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This Month We Celebrate Women Our May issue arrives with spring in the air and “Her Soul in Bloom: Self-Care for All Stages of Life,” Marlaina Donato’s blissful feature on the importance of me-time. I have been in endless conversation over the years with many women that complain of needing more than 24 hours in a day to complete everything on their to-do list. That includes carpooling challenges, sporting meets, balancing a career, daily meal planning and even deciding on the itinerary for yearly vacations. The stress of it all forced me to stop and think about what gives me comfort and simply make time to do it. From new moms to career veterans and anything in-between, self-care should not be a luxury—it should be a priority. Our women’s health issue also spotlights a timely and critical development in “Toxic Legacy: Breast Implant Warriors Unite.” Our national managing editor Linda Sechrist demonstrates the power of many voices when they speak as one to demand answers and federal action. With record numbers of women and teenagers—400,000 each year—undergoing implant surgery, the health risks are becoming too well-documented to ignore. According to the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia website, “Clinical trials are critical to the development of new cancer therapies and can help Susan G. Komen work toward our Bold Goal of reducing the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026.” We can beat these staggering statistics with more education and getting involved to help make a difference. To reach the breast cancer clinical trial information helpline, call 877-GOKOMEN (465-6636). I’m excited because this month we’re taking a closer look at some inspiring women in Philadelphia, including MaMa Akosua Ali-Sabree, Elise Rivers, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Judy Wicks, that have very busy schedules yet manage to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Also, Philly financial wellness expert Nicola Pierre-Smith brings us some insightful information about why women’s financial health is an invaluable asset. Don’t worry men, you’ll get a turn next month, but in the meantime, find ways to support the special women in your life. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Contents 10 TOXIC LEGACY

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Breast Implant Warriors Unite

12 WHEN EMOTIONS

ARE PHYSICAL

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

14 PETER SAGAL ON Running Toward Mindfulness

16 HER SOUL IN BLOOM

Self-Care for All Stages of Life

18 KEEPING IT ALL TOGETHER 20 WOMEN'S

FINANCIAL HEALTH An Invaluable Asset

22 VISION QUEST Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes

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24 GARDENING FOR KIDS The Fun of Growing Their Own

25 THE MOTHER OUR SOULS NEED

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 healing ways 12 fit body 14 wise words 22 conscious eating

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Black Restaurant Week

onprofit Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) will sponsor the second annual Black Restaurant Week from June 9 through 23. The premise of the program is to increase small farmer’s revenue and feed food insecure residents in their community. By purchasing produce from program farmers at competitive prices, the farmer generates enough money to cover minimum expenses like the payment of property tax to retain landownership. All purchased produce is donated to local foodbanks/pantries in the farmer’s communities. F.A.R.M.S. is dedicated to providing legal and technical services to farmers of color in an effort to prevent the loss of landownership to build generational wealth and eradicate hunger in the farmers community. In four years of operation they F.A.R.M.S. has donated more than 220,000 pounds of produce in the South to hunger relief agencies F.A.R.M.S. also provides estate planning and elder care abuse prevention services to small farmers, along with internships to young ladies interested in agriculture and book scholarships for agricultural science majors that are a child or a grandchild of a small farmer attending Tuskegee University. For more information, visit phillybrw.com and 30000acres.org.

Alternative Healing Weekend Workshop in Jim Thorpe

at, Play, Love is a wellness weekend full of alternative healing events from June 28 through 30. EAT attendees will participate in deep, transformative conversation on how to incorporate mindful, intuitive eating into their daily lives at the historic Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe with Dr. Michele Varley, ND, CNC. PLAY attendees will rethink how and why they move their bodies with the Art of Play by nationally acclaimed Jason C. Brown, in a joyful approach to movement that’s transforming bodies, minds and lives taught in an intimate, wooded setting. LOVE attendees will learn the secrets to radical self-love with kundalini yoga designed to open the heart chakra and allow them to step into their full power, led by Michelle Devi Ananda, of Venus Rising, Inc. “So many of us are struggling with ourselves every day—unhappy with our bodies, killing ourselves at the gym, or on the latest diet fad. And we’ve forgotten what it feels like to live joyfully,” says Ananda. “The goal of this weekend is to provide an alternative wellness experience that opens up minds and hearts to other ways of healing.” For details, addresses and registration, visit VenusRisingInc.com/ events. 6

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tretch 4 Life is an interactive group exercise class designed to stir the soul, rejuvenate the spirit and release the body to move with ease. It is on tour and the first class will be held at noon, May 18, at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia. This exercise program uses movement and song, and benefits include, a better, more efficient digestive system, improved mood due to more oxygen to the brain, lower blood pressure, improved range of motion in ambulation and in all daily activities, improved focus and reduction of the pain in the joints. Stretching is an exercise that anyone can do, everyone should do and it can be done virtually anywhere at any time. Fergie’s Instructional Training is hosting this free, dynamic event. Fergie created this program as a part of the Efficacy in Aging program. The class is taught in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Admission is free. Location: 7500 Germantown Ave., Grannum Hall, Philadelphia. Sign up at Tinyurl.com/Stretch4LifeTour. For more information, call 267-779-7948, email LetsGo@TransformUrLifeToday.com or visit TransformUrLifeToday.com. See ad, page 7.

Book Tour Highlights Integrative Approach

peakers, Ralf Oettmeier, M.D., and Josef Vizkelety, M.D., DDS, of the Alpstein Clinic, in Switzerland, will give a comprehensive overview of the Alpstein Clinic concept in New York City from 1 to 3:30 p.m., May 24, at the Open Center, and from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Strand. This concept focuses on the most important pillars of whole-body medicine and dentistry: diagnosis of root causes, purification and release, regeneration and rejuvenation, and harmonization and awareness. In addition, the two will discuss key themes from their recent book, Say Yes to Life, which offers clarity, innovative treatment approaches and hope for those suffering from chronic illness and cancer. This will be an interactive discussion with questions from the audience being encouraged. Bioregulatory healthcare is an innovative approach to holistic healthcare that combines medical and dentistry expertise to provide whole body care for a patient that includes mind, body and spirit. For people with chronic illness and cancer, this is an approach that can offer them relief from symptoms as well as get to the root cause of their issues to better treat the disease from multiple angles, not just with medication or invasive therapies. Cost: $15 advance/$20 at the door. Special ticket package: $45 includes the book. Location: The Open Center, 22 E 30th St., New York, and The Strand, 828 Broadway, 3rd Flr., New York. For more information, call 508-748-0816 or visit bit.ly/SYTLTour.

Matusz Offers Multifaceted Coaching

amela Matusz is new reiki and holistic coach in Fishtown, Pennsylvania, and Princeton, New Jersey. She says, “We all wear many hats in our daily lives. As an urban educator, I advocated for my students and for the empty promise of equal education in our poorest areas. As a national speaker, I advocated for the first-generation college students. Pamela When I spent my weekend mornings painting front Matusz doors and replacing locks downtown, I advocated for the forgotten parts of the community. Energy work and healing is an act of true altruism as well; an offering of myself and my abilities to help those in need. Coaching allows me the opportunity to help shift my clients’ perspective to gain a new outlook and to live authentic to themselves. Teaching others to trust their intuition and break through the fear is a beautiful process.” Matusz advises, “I truly believe everyone has the ability to resonate on a higher plane and find their inner peace. I welcome the emerging scientific and medical studies that question our traditional, two-dimensional health treatments.” For more information, visit BlissfulBeing.guru. See ad, page 11.

Peek Behind the Picket Fences of Mt. Airy

he annual self-guided Mt. Airy Learning Tree Hidden Gardens Tour in Northwest Philadelphia will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 8. Botanical enthusiasts have a chance to see some elaborate private backyard gardens that include native plantings, botanical exotica, ponds, garden ornaments and ornate outdoor rooms. Tickets are $25 at MtAiryLearningTree.org. The tour starts with coffee and pastries at 6601 Greene St., Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-843-6333.

kudos Ledia Naci, manager of Spa Terme Di Aroma Holistic Day Spa, had a wonderful baby girl on March 1. Meanwhile, the spa is celebrating Nurses Week. She says, “Schedule our signature Aromatherapy Massage or our signature La Terme Facial any time from May 5 through May 11, and receive 20 percent off our regular price with your work I.D.” The Aromatherapy Massage helps reduce tension and pain and is great for relieving stress, fatigue, and sleeplessness. The La Terme Facial is gently purifying and uplifting as your skin is cleansed, exfoliated and massaged. This special may not be combined with any other offers, specials or promotions. Gift certificates may not be purchased for this special. Location: 32 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia. For appointments, call 215829-9769 or visit TermeDiAroma.com. See ad, page 8. May 2019

Exercise Improves Young Brains, Too Walking, cycling, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities may improve brain function not only in older people, but also in younger folk, according to a Columbia University study published in Neurology. The study recruited 132 people between 20 and 67 years old that didn’t exercise and had below-average fitness levels. Half stretched and toned four times a week for six months and half exercised aerobically on a treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine. When they were evaluated for their executive function thinking skills—regulating behavior, paying attention and achieving goals—the aerobics group improved twice as much as the stretching group. “The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,” says study author Yaakov Stern, Ph.D.

