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contents 6 newsbriefs

14 FOOD DEMOCRACY

10 healthbriefs

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

1 2 globalbriefs

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

17 DECLARE YOUR

19 greenliving

FOOD INDEPENDENCE

by Lisa White 21 communityspotlight

22 consciouseating 26 farmsandcsas 28 healingways

31 wisewords

19 FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry by Avery Mack

21 MANNA ON

MAIN STREET

33 calendarofevents

Works to End Hunger

22 VEGGIE NATION by Michelle Bense

36 ongoingcalendar REVOLUTION 38 communityresource by Judith Fertig

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24 FARM FRESH

FOR VITALITY

by Christine Tentilucci

28 DON’T GET TICKED OFF Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease by Linda Sechrist

29 HEALING LYME DISEASE

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30 LYME DISEASE:

A Natural and Holistic Approach to Immune Health by Lynn Feinman

31 LAURA PREPON’S

JOURNEY TO HEALTH

Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key by Gerry Strauss

32 THE LEGITIMACY OF HEALING

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or me, summertime always feels like a gift. I delight in bare shoulders and liberated toes, sunglasses and water ice. As June turns into July, I sense that “last day of school” feeling rising up inside and even running errands feels easier and more fun. Much of what I love about summer is that it offers all of us the opportunity to shift into a lower gear. Kids without homework and afterschool activities and bosses on vacation make long weekends of R&R more doable. Hours upon hours of daylight stretch time in our favor. Summer’s specialness in the Greater Delaware Valley comes in part from the bountiful harvest of local produce and the opportunity to explore surrounding farmlands. As a girl I remember celebrating when juicy nectarines and peaches reappeared in our family’s fruit bowl, and how quickly my brother and I could turn a bag of cherries into a pile of pits. We picked strawberries in Bucks County and came home from the shore with bags of prized Jersey tomatoes. In Melinda Hemmelgarn’s July feature article, “Food Democracy,” we explore the importance of the everyday food choices we can make as individuals and communities and ways to support wellness and sustainability. During a time of year when we celebrate “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” it feels good to know that many Americans are waking up to the fact that knowing what is in what we eat and how it’s produced is essential to our well-being. Lisa White from the Doylestown Food Co-op addresses the role that co-ops, seed farms and community supported agriculture play in supporting our evolving consciousness. Another aspect of the food justice movement involves ensuring that fresh, healthy foods make their way to everyone, irrespective of socioeconomic boundaries. Avery Mack’s article on “Food Gleaning” highlights the creative and efficient programs underway across the country to cut down on food waste and create a more egalitarian distribution of healthful nutrition to our citizens. We also learn about two local programs, Manna on Main Street and Bucks Knocks Out Hunger, that are doing this important work in our community. In our Healing Ways department, writer Linda Sechrist sheds light on Lyme disease, one of the darker aspects of nature that’s exacerbated by ignorance of effective measures we can take. National and local experts offer resources for understanding, preventing and treating this challenging condition. I wish you all long, lazy days and balmy nights, opportunities to turn away from glowing screens and to-do lists and toward sun, sand, earth and sky, and to the places and people that give you a sense of meaning, connection and liberation.

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newsbriefs Summer Cooking for Summer Health

reenshire Arts Consortium, in Quakertown, will host a summer series of healthy cooking classes, complete with fresh ingredients, food sampling and easy recipes, beginning this month. Tammy Westney, who holds a master’s degree in nutrition and integrative health, will focus on simple techniques to create a healthier eating pattern. Westney, founder of Coffee Owl

Nutrition LLC, says, “I am happy to offer classes that blend my passion for cooking with the science of nutrition. I remain dedicated to helping people improve the quality of their lives. We truly are what we eat, right down to

our cells.” Food preparation and recipes will focus on organic whole food, and when possible, locally grown. The classes will run on the second and fourth weeks of Tammy Westney both July and August, with a choice of either day or evening classes. Location: 3620 Sterner Mill Rd., Quakertown. For more information, call 215-538-0976 or visit Green shireArts.org. See listing, page 35.

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Bucks Doctor Attends Exclusive Conference with America’s Top Enzyme Nutrition Therapists

r. Jeffrey L. Griffin, enzyme nutritionist and doctor of chiropractic at the Center for Natural Healing, in Doylestown, recently attended several days of advanced training taught by Dr. Howard Loomis, Jr. of the Loomis Institute. Many of America’s top enzyme therapists, chiropractors, naturopaths, oriental medicine and traditional medical doctors were in attendance at the annual conference held in Branson, Missouri. “In the 1920s, it was discovered that cooking, pasteurizing and processing of food destroyed the natural enzymes contained in raw foods. Consuming food in the absence of enzymes has been found to place a significant burden on our body’s immune system by ultimately asking it to take over the job of digesting food,” explains Griffin. “In many cases the burden is too great and the body will fail to receive its nutrient demands. This results in weakness in our protective armor and has been recognized as a major contributor to the Jeffrey L. Griffin development of illness and disease.” “Modern medicine and the pharmaceutical world seem forever in search of magic bullets instead of understanding how their patient is nutritionally depleted or exhausted in that is resulting in symptoms,” says Griffin. “When you locate the source of the patient’s stress and remove it, watch out—because healing is often right around the corner.” Griffin is the owner of Center for Natural Healing and is entering his 31st year in practice—13 of which have been dedicated to enzyme nutrition work involving The Loomis System. Location: 252 W. Swamp Rd., Ste. 26, Doylestown. For more information, call 215-348-2115 or visit Center4NaturalHealing.com. See ad, page 3. The very ingredients of our bodies are made up from the food you consume, which comes from the earth. When we honor and respect our planet, we honor and respect ourselves. ~Cherie Roe Dirksen

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armaFest, a holistic, psychic and yoga festival weekend of camping and fun, is coming to Pottstown, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., August 22, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 23, at Fellowship Farm. KarmaFest is a time of celebration and practical knowledge to help attendees on their path toward enlightenment. The festival will feature enlightening lectures, yoga, meditation, live music—Dynasty Electric, Wynne Paris and Groovenanda, Frenchy and The Punk—vegan and vegetarian food and 50 to 75 interesting vendors. Also available at an additional charge are readings, massage, Reiki, reflexology and more. Karma Fest was founded by Patricia Hawse in 2005, after she experienced the effects of holistic health firsthand, while serving for The Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Witnessing the immediate effects of yoga and meditation to relieve tension and increase energy and balance, Hawse vowed to spread the word through a festival—KarmaFest. Cost: $20 a day, $35 for a two-day pass; tent camping and dorm options are additional. Location: 2488 Sanatoga Rd., Pottstown. For more information, text 410-446-2569, email Patti@KarmaFest.com or visit KarmaFest.com. See ad, page 6.

