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The land holds story in its fields and folds, harboring the energy of cultures that carved a canvas of trails, danced their histories beneath the trees and grew their families and food supplies throughout seasons that marked the passing of their lives. These people that came before embodied the flow of the waters they fished from and the rugged strength of the forests and rock that sheltered them. Knowingly or not, we continue to draw wisdom from these ancestors and how they found sacred comfort in the rhythms that connect heaven and Earth.
This month we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, honoring the communities that continue to gift us with the legacy of life lived in tune with nature and the privilege to know ourselves as both human and divine. It is an opportunity to not only acknowledge our country’s first inhabitants, but also pay gratitude and respect for their creativity, rich cultural contributions and ongoing lineages of caring for their environments and each other.
Rituals and traditions were lifelines passed down through the generations, weaving together fortitude of craft and faith and ultimately making way for resilience to shine. We can now acknowledge the harm done by past violations of territories and work to transmute divisions with a spirit of unity. Bearing witness in solidarity, we offer a more restorative justice through community truth-telling and choosing human dignity, equality and non-violence.
A return to wholeness is a nonlinear discovery in which we learn about each other and ourselves best in the spirit of non- threatening inquiry. Whether we share DNA or just a respectful desire to learn more about these earliest native Americans, there exists a true opportunity to observe and experience shifting patterns and awareness, attuning us to the multidimensional concepts of health and recovery.
This month’s issue is also a tribute to the healing traditions of other world cultures. We invite you to explore a colorful array of practices that span continents and past centuries. A successful navigation involves an open heart that leads the way into a paradox of understanding how stark differences can also include overlap of basic organic principles. Vitality is found again and again in the simple, yet profound practices of clearing, discerning, renewing and uplifting of mind, body and spirit.
Each cross-cultural link in our web of life is a beacon of transport into another world, a threshold where avenues of timeless knowledge intersect and an opportunity to listen, watch and feel the vibrations that echo eons of sacred work. Sound, light, energy and plant medicine are a few of the transformative realms that often eradicate disease, sharing boundaries with the mystery of all that is.
Onward dear readers; may your paths meet you where you are and take you where you want to be on your healing journey.
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The Holistic Health and Healing Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 15, at The Drexelbrook, in Drexel Hill. Expecting more than 1,000 visitors, the natural wellness, spiritual awakening and green living expo features hundreds of vendors, exhibitors and practitioners with an array of delicious and healthy food and snacks, products, treatments and the latest cutting-edge approaches in natural health and sustainable living.
Like-minded individuals can enjoy a day of fun and inspiration learning the newest trends in holistic health and spiritual practices while relaxing with personalized therapies, discovering new pathways to wellness for the whole family from kids to pets or finding a one-of-a-kind special gift. All of these transformative experiences await under one roof.
Admission is free. Location: 4700 Drexelbrook Dr., Drexel Hill. For more information, visit hhhexpo.com. See ad, page 11.
The On-Line Publishers, Inc.’s seventh annual Lancaster County Women’s Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 28, at Spooky Nook Sports in the Olympic Hall banquet room. Women of all ages and interests can spend a fun day with family, friends and neighbors shopping, relaxing and learning about products and services.
Attendees will be able to find information and speak with representatives from participating businesses and organizations offering products and services in home improvement, finances, health and wellness, beauty, fitness, fashion, retirement living, leisure and more.
There will be a Health & Wellness area sponsored by WellSpan Health, and guests will also enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, seminars, door prizes, shopping, a fashion show and a Women’s Expo Selfie Spot for individual or group portraits.
Location: 2913 Spooky Nook Rd., Manheim. For more information, call 717-285-1350 or visit AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. See ad, page 10.
Mattress & More, in Lancaster, is celebrating 33 years in business with an anniversary special of zero-percent interest for 36 months, plus Double Dealzzz for any single mattress purchase of $699 or more.
Customers may choose from either a free Amish-made box spring, free size upgrade—king for the price of queen (up to $500 savings), free delivery, set-up and removal inside Lancaster County and a free lifetime bed frame; or buy one get one 35 percent off many items including sheets, mattress protectors, pillow protectors and bed frames, and up to 36 months of no-interest financing or 100 days same as cash with no credit needed (minimum purchase rules apply for financing length).
Gardner’s carries a selection of certified organic mattress options, as well as a wide selection of natural foam rubber mattresses made without harmful chemicals, at affordable prices. They also carry conventional mattresses, massage chairs, futons, pillows and more. Try out a mattress in the Dream Room and benefit from a Wake Up Happy comfort guarantee.
Double Dealzzz pricing is not available on Dreamcloud/Nectar, Harvest, and Tempur-pedic brand mattresses. Location: 830 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-459-4570 or visit GardnersMattressAndMore.com. See ads, pages 7, 56 and 59.
October is National Bully Prevention Month, and Kutztown Martial Arts wants to help children become bully-proof and teach women about self-defense in the event of a violent encounter.
Owner Jeremy Schoener says, “Bullying continues to be a national problem that can lead to many emotional and psychological problems in the future. Here at KMA, we teach jiu-jitsu strictly for self-defense, rather than competition. Children need to learn how to stand up to bullying and women need to be able to protect themselves.”
Cost is $39.95 for four trial classes. Location: 240 W. Walnut St., Kutztown. For more information, call 484-648-0404, email KutztownMartialArts@gmail.com or visit KutztownMartialArts.com. See ad, page 56.
Dr. Mary Regan, DNP, CRNP, IFMCP, founder and owner of Functional Health of Lancaster (FHOL), has added intravenous (IV) supplement therapy to assist patients with micronutrient deficiencies, autoimmunity, sickness, energy dysfunctions, malabsorption issues and more.
FHOL offers functional medicine consults and packages for adults 18 and over, and optional primary care membership plans. In addition to IV supplement therapy, functional medicine and primary care, FHOL offers nutritional medicine, integrative mind-body therapy, health coaching and thermography.
Appointments can be booked online and patients can be seen remotely or in-person.
Location: 2207 Oregon Pike, Ste. 301A, Lancaster. For appointments and more information, call 717-490-6227, email Info@FH-Lancaster.com or visit FH-Lancaster.com. See ads, pages 39 and 54.
Unity of Reading introduces a new drum circle, facilitated by Scott and Wendy Gilbert, at 4 p.m., October 21, with a pot luck dinner afterward. Organic drumming circles, facilitated music programs with a tailored message and guided sound meditations are just some of the fun activities to experience at this event. The Gilberts have a special interest in communities with a recovering or team-building theme, and love celebrating the spiritual connection felt by all. They will supply a comprehensive array of instruments and talent.
Unity’s mission is to bring the community together and get those that are like-minded to meet each other, make more friendships and lift each other up to make the world a better place. November will feature an event TBA around the book Dancing With The Divine, by Julie Vance, including a book signing.
Make a donation or bring a dish to share. Location: 4443 10th Ave., Temple. For more information, visit UnityOfReading.org, call 610-9291990 or email UnityOfReadingPa@gmail.com. See ad, page 13.
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The 2024 Horn Farm Center Land Steward Training program will take place weekly on four Sundays from February 11 to March 3, followed by 12 Tuesdays from March 5 to May 21. Applications are due by December 31, with early-bird discount pricing until November 30.
Participants become versatile and compassionate caretakers of the Earth by learning how to restore broken ecosystems, rebuild lost habitat, mitigate climate change and reawaken a sense of place in nature via immersion into regional ecology, restorative earthwork and hands-on field experiences essential to healing natural landscapes.
The knowledge and skillset gathered through this course can be leveraged in many ways, including home-scale lawn and woodland revival, professional conservation and land stewardship work, furthering academic studies, environmental activism and recovering ways of living that are rooted in reciprocity with nature. Additional perks include educational hikes, overlap sessions with the Horn Farm’s Ecological Gardener Training program, a take-home took kit and natural movement sessions for relaxing the body and equipping trainees for new physical challenges. Scholarship funds are available.
Cost is $1,425 ($1,325 early-bird discount). Location: 4945 Horn Rd., York. For more information, call 717-757-6441, email Education@HornFarmCenter.org or visit HornFarmCenter.org/land-steward-training. See ad, page 20.
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The Expo’s low-pressure, social environment allows you to network with like-minded people and businesses, creating a community and building connections to share gifts and knowledge with others.
Radiance/Herbs from the Labyrinth will offer a magical weaving class from noon to 4 p.m., October 8, with Nancy Warble. Students may personalize their project with special items such as yarn, strips of favorite fabric, a piece of jewelry, charms, chains or childhood mementos. Even locks of hair can be woven in. All other materials are included and provided. Participants receive a reusable cardboard loom and weaving needle to take home, as well as instructional handouts.
She states, “Weaving is a slow, gentle, process involving repetitive movement—over, under, back and forth. It requires patience and concentration as you learn the techniques. Once learned, the process of weaving can be a form of self-care and meditation. This happens as you find the right balance of concentration and relaxation. Because of the rhythmic nature of weaving, you can at times even find yourself in an altered state of consciousness.” Warble holds a degree in art education from Millersville University and is retired from more than 30 years of teaching art in public schools.
Cost is $45. Location: 13 W. Grant St., Lancaster. For more information or to register, call 717-290-1517, email HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com@gmail.com or visit HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com. See ads, pages 26 and 55.
Tilt table testing and autonomic nervous system testing for the evaluation of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is now available at Lancaster Brain & Spine, in addition to established evaluation and treatment programs for POTS and dysautonomia.
POTS is characterized by an excessive increase in heart rate when transitioning from lying down to standing up, and can be life-altering. Tilt table testing and autonomic nervous system testing offers a diagnostic breakthrough helping pinpoint POTS with precision. During this non-invasive procedure, a specialized table gradually tilts to mimic postural changes, allowing experts to monitor heart rate and blood pressure fluctuations in real time for accurate diagnoses.
Shayne N. Bushong, DC, says, “By gradually acclimating patients to upright positions, this therapy improves circulation, reduces symptoms and offers a glimmer of hope to those struggling with POTS. As our understanding of POTS deepens, tilt table testing and therapy shine as beacons of progress, offering relief and a path to a more fulfilling life for POTS patients.”
Location: 221 Granite Run Dr., Lancaster. For appointments and more information, call 717 299-9600, email Info@LancasterBrainAndSpine.com or visit LancasterBrainAndSpine.com. See ads, pages
DJ Campos-Bard, LMT, MMP, owner at DéProv Injury Solutions, uses the Peak Method, a revolutionary system for treating soft tissue injuries founded by Dr. Matt Maggio designed to restore range of motion, reduce inflammation and eliminate the discomfort associated with chronic pain. DéProv is offering 10 percent off a functional evaluation and 20 percent off a treatment package for new clients.
Soft tissue such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves provide structural support and movement for bones and joints. Injuries related to soft tissue can result in pain, inflammation, decreased mobility and flexibility. DéProv Injury Solutions specializes in resolving soft tissue injuries of the neck and shoulder, specifically for those that have been experiencing pain for at least three months and have seen at least one other provider with little to no relief.
Campos-Bard states, “The goal is to help as many as people as possible recover from chronic pain of the neck and shoulder without the use of drugs, injections or surgeries. We have been successful with helping people live a pain-free life.”
Location: 1865 Lincoln Hwy. E, Unit 6, 2nd FL, Lancaster. For appointments and more information, call 717-669-1030, email DeprovInjurySolutions@gmail.com or visit DeprovInjurySolutions.com. See ad, page 3.
TheWay Acupuncture & Healing Arts, the second consecutive year winner of a local magazine’s Best of Lancaster contest for Best Alternative Medicine Practice, is accepting new clients. Dan Ober, from Your Quantum Healing Experience, will be providing Quantum Healing Hypnosis and Tansy Rodgers, from beU Complete, will offer Crystal Reiki sessions.
Owner Janessa Benedict says, “Traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM] is a comprehensive health system that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition, exercise and manual therapy. It has been used for over 2,500 years to alleviate ailments and prevent health problems. TCM addresses the whole person, targets the root cause of the symptoms, and each treatment is customized for the client, helping conditions including but not limited to acute or chronic pain, stress, mental health, neurological disorders, digestive complaints, gynecological concerns and respiratory ailments.” Benedict has more than 10 years of experience, has trained under world-renowned acupuncturists and practiced in numerous clinic locations. Location: 313 W. Liberty St., Ste. 137, Lancaster. For appointments and more information, call 717-204-2937 or visit TheWayAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 52.
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Your Quantum Healing Experience is accepting new clients with a promotional discount of $100 off on Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy (QHHT) services for the month of October; meditation training and intuitive advising is also available.
Owner Dan Ober says, “This is an opportunity to have regression therapy at a fraction of the cost.
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy is the most comfortable and safe way to get rid of current life ailments by connecting you to your own subconscious. Our clients get to see and understand first-hand the root cause of their current life issues.”
Natural Awakenings readers should mention this brief for discount. Location: 313 W. Liberty St., Ste. 137, Lancaster. For appointments and more information, call 717-727-1090, email QHHTLititz@gmail. com or visit YourQuantumHealingExperience.net. See ad, page 55.
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Wagner is seeing new patients for myofascial release at Dr. Super’s House of Health. Owner Dr. Tabetha Super says, “Myofascial release (MFR) works to release the deeper layers of the fascia. The fascia is a connective tissue matrix that extends throughout the entire body, so the technique can be performed across the entire body and is helpful for people who may not have had complete relief of their aches and pains from other modalities like massage, soft tissue release and adjustments.”
