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Autumn In Philadelphia! Hands down, fall is my favorite season. There are so many amazing things about this time of year, but I’ll narrow them down to the top few reasons that fall is the best. Of course, the weather is perfect—I can’t stress enough that the foliage is magical—trees bursting into shades of red, orange and yellow never gets old. The fashions are the best, especially at holiday gatherings with delicious foods taking precedent. Although we’re not making official resolutions, fall always seem to feel like a fresh start—a new beginning. Are you convinced yet? Hopefully! In short, living on the east coast this time of year is the most magical process of nature to behold. Before you know it, the snow will be falling and the winter will be taking over, so take advantage of autumn before it’s gone. This month, we celebrate the “game-changers” – people making a difference globally, nationally and locally. Learn the incredible story of how fashion icon and humanitarian Donna Karan created a multidimensional project called “Urban Zen”, which supports sustainable fashion and alternative health care. Gen Xers are also stepping up to the plate (putting politics aside) and making a difference on global concerns affecting the planet. With many more consciously motivated stories inside, we also speak with local leaders changing the game in Philadelphia, too. I have become incredibly inspired as I witness the dedication of selfless acts of humanitarianism. People becoming change agents with the increasing number of environmental challenges that exist and permeate throughout society. I have drawn from that energy and have a passion to use the voice of such inspiring people I meet every month in Natural Awakenings. The paradigm is beginning to shift, and we’ve got to make some critical decisions that will affect us all culturally, socially and individually. Let’s all make a difference toward spreading this good will. Peace!
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THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet
20 THE RISE OF BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA Places that Encourage Healthy Living
22 REBOOTING LIBIDO Exercise Rekindles Desire
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news briefs
Open House Demonstrates Alternative Pain Relief Technique
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he simple human movement is holding an open house in Narberth at a private location on October 14 that includes a Liquidbody Lounge group unwinding and selftreatment session from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and John Barnes Emily Smith Myofascial Release (MFR) and movement clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Emily Smith, LMT, and Michael F Horne, DPT, will facilitate the procedures. They also conduct monthly pop-up locations in Manayunk, Chestnut Hill and Philadelphia. The open house is an opportunity to become familiar with their services at the Narberth location for free. The pop-up allows them to serve more people in multiple locations. MFR is an alternative medicine therapy that treats and prevents chronic pain naturally. Liquidbody Lounge teaches people how to treat themselves using John Barnes MFR principles using with foam rollers, balls and yoga props, combined with functional strengthening. Admission is free. Location: Narberth studio , RSVP for info. For more information or schedule treatments, call 484-847-23626, email EmbodySmith@gmail.com or visit Emily-Smith.com. See ad, page 14.
Balance and Empowerment Through Well-Being
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IVA Health + Wellness, the Philadelphia region’s premier destination for state-of-the art wellness for the body, mind and spirit, offers a cutting-edge approach to full-body fitness with exclusive access to premium fitness studio facilities that specialize in result-driven group exercise. The spa provides a full complement of skin and body care services; an organic juice bar; nutrition coaching; chiropractic and acupuncture alignment; and the Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, which applies the most progressive techniques with a sensitivity to the often-overlooked emotion of the undertaking. RIVA Health + Wellness takes pride in providing members with individualized care and customized service to assist them in achieving their best self. At RIVA, the goal is to assist customers in achieving balance and empowerment through total well-being. Location: 1 Brown St., Ste. C, Philadelphia. For more information and special offers, call 267.534.2979 or visit RivaHealthWellness. com. See ad, page 9.