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First-time mothers that practiced yoga beginning in the 30th week of pregnancy had fewer caesareans, fewer low-weight newborns and milder and briefer labor pains. They were also less likely to require painkillers or labor inducement. The Mangalore, India, hospital study, published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, included 150 women 20 to 35 years old that were pregnant for the first time and had no prior yoga experience. Half of the women did not do yoga, while the other half took 30-minute yoga classes once every week or two. Women in the yoga group were also more comfortable after giving birth.

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Prenatal Yoga Reduces Caesareans and Labor Pain

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Breast Implant Warriors Unite by Linda Sechrist

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he U.S. Surgeon General’s warning on cigarettes hasn’t prevented individuals from smoking, nor has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list of risks and complications associated with breast implants kept women from undergoing voluntary breast augmentation. Since 1997, the number of saline- and siliconefilled breast implant surgeries has tripled. According to the National Center for Health Research (NCHR), more than 400,000 women and teenagers undergo breast implant surgeries every year, with 75 percent for augmentation of healthy breasts and 25 percent for reconstruction after mastectomies. The marked increase in surgeries implanting these Class III “high risk” medical devices includes many women that undergo procedures to replace old implants that have broken or caused other problems. An estimated 40,000 U.S. women a year have the surgery to remove the implants entirely. These “explants” stem from a variety of issues, from rupture or delayed wound healing to broken implants that have caused breast pain, capsule contracture, spontaneous deflation, breast lesion, infection, wrinkling/ scalloping and necrosis. Another reason for removal is the growing concern about the reported incidence of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a treatable T-cell lymphoma, and breast

implant illness (BII) associated with both silicone and saline implants. The FDA first sounded the alarm about the rare lymphoma in 2011, linking it to implants with textured, Velcro-like outer shells. In February, the federal agency issued a letter to healthcare providers seeking to increase awareness “about an association between all breast implants, regardless of filling or texture,” and BIAALCL. On the issue of BII and other problems reported by women with implants, the FDA has remained largely silent, suggesting that “studies would need to be larger and longer than these conducted so far.” However, the number of women with implants reporting health problems has prompted the FDA to demand that two manufacturers of the devices conduct proper long-term health studies. The agency sent out letters in March warning of deficiencies in FDA-required research and the possibility that their products could be taken off the market. The move is considered to be a victory for patient activism. Facebook.com/groups/ HealingBreastImplantIllness has become a sanctuary for more than 68,000 women that report a range of symptoms associated with BII. Nicole Daruda, of Vancouver Island, Canada, says she created the group to support women that visited her website, HealingBreastImplantIllness.com, where she told her personal BII story that began with

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implant surgery in 2005. “I never anticipated an avalanche of women’s stories about the symptoms that I endured before having my explant surgery in 2015.” After hearing from other women, Daruda felt affirmed in her suspicions that implants had caused her fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, headaches, joint and muscle pain, hair loss, recurring infections, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, irritable bowel syndrome and problems with thyroid and adrenal glands. “I believe that various doctors pigeonholed my symptoms into the category of autoimmune disorders because few general practitioners are aware of BII.” Diana Hoppe, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN in Encinitas, California, never heard of BII until earlier this year. “Doctors rely on published, evidence-based study results, and while there are none linking connective tissue disorders and breast implants, I suspect that the outcomes of studies conducted by breast implant manufacturers are equally as suspicious as the outcomes of studies done by the manufacturers of cigarettes.” One longtime BII combatant says, “My body mounted an all-out war, in the form of a foreign body immune response.” She learned about BII from Tinyurl.com/ BreastImplantIllness, but is unable to afford the explant surgery that would remove the apparently toxic invaders. NCHR reports that at the time of explant surgery, approximately three out of five women have had implants and their unhealthy symptoms for 10 years or more. After explant surgery, 89 percent of the women report improvement. However, explant surgery is just the first step. Daruda used chelation and the protocols of Gerson Therapy, a natural treatment that activates the body’s ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and supplements. “It took me four years to recuperate,” she says. “It didn’t take that long to know the lesson I wanted to share with other women: Self-love and self-worth are more important than society’s false concepts of beauty. The essence of who we are is not tied to any body part.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

by Marlaina Donato

assage is often associated with spa-like pampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reducing physical and emotional pain. Bodywork can lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones, which in turn helps to balance blood sugar and boost immunity. A surge of the feel-good neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine is also a natural perk of rubdowns. On the emotional level, massage therapy can offer profound benefits for anyone

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experiencing acute grief or the effects of a traumatic past. A Swedish study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that bereaved individuals that received 25-minute hand and/or foot massages once a week for eight weeks felt greater comfort and were more capable of coping with stress.

The Body’s Pain Language

When the “fight-or-flight” stress response is activated in the presence of danger or emotional distress, the body

has one objective: get us to safety. Yet, many times, the amygdala—the part of the brain that plays a key role in this process—becomes hyper alert and falsely perceives danger when there is none. Trauma becomes hardwired into the nervous system. Pain syndromes and tension are common symptoms. No matter what the pattern for handling trauma, it takes a lot of work for the body to repress emotions, and it will create tension in the form of “armoring” to defend against unwanted feelings. “Trauma is a physiological experience. Body tension that results from unresolved trauma will not respond to only releasing muscle tension,” explains Lissa Wheeler, author of Engaging Resilience: Heal the Physical Impact of Emotional Trauma: A Guide for Bodywork Practitioners. Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, practice focuses on releasing emotional patterns locked in tissue memory. “When the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but

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also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”

Cellular Memory and CranioSacral Therapy

Swedish massage, Thai massage and shiatsu are all ideal treatments for chronic pain, grief and emotional imprints locked within the body’s cellular consciousness. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentler alternative. “CranioSacral Therapy can unravel cellular stories and assist in freeing repressed or preverbal emotions from childhood,” says Seattle-based CST therapist Barbara Coon. “Experiences are held in the body. Stress and muscular tension activate the vagus nerve, and CST focuses on calming [it].” The vagus nerve facilitates communication between the brain and the heart, lungs and gut. Coon attests to the modality’s body-centered support for reducing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, sleep disturbances and grief. “Some people respond well to deep tissue work, while others do better with the gentleness of CranioSacral Therapy,” says Wheeler. “Like a perfect dance partner, a skilled bodywork practitioner follows the nervous system and helps the client access sources of trauma.”

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Healing Frequencies

Clinical aromatherapy and therapeutic sound can also play a vital role in emotional healing, especially when combined with bodywork. Kelli Passeri, a massage therapist and owner of Sound and Stone Massage, in Pittsburg, Kansas, utilizes a subwoofer speaker beneath her massage table so clients can feel the vibrations of the music. “I play music recorded in specific frequencies that align with the body and the chakras or energy centers to help rebalance the energy body,” says Passeri, who also uses rose quartz crystals in her hot stone sessions. She relies on aromatherapy blends that promote opening on both physical and emotional levels. Passeri has observed common pain patterns in her clients that often don’t have a physical cause. “The sacrum tends to hold on to lifelong traumatic emotions from childhood, and the shoulders tend to reflect more current emotional blockages and issues,” she says, adding, “I encourage my clients to open up or cry because it’s a healthy thing to do. There’s no need for embarrassment and is totally okay.” Healing on any level might take time, but allowing the body’s stories to be witnessed without judgement is key. “The good news is that when trauma is worked through, the whole body is much more resilient and has a greater capacity to live life fully,” Wheeler says. Marlaina Donato authored Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. May 2019

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he 5 million faithful listeners of National Public Radio’s awardwinning weekly broadcast Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! know that 20-year host Peter Sagal infuses wit and wisdom into his views of the news and the world. In his new book, The Incomplete Book of Running, he brings his trademark humor to a memoir that posits running as a mode of survival—and hope, persistence, practice and love as vehicles of redemption. Sagal’s collection of deeply personal lessons encompasses the emotional spectrum of running, body image and the special bonding between fellow runners. His exhilarating guide to life suggests we keep moving forward in all ways. He also reflects upon the 2013 Boston Marathon, where he finished moments before two bombs exploded, and explores how running helped him cope with a devastating divorce, depression and more.

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ur sport seems mindless only to people who never run long enough for any thought to form other than, ‘When can I stop running?’ But the only way to succeed as a long-distance runner is to do it mindfully, to be aware of the body and the world it is moving through. I think about my motion and my breathing, my muscles and their state of agitation or stress or relaxation. I note my surroundings—the downward slope I would never notice driving this street, the hawk’s nest I would never see for lack of looking up, the figure in a window caught in a solitary moment of their own. I think about the true meaning of distance—about the learning that comes from running a mile in your own shoes.