When performing MFR, no massage cream is used, and the sensation and technique is very different from massage or other modalities. The benefits are enhanced over multiple treatment sessions, but clients may feel some relief immediately after one session. Drinking extra water after MFR is recommended to help flush waste products from the tissue.
Cost is $65 for 30 minutes or $100 for 60 minutes. Location: 2209 Quarry Dr., Ste. B-21, Reading. For appointments and more information, call 610-601-9011, email DrSupersHouse@gmail.com or visit DrSupersHouseOfHealth.com. See ads, pages 4 and 52.
The 10th anniversary Inner Peace
Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 4, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 5, at the Hamburg Field House, with great giveaways and more than 70 vendors offering an array of crystals, gemstones, organic candles, CBD products and more. Services include massage, reiki, ionic foot detox and aura photos. There will also be wellness items for home and body such as handcrafted soaps, lotions and jewelry.
Founder Nancy Hartman says, “We will be rounding out our 10th anniversary with our 20th show at the Hamburg Field House. This year’s expo will include live blood analysis, mediums, lectures and more, so visit our website often for updates. And stay tuned-a new location is in the works for next year’s show!” The keynote speakers will be at 1 p.m. both days. Food is available for purchase and the first 150 guests each day will receive swag bags.
Cost is $10 for the weekend, with veterans and kids 12 and under free. Location: Hamburg Field House, Pine St., Hamburg. For more information, call 610-401-1342 or visit InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com. See ad, page 13.
InOctober 2022, Rodale Institute’s inaugural Regenerative Healthcare Conference convened healthcare
practitioners to learn about food as medicine, linking soil health and human health. The 2023 Regenerative Healthcare Conference: Farm-to-Healthcare Immersion, on November 16 and 17 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus, is designed to provide stepby-step guidance on how to create a successful farm-to-institution model, with an emphasis on health-focused institutions. Attendees will learn about the benefits of farm-to-institution models from a successful case study at St. Luke’s Anderson; how to navigate startup challenges and buy-in; and how to create health from the soil up. Leaders from across the healthcare industry will have the opportunity to engage with Rodale Institute’s organic consulting team alongside a network of innovators about how to bring nutrient-dense, organic food into their operations. This in-person event is tailored to executives and senior leadership representing healthcare and hospital systems, senior living facilities, health insurance and food service providers, among other innovative institutional leaders.
Cost is $1,947. Location: 1872 St. Luke’s Blvd., Easton. For more information, call 610-683-1400, email Info@RodaleInstitute.org or visit RodaleInstitute.org/farm-to-healthcare-immersion. See ads, pages 21 and 54.
The consumption of fermented products is on the rise as drinks like kombucha and kefir have become popular. They are a source of tryptophan, an amino acid critical to producing serotonin, the brain chemical that influences mood, and may also contain neurotransmitters in their raw form. Research has shown that eating fermented foods may have long- and short-term impacts on brain function, such as reducing stress.
Led by researchers at University College Cork, in Ireland, a new large study has begun to compare 200 fermented foods from around the world to pinpoint which ones are the most beneficial for brain health. Although still in its initial stages, preliminary results have already revealed some surprises. Almost all of the fermented foods display the potential to improve gut and brain health. While more research is needed, sugar- and vegetable-based fermented foods are likely to top the list, according to the lead researcher.
Taurine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, is vital for health of the eyes, muscles, brain and heart. Research has found that taurine levels decrease with age. In a study published in the journal Science, researchers found that taurine supplementation improved the lifespan and healthspan of middle-aged mice.
The scientists noticed improvements in bone, muscle, pancreas, brain, fat, gut and immune function. The
According to the American Cancer Society, about one man in eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, with six in 10 of these cases in men 65 years and older. Non-Hispanic Black men have a 75 percent higher risk and are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer than white men, with genetics accounting for some of these disparities. Researchers from The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio evaluated the impact of yoga on quality of life, as well as on immune and inflammatory responses. Published in the Journal of Urology, the study included 30 men with cancer that were scheduled for radical prostate removal. Half of the patients performed 60 minutes of yoga twice a week for six weeks before surgery and for three to six weeks after surgery. The other patients received standard care.
The group that performed yoga reported higher qualityof-life scores, including reduced fatigue and improvements in physical, sexual, functional and social wellbeing. Based on blood samples, the scientists also found that yoga promoted an anti-tumor immune response and reduced inflammatory cytokine levels.
median life span of taurine-treated mice increased by 10 to 12 percent, and life expectancy at 28 months increased by about 18 to 25 percent. Similar effects were observed in monkeys and cellular worms. The researchers also found a link between lower circulating taurine levels and higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension.
The researchers speculate that taurine’s anti-aging and disease-preventing benefits could be due to its effects on reducing cellular death, inflammation, DNA damage, mitochondrial dysfunction and other hallmarks of aging. They also found that exercise increased concentrations of taurine metabolite levels in the blood.
While more research is needed on taurine supplementation, dietary sources can be prioritized. Shellfish (scallops, clams and mussels) are the best dietary source of taurine, followed by lamb, beef, pork and chicken.
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New methods for cultivating healthy hair growth have been gaining traction amongst young people on social media platforms, including hair tapping, a technique popularized Korean and Japanese hair spas. According to hair-care experts, hair tapping is similar to a scalp massage and involves gentle drumming movements along the scalp with the fingers. Hair-tapping techniques draw from acupuncture, the practice of releasing energy by accessing certain landmarks in the body.
Like other kinds of scalp massages, hair tapping may relieve scalp tension, stimulate blood flow and improve lymphatic drainage. A Japanese study found that four-minute daily scalp massages over a 24-week period increased hair thickness by changing the expression of human dermal papilla cells in tissue under the skin. And a 2019 self-assessment survey found scalp massages improved hair growth for individuals with hair loss.
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Peter Hurtubise, DO, Marge Torchia, CRN and Lori Martin, BCHP. CTT, ALT, at Aqua Blue Wellness Center, offer a variety of state-of-the-art health services including thermal imaging, detox therapy, M-pulse saunas, electro-lymphatic therapy (ELT), nutritional IV therapy and massage therapy. They also use supportive oligonucleotide technique (SOT), a treatment for a long list of specific infections, viruses, Lyme disease and cancers. By silencing the genetic code of the infectious agents or cancer cells, this modality is able to kill them, a welcome discovery in light of October’s designation as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dr. Hurtubise says, “This breakthrough therapy utilizes molecular building blocks (mRNA) that are found naturally in the patient’s own body; it is not technically a drug, since there is no gene manipulation therapy. SOT started at RGCC labs, a medical genetics company in Greece, almost 10 years ago. At that time, it was and is still known as antisense oligodeoxynucleotide therapy (AOT). It is backed by many years of research by European- and Americanbased companies and universities.”
Nucleotides are the molecules that form the structure of DNA and RNA. Oligonucleotides comprise a supportive sequence of nucleotides rarely no more than 20 amino acids long. The term “antisense” oligodeoxynucleotide means it is designed to bind to its mirror image in the body, blocking its function.
The RGCC antisense molecule is now known as SOT and the treatment is uniquely tailored to each patient’s needs. Apoptosis is another word for programmed cell death. In other words, the SOT molecule has a potent ability to block specific mRNA expression and transcrip-
tion of a gene which encodes a protein with an anti-apoptotic effect. This explains why a single dose of SOT can turn off the replication cycles of 23 species of Lyme disease and some Lyme disease co-infections and cancer cells. The SOT molecules degrade very slowly and can therefore attack the mRNA in cancer, Lyme and/or viral cells for many months. This is not a genetic therapy.
After the intravenous infusion, the SOT molecules will work around the clock for about six months, during which time they will inhibit the replication of the target infectious agents or cancer cells.
SOT induces rapid apoptosis in circulating tumor cells (CTCs), circulating cancer stem cells (CSCs), primary tumor cells and metastatic tumors. In addition, it is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. As it penetrates into these cells, it will interfere with their ability to replicate. The doctor will recommend a PET/CT, CT or MRI scan prior to the SOT to assess
the patient’s cancer for any metastasis to reduce the risk of mild to severe adverse reactions, and to adjust the SOT dosing and timing according to each individual case. Cancer with metastasis could result in tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), which can be life-threatening.
Aqua Blue Wellness Center is located at 2435 Old Philadelphia Pike, Smoketown. For appointments and more information, visit AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com or call 717656-8615. See ads, pages 33, 55, 56 and 58.
A study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows that the pumping of groundwater impacts the tilt of Earth’s rotation and further exacerbates climate change. The study reports that in less than two decades, Earth has tilted 31.5 inches because of pumping groundwater,
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In a landmark climate case in Montana, a group of young people has emerged victorious.
The judge ruled in Held v. Montana that the state’s failure to consider climate change when approving fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional, thereby placing the burden on state agencies to take action to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.
This decision marks a significant win in the fight against government support for oil, gas and coal, which have contributed to global warming. The ruling means that Montana must now take climate change into account when deciding whether to approve or renew fossil fuel projects. The state attorney general’s office intends to appeal the decision.
This case is part of a larger wave of climate-change litigation that targets companies and governments around the world. Other states and cities have sued major companies seeking damages from climate disasters, while individuals have sued governments for enabling the fossil fuel industry and failing to protect citizens. The case, which was the first of its kind to go to trial in the U.S., sets an important precedent for similar cases in other states and may have reverberations around the world.
According to a new analysis from the journal Nature Communications, the Atlantic Ocean’s sensitive circulation system has become slower and less resilient. Scientists are concerned that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could collapse any time between 2025 and 2095.
The AMOC plays a critical role in transporting warm, salty water from the tropics to the North Atlantic and sending colder water back south along the ocean floor. Because Arctic ice is melting at a rapid pace due to global warming, there is an overabundance of cold freshwater in the system, putting it in danger of irreversible collapse. Such a collapse could dramatically alter weather patterns, lowering temperatures in North America and Europe, propelling severe storms in the tropics and elevating sea levels on the U.S. Atlantic coast.
To measure the AMOC’s strength, scientists use buoys and proxy indicators, such as microscopic organisms and tiny sediments from the seafloor, and according to the data, it is at its weakest state in more than 1,000 years. Other experts suggest that the entire ocean system must be studied to more accurately predict the effect of these AMOC changes.
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As first frosts arrive, annual plants die back and perennials begin to go dormant. This can create a considerable amount of leaf litter and dead stalks as the once-lush garden and yard turn brown. Many people mow and rake up the debris so that the ground is neat and bare. This winter, consider allowing at least some of this fallen foliage to remain where it lands. This will benefit the local ecosystem and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in landfills.
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When temperatures drop, many insects live or leave eggs in fallen plant materials. By resisting the urge to tidy our yards, we can protect biodiversity and preserve beneficial bugs, such as stick insects, pill bugs and millipedes. While bumblebees hibernate underground, other bee species find their way into the hollow stems of native plants to rest and wait for spring. Certain butterflies find cozy shelter in plant litter, and some caterpillars roll themselves up in fallen leaves. Toads and salamanders lie dormant in the ground or under the protection of plant debris.
Birds are drawn to highly textured landscapes with a diversity of plants. They feed on seed heads left standing and forage for insects among the litter. When snow piles up on fallen foli-
age, voles and mice scavenge through the debris for seeds and nuts. Squirrels and opossums may find edibles in the layers of mulch. The extra plant material on the ground creates habitats for more spring insects that will benefit birds, toads and other creatures when the snow melts.
Perennial root systems tucked in for winter with a protective blanket of garden waste are less likely to be harmed by extreme cold temperatures. The ground is also less likely to freeze and thaw as the temperatures vary.
Take a walk through the woods in the fall. Leaves drop; plants die back; and the ground is carpeted with a rich layer of composting materials. This loamy soil in the woods is some of the healthiest to be found. In the spring, plants reappear through the layer of humus without effort.
UNBURDEN THE LANDFILL
If saving the plants, insects and birds isn’t motivation enough, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that yard debris takes up as much as 6 percent of all waste in landfills, producing methane as it breaks down. If the garden or yard must be cleaned up, pile the material onsite or take it to a compost site instead of putting it in the trash.
Melissa Greene is a full-time writer and founder in 2001 of Write From the Heart creative writing workshops. Her philosophy of life is that writing heals. After the Twin Towers terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, she was moved to create a writing program designed to share her belief that the act of writing without stress has the power to console, illuminate and heal.
She teaches adults, children and teens, collaborates with schools and therapists, and leads workshops for cancer patients at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute at Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health; the McGlinn Cancer Institute at Reading Hospital; and the Penn State Cancer Institute at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Greene relates, “I grew up in Los Angeles. My mother was a film actress and my father wrote songs for the movies in the 1930s and ‘40s. Creativity was in my blood. At age 3, I would sit on my father’s lap at the piano while he composed and sang, savoring how the words rested on the music. I could see he was at his happiest, and I wanted to connect with that place inside myself, too. I began to write short stories and poetry. In my 20s, I took a sharp detour to follow in my mother’s footsteps and became an actress. I appeared in The Six Million Dollar Man and The Rockford Files TV series, though I knew writing was the art that would see me through my life.”
