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6 newsbriefs 18 healthbriefs

22 globalbriefs 25 ecotip 26 inspiration 28 wisewords 30 healingways 42 greenliving

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40 healthykids

44 consciouseating

48 naturalpet

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26 AN AWESOME ANTIDOTE 28 TO POLARIZATION

by Kirk J. Schneider

28 MARIA RODALE

HELPS ORGANIC FARMERS SUCCEED

by Randy Kambic

30 ENLIGHTENING IDEAS ABOUT MONEY Think Independence, Intimacy, Integrity

by April Thompson

32 NATURAL WAYS TO

CLEANSE BODY & MIND

Take Toxins Out of Your Life

by Meredith Montgomery

38 FOUR REASONS

TO BREAK A SWEAT

The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins

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40 FUN WAYS TO GET

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OUTSIDE THIS SUMMER Be a Kid Again With Your Own Family

by Sandra Murphy

42 HEALTHY EYE-CATCHING ECO-WEAR

It’s in Style and Easy Care

by Avery Mack

44 EATING VEGAN ON THE ROAD

Clever Ways to Eat Healthy Anywhere

by Judith Fertig

48 DOGS NEED DETOXING TOO

10 Ways to Detox Your Dog

by Patricia Jordan

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hen the founders of our country made their stand on July 4, 241 years ago, they took one of the most daring gambles in recorded history in order to stand for an ideal, by declaring themselves independent of empire and free to pursue happiness. They and their successors have flourished beyond the world’s wildest imaginings.

Those early Americans’ ideal was a radical position at the time. I now wonder what the tipping point was for each of those individuals as they risked their lives and boldly signed the Declaration of Independence. What event or accumulation of injustices mobilized them to speak up and stand strong for what they believed is right?

Today, we the people, are restless. We are bombarded with a toxic mix of ideology and misinformation that can suppress even the healthiest and most positive souls among us. Institutions we thought we could trust have turned against the average citizen, and many now see the public as merely an avenue for profit, rather than countrymen working to create a better society. The amount of biological toxins in our food, water and environment has never been greater and serves as evidence of this exploitation. The need for enlightened personal empowerment is great.

We are fortunate to have many unsung American heroes watching out for us all. Maria Rodale and her Pennsylvania-based family have been leaders in the field of organic living before most of us were born. I am very proud to include her sage wisdom on page 28. Eating and living organically is the ounce of prevention that we all know is superior to the pound of cure that comes with a very high price tag.

For many such as myself just a few months ago, detoxifying our bodies of accumulated toxins can turn back our biological clocks and set a new direction for our future health. In our feature article on page 32, Meredith Montgomery offers an amazing overview of what took me over 15 years to learn from a myriad of sources. Regular cleansing of the mind and body is an integral part of healthy living, and the number of options in our community has continued to grow as practitioners continue to apply ancient healing wisdom to designing new solutions to our current situation.

Our founders knew that true freedom requires us to exercise personal responsibility. They admirably exercised theirs, and generations have thrived ever since. Reclaim control of your own food supply and take inventory of your own body, preferably with the guidance of a natural health practitioner that views your healing as the primary goal of their practice and protocols. The payback for these efforts will free you from the tyranny of being just another customer.

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newsbriefs

Massage Therapist Raises Money for Local Charity

Couples Retreat for Relationships

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Directions Counseling founder Alexandra T. Milspaw, Ph.D., will conduct a couples retreat, Calibrate the Compass of Your Relationship, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., July 7, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 8. She states, Utilizing the 4-D Wheel, Milspaw guides couples to explore the dimensions of their relationship and refocus its direction. Activities and discussion include tantra and mindfulness-based exercises to improve intimacy, passion and sensuality.

Milspaw states, “We offer a highly-personalized approach tailored to each of our clients’ individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they are striving for.

We utilize the most up-to-date research in neurobiology and psychoneuroimmunology to provide you with the most specialized treatment interventions. We work to develop strengths and achieve life goals. Meet our psychologists and counselors to see who you feel would be the best fit for you. We specialize in sexual health, trauma and chronic pain.

Cost is $200/couple. BYO lunch. Location: 701 W. Union Blvd., Ste. 2, Bethlehem.

To register (required), call 484-894-1246 or email dramilspaw@4dcounseling.com.

For more information, visit 4dcounseling.com. See ad page 61.

Free Webinar Focuses on Life Changes

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uthor, entrepreneur and clarity coach Cindy Cipriani will make a presentation, How to Move Forward When Life Changes, in a free, holistic health webinar from 7 to 8 p.m., July 26, sponsored

by Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health through Awareness.

Cipriani asks, “How do you regain mental and emotional balance when life throws you a curve ball? There are unexpected life changes such as losing a job, the end of a relationship, the death of a loved one or even children growing up and leaving home. These circumstances can cause confusion, stress and fear.

Cindy Cipriani Without a life GPS to guide us, it can be difficult to find our footing and know what direction to head in.”

