Natural Remedies for Pets

SEVEN NON-TOXIC TREATMENTS FOR COMMON AILMENTS

by Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Natural remedies and healing therapies are not just for humans, they also help pets overcome illness and maintain optimal health. Used properly, plants, herbs, essential oils and other natural, non-toxic substances can complement and often replace drugs and other chemical agents. Here are seven healthful solutions.

Coconut oil is a source of medium-chain triglycerides, which benefit cognitive function. It is also rich in lauric acid, a powerful antimicrobial agent for yeast infections, allergies and skin conditions (when used topically). Feed dogs and cats one-quarter teaspoon of 100 percent organic, coldpressed, human-grade coconut oil for every 10 pounds of the pet’s body weight twice daily.

Manuka honey is an allnatural, effective remedy. Clinical trials have shown that it can eradicate hundreds of strains of bacteria, including certain antibiotic-resistant varieties. A Unique Manuka Factor rating of 10 or higher is recommended for medicinal use. Manuka honey can be used to manage resistant ear and skin infections, as well as large, superficial wounds that cannot be closed surgically. Given orally, manuka honey is effective at addressing H. pylori, the bacteria that contributes to gastrointestinal irritation, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and excessive E. coli blooms in animals with dysbiosis.

Aloe vera has multiple applications. To reduce a dog’s discomfort from skin irritations, cuts or wounds, clean the affected area and apply the raw, inner gel of the plant to provide a soothing effect. For constipation, a small amount of whole leaf aloe vera juice, a natural laxative, can be added to a dog’s food. Inner leaf aloe juice, which doesn’t contain the skin, helps heal gastric ulcers, colitis and leaky gut.

Lavender oil is used in aromatherapy to help calm nervous or anxious animals. For a dog with noise phobia, place a few drops on their collar or bedding before a stressor occurs, if possible, or diffuse the oil around the house for a calming effect. Lavender oil can also be beneficial for treating hot spots. Add a few drops to manuka honey or coconut oil and apply after disinfecting the wound twice daily.

Oregano oil contains potent antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties. It can be used to calm itchy skin, soothe irritated gums and assist in balancing a dog’s gut flora. It is also a beneficial herb for dogs with kennel cough or recurrent infections. Oregano oil should always be diluted before using it in or on pets.

Ginger is a widely used, non-toxic, non-irritating remedy for soothing tummy troubles. It can be given orally or used in oil form by adding a few drops to a carrier oil, such as coconut or olive oil, and massaging the mixture into the skin on the pet’s belly. Alternatively, add small amounts of freshly grated ginger or the dry herb to a tasty meatball or other yummy treat. Use no more than one-sixteenth teaspoon for kitties, one-eighth teaspoon for small dogs under 10 pounds, one-quarter teaspoon for medium-sized dogs, one-half teaspoon for large dogs and three-quarter to one teaspoon for giant breeds. Give the ginger one to three times a day, as needed.

Chamomile is an effective calming agent that has analgesic and anti-spasmodic properties and is beneficial in soothing the central nervous system. Use a cool chamomile tea bag against a wound, irritation or bug bite on the dog’s or cat’s skin to provide a soothing effect. Something else to consider is a soothing chamomile after-bath rinse. Add five chamomile tea bags to two quarts of very hot water and steep until the water is cool for up to three hours to allow the maximum amount of polyphenols to release into the water. Remove the tea bags and pour the rinse over a freshly bathed pet from the neck down. Massage into the skin and do not rinse.

Veterinarian Dr. Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their pets. To learn more, visit DrKarenBecker.com.

Veterinary Compounding

by Susan Merenstein

Veterinary compounding, the art and science of preparing customized medications, has gained popularity for humans and even their pets. Pets are members of the family, and we want them to have medical treatment that is as attentive and innovative as we expect for ourselves. Compounded medications are prepared from active pharmaceutical ingredients purchased from FDA-registered suppliers and regulated by state boards of pharmacy.

