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ollowing a trip to a local orchard with family and friends, I posted this funky photo on my Facebook page, and it wound up inspiring this month’s letter. I’ll kick it off with a quote by Benjamin Franklin, “The rotten apple spoils his companion,” popularly recast as “One rotten apple spoils the bunch.” Clearly, the disappointed look on my face stems from the sadness of selecting a rotten apple, a great surprise in an age when we expect to easily put our hands on an unlimited supply of perfect fruit at the grocer’s year-round. I rejoice that I was able to quickly move on to find many perfectly good apples that day, which brought to mind the question: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if it were just that easy to move away from a rotten situation in life and pick a good one instead? Our diet is a formidable place to start on improving how we feel, as Dr. Andrew Weil explains in Andrea Schensky Williams’ article, “America’s Evolution into Integrative Medicine,” on page 16. Then another metaphor surfaced. In life, there are bushels of opportunities to be a “rotten apple” with a poor attitude that can affect the outlook of others, just as ripening fruit that emits ethylene gas can quickly affect surrounding fruits. The challenge is to be able to remain, or consistently transition back to, being the good apple that everyone wants to be around. Remaining upbeat through life’s ups and downs must be something many people struggle with, given the wildly popular Positivity Challenge circulating on social media. If you are nominated to take the challenge and accept, you need to publicize three positive thoughts each day for a week and nominate likely friends to do the same. George Bernard Shaw observed, “If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples, then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” Recently a teacher asked if I would share copies of Natural Awakenings with a middle school English class for students to use in analyzing informational text as part of their article-of-the-week project. Mr. Petzak, I am honored to share this publication with young aspiring minds. To my new favorite class of eighth graders, I hope that you will continue to read Natural Awakenings as you grow to learn more about how everyone can work together to sustain the natural health of yourselves, your families and our environment. You and your peers are the world’s future and I’d love to hear any ideas or feedback you have. An apple a day…

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Intention Tune-Up

Happy

16 DR. ANDREW WEIL

braham-Hicks tells us, “A happy life is just a string of happy moments. But most people don’t allow for a happy moment because they’re too busy trying to get a happy life.” Happy moments are those that seem unexpected, unplanned or uneventful at the time, but turn out to be special memory mile markers along the way. Waiting in line with your child for an ice cream cone, a power failure when the air conditioner goes out, sitting in traffic hoping for volume to dissipate at toll booths can all be opportunities for those happy moments. The ice cream cone, cooled air and moving traffic might look like the objective, but the happiness is in the moments of enjoying each other in the stillness leading up to them. Someone once said “The best gift we can ever give each other is a lifetime of happy memories.” Stringing together those happy moments sounds like good guidance whatever the season. —Much Love To All, Marie

on America’s Evolution Into Integrative Medicine

by Andrea Schensky Williams

18 ESTEEMED LOCAL

EXPERTS IN NATURAL MEDICINE

by Phil Gutis

21 TAKING THE FEAR OUT

OF DENTAL VISITS

by Michelle Bense and Alyssa Capel

22 SUSTAINABLE CITYSCAPES

Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

Marie Jackson, RMT, MBMS Metaphysics, Holistic Mentoring

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25 SUSTAINABILITY

IN ACTION

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26 AN A FOR APPLES

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Autoimmune? 30 TRICK & TREAT

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32 FIBRO, FOG AND FATIGUE Dr. Farhan Tahir Empowers Sufferers to Reclaim Their Vitality by Michelle Bense

33 MY BIG, AUDACIOUS CHALLENGE

by Phil Gutis

35 DYNAMIC DUO

Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

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newsbriefs Bridge Acupuncture Celebrates Anniversary with Tea Tasting and Demo

ridge Acupuncture is celebrating its fiveyear anniversary since moving from Brooklyn, New York to Doylestown, Pennsylvania. To commemorate, acupuncturists Grace Rollins and Paolo Propato are partnering with Nonno’s Cafe to provide a free tea tasting and demonstrations designed to explore the health-giving and meditative aspects of tea, from 1 to 3 p.m., October 26. “Tea culture plays a big role in Eastern meditative, martial and healing arts,” says Rollins, owner of Bridge Acupuncture. “As martial artists and traditional acupuncturists, Paolo and I get very excited about tea and its many benefits for body, mind and spirit. We’re good friends with Nonno’s, so celebrating our anniversary there with a party that brings tea culture to the community seems perfect.” At the tea tasting, in addition to offering samples of a variety of quality loose-leaf teas from Nonno’s, Rollins and Propato plan to demonstrate unique methods of consuming tea such as whisked Japanese matcha, Zen monasterystyle tea, and Chinese kung fu tea. Rollins and Propato will be available to answer questions about tea and its relationship to acupuncture, meditation and martial arts. Bridge Acupuncture was named due to its proximity to the Brooklyn Bridge area of New York City. Rollins kept the name “Bridge” in order to emphasize the role acupuncture could play in helping patients overcome symptoms and regain natural health without reliance on drugs and surgery. This year also marked the clinic’s expansion with the addition of acupuncturist Propato. Cost: Free. Location: Nonno’s Cafe, 6 E. State St., Doylestown. For more information, call 215-348-8058 or visit BridgeAcupuncture. com. See ad, page 4.

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halfont Yoga and Meditation Center will offer a couple of new workshops and classes in the coming weeks. The first workshop, Get Out of Pain and Back Into Your Life, will focus on relieving pain with yoga techniques, and will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m., October 13. Next month, the center will offer Learn to Meditate, a three-class series, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. on Monday evenings, November 3, 10 and 17. In the October 13 workshop, RYT and yoga therapist Padma Linda Bliss will focus on ujjayi pranayama (breath practice), the magic 4 (a basic but powerful pose sequence) and self-inquiry journaling. The workshop will allow participants to practice supported, carefully aligned yoga poses designed to meet the body’s deep tension and dissolve it away. Attendees will experience a reduction in pain, more calmness and increased vitality. In November, Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center owner, Erica Andersen, will guide participants to learn and practice several different meditation techniques, in order to discover what works best for each individual. This three-class series will clear up misconceptions about what meditation is and provide all the tools needed to begin meditating regularly at home. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center was opened by Andersen this year to offer small classes with individualized attention, yoga-based pain reduction therapy and yoga philosophy discussion groups. She specializes in the Svaroopa Vidya healing method of yoga. Location: Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W. Butler Pike, Chalfont. For more information and to register for classes, email LearnYogaWithPooja@gmail. com or visit ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com. See ad, page 45.

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Newtown, is pleased to offer three education seminars on various facets of essential oils, each held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., October 6, 7 and 9, at the Cosi in Newtown. On October 6, in Introduction to Essential Oils for Everyday Living, participants will learn what essential oils are and how they can be used in every aspect of life. At Medicine Cabinet Makeover, on October 7, attendees will look at the wisdom of changing over-the-counter products to all-natural, essential oil products and the differences this can make. Make It & Take It, presented on October 9, will focus on blending your own essential oils for any of life’s issues. This includes a hands-on workshop to experiment with different oils. Participants will make their own roller blends to everyday use. A small fee applies for this workshop, based on supplies used. Inner Spa is a fully organic, holistic, wellness day spa featuring detoxification, cleansing and therapeutic services, including colon hydrotherapy. The spa incorporates green practices into its business, using all-natural, organic products in all treatments. Location: Cosi, 104 Pheasant Run, Newtown. For more information, visit InnerSpa.org. To make reservations, call 215-968-9000. See ad, page 28.

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hef Lou Farrell, of Fresh Fun Foods, in Hatfield, is offering a five-part series of cooking classes designed to provide students with a wide range of ideas and recipes to choose from when planning holiday events. The series runs for five weeks, every Wednesday from October 15 to November 12. “People attending the series will leave with a full selection of new recipes, plus the confidence to prepare and serve a multi course meal to friends,” says Farrell. “They will be able to have fun at their own party, rather than worrying about the food and drinks.” Each class will cover a different course, from soups, appetizers, vegetarian main courses, meat and fish, all the way to desserts. Experienced cooks will gain new insight into the planning, structure and pacing of a multi-course meal. New cooks will be introduced to cooking techniques that will improve their daily cooking. All will gain an appreciation of how a professional chef designs and executes a menu that may seem complicated, but is actually simple to serve when the planning and shopping is done ahead. Cost: $30 per class, $5 discount off each class when purchased as a whole series. Location: Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E. Orvilla Rd., Hatfield. For more information, call 215-353-8947 or visit FreshFunFoods.com. See ad, page 15.

