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PET-PLEASING FOOD TRENDS
What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year
by Ronica O’Hara
Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized in the U.S. Market researchers and veterinarians report that consumers are increasingly demanding for their pets what they want for themselves: high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts. “Organic, gluten-free and even vegan are now mainstream when it comes to Fido and Fluff y,” says integrative veterinarian Carol Osborne, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. “Fancy foods, gourmet treats, even personal pet chefs have become the norm.” In a turnabout on animal testing, some companies advertise that their pet food products are tested on humans.
It’s the logical outcome of an evolution in how pets are regarded, say psychologists. Only a few decades ago, most dogs slept in doghouses rather than in bedrooms, and most cats were free-range explorers of the outdoors. Today, two in three American households have a pet, and the animals are increasingly part of the family—sometimes even more beloved than human family members. One study, for example, found young children more likely to confi de in a pet than in a sibling.
A mattress company survey found that 71 percent of pet owners sleep with their furry friends. Th e forced togetherness of the pandemic drew pets and owners even closer. “Today, pet owners want to reward their pets in every way possible to let them know how grateful they are for the unconditional love and companionship they provide,” says Osborne.
Th e urge to lovingly pamper pets starts at the food dish with many emerging trends.
Custom Tailoring
According to market analyst firm Mintel, three in five U.S. pet owners are willing to pay more for foods that are customized to their pet’s specific dietary needs, a trend being eagerly met by more than 700 brands and 10,000 products. Today, a dizzying array of foods are tailored to pets’ ages, breeds and physical and emotional conditions. Obese dogs can chomp down on high-protein, lowfat foods; anxious pups can mellow out with foods that contain hemp and CBD oil; and dogs prone to kidney stones may find relief on a renal-support formula.
Consumers unable to purchase pricey, specialized formulas are making kibble less boring by adding flavorful mix-ins and toppers such as shredded tuna and lamb liver flakes.
Going Plant-Based
Th e slow but sure rise in the number of Americans that eat natural, plant-based diets has its parallel in animal diets. Organic pet food free of pesticides, antibiotics and chemicals constitute a robust, $22-billion-a-year business in the U.S., and vegan pet food sales are predicted to grow globally by 12 percent a year. Ancient grains like amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat and millet are included in gluten-free formulas to satisfy a small but growing market. To make plant-based chow more appealing, pet food makers are adding savory fl avors and substituting chemical enhancers with kitchen ingredients like vinegar.
Rethinking Meat
Some manufacturers are replacing chicken and beef with more adventurous, gamey proteins such as rabbit, venison, bison and wild boar. “Products are advertising how you can bring out their inner wolf by feeding them that food, because it is more natural to their instincts,” says Heather Venkat, the acting public health veterinarian for Arizona. Revenues are predicted to nearly double from $277 million in 2018 to $525 million in 2025 for a growing favorite: raw meat in the form of freeze-dried kibble.
Ethical Buys
Consumers are examining labels to fi nd pet food that is sustainable and responsibly sourced. “‘Made in the USA’ remains a popular claim and feature that may even be increasing, along with a demand for ethical claims, sustainability concerns and cause marketing,” writes Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-inchief of Petfood Industry. In a survey of U.S. dog and cat owners conducted by Packaged Facts in early 2020, 69 percent reported concern about the treatment of animals raised for use in pet food.
Cautionary Notes
When buying pet food, veterinarians urge pet owners not to be overly swayed by advertising claims. “For example, the words ‘holistic’, ‘ancestral’, ‘instinctual’, ‘gourmet’ and ‘premium’ are really just marketing. On the other hand, ‘organic’, ‘natural’ and ‘human-grade’ all have specific definitions when they are applied to pet foods,” says veterinarian Jennifer Coates, of Fort Collins, Colorado, author of The Dictionary of Veterinary Terms.
“Most importantly, watch how your pet does while eating a particular food. If your pet is maintaining a healthy weight and has normal digestive function (fi rm stools, no vomiting), good energy levels, normal amounts of shedding and that ‘glow’ of good health, the diet you’ve picked is probably a good match,” she says.
Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 1
Vinyasa Flow into the New Year – 10-11am. Alllevels flow with twisting to restore natural range of motion. Bonus tutorial on ritual smudging with sage. $12 cash drop-in. OMBody, 90 W Main St, Uniontown. 724-320-9386.