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Workshops for Every Purpose at Clarity
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orkshops and the mind-bodyspirit emphasis in counseling offered by Clarity workshops seminars and counseling are an oasis in a world of increasing stress and confusion. Based in helping individuals heal from the trauma of strained and broken relationships with their world, their workplace, their families, their partners, their bodies and their inner selves, Clarity offers workshops on grief, empathy, relationship building and marriage/commitment preparation and parenting. Nancy Forrest, Psy.D., LPC, says, “Knowledge and understanding, in a supportive atmosphere, encourage healing and growth.” Relaxation yoga, journaling and selfcare are emphasized in small groups, while individuals and couples work with counselors specializing in self-understanding, relationship support, pastoral or spiritual issues, life coaching and hypnotherapy, which includes smoking cessation. Collectively, Clarity counselors have more than 150 years of varied counseling experience, as well as diverse age, ethnic and religious points of view, as well as master’s degrees and doctoral credentials. Many have certifications and are diplomates in health-related disciplines. Location: 2801 Island Ave., Philadelphia. For appointments, call 484-347 -1490. For more information, visit SEPhillyCounseling. weebly.com. See ad, page 21.
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news briefs
Infuse Provides Basic Ingredients for Organic Creations
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or the organic do-it-yourselfer (DIY), the Infuse store offers more than 90 certified essential oils, 10 varieties of salts, eight types of sugar, nine clays, 11 carrier oils, eight natural exfoliants, a dozen certified organic body butters, dead sea mud, powdered milk and additives that include Retinal, colloidal oatmeal, amber extract, seaweed extract, vitamin E, vegan keratin and more. Infuse accommodates conscious consumers that want to stop by and grab some ingredients or those looking for the full experience of personally creating and watching any product prepared in just minutes. Also in stock are diffusers, wool dryer balls and even diffuser jewelry and accessories by local artists. Infuse specializes in exceptional personalized service and hosts private parties and events, including mom’s night out, date night, birthday parties or custom packages for any budget. Cannabidiol-related options are arriving soon. Location: Marlton Crossing Shopping Center, 107 Rte. 73 S., Marlton. For more information, call 856-452-5511, email Info@ InfusedHere.com visit InfusedHere.com. See ad, page 21.
Yoga Like it’s 1999
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bony Burnett presents Yoga & Hip Hop Fitness from 5 to 7 p.m., October 13, at Equilibrium Dance Academy. She says, “This half-yoga class, halfdance fitness class is guaranteed to get your heart rate pumping, burn calories and tone muscles, all while listening to your favorite tunes. It’s a new, fun to take care of your body without feeling like you’re actually working out.” Cost: $12 to $14. Location: 1801 S. Broad St., 2nd fl., Philadelphia. Register at YogaHipHopFitness.eventbrite.com. See ad, page 7.
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Natural Vitamin E Lowers Heart Risks Tocotrienols are a natural form of vitamin E found in a number of foods, including wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit. A recent meta-review of clinical research finds that tocotrienols can decrease heart-related health risks in seniors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
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Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga. A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.
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business spotlight
Hank Finkel
Holistic Chiropractic Wellness in Roxborough
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by Martin Miron
ank Finkel, DC, owner of Advanced Chiropractic Services, in Roxborough, recently appeared a guest speaker at the Empowered Light Holistic Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania, and at Karmafest—The Gathering, in Maryland, to talk about his unique techniques of incorporating energy medicine into traditional chiropractic care. Having graduated with honors from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic in 2000, he says, “After a few years working in the mental health field and before embarking on the chiropractic path, I found what has become my lifelong professional area of interest: mindbody health. I began training in biofeedback and applied physiology and obtained certification in 1988.” He was drawn to take over the part-time practice of a retiring chiropractor in Roxborough, noting, “I grew up in and around the city, so it’s very exciting to introduce my techniques to my friends and family in the area. The first energy-based technique I introduced into the practice was Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique. This non-invasive technique combines Applied Kinesiology (an obscure chiropractic technique) with acupuncture (I use acupressure) to address all types of allergies and sensitivities that may be at the root of a vast array of chronic illnesses.” Finkel also uses Koren Specific Technique, a gentle, energy-based chiropractic technique that involves no twisting, popping or “cracking” of joints. Gentle, but highly effective tapping with an adjustment instrument is used. He’s very optimistic about his latest modality, saying, “I’ve come full circle and have found a way to bring mind10