Sagal is also a playwright, screenwriter and the host of PBS’ Constitution USA with Peter Sagal when he’s not writing about the recreation he took up in mid-life where he found himself “lost, in a dark place” after a personal crisis. He lives near Chicago with his wife, Mara.

After becoming a serious runner at nearly 40, when did you realize running had evolved into something more than a simple mission to get healthy?

I was concerned about my weight, but mainly I was also concerned about getting older. I ran my first marathon in 2005 as an emotional reaction to growing older, and that’s when it all began to change for me. It struck me in a deep way as something I wanted to do better. I’ve rarely experienced the classic “runner’s high”—that endorphincaused euphoria—although I do believe it exists. Rather, what’s more common is the sense that everything—body, mind—is working in concert, without discomfort, with strength, with ease. To paraphrase a line from Kurt Vonnegut, it’s when “everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts.”

As an advocate of escaping our “digital dystopia” of electronic screens by running outdoors, what’s the benefit you see in unplugging?

I’m a big fan of evolutionary biology. We evolved in very different circumstances than what we are living in now; to be attentive to the world and not with a screen in front of us. The reason we are up on two legs is so that we can look around and think. We’re supposed to ruminate.

From The Incomplete Book of Running, by Peter Sagal.

I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods. Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running. We didn’t evolve these extraordinary brains and self-consciousness so we could outsource our thinking. Anybody who has done creative work knows what’s needed to do that is uninterrupted thought.

What can non-runners take away from your book?

Go outside. We weren’t meant to spend so much time in offices. Take the headphones off, move, use your body. Look at little kids in playgrounds—they’re just running around before getting trained into games. We forget that. We spend so much time in our heads reading, watching screens. I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods. Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running.

Of the many anecdotes you cite about bonding with others through running, which one was the most gratifying? Probably when I ran with William Greer, who I didn’t even know 24 hours before we ran the 2013 Boston Marathon, and by the end of that day we were friends forever because of all we went through together. [Greer is visually impaired and Sagal was his volunteer guide during the race.] We’re still in touch; we sometimes run together. He wouldn’t have finished if I wasn’t helping him and I wouldn’t have finished if he wasn’t helping me. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor, in Estero, Florida. May 2019

The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness.

Self-Care As Bedrock

HER SOUL IN BLOOM Self-Care for All Stages of Life by Marlaina Donato

o be female is to be Self-care does life coach and author of blessed with an innate not necessarily Expectation Hangover: Overgift for multitasking, coming Disappointment in have to involve Work, Love, and Life. but in our fast-paced, jamtime; it’s a way packed world, daily life for The San Diego-based most women is a juggling act motivational speaker views of being. that can come with a steep self-care to be as vital as edu~Christine Hassler price tag if self-care isn’t on cation. “Women are not taught the to-do list. Depression, anxiety and in high school and college how to take care feeling overwhelmed are all too common. of themselves. Prioritizing self-care is so According to the National Alliance on important. I see so many young women Mental Illness, one in eight women experiwith adrenal or thyroid burnout and eating ence depression during their lifetime— disorders. All of that comes down to stress, twice the rate of men. relationship to self and lack of self-care.” The personal interests of women in Seasons of a Woman’s Life their 30s and 40s trying to balance motherEach decade poses unique challenges. For hood and career often get lost in the tangled women in their 20s and early 30s, comunderbrush of daily logistics. There can paring and finding one’s own path can be be a deep longing for identity well into the significant. “The feminist movement of our 50s, especially when children leave the nest. mothers’ generation opened doors, but so Fears of aging and loneliness often accommany 20- and 30-something women have pany women 60 and older. By passionately interpreted that as, ‘I have to do everything and joyously taking care of body and spirit, and be everything,’” says Christine Hassler, women of any generation can find renewal. 16

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Women play vital roles in family and community, much like the foundation of a sound building, and if self-care is not the bedrock, all that is supported by it is likely to be compromised. “I believe we’ve taken the bait, the promise that if we arrange our life circumstances just so, we’ll feel ease and happiness. We’re getting to a place as a collective where we see a bankruptcy in that,” says Miami-based holistic women’s psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. Body-mind-spirit self-care is the heart of Brogan’s approach, and self-love is the lifeblood. “Self-love is quite elusive for most of us, perhaps because our selfesteem is contingent [upon it], and we only feel good about ourselves under certain circumstances. The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness,” says Brogan, who compares a ritualized system of daily self-care that comes first to putting on the proverbial oxygen mask before attempting to meet the needs of others. “Balancing self-love and caring for others starts with recognizing and accepting that it’s possible for you to effectively do both. Self-love at the soul level is the catalyst for healing on all levels, which in turn drives our level of self-worth,” concurs Teigan Draig, a spiritual life coach and busy home-schooling mom in Spencerville, Ohio. She reminds us that putting our needs above the wants of others is not being selfish, but is an emotional necessity that helps women get out of the loop of self-defeatism and self-sabotage. “The first step to finding your fire is learning to love yourself, all of yourself. Self-care and selflove are a total wellness package.”

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Beneﬁts of Self-Nourishment Many psychologists agree that self-care can help to improve concentration, promote relaxation, fortify relationships and boost productivity. Most women crave more metime, but don’t know how to implement change. “Without a premise of self-care, we react based on stress patterns. We react with more tension, irritability, guilt and obligation. We say, ‘Yes’ when we want to say, ‘No’. However, when we take stock in our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, we’re less reactive,” observes Hassler, who underscores self-care as an investment for life. “Most women have inner critics and a negative relationship with self. Self-care is essential so we can turn down the volume of the inner critic, stop peoplepleasing and make self-honoring choices.” Balancing motherhood and career or other obligations can leave many women running on empty and resentful. “We would never tell a loved one who desperately needed some TLC to get over it and just keep going. As busy women, when we don’t take the time to care for ourselves, the consequence is our children getting a mom who is preoccupied, anxious and disconnected,” says women’s life coach Veronica Paris, in San Diego. Catering to everyone’s desires and spreading ourselves too thin can backfire. Paris asks, “How do I want my kids to look back on me as a mother? By taking the time to self-care, we’re taking accountability for how we want to show up in our world rather than shapeshifting from one situation to the next. We can teach our children how to do the same.”

Our Emotions As Wellspring For too many women, another common byproduct of self-neglect can be emotional numbing and feeling “flatlined”. A toxic or addictive relationship to food, alcohol or shopping can be a symptom of a deep need to nourish the self and give a voice to suppressed feelings. “One of our greatest challenges is that we’ve become disconnected from our deep seat of power, which is our capacity to feel,” says Brogan. “We’ve been enculturated to disregard our experience of feeling emotions, and because of this, it’s been reduced to a very narrow bandwidth.” Brogan believes that it is key for women to reestablish a connection to nature’s

Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. ~Teigan Draig rhythms and their own feminine, fluid energy, as well as giving up the need to control. “I think it’s the work of many women to understand that we’re not here to meet the needs of everyone on the planet—and with our loved ones, it disempowers them as much as we’re feeling disempowered. We’re here to meet our own needs and then offer compassion and caring in a way that comes from a more boundaried space.”

SIMPLE SELF-CARE STRATEGIES Schedule me-time on the calendar. Unplug from gadgets. Spend lunch breaks in the park. Rest before hitting the wall of exhaustion. Take 10 minutes to stretch and breathe in the morning. Meditate in the shower; choose a luxurious, natural, body wash. Wear your favorite jewelry. Designate a beautiful tea cup or coffee mug to use on hectic work days. Buy yourself flowers; take yourself out to lunch or a museum. Sprinkle lavender, rose geranium or ylang ylang essential oil on your sheets. Opt for a gentle workout instead of a high-intensity session when tired. Choose a healthy breakfast. Play, be silly and be a kid again. Designate 15 to 20 minutes after the workday to color, doodle or journal. Listen to your favorite music during commuting or cleaning the house. Abandon perfectionism. Connect to a higher power, however you define it, even if it is inner peace.

Hassler affirms that when women are fully present, every aspect of life can be viewed through a clearer lens. “Self-care helps us tap into our super power, which is our intuition, and by doing that, we know what we need and act on that.”

