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5 cover story Timbrel Chyatee has always loved helping others. Although she originally saw herself becoming a doctor, she moved to India after college and found another calling.

Chyatee decided she wanted to help single mothers, mothers facing abuse, and widows in India become financially stable.

Thus began Lush Bazaar, her fashion business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her team consists of employees in both India and Lancaster. She is living her goal of helping others make a good life.

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The Fabric of Her Life

By LYNDA HUDZICK

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imbrel Chyatee always knew she wanted to live a life that helped others, “and I always thought it would be with children,” she said.

But her dreams changed after spending some time in India, where she was born.

“Seeing how much influence a mother has on her children and, in a broader view, her community, I realized I had to help women,” said Chyatee.

Today, Chyatee is doing just that as the founder and designer of Lush Bazaar, defined on her website as an “ethically made couture fashion line that focuses on empowering and inspiring individuals through fashion.”

Chyatee moved to the United States when she was only 3 months old. The eldest of four children, she graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and then went on to Millersville University. Because she loves being around children, her original goal was to become a pediatrician.

“But I also couldn’t stomach the surgery part of being a doctor, so after college I did not pursue a medical degree,” she said.

Instead, she moved to India and that is where she found her passion for helping the women in the country of her birth.

“I worked as an English teacher, a house mother for 13 beautiful orphan children, and in a leprosy colony providing them food,” she said. “I found my strength in America, and I found my calling in India.”

So what led to a career in fashion?

It seems it was inevitable, as she looks back on her doodles and

drawings from high school and college — they all feature dress designs. Chyatee fondly recalls going clothing shopping with her “Amma” (mother’s grandmother).

“She was the principal of a school, but her side hustle was picking saris for women, and she was the best at it,” Chyatee said. “I think her love for fashion rubbed off on me.”

After spending time in India, Chyatee realized she particularly wanted to help single mothers, mothers facing abuse, and widows.

It soon became clear, however, that working with them in a way that would help them become financially stable was not going to be easy.

When thinking about starting her fashion business, she had much to learn because she had no personal business experience, but she also had to learn how to encourage the women she might employ.

“I not only had to work with the women to teach them how to produce each product, but I also had to work with them on their emotional state … I failed many times, but I picked myself up and kept trying. I knew I had something worth fighting for and kept fighting for it,” she said.

Chyatee has worked hard to develop a strong and trusting relationship with the Indian community that she works with and said she “found a niche where people know what I do and how I want to help.”

Both men and women contact her, wanting to be a part of Lush Bazaar, and she often travels to India to meet with them to assess their need and work ethic.

“I have had many artisans contact

Chyatee’s shirt says “love” in many languages.

From top to bottom: Hindi, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish, Amharic, English, Arabic, and Chinese.

me that want to work with me, and I feel blessed that they trust me and what I do,” she said.

Today Chyatee’s team consists of seven employees in India who run the production side of the company, three seamstresses in Lancaster, and a manager of social media and the boutique.

“I couldn’t do what I do without each and every one of them,” she said.

“They always support my vision, my design, and find a way to give me exactly what I need and want.”

There have been challenges along the way.

“Being a woman entrepreneur

hasn’t been the easiest path,” she said. “I have faced a lot of negativity because I am a woman who chose my career over starting a family, and many people find that questionable.”

Yet she has great confidence in what she is doing and that it is, for her, the right thing to do.

“Many people start a business to make money,” Chyatee said. “My goal as an entrepreneur is to help others make a life as well as I make a life for myself.”

There are logistical challenges with running a business that is partly based so far away.

“India has a 12-hour difference

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from Lancaster, so my day starts at 12 a.m. and then I take a sleep break till 6 a.m., and then start again,” she said.

What she especially loves about her work is “creating beautiful pieces of fashion that represent empowerment, art, and life,” Chyatee said. “A good day is having a customer-order appointment pickup and a design appointment all in one day.”

It is important to Chyatee to be a vital part of not only the community in India where her business began, but also here at home.

She is on the board of directors for Tabor, “an amazing organization that provides individuals facing homelessness a chance to find hope and a home again,” she said.

Because her parents have always given back as well, it is natural for her to follow their example.

“Every year my parents host a week celebration in my born-town that feeds over 5,000 people a day, three meals a day,” she said.

“This tradition was started by my

grandfather and my parents took over … I am proud to be a part of it after 78 years.”

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She was also honored to give “a TedX talk about my business and the importance of exploring our world (near or far) to connect you with yourself and others,” she said.

“I am pretty proud of that.”

The future looks bright for Lush Bazaar with Chyatee at the helm — she has big dreams and intends to work hard to make them a reality.

“I hope to start an ethical bridal line that provides ethical bridal gowns to brides looking for a dress with a love story written with each thread and bead,” she said.

“I also hope to write a book that empowers women to never give up and persevere through the darkness and uncertainty, to keep shining on.”

For her, one of the most important lessons she hopes to share with other women is to believe in themselves and never give up on a dream.

“When you want something bad enough, you will figure out a way to make it happen,” she said. “I have accepted who I am and how to share myself with this world.”

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CAREER

Working a Hectic Schedule?

Here Are 7 Strategies to Remain Sane and Healthy

By MICHELLE ARIOS

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orking a hectic schedule can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. Sure, some people seem to be doing just great performing stressful and constantly changing tasks, working for highly competitive and aggressive companies, and generally thriving in cutthroat work culture.

However, these people are few and far between, so unless you are absolutely willing to sacrifice your time, health, and relationships, taking things a bit slower is probably the best option for you.

