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ORGANIC FARMING Restoring Food's Nutritional Value

Foods that Zap Inflammation

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Alternatives to Opioids Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

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Contents 12 10 ANTI-

INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

15 FOUR STEPS TO AUTHENTIC LIVING

How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life

16 ORGANIC FARMERS:

GROWING AMERICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEALTH

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

19 NEIGHBORHOOD

BIKE WORKS

20 WHY MORE PETS ARE GETTING CANCER GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

22 BETTER OPTIONS

THAN OPIOIDS

Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

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ndrew’s Pack provides Philly’s finest and most innovative pet care service for all types of animals with exceptional pet care specialists and a wide range of services that make life more convenient, at affordable rates that can’t be beat in the city. Owner Andrew Pack says, “Our company is made up of a close-knit group of people who share a common love and consequently express a shared value of elevated servitude towards animals and their owners. We work together to provide professional, personalized pet service to meet each pet’s needs, making your pet happier and your life more convenient.” Andrew’s Pack is insured and bonded, a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International and works with animal shelters across the Philadelphia and South Jersey Area. “Our staff is made up of mature and committed professional individuals, all certified in pet CPR and trained in pet first-aid. We are dedicated to prestige pet care providing a wide range of around the clock reliable pet services while keeping a nonstop open line of communication with all our clients,” says Pack. Location: 2617 W. Girard Ave, Commercial Space Ste. 1, Philadelphia. For appointments, call 215-989-8468. For more information, visit AndrewsPack.com. See ad, page 22.

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here was a typographical error in our June issue news brief “Party for the Arty at the Wild Ball.” The name of the event is the Wall Ball. We regret the error.

Medical Marijuana Comes to Town

estore Integrated Wellness Center is one of 27 original licensees for dispensing marijuana in Pennsylvania, and as of now the only such location in Philadelphia. Vipul Patel, co-owner and chief operating officer of the facility, formed his idea three years ago from following friends in the prolific medical marijuana industry on the West Coast, and built the practice with several friends on top of years of retail experience. Patel picked an optimum flow point for all Philadelphia residents: Frankford Avenue, in Fishtown, off Columbus Avenue. “It wasn’t like I just woke up one morning and said, ‘I want to be in the medical marijuana business,” Patel said. “After I did some research into the medicine, I realized that this could be a win-win for everybody.” Patel, originally from South Carolina, knew that he wanted to start the venture on the East Coast, specifically Pennsylvania, after the state announced the original law’s passage in 2016. Each round of approved dispensaries up to an initial cap of 50 statewide were required to meet heavy restrictions. Patel says. “We’re here to answer questions, make them feel at ease. We want them to leave knowing exactly what they got and how to use it.” For more information, visit Vimeo.com/273443090.

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Drinking Water to Manage Inflammation

ydrogen-rich water is anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant Kangen Water (kangen means “back to origin” in Japanese) hydrates six times better than tap or bottled water. Drinking it hydrates and rejuvenates cells, making the skin more soft, smooth and youthful, in addition to encouraging weight loss and revitalizing the entire body. The typical human body is 75 percent water. Other than air, water is paramount to life; more important than food. However, the type of water does make a difference. Tap water is loaded with pollutants; bottled water isn’t much better (typically tap water run through a filter). Both are oxidizing (they break down the body) Other beverages such as soda and sports drinks are even worse. Staying hydrated is essential to flushing inflammation out of the body. To determine how many ounces a person should drink on a daily basis, take the body weight and divide it by two. Drinking Kangen water can also hydrate the body six times more efficiently while eliminating the waste that causes inflammation. Location: 6018 Carpenter St., Philadelphia. For more information, call Phyllis Wise at 275-471-3952, Dist. No. 1127659 or visit Phylalive-kangenwater.com. See ad, page 13.

Customize Healthy Cosmetics and Party Down

nfuse will present the second annual TriState Meltdown event at 1 p.m., July 28, with live music, DJs, and more entertainment. Guests can explore local vendors and create their own infused product. Infuse, a brand-new, patent-pending experience, allows shoppers to fully customize and create their own personal care products via a simple, threestep process which includes creating a scent in the Aroma Room by combing any of more than 80 organic and third-party certified essential oils. Then select which natural and organic base to add, from liquid soaps, shampoos and conditioners to lotions, bar soaps, shaving creams, lip balms, salt scrubs and so much more. Finally, choose from the raw bar to add vitamin E, silk amino acids, activated charcoal powder, keratin and more. After the process is done, watch the customized product get made through a glass-walled lab. Infuse also offers private parties and events like a momsnight-out, date night or birthday party. The Infuse team will work to create a custom package that fits any budget. Location: 107 S. Rte. 73, Marlton, NJ. For more information, call 856-452-5511 or visit InfusedHere.com. See ad, page 15. July 2018

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Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy

Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30. 10

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Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-and-a-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

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Anti-Inflammatory

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

by Judith Fertig

ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns. If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic. This disturbance of natural equilibrium can

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lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression and pain. It can also mask or worsen autoimmune diseases. Eating foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties can help the body function better.