Meet the New Chiropractic Team at Elite Chiropractic

lite Chiropractic, in Wrightstown, is holding an open house for all to come meet the chiropractic team from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 18. The team consists of Dr. Eric Brannon, Dr. Kaitlyn Connors and Dr. J. Leah Garlan. The event will offer complimentary spinal evaluations, mini-acupuncture sessions, chair massage, foot scans and nutritional information. In addition, gift bags will be given to all attendees, Garlan, Brannon, Connors with the chance to win gift baskets and more. Light refreshments will be served. The goal of chiropractic care is to create proper spinal alignment and posture while maintaining optimal movement of all joints. Elite Chiropractic offers excellence in chiropractic and wellness care, offering chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, nutrition and more. Location: Elite Chiropractic, 842 Durham Rd., Ste. 6, Wrightstown. For more information, call 215-598-3266 or visit EliteChiroPA.com. See ad, page 15.

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Inner Light Holistic Expo

he Inner Light Holistic Center will host its fourth annual Inner Light Spiritual Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 8 and 9, at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, in Pottstown. The expo features free lectures all weekend, as well as holistic practitioners such as chiropractors and Reiki practitioners, plus psychic readers and hypnotherapists. Attendees can relax with aromatherapy and massage therapy. Other fun includes crafts, jewelry and music. “Life is not about what we can do for ourselves,” says Cristina Leeson, psychic medium and owner of The Inner Light Holistic Center. “It’s about raising our awareness and connecting to others, being of service. Seeing that we are not alone, and are never alone.” Cost: free for children under 12; $5 for everyone else. Location: 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown. For more information, call 610-413-8191 or visit InnerLightHC.com. See ad, page 24.

Healthy is Delicious Local Detox Program

eginning in October, Kathleen Downey— author of Healthy is Delicious, integrative counselor and nutritionist with 20 years of experience since healing herself of cancer and Lyme disease—is offering a local and convenient way to experience the benefits of her detox retreat vacations right here in Bucks County. The two-month commitment includes a one-week detox, counseling session, ongoing personal nutritional guidance, one week of breakfasts, weekly personalized workouts, breathing exercises and as many phone calls or emails as needed for support. Learn applied kinesiology for self-empowerment, as well as instant facelift techniques. Cleansing the liver and colon can help to reduce inflammation, ease allergies, joint pain and reverse digestive issues and help lose weight or reduce fibroid tumors. Attendees learn to test themselves for allergies and sensitivities, eat right, exercise and feel content on a new lifestyle track. Learn about you and the amazing things you can do for yourself. Enjoy the benefits of Downey’s retreats at a reduced cost and with continued support for two months. Cost: $900. For more information, call 858-401-3144, email CoreLevelHealing@ gmail.com or visit CoreLevelHealing.net. See listing, page 50.

Shop N Spa Day in Southampton

oly Redeemer Women’s HealthCare and Blissful Beginnings & Beyond are holding their second annual Shop N Spa Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 25. The event boasts a talented group of crafty and artistic vendors to help get holiday shopping

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started, plus spa services. “Blissful Beginnings & Beyond has been providing organic, holistic wellness services at Holy Redeemer’s Health System for more than 13 years,” says Susan Shaw, licensed massage therapist. “We believe in the power of healing, caring touch and our goal is to help you enhance your mind, body and spirit with healthy living ideas that are easy and practical.” The price of admission includes two, 15-minute mini-spa services— choice of hand or foot massage, minifacials or chair massage—10 raffle tickets and an entry to win a $200 gift certificate to Blissful Beginnings & Beyond. Light refreshments will be also served. Cost: $30. Location: Holy Redeemer Women’s HealthCare, 45 Second Street Pike, Ste. 400, Southampton. For more information, call 267-2375536, email Info@BlissfulSpa.com or visit BlissfulSpa.com.

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Good Gifts Guide Supports Local Farms and Businesses

he Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) is making it easy to shop local and support farms this winter with their annual Good Gifts Guide. The online guide at PASAfarming.org/goodgifts features more than 60 participating farms and businesses, offering local foods, crafts and cool experiences from October through December.

Replacing Full-Mouth Dental X-Rays with Low-Radiation 3D Scans

The guide highlights locally made gifts that include artisan cheese, tasty jams, honey, microbrews and fine Pennsylvania wines, as well as beautiful and unique handcrafted gifts of soaps, lotions and candles. There are also gift cards for restaurants specializing in local ingredients. With more than 5,000 members, PASA is one of the largest and most active sustainable agriculture organizations in the U.S. Its hallmark event, the Farming for the Future Conference, draws thousands of participants from more than 30 states and six countries each February. For more information, visit PASAfarming.org.

newsbriefs r. Beth Skovron now offers low-radiation 3D scans at her dental practice, Heritage Dental. The state-of-the-art technology called the GALILEOS® 3D Dental Conebeam provides a 3D rendering of the head and neck area to assess those areas, using the lowest radiation level possible. “I recognize that dentistry no longer means being a doctor of teeth. It means caring for the entire head and neck area, as well as the whole body,” states Skovron. “We can sometimes find irregularities in the oral cavity that give us hints to problems with the rest of the body.” Anyone concerned not only about the health of their teeth, but also the overall health status of their head and neck can receive this assessment. Patients will receive an immediate diagnosis and treatment plan in only one visit, which means greater security. “It has revolutionized the way I can screen my new patients. I have found that incorporating this technology into my practice has made a tremendous improvement in diagnosis of asymptomatic or silent problems,” discusses Skovron. “I cannot imagine practicing without it now and feeling that I give my patients the best and most advanced level of care they deserve.” Skovron prides herself on creating a relaxing and anxiety-free dental visit for all of her patients. She accepts Aetna PPO, Delta, MetLife and Guardian. Location: Heritage Dental, 595 Bethlehem Pike, Ste. 302, Montgomeryville. For more information and to book an appointment, call 215-822-3860 or visit HeritageDentalDDS.com. See ad, back cover.

Wholistic Women’s Weight Loss Program

holistic Fitness, a women’s wellness and fitness center in North Wales, is pleased to announce their restructured, six-week Wholistic Women’s Weight Loss Program. The improved program offers 100 percent customized meeting times with no set start date, more individualized attention and incorporates certain health insurance plans. Participants only have to bring a strong will to change, an open mind and a willingness to succeed, alter habits and change perceptions. During the six weeks of the newly structured program, each participant is supervised by three of their women’s specialists: a registered dietitian, a licensed therapist and a personal trainer. “The difference between someone who loses excess weight once and for all and someone who does the yo-yo dieting thing is that the once-and-for-all person’s mind is in sync with their physical efforts of good nutrition and adequate exercise,” explains Melody Nagy, president of Wholistic Fitness. “Our program is a three-pronged approach. We address the body with nutrition and exercise and the mind through behavior modification and exploring underlying emotions that are connected with the weight loss struggle.” Wholistic Fitness is a full-service women’s wellness center featuring group fitness classes, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, personal training and more. Location: Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd., North Wales. For more information, call 267-613-8246 or visit WholisticFitnessOnline.com. See ad, page 43.

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he World Wellness Health Institute—offering advanced services and procedures in the areas of wellness, anti-aging, regenerative and aesthetic medicine—is holding a grand opening celebration from 3 to 7 p.m., October 22, at its Bala Cynwyd office. “We are excited to be bringing cutting-edge therapies to Philadelphia, the Main Line and surrounding areas,” says Dr. Daniel Lebowitz, chief medical officer of the World Wellness Health Institute. “We will work with you every step of the way to help you look and feel your best.” The grand opening event is an opportunity to learn about how the institute can help achieve wellness and aesthetic goals, and includes special introductory pricing on many of their procedures and services. Healthy hors d’ouvres and beverages will be served, and a raffle for a free facial peel will take place. In order to accommodate a wide variety of schedules, the Health Institute includes early evening and Saturday hours. Register by October 15 to attend the celebration. Location: 111 Presidential Blvd., Ste. 159, Bala Cynwyd. For more information, call 646-279-9544, email Daniel.Lebowitz@gmail.com or visit WorldWellnessHealth.com. See ad, page 2.

