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IT’S TIME TO REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE...

A WEEKEND WORKSHOP

I know who I am..

I know what I am....

I know how I serve...

I have the voice of sanity and clarity within me.

When I remember, I am transported to an inner reality of what is True and this Light fills my being with peace and purpose. I give relentlessly, allow myself to receive, and Love myself for who I am. I am safe, I am free, I am responsible for my thoughts, actions and wellness. Joyously, I embrace my Spiritual Frontier.

Raise Your Vibration and Change Your Life Quickly with Confidence

Spiritual Intensive Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7, 2018 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Held at The James Lorah House Auditorium, 132 N. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

Weekend is $200. Saturday only is $125. CONTACT: 215-996-0646, elizabeth_joyce.16@aol.com Elizabeth Joyce is a modern day mystic, author and Master Spiritual Teacher/Healer through the Grace of God, who works through the risen power of the kundalini as a conduit. She transmits this pure energy from Source. Healing has occurred simply by being in her presence, or by voice activation, or vibration.

She is a popular, gifted speaker on the unknown mysteries, higher realities, and higher wisdom. Many of her accurate successes have been documented through national media. Website: www.new-visions.com.

The Semi-Annual Visions of Reality

Holistic & Psychic Fair For Charity

Support our Local Veterans and join us for a fun and inspiring day!

Sat. & Sun, Nov. 10th & 11th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm The James Lorah House Auditorium 132 N. Main St., Doylestown, PA 18901 (Entrance on Broad Street) Entrance Fee: $10. Lunch is FREE Booth & Table Activities Extra FREE Parking Available.

PSYCHIC READINGS with Danielle, Nekara, Julie, Mary, Celeste, Serafice and the famous Frank St. James of “The Psychic Detectives” and Bio Channel!

EXPERIENCE BODY WORK: Energy Clearing, the Reconnection, Reiki and Vibrational Healing

Learn about self-healing and how to transform your life from the many Holistic Vendors!

Meet others in your community and network!

It’s best to book advance appointments for readings or body work. Call Elizabeth Joyce: 215-996-0646.

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

The Season for Change

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Quite often change is brought about by pain. Our minds supply us with all the justification we need to stay stuck. I know from personal experience how hard change can be. Even good change can be hard to see as good. Thinking of the future can be so scary that hope is hard to find. Often our thinking generates only the bleak side of endless possibilities. So we push back, consciously or subconsciously, to resist change.

We dig in our heels to protect our lives as they are.

Even in extreme circumstances such as domestic violence, dysfunctional relationships, drugs and alcoholic abuse, we often will protect what is “normal” in our world and resist change.

We also protect the thinking that created our life’s situations. What a paradox—the mind battle of wanting change and resisting at the same time. In our heart of hearts, we know what to do. We hope for change, yet are frozen. We think we are unable to change. How could we know it was our thinking that was wrong?

At the base of all this resistance to change lies fear. I have no tangible evidence for this hypothesis; living and listening have been my teachers. While everyone is different, shaped over time by a multitude of life experiences, I suggest fear of the unknown to be at the root of the battle against change. It was for me.

When it was brought to my attention that my thinking was all wrong, that I needed to learn how to think properly to restructure, reframe and redesign my thinking, I shook my head. Really?! I thought I was pretty smart, knew a lot, a little bit ahead of the curve— yes, I was a know-it-all. How wrong I was! For me, the light bulb went off when I realized that “my best thinking got me into this mess.”

This tiny bit of light opened the door to recognizing that I alone had to make a decision to change. When I first heard that my happiness was my responsibility, that I was totally in charge of my thinking, that I was responsible for my feelings, emotions, and I alone was responsible for bringing change into my life, I didn’t like it. But slowly, I learned how to change my thoughts. To think positively, to see the good in everything, to not judge people, to develop empathy, compassion, to think of others, to slow down and let myself think. I do not suggest that I have mastered this skill, but I am now aware of the need to think properly.

We at Natural Awakenings strive to be a vehicle for good change on a personal, community, world and planetary level. I feel privileged, and hope I carry positive change to others. My wish for everyone is to embrace change. If you’re stuck in a bad situation do not try to do it alone—that was my mistake. Remember, there is a community of helping hands, ready and waiting to help you change. Reach out to them; achieve the changes you need. Build that life you deserve.

Let me close with this quote by John Wooden: “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”

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Psychological and Behavioral Health in Langhorn Focuses on Body-Mind-Spirit Connection

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perating from the philosophy that a healthy, happy and satisfying life is one in which there is a balance of one’s mind and emotions, Mind & Emotion (M.E.) Matters has opened its office in Langhorne.

M.E. Matters offers psychological and behavioral health services for individuals, couples, teens and families. Founder David Piltz explains that the three main focuses of M.E. Matters—neurofeedback, therapy and a spirituality awareness group—reflect the importance of connection between body, mind and spirit.

“Neurofeedback helps to physically rewire the brain in a non-invasive way; therapy helps us examine actions and patterns of behaviors; and examining our relationship with our health in terms of our spiritual awareness reveals hidden blocks and fears,” says Piltz.

“This body-mind-spirit balance creates the ability to always have a managed response in any situation.”

The M.E. Matters website provides a more in-depth explanation of neurofeedback, including research, testimonials and a list of conditions it can help improve. Likewise, its various therapy services are outlined and explained. The M.E. Matters Spirituality Health & Awareness Group meets each Friday at 10 a.m.

New clients are encouraged to call and schedule a free, 30-minute consultation.

Location: 668 Woodbourne Rd., Ste. 108, Langhorne. For more information, call David Piltz at 215-914-5344, email Admin@MEMatters.org or visit MEMatters.org. See ad, page 9.

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Celebrate and Resonate at Third Annual Vibrant Living Festival

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lasses, workshops and experiences in the healing and expressive arts are just some of the activities offered at this year’s Vibrant Living Festival, which takes place September 22, on the grounds of The Room at Meadowbrook, in Ottsville. The festival will run from noon until 4:30 p.m., ending in a Sound Healing Experience that begins at 5 p.m.

The event will be a day of vibrant living with activities such as Aharaj Yoga, laughing yoga, reflexology, reiki, energy workshops, nutrition, jin shin jyutsu, holistic animal healing, card reading and more. Healthy, organic food options will be made available as attendees enjoy the beauty of the farm’s gardens to enhance the day’s healing experience. Merchants with healing tools, gifts and services are invited to register for a table for a fee of $30.

“Join us for a day of alternative healing and lifestyle,” says event organizer and co-founder of The Room at Meadowbrook, Lyn Hicks. “At the Vibrant Living Festival you’ll find healing treatments, gems and jewelry, great holistic products and services, organic, healthy food, and mini-workshops on holistic lifestyles and joyful ways of being.”

The Room at Meadowbrook is an educational center for spiritual enlightenment, surrounded by nature on a peaceful farm.

The center is dedicated to enhancing the health of people, animals and nature in a loving, safe environment.

Free admission. Location: The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd., Ottsville.

For more information and to participate, call Lyn at 215-813-4073, email Lyn@ LynHicks.com or visit Facebook.com/ VibrantLivingFestival. See ad, page 27.

New Program for Tension and Trauma at Airmid Wellness

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irmid Wellness and Counseling Center is now offering Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) group sessions at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at their center in Warminster. Certified providers Mike Thomas and Danielle Ivins-Fishman co-teach this self-healing modality, designed to help release deep tension created in the body through chronic stress or trauma.

An easy series of exercises and stretches, TRE assists the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. By safely activating a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating, muscular tension is released, calming the nervous system. When this tremoring is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance.

Anyone can enjoy benefits of TRE. After six to eight classes or individual sessions, it can be practiced at home.

TRE integrates well with traditional therapies because it is designed to heal at the deepest levels of neurophysiology, where stress and traumatic “fear” responses originate.

Airmid Wellness and Counseling Center provides classes, workshops and private sessions to support mind-body integration and healing for comprehensive well-being. Offered are yoga, pilates, meditation and other wellness services.

Cost: $30. Private sessions also available.

Location: 1260 Old York Rd., Hartsville Professional Village, Warminster. For more information, call Mike Thomas at 215-2929834, email EdSalkind.Airmid@gmail.com or visit AirmidWellness.com. TRE information at TraumaPrevention.com. See ad, page 29.

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Spirits in Play at Spiritfest Expo & Holistic Fair

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he Society for Metaphysical Enlightenment invites participants to tune up their body, mind and spirit and come play at the fourth annual Spiritfest Expo & Holistic Fair, held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 28, at the New Hope Eagle Firehouse.

Festivals celebrating the end of the harvest season have existed since ancient times, evidenced by literature and engravings from around the globe. Often considered a transition time, when boundaries between the spirit world and the natural world blur, the end of October has become a time to reflect on, and play with, spirit.

Every hour of Spiritfest will feature free special guest speaker presentations on metaphysical topics. Area psychic readers and mediums, energy healers, mind/body therapists and holistic practitioners will offer massage, stress management techniques and many more healing modalities. New age products, aroma and holographic therapies, artwork, jewelry and crystals will also be displayed for purchase, along with a natural food court.

Cost: $7 for 2-day admission. Location: 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope. For more information, call 267-261-2768 or visit WeAreSme.com. See ad, page 15.

‘CBD Wellness Warriors’ Active on Facebook

A growing, educational Facebook group, CBD Wellness Warriors, has been created to share the advantages of CBD oil and holistic health care. Each Sunday night, the group hosts Facebook Live events that cover an assortment of CBD and HempWorx topics.