Physician Support

“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says

Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.” Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites. “Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.” That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did. A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds. The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived. Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun— the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.” His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl.com/AndrewWeil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic. Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Inflammation Food Fixes

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil. Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene,

betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

Bok choy has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as a higher concentration of betacarotene and vitamin A, than any other variety of cabbage, according to Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

Walnuts, rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Axe. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Inflammation-Causing Foods Dr. Frank Hu, of the Harvard School of Public Health, suggests limiting these foods that inflame, all found in a typical fast food meal. 1. Refined carbs, such as bread buns and sugars

2. Sodas

3. Red meat and processed meat 4. French fries and other fried foods

5. Margarine

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healthy dining guide

Philadelphia loves good, healthy food! COFFEE HOUSE TOO

2514 E York St, Philadelphia 19125 267-324-5888 • CoffeeHouseCo.com A Fishtown location, they prove that being good to your customers, your staff and the environment is a win/win. With their daily specials, fair trade, organic coffee and eclectic environment, they are sure to provide the palate with something good.

COSMIC CAFÉ

1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia 215-978-0900 • CosmicFoods.com We believe in offering farm fresh, local and organic foods, wherever possible, because starting with good ingredients ends in a sumptuous meal. We offer breakfast and lunch options all day with indoor and outdoor (seasonal) seating.

GOOD KARMA CAFÉ

331 S 22nd St, Philadelphia 19103 TheGoodKarmaCafe.com Serving fair trade sustainable coffee blends in a relaxed setting.

HOLISTIC HEALTH SUITE & CAFÉ 6802 Old York Rd, Philadelphia 215-995-5150

Our mission at Holistic Health Suite & Café is to encourage people to “Eat, Drink and Think Healthy” and to provide a safe space for that transformation to unfold. Our commitment is to honor you and your choices, and to provide guidance, education and skills to support your goals so that you can experience your optimum health and highest personal potential.

OLD CITY COFFEE

221 Church St, Philadelphia 19106 215-629-9292 • OldCityCoffee.com This locally convenient café serves various roasted coffees and teas to local visitors.

ESSENE MARKET

In the heart of historic Fabric Row 719 S 4th St, Philadelphia 215-922-1146 • EsseneMarket.com Philadelphia’s premier natural foods market, Essene specializes in organic, local, veganfriendly selections. Our café’s hot bar features ready-made Korean, vegetarian and gluten-free entrees. Our fresh juice bar is renowned for invigorating smoothies and enlivening elixirs. Be sure to try freshly baked treats prepared in our own vegan bakery. From hard-to-find items to everyday staples, we’re your neighborhood market for healthconscious living. See ad, page 10.

P.S. & CO.

1706 Locust St, Philadelphia 21-985-1706 • PureSweets.com Pure Sweets promises 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free. The healthiest fare made from scratch with love.

FRONT STREET CAFÉ

1253 N Front St, Philadelphia 19122 215-515-3073 • FrontStreetCafe.net Try Philly’s Favorite f r e sh p l u s f r i e n d l y neighborhood café. The café offers a menu featuring farm-to-table, locally sourced and organic new American cuisine with international influence.

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SOY CAFÉ

630 N 2nd St, Philadelphia 19123 215-922-1003 • MySoyCafe.com Vegetarian/vegan restaurant/ coffee shop.

When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected.

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Four Steps to Authentic Living How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life by Jan Desai

1. Connect with the inner voice.

Uncovering authenticity comes from within. We learn to discern and heed the inner voice of wisdom through daily silence, a still space that allows messages to resonate. This ever-present guidance system is always spot on. The key is to connect often. Be grateful for the fruits of quiet moments. Maybe they occur during prayer and meditation, in the shower, walking in solitude without earphones or driving with the radio off. Breathe deeply, cherishing an open heart. Gut feelings often presage inner knowing.

2. Realize the diﬀerence between soul and ego.

Connected with our soul—the seat of everything positive, the venue of all potential

and light—we experience spaciousness, unconditional love and complete support. If accusations, blame or heavy judgment arise, it’s just the ego trying to maintain the status quo. By dismissing its raging, it dissipates.

3. Reconnect with authentic selfhood.

We must banish every misconception and lie we tell about ourselves. Falsehoods define us just like the things that are true. Take a good, long look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this person? What has made me who I am today? What experiences have created this unique divine work? Are my eyes alight or dim? What am I feeling? Am I weighed down by burdens, exhausted by current choices?”

