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eturning readers will notice that Publisher Audrey Chen has graciously allowed me to guest write this month’s letter before I return to school. Although I began my internship at Natural Awakenings of Bucks and Montgomery counties in May after finishing my first year of college, I have known Audrey for several years from babysitting her children in the playroom at Cornerstone Health and Fitness. Since my major includes components of publishing, I eagerly accepted her offer to serve as her first intern. Being a part of the team has proved to be an invaluable opportunity to explore and learn about the internal workings of a magazine without the pressures of a full-time job. Audrey has exposed me to every part of the process, from selecting and editing articles to interviewing and writing advertiser spotlights to reviewing final layouts. In just a short time, I’ve acquired and honed several skills that will be of practical use in my career. I’m even considering pursuing future work in the world of publishing. Serendipitously, much of this month’s issue centers on the roles of coaches, mentors and caregivers. Audrey has been a fantastic mentor and I am grateful that, as with any good coach, she has been both patient and informative while allowing me ample room to grow. Her managing editor, Michelle Bense, has also been instrumental in helping me understand the style and voice of the magazine to increase my effectiveness. Such teachers are a gift. This month’s theme resonates with me on another level, as well. Having had more than one family member affected by debilitating illness, I’ve seen how other family members have stepped in to the demanding role of caregiver. It all gives poignancy to Deborah Shouse’s feature article, “Conscious Caregiving: Nurturing Yourself While Helping Another.” I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is that caregivers also allow themselves to be cared for. During my Natural Awakenings internship, I have been fortunate to have had kind and talented people assisting me in my own life journey. As I continue my studies, I plan to carry forward the knowledge of natural health and wellness to share with those I meet. In gratitude and good health to you and yours,

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contents 16 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING

In a completely safe, pain-free, noninvasive manner without medication or needles.

Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse

19 TIPS FOR NURTURING YOURSELF 20 COACHES CORNER

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31 SAY YES TO YOGA

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eventbriefs Celebrate 10 Years with Medicine in Balance

edicine in Balance, a holistic medical practice, turns 10 next month and is throwing a party to celebrate. The Langhorne office will host a gathering for all to join from 1 to 4 p.m., September 28. The party will feature healthy food, raffles and fun. The providers of the practice will be present to celebrate with patients and community members. Location: Medicine in Balance, 940 Town Center Dr., Ste. F-90, Langhorne. For more information, call 215-7411600 or visit MedicineInBalance.com. See ad, page 10.

Get Ready for the Fall Bird Migration

ucks County Audubon Society is offering fall guided bird walks, Saturdays at 8 a.m. at Honey Hollow Watershed, in New Hope. The free events are open to all and aim to teach participants about the birds of Pennsylvania, as well as migrants and summer visitors. The event boasts one to one and a half hours outdoors on natural trails and along farm fields to observe birds in their natural habitat. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from the center. Bucks County Audubon Society is a nonprofit that aims to educate about the natural world, with an emphasis on energy and resource conservation, including the protection of birds and other wildlife and their habitats. The organization is a steward of the Honey Hollow Watershed, the only agriculturally based National Historic Landmark in the U.S.

Location: 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope. For more information, call 215-297-5880 or visit BCAS.org.

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Release Stress at Yoga Workshop

he newly opened Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center will host a stress relief yoga workshop from noon to 2 p.m., September 20. In the twohour workshop—suitable for all levels of fitness—participants will learn yoga techniques to relieve stress, tension and pain. Stress, if not relieved, can adversely affect health, work and relationships. Using yoga’s ancient techniques of poses, breathing and meditation, stress can be effectively tackled. “Not all yoga classes or yoga styles are alike,” says Erica Andersen, founder and director of Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center. “Hatha yoga in the Svaroopa style is accessible to nearly anyone, requires minimal effort, feels great and reliably works to take away stress, tension and pain.” Andersen is a Registered Hatha Yoga Teacher in the Svaroopa style, meditation instructor and Embodyment Yoga Therapist. She’s been teaching classes, workshops and offering private therapy for over 12 years. No prior yoga experience is needed for the workshop. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $36. Location: Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W. Butler Pike, Chalfont. For more information, visit ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com or email LearnYogaWithPooja@gmail.com. See ad, page 28.

The Peace Center to Offer Compassionate Listening Training

ill Jacobsen, Ph.D., will offer compassionate listening training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October 11, at The Peace Center, in Langhorne. Compassionate listening is central to peacemaking, as it teaches deep listening skills that enable reconciliation and empowerment, healing and hope. Jacobsen has led compassionate listening workshops across the community, in churches and synagogues, universities, the State Correctional Institute at Graterford, and for three years in Rwanda. After a workshop at Graterford, one participant said, “By the end of the first session, I had a new family. A bond of trust was built in that space that can only be experienced; not explained. I looked around the room as eyes widened during those ‘ah-ha’ moments.” The Peace Center is a nonprofit that has been a leader in the fields of violence prevention and peace and conflict resolution for almost 30 years. It offers a variety of programs designed specifically for schools, the community and businesses. Cost: $75 if registered before Oct. 3; $100 afterward. Location: The Peace Center, 102 W. Maple Ave., Langhorne. To register, call 215-750-7220 or visit ThePeaceCenter.org.

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ottie Gannotti is proud to expand her offerings with SOUL, a product made from cold-pressed seeds. Gannotti is an energy therapist and teacher, spiritual advisor, PH miracle coach and meditation teacher who has been in practice for 14 years in Montgomery County. SOUL, a two-ounce ready-to-drink, take-anywhere pouch, is made from black cumin seed, grape seed, raspberry seed and D-ribose. One packet of Rain Soul is comparable to 8 to 10 servings of Vegetables, 8 to 10 servings of fruits and 2 to 3 servings of healthy fats. SOUL has been found to improve cardiovascular function, mental functioning and increase energy, in addition to many other benefits. According to a study by Dr. Lucy Yu of the University of Maryland, SOUL has been found to be 281 times stronger than aspirin in reducing inflammation. Gannotti states, “In the short time that I have been using SOUL in my practice, I have successfully helped people with hearing problems, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, hormone imbalance, depression sleep disorders and chronic pain. It is a fountain of youth.” For more information, call 215-657-5011, email DotGnot@gmail.com or visit HealWithSeeds.com. See ad, page 22.

