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Contents

ALL AGES!

20 AGE-DEFYING

BODYWORK

How to Turn Back the Clock

24 WISDOM UNFOLDING Approaching Pain, Hunger and Self-Awareness Through Yoga

32 THE RE-USE

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REVOLUTION

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37 AYURVEDIC COOKING

Fun! Health & Beauty

Puppy Hugging!

Ancient System Restores Balance

42 THE POWER OF YOGA

Holiday Shopping

Tapping Into the Life Force

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46 DIGITAL KIDS

Relax and unwind!

How to Click With Young Techies

48 PET PEEVE

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ur vitality is evidence that we are maintaining a healthy and vibrant life. As late summer breezes take us into the brilliant colors of fall, I find myself pondering the ebb and flow of this lifeforce and considering how to bring back balance when life’s daily demands, losses and prolonged stress throw us off center. A state of balance is not a once-and-done achievement. It Kendra and Jacqueline requires life-long ongoing assessment, starting with intentional slowing down and tuning in to ourselves, allowing the messages our body sends us to become evident, guiding us to what we need. Sometimes these messages are uncomfortable—showing up in the form of pain, fatigue, emotional or spiritual discomfort—so we ignore, push down or reject them rather than embrace them, even though they are intended to help us restore ourselves to health. Instead, we could choose to see the discomfort as an invitation to hold ourselves tenderly, look closely and believe that our worth requires attention, action and commitment to rebalance our health and wellness. Turning attention into awareness is something learned, and like any new skill requires practice. Yoga and meditation teach us to tune in to the breath, and in doing so, we tune into our bodies and eventually into our whole selves, finding increased empathy and connection with others. Themes of awareness, connection and restoration, and the tools to help us maintain our balance, are found in the pages of this month’s issue. In “Age-Defying Bodywork: How to Turn Back the Clock,” writer Marlaina Donato explains how fortifying the nervous system through massage, acupuncture and reflexology is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol—and has been embraced by the medical mainstream. She also suggests in “The Power of Yoga: Tapping Into the Life Force” that yoga’s contribution to mind-body fitness is a reliable defense against age-related loss of mobility, heart disease and depression. The mind-body connection is woven throughout Sudha Allit’s inspirational contribution, “Wisdom Unfolding: Approaching Pain, Hunger and Awareness Through Yoga,” and in the recipes she shares to complement writer April Thompson’s “Ayurvedic Cooking: Ancient System Restores Balance.” In Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest systems, food is medicine; the menu is seasonal and local, and timing and preparation are critical to rebalancing health. As we seek to rebalance and realign, connect with others and ourselves, may we remember that there is companionship in this community of like-minded seekers, and support for the journey can be found in our pages.

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Local Panel Discussion About Aging America: Coping with Loss, Dying and Death in Later Life

ospice & Community Care will hold a prerecorded teleconference, Aging America: Coping with Loss, Dying and Death the meaning of the Triple Spiral FREE to the public. in Later Life, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., October 3 (registration deadline is September 30), or from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., October 15 Registration required via email below. SPECIAL SPEAKER JOIN US AT a personal Trinity of Belonging (registration deadline is October 10) at the Pathways Center for Walk-ins welcome lunch is $10 at the Rev. Kathleen McKern Verigin Unitarian Universalist door, or bring your own. Grief & Loss, in Mount Joy. Church of Connections Lancaster Anam Cara Aging America panelists will integrate their expertise to deliver a new meditation tool 538 W. Chestnut St. www.anamcaraconnections.com an in-depth discussion on innovative programs and new approaches RSVP to 3spiral@gmail.com Lancaster, Pa. 17603 TO THE to support older adults. A local panel discussion, featuring Rev. 717-393-1733 PUBLIC Glenn A. Beard, Jr., MDiv, BCC, Luthercare; Rev. Peter Kuhn, Well" A Celtic Journey into Self,www.uuclonline.org the Other, & Community" Event Planner: Carmel Stabley /The Labyrinth Connection of Susquehanna Valley Span Health; Ms. Danielle Geyer, MSW, Willow Valley CommuniWalk-ins welcome. DATE & TIME ties; and Carolyn Shertzer, Ph.D., a psychologist in private practice, Lunch is $10 at the door, or bring your own. Saturday Oct 5th will address questions after the pre-recorded program.

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JOIN US AT 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration is required. Contact hours (2.5) are available for a Unitarian Universalist Church of Sunday Oct 6th Lancaster 10:00 am service variety of disciplines through the Hospice Foundation of America. 538 W. Chestnut St. Registration

is free; however, there is a $10 fee due at the time of for those needing continuing education credits. LocaRegistration required, email: 3.TripleSpiral@gmail.com 717-393-1733 tion: 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. To register, call 717Aided by workshops, group activities & 391-2413 or visit HospiceConnect.org/events. See ad, page 44. www.uuclonline.org labyrinth walking you will: Lancaster, Pa. 17603 registration

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From The Heart founder Melissa Greene, a published Labyrinth facilitator Rev. Kathleen McKern fiction writer, poet and professional Verigin brings the mystery of the prehistoric writing coach, will offer her writing September 2019 passage tomb Newgrange to27-29, Lancaster where she shares the ancient history, workshops for women and men in Annual Weekend heritage and 2nd spiritual journey within the her Lancaster studio, a safe haven of triple spiral. Rev. Kathleen shares her years Retreat for Men in Recovery of pilgrimage to County Meath, Ireland, warmth, whimsy and trust. invites us to walk the triple spiral labyrinth Women’s Memoir Workshop, Fr. Bob Pecoraro, SJ and learn the–trifold meaning. This two day Writer at Work “Exploring Our Life Stories”, will be held event includes lunch on Saturday and a reception after the Sunday morning service. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays, September 9 through October 7. “The 12 Steps and the Women’s Introductory Workshop, “Writing Without Fear”, FREE to the public. Spiritual Exercises of will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, September Registration required via email below. SPECIAL SPEAKER5 through October 3, as well as Tuesdays, October 22 through St. Ignatius Loyola” Walk-ins welcome lunch is $10 at the Rev. Kathleen McKern Verigin November 19. door, or bring your own. For more information Anam Cara Connections Men’s Introductory Workshop, “Writing Without Fear”, will and to register, visit www.anamcaraconnections.com be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 10 through RSVPhttp://www.jesuitcenter.org/ to 3spiral@gmail.com October 8. 2019-12-step “Writing touches the soul. It illuminates, enlightens and Some scholarship assistance is available. heals,” shares Greene. “In class, we learn how playfulness sparks Event Planner: Carmel Stabley /The Labyrinth Connection of Susquehanna Valley creativity, how to laugh in the face of perfectionism and trust our instincts. No grades, grammar or red pen. Sharing is optional. Mischief, a must.” FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES, contact Melinda Leonwitz at mleonowitz@jesuitcenter.org or 610-670-3642.

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Preregistration required. For fees, location and more information, call 717-393-4713 or visit WriteFromTheHeart.us. See ads, pages 34 and 58.

Reiki I for Healthcare Providers

eiki I for Healthcare Providers will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 15 and 22, at Helene Williams Reiki, in Lancaster, offering the standard Reiki I class agenda plus reiki research, energy theory and reiki in health care. This class was created for those working in the healthcare field, but is open to all. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive the certificate. Healthcare organizations worldwide are incorporating reiki programs into patient care, to enhance relaxation, stress reduction and pain control, all of which help to facilitate the healing process. Additionally, reiki is a tool that healthcare providers can use for their own self-care. Williams notes, “Many students find themselves undergoing positive personal changes, self-empowerment and a greater sense of overall well-being. Taking a reiki class allows you to fully embrace the mind-body-spirit connection.” Cost: $200, includes manual, certificate and four attunements. 12 continuing education hours available for RNs and massage therapists. Location: 313 W Liberty St., Lancaster. To register, call 717-269-6084 or visit HeleneWilliamsReiki.com. See ads, pages 24 and 57.

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“Stories of Wisdom and Humor with Philip Gulley” November 2 and 3, 2019 Otterbein United Methodist Church 20 East Clay St. Lancaster PA 17602 The “voice of small-town American life,” Philip Gulley is a Quaker pastor and speaker, renowned for his storytelling and “folk theology.” Gulley, from Danville, IN, is the author of 22 books, including the Harmony series recounting life in an eccentric Quaker community and the best-selling Porch Talk essays. “The tales Philip Gulley unveils are tender and humorous… filled with sudden, unexpected, lump-in-the-throat poignancy.”– Paul Harvey

Sat. Nov 2: 7:00 p.m. ➠ Stories in the Fellowship Hall Sun. Nov 3: 9:30 a.m. ➠ Sunday Worship featuring Philip Gulley Sun. Nov. 3: 10:45 a.m. ➠ Storytelling and book signing with Philip Gulley (a selection of books will be available for purchase) followed by an optional catered buffet. Reservations for the buffet must be made by Oct. 25, $15 per person. All other events are free. Buffet reservations can be made online at https://otterbeinlancpa.net and clicking on the GIVING tab or calling the church office at 717-394-3755.

innegan Farms, LLC, provides local farmer-grown industrial hemp plants and hemp products, including premium quality cannabidiol (CBD) oils for human use and also for pets, CBD Muscle Rubs, hemp hearts, hemp honey, hemp teas, hemp treats for pets and more. The hemp, grown locally on fields in Pennsylvania, is treated gently without the use of chemicals or pesticides. Products are available for purchase at Lancaster Marketplace or online. “At Finnegan Farms, LLC, we love to create healthy products and believe you should know your farmer,” shares owner Amy Tyler. “Our farm was named after our foxhound, Finnegan. Most companies brag about not testing on animals, and for the most part, that’s what we want to hear. But our company is different. Since it’s named after one of our dogs, of course we want to make sure dogs like our products. Our pets enjoy the CBD Oil, hemp hearts, full hemp powder, CBD Sweet Potatoes and CBD Dog Treats.” Location: 2084 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 406-880-3458, email FinneganFarmsLLC@gmail.com or visit FinneganFarmsLLC.com. See ads, pages 7 and 56. September 2019

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ianna Haws, Zilis City Ambassador, will be representing Zilis UltraCell products at the Empowered Light Holistic Expo, in Oaks, from September 6 through 8, and will present Mother Nature’s Little Helper at noon on September 8, in the Evolve Room. During her presentation, she will share the many health benefits of full-spectrum hemp cannabidiol (CBD) oil, along with the “how” and “why” hemp works to support the body. Haws is a passionate advocate of plant medicine and is on a Dianna Haws mission to educate those with questions and concerns about fullspectrum hemp to make a discerned choice among the many hemp options available on the market. She is one of many who has chosen to reclaim her health and quality of life with plant medicine. Haws hosts weekly seminars in Lancaster, sharing the many benefits of full-spectrum hemp CBD oil and how it can help to bring balance to the body. Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Halls D and E, Oaks. For more information, call Dianna Haws at 717-940-9287 or visit EmpoweredLight.com. See ad, page 8.

Weekend of Wisdom and Humor

uaker author, speaker and pastor Phillip Gulley will be sharing stories of wisdom and humor at 7 p.m., November 2, in the Fellowship Hall of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Lancaster. He will be the guest speaker for the Sunday morning worship service at 9:30 a.m., November 3, followed by a time of fellowship, book signing, more storytelling and an optional catered luncheon. Gulley has published 22 books including the acclaimed HarmoPhillip Gulley ny series. His most recent book, Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe, explores the process of spiritual growth, especially the reinterpretation of the earliest principles learned about God. Admission is free. Suggested donation for lunch: $15. Location: 20 East Clay St., Lancaster. Lunch reservations must be made by calling the church office at 717-394-3755 or online at OtterbeinLancPA.net and clicking on the GIVING tab. See ad, page 9.

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he Eighth Annual Women’s Expo, sponsored by On-Line Publishers, will be returning to Lancaster County this fall, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 12, at Spooky Nook Sports, in Manheim. The expo brings together women of all ages to shop, enjoy mini spa treatments, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services for themselves and their families and be entertained. Exhibitors will be on hand representing beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, nutrition, shopping, finance, technology and more. Admission is $5 at the door or free by preregistering online at AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. Location: 2913 Spooky Nook Rd., Manheim. For more information, call 717-285-1350 or visit AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. See ad, page 4.

Fall on the Farm at Rodale Institute

odale Institute’s family-friendly Fall on the Farm event gives everyone a chance to explore the Institute’s organic farmland, Garden Store, apple orchard and more. The kickoff weekend begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 2 p.m., September 21 and 22. Visitors are invited to pick their own organic apples, pumpkins, sunflowers and Indian corn, as well as enjoy special live music, free wagon tours of the farm, kids’ crafts and games, local food vendors and more. After the kickoff weekend, only the pick-your-own varieties will be available from September 24 through October 13. Learn about the organic agriculture research done year-round. Find out what Rodale Institute is all about during its most beautiful season and experience Fall on the Farm. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Location: 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown. For more information, visit RodaleInstitute.org/Fall. See ad, page 3.

