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Happy June, Philly As we begin the summer season when fathers are celebrated and kids are enjoying outdoor fun, we focus on health and fitness for him and well-being for the whole family. It’s no secret that men are notorious for not getting regular check-ups compared to women, and because June is National Men’s Health Month, we are dedicating this issue to men; but Father’s day cards, neck ties, golf clubs and other gifts just aren’t enough to suﬃce. Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty and talk about enriching men’s health and wellness through a broad spectrum of national screenings and educational campaigns that are necessary to staying healthy, regardless of age. Encouraging the men in our lives to evaluate their health on an ongoing basis is the gift that keeps giving. So, if you’ve picked up this issue, your assignment from me is to share it with the important men in your life. Writer Melanie Laporte offers an insightful path to wellness in “Nature’s Toolbox: The Key to Prostate Health,” an up-to-date report on the latest approaches to treating and preventing some major problems associated with this tiny, yet important gland. Marlaina Donato offers a masculine perspective on water aerobics, a fitness regimen that was once the domain of women. “Just Add Water: Aquatic Workouts for Him” details how more men are moving to the shallow end of the pool to sculpt their bodies and tend to injured knees, stiff joints and high blood pressure with low-impact therapy. We also have some very interesting local articles that provide insight on how men can stay healthy in Philadelphia. Our feature article discusses brain health, which knows no gender. Our Wise Words department showcases the healing power of foods and more with Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s take on “Chasing Life”. CNN’s chief medical correspondent shares his eye-opening experiences following an immersive tour of some of the happiest and healthiest places on Earth. Celebrations are great, but it’s most important to live a healthy life, keeping in mind that health is wealth. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!

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Contents 12 JUST ADD WATER

Aquatic Workouts for Him

14 REJUVENATING

HEALTH WITH AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

16 BRAIN-SAVERS Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

19 NEW OPIATE

DETOX THERAPY

Holds Renewed Promise

20 SANJAY GUPTA ON ‘Chasing Life’

21 FATHERHOOD’S

PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

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Gathering for Peace to Combat Gun Violence

iema Golphin, a local meditation coach, author and speaker, is hosting the inaugural Philadelphia Meditation For Peace gathering from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 21, the first day of summer, on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. She says, “Every summer, senseless violence takes the precious lives of PhiladelNiema Golphin phia youth.” This year, her “gathering for peace” will allow Philadelphia locals to gather on the art museum steps to meditate and take a peaceful stand as a community for the lives lost in the city and the lives of the youth still living. The workshop shows, step-by-step, how to invoke blessings, release negative energies and live a life filled with love, peace, joy and ease. The workshop is for expert and beginning meditators and does not require any prior special knowledge, skills or experience, and the methods can be practiced at home. Golphin also offers Minding My Soul, a meditation workshop, on a monthly basis. Golphin’s younger brother was murdered via gun violence earlier this year. Donations from this gathering will be given to the nonprofit EMIR Healing Center. Location: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia. Get tickets at Tinyurl.com/MeditationForPeaceTickets. For more information, call 215-828-5177 or visit NiemaGolphin.com. See ad, page 15.

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ot only women suffer from pelvic floor instability and abdominal diastasis, which contribute to low back pain and incontinence. These symptoms can be alleviated with proper alignment, postural reeducation and balancing of pelvic floor muscles. Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates, and prior to his death, was called the Art of Contrology, a movement science created by a man for men and women. Gail Kotel Therapeutic Pilates combines manual techniques, muscle reeducation, stretching and Pilates strengthening for the elimination of pain and restoration of proper function. Owner Gail Kotel, MPT, says, “Therapeutic Pilates offers one-on-one patient care and hourlong, hands-on sessions, as well as private and duo Pilates in center city. The holistic practice incorporates traditional and non-traditional physical therapy techniques for pain management. Like physical therapy, Pilates focuses on relieving pain and healing the body. The combination of these practices offers a safe and effective way to heal.” Location: 1536 Catharine St., Unit 1, Philadelphia. For appointments and more information, call 215-834-9799, email gailartpt@ aol.com or visit TherapeuticPilatesPT.com.

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nspired Therapeutic Solutions (ITS) uses emotional acupressure, therapeutic touch, movement psychotherapy, coaching, addictions counseling, motivational interviewing, emotional acupressure, hypnotherapy, therapeutic touch, image consulting strategies, and wellness planning to recover from patterns which have rendered clients unsuccessful in the past and help them design the life they truly want to live. Their philosophy has seven main components: systemic, holistic, collaborative, identity expression, positivity, strength and resilience-based and community-based. Licensed professional counselor Lysa Monique JenkinsHayden, BBA, MA, CH, says, “Health and healing are journeys. We are always honored when clients ask us along on their journey towards recovery from the trauma or devastation, robbing them of the ability to trust themselves or others. If you seek improvements in any area of your life, let’s work together to identify your passions and possibilities, map and monitor your progress, and manage the dynamics that keep you stuck. You, too, can heal from trauma, manage diﬃcult relationships, overcome mental health challenges, surmount career setbacks or improve your selfesteem with insight and guidance.” Location: 377 E. Upsal St. Philadelphia. For appointments, visit Schedulicity.com/scheduling/ITS7FS. See ad, page 30.

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hiladelphia residential and commercial interior design firm Lotus and Lilac Design Studio has opened an online shoppe at LotusAndLilacDesign.com. To celebrate the opening, they are offering 20 percent off of all accessories, including vases, books, candleholders, decorative statuary, handmade artisan baskets and more through June 20. The Lilac Journal includes design tips to design and decorate a home with intention to promote wellness. They specialize in creating organic, inspired, modern spaces that are holistically designed to promote wellness. The shop features designer furnishings, custom art, artisan and local handmade goods. A portion of all proceeds benefit the nonprofit Child Mind Institute, which helps children get access to early diagnosis and treatment, and to fund research to better understand and treat children with mental health and learning disorders. For more information, call 267-245-8007 or visit LotusAndLilacDesign.com. See ad, page 3.