New Year’s Day Ruck – 10-11:30am. Join Find Your Fitness – grab your family and friends for some fresh air and movement. Free. 445 W Main St, Mt Pleasant. 724-984-2789. Sound Bath Sunday– 5-6pm. Experience gongs and therapy-grade Himalayan singing bowls for deep meditation and relaxation. $25. Rooted in Sound, 2000 Smallman St, Ste 205. Tickets: RootedInSound.com/events/sound-bath-sunday-dec5. Vanka Murals Holiday Lights Tours – Jan 1-6. 6:30-8pm. St. Nicholas Croatian Church, by Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka. Celebrate the season on a docent-led tour with light refreshments and the Vanka Store. Music by cellist David Bennett. $15. 24 Maryland Ave. 412821-3438. Tickets: MillvaleMuralsOfMaxoVanka. salsalabs.org/holidaylightsdec21jan22.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2
Sacred Sounds at the Salt Cave – 4-5pm. Salt of the Earth and Sacred Centered You host a relaxing, powerful meditative experience in the salt cave, with healing vibrations of crystal bowls. Himalayan salt is an antibacterial and natural antiseptic that helps reduce inflammation and open breathing passages. $45. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472. Register: Clients. MindBodyOnline.com/classic/ws. LIVE Virtual Tea Class – 6-7:30pm. With Blue Monkey Tea on Facebook Live. The history of tea, growing regions, proper steeping and more. Free. Optional purchase of Tea Tasting Kit from BlueMonkeyTea.com for full tasting experience. Purveyor of fine tea, coffee, and gourmet European foods. Blue Monkey Tea, 5872 Forbes Ave.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3
Crochet for Wellness Three-Part Series – 6-8pm. Also Jan 10 & 17. Start the New Year with a new hobby! Three-week course with Lauren of Hooktastic Designs. $75 includes materials. Info The Space GBG, 203 Old Rte 30, Greensburg. Tickets: Checkout.square.site. TheSpaceGBG.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6
Welcome 2022 Multi-Artist Live Online Sale – Noon-3pm. Hosted by Uniontown Art Club. Variety of art from paintings, photography, carvings, pottery and jewelry. Participate by commenting on Facebook. com/uniontownartclub pages. Click on event for purchase, pick-up, and payment details. 724-562-9517.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
Peter Hess Sound-Massage Intensive – Jan 8-14. Hosted by Harmonic Egg Wellness. Sound Massage Levels I-IV during seven full days of training immersed in sound, meditation and the foundational structure and philosophy that makes the Peter Hess method a repeatable therapeutic modality. $1800. Info: RootedInSound.com. Register: PeterHessAcademyusa.com/upcoming-trainings.
Beginner’s Gentle Yoga and Morning Medita-
tion – 9:30-10:45am. Rise and shine with gentle yoga and meditation. $12. Tickets: Checkout.square. site. Youghiogheny Holistic Living, 144 N 3rd St, Connellsville.
Peter Hess Sound-Massage Level I – Jan 8-9. 10am-6pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Hosted by Harmonic Egg Wellness. Instruction in sound massage theory, applications, cautions, and techniques. First step towards certification. $450. Info: RootedInSound.com. Register: RootedInSound.com/events/ peter-hess-sound-massage-class. January Paint Party – 4-5pm. With Cuzzart Country Crosses. Acrylic on canvas. Includes canvas (10-by-12) drinks, paint and teacher Leigh Ann Gamble. $30 via PayPal. Message Facebook. com/cuzzartcountrycrosses to RSVP. 64 Cuzzart Rd, Bruceton Mills, WV.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10
Power Yoga – 7-7:50pm. In studio and livestream. Link body movement with breath for dynamic pose flow. Vigorous, detoxifying, strength-based class. $8. Find Your Fire Fitness, 445 W Main St, Mt Pleasant. 724-984-2789.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
Fourth Annual Three Rivers Urban Soil Sym-
posium – 6-8pm. Virtual event with speakers Dr. Fuscia Hoover of EcoGreenQueen LLC; Raqueeb Bey of the Black Urban Gardeners and Farmer’s Co-Op Pittsburgh; Naim Edwards, Director of MSU’s Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, and Innovation. Free. Register: ConservationsolutionsCenter.org/truss. Vinyl Cutting for Screen Printing – 7-9pm. In person workshop using CNC vinyl cutter to make stencils for printing. $10 at Eventbrite. Prototype PGH 460 Melwood Ave, Oakland. Sound Bath Thursday – 7:30-8:30pm. Experience one of the world’s oldest wellness practices – sound healing delivered by Pittsburgh’s own “Rooted In Sound”. $25. Rooted in Sound, 2000 Smallman St, Ste 205. Tickets: RootedInSound.com/events/ sound-bath-thursday. Guided Meditation and Reiki Healing – 4-5pm. With Kara. Relax with guided meditation in the serene salt cave with soft music, trickling water, and tons of Himalayan salt, followed by a group reiki healing. $45. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472. Register: Clients. MindBodyOnline.com/classic/ws.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
200-Hour Yoga Teacher and Reiki Training – 11am-6pm. 12 weekends thru May. Learn to teach from your heart. Unlimited yoga classes included in tuition. Reiki Level I training. $3000, $300 nonrefundable security deposit. Prana-Veda Studio. Info: PranaVedaStudio.com. Register: Vagarco. com/pranaveda/products.