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My office focuses on overall health and wellness by incorporating a variety of holistic techniques and products. We attract patients who wish to not only become painfree, but wish to take steps toward a more positive and healthy lifestyle. ~Hank Finkel body training back into my practice with the introduction of BrainTap earlier this year. BrainTap is a powerful, nonchiropractic treatment for a host of conditions using guided imagery and visualization. Several types of technologies are combined to make the BrainTap sessions an effective method of coping with life’s difficulties. There are programs to help one sleep better, cope with any number of illnesses and weight loss; there are programs for PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder], both military and non-military, autism, grief, improved study habits, being a better athlete and many, many more. That list only scratches the surface of what’s available.” There are many styles, approaches and areas of expertise within the world of chiropractic, and Finkel explains, “My office focuses on overall health and wellness by incorporating a variety of holistic techniques and products. We attract patients who wish to not only become pain-free, but wish to take steps toward a more positive and healthy lifestyle. I meet each patient where they are at with regard to their current situation and assist them in taking only the steps they are ready to make towards a healthier lifestyle. I adjust people of all ages, including infants, toddlers and seniors.” Finkel emphasizes the importance of doctor/patient bonding, observing, “I mentor each and every patient with compassion, knowledge and professionalism. I strive to help people restore their health and improve the quality of their lives. My background in psychology allows me to offer longterm solutions to stress-related challenges while providing the informed, caring support clients require. I strive to developing trusting relationships that last a lifetime.” Also a reiki master in the Japanese Usui tradition, Finkel has volunteered for the past 18 years at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, where he adjusts the other volunteers. “Being familiar with the principles of energy medicine, guided imagery and psychotherapy, I frequently help clients draw connections with these techniques as they work through their particular life issues,” says Finkel. He now carries a new homeopathic product that offers a host of benefits. “It’s being offered for the first time on a wide scale and promises to be very exciting,” he says. Advanced Chiropractic Services is located at 4245 Pechin St., in Philadelphia. For appointments, call 215 483-3661. For more information, email Info@AdvancedChiroRox.com or visit AdvancedChiroRox.com. See ad, page 7.
Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition.
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MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing by Marlaina Donato
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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition. Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions,
obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.” Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate. There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”
Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.
“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.” Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy. Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.
Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non-functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attention-deficit disorders. Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve October 2018
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range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments. Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health. “Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. She lives in Hawley, PA. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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New Book Gives Unique Spin to Teachings of Jesus Christ
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new, 880-page compendium from The Gabriel Publishing House, The Great Cosmic Teachings of JESUS of Nazareth to His Apostles and Disciples, Who Could Understand Them, is a mighty, spiritual teaching work. It contains the axioms of the Great Cosmic Teachings, the highest revelations of the Christ of God, which show us the way to our spiritual-divine heritage, into the eternal law of love for God and neighbor. Subtitled The life of the true God-filled people Revealed by Christ, the Son of God and the Redeemer of all souls and people, through the prophetess of God, Gabriele, with Explanations for the fulfillment of the eternal laws by Gabriele, the book is just chock full of inspirational quotes such as, “The new human being in Me, the Christ, knows no act of violence, he knows no claim to possession and no thought of power. He is the bringer of light, who radiates the light and ignites with the light of truth all those who verily strive for the truth.” Of course, God is absolute. He is the Absolute Law of infinity. Since we are out of Him, we, too, all people, are the Absolute Law in our innermost being, the love for God and neighbor. God is – and we are divine. He is our origin and our goal. In the mighty turn of time in which we live, the Spirit of God pours the entire fullness of His truth into this world. Now, the Spirit of truth, Christ, has made true what He had announced, as Jesus of Nazareth: “But when the Spirit of truth comes, He will lead you into all truth.” He has come in the prophetic
word through Gabriele, His teaching prophetess and emissary. Gabriele, herself, has gone the path of purging of soul and person. She knows the weal and woe of being a human being, the difficulties and problems that are a part of it. Therefore, she can also understand us in everything and give us advice and help from her opened spiritual consciousness. Here’s another uplifting passage that resonates with the spirit of every last person on the planet: “Never say: ‘This person is a stranger to me.’ Even if the shell of the soul is unknown to you, that is, a stranger, remain in the awareness that the content of the shell, the pure in the innermost part of the soul, is a part of you. If you do not know your brother and your sister, then you do not know yourself either, because you have not unfolded the pure part of your neighbor in you. As long as you separate into ‘known’ and ‘unknown’, you are far from God.” See, if we separate ourselves from God, we will never know eternal peace. It just doesn’t get any more simple than that. Here’s what to do: “Never see yourself as a human being. Instead, perceive yourself and your neighbor as a reflection and image of God and behold him or her as your brother or your sister in you. Then you will experience in you that the life is the Being, because it is omnipresent in you and in all things – the smallest in the great and the great in the smallest.” For more information, call 844-576-0937. To order, visit Gabriele-PublishingHouse.com.