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udy Roberson, BA, LMT, offers gentle health assessment technology and treatments using European thermography and brain mapping at Joy Integrative Medicine, in Holicong. The tests and treatments are designed to unlock and remove areas of toxic storage, both physical and emotional, to restore energetic flow and enthusiasm for life. Judy Roberson European thermography tests major body systems and provides immediate feedback on the systems that need the most attention, to strengthen and support, to improve overall health. Clear Mind maps brain functioning and guides neurofeedback to renew quiet, tired or over-used brain regions. Roberson also offers Matrix Regeneration Therapy, which helps to improve cellular health and provides a sense of rejuvenation. When combined, these tests and treatments can be used in a preventative way to reveal which areas of the body are imbalanced and help patients improve their overall health. “I think most of us learn to live with uncomfortable symptoms for years,” reflects Roberson. “We don’t get the message until we have a diagnosis. With my tests, I can show people where they are on the health continuum and help them turn the process around before they have to take medicine to quiet the symptoms.” Location: 4950 York Rd., Ste. 2A, Holicong. For more information or to make an appointment, call 484-802-5845 or email Judy@JoyIntegrativeMedicine.com. See ad, page 2.

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enise Timofai, D.Hom., C.Hom., is offering clinical homeopathy courses throughout the year in Upper Black Eddy as well as other locations. The course is a series of four classes that includes an overview of the principles and basics of homeopathy, a discussion of 50 remedies, how to select a remedy, how to know if a remedy is effective, various ways of taking remedies, how to make a remedy solution bottle, grafting remedies, making homeopathic ointments and oils, as well as test cases to put into practice what was taught in the class. Homeopathy, a powerful and vast energetic healing modality, has been practiced throughout the world for hundreds of years. It is a natural and inexpensive way to treat many ailments naturally such as pain, trauma, colds, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, viruses, Lyme disease, autism, ADD-ADHD, allergies, various types of flu, depression, mental illness, grief, anxiety, fear, surgery and hormonal issues, among others. The classes count toward a Homeopathy for Home Use (H.Hom.) certification from the Lotus Health Institute and internationally known homeopath, lecturer and author, Dr. Robin Murphy. Timofai teaches from her studio in Upper Black Eddy. Students may also form their own groups and hold the classes in another pre-arranged space. Notes and audio of courses are available if one is unable to attend in person. Cost: $100. Location: varies. To register or set up a class, call 610982-5012 or email HomeopathicEducation@yahoo.com. See listing, page 49.

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ETREAT is a one-day event being held at Chestnut Hill College from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 11. Participants will have the opportunity to reconnect, recommit, renew, rejuvenate, restart, reflect and reboot. Spend a self-care day with like-minded people and wonderful teachers using a unique fusion of timeless wisdom and real-world practical application. RETREAT will be led by six area experts in the fields of Feldenkrais, meditation, mindfulness practice, qigong, yoga and Reiki. All levels are welcome, from beginner to experienced practitioners. “Ezra Bayda’s quote, ‘May we exist like a lotus, at home in the muddy water. Thus we bow to life as it is,’ resonates with RETREAT,” state organizers Shelley Zeichner and Joanne Fagerstrom. “Our focus is not to eliminate stress, but to help achieve inner peace and personal transformation.” Cost: $125, by September 25. $140 after. Lunch, snack and beverage are included. Pre-registration required. Location: The Chateau at SugarLoaf, Chestnut Hill College, 9220 Germantown Pike, Philadelphia. For more information and to register, call Shelley Zeichner at 610-256-7724 and visit JoanneFagerstrom.com.

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ridge Acupuncture, of Doylestown, is celebrating five years of serving the Doylestown and Bucks County area. At Bridge, owner Grace Rollins, MS, LAc, and Paolo Propato, LAc, offer group acupuncture, moxibustion, auricular acupuncture, cupping, pediatric non-needle acupuncture, bodywork and more. Location: 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. Connect at 215-3488058 or BridgeAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 32.

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines. Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

Tongue Diagnosis Reveals Sleep Disorders

raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction. The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues.

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Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care. Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future.

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is inaugurating an online Integrative Medicine Program in partnership with the Metabolic Medical Institute and accepting applications toward graduate certification in integrative medicine. Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and the curriculum includes prevention, self-care, nutrition, exercise prescription, dietary supplements and wellness-based therapies. Students also review advanced predictive diagnostics, biotechnology, and systems biology utilizing proteomics, genomics and metabolomics. Graduates will gain cutting-edge knowledge to make well-informed decisions with their patients about treating disease, promoting vitality and optimizing aging.

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Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees. Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes session at 4-18-14.pdf 1 5/21/14 AM more susceptible to pests and 10:55 diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticide-contaminated produce item at conventional groceries. MJ_Wholeness.pdf 1 4/18/14 8:43 AM Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability. Source: Facebook.com/RodaleInstitute

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member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband,

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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

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“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These

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More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York

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consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a gracefilled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church. La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle? It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles. In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy,

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rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known. To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru? I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness www.NABuxMont.com

and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity. My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga? I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga. The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga? Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause. Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?” Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love. Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview.

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation—possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.” Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable. The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating. The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat. The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate. The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~Benjamin Franklin

Why do we chant it?

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe. The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves. Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful. Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.

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e are now Indian dishes offer to thicken stews and soups), fenugreek seeing 20 tantalizing options in leaves and aromatic percent from the pea non-Indian customers in a vegetable-rich diet. seeds family have become our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, common American crops. Tindura, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest a gourd used in curry, and daikon, Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usu- often eaten raw in salads or seasoned ally, new customers come in with an as stuffing in flatbread, are relatively Indian recipe and we help them find new here. “By eating a larger variety of the ingredients.” vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and Indian Veggies specialized phytochemicals that have Vegetarianism has been a way of life healing and medicinal qualities,” says in India for millennia. Some Indian Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW vegetables may already seem familiar; Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, winter melon, or white pumpkin, for Oregon. He advises against overcookexample, is a squash that cooks and ing vegetables to maintain their nutritastes like its orange counterpart. Eggtional qualities. plants native to India are egg-shaped Hubbs notes that bitter gourd is and smaller than the American variety; probably one of the most underapthey cook in less time and have a less preciated Western foods, yet studies bitter taste. on mice sponsored by the Garvan Other popular Indian vegetables, Institute of Medical Research, in such as okra seedpods (eaten as a curSydney, Australia, and the Chinese ried entrée or side dish and also used