Dishes 2 Nourish

indsay Coleman, a registered dietitian, hosts Dishes 2 Nourish (D2N), free-for-the-community cooking demonstrations on a wide range of nutritional topics, Lindsay Coleman in the Lancaster Cancer Center dining commons. Participants can sample the prepared entrees during the class and receive a copy of the recipes to cook at home. Healthy Eating During Cancer Treatment will be held at 10 a.m., September 12. Food is the fuel that keeps the body strong during cancer treatment. Unfortunately, many treatments can make eating challenging. Ideal for patients and caregivers, this class will focus on the most common eating problems a person can have during treatment as well as ways to work around them to nourish the body. Unwrap the Truth: Food Labels will be held at 10 a.m., October 10. Nutrition facts panels and food label claims can be confusing. The discussion includes tips and tricks for understanding nutrition facts panels, and the types of claims made on packaging will be explained. Coleman provides medical nutrition therapy, helps patients develop dietary strategies and answers dietary questions and how they relate to cancer.

Hempfield Botanicals Introduces CBD Support Pack

empfield Botanicals now offers a CBD Support Pack to give customers a cost-effective way to try all six of its oral oils, which contain hemp seed oil, isolated cannabidiol (CBD) and specially compounded terpenes. Each support pack contains one 74 mg/0.13 fl. oz. (3.7 ml) bottle of each of the following oral oils: 40 Winks – for a restful night’s sleep without feeling groggy in the morning; Comfort – to promote calmness and diminish anxiety; Relief – to ease muscle and joint pain; Tunnel Vision – for enhanced focus and concentration; Head Ease – to soothe headaches; and Hemped Up – for more energy without jittery side effects. “Formulated by licensed compounding pharmacists with expertise in the cannabis industry and produced in our company’s food-grade cGMP facility, our CBD oils are triple-test certified to ensure safety, purity, consistency and quality,” explains Heather Kreider, Hempfield Botanicals co-founder. “Like all of our other products, the oral oils are 100 percent natural, certified cruelty-free and vegan. They contain no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), solvents, pesticides, artificial colors and flavors or other harsh chemicals.” To order products, visit HempfieldBotanicals.com/shop. For more information, call 717874-8480 or email Info@HempfieldBotanicals.com. See ad, page 22.

Location: Greenfield Corporate Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Ste. 202, Lancaster. To register, call Lindsey Coleman at 717-2911313, ext. 102. For more information, visit LancasterCancerCenter.com. See ad, page 57.

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Ancient Mysteries of the Triple Spiral

abyrinth facilitator Reverend Kathleen McKern-Verigin will present A Celtic Journey into Self, the Other and Community, bringing the mystery of the prehistoric passage tomb Newgrange to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 5, with lunch included, and a triple-spiral labyrinth walk from Kathleen McKern-Verigin 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 6. McKern-Verigin will discuss the ancient history, heritage and spiritual journey within the triple spiral and share about her years of pilgrimage to County Meath, Ireland. She invites participants to walk the triple spiral labyrinth and learn the trifold meaning.

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Free to the public. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome. Lunch is $10 at the door or bring you own option. Location: 538 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster. To register, or for more information, email 3.TripleSpiral@gmail.com. See ad, page 8.

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nstructor Gwen Eberly will host a series of kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cooking classes from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mondays, September 16 and 30, October 14 and 28, and November 4 and 18, at Zest Cooking School, in Lititz. In these hands-on classes, kids ages 8 to 12 will learn key kitchen skills that they will use throughout their entire lives. The kids will leave with the recipes and confidence to make them at home. Aprons and all necessary materials will be provided. Sept. 16: Potato, Kale and Sausage Soup; Caprese Salad; Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits; Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Cookies Sept. 30: Homemade Pasta; Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Sauce; Creamy Cheese Sauce; Mixed Greens, Pear and Pecan Salad; Caramelized Apple Topping with Ice Cream Oct. 14: Chicken Chili; Cheese Quesadillas; Caesar Salad; Mini Apple Crisps Oct. 28: Turkey Meat Loaves; Creamy Risotto; Roasted Broccoli and Butternut Squash; Mini Apple Dumplings Nov. 4: Pumpkin Apple Soup; Broccoli and Apple Salad; Corn Muffins; Caramel Popcorn Nov. 18: Harvest Vegetable Stew; Spinach, Craisins and Walnut Salad; Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake Muffins; Pumpkin Pie Cost: $360 for all 6 classes. Pre-register online at ZestChef.com. Location: 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd., Lititz. For more information, call 717-626-6002. See ad, page 40.

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he second annual weekend retreat with Father Bob Pecoraro, SJ, for men in recovery, The 12 Steps and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, will be held Bob Pe coraro September 27 through 29, at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, in Wernersville. This retreat will help attendees develop a self-reflective spiritual path rooted in the 12 Steps and shaped by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Day and weekend options are available. Arrival for weekend participants is between 4 and 5:45 p.m., September 27. Dinner and the opening session will follow. Departure is on September 29 following lunch. Arrival for day option is between 8:30 and 9 a.m., September 28. Lunch and dinner are included. Departure is after the evening session. Pecoraro holds master’s degrees in applied philosophy, divinity, spirituality and educational leadership. Since 2001, he has been a spiritual director focusing on Ignatian Spirituality and directing various retreats. Some scholarship assistance is available. Location: 501 North Church Rd., Wernersville. For tuition details and more information, contact Melinda Leonowitz at 610-670-3642 or email MLeonowitz@JesuitCenter.org or visit JesuitCenter.org/2019-12-step. See ad, page 8.

Natural Living Exposition in Lancaster

ennsylvania’s premier natural living event, the Natural Living Exposition, will be held October 19 and 20, at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center. The fourth edition of this show brings together more than 50 healthy product manufacturers, local artisans and natural wellness practitioners for a weekend of education, shopping and fun. Products and services available for purchase will include locally made preservative-free snacks, natural personal care products, Kombucha, CBD products, home food delivery services, reflexology, chiropractic care, nutrition response testing, sustainable and renewable energy options and more. Free lectures will include featured presenter medical medium and healer Michelle Buss. There will be healthy food options from the expo kitchen and Culinary Services by Chef Oliver will serve African and American selections such as delicious soup, stews and desserts with an emphasis on vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. The Natural Product Experience booth will offer complimentary coupons, personal care products, healthy snacks, pasta, soap bars and hemp hearts to attendees with admission. Basic Earth Essentials, a Pennsylvania natural products company, will distribute complimentary natural sanitizers.

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Join in a Climate Strike Event People have been conducting strikes as a method of demanding change for many years. With our climate on the brink of collapse and our communities already suffering from its impacts and the potential for effective action so uncertain, such a worldwide event to try to effect climate change action is paramount. On September 20, millions of people worldwide will walk out of their classes, jobs and homes as part of a Global Climate Strike, with many organized events taking place nationwide. “One day of striking won’t solve everything, but it will show those in power that we refuse to stand by in the face of climate crisis,” says Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, North American director of 350.org, a renewable-energy action nonprofit that is working to organize weeklong events. “It’ll show the world who the real villains of the story are. And if we’re numerous and loud enough, it will be the spark that helps turn the tide. And that’s all we really need.”

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Cold or unsupportive mothering styles can harm a child’s health into adulthood, Loma Linda University researchers have found. Compared to adults mothered in a “warm” style, adults that had been mothered in a “cold” manner had an average of 25 percent shorter telomeres, indicating faster cellular aging, a shorter life span and greater susceptibility to disease. The study was based on follow-up blood samples of 200 adults originally enrolled in cohort studies of 130,000 people starting in 1976. Those that described their mothering as cold tended to be overweight or obese as adults, with less education. A father’s parenting style had a much smaller effect and was not significant enough to impact telomere length, the authors found. 14

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For runners, food is fuel, and a new study lays to rest debates about which diet is best. Researchers at Leibniz University, in Hannover, Germany, recruited 76 men and women runners, divided equally between vegans, vegetarians and omnivores. They had an average age of 27 and ran recreationally two to five times a week. The runners were asked to pedal to exhaustion on a stationary bike, and researchers found that all three groups had similar exercise capacity and power output, and similar lactate production during exercise. The researchers concluded that vegan diets were “a suitable alternative for ambitious recreational runners.”

Regular exposure to sunlight decreases the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in children, researchers from the Australian National University report. They compared 99 children with IBD with 396 healthy children using interviews with parents to establish a database. For every 10 minutes of sunlight exposure a day on average, there was a 6 percent reduction in risk, and 30 minutes a day reduced the risk by 20 percent. Also, children with deeper tans were at lower risk. IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has been shown in previous studies to be less common among people that live in sunnier places and closer to the Equator.

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Sleep Tight to Keep Ulcers at Bay About one in 10 Americans develops painful peptic ulcers, open sores in the lining of the stomach and duodenum, that are sometimes caused by an overgrowth of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Drug therapy to eradicate the bacteria involving two antibiotics and one acid suppressant is usually successful, but about 10 percent of cases recur. A key factor may be sleep quality, suggests a new study from the University of Hong Kong. Researchers followed 1,420 people that had been treated for peptic ulcers for three years. The ulcers recurred in 8.3 percent of them, and those that had poor sleep—including taking longer to fall asleep and waking more during the night—were significantly more likely to be re-infected. Longer total sleep times helped reduce infection recurrence.

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People with generalized anxiety disorders affecting all aspects of life are more likely to have seasonal allergies triggered by grass or tree pollen and people with depression are more likely to suffer from chronic allergies triggered by such irritants as animal hair and dust mites, report German researchers at the Technical University of Munich. In the study of 1,782 people, they also found that food and drug allergies were unaffected by psychosocial disorders.

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Cultivation throughout the U.S. is becoming more difficult because of unpredictable weather patterns, leading to higher prices and lowered productivity. Farmers are finding that a shift of two or three weeks in a growing season can upset supply chains, labor schedules and other agricultural variables, like the routes that honeybees travel to pollinate fields. Also, climate change is driving a rise in pest infestations that will keep growers scrambling to keep up with rapidly changing conditions. “Decades-long patterns of frost, heat and rain, never entirely predictable, but once reliable enough, have broken down. In regions where the term climate change still meets with skepticism, some simply call the weather extreme or erratic. But most agree that something unusual is happening,” reports The New York Times.

Pollution Rises Across the U.S.

In the U.S., air pollution in general worsened markedly across the country between 2015 and 2017, probably due to rising temperatures, according to the American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2019 report. Based on federal, state and local data, it found that that many cities nationwide increased the number of days when particle pollution, often called “soot”, soared to record-breaking levels. More cities suffered from higher numbers of days when ground-level ozone, also known as “smog”, reached unhealthy levels. The report’s three-year span covered the hottest years on record globally, and as the report noted, the data “adds to the evidence that a changing climate is making it harder to protect human health.” Case in point: The top six cities or metro areas in ozone pollution—Los Angeles-Long Beach, Visalia, Bakersfield, Fresno-Madera-Hanford, Sacramento-Roseville and San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad—were all located in California, one of the most environmentally proactive states. See a map of the 25 worst offenders by ozone, yearround particle pollution and short-term particle pollution and check out other locations by zip code at Tinyurl.com/ MostPollutedCities.

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The Amazon Rain Forest continues to lose habitat for animals and plants by clear cutting practices that add to the burden of climate change. Elephants Never According to satellite imaging Forget—What data compiled in 2018 by Global Forest Watch and analysts at the They Smell According to a new report from the University of Maryland, removing Proceedings of the National Academy large patches of forest to make of Sciences, elephants have such sensiroom for ranching caused the highest loss of forest cover tive olfactory discrimination that they can overall, along with other commercial activities like mining determine different amounts of food just and soy production. The World Resources Institute, which by sniffing it. Most animals use visual tracks global forest cover, reports deforestation is inacuity to determine quantities of food, creasing in Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. but this study shows that it’s important Large swaths of forest serve as carbon sinks, helping suck for psychologists to incorporate into excess carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Brazilian experimental designs the ways in which President Jair Bolsonaro has promised to open the Amadifferent animals interact with their en- zon for industry and recently slashed funding to environvironment using all of their senses. mental and science research groups.

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Cleaning the house shouldn’t be a health hazard, yet studies have linked many popular cleaning products to asthma and other respiratory ills, developmental problems in young children and breast cancer. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG. org) warns in its Guide to Healthy Cleaning that both toilet and oven cleaners and heavy-duty degreasers that contain hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or ethanolamine can cause skin burns, blindness and lung irritation. Products containing ammonia or chlorine bleach produce dangerous fumes when accidentally combined. Even air fresheners and scented cleaning or laundry products can trigger allergies, and often contain suspected endocrine disruptors such as phthalates and synthetic musk. EWG scientists have evaluated 2,500 cleaning products and posted the results online: Out of 507 allpurpose cleaners, only 59 earned an A for safety and 151 got an F. Other indicators of high eco-standards are a Green Seal or an EcoLogo certification

symbol on the product’s container. There are many good, safe and effective cleaning strategies that use natural ingredients. ChasingGreen.org lists 23 ways to use baking soda in the kitchen, including cleaning grease stains, iron pots and baby bottles. For example, to clean both wooden and plastic cutting boards, use a paste made of one tablespoon each of baking soda, salt and warm water. Vinegar, which is nontoxic and antibacterial, is another natural go-to cleaner. An equal mix of distilled white vinegar and water in a spray bottle can clean windows, stovetops, countertops, porcelain and ceramic tile. TheSpruce.com lists ways to use vinegar to clean everything from crayon stains to mold and mildew, and suggests adding a drop of lavender or citrus essential oil if the smell is unpleasant. Treehugger.com cautions not to discard old, toxic products down the drain or in the trash, where they’ll end up poisoning the water supply or landfill soil. Instead, keep an eye out for local toxic and electronic recycling events.