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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change by April Thompson
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s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care. Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president. Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products. UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness. The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer. Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime
Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.
How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?
For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues. My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.
How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?
UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga
communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care. The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together. Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.
Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?
More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.
Can fashion effect social change in the world?
I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education. Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. October 2018
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Millennials Lead the Way
‘Less Meat’ Goes Mainstream
Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating by Marlaina Donato
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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide. According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource
Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and
GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront. “The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern. Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health. Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.” Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, and co-author of its groundbreaking spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.
Benefits All Ages
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companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand. “I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.
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seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn. Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrientdense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases. For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.
Looking Forward
The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone. Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.”
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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 readymade Korean, vegetarian and gluten-free entrees. Also, visit our fresh juice bar and our vegan bakery.
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331 S 22nd St, Philadelphia 19103 TheGoodKarmaCafe.com Serving fair trade sustainable coffee blends in a relaxed setting.
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.
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~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.
Running for Governor
Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:
Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet by Linda Sechrist
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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics. Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office. 16
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Girl Up!
Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C. She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is
“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?” In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives. In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North
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High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work. A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.
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global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel. A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.
Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items. “I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.
Earth Child Institute
Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers
Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme. Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken
before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.
A Revolution in Education
After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old. Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future. “Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.
Time’s Up
Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for October 2018
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If not us, then who; if not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something. ~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic
Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform. “It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing. This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin. At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all. Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.
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youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice. Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions. Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore,
volunteer spotlight
Mayor’s Office Takes Leadership Role in Coordinating Public Service 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.
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he Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service (SERVE Philadelphia) exists to increase impact volunteerism in Philadelphia. Stephanie Reid, chief service officer of the city of Philadelphia, says, “We help Philadelphians find their path to longterm community engagement by providing access to volunteer opportunities, as well as resources to help them make meaningful change in their neighborhood. We have also created a space where the public can speak about engagement strategies in a common language.” SERVE is the home of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program— AmeriCorps members that fight the injustices and causes of poverty facing individuals and communities in Philadelphia by serving in city departments full-time for one year. In 2010, Mayor Michael Nutter received a grant from Cities of Service, a