She then married, left her acting career and lived in Williamstown, Massachusetts, for 13 years. “I was fortunate to work with
a Williams College writing professor who helped me overcome my tendency toward perfectionism. I learned to see beyond the academics of writing into the heart of the work—the heart of myself, really,” she shares. “I learned to value my passion for writing over publication and fame; I discovered that it’s all about the longing to express, and that humor and self-compassion can be more important than grammar. I saw that my responsibility as a future mentor would be to hold a student’s deepest thoughts and feelings sacred. I became fascinated by the psychology of creating and how I sensed it could heal me, and the lives of others. This led me to expand my work into health care, supporting cancer patients with creative writing for the past nine years.”
Greene explains that her mission is inspiring, supporting and protecting the creative spirit, especially in those that have longed to write, but thought they couldn’t, and to share the belief that writing can help us feel happy, vital and whole in a fractured world.
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With time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world. According to the World Health Organization, 88 percent of all countries are estimated to use traditional medicine, such as herbal remedies, acupuncture and shamanism. The contribution of these practices is increasingly being recognized by Western medicine, especially in collaboration with integrative, holistic and regenerative medicine. The pandemic prompted renewed interest in traditional treatments, and incorporating them into wellness and healing modalities is easier and more valuable than ever.
Herbalist and spiritual coach Lucretia VanDyke integrates rituals, plant-spirit meditation, holistic food and ancestor reverence into her practice. An expert on Southern folk healing, VanDyke notes in her book, African American Herbalism, that Indigenous practices were never lost, but people had to go underground for fear of persecution.
“Herbal and sacred ceremonial practices of enslaved people of African descent were highly regulated or banned by the United States government in an effort to control the people most affected by colonization,” she explains. “In the mid-18th century, Virginia and South Carolina made it a capital offense to practice herbalism, resulting in harsh punishment or even execution if found guilty. Additionally, in 1883, the U.S.
Department of Interior came up with the Code of Indian Offenses, which implemented laws that applied only to Native people until 1978. They were punished for dances and feasts by imprisonment or withholding food rations for up to 30 days.”
Noting a resurgence of these once-forbidden practices, VanDyke adds, “Today, I see people trying to branch out on their spiritual journey and seeking sources outside their upbringing to answer questions within themselves with practices like herbalism and African traditional religion coming more into the mainstream.”
Linda M. Conroy, MSS, MLSP, is an educator, herbalist and community organizer who dedicates her life to connecting with the green world. She is the founder of two annual gatherings: the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference and the Mycelium Mysteries Women’s Mushroom Conference. She also provides herbal education, workshops and individual consultations through her Wisconsin-based business, Moonwise Herbs.
“Herbalism is a practice where people connect and work with plants for healing and nourishment,” she says. “Plants, herbs and mushrooms have been around long before we have and provide an innate connection to the earth. Everyone has ancestors that grew and foraged for their own food, and we remember that in our being. It’s a different experience from buying a plant or pill from the store shelf.”
Misconceptions about herbalism are common in America, Conroy asserts. “In other countries such as Cuba, Germany
and China, conventionally trained physicians still learn about more than 50 herbs in their training, but the United States all but abandoned herbalism after the development of antibiotics and pharmaceuticals,” she explains. “The pandemic has helped spawn a resurgence of interest, with people increasingly disappointed by Western medicine and turning to herbs for respiratory support, stress management and other conditions.”
Conroy stresses that working with herbs is both an art and a science. Learning their unique properties is key. “In order to be truly effective, it’s imperative that people know how to properly choose and use the correct herb for each situation. This includes being mindful of the dosage, method of delivery and sourcing. Herbs are much safer than most things out there, and with the right assessment skills, they can be truly transformative,” she says.
Another recommendation is to establish a wellness routine that incorporates herbs as maintenance to remind the body of their healing value. “Herbs are not drugs but can work in synergy with them. Many common ingredients can be used every day, such as a stinging nettle infusion to nourish the kidneys and lungs, and oats to fortify the nervous system,” Conroy says. “Acquiring our herbs and foods from local sources also strengthens our connection to the plants. Most things we need, such as garlic, cabbage, eggs and raw honey, we can find in our own garden, from neighbors or at a farmers market.”
Billie Topa Tate’, a member of the Mescalero Apache tribe, is founder of MSI Wellness, in Evanston, Illinois, and author of the upcoming book, Spirit Guide Invocations: Seeking Wisdom from Sacred Helpers Dedicated to creating a sacred space one person at a time through her Indigenous teachings, she is a mentor, teacher and healer. Her work has been shared by several universities and publications.
Although Indigenous healing practices do not have scientific studies to support their efficacy, they do have the observational and traditional support of her peo-
ple, Topa Tate’ says. “The Apache learned medicinal properties from the plants and honored the position of being stewards of the land,” she asserts. “We learned from our virtuous elders that plants provide us with medicine and food, as well as spiritual qualities, such as smudging, essential oils and incense, which help to cleanse the body, mind and spirit.”
According to Topa Tate’, a shamanic journey is a visit to the energy world and can lead someone to insightful wisdom regarding their life’s purpose. “The spirit world provides a release of the thoughts that limit us and brings us into a realm where we can be guided by higher thought,” she explains. “Visiting the spirit world with proper guidance allows us to access the worlds of healing, wisdom, angels, the past, the future and even the symbolic energies of our present lives through our mind. Another way to find this release is to understand that words are energy carriers and can provide our mind, body and spirit with a source of enlightenment. We do this through our drumming songs and ceremonies, but also by becoming more aware and harnessing the power of words as medicine in everyday actions.”
Energy work can help us reconnect with that part of ourselves that facilitates healing, says Topa Tate’. “I recommend beginning the day with a five-minute morning ceremony that gives thanks to the creator for a beautiful day and invokes our helpers to offer assistance with particular projects. As a healer, it is important to teach people how to manage their
with more productive platforms, such as meditation, nature walks and seeking out their life’s purpose. There is a misconception that only Native people can do this energy work, but we are all one family and can learn how to integrate the natural wellness that the Native people have used for centuries,” she explains.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the philosophy, experiments and experiences indigenous to Chinese culture. It has been practiced for more than 2,500 years and is used for health maintenance as well as the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental illness.
According to Dr. Heming Zhu, NCCAOM, a board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, author, educator, scientist and founder of Harmony Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, in Maryland, the basis of TCM lies in the belief that the human body is a holistic system deeply connected to the universe.
“TCM is influenced by the flow of vital energy called qi. To restore the balance of qi and gain the harmony of life’s paired aspects known as yin and yang, TCM practitioners use various techniques, including acupuncture, moxibustion [burning herbs at acupressure points], herbal medicine, massage, qigong and dietary therapy,” Zhu explains.
Zhu says that TCM modalities fit into either a physical therapy or chemical therapy category and can be introduced for regular maintenance. “Acupuncture is commonly used for addressing fatigue,
stress, pain, gastrointestinal issues, arthritis and improving overall well-being. Cupping is beneficial for relieving stress and muscle soreness. Tui-na, a form of therapeutic massage, is used for musculoskeletal disorders, digestive issues, pain and more. Gua sha helps manage stress and alleviate muscle tension and pain. Moxibustion can boost energy, improve digestion and address cold-related ailments. Qigong and tai chi are gentle, mind-body exercises that reduce stress and promote relaxation and overall mental well-being. Chemical therapy includes herbal medicine and dietary therapy to emphasize the connection between food and health,” he says.
TCM can be incorporated into an established wellness routine, and Zhu offers a few guidelines to ensure the best results. “People should seek education on the basic principles of TCM and be intentional not to judge it by Western medicine standards. They should find a licensed and experienced TCM practitioner and keep an open mind in initial consultations. Simple TCM practices, such as mindful breathing, gentle stretching or drinking herbal teas, can be incorporated into a daily wellness routine, and lifestyle changes, such as sleep routines and stress management, are part of the healing process,” Zhu says.
intergenerational or personal, are at the core,” VanDyke says. “Creating ceremonies based on the old ways gives you the strength to show up for yourself and makes it a little easier to move through the experience. Grief is a multilayer process, and it takes a holistic approach to co-create a path to a new normal. Our emotions are like invisible chains that bind us in a trauma loop, and having support for that is important. Nurturing the spirit is one thing that Western medicine does not talk about. I find that laughter, joy, pleasure and feeding the child-like spirit in us helps with this when life gets heavy. Ask yourself how you prioritize joy, and create your own rituals that center traditions while honoring your true self.”
“There are multiple factors to illness, but often our emotions and trauma, either
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Since ancient times, cultures have used music and sound to communicate and heal the mind, body and spirit. As an acupuncturist of 20 years, Beverly Fornoff, of Lancaster Acupuncture, looks for ways to build upon services that will promote balance, healing and transformation for her clients. When she explored sound therapy, which uses instruments such as gongs, singing bowls and tuning forks for relaxation and wellness, she knew that combining it into her services would be beneficial.
“Sound waves are vibrational, and quantum physics tells us that everything alive also vibrates. When we insert acupuncture needles, we sometimes vibrate them, with the intention of reaching deeper levels of the body,” Fornoff says. “It made sense to me that I could integrate sound into the acupuncture treatment using the instruments to promote deeper resonance in the body and enhance the effects of the needles.” Sound therapy, or sound meditation, enhances the body’s ability to drift into a state of deep relaxation. Fornoff says that strong healing occurs when the mind is quieted. She offers sound healing in separate sessions or combined with acupuncture treatments.
There are no official standards for sound therapy, and techniques can vary by practitioner. Fornoff took a six-month course with Lana Ryder, at Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy, in Lancaster. “We learned how to use the sound waves and tones of the different instruments. Ryder also taught proper ways to use vibration and sounds in a way that invokes relaxation and healing, and she educated us about the science of how it works,” Fornoff relates.
Fornoff strives to combine the ardent passion of yang with the docile calming effect of yin—the tenets of Chinese medicine—into her professional acupuncture practice to serve all types of needs. Some of her clients come in for acute injuries, for which treatment is more straightforward. Other chronic health or emotional issues require more complex, deeper treatments to release emotional blocks.
For deeper treatments, Fornoff can use instruments such as the gong so the acupuncture needles reach the deepest vibratory levels. “People have been using tuning forks along with acupuncture for a long time,” Fornoff says. “Gongs or tuning forks can create synchronous waves within a person to promote healing.”
Clients have reported to Fornoff that they feel a deeper vibration while she’s playing the gong, and thus fall into an enhanced state of stillness and quiet. “They say they actually feel energy, or qi, radiating from the needles and throughout the body.” Fornoff incorporates a gong, singing bowls, chimes, frame drums, flutes and shakers into individual sessions. She can also arrange off-site group sessions at yoga studios or other venues.
Acupuncture, whether or not combined with sound healing, can be used for both physical and emotional issues, Fornoff shares. “I see a lot more people coming in with stress, depression and anxiety, and acupuncture can be effective in helping people cope with those issues.”
Fornoff uses acupuncture techniques such as the Five Element style, Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, classical acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese herbal medicine. Lancaster Acupuncture features a raw herbal pharmacy where Fornoff can create blends of herbs that work well together to resonate with a person’s internal condition. With herbs, she uses the same diagnostic technique as she does with acupuncture to determine an area where a person can use extra support.
“Herbs are also vibratory, and I’ll put together a formula of herbs that work well in partnership with the client’s goals to create a healing response,” Fornoff says. “I work closely with each person to help them take a role in their health.”
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Traditional martial arts date back more than 2,000 years and have blossomed into about 200 styles. While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection. According to Statista, a German-based market research
company, nearly 6.2 million people in the U.S. participate in some form of this sport.
“Martial arts are for everyone, and it’s never too late to start,” says John Fonseca, an Illinois-based trainer specializing in karate, jiu-jitsu and other self-defense modalities. He is the first karate athlete in the world to win repeat gold medals at the Pan American Games, the first American to medal
at the Karate World Championships in almost 16 years, and the first American to win the Paris Open in more than 30 years.
According to Fonseca, “Short-term benefits of any martial art include improved fitness, self-confidence and stress relief. While long-term benefits are hard to count, they may include increased discipline, self-defense skills and a sense of personal growth. Remember: Every black belt was just a white belt that never gave up.”
When advising beginners, the champion says, “It’s important to choose a style that suits your goals and fitness level. Each modality offers unique benefits. Find a reputable instructor or school, start gradually to avoid injury and maintain a consistent practice routine for better progress.”
With origins in Okinawa, Japan, dating back to the 17th century, the guiding principles of karate include respect, humility, perseverance and self-discipline. “A karate practice starts with kihon, or basic fundamentals, that include a variety of punches, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, blocks and stances,” Fonseca explains. “These techniques are practiced repeatedly to develop muscle memory, accuracy and power. They are further developed in choreographed sequences called kata, which simulate various applications for selfdefense situations.”
Practitioners perform these routines solo in a specific order and then practice the bunkai, or applications, with a partner to develop self-defense skills. “Lastly, kumite is the sparring component of karate training to develop timing, distance, adaptability and the ability to receive and deliver strikes. It involves practicing techniques and strategies against a live, resisting opponent. Depending on the training level and focus, kumite can range from controlled, prearranged drills to freestyle sparring with varying levels of contact,” says Fonseca.
Capoeira
A martial art disguised as dance, capoeira is performed to music and traditional songs, including rhythmic clapping and drumming. Players form a circle, at the center of which two participants engage with one another in a combination of fighting and dancing. The art form was created in Brazil by African slaves in the mid-16th century. Although banned by the government after the abolition of slavery in 1888, many people continued to practice in hidden spaces. Modern capoeira was later developed around 1930, with several styles taking on their own characteristics. Emphasizing deception, flexibility and fluidity, participants learn discipline, confidence and self-control, while the use of music and instruments provides a multi-sensory experience.