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government show that it contains four compounds that are effective in reducing blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Also consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

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Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes,

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including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. According to University of Illinois research, fennel flower (black seed) and fenugreek improve lactation. University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion. Further, the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. “There are clear benefits to adding spices to your meal, even if you’re only adding them occasionally.” Sprinkling a little turmeric and ginger on legumes or other vegetables while boiling or sautéing them can create a palate-pleasing dish with health benefits. Numerous studies, including those from the University of Michigan

and the University of Minnesota, show that these ingredients may help fight several kinds of cancer, reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, among other benefits. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring

blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrientrich fare. Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

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ue Elkind has been practicing yoga since 1990 and teaching since 1996. Now, as the owner of Dig Yoga—with locations in Lambertville, New Jersey and Philadelphia—and the director of its 500-hour teacher trainings, her style reflects the best of her past studies along with her own inspired wisdom. Dig Yoga specializes in helping people prevent or recover from injury. Their studios are uniquely warm and welcoming. “There truly is a lot of love amongst the teachers, staff and community—and it’s contagious!” says Elkind. Dig strives to be a “yoga studio for everyone,” to share their wisdom and love for what they do with as many people as possible. “People are always surprised when I tell them Dig Yoga [Lambertville] has only been open for four years,” says Elkind. “There is a level of maturity, professionalism, cohesion, and most importantly, joy, that is felt immediately when entering through the doors.”

une Hunt, owner of Moondog Yoga Studio in Quakertown, believes in the transformative power of yoga. Yoga came into her life through a VHS tape handed to her by a co-worker, during a particularly stressful time in the corporate world. Hunt was hooked. “The changes in my life from yoga have been profound, and I want to share it,” Hunt says. Since opening in 2010, Moondog has been a fresh, upbeat studio that strives to be “your third place.” Hunt says she aims for the studio to be a welcoming retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. She offers a variety of yoga practices so students can find the best fit for them at any given time. A student’s needs (in their practice) change over time, so Moondog makes shifting from one style of practice to another easy and natural. Moondog is a partner with the Himalayan Institute, offering their teacher trainings and AYS certifications. Hunt also started Quakertown’s Love Local program, a co-op merchant group bringing awareness to the value of buying local. “When someone comes into the studio, I feel so honored, because they are saying, ‘Of all the places that I could be, and all the things I could do, I choose to be here,’” says Hunt.

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he Yoga Studio & Inn provides an intimate space—nestled in the heart of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon—to hold a group wellness retreat, including yoga, fitness, nutritious meals and massage. The studio’s intimate nature and scenic, serene surroundings invite attendees to really dive in, root down and connect. “Space, of any kind, is sacred. The ones we share with others, and the ones where we find ourselves,” enthuses Lisa Hibberd, owner. This particular space is a former bed-and-breakfast, with two buildings, room to sleep 14, a yoga studio on premises and close proximity to biking and hiking trails. “I like to provide the opportunity to nurture these spaces. There is a longing for this in our communities—to make these connections.” Hibberd says her ideal clients are other like-minded individuals, looking to provide a weekend of wellbeing for their students or clients. “It could be on nutrition, body images, yoga, running, mindfulness, fitness or corporate team building weekends. I am happy to provide the space, be on hand as a massage therapist or yoga teacher; or co-create a retreat with someone and craft an amazing experience for everyone,” says Hibberd. For more information, call 610-805-7814. See ad, page 29.

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (Yoga HealthFoundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our

bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual

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Mental Health

Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner.

“Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona

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They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

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gaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story about families or feature animals the loved one likes. “Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

“Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia. Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact. “We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.” She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.” Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music.

“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like

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“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.” Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility. The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most en-

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Transcendental Meditation | Doylestown

11am-1pm. Free public introductory lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program. Find out why over 6.5 million people worldwide practice this technique to reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and naturally reduce tension, stress and strain. Email CSmith@tm.org to reserve a seat. 5792 Carversville Rd, Doylestown. 215-783-4629. TM.org/Doylestown. Farm to Table Tapas Dinner | New Hope 6-9pm. $70/mbrs, $75/non-mbrs. The 2nd annual dinner will feature live music, locally sourced food by Chef Michael Kanter, silent auction and wine and beer tasting by a local vineyard and brewery. Event is rain or shine and BYOB. Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215348-1711. Doylestown.coop.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Art in Nature | Bristol 2-3:30pm. $6. Nurture the artist and naturalist within. Materials will be supplied, or bring your own. All ages welcome. Pre-register. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Food for Thought Book Club | Doyestown 6:15-8pm. All are welcome to join Doylestown Food Co-op members for a discussion of Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month and begins with a potluck; bringing food is optional. Doylestown Book Shop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Waterway Cleanup | Bristol 9am-2pm. Wear work clothes and bring a water bottle. Give us four hours and we’ll give you lunch. Rain or shine. Please call if able to help. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215 785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Doylestown Arts Festival | Doylestown 10am-5pm. Saturday and Sunday. The annual festival of art, music, food, fun, and 160+ exhibitors, including Remarle Natural Skin Care. Downtown Doylestown, along State St and Main St. DoylestownArtsFestival.com. Ferment Your Food | Hatfield 1-2:30pm. $50. Add a probiotic kick to meals. Learn to ferment kimchee, sauerkraut, yogurt and pickles using Chef Lou’s easy-to-learn method for preserving foods. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com. Spider Walk | New Hope 7-8:30pm. Mbrs: $6/adult, $4/child, Non-mbrs: $10/ adult, $8/child. Spiders are beautiful and mysterious, and September is a great time to search them out and learn about their fascinating life history. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and we will search the meadow for these industrious builders. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Charlie Zahm & Tad Marks Concert | Bristol 7-9pm. $12/advance admission, $15/door. The two return for a Tribute to John Denver concert, held at the outdoor ampitheater. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Trip to Bartram’s Gardens | Philadelphia 11:45am-3pm. $30. This 3-hour trip to the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America includes a boat trip and a visit to Bartram’s Garden. Explore the gardens and have a guided tour of the original 1728 Bartram Home. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch. Must pre-register. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215262-7294. Doylestown.coop.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Unlocking Secrets of Dreams | Lansdale 7-9pm. $20. This presentation will establish how dreams function and the fundamentals of how dreams work, plus discuss their relationship to issues in the waking life. We will deal individually, collectively and experientially with each other. Green Street Luxuries, 617 W Main St, Lansdale. 267-879-1554. GreenStreetLux.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Reiki Level 1 Class | Langhorne 11am-5pm. $150. Learn the amazing power of Reiki. This certification qualifies you to work with clients, friends, family and especially yourself. Students explore energy from a practical and spiritual perspective with discussion, guidance, meditation and hands-on practice. Support, manual and framed certificate all included. Preregistration required at least one week before. Rainbows of Healing, 123 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Root Chakra - Hematite Journey | Doylestown 7-8:30pm. $25. Journey with a beautiful, huge hematite, included with registration. Learn about the root center and the mineral hematite, followed by a guided journey of beautiful and healing sounds all in the note of C. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 156 Green St, Doylestown. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Flea Market & Craft Fair in the Park | Bristol 8am-2pm. Clean out those junk drawers, closets and garages and sell unwanted items at the flea market. Or rent a space to vend handmade craft items. Call for more information and to reserve a spot. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