Truthfully, even in the more flexible workplaces there will be stressful and busy days when you just have to put in the hours.

Additional tasks and duties have a tendency to strike at the same time and pile up quickly, so it’s important to find strategies that make things easier to cope with.

If you have found yourself working a hectic schedule, check out these seven ways to stay sane and healthy: Plan and Create Weekly Objectives Brian Tracy, one of the most inspirational selling experts and motivational speakers, says that every minute spent on planning saves up to 10 minutes in execution. To beat the busy and hectic schedule, start each week by reviewing your objectives.

When you have a clear idea of what you need to accomplish, you’re

less likely to get side-tracked by other tasks or issues. Granted, in a fast-paced work environment, you might always get a sudden message from your boss, telling you to quickly finish that one particular project you hadn’t even thought about, nor planned for, yet.

However, if you don’t plan ahead, you will be just doing whatever is currently in front of you, and even the smallest issues will distract you from the most important tasks.

Each day, create a new to-do list with all the major things you want to accomplish. This should help you achieve the clarity and direction

you need to work as efficiently as possible.

When you’re working many hours, you want to make the most of them.

Keep Your Workspace Organized Tasks tend to take a lot longer when you can’t find that essential bit of paperwork or that email address or that invoice. And an untidy workspace can actually have a negative impact on your productivity. So, even when it feels like every minute counts, take the time to stay organized.

When you start letting go of your

organization, you’re on a slippery slope. It could take hours to get things back on track. Little and often is the best approach in terms of note-taking, filing, and tidying your desk.

Take a Break When a batch of new tasks arrives suddenly, changing your seemingly lax workday into a stressful marathon, you might need to put in a few extra hours to finish everything. At the same time, working longer should never be equivalent to working without breaks.

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You might feel that you’re being productive when you’re working flat out. However, studies have shown that taking breaks actually boosts your mental well-being and your overall work performance.

So during the day, take a proper lunch break. Maybe fit in a little workplace meditation. If longer breaks are out of the question, try to at least go outside of the office every one or two hours to take a few deep, slow breaths. You’ll return to work reenergized and raring to go.

In the evenings, try to switch off. That means having a cut-off time for work emails, spending a little “me” time doing something you like to do, and making sure you get a proper night’s sleep.

Treating your body and mind to some downtime will actually help you keep to that busy schedule.

Eat Right When you’re busy, you might try to save time and opt for convenience when it comes to food. However, neglecting your nutrition can hurt

your energy levels and your overall health, which could end up slowing you down in the long run.

Try to eat right and give your body the input it needs. You could cook and freeze portions of your favourite meals on the weekend. That way you get a hearty, home-cooked meal every day of the week, which is so good for both your body and your soul.

Swap that chocolate bar or bag of chips for healthy snacks. Even when you’re on the go, the right food can give you a long-lasting energy boost.

Reach Out to Friends and Family We like to think we can get everything done by ourselves. But there’s really no shame in reaching out and asking for support or help from friends and family when life gets crazy-busy.

A friend at work can really save your sanity, either in terms of helping you with your workload or just giving you a little light relief in the form of a quick chat (or a moan).

It’s good to have someone you can blow off some steam with.

At home, when your schedule gets hectic, ask the family if they can step up and help a little more around the house. Delegating a few chores or the preparation of just one mealtime a week means extra time for work or for you.

Stay Positive When you’re juggling lots of balls at the same time, you might give yourself a hard time when you happen to drop one.

But self-criticism isn’t always helpful, and while learning from mistakes is important, you have to accept that some things are out of your control.

Don’t give yourself unnecessary stress by appointing blame on yourself that isn’t due. Try to stay positive. Think about all you’re achieving rather than focusing on any slip-ups.

Keep Your Goals in Mind When you seem to be working

every waking hour, it’s easy to lose sight of why you’re doing it.

You get bogged down in the how rather than taking the time to remember the why.

Remind yourself of your goals and the reasons why you’re working so hard. That could be a project deadline or a promotion or a career change. That goal will help to make those long days feel much more worthwhile.

Working a hectic schedule, you might feel close to breaking point.

Fortunately, by following these tips — staying organized, taking care of yourself, and keeping the long game in mind — you can hold on to your sanity and your health when things get busy and achieve your goals too.

• Michelle Arios is a careers and selfgrowth blogger, deeply interested in how business can help employees avoid burnout and reach new levels of productivity.

Privately, she is an audiobooks addict and an occasional traveler. Visit @MichelleArios for more information.

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Women in the Boardroom are on the Rise

By BARRY SPARKS

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or the first time in its 110-year history, General Motors has more women on its board than men.

That’s a significant event because men typically have dominated corporate boardrooms across America. The emergence of women on corporate boards represents a rising trend.

According to Deloitte and the Alliance for Board Diversity, women held 22.5% of Fortune 500 board seats in 2018.

Last year, however, 40% of newly appointed Fortune 500 board members were women, according to a report from executive search firm Heidricks & Struggles. That percentage has more than doubled in the past decade.

Sheila Ronning, founder and CEO of Women in the Boardroom, says women are making greater strides than evidenced by the Fortune 500 numbers.

“The media tends to focus on Fortune 500 companies, and those figures can look rather dismal,” she says. “Women are more heavily represented on the boards of smaller companies. The Fortune 500 numbers, particularly over the past decade, however, are very encouraging.”

In 2002, Ronning founded Women in the Boardroom with a revolutionary vision to create an environment where women could assist other women in achieving their leadership and corporate boardservice goals.