national nonprofit organization that helps mayors build stronger cities by changing the way local government and citizens work together. “SERVE Philadelphia was created with the specific goal of engaging Philadelphians through community education, volunteer service and civic participation,” notes Reid. “In 2018, SERVE Philadelphia joined the mayor’s office under the [Jim] Kenney administration, thus reinforcing Philadelphia’s commitment to civic participation and elevating the value of volunteerism and civic engagement in the city.” SERVE has since added extensive programming, special events and consulting to its body of work. SERVE Philadelphia helps residents get involved in their own communities by connecting them to volunteer opportunities, trainings, workshops and exclusive programming. Reid advises, “We do not employ volunteers, we deploy volunteers! Residents come to SERVE Philadelphia as
SERVE Philadelphia helps residents get involved in their own communities by connecting them to volunteer opportunities, trainings, workshops and exclusive programming. a first stop on their journey to serve. We have a multitude of partners in the community who host our volunteers!” Many available service opportunities align with education/literacy, food/housing security, political awareness and involvement, clean shared spaces, immigrant affairs and much more. “At SERVE Philadelphia, our mission is to lower the barriers to service for all Philadelphians,” notes Reid. “That being said, we strive to offer opportunities and programming that is curated for the individual. We are all about meeting people where they are.” SERVE offers Philadelphians a wealth of training and workshops. “Some of our most impactful programs, the Civic Engagement Academy and Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series (Serve.phila. gov/comm-ed), are spaces for residents or organizations to learn from city agencies and industry experts about the most effective ways to get involved in their respective communities,” says Reid. “If service is already a huge part of your life, we would love to have you join the Mayor’s Volunteer Corps, a program that connects volunteers to high-quality, impactful, rewarding service opportunities that are aligned with the mayor’s initiatives.” In the Civic Engagement Learning Series, participants receive essential training in community organizing. Reid cites one of her mentors: “Mahatma Gandhi said, ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.’ No truer words were ever spoken. If each day, we can help one Philadelphia answer the call to serve, then we’ve done our part.” For more information, visit Serve.Phila.gov. To search volunteer opportunities, visit Serve.VolunteerMatch.org. October 2018
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Blue Zone Basics
green living
Move Naturally – Even at work, get up
and move at least once every 20 minutes.
The Rise of Blue Zones in America
Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk Act Intentionally – “People that feel
they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning tend to live seven years longer than those who just go through the motions,” says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose defines quality of life.
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an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents. “Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.” The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main
The five original Blue Zones are Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy. thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.
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Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy. Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticidefree food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes. Maintain Relationships – “If you have fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains. “Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends. Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into
a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.
Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of
life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice. “Over the last four years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2
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million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zonesinspired dishes.” The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity. “We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.” He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.”
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ertified communities have achieved their predetermined goals (outlined in project blueprints) as attested to via a combination of the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index and community-reported metrics.
California—Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach Iowa—Algona, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Fairfield, Harlan, Iowa City, Marion, Mason
City, Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, Waterloo, Woodbine
Minnesota—Albert Lea Cities and other areas transforming to Blue Zone status
Hawaii—East/North/West Hawaii, Kapolei/Ewa, Koolaupoko, Manoa/Makiki/ McCully/Moiliili, Wahiawa, Wailuku/Kahului (aka Central Maui)
Oklahoma—Pottawatomie County Oregon—The Dalles, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Umpqua Southwest Florida—Ave Maria, Bonita Springs, Estero, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Naples/East Naples
Texas—Fort Worth Wisconsin—Beaver Dam, Horicon, Juneau, Mayville
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Healthy Hormones
REBOOTING LIBIDO Exercise Rekindles Desire by Maya Whitman
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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up
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physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. “Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of
Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants. “Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”
Aging Passionately
The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author
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The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Exercises to Stoke Sexy 5 Yoga Poses to Increase Sex Drive Tinyurl.com/YogaPoses4SexDrive Yoga to Increase Sexual Energy - 25-minute yoga class Tinyurl.com/YogaClass4Libido Sexual Health and Heart Disease interview with Dr. Jeffry Life Tinyurl.com/SexAndHeartHealth of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!” Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”
Strength Training and Yoga
Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour. In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.” According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.” No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit. Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.” Maya Whitman is certified in bodywork and clinical essential oil therapy. October 2018
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Farewell to a Beloved Pet Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing
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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor. Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.
Innovative Containers
Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines. com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.” Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.