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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-toface interviews. The women that consumed more betacarotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing betacryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

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States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products. Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury. View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/ State-By-State-Action-List.

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atural Awakenings had the opportunity to pose progressive healthcare-related questions to Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned author, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona, on the eve of the sixth biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals, to be held October 13 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will be the keynote speaker.

You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that?

If someone suffers from depression, would you say the steps recommended in Spontaneous Happiness are a proactive approach or an addition to management through medication?

For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integrative approach here is obvious.

I share information about how to wean off of medication. I’d say the book is primary; for people with mild-to-moderate depression, I would follow the information there first. For people with severe depression, it may be necessary to give antidepressant drugs, but I think that they should be used for a limited period, a maximum of one year. You should then be working to find other ways to manage the depression. There is specific information about what to do if you are on medication and how to wean off of it carefully and start these other methods.

Your presentation will take place soon after the recent passing of actor and comedian Robin Williams, which may bring about a more informed awareness of mental health. Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression?

Do you feel that the increase in diabetes in the U.S., particularly its onset in early childhood, is another major problem?

There are many reasons for it, including changes in diet and a breakdown in communities that has greatly increased social isolation and disconnection from nature. Another factor is the rise in information technology, all the new media. Plus, pharmaceutical companies have been highly successful in convincing people that ordinary states of sadness are matters of unbalanced brain chemistry that need to be treated with medication.

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Yes, it’s a big concern. I think this is mostly due to the way we’ve changed the food we eat; diet is a hugely influencing factor, especially the greatly increased consumption of sugar, sweetened beverages and products made with flour and refined carbohydrates.

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How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs? Integrative medicine can help reduce costs in two ways. First, by shifting the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease management. Most of the diseases we

are trying to manage today are lifestyle related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bringing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category. I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunctional approach by economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, lowtech methods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.

What influence can the public have in supporting such a shift? Our dysfunctional healthcare system is generating rivers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers and big insurers; interests that control legislators. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government. The only real change will come from a grassroots movement to change the politics of all of this. Demand that insurers cover the treatments you want. Seek out integrative practitioners. Tell health practitioners you work with that integrative

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education is available and urge them to get up to speed in those areas. Raise your own awareness of the extent that the powerful lobbies now influence the system and why we need to see a sweeping political change.

You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fellowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are the benefits of adding integrative medicine to one’s practice? I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowledge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of alternative medicine. This is a way they can gain knowledge they didn’t get in their conventional medical training. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 physicians over 10 years, supporting a robust and growing community of likeminded practitioners that stay in touch and support each other. We’re eventually hoping that we can get integrative training into all residencies. Whether you go to a dermatologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist or psychiatrist, that doctor will have had basic training in nutrition, mind/body

What reforms would you like to see in the current U.S. healthcare system? We need to change priorities for reimbursement that favor integrative medicine. At the moment, we happily pay for drugs and tests. We don’t pay for a doctor to sit with and counsel a person about diet or teach them breathing exercises. I would like to see a new kind of institution come into being that I call a healing center, where people could go for lifestyle education and management of common illnesses—somewhere between a spa and a clinic. Stays in these would be reimbursed by insurance, similar to how it’s done in Europe. Beyond that, I think it’s unconscionable that the richest nation on Earth can’t provide basic coverage to all of its citizens. Dr. Andrew Weil will be spearheading the 12th annual Nutrition & Health Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 4 through 6, 2015. Learn more about integrative medicine at IntegrativeMedicine.Arizona.edu and DrWeil.com. Andrea Schensky Williams is the publisher of Natural Awakenings of Northern New Mexico.

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what health changes need to occur to achieve wellness.” He and his staff help reach that understanding through lengthy consultations with patients.

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Another integrative practitioner, Dr. Daniel Lebowitz of World Wellness Health Institute, in Bala Cynwyd, also believes that the time spent with each patient is critical. “We take the time to understand not only your symptoms but also why you got those symptoms in the first place,” he says. Lebowitz enjoys digging deeper to uncover symptoms that get overlooked by traditional doctors. “A patient may not have a serious disease,” he says, “but their health is far from ideal.” Lebowitz’s practice, which focuses on age management, aesthetic and regenerative medicine, seeks to “help patients find their unique path to optimal health and wellness.”

At Montgomery Health and Wellness, in Lafayette Hill, Dr. L. Matthew Schwartz respects the body’s natural capacity to be healthy. “Feeling ill is scary,” he says. “We hear many competing messages. Despite this complexity, it is possible to follow basic principles to achieve steady results.” To get those results, Schwartz seeks coachable patients willing to commit to lifestyle improvements. “We are not magicians,” he says. “We use well established scientific principles, thoughtful history taking, focused diagnostic testing and comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.” Schwartz has been recognized in Philadelphia magazine and U.S. News and World Report for being among the top doctors in his field. “We get results,” he says, “often within a few sessions.”

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In Yardley, Dr. Farhan Tahir is focused on treating autoimmune diseases through Pennsylvania’s first integrative rheumatology center. His practice— Rheumatology Care Consultants—offers an integrative approach to treating pain and inflammation while reducing dependence on medications. “We noticed there is an enormous unmet need of open-minded, well-trained, board-certified integrative physicians who can offer patients education and guidance on nutrition, lifestyle and supplements,” says Tahir. “Many patients are surprised that a Western-trained M.D. can offer them

For Dr. Lisa Rhodes of Integrative Health Care, in Fountainville, the individual patient comes first. “Our goal is to optimize the health of our patients while providing educational tools that may be needed to encourage healthy lifestyle changes,” she says. “I believe the body can tell us many things if we know how to ask and listen.” Rhodes believes that traditional western medicine is critically important in addressing acute illness but that it “falls short in care of chronic conditions.” Her practice therefore includes therapies based on Chinese medicine, energetic medicine and

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r. Beth Skovwall. Heritage Dental ron of Herialso offers paraffin wax tage Dental, hand treatments, neck in Montgomeryville, warmers, blankets and opened her practice in pillows for comfort dur2005 with a clear focus: ing dental procedures taking the dread out of and flat-screen TVs dental visits. Having attached to the dental worked alongside other chair. dentists for 10 years “When patients come prior to starting her own here, they will not feel business, she saw a any discomfort,” assures need for a place where Skovron. Every step of patients felt comforteach visit is designed to able. “My whole idea do the best job poswas to create a relaxing sible so that patients environment to take the feel no anxiety or pain. Dr. Beth Skovron edge off of going to the For those who still have dentist,” she says. dental fear despite all of “Why do people have to have a these measures, Heritage Dental ofsmelly, awful sounding dental offers conscious sedation—medications fice with terrible music and just get absorbed under the tongue, to take through it, holding onto the chair?” the edge off for several hours. This queries Skovron. “I am all about remethod is inexpensive, requires no laxation. When I was ready to start my tubes or needles and has an amnesiac own practice, every step of what I did effect—patients rarely remember the here was just for that purpose.” procedure the next day. This anxiety-free environment is Skovron speaks excitedly of her achieved by additions to the waiting slogan of “progressive dentistry in a room such as massage chairs, relaxing relaxed environment.” In addition to music and a waterfall fountain on one its unique comforts, the office sports state-of-the-art dental technology. “We just acquired a cone beam scanner— a 3-D device that scans the patient’s head and neck with much less radiation than a traditional full-mouth Xray,” Skovron explains. The process produces a digital, 3-D model that can be viewed on a computer, making planning for procedures like implants simple even when the patient isn’t present. “This is the future in my field,” she insists. “Every dentist will have these one day.” Despite all of the new technology and extras that create such a relaxing spa atmo-

sphere, Skovron is an in-network provider. “Every once in a while, people walk in here and say ‘I probably can’t afford this,’” she says. Skovron assures that she goes by in-network fees and there are no extra charges at her office compared to a standard dental office. The ideal client for Skovron is “someone who appreciates the atmosphere we’ve created here and takes a real interest in their health. I get so excited when my patients participate in things like looking at their 3-D scan and playing an active role in planning for their health.” Skovron’s office treats patients of all ages and offers a variety of procedures, including some more often seen at an orthodontist or oral surgeon’s practice. For her, dental health is wholebody health. “What people should know about dental health is that when there is an infection in the mouth or in the gums, it’s able to enter the bloodstream and affect other parts of the body,” says Skovron. “Taking care of oral health is liable to make the whole body healthier.” Whether it’s for oral surgery, implants, 3-D X-rays or a regular cleaning, a visit to Skovron’s office erases the worries of dental discomfort. “I don’t know that I can make everybody want to come here over a day at the beach, but I can make it a less stressful event, and that was my goal,” she smiles. For more information about Dr. Beth Skovron and Heritage Dental, call 215-822-3860 or visit Heritage DentalDDS.com. See ad, back cover. Michelle Bense is a writer and managing editor of Natural Awakenings BuxMont. Connect with her at Hello@ NABuxMont.com. Alyssa Capel is a contributing writer and editor for Natural Awakenings BuxMont.