She will introduce The 5C Solution, used by hundreds of clients of Clear Path by Cindy. Her proprietary formula can be taken directly from her first coaching session and applied immediately into personal and professional life.

For more information and to register, call 856-596-5834 or visit tdinj.com. See ad page 47.

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he awardwinning national event, EveryBody Deserves a Mass a g e We e k , held from July 16 through 22 at Phoenix Rehabilitation is sponsored

by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), the nation’s largest massage membership association.

Local volunteer Connie Kates-Williams will exchange two, 60-minute massage gift certificates for donations of new or lightly worn clothing, food, money or toiletries to benefit Family Promise of Carbon County.

Drop off donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Phoenix Rehab Monday through Friday. Professional massage therapists have joined ABMP volunteers nationwide each year since 1995 as an educational public service designed to promote the many benefits of massage therapy and give back to their communities.

Massage has proven health benefits such as effectiveness in treating persistent back pain, arthritis pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Research shows first-time massage therapy clients report very positive feelings about their experience. They can enjoy peace of mind knowing ABMP members meet state licensing and educational requirements, as well as adhering to the ABMP code of ethics.

Location: 1018 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. E., Lehighton, PA. For more information, visit abmp.com.

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Sustainable Energy Fund event, Energypath 2017, held at the Gerald White Conference Center at DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, on July 27, is the region’s largest sustainable energy conference, attracting industry professionals, policymakers and academia from across the country.

The goal of Energypath is to increase the knowledge of and passion for sustainable energy in the leaders of today and tomorrow. John Costlow, president and CEO of Sustainable Energy Fund, states, “This year’s conference theme, ‘For Our Future: Carbon Reduction,’ will encourage attendees to examine the impact of their daily lives on the environment by examining what we eat, what we buy and the energy we consume.”

The conference features a keynote dinner, seminars, an expo, middle and high school science fairs and three preconference energy camps from July 24 through 26 on the topics of Carbon Reduction, Micro Hydro Technology and an Introduction to Sustainable Energy.

DeSales University has put in place a number of green initiatives to educate the campus community, conserve energy and natural resources, and to consider environmental impact in the master planning process.

Location: 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley.

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newsbriefs Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival Gives Back to Community

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idening the reach of the benefits of yoga and mindfulness to at-risk children, the fourth annual Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., July 22, at Moravian College. All proceeds go toward funding the work of the Pratyush Sinha Foundation, which seeks to achieve health and harmony through yoga and mindfulness programs. There will be more than 30 opportunities to practice yoga, and this year includes a Himalayan singing bowl meditation, Bollywood dance, introduction to the ancient language of Sanskrit, art + yoga and the study of yogic texts.

Highlights include Kirtan chanting and music performed by Kira Wiley, Dalien 13Hands, Deva Vidya and Sharon Silverstein.

Intensive workshops include Terrence Coe, of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam; Jessie Thompson, of Yoga Loft; Iris Kish, of Easton Yoga; and Kristin Baxter, of Moravian College. Meditation, movement and healing classes with yoga instructors and healers from Lehigh Valley yoga studios and beyond will be available.

Location: 1200 Main Ste., Bethlehem. For tickets and more information, visit LVYogafest.com/tickets.

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Learn to Make Natural Body Care Products for Yourself

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ocono Soap, a unique and natural gift shop in Stroudsburg, offers regular classes teaching participants to make their own handcrafted bath and body products. On Wednesday, July 2, they offer Cold Pressed Soap Making 101 at 1p.m. ($35).

Saturday, July 8 features an Introduction to Body Sprays at 1 p.m. ($15). Lip Balm and Lip Scrubs will be taught on Thursday, July 13 at 6 p.m. ($15).

Making fragrant Bath Bombs is highlighted on Sunday, July 30 at 1 p.m. ($15). For people that cannot make these events, private classes may be scheduled for parties of four or more.

“Our many types of soaps are made the old-fashioned way, using natural ingredients such as Shea butter, coconut oil and sweet almond oil,” says owner Lisa Diemer. “In these fun workshops, participants get to spend quality time with like-minded people, express their creativity and take pride in learning the natural way of taking care of themselves and others”.

Location: 10 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg. To sign up and prepay, call 570-421-1791. For more information, visit Pocono-Soap. com. See ad page 28.

Welcome to the New Jersey State Fair

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he 77th annual Family Friendly New Jersey State Fair will be held at the Sussex C o u n t y Fa i rgrounds in Augusta for 10 days from August 4 through 13, celebrating the state's rich agricultural traditions and providing a unique and fun experience for all ages.