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Eat More Carbs to Lower Heart Risk Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing the records of almost 14,000 people over a 20-year period, researchers found that diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetables and grains, boosted the risk of AFib by 18 percent compared to diets with moderate carb intake. Researchers theorize that consuming less produce and fewer grains may aggravate inflammation, while eating high amounts of protein and fat may increase oxidative stress. Both conditions are linked to AFib, in which the heart beats irregularly, potentially causing palpitations, dizziness and fatigue. It’s also linked to a five-fold increase in strokes.

Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure Even moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks a week—increases the risk of high blood pressure, according to a new analysis of the health records of 17,000 U.S. adults. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers found that the average blood pressure among nondrinkers was about 109/67, among moderate drinkers 128/79 and among heavy drinkers 153/82, based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the years 1988 to 1994. The higher readings could be the result of alcohol’s affect on the brain and liver, or because it raises caloric intake, partly by increasing appetite, say the researchers. 8

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For those that don’t move vigorously throughout the day—whether stuck behind a desk or lying on a couch in front of a screen— there’s good news in a recent American Cancer Society study: Replacing just 30 minutes a day of stationary time with such moderate physical activities as brisk walking and dancing reduces the risk of dying over 14 years by a whopping 45 percent. Even light activities such as walking slowly, playing pool and doing housework like vacuuming for half an hour reduce mortality risk by 15 percent.

Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for just four days, athletes ran faster than after eating a Western diet. In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, seven women and four men ate one of two diets for four days: the Mediterranean, with its emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and whole grains, or the Western, high in trans and saturated fats, dairy, refined sugars, refined and highly processed vegetable oils, sodium and processed foods. After a nine-to-16-day break, they followed the other diet. The athletes exercised on a treadmill for five kilometers after each diet and were found to have run 6 percent faster after following the Mediterranean diet, despite similar heart rates and perceived levels of exertion.

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How Mindfulness Enhances Intimacy by Pamela Matusz The practice of being mindful teachers us to be in the moment, the here and now. Intimacy can take the role of convenience or even maintenance in long-held relationships. Between the schedules of our partners and even children, we fit intimacy into our lives; if we’re lucky. Just like anything else, it’s not the amount of time we dedicate to being intimate with our partners, it’s the quality of the intimacy. Practice mindful intimacy and see how it can begin to make partnerships more meaningful and more connected, despite living with a modern-day schedule. First, identify our senses of hearing, smell, touch, taste and sight one by one and use them all to experience intimacy with our partner. Focus on how it sounds when they whisper into our ear or the relaxing rhythm of their heartbeat. Pheromones are an important part of attraction in our species; studies have proven that women are aroused by the scent of a man’s sweat, yet turned off by the scent of their male relatives’ sweat. We are biologically designed to be attracted to our partner through our sense of smell.

Whether it’s the scent on their skin, hair or even their clothes, consider what that scent actually smells like. Describe whether the skin of our partner is rough, smooth or soft. Try just touching one another through a massage or holding hands during intimacy. Our eyes reflect our emotions, and nothing can be more profound than meeting the eyes of the person we are intimate with. If not done often, this is a simple change that will strengthen the connection. We often take for granted the person we assume we know everything about. Mindfulness means that we are in the moment mentally, that all our senses are focused in a single act. Never fall into a mindless pattern of intimacy. If we take the time to be mindfully in the moment, describe what we hear or feel and actually discover the body of the other, we will most likely feel more fulfilled. Intimacy is one of the most beautiful things we can experience. But let’s not forget that we are still individuals offering ourselves in entirety to the other. Intimacy is an act that demands to be present and mindful, always.

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Internet users can help fight global deforestation even while surfing. German online search engine Ecosia, now used in 183 countries, diverts its advertising revenue from click-throughs to planting trees worldwide to the tune of more than 52 million since 2009. With each search, the company says, it removes around two-and-a-half pounds of carbon dioxide from the air. Christian Kroll, Ecosia’s founder, wrote, “Climate change is a very real threat, and if we’re to stop the world heating above the 1.5 degrees warned about in the IPCC [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report, we need to plant trees at scale.” Kroll suggests that if Ecosia were to get as big as Google, they could absorb 15 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Users can find it at Ecosia.org.

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Action Alert Banish Toxic Air in Plane Cabins

Flying safety is more than making it to our destination; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the air we have to breathe while in the skies. Toxic fume events can occur when air, contaminated by engine exhaust, fuel fumes, de-icing fluids and/or ozone, enters the aircraft cabin through the jet engine intake. Exposure to even low levels of these contaminants can incapacitate passengers and crew, and long-term exposure could lead to debilitating health issues. In April, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act (H.R. 2208) to protect commercial airline passengers and crew from toxic cabin air. Follow its progress at GovTrack.US. The bill would require training on toxic fumes for all pilots, crew members and flight attendants; make sure the Federal Aviation Administration maintains a record of all reports of and conducts investigations into all toxic fume occurrences; and direct the airline industry to install detectors in the air supply system of planes to locate sources of contamination.

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Go Vertical for Stronger Muscles

JUST ADD WATER Aquatic Workouts for Him

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hen it comes to chiseling muscles, recovering from injury or reducing stress, men are finding that hitting the pool might even surpass hitting the gym. “Water aerobics is a great form of exercise for men looking to sculpt their bodies, because water offers multidirectional drag resistance that assists

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in developing muscle balance within the body,” says Denver aquatic fitness trainer Sean Sullivan. Pool workouts offer men and women of all ages and condition a low-impact, energizing way to get fit and burn calories. From specialized classes for patients with Parkinson’s disease to relief from the pain

Water aerobics classes, which don’t involve swimming, are conducted in waist-high water. These vertical workouts provide 75 percent more resistance than land-based exercise. “When you perform a bicep curl in the water with no equipment, not only do you exercise the bicep muscle on the way up, but because of drag resistance, you’re also exercising your triceps muscle on the way down, for a balanced workout,” says Sullivan. Exercise physiologist Clinton Maclin, of the Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, in Georgia, concurs. “Aqua aerobics helps all muscle groups benefit from increased endurance, resistance and range of motion.” For optimum fitness, Maclin recommends getting wet for a minimum of two-and-a-

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of arthritis and fibromyalgia, water aerobics harbors benefits for everyone. The Mayo Clinic adds improved cardiovascular health to the reasons why more men are joining classes that were previously considered to be a women’s domain. A recent meta-analysis of 14 studies published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that aquatic exercise can significantly lower blood pressure. Another study published in the Asian Journal of Sports Medicine reached a similar conclusion when men that underwent 55 minutes of aquatic exercise three times a week exhibited marked reductions in hypertension.