As it turns out, animals and humans have a lot in common regarding skin rashes, eye and ear infections, heart conditions, cancer and diabetes, but giving pets customized medications benefits animals more, because they are each are unique and have individual needs based on species, size and weight.

Working with a veterinarian, a licensed compounding pharmacist can assist with the pickiest cats and dogs that require specific dosages, as well as exotic and large animals that have their own requirements that are not met by commercially available medications.

Most veterinarians agree that compliance monitoring has a positive impact upon results, and compounding is uniquely suited to provide flexibility in strengths and concentrations, dosage forms such as topicals, chewable treats, liquids and flavoring options.

One of the most successful compounded medications is absorbable acetyl-glutathione. Glutathione is the body’s essential antioxidant, immune booster and detoxifier. It also helps with pain and decreases the recovery time from injuries, which is great for arthritis and joint pain.

Glutathione by itself is not bioavailable when taken orally, and not appreciably absorbed in human or animal models. Most oral forms are foul smelling, and the majority of an oral dose is oxidized before it can be absorbed and used by the cells. In order to have sufficient bioavailability in an oral product, glutathione must be modified to acetyl-glutathione, which is the way all proteins, amino acids and peptides are transported by the body.

For more information, visit visit GlutathionePharmacist.com. See ad, page 25.

Calendar Of Events

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2

2023 WV Master Gardener Course – 6-9pm Thursdays through June 29. Online course offered by WVU Cabell County Extension Svc. Receive 51 hours of instruction on topics from botany to landscape design, then pass a test and complete 40 hours of volunteer work to become a Master Gardener. For information and registration call 304-743-1342 or email jewilson@mail.wvu.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show – March 3-12. Hosted by Designer Palms Inc. The largest home event in America with over 1,900 exhibits on ten acres in the Pittsburgh Convention Center! Broad selection of luxury and necessary home items with experts to demonstrate and explain them. Pittsburgh Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. 316-733-2284.

Bunny Yoga – 6-7pm. Hosted by Animal Friends and Jen’s Yoga Zen. Wind down the week with a relaxing hoppy hour of Bunny Yoga! Age 11+ accompanied by an adult. Tickets $15 at Secure.qgiv. com/AniFri/Event/867032. Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horn Rd. 412-847-7000.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

A Celebration of Seeds: 11th Annual Seed Swap – 10am-2pm. Hosted by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory, and Grow Pittsburgh. Bring Non-GMO untreated seeds to share, get seeds donated by local gardeners, farmers, and seed companies. New seeds released every hour. Seed donators eligible to win prize. Workshops, activities for kids and teens, “Ask a Master Gardener” table, more. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Ave.

MIG Welding 101: Build Your Own Industrial Lamp – 11am-5pm. Hosted by HackPittsburgh. For beginner welders, this class provides the founda- tion for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder. Make an industrial lamp from chains and an Edison-style light bulb. Age 16+. $150/nonmembers, $125/members at Members.HackPGH. org/Event-5128304. HackPittsburgh, 1936 5th Ave. HackPGH.org.

Sew It with Words – 4-6pm. Hosted by Trust Arts Education Center. Teaching Artist Emily McMahon will guide students in using the embroidery features of the sewing machine to create a small pouch or pillow decorated with a mantra or saying. Experience helpful but not required. Tickets $25 at TrustArts. org/Registration/83394. Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Ave.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

The Poetry Atelier – 6-8pm. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. A series of sharing writings and writing processes, with writers invited to read their work, workshop their shared submissions, and experiment together in invented group exercises. Open and inclusive respectful forum. Drop-ins welcome. $5 suggested donation. 214 N Lexington Ave. 412225-9269.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Pittsburgh Aviary Presentation: Identify that Bird! – Noon-2pm. Lecture hosted by Monroeville Senior Citizen Center. Introduction to the basics of bird watching and identification. Learn to select and use binoculars, what to look for in bird identification, and more! $7 includes lunch. Registration required. Information 412-856-7825. Monroeville Senior Citizen Center, 6000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville.

