to thrive. Align your family’s BodyMindHeart for health in all ways. Visit my website – schedule a free discovery session. See ad, page 20.
PET GROOMING THE SPA AT HOLIDAY HOUSE ON STATE 42 E State St, Doylestown 215-345-6960 HolidayHousePetResort.com
Liz Sines is an award-winning National and International Master Groomer. Clean, balanced, natural looks and breed-specific styles. Featuring all-natural, Americanmade salon products. High-quality grooming experience in a relaxed atmosphere.
PHYSICIAN - FUNCTIONAL LOWER GWYNEDD FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE
Joseph Carchedi, MD, ABIHM • 215-780-1898 LGFunctionalMedicine@gmail.com LowerGwyneddFunctionalMedicine.com Dr. Carchedi is a board-certified integrative holistic medicine physician who practices personalized functional medicine, getting to the root cause of every illness. He performs IV therapies and is a member of the American College of Nutrition. See ad, page 18.
REIKI - INTUITIVE STEP INTO JOY HEALING ARTS
Joan Summers, Certified Reiki Master and Gestalt Coach 267-272-9343 • StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan@StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Experience peace of mind, enlightened awareness and physical restoration. The connections between physical pain and emotional trauma are often revealed during an intuitive reiki session. It is a practice of compassion and spiritual connection. See ad, page 19.
SPA – HOLISTIC INNER SPA
4 Terry Dr, Ste 12, Atrium Bldg, Newtown Info@InnerSpa.org 215-968-9000 • InnerSpa.org InnerVitalitySpa.com A fully organic, holistic, eco-friendly wellness spa featuring an array of detoxification, cleansing and therapeutic services. The spa is one of the only facilities in the area to offer colon hydrotherapy. See ad, page 40.
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