Sacred Sounds – Sound Healing and Medita-
tion – 5:30-7pm. With Sacred Centered You. Join Leza Vivio for guided chakra-cleansing meditation, then share vibrations and frequencies of the crystal bowls. $25. Find Your Fire Fitness, 645 W Main St, Mt Pleasant. 724-984-2789. Register: Clients. mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
Post-Holiday Cleanse/Detox – Jan 16-20. With Steve Manns, the Wellness Warrior coach. Create delicious meals with whole foods you buy from a shopping list supplied by Manns. Predetox training call and support throughout. A nourishing, detoxifying reset after the holidays. $99. Register: WellnessWarrior.coach/postholidays-detox.
Restorative Winter – Six-Week Nourishment
Program – Virtual workshop with Turiva Holistic Health. Balance the cold and dark of winter with warm, nourishing foods and intentional daily practices, and community. Includes weekly modules focused on seasonal eating and meditation; recipe guide, group forum for inspired sharing and discussion. $119/each, $179/pair. Gift certificates available. Molly@turiyaholistichealth.com.
Old Norse History and Mythology – 6pm. Hosted by the Green County Historical Society Museum online. Best-selling author Dr. Jackson Crawford will share expertise in Norse language and myth. Zoom link will be published under events at Facebook.com/gchsofpa. 724-627-3204.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
Guided Meditation – 6-7pm. With Kara. Relax with guided meditation in the serene salt cave with soft music, trickling water, and tons of Himalayan salt. $45. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472. Register: Clients.MindBodyOnline.com/classic/ws.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
Sound Bath Thursday – 7:30-8:30pm. Experience one of the world’s oldest wellness practices – sound healing delivered by Pittsburgh’s own “Rooted In Sound”. $25. Rooted in Sound, 2000 Smallman St, Ste 205. Tickets: RootedInSound.com/events/ sound-bath-thursday.
The Rose Elf – 8-9pm. Also Jan 25, 28, 30. Pittsburgh debut of David Hertzberg’s opera, based on Hans Christian Anderson’s tale of a carefree elf who witnesses a despicable crime and resolves to give closure to the victim’s beloved. $25-$50/ ticket. Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave. Tickets: Opera.culturaldistrict.org/production/77606/ List_Performances.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
Access Bars Class – 9:30am-4:30pm. Hosted by Rooted In Sound with Kristi Coleman. Learn the energy process that touches 32 points on the head which releases energy blocks and allows more space and possibilities in life. $350. Harmonic Egg, 2000 Smallman St, Ste 205. Info: Kristijo1111@ icloud.com.
Black History for Beginners: From the Ancients
to the Present – 2pm. With Ancestry Talks and author Paul Crooks, a trailblazing author and genealogist specializing in black ancestry of North America and Great Britain. Info: Facebook.com/ AncestryTalks. Register: Eventbrite.co.uk/e/blackhistory-for-beginners.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
Yoga and DIY Smudge Stick Workshop – Noon2pm. Join an all-level chakra balancing yoga class led by Serafi na, then make a botanical smudge stick with Jen to clear out negative energy and cleanse your personal space. $35. The Space GBG, 203 Old Route 30, Greensburg. Tickets: Checkout.square. site. Info: TheSpaceGBG.com.
ongoing events
sunday
Heartfulness Meditation – 11am-noon. 1st Sun. Hosted by Heartfulness Pittsburgh. Age 15 and up. Cost-free guided relaxation and meditation. Learn the basics and benefi ts of heartfulness. Be casual. Winchester Thurston Lower School in Shadyside, Rm 202. Info: Heartfulness.org. Sacred Sounds – 1-2:30pm. 3rd Sun. Hosted by Sacred Centered You and Visions Reiki & Soul Spa. $25. Join Leza for a relaxing, powerful meditative experience, sound immersion with crystal bowls, and individual healing vibrations through the gong. Tickets at Eventbrite. 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785.