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ing local democratic control over our food/farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can

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Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaimwww.NABuxMont.com

Local Food Strengthens Communities

In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more Call 267-544-9585 to Advertise!

civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community. While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

Growing Vegetables and Democracy

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had

once been a thriving, closely knit, selfreliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. “We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.” Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets,

health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”

Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World

Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the

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rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto

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in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agricul-

ture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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ow is the time for all good men and women to become food citizens. Making the transition from being a mere consumer to community citizen requires addressing a set of questions geared to lead to food truth and justice for all. n Where does my food come from? n Who produced it? n Under what conditions was this food grown or produced; were workers treated fairly and animals humanely?

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he only way to know with 100 percent certainty what is in our food is to grow it (and test it) ourselves. In fact, The National Gardening Association reported that in 2009, 43 million Americans had a food garden. But growing tomatoes, peppers and basil is not going to fill our bellies, and most people want much more food than they are interested in or able to produce on their own. A key element to independence is the right to vote. “Vote with your fork” is a phrase that has been in our lexicon for years now. One could just as easily “vote” with a spoon, clothing, toy, car or anything we purchase. Because each time something is purchased, that is a “vote” for it, and for whatever system produced that product. Increasingly, people are voting with their dollars to support the communities in which they live, embracing the “love your local” concept. Food co-ops are generally a great choice for an easy and convenient way to cast our votes regularly for supporting our inalienable right to know what we are eating while directly contributing to the local economy. It is our right to know what is in our food basket and where and how it is produced. That includes knowing whether food is sprayed with pesticides or fertilized with artificial chemicals; raised in “factory farms” with little concern for animal quality of life or given low-dose antibiotic feed; fed genetically engineered corn or soy that was sprayed with Roundup or other pesticides; or sold in cans or bottles that contain BPA, linked in studies to many health problems.

As a local community-owned grocery market, the Doylestown Food Co-op invites everyone to shop while holding fast to a number of important values. These values are reflected in the product policy that considers the “Doylestown Dozen”: fresh, locally produced, organic, no genetic engineering, non-irradiated, whole ingredients, minimally packaged, small scale production, fair trade, artisanal, member driven and co-operative principles. Those co-operative principles include, among other things, voluntary and open membership; autonomy and independence; education, training and information; and concern for communities. That boils down to good news for shoppers since the decisions about what to stock in the store are made based on those principles. Sourced from many small distributors and directly from local farms and producers, they make independent decisions daily that impact inventory and the economics of the community. To learn more about “voting with your fork” to demand the right to know what is in our food, visit JustLabelIt.org, NationOfChange.org, NonGMOProject. org and 3VotesADay.org. To learn more about the convenience of doing “voting” in a single grocery store, visit CoopDirectory.org to find a co-op near you. Lisa White is the president of the Doylestown Food Co-op, located at 29 W. State St., Doylestown. Connect with her at 215-348-4548, Lisa@Doylestown. coop or Doylestown.coop. See ads, pages 12 & 17.

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childhood classrooms because we feel it meets the young child to move seamlessly from one activity into the next, giving them a feeling of wholeness to their day and allows for things to happen in natural time. Schedule suggests rigid times and separate activities. We sing the same songs and use the same verses and body gestures for many weeks. This helps the children to become familiar with the material and allows the children to relax into what we are doing. Connecting a song with a transition for instance, helps a young child to know what is happening and follow along with interest and joy.

By creating an environment that invites the child to participate and that the child can move and play freely within and is not over-stimulating or distracting to the child; by spending time in nature each day and by giving the child space to explore, and do what children do best (learn about the world) In Waldorf Early Childhood Education, we also we allow the child to develop naturally as he or she is believe in using rhythm and repetition. By rhythm, ready and interested. This self-education creates the we mean doing the same series of things in the same self-confidence and self-awareness that will serve order and in the same way every day. We choose to them in whatever they choose to do later in life. use rhythm rather than schedule in our early

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mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers. “Farming’s a high-risk business. Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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“Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell. “The negative consequences become a community burden.” Countering

the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties. California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits— it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-of-reach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit.

The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food. While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated. Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year. The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible— kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes. The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger.org). Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a tractor. Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to donate the first fruits of every harvest to food pantries. He learned about farming from YouTube videos, computer searches and other farmers. The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes;

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Bucks Knocks Out Hunger 2015

nited Way of Bucks County will be holding Bucks Knocks Out Hunger on July 24, at Delaware Valley University. The shifts for packing meals this year will be 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and volunteer slots to help in the Hope of the Harvest charitable garden will be available at 9 a.m. Bucks Knocks Out Hunger is a communitydriven, hunger-fighting project that unites thousands of donors, advocates and volunteers to pack 100,000 nutritious, shelfstable meals. The fundraiser for Bucks County’s food pantries also raises money to provide tens of thousands of pounds of locally grown produce, lean proteins and other items which can be hard for pantries to secure. Those interested in volunteering for Bucks Knocks Out Hunger—as individuals or groups—can visit UWBucks.org/BKOHunger and register for a time slot. Location: 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. For more information, call 215-949-1660 or visit UWBucks.org.

More than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, experience hunger or the risk of hunger every day. TheHungerSite.GreaterGood.com Brown gave it all away. With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time. It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry. Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/Plant RowForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals. Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check with others nearby. Get the kids involved. Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or repackage produce one day a month. If a local food pantry can’t accept perishables, leverage social media to spread the word about which day free food will be available at a church or school. Everyone can help. No one should go to bed hungry. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Manna on Main Street Works to End Hunger by Michelle Bense

anna on Main Street, headquartered in Lansdale, is committed to ending hunger in the North Penn region by providing food, fulfilling social service and education needs and conducting community outreach. Through its food pantry and soup kitchen, emergency financial aid, counseling and education opportunities, they serve those in need with the hope “that everyone might be fed”. “Manna serves a range of individuals who are at-risk, homeless, working poor families and the elderly,” says Paige Harker, development officer. The organization regularly serves over 1,070 households and over 3,000 individuals through its food pantry. There are currently 41 local businesses that partner with Manna by fundraising and giving the proceeds to Manna to feed the hungry in our community. Over 2,000 volunteers use their time and energy to support Manna in various ways. “Manna needs

volunteers in all areas of programming, including the soup kitchen, food pantry, education and training and general administrative support work,” says Harker. Individuals as well as volunteer groups are welcome to help the cause, and all volunteers must attend a brief training before beginning work with Manna, held several times a month. “Share your extra home-grown produce with the families we serve through our Veggie Basket program; aid the Summer Food Service Program, which addresses the meal gap during the summer months for children who are enrolled in the reduced/ free lunch program in schools; and garden with us at the Community Garden at Christ United Methodist Church,” suggests Executive Director Suzan Neiger Gould. Those interested in helping Manna’s mission to eliminate hunger in our region may give food, time or money to help the organization continue to provide food and assistance to