Aquamation or Cremation
Veterinary offices commonly arrange for the pet’s body to be sent to a crematorium, with ashes returned several days later. Using temperatures from 1,400 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options. At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care. Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA. Elizabeth Fournier, author of The
Green Burial Guidebook, owns and operates Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs. One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a human-only funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says. The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for bio-cremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier. “It’s my favorite story.” “The zero-emission aquamation process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas. Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area. Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. October 2018
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Fall Harvest Festival – 10am-4pm. Tradesmen and artisans will demonstrate papermaking, colonial brewing, brickmaking, blacksmithing, historic baking, milling and much more. Family-friendly activities include hay rides, pumpkin painting and colonial games. Free admission; $5/parking. Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills. NewlinGristMill.org. Subaru Fall Festival – 10am-4pm. Join Subaru and Greensgrow Farms for a celebration of local food, music, crafts and farm fun from more than 30 local vendors; visit the farm stand and bring the kids to partake in a variety of children’s activities; run the sack race, bob for apples, or hunt for the best pumpkin in the patch and paint it. Taste samples from or compete in their annual Chili Competition and Apple Pie Competition. Free. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. Greensgrow.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Nia Workshop – 11am. Nia is about stepping into your body to discover ease, joy, health and self-expression through dance. Great music and simple choreography make this class delightful and energizing for all fitness levels. Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. 215-685-6621. ADHD: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life – 1pm. Veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD, and creates a blueprint for achieving lasting success by emphasizing cooperation and compassion. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline’s advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids with ADHD succeed. Independence Library, 18 S 7th St, Philadelphia. 215685-1633. Register: FreeLibrary.org. Family Nature Play – 2-3:30pm. Come for some 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.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Myofascial Release and Movement Clinic Open House – 10:30am-4pm. Hosted by simple human movement. Facilitated by John Barnes, Myofascial Release therapists, Emily Smith, LMT, and Michael F Horne, DPT. Free group foam rolling self-unwinding session 10:30am to noon; and free MFR treatments from noon-4pm. Narberth Studio. RSVP/info: 484-847-23626 or EmbodySmith@ gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.
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.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Tall Trees Nature Playdate – 4-5pm. Come play, explore and dream with your child immersed in the Tall Trees Playscape. The wonder of nature provides opportunities for imagination, freedom and creativity; digging, building, art and a chance to meet others in the community. Dress for the weather – rain or shine. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 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.
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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.org.
Indigenous Peoples Celebration – Noon-4pm. Join Indigenous Education as they work to accentuate the accomplishments and continued presence of indigenous peoples in Philadelphia. Together, we will explore indigenous connections to the river through collaborative art activities, workshops, presentations, guided tours, food, drumming and dancing. Free. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org.
Walkabout: Remembering Water’s Way with Dance Exchange – 11am-noon & 2-3pm. Culminating a year of research and art-making at the Schuylkill Center, Dance Exchange will lead a series of animated hikes on our trails that connect participants to local ecology and reflect on the ways that water shapes our lives. The guided walk will descend some elevation; good walking shoes are recommended. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga – 12:30pm. Ground your mind and body. Spend a peaceful half-hour with a guided meditation. Chair
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tation workshop series. The Buddha taught us how to find contentment by dispelling any suffering that life events may bring. In this series, we will learn about and try out the Paramita practices, the practices which build consistent support for our hearts and minds. Free. Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St, Philadelphia. 215-685-6621. Register: FreeLibrary.org.
Fall Open House – Oct 13-14. 11am-4pm. $15/ car. Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 1531 Upper Stump Rd, Chalfont. aark.org. Paramita Meditation Workshop Series – 2:30pm. Join Beth Adelson for a six-session Paramita Medi-
Walkabout: Remembering Water’s Way with Dance Exchange – 11am-noon & 2-3pm. Culminating a year of research and art-making at the Schuylkill Center, Dance Exchange will lead a series of animated hikes on our trails that connect participants to local ecology and reflect on the ways that water shapes our lives. The guided walk will descend some elevation; good walking shoes are recommended. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Harvest Fest – Noon-3pm. 2018 Harvest Festival at Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden featuring pumpkin carving, cider pressing, garlic planting, hayrides, food workshops, paddling on the river, and more. DJ Flipside will take us through the day with his amazing tunes; concert from 3-6pm following the festival. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281.BartramsGarden.org. 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. Sounds of Upcoming Legends (SOUL): The Art of Self Care Exhibition – 5-8pm. Attendees will explore the art of self-care; journey to self-love and actualization through a series of interactive workshops, performance and visual art. For adults 21 and up that are looking for a night of good vibes and transformation. A safe space for adults to discover new ways to take care of themselves as the days gets shorter. Free. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281.BartramsGarden.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga – 12:30pm. Ground your mind and body. Spend a 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. FreeLibrary.org. Meatless Monday Make and Take – 4pm. Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. Bring home a delicious plant-based meal. All levels of experience welcome. South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S Broad St. 215-685-1866. FreeLibrary.org.
