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FOSTERING LOVE
Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents
by Karen Shaw Becker
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For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—a heartwarming solution is to foster pets without homes that need a place to temporarily lay their heads and be loved until a forever home comes along. Fosters are needed when a shelter is fi lled to capacity or has too many large or old dogs, or orphaned puppies and kitties, for example, or when a rescue operation needs to quickly place shelter dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. As important and rewarding as the task of fostering is, it also comes with responsibilities and pitfalls worth considering in advance.
check out the possibilities.
In addition to Googling local animal shelters and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and PoorPawsRescue.com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with fi nding compatible pets and off er support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also fi nd out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents.
think about short-term
fostering. To give it a try, volunteer for a short-term commitment—a few days or weeks. Vacation time is one big reason rescue organizations look for people willing to provide short-term fostering because they need volunteers to fi ll in while their “regulars” are away.
be fair to other pets at
home. Don’t get caught up in the needs of a new kitten or puppy so much that the needs of other pets go unnoticed. Forever pets may even help out with newcomers. “In my home, puppies work well, as my dogs mother them and show them the ropes on how to be a good dog,” says Stasia Th ompson, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a volunteer with Almost Home Dog Rescue and Poor Paws Rescue.
don’t stress about cost.
Food, litter, toys and even veterinary care is oft en off ered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an infl ux of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says Karen Winkler, a volunteer with the Bucks County SPCA and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia.
don’t stress about place-
ment. Possibly the most-asked question about fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never fi nd a home for her?” Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it. Th ompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests.
it’s okay to fall in love
with a foster pet. Many people
hesitate to foster pets because they’re afraid they’ll fall in love with a small ball of fur or a big pair of liquid eyes just begging to be adored. But that’s one of the risks of loving a creature with an open heart. “Th ere is an
amazing rush and deep sense of relief when you hear from the person who adopted your foster and you know the people found their true love in your foster,” says Winkler. “Th ey know I helped save them. You can see it in their eyes.”
it’s even fine to adopt a foster. It does happen
sometimes; foster parents discover that the dog or cat that came into their home supposedly for a while happened to fi t in perfectly, and no one can imagine living without it. While that’s been called a “foster failure”, it’s anything but. Any time an animal with no home fi nds one fi lled with love and caring, even if it’s their so-called temporary foster placement, it’s a success. Pet parents know when the animal they love is forever.
Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. For more information, visit DrKarenBecker.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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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Renew Years Revolution – 30-Day Holistic Living Program with HIP Yoga. Learn the habits and get the encouragement you need to make healthy changes. Weekly personal one-on-one Ayurvedic consultations, weekly group yoga classes, relaxing 60-minute massage. Deeply discounted $450. Info/ register: Info@HipYoga.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Prenatal Yoga Class – A Holistic Approach to Anxiety – 6-7pm. In-person and online. Wednesdays thru Mar 23.With Dana Ramous at HIP Yoga. Support for expecting moms, covering postures and breathwork to promote calmness, confidence, flexibility, and strength in preparation for childbirth. $96. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh,300 Beverly Rd. 412344-7434. HipYoga.org/event/prenatal-yoga-class/.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
First Friday Hike: Wingfield Pines – 10-11:30am. With Allegheny Land Trust. Educational wintery walk, rain (snow) or shine! No walk-ins. $5/ticket. Wingfield Pines Conservation Area, Upper St. Clair Township. Tickets: AlleghenyLandTrust.networkforgood.com/events/35149-first-friday-hike.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
New Moon Flow – 9-10am. With Jenny Dayton. Heart-opening new moon flow. $12. OMBody Yoga, 90 West Main St, Uniontown, PA. 724-320-9386. Schedulicity.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Sacred Sounds at the Salt Cave – 4-5pm. With Sacred Centered You. A relaxing and powerful meditative experience designed to cleanse the chakra system followed by vibrations and frequencies of the crystal bowls. $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.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Tea Tasting 101 – 6-7:30pm. Discuss the five types of true tea, herbal teas, and tisanes. Light refreshments. $10/ticket. The Tea Shoppe at Seneca Center, 709 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV. Tickets: TheTeaShoppeWV.com.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Past Life and Soul Regression Meditation– 6-7pm. With Sacred Centered You. This approach is a form of hypnotherapy and Akashic Records exploration that allows you to interact with your higher self and spiritual guides. $45. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-2600472. Clients.MindBodyOnline.com/classic/ws.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Romance and Wellness Date Night – 4:30pm. Special evening just for two. Begins with your choice of yoga, reiki or mediation followed by infrared sauna, couples massage, and candle-light dinner in the second floor window overlooking Main St and our little town. Choice of entrée and wine provided by Titlow Tavern. Dessert by Goodie Girls. Must be pre-paid. Non-refundable. $450/couple. OMBody Yoga, 90 West Main St, Uniontown PA. RSVP: 724-320-9386.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Revitalizing Whole Foods Plant Based Habits –
1-2:30pm. Creative tips, helpful recipes and Q&A with Sally Lipsky and Plant-Based Pittsburgh. Seeking a recharge with plant-based eating? Looking for fresh recipes or just started a plant-based lifestyle? Join for demonstrations, tips, and inspiration. Info: PlantBasedPittsburgh@gmail.com. Citizen Science Walks – 3-4:30pm. With 3 Rivers Outdoor Company. Librarian Tess Wilson and other local experts walk Frick Park exploring digital resources like iNaturalist, Seek, Merlin Bird ID and other field tools. Great way to support your local ecosystem. Info: 412-871-5038.