The 19 acre Fairgrounds is divided into areas, grouped around a theme. The Agriculture Area contains 5 open-sided livestock barns with livestock rotating throughout the ten days. A Horse Show Area contains three show rings. Quarter Horse classes run August 4-6, and followed by a variety of classes, day and night Aug. 7-13th. The Outdoor Entertainment Area features Chick Singer Night, Battle of the Bands, oxen pull, demo derbies, equestrian shows, motocross, mud bog, and tractor & truck pull. RoNetco Supermarkets sponsors the Family Entertainment Area with Chainsaw Artists, K-9s in Flight, Racing Pigs, Petting Zoo, Dinosaurs Rock and Performing Arts Tent. Local vendors, artisans, crafters, gardeners and homemade product producers will be on display throughout the entire 10 days.

Special events include a Tribute to Our Troops Weekend on August 5 and 6. The Queen of the Fair Pageant and Lumberjack/Lumberjill completions are held on August 5. The 2017 Fiddlers' Competition takes place on August 6. On August 10, a Polish Night features live music, dancing and polka contest. Sussex County's Got Talent show will be held on August 12. A Steam Robotics Shed is manned daily.

New this year is a Natural Healing Tent, with different healing modalities on Wednesday, August 9. Monday August 7 is Green Day, featuring recycling, alternative energy and farmland preservation themes. Senior day on Thursday, August 10 and Children's Day on Tuesday, August 8, offers discounted admission.

Location: 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ. Visit njstatefair.org for daily schedules, admission discounts and participation details.

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Eat on Purpose at Clean Roots

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ou're going to eat anyway, so eat on purpose. Need to refuel? Re-energize? Rethink what nutrients you're putting in your body? Let Clean Roots Vegetarian Cuisine in Quakertown has a mission: provide an option to eat consciously clean. Using local, fresh ingredients and preparing made-to-order food that is healthy and delicious.

Offering soups, salads, sides. wraps and sandwiches with vegan options. They also have sweets, smoothies, daily specials, a kid’s menu and provide catering for groups.

The owners value the community, customers, and would love to help you take care of your body in a convenient, affordable and easy way. “They use ecofriendly or reusable products to help make the world a better place. We cherish our relationships and always strive to create a vibrant and nourishing food experience for you and your family. Our food is always fresh, eclectic, creative, and made with love.”

Location: 500 W. Broad St., Quakertown. Hours: Monday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Sunday. Call 267347-4699 for more information.

Gear Up for the 2017 Via Marathon

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he 2017 Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Via Marathon is scheduled for September 9 and 10, in Allentown. The weekend encompasses six events: a marathon, half marathon, five-person team relay, 5K run, kids race and via walk. Scenic and shady and with a net elevation drop of 240-ft., the Via Marathon is one of the fastest marathon’s in the U.S.

To wrap up the weekend, the Finish Festival will take place September 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at Scott Park in downtown Easton, with food and beverages available until 1 p.m. Many stores and restaurants in downtown Easton will be open on Sunday as part of the celebration.

The LVHN Via Marathon raises funds for Via of the Lehigh Valley’s services for children and adults with disabilities. Serving our community since 1952, the dedicated and committed care providers at Via work to help children overcome developmental delays, help people find meaningful and sustainable jobs and provide the resources and opportunities for people with disabilities to lead active and enjoyable lives in their own community.

Marathon, half marathon, and team relay registration closes on August 8. 5K and walk registration continues through Sept.

9. To volunteer, register, donate or learn more about Via’s services, email Events@ ViaNet.org, call 610-317-8000 or visit ViaMarathon.org. See ad page 12.

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Counseling Services for Adults and Adolescents

Green Drinks Returns to the Lehigh Valley

enise Booth is a nationally certified and pre-licensed counselor in Bethlehem, offering therapy services to adults and adolescents, with more than 12 years of experience working with a variety of concerns and issues.

“Most individuals can benefit from counseling at some point in their lives, whether there is an ongoing issue or a concern that has recently arisen,” says Booth. She provides a caring, judgment-free atmosphere where clients can feel comfortable exploring thoughts and feelings.

Booth has experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, career and life transitions, as well as school-based issues. She uses a client-centered, motivational style of therapy. “It is never too late to reach your goals or to make a positive change in your life,” notes Booth.

“Therapy can help you restore peace and hope in your life and empower you to make lasting change.”

Green Drinks program, Connecting the Pieces with the LV Sustainability Network, with President Andrea Wittchen, will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., July 12, at the Allentown Brew Works. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month.

Wittchen states, “Join us as we look at how the LV Sustainability Network can help you promote your event, project or volunteer opportunity to a broader audience. We'll also look at how the LVSN website can help you connect with sustainability events, engage with your legislative representatives and learn more about the big, broad world that is sustainability.

Every month, people that are interested in sustainability meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. There is a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. It's a great way of catching up with people we know and making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network.

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Co-Dependents Anonymous Offers Hope

It’s Lavender Season at Hope Hill Farm

o-Dependent Anonymous (CoDA) New Visions Group meets on Sundays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Unity Church of Lehigh Valley. CoDA is a 12-Step Fellowship of men and women with a common purpose to recover from codependence. The only requirement for membership in CoDA is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.