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Rosebud Garden Story Hour | Phoenixville 9-10am. Join us for a story hour. Children ages 18 months to 4 years accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend. Kimberton Waldorf School, Rosebud Garden, 221 Hickory Grove Rd, Phoenixville. 610-9333635. Kimberton.org/admissions-events. Magnificent Monarchs | New Hope 10am-12pm. $8/mbrs, $10/non-mbrs. Learn about the amazing migration of the Monarch butterfly, its life-cycle, why its numbers are declining and how to help. Head out into the meadow to study milkweed and search for eggs, caterpillars and adult butterflies. Ages 5 and up. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Yardley Harvest Day | Yardley 10am-5pm. This community event along the Delaware Canal features unique artists and crafters, music, great food, historic and educational tours and local civic groups and businesses. Remarle Natural Skin Care will also be featured. Canal St & E College Ave, Yardley. YardleyHarvestDay.com. Making Vegetable Soups | Hatfield 1-2:30pm. $50. Learn the cooking techniques necessary to get the most flavor and vitamins out of vegetables in soups. Thin soups, purees and hearty soups will be demonstrated. Recipes will be provided. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 East Orvilla Road, Hatfield. 215-3538947. FreshFunFoods.com. How Do I Date at This Age? | Doylestown 7-10pm. $50. You’re ready to connect for dating, sex, love or companionship, but dating as a boomer or senior can feel awkward and weird. Whether widowed, divorced or single, find out how other singles over 50 meet and mate. With Joan Price, author of Naked At Our Age. BSA, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown. 215-3485755. SusanDuvalSeminars.com.

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245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio. Drive Electric in Devon Day | Devon 12-5pm. Ride, drive and experience the latest and greatest electric vehicles from Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Ford, GM, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Brammo and others. Learn the science behind global climate change, implications of fracking, and hear local politicians and environmental advocacy groups discuss plans for the re-greening of Pennsylvania. Tesla Motors Sales and Service Center, 470 E Lancaster Ave, Devon. DriveElectricWeek.org. Discovery Day | New Hope 1-4pm. The annual community open house event welcomes the glory of autumn. Take a guided tour through the meadow during its most colorful time, enjoy presentations with live animals, hands-on educational exhibits, kids activities, music and refreshments. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Sex After 50 For Women | Doylestown 2-5pm. $50. Sex after age 50, 60, 70 and beyond has its challenges, but it can be satisfying with the right information and strategies. Take home new tools, techniques and attitudes for satisfying, joyful sex. Free gifts for attendees. Bring a friend and pay just $40 each. BSA, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown. 215-348-5755. SusanDuvalSeminars.com. Lyme Talk By Dr. Kathy Spreen | Langhorne 4-7pm. Join a discussion on Lyme disease by Dr. Kathy Spreen, author of Compendium of Tick Borne Diseases - A Thousand Pearls. Nurses, doctors and the general public can learn about this common and dangerous local disease. Includes literature; Spreen’s book will be for sale at a discount. Middletown Municipal Building, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne. 267-994-2616. LowerBucksLymeGroup.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Stress Relief Yoga Workshop | Chalfont

Autumn Equinox Celebration | Doylestown 12-4pm. Join us for our open house, including a sampling of different types of yoga classes, a Traditional Mysore demonstration, henna body art, chanting, light vegetarian fare and more. Donation based event. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-

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September 20 Senior Massage 9am-4pm Bucks County Community College Massage therapists earn 6 CEs. October 19-20 The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa Show Pennsylvania Convention Center October 24-26 Nature’s Stones Fall Conference Holy Family University Learn energy healing with crystals and precious stones. 8 CEs. November 15 Bellabaci Method of Modern Cupping 9am-4pm LaSalle University Bucks County Center. Earn 6 CEs.

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Learn to Meditate Class Series | Chalfont 6:45-8:45pm. $139 for 3 weeks. Learn Svaroopa® Vidya Meditation’s powerful techniques which are guaranteed to have beginners meditating in the first class. Classes will be held on Mondays, September 22, September 29, and October 6. Call to RSVP. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 14 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaandMeditationCenter.com. Crystal & Stone | Lansdale 7-9pm. $20. This workshop offers a more in-depth understanding of how to use crystals and stones in everyday life. We will discuss gridding, dowsing, healing tinctures and other methods in-depth. Bring favorite crystals and discover how to utilize their unique individual power to bring health, wealth and wellbeing into life. Light refreshments included. Green Street Luxuries, 617 W Main St, Lansdale. 267-879-1554. GreenStreetLux.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Holistic Solutions to Stress | Fairless Hills 6-8:30pm. Complimentary dinner at 6pm, followed by workshop 6:30-8:30pm. Demonstration and Q&A to follow. Spinal screenings and chair massage also included. Call to RSVP. Gorman Optimal Health Solutions, 333 N Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-943-2584. Gorman-Health.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Discover the Kindergarten | Phoenixville 8:30-10:30am. Opportunity to meet faculty and learn more about Kimberton Waldorf School’s kindergarten program, which is carefully designed to respond to the developmental needs of the young child through imaginative, play-based learning. Please RSVP. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org/admissions-events.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ 9-10am. $55. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Intention and Spoon Bending | Doylestown 9am-4pm. $125. Learn first hand techniques based on energy that can soften the metal of spoons and forks. Gene Ang, Ph.D. and healer, will use this as a model for change and major shifts in healing. Call to RSVP. International School of Shiatsu. 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com. Medicine In Balance Party | Langhorne

Paths of Transformation | New Britain 2-5pm. $45. Join Inca spiritual messenger, Willaru Huayata from Peru, for a sharing from the heart that guarantees transformation. Willaru shares deep truths Saturday, September 20 Mastering Love for Yourself 9am-2pm Knowing how to love yourself is essential to have a full life experience. Learn to attract love into your life. $57.