Sunday’s Restorative Rejuvenation – 5-6:30pm. 3rd Sun. Hosted by Morgantown Power Yoga. All levels welcome. Learn to use breath, props, and focused awareness to decrease stress and anxiety in the body and the mind. Compliment your power yoga practice with restorative rejuvenation. $25. 235 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV. Tickets: Clients. MindBodyOnline.com.
Find Your Roots: Six Sundays of Foundation and
Community with Maryellen – 5:30-7pm. Jan 2: Standing Poses; Jan 9: Modifi cations; Jan 16: Twists and Backbends; Jan 23: Breath and Meditation; Jan 30: Flowing; Feb 6: Philosophy and Intention Setting. All levels. Earn 10 hours towards 300-hour teacher training. $150. One Point One Yoga, 4929 Penn Ave. 412-256-8072. Military Share Pittsburgh Food Distribution –Noon-2pm. Various Mondays – check schedule. Hosted by Veterans Leadership Program in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Food distribution for Veterans and Military Families in need. Fresh produce, shelf stable goods. No-contact pickup. No sign-up or RSVP. 2934 Smallman St. 412-481-8200 ext 221.
Restorative Yoga and Reiki Healing – Thru Mar. 5:30-6:30pm or 7-8pm. With Sandra. Revive your being with restorative yoga, reiki, and the health benefi ts of the Himalayan salt cave. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray, 724-260-0472. Register: Clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws. Children’s Fine Art Classes – 5:30-6:30pm. Hosted by Arty by April Ryan. Kids learn basic art techniques starting in charcoal and progressing to acrylic painting. Get kids off the screen and into hands-on creativity. $20/class plus supplies. Thistledown Boutique, 151 S Main St, Washington, PA. 724-470-3775.
Yoga for Wellbeing – 5:30-6:30pm. Wellbeing Solutions hosts in-person (limit four) or online to harmonize body, mind, spirit, and breath with your dedication to attendance. Colleen Harshbarger, ERYT-500 and MS in Exercise Science Biomechanics, provides alignment-based instruction. All levels. $8. 304-508-2398. Wellbeingwv.com. Roll, Flow and Renew – 6-7:15pm. With Jill Sansom. Fusion of self-myofascial rolling, gentle yoga and a long, restorative asana. $15/drop-ins. $40/four-class pass. Visions Reiki & Soul Spa, 206
CELEBRATING 27 years in THE business of
Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785. Reiki and Restorative Yoga – 6-6:45pm & 7-7:45pm. $15/drop-ins, $40/four-class pass. Visions Reiki & Soul Spa, 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785.
Guiding Light: An Empath Assembly – 6:30-8pm. Free online event hosted by Sacred Centered You. Calling all lightworkers, empaths, and high vibrating souls. Join their monthly assembly to share space. Register: SacredCenteredYou.com/events. 1 Hood Power Hour – 7-8pm. A virtual forum hosted by 1 Hood Power to discuss all things political in SWPA and beyond. A virtual public affairs forum featuring elected officials, policymakers and thought leaders. 617-517-7600. Facebook. com/1HoodPower.
tuesday
Managing Career Transition and Life During Uncertain Times – Noon-1pm. Online event by The Salon – a Female-Forward Space to Gather and Grow. $10. Tickets: Eventbrite. TheSalonPGH.com.
Family Night at the Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh –6-9pm. 2nd Tue. Hosted by Hofbrauhaus. Kids eat free with each adult entrée purchase. 2705 S Water St. 412-224-2328.
Online Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Hosted by WVU Collegiate Recovery. All skill-levels welcome. A password is required, but anyone can join! Free. Email Olivia.pape@mail.wvu.edu to get the code. Morgantown, WV. WVBG.org Preregistration required at Forms.donorsnap.com. The Salty Core – 7-8pm. 4th Tue. Hosted by Salt of the Earth and Valleybrook Pilates & Fitness. Pilates in the Cave to lengthen and expand muscles for a leaner, stronger you. Incorporate breath, stretch, and strengthening. Open to all levels. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray, PA. Tickets: SaltOfTheEarthpgh.com. Laser Cutting Workshop – Thru Nov. 7-9pm. Meets once a month. Hosted by Prototype PGH. Learn to use the Full Spectrum Muse CO2 Laser at Prototype PGH for etching and cutting. This laser cutter can cut acrylic, fabric, leather, paper, rubber and wood. It can also etch coated metals, glass, and stone. $10 at Eventbrite. 460 Melwood Ave, Oakland. Info: PrototypePGH.com.
wednesday
Yoga for Wellbeing – 8:30-9:30am. Wellbeing Solutions hosts in-person (limit four) or online to harmonize body, mind, spirit, and breath with your dedication to attendance. Colleen Harshbarger, ERYT-500 and MS in Exercise Science Biomechanics, provides alignment-based instruction. All levels. $8. 304-508-2398. Wellbeingwv.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 10-11am. With Jill Sansome, hosted by Visions Reiki & Soul Spa. Vinyasa connects the breath with movement with focus on building strength, flexibility, and balance. $15/drop-ins, $40/four-class pass. 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785. Register; VisionsReikiSoulAndSpa. com/yoga.