Co-dependent people assume responsibility for other people's feelings; are not aware of how they feel and cannot identify their feelings; deny the truth about how they feel; fear or worry about how others may respond to their feelings; bolster their self-esteem by trying to solve other people's problems; look to other people to determine what to do; focus their attention on pleasing another person; have difficulty acknowledging good things about themselves; judge everything they say or do by someone else's standards; have difficulty in forming and/or maintaining close relationships with others; have to feel needed in order to have a relationship; and do not know or believe that asking for help is normal.

roy and Wendy Jochems, owners of Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Southern Schuylkill County, host various activities and will offer farm tours at 11 a.m. on Saturdays for $5 during the summer months, the best season for observing the lavender cutting and distilling process.

Highlights of the tour include explanations of drying for bouquets and culinary use, how to care for the plants and distilling on the farm; it takes 11 pounds of lavender to make one ounce of oil.

The lavender farm store sells Hope Hill’s high-quality lavender products with essential oil that has been distilled on the farm, including bath and body products that are produced from the essential oil. Lavender for culinary purposes, harvested on-site from chemical-free fields that are planted, pruned and harvested by hand, is also available for purchase. Additional products include local artisanal products, hand-screen printed items and jewelry.

Hope Hill is a PA-preferred, Homegrown By Heroes (HBH) farm, which serves to inform consumers that products donning the logo were produced by military veterans.

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Location: 2375 Panther Valley Rd., Pottsville, PA. For more information, call 570-617-0851, email Info@HopeHillLavenderFarm. com or visit HopeHillLavenderFarm.com. See ad page 23.

Holistic Hands Spa to Melt Away Pain and Stress.

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olistic Hands Spa in Emmaus offers a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for mind, body and spirit through knowledgeable and caring touch. Therapists at the spa listen carefully to clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wellness goals to customize a massage experience that is unique to them. Clients can explore a variety of options spanning from traditional manual therapies of hot stone and deep tissue to interesting, earthy elements like bamboo, stones and natural crystals. Acupuncture and energy work is also offered.

Each state-of-the art table has hydraulic lifting power for ease of access and is equipped with adjustable heat control to ensure a perfect level of comfort while being fully handicap accessible. The lotions, oils and creams are made from vegan-friendly, 100 percent certified organic ingredients and the spa is eco-friendly in as many areas as possible.

For a limited time, book a massage on a Monday and receive a free aromatherapy upgrade or get 50 percent off any upgrade. Upgrades include a foot/ hand scrub or an infused scalp massage for only $5 or a cold stone facial for $7.50.

Location: 1245 Chestnut St., Ste. 5, Emmaus. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. For information, call 610-9281300 or visit HolisticHandsSpa.com.

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July 14-16

The Transformative Power of Past-Life Memories Brian Weiss

TRANSFORM August 4-6

Unleash Your Super Memory Jim Kwik

August 13-18

The Gabriel Method™ Jon Gabriel

October 20-22

Inside Resources for an Outside World John Holland and Kevin J. Todeschi

October 22-27

The Wisdom of Chinese Face & Birth Date Reading Jean Haner

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The Great Shamanic Initiation Alberto Villoldo, Marcela Lobos, and Q’ero Shamans Rhinebeck, NY • Just 90 miles north of New York City Explore more at eOmega.org or call 800.944.1001

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Introducing Bell Lifestyle Products New Look Nationwide

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ith over 20 years of experience, Bell Lifestyle Products Inc., in South Haven, Michigan, is introducing a new look for its complete line of over 60 natural supplements across 13 health categories. Bell continues to expand its line of products, most recently launching a new, all-in-one bladder and urinary tract support formulation, see page 2, and a new line of sports supplements.

In addition to rolling out all-new, color-coded packaging to help navigate their product offering, Bell has updated their ecommerce website to allow visitors to more easily shop online or find their local Bell Lifestyle retailer. The Bell Lifestyle website is also host to an extensive library of health and wellness resources including the Bell Wellness Center.

The Bell Wellness Center contains hundreds of recipes, infographics and articles on physical, mental, social and nutritional wellness from elected category experts. With new articles being posted weekly there is information for all ages and ailments.

Bell Lifestyle Products offers a full money-back guarantee on more than 60 natural health products that are available in more than 7,000 health food stores and pharmacies worldwide.

For more information, call 800-333-7995, email Info@BellLifestyle.com, visit BellLifestyle.com or Bell-Wellness.com. See ad, page 2.

Restorative Yoga Options in Quakertown

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illery Woods Siatkowski, founder of Roots and Wings Facilitating Healing offers yoga classes that ensure a safe environment with plenty of teacher/student attention. Her keen ability to help clients tune into their bodies encourages everyone to embark on a healing Hillery WoodsSiatkowski yoga experience. Classes are based in traditional yoga wisdom informed by Therapeutic dance, Alignment-based yoga, Tibetan Buddhism, Earth-based Ceremony and a 13-year career in facilitating healing for self, family and community.