Thrive With Small Changes Beginning the day with self-care can be as simple as taking the time to meditate and breathe deeply for a minute or two before getting out of bed and opting for a healthier breakfast. Feeding our senses and feasting on what gives us joy can be a way of life. “Self-care does not necessarily have to involve time; it’s a way of being,” says Hassler. “The more time we spend on self-care tells the subconscious mind that we’re worth it.” Draig suggests setting personal boundaries, and part of this means reserving time for ourselves. “When I became a new mother, I was running on fumes. Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. Learn to schedule selfcare time in your calendar as you would anything else,” she says, noting, “My house was not always spotless, but it was a trade I was willing to make so I could take care of myself and be a better mother.” Being innovative can be an ally. “Ten minutes walking the dog or taking the baby out in a stroller can become 10 minutes spent saying positive self-affirmations,” suggests Paris. “That 15-minute drive can be spent deep breathing instead of listening to the news on the radio.” Blooming into our best possible self is returning to our essence. “It’s about taking off the masks, no longer living according to expectations and other people. It’s about radical self-acceptance,” says Hassler. Each decade poses an invitation to grow and commit to self-nourishment. “There will be days where you feel like you can’t get the hang of it, but you’ll arrive, and when you do, no matter what age you are, it can be magical,” Draig says. Marlaina Donato is a composer and author of several books in women’s spirituality and holistic health. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. May 2019

Keeping it All Together

by Martin Miron

s part of our issue on Women’s Wellness, Natural Awakenings asked several prominent local practitioners about how they balance staying well and their busy professional lives while maintaining a spiritual connection. One’s well-being and health involve more than going to a fancy gym or taking a hot yoga class or frequent trips to the health food store. While those activities may well help maintain overall health, being healthy is more than physical; it includes a balanced emotional, mental spiritual, financial, and social well-being. How any women feels about herself has a great impact on her health and well-being. However, it is especially true in relationship to African-American women.

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“I teach the clients that dis-ease or illnesses are actually a reflection of spiritual disconnection, ethereal blockage, mental and/ or emotional upsets which occur long before the manifestation of physical symptoms. The major cause of dis-ease is lack of knowledge and the Spiritmindbody being out of balance and overrun with toxins. Those toxins can come through food, relationships, the MaMa Akosua environment, etc. Ali-Sabree “At Kuumba Family Institute/Amadi Wellness Connection, we advise people to recognize that the true root of sickness and dis-eased states is lack of knowledge. And I strongly suggest we all wake up, change our perception of dis-ease and what is healthy and what good health actually is; look at our lifestyles and take charge of what we eat, drink, read, and become more aware of the environment around us. In short, we need to learn more about living a safe, whole, communal, and healthy life. As women a daily, wise and life-enriching affirmation would be, ‘Deserve to be happy, health and whole and to just be.’”

Elise Rivers

Elise Rivers is the owner of Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy, an affordablypriced, community-based holistic wellness center. She holds degrees in acupuncture and law and says, “We provide affordable holistic wellness services including acupuncture, bodywork, naturopathy, holistic nutrition coaching, reflexology, reiki, Chinese herbal medicine, cancer support and Elise Rivers fertility support. In addition, we provide a serene space for the deep rest so many people seem to need, and a safe and relaxed space to explore health challenges and find unconventional solutions.” She is passionate about plant-based diets, advising, “What is 18

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exciting about people making the transition to eat more plants and less animal products is that with just this one decision, they can contribute so much good in many important ways. Hundreds of credible studies now show that plant-based diets are the key to a longer life, healthier life and help maintain quality of life as we age.” She also notes, “The number one practice that keeps me grounded, clear and fit is a combination of yoga and meditation. I commit to my practice a minimum of five hours over four days a week. The direct benefits are high-energy, clear thinking and resilience. I also take at least a 20-minute walk five days a week or a longer bike ride, preferably in nature. I choose to be vegan for my health, the animals and the planet. I prioritize spending time with friends and family, and on many community service work projects, such as creating the Mt. Airy Holistic Health Fair and beautifying and greening Germantown Avenue.” Most recently in this regard, Rivers produced a documentary about East Mt. Airy that helps neighbors understand the unique architectural legacy they’re living in, which will be shown on May 5 (tickets at CAMAcenter.com).

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Philadelphia City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown states, “I have three devotionals in three different places: one on my make-up table, one in my car and one on my night table. They are Sister-to-Sister Devotions for and from African American Women, God’s Wisdom for Mother’s and 365 Devotions Based on Scriptures. My exBlondell pectation is to read one or all three at some Reynolds Brown point during my day, because no two days are ever alike in the ‘nine days a week’ required to keep up with a city that never sleeps.” Describing her spiritual connection, Brown says, “Who can meet life’s twists and turns and not be spiritually connected? Where are they? Show me who they are? The process is best described in Proverbs 3:5-6: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.’” She has some advice for women everywhere. “Even for those moms who are exceedingly well-organized, the lives of working mothers are what I call ‘crazy stupid’. It is imperative first that we recognize this, and second, learn not to beat ourselves up when we discover we are not perfect. Put the guilt on a shelf. Feeling overwhelmed when I first became a working mom, I discovered I was not alone. After multiple accidental meetings at our neighborhood church, a small group of moms and I decided to intentionally organize time together with our children. Unintentionally, we became the seedlings of a core group of moms we now call, The Village Moms. We learned to lean on each other; support each other and lift up each other during all those birthdays, divorces, funerals, sports events, holiday celebrations and graduations. Feeling overwhelmed as a working Mom became less traumatic and less stressful because we knew we had each other’s backs.”

Judy Wicks

Judy Wicks, an entrepreneur, author, speaker and mentor working to build a more compassionate, environmentally sustainable and locally based economy, is the author of the awardJudy Wicks winning book Good Morning Beautiful Business: the Unexpected Journey of an Activist Entrepreneur and Local Economy Pioneer and others. In 2000, she founded Fair Food (FairFoodPhilly.org), which has numerous programs to connect local family farms with the urban marketplace. A participant in recent pipeline protests at the Standing Rock Reservation, in North Dakota, Wicks wrote, “From the jungles of the Amazon to the tar sands of Alberta, indigenous people of the Americas are standing up to the fossil fuel empire in defense of Mother Earth. “Today, as we experience catastrophic climate change, there are signs of hope that some communities are awakening to a new relationship with Earth, and with indigenous people. At the Standing Rock encampment in North Dakota, I was among thousands of non-native allies who joined Native American water protectors fighting an advancing oil pipeline in the fall of 2016. Throughout the encampment, banners and T-shirts worn by native teenagers exclaimed, ‘Defend the Sacred.’ I went in service to express my commitment to indigenous rights and gratitude for the Lakota’s brave defense of our common Mother. For many months, multicultural, intergenerational groups of supporters traveled to Standing Rock, where they experienced native values of respect, reciprocity and reverence for the Earth.”

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Women’s Financial Health An Invaluable Asset by Nicola Pierre-Smith

he most recent census revealed that 52.7 percent of Philadelphia’s population is comprised of women. Consequently, it is important for Philadelphia to address the health and financial well-being of the people that make up more than half of the city’s population. Women are typically viewed as the heads of households, as they are primary caregivers. According to Merrill Lynch, 44 percent of women’s adult lives is spent outside the workforce and in caregiver roles. That time spent outside the workforce results in a loss of income that can negatively affect women’s health. Although it is difficult to think about women without thinking about families, money and well-being, 61

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percent of women prefer to talk about their death than to talk about money, according to the Merrill Lynch report Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond The Bottom Line. Women’s perception that having a conversation about money is a social taboo reflects the view of the general population. It is important that women change their narrative about money, because money is interwoven into their lives as it relates to personal and family well-being. Philadelphia continues to be identified as one of the poorest large cities in the nation. The Philadelphia Commission for Women found that in 2017, 60 percent of children under the age of 18 in Philadelphia are growing up in female-headed households where wage

inequality and lack of access to affordable health care contribute to women’s fragile health and financial instability. There are many situational factors such as time scarcity, rising cost of health care, inflation, stagnated wages or pay inequality, limited awareness of cost-effective wellness practices or personal financial resources, and poor nutrition choices from living in a “food desert” community. These factors may be the primary culprits for compromising women’s health and financial stability. There are microeconomic ways for women to ensure their health, family and finances remain stable. Women must talk honestly about money and health with loved ones and confidants so that they can set boundaries around money. Up until this point, the focus has been on health. Other beneficial steps toward improving their financial and personal well-being are to negotiate wages, request pay increases and monetize natural talents or hobbies for an additional stream of income. Women can also consider improving their health along with their finances by exploring meal options that are cost-effective and practical for their family’s lifestyle without sacrificing nutritional value. It is important for women to schedule annual wellness checks with a physician to ward off long-term health complications that could negatively impact the family’s overall earning potential if poor health contributes to work absences.