Every public company is required to have a board of directors, whose members are elected to represent the shareholders. A board’s mandate is

to establish policies for corporate management and oversight, making decisions on major company issues.

Corporate board members are paid. Nonprofit board members are volunteers. According to the Boston Globe, the median pay in

2014 for a board seat at a micro-cap company (one with less than $500 million in revenue) was $105,000.

Pay increases with company size.

A trailblazer in working toward gender equality in the boardroom, Ronning says gender diversity is

important.

“First and foremost, skill set, not gender or race, should be the major qualification for a board member,” she says. “Additionally, boards should look like their customers.”

Boards with three or more

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Ronning says obtaining a board position is a process, and it’s never too early for influential female executives to start. She stresses there is no easy road to the boardroom.

Aspiring board members should be willing to dedicate at least five hours a month to the process.

She encourages aspiring board members to raise their game with strategic marketing, board documents that showcase their skills and profile, and getting up to date on key issues concerning corporate governance. They also should know what boards they are qualified for and prepare for a possible board interview.

The process requires preparation, organization, and persistence, emphasizes Ronning. Preparation means doing your homework — developing your brand, being able to articulate the value you would add to a board, and practicing board-interview questions.

You need to be organized to keep the process moving and to make the best use of your time.

Persistence is paramount since the process could take from three to five years. Aspiring board members need to be dedicated and committed for the long haul.

“You can achieve your goals with the right guidance,” says Ronning, who has built an impressive track record in connecting female executives with the people and the tools they need to succeed in the boardroom. “You need to stay focused and motivated.”

Another key in the journey to the boardroom is networking. Although every executive is familiar with networking, Ronning says women network differently from men, and sometimes that works against them.

“Women often don’t like to ask for help,” she says. “Women tend to use networking to ask for permission or advice rather than finding the right board job. Networking is more than just meeting people.

“Our process helps women figure out who the key people are in their network that they should reach

out to, how to contact their network, what to say and what not to say, and how to maintain those relationships.”

The personal and professional rewards of serving on a corporate board are plentiful, according to Ronning.

“You receive the satisfaction of helping corporate leadership provide better performance for their shareholders,” she says. “It also is a great way of expanding the reach of your corporate skills and building your reputation.”

Board membership is intellectually challenging, a source of growth and learning, and a fulfilling endeavor.

It also can be a rewarding second career.

“The future for women in the boardroom is very bright,” offers Ronning. “Unfortunately, women hold themselves back, and some women want to hold other women back. Women need to learn their value and what they are able to bring to the boardroom. It’s a matter of packaging yourself.”

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women tend to result in enhanced dialogue, better decision making, more effective risk mitigation and crisis management, and other positive outcomes, according to a Norwegian study.

Ronning works with women to equip them with the exceptional tools, knowledge, and confidence to become board members.

She says senior-level executives who make final decisions in strategy and investments, oversee a significant budget, or are in charge of a large group of people make excellent board members.

Because companies are seeking expanded skill sets from board members, there are more opportunities for women.

“There’s a tremendous need for diverse, current skills, such as cybersecurity, social media, human resources, talent management, sales, and marketing. All are important and in demand,” comments Ronning.

“This has changed dramatically over the past five years, especially within the last two years.”

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How I Use Disagreements to Build Stronger Teams

By AUDREY EPSTEIN

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ecause I facilitate team sessions for a living, I’ve seen a lot of team interactions — all kinds of drama, some shouting and tears, but also a lot of laughter, joy, and bold action. Much about teamwork has been researched, dissected, and discussed.

Yet lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about an unexplored topic: how to get team members to disagree.

What do you do as a team member if, after all the discussion and debate, the hours the team talked about a new direction, plan, or policy, you still disagree?

What I see happen on most teams is acquiescence — giving in or just going along. It’s hard to know the line between sticking to your views and aligning with the team. Are you a bad team player if you don’t agree?

For a long time, I have facilitated team problem-solving sessions in the same way:

on a future state.

We then move into action planning.

Once plans and next steps are identified, I deem the team session

a home run. We have moved from chaos into order, from theory into action. It always feels like a triumph of team process and alignment.

Until it suddenly didn’t.

At one of those “home run” sessions, I didn’t like the feeling in the room at the end of step three.

Everyone had dutifully done their breakout work, devising strong,

1. First, explore the issue from all sides, uncovering a comprehensive view of the current state and root causes.

2. Next, brainstorm options and agree on a broad path forward.

3. And finally, develop recommendations and specific actions plans.

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would have ended the day with timelines and actions that one-third of the team didn’t believe in, and I (and the team leader) would have left with a false sense of unity.

I wonder how often this unspoken disagreement happens on teams.

Maybe all the time? So what can you do to ensure team members don’t just give up too early? Here are three ideas you can try: 1. Create real space for disagreement.

Ask good questions to promote speaking up, such as:

5 = can’t wait to get started

• What’s a contrary view?

Based on the quality of the work they had done to develop strong plans and recommendations, I expected all fours and fives. What I saw around the room astounded me. Responses ranged from 2.5 to five. I couldn’t believe there were still three team members with serious concerns. As we started talking about it, here’s some of what I heard.

“I still don’t believe this project should take precedence over our other priorities. And I don’t think we can get those and this done.”

“I don’t feel we have proven the ROI. I’m not convinced it will really impact our goals.”

I was panicked. All eyes were looking at me with a “now what?” stare, especially the team leader.

Instead of trying to fix things, I decided to ask some questions. I asked: “Why did you do the action planning if you still didn’t agree with the solution?”

“What made you feel that you couldn’t say this earlier in the day?