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half hours per week to stay in condition. The heart is also a muscle that benefits greatly from aquatic fitness. “Hydrostatic pressure is a property of water that aids in blood flow return to the heart, which may lead to a reduction in heart rate,” says Sullivan. “It’s a physiological benefit from simply immersing oneself in water.”

Less Pain, More Flexibility A number of recent studies have shown that aquatic exercise can ease pain in conditions such as fibromyalgia and also improve flexibility in joints. It’s recommended by both the Osteoarthritis Research Society International and by the American College of Rheumatology. In the water, older individuals can exercise without the risk of falling. “The water creates buoyancy, making it less likely to make sudden movements. The low impact of the water allows longer participation time, mobility and stability,” says Maclin. “Seniors can participate in higherintensity movements and perform more activities, even while injured.” Aqua aerobics helps improve balance and is also a boon to soft tissue. “Warm water provides a tremendous benefit to tendons and ligaments, adding mobility, flexibility and well-being,” notes instructor and fitness trainer Márcia Wilken, in Shawano, Wisconsin. “Seniors can benefit most from water exercise at least twice a week. It can also improve cognitive thinking and helps to promote a better sleep pattern.”

begin the recovery process sooner.” For individuals with Parkinson’s, the American Parkinson Disease Association recommends aquatic exercise for improved balance and pain reduction. In 2014, the European Journal of Experimental Biology published an eight-week Iranian study involving 60 men with multiple sclerosis that concluded it improved balance. Water resistance does a body good, but the experts suggest one-on-one attention for best results. “I strongly recommend finding an aquatic fitness

and rehabilitation specialist, because not all exercises are beneficial for everyone,” says Sullivan. Wilken agrees. “A trainer can teach technique and different ways to move in the water, as well as proper breathing and good body alignment. It will double the benefits.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic therapy in warm water helps to facilitate recovery after joint surgery and injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament tears in the knee. “Warm pools are a great environment for young athletes recovering from sports-related injuries. Hydrostatic pressure reduces swelling of the injured area, allowing for greater range of motion. Buoyancy reduces the load placed upon the injured area and reduces pain,” says Sullivan. “The properties of water allow injured athletes to June 2019

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ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss.

Prevention: A ‘No-Brainer’ As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the 16

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Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge. Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures. David Perlmutter, M.D., a board-certified neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical.

Food as Medicine Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.”

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Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats. Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors include maximizing education in early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.

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From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat. Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent. Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementialike symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brain-protective compounds including vitamins E, B12,

folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts. She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study. Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins, antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.

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As we continue to discover how genetics, environment and lifestyle factors intersect, take the following smart steps to promote longevity and vibrant brain health:

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n The Alzheimer’s Association diet study: Tinyurl.com/AlzheimerAssociationDiet n Beyond Pesticides: BeyondPesticides.org n Blue Zones: BlueZones.com n Brain Health Education and Research Institute: BrainHealthEducation.org n ConsumerLab.com: assesses effectiveness and safety of supplements conducive to brain health. n Glycemic index and load: Tinyurl.com/GlycemicIndexAndLoad n Integrative Environmental Medicine, edited by Aly Cohen, M.D., and Frederick vom Saal, Ph.D. n Food Sleuth Radio interviews: Tinyurl.com/Food-Sleuth-Radio Aarti Batavia: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Brenda Davis: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisInterview, Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisOnFoodSleuth Brenda Davy: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavyInterview Teresa Martin: Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinInterview, Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinAudio Martha Clare Morris: Tinyurl.com/MarthaClareMorrisInterview David Perlmutter: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Dorothy Sears: Tinyurl.com/DorothySearsInterview

About Wheat and Other Grains When considering whether to restrict or include grain in one’s diet, consider the following: n Individuals with celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity should avoid wheat and other gluten-containing grains such as barley and rye. n According to nutritional epidemiologist Martha Clare Morris, diets rich in high-fiber whole grains, including wheat, decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, and improve cognition. She says, “Diets higher in fiber are linked to lower rates of diabetes and heart disease,” both of which increase risk of dementia. n Author Brenda Davis’ “grain hierarchy” promotes whole, intact grains as key in controlling blood sugar. n Whole grains are high in vitamins E and B, which protect against cognitive decline. n Dr. David Perlmutter, who supports high-fiber diets, but advocates avoiding gluten, warns against shopping in the gluten-free aisle. Foods there might not have gluten, he says, but they’re going to “powerfully raise your blood sugar.” n Choose organic grains to avoid exposure to pesticide residues. June 2019

the risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet. Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a member of the executive committee of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning. Brenda Davy, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and researcher at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middle-aged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.

Focus on ‘good’ fats: Olive oil,

nuts, avocados, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., based in Potomac, Maryland, recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.

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mends cooking with brain-protecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.

a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulating neuron growth and protecting against cognitive decline.

Mind your gut: Western medicine has historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gut-brain axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,” says Perlmutter. Both Perlmutter and Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian in Bend, Oregon, emphasize the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, short-chain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”. Prioritize sleep: All brain (and gut) experts recommend adequate sleep— seven to eight hours each night—to restore body and mind.