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness— became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier, but has less of an environmental im-

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A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in which food is produced and distributed www.NABuxMont.com

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in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. Call 267-544-9585 to Advertise!

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Farm Fresh for Vitality by Christine Tentilucci

ne of the great things about summer is the availability of fresh, in-season produce. There is nothing like locally grown berries, tomatoes and corn on the cob, enjoyed just days—and sometimes hours—after being picked. We are fortunate to live in a region so ripe with farms, food stands and farmers’ markets. It makes it easy to eat clean and support local farmers in the process. Consuming locally grown, fresh produce is more than just an enjoyable part of summer. It’s a delicious

way to support your health. While it may be one of the least discussed facets of the body, the digestive system plays a significant role in our overall health. The purpose of digestion is to break down the foods we eat, deliver nutrients to the body’s cells so they can be properly absorbed and excrete the waste. It’s an important task that involves and affects numerous functions within the body. It is a key player in the “You are what you eat” concept. Food—no matter how nutritious it is—

may have little benefit to the body if the digestive system cannot process it appropriately. In addition, 75 percent of the body’s immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract. Keeping it functioning optimally is vital to fighting disease and promoting general well-being. A simple, natural and accessible way to keep digestion flowing smoothly and serving the body well is to eat an abundance of foods plucked right from the Earth. Choose organic produce and spare the body the toxic burden of pesticides. Soak in the flavors and nutrition that burst from foods grown right around the corner. It is a natural and refreshing way to nurture a digestive system that supports vitality, health and wellness. Christine Tentilucci is the marketing manager of Inner Spa, in Newtown. Connect with her at 215968-9000 or Christine@InnerSpa.org. See ad, page 11.

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Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes. Professionals advise people to regularly wash

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What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications? Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.” One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so

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Farms & CSAs in Bucks and Montgomery Counties Looking for fresh, local, organic produce and meat to feed the whole family? Bucks and Montgomery counties are bursting with great options to buy from local farms and take part in community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, which benefit area farmers and families. Here are just a few of our area farms, featuring everything from organic produce and pastured chicken to medicinal herbs.

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Living Hope Farm offers a large variety of their Certified Naturally Hershberger Farm offers grass-fed or Grown heirloom produce, herbs, & pastured, locally grown, heirloom and flowers along with local grass fed heritage, antibiotic and hormone-free, meats. No antibiotics, hormones, certified organic foods. Choice of sprays or pesticides are used. whole or cut-up fresh, certified organPastured eggs and meats, salmon, ic, pastured chicken. Chemical-free freshly baked breads, honey, cheese, cut flowers available May to October. jarred goods and soaps are also CSA runs 26 weeks and shares come available. Weekly CSA pick-ups in three sizes. Farm open Thursday Tuesdays and Fridays, 2-7:30pm. and Friday, 5-9pm; Saturday, 2-6pm. Indoor, public market open Tuesdays Perkasie Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. and Fridays, 2-7pm. Roadside wagon stand open daily June through OcLanghorne Borough tober. Many u-pick opportunities available. Farmers’ Market 115 W Richardson Ave, Langhorne 215-436-7448 Farm fresh produce, delicious baked goods, natural handmade soaps, gourmet jams and jellies. Healthy dog food and treats, flowers and plants, gourmet hot dogs and more. Every Tuesday, 3-6:30pm, rain or shine, from June 2 to September 29.

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Playwicki Farm Farmers’ Market 2350 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville 215-357-7300 x326 PlaywickiFarm.org Our beautiful farm market venue is open every Wednesday, rain or shine, from 3 to 6pm, June through October. We offer local produce, heirloom vegetables, jewelry, olive oils, coffees and more from local crafters and farmers. Playwicki.Farm.Foundation@ gmail.com.

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Don’t Get Ticked Off Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease by Linda Sechrist

n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (ColumbiaLyme.org/index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (Lyme Disease.org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org). The surge of activity appears justifiable. According to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone. Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hampshire and host of Lyme Light Radio. After experiencing mysterious

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symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support. Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services. Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection. Testing for coinfections frequently transmitted www.NABuxMont.com

Place all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Spritz on socks, sneakers/ hiking boots, ankles and legs at a minimum and consider other exposed skin. along with Lyme is unreliable. Horowitz, who conducted a workshop with Makris at New York’s Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, and online, in June, counsels that antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks. Stephen Harrod Buhner, of Silver City, New Mexico, an independent scholar and citizen scientist and author of Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, says that the bacteria have jumped species and found new hosts that live in habitats formerly occupied by wild animals: “They have learned to exist in humans and are teaching each other how to resist antibiotics and more easily infect us. What they do together in the body is a great deal more complex than

Local Monthly Support Groups Lower Bucks Lyme Support Group LowerBucksLymeGroup.org Next meetings: July 26 and August 16, at 4 p.m., at the Middletown Municipal Building, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne. Montgomery County Lyme Disease Information and Support Group MontCo@PALyme.org Meets last Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 211 S. Main St., North Wales.