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BotanicWise MidAtlantic Women’s Herbal Conference by Gisele Rinaldi Siebold

he BotanicWise MidAtlantic Women’s Herbal Conference will be celebrating its ninth annual event from September 27 through 29, in Kempton. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn from internationally acclaimed mentors on herbal and natural remedies for better health and wellness. The pre-conference intensive with Rocio Alarcón, The Magic of Cacao Massage, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., September 27. Various workshops will be presented throughout the weekend for participants to

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FreeDom Flowers eases attendees into the morning on September 29, followed by morning intensives, brunch and afternoon classes. All attendees come together in a closing circle before departure. “More than 200 women gather each year to learn from the best herbal teachers from around the world. The event has inspired many women to use natural remedies in their self-care, and some women find the inspiration to start their own herbal business, from soap-making, to becoming an herbalist,” shares Charis Lindrooth, founder and organizer. “Find life-long friendships and inspiration to step into your life purpose. Take a break from all the distractions of day-to-day life and find out what really makes your heart sing.” Full weekend, single-day, elder, student and teen admission options and information about meal plans are available online at BotanicWise.com. Location: 83 Community Center Dr., Kempton. Email Charis Lindrooth at BotanicWise@gmail.com for more information. See ad, page 41.

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he sixth annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 28, at the FirstEnergy Stadium, in Reading. The expo was originally created and hosted by the nonprofit My Gut Instinct and is sponsored by Penn State Health St Joseph. It is a communitywide celebration of health for all ages and showcases a farmers’ market, educational booths, community outreach, fresh locally sourced food made by local chefs, fitness zones, yoga, massage meditation, wellness experts and more.

The interactive, pet-friendly event is designed to educate the health curious, elevate the understanding of the health conscious and raise community awareness of the importance of digestive health and overall wellness through the free exchange of information and resources. “We aim to provide people with health knowledge and empower them to take action to live healthier lives and become beautiful from the inside, out, because we believe beauty starts on the inside,” says founder Dr. Aparna Mele. “We also want to show the community that

eating and living healthy is not only easy to do, but it can also be fun and delicious too.” Mele is a board-certified gastroenterologist and has been working with Digestive Disease Associates since 2007. She came to the field of medicine with extensive experience in international relief work overseas and is actively involved in local philanthropic efforts directed towards patient education and promotion of societal health. “Our mission at My Gut Instinct, a nonprofit organization, is to collaboratively inspire and empower our community to embrace health and eat and live better for longevity,” she affirms. “Our organization aims to increase awareness of preventable diseases that impact community health. We focus on preventing these avoidable diseases through motivating the community to make healthy choices, promoting cancer screenings and raising awareness for various health concerns.” Admission is free. Rain date: September 29. Location: 1900 Centre Ave., Reading. For more information, visit MyGutInstinct.org. See ad, page 29.

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During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and … it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities. laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, it is now understood that prolonged daily stress weakens DNA structures by shortening chromosome-protecting telomeres, a major component in premature cell death and the trigger of genetic, predisposed markers for disease. Studies by Dr. Owen Wolkowitz, of the University of California, San Francisco, demonstrate the link between shortened telomeres and insufficient response to free radicals, resulting in chronic inflammation, now believed to be the catalyst of most degenerative

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t has been said that stress kills, and it often can be a slow and premature process, leading to common but avoidable symptoms of decline: impaired memory, loss of mobility, fatigue and decreased libido. Good nutrition, getting enough sleep and staying active contribute to vitality; however, fortifying the nervous system is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol. The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, an umbrella term for up to 350 methods that include massage, energy work and meridian-based therapies like acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology, which can improve quality of life and promote cellular integrity. Once considered a luxury confined to spas and private home sessions, bodywork is moving into the medical mainstream with reputable hospitals like the Memorial Sloan Ket-

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tering Cancer Center, in New York City, which offers reiki sessions and instruction for patients and caregivers. According to a survey by the American Hospital Association, reiki and its close cousin Therapeutic Touch comprise one of three top complementary therapies in American hospitals, along with massage therapy and music. The Arthritis Foundation recommends massage for all types of arthritis and pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, as it can reduce discomfort and stress.

The Chemistry of Premature Aging Busy lives without enough downtime can set up the body to be in a chronic state of “fight-or-flight”, which compromises cardiovascular health, nutrient absorption, waste elimination and immunity. Thanks to groundbreaking researchers like Nobel

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diseases. Psychological stress, according to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, changes how the body regulates inflammatory response. “Stress and inflammation cause pain and disease,” says Certified Reflexologist and holistic practitioner Martha Garland, of CreativeSpirit Healing Arts, in Baltimore. “All of this that we carry in our bodies will make us feel much older than our years.” Through application of pressure on specific reflex zones on the feet, hands and ears, reflexologists like Garland can help promote the natural flow of bodily functions. “Reflexology, a modality that is separate from massage therapy, reduces the tension, stress and pain that we hold in our feet and in the rest of our body, which can promote longevity and better quality of life,” she says. Certified craniosacral therapist Margaret Connolly, of Narberth, Penn-

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sylvania, agrees that mental or emotional strain plays a key role in the aging process. “During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and in that situation, it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities,” she says. Craniosacral therapy (CST) focuses on the cerebrospinal fluid and the meninges surrounding the brain, spinal cord and related connective tissue, and helps the body drop out of excessive fightor-flight mode.

Pain, Serotonin and Substance P Bodywork and its ability to impact the chemistry of stress has far-reaching effects on most bodily systems. Studies in 2016 from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine have shown that massage therapy helps to regulate hormones, boost immunity, improve attentiveness and ease the symptoms of depression. Licensed Massage Therapist Michele Duncan King, of Sea Spell Massage, in Cannon Beach, Oregon, knows firsthand how her work can assist in counteracting the energy-sapping effects of stress. “When the digestive system doesn’t go into the ‘rest-and-digest’ state via activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, it can affect muscles, joints, organs and hormones. This, along with elevated cortisol, can certainly make us function less optimally, making us feel older and less vibrant.” Traditional massage modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and Lomi Lomi help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity by augmenting natural killer cells, decrease symptoms of depression and support the cardiovascular system. It can also assist lymphatic movement, which can prevent cold hands and feet and achiness. Massage also raises serotonin and dopamine levels, neurotransmitters that play vital roles in memory, mood regulation and immunity. Most significantly, higher serotonin levels are linked to lower levels of substance P, a neuropeptide that is central in pain perception. It soars during times of stress, anxiety and insufficient sleep, and has also been linked to tumor growth and inflammatory conditions.

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Multidimensional Well-Being Bodywork can assist the physical body, but it can also be a restorative balm for the emotions and psyche. “As human beings, touch is so important. Massage modalities invite safe, healing touch,” says Anita Bondi, licensed massage therapist and a founder of the Wellspring Holistic Center, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. “A good therapist will also educate a client about other benefits of a more holistic lifestyle. I believe any time we give ourselves permission to listen to the body’s wisdom and follow its lead, we reduce stress and increase well-being.” While women are more apt to include bodywork sessions in their health care,

men can be hesitant. Connolly encourages both women and men to experience CST and other modalities. “Sometimes men are a bit nervous about being touched, whether the practitioner is male or female. Even when open to hands-on therapy, some men believe extremely deep pressure is needed in order to be effective.” Not so, says Connolly, who cites the experience of Mark Bertolini, CEO of the Aetna health insurance company, who credits CST with saving his life when he was contemplating suicide and suffering severe neuropathic pain from a skiing accident.

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Tools for Life Most practitioners believe that deriving benefits from bodywork requires consistency, which can support longevity in unexpected ways. Garland says, “What really makes a difference in reducing chronic stress is consistent stress reduction. One session occasionally will feel good and reduce tension temporarily, but will not make a major difference in reducing stress in the long term.” King agrees: “A massage once a month is my recommendation for ideal overall maintenance, and more frequent sessions for specific conditions or goals.” Research and results confirm that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity, and puts to rest the idea that bodywork is a guilty pleasure. “The more we do to help ourselves, the better our lives will be as we age,” says Bondi. Marlaina Donato is certified in massage and bodywork, and is the author of several books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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balance the impact of those changes. Pawanmuktasana, the wind relieving postures organized and introduced by Mukunda Stiles (Structural Yoga Therapy, 2001), is a series of simple movements focused on warming and nourishing the joints of the body. (iayt.org/page/DRL_ JointFreeingSeri) These movements warm the fluids of the joint and invite greater circulation. Circulation is a key component to reducing certain kinds of pain in the body. Finger and toe curls, wrist and ankle rotations, shoulder and hip rotations, when coupled with breath awareness, become a powerful healing practice. Simple techniques, like Pawanmuktasana, when practiced two or three times a day, over a period of time, are said to have an anti-rheumatic effect, thereby reducing the experience of pain. Reduction in physical pain can also lead to a reduction in mental and emotional pain.

“If your diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. If your diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” ~Ayurveda Proverb The benefits of yoga are heightened by attention to what and how we eat. In Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, there is a great emphasis put on food as being the first medicine or the first poison. In order for food to be medicine, Ayurveda suggests eating according to constitution, which is based on a person’s elemental makeup. Three primary constitutions, Pitta, governed by fire and water; Kapha, by earth and water; and Vata, by air and space; express qualities that are balanced or unbalanced. “Like increases like and opposites decrease” is an Ayurveda proverb suggesting that fiery

Yoga Guide Ashtanga Yoga: Founded by Sri Patabhi Jois, Ashtanga is a very active style focusing on repetition of a core group of asana (postures) and includes inversions. Beginner Yoga: Offers an introduction to yoga and starts from the beginning. Chair Yoga: Students use a chair to support their practice. Appropriate for the elderly, injured or ill; can be appropriate for all levels of practice. Intermediate Yoga: A higher level class which requires some amount of experience and understanding of the postures. Kirtan: Devotional chanting, or yogic mantras such as Om Namah Shivaya and Hare Krishna, cultivate a deep sense of connection and compassion.

Pitta should not eat too much spicy food; Kapha, weighted by the earth element, should not indulge in comfort foods; and Vata, governed by air and space, should avoid raw, dry, crunchy foods. All constitutions benefit from eating whole, fresh foods. The following page offers a few examples of tea and recipes appropriate for each constitution. “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.” ~Jason Crandell Just as a seed sprouts when met with the proper conditions, the yoga practitioner blossoms into self-knowledge when met with the right conditions. Right conditions include skillful and appropriate practice, a sense of physical ease, mental clarity, compassion, equanimity, control of the senses and connection to Self and God/Goddess. While yoga speaks very clearly on the essence of God and Goddess, yoga is not religion. Yoga is spirituality and relationship. When life, and the relationships held within that experience, are based on the practice of yoga, a more complete feeling of happiness, wholeness and wellness are experienced. Mantra, or sacred chanting, is a practice that nourishes relationship. The mantra Om Shanti Swaroopaha Aham means “I take the form of peace”. When cultivating right

relationship, inner peace is a necessity. Only through peace is self-awareness possible. The experience of a more uninhibited life-force, a sense of ultimate freedom and even God/Goddess Consciousness become possible for the student interested in having those experiences. For others, a yoga practice will bring more strength, flexibility, resiliency and calm. It is true that yoga encompasses all aspects of life. Therefore, yoga has something purposeful and healing to offer everyone. Dr. Sudha Allitt, Ph.D., C-IAYT, E-RYT, is the co-founder and director of Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, located in Reading. She is also a Spiritual Chaplain at Albright University. Connect at KulaKamalaFoundation.org. See ads, pages 43 and 58.

Kundalini: Utilizes a series of kriyas, which include physical postures, breathwork, and yogic holds, intended to raise complete awareness. Mantras and meditation are often included.

focuses on 27 postures, often starting with headstand.

Meditation: Guided or unguided, students sit in an aligned position, often using breath or mantra in order to cultivate inner peace and connection.

Vinyasa: Characterized by a flow of poses connected to each other with the breath initiating the movements.

Pranayama: Focused on breathing and may include many different patterns. Students should be mindful of contraindications. Restorative Yoga: A floor-based practice that focuses on comforting the nervous system. Uses props; postures are held for six to 20 minutes each. Sivananda Yoga: Founded by Swami Sivananda, this is an active style that

Svaroopa Yoga: A gentle form of hatha yoga designed to release tension and relax the back muscles to open energy flow.

Yin Yoga: A floor-based practice that focuses on fascia (connective tissue) and the release of held emotions. Uses props; postures can be complicated. Slight discomfort is expected. Postures are held for three to six minutes each. Yoga Nidra: Founded by Swami Satyananada, this is an intense relaxation practice where students lie down and follow a 50-minute scripted class; it is nourishing to the nervous system and deeply restorative. September 2019

Heat the ghee in a skillet. Add Pitta Spice Mix, zucchini and celery. Sauté on medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Add quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes. When cooked allow to cool to room temperature.

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1½ cups water ½ cup fresh plain yogurt (coconut yogurt) 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar 2 tsp rose water ¼ tsp ground cardamom

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Add boiled water. Let steep 10 minutes. Not too sweet or cold Warm drinks Pungent, bitter, astringent tastes

3 tsp coriander powder 3 tsp cumin powder 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp fenugreek powder 1 tsp ginger powder ½ tsp cinnamon powder ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Kapha Tea Using a tea bag, combine powders of turmeric, ginger and cardamom. Add boiled water. Let steep 5 minutes.