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment A sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other ecological footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire ecocities, developers also are striving to

The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

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replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portlandbased nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University

of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the doit-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.

seasonal flooding and many of the city’s public parks serving water shortages. Coastal as sites for farm stands, mobile health cities, for example, are clinics and free exercise classes. grappling with ways to safeguard public transit Clean Energy and other vulnerable The ways we make and use energy are infrastructure. currently being re-envisioned on both Designing for betlarge and small scales. Solar cooperater public health is a tives have neighbors banding together central tenet of sustainto purchase solar panels at wholesale ability, as well. Active prices. Startup companies using comDesign Guidelines for puter algorithms map the solar producpromoting physical action potential of virtually every rooftop ~ Charles Montgomery, tivity, which first gained in the country. However, while solar traction in New York Happy City panels and wind turbines are rapidly City before becoming a national trend, intend to becoming part of the new normal, they get us moving. Banishing the core bank are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. of elevators from central locations, In the past several years, miarchitects substitute invitingly light Upgraded Transportation crogrids have proliferated at hospitals, and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes With America’s roads increasingly military bases and universities from make it easier for commuters to walk clogged with pollution-spewing veFort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the and bike. hicles, urban planners in most larger University of California at San Diego. Tyson’s Corner, outside of WashU.S. cities are overseeing the expanThese electrical systems can operate ington, D.C., has made sidewalk sion of subway and light rail systems, in tandem with utility companies or construction integral to the overhaul of revamped street car systems and even as self-sufficient electrical islands that its automobile-centric downtown area. ferry and water taxi services in some protect against power outages and Memphis recently added two lanes for places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles increase energy efficiency, sometimes bikes and pedestrians along Riverside (EV) got a boost from four New EngDrive overlooking the Mississippi River, even generating revenue by selling land states, plus Maryland, New York, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has unused electricity to the grid. While Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV New! Hear Dr. Phil on charging stations, funding fleets of nothe Radio! Tune in to or low-emission government cars and WNJC1360.com making green options clearer for conEvery Tuesday sumers. If all goes as planned, the nine 9:00am states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by Large Selection of 2025. Wheat Free & Gluten Free Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways • Natural & Organic Groceries to get around in densely populated • Homeopathic Remedies urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis • Discounted Vitamins and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free • Natural Body Care urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike• Vegetarian Sandwiches Come in for a sharing program addresses affordability Consultation with with a $5 annual membership for lowDr. Phil Pappas Organic – Local – Raw Nutritionist/Psychologist income residents. Grass Fed – Non-GMO Consultations One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of We stock Dr. Oz’s what’s considered to be in the public Save $ 00 Off recommendations welfare. Through partnerships among Any $40.00 Purchase public and private sectors and commuExpires October 31, 2014 nity groups, organizations like EcoBuckingham Green Districts are developing ways to help Open Mon-Thur 10-6 Shopping Center communities in the aftermath of natural Fri 10-7 • Sat 10-5 Holicong, PA 18928 disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, Sun 10-4

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still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

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What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on

wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

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While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it

improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains— taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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u s t a i n a b i l i t y c o u l d b e Th e Doylestown Food Co-op’s middle name. The co-op is on a mission to provide food that is locally made, organic, fresh, fair trade and produced with no genetic engineering. They also seek to offer foods that are minimally packaged and produced on a small scale.

Hyper-local food means less fuel use. Instead of traveling the average of 1,500 miles, the vast majority of the food stocked at Doylestown Co-op travels less than 100 miles—and sometimes as little as two. Local farmers deliver food to the co-op on their way to their restaurant clients or through local distributors—also sourcing from nearby Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware farms. If a type of food is

not produced locally, such as bananas, they make certain that it meets the highest possible quality standards in other areas—i.e. the bananas are fair trade and organic. Animal products in the store are raised in ways that are kinder to the animals and the planet than when raised in confined animal farm operations. Organic practices mean fewer added chemicals to our soil and water. Many of our local farms use no—or a greatly reduced amount of—chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides on their products, helping to keep our soil and water supplies healthy. While they are clearly focused on providing great food, The Doylestown Food Co-op also contributes to sustainability in other ways. By providing convenient access to this wide variety of locally produced food in a single loca-

tion, the co-op helps sustain the health of our farmers, our families and our local economy. Access to year-round, stable outlets for their products helps

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised. When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin

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just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization. Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.” Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

Apples in the Kitchen Apple Pie Smoothie (Empire, Golden Delicious) Yields 2 large smoothies 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 chopped, pitted dates, soaked in water for ½ hour or 2 Tbsp maple syrup (use dates if using a highspeed blender, otherwise use maple syrup) 1 cup ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds. Courtesy of Elise Bauer, SimplyRecipes.com

Add onions and half of the apples, stirring the mixture until onions and apples soften. Add broccoli, stock and juice. Stir and reduce heat. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and use a blender to purée the soup in batches. Return to pot; add vinegar and the rest of apples. Stir and heat gently before serving. This soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to seven days or the puréed soup can be frozen for several months. Defrost and add diced, raw apples before heating and serving. Courtesy of Tania Melkonian, EATomology.com

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*During preparation, keep apples in a large bowl of ice water with one Tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent browning. Heat a large pot on medium heat. When pot is warm, add spice mix until aroma is released. Add oil and stir for a minute.

Whisk ingredients together until combined. Salad Ingredients: 1 cup cooked red quinoa 2 cups grated apple Grated radish (daikon or red work well) 1 cup chopped chives 1 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) Combine ingredients together until incorporated. Add dressing just before serving and mix to combine. Courtesy of Tania Melkonian, EATomology.com

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Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

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Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume

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hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

Age-Perfect Parties For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle

lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or gluten-free crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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add the onions and sauté them until they are translucent. Add the rice and cook for another minute. Add the chopped pumpkin and sauté for about five minutes, until it is almost dry. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Add the water, turn up the heat, and bring the soup to a boil. When it boils, turn down the heat and simmer for at least one hour. Stir occasionally so that the rice does not stick to the bottom and burn. When the soup has cooked for an hour, puree it in a blender or run it through a food mill. Return the soup to the stove and bring it back up to temperature. If you prefer a spiced soup, at this time add the sugar, the spices, salt and pepper.