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what they do alone, making them difficult to treat. Bartonella species utilize the immune system of whatever mammal they infect as part of their infection strategy. Any existing inflammation in the body, such as arthritis, facilitates the growth of Bartonella.” The weaker or more compromised one’s immune system, the more likely a debilitating course of illness will occur. An improved immune system can identify the outer membrane proteins of the offending bacteria and create countering antibodies in four to eight months. “Once the immune system creates the proper antibodies, the bacteria are then eliminated fairly rapidly,” advises Buhner. Makris is grateful that she saw a nutritionist trained in functional medicine. “He worked slowly and methodically to reduce the inflammation, build up my immune system and restore my digestive, endocrine and nervous systems before killing the bacteria and opening up natural detoxification pathways to flush out the bacteria and their endotoxins. We used weekly acupuncture appointments, good nutrition and homeopathic formulas, plus various herbs, vitamins and mineral supplements,” says Makris. Ticks in high-vegetation areas wait for a passing host. To avoid these hitchhikers, wear light-colored long pants tucked into socks. A shirt should also be tucked in. Later, strip down and search hair, underarms, legs, behind the knees and ears, and in the belly button. As commercial tick repellants contain toxic ingredients, a targeted mixture of topically applied, therapeutic-grade essential oils is preferred.

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Healing Lyme Disease

yme disease and its co-infections, Mycoplasma and Bartonella, attack weaknesses in our body. We are weakened primarily by long-held emotional stress, physical trauma and the environment. If a heart has been stressed by a bad diet for decades or from prolonged emotional pain, it will become even weaker with Lyme disease. Each organ is related to an emotion. For example, the liver responds to repression and anger, the kidneys to fear, gall bladder to resentment, spleen to self-love or lack thereof and the digestive organs to holding onto past trauma. Lyme disease symptoms can overwork the immune system and can include heavy lethargy, intermittent fever, sleeplessness, arthritic joint inflammation, muscle twitching, heart palpitations, brain fog and more. The symptoms can subside as suddenly as they come and stay dormant for a few

days or months then return. Resurfacing when emotions are stirred, when we are injured or when the environment is unhealthy. Lyme spirochetes break down collagen tissues in order to obtain the nutrients they need to live, if the liver is unbalanced they will be able to do so in the knee joints where one might get Lyme arthritis, in the brain neurological Lyme and so on. Bartonella organisms scavenge nutrients from blood cells and stimulate inflammation in cellular tissues. As soon as the organism enters the bloodstream they immediately colonize four sites: the spleen, liver, red blood cells and bone marrow. Mycoplasma scavenges nutrients and quickly parasitizes the host infecting the brain, nervous system, lymph, liver, spleen, kidney and bone marrow. This parasitic damage can be reversed. Treating Lyme disease means treating the whole person. Healing

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long-held emotion is essential and can serve to detoxify the body as it heals subconscious trauma. Diet must include nutrient building foods as well as non-inflammatory foods and should be individualized with guidance. Herb and supplementation support can replace some nutrients, build the immune system and protect the brain along with safe and gentle detoxification and lymphatic drainage techniques. All care must be individualized and under the guidance of experienced individuals. Kathleen Downey has researched and trained extensively in all avenues of alternative care for Lyme disease and its co-infections for 27 years after successfully healing herself, and is the author of cookbook and nutrition guide, Healthy is Delicious. Connect with her at 858-401-3144 or CoreLevelHealing. net.

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Lyme Disease: A Natural and Holistic Approach to Immune Health by Lynn Feinman

hen I was told I had Lyme disease 12 years ago, I was devastated. I was healthy, or so I thought. I exercised, was a vegetarian and even took vitamins. What I quickly came to realize was that this has everything to do with my “biochemical individuality”—my unique make-up which provided an opportunity for this bacteria carried by the tick to invade my body and cause fatigue, fever and kick off an autoimmune response. Our biochemical individuality is comprised of our genes, as well as our lifetime of environmental exposures and how our body has responded to both of these factors and our unique nutritional needs resulting from the interplay of these factors. Determined to heal myself, I made a huge commitment to my own personal recovery, created a team of holistic practitioners and spent my free time researching everything I could about building my own natural immunity. In a few months, combining the best of both conventional medicine and naturopathic medicine made a difference. Today, I feel exceptional. Empowered, I decided to return to school for a doctorate in naturopathy. Today, I am a practicing naturopath and have developed a 10-step building natural immunity program, which can be used for many immune and autoimmune conditions—not strictly Lyme disease. As I learned early on, viruses caused by the Lyme bacteria in the body represent a breakdown within www.NABuxMont.com

the immune system. Stages of immune compromise include; fatigue, colds, headaches, allergies in increasing frequency, inflammation, autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s, viruses like shingles and herpes, adrenal insufficiency, parasites, nervous system degeneration and cancer to mention a few. Naturopathy offers the body natural support so that it may begin to heal itself. It seeks to restore and repair this breakdown. Most important is to address which system is weak and damaged: digestive, skin, immune, autoimmune or nervous system. Then, find the right support the body needs. Optimal nutrition is essential for healing. Addressing nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, reducing inflammation, nutritional cleansing and liver support, targeting viruses, healing the gut as well as mind/body practice are all important aspects of healing. With any health improvement program, the most important place to start is by making the commitment to recovery and healing. Then build a team of the right practitioners for your specific needs. Everyone is different and has unique needs for healing. Having faith in the body’s ability to heal and getting the right support is key. Lynn Feinman is a naturopath at Natural Health Options, in Paoli. Connect with her at 610-608-1430. See ad, page 8. Call 267-544-9585 to Advertise!

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What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel?

Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key by Gerry Strauss

How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?

My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system. As a self-taught chef, I like to cook at least 80 percent of my food at home and bring meals to work so

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rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.

I don’t stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important.

Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet? With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option. I love eating soup because the healthful ingredients I use are broken down completely, so the body can immediately assimilate needed micronutrients, which help heal us from the inside out. I’m talking about homemade broth from grass-fed beef bones, so you get the marrow; I’m partial to knuckle bones. I always have soup broth in my refrigerator.

I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs. As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.

Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs? I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening. I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better. As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.