2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Halloween Hikes and Hayrides – 6-10pm. The annual Halloween festival includes a signature hike through candlelit forest to meet friendly nocturnal animals. The animals will delight with tales and treats in a beautiful evening forest. After your hike, enjoy hayrides, craft activities and food truck offerings for dinner. End the night with s’mores by the campfire. Tickets: $5/members (online), $10/ door. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 River Rooms Walking Tour – 5-7pm. With Stacy Levy and Joel Fry. The simple act of observing the natural world is an essential step to understanding nature. Art can create ways to entice people to spend time with nature and allow the understanding to take root. The River Rooms create a special space in nature for observation. Tour the installations with the artist and learn about the unique history of the Lower Schuylkill. Free. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org. Liquidbody Lounge Sessions –7-8:30pm. Also Oct 23 & 30. Emily Smith will guide a three-week group foam rolling self-unwinding course. Lower Merion High School, 315 E Montgomery Ave, Ardmore. RSVP/info: 484-847-23626 or EmbodySmith@ gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 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.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Pop-up Myofascial Release and Movement Clinic – 10:30am-noon. Hosted by simple human movement. Group foam rolling self-unwinding session. $25/person. MFR treatments scheduled by appointment from 1-4pm. Chestnut Hill Healing Arts Studio, 15 W Highland Ave, 2nd Flr, Philadelphia. RSVP/info: 484-847-23626 or EmbodySmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com. Children’s Cooking Class – 2-3:30pm. Holistic Health Suite and Café will host a children’s cooking class to introduce the children to basic cooking skills in our hands-on environment with Chef Spring. He believes cooking is a great opportunity to sharpen your child’s life-skills and stir-up their creativity. Children ages 5-12. $25 donation. 6802 Old York Rd, Philadelphia. Info: 215-995-5150 or HolisticHealthCafe.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga – 12:30pm. Ground your mind and body. Spend a 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,
Philly Bike Expo – Oct 27-28. Artisans, activists and alternatives. Free indoor bike parking available. Exhibitor registrations now open. Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia, 1200 Arch St. Vendors: 267928-3726. PhillyBikeExpo.com. Wellness Saturdays: Mindfulness – 9:30-10:30am. Last Sat. Mindfulness is our ability to focus on the present moment while acknowledging our feelings and thoughts. Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness can lead to positive effects on our physical and mental well-being. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. 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.
plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Yoga Heart and Mind – Nov 10-11. Hosted by Yoga Research Society. Alumni Hall, Thomas Jefferson University, 1020 Locust St, Philadelphia 215-592-9642. yrs@YogaResearchSociety.com. YogaResearchSociety.com. Love Your Park Fall Service Day – Join your local Park Friends Group to plant trees, rake leaves and prepare our parks for winter. Volunteer registration will open October 10. Info/register: LoveYourPark. org/event/love-park-fall-service-day.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Trash Bash – 7-10pm. The evening will include a champagne VIP reception at 5pm before main event, where guest will have first access to bid or buy-itnow on an array of works by local artists, “trash boutique’ items and Philly-centric packages and experiences. Crane Arts, 1400 N American St, Philadelphia. Register: RairPhilly.org/2018trashbash.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Dine Out for the Environment – All day. A fundraising event, at Philadelphia’s most sustainable restaurants, to benefit Clean Air Council and their mission while providing haven to the region’s hungry environmentalists and eco-compassionate alike. A list of restaurants that are in line with their most green values can be found here: CleanAir.org/ dineout/info.