Aikido, which means “the way of harmony with the spirit,” originated in 14thcentury Japan and was modernized during the 1920s. Although it is mainly a throwing and pinning art, practitioners also utilize strikes, kicks, sweeps and come-alongs.
According to Greg O’Connor, chief instructor at Aikido Centers of New Jersey, “Aikido is the most challenging and most ethical of the martial arts, and the most difficult to achieve any level of black belt rank. Our practice requires working with a partner on the specific attack and technique demonstrated by the instructor. Each partner takes turns in this practice with safety for each other in mind, and we train to handle an aggressor with the full awareness that there are no rules in a selfdefense situation.”
O’Connor describes aikido as a magical skill, because as the participants learn to be patient and persevere, they often discover eye-opening alternatives to violence. It requires full integration of mind, body and spirit, as well as an awareness of how
our minds and emotions can work against us, he says.
Jiu-jitsu originated in Japan, evolving over centuries, with Brazilian jiu-jitsu further developing in the early 20th century. Fonseca says that the practice focuses on leverage, technique over strength, control and adaptation. Students will first learn and practice positions, transitions, escapes and submissions, then engage in those techniques with a partner to refine their movements, timing and muscle memory.
“Live sparring, known as rolling, is a crucial aspect of jiu-jitsu training. During rolling, practitioners engage in controlled but dynamic matches with resisting opponents. The goal is to apply learned techniques, gain positional control and attempt submissions,” Fonseca explains. “Rolling helps students develop timing, adaptability and practical application of techniques; enhances concentration,
awareness, self-esteem and focus; and creates a sense of balance and calm.”
The Koreanbased practice of taekwondo was developed during the 1940s as a blend of native fighting styles. Students learn kicking, punching and blocking techniques, which are applied to various forms of self-defense. According to the International Taekwondo Association, the philosophy is to build a more peaceful world, and that starts with developing individual character and positive morale. Through repeated practice and exercises, students learn courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and an indomitable spirit. These five tenets are recited at the start and end of every class and become the foundation of both the students’ development as individuals and as martial artists.
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Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition. At its core, qigong revolves around the concept of qi (pronounced “chee”), considered to be the life-force energy that permeates the universe. Like love, qi can act as a potent healing agent, restoring inner peace, balance and harmony. Gong refers to the dedication and effort invested in mastering this skill, a journey marked by patience and repetition. Qigong is a moving, meditative practice aimed at harmonizing internal energies, and it is related to tai chi, which originated as a martial art.
The practice of qigong involves breath work, movement, mindfulness and stretching. It is performed with intention, yet emptiness (wuji), enabling practitioners
to cultivate a stronger, deeper mindbody-spirit connection that allows for heightened stillness, clarity, vitality, awareness and sense of self. It has been clinically documented to alleviate stress, enhance energy levels, improve physical fitness and promote cardiopulmonary and immune function.
A 2020 study published in Frontiers in Medicine reported that qigong improved balance and coordination in older adults. In presenting their scientific approach and rationale, the researchers noted, “Qigong is an integral part of both ancient and modern Chinese medical practice and is now a popular mind-body wellness technique in the United States, as well. An estimated 2.9 million U.S. adults practiced either tai chi, qigong or both in 2012.”
In a 2012 study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers found that tai chi could enhance brain size and
improve neuropsychological measures in elderly individuals, potentially delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s. A systematic review of 11 studies involving 1,061 seniors with mild cognitive impairment suggested that tai chi training could be effective in improving cognitive function, including memory, learning, mental speed and attention. And, a 10-week study by Brown University researchers reported that cancer patients that practiced qigong displayed clinically significant improvements in fatigue.
“Knowing yourself is the real practice,” says David Stokes Hone, a naturopathic doctor, medical qigong master and founder of the Elements of Life Institute. “As practitioners, all we’re doing is reminding people of the divine connection that’s inside of them. Qigong helps clear blockages and move the stuck qi out. Just doing the practices, we allow our bodies to heal through the movement that helps us have the faith to heal. The blocks and addictions melt into the light formed by the exercises.”
According to Hone, the profound transformations achieved through qigong can range from the dramatic, such as restoring sensation in a paraplegic’s legs, to the more subtle, like the emergence of a smile. He recalls the story of a young woman entrenched in addiction who managed to turn her life around after embracing the practice.
Kevin Chen, Ph.D., a qigong master and associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, introduced qigong to his father with chronic back pain as a way to alleviate his suffering and avoid a recommended surgery.
For beginners, Tai Chi Master Violet Li emphasizes relaxation and mindfulness. “True relaxation is more a state of mind,” she explains. “When we pay attention to our body, the qi will follow.”
Troy Bennett, a doctor of acupuncture and qigong master from Newfoundland, Canada, shares eight principles that he learned from Qigong Grandmaster Effie Chow.
MEDITATE Whenever a problem arises, meditate and wait for the answer to come. If you come to the conclusion that you can’t fix the problem, then it’s not in your hands, so don’t worry about it.
BE LIKE THE WILLOW TREE Learn to be flexible in the body, mind and spirit.
BREATHE The quality of your breath will determine the quality of your life. Breathe like a newborn baby.
CONNECT. Everyone and everything in the universe is connected through qi. Remember the smallest thing you do in life will have an effect on the universe. Always hold the intention of love.
TRAIN FOR SUCCESS Remember to always help people become the best that they can become.
LEAVE A BLESSING Whenever you meet someone, always give a blessing. Your kindness can have the most powerful effect on someone’s life and transform them in ways you can only dream of.
EXPERIENCE EIGHT HUGS AND THREE BELLY-ACHING LAUGHS
DAILY. Don’t take life so seriously. Learn to laugh and enjoy life.
LIVE. When Dr. Chow was asked, “What happens when you die?” she laughed and said, “I cannot answer that question. There is no such thing as death. There is only life.”
Nadia Linda Hole is a medical doctor, qigong master and pioneer in bridging Oriental, Western and energy medicine with Hawaiian-style qigong. She served as a consulting editor for the book Chinese Medical Qigong and contributing author in medical textbooks on complementary medicine.
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So much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. For one thing, the recipes have become more flexible, empowering people to save time and use ingredients that they love. “The modern macrobiotic diet is about much more than tofu, seaweed and miso,” says chef and author Christina Pirello, the Emmy Award-winning host of Christina Cooks, on about seasonal, whole, unprocessed food cooked in accordance with each person’s condition and lifestyle.”
“In the beginning, there was rigidity that didn’t give you the freedom to say, ‘I don’t want to eat adzuki beans again,’” Pirello says. “Variety is key. You can’t just eat kale and drink smoothies and hope for the best. You have to get balanced nutrition with enough protein, fats and carbohydrates.”
According to Pirello, “What we eat determines how we move through the world. Are we comfortable or uncomfortable? In Chinese medicine, we are either in a state of ease or dis-ease, which became the word disease, but in Chinese medicine, it really means uncomfortable. What do you do to get back into that state of ease, or balance? That’s really what macrobiotics is about; how do you rebalance the body—the organs—to be comfortable?”
Eating in accordance with the natural order— with the seasons—is an essential concept of the macrobiotic diet and includes fall, winter, spring, summer and a fifth season, “late harvest.” The idea is to follow our intuition, Pirello advises:
“If you walk into the supermarket in November, you’re not immediately attracted to cherry tomatoes and strawberries, but the winter squashes, pumpkins and parsnips call your name. Macrobiotics allows us to understand that—even here in the United States where foods are so widely available that you can have strawberries at Christmas.”
Her recipe for Winter Squash Risotto, which is featured in her new cookbook, VegEdibles, is just one example of the delicious macrobiotic dishes she has developed. “This risotto is perfect for cooler weather, when we need to keep energy in our middle organs so we are warm and cozy, centered and balanced,” Pirello says. “Come winter and fall, we want foods that are going to help the body hold onto heat. Squash, pumpkin, turnips and rutabaga are going to help relax the body and the middle organs and help us stay grounded, centered and warm. The risotto is cooked really long, so there’s a lot of warming energy that will help you in cold weather.”
“There has to be a period when the body transitions from the heat of summer into the cool of the fall,” says Chicago area-based macrobiotic counselor Karla Walter. “That’s when we have those beautiful orange foods starting to come out, and the squashes start arriving. We have this really lovely, sweet time of the year that actually nourishes the body and helps the immune system ramp up and get ready for colder weather.”
Walter recommends the macrobiotic diet for finding calmness and rhythm. “When we eat healthy foods that sustain us, our goals come to the surface where we can see them a lot clearer. People don’t know their potential until they start to feel good about themselves,” she says.
Lisa Books-Williams, a plant-based chef, educator and therapist in the San Francisco area, encourages people to find their own plant-based path. “I found my answer at the end of a fork, instead of in a bottle of pills,” she says. “The most loving thing I ever did for myself started with changing my food choices. Sure, it would be more delicious to be eating a pizza, but eating a salad with beans and rice is how I love myself.”
Books-Williams believes that taking the extra time that is required to follow a plantbased lifestyle is worthwhile. “We can eat well inexpensively if we are willing to take an extra couple of hours each week to chop vegetables. We are worth the time it takes to batch-cook and freeze beans in single servings so we have them when we need them. Each of us has to be committed to our own well-being. No one is going to do it for us.”
While much has changed since Ohsawa introduced the macrobiotic diet, Pirello still adheres to its three core ingredients. “I still eat rice, seaweed and miso soup,” she says. “Not as much as I used to, but I still do, because miso is the greatest probiotic on the planet, followed by kimchi. Those are the greatest macrobiotics we could ever eat in our lives, and both are delicious.”
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YIELD: 6-8 SERVINGS
FOR THE LASAGNA:
¾-1 lb whole wheat or regular lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
6-8 oz frozen spinach
1 large zucchini, cut into fettucine-shaped noodles with a vegetable peeler
1 eggplant, cut into ¼-inch rounds and salted
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5-6 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ lb fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1 zucchini, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
½-¾ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp olive oil or water
1½ tsp sweetener (coconut or date sugar)
12 oz tomato paste
5 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes (plain or with basil)
½ cup chopped Kalamata or black olives
2 Tbsp capers, rinsed
¼ cup red wine
FOR THE TOFU RICOTTA:
1 lb medium tofu, drained
¼ cup unsweetened almond or soy milk
including a wide selection of salt- and sugar-free spices
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1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp dried basil
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp nutmeg
2 Tbsp lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
To make the veggie Bolognese, in a large pot over high heat, sauté the garlic, onion, carrot, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, salt and red pepper flakes in the olive oil or water until the onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the sweetener, tomato paste, tomatoes, olives, capers, wine and ¾ cup water. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
Serve with pasta or use in lasagna.
To make the tofu ricotta, blend all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor until it achieves the consistency of cottage cheese, about 3 to 5 minutes. If mixture is too thick, add a little water.
To salt the eggplant, wash and dry the outside of the eggplant. Line a 9- by 12-inch cookie sheet with 2 layers of paper towels. Cut eggplant into ¼-inch rounds and place each round on the sheet pan. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon or less of salt on each round and gently massage it into the eggplant. Let rest for 10 minutes. Use paper towels to remove the water that is being expelled from the salting process. Flip the eggplant and repeat process. For best results, remove the salt and expelled liquid.
For the lasagna, preheat the oven to 350° F. Cover the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch cake pan in a thin layer of sauce, then cover with a layer of the lasagna noodles. Place the salted eggplant rounds on top of the noodles. Place a dollop of tofu ricotta every 1 to 2 inches. Cover with the zucchini noodles, followed by a layer of sauce. Cover with the spinach, followed by a layer of sauce. Finish with a top layer of lasagna noodles, covered with sauce and sprinkled with dollops of the tofu ricotta.
Cover loosely with aluminum foil or a baking lid and bake until it is hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Optional: Remove foil during the last 10 minutes of cooking to brown the ricotta topping. Remove from oven and set it on the countertop for 20 minutes before serving.
Recipe courtesy of Lisa Books-Williams.
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YIELD: 4-6 SERVINGS
4 medium beets, washed and with stems trimmed to about 1 inch
2 tsp ginger, finely chopped
2 Tbsp green onions, finely chopped
2 cups water or vegetable stock
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2 Tbsp raspberry vinegar
1 Tbsp barley (mugi) miso
½ cup chopped chives or green onions
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In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the remaining beets, ginger, green onions, water or vegetable stock plus one extra cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in orange juice.
Purée soup in small batches in a blender until smooth.
Remove a small portion of the soup into a bowl and dissolve the miso. Add miso back into the soup and stir through. Add the vinegar and stir through.
Garnish with the chives or green onions.
Recipe courtesy of Karla Walter.
YIELD: 4-6 SERVINGS
FOR THE BROTH:
¼ red onion, diced
½ carrot, diced
¼ cup diced winter squash
Splash of white wine or mirin
3 cups spring or filtered water
FOR THE RISOTTO:
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ red onion, finely diced
¼ tsp sea salt
Splash of white wine or mirin
½ cup carnaroli or Arborio rice
¼ winter squash, unpeeled and finely diced
4-5 sprigs fresh basil, leaves removed, hand-shredded
To make the broth, combine all of the listed ingredients in a large saucepan over low heat and simmer for 30 min-
utes before making the risotto. This can be done the day before.