What held you back?”

I learned that team members felt swept along by the process, guilty about not going along with what the team leader so obviously wanted, and eager to demonstrate alignment and teamwork.

We ended the day in a completely different place than I expected.

We decided to delay any further action on the project until it could be evaluated in the context of the larger portfolio.

It was disconcerting to me. If I hadn’t checked in when I had, we

• What have we not considered?

• Why would this fail?

• W hat’s the one thing holding you back from full support?

• W hat has not been said that we should discuss before we move on?

2. Check in on how people are feeling. We are focused in business on facts and data. And while we shouldn’t make our decisions solely using “gut feelings,” we shouldn’t ignore our intuition and our inner voice, which usually express our fears and concerns.

3. If you are the team leader, make sure you are not skewing the direction based on your personal views. If you have already decided, then tell the team. But if you really want to hear unbiased views, share your thoughts last.

Don’t get me wrong; I love building team alignment and collaboration.

But I also think we need to work just as hard to promote divergent thinking and unpopular views.

Build a stronger team by getting good at disagreeing!

• Audrey Epstein is a partner at The Trispective Group and author of The Loyalist Team: How Trust, Candor, and Authenticity Create Great Organizations.

For more information or to take a free team snapshot assessment, visit www. tripsectivegroup.com.

Managing Your Teen’s Anger

By SANDRA GORDON

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isrespectful texts from your teen: “I HATE U SO MUCH!” Yelling, screaming, shoving matches, punching walls. The f-word.

Verbally and physically aggressive behavior isn’t unusual for teens, especially if it’s directed at their parents and siblings. After all, to develop their sense of individuality and independence, teens are biologically and socially programmed to buck the system.

“Some teen aggression is expected,” says John Mayer, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who treats violent and acting-out teens and

their families.

“But that doesn’t mean we should accept aggressive behavior as ‘normal,’” Mayer says.

Avoiding conflict by giving in to your teen’s demands or by shrugging aggressiveness off and saying, “What can I do? They’re doing it at school,” will reinforce the negative behavior.

When things don’t go your teen’s way, such as when he refuses to follow your house rules and hand over his cellphone on school nights at 11 p.m., you may find yourself uncomfortably facing down a frighteningly angry teen who is

bigger and stronger than you.

Moreover, you may worry about the effects outside the family.

Could the aggressive behavior come out as road rage or negatively affect future schooling, work, or relationships?

Teen tantrums can become a pattern, leading to outbursts in college, in the workplace, and in their personal life.

“Teens can become so aggressive and out of control that they can sometimes miss out on important developmental steps they need to become successful adults,” Mayer says.

Help your teen manage anger now, while you still can. The experts say it’s not too late, and they offer some temper-taming tactics that can serve teens well into adulthood.

Establish clear boundaries and expectations. When your teen acts out by, say, shoving her sister or yelling, don’t ignore it or yell back.

Instead, “Communicate clear, predictable expectations that will help address this challenging behavior,” says Meredith Silversmith, a licensed marital and family therapist.

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plementing consequences for unacceptable behavior can sometimes help.

For instance, you can hold your teen accountable by telling her that shoving isn’t allowed and sending her to her room until she calms down. Or you can shut off the Wi-Fi, or withhold the car keys.

“The key is to stay calm, consistent, and predictable,” Silversmith says, which can be challenging in the heat of the moment.

If your teen still acts out, don’t back down. Establish a consequence and follow through to nip bad behavior.

If you’re out to dinner, for example, and your teen says something mean to her brother, you might say, “We don’t talk that way to each other. If you keep it up, we’re done.”

If the behavior doesn’t stop, leave the restaurant.

“As a parent, you’ve got to take risks,” Mayer says. “Some parents are afraid of their own kids, which is how aggressive behavior gets exacerbated.”

If your teen’s aggressive behavior continues to spin out of control — if, say, your teen punches a wall when you say no to going to a party — don’t be afraid to take drastic measures.

“There must be a line in the sand at which point parents say, ‘If you continue with this behavior, I will have no choice but to call 911,’” Silversmith says.

Then follow through, if the situation really warrants it.

Dig deep. Instead of immediately launching into “Why are you acting this way? What’s wrong with you?” when your teen loses it, create emotional distance by anchoring yourself in the present. Take a mindful breath and ask yourself: What emotions and sensations am I feeling? What’s behind my teen’s behavior?

“If you lead with a sense of curiosity and compassion, any request you make will go over much better with an angry kid,” says Mitch Abblett, a psychologist and author of Helping Your Angry Teen.

Taking a step back might also help you understand what you may be doing to add fuel to the fire of your teen’s anger. Raging adolescent hormones and sleep deprivation can ignite teen outbursts.

“Your teen could just be tired,” says Abblett.

But your teen might also feel like he’s not getting enough respect for his capabilities or resent having his privacy invaded, such as when a parent reads his texts or enters his room without knocking, or he could be acting out because of something going on at home or at school.

Find a trusted therapist. If your teen’s meltdowns continue, find the help of a psychologist or licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with teens.

“Teens and parents can end up reinforcing a coercive cycle,” Abblett says.

It can go like this: You present a demand, such as, “You need to put your phone into another room when you do your homework,” and your teen says no; or your teen makes a request, such as asking to go out on a school night, and you say no.

Anger escalates, and you give in or tensions become so intense that your teen shuts down. A therapist can coach parents and teens on how to break those frustrating patterns and establish healthier ones.

“Working with a therapist is also the key to ensuring that your teen doesn’t have an underlying mental health issue that needs treatment,” says Silversmith.