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Saturday, September 6 What’s Next? 9am-2pm Consider life changes as opportunities for redirection in life. Step beyond limiting self-identities and bring explore possibilities for new ways of being. $65. Mondays Tai Chi Chuan 7-8:15pm Connect to the body with ancient movement practices for overall health. $15. Second and Fourth Tuesdays Men’s Group 6:30-8pm Who are we as men in today’s society? This group offers a time for men to openly discuss. $10. Wednesdays, beginning September 10 Whole Body Awareness: 8-week course 9-10am Relieve stress, increase circulation, enhance the natural flow of energies and improve whole body

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1-4pm. $15/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Nature sketching makes it possible to capture what we see in a way that a camera sometimes can’t. This course teaches one to trust their eyes and build an eye-to-hand connection, with a goal of creating beautiful embellishments. Begins with some indoor exercises before heading outdoors. Program fee includes materials. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

10-11am. $55. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com. 11am-12pm. $55. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques, improving quality of life. Achieve relaxation without much effort

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1-4pm. Medicine in Balance, the office of Dr. Wendy Warner, is celebrating 10 years with an open house. The festivities will include healthy food, door prizes and a day filled with fun. Enter to win prizes. Kindly bring gently used clothes and books for charity. Medicine in Balance, 940 Town Center Drive, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com.

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Wednesdays, beginning September 10 Meditation Skills, Practice: 8-week course 10:30-11:30am Techniques to create and maintain a personal meditation practice. $80/course. September 10, 30 & October 21 The Examined Life: 3-session workshop 6:30-8:30pm You are not your career, nor your illness. Explore aspects of a hidden word. Learn practices to discover who you really are. One session: $25. Three sessions: $60. Fridays, beginning September 12 Yoga for Cardio Well-being: 8-week course 9:30-10:30am Designed to increase lung capacity and open the heart. Ease tension and allow energy to flow. $80/ course. Wednesday, September 17 Highly Sensitive People Support Group 6:30-8:30pm Are you a highly sensitive person? Learn to understand the character of an HSP and embrace sensitivity. $20.

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Wednesday, October 1 Reiki Share 6:30-8:30pm Receive healing energies and connect with community. Donation. Thursdays, October 2 & 9 New Beginnings: 2-session course 10am-1pm Uncomfortable life situations are signals that something needs to change. Be pro-active in shaping your life. One session: $45. Two sessions: $75. October 9, 16, 23, 30 Finding a Meditation Practice 6:30-8:30pm Meditation is not one-size-fits-all. Learn basics of meditation and experience different styles to find what works best. $20/session or $75/series. October 24-26 Break Through to the True You Retreat Gain a clearer vision of who you are at your core. Let go of stress, negativity and painful past. $397. Register by Oct 1: $347. Reiki Certification Reiki I: December 13, Reiki II: October 4, Reiki III: October 11-12. (8 CEs available.) Personal/Group Retreats: October 5, 18, 19, 21 and December 2, 6, 7.

that transcend all traditions, cultures, races. Willaru teaches the wisdom of the great masters to those who are sincere in their quest for spiritual truth. Simply being in his presence can activate loving shifts within us. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. 215-348-5755. SusanDuvalSeminars.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Michaelmas Celebration | Phoenixville 8am-3pm. A full festival day, including the annual Michaelmas Pageant beginning at 10:30am. In the afternoon, the Lower School will be playing harvest games. The day will conclude with gathering to sing at the base of Shouting Hill. The community is welcome to attend any portion of the day’s events. No RSVP required. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org. Introducing Roland Comtois | Doylestown 7-9pm. $20. Roland Comtois is an internationally acclaimed medium, channel, bestselling speaker and author. He uses his uncanny ability to connect with the spirit realms, sharing personal messages that have the power to heal. BSA, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown. 215-348-5755. SusanDuvalSeminars.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 6:30-7:30pm. $55. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 7:30-8:30pm. $55. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis | Edison, NJ 8:30-9:15pm. $55. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques, improving quality of life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Thursday, September 18 Resonance Repatterning OR Akashic Record Clearing 1-7pm, by appointment Making resolutions and practicing affirmations to improve life, yet nothing shifts? Resonance Repatterning helps with thoughts that keep us stuck—often programmed from earlier life experiences—and provides a way to change our vibrational imprint. An Akashic Record Clearing frees us from blocks to positive expression, ancestral programs that have been outgrown and limiting beliefs around health, relationships and abundance. $150 for one hour. Doylestown. Monday, September 22, 8am-5pm Tuesday, September 23, 8am-8pm Presence Healing Sessions Gene Ang, PhD in neurobiology from Yale University, offers energy healing sessions of cutting-edge modalities, including Arcturian Healing Light, Reconnective Healing, and The Reconnection. You may request a modality or he will make a recommendation based on your goals. $200 per session, or $333 for The Reconnection (2 sessions). Doylestown. Monday, September 24 6:30-9:30pm Fall Equinox Celebration Gene Ang will discuss our place in spiritual hierarchy and how we can directly interact with these high spiritual beings. A meditation, group energy healing and Archangel Michael activation are included. $75. Doylestown. Saturday, September 27 11am-5:30pm Psychic Mediumship: Private Readings with Rich Braconi Spirit Medium Rich Braconi will connect with family members, loved ones and friends who have crossed over. $160/hour for two people together. Doylestown. Saturday, September 27 7-9pm Love Seminar with Rich Braconi Rich will provide spiritual knowledge to clarity why our personal relationships often struggle, and the great spiritual effect love has on us. Learn why speaking and acting truthfully energetically progresses and reshapes our life—and the lives of those we are spiritually assigned to. $40. New Britain. Sacred Journeys Oct 17-26: Machu Picchu and Peru March 26-30, 2015: New Mexico April 22-27, 2015: Sedona, AZ

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2-3pm. Zumba Gold is the low-impact version of Zumba Dance Workout. Improve cardio, bone density, prevent osteoporosis and enhance ability to perform pain-free daily activities. Please RSVP. $9. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com.