Wild Wednesday: Virtual Live Animal Encoun-
ter – 1:30-2pm. Online event hosted by Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Join museum educators via Zoom to meet members of the museum’s living
Bakery Square Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
– Noon. Online event hosted by Bakery Square Toastmasters. Practice public speaking, improve communications, and build leadership skills. People from diverse backgrounds find a warm, supportive group that shares your goals. Visit BakerySquareToastmasters.com for login info.
Friday 101 – Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab
Public Workshops – 1-2pm. Hosted by BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. Take a crash course in maker technology – learn the basics of 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and more. $30/nonmembers, $25/members. One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. Register: CarnegieScienceCenter.org.
#Unblurred: First Friday Art Crawl by Green
Mountain Energy – 2-10pm. Hosted by Penn Avenue Arts & Commercial District. Monthly art and entertainment crawl on the first Friday of every month. Stroll Penn Ave from the 4800 to the 5500 block to meet artists and local business owners. Family friendly mix of every form of art. 412-441-6950.
thursday
Yoga Classes – 9:30-10:30am. 1st & 2nd Thurs. Hosted by Spruce Street United Methodist Church. All ages and abilities with variations to accommodate health and movement issues, with students sitting or standing next to a chair. Emphasis on meditative practices. Wear comfortable clothing. 386 Spruce St, Morgantown, W Virginia. 304292-3359.
Zoom Family Storytime – 10:30-11am. Free online event hosted by C.C. Mellor Memorial Library. 1 Pennwood Ave. 412-731-0909. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Yoga – 10-11:30am. With Nancy Micheals. A series designed to focus on specific areas of the body to strengthen and stretch muscles. Classes will help participants build strength, balance the body’s system, increase body awareness, and increase energy while learning specific postures. CDC guidelines observed. YWCA Westmoreland County, 424 N Main St, Greensburg. 724-834-9390. Info@ywcawestmoreland.org. ywcawestmoreland.org/wp-content/uploads/ sites/28/YWCA-Fall-2020-Classes-and-Workshop-Insert.pdf. Wellbeing Solutions Webinars – Noon-1pm. 2nd & 4th Thur. Self-Care as Healthcare with BoardCertified Health and Wellness Coach and Yoga teacher Colleen Harshbarger and Natalie Geary, MD and Ayurveda Therapist. COVID rate: $25 1st (trial class); $40/thereafter. 4-pack: $150; 8-pack: $280. 12-pack: $399 includes one-year Wellness Inventory subscription ($49.95 value). On-demand times for groups. 304-508-2398. Info/register: Wellbingwv. com/webinars.
Gentle Flow Yoga – 4-5pm. With Jill Sansome, hosted by Visions Reiki & Soul Spa. Gentle Flow is slow yoga - great for all levels. Encourages movement, mindfulness, breath control, and holding poses. $15/drop-in, $40/four-class pass. 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785. VisionsReikiSoulAndSpa.com/yoga. Group Meditation and Reiki Virtual Healing –7-9pm. Last Thurs of the month. Online event by Prana-Veda Studio and Victoria Zaitz. Virtual group energy healing with reiki and shamanic techniques. In-depth guided meditation followed by distance work. $25. 412-390-5245. Tickets: Vagaro.com/ pranaveda/classes.
friday
Friday Family Walk – 10am-noon. Hosted by West Virginia Botanic Garden. First Friday of every month. Enjoy a short story followed by a walk around the Garden, conclude with a simple craft. Trail accommodates off road strollers. Members/ free, $15/donation per family suggested. Preregistration required: wvbg.org or Forms.donorsnap. com/form.
Write Now! – 10am-noon. Zoom Writer’s Group hosted by Sewickley Public Library. Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Register: us02web.zoom. us. SewickleyLibrary.org.
saturday
Gentle Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. With Jill Sansome, hosted by Visions Reiki & Soul Spa at Chartiers Park. Gentle Flow is slow yoga that is great for all levels. Encourages movement, mindfulness, breath control, and holding poses. $15/dropins, $40/four-class pass. 724-745-1785. Register: VisionsReikiSoulAndSpa.com/yoga.