Kapha Lassi ¼ cup fresh, plain yogurt (coconut yogurt)

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Not cold, no ice Warm drinks Sweet, sour, salty

Vata Spice Mix 2 Tbsp fennel powder 1 Tbsp coriander powder 1 Tbsp cumin powder 1 Tbsp turmeric powder 1 Tbsp dried basil 2 tsp ginger powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp asafetida

Vata Tea

Add boiled water. Let steep 10 minutes

Vata Lassi ¼ cup freshly-made organic yogurt ¾ cup water 1 pinch each: ginger powder cumin powder rock salt black pepper Use whisk to hand blend until smooth.

Mung Dal 1 cup basmati rice ⅓ cup cilantro ⅓ cup coconut flakes (unsulphered) 2 Tbsp ghee or vegan alternative ¾ inch piece of ginger root ½ cup mung bean ¼ tsp mineral salt ½ tsp turmeric 6 cups water

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● Children, who breathe faster than adults, are especially vulnerable to chemical exposure. Every night, we lie down with minimal clothing for a seemingly good night’s sleep. But in reality, while lying on a conventional mattress, we are breathing in and absorbing through our skin a range of chemicals from synthetic materials—chemicals that can disrupt our sleep cycles and negatively impact our health. our mattresses emit gases from a toxic brew of components used to create them. From the polyurethane foam used in the padding to fire retardants and other additives, conventional mattresses continue to release chemicals in gaseous form long after they roll out of the factory. Even after they have finished off-gassing, the chemically based construction of a conventional mattress provides an ideal environment for dust and dust mites, whose excrement is the #1 trigger for asthma attacks. And get this. You know those white labels on a mattress that say, “do Not remove”? Incredibly, the law actually allows manufacturers to include potentially hazardous chemicals in your mattress without disclosing the fact on any label. But if a true list of ingredients were available for conventional mattresses, it would likely include TDI (a common component), a known carcinogen, which can cause respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and asthma. In addition, liver damage and breathing problems have been linked to vinyl chloride monomers, another common mattress material. The list goes on. Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that you would be given information about any of these chemicals from a manufacturer of conventional, synthetic mattresses.

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one of the most significant actions we can take to reduce our exposure to toxins and improve our overall health is to make changes to the one household item that is in direct contact with our bodies for one third of our lives—our mattresses. “There are more ways than ever to sleep better and wake up painfree on a natural, organic mattress,” says Ben McClure, president of

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aily news footage and photos capture the damage plastic is doing to the planet’s oceans: turtles ensnared in plastic nets, whales with guts full of plastics and aerial views of the burgeoning island of floating detritus known as the Pacific Garbage Patch. Tiny pieces of plastic are even showing up in our food and drinking water. The growing plastics crisis has some people yearning for the days when soft drinks and beer all came in reusable

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there were about five particles of plastic in a liter of tap water, if averaged across the globe. “We thought that would shock people into demanding change. Instead, a lot of the comments were to drink more bottled water.” In the 2018 study, Mason and her team, then at the State University of New York at Fredonia, tested 259 bottles of water from nine countries that included all the top brands in the U.S.—Dasani, Aquafina and Nestlé Pure Life, among them. “On average, for every liter of bottled water in total, you would be ingesting 325 pieces of plastic. We had one bottle of Nestlé Pure Life with over 10,000 pieces of plastic. These are the particles that can make their way across the gastrointestinal tract and be carried to your blood, liver, kidneys and brain,” Mason says. Analysis of the particles indicates that the plastics found in bottled water leach from the container itself, while the source in tap water may be PVC pipes and fittings. However, plastics are also ubiquitous in surface and groundwater, and may make their way into drinking supplies via air, wind, rain and industrial activity, according to an assessment published earlier this year in the journal Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health. After Mason’s findings were released, the World Health Organization announced a review into the potential risks of plastic in drinking water. Meantime, the impact of plastic pollution on marine life—zooplank-

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ton, seabirds, marine mammals and reptiles throughout the food chain—is well documented, according to a 2014 study published in the online journal PLOS ONE. The study estimates more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic, weighing somewhere near 269,000 tons, are floating in the Earth’s oceans. People are loudly calling for change, and innovators are responding. In the United Kingdom, there is the Plastics Pact, which brings together businesses from across the plastic industry to eliminate problematic or single-use plastics through redesign, innovation and alternative delivery models. A UK startup, Ooho, has created an edible water container made of seaweed to provide the convenience of plastic bottles while limiting the environmental impact. Tom Szaky, the CEO and founder of TerraCycle, a Trenton, New Jersey, recycling company, is among those pioneering a rebirth of reusing with a pilot project launched in May called Loop. The company has partnered with Proctor & Gamble, Nestlé, Clorox and other major brands to deliver and retrieve products in durable, reusable containers, just like the milk man. Consumers can order everyday items from the online Loop store—paying a deposit on the container—and UPS will deliver it to their doorstep, picking up empties to be washed, refilled and used again and again. “Hundreds of products, from Tide to Häagen-Dazs to Tropicana, are being delivered,” says Szaky. “It’s growing very fast in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C.; and we’ve just expanded to Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Delaware—eventually nationwide.” The re-use revolution is also taking shape in 10 states and a U.S. territory that have passed “bottle bills”: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Guam. Typically, the laws require a deposit of 5 to 15 cents be placed on all glass, plastic and metal containers. Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com. September 2019

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ntrepreneur, DJ and author Radha Agrawal is on a global mission to catalyze community and connect people meaningfully through shared values, talents and passions. Driven by her love of movement and music, Agrawal founded Daybreaker—early morning yoga sessions followed by live-music, alcohol-free dance parties that are being held in 26 cities worldwide—which are helping to break down the loneliness and isolation increasingly common to urban settings. She also co-founded the THINX line of period-proof underwear with her twin sister Miki and friend Antonia Saint Dunbar, and is now launching LiveItUp, a virtual “life school” featuring 21day challenges from renowned guides such as Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and functional medicine specialist Mark Hyman, M.D. Her recent book Belong: Find Your People, Create Community and Live a More Connected Life shares her personal journey of finding her place and people in life, and offers hands-on exercises to help others do the same. Agrawal lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, New York,

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where she still loves to go out and celebrate life with friends several nights a week.

What inspired your journey to bring people together?

I grew up in a community-driven town in Montreal. My dad is Indian and my mom is Japanese, and I had a built-in sense of community within those two cultures. Yet I sleepwalked through my 20s; at 30 years old, I woke up realizing I didn’t feel a sense of belonging anymore and started on an intentional journey back to community. I was also shocked into action by the statistics around our lack of community. One in four Americans report having no friends to confide in; the number jumps to one in three for those over age 65. Another study showed that not having social ties is as harmful to our health as being an alcoholic, and is twice as harmful as obesity.

What steps can help people that are feeling isolated start to find community?

It starts with an internal journey of self-exploration. Make a list of your values, interests and abilities, and see where they intersect and how you can use them to serve your community. They may be bringing music to a space, asking questions or hosting, which is my particular

gift. Then find 10 communities that align with those interests and explore them in a light-touch way until you find the ones you want to participate in more deeply.

What is the key to cultivating nurturing friendships?

Again, start by taking a self-inventory: the qualities you seek in a friend, the qualities you don’t want and the qualities you need to embody as a friend. Take stock on how you are showing up for your friends, and note if you are making excuses for yourself or your friends. I realized in doing this that I was often triple-booking myself and prioritizing everything but friendship, and made an effort to change. Now I look for friends who love adventure and lean in and say yes to life. Now, at 40, I seem to meet new people every day who come from the same star and make friends so much faster having done that hard work in my 30s.

What are the key components of a healthy, thriving community?

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Developing boundaries is key. When I first started Daybreaker, I would say yes to everything, and I was exhausted all the time trying to please everyone. Now that I have a daughter, my time is even more precious. If I ask myself if something is giving me energy and fulfillment and the answer isn’t a deep yes, then I know it’s a deep no. Celebrate your abundant energy, though; it’s a blessing to have lots of interests and friends. Stay curious to where you are in life and what the world has to offer. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Ayurvedic Cooking

Ancient System Restores Balance

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n Ayurveda, food is medicine,” says Susan Weis-Bohlen, the Reisterstown, Maryland, instructor and author of Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally. “How we feed ourselves is the first line of disease prevention and longevity.” First developed in India some 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. It works to rebalance mental and physical health in coordination with mind-body energy types called doshas. The primary ones—Vata,

Pitta and Kapha—correlate to the five elements of space, air, fire, earth and water, and can fluctuate over time. An Ayurvedic diet can help address dosha imbalances and optimize health and well-being. New York City chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter embraced Ayurveda while suffering from an autoimmune disorder that conventional medicine couldn’t cure. “Food was instrumental to my healing,” she says.

Eating in Season “Ayurveda is about living in harmony.

Eating seasonally and locally, you not only get the most nourishment, but also rekindle your relationship to food and the environment,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute, in Albuquerque. “In Ayurveda, we look to seasons to determine what to eat based on what is naturally available, like eating light juicy fruits in summer rather than the heavy root vegetables abundant in winter,” notes Weis-Bohlen. Spices and herbs have powerful healing properties that can be combined in different ways to balance doshas in tune with the seasons. “In winter, use warming spices like ginger, cinnamon or chilies, and in summer, season with cooling spices like coriander and fennel, or fresh herbs like cilantro,” says Alter.

Ayurvedic Prep Tips Proper combination and selection of ingredients are a critical component of Ayurveda, according to Alter, author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen. She says, “Well-prepared food is easy to digest and protects prana—the food’s living force or energy—so it can nourish and energize.” Ayurveda also focuses on the “six tastes” ideally present in every dish: sweet, sour, salty, astringent, bitter and pungent. “Western cuisine has a strong salty and sweet bias. Health issues arise from an imbalanced palate,” says Shah.

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Alter adjusts taste profiles according to the season and the individual’s dosha. “Bitter foods can be very cleansing and help eliminate winter sluggishness. More pungent foods are good in the spring, when the body may feel congested and heavy after winter,” she says. To address diners’ differing doshas at her restaurant, Divya’s Kitchen, Alter focuses on seasonal dishes that incorporate all six tastes. “By definition, these are tri-doshic foods which can balance all three dosha types.”

Ancient Cooking for Modern Lifestyles Ayurveda’s rules of the kitchen—such as avoiding cold, raw, processed or microwaved foods, not combining fruits with other foods, and making lunch the heavi-

The Beginner’s Ayurvedic Kitchen

he rules of Ayurvedic cooking can seem overwhelming, but there are simple ways to start aligning our diet with its principles. “There is a profound knowledge behind Ayurvedic cooking, but the methods of preparation are easy; you don’t need to be a skilled chef,” says chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter. “One portion of food should fit in your hands when cupped together,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute. “Any more is going above and beyond what the body needs and can handle.” “Energetic imbalances can fluctuate, so what you need now doesn’t have to be what you eat for the rest of your life,” says Alter. Shah uses color to guide her cooking, declaring a dish done when its greens are at peak vibrancy.

Good tri-doshic foods include asparagus in spring, berries in summer and root vegetables in winter. “Cooked leafy greens can also be tri-doshic,” says Alter, adding that spices can tweak the natural dosha effect of a given food.

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Alter stresses eating according to the strength of your digestion. “Someone with a fiery or strong digestion may need to eat heavier foods and more frequent meals.” Cooking with fresh, high-quality and ideally, organic ingredients is key. Food should be prepared soon after purchase and consumed soon after preparation to maximize flavors and nutrition. Ayurvedic cooking enhances natural flavors, while optimizing digestion, nutrient absorption and waste elimination. “How you experience food after a meal is just as important as how you feel while eating it. Deep frying, charring or cooking at high temperatures makes food hard to digest, overheats the liver and causes acidity,” says Alter.

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est meal of the day—can run counter to the typical Western diet, but with time, Ayurvedic cooking can become intuitive. Ayurvedic meals don’t need to be complicated or challenging to prepare. “A simple apple or plain rice can nourish us,” says Shah. One of Alter’s favorite recipes is an apple or pear stewed with cloves, prepared and eaten first thing in the morning to stimulate the digestive system. Plain almonds are another good protein snack, especially in aiding digestion when soaked and peeled, she advises. A “Buddha bowl” packed with colorful, sautéed vegetables, lentils and a grain like quinoa, barley or millet makes for a simple, nourishing, well-balanced meal, says Shah. “I try to add just enough spice to enhance the flavor, while still being able to taste the sweetness of a carrot or the bitterness of chard.” A cook’s mindset is as important as the meal itself, say Ayurvedic practitioners. Alter believes mindfulness while cooking and eating not only enhances our experience, but also our digestion. Ayurvedic cooking should be fun, ignite curiosity and taste great—not feel restrictive or lack flavor, says Shah. “Food should bring joy, and bring us back in tune with our bodies. Our bodies are smart and will tell us what they need.” April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Simple Ayurvedic Recipes Pitta and Kapha pacifying While Ayurveda does not promote snacking, sometimes we just need a little something to peck on now and then. Crunchy garbanzo beans (chickpeas) make a satisfying and supremely healthy choice for Pitta and Kapha. As witnessed by the many packaged chickpea snacks now commonly seen in stores, chickpeas are popular, so make this snack for a quarter of the price. Customize the flavors to satisfy a personal dosha, and palate, by getting creative with the spices. Yields: 5 cup servings 2 cups precooked chickpeas or 2, 8-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tsp sea salt for Pitta or Himalayan salt for Kapha ½ tsp smoked paprika or ½ tsp ground cumin or ½ tsp garam masala powder (optional) 1 Tbsp sunflower or safflower oil (optional for crunchiness; no oil for Kapha)

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Spread the rinsed chickpeas on a baking sheet to dry, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a mixing bowl, add the chickpeas; salt; paprika, cumin or garam masala (if using); and the oil (if using). Toss well to coat and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and use a spatula to turn the chickpeas over. Place back in the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes or until the chickpeas are slightly browned. Roast a little longer, if desired, for crunchier chickpeas. Store the crunchy chickpeas in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate. These are great to sprinkle on salads and rice dishes. Don’t make more than can be eaten in three days.