As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles? Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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hink about a world where healthcare has no adverse side effects, where we experience no pain during or after healthcare procedures. We have become so desensitized by our “no pain, no gain” attitudes that the onslaught of elective surgeries and pharmaceutical commercials letting us know that their newest pill may cause “severe stomach aches” or result in “sudden death” don’t even cause us to bat an eye. But mention the word “healer” to someone and it can induce responses anywhere from eye-rolling to images of flowing robes, crystals, incense and wands to inappropriate and reactive displays of anger and self-righteous indignation. We understand that the body heals itself. A cast on a broken ankle allows it to be protected while the bone heals itself. Yet, mentioning the word “healing” outside of a mainstream medical context is met with doubt and uncertainty. Fortunately, Western medicine is beginning to open to this idea as newer generations take over and as more discoveries are made in quantum physics as to how the body really heals. Healthcare approaches such as acupuncture and chiropractic have done a stellar job of marrying science with more holistic Eastern and Western healthcare philosophies. These are now accepted healthcare delivery systems and most health insurance programs cover them, but medicine would still like to refer to them as alternative, complementary or integrative “medicine”, when, in fact, they are more

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properly recognized as alternative, complementary or integrative “health care”—a group to which medicine is an equal card-carrying member. This, of course, places medicine on only equal—rather than superior—footing with other healthcare approaches. Leading expert in the healing world, Dr. Eric Pearl, is helping to legitimize new forms of health practices and reestablish the word healing as a true health term, returning it to its rightful place in today’s healthcare lexicon. As founder of Reconnective Healing, an advanced level of energy healthcare, and author of international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, now in 39 languages, he travels worldwide educating healing practitioners of all fields in the art, science and philosophy of Reconnective Healing. He teaches them that there is no longer the need to add superstition and complex technique, fear-based ritual or protections or healing gadgets to their work. He points out that healing has nothing to do with faith, hope or belief. Pearl is bringing the science back into healing, working with the medical community and conducting clinical studies with quantifiable results. Newer scientific understandings and concepts of quantum physics such as string theory, DNA evolution and the discovery not only of new levels of light, but that we as human beings actually emit measurable levels of light, as well as how we interact with one another’s energy fields show us www.NABuxMont.com

that we affect the health of one another without even physically touching each other. In his book, Pearl talks about string theory and how energy, light and frequencies are closely tied to our senses and perception, to our states of balance and, therefore, to our states of health. “String theory proposes that the shape and content of the entire universe is determined by vibrational frequencies in the heart of every single atom, every single particle. The effects of vibration go far beyond what our senses are easily able to distinguish. For example, the force that makes a magnet stick to your refrigerator is the same one that enables you to see the contents of the refrigerator when you open the door at night: electromagnetism. The only difference between magnetism and visible light is the frequency of the energy’s wave motion,” he says. Pearl says that there is a much closer connection than one may think between what we know about atoms and subatomic particles, light waves, the universe and our health. As doctors learn to see the human body both as connected to and an integral part of the universe, and not just a collection of cells, limbs and organs, progress is being made. It is clear that a shift in the health industry is taking place that includes more and more types of alternative health practices. It has already begun with the medical community’s growing interest in and attention to ideas they formerly would have ignored. The world is moving forward and medicine has to make this move in order not to be left behind. At national health summits, we are now seeing practitioners of many healthcare disciplines on the same level as leading medical doctors. Alternative, complementary and integrative medicine has been replaced by complementary, alternative and integrative health care. For more information about Eric Pearl, Reconnective Healing and upcoming training programs in Philadelphia from July 24 to 28, call 323-960-0012 or visit TheReconnection.com. See ad, page 15. Call 267-544-9585 to Advertise!

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MONDAY, JULY 6 Nature Rangers Summer Camp | New Hope Campers will explore the marvels of nature as they learn and play amidst 100+ acres of ponds, meadow and forest. Sessions include games, hikes, experiments, art projects and observations of animals and plants. Session 1: July 6-10. Session 2: July 20-24. $275/mbrs, $325/non-mbrs. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 Qigong | Flourtown 2-3pm. Learn basic, yet powerful qigong exercises based on the movement of animals and birds, as well as movements to strengthen the bones and the immune system and to increase range of motion with the hips, shoulders and the neck. Space is limited. $10. The Resiliency Center, 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. TheResiliencyCenter.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 14 Rest, Restore and Move | Flourtown 12-1pm. Join Brittiney for a class that fuses movement and postures that help to encourage and restore balance, length, strength and flexibility in the body with a rest element that invites awareness of how to use breath and imagery to help reduce tension. $10. The Resiliency Center, 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. TheResiliencyCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Naturalist Skills | Bristol 6-8pm. We will explore another park in Bucks County. Bring any field guides and equipment you might want to use. $6/mbrs, $8/non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Sound Meditation | Doylestown 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy a gently guided meditative experience, followed by a range of sounds including crystal singing bowls, gongs and various other instruments. The nature of these sounds can be evocative and support one’s process of moving through emotions as well

as deepening awareness. Please RSVP. $15. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-3488058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

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We’ll assess specific detox and dietary needs, and learn how to prepare gourmet, inflammation-free, organic meals and juicing. Activities include hiking, biking, yoga, breath work, self-abdominal and lymph massage, far infrared sauna, guided shamanic journey meditations, full-body massage and more. Available in various locations.

Integrative Pediatric & Adolescent Yoga Therapy Certification July 17-19 For yoga instructors or mental health professionals, this is an opportunity to take your practice to the next level and learn skills that can be transferred to students/patients as well. Program includes teaching techniques, philosophy and practicum, methods for mindfulness children, anatomy and physiology, themes and structure and special needs and situations considerations.

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TUESDAY, JULY 21 Philadelphia Writers’ Workshop | Flourtown

Cost: $275 Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown 267-374-4046 MoondogYoga.com

7-10pm. This workshop provides a structured, supportive environment to dedicate time to writing. Explore your voice and learn to trust your creative instincts. For writers at any level who wish to write in any genre or form. The Resiliency Center, 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. TheResiliencyCenter.com. PhillyWriters.com.

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Intro to Kayaking | Bristol 9-11am. Learn basic strokes and proper techniques, on land and on water. $22/mbrs, $27/non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-7851177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Embodied Heart Dance | Ottsville 11am-1:30pm. Experience life through an open heart and grounded body and enjoy the art of connecting. Learn the JourneyDance release technique exercises and powerful core connections. Release, surrender, feel supported through movement, dance and energy awareness. $30. The Authentic Self, 281 Tabor Rd/Rte 611, Ottsville. 215-534-4989. TheAuthenticSelf.net. Yoga Inversion Workshop | North Wales 1-3pm. Gain confidence in inverted yoga poses in this fun and inspiring workshop. Explore the fundamentals of inversions including handstand, headstand, forearm stand and shoulder stand. $25. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 403 E Walnut St, North Wales. 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYogastudio.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 19 Butterflies and Pollinators | Bristol 2-3pm. Join us for a fun and leisurely stroll. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

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Dance with Gaia | Quakertown 7-8:30pm. Connect to the Earth through Journey Dance movement. In this outdoor dance,we liberate ourselves on a spiritual and emotional journey that inspires uninhibited free expression of the true self. Dance because it feels good. $15. Serendipity Meadows, 2175 Angstadt Rd, Quakertown. 215-534-4989. SerendipityMeadows.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Drum to Your Heart’s Desire | Flourtown 7:30-8:45pm. Benefits of drumming are stress reduction, creation of community and empowerment. Drumming uses sound and movement of the body to build energy. All are welcome; bring a drum or other hand instruments. $10. The Resiliency Center, 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. TheResiliencyCenter.com.