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Fibro, Fog and Fatigue Dr. Farhan Tahir Empowers Sufferers to Reclaim Their Vitality by Michelle Bense

s Pennsylvania’s 1,000 Americans. Most only rheumatolopatients are Caucasian gist who is certiwomen between the fied in American Board ages of 20 and 50 years of Internal Medicine, old. FMS affects three Rheumatology and Into six million people in tegrative Holistic Medithe United States, and is cine, Dr. Farhan Tahir, responsible for more disM.D., believes in the use ability than rheumatoid of integrative approaches arthritis (RA). to reduce dependence on medications. The FoundWhat makes the er and Medical Director two conditions so of Rheumatology Care difficult to differenConsultants, in Yardley, tiate and diagnose? Dr. Farhan Tahir Tahir works extensively Although they can with patients struggling present alone, CFS and with chronic fatigue syndrome and FMS can be triggered as a result of fibromyalgia syndrome, among many an infection or stressful events. In others. In his work with such patients, he many cases, there is an underlying has developed an effective, integrative autoimmune disease such as RA or treatment method. lupus. Early recognition and diagnosis

Can you tell us a bit about chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) are two syndromes with overlapping symptoms. FMS is characterized by a widespread pain, tenderness on light touch, non-restoring sleep, brain fog, poor metabolism from hormonal imbalances and depressed mood. CFS is a state of energy crisis; there is lack of energy production which cannot match body demands. Symptoms include persistent fatigue, in spite of rest or vacation, extreme exhaustion after workouts, irritable bowel syndrome and recurrent sinus infections. Both conditions have contributed to significant mental and physical frustration in our communities. CFS has been a subject of controversy for many years, but now it is officially recognized by Centers of Disease Control. CFS affects three out of every

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What is the best approach, in your opinion, for treatment of CFS and FMS? Unfortunately, modern medicine and pharmacologic prescriptions have fallen short in solving the big picture and challenges of these complex disorders. Currently, there is no FDAapproved treatment for CFS. Current FDA-approved therapies for FMS include Cymbalta, Savella and Lyrica. In a majority of patients, there is not a

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satisfactory response from taking these medications. Fortunately, over the last decade, integrative medicine research has made progress in FMS and CFS. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum—an internist and nationally known expert in chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain—developed the S.H.I.N.E. approach, which is successful in a majority of patients. S.H.I.N.E. focuses on the five key areas related to the body that, when addressed in combination, can provide a roadmap for optimal energy production. I modified this protocol to meet the unique needs of my patients with autoimmunity and inflammation. Our approach is “RISE and SHINE,” which has a functional medicine basis. RISE means to Reduce Inflammation, Stress and Exhaustion. SHINE addresses issues of Sleep, Hormonal balance, Immunity and infections, Nutritional deficiency and Exercise and energy.

How exactly do you address each of the areas outlined in the RISE and SHINE method? To address inflammation and misdirected immunity seen in patients with rheumatologic diseases, I educate patients on an anti-inflammatory diet, rich in omega fatty acids such as fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), avocados, raw nuts, seeds (walnuts, flax seeds) and extra virgin olive oil. I also encourage probiotics to help intestinal inflammation. Elimination of sugar, allergens and trans-fats can reduce inflammatory chemicals and pain. To boost immunity, increase antioxidants like vitamin C and Coenzyme Q10. Daily vitamin D helps to stabilize immune cells. To boost energy, use Carnitine and D-Ribose supplements. Consider starting yoga and tai chi— excellent ways to improve flexibility

and reduce stiffness. Relaxed and uninterrupted sleep can be achieved by educating patients about maintaining sleep hygiene and, if needed, non-addicting natural therapies can help. I use a variable combination of valerian root, passion flower, lavender oil and melatonin to create customized dosing for each individual’s needs. Magnesium at night also helps relax muscles and reduce spasms.

Any other words of advice for patients with CFS or FMS? Before starting any supplements, it is best to get the advice of a healthcare provider. Hope is a great thing; always look for the light at the end of the tunnel. Patients with CFS and FMS must remember, as it took several months to develop these disorders, it may take months to get better. With the RISE and SHINE method, a realistic expected recovery is a 10 percent improvement every month. Eventually, patients are ready to embrace life and shine like a star. For more information on Dr. Tahir, call 267-685-6070, email Info@RheumPA. com or visit RheumPA.com. See ad, page 25. Michelle Bense is a writer and managing editor of Natural Awakenings BuxMont. Connect with her at Hello@NABuxMont.com.

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ello, Natural Awakenings readers. My name is Phil and I’ve set a big, hairy, audacious, challenge for myself that I think will resonate with all of those seeking to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. But before I describe my goal, a bit about myself. I recently turned 53 years old, and a great majority of those years were spent jockeying desks in high-pressure jobs. Very few of those years could be described as anything approaching healthy. Growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, I suffered from severe allergies to freshly cut grass and many other elements of outside life. Nothing athletic or even playing outside for me. Instead, my time was spent turning the pages of books, which I devoured with great enthusiasm. When I hit college, I discovered journalism and spent my late teens and twenties working under deadline, first for the student-run daily newspaper at Penn State and then at The New York Times, where I had the great privilege of working as a copy boy, clerk, reporter trainee and then reporter. Other jobs came along, each increasingly demanding. In the ensuing 30 years, there were some fits of fitness, but it wasn’t until I was nearing my 48th birthday that I had a real awakening. It was then that my doctor looked at the results of my annual blood tests and said that if I didn’t change my life, I would die. He pulled no punches. Change or die. So, I changed. I said I would do something exercise-like each and every day. My long days became even longer when I started going to Cornerstone Gym in New Hope at 5:30 a.m. Many days, I did a few miles on the bike. Some days, I tried the weight machines, though I didn’t really know what I was doing. The days of exercise rolled by and soon I had 100 under my belt. Then, the first year. I kept going. Two years and I

kept going. Day 1,000 was a time of celebration. Many thought I’d lift the challenge then, but I kept going and I’m now operating on day 1,429 (as of October 1) of doing something athletic each and every day. What’s next? My trainer from Cornerstone, Matt Herman, opened a CrossFit gym with his twin brother Mike and their good friend Blake Hughes. For the last year, I’ve been going to CrossFit Summa, in Doylestown, each and every day and putting myself through whatever the Workout of the Day demands. Most days, I’m not strong enough or flexible or brave enough to do the workout at the weights that are prescribed. But I keep trying and I’m getting stronger and better. Each year, CrossFit hosts a series of competitions that culminate with the CrossFit Games, in which one man and one woman are crowned the “fittest on Earth.” Those games also feature team competitions and a series of masters-level meets. The big, hairy challenge I’ve placed upon myself is to get to the games as a 55-year-old (or older) athlete. That gives me at least two more years to work at this sport and to focus like a laser on fine tuning—or gut renovating—virtually every element of my life. I need to continue to work on my strength, obviously, but I also need to seriously address my nutrition, my mobility, my ability to perform cardio exercise and my sleeping. Perhaps most importantly, I need to overcome a lot of the fear that holds me back. Now, I’m not delusional. I know that I may not ever make it to the games. But I also know that trying is going to keep making me a healthier—and happier—human being. I hope you’ll join me over the next few months as I explore the changes necessary to rebuild myself to one of the fittest on Earth. Phil Gutis is a writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at PhilGutis@gmail.com.

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

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WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcur-

rent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

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Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association.

Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world.

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Find the Best Chiropractor for You In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at AmericanBoardOfChiropractic Acupuncture.org/about-us/find-adiplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

ne of the most popular questions we hear is, “Who is the best chiropractor in the area?” To be fair, there are many qualified, well-established, and talented practitioners in the area. When selecting a chiropractor, one size does not fit all and despite their reputation, not all chiropractors are “rack ‘em, crack ‘em”. It is well known that chiropractors do adjustments, but what makes one chiropractor different from another? We decided to take a deeper look at some of the practices in the area to see what makes each unique, when you take the chiropractic out of the chiropractor.

Dr. Michael Burak, DC 215-938-6040

Dr. Susan Burger, DC 215-736-3803

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Dr. Burak’s office holds a positive and fun energy that is appreciated by his patients as well as other area chiropractors. Burak treats a variety of issues that are generally not offered at other chiropractic offices, specifically disc decompression for disc herniations and class IV K-Laser for treating ligament, tendon and muscle injuries—including sprain/strains, inflammation, spasms and more. There is a massage therapist on staff and rehabilitation equipment to strengthen injured muscles. Burak is also a certified animal chiropractor.

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Dr. Leah Garlan of Pennridge Wellness Center, in Blooming Glen, specializes in helping people become the best versions of themselves. She strives to teach people that “chiropractic is not just about treating symptoms. Many times, symptoms are the last thing to show up and the first to go away.” Garlan’s practice started out of a two-room home office and evolved into a 5,000-square-foot wellness center. “Because of the ‘feeling of home’ from its roots, the Pennridge Wellness Center offers that same feeling, with state-of-the-art services,” says Garlan. Pennridge Wellness Center is one of the only practices in the state where the primary chiropractor is also an acupuncturist. The office uses a variety of modalities, including a yoga studio to focus on strength, balance and relaxation. Garlan has recently expanded her practice to include Elite Chiropractic, in Wrightstown. See ad, page 19.