Loving Myself First: Personal Development Se-
ries – 10-11am. 2nd Sat. Free online event hosted by Visions 2020 LLC. Learn real life principles to improve and maximize your personal and professional life. Tickets at Eventbrite. 412-376-2110.
Watercolor Workshops –10-11am. 1st and 3rd Sat. Hosted by April Ryan and Thistledown Boutique. $25 includes materials, $20 bring your own. Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques. 151 S Main St, Washington, PA. 724-470-3775. Tickets: Paypal.com/paypalme/ArtbyAprilRyan. 3D Printer Workshop – Noon-2pm. Hosted by Prototype PGH. Learn to use the Elegoo UV Photocuring 3D resin printer. $10 at Eventbrite. 460 Melwood Ave, Oakland. Info: PrototypePGH.com. Code and Coffee – Noon-2pm. Thru May. In partnership with Node PGH Meetup. Practice your skills, make new friends, get help. Bring your laptop, recent projects, programming problems. All skill levels and programming languages welcome. Free. Donations welcome. Prototype PGH 460 Melwood Ave, Oakland. Info: PrototypePGH.com.
Chakra a Month Workshop Series with Brooke
Shmokelin – Thru July. 1-3pm, Sat; 7:30-8:30pm, Wed. Online or in person: sessions recorded. Take a transformational journey of self-discovery, deep dive into self, activate and explore chakras one at a time, learn specific yoga poses and practices for each chakra. 25 CEUs for yoga instructors. Two levels: $385 or $1060. Info/register: Brookesmokelin.kartra. com/page/2022ChakraAMonthONLINEJan-July. Live Streaming Musical Cooking Class – 2-3pm. With Gabrielle Reyes, One Great Vegan. Free online event on TikTok, Instragram, and Facebook. Check the menu, get your groceries, sing and cook along in the comfort of your own kitchen. OneGreatVegan.com.
Nature’s Virus Killer
Copper can stop a cold before it starts
By Doug Cornell
Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria in the nose and on the skin.
Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.
In hundreds of studies, EPA and university researchers have confirmed that viruses and bacteria die almost instantly when touched by copper.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about microbes, but now we do.
Scientists say the high conductance of copper disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in seconds.
Tests by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals tried copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold about to start he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds.
“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never got going. That was September 2012. I use copper in the nose every time and I have not had a single cold since then.” “We can’t make product health claims,” he said, “so I can’t say cause and effect. But we know copper is antimicrobial.” He asked relatives and friends to try it. They reported the same thing, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.
Soon hundreds of people had tried it. The feedback was 99% positive if they used the copper within 3 hours after the first sign of unwanted germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.
Early user Mary Pickrell said, “I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”
Pat McAllister, 70, received one for Christmas and called it “one of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.”
Frequent flier Karen Gauci had been suffering after crowded flights. Though skeptical, she tried copper on travel days for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and
not a sniffle!” she exclaimed. Businesswoman Rosaleen says when people around her show signs of cold or flu, she uses copper morning and night. “It saved me last holidays,” she said. “The kids had crud going round and round, but not me.” Attorney Donna Blight tried copper for her sinus. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” A man with trouble breathing through his nose at night tried copper just before bed. “Best sleep I’ve had in years!” he said. In a lab test, technicians placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses were found surviving soon after. Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams confirming the research. He placed millions of disease germs on copper. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched the surface,” he said. Some people press copper on a lip New device puts copper right right away if a warning tingle suggests where you need it. unwanted germs gathering there. The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched. The EPA says copper still works even when Dr. Bill Keevil: tarnished. Copper quickly kills CopperZap is made cold viruses. in the U.S. of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. It is available for $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA25. Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever. Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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BIOLOGIC DENTISTRY
JANET LAZARUS – BIOLOGIC DENTIST
Dr Janet Lazarus, DMD, NMD Mail: 4313 Walnut St, Ste 178 Office: Olympia Shopping Ctr Arcade, McKeesport • 412-754-2020 • Dr.Lazlo@hotmail.com Dr. Lazarus practices compassionate biologic dentistry by looking at the whole body to offer preventative care and health maintenance. She offers compatibility testing on dental material, safe mercury removal, extraction and a host of other treatments including ozone therapy. She has been practicing for 28 years. See ad, page 7.
CHIROPRACTIC
PANTHER FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE AND CHIROPRACTIC
Dr Danielle Marra, DC Murrysville • Greensburg 724-387-1014 • PittsburghHealthPro.com Dr. Danielle Marra has nearly 20 years’ experience helping patients regain their health through conservative and holistic approaches utilizing functional medicine, chiropractic, diet modifications, and nutritional support. The practice provides advanced lab testing, allergy relief, spinal decompression, CDL physicals, massage therapy, thermography and more. Their philosophy is treating the root of your symptoms, naturally. See ad, page 6.