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This KarmaFest will be focused on the relaxed camping atmosphere and staying over is encouraged. Expect lots of music—Dynasty Electric, Wynne Paris and Groovenanda, Frenchy and The Punk—drumming, dancing, 50-75 vendors, free lectures and workshops, vegan/ vegetarian food and two full days of yoga. Tent camping as well as dorms are available; overnight options are additional.

Cost: $20/day, $35/two-day pass Location: Fellowship Farm, 2488 Sanatoga Rd, Pottstown Text 410-446-2569 KarmaFest.com

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SATURDAY, JULY 25 7am-6pm. We will travel to the Forsythe Refuge in NJ, in search of migratory shorebirds. We will stop by a local restaurant for an early dinner. $15/mbrs, $19/non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

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Friends, family: Join us as we celebrate the mid-summer holiday with community. Enjoy the gardens at Greenshire, meditation areas, the Edible Schoolyard in-the-making and Stone Amphitheater, where we’ll have music and a group sing. Bring a favorite culinary delight to share. 2nd and 4th Tues, 11am-1pm, & 2nd and 4th Thurs, 6:30-8:30pm Healthy Cooking: Summer Recipes for Summer Health

Add pizzazz to summer with new ideas for food preparation. On the go, seasonal eating, good goodies, trouble-free meals. These cooking classes, complete with fresh ingredients,

food sampling and easy recipes, will focus on basic recipes to create healthier eating patterns to brighten up summer days. Tammy Westney, MS in Nutrition and Integrative Health. $20/class. All topics and dates listed on website. July 11, 10am-4pm Reiki I (8 CEs available)

July 26, 3-5pm Sound Vibrations for Healing: Didgeridoo, Native American Flute, Drum Journey to the vibrations and sounds of the drum, Native American flute and didgeridoo. Relax in a safe and sacred environment while nurturing and healing the body, mind and spirit. Please bring yoga mat and blanket. Joe Hough: Remo Health Rhythms certified drum circle facilitator. $25.

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Come enjoy our gardens while you help us water and weed. We find that those who come to help tend the gardens experience stillness and peace as they step out of the busyness of life and connect to the grounding energies of the earth. Let us know your schedule and we’ll accommodate.

Reiki is a safe, natural healing touch technique for the healing of self and others. Harmonize the entire body, helping it to return to a state of balance. Feel more energetic, reduce stress levels and detoxify the body. Arlene Curley, Ph.D., intuitive healer. $100.

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savethedate Susan Duval Seminars and Sacred Journeys Doylestown 215-348-5755 SusanDuvalSeminars.com Register online or call Susan. Sign up on website to receive weekly newsletter with updates on seminars and trips. July 23, 10am-8pm Private Iridology Sessions

Through a digital photo of your iris and pupil, Iridologist Birgit Lueders can tell you all about your emotional, physical and spiritual strengths and weaknesses—and offer holistic remedies to improve overall well-being. $150/1 hour. Doylestown. July 28-29, 10am-8pm Private Psychic Mediumship Readings By phone or in-person

For the past 20 years, Dino Calabrese has been a professional channel, psychic medium and intuitive life counselor. Calabrese can connect with your guides and answer questions regarding career, finances, relationships and family, as well as connect with deceased loved ones. By appointment. $75/30 minutes, $150/1 hour. Doylestown. August 2-4pm Private Hand Analysis and Palm Readings

Susan Smith will share her masterful knowledge of the hands and relate information about health,

others; money and living on planet Earth; goals for your business; research and observation—the “knowledge is power” principle; marketing; letting go of disappointments; how to use numbers and what to track; investing time in your business; and more. Denise Timofai, D.Hom., C.Hom., business consultant. $35.

August 17, 1-4pm Healing or Channeled Message White Buffalo Woman

relationships, career and future. She will explore your soul contracts and explain how to read what the soul “wrote” in your hand. By appointment. $155/1 hour. Doylestown. August 6, 10am-4pm Mediumship Clairvoyance, Past Lives, Astrology Sessions, Do-In Reiki

Rev Jay Gullo can connect with deceased loved ones, offer guidance for relationships, finances, life purpose, career, how past lives affect current life, as well as healing sessions. By appointment. $80$/120/$150 for 30/45/60 minutes. Doylestown. August 12, 7-9pm Psychic Mediumship Gallery Kimara was born with “the gift”. She can connect with loved ones in the afterlife and give guidance for relationships, career, finances and family matters. Limited to 25 people; everyone will receive a reading. $40. Doylestown. August 13-14, 10am-8pm

Psychic Mediumship – Private Readings with Kimara Kimara will connect with deceased loved ones, and give insights for the future in regards to career, finances, family and relationships. Bring photos, if desired. $120/45 minutes, $150/1 hour. Doylestown.

Following a talk about the Native American legend of White Buffalo Woman and a brief synopsis of her life, Eve Kerwin, White Buffalo Woman, will give attendees the choice of a shamanic healing or a channeled message. $65. New Britain. August 17, 6:30-9:30pm Healing and Channeled Messages, Small Groups White Buffalo Woman

Eve Kerwin carries the same Divine Feminine imprint as Mother Mary, Isis, Quan Yin, and Eve, the wife of Adam. Limited to 12 people, everyone will experience a shamanic healing and a channeled message from angels, masters or guides. Past lives are frequently described, and how they relate to current life. $125. Doylestown. August 18, 10am-8pm Psychic Readings White Buffalo Woman

Eve Kerwin is known to most people as a channeler and healer. However, while in a conscious state, she can also give guidance for the future, without going into trance. Whether you have questions about career, finances, relationships, health, family or life mission, she can give insights and direction. $100/30 minutes. Doylestown. Sacred Journeys and Retreats September 3-14: Croatia, Slovenia, Medjugorje April 1-3: New Mexico Hot Springs Retreat April 21-24: Sedona, AZ Retreat July 14-17: Grand Tetons, WY Retreat

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sunday Hot Rockin’ Yoga | Quakertown 9-10:15am. This yoga practice is perfect for exploring poses deeper and detoxing the body. The heat helps open tight joints and stiff muscles in a safe, effective way. Not for beginners. Second and fourth Sundays. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Power/Baptiste Yoga | Quakertown 9-10:15am. All levels of students will move and flow through a series of poses based on Journey Into Power. Combining alignment principles with movement and breath will build fire and strength, leaving us aligned in our true north, strong and empowered even after we’ve left the mat. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com. Yoga for Kids | Quakertown 12:30-1:30pm. This class provides a safe and nurturing environment for the development of mind, body and spirit through creative games, stories, songs and yoga poses. We will explore new ways to play, move, breathe, connect and rest. Students grades K-5 are welcome to participate. First and third Sundays. $10. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-3744046. MoondogYoga.com.