Gentle Yoga | Quakertown 8-9am. Slow and gentle practice is a great place for beginners, students recovering from illness or injury, those with limited range of movement, and prenatal and postnatal women. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Sunday Stroll | Bristol 2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.com. Reiki Share | Langhorne 2-4pm, Reiki share for practitioners; 4pm, Reiki experience for the community. Opportunity to share experiences with other local Reiki practitioners. Facilitated by Valarie Haag, ND, and Ian Haag, Usui Reiki Masters. Third Sunday. Free/donation to The Peace Center. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

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10-11am. Enjoy a cup of tea with an early childhood teacher and learn about early childhood programs while little ones explore a nursery classroom. Children birth to age 4 are welcome. Call to register. First Monday. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org. Qigong | New Hope 11am-12pm or 7-8pm. Qigong is an exciting, trending exercise merging aspects of yoga and tai chi, with no-stress postures working acupuncture meridians to increase stamina, calm the mind and reconnect with the spirit. $15. Bode Body Works, 6220 Lower York Rd, New Hope. 267-221-5113. RickVise@gmail.com. BucksQigong.com. 1-2pm. This seated chair yoga class is open to the public. $3. Neshaminy Senior Citizens Center, 1842 Brownsville Rd, Trevose. 215-355-6967. Administration@NeshaminyAC.org.

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

6:30-7:30pm. Change Your Perception, Change Your Life is a women’s support and healthy lifestyle group that includes health speakers and some classes; meets twice monthly with Nancy Pollack, MS, clinical therapist, health educator and women’s safety specialist. $20. Chestnut Hill Medical Offices, 331 F Shawmont Ave, Philadelphia. 215-482-0408. T’ai Chi Chih | Hamilton, NJ

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10-10:45am. This playful class consists of fun, games, stories and yoga poses which cultivate mindful living in students ages 3-6 years old. July 9 through August 13. $60 for series, $12 drop-in. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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4:30-6pm. Join us for an open drum circle where we will make music and have fun. Bring any instruments desired; there will be plenty of instruments to share. Third Sunday. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Val@RainbowsOfHealing.com.

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

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

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4:30-5:45pm. Class includes deep, slow stretching with the use of props. Focuses on relaxation and breathing. All fitness levels, including those new to yoga, are welcome. Last Sunday of the month. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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

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linking breath and movement. The importance of the breath is emphasized. All levels; drop-ins welcome. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

9am. Hosted by Dr. Phil Pappas of Earth Foods, featuring different guests and topics each week. Listen in at WNJCradio.com. Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol 11am-12pm. Free class for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their partners. Mats included. Also held on Thursdays, 12-1pm. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.org. Chair Yoga | Bristol 12-1pm. This seated chair yoga class is open to the public. $3. Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-6322. BTSCOffice@comcast.net. Free Thai Yoga Mini-Sessions | North Wales 5-7pm. Experience profound relaxation with a free Thai yoga mini-session. This ancient healing art is performed on a comfortable floor mat which gives the body full support. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com. Vinyasa Flow | Quakertown 6-7:15pm. Vinyasa is a yoga practice focused on

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Free Skin Analysis and Discounts | Lansdale 1-8pm. Come in for a free skin analysis and receive 15 percent off skin care. Call to schedule. Lansdale Massage Therapy and Wellness, 55 E Main St, Lansdale. 267-263-2697. Lansdale-Wellness.com. Community Acupuncture | Doylestown 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Zumba Gold | Buckingham 5:30-6:30pm. Zumba Gold is the low-impact version of Zumba Dance Workout. Improve cardio, bone density, prevent osteoporosis and enhance ability to perform pain-free daily activities. Please RSVP. $9. Wagner Integrative Therapies, 411 Hyde Park, Buckingham. 215-230-8100. JAdamWagner.com. A Circle of Women | Langhorne 6:30-8pm. A gathering of women of all ages and stages to commune, share, learn and explore. Each month has a different focus, with workshops, guest speakers, creativity and inner work. Pre-register by phone or email. Third Wednesday. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. MedicineInBalance.com. Patti@MedicineInBalance.com. Intuition Class | Gilbertsville 7-9pm. Develop intuition with a spiritual community and share synchronicities. Develop intuitive muscle with an exercise and guided meditation. Drop-ins welcome. Second Wednesday. $5. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com. Sound Healing Meditation | Skippack 7:30-9pm. A collection of sounds to effect and realign the subtle energies of the mind/body/spirit via vibration. Drums, flutes, didgeridoos and more create this healing

experience. Register by phone or online. First and third Wednesday. Simply Be Well, 1246 Collegeville Rd, Skippack. 610-584-2439. SimplyBeWell.com.

thursday Chair Yoga | Fairless Hills 9:15-10:15am. This seated chair yoga class is open to the public. $3. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. FallsTwpsRCtr@aol.com. Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol 12-1pm. See Tuesday listing. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.com. Prenatal Yoga Classes | Harleysville 6-7:15pm. Moms-to-be use yoga to prepare their bodies to bring new life into the world. Learn tools and techniques to strengthen the body for labor and delivery. Suitable for those new to yoga. $16. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pk, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com. Sacred Sound Healing/Meditation | New Britain 7-8:30pm. Tami Trapp channels healing sounds from tribal beings who previously walked upon and cherished the Earth. Third Thursday. $21. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. 267-312-6913. Ascension Class | Gilbertsville 7-9pm. Ascension class designed to move into becoming a channel of grace, the next step of intuitive development. First Thursday. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com. Empowerment Coaching Workshop | Doylestown 7-9pm. Experience the benefits of empowerment coaching, build confidence, gain insight and a new perspective in creating more balance and contentment in life. Accompanied by the added benefit of synergistic group support. Now forming 3-month programs. Second and fourth Thursdays. Must call to pre-register. $297. Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage, 156 Green St, Doylestown. 215-906-9393. TotalSerenityCoaching.com.