Exercise: Both Morris and Perlmutter recommend aerobic activities in particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of

Avoid environmental toxins:

Exposure to pesticides, pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health. Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, spoke at the National Pesticide Forum in Manhattan in April. She explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.

Socialize: In studies of “Blue Zone”

populations that enjoy longevity with low rates of dementia, social engagement appears to be the secret sauce for quality of life. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

Dietitian Teresa Martin suggests:

n Strive to eat a wide variety of plant species and at least 30 grams of fiber every day (some cooked and some raw). n Limit “microbial assassins”, including refined carbohydrates and added sugar (no more than 25 grams or six teaspoons of added sugar per day); sugar substitutes; food additives such as polysorbate-80 and carboxymethylcellulose; smoking and vaping; chronic stress; antimicrobial soaps and sanitizers; antibiotics; proton pump inhibitors; high-fat diets; and processed meats. n Move every day for at least 30 minutes; don’t sit for more than 30 minutes and get outside. n Relax with yoga, meditation or mindfulness. n Sleep seven to eight hours each night. 18

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New Opiate Detox Therapy Holds Renewed Promise

by Ciara Levine

rainSpark Health, an outpatient, holistic addiction healing and wellness center, offers treatment, hope and healing for those seeking detox therapy for opioid use and beyond. They administer treatments that compassionately and effectively heal the body and brain from the damage caused by drugs and alcohol. Intravenous nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (IV NAD) is a nutraceutical consisting of amino acids and proteins that repairs neurotransmitters damaged from drug and alcohol use. Alcohol and prescription or illegal mood-altering drugs work by either mimicking the action of neurotransmitters or artificially stimulating/suppressing them. Continued use of these substances gradually decrease the brain cells’ natural ability to send or receive signals, effectively damaging the neurotransmitters. The nervous system then becomes physically dependent on the substance to maintain feelings of normalcy and avoid withdrawal. The body does not naturally have adequate quantities of protein to repair this type of damage. Abrupt withdrawal can be a dangerous shock to the body, and gradual reduction slow and painful. Without the ability to repair these neurotransmitters, it is extremely difficult for patients to manage the long-term symptoms associated with the neurotransmitter damage that include anxiety, depression,

insomnia, cravings, pain, brain fog and fatigue. Using IV NAD therapy, the healing and repair of these neurotransmitters not only reduces withdrawal symptoms, but also restores normal neurotransmitter function. This restoration brings back a vitality and clarity that addicted patients have been missing. It is this repair of neurotransmitters that sets addicted patients up for success in the rehab process. Without it, patients heavily rely on will power alone, which often results in relapse. The detox and healing component of IV NAD therapy, in addition to ongoing supportive rehabilitation, have anecdotally increased patients’ rates of long-term sobriety. In addition to patients in immediate need of detox and rehab therapy, IV NAD treatments have also been shown to be beneficial to those patients that know they need help, but are not ready for a long-term or inpatient rehab program. This includes patients that overuse alcohol and are self-medicating for PTSD, anxiety and depression. BrainSpark patients are treated in serene, private, spa-like rooms. Flat screen televisions and private restrooms are offered in each space. Patients also have access to a library of self-help and popular fiction books for positive reinforcement. The meals and snacks provided are organic and nutritionally sound. The spacious treatment rooms allow patients to practice gentle yoga, stretching and meditation as desired. Reiki, acupuncture and massage therapies are provided to support patient through the detox process. Each patient’s treatment is individualized and thoughtfully considered to provide maximum comfort throughout their daily visits. Typical IV NAD treatments are done as outpatient infusions for six to eight hours over 10 consecutive days. The cost is one-third the amount of conventional inpatient detox centers. Although this therapy is not covered by most health insurance plans, patients have successfully obtained reimbursement from their health savings plans. BrainSpark Health’s first location is at 649 W. Germantown Pike, in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Additional locations are planned around the country. For more information, call 866-278-9987 or visit BrainSparkHealth.com. Ciara Levine is the clinical director of BrainSpark. For more information, call 866-278-9987, email Ciara@BrainSparkHealth.com or visit BrainSparkHealth.com.

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uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Westerntrained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed. He’s written three books: Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today, Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds and a novel-turned-TV series, Monday Mornings. CNN’s chief medical correspondent recently found himself in Japan, soaking in a scalding bath—a form of stress relief practiced there—along with owl cafés and forest bathing. The visit was part of a sixcountry, immersive journey in some of the happiest and healthiest places on Earth— including India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey—to explore ancient traditions and modern practices that lead to a healthy and meaningful life. The result: Chasing Life, a new docuseries that aired in April and May, is now available on demand via cable/satellite systems, the CNNgo streaming platform and CNN mobile apps. 20

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What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing?

On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?

To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?

Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.

What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?

If you look at chronic disease in the U.S.,

one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health. When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.

What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey?

There were a lot of surprises along the way. If you look at the U.S. and life expectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways. In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success. We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that. Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.

What is an important takeaway for you from this experience? There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now. Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor for Natural Awakenings.

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FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

by Chris Bruno

have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage. My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation. I continued to live as if all was well until I married and had a son of my own. I was now a father, and the weight of this title sent my soul into a tailspin. What is father? Who am I as father? What does it mean to father? And finally, with the force of a left upper jab to the jaw: How was I fathered? I realized that to father him, I, myself, still needed to be fathered. In my conversations with men about their father-stories, the most frequent sentence I hear is, “My dad did okay. He did the best he could.” But no child wants an “okay” dad. Every child longs for a dad to know, see, pursue, hope, envision, create and bless. Franciscan friar and author Richard Rohr states, “If we do not transform our pain, we will transmit it in some form.” Untransformed pain from our father, whether from his absence, vacancy or violence, will inevitably be transmitted to our children. I can only take my son as far as I myself have gone. Our sons were born into an already existing story—our story—and for them to know who they are, we need to know who we are, in all of our glory and pain. From this place of freedom, we can usher our sons into a manhood we can come to know together.