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Crunchy Chickpeas

To cook dry chickpeas, soak overnight, drain and place into a large soup pot. Cover with water, at least double the amount of beans. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for at least 30 to 45 minutes. Check on the beans during cooking. When they are soft, they are done. Recipe courtesy of Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally, by Susan Weis-Bohlen.

Golden Milk

Vata, Pitta and Kapha pacifying Golden milk is an age-old recipe that nourishes the body on many levels. Turmeric helps reduce inflammation, ghee distributes the healing properties throughout the body and tryptophan in the milk will encourage sleep. It is calmative, restorative and delicious. Make this a vegan drink by substituting milk and ghee with almond oil and a dairy alternative such as almond milk, hemp milk or coconut milk made without zinc oxide.

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Yields: 1 serving 6 to 8 oz whole-fat goat’s milk for Kapha and Pitta or cow’s milk for Vata ½ tsp ghee ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp ginger powder 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground nutmeg (to promote sleep) 1 small piece jaggery [sugar] (optional) Add all the ingredients to a small pot. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for a minute or two. Pour into a mug and drink before bed. To enjoy this drink during the day, leave out the nutmeg. Tip: If experiencing constipation, adding more ghee to the milk will help. Recipe courtesy of Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally, by Susan Weis-Bohlen.

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ongevity is something most of us strive for, and increasingly, research shows that implementing a consistent yoga practice can be a fruitful investment toward that goal. Yoga is an eight-branch system of well-being that encompasses exercise, meditation, conscious breathing, diet and other elements, but how it effects mind-body fitness alone is proving to be a reliable defense against age-related loss of mobility, cardiovascular disease and depression. Its stress-busting capabilities help to support challenged adrenal glands and lower elevated blood pressure. Getting on the mat can improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics and also help balance immune responses in individuals with autoimmune conditions or insufficient natural killer cells. Combined research from 22 studies by the University of Edinburgh reveals that yoga, compared to both sedentary lifestyles and other forms of exercise such as walking or chair aerobics, improved the lower-body strength and flexibility in individuals age 60 and older. The findings published earlier this year in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

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also showed improved quality of sleep and fewer symptoms of depression.

Fewer Health Risks, Stronger Bones

Yoga’s inverted poses increase blood circulation to vital organs, including the intestines, which facilitates assimilation of nutrients and waste elimination. Asanas like shoulder stand, bridge and downwardfacing dog stimulate blood flow from the lower extremities to the heart and fortify red blood cells by increasing hemoglobin, guarding against blood clots, stroke and heart attack. Yoga can also strengthen the bones. A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Yoga shows improved bone mineral density in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. “Much like a house that sits empty or a car left to sit unused in a garage, our human parts can age and rot without movement. Movement creates more energy,” explains Nancy Poole, a teacher at Clarksburg Yoga and Wellness, in Clarksburg, Maryland. Joints lose flexibility as we age, but yoga movement provides them with essential oxygen, blood and nutrients. Lisa

Moore, owner of Free to Be Yoga, in Great Falls, Montana, underscores, “A joint needs to move through its full range of motion to function well. Movement helps lubricate and cushion joints, provides nutrition and removes wastes.”

Stretching Into Joy

A 2014 hatha yoga study published in the Journals of Gerontology revealed increased cognitive function in older adults after eight weeks of yoga three times a week. Yoga’s super power lies in its capacity to reset the autonomic nervous system and ramp up mood-boosting serotonin while decreasing monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that disarms the effects of stress hormones like cortisol. Under the influence of yoga, the brain is bathed in calming neurotransmitters, combatting depression and anxiety, and instilling a sense of optimism. “Yoga also helps us to embrace the hard times and ride the waves. With the tools that yoga provides, we can swim toward the light. It also helps us to experience a more intimate relationship with body and soul, and in turn make better choices in all aspects of life,” notes Carmen Ferreira, owner of the Sunshine Barre Studio, in Rocky Point, New York. Moore concurs, advising, “Yoga gives us powerful tools so we may age gracefully. One of them is to manage stress with equanimity.”

The Breath of Life

Conscious breathing is at the core of a dedicated yoga practice, and a lowered risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease gives us another reason to inhale and exhale deeply. Poole observes, “Our general population does not breathe correctly, and many of us even hold our breath unconsciously. For my students, the hardest part of yoga is learning to take deep, full breaths. Old breathing habits must be unlearned. Once attention is given to the breath, tensions can be released.” “Yoga improves lung capacity and brings more energy to the cells, which in turn creates more energy and life force in our bodies,” says Ferreira. “It helps us to live from the heart’s center and foster a better quality of life,” she adds. “Each time we show up on our mats, we show up for ourselves, an opportunity to nourish the body, our one and only temple.” Marlaina Donato is an author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Breath exercise: brahmari, or humming bee breath Benefits: reducing anxiety How to do it: Close eyes and gently plug ears with fingers. Breathe through the nose and hum softly upon exhaling.

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VENOUS RISING Natural Help for Varicose Veins by Melanie Laporte

he season for wearing shorts and swimsuits may be coming to an end, but the unsightly—and often painful—puffy, blue streaks caused by varicose veins will likely remain an issue for many. While more than 40 percent of adults suffer from them, women are affected two to three times more often, according to a study in the journal BMJ Clinical Evidence. It cites child-bearing, especially more than two pregnancies, as one root cause of varicose veins. However, smoking, family history, obesity and professions that involve extended periods of standing and sitting such as chefs, hairdressers, office workers and healthcare professionals can also contribute to the condition. Birthdays can also be a factor. “As we age, the leg skin gets thinner from wear and tear,” says Marcelle Pick, an integrative OB/GYN nurse practitioner in Falmouth, Maine, resulting in even more visible veins. However, these lumpy blood vessels can cause more than cosmetic issues Varicose veins can promote pain, cramping, itching and swelling of lower legs, ankles and feet, as well as lead to more serious health conditions involving blood clots and poor circulation. There are a number of natural strategies that can alleviate symptoms and even prevent them from developing.

Get Moving

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to pool inside the vessel. “When you’re standing still for a long period of time, the valves stop working and blood fills in the vein, creating more and more pressure, which dilates it like a water balloon,” says Dr. Mary Sheu, assistant professor of dermatology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Walking, swimming, cycling and trampoline jumping are among the most beneficial activities. Sheu says it helps to get up and walk around every half hour for those with a stationary desk job. “Do some squats or go on your tiptoes to get the blood pumping, so it’s not stagnant.” Aerial yoga or headstands are other exercises that help move blood from the feet to heart, along with using an inversion table that holds people upside-down. However, most people can’t stay in that position for any appreciable length of time, so an easy daily option is to elevate the legs on a pillow or small stool. “Any position where your legs are elevated above the level of your heart would help with the flow of fluid back towards the heart,” says Sheu. Work with gravity: the higher the elevation, the quicker blood returns to the heart.

Compression

Supportive legwear is another effective way to reduce water retention and swelling, boost circulation and improve pelvic posture. “Compression stockings help keep

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everything cinched in so veins don’t stay dilated and the valves don’t move farther apart,” says Sheu, especially for frequent flyers stuck in a small seat for long flights. In addition to old-fashioned tights, support options range from chic, charcoal, high-denier hose and lacey knee socks to stylish compression leggings, athletic compression socks and light support pantyhose. Most are readily available in airports and retail outlets.

Nutritional Support

Because obesity is a known cause of venous issues, maintaining a healthy weight is essential to lessening pressure on the lower limbs. Pick recommends an antiinflammatory diet rich in antioxidants that helps increase blood circulation. Foods like blueberries, blackberries, leafy greens, beets and ginger are good options. Chamomile and dandelion tea can arrest fluid retention, which relates to swelling and heaviness in the legs, as do botanical herbs. Ascorbic acid and ginkgo biloba stimulate circulation, helping the veins and capillaries contract. Australian naturopath Leah Hechtman, who specializes in reproductive health, often sees women dealing with compromised veins. “Rutin, quercetin, and vitamin P bioflavonoids, taken in conjunction with vitamin C, are effective at improving the integrity of the vein and improving blood flow,” she says. Another flavonoid, red vine leaf, reduces swelling and symptoms of tension and heaviness in the legs. Jill Blakeway, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in New York City and author of Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, advises, “CoQ10 increases circulation, while horse chestnut and bilberry reduce inflammation and increase fluid circulation.” She also recommends bromelain, which is an anti-inflammatory and reduces the risk of blood clots, with acupuncture to raise central qi, which improves the elasticity of blood vessels and improves blood flow.

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any Silicon Valley executives that design devices and apps have put their own children in tech-free Waldorf schools, reports The New York Times; even Bill Gates and Steve Jobs strictly limited their kids’ screen time. They know firsthand what many parents fear—that kids are missing out on developing life and social skills because of technology that has been deliberately designed to be addictive. Recent studies link excessive digital use by kids to anxiety, depression and, according to a team of University of Southern California scientists published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a doubled risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder compared with infrequent users. However, there are sound strategies that we can use to help kids navigate the electronic wilds, say experts. “Parent like a tech exec by establishing strong tech limits and actively engaging your kids instead with family, school and the outdoors,” advises Richard Freed, Ph.D., a Walnut Creek, California, child and teen psychologist and author of Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age.

Devise a family master plan for tech use. A good place to start

is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Family Media Use Plan (HealthyChildren. org/English/media). “Rules can be general,

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Part of the challenge we face as parents is that these devices make things easier for us because our kids are occupied, so if we want to change our kids’ tech behavior, we’ll have to change how we do things, as well. ~Mariam Gates like no video games on weeknights, or very specific, like you can only play YouTube videos on the living room computer when other family members are present,” says Angela Roeber, director of communications at Omaha’s Project Harmony, a child protection nonprofit.

Set sensible time limits. The

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends monitored, minimal screen time for kids under 2 years old; one hour a day for kids 2 to 5; and “consistent limits” for kids 6 and older. “What works best for my family is a simple kitchen timer,” says Anya Kamenetz, author of The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life.

Talk with kids. Discuss with them

why limits are needed, how to evaluate internet information according to its source,

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ways to exercise caution on social media and why some games are deliberately designed to be never-ending. A 2015 Korean study of 2,376 grade-schoolers published in School Psychology International found that if parents show warmth and supervise their kids’ tech use with rational explanations, the children use less digital media.

Ban devices at meals and bedtime. Just having electronics in sight interrupts focus, University of Texas at Austin researchers found. At night, make sure devices are turned off an hour before bedtime, and then collect them into a recharging basket by the front door. Keep phones, computers and tablets in a public part of the home—out of kids’ bedrooms—so that online activities are in plain view.

Keep up with the latest tech releases.

Join kids in their games, apps and website visits. Check out CommonSenseMedia.org, which rates such content. If one causes concern, instead of Googling just its name, add search terms like “risks”, “problems” or “child use”.

Employ parental controls. Websites and

games can be blocked or limited within the devices themselves. Consider replacing the Safari or Chrome browser on a device with a kid-friendly version

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Create enjoyable alternatives. Bicycle with

kids in a park. Enroll them in sport teams and art classes. “Part of the challenge we face as parents is that these devices make things easier for us because our kids are occupied, so if we want to change our kids’ tech behavior, we’ll have to change how we do things, as well,” says Mariam Gates, an educator and author of Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Visualizations for Kids.

Do a family digital detox. During one Sunday

a month at home, a weekend away camping or a vacation at a remote spot, keep all devices off and away—and watch how kids grow more responsive as they tune back into “real life”.

“Remember, our kids may always be an app ahead of us, but they will always need our parenting wisdom,” advises Sue Scheff, a cyber-safety blogger and co-author with Melissa Schorr of Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate. Ronica A. O’Hara is a natural-health writer based in Denver. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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essica Martinez, a medical assistant and part-time dog groomer in Rockford, Illinois, was growing her family— a husband, two daughters and a young beloved husky. When their third daughter was born with health problems and an allergy to dogs, Martinez was determined to manage the situation. She cleaned fervently—vacuuming, wiping down hard surfaces, and bathing and brushing the dog every day. Everyone had to wash their hands frequently. In addition, the room where other dogs were groomed had to be thoroughly cleaned after each session. It all eventually became too exhausting, and the husky was rehomed. But there may have been other options available to the family, say practitioners that treat patients with pet allergies. “I personally would rather not recommend that a patient not be around animals, because there are so many health benefits that animals can bring,” says Rosia Parrish, a naturopathic doctor at Boulder Natural Health, in Colorado, and a spokesperson for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

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Some families opt for one of the so-called hypoallergenic breeds of dogs or cats. However, experts at the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology advise that all warm-blooded animals shed dander: flecks of skin containing proteins that can cause allergies. Additional allergens exist in proteins from saliva, urine and feces. Because proteins, not fur, are to blame, even short-haired or hairless dogs and cats can elicit an allergic response. They’re present in the dander of all mammals, including horses, rabbits, cows and mice. “Allergies are caused when the immune system cannot discern the difference between a safe protein, such as egg, and a dangerous protein, such as mold, and it starts attacking the wrong ones,” says Barbara Meconis, a registered nurse and owner of Holistic Care Approach, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In the home, these proteins can easily become airborne and cling to surfaces and clothing. They can be carried by people to

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pet-free schools and hospitals, making the proteins difficult to avoid, so for those that deal with symptoms that range from watering eyes to difficulty breathing, allergies can flare up in unlikely places.