Hazelwood Initiative Presents: Seed Starting with Kids – 5-6pm. Hosted by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Prepare for the upcoming growing season with Hazelwood Initiative’s Urban Ag Team where kids learn the important ingredients to grow healthy plants. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh at Hazelwood, 5006 Second Ave. 412-421-2517. Tea Tasting-Tea101 – 6-7:30pm. Hosted by The Tea Shoppe at Seneca Center. Discuss five types of true tea along with herbals & tisanes. Learn how they are produced, about their health benefits, and how to prepare them. $12.50. Register at TheTeaShoppeWV.com/Shop/Tea-tasting-tea-101-March8th-6pm. The Tea Shoppe at Seneca Center, 709 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV. 304-413-0890.

March Full Worm Moon Headlamp Hike –6-8pm. Hosted by 3 Rivers Outdoor Company (3ROC). Meet at 3ROC for a 3 mile night hike in Frick Park. Headlamps available for purchase or rent. Registration required at 3RiversOUtdoor.com/ events/FullWormMoon. Buy a 2023 Hike Passport (14 excursions) $75; single hike $8/early bird, $12/ day of. These events sell out fast. 3ROC, 1130 S Braddock Ave. 412-871-5038.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

French Cheeses – 7-9pm. Hosted by Chantal’s Cheese Shop. Explore and appreciate the deep, rich history and tradition of centuries of French cheese culture. BYOB. Receive 10% discount on event purchases. Seating is limited to 12. If the event is sold out, consider setting up a private class. Tickets $65 at Eventbrite. Chantal’s Cheese Shop, 4402 Penn Ave. 412-621-1203.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Spring Field Trip: Cheat Lake Waterfowl –8-10am. Hosted by Mountaineer Audubon. Join Mountaineer Audubon and Derek Courtney for a waterfowl viewing tour around Cheat Lake. Meet at Ruby & Ketchy’s Restaurant at 8am. Great place to show up early for breakfast if you are so inclined. Information Katie@accawv.org.

3rd Annual Center for Coal Field Justice Seed Swap – 1-4pm. Hosted by Firefly Gardens and Center for Coalfield Justice. Register by March 9th for free GrowYour-Own-Potatoes kit. Bring seeds to trade if you are able. Light refreshments, crafts for kids. If you can’t attend but want to contribute, send seeds to P.O. Box 4023, Washington, PA 15301. Register Secure.EveryAction.com/bK4r9PeABkCy6wmEfFr5PQ2?ms=fb. Center for Coalfield Justice, 31 East Chestnut St, Washington, PA.

Second Saturdays at the Space Upstairs –8-11:45pm. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. Begun in 2007, Second Saturdays are the signature jazz happenings at the Space Upstairs. Lightbulbs and couches, coffee tables and deconstructed pianos, vivid splashes of light and projection. Poetry scribbled on the walls. Improvisational postmodern jazz dance by the Pillow Project. Different musical guest each month. Modern speakeasy magic and spontaneous art. Proudly a sober event serving several houseinfused waters, specialty iced coffees and seasonal drinks for donation at the Space Bar. $15 at the door. 214 N Lexington Ave. 412-225-9269.

MONDAY, MARCH 13

Pop Generation: Senior Social – 10:30am12:30pm. Hosted by The Andy Warhol Museum. Examine Warhol’s skills as a portrait painter through his depictions of celebrities, friends, romantic interests, and the cultural elite of his time. The Pop Generation Program is exclusively for adults over 65. Tickets $0. Register at Warhol.org/events/PopGeneration-Senior-Social-4. This program features multiple programs each year featuring guided tours, a reception, and complimentary refreshments. Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St. 412-237-8300. Author Ruth Ozeki Lecture – 7:30-9pm. Live and Online event hosted by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures. Enjoy a talk by Booker Prize-finalist Ruth Ozeki, a novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest. Her most recent novel, The Book of Form and Emptiness, is bold, poignant, playful, humane, and heartbreaking. Tickets $18/live, $15/online, $10/student at PittsburghLectures.org/Lectures/Ruth-Ozeki. Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland, 4400 Forbes Ave.