Chair Yoga is offered each Friday at 10:30 a.m. Utilizing props, chairs and guided imagery, these classes are ideal for elders, those recovering from injury, or people living with chronic illness. On the second and fourth Friday’s of each month, Restorative Yoga with Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help and hot stone savasana is offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays Therapeutic classes include Slow Flow Yoga (9:30 a.m.); Occupational Yoga-Movement (11 a.m.) and Hatha Yoga Immersion (6:30 p.m.). Every “body” will benefit from moving the joints and improving balance.

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The results of the samples were compared to gut bacteria from a control group of healthy individuals without Type 1 diabetes and others with celiac disease. Researchers found that the diabetes group showed more signs of gut inflammation than the other groups, and it was linked to 10 specific genes, also marking them as having a unique combination of bacteria.

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Realized savings can be seen in the drastic reduction of smog days in Ontario, down to just one since 2014.

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At a recent hearing titled Modernizing the Endangered Species Act, Republican Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, head of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said the ESA is not working anymore. Natural Resources Committee Chairman Republican Congressman Rob Bishop of Utah opines that the act has never been used for the rehabilitation of species and instead has been controlling the land, saying, “It has been hijacked.”

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“The people of Texas have joined wholeheartedly in what Lady Bird Johnson started,” says Linda Love, roadside beautification chairperson of the Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. (TexasGardenClubs. org), headquartered in Fort Worth. Their committee recognizes planting projects on state and county highways assisted by 320 local clubs encompassing about 10,000 members.

She points to particularly attractive areas along highways 75 in Richardson, plus highways 45 and 35 extending south of Dallas, where concentrations of blue bonnets “look like lakes,” says Love. Other planted native flower patches include Indian paintbrush and gaillardia. She notes that the state prohibits mowing of blue bonnets until after they’ve bloomed and dropped their seeds; picking rules preserve their beauty.

Gail Hill, chair of The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.’s (ffgc. org) roadside beautification committee, based in Winter Park, reports the Ella P. Wood Paths of Sunshine Award Program that partners with the Florida Wildflower Foundation (FlaWildflowers. org) recognizes the efforts of state DOT maintenance crews in establishing and maintaining roadside wildflowers. “The department has run a strong program for decades,” she says.

Local clubs are encouraged to petition elected officials for new resolutions to develop roadside wildflower projects. “About half of Florida’s counties have passed resolutions, including most recently, Santa Rosa and Escambia counties,” says Hill.

This year, the Raleigh-based The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc. (GardenClubOfNC.org), with more than 200 chapters, is working with the

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This is especially helpful if we are constantly locked in by assumptions about people or things. Think how politicians might benefit by being open to the possibility of discovery or surprise during delicate negotiations. The same principle can hold true with family and friends. n Step outside the box of personal judgments and consider the bigger picture of life. Replace the prison of self-criticism often stemming from comparing ourselves with idealized media images with appreciation of the many facets of who we are and what we can become.

Psychologist Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D., is past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, president-elect of the Existential-Humanistic Institute and adjunct faculty at Saybrook and Columbia universities, in New York City. His books include Awakening to Awe, The Polarized Mind and The Spirituality of Awe: Challenges to the Robotic Revolution.

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uthor, gardener and corporate executive Maria Rodale continues to add luster to an unparalleled family commitment to organic food, sustainability and healthy living covering three-quarters of a century. As CEO and chairman of Rodale Inc., she oversees the publishing of books (An Inconvenient Truth; The South Beach Diet; Eat This, Not That!), magazines (Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Prevention and Organic Gardening) and naturally healthy living websites.

Her grandfather, J. I. Rodale, pioneered the American organic movement in 1942 by launching Organic Farming and Gardening magazine. In 1947, he founded the Soil and Health Association, which later became the Rodale

Institute, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization, of which Maria is a board member. The influence of her 2011 book Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe remains strong.

What is the status of the organic farming industry?

As a whole, it has seen great growth, in large part due to increasing demand resulting from consumer awareness. In 2015, organic was a $43 billion industry in the U.S., with Millennial householders leading the way. Still, only 5 percent of all food consumed in the U.S. is organic [produce 13 percent], while less than 1 percent of our farmland is certified

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organic, which spurs imports. So the opportunity to help encourage new organic farmers and transition conventional farmers is significant. The Rodale Institute invests as much time on education and outreach as on research to help organic farmers be profitable.

How else does the Institute help the industry?

We conduct cutting-edge research in organic agriculture to study and test natural strategies to combat pests, diseases and weeds. Growing organic isn’t solely about what you don’t do, such as using pesticides and genetically modified seeds. It also proactively focuses on benefiting soil health by using compost, cover crops, crop rotations and reduced tillage. As we refine these “regenerative agriculture” methods, we share them with farmers so they can increase their productivity and success.

We are expanding our research in nutrient density. The Institute works to understand the difference in nutrient levels, such as proteins, vitamins and minerals, in organic and conventional foods and how farmers can grow nutrient-packed food.