Greco Family Chiropractic (GFC), established in 1995 and the recipient of multiple “Best of Bucks” awards, is a strong believer in giving back to improving the health of our community. Its doctors donate exams in exchange for $20 donations to what they call the “Fundraiser of the Month” program. To date, they have raised over $75,000. Dr. Greco proudly states, “I am able to help 95 percent of my patients of all ages. Many come to me as a last resort, after drugs and/or surgery and are at their wit’s end. After a few visits, they are convinced it’s a miracle. It’s always exciting to help someone like that.” GFC works closely with the other medical doctors and practitioners on a patient’s existing team to help support the health of the individual, whether it is sports, work or accident related.

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Dr. Sande Jacobson, DC 215-673-9500 Dr.Sande4Health@gmail.com 402 Executive Dr., Langhorne Dr. Jacobson has incorporated Robotic Muscle Lengthening to his 22-year-old practice, which has helped him look at patients the way an engineer sees an architectural structure. “Often the primary cause of a patient’s symptoms is hidden deep within the body and cannot be changed by hand,” states Jacobson. “The robotic procedure can get to the deeper areas of tight muscles and reset them to their normal resting state, causing very profound changes in problems that had been there for many years.” See ad, page 17.

Dr. Karen McGlynn, DC 215-491-7533 Dr.McGlynn@KLMcGlynnDC.com McGlynn Chiropractic 2237 Valley Rd., Jamison Dr. McGlynn integrates her own unique sequence of techniques that utilizes the lightest possible force at the right time, in the right place, encouraging the body to release tension and pain through gentle pressure. “I call

it ‘Spine Whispering’,” explains McGlynn. “In place of hard pressure applied to the spine that forces the body to fight back in the form of muscle tightness, I prefer to ‘listen’ to the body. The release is similar to a huge sigh of relief.” McGylnn also incorporates acupressure, Trager, myofascial release, trigger point, isometric stretching and exercise, manual traction and many others. Infants to adults can be seen in-network, as she participates with all insurance companies.

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215-794-0606 DrLaurenNappen@gmail.com Ahhhjusting to Life 3346 Durham Rd., Mechanicsville Established in 1993, Ahhhjusting to Life holds a spiritual energy. Owner Dr. Lauren Nappen is not only a chiropractor, but a minister, Reiki master teacher and the awardwinning author of Wishing You. In what she calls “ahhhjustments”, Nappen incorporates spiritual intuition, energy work, essential oils, flower essences, color and nutrition. “My specialty is to see the spiritual current and patterns that thread through all areas of someone’s life, demonstrating the many ways

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Clinic | Doylestown

Baby & Toddler Yoga Training | Camp Hill

$40. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com. Feng Shui for YOU | Langhorne Email pictures of home and office with birthday information and receive consultation at workshop. Lean history and theory of feng shui to encourage prosperity and wellbeing. Medicine in Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. Register with Dr. Luke Jih at 267-4810721 or GoldenLightJih@aol.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Introduction to Essential Oils | Newtown 6:30-7:45pm. Join Inner Spa for an evening of learning what essential oils are and how they can be used in every aspect of life. From specific issues to overall wellness, essential oils can have a great impact on every aspect of one’s health journey. Call to make a reservation. Cosi, 104 Pheasant Run, Newtown. 215-968-9000. InnerSpa.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Medicine Cabinet Makeover | Newtown 6:30-7:45pm. Join Inner Spa for a look at the wisdom of changing over-the-counter products to all-natural, essential oil products and what a difference it can make. Call to make a reservation. Cosi, 104 Pheasant Run, Newtown. 215-968-9000. InnerSpa.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Princeton, NJ 6:30-7:30pm. $55. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. 55.00. Princeton High School, 151 Moore St, Princeton. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Make It & Take It | Newtown 6:30-7:45pm. Experience the excitement of figuring out how to blend your own essential oils for all life’s issues. Join Inner Spa for a hands-on workshop to experiment with different oils and make your own roller blends for everyday use. Call to make a reservation. Cosi, 104 Pheasant Run, Newtown. 215-968-9000. InnerSpa.org. Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Princeton, NJ 7:30-8:30pm. $55. Through hypnosis, weightloss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Princeton High School, 151 Moore St, Princeton. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis | Princeton, NJ 8:30-9:30pm. $55. Learn several easy techniques that can be used to reduce stress in daily life. Princeton High School, 151 Moore St, Princeton. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Community Open House | Doylestown 5-7pm. The Doylestown Food Co-op hosts an open house evening gathering with wine, cheese and a talented local student music performer. Doylestown Food

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October 10-12. $385. Learn to share yoga with babies and toddlers. Whether a parent, childcare professional or yoga instructor, this training will provide the tools and inspiration to successfully integrate yoga-based movement, songs, games and relaxation into their day. Om Baby Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 2201 Market St, Camp Hill. 717-761-4975. OmBabyCenter.com. Becoming Human: A Balancing Act | Phoenixville October 10-12. $250. This LifeWays workshop offers some tools and insights to help us grow and bring balance to life as we understand and accept ourselves and others more fully. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Finding Your Balance | Chalfont 12-3pm. $54. Feel lighter, stronger, more balanced in this workshop. Practice abdominal activator poses to gain clarity and focus, and standing poses like warrior to explore balance and stamina. Find your prana (energy) building and a clarity, strength and balance. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAnd MeditationCenter.com.

Fall Fun: Fantastic Foliage | New Hope 10-11:15am. Mbrs: Free, Non-mbrs: $7/child, $3/ each addtl child. Explore the shapes, sizes and colors of leaves on wooded trails. Includes a story, outdoor walk, and a craft. Ages 3-8. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Arvigo Abdominal Massage | Doylestown Try this Mayan technique. Held October 17, 18 & 19. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.

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Hotel Pennsylvania 401 7th Ave, New York, NY 516-897-0900 NewLifeExpo.com

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2nd Annual 5K Trail Run/Walk | Phoenixville

Rosebud Garden Story Hour | Phoenixville

9-11:30am. $30/adults, $20/under 18. Participate in the Kimberton Waldorf School 5K trail run/walk. The course travels across fields and through beautiful woods with winding dirt trails, to bridges over streams and peaceful surroundings. Also includes a Health and Wellness Fair and free fun run for kids. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org. Hip Opening Workshop | Quakertown 12:30-2:30pm. $20. Learn ways to integrate yoga poses into pre- and post-run routines. We will practice ways to increase strength, stability and flexibility in the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and hips. Registration required. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. WWII Film Screening & Benefit | Langhorne 4pm. Enjoy a free showing of the documentary Fire on the Mountain, about the elite ski troops that fought in Italy in WWII. Donations are welcome to benefit Honor Flight Philadelphia, which seeks to find WWII veterans and send them to Washington, D.C. to see their monument. Middletown Municipal Building, 5 Municipal Way, Langhorne. 215-741-5902.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Food for Thought Book Club | Doylestown 6:15-8pm. Join the Doylestown Food Co-op to discuss Mind Over Medicine by Lissa Rankin, M.D. Guest speaker Connie Guerin will be present to talk about how our outlook and attitudes affect our health. Club meets second Tuesday of each month and begins with a potluck; bringing food is optional. Doylestown www.NABuxMont.com

9-10am. Children ages 18 months to 4 years accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend. Kimberton Waldorf School, Rosebud Garden, 221 Hickory Grove Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org. Autumn Lights Craft Show | Bensalem 9am-3pm. Over 65 vendors, door prizes and food. Featuring Remarle Natural Skin Care. Christian Life Center, 3100 Galloway Rd, Bensalem. CLCOnline.org. Early Childhood Open House | Upper Black Eddy 10-11:30am. Imaginative play and learning by doing form the cornerstone of our preschool and kindergarten programs. Join us in the serene environment of one of our early childhood classrooms to learn about our programs and experience why Waldorf works. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org. Elite Chiropractic Open House | Wrightstown 10am-3pm. Meet the chiropractic team and enjoy complimentary spinal evaluations, mini acupuncture sessions, chair massage, foot scans, nutritional information and more. Elite Chiropractic, 842 Durham Rd, Ste 6, Wrightstown. 215-598-3266. EliteChiroPA.com. Get the Most Out of Fall Produce | Hatfield 1-2:30pm. $50. Top quality, nutritious fall produce is available everywhere. Learn how to get the most out of apples, squash, parsnips and pumpkins using traditional recipes and some new techniques to make soups, appetizers and main courses. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.