Reprinted with permission from Chris Bruno, the director of the Restoration Counseling Center of Northern Colorado and the president of the Restoration Project. He is the author of Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made. June 2019

Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body. ~Stepfanie Romine

MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

by April Thompson

handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease. “Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body,” says Stepfanie Romine, an Asheville, North Carolina, health coach and author of Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health. When Robert Beelman started doing nutritional research on mushrooms 20 years ago, they were touted for what they didn’t have: fat, calories, sugar, gluten and cholesterol. “Today, we can talk about all the good things they contain: fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other important micronutrients,” says the director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University. Beelman’s research has focused on several micronutrients that are bountiful in mushrooms, including the amino acid ergothioneine, an antioxidant not found in significant amounts in any other plant-based food source. Ergothioneine levels decrease with age, and larger drops are associated with cognitive impairment, he says. Several large epidemiological studies in Japan and Singapore have significantly correlated higher mushroom consumption with decreased rates of dementia. Countries where residents eat larger amounts of mushrooms also enjoy a higher average life expectancy, even after controlling for other variables, says Beelman. Lion’s mane is one variety known to protect cognitive health; it stimulates nerve growth factor, a protein that promotes healthy brain cells. “Lion’s mane is a cognitive enhancer, and it helps creativity, motivation and memory, as well as brain function,” Romine says.

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Turkey tail is one such medicinal mushroom, a longtime treatment for cancer and other diseases in Asia. The tree-based fungus contains polysaccharide-K (PSK), that is believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and repair immune cell damage after chemotherapy. “Medicinal mushrooms have been approved adjuncts to standard cancer treatments in Japan and China for more than 30 years and have an extensive clinical history of safe use”, either alone or combined with radiation or chemotherapy, according to a literature review published by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute. Oyster mushrooms, another fungal superstar, contain cholesterol-lowering lovastatin, plentiful B vitamins and up to 30 percent protein, according to Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom authorities. Oysters are also the most easily digestible mushroom, according to mycologist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing & Culture. Hobbs’ 2017 article in HerbalGram, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Botanical Council, cites 122 different studies supporting the safety and eﬃcacy of medicinal mushrooms such as oysters.

More Than a Pizza Topping There are myriad creative ways to incorporate mushrooms into a diet, says Romine, who recommends aiming for a half-cup daily cooked serving. “Mushrooms are nature’s sponges, and will take on the flavor of any sauce, so start simply and add sauces sparingly.” She suggests sautéing mushrooms with a neutral oil, then adding wine or sherry and finishing with fresh herbs. Cooking with wine can help unlock the beneficial compounds the fungi contain, says Romine. Fresh or dried culinary mushrooms like oysters, shiitakes or maitakes can also be great additions to morning meals like savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles. Powdered mushroom extracts, available online or in health stores, are an easy way to infuse meals with fungi’s beneficial properties. They mix well into everything from raw desserts and baked goods to teas and smoothies. Whole mushrooms that are tough, like reishi and chaga, can be boiled to extract the healthful elements and consumed as a tea or used for soup broth. Romine says raw mushrooms are not as flavorful, digestible or nutritional as cooked. While a mushroom-rich diet can help protect and promote health, Romine cautions that they are not a cure-all or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. To address specific health concerns, she recommends working with a dietician or clinical herbalist to develop appropriate and effective ways to incorporate mushrooms into a health regimen. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Contact her at AprilWrites.com.

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Know Your Fungi Many beneficial mushrooms are available in the wild, and some exclusively so. Foraging for them can be rewarding, but proceed with caution; some edible mushrooms may have deadly lookalikes, so only forage with the help of a trained expert. Health food stores and online vendors are good sources of mushroom powders or extracts, which have a long shelf life. Look for a manufacturer of 100 percent organic mushroom extracts and supplements. Many farmers’ markets also carry specialty mushrooms like king oysters, lion’s mane or others not easily found in grocery stores. Not all mushrooms are created equal. Button mushrooms and others in the Agaricus family are lowest in micronutrients like ergothioneine, with porcinis in the Boletus family yielding the highest, according to Robert Beelman, director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University. Don’t expect magic from mushrooms, cautions author Stepfanie Romine; like most lifestyle changes or holistic treatments, it can take some months to yield results.

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Nature’s Toolbox The Key to Prostate Health by Melanie Laporte

he prostate is about the size of a walnut, yet this tiny gland can be the source of major problems for many men. Most potential health risks are preventable and treatable with proper diet, lifestyle changes—and a new array of natural approaches. Holistic and integrative practitioners are looking beyond traditional supplements like saw palmetto, lycopene, pygeum and green tea extract to treat common conditions such as enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),

which can develop as men grow older. Rob Raponi, a naturopathic doctor in Vaughan, Ontario, sees men struggling with nocturia, an effect of BPH that wakes them during the night with the urge to urinate. “It interrupts your sleep, which accumulates and starts to interrupt your day,” says Raponi, who uses zinc-rich ground flax and pumpkin seeds to ease BPH urinary symptoms and inflammation. He’s also achieving positive results by utilizing combinations of rye grass pollen extract. He says, “It seems to work wonders.”

According to the American Cancer Society, about one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of male deaths in U.S. However, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. “The key is to make our body inhospitable to mutating cells which could form cancer that ultimately threatens your life,” says Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston. Part of the answer may lie in the human gut, which makes diet central to addressing prostate issues. According to a recent review of research published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, the microbiome—a community of microbes that supports digestion and the immune system—may influence prostate inflammation and the development of prostate cancer. “The microbiome’s ability to affect systemic hormone levels may also be important, particularly in a disease such as prostate cancer that is dually affected by estrogen and androgen levels,” it concludes.