ESSENTIAL OILS
NATURAL WELLNESS
Colleen Anthony 2001 Kinvara Dr, Pittsburgh 412-491-2319 • My.Doterra.com/cmanthony Provides natural options for a variety of health concerns using essential oils and natural products. A DoTerra essential oil advocate that offers a natural, holistic approach that empowers you to take control of your health and well-being.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
PANTHER FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE AND CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Danielle Mara, DC Murrysville • Greensburg 724-387-1014 • PittsburghHealthPro.com Dr. Danielle Mara has nearly 20 years’ experience helping patients regain their health through conservative and holistic approaches utilizing functional medicine, chiropractic, diet modifications and nutritional support. Plus advanced lab testing, allergy relief, spinal decompression, CDL physicals, massage therapy, thermography and more. Their philosophy is treating the root of your symptoms, naturally. See ad, page 6. HEALTH COACH
COTERIE
Calli Tony, CPT 139 W Crawford Ave, Connellsville 724-562-0682 • CalliTonycpt.com Calli is the founder of Coterie and Calli Tony CPT. She is an intuitive healer, specializing in mindset and movement. At her foundation she is a Certified Personal Trainer and Holistic Health Coach, who is deeply passionate about embodiment practices.
WELLNESS WARRIOR COACH
Steve Manns, NB-HWC, PHC2, CPT Monroeville and Online Health and Wellness Coaching 724-516-2244 • WellnessWarrior.Coach A national board-certified health and wellness coach offering well-being collaboration through behavior change. A healthy body and mind lead to a happy and healthy life. Come start your adventure to reconnect with a better you through education, nutrition, coaching and accountability. See ad, page 9.
HEALTH FOOD
EVEREST EATS
EverestEats.com Orders@everesteats.com A local Pittsburgh plant-based meal delivery service providing, sourced, sustainable, flavorful, and nutritious meals to the Pittsburgh community.
THE KEFIR CHICKS
Connellsville, PA TheKefirChicks.com TheKefirChicks@gmail.com Facebook.com/TheKefirChicks Kathy and Haley, The Kefir Chicks, are two chicks on a mission to bring awareness to everyone about whole foods and gut health through whole, probiotic-packed food medicine – water kefir. See ad, page 7. Nothing fancy here; just hundreds of organic bulk medicinal herbs at your beck and call. Heal yourself ~ help others. In service and gratitude always. No Facebook, no website, no social media. Not enough thyme! Just you and I and your blessed healing herbs.
HOMEOPATHY
MELANIE KRNETA
DIP HOM. ACH, Reiki Master 1215 B Liberty St, Franklin, PA • 814-428-9895 Facebook: Melanie Krneta Homoeopathy Plus Classical homoeopathic consultations providing individualized care for the entire family. Migraines, hormonal imbalances, PTSD, grief, arthritis, digestive imbalance. Reiki sessions are beneficial for relaxation and pain management. Other services provided are far infrared sauna with medical grade color therapy and Himalayan salt and ear candling.
NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS
NAPTURAL BEAUTY SUPPLY
724-307-8487 NapturalBeautySupply.com Naptural Beauty Supply was created to end the stigma around natural hair by empowering men and women to love themselves naturally. We do this by instilling confidence in our community and increasing convenience by having the tools and services in one place, such as hair and body butters, beard care and apparel. We are beauty supply with naturals in mind! See ad, page 23.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
DR. ARETI, LLC
Dr. Areti Fitsioris 421 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh 412-419-1537 (call/text) • Facebook.com/Dr.Areti Dr. Areti is a board-certified naturopathic physician who implements manual therapy, lifestyle medicine, nutritional analysis, and non-invasive methods to address functional and structural imbalances – services are 100% grounded in evidence-based science. She goes the extra mile to identify and address root causes of conditions and to provide ongoing support.
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce
412-258-0766 • SacredCenteredYou.com Leza is known widely for her abilities as a sound healer, inspirational speaker and interfaith spiritual counselor. Healing arts services include vibrational sound healing, past life and soul regression, journey work counseling and conscious relationships counseling. Private and group services off ered. Lesa Vivio, MS, LPC, CMHIMP, DDiv, DSM.