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Carrie Wiedemann 267-357-3525 CarrieWiedemann@hotmail.com

The 15th annual run/walk benefits Laurel House—working to end domestic violence. A morning of live music, food and fun for the whole family. Overall male and female winners will receive a runner’s survival kit with all the essentials. Register online or the day of the run.

2014 Workshop Schedule October 19-20 The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa Show Pennsylvania Convention Center October 24-26 Nature’s Stones Fall Conference Holy Family University Learn energy healing with crystals and precious stones. 8 CEs.

Registration: 7:30am 5K run/walk: 8:30am Awards: 9:30am

Upper Gwynedd Township Building 1 Parkside Place, North Wales Laurel-House.org

November 15 Bellabaci Method of Modern Cupping 9am-4pm LaSalle University Bucks County Center Earn 6 CEs.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Discover the High School | Phoenixville 7:30-9:30pm. The high school faculty warmly invites parents and students to the High School Library for an interactive evening on the crowning years of the education at Kimberton Waldorf School. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-9333635. Kimberton.org. Bridge Method Energetic Work | Doylestown Held October 20 & 21. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 6:30-7:30pm. $55. See October 9 listing. JCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 7:30-8:30pm. $55. See October 9 listing. JCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis | Edison, NJ

8:30-9:30pm. $55. See October 9 listing. JCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 School Tour | Upper Black Eddy 9-11am. Tour River Valley Waldorf School, experience Waldorf education and learn about how children can benefit from this developmentally based, multidisciplinary approach to learning. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 Discover the Kindergarten | Phoenixville 8:30-10:30am. Meet Kimberton Waldorf School faculty and learn more about our program, which is carefully designed to respond to the developmental needs of the young child through imaginative, play-based learning. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org. Partner Yoga | Quakertown 7-9pm. $25. Have a significant other, family member or friend who’s been wanting to try yoga? Breathe and flow together on the mat, plus enjoy a bit of meditation, massage and deep relaxation in this playful, all-levels workshop. Registration required. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ 9-10am. $55. See October 9 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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4-9pm. $10/adult, $7/children under 12. Celebrate the Festival of Diwali with an amazing evening of food, fun, nourishing celebration and fireworks. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org.

Shop N Spa Day October 25 Holy Redeemer Women’s HealthCare and Blissful Beginnings & Beyond present their second annual Shop N Spa Day, including holiday shopping from a group of crafty and artistic vendors. Admission includes two mini-spa sessions, 10 raffle tickets and an entry to win a $200 gift certificate to Blissful Beginnings & Beyond for organic, holistic wellness services.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 Tea Tasting and Demonstrations | Doylestown 1-3pm. In celebration of Bridge Acupuncture’s 5th year in Doylestown, join acupuncturists Grace Rollins and Paolo Propato to sample delectable, health-giving loose-leaf teas, learn about the role tea plays in Eastern meditative and healing arts and enjoy a relaxing cup with good friends. Nonno’s Cafe, 6 E State St, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

10am-4pm Cost: $30 Holy Redeemer Women’s HealthCare 45 2nd Street Pike, Ste 400, Southampton

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Raise a Healthy Child in an Unhealthy World | Fairless Hills

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Complimentary dinner at 6pm, followed by workshop 6:30-8:30pm. Demonstration and Q&A to follow. Spinal screenings and chair massage also included. Call to RSVP. Gorman Optimal Health Solutions, 333 N Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-943-2584. Gorman-Health.com.

10-11am. $55. See October 9 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ 11am-12pm. $55. See October 9 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

Poetry Contest Reading | New Hope

Cooking Curries | Hatfield

3-5pm. Public poetry reading, including winning works from the Preserve’s second annual poetry contest. Light refreshments will be served. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

7-8pm. $30. A world of curries, from fiery hot Madras style, aromatic Thai, coconut flavored Indonesian and sweet French style, will be presented by Chef Lou. Advice on where to obtain traditional ingredients will

be offered along with complete recipes. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Fall Fun: Crawly Critters | New Hope 10-11:15am. Mbrs: Free, Non-mbrs: $7/child, $3/each addtl child. Discover the critters that call the forest floor their home and what role they play in our ecosystem. Includes a story, outdoor walk, and a craft. Ages 3-8. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

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Mythic Journeys: Inspirational journeys of personal renewal and transformation while connecting to the natural beauty of the land. Details on website. Wednesday, October 1 Reiki Share 6:30-8:30pm Receive healing energies and connect with community. Donation. Thursdays, October 2 & 9 New Beginnings: 2-session course 10am-1pm Uncomfortable life situations are signals that something needs to change. Be pro-active in shaping your life. One session: $45. Two sessions: $75. Wednesdays, October 8 & 22 iTRYBE Community Supported Kitchen 6:30-8:30pm iTRYBE focuses on culinary/edible education: food demonstration, sampling, recipes, book study, dietary concerns. A fellowship experi-

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Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 Finding a Meditation Practice 6:30-8:30pm Meditation is not one-size-fits-all. Learn basics of meditation and experience different styles to find what works best. $20/session or $75/series. Tuesdays, October 14 & 28 Men’s Group 6:30-8pm Who are we as men in today’s society? This group offers a time for men to openly discuss. $10. Wednesday, October 15 Highly Sensitive People Support Group 6:30-8:30pm Are you a highly sensitive person? Learn to understand the character of an HSP and embrace sensitivity. $20. October 17-19 Art Show: Mystical Women Opening reception Oct 17, 5-9pm Oct 18 & 19, 12-4pm An exploration of soul, mysticism and healing

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Tuesday, October 21 The Examined Life 6:30-8:30pm In this ongoing series, we embark on an exploration of ourselves, aspects of a world hidden within. Learn practices from Oneray to develop a more fulfilling life. $20. October 24-26 Break Through to the True You Retreat Friday, 7-9pm Saturday and Sunday, 9am-6pm Gain a clearer vision of who we are at this personal growth retreat. Let go of the stuff that holds us back. Overnight accommodations available. $397. Reiki Certification Reiki I: December 13, Reiki II: October 4, Reiki III: October 11-12. (8 CEs available.) November 7-14 Honoring the Goddess Isla Mujeres, Mexico Join other women who are ready to escape the mundane and experience the extraordinary on the tropical Island of Women, Isla Mujeres. Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun, Mexico, this island will afford women the opportunity to renew her spirit.

savethedate Susan Duval Seminars and Sacred Journeys Doylestown 215-348-5755 SusanDuvalSeminars.com Register online or call Susan. Sign up on website to receive weekly newsletter with updates on seminars and trips. Wednesday, October 8 An Evening of Mediumship Kit Mitchell and Robert Brown 6:30-9pm Revs Kit Mitchell and Rob Brown, from England, explain the different forms of communication that loved ones use to converse with us. A large part of the evening will be dedicated to delivering messages from the Other Side. Limited to 25 people; everyone will receive a reading. $50. New Britain. Thursday, October 9 Understand Angels and Experience Angel Communication 7-9pm

Spirit Medium Rich Braconi will maintain a spiritual connection with Angelic Beings, as they share their profound wisdom and insight about who they are, their purpose and how they communicate with us. Discover how angels work with us and through us. Gain knowledge of how to recognize true Angelic communication and the necessary spiritual preparation to receive this communication. $40. New Britain.

the group and give personal messages to everyone. These evenings are always heartwarming, powerfully informative and spiritually inspiring. $40. Doylestown. Sunday, October 12 Create Your Own Mosaic Masterpieces 1:30-5pm

Artist Renate Novak will teach us to work with clay, embedding the surface with small mirrors, glass and unique objects. We will paint our creations with acrylic paints and take them home. Most materials are provided. $75. Doylestown. Monday, October 13, 12-5:30pm Tuesday, October 14, 11am-8pm Private Angel Channeling Sessions

Rev Terra Sonora, from Sedona, works with celestial and angelic energies including highly evolved beings, master teacher spirits and the Christ Consciousness. Ask questions regarding health, family, career, relationships. You can also be introduced to your spirit guides and angels by name, or view the Akashic records about past lives. 30/45/60 minutes for $85/$120/$160. Doylestown. Monday, October 13 Messages from the Angels 7-9pm

Join us for an evening of psychic fun as two of the world’s most respected spiritual teachers give tandem readings to audience members. Watch how two different styles blend effortlessly bringing accurate and insightful information. Join us for this rarely held east coast event. $60. Warrington. Saturday, November 8 Clearly Clairvoyant: Fine-Tune and Perfect Your Unique Psychic Gifts 10am-4pm

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ongoingevents All calendar events must be submitted by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines, available online. Submit your listing online at NABuxMont. com. Please email Publisher@NABuxMont.com with questions. prevent osteoporosis and enhance ability to perform pain-free daily activities. Please RSVP. $9. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com.

sunday Gentle Yoga | Quakertown 8-9am. Slow and gentle practice is a great place for beginners, students recovering from illness or injury, those with limited range of movement, and prenatal and postnatal women. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Sunday Stroll | Bristol 2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.com.