Simply ask the questions; don’t look for answers, but be wary of the ego’s vote for falsehoods.

4. Find some crazy joy.

Beginning today, do one new thing daily that brings joy. Temporary happiness builds and reinforces joy, but soul-deep joy weaves a base of strength within. It’s an attitude—an outlook. When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected. Pursue a heartfelt desire long delayed. Watch a comedy with friends. Take a dance class. Call an old friend. Volunteer somewhere nurturing. Be in this moment. Understand that this is what life will feel like when living authentically, free of masks and pretense— when each day is meaningful and suffused with joy. Remember, authentic living is about the journey, not the destination. Jan Desai is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and visionary who transformed her life at age 50 by breaking with conventions. She shares her lifetime of learning at JanDesai.com.

July 2018

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops by Melinda Hemmelgarn

hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health. The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

Field Science

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of 16

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results—then careful re-planning based on those results.” Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food. In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees

grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax. Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the

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Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health

new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables. “Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease. Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lyco-

pene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops. The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices. Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s

Quality Food Science Resources Allegheny Mountain Institute: AlleghenyMountainInstitute.org Beyond Pesticides Annual Forum presentations: BeyondPesticides.org Food Sleuth Radio current interviews with Andrew Smith and Sue Erhardt: prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio Food Sleuth Radio past interviews with Jim Riddle and David Montgomery: beta.prx.org/stories/214702; beta.prx.org/stories/220278 Grassmilk: Tinyurl.com/FattyAcidsCowsMilkStudy History of soil and human health: Tinyurl.com/WilliamAlbrechtPapers Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service: MosesOrganic.org; Tinyurl.com/HealthySeedTechniques Regenerative Health Institute: Tinyurl.com/RHIVideo Rodale Institute: RodaleInstitute.org “Sustaining Life: From Soil Microbiota to Gut Microbiome,” by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.” David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants. Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance. Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife. July 2018

They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia. The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to

healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director. The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce

Girard Garden West Girard Ave & N 20th St GirardGarden.com/join-us South Street Community Garden Washington Square West Civic Association WashWestCivic.org/communitygardens Temple Community Garden Diamond St & Carlisle St TempleCommunityGarden.com The Spring Gardens 1822 North St TheSpringGardens.org

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LOCAL PHILLY FARMERS’ MARKETS Ambler Farmers’ Market 9am-1pm, Saturdays W Butler Ave • FarmToCity.org Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market 9am-1pm, Saturdays Lancaster Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market 9am-1pm, Saturdays Winston Rd 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market 10am-2pm, Sundays Moyamensing Ave & Morris St 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org

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PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY GARDENS César Andreu Iglesias Community Garden Arlington St (N Lawrence St) Facebook: César Andreu Iglesias Community Garden

prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes. Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health. “We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Jefferson Square Farmers’ Market 11am-3pm, Thursdays 10th St & Chestnut St 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org North Front Street Market 10am-2pm, Sundays N Front St & Cecil B Moore Ave FarmToCity.org Media Farmers’ Market 9am-1pm, Sundays S Edgemont St • FarmToCity.org Mt Airy Farmers’ Market 2-6pm, Thursdays Carpenter Ln at Greene St FarmToCity.org Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market 9am-3pm, Saturdays; 10am-2pm, Tuesdays 18th St & Walnut St 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org

Farm Market at Henry Got Crops Noon-7pm, Tuesdays & Fridays 7095 Henry Ave • WeaversWay.coop

Swarthmore Farmers’ Market 9:30am-1:30pm, Saturdays Town Center parking lot 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org

Fountain Square Farmers’ Market 3-7pm, Wednesdays E Passyunk Ave 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org

University Square Market 10am-5pm, Wednesdays 36th St & Walnut St 215-733-9599 • FarmToCity.org

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Neighborhood Bike Works by Martin Miron

There is a sense today that we cannot simply rely upon government or industry to supply all our needs or support all the people that require assistance in society. The good will and efforts of those that volunteer with nonprofits are alive and more widespread than ever. The nature and variety of their tasks may vary in the fields of health care, environment, education and social work, but there is a place for everyone to do their part for the less fortunate. Some bring skills they have mastered in their careers, while others will be trained for specific duties, but the spirit is the same. Here in Philadelphia, we are blessed with a multitude of folks with a big heart, and our series can help them find their niche in the scheme of things.