What new programs or initiatives are particularly exciting?

Launched in 1981, our Farming Systems Trial is the longest-running North American research project comparing organic versus conventional grains such as corn and soybeans; it has allowed us to compare yields, water and energy use, soil organic matter, nutrient density, profitability and other factors. In

2016, we introduced our Vegetable Systems Trial, a side-by-side comparison for organic versus conventional produce. We expect organic management practices that improve soil health can enhance nutrient density in vegetables and so benefit farmers’ lives and eating habits worldwide.

In 2016, we launched the Organic Farmers Association (OrganicFarmers Association.org), creating a valuable information exchange and unified voice for domestic certified organic producers. This national membership organization focuses on policy issues, including the Farm Bill, subsidy programs, animal welfare standards and contamination from conventional farm fields.

farmers to move from synthetic chemical farming to organic methods.

Besides healthier food, what other benefits of organic farming have convinced late adopters to convert?

Healthy soil, full of billions of beneficial microorganisms, is a major byproduct of regenerative organic farming. Organic farming creates diverse, healthy ecosystems that protect wildlife.

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health will incur a steep price as those farms won’t remain productive for future generations.

Regenerative organic farming facilitates storage of carbon in the ground, making it integral to addressing the climate crisis. Organic Manifesto makes the case plain; to optimize your own and the planet’s health—buy, grow and eat organic food.

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

Can the public provide input to the 2018 Farm Bill?

President Trump’s proposed “skinny” budget seeks to gut many federal programs, including those designed to protect the environment, so we need to urge elected representatives to stand up for organic farmers as the new bill develops. Historically, heavily funded commodity crop interests fight against assistance programs that encourage low-income people to buy healthy foods.

Organic agriculture made strides in the 2014 Farm Bill, which provided increased support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, crop insurance, organic research and organic certification costsharing programs. To help meet surging demand for organics, it’s important to support initiatives like the Conservation Reserve and Transition Initiatives programs that provide resources for

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our parents and grandparents didn’t receive a financial education, so they don’t understand emotions that relate to money or how to talk about it.”

Tessler works with individuals, couples and creative entrepreneurs to help them “claim their worth in the world and bring their skills and values into the marketplace,” she says. Money is a frequent source of tension among couples, but Tessler notes it wasn’t even talked about in her graduate-level psychology training. “Money is emotional territory for people. You can’t just go to a financial planner, plot a budget and be on your merry way,” she observes.

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Shifting Our Perceptions

Enlightening Ideas about Money

Think Independence, Intimacy, Integrity

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oney influences our choice of job or home, and sense of security, worth and power; it can also make life more or less convenient. Yet, despite its essential importance, money is often a forbidden topic among family members.

Money Talk Taboo “We are not taught how to have a relationship with money on a psychological or spiritual level; it isn’t part of our culture,” explains Bari Tessler, a Boulder, Colorado, financial therapist and author of The Art of Money. “The majority of

To change our relationship with money, Tessler says we need to understand our “money stories” that include the ways in which our personal experiences, together with subconsciously inherited familial and cultural attitudes, shape how we think about money.

“The first step to changing our money habits is being willing to deal with the tough issues,” says Mayuri Onerheim, author of Money Spirituality Consciousness, a retired accountant and spiritual teacher of the Diamond Approach of selfrealization, in Larkspur, California. “There is no change without some discomfort.

It’s part of the spiritual journey.”

Self-care, forgiveness and acceptance are important throughout this process, advises Tessler, because many people bring feelings of guilt and shame to their relationship with money. She recommends doing a “body check-in” to become aware of our physical reaction to related issues, whether it’s going on a reckless spending spree or bracing to ask for a raise. This stage paves the way for the practical work of learning to manage our money in alignment with our values, goals and dreams. It begins with developing practices to track, review and reflect upon spending and earning patterns.

Tactical Tools Tessler recommends utilizing one of many free financial tracking tools like Mint.com, ynab.com or MoneyMinder Online.com. She also suggests we rename their preloaded budget categories to reflect our personal relationships to the areas of spending (e.g., “sanctu30

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We have ups and downs in life, and the same is true of our finances. ~Bari Tessler ary” rather than mortgage; “my dream vacation” for savings targeted for time off; or “life happens” for late fees).

For an enlightened view of cash flows, Onerheim suggests translating what was spent on something into the hours it took to earn the money. “This perspective can transform how we allocate resources and what we’re willing to spend money on,” she says.

Vicki Robin, co-author of the bestseller Your Money or Your Life, espouses a similar approach: thinking of money in terms of hours of life energy. “Continually asking yourself whether you actually got fulfillment in proportion to life energy spent in each subcategory awakens the natural sense of knowing when enough is enough,” she writes.

Tessler and Onerheim both encourage rethinking the idea that all earning is good and all spending is bad: “It’s about balancing needs and wants, and we need joy in life. It’s not about saving every penny and not enjoying yourself,” says Onerheim.