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daily Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends troubled by someone else’s drinking. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aisdv.org.
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – A 12-step program for those who need help with a drinking problem. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aasepia.org.
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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. 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.
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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
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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. 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. 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 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. La Leche League – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Private home. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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 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. 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.
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#) 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. Yoga for Adults – 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
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.
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. Reclaim Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866776-3034.
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ARCANA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
David Kanze, DO & Kylie Kanze, DO 3502 Scotts Ln, #1721A, Philadelphia 267-437-3299 ArcanaCenter.com Come visit board certified physicians that blend traditional medicine with alternative modalities to help optimize your health with an individualized plan based on mind, body and spirit.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Dr. Hank Finkel 4245 Pechin St, Philadelphia 215-483-3661 • AdvancedChiroRox.com
Dr. Finkel provides advanced spinal correction utilizing “state of the art” chiropractic techniques. We also provide the latest in brain fitness with our revolutionary BrainTap service. See ad, page 18.
COMMUNITY NETWORKING ART STUDIO THE COMMON ROOM
Chelsey Eiel 1509 Front St, Philadelphia 267-273-0086 TheCommonRoomPhilly.com CommonRoomPhilly@gmail.com The mission of The Common Room is to provide its artists with a voice, a face, and a paycheck. Its vision is to become a hub for collaboration and social change, through intentional workshops, impactful community events, and citywide networking with other women and minority owned businesses. Interested in showing your work, attending a workshop, or planning an event at The Common Room? We'd love to have you. See ad, page 15.
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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 6.
HOLISTIC DETOX TO YOUR HEALTH DETOX CENTER Ethel Wilson 2715 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia 215-223-5635
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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.
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 gluten-free. 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 18.
HOLISTIC SKIN CARE NU YOU WELL MED
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPA RIVA HEALTH + WELLNESS
1 Brown St, Ste C, Philadelphia 267-534-2979 • Info@RivaPhilly.com Your daily escape for luxury spa treatments. Tucked within Philadelphia’s most dynamic neighborhood, resides the means to an ever-elusive end: total wellbeing. RIVA Health + Wellness is the seamless integration of fitness, nutrition, luxury spa therapy treatments and eastern and western medicine distilled down to a hyper-personalized 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 9.
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.
Never wish them pain. That’s not who you are. If they caused you pain, they must have pain inside. Wish them healing. That’s what they need. ~Najwa Zebian
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MODERN FURNITURE BOCONCEPT PHILADELPHIA
NATUROPATH EARTHLY ESSENCE
Terrace Daniels 1719 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 215-564-5656 Philadelphia@BoConcept-Pa.com
Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali 3901 Main St, Bldg B, Ste 201, Philadelphia 215-360-4110 • DrAliND.com
Our common mission is to make modern design furniture available to the urban-minded customer. We offer customized, coordinated and affordable design furniture and accessories fitted to the needs and dreams of our customer. Coordinated because we take a holistic approach in the development and design of our product range. We have skilled interior consultants who care about furniture and urban design as much as you do. Their design and product knowledge can help you make the best choices for your home. If you want to know more about BOCONCEPT, please contact us. See ad, page 3.
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 14.
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 8.
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.
PODIATRY CARE PENNSYLVANIA FOOT AND ANKLE ASSOCIATES 1304 Rhawn St, Philadelphia 19111 215-742-1225 • PAFootAnkle.com PennsylvaniaFootAndAnkle@gmail.com
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 23.
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Supporting the healing process through education. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Change your water, change your life. Hydrate your family. Clean your home naturally. Tone and firm skin. Get free e-book at PhylaliveKangenWater.com.
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