he mission of Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW), in operation since 1992, is to inspire youth and strengthen Philadelphia communities by providing equitable access to bicycling and bike repair through education, recreation leadership and careerbuilding opportunities. They sustain about 30 volunteers per season. Executive Director Steve Maluk grew up in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts and lived in the Pacific Northwest for 20 years. In that time, he discovered bicycling and realized that while he

loves bike culture, he wanted to help change it to be more inclusive. Maluk has worked as a bike mechanic, an alternative transportation planner and from 2010 until early 2016, shop and operations director at Bike Works Seattle. In 2016, he completed an MBA in sustainable business from Pinchot University, in Seattle, and moved to Philadelphia to take the helm at Neighborhood Bike Works. Maluk explains, “Becoming a NBW Youth Bike Education Empowerment Program YBEEP mentor is a unique way to build long-term, positive relationships

with youth in order to make a meaningful impact on the underserved West Philadelphia community. Mentors give themselves over entirely to sparking in NBW youth participants’ essential qualities of character or skills that are crucial to the continuance of the practice of bike mechanics. Appreciation of the outdoors and physical activity, aspiration to greatness and a way of life that promotes leadership, self-efficacy and self-confidence.” Maluk notes, “Volunteering at NBW offers individuals the opportunity to engage with our program and community short-term and intermittently by way of supporting events and adult programs. Opportunities include chaperoning group rides, assisting facilitation of bike mechanics classes for youth and/or adults, and cleaning and organizing our bike shop.” Volunteers in the youth programs must first go through background clearances and complete fingerprinting. If someone volunteers with mechanics classes, they need to possess basic mechanics skills before the start of class—or they may take a four-week Adult Repair class that is offered every month beginning on the first Monday. Volunteers go through on-the-job training with program instructors from noon to 4 p.m. during July and August. Location: 3939 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia. For more information, email Volunteers@ NeighborhoodBikeWork.org or visit NeighborhoodBikeWorks.org.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders. He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked. “One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox. Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers. Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor. They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

Getting Cancer from Food

Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease. In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer. Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Pet owners that notice benefits from changing a pet’s diet can share their story via PetsAndGMOs.com or Pets@ResponsibleTechnology.org. The sooner we realize the hidden dangers, the quicker the market must respond with healthier ingredients. Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

Amazing Recoveries

Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural. It’s a dramatic change.” In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely

root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup. Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed. Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity. According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls. Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards. Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine. Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly. The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previ-

ous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000). Natural approaches, less harmful in relieving pain and thereby preventing drug addictions, are addressing and ameliorating long-term back or neck, nerve and even cancer pain, and saving lives.

Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice. “Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention.

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BETTER OPTIONS THAN OPIOIDS

The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

Drumming Out Drugs Music, specifically drumming, stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s own morphine-like painkillers. Group drumming can help people withdrawing from addictive drugs, especially those having particular difficulty in conventional addiction programs, reports a University of Arizona at Tempe study published in the American Journal of Public Health. Other supportive studies are listed at ShamanicDrumming.com/drumtherapy. html.

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It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan. Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years. Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids. “All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.” Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. In a study from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful

neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis. Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.” CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map). Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent. “CBD oil won’t make you high,” says

Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. Hospital patients fortunate enough to have beds on the sunny side of the building cut their need for opioid-based pain meds by 22 percent just one hour after spine surgery. Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.” In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Oxygen is Key

EXERCISE TO SLEEP BY Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

by Marlaina Donato

nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack. The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

Timing is Everything

Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia. Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles 24

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The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.” It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.” According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

Cultivating Calm

Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.” Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.” Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety. It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.” Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

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MONDAY, JULY 2 Health Mondays: What’s the Deal with Sugar? – 6pm. Addressing misconceptions and questions regarding sugar and refined sugars. Fumo Family Library, 2437 South Broad St, Philadelphia. 215685-1758. FreeLibrary.org. Yoga – 6:30pm. Yoga with a certified instructor. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’re welcome to join. Charles Santore Library, 932 S 7th St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 3 Healthy Cooking Workshop – 1:30pm. Join the Food Trust for a series of free healthy cooking workshops that includes: low-cost cooking ideas, nutrition tips, food tastings, giveaways. Funded by USDAs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS). Kingsessing Library, 1201 S 51st St, Philadelphia. Info/register: cSaunders@ TheFoodTrust.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 5 Tai Chi for Adults – 1:30pm. With Darrel Bryant, instructor. A healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Oak Lane Library, 6614 N 12th St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org. Parks on Tap – July 5-8. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark. org/event/parks-on-tap-shofuso.

FRIDAY, JULY 6 First Friday in the Backyard Friday – 5-8pm. Celebrate local talent and great food with a communal vibe. Create a picnic from their hot bar and forage the store for other treats. BYO beer or wine, shop the fine arts and crafts market, meet local artists, visit with special guests, and join in the open mic or just sit back and enjoy the show. Weavers Way Co-op Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118. WeaverWay.coop.