For the risotto, place the olive oil in a deep skillet along with the onion over medium heat. When the onion begins to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and cook, stirring until translucent. Add the rice and a generous splash of wine, and cook, stirring until the wine is absorbed. Add ¼ cup broth and cook, stirring frequently, until the broth is absorbed. Add another ¼ cup of broth and repeat the process. Stir in half of the diced squash and cook, stirring.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, place the remaining squash with enough water to cover halfway. Add a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until the squash is soft, about 20 minutes.
Continue adding the remaining broth to the rice—¼ cup at a time—and stirring until the rice is tender but al dente, about 25 minutes.
Take the remaining squash and use an emulsion blender or a food processor to purée until smooth. Stir the puréed squash into the cooked risotto. Season it lightly with salt and cook over low heat until the squash is absorbed into the rice.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Photo by Paul Parisi
by Gisele Rinaldi
It takes a special kind of artist to create a work of art out of discarded items. These imaginative, multimedia visionaries see beauty and purpose in the most mundane materials, including paper, computer parts, bits of plastic, leftover fabrics, used tires and random game pieces. Their thought-provoking, surprising works reduce waste that would otherwise populate landfills and prove that trash can indeed become treasure. Motivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary. Plastics found along the beach may become a collage of a thriving sea turtle, for example. Old rusty metal parts may be transformed into a steampunk clock face or a modern hanging sculpture that spins in the wind.
Artist and interior designer Noelle Turco, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, comes from a legacy of artists that found ways to be creative with things that were left behind. “Repurposed and upcycled art is inventive and gives a second or third life to everything from packing materials and wood to bottle caps and string,” she explains. “It’s one of my favorite things to do and challenges me mentally because it makes me think about how I am going to take the treasures that I have found—the bits, pieces and even words on paper—and make them into art.”
Cesar Aguilera, art curator at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, in Fort Myers, Florida, makes art to create consciousness about what humans use and consume. “My personal artwork and the exhibitions I design encourage others to reconsider how much we throw away,” he says. “There is not another species on Earth that creates the amount of waste that does not naturally decompose. All that we create has an impact.”
Jen Hardwick, a mixed-media artist who resides in Longview, Washington, loves working with vintage game pieces, toys, wood and metal. “When I moved to Seattle in the late 80s, I started going to markets, junk stores and donation centers, and I would collect all these little ‘treasures’. A lot of these materials would end up in a landfill, so I hope that by using them in my art pieces, it’s helping the environment in a small way.”
Artist Gracie Berry, who also lives in Lancaster, loves the challenge and inspiration that creating upcycled and repurposed art brings. “It allows me to use my creativity to rename things from my perspective,” she explains. “While each of my creations has their own stories and set of rules, a common message is that my art is purposeful and needs to be here.”
Aguilera, Berry, Hardwick and Turco concur that when making repurposed art, the creative process unfolds in a messy, nonlinear way. Sometimes they begin with an idea in mind, but inspiration occurs while working with the pieces, so the work often takes a different direction. Canvas, wood, metal and fabric become foundations for intricate layers of found items placed, sewn and nestled into nooks and crannies, like puzzle pieces fitting oddly together.
“Materials seem to find me way before I ever go looking for them,” Berry shares. “Sometimes the material itself gives me inspiration for my next piece. It’s magical the way it all unfolds. I welcome challenges when it comes to learning techniques that work for specific projects. It’s exciting to find solutions through trial and error, cementing techniques that can be used again.”
Aguilera makes art from discarded computer parts, fabric and furniture. “Technology consumes precious resources but gets discarded as newer inventions become the focus,” he explains. “Showcasing
the interior workings of a computer draws attention to hidden beauty. A fresh coat of paint or a design remodel breathes new life into a piece of furniture or clothing.”
“For those just starting out, simple projects can be created using magazines, cardboard, yarn and glue,” explains Turco. “Visit secondhand and thrift shops. Often, these stores are nonprofits, so by shopping there, we are not only keeping stuff out of landfills, but also supporting our local communities.”
“Choose materials that inspire you. Pieces can be as simple or detailed as you want them to be, but most importantly, have fun,” enthuses Hardwick. “I love all the things I collect individually, but putting them together to create a robot or a bug or an animal opens up a whole new world for me.”
Look for beauty in unexpected places. Berry suggests that repurposing upcycled objects is not only more sustainable for the planet, it also allows creativity to be accessed anywhere. “When we think outside the box, we can create change through art,” believes Aguilera.
Gisele Rinaldi is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings publications.
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by Sheila Julson
explains Dr. Anita Collins, founder of Bigger Better Brains and author of The Music Advantage: How Music Helps Your Child Develop, Learn, and Thrive . She asserts that complex musical activities are like full-body workouts for the brain, which sharpen a child’s ability to solve problems and think creatively and divergently. As these skills are mastered, they can be transferred to other types of brain activities.
For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits. Whether listening to a live orchestra, engaging in rhythmic games, learning to play an instrument or singing in a choir, musical pursuits have been proven to help with early brain development and teach kids important life skills.
Researchers at the University of Washington Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences discovered that play sessions with music helped 9-month-old babies learn to detect rhythmic patterns, an important skill for both music and speech. According to lead author Christina Zhao, “This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills.”
In a five-year study involving 6- and 7-year-olds, neuroscientists at the University of Southern California Brain and Creativity Institute, in partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, found that music instruction appeared to accelerate brain development in young kids, particularly in the areas of the brain responsible for processing sound, language development, speech perception and reading skills.
“Music learning, such as studying to play a musical instrument or singing in tune, are very complex activities for the brain. They use multiple senses but also require those senses to interact and exchange information in a highly synchronized way,”
Collins advises that singing to and with children at a young age can help them gain control of their voices, as well as their speech enunciation and processing, and to hear nuances in sounds. She recommends interacting with the world of sound while outdoors and adds, “Getting a young child to focus their ears onto a particular sound can help train auditory attention, which trains the attention network in general.”
Kids need to listen actively, rather than passively, most of the time, Collins notes. “Passive music listening is hearing music in a mall. Active music listening is focusing our auditory processing on a particular instrument, on the melody line over the bass line or mirroring the rhythmic ostinato of the drum part.”
Silence also plays an important role in early development. “The biggest mistake is not thinking about a child’s auditory environment and always having the TV on or having a highly stimulating auditory environment all the time. Children need variety in their food, and sound is food for the brain. They need quiet times, unusual sounds, unexpected sounds and repetitive sounds,” says Collins.
Joan Koenig, author of The Musical Child: Using the Power of Music to Raise Children Who Are Happy, Healthy, and Whole, says that engaging in a musical practice can help kids develop language awareness and social skills. Such positive results are possible even without expensive music classes or instruments.
Simple call-and-response exercises can be effective in the brain development of babies and toddlers. “We are an orchestra within ourselves; we can create rhythm, melody and harmony,” Koenig explains. “A parent or caregiver can initiate a calland-response game by singing a song, tapping a wooden spoon on pots and pans or singing nonsense words. Babies will imitate it. When the baby is involved in this game during the first year of life, they are experiencing a connection with the person that’s doing it. It is visceral proof that they are being listened to and understood long before the development of language. You’re giving them the building blocks for both music and language. It’s about repetition and engagement.”
Basic life skills can also be learned with the assistance of music. “A marchand-stop song game allows children to practice stopping something fun and waiting, which can carry over to stopping when we’re upset and waiting until we have a thoughtful response,” says Elise Pennington, chair of the early childhood program at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, in Milwaukee. “Playing games like Ring Around the Rosie or Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes can help with a number of areas. Enrolling in an organized music class where children are active participants and being challenged will help exercise a wider range of skills in a deeper way.”
“When children or adults make music together, they become part of the musical creation,” Koenig says. “When a young child feels this kind of visceral belonging, anxiety is low and empathy and confidence are high. These are the ideal conditions for all learning.” Sheila Julson is a freelance
Sophie Haruna Klimcak is the cofounder and program director of Wild Awake, a nonprofit in San Francisco. Drawing from her Japanese and Eastern European roots, she designs immersive, nature-based learning experiences that nurture deep caring for people and the planet. Klimcak holds a master’s degree in education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and bachelor’s degrees in philosophy, neuroscience and psychology from Washington University, in St. Louis.
Whether in an after-school setting
with children or an outdoor adventure among adults, she and her team of naturalists, artists and healing practitioners invite people to mindfully gaze at the stars, invigorate the senses with ocean sound-baths, experience healing and community in a song circle, build empathy and connection through storytelling, and express creativity by painting with botanical pigments.
In the summer of 2020, my co-founder Shasha Du and I took a weeklong trip to Joshua Tree National Park. Every night we experienced this feeling of awe and wonder and reverence as we stared up at this stunning night-sky portal of infinite space and blazing stars. On the last night, we brought binoculars and stayed up to see the comet NEOWISE. At 4 a.m., it appeared on the horizon—this icy rock moving toward the sun and releasing all these gases behind it in a glorious paintbrush streak—and we literally screamed and held each other because we had never seen anything like that before. As educators, we decided that we wanted to keep those feelings alive in our hearts, and design for awe and wonder in learning.
You don’t have to travel to places like Joshua Tree or see a comet to experience wonder and awe. With the right amount of mindfulness and attention, everything is worthy of such appreciation—our backyards, our houses, everything. Feeling a sense of wonder requires us to take time to appreciate the textures of something in its entirety and realize where it might have been sourced from and how it’s supporting us and we’re supporting it—remembering that we’re interconnected. We offer local experiences to help people see that magic exists where they live.
Learning is super-creative, constructive,
collaborative and social. The best kind of learning is when you’re following a thread of your own intuition and asking questions that are joyful for you. They’re not questions someone told you to ask. You’re building your own worlds by a process of inquiry. I think wakefulness comes from bringing that attention to whatever it is that you want to go deeper into.
One of our most experiential offerings was a wildflower therapy workshop, which brought people in community to see the superblooms in the Bay Area. To make this a wonder-based experience, I created this little booklet for a mindfulness walk, inviting folks to choose one flower to develop a relationship with over the course of an hour and a half.
The booklet had multisensory prompts to deepen that relationship, and I asked them to record a conversation with their flower. When do people stare at a flower that long, right? But it does wonders, helping you move a little bit slower in the world.
The next time they walk by flowers, they’ll notice them in a different way because they took intentional time to develop a relationship to local flora and to their own joy and wonder. Little steps like these can be radical in developing a love for what we may lose if we don’t protect and care for this world.
Living in San Francisco with the bay surrounding us, we are always in a relationship with the ocean. It cools the planet, making it livable for us; it’s an amazing place to play and enjoy water sports; and it nourishes us through seafood. So, we designed a program that takes folks out to forage for seaweed.
It’s not about filling our buckets with as much seaweed as possible, but rather bringing mindfulness to the experience. We marvel at the diversity of seaweed; you can see dozens of different kinds along our shoreline. People are curious about what
makes seaweed a certain color or how it nourishes us. We learn how to harvest seaweed from rock in a way that it can regenerate and grow more seaweed. We make an offering to the ocean, saying, “Thank you,” remembering our mutual reciprocity.
One of the most accessible ways of connecting to nature is by connecting to your own body. Putting one hand on your belly and
one hand on your heart and noticing your breath can really help you drop into that space of deep calm and deep knowing. If you can, find your local dark sky and go out to see the stars. Look at the moon. Notice the way planets and stars move through the sky. Or, notice a leaf or a flower and be in a relationship with it by noticing it over time, returning to it and seeing how it has changed and how you’re changing inside, too.
For years, we have seen a growing appreciation in contemporary culture for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the complementary role it can play within Western medicine. Based upon thousands of years of observation, this natural healing approach can be valuable not just for humans, but also for animal companions.
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) includes the use of food therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and tui-na massage to maintain health and treat disease. Some pets with chronic arthritic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, nerve damage, epilepsy, cancer
and other long-term ailments may not respond well to conventional treatments, or the side effects of Western medicine may cause even more problems. That is when TCVM can intercede to provide relief. There are a few basic principles governing TCVM. Qi is the life force that flows freely when a pet is healthy and may be blocked or weak when a pet becomes ill. Yin-and-yang refers to the interplay between natural dualities—such as light and dark or hot and cold—and the need to maintain a balance between these opposing properties. There are five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—which also need to be in balance for optimal health. During an examination, a TCM vet will determine what is out of balance and develop a customized treatment plan.
Dr. Ruth Roberts, an integrative veterinarian and pet health coach, applies TCM principles when designing a whole-foods diet to optimize pet well-being and support healthy longevity. “Under TCM principles, foods have warming, cooling or neutral properties when they interact with a pet’s natural energy, and the goal is to find a balance,” she explains. “Many pet ailments may stem from or be related to imbalances within the body, as well as environmental factors, all of which underscore the need for the proper nutritional balance.”
According to Roberts, in a hot climate, a pet might need cooling foods, such as turkey, fish, banana, celery, kelp, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber and melon. In colder temperatures, warming foods such as mutton, deer, chicken, ginger, squash and pumpkin are advisable. When designing a balancing diet, neutral foods may be needed, including pork, bison, salmon, tuna, carrots, green beans, peas, olive oil and shiitake mushrooms.
Veterinary acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular to relieve pain or treat ailments, including allergies, seizures, reproductive problems and liver and kidney disease. The procedure involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the body, thereby stimulating nerve endings, which then conduct impulses to the brain and spinal cord. It is best to consult an ex-
perienced, licensed acupuncturist or TCVM specialist that specifically treats pets.