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

Reiki Share | Langhorne 2-4pm, Reiki share for practitioners; 4pm, Reiki experience for the community. Opportunity to share experiences with other local Reiki practitioners. Facilitated by Valarie Haag, ND, and Ian Haag, Usui Reiki Masters. Third Sunday. Free/donation to The Peace Center. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-8408003. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Restorative Yoga | Quakertown 4:30-5:45pm. Class includes deep, slow stretching with the use of props. Focuses on relaxation and breathing. All fitness levels, including those new to yoga, are welcome. Last Sunday of the month. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Community Drum Circle | Langhorne 4:30-6pm. Join us for an open drum circle where we will make music and have fun. Bring any instruments desired; there will be plenty of instruments to share. Third Sunday. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Val@RainbowsOfHealing.com.

6:30-7:30pm. Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals who suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS.org. 4TheMINDS@gmail.com. Women’s Support and Lifestyle Group | Philadelphia 6:30-7:30pm. Change Your Perception, Change Your Life is a women’s group that includes health speakers and some classes; meets twice monthly with Nancy Pollack, MS, clinical therapist, health educator and women’s safety specialist. $20. Chestnut Hill Medical Offices, 331 F Shawmont Ave, Philadelphia. 215-4820408. T’ai Chi Chih | Hamilton, NJ 6:30-8pm. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? VFW, 77 Christine Ave, Hamilton, NJ. 609-752-1048. Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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

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Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol

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

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

Namaste Baby I | Doylestown

12-1pm. This seated chair yoga class is open to the public. $3. Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-6322. BTSCOffice@comcast.net.

10:15-11:15am. These classes promote a stronger mother/child bond through physical movement and emotional connectedness. For infants to pre-crawlers. Pre-registration is required. Tristana Yoga, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Chair Yoga | Trevose 1-2pm. This seated chair yoga class is open to the public. $3. Neshaminy Senior Citizens Center, 1842 Brownsville Rd, Trevose. 215-355-6967. Administration@NeshaminyAC.org. Zumba Gold | Buckingham 2-3pm. Zumba Gold is the low-impact version of Zumba Dance Workout. Improve cardio, bone density,

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Vinyasa Flow | Quakertown 6-7:15pm. Vinyasa is a yoga practice focused on linking breath and movement. The importance of the breath is emphasized. All levels; drop-ins welcome. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Bucks Beekeepers Association | Plumsteadville 7pm. General meeting of the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. Second Tuesday. Plumsteadville Grange Hall, 5901 Old Easton Rd, Plumsteadville. BucksBeekeepers.com. www.NABuxMont.com

wednesday Preschool Yoga Series | Quakertown 10-10:45am. This playful class consists of fun, games, stories and yoga poses which cultivate mindful living in students ages 3-6 years old. July 9 through August 13. $60 for series, $12 drop-in. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Namaste Baby II | Doylestown 10:15-11:15am. These classes promote a stronger mother/child bond through physical movement and emotional connectedness. For crawlers to pre-walkers. Pre-registration is required. Tristana Yoga, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Restorative Yoga | Langhorne 12-12:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm. Join Doris Szeto each week for an afternoon or evening soothing and rejuvenating class. The poses are adapted to accommodate any age, body type or physical condition. No evening class the 3rd Wednesday. Register online at MindBodyOnline.com, type in Medicine In Balance and go to classes. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. Free Skin Analysis and Discounts | Lansdale 1-8pm. Come in for a free skin analysis and receive 15 percent off skin care. Call to schedule. Lansdale Massage Therapy and Wellness, 55 E Main St, Lansdale. 267-263-2697. Lansdale-Wellness.com. Community Acupuncture | Doylestown 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Zumba Gold | Buckingham 5:30-6:30pm. Zumba Gold is the low-impact version of Zumba Dance Workout. Improve cardio, bone density, prevent osteoporosis and enhance ability to perform pain-free daily activities. Please RSVP. $9. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com. Chair/Mat Yoga | Fairless Hills 6-7pm. Open to the community. $3/seniors, $5/under 55. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. FallsTwpSrCtr@aol.com. A Circle of Women | Langhorne 6:30-8pm. A gathering of women of all ages and stages to commune, share, learn and explore. Each month has a different focus, with workshops, guest speakers, creativity and inner work. Pre-register by phone or email. Third Wednesday. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. MedicineInBalance.com. Patti@ MedicineInBalance.com. Intuition Class | Gilbertsville 7:30-9:30pm. Develop intuition with a spiritual community and share synchronicities. Develop intuitive muscle with an exercise and guided meditation. Drop-ins welcome. Second Wednesday. $5. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com. Sound Healing Meditation | Skippack 7:30-9pm. A collection of sounds to effect and realign the subtle energies of the mind/body/spirit via vibration.

Drums, flutes, didgeridoos and more create this healing experience. Register by phone or online. First and third Wednesday. Simply Be Well, 1246 Collegeville Rd, Skippack. 610-584-2439. SimplyBeWell.com. T’ai Chi Chih | Bordentown Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? 609-752-1048. Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

thursday Chair Yoga | Fairless Hills 9:15-10:15am. This seated chair yoga class is open to the public. $3. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. FallsTwpsRCtr@aol.com. Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol 12-1pm. See Tuesday listing. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.com. Prenatal Yoga Classes | Harleysville 6-7:15pm. Moms-to-be use yoga to prepare their bodies to bring new life into the world. Learn tools and techniques to strengthen the body for labor and delivery. Suitable for those new to yoga. $16. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pk, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com. Ascension Class | Gilbertsville 7-9pm. Ascension class designed to move into becoming a channel of grace, the next step of intuitive development. First Thursday. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com. Empowerment Coaching Workshop | Doylestown 7-9pm. Experience the benefits of empowerment coaching, build confidence, gain insight and a new perspective in creating more balance and contentment in life. Accompanied by the added benefit of synergistic group support. Now forming 3-month programs. Second and fourth Thursdays. Must call to pre-register. $297. Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage, 156 Green St, Doylestown. 215-906-9393. TotalSerenityCoaching.com.

friday Yoga for Seniors | Quakertown 8-9am. Yoga props, including chairs, make this class accessible to everyone. September 19 to October 24. $60 if registered by 9/13, $75 after. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Free Yoga Fridays | Collegeville 9:30-10:30am. Free all-levels vinyasa class for students of all ages and abilities. Donations will be accepted each week for Laurel House, which assists victims of domestic violence and their families. Collegeville Yoga Bar, 222 E Main St, #12, Collegeville. 610-733-8918. CollegevilleYogaBar.com. Guided Meditation | Gilbertsville 9:30-10:30am. Using guided visual imagery, learn to meditate to center oneself, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and create balance through mind, body and spirit. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Route 100, Gilbertsville. InnerLightHC.com.

Story Time Yoga | Quakertown 1:30-2:15pm. Story time comes alive with yoga. Join us for a seasonal story, songs, games and yoga poses. Encourages literacy and a healthy lifestyle. For children ages 2 through 6 and their caregivers. Third Friday of the month. $5. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Relaxing Yin Yoga | Langhorne 5:30-6:45pm. Transition from the crazy week to a relaxing weekend with this class to soothe the body and soul, with teacher Sally Miller. Please call to register. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com.

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We work together with veterinarians and pet owners to customize prescriptions that address each pet’s unique needs. We prepare alternative medication forms including flavored liquids, solid treats, and transdermal creams to make medicines more palatable. Our formulations make administering medication safer, easier and more enjoyable for pets and their people. Serving pets, exotics, horses and zoo animals. See ad on page 46.

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