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6pm. Addressing misconceptions and questions regarding sources of fats vs refined fats. Fumo Family Library, 2437 South Broad St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org. Yoga – 6:30pm. Yoga with a certified instructor. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’re welcome to join. Charles Santore Library, 932 S 7th St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Zero Waste Kitchen: DIY Ditch-the-Dairy Milks – 6-7:30pm. Mariah from Food Moxie will lead a live demo on how to make your own alternative milks, such as almond, coconut and oat and how to get creative in the kitchen with the remaining pulp. Weavers Way Co-op Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118. WeaverWay.coop. Mind Over Matter Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Learn self hypnosis techniques to have more mastery over your life; learn how the mind works and how to integrate new patterns, beliefs, and behaviors. Experience a guided state of hypnosis and learn how to bring yourself into this state anytime anywhere, and how to use it to exact changes into your life, such as boosting confidence or overcoming a bad habit. $45; $15 discount to Natural Awakenings readers. 1500 Market St, E Tower, 12th Flr, Philadelphia.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Children’s Yoga – 4:30pm. Yoga stories, songs, and adventures for children ages 3-8. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Caregivers are welcome to participate. Lucien E Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 South 52nd St. 215-685-7422. FreeLibrary.org. Parks on Tap – July 11-15. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different loca-

tions in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Glendinning Rock Garden, Brewery Hill Dr, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org/event/parks-on-tapglendinning-rock-garden. Community Diabetes Prevention Program – 6pm. Jefferson’s Center for Urban Health has trained lifestyle coaches who help you lose weight, become more active, and reduce stress. Year-long program; must be18 years or older, overweight (BMI greater than or equal to 25), HbA1C of 5.7-6.4%, or have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Free. South Philadelphia Library, 1700 South Broad St. Register: 800-533-3669. FreeLibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Tai Chi for Adults – 1:30pm. With Darrel Bryant, instructor. A healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Oak Lane Library, 6614 N 12th St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Movie Night in the Backyard: Plastic China – 8:30-10pm. Join for this award-winning movie cohosted by Weavers Way Environment Committee, the Weavers Way Plastic Reduction Task Force, and the Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom. The film will start at sundown; come early for a backyard picnic (BYOB and BYO place setting, and some take-out from the hot bar). Weavers Way Co-op Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118. WeaverWay.coop.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Guided Trail Run – 9-10:30am. A four-to-five mile run through East Fairmount Park via the Boxers’ Trail. This is a road and trail run. Members/free; $10/donation (nonmembers). Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark. org/event/guided-trail-run-east-fairmount-park. Volunteer Day – 9:30am-12:30pm.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. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org. Holistic Home Cleaning – 10-11:30am. Lois Volta, owner of Volta Naturals, will discuss how to balance work, family and the home. Learn her tips of the trade and methods for a healthy household. Her holistic, egalitarian and environmentally conscious approach focuses on spiritual reflection, partnership, gender equality and co-operation within the

The Spring Gardens Saturday Workday – 9:30am-noon. Also 7/21 & 7/28. 180 neighborhood families gather and grow together, maintaining this bountiful space for the interest of the greater good. Weather permitting; they will be open for visits and volunteer work. 1822 North St, Philadelphia. Volunteering@TheSpringGardens.org. Family Nature Play – 10:30-11:30am. Come for unstructured nature play and a hike with NaturePHL. Participants will climb, explore and learn more about the many health benefits of outdoor activity and time in nature. Meet at Tall Trees Nature Playscape. Free. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

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home. She will offer tips on how to clean your home naturally. Weavers Way Co-op, 555 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia. WeaverWay.coop. 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 before hitting the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Burholme Park, 7342 Central Ave, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org/event/parks-on-tap-burholme-park.

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Me, Myself and I: For Those Who Lost Who They Are – Six-weekly sessions. A workshop for those who went through abusive relationships, spent their lives devoted to others, and who have invested in others until they became submersed in everyone but themselves. Begin to develop and re-develop self awareness and self knowledge. $120. Mindful Holistic Healing, 2801 Island Ave, Philadelphia. Phyllis: 484-347-1490.

Girard Garden Workday – 1-3pm. A community garden with devoted members from all walks of life. Numerous events held throughout the year cultivate a community atmosphere. West Girard Ave & N 20th St. GirardGarden.com/join-us

Relaxation Yoga –Stress relief and mood repair through gentle yoga movements designed to help let go of the cares of the day. $60/six sessions. Mindful Holistic Healing, 2801 Island Ave, Philadelphia. Phyllis: 484-347-1490.

MONDAY, JULY 16 Health Mondays: Eating Healthy on a Budget? – 6pm. Tips and suggestions on eating healthy while saving money. Fumo Family Library, 2437 South Broad St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org.