In a 2017 study published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal, researchers found, “Acupuncture alone or in combination with analgesics reduced pain and improved quality of life in dogs with neurological and musculoskeletal diseases. Dogs with musculoskeletal disorders had a better improvement in chronic pain and locomotion than those with neurological disorders.”
TCVM uses a number of herbs, roots, mushrooms, bark and other plant-based ingredients to help pets with immune dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, skin conditions, liver and kidney disease and other long-term, chronic conditions. When it comes to more serious pet health issues, such as osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Roberts suggests the strategic use of full-spectrum hemp extract (CBD), cannabis oil (THC) and medicinal mushrooms. Dosages will differ for each individual pet. It is best to consult an integrative veterinarian or pet nutritionist.
“In several documented cases, a combination of homeopathy, TCM, medicinal mushrooms and CBD-THC solutions working together synergistically with a healing diet have helped dogs outlive their bone cancer diagnosis without harmful side effects, stressful procedures or complicated vet visits, all at a dramatically reduced cost,” Roberts says. “As they say, ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ especially where our beloved animal family members are concerned.”
Also under the TCVM umbrella, tui-na massage uses kneading, pressing and rolling techniques to improve a pet’s health and balance. Among the conditions that respond well to this type of massage are arthritis, muscle tension and soreness, stress and anxiety, joint paint and mobility issues. The technique focuses on stimulating acupuncture points and energy pathways, or meridians, that promote the smooth flow of qi throughout the body. This treatment can be used in conjunction with complementary therapies to enhance results.
“I strongly believe Traditional Chinese Medicine is good medicine. Western medicine is great medicine. However, the best medicine is an integration of both because each of them has their own strengths and weaknesses,” says Dr. Huisheng Xie, DVM, Ph.D., a clinical professor of integrative medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, in Gainesville.
According to Xie, TCVM is weak in diagnosis because it does not have sophisticated diagnostic technology. Western medicine’s weakness is the large amount of side effects associated with conventional drugs. “That’s why the best medicine is to integrate both to avoid the weaknesses and take advantage of the strengths of each,” he says.
Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.
October 9 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Its origin traces back to 1977, during the United Nations International Conference on Discrimination
Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas, but it was not proclaimed an official U.S. holiday until 2021. During this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations.
The federal government recognizes 574 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities in the U.S. According to the United Nations, there are more than 476 million
Indigenous peoples living in 90 countries worldwide, accounting for 6.2 percent of the global population. Here are a few ways to celebrate.
HONOR THE LAND. Visit Native Land Digital (native-land.ca) to learn the location and history of lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples around the world. The website, which includes an interactive map, identifies territories, languages and treaties.
LEARN THE HISTORY. Winner of the 2015 American Book Award, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz offers a compelling history of the United States told from the perspective of Indigenous peoples.
CONNECT WITH NATURE. Indigenous peoples are exemplary stewards of the land that they inhabit, and we can take their lead by spending time in nature, acknowledging our dependence on the land and becoming good stewards of the local ecosystem.
BUILD A GARDEN. There is much to learn from Indigenous gardening techniques. Companion planting, for example, is the idea that certain plants grown together improve each other’s health and yield. Choose native plants as much as possible to support the local ecosystem. Grow healing herbs and flowers. At the end of a season, save the seeds of plants that thrived for future use.
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES. On this day and every day, consider supporting Indigenous businesses for handmade jewelry and clothing, body-care products, home decor and artwork.
VISIT A MUSEUM. The National Museum of the American Indian is part of the Smithsonian Institution, with locations in Washington, D.C., New York City and Suitland, Maryland. It curates one of the world’s largest collections of native artifacts.
TAKE UP STORYTELLING. Historically, Indigenous peoples have used storytelling to educate, inform, entertain and preserve their distinct legacy for future generations. Gather with friends and family to learn about and practice this life-affirming art.
EXPLORE INDIGENOUS ART FORMS. From traditional masks that narrate origin stories to handmade jewelry, crafts and dreamcatchers that memorialize healing dreams, there are so many wonderful art projects that we can appreciate and learn.
Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
Tōne ’ s Grand Opening – 10am-7:30pm. 10am-1pm Open House with treats and miniservices. 2pm – 3pm Restorative Yoga. 4pm –5:30pm Opening Sound Journey. Space limited, reservations required for yoga and sound journey. Pay what you wish. Tōne Sound Massage Energy, 153 E High St, Suite 101, Elizabethtown. 223227-1771.ToneSoundMassage.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
Meditation – 8-9am. (Sundays ongoing).
Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.
Musser Park Community Yoga – 9-10am. (Sundays ongoing). Yoga is for everybody regardless of financial state. This yoga class mixes Vinyasa with alignment; well suited for any level of practice. West End Yoga at Musser Park, 135 N Lime St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.
Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. (Sundays ongoing).
Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.
Unity of Reading – 10:30-11:30am (Sundays ongoing). Join us each Sunday for community and positivity. Unity of Reading, 4443 10th Ave, Temple. 610-929-1990. UnityOfReading.org.
Wisdom Circle – 10:30-11:30am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. By donation. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.
Yoga at Phantom Power – 10:30-11:30am (Sundays ongoing). Join Tommy for yoga on the stage rain or shine, right before Eggs and Kegs. College discount available, all yogis also get a drink discount. West End Yoga at Phantom Power, 121 W Frederick St, Millersville. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
Sound Immersion Meditation – 5-6pm. (Mondays ongoing). Using a combination of tuning forks, Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments, prepare to be immersed in sound and vibration to release stress and induce a deeply meditative state. $20. Registration required. Hempfield Apothetique, 100 W Walnut St, Lancaster. HempfieldApothetique.com.
Mindful Yoga – 6-7pm. (Mondays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. UrbanWell.org.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. (Tuesdays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. For the Zoom link, visit UrbanWell.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
Ultimate Health Workshop – 7pm. (Wednesdays ongoing). Learn how you can achieve optimal health. Topics vary by week. Free. Call to reserve your spot. Heath Wellness Center, 14 W. Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. (Thursdays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. For the Zoom link, visit UrbanWell.org.
Introduction to Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. 4 wks thru 10/26. A true beginner series for those wanting to learn or rediscover the fundamentals of yoga in a safe and judgement free zone. Share yoga with a family member or a friend. Registration required. $48. The Yoga Place. 9 Hahnstown Rd, Ephrata. 717-336-5299. TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com.
Restorative Yoga – 7-8pm. (Thursdays ongoing). Designed to combat the mental and physical repercussions of everyday stress. $15. Registration required. Hempfield Apothetique 100 W Walnut St, Lancaster. HempfieldApothetique.com.
FRIDAY,
Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 6:45-7:15am. (Fridays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. 717-397-4858. 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. For the Zoom link, visit UrbanWell.org.
Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. (Fridays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. UrbanWell.org.
Release and Rejuvenate Yoga – 12-1pm. (Fridays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Take a moment for emotional, mental, and physical release. Perfect for all levels of yoga experience. The class incorporates gentle movements with the breath, held poses, breathwork, meditation and relaxing
music. Register for yoga online. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.
Gentle Yoga – 4-5pm. (Fridays ongoing). Seeking a softer, introspective yoga experience? Find solace, reduce stress, and enhance your mobility through a blend of breathing exercises, mindfulness, and gentle yoga postures. All experience levels are welcome. $15. Creation Yoga. Held at Yocum Institute, 3000 Penn Ave, West Lawn. 610-780-3166. TGCreations.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER
Full Body Reflexology – Learn techniques in the Natural Electro-Magnetic Process for head-to-toe alignments including hips, tailbone, shoulders, pelvic and much more. These techniques help to align the body and provide relief of pain. NCBTMB Approved Provider, #155. 12 CEU hours. Course Cost: $425. Certification; additional $50. Call 717-228-0612 to register or visit website Healthquest4life.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
Holistic Market Day – 10am-5pm. Every first Saturday of the month. May thru December. Featuring 60+ vendors offering a variety of experiences for someone seeking a magical time. Includes jewelry, crystals, reiki, clothing, farm fresh produce and more, plus Crystal Bingo, free yoga class at 11am and trickor-treating, face-painting and moonbounce for kids. Leesport Farmers Market, 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport. SpiritualFindings.org.
Puppy Start Right Program – 10-11am. (Saturdays ongoing with rotating start.) Includes four classes, a book, videos and a training treat pouch. Taught by Nicole Weersing, Karen Pryor Certified Instructor. Registration required. $175. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. 610777-5755. GodfreysDogdom.com.
Tarot – 10am-3:30pm (Saturdays ongoing). Nancy Warble offers 4-6-card readings during 20-30-minute session. Drop in or make an appointment. Call for details. $17. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.
Spiritual Saturdays at Kula Kamala Ashram – 10:30am-8pm. First Saturdays. A day full of offerings such as hatha yoga, a three-hour workshop, fire ceremony and kirtan, plus a gluten-free dinner. Sessions are individual registrations and are by
donation. Advance registration is required. Kula Kamala Foundation & Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.
Culinary Connections: Cookbook Swap and Open House – 11am-2pm. Get ready to exchange ideas, explore new recipes and connect with fellow foodies. Bring your gently used cookbooks to swap with others and refresh your culinary library. Light snacks, baked goods and delicious coffee and goodie bags included. Free. Space is limited. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.
Astrology Readings by Leo – 11am & 2pm. (Saturdays ongoing). Call ahead to schedule and provide your birth date, place, and if you have it, specific time. $75 for a two-hour private session. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-2901517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.
Fall on the Farm – 10am-4pm. Farm-wide wagon tours, harvesting pumpkins, fresh apple cider, and organic snacks around the bonfire. Free. No registration required. Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. RodaleInstitute.org.
Magic Weaving Class – 12-4pm. Weaving is a slow, gentle process involving repetitive movement that requires patience and concentration. It can be form of self-care and meditation and you can sometimes find yourself in an altered state of consciousness. Join us to learn the basics and take home a reusable cardboard loom and weaving needle with instructional handouts. $45. Registration required. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.
Growing Through Grief – 6:30-8:30pm. Mondays thru 11/13. Adults who are approaching or past the year anniversary of the death of a loved one can explore the impact of their loss and the way they continue to reorganize their life. Free. Space is limited, registration required by 9/28: MParadise810@ comcast.net or 717-951-2720. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.
Kids Cooking Class: Mac’N’Cheese Bar Bonanza – 10am-12pm. Ages 7-12.Join us for a handson culinary adventure as we dive into the world of mac’n’cheese. In this interactive class, our experienced chef-instructor, Gwen Eberly will guide the children through the art of crafting creamy, flavorful macaroni and cheese. $75. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.
Newly Bereaved Program– 6:30-8pm. If your loss was recent, this 3-wk series provides an overview of common grief responses and will help you to begin to identify coping tools. Space limited, registration required. For info/to register: 717-3912413 or 888-282-2177 by 10/4 to discuss with a Bereavement Counselor. Pathways Center for Grief and Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.
Coping Kids & Teens – 6-7:30pm. 6wk series. Children and teens meet in peer support groups and participate in activities to help them cope
with a death while adults learn how to manage the challenges of supporting grieving teens and children. Families gather together for a light supper before each group session. For info/to register by 9/27: 717-391-2413 or 888-282-2177 to discuss with a Bereavement Counselor. Pathways Center for Grief and Loss. HospiceCommunity.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
Family Science Night – 6-8pm. Join Berks Nature and The S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation for a night of fun scientific exploration. Compete to filter contaminated water and create your own Matter Monster adventure through chemical reactions. $15 pp or $45 per family of 4. The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. 610-372-4992 ext 108. Support.BerksNature.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Cooking Class: Scones and Biscuits with Fall Flavors – 10am-12pm. Ages 16+. Join us for a class focused on fall flavors where we will explore the art of making scones and biscuits with a seasonal twist. Hands on. BYOB. $75. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.
Wild Adaptations with Spooky Inspiration –3-5pm. Get up close and personal with real and artificial models of animal skulls and pelts. Take inspiration from nature’s incredible designs to paint your own tote bag using spooky, nature-themed stencils. Free. The Nature Park, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. 610-372-4992 ext 108. Support. BerksNature.com.
Shady Hollow Corn Maze – 6-9pm. Join us for
a Haunted Corn Maze, if you dare. Fundraiser for Shady Hollow Assisted Riding. $8 pp, groups of 10+ $6. Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, 959 E Main St, Birdsboro. 480-925-2080. HugAHorse.com.
Holiday Toy Run for The Children’s Home of Reading – 10am. Registration 10am-12pm. Donate, bring toys or gift cards in $25 increments. Leaves from Reading Motorcycle Clubhouse, 208 Jefferson St, Oley. Children’s Home of Reading, 101 Centre Ave, Reading. 610-655-5555. BuildingKidsLives.org.
Holistic Health & Healing Expo – 11am-5pm. A natural wellness, spiritual awakening and green living expo featuring hundreds of vendors, exhibitors and practitioners with an array of delicious and healthy food and snacks, products, treatments and the latest cutting-edge approaches in natural health and sustainable living. Free. Drexelbrook, 4700 Drexelbrook Dr, Drexel Hill. HHHExpo.com.
Corn Maze – 1-4pm. For those who love fall but not spooky activities, join us for a regular corn maze. Fundraiser for Shady Hollow Assisted Riding. $8 pp, groups of 10+ $6. Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, 959 E Main St, Birdsboro. 480-925-2080. HugAHorse.com.