One such condition could be depression.

Seek help sooner than later.

“Most parents think they can handle their teen’s anger themselves,” Abblett says.

But it can take the experience and skill of a trusted therapist to help everyone get a handle on the situation so that a teen’s temper doesn’t progress to even riskier behavior — such as substance abuse or harming others — or permanently erode your relationship. This tough period doesn’t need to last forever, and you don’t need to handle it alone.

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The Amazing, Awe-inspiring Amazon River and Rainforest

By JAN CULLINANE

A Trip to This Incredible and Endangered Jewel My husband and I, along with a former co-worker and her husband, wanted a trip to the Amazon with a small boat that could navigate narrow rivers and tributaries, have a compact group of travelers, and afford us the opportunity to get up close and personal with the people and the flora and fauna of the Peruvian Amazon.

We chose a 10-day trip that included hiking through the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, exploring narrow waterways on skiffs, swimming in

a river lagoon, enjoying spectacular wildlife, and visiting (and helping) communities perched on the river shores. Our trip to the Upper Amazon with National Geographic and Linblad Expeditions fit the bill.

Prior to the trip, we looked up the CDC guidelines for visiting the Peruvian Amazon area and got our yellow fever shot, typhoid shot, and anti-malarial pills. We were instructed to start the pills two days before getting to the river and to continue for a week after we left.

Neither of us had any ill effects from the shots/pills, nor did it seem anyone else on the trip did.

In fact, the area we were in wasn’t known for Anopheles, the species of mosquito that causes malaria, but we decided to err on the side of caution.

The Boat and the General Schedule We began our trip in Lima, Peru, and stayed overnight in an airport hotel for an early-morning flight to Iquitos, a city within the Peruvian jungle. Our group embarked on the Delfin II, a 14-cabin, threestory river boat that would house the 27 of us on our odyssey.

Our stateroom was air conditioned with a huge window and a bountiful breakfast buffet, and two delicious sitdown Peruvian meals were provided each day. Seating was not assigned, and tables accommodated two, four, or six people. This provided an easy and effective way for everyone to get to know our fellow passengers.

In our group were two singles, one set of grandparents with their 10year-old grandson, and 11 couples. The group was predominantly working

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he Amazon River is about 4,000 miles long, runs through seven countries in South America, and stretches to more than 120 miles in width during the wet season. Two major rivers, the Ucayali and the Marañón, are generally believed (Brazil differs) to be the two main rivers that join to form the Amazon. Many tributaries feed into these two main rivers.

There are no bridges spanning the Amazon River, and it contains about 20% of the world’s fresh water and more than 3,000 species of fish, including the pink dolphins (their skin becomes more translucent as they age, so their blood vessels show through) and the meat-eating piranha.

The Amazon rainforest spans more than a billion acres and produces more than a fifth of the world’s oxygen. But, human and natural causes have resulted in a loss of 17% of the Amazon rainforest.

Water reflections.

Sunset on a skiff.

Children living along an Amazon tributary with armored catfish.

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or retired academics, scientists, and businesspeople.

There were almost as many crew members as passengers, including three native naturalists. A National Geographic photographer named Socrates (gotta love that name!) was also on the ship and conducted photography classes — whether you used your iPhone for pics (that would be me) or had one of those cameras with a lens about as long as your body, he would provide helpful suggestions to improve our pictures.

The naturalists, besides being our guides in the skiffs, also gave talks about the indigenous people, customs, history, and food of the area, as well as initiatives to help improve life for those living on the river by encouraging microbusinesses such as fish farms and handicraft production to sell to those exploring the area.

A Typical Day Our day started with a water outing on the skiffs (there were three skiffs and each held about a dozen people) at 6 a.m., followed by breakfast, then another outing (perhaps a walk in the rainforest, kayaking, exploring via skiff, or a visit to a river community), then lunch, then another outing, then a lecture and dinner.

We were provided rain ponchos (we only needed them once; we were very lucky) and boots for walking through the muddy rainforest. We chose to go in June, which is the drier season.

No activity was “mandatory,” but there was excellent participation

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… including drinking pisco sours at the boat’s bar! In addition to the large dining room with huge windows, there was a large airconditioned room on the top floor as well as an open-air sitting area that could easily accommodate the entire group, so there was no feeling “trapped” in your room. And two massage therapists were available if you desired a little pampering.

Highlights For most of us, the highlight was observing the rich diversity of wildlife in the air, water, and land. From tarantulas, anacondas, monkeys, parakeets, and sloths to bats, leaf-cutter ants, armored catfish, caimans, and dolphins, the beauty, majesty, and diversity of the area will remain a lifelong memory.

Much of our trip was within the gorgeous 8,000-square-mile Peruvian Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. The communities situated along the river were also intriguing, and we saw how the people were striving to improve their health, increase their education, and learn new skills. Our three naturalists came from these river communities.

By the end of the trip, we had new friends and new memories, and we wistfully said goodbye to the enchanting, amazing, awe-inspiring — yet fragile and threatened — Amazon.

• Jan Cullinane, B.S., M.Ed., and ABD, is an award-winning retirement author, speaker, and consultant. Her current book is The Single Woman’s Guide to Retirement.

Visit her at jancullinane.com.

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Keeping Your Immune System Robust during the Colder Months, Naturally!

By RACHEL BRIGHT, N.D.

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choo!” “Sniff, sniff.”

“Cough, cough.”

Sounds like these are the alltoo-familiar noises that many folks often experience during the colder months. Right around the time the fall season begins, my office is fully stocked with the supplements and herbal remedies that are essential for immune health.