Household Hazardous Waste Event – 9am-3pm. Clean out the garage for proper disposal of items that contain these signal words: toxic, warning, caution, flammable, corrosive, reactive, danger. Streets Department Training Center, 8401 State Rd, Philadelphia. PhiladelphiaStreets.com/events.

Yoga – 6:30pm. Yoga with a certified instructor. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’re welcome to join. Charles Santore Library, 932 S 7th St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

Cooking with Ms Keisha – 1pm. Teens are invited to learn how to cook healthy meals and to enjoy their creations. Blanche A Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library, 5800 Cobbs Creek Pkwy Philadelphia. 215-6851973. FreeLibrary.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Grief Workshop: In this Moment – Six-weekly sessions. Grief is the response to a significant loss and is the hardest experience one can live through. It takes time and effort to work through grief. No one is prepared for the changes and feelings that accompany loss. This workshop offers support and techniques for coping with the process of grief. $120. Mindful Holistic Healing, 2801 Island Ave, Philadelphia. Phyllis: 484-347-1490. The Empath Way: Steps for the Highly Sensitive Person – Six weekly sessions. Empathy is often overwhelming for the person who is sensitive enough to feel the emotions of others without any way to screen them out and keep them from being overwhelming. This workshop allows better understanding of the empath experience and steps to self care to avoid being overwhelmed by that experience. $120. Mindful Holistic Healing, 2801 Island Ave, Philadelphia. Phyllis: 484-347-1490. Opening Day at the Oval – Noon-8pm. Join to kick off the fifth season of the Oval. Every summer Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is transformed into a pop-up park with programming and activities for people of all ages. Info: TheOvalPhl.org. Children’s Yoga – 4:30pm. Yoga stories, songs, and adventures for children ages 3-8. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Caregivers are welcome to participate. Lucien E Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 South 52nd St. 215-685-7422. FreeLibrary.org. Parks on Tap – July 18-22. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer.

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Restoration Volunteer Workday – 10am-noon. Help improve the health and biodiversity of their forest by removing invasive plants, plant native species, and maintain and improve their trails. Long pants, sturdy boots and a sense of fellowship are recommended. Gloves, tools, instruction and snacks provided. BYO water bottle. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Guided Hike and Meditation – 10am-1pm. Enjoy a hike to explore hidden gems in Philly’s parks followed by a guided meditation. Hike portion led by park member Ambrose Crenshaw. Meditation led by local yoga teacher and personal coach, Nicole Taylor of Evolve Philadelphia. Members/free $10/ donation (nonmembers) FDR Park Boathouse, 1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark. org/event/guided-hike-meditation-fdr-park. 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 before hitting the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Core Conditioning – Noon-2pm. Strength, stamina, and more with Crystal Widmann from Y2B Fit. Learn how to tap into the potential of your core to improve overall strength, balance, and stability; and practice exercises that specifically target the deep core muscles, to strengthen your body from the inside out. Wear comfortable exercise clothing. Free. 7101 Emlen St, Philadelphia. WeaverWay.coop.

MONDAY, JULY 23 Health Mondays: Support for Chronic Disease Sufferers – 6pm. Reviewing general lifestyle

principles that support good health. Fumo Family Library, 2437 South Broad St, Philadelphia. 215685-1758. FreeLibrary.org. Yoga – 6:30pm. Yoga with a certified instructor. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’re welcome to join. Charles Santore Library, 932 S 7th St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 Native Plants Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Native plants are the building blocks of a healthy ecosystem. We can extend the habitat of our local green spaces depending on what we plant in our own gardens. Native plants attract pollinators and act as host plants for caterpillars and other beneficial insects. Weavers Way Henry, Got Crops CSA and Farm Market at Saul High School, 7095 Henry Ave, Philadelphia. WeaverWay.coop.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Parks on Tap – July 25-29. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Pastorius Park, Lincoln Dr & W Abington Ave, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org/event/parks-on-tappastorius-park. Children’s Yoga – 4:30pm. Yoga stories, songs, and adventures for children ages 3-8. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Caregivers are welcome to participate. Lucien E Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 South 52nd St. 215-685-7422. FreeLibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Cooking with Ms Keisha – 1pm. Teens are invited to learn how to cook healthy meals and to enjoy their creations. Blanche A Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library, 5800 Cobbs Creek Pkwy Philadelphia. 215-6851973. FreeLibrary.org. Tai Chi for Adults – 1:30pm. With Darrel Bryant, instructor. A healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Oak Lane Library, 6614 N 12th St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Volunteer Day – 9:30am-12:30pm.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. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.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 before hitting the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Wellness Walk – 2-3pm. Enjoy some outdoor exercise on the trails followed by beginner yoga; bring a yoga mat or towel. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. SchuylkillCenter.org.