Monthly Meditation: Cultivating Mindfulness | Doylestown 1-2pm. In this class, we will focus on a different theme and style of meditation each month. Classes may incorporate mantras, yantras, mudras, crystals, breath work and the chakra system. De-stress and experience the support of community meditation. Second Sunday of the month. $15. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/ TristanaYogaStudio. Sunday Stroll | Bristol 2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.com. Reiki Share & Community Drum Circle | Langhorne 2-6pm. At 2pm, connect with area Reiki practitioners and have an opportunity to practice and receive Reiki. Those who are not attuned are welcome to attend, receive a treatment and be part of the community. From 4:30-6 pm, join the community drum circle. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Monthly Meditation | Perkasie 3:30-5pm. Join with a likeminded group of people for mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga and time to share with the group. Perfect for those new to the practice;

all are welcome. Last Sunday of the month. $15. Shine Yoga Center, 601 W Market St, Perkasie. 267-2210980. ShineYogaPerkasie.com.

monday 4-Week Women’s Boot Camps | North Wales Wholistic’s boot camps specialize in the unique physiological needs of women and are designed to incorporate specific techniques to assist women in losing excess body fat and toning muscles. Boot camps meet 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Morning and evening/weekend options. Mon/Weds/Fri, 5:45-6:45am OR Tue/Thu, 6-7pm and Sat 8:30am. $199. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com. Life & Wellness Coaching from the Mat | Chalfont 9:30-11am. Join Life Coach & The Spa Lady, Roberta Fortune, for coaching right from the yoga mat. Each session is like a mini-retreat that allows you to relax, catch your breath and gain clarity on inspired actions. $24; buy two classes, get the third free. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com. Tea & Play | Upper Black Eddy 10-11am. Enjoy a cup of tea with an early childhood teacher and learn about early childhood programs while little ones explore a nursery classroom. Children birth to age 4 are welcome. Call to register. First Monday. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org.

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Zumba Gold | Perkasie 10-11am. Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Build cardiovascular health with dance moves including merengue, cha cha, cumbia, salsa, belly dance and tango. Dance experience not required. $5. Pennridge Community Center, 146 E Main St, Perkasie. 215-453-7027. PennridgeCenter.org. Chair Yoga | Yardley 11am-12pm. Free class held every Monday. YardleyMakefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd, Yardley. 215-493-9020. YardleyLibrary.com. YardleyFriends@ yahoo.com. Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga | Doylestown 6-7pm. Come connect with other moms-to-be, create community, connect with your baby and changing body, and take time out of the day to enjoy this sacred journey. Learn breathing techniques and stretches to help strengthen the mind, body and soul during pregnancy, labor and post-delivery. $15. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio. Community Meditation | Narberth 6:30-7:15pm. All are welcome to learn how to meditate and its many benefits. Experienced meditators can enjoy and enhance their existing practice in a group setting in a beautiful space with people of like intentions. Check the calendar online for changes/updates. Kalyana Centre, 954 Montgomery Ave, Ste 6, Narberth. 484-412-8815. TheKalyanaCentre.com. Mental Health Support Group | Doylestown 6:30-7:30pm. Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peerto-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals who suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS. org. 4TheMINDS@gmail.com.

The Many Ways to Self-Love | New Britain 7-9pm. Our main objective for these gatherings is to empower, support and inspire you on a journey of overcoming self-limitations, which moves you into a vibration of “anything is possible!” First Monday of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. Wendi@WendiRose.com. Meetup.com/TheMany-Ways-to-Self-Love-and-Acceptance.

tuesday Health Matters Radio Show 10am. Hosted by Dr. Phil Pappas of Earth Foods, featuring different guests and topics each week. Listen in at WNJCRadio.com. Bucks Beekeepers Association | Plumsteadville 7pm. General meeting of the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. Second Tuesday. Plumsteadville Grange Hall, 5901 Old Easton Rd, Plumsteadville. BucksBeekeepers.com.

wednesday Community Prayer Group | New Britain 10am-12pm. This group will be a sacred circle created each time by those who are part of it. We will have opportunities to co-create blessings in manifest form together, for each other. Just show up and be willing to let go and receive. Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah

Rd, New Britain. Meetup.com/The-Boundless-Self/ events/219571843. Wendi@WendiRose.com. Yoga for Your Back | Chalfont 10:30am-12pm. Try Svaroopa Yoga and decompress the spine and have immediate relief or reduction in pain and stiffness. Learn simple tools to use at home, the office or anywhere. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com. Relaxing Restorative Yoga | Langhorne 12-12:45pm or 6:30-7:45pm. Enjoy deep body and mind relaxation either during the lunch hour or after work with Doris Szeto. Restorative yoga uses blankets and bolsters to align and support the body for total relaxation. No prior yoga experience needed; every body type welcome. Register online at MindBodyOnline.com. Every Wednesday except third evening of the month. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com. Chair Yoga for the Golden Years | Chalfont

Children’s Summer Reading | New Hope 10-11:15am. Each week we’ll read exciting books about the outdoors, take hikes and make crafts to take home. Ages 3 to 8. June 18 to August 20. Mbrs: free; non-mbrs: $7/one child with adult, $3/each addt’l child. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Chair Yoga | Levittown 11am-12pm. Free class held every Thursday. Levittown Library, 7311 New Falls Rd, Levittown. 215-9492324. BucksLib.org. 12-1pm. Learn how to make your inner well-being work in the outer world of pressures and stress. Tune in to Time Share on PANJRadio.com, where Marie Jackson will share recent and ancient discoveries, interview holistic healers and invite callers to ask questions. Ascension Class | Gilbertsville