A Rewarding Journey Becoming financially conscious ultimately helps us fulfill our responsibility to be a good steward of the planet’s resources, according to Onerheim.

“Money is a representation of myself in the world, so I want to take responsibility for where my money goes.”

“Financial integrity is achieved by learning the true impact of your earning and spending, both on your immediate family and on the planet,” agrees Robin. “It is knowing what is enough money and material goods to keep you at the peak of fulfillment—and what is just excess and clutter.”

All call for celebrating progress on the journey to financial well-being and know-how. “Take baby steps and reward yourself along the way,” counsels Tessler. “This is a lifelong journey.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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to Cleanse Body & Mind

Take Toxins Out of Your Life

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he term “detox” has been gaining traction in health circles, but cleansing practices have existed for millennia, ranging from Egyptian hydrotherapy to Medieval Lenten practices and Native American fasting, smudging and sweat lodges. The truth is that we need cleansing now more than ever—to rid our bodies of chemical overload and our minds of negative thinking.

The Environmental Defense Fund has counted more than 100 chemicals produced in the U.S. that are present in everyday products and hazardous to humans and the environment. “Our body is a natural detoxifier, ridding itself of toxins through pooping, peeing, sweating and shedding skin. But in our current toxic overload situation, it’s not always an efficient process,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D., an author and functional nutritionist in Washington state.

Some experts believe many commercial detoxification programs are unsafe, extreme and ineffective. “Psychologically, a short-term cleanse can act as a stepping stone if you’re eating fast food and donuts every day,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington,

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D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition and author of How Not to Die. “What matters more is longterm—what you’re eating a decade from now. No quick fix is going to do it, it’s a lifestyle change.”

Feed Your Microbiome

When the microbiome becomes depleted, overall health is affected. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness, in Washington, D.C., and author of Gutbliss and The Microbiome Solution, explains, “The GI tract is the body’s

We’re all exposed to toxins, but if our inner terrain is healthy, our body can flush them out, so we won’t get sick. ~Robynne Chutkan

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Get Dirty

“Health and wealth have become associated with cleanliness, yet the opposite is probably true,” assesses Chutkan. “Kids come in from the playground to use hand sanitizers and eat processed snacks. Instead, discard the microbiome-disrupting sanitizer and provide fresh vegetables for them to eat outside. We don’t want kids exposed to any serious pathogens, but getting a little dirty is essential.”

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engine, and microbes are the worker bees that operate the machinery so that digestion and toxin removal can happen.”

She recommends switching to a plant-filled diet to effectively repopulate the microbiome and be aware of how food is grown. “Much store-bought produce, even organic options, is grown in depleted soil. Seek out biodynamic farmers that prioritize nutrientrich soil to foster microbes,” Chutkan says. Even planting a couple of herbs or microgreens on the kitchen windowsill can make a difference. “Just picking those herbs and getting your hands in healthy dirt increases your exposure to health-promoting microbes.”

Studies have found that children with pets are more likely to have fewer allergies and infections and take fewer antibiotics than those living in pet-free households (Clinical & Experimental Allergy and Kuopio University Hospital, Finland). Pets that venture outdoors bring healthy microbes inside; so does fresh air, which purifies poorer quality indoor air.

Chutkan also warns of excessive bathing. “When we scrub ourselves, we rub off microbes and naturally occurring oils; unless we’re filthy, we just need to gently rinse.” Marketers convince consumers that products with toxic ingredients are necessities, but coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and honey can effectively replace many toiletries.

he recommends stimulating fat metabolism with a cleanse that starts each morning with melted ghee followed by a simple nonfat diet throughout the day.

According to research published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, ghee, a clarified butter, has been proven to remove environmental toxins by attaching to toxic fats. Kitchari, the staple of the meal plan, is a nourishing and easy-to-digest, porridge-like blend of beans, rice and Indian spices.

“When you eat a mono diet of just kitchari, your body can transfer the energy that normally goes toward digestion into cleansing and healing other systems,” says Douillard. For those not

Reboot with a Quick Cleanse

To stimulate the body’s natural ability to burn fat, Douillard recommends a four-day, at-home detox cleanse.

“The digestive system is responsible for delivering nutrients and escorting dangerous toxins out of your body; if you can’t digest well, you can’t detoxify well,” he says.

Unlike drastic fasts and juice cleanses, which can deplete nutrients,

Few Snacks, More Water

Work toward eating three meals a day—a light breakfast, big lunch and light and early dinner—without snacking in-between, and fasting for 13 hours each night. Douillard notes, “This regimen should be maintained beyond the cleanse because it gives the body a chance to use up its carbohydrates—its normal, go-to fuel—and switch to its calmer, more stable, detoxifying fuel— body fat.”

5 Ways to Detox Every Day

Burn Fat Cells

According to ayurveda, burning fat fuels detoxification because toxins from preservatives, pollutants, pesticides and other damaging chemicals are stored in our fat cells. When fat is metabolized and used as an energy source, the toxins are released, ready to be flushed out.