Cirque Mechanics in Birdhouse Factory –
7-8:45pm. EQT Bridge Theater Series. Artful, nostalgic, funny show inspired by masterful industry murals of artist Diego Rivera, outrageous illustrations of cartoonist Rube Goldberg, and slap-stick humor of Charlie Chaplin, and the circus. $12. Group ticket prices available. Byham Theater, 101 6th St. Tickets: Trustarts.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Cirque Mechanics in Birdhouse Factory –
2-3:45pm. EQT Bridge Theater Series. Artful, nostalgic, funny show inspired by masterful industry murals of artist Diego Rivera, outrageous illustrations of cartoonist Rube Goldberg, and slap-stick humor of Charlie Chaplin, and the circus. $12/ticket. Group ticket prices available. Byham Theater, 101 6th St. Tickets: Trustarts.org. Cacao Discovery at The Space GBG – 4-6pm. Adult-only workshop with Veronica Nicole. Share cacao, learn the history and benefits while incorporating movement and meditation. $33. The Space GBG, 203 Old Route 30, Greensburg. 724-6723294. Tickets: Checkout_square.site. Two for Thai/Couples YOMA – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn basic Thai massage and assisted yoga with a friend or special someone. Connect body and mind. $60. Bonus $10 off OmBody Couples Massage Package. OMBody, 90 West Main St, Uniontown, PA. 724-320-9386.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Sustainability at Home Workshop Series: Back-
yard Chickens – 6-8pm. With Allegheny Land Trust at Ohio Township Nature Center. Part of a new workshop series: The Sustainability at Home Series. Focus on living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Participants receive backyard chicken starter kit valued at $100. No chickens provided. No walk-ins. $10/ticket. Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley. AlleghenyLandTrust. networkForGood.com/events/36376-sustainabilityat-home-series-backyard-chickens. February Full Snow Moon Headlamp Hike – 6-8:30pm. With 3 Rivers Outdoor Company. Full Moon hike in Frick Park. Start at 3 Rivers Outdoor Company, hike 3-4 miles, return to the shop for campfire and beer on tap from Cinderlands Beer Co. Benefits Allegheny Cleanways. 1130 S. Braddock Ave. 412-871-5038. Register/sign waiver: 3RiversOutdoor.com/events/febheadlamphike.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Peter Hess Sound Massage I – 9:30am. Also Feb 18 at 5:30pm. Learn the basics of the Peter Hess Sound Massage. $450. Harmonic Egg Wellness, 2000 Smallman St, Ste 205b. 412-609-8999. Register: RootedInSound.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (The Musi-
cal) – 2pm & 5pm. Children’s Theater Series. Age 3 and up. Hop on board for an unforgettable ride with a pigeon. Innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers. $12/tickets. Group ticket prices available. Byham Theater, 101 6th St. Trustarts.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (The Musi-
cal) – 2pm. Children’s Theater Series. Age 3 and up. Hop on board for an unforgettable ride with a pigeon. Innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers. $12/tickets. Group ticket prices available. Byham Theater, 101 6th St. Trustarts.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Webinar: Spring Ephemerals – 5-5:45pm. By Allegheny Land Trust online. What makes a wildflower a spring ephemeral? Learn about the wildflowers that appear as the snow melts. Free. Join at us02web.zoom.us/j/83259005706. Info: AlleghenyLandTrust.org. Focused Tea Tasting – Black Teas – 6-7:30pm. Taste black teas from around the world. Light refreshments. $10/ticket. Tea Shoppe at Seneca Center, 709 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV. Tickets: TheTeaShoppeWV.com.
Science Friday Trivia Night – LiveStream from
NY – 21+ SciFri Trivia is part sciency-y facts, part dance party, and part pop culture romp. Put a team together or play solo – and win swag. Invite your molecular biology PhD friend to join you. $5 via livestream. Tickets at Eventbrite.
Intro to Personal and Community Archiving –
Noon-2pm. Online DocLab Workshop Series with Prototype PGH. First workshop in a series. New and experienced memory workers reflect on and share experiences with personal and community archives. Free. Donations welcome. RSVP at Eventbrite, info and zoom link at doclabpgh.org. Romance and Wellness Date Night – 4:30pm. Special evening just for two. Begins with your choice of yoga, reiki or mediation followed by infrared sauna, couples massage, and candle-light dinner in the second floor window overlooking Main St and our little town. Choice of entrée and wine provided by Titlow Tavern. Dessert by Goodie Girls. Must be pre-paid. Non-refundable. $450/couple. OMBody Yoga, 90 West Main St, Uniontown PA. RSVP: 724-320-9386.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Nourish the Body Mind & Soul Expo – Mar 26-27. 10am-5pm. Hosted by Grazie Ventures at the Monroeville Convention Center. $10/ day or $15/weekend pass. Children under 10/ free. Admission includes all exhibits, minilectures, and presentations. 209 Mall Plaza Blvd, Monroeville.
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 benefits 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. 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785. Tickets at Eventbrite. 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: Modifications; 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 benefits 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 alignmentbased 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.
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$40/four-class pass. Visions Reiki & Soul Spa, 206 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.
Monday Evening with the Wellness Warrior –
6:30-7:15pm. Learn about a different health and wellness topic every week. Zoom in at Zoom. us/j/92446493853. Meeting ID: 924 4649. Steve@ WellnessWarrior.coach 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. 724-7451785. 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 collection. Each week is unique! $10/household ($5/ members). 412-622-3131. Register at Carnegiemnh. org/explore/live-animal-encounters/.
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-Fall2020-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.
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.
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 NATA26. 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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Lisa Cunningham Old-Fashioned Family Herbalist 308 Liberty St, Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2400
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 6.
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.
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 3. 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.
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. ~Jimi Hendrix
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 21.
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 11. 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 25.
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 23.
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. 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
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