Traditional Medical Response

“Allergies are one the most complex, unresearched topics,” says Meconis. Because of the general lack of knowledge in the field of immunology, people with allergies may have difficulty finding relief, especially when multiple or severe allergies are present. Pet owners aren’t given many choices. “In the last five years, there is a working theory regarding being desensitized with incremental exposures, but there is no proof,” says Meconis. “Elimination has always been the answer from mainstream allopathic medicine, so if you are allergic to pets, they say, ‘don’t have a pet.’” Parrish suggests that making lifestyle changes may enable some people to keep a furry friend in their lives. Effectively preventing allergic reactions requires limiting exposure to the offending animal proteins.

I personally would rather not recommend that a patient not be around animals because there are so many health benefits that animals can bring. ~Rosia Parrish This can mean vacuuming often, using HEPA-grade air filters, removing carpeting, leaving coats and shoes at the door and washing sheets, mattress covers—and the pet—on a regular basis.

Alternative Treatments

At Holistic Care Approach, Meconis is trained in Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Therapy (NAET), a combination of allopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutrition. Treatments are typically effective in as little as one session per allergy. “We reprogram the immune system so that it no longer ‘sees’ that particular allergen as an invader,” Meconis says. “By

removing disharmony at the intercellular level, the body stops being so reactive.” Founded in 1983 by Devi Nambudripad, a California chiropractor and acupuncturist, today there are more than 12,000 NAET practitioners and they can be found at naet.com/practitioner-locator. Parrish recommends natural treatments for affected people such as steam showers and baths with thyme, eucalyptus and menthol to help clear passageways, along with anti-inflammatory supplements like boswellia, quercetin, nettle leaf, fish oil and magnesium. “Unless an allergy is severe, I think that living around cats, dogs and other furry animals is a really good thing and brings so much love and sloppy kisses into our lives,” she says. However, for a serious allergic reaction such as asthma, a pet lizard may be in order. Julie Peterson has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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calendar of events NOTE: To share your events and classes in our calendar, please visit our websites NABerks.com or NALancaster.com for guidelines and a submission link. Deadline: 5th of the month prior. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Labyrinth Walk – 12-3pm. Walking meditation. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-393-1733. UUCLOnline.com. Reiki Share – 1-3pm. Every first Sunday, give or receive the gift of reiki. Love offering. Unity of Reading, 4443 10th Ave, Temple. 610-509-7610.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 35th Hospice Labor Day Auction – 7:30am5pm. 2nd day (Also held on Saturday, August 31st). Features scratch-made food from the Amish community, handmade quilts, vacation packages, original art, new and used tools, sports memorabilia, plants and more. Proceeds directly benefit patients and families receiving care from Hospice and Community Care. Free admission and parking. Solanco Fairgrounds, 101 Park Ave, Quarryville. LaborDayAuction.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Coping with Loss of a Parent or Sibling – 6:308pm. Are you grieving the death of someone you care about? This group includes a presentation and an informal time to talk with others. Free. Pathways Center for Grief and Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. For info: 800-924-7610. HospiceAndCommunityCare.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Craft Circle at Bent Limb Farm – 5:30-8pm. First Thursdays. Bring your own crafts for a relaxing time of fellowship. Free. Call to reserve your spot. Bent Limb Farm, 592 Stone Hill Rd, Shoemakersville. 484-797-2263. BentLimbFarm.com. Nutrition Store Tour – 5:30-6:30pm. Take a walk through the store with Giant Food Store's Nutritionist Kilene Knitter, RD, LDN to discover her favorite products and learn quick tips for making better choices. Receive samples and coupons! Free. Giant Food Stores, 275 Pauline Drive, York. Registration required. Call 717-293-1462 or visit GiantFoodStores.com/wellness. Women’s Intro Workshop “Writing Without Fear” – 6:30-8:30pm (Thursdays thru 10/3). Writing touches the soul. Relax, laugh, and create with us. No grades or anxiety. Beginners welcome. Call for info/fees. Write From The Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Empowered Light Holistic Expo – (thru Sunday, September 8; times vary by day). Over 50 inspiring lectures and interactive classes, alternative healing treatments such as reiki, massage, and reflexology, intuitive readings and more. Food samples and products for personal and home care from over 150 vendors. $30/weekend pass, $5-20/day. Greater Oaks Expo Center, 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA. EmpoweredLight.com.

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Henna & Jagua Tattoos – 11am-3pm. Mendhi Sol Alicia offers henna painting. Enjoy a time to relax, slow down and feel beautiful. Call to reserve your spot. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. Hypno-Weight Loss Group – 6-7:30pm. (Group meets 9/13, 9/20, 9/27). Dr. Soponis offers a 4-week weight-loss experience using the power of the subconscious to change your relationship with food. Limited to 10 participants. $160. Registration required. Held at The Restorative Center, 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304, Reading. For questions or to register: 610-509-7610. BridgeHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Come Home to Your Self – 10am-12:30pm. Entering a new phase of life? Lost sight of who you are and what really matters? Susan Korsnick uses creative and mindful experiences to guide this journey of Love. Recurring event every first and third Saturday of the month. Registration and details: SusanKorsnick.com. The Watchmaker’s Daughter, 22 N Beaver St, York.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Sound Meditation – 7-8:30pm. One-hour sound meditation - sound bath - for healing, balance, expanded consciousness, followed by 30-min sound healing discussion. $20. Soundwise Health Studio, 313 W Liberty St, Ste 267, Lancaster. Register: Soundwisehealth.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Cooking Class: Farm Fresh Tomato Dishes – 6pm. Chef Kay Weaver brings creativity to using your readily available delicious tomatoes that are rich in nutrition and will share many culinary tips from her wealth of experience. BYOB. Hands-on class. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Women’s Memoir Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm (Mondays, thru 10/7). Remember your father’s shoes? How you felt on your first date? Our memories illuminate, enlighten, and heal. Explore your story in our safe haven of warmth and trust. Call for info/fees. Write From The Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Cooking Class: From Orchard to Table – 10am. Sweet, tart, crunchy apples. Linda Leeking begins with cheese and apple pairings while discussing the apple varieties and the best uses for each apple type. Make and take home your own apple dumpling. A hands-on meal class. BYOB. $70. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717626-6002. ZestChef.com. GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) – 6:30-8pm. A source of help, compassion, and understanding for individuals who have had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Free. Registration for new

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attendees required. Contact Marj Paradise at MParadise810@comcast.net. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org. Men’s Workshop “Writing Without Fear” – 6:308:30pm (Tuesdays, thru 10/8). Writing touches the soul. Relax, laugh, and create with us. No grades or anxiety. Beginners welcome. Call for info/fees. Write From The Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-3934713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Newly Bereaved Program – 10-11:30am (3-wk series continues 9/18 and 9/25). For recent losses. An overview of common grief responses and help to identify coping tools. Registration with Bereavement Counselor required by 9/4. Call 717391-2413 or 800-924-7610. Free. Pathways Center for Grief and Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. HospiceAndCommunityCare.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Dishes 2 Nourish: Healthy Eating During Cancer Treatment – 10-11am. Food keeps the body strong during cancer treatment and many treatments can make eating challenging. Learn about common eating problems during treatment and how to work around them. Free. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Greenfield Corp Cntr, Lancaster. Registration required. For info: 717-291-1313 ext. 102 or email LColeman@LancasterCancerCenter.com. Rise Above - Intuition – 5:30-7:30pm. Susan Korsnick uses Rise Above: Free Your Mind One Brushstroke at a Time by Whitney Freya, to explore the ways “your soul is whispering to you”. Includes meditation and intuitive painting practice. UUCY, 925 S George St, York. Register: Brownpapertickets.com/event/4262736. Details: SusanKorsnick.com. Cooking Class: From Orchard to Table – 6pm. See September 10th listing for details.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 The Great Social Enterprise Pitch – 7pm. Central PA entrepreneurs with start-ups or business ideas that use a positive social and environmental impact model compete for an exciting prize package including cash and pro-bono services. Ticket required. $15. Held at the Ware Center, 42 N Prince St, Lancaster. For info: LancasterPitch.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 5-K Walk/Run for D.E.S. Suicide Prevention – Registration 9:30am. Run 11am. This awareness and fundraising event is an opportunity to remember individuals who have died by suicide and to meet hundreds of others who have also lost someone. $25/ adult; $15/student. Manheim Twp Community Park, 209 Petersburg Rd, Neffsville. For info/registration: WalkForDES.org. Kids Cooking Class: Lovin’ Lasagna – 10am. Kids ages 8-12 will love this hands-on class where Gwen Eberly will teach how to make two kinds of classic lasagna and kitchen skills that last will a lifetime. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Reiki Level 1 – 10:30am-4pm. Learn a gentle, hands on energy healing technique that is deeply relaxing and revitalizing. Upon completion, you

will receive your first attunement and a Reiki I certificate. $130. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

savethedate SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Rafiki African Festival – 1-5pm. 11th annual cross-cultural experience and celebration through music, cuisine, arts and crafts, educational activities, fashion, African drumming, stories and cultural education. Free. Binns Park, Lancaster. RafikiAfricanFestival.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Reiki I for Health Care Providers – 9am-4:30pm (9/15 & 9/22). Standard Reiki I class agenda plus reiki research, energy theory and reiki in health care. 12 AHNA nursing contact hours. Open to all. $200 includes manual, certificate and four attunements. Helene Williams Reiki, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. To register: 717-269-6084. HeleneWilliamsReiki.com. Teen Workshops “Writing Made Wonderful” – 2-4pm (4-wk series continues 10/20, 11/17, 12/8). Write for the joy of it. Taught with warmth, kindness and a touch of mischief. No grades, grammar, or judgment. Sharing optional. Call for info/fees. Write From the Heart Lancaster Studio, 717-393-4713, WriteFromTheHeart.us.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 After School Kids Cooking Club – 4:30-6:30pm. (6-wk session or by the class). Gwen Eberly teaches kids ages 8-12 kitchen skills that they will use throughout their entire lives. The kids will leave with recipes and confidence to make them at home. Limited to 12. All supplies provided. $360/6 classes. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Come Home to Your Self – 10am-12:30pm. See September 7 listing for details. Rhythm for your Soul: Drumming with Tammi Hessen – 10:30-11:45am. Tammi will lead us through some of the ancient traditional rhythms of West Africa and inspire you to express the rhythms in your own soul. $20adv/$25 door. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Come Home to Your Self-Lotus Painting – 6-8pm. Rise out of the mud and bloom. Participants are guided through creative and mindful experiences to paint a lotus-symbol of renewal and hope. No art experience needed. Registration: Brownpapertickets. com/event/4303859. Feel at Ease Yoga Studio, 25 S Main St, Manheim. Details: Susan Korsnick.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Lancaster Community Reiki – 6:30-8:30pm. 25 minutes of reiki offered every third Thursday of the month. By appointment, by donation. The Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. 717824-9209. LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Death & Loss: Grief as an Experience Not an Event – 9am-4pm. Respond to your clients with experiential methods that support the process of change, loss and recovery. 6 CE and psychodrama credits. $85 early bird discount or $105 after. Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP. Liberty Place, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-466-0788. RealTrueKaren.com.

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Coping with Loss of a Spouse or Companion – 6:30-8pm. Are you grieving the death of someone you care about? This group includes a presentation and an informal time to talk with others. Free. Essa Flory Hospice Center, 685 Good Dr, Lancaster. For info: Pathways Center for Grief and Loss, 800-9247610. HospiceAndCommunityCare.org.

Fall on the Farm Kickoff – 10am-2pm A fun day for the whole family at Rodale’s organic farm. Wagon tours, live music, food vendors, and games and crafts for kids. Free. Rodale Institute, 611, Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-6009. RodaleInstitute.org.

The Truth About Chronic Illness – 7pm. Call to register. The Spa at Willow Pond,1487 Old Lancaster Pike, Reading. 610-406-5733. TheSpaAtWillowPond.com.

Berks Climate Strike – 12-2pm. Join the young people of Berks County in a rally to defend the place we all call home. Organized by Sunrise Movement Berks. Reading City Park, Reading. Facebook.com/SunriseBerks.