Kristen Ragucci, administrator of the group, is a mom of special needs children and is passionate about sharing the many benefits of CBD oil. She is also an advocate for Autism Awareness and Acceptance and a volunteer with the #icare movement (a mental health awareness volunteer group).

The CBD Wellness Warriors educate through personal testimonies, and through sharing current research and educational information designed to motivate those on a natural health journey.

This group is free to join. They also hold question-andanswer sessions for anyone that wants to learn more.

For more information, call Ragucci at 908-872-6103, email CBDWellnessWarriors@gmail.com or visit CBDWellnessWarriors.com.

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Elizabeth Joyce Returns this Fall with Her Spiritual Workshop and Psychic Fair

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uthor, psychic and energetic healer Elizabeth Joyce is offering her highly praised Spiritual Intensive Weekend Workshop from 1 to 5 p.m., October 6 and 7.

She will also be organizing her semi-annual Fall Psychic Fair charity benefit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 10 and 11. Both events take place at the James Lorah House, 132 North Main Street, Doylestown.

The Spiritual Intensive workshop offers attendees a chance to raise their vibration and change their lives quickly and confidently by remembering who they are— energetic soul beings, and that they have the voice of sanity and clarity within themselves. “People walk away from these intensives energized, refreshed and re-aligned Elizabeth Joyce with spirit. Then magic happens!” says Joyce.

The Fall Psychic Fair benefits Bucks County veterans and offers attendees multiple holistic vendors, as well as different forms of bodywork, including reiki, vibrational healing, energy clearing and the Reconnection. Attendees will have opportunities to receive readings from several local and guest psychics, including Frank St. James of Psychic Detectives and Bio Channel. Advance appointments for readings or bodywork are recommended.

Cost: Workshop: $200/weekend, $125/Sat. only; Fair: $10 entrance, free lunch; booth and table services extra. Free parking. For more information and to register, call 215-996-0646, email Elizabeth_Joyce.16@aol.com or visit New-Visions.com. See ads, page 2.

Joint-Freeing Yoga Available for All Mobility Levels

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nahata Yoga & Wellness Center, in Lederach, is offering a Joint-Freeing Yoga class from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on September 22.

Introduced to the Anahata community by longtime instructor Liz Chesla, Joint-Freeing Yoga gently and systematically moves each joint through its full and natural range of motion. Considered “The Great Healer”, the sequence enhances joint mobility and helps relieve joint pain and stiffness while increasing body awareness and mindfulness.

Suitable for all levels and ages, Joint-Freeing Yoga is especially beneficial for those with limited mobility due to injuries or arthritis. It can be practiced on the floor or even seated in a chair.

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“Even though it’s a simple practice, students report powerful benefits,” says Anahata owner Kathleen Tooley.

“Making yoga accessible to people of all ages, sizes, and physical abilities is a vital part of Anahata’s mission.”

Anahata serves the community by offering mindful yoga and helping students find the yoga postures and practice that support their healing. Joint Freeing Yoga is one of those options.

Cost: $20. Location: 690 Harleysville Pk., Lederach. For more information, call Kathleen Tooley at 215-740-1354, email Kathy@AnahataYogaWellness.com or visit AnahataYogaWellness.com. See listing, page 34.

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Upper Cervical Chiropractor Innovates and Educates with ‘Head Health’ Program

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ndrew Persky, DC, founder of LifeAligned Upper Cervical Chiropractic, in Warrington, is raising awareness about concussions, headaches and innovative treatment Andrew Persky through Head Health, an outreach program that offers educational sessions to local schools, sports organizations and community groups.

“Concussions and chronic headaches are two of the most common debilitating health issues affecting our precious heads,” Persky explains, “and yet they are also two of the most misunderstood.” Head Health is a dynamic, 30 to 45-minute interactive presentation, offered free to groups of 10 or more, designed to help audiences gain a deeper understanding of these conditions and their treatment options. With a goal of bringing clarity and offering hope to those in pain, Persky combines real-world patient stories with the latest research on these topics.

Persky holds a doctorate in chiropractic medicine, has received National Chiropractic Board certification and has completed extensive post-graduate education in upper cervical (head-neck) alignment. He recently completed U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention training in concussions in youth sports and coursework in migraines and cervicogenic headaches.

“Every day I bear witness to the truly life-changing benefits of upper cervical treatment,” Persky adds. “This is something everyone should know about.”

Location: 1432 Easton Rd., Ste 4A, Warrington. For more information, call 215-491-4200, email Info@LifeAligned Health.com or visit LifeAlignedHealth.com.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children

Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pesteating bugs, and how well they would perform 14

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The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

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write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.”

Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say.

However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along

with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

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Migratory Birds Threatened by Rule Change

A coalition of national environmental groups led by the National Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Department of the Interior challenging the federal administration’s move last December to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

The intent is to weaken enforcement on businesses, municipalities and individuals to prevent “incidental” deaths of birds, which would lessen requirements for their protection from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other hazards.

The risk of liability under the MBTA has provided incentives for the oil and gas industry, wind energy development companies and power transmission line operators to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize bird deaths.

The new policy eliminates these incentives to reduce and mitigate foreseeable impacts of operations on migratory birds.

“One of the first conservation laws, the MBTA sparked 100 years of conservation leadership in this country,” says Sarah Greenberger, Audubon’s senior vice president of conservation policy. “It defies all facts for the Department of the Interior to suggest that this law is somehow broken when we have a century of evidence that says otherwise.”

Urge senators and other representatives to uphold the MBTA via an easy form and single click under the Take Action tab at Audubon.org.

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he Empowered Light Holistic Expo, held September 28 through 30 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, will offer more than 50 workshops and lectures. Most talks are included with general admission.

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Antarctica’s secrets are slowly being revealed, exposing ancient artifacts and crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft. What is about to be revealed in Antarctica promises to transform our planet and launch humanity into a new era of prosperity and space exploration. These presentations are $35 each or $50 for both.

Reverend Dan Chesbro will present Initiation to the Order of Melchizedek from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. The Melchizedek Initiation is a sacred ceremony, where attendees receive an attunement of Melchizedek energy. Attendees will become legally ordained ministers at the end of this class, able to perform weddings, funerals and baptisms.

Ataana is an intuitive crystal and energy healer, as well as an author.

He has recorded several albums, including the Prosperity Healing Mantras. Ataana will offer Prosperity Healing Mantras— Tune in to Unlimited Prosperity, which will align attendees with the frequency of unlimited prosperity.

Ataana will also offer his Group Healing Session with Transformation Through Sacred Inner Dialogue. This interactive group session will immediately start to shift energy and blockages that are holding attendees back from the lives that they want.

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Gabriele Weber will teach simple techniques for raising vibration in her talk, Our New Golden Age. Weber, an intuitive healer, has worked with M.D.s, lectured at universities and been featured on television and radio. She holds degrees in psychology and health.

Dalien (aka 13 Hands) will offer his Shamanic Sound Meditation and Healing Concert on Saturday, as well as Stress, Sleep & Sound—The Digestive System. 13 Hands is a two-time Grammy nominee, professor of yoga and national wellness presenter who plays over 35 instruments across world cultures and varied genres of music. His music is deeply meditative and tribal inspired. His interactive kirtan/chant sound and music experience will inspire participants to express their voices, relax their minds and feel a thread of connection with one another in a very special shamanic, sound healing, high-vibe and really fun community experience.

Cost: See website for advance tickets and pricing. Location: 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA. For more information, call 484-4593082, email EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail. com or visit EmpoweredLight.com. See ad, page 3.

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DIAN FREEMAN Wellness Simplified by staff writers Joe Dunne, Kathy Tarbell and Melanie Rankin

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ometimes we meet people whose accomplishments are so vast and eclectic that it’s hard to comprehend their total scope without referencing something visual, such as climbing a mountain or navigating stepping stones. Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman is one such person. From Texas to New Jersey, from small town to the big city, Freeman never saw a mountain she couldn’t climb. She never turned away from stepping stones that appeared before her, even when she couldn’t see where the path would end.

In fact, traversing those stones taught her that often it’s the unexpected side step that takes us where we need to go in our journey.

Freeman’s early journey, while accomplished, seemed about as far away from nutrition as she could get. She worked as a designer of corporate parks and homes, which led to specializing in the art of putting the “final jewelry” on houses by stylizing walls, shelves and such. She was also an artist on canvas, painting in five different styles under five different names as she provided art to decorators and art galleries that ultimately wound up in corporate offices and collections. She also painted commissions, with some of her oversized canvases hanging high in the vaulted ceilings of homes in the Hamptons and New York.

During this time, however, Freeman was not well, physically.

She went to traditional medical doctors and received what turned out to be a misdiagnosis, and her health didn’t improve. She had questions about her health issues, and in pursuing answers, she ventured onto unfamiliar stepping stones, beginning a new path in her life—one that would become her life’s work.

Through research and education, Freeman pursued knowledge of the human body—blood, cellular system, skeletal make up—and, most importantly, the interactions of good nutrition and its effects on various diseases. She explored how nutrition,

when properly applied, works to prevent disease, improve health, strengthen the immune system and support the human body and mind. Most significantly, she discovered that her understanding was not in harmony with mainstream health care professionals.