And I have great news. I’m going to share my top natural immune-health-supporting tips, so that this cold/flu season you can buy fewer boxes of tissues and enjoy more healthy snow days.

sheep provide wonderful materials such as wool, they don’t need to be providing as a food source.

Best food sources for vitamin D: Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil, and Standard Process Cataplex D. If you do not know how much vitamin D you require daily, get your blood tested. Ideally, you want to be within the range of 50 ng/ mL-70 ng/mL. Tip 4: Take a really good multimineral daily. This “multi” should be from a whole-food source, not synthetic. Synthetic sources are typically derived from a combination of coal tar, limestone, and other non-food substances that your body will only store as toxins! I prefer Immuplex from Standard Process.

Tip 1: Take a daily broadspectrum probiotic. Why? Because 80% of your immune system is primarily in your gastrointestinal tract, and you want plenty of those “good bugs” to fight off the “bad bugs” (especially the bad bugs that cause the nasty stomach flu!).

Good probiotic suggestions: Bravo probiotic yogurt/capsules (best of the best), Standard Process Prosynbiotic, or Plexus VitalBiome.

Consider taking your probiotic prior to eating breakfast.

Tip 2: Stay hydrated with water.

Before you even ask, coffee and caffeinated teas do not count toward your daily water requirement.

How much water do you need? Half of your body weight in ounces daily and more or less depending on your activity levels.

Make sure you drink filtered water (not tap), and if you like,

flavor it with lemon/lime juice; you can even use stevia or monk fruit plants as safe, diabetic-friendly, low-glycemic sweeteners. The best water-filter brands include Clearly Filtered or Berkey.

Tip 3: Optimize your vitamin D levels by using food. Stay away from synthetic vitamin D3. It is stated by multiple sources to be made from lanolin, which is extracted from sheep’s wool — and while

Tip 5: Limit your daily sugar intake. Sugar reduces your white blood cells’ ability to kill pathogens in the body. You need white blood cells to keep these invaders from taking over your body, because if they do, that’s when illness sets in.

In fact, drinking just one medium-sized soda can dampen your white blood cells’ ability to protect you up to 10 hours! Ideally, your total sugar intake should be below 35 grams per day from all sources, including the naturally occurring sugar that you get from whole fruits.

The best sources to satisfy that “sweet tooth” are from fruit, stevia, or even the plant monk fruit. If I do happen to make a baked good, I’ll use one of the following as a

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sweetener: raw honey, blackstrap molasses, mashed bananas, Lakanto, or Swerve Sweetener. Sorry, Mary Poppins, keep your spoonful of sugar.

Traditional Naturopath who has a private natural healthcare practice in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.

She helps individuals resolve their health issues naturally by using holistic functional nutrition treatments, herbal remedies, and homeopathics as the basis for her clients’ success. Learn more at www.brighthealthandwellness.com or call 610.500.4940.

Tip 6: Get quality rest. Your immune power builds the most while you sleep! In the colder months, try to get up to nine hours.

Tip 7: Try a daily herbal tincture with Echinacea. One of my favorite brands is from the Greenbrier Herbalist in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, where they make an elderberry cordial that is absolutely delicious, or try Herb Pharm’s Daily Immune Builder tincture. For kids: Herb Pharm Kid’s Immune Fortifier tincture is recommended.

Tip 8: “Ha, Ha!” Have a good laugh daily. This is one of my favorite immune-boosting tips! I like watching The Ellen DeGeneres Show or funny animal clips on the

web, reading the comic strips in the paper, or even just chatting with a friend who’s a natural comedian.

Just make sure that whatever format you choose, it really creates a good belly laugh!

There you have it, folks. These are my top immune-boosting tips to implement throughout the chilly months that I use personally

and recommend to my clients. If you feel you might need a more personalized approach to keeping your immune system strong, I encourage you to work with a qualified natural healthcare practitioner in your area.

• Dr. Rachel Bright is a board-certified

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Disclaimer: The entire contents of this article are based upon the opinions of board-certified naturopath Rachel Bright, unless otherwise noted. The information in this article is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice.

It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Rachel Bright, N.D. She encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your health care professional before using products based on this content.

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By RENEE MUTH

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or centuries, people of all ages have used essential oils as part of cultural practices and traditions. But they have now gained popularity among the masses for their plethora of uses in our everyday lives.

These highly potent, natural compounds can be found inside many plants, hidden in roots, seeds, flowers, and bark.

Every essential oil is not the same, though. The aromas and benefits are unique because every essential oil varies in its makeup.

When a bottle of essential oil is opened and its contents are pure,

your senses should be instantly filled with a potent aroma — as soon as your nose detects the naturally occurring elements.

There are numerous benefits of essential oils that can be incorporated in many aspects of your life, including cleaning and personal care products, hygiene, and cooking, to name just a few.

Essential oils, such as geranium oil, can also be used to help treat skin irritations. Wild orange and peppermint oils have been known to improve mood; Serenity and Roman chamomile oils help with sleep; ginger and DigestZen oils aid digestion; spearmint oil

boosts your energy; and On Guard oil supports your immune system.

Oregano oil has been known to assist in destroying harmful bacteria and viruses; frankincense oil helps neutralize or stop free radicals in the body caused by environmental factors like pollution, chemical toxins, and radiation; and marjoram oil reduces pain.

There are many products on the market that are filled with synthetic chemicals that can cause a negative effect on us. An alternative to these synthetic chemicals would be a “pure� essential oil.