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“A plant-centered diet with low-glycemicload foods feeds your microbiome, which is at its healthiest and will thrive when it’s fed healthy soluble fibers provided exclusively from the plant world,” says Cohen,

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the author of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Antioxidants and plant nutrients counterbalance oxidative stress and damage, adds Cohen. “Cruciferous and bracken vegetables—raw kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens and soy—invigorate the prostate. Also, a couple of Brazil nuts per day give a healthy dose of selenium to decrease risk factors.” Jim Occhiogrosso, a Fort Myers, Florida-based natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life, notes that most incidences of prostate cancer are slow growing and not aggressive. “One of my first clients was in his early 80s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated it with only herbs. Fifteen years later, in his mid-90s, he still has prostate cancer. He’s still doing fine and getting around, albeit slowly.” Occhiogrosso says he uses herbal mixtures of saw palmetto, “which is a good supplement for beefing up the immune system—also solar berry, mushroom extracts, vitamin C and full-fraction vitamin E.” Mark Stengler, a naturopathic doctor and co-author of Outside The Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, recommends a blend of five grams of modified citrus pectin, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 1,000 milligrams of green tea extract taken two to three times per day, plus vitamin D. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is about 98 percent, and it’s been rising for the last few years. Early diagnosis is critical, says Raponi. “If you stop prostate cancer when it’s still in stage one or early on, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent, but if it’s later on, it starts to drop into the 70s.” The same measures employed to prevent prostate issues—whole foods, natural herbs and regular exercise—should still be pursued, but more aggressively if cancer should develop. “The intensity becomes more salient after diagnosis,” says Cohen, “but we don’t need a diagnosis to up our game with healthy living.”

With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health. ~Oprah Winfrey

Melanie Laporte is a licensed massage therapist and health writer based in Austin, Texas. June 2019

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Philly Parks Volunteer Day – 10am-noon. Work in the woods every second Saturday. Wissahickon Valley Park, Hermit Ln and Henry Ave, Philadelphia. LoveYourPark.org/volunteer. 2019 Hidden Gardens Tour – 10am-3pm. Hosted by Mt Airy Learning Tree, this annual self-guided tour of Northwest Philadelphia area gardens unlocks the gates to a diverse group of our Garden Hosts’ private domains. Tour starts at 6601 Greene St. 215-843-6333. Register: MtAiryLearningTree.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Alchemy Metatronic Teachings through Sacred Geometry – Jun 1-2. Zlatko Kanda is internationally recognized by sharing love, knowledge, wisdom and teachings which are focused on empowering and raising the awareness and consciousness of humanity. This is a sacred opportunity to experience these teachings in person through the use of sacred soul mandalas. Alchemy for Soul, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com. Roots2Rise Yoga Series – June 1-July 20. 10am. Join Roots2Rise for an eight-week yoga series on the beautiful rooftop at Parkway Central Library. $5. All proceeds go towards yoga and wellness programming in neighborhood library locations. 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia. Register: FreeLibrary.org. Crystal Skull Activation – 10am-1pm. Join to activate the ancient wisdom of the 12 strand DNA of the divine human blueprint with crystal skulls through the creation of a sacred grid and geometry. They will provide crystal Skulls as part of the workshop (available for purchase). $50. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 312- 868-9347. AlchemyForSoul.com. Nature Play Saturdays – 10:30-11:30am. 1st Sat. Bring your family for a hike and unstructured nature play with representatives from our NaturePHL program. Climb, explore and learn more about the many health benefits of outdoor activity. Meet at the Tall Trees Playscape behind the Visitor Center. All ages. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Spring Open House – June 1-2. 11am-4pm. Take advantage of your opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes at Aark. See the clinic in action and experience their educational animals up close. Activities for children, food, live music, silent auction and more. All proceeds go directly to furthering Aark’s mission. Tour the new Clinic building. $15/ car. 1531 Upper Stump Rd., Chalfont. Aark.org/ spring-open-house.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Contemplative Dance Practice – 3pm. Contemplative Dance Practice is training for personal and group awareness of body/mind through a simple form that alternates sitting meditation with selfdirected body movement in space. Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement, and go barefoot. $5$10/donation/session. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 Grow Microgreens and Sprouts – 6:30pm. Nutritious and delicious! By growing your own tiny greens, you can save money and have something super fresh and healthy to snack on or add to your salads, sandwiches, or smoothies. You don’t need much more than a windowsill worth of space to do it. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Parks on Tap – Jun 5-9. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the spring and summer. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Schuylkill Banks, 2500 Walnut St. MyPhillyPark.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Drum Classes – 4pm. Also June 13 & 20. With Brother Mike. Learn how to play various percussion instruments and discover how the drum has been a historically relevant method of communication. The classes will culminate in a performance for friends and family. Wadsworth Library, 1500 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-9293. Register: FreeLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Merkaba Training and Activation –10am-1pm. This class is designed to teach participants how to activate their Merkaba (light body). The meditation has been used by the ancient Egyptians and several other civilizations throughout history. The word means: ‘Mer’: light, ‘Ka”: spirit and ‘Ba’: physical body; thus bringing Light of Spirit into your Physical Form. $45. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 312-868-9347. AlchemyForSoul.com. Healthy Cooking Workshop – 2pm. Join for a sixweek cooking series, A Taste of African Heritage, which celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African Diaspora. Educators from the Food Trust will share low-cost cooking ideas, nutrition tips, tastings, and give-aways. Lucien E Blackwell W Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 S 52nd St. Info/ register: cSaunders@thefoodtrust.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 West Park Arts Fest – Join for a day of free performances and activities for the entire family. The West Park Cultural Center in conjunction with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Mural Arts present the 12th Annual West Park Arts Festival! This year will mark the very first Funk Fest on the Music Stage curated by Bad Kitti. West Fairmont Park. WestParkCultural.org. Saturday 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