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

Story Time Yoga | Quakertown 1:30-2:15pm. Story time comes alive with yoga. Join us for a seasonal story, songs, games and yoga poses. Encourages literacy and a healthy lifestyle. For children ages 2 through 6 and their caregivers. Third Friday of the month. $5. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com. Relaxing Yin Yoga | Langhorne 5:30-6:45pm. Transition from the crazy week to a relaxing weekend with this class to soothe the body and soul, with teacher Sally Miller. Please call to register. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com. Kids Yoga Club | Quakertown 6-8pm. Enjoy a night out while children enjoy a yoga practice just for them. Includes stories, songs, games and a craft. Second Friday of the month. Ages 6-11. $20/child, $15/each addt’l sibling. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Hatboro Farmer’s Market | Hatboro 6-9pm. Enjoy shopping from local farmers and artisans and grab a bite from food trucks. Featuring Reed Silk Studio’s simple toys for creative children, on alternating Fridays. Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N York Rd, Hatboro. ReedSilkStudio.com.

saturday Bird Walk | Bristol 7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. Tai Chi in the Park | Green Lane 9-10am. Charles Brynan, tai chi instructor, teaches Yang style tai chi. Beginners welcome. $10. Green Lane Park, 2144 Snyder Rd, Green Lane. 215-2344834. PearGardenTaiChi.com. T’ai Chi Chih | Newtown 9am. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Five-week class begins September 13. Newtown Township Parks & Rec, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown. 609-752-1048. Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Advanced T’ai Chi Chih | Langhorne 11am. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Five-week class begins September 20. Medicine in Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 609-752-1048. Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE & NATURAL HEALTH

Grace Rollins, M.S., L.Ac., N.T.P. Paolo Propato, L.A.c. 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown 215-348-8058 BridgeAcupuncture.com

Schedule a complementary 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, Qi Gong, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, pediatric acupressure and more. Google our many positive reviews and testimonials. Easy online scheduling available. See ad on page 32.

A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. ~Denis Waitley HEALTHPOINT ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture & Bodywork Massage 267-544-9881 HealthPointAcu.com

How easy is it to feel and look your best? HealthPoint Acupuncture, within Allure Salon at Hollyberry S q u a r e i n L a h a s k a , o ff e r s Acupuncture, Facial Acupuncture and Bodywork massage with affordable prices for you to feel and look your best. Always.

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

Wagner Integrative Therapies uses a team approach to healing. JP utilizes traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Acupressure and Cupping to effectively treat many types of chronic, debilitating pain and a wide variety of other conditions such as asthma, sleep disturbance, stress, anxiety, digestive issues and hormone imbalance. Our nationally certified team of specialists work together so you to get you better, faster. See ad on page 17.

BUSINESS SERVICES PAZETO CLEANING SERVICE Serving Montgomery County 267-388-7818 PazetoService.com

Enjoy a sparkling clean home while spending more time doing the things you love. We are also a partner of Cleaning For A Reason, a nonprofit that provides free cleaning services for people undergoing cancer treatment. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly options. Pet friendly. No contract needed. Testimonials on website. See ad on page 51.

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

Wagner Integrative Therapies focuses on you in a caring, integrative environment. Dr. J. Adam Wagner, Medical Director, specializes in combining diagnostic skills, functional assessment and state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Wagner supports the practices of adjunctive specialists for the best possible patient outcomes. Offering Chiropractic Pain Management, Certified Spinal Decompression Therapy, Class 4 Cold Laser, Compression Massage. Check out the events calendar for our other offerings. See ad on page 17.

COACHING ARTHUR GUTKIN, J.D, CHt.

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

COUNSELING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HOLISTIC BARBARA GORDON, MA, LMFT 3620 Sterner Mill Road Quakertown, PA 18951 510-912-5747

Create a life with more aliveness, authenticity and happiness. Uncover limiting beliefs and release fear-based patterns t h r o u g h H a k o m i t h e r a p y. Specializing in personal growth, life transitions, grief and loss, existential crises, spiritual awakening, aging and health issues. Licensed psychotherapist with 10+ years of hospice and private practice experience. Call for free consultation.

MICHAEL J. FORMICA

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

For more than 25 years, Michael has helped people meet their challenges around mind-body wellness, relationships, recovery and career. An internationally recognized self-development expert, he can help you overcome limiting beliefs, change behavior and improve relationships to find greater clarity and enhanced personal meaning. See ad on page 19.

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

Rainbows of Healing offers many services such as private healing sessions with Reiki, Crystal Balancing, Sound Therapy and more. Check out our website for ongoing and special event workshops. Visit our Metaphysical Boutique for unique crystals, jewelry, Native American flutes, handcrafted items and much more.

MACC integrates Gutkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills as an alternative medicine practitioner. Begin to experience relief today, both physically and emotionally, without medication. Together, we create an individual weekly plan designed to suit your needs. Learn healing techniques that you can apply throughout your life. The program offers a wide range of modalities: hypnotherapy, past life regression, cognitive behavioral therapy, EFT, NLP, meditation and more. Call 215-740-0766, email SGHealing2012@gmail.com or visit Medintuitive. com. The MACC program is available in person, by Skype or telephone. Free 10-minute consultations are offered.

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HEALTHY KIDS

GREEN LIVING ENVIRONMENTAL HOME STORE

integrative pediatrics

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

Our mission is simple: to make sustainable living and working accessible and affordable. We want to make healthy, responsible and beautiful building practices available to everyone. We pride ourselves on representing the finest manufacturers of sustainable building supplies. Visit us at our one-stop-shop and we will work with you to help you “go green” for any of your rooms. See ad on page 5.

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

Dr. Moise offers a blend of conventional medicine and natural scientifically proven alternative methods to optimize your child’s health. This approach recognizes and respects the ability of your child’s body to return to a state of balance and wellness. She provides consultations and treatment plans to address medical conditions using a natural, holistic, alternative approach. See ad on page 35.

LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

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

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary, doing business since 2004. Why an organic mattress? Remove toxic chemicals from the bedroom, naturally flame retardant, repels dust mites, mold and mildew, naturally regulates temperatures and improves spinal alignment. Say goodbye to toxic gases, allergies, night sweats and back pain with an environmentally friendly mattress. See ad on page 12.

HERITAGE DENTAL

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

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

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

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

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions, and chronic pain management. See ad on page 11.

PEACE VALLEY HOLISTIC CENTER

HOLISTIC MEDICINE

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

GREEN TRAVEL BOWMAN’S HILL WILDFLOWER PRESERVE

224 Old Limekiln Rd, Chalfont, PA 215-887-9901 PeaceValleyHolisticCenter.org

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

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING

DENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE Hyo J. Lim DMD 216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com

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

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

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A place of well-being for parents, children with special needs, siblings and friends, with a focus on Autism. Helping families of children with special needs get the care and skills needed to handle life’s daily challenges.

Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercuryand metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results. Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is offered as an alternative to metal braces. Zirconium and titanium implants are offered to replace damaged or missing teeth. Free digital X-rays with initial consultation. See ad on page 27.

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

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

JOY INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

There are many paths to healing. At Joy Integrative Integrative Medicine Medicine your health concerns and goals will be listened to with compassion. Working together, a personalized and unique treatment plan will be implemented to re-awaken your health and joy at the highest level. See ad on page 2.

NARBERTH FAMILY MEDICINE

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

Narberth Family Medicine is a holistic, alternative medical practice, emphasizing interactive decision making between doctor and patient. Interactive decision making means that together with Dr. Lipton, you will decide on what course of action is best. Dr. Lipton spends 15-20 minutes, and up to 1 hour with a new patient. Be confident that your individual needs will be met. See ad on page 35.

RHEUMATOLOGY CARE CONSULTANTS, PLLC

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

Get relief for your joint inflammation and pain and reduce your dependence on medications. Dr. Tahir is PA’s only board-certified Integrative Rheumatologist and specializes in autoimmune diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat. He will customize an integrative treatment program to give you the best possible quality of life by addressing the cause, not the symptom. See ad on page 13.

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

Homeopathic Health Consultations (via phone) are available as well as on-site and recorded beginner a n d a d v a n c e d c l a s s e s . We practice clinical homeopathy— using lower potencies at more frequent intervals—and we promote helping individuals learn how to use homeopathy on a regular basis. Contact us at HomeopathicEducation@yahoo.com.

HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnosis Counseling Center BARRY WOLFSON 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton, NJ 908-996-3311 HypnosisNJ.com

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

NATURAL PHARMACY

INSPIRATION Earth Rhythm

Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance™ Guide 215-534-4989 JourneyDance.com

Feeling stressed? Sounds like it’s time to be more playful! An authentic movement modality, JourneyDance™ embodies self-love, empowerment, sensuality, prayer and fun. It is designed to create support for our bodies, minds, spirits, and emotional system. Check out the website for upcoming dances or book a JourneyDance™ for your group. You don’t have to be a dancer. All you need is a body to move to relieve your stress. Various locations.

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

Lionville specializes in both pharmaceuticals and natural/holistic remedies, providing an integrative approach to your health solution. Integrative therapy provides a safer and more effective course of treatment, with fewer adverse or toxic side effects. We are experts in the safety and effectiveness of traditional (allopathic) prescription drugs as well as natural/holistic (alternative) therapies. Family-owned and operated, since 1979. Phone consultations and U.S. shipping available. See ad on page 14.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK NATURAL SKIN CARE

BELLABACI

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

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Bellabaci is a modified version of ancient cupping therapy. Silicone cups use no heat yet provide the same benefits as traditional cupping. Can be used by therapists and individuals at home. Easy to learn technique. Aids smoothing of wrinkles and cellulite, relieves muscular pain, digestive disorders and many other varied stagnation in the body. Available for treatments, purchase, and practitioner training. See ad on page 22.

It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself. ~Eleanor Roosevelt WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES Kelly Seitchik, L.M.T. 411 Hyde Park, Doylestown 215-230-8100 JAdamWagner.com

Renee LeMasney, BA RemarleLLC.com 215-245-6448 RemarleLLC.com

Do you have eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, dry, cracked, itchy and/or sensitive and allergy prone skin? Tired of using steroids and still not seeing results? Try a natural solution to your problem skin. All products are chemical free and are not only for medicinal uses, but are for people who want to use natural products that actually work. Purchase online or at Sandy Ridge Farm in Doylestown. Local pickup can be arranged. Now hiring independent consultants.

NATURE CENTER SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER

Wagner Integrative Therapies has Alternative Pain Management & Health Solutions. Kelly specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Chronic Migraine and Stress-Related Headache Relief, and has developed a systemic approach to Myofascial Pain Relief. Also offered: Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Paraffin Treatment, Aromatherapy and more. Visit our beautiful 3,000-square-foot facility. See ad on page 17.

1306 Bath Road, Bristol 215-785-1177 SilverLakeNatureCenter.org

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

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REIKI & REFLEXOLOGY

PET THERAPY DR. JULIE ANN ALLENDER

HALFMOON CREATIVE & HEALING ARTS

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

Dr. Allender ’s office is a tropical garden with fountains, music, plants and Animal Assisted Therapy. She offers alternatives to traditional therapy and medication through diet, exercise, meditation and lifestyle changes for adults, couples, children, families and businesses. A happy home and office. See ad on page 13.

Kaitlynn Stupak, CD, Reiki Master 267-897-4277 HalfmoonHealingArts.com

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

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

Reflexology sessions are one hour, and I will travel to your location. My goals as a Certified Reflexologist are (1) to relax the patient with this highly specialized relaxation technique, (2) improve nerve, blood and lymphatic supply (health enhancement) and (3) persuade the body to attain homeostasis, balance and normalization.

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Integrative Counseling and Nutritional Guidance CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com CoreLevelHealing.net 858-401-3144

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

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

We work together with veterinarians and pet owners to customize prescriptions that address each pet’s unique needs. We prepare alternative medication forms including flavored liquids, solid treats, and transdermal creams to make medicines more palatable. Our formulations make administering medication safer, easier and more enjoyable for pets and their people. Serving pets, exotics, horses and zoo animals. See ad on page 39.

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