MONDAY, JULY 30 Health Mondays: DIY Plant-Based Milks – 6pm. How to make plant-based milks at home at a fraction of the cost. Fumo Family Library, 2437 South Broad St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org.

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and vendors, Greenfest is the place to learn about living sustainably while having fun. This event has something for everyone: shopping for local green wares, great food, live music, live demonstrations, kid-friendly activities and more. Free. Bainbridge Green, Bainbridge St, between 3rd and 5th St. CleanAir.org/greenfest.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Philly Bike Expo – Oct 27-28. Artisans, activists, alternatives. Free indoor bike parking available. Exhibitor registrations now open. Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia, 1200 Arch St.Vendors: 267928-3726. PhillyBikeExpo.com.

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

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.

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. 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.

sunday 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. Media Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. S Edgemont St between E State and E Main St, Philadelphia. FarmToCity.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 – 1011:45am. 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.

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monday 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.

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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.

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Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey, fresh bread and baked goods and local ice cream. Moyamensing Ave & Morris St, Philadelphia. 215733-9599. FarmToCity.org. North Front Street Market – 10am-2pm. Featuring Aurora Grace Chocolates & Bakery, Be Well Blooms, Good Spoon, Greensgrow Farms, Foolish Waffles every other week, Ironstone Creamery, Kimberton CSA Farm, Lost Bread Company, Red Brick Craft Distillery, Simply Good Jars and more. N Front St & Cecil B Moore Ave. FarmToCity.org. Silent Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10:10-11:45am. Inspiring words, personal spiritual practice and fellowship. New Thought Philadelphia, 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. 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. 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.

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. Rittenhouse Square Farmers’ Market –10am2pm. Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs and sustainably raised meats.18th St & Walnut St, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. Farm Market at Henry Got Crops – Thru Nov. Noon-7pm. In collaboration with the high school and provides educational opportunities for Saul students, who manage the farm along with their teachers and Weavers Way staff. Food Moxie provides farm education curriculum and hands-on farming experience, teaching students about small-scale, sustainable vegetable production and distribution. 7095 Henry Ave, Philadelphia. WeaversWay.coop. 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. 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

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. 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 Baby 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. University Square Market – 10am-5pm. PennCash and Dining Dollars accepted. 36th St & Walnut St in front of the Penn Bookstore. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. 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. Fountain Square Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers and honey, plus baked goods, local meat, poultry, eggs and cheese. E Passyunk Ave at 11th St & Tasker St, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.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. 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#) 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

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. Jefferson Square Farmers’ Market – 11am-3pm. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and honey, plus plants and flowers and local ice cream. 10th St & Chestnut St, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. 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. Mt Airy Farmers’ Market – Thru Aug. 2-6pm. Shop for Jersey Fresh produce at the Sorbellow Girls Farm stand. Carpenter Ln at Greene St, Philadelphia. FarmToCity.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.

friday Farm Market at Henry Got Crops – Thru Nov. Noon-7pm. In collaboration with the high school and provides educational opportunities for Saul students, who manage the farm along with their teachers and Weavers Way staff. Food Moxie provides farm education curriculum and hands-on farming experience, teaching students about small-scale, sustainable vegetable production and distribution. 7095 Henry Ave, Philadelphia. WeaversWay.coop. 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 Thursdays at 8pm during the school year to discuss gardening techniques and work on projects. Diamond St & Carlisle St, N Philadelphia. TempleCommunityGarden.com. Gorgas Park Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Fruits and vegetables, flowers, plants and honey. Fresh bread and gluten-free baked goods and Jewish and Eastern European delicacies. Ridge Ave & Acorn St, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. 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. (Formerly Working With Addictions). 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. Ambler Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. One of the largest sources of locally-grown and produced food in the area.W Butler Ave in SEPTA parking lot next to Trax Café. FarmToCity.org. Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. The largest farmers’ market on the Main Line. More than 20 local farmers and food artisans during growing season. Lancaster Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (in the Amtrak Station parking lot), Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Yearround market featuring local food and products. Winston Rd between Germantown Ave & Mermaid Ln, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market – 9am-3pm.Yearround market featuring local food and products: seasonal produce, herbs, mushrooms and honey, plus local wine. 18th St & Walnut St, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. Swarthmore Farmers’ Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, plants, flowers and honey from local farms. Food trucks, live music, local artists and kids activities. Town Center parking lot, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org. 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. Reclaim Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866776-3034.