As Freeman gained and applied knowledge, not only did her health improve, but she also found herself increasingly helping others that were in positions similar to hers—they were ill, and they weren’t getting better. She became so busy helping others manage their health that she found herself without the time to do much else.

In the 1980s, Freeman decided the best way to share her knowledge was through an educational business. “This was way before the internet,” recalls Freeman. “I was seeking events to speak at and places where I could lecture. I spoke at spas, gyms, local PTA meetings—if someone would listen, I was talking nutrition.”

Freeman also began teaching classes on nutrition, which organically led to creation of her own company, Wellness Simplified, and her Nutrition Certification Program, providing graduates with certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Freeman has graduated over 800 students, recently moving to a larger facility to accommodate demand.

The courses invite those from all walks of life—mothers that want advanced knowledge to protect the health of their families, individuals seeking information for personal health conditions or desiring a new career path, doctors, chiropractors, dentists, physical therapists and many others interested in holistic health.

Each year, Freeman conducts two, six-month courses on nutrition. The next training course begins in October, and it will not be surprising if all 60 available seats are filled. More than a course in nutrition, her program teaches a way of life, a behavior change, a new sense of self and new awareness.

Even as she teaches others, Freeman continues down that stone path she discovered so many years ago, pursuing a doctorate in medical humanities at Drew University. She also plans to teach art in Wellness Simplified’s expanded classroom space as a form of stress relief and artful meditation.

“Take care of yourself, understand the system of your body and plug into the principles of good health,” advises Freeman.

“The more I learned, the more I believed that nutrition is just pure common sense.”

Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown, PA. For more information, call 973-267-4816, email Dian2@WellnessSimplified.com or visit WellnessSimplified.com. See ad, page 24.

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by Dudley Evenson

hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical— combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm.

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4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind.

4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature.

4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

We can live without food for weeks and water for days, but breath for only minutes.

A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance.

An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe.

With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

Dudley Evenson and her husband, Dean, are sound healing pioneers who have produced award-winning music since 1979 through their label, Soundings of the Planet. Their new book is Quieting the Monkey Mind: How to Meditate with Music.

Learn more at Soundings.com.

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Common examples of traumatic events are physical, emotional and sexual abuse or neglect; witnessing abuse; abandonment; routine medical procedures; natural disasters; car accidents, cyber attacks and feeling helpless and isolated.

Symptoms can include anxiety, flashbacks, panic attacks, insomnia, heart racing, anger, depression and suicidal thoughts.

These symptoms are the body trying to release frozen energy from a past event. Our body is signaling the brain to respond to a life-threatening situation. Something has triggered the energy that is stuck.

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another five minutes... we need it. It can be difficult to transition from the “sleep-ins” of the summer to the early rises for school. n First day appearances are important to us. We want to make sure we show our best Hannah Adamson selves on the first day which can be hard when complicated by teen struggles like acne, bad hair days and a lack of self-confidence. n Cafeteria politics. With new class schedules, it’s not a guarantee that all our friends have the same lunch time, and there is somewhat of an unspoken rule that where you sit on the first day determines the rest of the year. It can be difficult to choose where to sit and find new friends within the first few minutes of lunch. n Going back to the structured routine of school after the freedom of the summer can be tricky. It’s strange to go from free-flowing summer days to having lunch at a certain time and even having to ask to go to the bathroom.

n Social aspects. School is so much more than just academics.

It’s a mixture of trying to find the right friend group and feeling comfortable with who you are. It’s not an easy process and there is no formula to get the “right” answer.

We are still discovering ourselves. n We will make mistakes and might not live up to perceived expectations.

We need your support and understanding during these times. A discussion and collaborative approach on how to improve things is better than feeling failure and disappointment.

Really the list could go on and it varies from person to person. Just know that high-school really is hard in all its different aspects. Support and patience is valued as we go through all these back-toschool challenges.

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Identification Helps

The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation.

One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people.

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It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

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itself, destroying tissue around the joints.

Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

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About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

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Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

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Healing the Gut Heals Joints

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers,

which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper

exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they

Supplementing Suppleness

by Lisa Marshall

Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have

long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

Probiotics: While their impact on pain reduction isn’t clearly known, many studies

show that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can boost immune function, repair damaged gut lining and reduce system-aggravating inflammation, says Dr. Susan Blum. She recommends products containing a mixed blend of 20 billion to 30 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule.

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were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

Regenerative Injections

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheuma-

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds.

Then, they inject the platelets into the joint.

A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months

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toid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain.

The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and

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teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options

for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

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oga, a holistic art and practice that originated some 5,000 years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the joining of body with mind and mind with soul to achieve health, balance, tranquility and enlightenment.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proven to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality, and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Although many schools, or styles, of yoga exist, most differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordination; or inner awareness and meditation.

No particular style is better than another, and many students practice more than one.

Aerial: Originated in California and now in several countries. Sometimes branded as AntiGravity Yoga, aerial incorporates traditional yoga asanas with the use of a hammock or sling and combines elements of Pilates and dance. This style is said to deliver benefits on emotional and psychological levels and has a fun component.

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Ananda: A form of gentle hatha yoga

with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.

Anusara: Anusara means “go with the

flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/ outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

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Chair: Practiced sitting or standing, it uses a chair as a support/prop. Asanas are adapted from traditional hatha yoga. It benefits older individuals and those that are body-challenged. Flexibility is enhanced, as well as mind-body awareness.

Hatha: Hatha yoga is the foundational

discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching,

Aqua: Also known as water or pool yoga.

Aqua yoga is practiced in water—a warm indoor pool or natural body of water. Asanas are adapted to work with the buoyancy provided by water and have a positive effect on joints. This form is a viable option for older individuals or anyone else with physical conditions that prevent them from practicing land yoga.

Its benefits include lymphatic stimulation and improved range of motion.

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Ashtanga: A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Hot Yoga: Hot yoga is performed in a heated room using varying temperatures and yoga poses. A Bikram yoga room is set at a minimum of 105° Fahrenheit with about 40 percent humidity, performing 26 prescribed asanas. Both forms of heated yoga help to speed up metabolism and improve circulation.

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Integral: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in

1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation, and include breathing practices, chanting and both guided and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suitable for beginners and helpful for more advanced students that wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.

Iyengar: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts, the Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on his exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.

Kundalini: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine.

When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969, and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body.

Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Prenatal: This yoga style is

specifically tailored for pregnant women during all stages of pregnancy. Its combination of stretching, focus and breathwork make it ideal for improving strength and decreasing

stress levels in preparation for childbirth. It might also alleviate pregnancy-related headaches, nausea and back pain.

Restorative: Distinguished by the use of props, this form of yoga aims to relax the muscles, calm the mind and open up the body through slow movements and passive stretching. Maintaining balance and holding gentle stretches for up to 20 minutes is made easier through the use of blocks, bolsters and blankets that support deep relaxation.

SUP: An acronym for stand up paddle-

board, SUP yoga can be practiced on a lake or other calm body of water. Hatha and vinyasa asanas are employed with the intention of challenging the practitioner to distribute their weight to maintain balance. Benefits include improved core strength, circulation and balance.

Svaroopa: A style that helps each student discover their bliss.

The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of being”, and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.

Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized

form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement, Viniyoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style.

Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

Vinyasa: A challenging style that matches breath to movement.

Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dancelike. Translated from Sanskrit, Vinyasa means “without obstacle”.

The style is best suited to energetic, physically fit students.

Yin: Developed by yoga teachers Paulie Zink and Paul Grilley

to improve joint mobility and flexibility through holding asanas for up to five minutes or longer, yin yoga complements more intense practices such as Bikram, increases circulation in connective tissue and fosters inner stillness.

Please note: The contents of this Yoga Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified practitioner to conduct a selected treatment.

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth.

This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind.

I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal.

It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commit-

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ment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that.

Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

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eveloping a seated meditation practice may not be the easiest thing to accomplish. To sit perfectly still with the little aches and pains in the body and the many racing thoughts in the mind might seem to be anything but meditative.

However, using these four mindfulness tricks may help ease the transition to bring meditation into a daily routine.

Set a Gratitude Reminder

Meditate While Walking

Use Your Five Senses

Walking meditation helps shift the focus from the mind into the body. Be present with the sensation of the feet as each part of the foot, heel to toe, glides along the ground. Notice the texture of the shoes you are wearing, or of the ground if you are barefoot. Take note of the pace in each of your strides and the corresponding sensation in the calves and thighs as they carry you. This can be done during a 10-minute stroll or while walking to your car. This is mindfulness in action.

Designate Mealtime as Meditation

In our society, it is common to eat our meals without consciously being present with what we are doing. Making the commitment to be fully present and aware for just one bite of food can settle the body and mind and may lead to an entire mealtime of meditative eating. Breathe in the aroma of your food, notice all of the flavors with each bite and really be present with the sensation of chewing and swallowing. In this moment, you are meditating.

In this age of cell phones, it’s easy to set a reminder that simply says, “be grateful.”

Allow feelings of gratitude to well up inside as you go about daily activities.

If the reminder activates when seated, if possible, simply close your eyes and enjoy a few brief moments of deep breathing and appreciation.

By working with our senses, we can anchor our awareness in the present moment no matter where we are or what we are doing.

For example, we can meditate on the colors of spring foliage or the sounds of a busy city. We can be present with the sensation of sand between our toes, the tastes of different foods or the smells of essential oils. Through the senses, we can momentarily quiet the mental chatter and literally meditate anywhere, at any time.