The first step women can take toward correcting the financial imbalance is to identify personal financial sins. In the book Dollars and Sense, Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler identify financial sins as impulse buying, lack of planning, short-term thinking, external pressure, denial of reality, justifying needs and greed. Though this list is useful for self-reflection, it is important for women to practice self-compassion and recognize that health or money problems may not be relegated only to these financial “sins”. It is also important that women surround themselves with people and resources that possess accurate information. Both Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey provide financial education information that is freely accessible through podcasts and YouTube videos. The Free Library of Philadelphia also contains a variety of books on personal finance and wellness for women. Women must also learn to improve their time management and financial skills by learning to budget, automating their savings and practicing the snowball method, which focuses on paying off all debts, starting with the smallest, and rolling the money up into the largest debt until all are paid. These approaches to money management take the guesswork out of saving money and provide women with structure for their finances. Philadelphia offers a variety of yoga classes that are accessible to all ages and income levels. The great outdoors is nature’s way of caring for us, so take advantage of the change in weather by getting on a trail or by planning trips to national parks. For women that are athletically inclined, the Philadelphia Sports League offers opportunities to increase physical activity and build social connections. As Orman states, “A wise woman knows when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it.” Women can’t help their families if they are broke or broken. Consequently, it is important for women to balance taking care of their family, money and health. Contact licensed professional counselor Nicola Pierre-Smith at melanatedwomenshealth@ gmail.com. May 2019

Vision Quest Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ne of the best ways to protect and preserve our precious eyesight is to focus on food. In general, the same plant-based, antioxidant-rich diets that defend against heart disease and cancer also contribute to eye health by reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common agerelated causes of vision loss. However, two specific nutrients— lutein and zeaxanthin—deserve special attention. These compounds uniquely concentrate in the macula, the centrally located part of the retina responsible for visual acuity, and are most vulnerable to oxidative damage from light exposure. Both are members of the carotenoid family, a large group of powerful antioxidant nutrients found mostly in fruits and vegetables, especially those with dark green, deep yellow, red and orange pigments. According to the National Eye Institute and the American Optometric Association, lutein and zeaxanthin help absorb damaging ultraviolet light from the sun, as well as blue light from computer screens, digital devices and LEDs. “Think of lutein as a sort of sunblock,” says Elizabeth Johnson, research associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy at Tufts University, in Boston. Speaking at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting in Washington, D.C., last fall, Johnson described the yellow macular pigments— lutein and zeaxanthin—as “internal sunglasses” that protect the eyes’ photoreceptor cells. “Yellow pigment absorbs blue light,” 22

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Johnson explains. The greater our macular pigment density, the more protection we have against light damage, and the better our visual function. As a bonus, macular pigment density also aligns with improved academic performance and cognitive function across our lifespan, reports Naiman Khan, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and director at the Body Composition and Nutritional Neuroscience Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Because lutein is actively transported into breast milk, Johnson suspects the compound is important to infant eye and brain health. Despite solid scientific evidence confirming the benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin, there is no official recommended daily allowance. Johnson explains that Americans typically consume less than two milligrams per day, falling short of levels needed to enhance visual and brain function and slow the progression of age-related eye diseases. Her advice: Eat foods that provide between six to 10 milligrams of lutein and two milligrams of zeaxanthin each day. Dark green leafy vegetables, including kale, spinach and collard greens, provide the highest amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, especially when cooked. For example, one cup of cooked kale or spinach delivers more than 20 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin, whereas one cup of raw spinach contains just under four milligrams. Johnson explains that cooking breaks down plant cell walls, making the carotenoids more bio-available. Plus, because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble, lower amounts

found in avocadoes (0.4 milligrams in one medium fruit) are better absorbed. Further, simply adding an avocado or oil-based dressing to raw, dark leafy green salads will increase intestinal absorption. The same is true for egg yolks (0.2 milligrams per large egg). In a study of 33 older adults, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that consumption of one egg a day for five weeks significantly increased blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin without raising cholesterol levels. According to the National Eye Institute and their Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), additional nutrients that benefit eye health include vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids. When it comes to eating for eye health, here’s some more insightful advice:

Eat the “rainbow”. Choose a variety of colorful, organic fruits and vegetables daily; they are rich in eye-protecting carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. Whole grains, nuts and seeds provide vitamin E, and fatty, cold-water fish such as sardines, salmon, tuna and mackerel are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan sources of omega-3s include walnuts, ground flax, hemp and chia seeds, or microalgae supplements.

Become familiar with the best food sources of lutein and zeaxanthin: lpi.OregonState.edu/mic/dietary-factors/ phytochemicals/carotenoids.

Obtain a physician’s approval before taking eye health supplements, and compare their effectiveness, safety and cost at ConsumerLab.com.

Stay informed: National Eye Institute, nei.nih.gov; AREDS studies: nei.nih. gov/areds2/patientfaq. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “food sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio through iTunes, Stitcher and KOPN.org.

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of the garden as much as developmentally possible,” advises Sarah Pounders, senior education specialist at KidsGardening.org, in Burlington, Vermont.

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Gardening for Kids The Fun of Growing Their Own by Ronica A. O’Hara

t’s May, and the temperature is rising, as is the sap and green shoots. It’s the perfect time to involve kids in growing their own garden that will get them outdoors, teach them planning and perseverance, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills. A South Korean study found that gardening provides both high- and moderateintensity exercise for kids. It builds good

eating habits, too: A British study of 46 9- and 10-year-olds found that they ate 26 percent more vegetables and fruit after growing a school garden, and a University of Florida study of 1,351 college students showed them more likely to eat veggies if they had gardened as children. For the most gratifying results, give kids a sense of ownership. “Let them make the decisions and be in charge of the care

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KidsGardening.org: Designed for schools and families, this site has a wealth of kid-friendly information on everything from seeds to pollinators to creating pirate gardens.

Build-your-own worm farm: See how at Tinyurl.com/KidsWormFarm. Youth Gardening Clubs: Many local chapters of garden clubs have these. Tinyurl.com/YouthGardeningPrograms.

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Order some seed catalogues, look online—or better yet, take a child to the local garden nursery. Let them decide what to grow. Their choices are as diverse as their interests. Veggies, flowers and plants that draw butterflies each have their own appeal. Some, like sunflowers, radishes and lettuce, are fast-growing, offering quick gratification. Or, they can choose a theme. “If your child likes Italian food, plant tomatoes and basil. If they enjoy Mexican food, then peppers and cilantro. For flowers—zinnias and cosmos—let them make flower arrangements from early summer into the fall,” suggests Susan Brandt, of Bristow, Virginia, co-founder of the gardening site BloomingSecrets.com. Visiting a plant nursery offers the perfect opportunity to put kids on the path to healthy living. Point out and discuss the differences between organic and nonorganic seeds and between chemical fertilizers containing Roundup—labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children”—and organic fertilizers containing fish, seaweed and other natural nutrients.

Choose the Spot

A three-foot-by-three-foot plot is an ideal size for a child’s garden, as long as it gets lots of sunshine. If living in an urban area, go with pots of soil in a sunny window.

Get the Right Tools

For young kids with short attention spans, small plastic spades, rakes and hoes might work. But older kids need hardier tools. Get them properly fitted garden gloves, plus sunhats and sunscreen.

Plant the Seeds

Help them read and interpret the seed package directions, if necessary, and use a ruler to measure proper spacing. “I always try to have a mix of plants that start from seed and from transplants, so that kids can have both immediate and delayed gratification,” says Pounders.

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Show them how to use the watering can or hose properly, usually watering only when the soil is dry to a depth of one inch. They can mix their own nontoxic pesticide out of vinegar and salt, and spread such organic mulches as straw, newspaper, grass clippings and leaves to discourage weeds.

Get Scientiﬁc

“They can look at the soil to see all the living creatures in it, which is especially fun through a microscope,” says Dixie Sandborn, an extension specialist at Michigan State University. “They can learn about vermiculture by making a worm bin and feeding the worms their table scraps.” With a ruler, they can measure the growth of various plants and create a chart comparing rates. By taking photos or drawing pictures on a daily or weekly basis, they can compile an album, along with their commentary on weather patterns.

Have Fun

“Let them add personal touches like stepping stones, signs and other decorations that let them express their personality in their garden space,” says Pounders. Help them build a scarecrow, bird feeder, toad house, bird bath, sundial or a tent. Make a teepee or small enclosure and cover it with flowers, vines or climbing beans.