THURSDAY,

March 16

March 3 Rivers Free Clinic for the People –3:30-6:30pm. Hosted by Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Masks Required. This month we have a range of practitioners offering Chair Massage; Herbal Consultation; Somatic Experiencing; Prenatal Appointments; Birth Planning Support, Baby Carrier Support. Sign-up for services upon arrival. Hazelwood Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 4748 Monongahela St, Hazelwood.

Zoie Stage at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall – 7-8pm. Live and online. Hosted by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures. Bestselling local author Zoje Stage in conversation with Gracie Doyle, Associate Publisher at Amazon Publishing, discussing Stage’s psychological thriller Mothered, about one woman’s nightmarish spiral while quarantined with her mother. Available for pre-order from White Whale Bookstore. Tickets: Free. Register to attend in person or live-stream: PittsburghLectures.org/ Lectures/Zoje-Stage/. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Interest Group-Painting Furniture – 1-3pm. Hosted by Steel Goat Marketplace. Learn techniques for painting furniture, paint types and their application. Graining, stenciling, applying decals. Tickets $10 at SteelGoatMarket.com/Events. 200 Jefferson Rd. 412-241-0411.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Focused Tea Tasting-White Tea and Pu-erh –6-7:30pm. Hosted by The Tea Shoppe At Seneca Center. Focus on White Tea and Pu-erh (aged tea): how they are produced and the best way to enjoy their health benefits. Light refreshments. $12.50/ person. Pre-registration required at TheTeaShoppeWV.com/shop/focused-Tea-Tasting-White-TeaPu-Erh/. The Tea Shoppe at Seneca Center, 709 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV. 304-413-0890.

Tea Tasting-Herbals and Tisanes – 6-7:30pm. Hosted by the Tea Shoppe at Seneca Center. Learn about antioxidants and nutrients in herbal and tisane tees that help boost your immune system. Light refreshments. $12.50. Reservations required at TheTeaShoppeWV.com/shop/Tea-Tasting-HerbalTisanes-March-22nd-6pm. The Tea Shoppe at Seneca Center, 709 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV. 304-413-0890.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Youth Writers Camp – 11am-1pm. Online series hosted by August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 13 May. Students analyze August Wilson’s play, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, set in the post-Great Migration years. What makes individuals able/unable to establish a sense of self-awareness? Students reflect on their own purpose/values/ and identity. $15/session at awc. CulturalDistrict.org/production/84012/list_performancesC. 412-339-1011.

March Square Dance – 8-10:30pm. Hosted by Steel City Squares. Beginner and family friendly. All dances are traditional Appalachian squares with a live band, GrayScale, and a caller, Joe Burdock. Dances are taught and all are welcome. Bring your own drinks and something for the potluck if you’d like, and an instrument to join the old-time jam at 7pm before the dance! Pay-what-you-can admission at the door. Children under 12 free – no one turned away. Steel City Squares, 3832 Mintwood St.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Savethe Date

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Pittsburgh Opera Presents: Il Trovatore –March 25, 28, 31 & April 2, 2023. Hosted by Pittsburgh Opera. Revenge is a dish best served hot. Verdi’s Il Trovatore is an epic tale of love and sacrifice, deception and revenge. Two opposing warriors in Spain’s civil war in the 1400s do not know that they are brothers, but they love the same woman. Tickets $12.50-$162.50 at Opera.CulturalDistrict.org/production/78190/ performance/78193/seat_selection. Benedum Center, 7th Street and Penn Ave.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Once More Under the Clock: Remembering Kaurfmann’s – 11am-1pm. Hosted by Heinz History Center in collaboration with Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh. The authors of three recent books about Kaufmann’s Department Store and the Kaufmann family will share their favorite discoveries and items from the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center. Tickets $Free. Register at HeinzHistoryCenter.SalsaLabs.org/Once-MoreUnder-the-Clock-Remembering-Kaurfmanns/ index.html. Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St. 412-454-6000.