Get creative in ways to bring mindfulness into your life and enjoy the journey.

Rosie Lazroe is a certified yoga teacher and master reiki practitioner. For more information, you can contact her at 732-596-7384, Rosie@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com or visit RosieLazroe.com.

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ZERO WASTE

LIFESTYLE

Ways to Make Far Less Trash

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n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.”

Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

A Doable Personal Goal “Don’t expect to reach zero. Go for zero-ish,” counsels Celia Ristow, a freelance writer who blogs at Litterless.com. In 2017, Ristow and two friends, Moira Kelley and Bailey Warren, started a grassroots group called Zero Waste Chicago to raise awareness and connect locals with needed resources to reduce trash.

“We speak at grocery stores, community events, schools, colleges and to employees on their lunch hour. We love how responding readers send suggestions and outlets for reusing items,” says Ristow.

Local efforts can take off when people find like-minded others through using hash tags like #zerowastechicago on Instagram, search for a local blogger or host a mini-meet-up in a grocery that sells in bulk or at a coffee shop that uses ceramic cups or no plastic stirrers.

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Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle. org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com).

“Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.”

Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.”

Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps. “I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31-day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

A World View In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17 days giving presentations. “Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says.

Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local, seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.”

Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.”

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Crayola’s Colorcycle program provides prepaid FedEx shipping labels via Tinyurl.com/ColorCycleInfo. *Rubber bands can be donated to local schools or to the post office for mail carriers’ use. *Donate old cell phones to charities. Because it reduces the need for coltan, an African ore mined in endangered gorilla habitat, zoos in San Diego, Oklahoma City, Oakland and Cincinnati are among those collecting cell phones for recycling.

Check Tinyurl.com/Phones4Charities and CincinnatiZoo.org/ savingspecies/recycle-your-cell-phone. *Listfully.org takes the guesswork out of gift giving. A user

can select a date night at a favorite spot, a donation to charity or any item. It’s not limited to a particular store or occasion.

Avoid unwanted gifts and the guilt of regifting.

*Use SwoondleSociety.com to swap children’s clothing and keep clothes out of landfills.

The most Earth-conscious option is to reduce, re-use, then recycle or donate to charities.

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Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease

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by Marlaina Donato

eart disease and chronic illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s and inflammatory bowel disease are reaching alarming rates in this country.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 71 percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward treating people with multiple chronic conditions.

Plant-dominant diets have a profound and universal effect on disease prevention, and often pose the potential for reversal.

Enlightened institutions like the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California, are now offering resident physicians specialized studies in lifestyle medicine based on therapeutic applications of diet.

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wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of death and cause of disability in the United States is our diet. Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Genes are not our destiny,” Greger says.

Big Changes Made Easier Eating superfoods slows inflammation, a major factor in myriad health conditions, and fosters an internal environment that opposes cancer cells. According to Greger, incorporating nutrient-dense foods into our daily diet need not feel like

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Superfoods as Allies

According to Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University of New Jersey, in Wayne, superfoods have 17 nutrients in common that are critical to the prevention of chronic disease, based on findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Medicine.

Phytochemicals are the body’s best source of antioxidants to help fortify cells against cancer and premature aging, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of dementia. Leafy greens such as collards, beet tops and certain lettuces, along with cruciferous vegetables, pack the most punch. Surprisingly, popular kale came in at number 15 on the CDC list of 41 superfoods, scoring only 49 out of 100 points for phytonutrient value.

Results of an in vitro study published by the journal Nutrition Research spotlight the cholesterol-reducing benefits of steamed collard greens and their ability to boost the body’s natural cholesterol blockers by 13 percent more than the pharmaceutical drug Cholestyramine.

Results as Reward

Greger reminds us that changing

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a chore or sacrifice. “If you eat junk, not only are you feeding your precious body crummy fuel, but you’re missing out on choices that are health-promoting,” says Greger, whose free Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen phone app helps make the switch easy and intriguing.

“I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger.

“Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For instance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.”

Other helpful tips include tapping a family member, friend or colleague eager to support healthy choices. It can be difficult to be the only one eating healthfully in any group, but having a support system can help make the transition easier.

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Today’s 26 Top SUPERFOODS watercress Chinese cabbage chard beet greens spinach (cooked) chicory leaf lettuce parsley Romaine lettuce collard greens turnip greens mustard greens endive

chive kale dandelion greens red pepper arugula broccoli pumpkin Brussels sprouts scallion kohlrabi cauliflower cabbage carrot

Source: Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, a study led by Jennifer De Noia, Ph.D., in Preventing Chronic Disease, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit Dr. Michael Greger’s nonprofit website NutritionFacts.org for free diet information. our diet can be initially daunting, but better health is worth the effort, as exemplified by one of his leading cases. “I met with an obese, middle-aged man with Type 2 diabetes in the beginning stages of diabetic neuropathy. After a month of being on a plant-based diet, he had reversed his diabetes and his nerve pain disappeared. Within three months, he no longer needed medications for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Two decades later, he remains vigorous and free of chronic disease.”

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Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

by Judith Fertig

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ld-style rectangular metal lunchboxes are passé. New, convenient compartmentalized containers inspired by the Japanese bento box and Indian tiffin allow parents to pack up to five different, colorful and healthy items for a child’s lunch with less plastic wrapping to separate foods. It dovetails exactly with what nutrition professionals recommend.

Think Five

“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster, Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.”

Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two school-age daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.”

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grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

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Easy Options

Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat

Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing

Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips

Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

Lunch: a Key Meal

“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

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“emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food.

“A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch.

It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says.

Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox.

Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

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GOOD BOX LUNCH IDEAS

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olley Grainger, a mother of two in Birmingham, Alabama, took photos of the healthy lunches she packed—all 125 of them. Check them out at HolleyGrainger. com/125-healthy-lunchboxes-kids.

Kelly Kwok, cookbook author and mother of two schoolchildren in Buffalo, New York, shares many perfectfor-a-lunchbox recipes on her blog LifeMadeSweeter.com. Here are three of them.

Egg ‘Salad’ Sandwich

Kwok makes a healthier egg salad sandwich for her children by blending scrambled eggs with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper as a spread on multigrain bread.

Healthy Sides: Cooked corn on the cob, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, apple slices with or without almond butter

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Hummus Wraps

Store-bought hummus, a bag of baby kale or spinach, a few shredded carrots and a whole-grain tortilla come together for an easy wrap.

Healthy Sides: Stemmed sweet cherries, banana chips, yogurt

Rainbow Skewers

On short wooden skewers, slide on tiny mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and cooked tortellini with a tiny container of pesto or marinara sauce for dipping.

Healthy Sides: Mixed fresh berries and bell pepper strips, healthy granola bar

Return to the natural Cycle of Life – to nourish soil, green a meadow and live on!

At Green Meadow, we believe that death is no mere end. In our natural, green cemetery, it’s a continuation, part of the great Cycle of Life — of death and rebirth, regeneration and decay — that turns to make all life possible.

To schedule a tour or for more information contact Ed Vogrins: 610-868-4840 | Info@GreenMeadowPA.org 1121 Graham Street • Fountain Hill, PA 18015

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savethedate Greenshire Institute, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireInstitute.org Register for All Events: 215-538-0976; Info@GreenshireInstitute.org Community Potluck, Business Card Exchange 9/2, 12:30-3pm First Sundays Share what you do, who you are. Meet new friends.

Enjoy Greenshire gardens.

Holy Conversations: 9/4, 6:30-8:30pm First Tuesdays Group discussion on life/spiritual subjects. Stir your mind, question the old, invite the new, give voice to your truth. Donation.

Djembe Basics for Beginners: 9/6, 7:30-9pm Djembe techniques for newcomers to Djembe and Rhythm, or for anyone interested in brushing up on techniques. $15.

Drum/Music Circle: 9/8, 7:30-9pm Second Saturdays We explore rhythmically and melodically, nurturing the self that craves a communal sound exploration.

No experience necessary. Some drums/instruments provided. $15.

Book/Film Discussions: Spiritual Topics Revisited 9/13, 6:30-8:30pm Second Thursdays We’ll discuss new concepts and revisit the old.

Explore books/films topics based upon interests of participants. Donation.

Aura Photography: With Reconnection Healing & Essential Oils 9/15, 10am-6pm: 45-minute private sessions What does your energy field look like? How can you enhance it? Have your aura photographed using Kirlian photography. Includes 23-page report. Then in a private session experience Reconnection energy and application of essential oils. After healing session, another aura photograph is taken to compare the “before and after” of your auric field. $80/private session.

Ingredient Detectives Wanted! 9/18, 6:30-7:30pm Do you know the ingredients in your shampoo? Face moisturizer? Surface cleaner? Are they safe? Come to an informative, fun hour to learn what ingredients may add to disease and health issues so that you can remove them from your life. Bring your favorite products and let’s take a look. Donation.

Artful Prayer, Prayerful Art A Retreat Weekend: 9/21–23 Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12:30-5pm Give expression to your prayers, visions, desires and paint them on canvas. Included in the weekend: prayer, guided meditation, understanding symbols, trusting divine guidance, expressing inner beauty. No painting experience needed. $180, includes supplies.

Explore Essential Oils 9/27, 6:30-8:30pm Fourth Thursdays Each month a new topic is explored addressing various health ailments, improving overall emotional/ physical well-being, non-toxic ways to clean your home. Have fun by making take-home gifts using essential oils. Oils are supplied. $20.