URBAN FARMING
GROW PITTSBURGH
Raqueeb Bey, Garden Resource Coordinator 6587 Hamilton Ave, Ste 2W, Pittsburgh 412-362-4769 ext 215 • GrowPittsburgh.org Raqueeb@GrowPittsburgh.org Grow Pittsburgh is an urban, agriculture nonprofi t that teaches people how to grow food. They envision the day when everyone grows and eats fresh, local and healthy food. Get involved. Take a tour, become a member, learn, volunteer! Visit their website for workshops and events.
VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE
ROOTED IN SOUND
Wyatt Melius 2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh 412-609-8999 • RootedInSound.com Sound massage, Nada yoga, forest bathing, and acoustic-induced meditation. Check the calendar for sound baths on Sundays and Thursdays. See ad, page 23.
SACRED, CENTERED, YOU, LLC
412-258-0766 SacredCenteredYou.com Offering individual and group experiences that promote healing through self-discovery and personal acceptance. Special focus on sound healing, life coaching, qigong, and vibrational medicine.
WELLNESS
360 CAFÉ LLC
Tyleda Worou Pittsburgh • 724-374-8089 • 360CafeLLC.com 360 Café LLC is an alternative health and wellness business with the goal of helping others to heal from the inside out while taking a holistic approach to healing by offering distance reiki, and crystal healing sessions to help our consumers restore physical and emotional balance. See ad, page 21. Himalayan Salt Cave and Crystal Boutique 504 Valleybrook Rd,McMurray, PA 15317 724-260-0472 • SaltOfTheEarthPgh.com Experience the known ancient healing benefi ts of halotherapy in the Himalayan salt cave, built from 16 tons of pure Himalayan salt. 45-minute sessions scheduled on the hour. Can be rented for private groups up to 10. Provides an inviting and relaxing environment for events and classes: yoga, meditation, sound healing, and reiki. The crystal boutique offers an array of authentic crystals, jewelry, candles, locally-made bath and body, and Himalayan salt products. The knowledgeable staff will help fi nd the right crystal for you or your home décor. See ad, page 15.
VISIONS REIKI AND SOUL SPA
206 Alexander Ave, Strabane 724-745-1785 • VisionsReikiAndSoulSpa.com As a full-service energy-health and wellness center, our goal is to empower people to be the best version of themselves. With the understanding that all wellness begins with a healthy energy system, Visions Reiki and Soul Spa off ers holistic services, workshops, and coaching to help you establish a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.
YOGA AND MEDITATION
CHAKRA YOGA HEALING
Brooke Smokelin For more than 15 years helping people feel better and shine brighter through a unique combination of chakra activation tools and vibrational restoration techniques. Come in for a chakra tune-up and get your chakras right and bright for the New Year! How brightly do you want to shine? See ad, page 9.
JENNY DAYTON YOGA
Jenny Dayton, E-RYT, YACEP MountainYogaShala@gmail.com 724-550-3661
Jenny off ers indoor and outdoor yoga throughout the Laurel Highlands. She also off ers private therapeutic yoga lessons, Ayurveda and aromatherapy sessions by appointment. Virtual options are also available. For more information and to view the class schedule and locations, visit JennyDaytonYoga.com. THE HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
300 Beverly Rd, Pittsburgh 412-344-7434 • HipYoga.org The Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh is committed to creating and supporting programs for wellness in body, mind and spirit. Their purpose is to promote personal peace and global unity. Offering a daily schedule of yoga and meditation classes and healing services including massage, reiki and Ayurvedic health consultations. They are a leader in education, providing authentic yoga and Ayurveda certifi cation programs. See ad, page 3. Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $20 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsSWPA.com. OPPORTUNITIES
ADVERTISING SALES – Natural Awakenings magazine is looking for experienced advertising salespeople covering the Greater Pittsburgh area, SW Pennsylvania and Morgantown WV to help others grow their natural health & wellness and sustainable living or green businesses. Commission-based. Full- or part-time. Paying 25% commission. Unlimited potential income. Be a part of something magical! Send resume to Michelle: Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsSWPA.com.
PRODUCTS
McCORMICK FAMILY FARM – 100% grass-fed/fi nished beef, pasture-raised chicken, and pure maple syrup following beyond organic, regenerative farming practices. 293 McCormic Rd, Portage, PA. 814-472-7259. Facebook: @ TheMcCormickFamilyFarm
SERVICES
READING POETRY RELAXES – Inquire at: wewuvpoetry@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 4725, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-0725.
Natural Awakenings Client Testimonial
I have been advertising since the beginning of Natural Awakenings and I have to say. that it has been a great choice! I have gotten a lot of new patients from her magazine. The covers are always colorful and fun! Michelle has been very helpful and she is always available when I need to talk to her. I would highly recommend this magazine if you are considering advertising.
~Dr Janet Lazarus