Empty Bowls 2023 – 1-8pm. Hosted by Rodef Shalom Congregation, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and Just Harvest. An informal meal of local chef-created soups, breads and treats. Each tickets includes a humble meal and a hand-crafted bowl. Join friends and community dining in Rodef Shalom’s ballroom, or enjoy your meal as takeout. Additional soup is available for purchase. $25/ advance, $30/at the door. Rhodef Shalom, 4905 5th Ave. Questions – email events@PittsburghFoodBank.org or call 412-745-3863.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

TRUTHSayers Speaker Series: Nikki Giovanni – 7:30-9:30pm. Hosted by August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Award-winning writer and poet Nikki Giovanni recently retired from Virginia Tech as University Distinguished Professor Emerita. She is the recipient of honors including Woman of the Year from Ebony and Mademoiselle magazines; Governor’s awards from both Tennessee and Virginia; keys to more than two dozen cities; and the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize from the Poetry Foundation. This series brings today’s preeminent speakers and artists to the Center to reflect on current events and share unique and though-provoking material. Tickets $40 at AWAACC.org/event/ TruthSayers-Speaker-Series-Nikki-Giovanni. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave.

Ongoing Events

Sunday

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Thai Cooking Class – 1-2:30pm or 3:30-5pm one Sunday/month thru May. Hosted by Thai Me Up. Learn to make quick, simple, delicious food at home. 10 students/class. $50. Register by calling 412-488-8893 or go to Thai Me Up, 118 S 23rd St.

Art as Therapy – 1-3pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday. Hosted by Atithi Studios. Unlock the therapeutic potential of artmaking. All disciplines and levels. Pay what you can to keep this program going. Registration required: AtithStudios.com/programs.

The Writer’s Club – 1-3pm. 1st and 3rd Sunday. Hosted by Atithi Studios. Writers of all experience levels explore writing through discussions, feedback circles, prompts, and creative exercises. Pay what you can to keep this program going. Registration required: AtithStudios.com/programs.

Spiritual Sounds – 4-5pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. First Sunday each month thru July. Enchanting and energetic healing with cleansing and grounding crystal singing bowl vibrations. Michele combines crystal bowls, reiki, and guided meditation. Tickets $45 at Clients.MindBodyOnline.com/ classic/ws. Salt of the Earth. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472.

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.

The Poetry Atelier – 6-8pm. 1st Sunday each month. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. A series of sharing writings and writing processes, with writers invited to read their work, workshop their shared submissions, and experiment together in invented group exercises. Open and inclusive respectful forum. Drop-ins welcome. $5 suggested donation. 214 N Lexington Ave. 412-225-9269. monday tuesday wednesday thursday

Hatha I Yoga – 7-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-11am and 6:30-7:30pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha II Yoga – 12:20-12:50. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. New lunchtime class with Christianne. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

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.

Hatha I Yoga – 8:45-9:30am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Sensory Friendly Afternoon – 1-5pm. Second Tuesdays monthly thru Nov 2023. Hosted by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders and sensory issues enjoy a comfortable and accepting museum experience Lights and sounds are adjusted, there are designated quiet areas, and sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and fidgets are available. Regular rates of admission apply. Info, PittsburghKids.org/visit/accessibility. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way.

Beginners Yoga – 7:30-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga. org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha I Yoga – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Yoga for Balance and Harmony – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

THRIVE Carmichaels Community Garden Project Meeting – 6-7pm every second Wed. Hosted by Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. Attend in person or via Zoom. Fellowship Hall, 101 W South St, Carmichaels. Info 724-223-5477. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn – 6-9pm. 18 and over.

2nd Wednesday thru November. Hosted by HackPittsburgh. If you knit, crochet, spin, do needlepoint or any yarny craft, join our monthly Stitch & Bitch. Free to members, $2 donation requested but not required. Entry to venue is on Jumonville St. GPS: (40.437892-79.977705). Official address 1936 Fifth Ave. Info@HackPittsburgh.org.