Harvest the Crop

After picking ripe vegetables, kids can find recipes and prepare snacks or a dish; arrange plucked flowers in vases and take photos; do craft activities with seeds, plants and flowers, like making potpourri or framing dried flowers; or throw a garden-themed party with favors that include herbs or seed packets. “You could have a ‘pa-jam-a’ party. Kids could wear their pajamas, pick berries, and make jam to take home,” suggests Sandborn. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

The Mother Our Souls Need Connecting With the Energy That Made Us by Christiane Northrup

his Mother’s Day, I want to tell you about a different way to think about your mother and about yourself—a way that is deeply true and liberating, no matter what is going on with your mother. On a soul level, we’re old friends with our mothers. And they signed up for assisting us on our souls’ journeys big time—by being willing to take on the role of our mother. And no matter how well they did or didn’t do that job, we have a job, too: to realize that though we might not have had the mother we wanted, we all got the mother our souls needed. What’s more, every single one of us can connect right now with the mother energy that made all of our bodies in the first place—the Earth herself. It has been said that when you lavish your attention on the Earth—on a flower, or a stream or any aspect of nature—that energy loves you right back. In the book series The Ringing Cedars, Anastasia refers to the land you live on and love as, “Love dissolved in

space.” You can feel this when you travel to parks and gardens, farms and yards that have been loved by those who live there. This mothering energy is available to each of us from the Earth and from Mother Nature—no matter what has happened with your biological mother. So here is my prescription for a glorious Mother’s Day. Call your mother—in spirit, if she is no longer in a body—or if speaking with her directly is too painful. Here’s a special prayer: “With my Spirit, I send Divine Love to my mother’s Spirit.” That’s it. Just say this prayer. With your whole heart. And let go of the outcome. Happy Mother’s Day. Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. The full text of this excerpt, reprinted with permission, appears at DrNorthrup.com. © Christiane Northrup, Inc. All rights reserved. May 2019

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THURSDAY, MAY 2 Drum Classes – 4pm. Also May 9, 16 & 23. With Brother Mike. Learn how to play various percussion instruments and discover how the drum has been a historically relevant method of communication. The classes will culminate in a performance for friends and family. Wadsworth Library, 1500 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-9293. Register: FreeLibrary.org. Rhythm and Percussion – 4:30pm. With Karen Smith. Children and teens are invited to join special guest, Karen Smith, for an interactive percussion program. Eastwick Library, 2851 Island Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-4170. Register FreeLibrary.org. The Shakti of the Divine Mother Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Mystical Yoga of the Divine Feminine with Shakti Durgaya Kal. Experience the Kali Natha Yoga asana series of the Divine Mother honoring Mother Kali, Mother Ganga. $25. Yoga On Main, 4363 Main St, Manayunk. 215-482-7877. YogaOnMain.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 2019 Sustainability Symposium – 8am-4:30pm. A full-day of educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices, including LEED, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, Enterprise Green Communities, WELL, green storm water infrastructure, and 2030 Districts. Hear experts discuss their current work, opportunities for social, environmental, and economic impact, and challenges ahead in the sustainability field. $100/members, $200/nonmembers, $125/nonprofit/government. Penn State at The Navy Yard, 4960 South 12th St, Philadelphia. Register: GreenBuildingUnited. org.19107Thu Sleeping Mat Project – 10am-noon. Recycled plastic bags can be turned into colorful woven mats for homeless individuals in our community. Join to make a difference. All ages are welcome. This program is a partnership with Integrate for Good. Andorra Library, 705 East Cathedral Rd, Philadelphia. 215-685-2552. FreeLibrary.org. Merkaba Training and Activation –7-9pm. This class is designed to teach participants how to acti-

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Second Saturday Volunteer Day – 9:30am12:30pm. Volunteers will work with staff on seasonal tasks like weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning and light maintenance. No special experience or skills required. Dress for working outdoors; bring work gloves and a water bottle. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. Register: 215729-5281. BartramsGarden.org.

vate their Merkaba (light body). The meditation has been used by the ancient Egyptians and several other civilizations throughout history. The word means: ‘Mer’: light, ‘Ka”: spirit and ‘Ba’: physical body; thus bringing Light of Spirit into your Physical Form. $45. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 312-868-9347. AlchemyForSoul.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Spring Native Plant Festival and Sale Week – May 4-5 (festival): 8:30am-4pm, Sat; 9am-2pm, Sun. Plant Sale: May 6-10: 5-6pm & May 11: 8:30am-4pm . Want to get your garden springready? The festival features local makers, food vendors, a bird walk and a perennial planting activity for kids to do for Mother’s Day. Festival/free entry; plants for a fee. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300, ext 110. ShuylkillCenter.org. Nature Play Saturdays – 10:30-11:30am. 1st Sat. Bring your family for a hike and unstructured nature play with representatives from our NaturePHL program. Climb, explore and learn more about the many health benefits of outdoor activity. Meet at the Tall Trees Playscape behind the Visitor Center. All ages. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Spring Wildflower Walk – 10am-noon. Their springtime forest is alive with a dazzling display of wildflowers: trillium, trout lily, spring beauty, Solomon’s seal, Virginia bluebells, shooting stars, and so much more. Learn about the wildflowers common to our forest Executive Director Mike Weilbacher and hike along Ravine Loop, the single best place to see wildflowers. $10/members, $20/ nonmembers. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300, ext 110. ShuylkillCenter.org.

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Love Your Park Week – May 11-19. Join friends and neighbors to clean, green and celebrate Philly’s parks. Kicks-off with a citywide service day, engaging 2,500 volunteers to clean up trash and litter, tend gardens and flower beds, care for trees, and more; followed by dozens of fun, free events in parks across Philadelphia that celebrate our public green spaces and invite neighbors. LoveYourPark.org.

Gardening with Natives Q&A Session – 6:308pm. Hosted by Andrew Kirkpatrick, in-house native plant expert, along with highly knowledgeable volunteers, this event begins with a discussion of new offerings at the plant sale. All attendees will receive a coupon good for 50% off one quartsized plant. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300, ext 110. ShuylkillCenter.org.

Alchemy Heart and Pineal Gland Activation and Initiation – 10am-2pm. This class is designed to open your high heart chakra and your pineal gland (third eye chakra) so you can hold the higher frequencies available at this time. Through a series of simple practices and guided meditations, dive deep into your heart of pure divinity. $63. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com. Nature Exploration for Families – 10:30-11:30am. Grab your hiking boots for a naturalist-led exploration with your little ones. Gather in the Discovery Center for a short introduction and craft, and then hit the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Restoration Volunteer Workday – 10am-noon. Help improve and maintain the health and biodiversity of this 340-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. Connect with nature and make new friends while getting to know the Center’s property. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Spring Full Moon Hike – 9-10:30pm. Walk under the light of the moon to discover the forest in a new way. On this guided hike, look for the nocturnal animals that call our forest home. The hike will begin at the entrance to the property on the Schuylkill River Trail. Park by Shawmont Station and bring a flashlight. Rain or shine; dress for the weather. Space is limited; registration required. $10/members, $15/ nonmembers. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300, ext 110. ShuylkillCenter.org.

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savethedate THURSDAY, MAY 23 Treating Chronic Diseases and Cancer – An Integrative Approach – 6:30-8pm. Ralf Oettmeier, MD and Josef Vizkelety, MD, DDS, of the Alpstein Clinic in Switzerland will discuss their book, Say Yes to Life, which offers clarity, innovative treatment approaches and hope for those suffering from chronic illness and cancer. $15/advance, $20/door. True Wellness Center, Lower Gwynedd Township, PA. Info/tickets: bit.ly/SYTLPenn.

of the workshop (available for purchase). $50. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 312- 868-9347. AlchemyForSoul.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 25 Second Saturday Volunteer Day – 9:30am12:30pm. Volunteers will work with staff on seasonal tasks like weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning and light maintenance. No special experience or skills required. Dress for working outdoors; bring work gloves and a water bottle. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. Register: 215729-5281. BartramsGarden.org. Wellness Saturdays: Forest Bathing – 9:3011:30am. Shinrin-Yoku, (forest bathing), is a traditional Japanese form of nature therapy. From the immune boosts of calming compounds given off by trees to the improved mood, energy, and overall well-being offered, Forest Bathing helps us find healing through deepening our connection to nature. Concludes with a tea ceremony using native plants. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Nature Exploration for Families – 10:30-11:30am. Grab your hiking boots for a naturalist-led exploration with your little ones. Gather in the Discovery Center for a short introduction and craft, and then hit the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Cloth Diaper Workshop – 5-7pm. This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents interested in investigating them as an option for their child. Participants will discuss why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The Nesting House, 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

plan ahead SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Alchemy Metatronic Teachings through Sacred Geometry – Jun 1-2. Zlatko Kanda is internationally recognized by sharing love, knowledge, wisdom and teachings which are focused on empowering and raising the awareness and consciousness of humanity. This is a sacred opportunity to experience these teachings in person through the use of sacred soul mandalas. Alchemy for Soul, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com. Crystal Skull Activation – 10am-1pm. Join to activate the ancient wisdom of the 12 strand DNA of the divine human blueprint with crystal skulls through the creation of a sacred grid and geometry. They will provide crystal Skulls as part

Merkaba Training and Activation –10am-1pm. This class is designed to teach participants how to activate their Merkaba (light body). The meditation has been used by the ancient Egyptians and several other civilizations throughout history. The word means: ‘Mer’: light, ‘Ka”: spirit and ‘Ba’: physical body; thus bringing Light of Spirit into your Physical Form. $45. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 312-868-9347. AlchemyForSoul.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Pineal Activation Level II – 10am-2pm. This class is designed to take the teachings from Level I: Pineal Activation and go deeper into expanding your heart and root chakras while connecting them with your pineal gland (third eye chakra). Prerequisite: Level I. These practices will allow you to hold higher frequencies available at this time. $63. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Awakening Weekend Retreat with Jac O’Keeffe – Aug 9-11. 10am-5pm. This is a full weekend workshop with Jac O’Keefe in an open dialogue and interaction that creates an atmosphere of openness and freedom that supports transformation and spiritual insights. Jac’ O’Keeffe is an internationally recognized speaker and author. She has traveled throughout the world serving humanity in their awakening process. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com.