You Are More than Who You Think: Clarity/Purpose on the Spiritual Path 9/28, 6:30-9pm Who are you? Gain clarity of your spiritual gifts, life’s purpose, inner truth, where you’re going. Facilitator invokes divine guides while working individually with participants. Attendance limited to six. $35.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Join us at our Victory Basket Raffle. Stock up on fresh produce as you visit with our local farmers. Vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, pastured meats, eggs, mushrooms and more. Fresh-baked breads and pastries, beverages, homemade and handmade goodies.

Live music by Toby Mochel. Buy LOCAL. Free.

Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown.

Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarket Manager@gmail.com. BucksFoodshed.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Angels: Historic Traditions and Modern Applications – 11am-1:30pm. Instructor: Dian Freeman.

Learn about the hierarchy and attributes along with more modern descriptions of angels who are believed by many to interact with humans today. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP required.

Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973-267-4816.

Yoga Teacher Training Informational Gathering – 12:30-1:30pm. Come connect with our studio.

We offer a true apprenticeship with personal attention to your practice, yogic philosophies, teaching techniques, etc. YA registered, so RSVP ASAP for our YTT. Our curriculum and support will give you education, inspiration and support. Do you feel the calling? Teach Peace. Yoga Vibhuti, 777 Second St Pk, Southampton. 215-514-6065. IAM@Yoga Vibhuti.com. YogaVibhuti.com.

Forecasting with Cards & Numbers – 2-4:30pm.

Intro to simple forecasting using both cards and numbers. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program.

RSVP required. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973-267-4816.

JourneyDance – 7-8:30pm. We are embodied love as we dance and fuse our energy through JourneyDance, a transformational dance that combines freestyle and guided movement and inspires well-being and empowerment. Bring a water bottle and dress comfortably for movement. All are welcome. $20. Shanteel Yoga Sanctuary, 111 N Branch St, Sellersville. Kelly Thomke, 215-534-4989.

EarthRhythmSacredDance.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Healthy Living Festival – 11am-4pm. This 6th annual event will feature local, natural, eco, sustainable, holistic and metaphysical vendors, organic healthy food and drinks, local farms with produce, live music and performances, yoga classes, workshops and much more. Bring a blanket and enjoy the day, rain or shine. Free. Snipes Farm and Education Center, 890 W Bridge St, Morrisville.

Wendy, 267-797-6154 or Valarie, 267-840-8003.

HealthyLivingFest@gmail.com. BucksHealthy LivingFestival.com

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Astrology for Beginners: Class 1 – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. A brief history and introduction into astrology, the zodiac, planets, houses and reading a birth chart or other horoscope. Give birth name, date, time and place upon registration to be able to use your chart. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP required. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973-267-4816.

Mary Kubica–When The Lights Go Out – 6:308pm. The Doylestown Bookshop will be hosting bestselling author Mary Kubica for a reading and a book signing in celebration of her latest book, When the Lights Go Out. Kubica’s other novels include Don’t You Cry, Pretty Baby and The Good Girl. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown.

215-230-7610. Mail@DoylestownBookshop.com.

DoylestownBookshop.com/event.

Monthly Essential Oils Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

This workshop is on the 4th Thursday of each month and explores multi-level benefits of essential oils.

We explore monthly topic like allergies, child and non-toxic home care, and we do activities, share information and discuss oils. Class participants will take home a product they make based upon the topic. $20. Greenshire Institute, 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown. Arlene Curley, 215-538-0976.

Info@GreenshireInstitute.org. GreenshireArts.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 MSIA Soul Awareness Seminar – 7pm. Join us for a Soul Awareness home seminar of the Movement Of Spiritual Inner Awareness. We will feature a dvd with John Roger, DDS, founder of the movement, as we gather in the light of learning. Small snacks and community. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier.

Free. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Sue Walski, 215-813-4073. Srw@ epix.net. TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Enjoy outdoors at our Oktoberfest, with German music and demo by Chef Kelly Unger. Stock up on fresh, local produce. Vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers,

pastured meats, eggs, mushrooms and more. Freshbaked breads and pastries, beverages, homemade and handmade goodies. Buy LOCAL. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@gmail.com.

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Aura Photography and Chakra Clearing – 10am-6pm. This healing session combines aura photography with Reconnective energy work. In a 45-minute session, participant will receive an aura photo and report, Reconnective energy with essential oils placed on chakras, then another photo to show any changes in aura. This non-touch energy with oils works deeper levels with amazing results. $80. Greenshire Institute, 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown. Arlene Curley, 215-538-0976. Info@ GreenshireInstitute.org. GreenshireArts.org.

Mary Courtney–Celtic Music Concert – 7:309:30pm. SLNC is pleased to welcome back internationally renowned singer/musician, Mary Courtney.

Concert will be held inside our Visitors’ Building.

Doors open at 7pm. Arrive early to walk the trails.

Tickets: $12/person by 5pm on 9/14; $15 at the door. Ticket prices apply to all ages. No refunds/ exchanges. Silver Lake Nature Center - Visitors Building, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177.

SilverLakeNatureCenter@BucksCounty.org.

SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Business Meetings – 5:30-7pm. Monthly free business meeting held on third Tuesday of each month.

Free for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP required. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973 267-4816.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Jin Shin Jyutsu Treatments – 7-8pm. Experience a session in the Japanese art of healing thyself. This art is practiced by listening to your pulses. A simple touching of points on the body called “safety energy locks” is utilized to help you bring your body into a more balanced state. I will also share simple self-help practices. $75. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Sue Walski, 215-813-4073.

Srw@epix.net. TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.com.

Self Care for Parents of Addicts – 7-8pm. We need support. We can support each other. We believe that no one else can completely understand the dynamic of parenting an addict except another parent. We’ve spent many years putting their needs ahead of ours.

It’s time to put yourself first. Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach.

Kathy Tooley, 215-740-1354. Kathy@AnahataYoga Wellness.com. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Astrology for Beginners: Class 2 – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. A brief history and introduction into astrology, the zodiac, planets, houses and reading a birth chart or other horoscope. Give birth name, date, time and place upon registration to be able to use your chart. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP required. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973 267-4816.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Artful Prayer... Prayerful Art – 9/21-9/23. Exploring prayer through a paintbrush. Feel the divine feminine flow through you, as we use guided imagery, meditation, prayer and paint to explore the vision and desires of your spirit. No painting experience needed. Rev. Kathleen Waterson, artist. $180, supplies included. Greenshire Arts Consortium, 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown. Kathleen Waterson, 330-646-7890. ReverendKWaterson@gmail.com.

Chakra Balancing Meditation w/ Essential Oils – Noon-1pm. Join us to balance our minds, bodies and spirit energies as the seasons change and we welcome the fall equinox. $15. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@WholeBodyYogaStudio. com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

Meditative Flow with Yoga Nidra – 7:30-9pm.

A guided journey to explore the many layers that comprise the mind-body connection. All-levels practice begins with mindful breathwork and movement that raises energy levels. Then focus shifts to a lying down meditation practice called yoga nidra, whereby one unravels the realms of consciousness and strongly connects with the present moment. $35. Early bird: $25 before Sept 11.

Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Patty@Whole BodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio. com/workshops.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Sacred Dance – 8-8:45am. Movement from the heart, sacred dance is inward, purposeful, meaningful and filled with juicy goodness. It’s a profound expression of self-love, a moving meditation. There are no steps to follow, the only requirement is a willingness to be present. Bring a water bottle, and come as you are – you’re perfect. $5. Complete Wellness, 519 W Broad St, Quakertown. 215-5344989. EarthRhythmSacredDance.com.

Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. The Doylestown Fire Company is here for Fire Prevention Week. Shop outdoors and stock up on farm-fresh, local produce. Vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, pastured meats, eggs, mushrooms and more. Fresh-baked breads and pastries, beverages, homemade and handmade goodies. Music by Back Porch Jug Band. Buy LOCAL. Free. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@gmail.com.

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September 15, 10am-4pm The Edgar Cayce Remedies, Products and Health Readings Bruce Baar, Doctorate of Naturopathy, will discuss the Edgar Cayce health readings in order to provide you with specific health understandings, current scientific research and suggestions that you can use in your daily life to stay healthy. Dr. Bruce Baar is the founder and CEO of Baar Products, Inc of Downingtown, PA, which is the worldwide official supplier of Edgar Cayce Health Care products. $30, Doylestown.

September 21, 6:30-9:30pm Melchizedek Garment of Light: Healing for Turbulent Times Facilitated by Gene Ang, PhD, this course attunes you to a healing frequency mediated by the higher being known as Melchizedek, allowing you to achieve wholeness, balance and unity. There are two, 45-minute transmissions, which imbue your aura and subtle bodies with thousands of different light frequencies and raise the overall vibration of your consciousness. $95, Doylestown.

September 22, 6:30-9:30pm Fall Equinox: The Descent of Archangel Michael In this workshop with Gene Ang, PhD, we will work closely with Archangel Michael to identify and hone our spiritual mission. The fall equinox, also known as Michaelmas, is an ideal time to make or strengthen our connection with this powerful and important archangel of our time. $75, Doylestown.

Costa Rica Winter Escape Retreat January 20-27, 2019 Escape the winter for a week of R&R at the beautiful rainforest Arenal Springs Resort and Spa. Discover a staggering world of exotic wildlife, flora and fauna, with plenty of time to relax at the spa and hot thermal pools. Visit a coffee and pineapple farm, enjoy a boat tour in the wildlife refuge, hike to the waterfalls and visit the colorful Sarchi Village, a World Heritage site. Gorgeous lodging, healthy food. See details on website.