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. Healthy Cooking Workshop – 2pm. Join for a sixweek cooking series, A Taste of African Heritage, which celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African Diaspora. Educators from the Food Trust will share low-cost cooking ideas, nutrition tips, tastings, and give-aways. West Oak Lane Library, 2000 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia Info/register: cSaunders@thefoodtrust.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Environmental Artist Party – 6-8pm. Building a network of artists through periodic casual gatherings that give artists the opportunity to connect with one another and potential collaborators in other disciplines. Join for light refreshments, artist lightning talks, summer gallery show, and informal networking opportunities. Outside in the pavilion, weather permitting. Free. The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Spring Retreat – Jun 14-15. Join the Practitioner class for 24 hours of spiritual deepening at the Temenos Retreat Center in West Chester PA. The weekend will include several spiritual practices, including kirtan, chanting or Tibetan bowls meditation, forgiveness process, and other group activities balanced with personal quiet time. New Thought Philadelphia, CA House, 118 S 37th St (UPenn campus). NewThoughtPhilly.org. Healthy Cooking Workshop – 2pm. Join for a sixweek cooking series, A Taste of African Heritage, which celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African Diaspora. Educators from the Food Trust will share low-cost cooking ideas, nutrition tips, tastings, and give-aways. Lucien E Blackwell W Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 S 52nd St. Info/ register: cSaunders@thefoodtrust.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Community Gardens Day – 10am-2pm. Celebrate summer and urban agriculture at the Organic Community Gardens at the Schuylkill Center. Offering tours, community work session and gardening education sponsored by the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, dedicated to protecting community gardens and shared open spaces. Rain or shine. Free. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Restoration Volunteer Workday – 10am-noon.

Help improve and maintain the health and biodiversity of this 340-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. Connect with nature and make new friends while getting to know the Center’s property. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Pineal Activation Level II – 10am-2pm. This class is designed to take the teachings from Level I: Pineal Activation and go deeper into expanding your heart and root chakras while connecting them with your pineal gland (third eye chakra). Prerequisite: Level I. These practices will allow you to hold higher frequencies available at this time. $63. Alchemy, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com. 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.

MONDAY, JUNE 17 Rhythm and Percussion – 4:30pm. With Karen Smith. Children and teens are invited to join special guest, Karen Smith, for an interactive percussion program. Cecil B. Moore Library, 2320 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia. Register: FreeLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Sleeping Mat Project – 10am-noon. Recycled plastic bags can be turned into colorful woven mats for homeless individuals in our community. Join to make a difference. All ages are welcome. This program is a partnership with Integrate for Good. Andorra Library, 705 East Cathedral Rd, Philadelphia. 215-685-2552. FreeLibrary.org. Wellness Seminar – 11am-noon (seminar); 12:152pm (nutrition consults). With Lysa Monique Jenkins-Hayden and Yan Q. Huo. Engage in a wellness dialogue and explore more options for health than currently offered by conventional medical and mental health treatment. Register/check-in at 10:45am. Inspired Therapeutic Solutions, 377 E Upsal St, Philadelphia. RSVP: Its.Well.Appointments@gmail.com. Its-Wellness.com. Meditation For Peace 4 Philly – 11:45am. Meditation Coach Niema Golphin will lead the city of Philadelphia in this monumental event “Gathering for Peace” on the first day of summer, allowing locals to gather on the art museum steps to meditate and take a peaceful stand as a community for the lives lost in the city and the lives of the youth still living. $5 donation, students/free. Philadelphia Art Museum Steps, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-8285177. Register: eventbrite.com/e/meditation-forpeace-for-philly-tickets-58041141617?aff=eac2.

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Two-Hour Pop-Up Meditation and Stretchology Workshop – 8:30am. Niema Golphin will facilitate to improve the human experience through mindful breathing combined with stretching techniques. Combining the breathing from yoga and stretching from the world of athletics, clients will receive an experience that incorporates the benefits of a fullbody massage, a yoga class, and tension reduction of stretching. Includes continental breakfast. $15. Jones Memorial Baptist Church, 2308 N 20th St, Philadelphia. Register: 215-828-5177.

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

Household Hazardous Waste Event – 9am-3pm. Northwest Transfer Station, Domino Ln & Umbria St, Philadelphia. PhiladelphiaStreets.com/events. Saturday 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. Register: 215-7295281. BartramsGarden.org. Nature Exploration for Families – 10:30-11:30am. Grab your hiking boots for a naturalist-led exploration with your little ones. Gather in the Discovery Center for a short introduction and craft, 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.

MONDAY, JUNE 24 Age Like A Pro Walking Series – 10-11am. Thrive into your later years! Get fit while learning how to prevent age-related health problems during this eight-week series. $10 per walk. Meet at Forbidden Drive entrance: 200 Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia. Registration required: 215-292-1881 or WellnessWithinLLC1@gmail.com. Adulting 101: Mental Health and Wellness – 6-7:30pm. Students ages 15-24 are invited to join for a series of six free workshops on important life skills needed to succeed in adulthood. Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St. Preregister: FreeLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Wellness Saturdays: Natural Protectors – 9:3011:30am. Harsh chemicals can be found in everything from cleaning products to cosmetics. Take a short walk along our trails before talking about ways we can use natural ingredients to make common household items, such as lip balm, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

plan ahead FRIDAY, JULY 19 Wellness Seminar – 4:15-4:15pm (seminar); 4:156:15pm (nutrition consults). With Lysa Monique Jenkins-Hayden and Yan Q. Huo. Engage in a wellness dialogue and explore more options for health than currently offered by conventional medical and mental health treatment. Register/check-in at 3pm. Inspired Therapeutic Solutions, 377 E Upsal St, Philadelphia. RSVP: Its.Well.Appointments@ gmail.com. Its-Wellness.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Become a Holistic Nurse in Any Practice Setting – Aug 15-18 (Session 1); Nov 14-17 (Session 2); Mar 5-8, 2020 (Session 3). Rediscover the heart and art of nursing and meet the CE requirements for Holistic Nursing certification or recertification. Integrative Healing Arts Program in Holistic Nursing graduates receive a certificate in Holistic Nursing and Integrative Modalities and are empowered to provide holistic healing arts in all healthcare settings. 27 CNE/session. American Holistic Nurses Association, Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA. 785-234-1712. AHNA. org/Integrative-Healing-Arts.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Greenfest Philly – 10am-4pm. Join for the largest environmental festival in the Philadelphia area featuring more than 100 exhibitors and vendors. Shop for local green wares; enjoy great food, live music, live demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, and more. Bainbridge Green, Bainbridge St, between 3rd and 5th Sts. CleanAir.org/greenfest.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Philly Bike Expo – Nov 2-3. Artisans, activists and alternatives. Free indoor bike parking available. Exhibitor registrations now open. PA Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. Vendors: 267-928-3726. PhillyBikeExpo.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Love Your Park Fall Service Day – More than 100 parks across Philadelphia will host volunteer clean-ups and tree plantings. More details are forthcoming. LoveYourPark.org/event/love-yourpark-fall-service-day.