Alternative Healing Open House – 11am-4pm. Celebrate the new location with meet-and-greets, mini-chair massages, mini reiki sessions, door prizes, goody bags and special discounts on future purchases. Free. Alternative Healing of PA, 2298 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster. 717-847-3213. AlternativeHealingOfPA.com. Fall Equinox Mabon – 5:30-8:30pm. Potluck dinner, clothing and recycle exchange, family labyrinth walk. Free. All invited. Unitarian Universalist Church, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-393-1733. UUCLOnline.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Picnic in the Fields – 11am-3pm. Catered by Miller’s Smorgasbord and featuring signature cocktails and beer as well as two local chefs offering a “Taste of Homefields” using vegetables and herbs from the farm. $25/advance ticket; $30/door; $10/ youth 13-17; ages 12 and under free. Music by Bobbi Carmitchell and Friends plus kids’ activities. Homefields Care Farm, 150 Letort Rd, Millersville. Homefields.org/farm. Children’s Workshop “Writing Made Wonderful” – 2-4pm. (4-wk series continues: 10/27, 11/24, 12/15). Write for the joy of it. Taught with warmth, kindness and a touch of mischief. No grades, grammar, or judgment. Sharing optional. Call for info/fees. Write From The Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Nutrition Store Tour – 2-3pm. Take a walk through the store with Giant Food Store's Nutritionist Kilene Knitter, RD, LDN, to discover her favorite products and learn quick tips for making better choices. Receive samples and coupons. Free. Giant Food Stores, 1008 Lititz Pike, Lititz. Registration required. Call 717-293-1462 or visit GiantFoodStores.com/wellness. Cooking Class: Vegetarian Fabulous Fall – 4:306:30pm. Seasonal vegetarian recipes offered by Lori Wyeth who brings her years of culinary training

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and experience to every class. A hands-on meal class. BYOB. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Women’s Intro Workshop “Writing Without Fear” – 6:30-8:30pm (Tuesdays thru 11/19). Writing touches the soul. Relax, laugh, and create with us. No grades or anxiety. Beginners welcome. Call for info/fees. WFTH Lancaster Studio. 717-3934713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Reiki in Health Care Workshop – 9am-4pm. Intended for those with interest in bringing reiki into healthcare settings in a professional and practical way. 6 AHNA nursing contact hours. $125 includes manual and certificate. Helene Williams Reiki, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. To register: 717-269-6084. HeleneWilliamsReiki.com.

Pick-Your-Own at Rodale – 10am-4pm TuesSat, Sunday 12noon-4pm (thru 10/3). Come to Rodale’s Organic Farm and pick your own organic apples, pumpkins, sunflowers and Indian Corn. Rodale Institute, 611, Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-6009. RodaleInstitute.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Free Talk: Good Health Begins in Your Gut – 6:307:30 pm. Let’s talk about how you can improve your gut and overall health. Link Chiropractic Clinic, 3130 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood. Register at 610-944-5000.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Rise Above - Spaciousness – 5:30-7:30pm. Susan Korsnick uses Rise Above: Free Your Mind One Brushstroke at a Time by Whitney Freya, to explore how getting in the flow of nature’s cycles can create spaciousness in our lives. Includes meditation and intuitive painting practice. No art experience needed. UUCY, 925 S George St, York. Register: Brownpapertickets.com/event/4262741. SusanKorsnick.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 2nd Annual Weekend Retreat for Men in Recovery – thru 9/29. Develop a self-reflective spiritual path rooted in the 12 Steps and shaped by the founder of the Jesuits. Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. For info/register: MLeonowitz@jesuitcenter.org. 610-670-3642. JesuitCenter.org/DirectedRetreats_ByLength. Mid Atlantic Women’s Herbal Conference – (thru Sunday 9/29. Times vary by day). Join a very special weekend honoring age-old wisdom of herbal and natural medicines. Speakers, vendors, over 20 workshop options, lodging, camping, and healthy meals (including vegan and GF options). Saturday Kids camp for ages 3-12. 610-683-9363. BotanicWise.com. Open House – 11am-4pm. The Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies presents a day of refreshments, giveaways, drawings for hourly door prizes, reduced fee coupons for classes, and from 1-2pm, a free mini-training for practitioners for one CEU. Reservations required for the training. Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, Suite 263, Liberty Place, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-466-0788. RealTrueKaren.com. Awake for our Future – 3:30-6:30pm. Join the young people of Lancaster County in a rally to defend the place we all call home. Organized by Sunrise Movement Lancaster. Binns Park, 120 N Queen St, Lancaster. Ethereal Violin Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Professional violinist and yoga teacher Helena Lalita will guide students through a short session of gentle movement & pranayama (breathing) followed by long, deep

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relaxation and sound bathing. $20adv/$25 door. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Lancaster Wellness Expo – 9am-3pm. This expo brings together professional holistic practitioners, healers and vendors of wholesome organic products from across the central PA area. Meet hypnotists, massage therapists, reiki masters, more. Free. Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. LancasterHypnotherapy.com. Fall Psychic Fair – 10am-4pm. Experience the festivities of this year’s psychic fair. Free. Individual sessions paid separately. Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel, 610 Second St, Lancaster. 717-393-4733. LancasterChapel.org. Guts & Glory 6th Annual Digestive Wellness Expo – 11am-3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day of nutrition awareness lectures, vendors of healthy living products and services, kid-targeted zones on healthy eating and exercise, health screenings, tasting booths, a massage tent, farmers’ market, local music, healthy food and drinks and more. Free. FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading. MyGutInstinct.org.

plan ahead SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Blue Moon Festival – 8am-7pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family with yoga, dance, vendors, massage, art classes, vegan gluten-free food and more. Vendors accepted for this annual fundraiser. $10 per class/meal, $35 half day, $50 full day. Materials fee for some craft activities. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twnshp, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamala Foundation.org.

savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Natural Living & Holistic Expo – 10am6pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun). Enjoy a variety of healthy products, local artisans and natural wellness practitioners. Free lectures and workshops as well as paid workshops throughout the weekend. Free chair massage and natural product samples. $5/day or $7/weekend. Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. 717-932-6899. NaturalLivingPA.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Inner Peace Holistic Expo – 10am-6pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun). Enjoy lectures, holistic and natural products and services for a healthy mind, body and home, spiritual services, artisan wares, jewelry, readers, and more. Keynote Speaker Saturday 1pm: Lee Sagula on smart meters, 5G, and other EMFs. $7/day or $10 both days. Veterans admitted free on Sunday. Hamburg Field House, Pine St, Hamburg. 610-401-1342. InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Angel Day Spiritual Holistic Faire – 10am-4pm. Angel art, paintings, original greeting cards, alternative healing modalities, lectures, and more. $7, $6 with cat/dog food donation. Vendor spaces available. Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport. 484-516-8080 or KimberlyDawn53@gmail.com.

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Ancient Mysteries of the Spiral Path Labyrinth – 9am-4pm. Learn the meaning of the Triple Spiral, develop a personal trinity of belonging, discover a new meditation tool. Rev. Kathleen McKern Verigin. Sat. lunch incl. Free. Registration required: 3.TripleSpiral@ gmail.com. Unitarian Universalist Church, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-393-1733. UUCLOnline.org.

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Holiday Holistic & Spiritual Bazaar – 10am5pm. Offering a variety of spiritual and holistic products and services along with artisan wares, books, cards, clothing, jewelry, gluten free and vegan food and more. $3 donation or donation of pet food. Vendors welcome. Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, Gernant’s Church Rd, Leesport. 570-573-1651. LadyLynora.com.

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Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. Allow Sudha Mataji to lead you through a Yin Yoga oriented class with the intention of connecting with the deepest parts of your being to find peace and healing. For all levels and abilities. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Truth About Health – 12:30-1:30pm. Dr. Risser provides education on health and wellness topics. Free. Reservations requested. George's Chiropractic, 1676 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. 717-569-5731. GeorgesChiropractic.com.

Wisdom Circle – 10:30-11:30am. Join Sudha Mataji for an open and practical discussion on the philosophy and aspects of yoga as they pertain to everyday life and finding peace in the world as it is today. All welcome to attend and contribute thoughts. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-5095073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Contemplative Service – 5-6pm. St James offers a simplified liturgy with readings and music around earth and creation; a 20-minute period to meditate, sit in nature, or walk the labyrinth; and Holy Communion the last Sunday of the month. Outdoor bathroom available. Rain or shine; check website for info in case of rain. Free. Lancaster Country Day School Labyrinth, 725 Hamilton Rd, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

monday Hot Bikram & Flow with Jen – 5:30-6:30pm. $12. Call to reserve your spot. The Restorative Center/ Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

tuesday Meditation and Satsang – 6-8am. Every Tuesday through Friday join us for an early morning meditation (Silent, Japa, Mindfulness, etc.) followed by a relaxed and open discussion with Sudha Mataji on various yogic scriptures. This program is by donation. Donations support the work of the ashram and are appreciated. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073. Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJames Lancaster.org. Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. A safe, simple approach, in a slow and easy-paced class. Offers deep breathing, relaxation and stretching while building strength and flexibility throughout the body. For beginning yoga practice, recovery from an injury or a modified approach. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com. Truth About Health – 6:30-7pm. Dr. Risser provides education on health and wellness. Free. Reservations requested. George's Chiropractic, 1676 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. 717-569-5731. GeorgesChiropractic.com. Contemplative Prayer Teaching – 7-8:15pm. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJames Lancaster.org.

Stress Relief Support Group – 1-2pm. A guided meditation session to help ease tension and stress. Free. Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance, 1234 Penn Ave, Wyomissing. 610-775-3000. Ultimate Health Workshop – 7pm. Learn how natural health care can change your life. Call to reserve your spot. Free. Heath Wellness Center, 14 West Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com. Kirtan and Satsang – 7:30-9pm. Enjoy beautiful music, devotional chanting, and an open discussion about yoga and life. Celebrate the many names of the Divine, connect with our community, and feel recharged for the rest of your week! By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamala Foundation.org.

ety of other instruments provide soothing music. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

sunday Saturday Tea Tastings – 9:30am-4pm. Stop into Radiance and sample a monthly featured tea. Free. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. Indoor SUP Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Enjoy a gentle and therapeutic yoga practice coupled with the soothing effects of water. Challenge your balance and engage mind, body and spirit while floating into a world of rejuvenation and respite. Standing optional; all movements can be performed prone or supine. Beginners welcome. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com. DIF K9 Training Orientation Session – 11:15am12:15pm. Contact Pat at Training@difk9.com for more information and to register. Free. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. 610-777-5755. GodfreysDogdom.com.

thursday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJames Lancaster.org. CBD Social – 7-8:30pm. Suffering with pain, anxiety, sleeplessness? Learn about the endocannabinoid system, why it needs cannabinoids and how full spectrum hemp oil supports major body systems – improving quality of life. Admission and samples are free. Registration required. To register, contact Dianna 717-940-9287, DCM028@hotmail. com. Lancaster location. Restorative & Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Restorative postures, yoga nidra, healing crystal bowls and seated meditation. $12/class. Call to reserve your spot. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-7811430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

friday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 6:45-7:15am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJames Lancaster.org. Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. A safe, simple approach, in a slow and easy-paced class. Offers deep breathing, relaxation and stretching while building strength and flexibility throughout the body. For beginning yoga practice, recovery from an injury or a modified approach. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com. Restorative Yoga with Live Music – 6-7:15pm. Let go with few basic postures and learn how to prop yourself to achieve optimal peace and relaxation. Crystal bowls, gong, acoustic guitar, and a vari-

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HELP WANTED ANIMAL CARE VOLUNTEER – Help Take Heart Counseling with barn chores and care for horses, goats and cats. Our mission: Empowering individuals and families to find hope, healing, and wholeness through therapeutic work with horses. For more info: Volunteer@ TakeHeartCounseling.com. FULL-TIME TECHNICIANS – Aid in the removal of mold and indoor construction demolition. Must be team-oriented, detailed, hard-working, have great communication skills and compassion towards people in need of help. Expect heavy lifting. Company pays training and certifications. Clean driving record, clean drug test and ability to pass background check are musts. Contact DC Eager: 717-989-5763.

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Beverly Fornoff Eden Natural Care Center 600F Eden Rd • Lancaster 717-381-7334 • LancasterAcupuncture.com Discover your body’s natural ability to heal with the supports of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Acupuncture is a way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds digestive problems, and insomnia and support your overall well-being. See ad, page 11.

THE RESTORATIVE CENTER

Mark Siegrist 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304 • Reading 610-781-1430 TheRestorativeCenter.com We have the experience you are looking for! Let us help you use a holistic approach with acupuncture and herbal remedies so you can live your healthiest life. We treat your whole health history, not just your temporary situation.

BODYWORK INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS STUDIO Christina Rossi, Practitioner 546 Penn Ave, Fl 2 • West Reading 30 Village Center Dr, Ste 5, Reading 610-451-9577 IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org

Providing an assortment of holistic healing services that include integrative massage therapy and bodywork, reiki and intuitive energy work, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, iridology, flower essences, Taoist arts and spiritual guidance.Services, classes and healing boutique. NCBTMB approved CE provider.

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic is used for natural relief from conditions such as chronic pain, injuries, pregnancy complications, complications from aging & more. Dr. Reiff carefully considers every individual's comfort level and provides specific adjustments to support the body for benefits that will last.

GEORGE’S CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Beth Risser 1676 Manheim Pike • Lancaster 717-569-5731 • GeorgesChiropractic.com George’s Chiropractic Health Center has been serving Lancaster County for almost 50 years. Dr. Beth Risser, the current director, provides low-force tonal spinal and cranial adjustments: Torque Release and Cranial Release. Both methods provide a method to allow the body to return to proper healing and harmony.

High-quality, patient-focused Chiropractic Care, and Functional Diagnostic Medicine evaluation and treatment. We focus on correcting the underlying causes of many disorders, diseases and conditions. Call for a complimentary consultation and benefit check. See ad, page 43.