The Colorful Culture of Cuba! Music, Arts, Dance, Spirituality April 3-7, 2019 We are pleased to offer you an exceptional opportunity to visit Cuba on a remarkable five-day spiritual and cultural exploration. The trip includes all meals in outstanding restaurants and lodging in a modern luxury hotel. Fully escorted, you can relax and enjoy this fascinating destination. Call 215-348-5755 or email SusanDuvalSeminars@ gmail.com and ask for the Cuba Newsletter.

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Breakfast Tacos & Trails – 9-11am. The Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center is hosting a fun, fall, fundraising event. Participants of all ages and abilities, gather your friends, families and co-workers and walk the Trails at Silver Lake Nature Center and newly expanded Trails in Delhaas Woods. $25.

Silver Lake Nature Center & Silver Lake Park, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLake NatureCenter@BucksCounty.org. SilverLake NatureCenter.org.

Joint-Freeing Yoga Class – 10-11:15am. JointFreeing Yoga gently and systematically moves each joint through its full and natural range of motion. It enhances joint mobility and helps relieve joint pain. It’s especially beneficial for those with limited mobility due to injuries or arthritis and can be completed on the floor or seated in a chair. $20.

Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 690 Harleysville Pk, Lederach. Kathy Tooley, 215-740-1354.

Kathy@AnahataYogaWellness.com. AnahataYoga Wellness.com.

Exploring Alternative Cancer Treatments – 11am-1:30pm. Learn common sense ways to cut through the hype and discern the best way to evaluate the options. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP required. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973 267-4816.

Vibrant Living Festival – Noon-6pm. A day of the healing and expressive arts. Local healers and vendors that support vibrant living, mini-workshops until 4:30, culminating with a community Sound Bath experience at 5pm. Healing art treatments, music, vendors of healing and elixirs, artful food and healthful learning on a small farm, all among the gardens.

Free. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Lyn Hicks, 215-813-4073. Lyn@LynHicks. com. TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.com.

How to Read Medical Blood Test Naturally: Class 1 – 2-4:30pm. Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP required. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973 267-4816.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6-8:45pm.

Three options to make the life change you want.

Facilitated by Barry Wolfson. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis, 6-7pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis, 7-8pm. Better Sleep Through Hypnosis, 8-8:45pm. $58/session. Upper Merion Community Center, 431 W Valley Forge Rd, King of Prussia. 908-303-7767 or 610-265-1071. Barry@HypnosisCounseling Center.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Women’s Prosperity Network (WPN) Breakfast – 8-10am. 4th Tues. New group. Women’s Prosperity Networking Breakfast, Doylestown Chapter, invites women professionals and business owners to discuss this month’s Mastermind topic. Promotional material welcome. With online registration, $25 per WPN member; $30 guests and repeat visitors. Panera Bread, Doylestown. Laurie Van Valkenburgh, 267-566-6056. Lavabigail@gmail. com. ShiatsuBodyWorkTherapies.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm.

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55.

Gauntlett Community Center (Marple Newtown ARC), 20 Media Line Rd, Broomall. 908-303-7767 or 610-265-1071. Barry@HypnosisCounseling Center.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm.

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Gauntlett Community Center (Marple Newtown ARC), 20 Media Line Rd, Broomall. 908-303-7767 or 610265-1071. Barry@HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

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Better Sleep Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm.

Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you have difficulty getting back to sleep if you wake up during the night? Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. $55. Gauntlett Community Center (Marple Newtown ARC), 20 Media Line Rd, Broomall. 908-303-7767 or 610-265-1071.

Barry@HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. Hypnosis CounselingCenter.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Astrology for Beginners: Class 3 – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. A brief history and introduction into astrology, the zodiac, planets, houses and reading a birth chart or other horoscope. Give birth name, date, time and place upon registration to be able to use your chart. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP required. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Ste 202, Morristown, PA. 973 267-4816.

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Sue Greenwald, 484-459-3082 EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail.com EmpoweredLight.com Clarity and Purpose on the Spiritual Path – 6:30-9pm. Ken Kaplan helps eliminate confusion, gain clarity and context about our spiritual gifts.

He is amazingly adept at pinpointing our place on the journey, our next step, and realizing our purpose. An intensive that focuses on each person with group support. Limit six people. Exceptional feedback always from participants. $35. Greenshire Institute, 5831 Clymer Rd, Quakertown. Arlene Curley, 215-538-0976. Info@GreenshireInstitute. org. GreenshireInstitute.org/happenings.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Doylestown Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Farmfresh, bountiful produce from our local farmers.

Stroll through our lively market as you stock up on summer’s harvest. Vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, pastured meats, eggs, mushrooms and more. Freshbaked breads and pastries, beverages, homemade and handmade goodies. Music by Elle. Saturdays through November 17. Buy LOCAL. Free. Doylestown Farmers Market, S Hamilton St between W State St and W Oakland Ave, Doylestown. Rhiannon Wright, 484-663-9727. DtownMarketManager@gmail.com.

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Lahaska: Victoria Schade–Life On The Leash – 1-2:30pm. Join us at the Lahaska Bookshop for a book signing with Victoria Schade. Schade is an author, speaker and dog trainer known for her upbeat approach to living and working with dogs. The Lahaska Bookshop, 162A Peddler’s Village, Lahaska.

267-544-5131. Mail@DoylestownBookshop.com.

DoylestownBookshop.com/event.

Heal Your Life with The Law of Attraction – 1-4pm. This three-hour workshop is designed for participants to learn about the law of attraction, how it works and how it can bring positive change into their lives. The workshop will explore how this law can speed up the process of moving toward one’s desired destination in relationships, health, career or prosperity. Students will walk away with a variety of techniques that can be used in daily life to manifest their dreams. $55. Journey To The Self, 1910 Swede Rd, Norristown. Linda Harbaugh, 484-904-9268. Linda@JourneyToTheSelf.com.

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Reclaiming Your Queendom–Radical Self-Care – 5-6pm. Women, how would it feel to be the center of your life? Let’s drop the belief that putting yourself first is selfish. As evolutionary alchemists, let’s open to our strong passionate selves. The world and our families need our strength and guidance. Compassion key and aromatherapy will be our magic. Free. Empowered Light Holistic Expo, 100 Station Ave, Oaks.

Leah Weisman, 215-908-3025. LeahWeisman15@ gmail.com. LeahWeismanCoaching.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Enlightened Family–The Yoga of Parenting – 11am-noon. Is the bliss and joy you just cultivated while in yoga all but gone when you find yourself, again, in a power struggle with your child? There is a way out – a peaceful empowering path for everyone. Bust through the generational inheritance of “dominance over”. Choose connection, cooperation and love. Free. Empowered Light Holistic Expo, 100 Station Ave, Oaks. Leah Weisman, 215-9083025. LeahWeisman15@gmail.com. LeahWeisman Coaching.com.

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Spiritual Intensive October 6-7 1-5pm

Inner Light Holistic Expo November 10-11 Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-5pm

Energize, refresh and realign with spirit during Elizabeth Joyce’s weekend workshop.

Raise your vibration and change your life quickly and confidently by remembering who your are—an energetic soul being, and that you have the voice of sanity and clarity within yourself.

Fall 2018 Inner Light Holistic Expo, held at the Coventry Mall in Pottstown, Center Court and throughout the mall. Crystals, jewelry, books, aura photography, massage, reiki, hypnotherapy, chiropractors, psychics/medium readers, spiritual gifts, incense, aromatherapy and more. Vendor spaces available.

Cost: $125/Sat; $200/both days

Free admission; Free lectures

The James Lorah House, 132 N Main St, Doylestown

Coventry Mall 351 W Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown

Elizabeth Joyce, 215-996-0646 Elizabeth_Joyce.16@aol.com New-Visions.com

Cristina Leeson, 610-413-8191 CristinaLeeson@hotmail.com InnerLightHC.com

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Spiritfest October 27 & 28 Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm

Holistic & Psychic Fair November 10-11 11am-5pm

4th annual event. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Featuring guest speakers every hour, area psychics, energy healers, shamanic practitioners, mind/body therapists, holistic practitioners, massage & stress management, artwork, jewelry, crystals, stones, gems, natural food court, more.

A day of fun and inspiration that benefits Bucks County veterans. Psychic readings from local and guest psychics, including Frank St James of The Psychic Detectives, and BIO Channel. Enjoy massage, bodywork and other holistic services. Call to book advance appointments.

Cost: $7 for 2-Day Admission

Cost: $10 entrance / Free lunch Booths/activities extra

New Hope Eagle Fire House 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope

The James Lorah House 132 N Main St, Doylestown

Society for Metaphysical Enlightenment 267-261-2768 WeAreSme.com

Elizabeth Joyce, 215-996-0646 Elizabeth_Joyce.16@aol.com New-Visions.com

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Quantum Leap in Joy and Freedom – 3:304:30pm. Combine proprioceptive exercise with mindful meditation classes. Join like-minded women that want to co-create the life they want, effortlessly and joyfully. Learn how to connect your body, mind and spirit. $20. Medicine in Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Ste F-90, Langhorne. Laurie Van Valkenburgh, 267-566-6056. Lavabigail@ gmail.com. ShiatsuBodyWorkTherapies.com.