Mid-Week Reset – 7-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Yoga and Sound Bath – 7-8:15pm. 1st Wed. With Susannah Azzaro. $25. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

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. 304-292-3359.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Movement and Breath Meditation – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha II Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Friday

Hatha II Yoga – 8:45-9:30am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga. org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

First Friday Walk/Hike – 10-11:30am. Hosted by Allegheny Land Trust at various interesting parks and green areas around greater Pittsburgh. For info on location, focus, and cost go to AlleghenyLandTrust. networkforgood.com/events. 412-741-2750.

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.

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.

saturday

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

All-Levels Vinyasa Flow with Sarah – 10-11am. Hosted by Gritstone Climbing and Fitness. Get your Zen on and bliss out with this gentle yet challenging flow. Member/nonmember pricing and packages available. Tickets at ClimbGritstone.com. 1901 Eljadid St, Morgantown, WV. Morgantown WV Indoor Farmer’s/Grower’s Winter Market – 10am-Noon. Select Saturdays from 3 December 2022 thru 15 April 2023. Monongalia County Center, 270 Mylan Park Ln, Morgantown, WV. Info at MorgantownFarmersMarket.org/ markets.html.

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.

Prototype PGH – Monthly Open House – Noon2pm Second Sat of the month. Meet with members of our team to ask questions about Prototype and the events, workshops and services offered. Donations appreciated to cover free events and workshops. 460 Melwood Ave #208. RSVP on our Facebook page.

Second Saturdays at the Space Upstairs –8-11:45pm. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. Begun in 2007, Second Saturdays are the signature jazz happenings at the Space Upstairs. Lightbulbs and couches, coffee tables and deconstructed pianos, vivid splashes of light and projection. Poetry scribbled on the walls. Improvisational postmodern jazz dance by the Pillow Project. Different musical guest each month. Modern speakeasy magic and spontaneous art. Proudly a sober event serving several houseinfused waters, specialty iced coffees and seasonal drinks for donation at the Space Bar. $15 at the door. 214 N Lexington Ave. 412-225-9269.

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Apothecary

MURRAY AVENUE APOTHECARY

Susan Merenstein, RPH, Holistic Clinical Pharmacist

4227 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh 412-421-4996 • MaaPgh.com

A Compounding Pharmacy Boutique, Pittsburgh's Pet Pharmacy, and home to LabNaturals CBD. We offer holistic health services—hormone balancing and consultation, pharmacist picked supplements, detox, nutritional counseling, absorbable acetylated and palmitated Glutathione products, and pharmacist- compounded CBD products for people and pets. We are a very specialized compounding only pharmacy and we compound anything that is not one-size-fits-all. Check us out online today. See ads, pages 7 and back cover.

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.

Functional Health Pharmacy

SUSAN MERENSTEIN, BSPHARM, RPH, HOLISTIC CLINICAL PHARMACIST 4227A Murray Ave, Pittsburgh 412-421-4996 • LabNaturals.com

Founded by Holistic Clinical Pharmacist Susan Merenstein, LabNaturals offers an anti-aging line of skincare products that are safe, non-toxic and affordable. The company also carries a line of people- and pet-friendly CBD products and offers Vital Health consultation services on functional health and hormone balance. See ads, pages 25 and back cover.

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 Food

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 13.

Herbs

OLD THYME HERB SHOP, LLC

Lisa Cunningham

Old-Fashioned Family Herbalist 308 Liberty St, Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2400

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

1252 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 27.

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.

Spiritual

SACRED, CENTERED, YOU, LLC

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 offered. 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 nonprofit 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 13.

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.

SALT OF THE EARTH

Himalayan Salt Cave and Crystal Boutique 504 Valleybrook Rd,McMurray, PA 15317 724-260-0472 • SaltOfTheEarthPgh.com

Experience the known ancient healing benefits 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 find the right crystal for you or your home décor. See ad, page 21.

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 offers holistic services, workshops, and coaching to help you establish a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.

Yoga And Meditation

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 certification programs.

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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/finished 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.