Immersive Sound Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Soundwaves from gentle acoustic instruments in the hands of trained, experienced practitioners create a sanctuary of peace and wellness. Set your intention and see where you go. Registration required. $30. Soundwise Health Studio, Suite 263, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 610-301-4356. SoundwiseHealth.com.
Third Sunday Sound Journey – 7-8:30pm. Joseph Langham provides the soundscape for this group sound meditation as you journey within. $25. Tōne Sound Massage Energy, 153 E High St, Suite 101, Elizabethtown. 223-227-1771. ToneSoundMassage.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
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 required: MParadise810@comcast. net or 717-951-2720. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Kids Cooking Class: Autumn Flavors – 10am12pm. Ages 7-12. Kids will have the opportunity to develop their culinary skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and gain confidence in the kitchen. Gwen Eberly will teach your young chefs how to prepare a variety of flavorful and balanced lunch options that are perfect for the autumn months. Hands on. $75. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717435-8890. ZestChef.com.
Shady Hollow Corn Maze – See 10/14 for listing. Drum Circle and Potluck at Unity of Reading – 4pm, potluck to follow. A drumming circle, guided sound meditations and more are offered by Scott and Wendy Gilbert. A comprehensive array of instruments will be provided. Make a donation or bring a dish to share for the potluck. Unity of Reading, 4443 10th Ave, Temple. 610-929-1990. UnityOfReading.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
Corn Maze – See 10/15 for listing.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
Pets You Have Loved and Lost – 6:30-8pm. (For adults). When treasured pet friends die, you may be surprised by the depths of your grief. This workshop offers suggestions for rememberance. Bring a photo of your pet if you have one. Free. Registration required. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. 717-391-2413 or 888-282-2177. HospiceCommunity.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Lancaster County Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm. The Women’s 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. Free. OLP Events at Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Spooky Nook Rd, Manheim. AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com.
Cooking Class: Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking Masterclass – 5-8pm. Ages 16+. In this partial handson class, cookbook author Valerie Baer will debunk the notion that ‘castoff’ ingredients are used in these dishes. Val will walk you through how to make these delicious, nourishing PA Dutch foods. BYOB. $80. Registration is required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.
Introduction to Ayurveda – 2-3:30pm. Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems. In this introduction workshop you will learn about dosha’s, guna’s and the ayurvedic clock. Dinacharya, a healthy self-care routine, will also be discussed. $25. The Yoga Place, 9 Hahnstown Rd, Ephrata. 717-336-5299. TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Inner Peace Fall Holistic Expo –10am-6pm. (Also on Sunday). Come for great giveaways and visit 70+ vendors offering crystals, gemstones, organic candles, jewelry, soaps and lotions, CBD products, holistic products for the home, plus massage, reiki, ionic foot detox and aura photos. First 150 guests each day will receive swag bags. Hamburg Field House, Pine St., Hamburg. 610-401-1342. InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.
Nature Scene Investigator – 2-4pm. Learn to decode the secret messages left behind by wildlife as a Nature Scene Investigator. The clues are all around us if we know what to look for. This investigation concludes with a cozy firepit and roasting s’mores. Free. The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. 610-372-4992 ext 118. Support.BerksNature.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Inner Peace Fall Holistic Expo – 10am-5pm. See 11/4 listing for details.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Women’s Memoir – 6:30-8:30pm. 5 wks, thru 12/4. Via Zoom. “Exploring Our Life Stories.” A
safe haven for capturing the memories that matter to us most. Taught with humor and warmth, we learn how writing about our past enables us to better understand our present. No grades, grammar, or judgment. Write From the Heart. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Introduction to the Fundamentals of the Art and Science of Sound Healing – 9:30am-4:30pm. This class is for those that are interested in learning the basics about becoming a sound practitioner, want to know more about sound therapy, already using sound or giving group sound baths and just need some inspiration. It is a prerequisite for the Jan 2024 Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy. Registration required. $225. Soundwise Health Studio, Suite 263, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 610-301-4356. SoundwiseHealth.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Holiday Holistic & Spiritual Bazaar – 10am-5pm. Featuring 50+ vendors offering jewelry, crystals, bath & body, reiki, sound therapy, readings, books, art, chimes, clothing and more. Vendor applications accepted. Free admission. Donations at the door accepted for The Chopper Foundation to provide emergency life-saving veterinary care. Indoors at Leesport Farmers Market, 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport. LadyLynora.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
Holiday Holistic & Spiritual Bazaar – 10am-5pm. See 12/9 listing for details.
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FOSTER PARENTS URGENTLY NEEDED | YOU can make a difference in the life of a child. There is a shortage of foster parents in our area and loving, stable homes are needed to provide safety, stability and care. Find out more by calling 610-655-5555 or visit BuildingKidsLives.org.
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LANCASTER ACUPUNCTURE
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 27.
RIVERSIDE ACUPUNCTURE
Jason Rinker, LAc
453 Cherry St • Columbia 484-547-4756
Riverside-Acupuncture.com
Jason Rinker has empowered over a thousand individuals to rediscover their natural healing potential. Through acupuncture, he unlocks inherent wellness pathways, as nature intended. Seek balance, nurture health and embrace vitality. Your transformative journey awaits. Call to experience the difference.
THE WAY ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING ARTS
Janessa Benedict, MSOM, LAc
313 W Liberty St, Ste 137 • Lancaster 717-204-2937
TheWayAcupuncture.com
Providing customized treatments targeting the root cause of problems by activating the body’s innate ability to heal itself through Chinese medicine. Treating disorders of the musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, gynecological, respiratory and emotional systems. Let’s make you our next success story!
SUPERNATURAL WELLBEING, LLC
Grace Henderson, LMT 342 N Queen St • Lancaster SupernaturalWellbeingLLC@gmail.com
Offering a wide range of bodywork and holistic wellness services to support your wellbeing, harmony and balance of mind/body/spirit, guiding you to the realization that you have always been perfect while empowering you to make necessary changes to create the fabulous life you want to live. LGBQTIA+ friendly.
HEMPFIELD BOTANICALS
HEMPFIELD APOTHETIQUE
100 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-874-8480
HempfieldBotanicals.com
Hempfield Botanicals embraces that wellness is the foundation for living a full and vibrant life. We create the THC-free and fullspectrum CBD products to help people find relief from pain and inflammation, sleep problems, anxiety, headaches, lack of energy and more. Certified B-corp, vegan, certified cruelty-free, sustainable and third-party tested. See ad, page 45.
NIGHT AND DAY CBD HUB
NightAndDayCBDHub.com
NightAndDayEnt2018@gmail.com
484-752-0019
Birthed from Night and Day Network LLC, Night and Day CBD Hub is a CBD online shop where you will find alternatives to smoking tobacco cigarettes and effective methods for pain relief. Our CBD products are grown and manufactured with the upmost quality in Lancaster County, PA. See ad, page 4.
CHILDREN’S HOME OF READING
1010 Centre Ave • Reading BuildingKidsLives.org
610-655-5555
Serving children and families in crisis for over 135 years, the Children’s Home of Reading (CHOR) is a multi-faceted social service nonprofit offering specialized residential, educational and community-based programs to help both at-risk children and their families. See ad, page 43.
CHIROPRACTIC
A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT
Dr. Andrew Ashton
313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 • ATherapeuticEffect.com
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.
BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Leah Reiff
2727 Old Philadelphia Pike • Bird-in-Hand 717-390-9998 • BlueSkiesChiroHealth.com
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 & provides specific adjustments to support the body for benefits that will last.
DR. SUPER’S HOUSE OF HEALTH
2209 Quarry Dr, Ste B-21 • West Lawn 610-601-9011
DrSupersHouseOfHealth.com
At Dr. Super’s House of Health, we believe in a personalized approach to health care. We do things the right way, all the time, every time. Discover the healing power that lives within you and take control of your health again. See ad, page 4.
HEATH CHIROPRACTIC
Thomas Heath, DC
14 W Main St • Landisville
717-530-5555
HeathWellnessCenter.com
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 18.
Connecting
If I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.
~George Elliott
LINK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC
3130 Pricetown Rd • Fleetwood
610-944-5000
DrWachtmann.com
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 17.
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, halfand full-day education courses with certification are offered. See ad, page 25.
CREATE A LIFE WORTH LIVING
Stephane Poncelet
570-449-2219
Calwl2022@gmail.com
As a result of our sessions, you will observe and respond to the conflict, emptiness and loneliness that stem from family disfunction and mourn the unchangeable past. You will own your truth, grieve your losses, and become accountable for how you live your life today. You will show yourself the love, patience and respect you deserve as you create a life worth living!
MINDBODY WITH RENEE, LLC
Renee Mendenhall, LMT
255 Butler Ave, Ste 300 • Lancaster
717-330-8171
MindBodywithRenee.com
You create your own reality based on your thoughts and vibration (how you feel). Take control of your life through an understanding of the Law of Attraction. Sessions include intuitive guidance and subconscious change modalities, Emotional Freedom Technique and PSYCH-K.
GREY MUZZLE MANOR
1164 Blattadahl Rd • Mohrsville 610-655-5271
GreyMuzzleManor.com
Facebook.com/GreyMuzzleManor
The licensed mental health therapists at Grey Muzzle Manor provide Animal Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for adults and children with issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders, autism, addiction, and more. Our animals enable people to find their internal power and strength to move forward in life. See ad, page 43.
M. HARNISH COUNSELING & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Malinda Harnish Clatterbuck, MA (she/her)
228 E Orange St • Lancaster 717-875-5066
MHarnishTherapy.com
The work of healing and formation begins as we listen to what is going on in our inner life, what is happening in our heart and in our head. Using compassion and deep listening, I will be present with you and help you along your way.
TAKE HEART COUNSELING & EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
699 Wooltown Rd • Wernersville 717-917-7137
TakeHeartCounseling.com
Empowering individuals and families to find hope, healing and wholeness through therapeutic work with horses. Trauma-informed services address trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth, spirituality, family issues. Offering individual and group sessions.
SCHWARTZ FAMILY DENTAL
David A. Schwartz, DDS, PC 701 Jefferson Blvd • West Lawn 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 23.
100 S 18th St • Columbia 717-684-3943 • 717-285-7033
SusquehannaDentalArts.com
We are a fullservice family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant-retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 37.
235 Bloomfield Dr, 110 Bldg B • Lititz 717-207-7604
AnyLabTestNow.com/Lititz
Any Lab Test Now makes it easy for consumers and businesses to manage their health! We provide direct access to clinical lab tests, DNA tests, and drug- and alcohol-testing services, vitamin B12 injections and more. See ad, page 31.
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HOSPICE & COMMUNITY CARE
Serving Lancaster and York counties as well as parts of Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lebanon counties 877-506-0149
HospiceCommunity.org
Care is provided based on a patient’s symptoms and needs. Hospice care provides comfort during a patient’s final weeks and months. Palliative care relieves the symptoms and stress of serious illness. Grief support is provided during and after a loss. See ad, page 44.
KAREN GLASS
Death Doula, Life to End of Life Coach, Herbalist
Greater Berks, Lancaster, Philadelphia Karen-Glass.com
Coach-Doula@Karen-Glass.com
Life to End of Life coaching is a conscious compassionate process for resolution and closure when moving through profound change in life at any time. Also offering Death Doula Services for those who are terminally ill, the actively dying and their lovedones, including practical planning, facilitating conscious communication and awareness, advocating and companioning.
PEACEFUL PASSAGES
Elena Snyder, LPN 215-859-2556
Facebook/PeacefulHospiceCare
With over 20 years experience in hospice end of life care, Elena provides personalized, hands-on, end-of-life comfort care services such as nursing care, companionship, education, emotional support and spiritual guidance through life ’ s final journey.
LIVENGOOD FAMILY FARM
Pastured-Raised Meats, Eggs & Produce
1648 Morningside Dr • Lancaster
717-327-6817
LivengoodFamilyFarm.com
RODALE INSTITUTE
611 Siegfriedale Rd • Kutztown
610-683-1400
RodaleInstitute.org
Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education. Over our 75-year history, we have proven that organic farming is not only viable, but essential to humanity’s survival. Our visitor’s center includes a wide selection of gifts and goods for the farm and plant enthusiast. See ad, page 21.
Dr. Mary Regan, DNP, CRNP, IFMCP
2207 Oregon Pike, Suite 301A • Lancaster
MR@FH-Lancaster.com
717-490-6227 (call or text)
FH-Lancaster.com
Are you looking for a holistic root cause approach to your health and wellness? Functional Health of Lancaster provides comprehensive adult primary care, functional medicine, IV supplement therapies, nutritional support, thermography and yoga therapy, addressing your important health needs and wellness goals. Membership plans available. See ad, page 39.
KULP NUTRITION & WELLNESS
Dr. Donna Kulp, DC, DACBN, IFMCP
52 Morgantown Road • Reading 610-208-0404
KulpChiropractic.com
Dr. Donna Kulp helps patients achieve health and wellness goals through finding the root cause of specific health needs. She takes into consideration individual biochemistry, health history, genetics, lifestyle, exercise and stress to create customized wellness programs that address the interaction between the external environment and the internal environment of the body, including the immune, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. See ad, page 35.
FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY
Our regenerative farm offers organically grown produce and pastured-raised
meat & eggs and feature intensively rotated grazing. Our ruminants are 100% grassfed and our pork and poultry are free of GMO, soy and corn. Shop online. Convenient farm pickup. Consider hosting a delivery point in your area.
LANCASTER BRAIN & SPINE
221 Granite Run Dr • Lancaster
717-299-9600
LancasterBrainAndSpine.com
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 14 and 19.