Community Acupuncture | Doylestown 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Intro to Yoga | Doylestown 5:30-7pm. In this 6-week enrolled beginner yoga course, learn yoga through both open discussion and guided physical practice. Learn the eight limbs of yoga, the yogic breathing system, the Tristana Method and how to safely approach and modify basic yoga poses. $80. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio. Chair/Mat Yoga | Fairless Hills 6-7pm. Open to the community. $3/seniors, $5/under 55. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. FallsTwpSrCtr@aol.com. Community Meditation | Doylestown 6:15-6:45pm. Free, 30-minute meditation class introducing mindful meditation and qigong visualizations in a welcoming environment. Donations are accepted to be given to charities such as Moxafrica and A Woman’s Place. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. Acupuncture.com. Integrated Energy Therapy Share | New Britain 7-9pm. IET-certified practitioners, students and members of the community, whether they have received IET or not, will have the opportunity to receive the powerful healing that is available through the Angelic support of IET. This community experience will bring needs and support together in ways that will generate lasting positive change and bring healing to our community. Second Wednesday of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. Meetup. com/Doylestown-Integrated-Energy-Therapy-Share. Wendi@WendiRose.com. 7:30-9:30pm. Develop intuition with a spiritual community and share synchronicities. Develop intuitive

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1:30-2:30pm. Easy yoga poses to relieve aches and pains and keep you moving. Perfect for those new to yoga. New students get three classes for the price of two. $13. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 610-597-2015. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com.

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muscle with an exercise and guided meditation. Drop-ins welcome. Second Wednesday. $5. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com.

7-9pm. Ascension class designed to move into becoming a channel of grace, the next step of intuitive development. First Thursday. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com. Empowerment Coaching Workshop | Doylestown 7-9pm. Experience the benefits of empowerment coaching, build confidence, gain insight and a new perspective in creating more balance and contentment in life. Accompanied by the added benefit of synergistic group support. Now forming 3-month programs. Second and fourth Thursdays. Must call to pre-register. $297. Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage, 156 Green St, Doylestown. 215-906-9393. TotalSerenityCoaching.com.

friday Guided Meditation | Gilbertsville 9:30-10:30am. Using guided visual imagery, learn to meditate to center oneself, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and create balance through mind, body and spirit. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Route 100, Gilbertsville. InnerLightHC.com. Namaste Baby | Doylestown 11-11:45am. Yoga for moms, dads, caregivers and newborns to pre-walkers. Classes promote a stronger bond through physical movement and emotional connectedness. Postures improve strength, coordination, balance and problem solving for the infant and parent. Pre-registration required. $18. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook. com/TristanaYogaStudio. Reiki Share | Doylestown 6-7:30pm. During this great opportunity for practitioners to gather, Reiki is given and received and discussions around Reiki and other approaches to holistic well-being are encouraged. Bring a refreshment to share. Second Friday of the month. Tristana Yoga

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Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio. Community Reiki | Doylestown 7:30-9pm. Enjoy a relaxing evening of healing, soothing music, refreshments and community. Second Friday of the month. $10/10-minute session. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook. com/TristanaYogaStudio.

saturday Bird Walk | Bristol 7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. Higher Brain Living Chat | Paoli 9-10am. What isn’t working in your life? Learn about Higher Brain Living, enjoy a cup of coffee with reishi mushrooms. Higher Brain Living can change your brain and life. Third Saturday of the month. Inspiration to Wholeness, 53 Darby Rd, Ste F, Paoli. 484-302-1502. HBLSherylGoodling.com. Svaroopa Yoga | Chalfont 9:30-11am. Svaroopa poses work on a cause-and-effect relationship and are absolutely reliable. This yoga excels at healing what ails us. No yoga experience required. $24. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAndMeditation Center.com. Women’s Total Control Fitness Program | North Wales 10:30-11:45am. Do you leak when you laugh, cough, or sneeze? Wonder why popular tummy exercises don’t work for you? This medically based fitness program will help improve bladder control, flatten the stomach, build a strong core and even improve your love life. $135. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-6138246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com. Warm Yoga | Quakertown 11am-12:15pm. Wondering what all the hype is about hot yoga? This is the ideal class for someone interested in hot yoga, but worried that it is too hot. Everyone is tight somewhere; the warmth allows the muscles to relax, release and let go. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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MACC integrates Gutkin’s skills as an alternative medicine practitioner. Begin to experience relief today, both physically and emotionally, without medication. Together, we create an individual weekly plan designed to suit your needs. Learn healing techniques that you can apply throughout your life. The program offers a wide range of modalities: hypnotherapy, past life regression, cognitive behavioral therapy, EFT, NLP, meditation and more. Call 215-740-0766, email SGHealing2012@gmail.com or visit Medintuitive. com. The MACC program is available in person, by Skype or telephone. Free 10-minute consultations are offered.

COUNSELING ART THERAPY HEARTWELL HOUSE Expressive Therapies John Muraco, ATR, RYT 315-329-9838 HeartWellHouse.com

Art therapy, an alternative to talk therapy, is a way to express yourself creatively with no artistic talent required. Receive emotional balance, empowerment, and a deeper sense of self-understanding in a safe environment. Muraco is a registered art therapist, yoga teacher and holistic lifestyle and wellness counselor, specializing in adolescents and those who have lived through emotional or medical trauma or serious illness. Expressive arts groups, stress reduction classes, and personal wellness and herbal remedy making classes available. Call for a free, 30-minute consultation.

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Emotional management and emotional healing for men/ women in a safe, supportive and confidential environment. Struggling with painful memories and feelings? Experiencing self-doubt? Self-medicating? Wondering if your relationship is abusive? Noticing signs of being abusive or violent? Wounded by an adverse childhood experience? Supportive Alliance for Family Empowerment, helping since 1982.

DANCE EARTH RHYTHM

Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance Certified Facilitator The Authentic Self, Ottsville Still Kicking, Quakertown 215-534-4989 JourneyDance.com

JourneyDance is a whole-body experience that tickles the mind and nourishes the soul. It is freestyle movement to world music where self-expression releases tension. Visit the website for upcoming dances or to book a JourneyDance for a group. No dance experience needed to feel this wild freedom.

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Rainbows of Healing offers many services such as private healing sessions with Reiki, Crystal Balancing, Sound Therapy and more. Check out our website for ongoing and special event workshops. Visit our Metaphysical Boutique for unique crystals, jewelry, Native American flutes, handcrafted items and much more.

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