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daily Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – A 12-step program for those who need help with a drinking problem. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aasepia.org.

Wet Lab – A space for artists and visitors to explore and reflect on water in a dynamic environment. The artists, art works, and projects on view will flow and shift throughout the summer. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Morning Prayer and Meditation – 6-7am. This service, conducted in Korean and English, includes prayer, chanting and sitting meditation. Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

phia, CA House, 118 S 37th St (UPenn campus). NewThoughtPhilly.org. Food Addicts Anonymous – 11am. A 12-step program for food addiction. Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave, Rm A (next to cafeteria), Philadelphia. 215-514-6692. Quaker Meeting for Worship – 11am. Participate in this unique, un-programmed service to worship by gathering and silently waiting for Spirit to guide us. Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia. 215-241-7000. FriendsCenterCorp.org. Sunday Service – 11am. Embracing All Souls and Restoring Wholeness. The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stanton Ave, Philadelphia. 215-247-2561. uuRestoration.us.

Essene Market and Café – 8am-9pm, Mon-Fri; 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun. Large selection of organically grown produce, natural foods deli, on-site bakery. Located in the heart of historic Fabric Row, 719 S Fourth St, Philadelphia. 215-922-1146. EsseneMarket.com.

Korean Dharma Service – 11am-1pm. This dharma service, conducted in Korean, includes prayer, chanting, dharma talk and hymn singing. Lunch will be served after the service. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

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Slow Flow with Friends –1-2:30pm. Biweekly alllevel vinyasa yoga class followed by meet and greet. $15. 1509 N Front St, Philadelphia. 267-273-0086. TheCommonRoomPhilly.com.

Reiki Level I for Beginners – This foundation course is the most important of all levels of training. Seasoned bodyworkers will benefit, as much as beginners with no background in spiritual development or holistic health. The Reiki School and Clinic, 727 S 4th St, 2nd Flr, Philadelphia. Info: 215-238-0659. Open Public Meditation – 9am. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Sunday Morning Sangha – 9:30-11:30am. Practice includes mantra meditation, shamatha (calm abiding) meditation; Vajrayana guided meditations and visualizations, and traditional Buddhist prayers followed by dharma teaching. $10-$15/donation. 954 N Marshall St, Philadelphia. TibetanBuddhist.org. Guided Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10-11:45am. Weekly meditation followed by a celebration in word, song and spirit. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com. Silent Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10:10-11:45am. Inspiring words, personal spiritual practice and fellowship. New Thought Philadel-

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New Baby Meetup – 12:30-2pm. This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood. Free. 4501-4503 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net. Practice, Study and Sangha: An Informal Gathering – 6-8pm. A social gathering, meditation practice and study/discussion for meditation practitioners of all levels. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends troubled by someone else’s drinking. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aisdv.org.

Escape Rooms – Days/times vary. Transport into one of two fantastical worlds where a series of clues, codes, puzzles, and tasks lead teams to achieve an ultimate goal. The Franklin Institute, 271 North 21st St, Philadelphia. 215-448-1200 or GuestServices@fi.edu.

peaceful half-hour with a guided meditation. Chair yoga is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age. For adults. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1758.

Yoga in the Greenhouse – 1-2:30pm. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sun. Join for Bring Your Own Mat yoga classes led by local teachers at the beautiful Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. This class is not suitable for first time yogis. 100 N Horticulture Dr, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org. Contemplative Dance Practice – 3-5:30pm. 1st Sun. This personal and group awareness of body/ mind includes sitting meditation with self-directed body movement in space. Dress comfortably. $5$10 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. RSVP: SilverSpaceDance@gmail.com. Philadelphia. Shambhala.org. Teen Group Meeting – 7-8:30pm.1st & 3rd Sun. Helping teenagers 13-18 find personal empowerment through spiritual awakening. Along the way deep connections are made and a lot of fun is had. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com.

monday Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga – 12:30pm. Ground your mind and body. Spend a

La Leche League – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Private home. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.

tuesday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude. Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia. La Leche League – 10am. 2nd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Calvary Presbyterian Church, basement nursery, 217 Fernbrook Ave, Wyncote. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org. La Leche League – 10am. 3rd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Germantown. Theresa: 617-650-4436. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org. Kirtan Connection – 6pm. Music meditation and vegetarian dinner. $10. Mantra Lounge, 312 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia. 215-834-8043. MantraPhilly.com. Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. LiquidBody Lounge (Yang) – 6-7pm. Group movement and self myofascial release treatment session. MovementRx, 333 Lancaster Ave, Ste 4, Wynnewood. Text/RSVP: 484-472-3626. Emily-Smith.com. Tuesdays Grief – In This Moment – 6:30pm. Begins May 7. A group that offers Support 7 Techniquest for coping with the grief process. $20/ session or $100/6 sessions. 2801 Island Ave, Ste 13, Philadelphia. Register: 484-347-1490. SEPhillyCounseling.weebly.com. Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Tue. With Danielle Stimpson. A reiki share is a great way to get some healing in a shared space. No experience needed; all lineages and levels welcome. $5-$10 donation. Learn Reiki Philadelphia, 251 N 2nd St. LearnReikiPhiladelphia.com. Group Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Practice sitting, walking and chanting meditation to calm your mind. All levels. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Sit n’ Stitch – 7-9pm. Brief periods of sitting will be interspersed with readings from dharma art books and creative time. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Info: SusieAndersonFibers@gmail.com. Inclusivity Group – 7:30-9pm. Last Tue. Explore and discuss readings on mindful, inclusive communication and practice. We consider themes of inclusivity, diversity and intersectionality in the context of the Shambhala tradition. $5 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, Windhorse Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

wednesday New Parents Meetup – 10-11:30am. Bring babies in arms and meet other new parents, get out of the house, and talk about whatever is going on. 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net. New Baby Support Group – 10:30am-12:30pm. This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood. Free. Mount Airy Moving Arts, Carpenter St & Greene St, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net. Meditation – Noon-1pm. Reduce stress, learn to remain peaceful in challenging situations, increase clarity of mind and more. Love offering. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610695-0375. cslPhilly.com. Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Reiki Share – 6-8pm. 2nd Wed. With Victoria Powell. A reiki share is a great way to get some healing in a shared space. No experience needed; all lineages and levels welcome. $5-$10 donation. Learn Reiki Philadelphia, 251 N 2nd St. LearnReikiPhiladelphia.com. Sierra Club Southeastern Pennsylvania Group (SPG) Meeting – 6:15pm. 1st Wed. Focused on environmental issues facing the greater Philadelphia area, members and nonmembers are welcome to join SPG Executive Committee meetings in-person or by phone. City CoHo, 2401 Walnut St, Philadelphia. 866-501-6174 (code: 100 4 100#). LiquidBody Lounge (Yin) – 6:15-7:15pm. Group movement and self myofascial release treatment session. MovementRx, 333 Lancaster Ave, Ste 4, Wynnewood. Text/RSVP: 484-472-3626. Emily-Smith.com. Move Mindfully Group Class – 6:15-7:15pm. Yin segment with Emily Smith. Rediscover the art and science of communicating with the languages of the body: movement, touch, breath, sound and posture as medicine. Learn daily self-care for your fascial system. MovementRx, Wynnewood. Text/ RSVP: 484-472-3626 or embodysmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com. Yoga – 6:30pm. With Brittany from Roots2Rise. Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Fishtown Community Library, 1217 E Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org.

Hill. 484-472-3626. EmbodySmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.