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ENERGY HEALING UPGRADE YOUR FLOW

Energy Healing Services Dimitria Stevenson 1601 Walnut St, Ste 901, Philadelphia 267-225-0192 Dimitria@UpgradeYourFlow.com UpgradeYourFlow.com My mission is to give people an alternative way of healing themselves from old patterns and emotional blocks so they can simply feel good while living their most authentic, empowered and fabulous life. See ad, page 25.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING SERVICES GLO WITH GLORY

TO YOUR HEALTH DETOX CENTER Ethel Wilson 2715 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia 215-223-5635

We offer holistic health and alternative healing and specialize in colonic cleansing. Learn about natural holistic remedies through the reliable sources. Included are holistic products and alternative health services. See ad, page 9.

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE NU YOU WELL MED

1601 Walnut St, Ste 1523 Philadelphia • 215-847-5659 Award-winning Nu You Well Med has certified estheticians that specialize in treating skin conditions holistically. We also offer a unique male waxing program. Let us help you look and feel amazing. See ad, page 23.

HOLISTIC SPA AND AROMATHERAPY

Antoinette Williams-Murray Cell: 267-207-7787 • Office: 215-342-7787 GloWithGlory.com

THE SPA TERME DI AROMA

Your home or place of business is in good hands with Glo with Glory. We make great efforts to ensure we leave our clients’ properties spotless. If you decide to hire our team for your cleaning needs, we will discuss the expectations you have for us and agree on a fair price based on the size of your property.

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 7.

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 8.

HERBAL TEA COMPANY RISING DAWN TEAS

Helena and Alyson Showell RDTeas@gmail.com • RisingDawnTeas.com Through studying plants, herbs and their healing properties, Alyson’s and Helena’s creations of teas are to uplift others and in some small measure, help them rise through sadness, through trauma, through depression, through exhaustion and into light. Visit us online! See ad, page 7.

32 N Third St, Philadelphia 19106 215-829-9769 • TermeDiAroma.com

HYPNOSIS PHILADELPHIA HYPNOSIS

Frank Perri 325 Chestnut St, Office 844, Philadelphia 267-988-9484 • PhiladelphiaHypnosis.com At Philadelphia Hypnosis, we teach you how to use your mind more effectively to achieve your goals. Call for free confidential phone consultation. See ad, page 6.

MEDITATION VITALITY MEDITATION

1856 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia 267-738-3351 VitalityMeditation.com Vitality Meditation is a new boutique meditation studio for people looking to declutter their mind and live their best lives sans stress. We’re located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia and offer various drop-in classes and memberships for all levels. See ad, page 9.

NATURAL ORGANIC MARKET

NATUROPATH

ESSENE MARKET

EARTHLY ESSENCE

Philadelphia’s premier natural foods market, Essene specializes in organic, local, veganfriendly selections. Our café’s hot bar features ready-made Korean, vegetarian and gluten-free entrees. Our fresh juice bar is renowned for invigorating smoothies and enlivening elixirs. Be sure to try freshly baked treats prepared in our own vegan bakery. From hard-to-find items to everyday staples, we’re your neighborhood market for healthconscious living. See ad, page 10.

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.

Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali 3901 Main St, Bldg B, Ste 201, Philadelphia 215-360-4110 • DrAliND.com

In the heart of historic Fabric Row 719 S 4th St, Philadelphia 215-922-1146 • EsseneMarket.com

NATURAL PHARMACY ASPIRE PHARMACY

PODIATRY CARE PENNSYLVANIA FOOT AND ANKLE ASSOCIATES 1304 Rhawn St, Philadelphia 19111 215-742-1225 • PAFootAnkle.com PennsylvaniaFootAndAnkle@gmail.com

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 7.

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.

We don’t just treat our patients, we strive to provide complete care to the fullest of its definition. This all starts with education provided to our patients and parents of patients to better understand their condition in a comfortable setting. We diagnose, discuss treatment options and associated risks so our patients can make the best and most informed decisions regarding their health. We will be there every step of the way to guide you, counsel you and answer all of your questions. See ad, page 6.

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. See ad, page 8.

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classifieds Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $20 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Publisher@NAPhilly.com. OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE HERE – Are you: hiring, renting property/oﬃce space, selling products, offering services, or in need of volunteers? Advertise your personal/business needs in Natural Awakenings classified ad section. To place an ad, email Publisher@NAPhilly.com. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – in holistic counseling practice. Building near Philadelphia Airport. Convenient to public transportation and highways. Includes utilities and internet. Counselors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, etc. all are welcome. 610-627-0111. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SALES – Excellent opportunity for flexible part-time work. Natural Awakenings Philadelphia is seeking a selfmotivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and online. Must be self-motivated, organized, creative and good in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Philadelphia. Must enjoy conversing on the phone and hosting face-to-face meetings, working from home and from the road. Need 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper. Occasional weekend and evening time required to attend events and network. Generous commission plus bonuses. Previous relationship-based ad sales experience necessary. Email your name, phone number and a brief description of your experience to Publisher@NAPhilly.com.

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