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST INSHANTI

Debra Stoltzfus 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd • Kinzers 717-587-3990 • Inshanti.com Trust a nationally certified aromatherapist specializing in clinical consultations. Deb can work directly with your physician to create a plan that supports mind and body health. In addition to retail and wholesale accounts of proprietary blends and pure essential oils sourced directly from the farmers, half and full-day education courses with certification are offered. See ad, page 29.

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HEATH CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER LLC

Grey Muzzle Manor

For 33 years, Dr. Heath has been helping people recover their health and reduce stress in their lives through Functional Integrative Brain /Body Balance. He uses Professional Applied Kinesiology, Neuro Emotional Technique, Quantum Neurology, Nutritional counseling, traditional Chiropractic and other cutting-edge techniques. See ad, page 45.

Marcy Tocker, MA, utilizes person-centered and strength-based therapeutic approaches. She specializes in animal-assisted therapy, EAGALA model equine therapy, play therapy and art therapy. Marcy believes that therapeutic change occurs when we provide empathy, unconditional positive regard, acceptance and being there to support while our clients discover the strength we know they’ve always carried.

Thomas Heath, DC 14 W Main St • Landisville 717-530-5555 HeathChiropracticAndWellness.com

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Providing an array of therapeutic treatments and services that promote relaxation and detoxification. Our doctor specializes in low-impact Torque Release Technique which provides immediate results for people of all ages. See ad, page 2.

JangDhari Family Chiropractic is committed to the health and wellness of our community. We provide quality chiropractic care and give back to many area charities helping ensure that the people of our community have opportunities to live well and live long.

Dr. Andrew Ashton 313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 • ATherapeuticEffect.com

Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC 3130 Pricetown Rd • Fleetwood 610-944-5000 DrWachtmann.com

Dr. Leah Reiff Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Center 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-390-9998 • BlueSkiesChiroHealth.com

Dr. Charles JangDhari Dr. Jessica Riehl 7 Center St • Intercourse 717-768-7148 JangDhariFamilyChiropractic.com JFChiropractic@gmail.com

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DENTISTRY DAVID A. SCHWARTZ, DDS, PC 9 Bristol Ct • Wyomissing 610-670-6910 SchwartzFamilyDental.com

We provide general and cosmetic Mercury-Free dental care to the entire family with attention to “whole person health.” We have advanced training in the safe removal of mercury fillings, nonsurgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 45.

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DENTISTRY SUSQUEHANNA DENTAL ARTS Owen Allison, DMD 100 S 18th St • Columbia 717-684-3943 • 717-285-7033 SusquehannaDentalArts.com

HEMP PRODUCTS FINNEGAN FARMS, LLC

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Creating healthy hemp products grown on our farm without pesticides or chemicals since 2017. We offer CBD oil, muscle rubs, hemp hearts, hemp tea, hemp honey, CBD oil and treats for pets, and more. Know your farmer! See ad, page 7.

Physician board certified in integrative and holistic medicine employs a wide variety of treatment modalities including Ayurveda, IV treatments including chelation, homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, natural injections, physical rehabilitation, and bodywork. Dr. D’Orazio is a physician who lives what he teaches.

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We are a full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant-retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 32.

FUNCTIONAL HEALTH AGAPE INSTITUTE of FUNCTIONAL HEALTH & CHIROPRACTIC Stephen A. Conicello, DC, EMT-P 735 Fox Chase, Ste 100 • Coatesville 484-593-0882 • AgapeFHC.com

At Agape Institute, we pride ourselves in finding out why your body has decided to become sick. Utilizing Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology, we assess the body in multiple ways to find out what’s driving sickness and disease. See ad, page 59.

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2846 Willow Street Pike • Willow Street 717-847-3213 AlternativeHealingOfPA.com Alternative healing center and retail store featuring massage, reiki, crystal therapy, health and wellness coaching. Stop in the store for all your alternative product needs including: essential oils, aromatherapy jewelry, soaps, lotions, Himalayan salt products, salves and crystals. See ad, page 27.

RESTORE YOUR ENERGY

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Deb Gallagher, RN, CLP Lancaster 717-203-9666 • RestoreYourEnergy.org

Our mission is to improve the lives of people suffering from complicated neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, by utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic testing and customized brainbased treatment plans. See ads, pages 19 and 23.

Experience Eden Energy Medicine, a practice created by Donna Eden, healer, author and teacher. This method assists with balancing our nine energy systems which can become blocked by stress, pain and illnesses. When the energy is balanced, sleep, joy, concentration and immunity improve, and our body’s natural ability to heal can begin.

1361 Fruitville Pike • Lancaster 717-299-9600 LancasterBrainAndSpine.com

HEALTHY HOME DC EAGER EMERGENCY SERVICES Clutter/Hoarding Recovery 6 E Kendig Rd • Willow Street 717-989-5763 • DCEager.com

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Hoarding and excessive clutter can hide health threats such as mold, bacterial growth, insect and rodent infestation. With respect and sensitivity, DC Eager will professionally and discretely provide the clean-up needed to return the home to a healthy state. Free assessment. See ads, page 33 and 49.

Annelle Soponis, PhD, BCH, CI 6 Hearthstone Dr • Reading 610-509-7610 • BridgeHypnosis.com Create the life you want using the power of your subconscious mind. Release stress, anxiety, fears, habits, blockages—anything that is holding you back from being the person you want to be. Interactive transpersonal hypnosis. Dr. Soponis is NGH board certified and also certified to teach you to be a hypnotist.

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LYMPHATIC THERAPY Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Electro-Lymphatic Therapy 50 Keystone Ct • Leola 717-656-8615 • AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com Our lymphatic system plays an important role in supporting our immunity. Over the past 18 years of treating our clients, we’ve found that supporting the proper flow of lymphatic fluid through electrolymphatic therapy positively affects many conditions including: Lymphedema, edema, cancer, Lyme disease, heart disease, enlarged prostate, post-injury/surgical healing and more. See ad, page 21.

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC GARDNER’S MATTRESS & MORE 830 Plaza Blvd • Lancaster 717-299-6228 GardnersMattressAndMore.com

Gardner’s is a locally owned mattress store offering a wide selection of quality natural and organic mattresses ranging from the luxurious to economical. Educating our customers on getting a good night’s sleep and the benefits of sleeping naturally and organically is our mission. To schedule your private sleep consultation, go to SleepLancaster.com/ Natural. See ad, pages 30 and 31.

MOLD REMEDIATION DC EAGER EMERGENCY SERVICES Darlene Eager, Certified Mold Remediation Specialist 6 E Kendig Rd • Willow Street 717-989-5763 • DCEager.com

Mold can be a hidden danger. Let DC Eager keep your family and friends safe. Our technicians are trustworthy, knowledgeable and certified in the safe removal of mold. DC Eager takes pride in their quality of work and customer service. “We Educate Before We Estimate.” Free mold assessments for your home or business. No chemicals! See ads, pages 33 and 49.

NATUROPATH - traditional HEALTH BY DESIGN CLINIC

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com We provide nutrition and detoxification services for adults and children using an integrative functional medicine approach, offer therapeutic massage therapy for your relaxation or chronic pain needs, and permanent fat and weight loss services. See ad, page 38.

NATUROPATHic doctor HEALTH FOR LIFE CLINIC, INC

Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture Ann Lee, ND, LAc 112 Cornell Ave • Lancaster 717-669-1050 DoctorNaturalMedicine.com Learn how your symptoms are connected, get answers, and achieve improved health and wellbeing as we facilitate your body's ability to heal itself through acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. Specializing in hormone balancing and fertility. Visit the website for testimonials and more information.

TREE OF LIFE HEALTH CAMBIUM WELLNESS CENTER Robert Miller, ND 15 Pleasure Rd • Ephrata 717-733-2003 • TOLHealth.com

Our leading naturopathic practice offers the most comprehensive array of holistic health services, tailored for your individual needs: genetic nutritional consultations; naturopathic consultations; nutrition, dietary and weight management programs; structural therapy with CranioSacral Therapy; reflexology; detoxification therapies; stress management; prenatal/pediatric wellness; and air/water purification. See ad, page 21.

NUTRITION FUSION INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS Dana M. Elia, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND 270 Granite Run Dr • Lancaster 717-917-5259 • FusionIHW.com

At Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness our main focus is on YOU – the whole person. Our practice involves using an integrative, functional, and personalized approach to nutrition, health and healing. Most major insurance plans are accepted. Flexible options are available to meet with our staff. See ad, page 42.

GIANT FOOD STORES KILENE KNITTER, RD, LDN

717-299-0391 Kilene.Knitter@GiantMartins.com GiantFoodStores.com/Wellness Kilene Knitter, nutritionist for Giant, will help you develop an individualized approach to nutrition with creative ways to enjoy the foods you love and build healthy habits that fit into your lifestyle. Visit our website for a listing of Kilene’s and all of our nutritionists’ scheduled classes and store tours.

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reiki LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

Farm and Home Center 1383 Arcadia Rd • Lancaster 717-824-9209 LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org Offering 30-minute sessions to those who would like to experience the many benefits of reiki. Clinic held the third Thursday of each month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. By donation. Practitioners needed. Please call for more information.

Dr. Keith Sheehan Laura Sheehan 1301 E King St • Lancaster 717-392-6606 SheehanChiropractic.com

HELENE WILLIAMS REIKI

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cuttingedge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 45.

Reiki is a very gentle holistic practice, which assists in promoting balance in body, mind and spirit. After a Reiki session, many people express a deep sense of relaxation, calming and peace. Frequently anxiety, stress and worry are relieved. Sessions and classes are available. See ad, page 24.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON MANSION ON MAIN ORGANIC SALON

119 W Main St • Leola 717-656-0208 TheMansionOnMain.us Refresh your mind, body and spirit with natural and organic products for hair and skin. Enjoy a full menu of salon services selected to support your holistic lifestyle including Organic Color Systems, Shear Miracles, John Masters Organics, Max Green Alchemy, Zoya. Specializing in cuts, color, bridal, extensions and more. Also offering monthly DIY EO workshops.

PET CARE TILL WE MEET AGAIN In-Home Pet Euthanasia 717-897-0536 TillWeMeetAgain.com

For some, euthanasia of their pet at the veterinary hospital is simply not an option. Dr. Mark Huber and his wife Stacey provide home euthanasia for dogs and cats in the most comfortable environment possible—your home—with the intention of bringing peace and comfort to ease the pain of losing a beloved pet. See ad, page 11.

Helene Williams, BSN, RN 313 W Liberty St, Ste 203 • Lancaster 717-269-6084 HeleneWilliamsReiki.com

SKIN/BODY CARE MELANIN ESSENTIALS

Contact@MelaninEssentials.com MelaninEssentials.com Facebook.com/MelaninEssentials Instagram.com/MelaninEssentials Looking for a solution to dry skin? Do you struggle with moisturizing and detangling your kinky/curly hair? At Melanin Essentials, we blend 100% all-natural and organic, toxic-free, vegan, ingredients to treat your hair and skin. We prioritize your health and beauty—from the inside out.

SOUND HEALING SOUNDWISE HEALTH

Lana Ryder, LMT, AADP, HTA 313 W Liberty St, Ste 267 • Lancaster SoundwiseHealth.com • ReikiSound.net 610-301-4356 Lana Ryder has been sharing the healing power of sound, voice and music for 40 years. Soundwise Health Associates o ff e r b a s i c s o u n d t h e r a p y education, group sound events, private sound therapy sessions, sound circles, sonic massage, ReikiSound™️, ReikiVoice™️ and more.

THERAPEUTIC WRITING WRITE FROM THE HEART

Creative Writing Workshops Melissa Greene • Lancaster 717-393-4713 • WriteFromTheHeart.us Our uplifting, be-who-you-are workshops awaken the creative spirit, gently, without intimidation. Taught in an atmosphere of warmth, whimsy and trust, they are a safe haven for all ages. Especially those who long to overcome perfectionism and selfdoubt. No grades or red pen. Sharing optional. Mischief a must. See ad, page 34.

Thermal Imaging ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING Pamela Howard, DC, CCT 550 Coventry Dr • Mechanicsburg 259 N 6th St, Ste 2 • Columbia 866-522-3484 AThermalImage.com

Thermal Imaging is a safe, noninvasive way to visualize potential health concerns with early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health. Providing service since 2005, Dr Howard offers a complete package to include a report review, educational materials and referral sources.

Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Lori Martin 50 Keystone Ct • Leola 717-656-8615 • AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com A family wellness center offering thermal imaging for breast and body, detox therapies, therapeutic and oncology massage, lymphatic drainage, a full-spectrum infrared sauna, nutritional education and more. Thermal imaging is a safe, non-invasive procedure for early detection of sources of pain, injury and disease. See ad, page 21.

WEIGHT LOSS Health by Design

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 • HBDClinic.com We can help you reach your weightloss goals by offering customized nutrition, body sculpting, weight loss and detoxification services. As you release stubborn fat, you’ll receive support and guidance through every step of your journey. See ad, page 38.

Yoga AQUA OM PADDLE

Birdsboro Fitness & Splash 320 W Main St, Birdsboro 610-575-0888 • AOPaddle.com All levels, gentle yoga, paddle board (SUP) yoga. See ad, page 42.

KULA KAMALA FOUNDATION & YOGA ASHRAM

17 Basket Rd • Reading 484-509-5073 • KulaKamalaFoundation.org Yoga therapy, practical yoga, retreats, kirtan. See ad, page 43.

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