The full benefits of essential

oils are determined by not only the chemistry of the plants, but also if they are extracted (sourced) properly. What makes one essential oil purer than another is how that oil is sourced, which includes its growing environment and how it is distilled and tested to confirm its purity.

An oil that is 100% pure means it is not diluted or adulterated, and no synthetic chemicals were added. When an essential oil is not 100% pure, it may not benefit a person and can actually cause harm instead. There could be an allergic reaction if other ingredients are added to the oil.

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The purest essential oils in the world derive from their natural habitats. Oils come from all over the world, and not every oil can be found in one single country.

It is a very delicate process to turn these natural compounds taken from the earth into a bottle of oil.

When considering using an essential oil, first determine what benefits you are seeking. Each oil provides a different benefit; some oils provide multiple benefits.

There are three ways essential oils can be used: topically, internally, or aromatically. Some oils can be used all three ways, such as lemon oil; others only two ways, such as blue tansy oil; and the rest can only be used one way, such as Deep Blue oil. It is important to educate yourself on how to properly use essential oils before you do.

An oil used topically allows it to be absorbed into your skin. Pure oils are too strong to use straight from the bottle. They are added to another product, such as a lotion, shampoo, skin cream, or

moisturizer, and then the mixture is massaged or rubbed into a particular area on your body.

Using an oil internally, also known as ingesting an oil, allows the oil to be transported throughout your body. It must be noted, though, that while some oils can be ingested, essential oils are highly potent and, if used improperly, oils can be dangerous. Not all oils can be ingested.

An oil can be taken internally by putting it into a veggie capsule or adding it to a glass of water.

Another method is placing a drop or drops on your tongue. Make sure it is an oil suitable for ingesting and that the way you are ingesting is the correct method. Some oils, such as oregano, are very potent and should be put into a veggie capsule to prevent harm while swallowing.

Adding oils while cooking is a great way to get more health benefits and flavor into your food.

Basil oil is known for keeping your skin looking healthy and supporting your nervous system and can be

added to homemade pizza crust.

Cilantro oil promotes healthy digestion and makes a dish of pasta salad more flavorful.

Dab your favorite oil behind the ears, to your neck, or on your wrist for a personal fragrance. Rose oil has rejuvenating, stimulating, and harmonizing effects.

An oil used aromatically allows you to experience the benefits of its aroma. An oil diffuser will gently disperse your favorite aromas into the air.

Essential oils can be beneficial to children and are safe for them as long as you remember certain safety guidelines and recommendations.

On Guard oil helps support a child’s immune system; lavender oil soothes skin irritations and provides a calming effect, allowing a better night of sleep; and Tamer oil helps tummy aches, to name just a few. Just like anything else you would use on your children, special caution should be taken.

Although oils can also benefit pets, not all essential oils are safe

for them. Most animals are more sensitive to oils than humans are, and some animals are more sensitive to them than other animals.

Cypress oil is known to provide cardiovascular support; fennel oil helps provide digestive support; and cardamom oil assists in respiratory support. Caution must be taken when using essential oils on your pet, as not every oil is recommended for every animal.

We are fortunate that today there is more research, resources, and tools to help educate us on essential oils. This allows us to incorporate them into so many aspects of our lives, giving us extra health benefits and improving our overall well-being.

Remember, knowledge is power.

• Renee Muth is the owner of DoPurely Wellness Center in New Holland, a fitness instructor, a dōTERRA Wellness Advocate and is AromaTouch Technique certified.

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12 Powerhouse Veggies to Incorporate into Your Diet and Easy Ways to Do It

By KIMBERLY BLAKER

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e know how vital veggies are to our health, whether we like vegetables or not. But not all vegetables are created equal. Each vegetable comes with its unique combination of nutrients and benefits — some, in particular, are a powerhouse source of nutrition.

If you’re not a fan of vegetables, it’s all the more reason to try a broad variety.

There are bound to be a couple of veggies you’ll dig if the vegetables are prepared just the right way. If those vegetables happen to be some of these allstars, it’s all the better.

Butternut squash. This winter squash is loaded with vitamin A — in fact, four times the recommended daily allowance. It also contains double the RDA of vitamin C and packs more potassium than a banana.

To become a butternut squash fan, first, cut it in half, and remove all the seeds. Then fill a glass baking dish about three-quarters of an inch high with water, and place the pieces of squash with the skin facing up. Bake at 400 degrees for one hour.

Allow the squash to cool enough to handle it, and then scoop all the squash out of the peel, and top it with butter. If that doesn’t

suffice, try adding a touch of brown sugar.

Kale. This dark-green leaf packs a whopping 684% of the RDA of vitamin K, and well over the RDA of both vitamins A and B6.

If you like salad, just add a mix of kale to the lettuce. If you’re not a salad eater, kale makes a great addition to smoothies.

Sweet potatoes. Vitamins A, B5 and B6, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, and carotenoids are the nutritional makeup of sweet potatoes.

The good news is Thanksgiving isn’t the only time of year you can eat them. Sweet potatoes make

yummy french fries, even be baked rather Just look for one of baked sweet-potato-fry there.

which can than fried. oodles of recipes out

Peas. These contain a long list of nutrients. Of particular note, peas are very high in vitamins B1, C, and K; manganese; copper; phosphorus; and folate.

Fortunately, peas are one vegetable most kids and adults will eat. Add peas to a variety of soups, stews, and casseroles. Another tasty option is to add them to macaroni and cheese.

Bell peppers. Red, orange, yellow,

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or green, bell peppers are nutritious whatever the color. All are high in vitamin C, with red bell peppers containing 169% of the RDA. Also, bell peppers are high in vitamin A and carry a good dose of other nutrients as well.