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ongoing events NOTE: All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Review guidelines for submissions at NAPhilly.com or email Publisher@NAPhilly.com for more information.

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

Practice, Study and Sangha: An Informal Gathering – 6-8pm. A social gathering, meditation practice and study/discussion for meditation practitioners of all levels. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

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.

Morning Prayer and Meditation – 6-7am. This service, conducted in Korean and English, includes prayer, chanting and sitting meditation. Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org. Essene Market and Café – 8am-9pm, Mon-Fri; 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun. Large selection of organically grown produce, natural foods deli, on-site bakery. Located in the heart of historic Fabric Row, 719 S Fourth St, Philadelphia. 215-922-1146. EsseneMarket.com.

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

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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. 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.

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

Wet Lab – A space for artists and visitors to explore and reflect on water in a dynamic environment. The artists, art works, and projects on view will flow and shift throughout the summer. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300.

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phia, CA House, 118 S 37th St (UPenn campus). NewThoughtPhilly.org. Food Addicts Anonymous – 11am. A 12-step program for food addiction. Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave, Rm A (next to cafeteria), Philadelphia. 215-514-6692. Quaker Meeting for Worship – 11am. Participate in this unique, un-programmed service to worship by gathering and silently waiting for Spirit to guide us. Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia. 215-241-7000. FriendsCenterCorp.org. Sunday Service – 11am. Embracing All Souls and Restoring Wholeness. The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stanton Ave, Philadelphia. 215-247-2561. uuRestoration.us. 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. Yoga in the Greenhouse – 1-2:30pm. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sun. Join for Bring Your Own Mat yoga classes led by local teachers at the beautiful Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. This class is not suitable for first time yogis. 100 N Horticulture Dr, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org. Contemplative Dance Practice – 3-5:30pm. 1st Sun. This personal and group awareness of body/ mind includes sitting meditation with self-directed body movement in space. Dress comfortably. $5$10 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. RSVP: SilverSpaceDance@gmail.com. Philadelphia. Shambhala.org. Teen Group Meeting – 7-8:30pm.1st & 3rd Sun. Helping teenagers 13-18 find personal empowerment through spiritual awakening. Along the way deep connections are made and a lot of fun is had. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com.

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

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

Group Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Practice sitting, walking and chanting meditation to calm your mind. All levels. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org. Sit n’ Stitch – 7-9pm. Brief periods of sitting will be interspersed with readings from dharma art books and creative time. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Info: SusieAndersonFibers@gmail.com. Inclusivity Group – 7:30-9pm. Last Tue. Explore and discuss readings on mindful, inclusive communication and practice. We consider themes of inclusivity, diversity and intersectionality in the context of the Shambhala tradition. $5 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, Windhorse Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

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

Yoga – 6:30pm. With Brittany from Roots2Rise. Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Fishtown Community Library, 1217 E Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org. The People of Color Group – 6:30-8pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. A meditation, reading and discussion group for folks who identify as people of color who would like to contemplate and have facilitated discussion from that perspective. $5/donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Info: PeopleOfColorGroup@gmail.com. Register: Philadelphia. Shambhala.org. Families Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for relatives and friends of those who suffer from substance abuse or related behavioral problem. Saint Francis Xavier Church, Parish Center, 2319 Green St, Philadelphia. FamiliesAnonymous.org. Food Addicts Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 S Bryn Mawr Ave, 2nd Flr, Ladd Conference Rm. 610-659-0667.

thursday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude. Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia. New Parent’s Support Group – 12:30-1:30pm. Last Thur. All are welcome. $5/donation/family. Lilypad in South Philly, 1234 S Broad St. BlossomingBelliesBirth.com. Tai Chi – 2pm. Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern tai chi is best known as a gentle slowmotion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Register: 215-685-1758. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. Register: 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org. Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia. Shambhala.org. Yoga for Adults – 6:30pm. Every Thurs (except 2nd Thur). Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Bring a mat. Thomas F Donatucci, Sr Library, 1935 Shunk St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1755. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org. LiquidBody Self Care Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. Mindful movement, myofascial release, stretching and strengthening. Enhance posture, mobility, and strength. Alleviate tension and pain time. $25. Healing Arts Studio, 55 W Highland Ave, Chestnut Hill. 484-472-3626. EmbodySmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com. Move Mindfully Group Class – 7-8:30pm. Yin/ Yang segment with Emily Smith. Rediscover the art and science of communicating with the languages of the body: movement, touch, breath, sound and posture as medicine. Learn daily self-care for your

fascial system. Chestnut Hills Healing Arts Center. Text/RSVP: 484-472-3626 or embodysmith@ gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.

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

saturday Vinyasa Yoga – 8am. With Chris Czopek. Prana, asana and meditation for all levels. Beginners welcomed. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866-776-3034. Bird Walks – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Sat. Join our naturalists for a guided bird walk around the property. All ages/levels. Bring a field guide, binoculars or borrow a pair. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-297-5880. Dharma Service – 10am-noon. Includes sitting meditation, chanting, prayer, dharma talk and discussion on Buddhist philosophy and practice. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@ WonBuddhism.org. Reclaim Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866776-3034.

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