Philly Lyme Support Group – 2-4pm. Usually the 1st Sunday, in September we will meet on the 2nd Sunday due to the holiday. Our peer support group is for individuals with Lyme disease or co-infections, and their loved ones. This is a space to give and receive support and share information. Online meetings also available. Free. Montgomery Integrative Health Group, 1108 E Willow Grove Ave, Wyndmoor. Emily Yost, 267-586-0482. EYost@ RiverRock.org. MeetUp.com/Philadelphia-LymeDisease-Support-Group.

monday Pilates at Airmid Wellness with Cindy Miller – 8:15-9am. Start your week and fire up your core as Cindy leads you through this core-based practice of Pilates, using props and breathwork. Suitable for all levels as modifications are always offered. Designed to support physical strength, flexibility, posture and mental awareness. $15. First class is free. Airmid Wellness and Counseling Center, 1260 Old York Rd, Hartsville Professional Village, Warminster. Ed Salkind, 609-220-9982. EdSalkind.Airmid@gmail. com. AirmidWellness.com.

Kids & Teen Yoga Airmid Wellness w/Jen Leary – 5-7pm. Ages 4-9, 5pm. Ages 10-17, 6pm. Resuming Sept.17. 4-9 Yoga is high-energy, fast-paced, learning to socialize, motor skills and develop greater self-reliance. 10-17 Yoga builds confidence, self-esteem and patience. Strengthening-stretching muscles, gaining more flexibility so they get hurt less playing more vigorous sports. Ask about Family Yoga. $15. First class free. Airmid Wellness and Counseling Center, 1260 Old York Rd, Hartsville Professional Village, Warminster. Ed Salkind, 609-220-9982. EdSalkind.Airmid@gmail.com.

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Quest for Health Q&A Session – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Bruce Lipton says our bodies hear our thoughts, respond to our beliefs and create the health we think is possible. Do you want less pain, more energy, more clarity in your daily life? Bring your questions to our open Q&A sessions on the first and third Mondays of the month. $15. International School of Shiatsu, 6055C Kellers Church Rd, Pipersville. Shirley Scranta, 215-795-8065.

LearnShiatsu@gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com.

Mental Health Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm.

Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals that suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown.

4TheMINDS@gmail.com. 4TheMINDS.org.

Sensual Dance For Our Tempe Body – 7-8pm.

Persian and Egyptian traditions of flowing dance movement, ancient woman’s secrets for feeling good in our bodies, awakening our intuition and flowing grace. For all fitness levels and ages. It is

acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. $35. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Online scheduling via BridgeAcupuncture.com or call 215-348-8058. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. Paolo Propato. BridgeWellness@ gmail.com. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

thursday movement, so be prepared to awaken that leaner version of yourself. Wear something comfortable that inspires you to feel beautiful. $15. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville.

Lyn Hicks, 215-813-4073. Lyn@LynHicks.com.

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Life and Business Coaching Class – 7-9pm. Find out what always stops you. Free. 165 Passaic Ave, 2nd Flr, Fairfield, NJ. RSVP via text to Herb at Lobster Lab Media, #lobsterlabmedia or 973-223-8840.

tuesday Women’s Prosperity Network (WPN) Breakfast – 8-10am. 4th Tues. New group. Women’s Prosperity Networking Breakfast, Doylestown Chapter, invites women professionals and business owners to discuss this month’s Mastermind topic. Promotional material welcome. With online registration, $25 per WPN member; $30 guests and repeat visitors. Panera Bread, Doylestown. Laurie Van Valkenburgh, 267-566-6056. Lavabigail@gmail. com. ShiatsuBodyWorkTherapies.com.

wednesday Intuitive Medium Readings – In-person readings, afternoon and evening appointments available. Receive messages of love, guidance and support from deceased loved ones, guides and angels from an intuitive medium and certified intuitive life coach.

Ambler. Linda Harbaugh, 484-904-9268. Linda@ JourneyToTheSelf.com. JourneyToTheSelf.com.

Massage Therapy Discount – Every day during September, licensed massage therapist Lee Noonan offers a $20 discount to new out-call clients in Bucks and Montgomery counties. She brings her table and 35+ years of experience in Manhattan. See her Community Resource Guide listing for details. $150. Lee Noonan, 917-656-5524. LeeNoonan5@ yahoo.com. BestNewYorkLicensedMassage.com.

Community Acupuncture – 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable

Chair Yoga at Airmid Wellness w/Patti Tuberty – 11am-noon. Chair yoga offers all ages and abilities all the benefits of traditional yoga in a chair to increase strength, flexibility and energy. Classes feature gentle movements and postures, breathing and meditation to help increase your strength, flexibility and energy. No prior experience necessary. $15.

First class is free. Airmid Wellness and Counseling Center, 1260 Old York Rd, Hartsville Professional Village, Warminster. Ed Salkind, 609-220-9982.

EdSalkind.Airmid@gmail.com. AirmidWellness.com.

friday Massage Therapy Discount – Every day during September, licensed massage therapist Lee Noonan offers a $20 discount to new out-call clients in Bucks and Montgomery counties. She brings her table and 35+ years of experience in Manhattan. See her Community Resource Guide listing for details. $150. Lee Noonan, 917-656-5524. LeeNoonan5@ yahoo.com. BestNewYorkLicensedMassage.com.

Spirituality Health & Awareness Group – 1011am. Awaken your spirituality from within every Friday morning. Experience and discover your own spirituality, health and awareness. Through interactive discussions, participants will reveal their own blocks and fears toward health and create a life of awareness, using ancient philosophies that provide insight into the essence and meaning of life. $30.

M.E. Matters, 668 Woodbourne Rd, Langhorne.

David Piltz, 215-914-5344. Admin@MeMatters.org.

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saturday Shiatsu Community Clinic – 9:15am-4:45pm. 1st Sat. Shiatsu sessions offered in supervised clinic setting. Each student will interview, assess energy and create individualized shiatsu session to balance the body. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, preferably cotton. Wear socks. No cell phones, no perfumes. $45. International School of Shiatsu, 6055C Kellers Church Rd, Plumsteadville. Shirley Scranta, 215-795-8065. LearnShiatsu@gmail.com.

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DENTISTRY - HOLISTIC

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included, email Publisher@ NABuxMont.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE

Grace Rollins, MS, LAc, NTP Paolo Propato, LAc 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown 215-348-8058 BridgeAcupuncture.com Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about acupuncture and our warm, joyful wellness center. 10% off your first treatment for NABuxMont readers. Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine can safely and effectively relieve chronic pain, stress and anxiety, restore sleep, boost energy, promote healthy digestion, balance the immune system and regulate hormones.

Meditation classes, qigong, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, pediatric acupressure and more.

Google our many positive reviews and testimonials.

Easy online scheduling available. See ad, page 27.

SAMSEL INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Katie Samsel, DC SamselIntegrativeHealth.com 215-944-8424

Let’s make pain a part of your past.

Integrative chiropractic care in a warm, familiar setting. Applied kinesiology, lifestyle support, ayurveda, nutrition and weight loss. See ad, page 11.

COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER THE ROOM AT MEADOWBROOK Lyn Hicks • 215-813-4073 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.com

An educational center for spiritual enlightenment, which nourishes the holistic lifestyle. The Room hosts classes, workshops, retreats and is available for rental to instructors sharing the healing and expressive arts. See ad, page 27.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH M.E. MATTERS

668 Woodbourne Rd, Ste 108, Langhorne 215-914-5344 MEMatters.org Psychological and behavioral health services for individuals, couples, teens and families where mind, body and spirit matter. We offer neurofeedback, therapy and a spirituality awareness group. Our goal is to help you experience life with increased awareness and without fear. See ad, page 9.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE LIFEALIGNED UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC

Andrew Persky, DC 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington 215-491-4200 • LifeAlignedHealth.com LifeAligned offers a unique treatment for chronic musculoskeletal and neurological pain conditions, offering a safe, gentle alternative to drugs, surgery or traditional chiropractic “twisting” and “cracking”. See ad, page 20.

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DENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE

Hyo J. Lim DMD 216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercuryand metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results.

Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is offered as an alternative to metal braces. Zirconium and titanium implants are offered to replace damaged or missing teeth. Free digital X-rays with initial consultation. See ad, page 8.

HERITAGE DENTAL

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

LANAP & IMPLANT CENTER OF PA AIRMID WELLNESS AND COUNSELING CENTER

1260 Old York Rd, Warminster 215-293-0744 • AirmidWellness.com Our caring and compassionate staff offers classes, wellness services and counseling to provide for your comprehensive well-being. Reach your goals with: yoga, pilates, massage, meditation, acupuncture, counseling, reiki, girls’ empowerment, Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and hypnotherapy.

See ad, page 29.

DANCE EARTH RHYTHM

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

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

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

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices.

It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions and chronic pain management. See ad, page 33.

FOOD CO-OP WEAVERS WAY AMBLER 217 E Butler Ave, Ambler WeaversWay.coop

Weavers Way Ambler is member-owned and open to the public. The new store includes a café, full-service butcher, bulk and prepared foods. See ad, page 7.

GREEN LIVING THE ORGANIC MATTRESS STORE

1075 Main St, Hellertown Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm; Sat, 9:30am-3pm TheOrganicMattressStore.com Why an organic mattress? Remove toxic chemicals from the bedroom, naturally flame retardant, repels dust mites, mold and mildew, naturally regulates temperatures and improves spinal alignment. Say goodbye to toxic gases, allergies, night sweats and back pain with an environmentally friendly mattress. Serving the community since 2004. See ad, page 20.