Do you live by the motto “everything tastes better with ranch”? If so, try bell pepper slices for dipping. Bell peppers also go great on pizza and sautéed to top off hot sandwiches.

Brussels sprouts. Vitamins K and C are what Brussels sprouts are particularly noted for. But this veggie carries numerous other nutrients in decent amounts as well.

Still, what some of you may be wondering is how you’ll acquire a taste for Brussels sprouts. If you’re not a big vegetable eater, it may be a challenge. But try what one mom, Monica Kass Rogers, did, as she revealed in her article, “How I Got My Kid to Eat Brussels Sprouts.”

Rogers says to cut them in half,

and then stir-fry them in sesame oil with other vegetables. Another trick she recommends is to roast them with olive oil and salt. If kids can learn to love them, so can you.

Asparagus. Folic acid is what asparagus is especially noted for because it contains 60% of the RDA. But asparagus also contains a healthy amount of vitamins K and C, as well as several other essential nutrients.

Grilled asparagus is a tasty side. Before grilling, brush them lightly with olive oil and then add salt and pepper. Place the spears on the grill for 10 minutes and turn them, giving them a few more minutes until they’re lightly blackened.

Spinach. Now here’s an RDA that’s impressive: Spinach contains 987% of the RDA of vitamin K. Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, and

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several other nutrients.

You can add spinach to both smoothies and pizza. Spinach quiche and spinach pie are also dishes many people love.

Broccoli. Here’s another vegetable that’s a rich source of vitamin K, packing 245% of the RDA. Broccoli also exceeds the RDA for vitamin C and is an excellent source of chromium, folate, and fiber.

Mix broccoli into most any cheesy dish, and it’s easy to gobble it up. Broccoli cheese soup, broccoli smothered in cheese, and other cheesy pasta dishes with broccoli added are good options.

Avocado. Although not a powerhouse of any particular vitamin or mineral, avocado still carries an adequate amount.

What’s particularly notable about avocado is it’s an excellent source of healthy fats, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated, and can be used to replace unhealthy fats.

Guacamole is an all-time favorite.

It’s also good mixed with egg salad or a tossed salad.

Pumpkin (canned). This is an outstanding source of vitamin A, containing 2 ½ times the RDA, not to mention a fair amount of a host of other vitamins and minerals.

Numerous desserts can be made from pumpkin. So the next time you’re in the mood to bake, make something with a little added nutritional value. Try making pumpkin pie, bread, cookies, or cheesecake.

Scallions. Also known as spring onions, these pack 172% of the RDA of vitamin K. They’re also known for their antioxidants and are a good source of vitamin A. Scallions can be grilled just like asparagus. Brush them with oil, add salt and pepper, and then toss them on the grill until they’re lightly browned. If that doesn’t work for you, try wrapping them in bacon.

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American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Camelot Chapter 6 p.m.

3rd Monday of the month The Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, Camp Hill Marianne Troy, President 717.802.5622 mariannetroy@gmail.com www.abwa.org/chapter/camelot-chapter Lancaster Area Express Network 7:15 – 9 a.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month Lancaster Country Club 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster Amy Winslow-Weiss www.laen-abwa.org Lebanon Valley Chapter 6 p.m.

4th Wednesday of the month Hebron Fire Hall 701 E. Walnut St., Lebanon Penny Donmoyer 717.383.6969 www.abwalebanonpa.com Penn Square Chapter 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1st Thursday of the month Hamilton Club 106 E. Orange St., Lancaster Laurie Bodisch, President 717.571.8567 abwapennsquare@gmail.com www.abwapennsquare.org Yellow Breeches Chapter 6 p.m.

4th Wednesday of the month Comfort Suites 10 S. Hanover St., Carlisle Kerina DeMeester kerina1011@gmail.com

Executive Women International Harrisburg Chapter 5:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month Rotating location Julie Young 717.713.7255 www.ewiharrisburg.org

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International Association of Administrative Professionals Capital Region of Pennsylvania LAN Meeting locations vary Pam Newbaum, CAP-OM, LAN Director 717.782.5787 pneubaum@pinnaclehealth.org www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org

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Pennsylvania Public Relations Society 5:30 p.m.

Last Thursday of the month Larissa Bedrick, President pprshbg@gmail.com www.pprs-hbg.org

Gabriella Licata has been hired by Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz as an audit staff accountant. She graduated from Millersville University with a degree in business administration and a concentration in accounting.

Shippensburg Women’s Area Networking (SWAN) Noon 1st Wednesday of the month Rotating location Lisa Mack, President shipswan@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/shipswan Women’s Business Center Organization (WBCO) – A program of the York County Economic Alliance 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of the month September through May Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center Windows Ballroom (next to Oak Restaurant) 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York For more information on registering or membership, contact Sully Pinos at spinos@ycea-pa.org Women’s Capital Area Networking (WeCAN) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month Radisson Hotel 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill Abeer Allen, President info@wecanconnect.org www.wecanconnect.org Women’s Network of York 11:30 a.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month White Rose at Bridgewater 601 Chestnut Hill Road, York Theresa LaCesa, President womensnetworkofyork.com www.facebook.com/wnyork

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Natasa Mrvoljak has been hired as branch manager of Members 1st Federal Credit Union located inside the Giant Food in Carlisle. Mrvoljak was previously an assistant branch and business center manager for PNC Bank. She is a volunteer with Junior Achievement, Amani Festival, and Mooreland Elementary School.

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