Yoga – 6:30pm. An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities. Mats are available, or bring your own. Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching and relaxation. Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-1754. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org. The People of Color Group – 6:30-8pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. A meditation, reading and discussion group for folks who identify as people of color who would like to contemplate and have facilitated discussion from that perspective. $5/donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Info: PeopleOfColorGroup@ gmail.com. Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Families Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for relatives and friends of those who suffer from substance abuse or related behavioral problem. Saint Francis Xavier Church, Parish Center, 2319 Green St, Philadelphia. FamiliesAnonymous.org. Food Addicts Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 S Bryn Mawr Ave, 2nd Flr, Ladd Conference Rm. 610-659-0667.

thursday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude. Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia. New Parent’s Support Group – 12:30-1:30pm. Last Thur. All are welcome. $5/donation/family. Lilypad in South Philly, 1234 S Broad St. BlossomingBelliesBirth.com. Tai Chi – 2pm. Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern tai chi is best known as a gentle slowmotion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Register: 215-685-1758. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. Register: 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org. Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Yoga for Adults – 6:30pm. Every Thurs (except 2nd Thur). Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Bring a mat. Thomas F Donatucci, Sr Library, 1935 Shunk St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1755. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org. LiquidBody Self Care Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. Mindful movement, myofascial release, stretching and strengthening. Enhance posture, mobility, and strength. Alleviate tension and pain time. $25. Healing Arts Studio, 55 W Highland Ave, Chestnut

Move Mindfully Group Class – 7-8:30pm. Yin/ Yang segment with Emily Smith. Rediscover the art and science of communicating with the languages of the body: movement, touch, breath, sound and posture as medicine. Learn daily self-care for your fascial system. Chestnut Hills Healing Arts Center. Text/RSVP: 484-472-3626 or embodysmith@ gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.

friday Temple Community Garden Volunteer Day – 3-5pm. A student-run organization to combat the issue of food insecurity within the urban environment by providing community access to sustainably grown produce. General meetings are Thursday’s at 8pm during the school year to discuss gardening techniques and work on projects. Diamond St & Carlisle St, N Philadelphia. TempleCommunityGarden.com. Bhagavad Gita Wisdom Series – 6pm. Discussion, meditation and vegetarian feast. $10. Mantra Lounge, 312 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia. 215-8348043. MantraPhilly.com. Scripture Study –7-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. This small study group gathers together over a cup of tea to read the scriptures of Won Buddhism and discuss its meaning and how it relates to daily life. $5 donation. 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org. Heart of Recovery – 7:30-8:30pm. A weekly support group bringing together Buddhist meditation practice and the wisdom of recovery. Meetings are anonymous and confidential. $2/donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Mark: phl.hor.coord@ gmail.com. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

saturday Vinyasa Yoga – 8am. With Chris Czopek. Prana, asana and meditation for all levels. Beginners welcomed. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866-776-3034. Bird Walks – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Sat. Join our naturalists for a guided bird walk around the property. All ages/levels. Bring a field guide, binoculars or borrow a pair. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-297-5880. Dharma Service – 10am-noon. Includes sitting meditation, chanting, prayer, dharma talk and discussion on Buddhist philosophy and practice. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@ WonBuddhism.org. Percussion Workshops – Thru May 18. 2pm. This new series of percussion and drum workshops opens with Sistahs Laying Down Hands inaugural performance, and then continues on Saturdays with Karen Smith, lead percussionist and artistic director for Weez the Peeples Collective and Sistahs Laying Down Hands. Free. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia. 215-686-5322. RSVP: Eventbrite: Tinyurl.com/flp-percussion. Reclaim Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866776-3034.

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FITNESS PROGRAM FOR KIDS Fred Turoff, Program Director Assistant Coach of Men's Gymnastics, Temple University 215-204-7452 PhiladelphiaBoysGymnastics.org

Gymnastics for boys, ages 5-18, at Philadelphia Boys' Gymnastics, in Germantown. Train for fun or to compete. All levels welcome. For information about boys' program, call or visit website. To see how to help preserve Temple Men's Gymnastics, visit TempleMensGymnastics.com.

HAIR SALON – ECO-FRIENDLY SL8 HAIR LOUNGE

Danielle Owad-Di Giovanni 8135 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia 215-248-2000 • SL8HairLounge.com SL8 hair lounge is a full service eco-friendly salon. The salon's signatures are designed with complimentary services paired together giving you that true fullservice salon experience and caring to your every hair desire. We strive to keep our products pure and eco-friendly. Lanza is 100% vegan and glutenfree. Oribe is cruelty-free and vegetarian. "A trendy hairstyle is only as good as the health of one's hair". Our mission is to make you beautiful without causing harm to our delicate ecosystem. See ad, page 7.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPA RIVA HEALTH + WELLNESS

1 Brown St, Ste C, Philadelphia 267-3-534-2979 • RivaHealthWellness.com Your daily escape for luxury spa t r e a t m e n t s . Tu c k e d w i t h i n Philadelphia’s most dynamic neighborhood, resides the means to an ever-elusive end: Wellness is the seamless integration of fitness, nutrition, luxury spa therapy treatments and eastern and western medicine distilled down to a hyperpersonalized program. When your needs can shift by the day, a destination that’s designed to be every bit as responsive is well overdue. See ad, page 10.

HEALTHY DENTAL CARE WEST PARK DENTAL

Dr. Alfredo Alexander, DMD 5906 West Girard Ave, Philadelphia 19151 215-748-0881 AlfredoAlexanderBrightSmiles.com West Park Dental of Philadelphia offers a friendly, knowledgeable staff dedicated to making every visit a great experience. Expert dental care is provided with a warm and personal touch in a comfortable relaxed setting. The first step towards a beautiful smile and a lifetime of good oral health is to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 13.

HOLISTIC SPA AND AROMATHERAPY THE SPA TERME DI AROMA

32 N Third St, Philadelphia 19106 215-829-9769 • TermeDiAroma.com Nestled in the heart of the city’s historic district, Spa Terme Di Aroma has long been a popular sanctuary for residents and travelers alike to enjoy an array of both classic and specialty spa treatments such as reiki, Indian foot massage and anti-aging collagen facials. Spa packages and gift cards are available. Appointments are recommended. See ad, page 8.

MYOFASCIAL EMILY SMITH

Licensed Massage Therapist Myofascial Release & Movement Therapist Gardener 484-472-3626 • Emily-Smith.com Move your body, heal your Self, evolve your Spirit. Emily Smith is passionate about helping others learn how to heal naturally and enjoy life without pain. See ad, page 21.

NATURAL EXTERMINATION NATURAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY Michael Sands NaturalPest.Com Contactus@NaturalPest.com 215-276-2962 or 856-338-1229

Natural Pest Control Company has been servicing commercial and residential customers since 1979. Since 2008, we have performed thousands of successful bed bug services for the Philadelphia Housing Authority, Assisted Living agencies and private homes. You will never be asked to leave your home or office. Contact us about bed bug presentations.

NATURAL PHARMACY ASPIRE PHARMACY

4307 Locust St, Philadelphia 19104 215-883-0332 • AspireRxCare.com A one-size fits all slogan doesn’t work when it comes to ones health. We can work with your doctor and make your prescription tailored for your specific needs.We can customize your medical experience through prescription compounding and much more. See ad, page 14.

NUTRITION AND HERBS CENTER

Tony Moore 5601 N 10th St, Philadelphia 19141 215-549-6151 • NutritionAndHerbsCenter.com Supporting the healing process through education. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NATUROPATH EARTHLY ESSENCE

Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali 3901 Main St, Bldg B, Ste 201, Philadelphia 215-360-4110 • DrAliND.com Become the Master of Your Own Healing ©. Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali, ND, is a Naturopathic Physician, Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) and Master Herbalist (MH). Also, as a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, Dr. Ali focuses on and addresses the causes of health challenges, not just symptoms. This focus provides a wellbalanced approach to health and healing.

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PARAGON PAIN SOLUTIONS

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Dan Vidal, LMT, CNS 23 E Durham St, Philadelphia 19119 267-415-6003 • ParagonSolutions.com We treat according to the foundational principle that form follows function. The way your body carries itself has a direct correlation with how well its various systems function. This is why we use a thorough system of postural analysis to create a personalized treatment plan that pinpoints the root causes of your pain. We use a combination of advanced massage and mindful movement techniques. It is a journey well worth taking.

REIKI AND HOLISTIC COACH BLISSFUL BEING

Pamela Matusz Master Reiki and Holistic Coach 2566 Frankfort Ave, Fishtown, PA 20 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 609-360-5200 • BlissfulBeing.guru Pamela Matusz, owner of Blissful Being Reiki & Holistic Coaching, has opened a new location in Fishtown. Contact her about personalized, intuitive balancing and guidance at one of her two locations in Fishtown, PA and Princeton, NJ. See ad, page 11.

SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK 2401 Walnut St, Ste 206, Philadelphia 215-922-7400, ext 104 • sbnPhiladelphia.org

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) of Greater Philadelphia is a nonprofit membership organization striving to build a just, green and thriving local economy.

WATER TECHNOLOGY KANGEN WATER

Phyllis Wise, Distributor 215-471-3952 Change your water, change your life. Hydrate your family. Clean your home naturally. Tone and firm skin. Get free e-book at PhylaliveKangenWater.com.

WELLNESS COACH VITAL WELLNESS

Amanda Hollenbach • Philadelphia 267-908-4825 • VitalWellness.com Contact@YourVitalWellness.com Have you dreamed of a fuller, healthier, more active life for yourself but can’t seem to make it a reality? At Vital Wellness, we help you to define your wellness goals and guide you in establishing healthy habits to transform you into the best version of you. Call today!

Denise Gindhart 484-942-3342 • AlchemyForSoul.com Denise@AlchemyForSoul.com “It’s our love of humanity and our service to share our knowledge with you for a happy and prosperous life”. Call to learn more on the Soul of Transformation for complete wellness. See ad, page 21.

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May 2019