HEALING TOUCH JEAN M WHITE

102 S Bellevue Ave, Langhorne 267-374-0187 HealingTouchPennsylvania.com Jean White is a holistic nurse and expert Healing Touch practitioner/ instructor who has been successfully helping people for two decades. She helps women that feel fatigued and have trouble getting through the day tap into their hidden energy reserves to feel alive, excited and ready to rock their world.

HOSPICE ASCEND HOSPICE

108 Cowpath Rd, Stes 3 & 4, Lansdale 215-542-2100 AscendHospice.com Bringing a personalized and holistic approach to hospice care. Our trained volunteers offer aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki and pet therapy to bring healing and wholeness to clients and their families. See ad, page 37.

HYPNOSIS HYPNOSIS FOR A NEW YOU

George Bien, PhD, Hypnotherapist Perkasie • 718-886-8007 HypnosisChangesLives@gmail.com The premier center for personal hypnosis sessions. Also available: neuro-linguistic programming certification training: 4-day basic/4-day advanced; dynamic public speaking training: 2-day basic/2-day advanced; 220-hour, IACT certified hypnotherapist training. Ask about our personal “one-on-one” training. See ad, page 13.

September 10 marks the 234th anniversary of the creation of Montgomery County.

HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER

IN YOUR HANDS, LLC

908-303-7767 • HypnosisCounselingCenter.com

Megan’s therapeutic massage technique works deeply by targeting specific problem areas while keeping in mind the whole. She incorporates a variety of methods including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stones, Bellabaci Method of Cupping and Aromatherapy, and also offers Therapeutic Yoga instruction. Relieve pain and stress, increase body awareness, heal and relax.

Barry Wolfson 3400 Valley Forge Cir, King of Prussia 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ 43 Tamarack Cir, Princeton, NJ 2 East Northfield Rd, Livingston, NJ

With 30 years experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of NJ utilizes traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. Regularly holds adult education seminars, works with hospitals, fitness centers and individuals wanting to better their lives. Specializes in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. See ad, page 9.

LIFE COACHING ANNA DAVIS, CPC

AnnaDavisBiz@gmail.com 267-753-6944 AnnaDavisCoaching.com Anna is a Certified Professional Coach, empowering women over 40 feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or dissatisfied with life. Whether it’s your career, health or relationships, Anna specializes in the Law of Attraction and can help you attract the life you really want.

LIFE COACHING – EQUINE GESTALT STEP INTO JOY HEALING ARTS

Joan Summers, Certified Equine Gestalt Coach and Reiki Master 267-272-9343 • StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan@StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan will guide you with compassion and an open heart on a journey of selfdiscovery and healing. She offers healing for her clients impacted by trauma and/or experiencing PTSD, anxiety, feeling stuck, grief, low self-esteem and needing connection and purpose. See ad, page 37.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU

6055C Kellers Church Rd, 2nd Floor, Pipersville 215-795-8065 • Shiatsubo.com Celebrating 20 years as the area’s leading center for shiatsu massage training and treatment.

Come visit our new space in Pipersville. New courses start regularly. See ad, page 32.

Megan Downs, LMT, E-RYT Center for Natural Healing Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-206-3394 InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com

LEE NOONAN

Licensed Massage Therapist Out Calls Only in Bucks/Montgomery 917-656-5523 • LeeNoonan5@yahoo.com Recently relocated after 35+ years of private practice in Manhattan.

Offering deep tissue, Swedish, ionizing detoxifying footbaths, energy balancing and craniosacral work. City massage at country prices. Visit BestNewYork LicensedMassage.com for more info. Stay young and get younger.

SHIATSU SHIN TAI BODYWORK THERAPIES

Laurie Van Valkenburgh, ACBT, LMT 6064 Upper Mountain Rd, New Hope 800 W State St, Doylestown lavabigail@gmail.com • 267-566-6056 ShiatsuBodyworkTherapies.com Experience Shiatsu/Shin Tai Bodywork, in New Hope. Align your body’s structure using muscle energy and fascial release techniques, central channel release to allow free-flowing spinal alignment, and cranial work. This releases hidden trauma trapped in the body, and life force is then able to return. See ad, page 32.

METAPHYSICAL SERVICES JOURNEY TO THE SELF

Linda Harbaugh Intuitive Medium Certified Life Coach Linda@JourneyToTheSelf.com JourneyToTheSelf.com • 484-904-9268 Delivering messages of love, guidance and support from deceased loved ones, guides and angels via 30- or 60-minute telephone or in-person readings.

A certified life coach, Linda also offers intuitive coaching packages to help you navigate life, jobs and relationships. Psychology degree, former teacher, 30 years business experience.

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NUTRITION EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has a private practice and nutrition school in Morristown, NJ. She teaches a six-month nutritional certification course and has certified over 850 graduates in Holistic Health over the last 15 years. She also practices frequency biofeedback, teaches one-day classes and lectures widely. Dian is currently finishing her doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University in Madison, NJ, and may be reached at 973 267-4816, Email at Dian2@ WellnessSimplified.com or visit WellnessSimplified. com. See ad, page 24.

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

Dr. Jeffrey Griffin is a chiropractor with 31 years of practice experience in chiropractic care that is blended together with enzyme nutrition.

This combination of treatment modalities allows Griffin to successfully treat a wide variety of health complaints, ranging from neck and back pain to headaches, digestive maladies and fibromyalgia. Call him today for a complimentary phone consultation or visit his website. See ad, page 21.

PARENTING CONSCIOUS PARENTING COACH

Leah Weisman Parenting & Health Dynamics Coach 267-270-5644 • LeahWeismanCoaching.com

Transform the relationship with your children, ending power struggles and stress. Cultivate connection creating a loving respectful space for children to thrive. Align your family’s BodyMindHeart for health in all ways. Visit my website – schedule a free discovery session. See ad, page 16.

PET GROOMING THE SPA AT HOLIDAY HOUSE ON STATE 42 E State St, Doylestown 215-345-6960 HolidayHousePetResort.com

REIKI - INTUITIVE STEP INTO JOY HEALING ARTS

Joan Summers, Certified Reiki Master and Gestalt Coach 267-272-9343 • StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com Joan@StepIntoJoyHealingArts.com

Liz Sines is an award-winning National and International Master Groomer. Clean, balanced, natural looks and breed-specific styles.

Featuring all-natural, Americanmade salon products. Highquality grooming experience in a relaxed atmosphere.

PHYSICIAN - FUNCTIONAL DAILA PRAVS, MD

Montgomery Integrative Health Group 1108 E Willow Grove Ave, Wyndmoor 215-233-6226 MontgomeryIntegrativeHealth.com Dr. Daila Pravs is trained in integrative, functional medicine and specializes in family medicine, women’s health, urinary tract infections, colds, rashes, musculo-skeletal concerns, nutrition and food intolerance, nutrigenomics, stress, sleep, emotional well-being, digestive wellness and environmental factors. See ad, page 39.

HEIDI L WITTELS, MD

Montgomery Integrative Health Group 1108 E Willow Grove Ave, Wyndmoor 215-233-6226 MontgomeryIntegrativeHealth.com Dr. Heidi Wittels is a functional medical doctor who specializes in “whole-person” diagnosis and integrative treatment of Lyme disease, mold sensitivity and biotoxins, cognitive decline, autoimmune disease, metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, digestive concerns, nutrigenomics and methylation. See ad, page 39.

LOWER GWYNEDD FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE

Joseph Carchedi, MD, ABIHM • 215-780-1898 LGFunctionalMedicine@gmail.com LowerGwyneddFunctionalMedicine.com Dr. Carchedi is a board-certified integrative holistic medicine physician who practices personalized functional medicine, getting to the root cause of every illness.

He performs IV therapies and is a member of the American College of Nutrition. See ad, page 13.

Experience peace of mind, enlightened awareness and physical restoration. The connections between physical pain and emotional trauma are often revealed during an intuitive reiki session. It is a practice of compassion and spiritual connection. See ad, page 37.

SPA – HOLISTIC INNER SPA

4 Terry Dr, Ste 12 Atrium Bldg, Newtown Info@InnerSpa.org 215-968-9000 • InnerSpa.org InnerVitalitySpa.com A fully organic, holistic, eco-friendly wellness spa featuring an array of detoxification, cleansing and therapeutic services. The spa is one of the only facilities in the area to offer colon hydrotherapy. See ad, page 29.

VETERINARY – HOLISTIC DOYLESTOWN VETERINARY HOSPITAL & HOLISTIC PET CARE 380 N Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown 215-345-6000 DoylestownVeterinaryHospital.com

Improving the lives of pets through acupuncture, herbal therapy, h o m e o p a t h y, n u t r i t i o n a l counseling and integration of holistic therapies with conventional medicine for customized approach to care. See ad, page 7.

MEADOWBROOK ANIMAL HEALING Suzanne Walski, DVM 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville 610-847-2776 • SuzanneWalskiDVM.com

Dr. Suzanne Walski has been serving the community since 1987. Currently providing chiropractic, TCVM acupuncture, K-Laser, Bach Flower, and nutritional/food therapy.

Geriatric and pets with complicated health issues welcome. See ad, page 27.

Its gentle rolling hills, deep well-drained soils and moderate climate combine to make Bucks County one of the premier grape growing regions of the East Coast.

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