GREEN ENCHANTMENTS, LLC
Cara Marino, OTR/L and Certified Herbalist
860-604-5125
Cara@GreenEnchantmentsShoppe.com
GreenEnchantmentsShoppe.com
We offer 100% handmade ethically and/or organic therapeutic herbal remedies to promote physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life. We also offer individualized holistic consultations with a licensed occupational therapist and herbalist.
HERBS FROM THE LABYRINTH
Master Herbalist Sarah Preston Radiance, 13 W Grant St • Lancaster 717-290-1517
HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com
Long-time Herbalist Sarah Preston crafts small-batch herbal body-care and wellness products, teas, tinctures, syrups, salves and creams using organically grown and ethically sourced wildcrafted herbs. Consultations and custom blends available. Products found at Radiance and Lemon Street Market, both in Lancaster. See ad, page 26.
JACKIE’S OIL CONNECTION
Jacquelyn Donati, LMT, dõTERRA Wellness Advocate
610-781-7310
Jackies.Oil.Connection@gmail.com
My.DoTerra.com/bluemountainmassage
Discover how to support your health with essential oils and simple lifestyle shifts. With education and guidance, you can achieve a wide range of health and wellness goals using natural solutions. Request info about free classes or to schedule a personal wellness consultation.
Nancy Mintzer
610-463-8701 ph/txt
Peace.N.Reiki@gmail.com
PeaceNReiki.com
Are you at a crossroads in your life, in a career change or a relationship change... ready to step into purpose...looking for clarity & direction? Through Chakradance, reiki, thought coaching, women circles and meditation, Nancy has the tools to help you return to balance and well-being. See ad, page 5.
Deb Gallagher, RN, AP Lancaster
717-203-9666
RestoreEnergy12@gmail.com
RestoreYourEnergy.org
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.
Green Cleaning Professionals
Samantha Hughes
SamanthAnneHughes@yahoo.com
717-538-6383
We offer weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly services, as well as “deep cleaning” and organizing using organic safe environmentally kind products. We’d love to help meet specific goals and desires to make your home healthy and happy! Please reach out to schedule a free consultation. See ad, page 43.
RUTA HOMEOPATHIC & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Located at the Toll House Shoppes 4453 Penn Ave, Suite 8 • Sinking Spring 646-204-9199 • ChildrensDestinies.org
RutaComprehensive.org
Dr. Serguei Krissioukis an experienced practitioner of homeopathic and othercomplementary medicines with a background in pediatrics. He offers children and adults effective and harmonizing management for acute and chronic health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep disturbance, eating disorders and more. See ad, page 28.
ROXANNE FOURA, QHHT
Quantum Hypnosis Healing Therapy
717-380-6334
RoxanneFoura@hotmail.com
RoxanneFoura.com
Dan Ober, Level 2 QHHT
313 W Liberty St, Ste 137 • Lancaster 717-727-1090
YourQuantumHealingExperience.net
QHHT – a safe and comfortable way to release lingering emotional and physical ailments. Utilizing a natural hypnotic state, our clients work directly with their subconscious self to access information they normally wouldn’t have and many times relive a past life experience.
NICK D’ORAZIO, MD
Strasburg Health Associates
181 Hartman Bridge Rd • Ronks
717-687-7541 • DrNickDorazio@gmail.com
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.
AQUA BLUE WELLNESS CENTER
2435 Old Philadelphia Pk
Smoketown • 717-656-8615
AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com
We offer a range of IV hydration vitamin and mineral therapies to support your wellbeing. IV therapies can support hydration, weight loss, increased energy, improved immunity, address nutrient deficiencies and more. See ad, page 33.
Quantum Hypnosis Healing
Therapy can assist with a healing journey emotionally, spiritually, physically and energetically by helping individuals release past traumas, and providing a deeper understanding of their life purpose. See ad, page 26.
ANY LAB TEST NOW
235 Bloomfield Dr, 110 Bldg B • Lititz
717-207-7604
AnyLabTestNow.com/Lititz
Any Lab Test Now makes it easy for consumers and businesses to manage their health! We provide direct access to clinical lab tests, DNA tests, and drug- and alcohol-testing services, vitamin B12 injections and more. See ad, page 31.
AQUA BLUE WELLNESS CENTER
Electro-Lymphatic Therapy
2435 Old Philadelphia Pike • Smoketown 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 33.
KIMBERTON WHOLE FOODS
Wyomissing, Douglasville, Kimberton, Downingtown, Ottsville, Collegeville, Malvern
KimbertonWholeFoods.com
A family-owned and operated community market with a commitment to integrity, sustainable agriculture, and fair trade. We carry organic produce, raw dairy, humanely-raised meats, specialty and gourmet foods, baked goods, supplements, natural body care, and household items, cards and books many from our over 150 local producers, as well as healthy take out, eat-in and togo items. See ad, back cover.
LEMON STREET MARKET
241 W Lemon St • Lancaster
717-826-0843
LemonStreetMarket.com
We are an independent & woman-owned grocery store with a focus on sustainable and healthy living, with many local, organic, vegan, and gluten-free options. We’re open 7 days a week, including our kitchen, serving coffee, tea, espresso, fresh juices, smoothies, and grab-and-go takeout items. See ad, page 23.
GENTLE DRAGON TAI CHI OF LANCASTER
Jonathan Lind
717-727-9020
GentleDragonTaiChi.com
Tai chi creates vitality, balance and easeful movement in your life. Jonathan has 34 years of experience and incorporates a practice of mindfulness and Qigong (breathwork) in each class. Develop internal strength, proper body mechanics and deep relaxation immediately useful in your life.
KUTZTOWN MARTIAL ARTS
Jeremy D. Schoener, Godan 240 W Walnut St • Kutztown 484-648-0404
KutztownMartialArts.com
Give your kids the lifelong gifts of personal success, confidence, discipline and selfdefense. At KMA, we teach Japanese and Brazilian JiuJitsu and specialize in guiding children in how to protect themselves against bullies.
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 learn more and schedule sleep consultation visit GardnersMattressAndMore.com/Natural. See ads, pages 7 and 59.
DIVINE DRAGONFLY
1841 Columbia Ave • Lancaster 717-517-7056
Divine-Dragonfly.com
A spiritual and metaphysical store, Divine Dragonfly carries a wide selection of ethically sourced crystals, sustainably sourced herbs, and sage. The store also features a variety of candles, incense, books, Oracle and Tarot cards, tapestries and dreamcatchers. See ad, page 27.
WAXWING ECOWORKS CO.
Elyse Jurgen, MEd, CBLP 717-676-1045
WaxwingEcoWorks.com
Waxwing EcoWorks Co. offers native/ecological gardening consultation, design, build, stewarding and educational services to enhance human well-being and support dwindling wildlife populations. We work alongside you to make your vision come to fruition! Explore our website and online listing for more details. See ad, page 20.
BERKS NATURE/THE NATURE PLACE
575 St Bernardine St • Reading 610-372-4992
BerksNature.org
Berks Nature is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving the Berks County community since 1974. From land preservation and trail management to environmental education and community engagement, our work centers on one simple value: that nature is essential to our quality of life. See ad, page 11.
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. Getting to the root cause and addressing the whole body with natural solutions is what we do. We offer nutritional consultations, professional supplement recommendations, ionic foot detox and salt and sauna therapy. See ad, page 28.
Michelle Conicello, Traditional Naturopath 717-326-3338
Michelle@HoneysuckleWellness.com
HoneysuckleWellness.com
Restore your body naturally. Michelle provides whole-family wellness with years of experience and tools to achieve emotional balance, detoxification, support for your immune and lymphatic systems and help with food sensitivities, chronic conditions, and more. See ad, page 25.
HEALTH FOR LIFE
Ann Lee, ND, L.Ac
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. Special focus on hormone balancing and fertility (now offering DUTCH hormone testing).
NUTRITION FOR LIFE
Lori Borja, RN, MS, CNS
3933 Perkiomen Ave • Reading
610-779-4588
SpineAndWellness.org
Clinical nutrition service based on a comprehensive assessment, each client receives a personalized treatment plan to help them re-balance and restore the body. Lori will provide specific recommendations for the client’s individual needs. One-on-one support is given to help clients reach their goals and live healthier lives. See ad, page 37.
TILL WE MEET AGAIN
In-home Pet Euthanasia
717-808-4654
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 48.
GSL ORGANICS
216 S Church St • Quarryville
717-844-1444
GSLOrganics.org
With over 25 years of experience, owner Candy St. Martine-Pack, a certified aroma-therapist, formulates all skincare products using natural and organic ingredients to treat a variety of skin issues including, eczema, psoriasis and the effects of aging. See ad, page 11.
Jen
Lobo RoseLititz/Lancaster
ResonateYou@gmail.com
ResonateYou.com
Jen Lobo Rose, a voice teacher for over 20 years, will help guide you to release your singing or sounding voice to help in your own personal well-being and healing. Offering private lessons, group classes and sound meditations.
SOUNDWISE HEALTH ASSOCIATES, LLC
Lana Ryder, Director and Senior Instructor
313 W Liberty St, Suite 263 • Lancaster
610-301-4356
SoundwiseHealth.com
Throughout the region our trained and experienced professional practitioners offer individual intuitive sound therapy sessions, group immersions, sonic massage, ReikiSound, ReikiVoice, and hospice CareSound. Also offering sixmonth sound school and individual classes for fundamental education in the art and science of sound healing. Sharing the healing power of sound, voice and music for 50 years.
KWEE-JACK FISH CO
Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut Shares
717-842-0180
Sustainably harvested wild Alaskan salmon and halibut available, fisherman-direct. Pre-order annually (spring) at EatWildSalmon.com for local pick-up (fall) of sushi-grade delicious nutrition, deep-frozen at the peak of freshness to enjoy throughout the year.
URBAN WELL—A SOURCE FOR CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY
Saint James Episcopal Church
119 N Duke St • Lancaster
717-397-4858
UrbanWell.org
…where diverse people with different faiths gather in a spirit of humility and openness to learn from one another how to quiet the noise of everyday life, become more grounded and find energy, serenity and rest. See ad, page 21.
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 41.
AQUA BLUE WELLNESS CENTER
Lori Martin, BCNP
2435 Old Philadelphia Pike • Smoketown 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 33.
Michelle Conicello, Traditional Naturopath 717-326-3338
Michelle@HoneysuckleWellness.com
HoneysuckleWellness.com
Digital Thermal Imaging is a proactive tool to assess problems in the body before they can be seen or felt. An assessment tool that is noninvasive, painless, with no radiation or direct contact with the body, it is a proactive step towards achieving your optimal health. See ad, page 25.
SHALOM THERMOGRAPHY
Darlene Heath, DC, CTT
14 W Main St • Landisville 717-530-5555
HeathWellnessCenter.com
Thermography provides a noninvasive view of potential health concerns in the breast and body. Used as a risk assessment tool, thermography is able to detect inflammation and metabolic changes, and offers a proactive, prevention-focused approach to health care. See ad, page 18.
HEALTH BY DESIGN
Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath
352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103
HBDClinic.com
We help you reach your weight-loss goals by offering customized science-based weight loss options and detoxification services. Our goal has always been to help you get the weight off and educate you on how to keep it off. Offering the guidance of over 30 years experience, you will see results and feel amazing. See ad, page 28.
BLACK CAT YOGA LITIZ
796 Lititz Pike • Lititz 717-500-1338
BlackCatYogaLititz.com
CREATION YOGA
Held at Alliance Fitness Center
1 Meridian Blvd • Wyomissing 610-780-3166
TGCreations.com
A studio which aims to connect you with your own inner healer; our classes integrate the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga practice. We offer a mix of classes in person and virtually that suit all levels of experience.
KULA KAMALA FOUNDATION & YOGA ASHRAM
17 Basket Rd • Reading 484-509-5073
KulaKamalaFoundation.org
Kula Kamala Foundation is a nonprofit, non-sectarian spiritual center dedicated to mindfulness, non-violence, unity, and healing. Our public and professional programs serve people from all walks of life. No matter who you are, we have something special for you. OM. Peace. See ad, page 8.
MINDFUL YOGA AT SAINT JAMES
119 N Duke St • Lancaster 717-397-4858
SaintJamesLancaster.org/Yoga
A simpler style of yoga that helps achieve a higher level of connection with one’s mind, body and spirit by focusing on the present moment. Is suitable for a wide range of body types and abilities. In-person and via Zoom. See ad, page 21.
THE YOGA PLACE
9 Hahnstown Rd • Ephrata 717-336-5299
TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com
Joyful movement for every BODY.
Offering accessible, acceptance-based yoga, meditation, tai chi, and dance classes, one-on-one yoga sessions, a boutique, and more. Accessible by Red Rose Transit and offering a sliding fee scale by request.
The Yoga Place is a friendly community dedicated to helping you find peace of mind and healing. We offer in-person and online yoga and meditation classes. We also provide services in Life Coaching, Grief Recovery and Yoga Therapy.
WEST END YOGA STUDIO
221 W Walnut St • Lancaster
WestEndYogaStudio@gmail.com
WestEndYogaStudio.com
A diverse yoga studio offering a full range of yoga, meditation and movement classes, in studio, outdoors and virtual. We are community-oriented, creating a welcoming learning environment dedicated to healing and compassion. All ages and levels welcome. Offering new student unlimited monthly passes and other discounts.
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