“When we’re not burning fat, toxins can accumulate, cause congestion in the lymphatic channels, overwhelm the liver and ultimately be deposited back into fat cells or stored in the arteries, heart and brain,” comments Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr. John Douillard, of Boulder, Colorado.

He’s the author of Eat Wheat and a former director of player development and nutrition advisor for the New Jersey Nets professional basketball team.

ready to maintain such a limited diet, he recommends a polydiet with the option to add seasonal steamed vegetables, oatmeal and other gluten-free grains.

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s soon as we start eating healthier diets, our body is able to detoxify more efficiently and diseases begin to be reversed,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and creator of NutritionFacts.org. Follow these tips to enhance the detoxification process at mealtimes.

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Eat broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables raw or chop them at least 40 minutes before cooking to maximize intake of the phytonutrient sulforaphane, which boosts detoxifying enzymes in the liver. For the time-crunched, Greger suggests adding a small amount of any type of raw cruciferous vegetables to the cooked ones.

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Always choose colorful produce, with the exception of white mushrooms and cauliflower. “White foods are stripped of nutrition,” says Greger. Pigment indicates the richness of antioxidants that keep the body functioning efficiently.

He likes adding shreds of economical and long-lasting red cabbage as an everyday garnish.

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Follow the seasons, because nature provides the ideal harvest for each season—heavier, denser foods in winter, like wheat, dairy, roots, nuts and seeds; and cooling, high-energy fruits and vegetables in summer. Dr. John Douillard, creator of the 3-Season Diet Challenge, remarks that research suggests that gut microbes are meant to change with local seasonal foods to optimize digestion, mood and immunity.

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Avoid plastics by limiting intake of foods stored or cooked in plastic, especially cling wrap, which is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a known carcinogen, according to the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer. Also avoid canned goods unless labeled bisphenol A (BPA)-free. “A lot of toxins enter our bodies through processed, overcooked and fried foods,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D. “As we replace these foods with nourishing options, we need to also minimize plastic packaging.”

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Filter water because, “We are primarily made of water, so if we’re drinking and bathing in contaminated water, it impacts health,” says Minich who recommends using a national testing laboratory to assess home tap water. The results can then be coupled with the Environmental Working Group’s buying guide (Tinyurl.com/EWG-Buying-Guide) to determine the most appropriate water filter to deal with the contaminants that may be present. natural awakenings

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See How You’re Dooing

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good bowel movement is the ultimate detox, eliminating toxins, unwanted bacteria, cells that have outlived their usefulness and other waste that has to go. Stools provide an index of health, so turn around and take a look at them for feedback for improving digestive and overall health. One key way to assess a stool is by its color. Use the following guide:

Adapt the cleanse to avoid strain, because when under stress, the lymphatic system shuts down and the body stores fat and toxins. “If three meals a day with no snacks is not possible yet, have a nonfat high-protein snack and plan to eat more protein at your next meal,” suggests Douillard. “Or start with four meals, and work your way down to three.”

Aim to drink half your healthiest body weight in ounces of room-temperature water every day, while also sipping warm-to-hot water—believed to soften the intestinal tract, move the lymph and hydrate the cells more effectively than cold water—every 10 to 15 minutes for two weeks. Plain water has a hydrating effect that not even lemon water can replicate.

4 Pale, chalky stool can be a sign of liver disease or clogged bile ducts, and is often accompanied by dark urine because the bile gets excreted through the kidneys instead of the digestive tract.

4 Yellow stool may mean a parasite like Giardia or excess fat because of a pancreas that’s not secreting enough enzymes.

4 Green stool can be the result of a Clostridium difficile infection or antibiotics.

4 Red stool occurs with bleeding from the colon, but can also be caused by eating beets.

4 Black stool usually signifies bleeding from higher in the gastrointestinal tract or from an iron supplement.

4 Lighter brown stool may mean insufficient deeply pigmented leafy greens in the diet.

4 Blue stool can be from bluecolored food.

4 Dark brown is the color of stool nirvana. Bile and bilirubin pigment, formed in the liver from dead red blood cells, give healthy stools this chocolate color.

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Emotional Release

“Toxins are best understood less as poisons than as barriers—obstacles to the life and health we truly want,” says Minich.

As a functional medicine nutritionist, she believes that food as medicine is only one aspect of full-spectrum health. Her approach revolves around clusters of nutritional, anatomical, psychological and spiritual life issues that can be jointly detoxified, supported and healed.

“Good eating alone will not necessarily solve our emotional woes or stop our limiting beliefs and toxic self-talk,” she explains in Whole Detox, a book based on a whole-life, whole-systems, whole-foods approach to detoxification. “We need to remove all the barriers that impede our growth. Limiting (continued on page 36)

Lighten Up with Yoga and Bodywork

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isease and disharmony adversely affect our physical and emotional being. Detoxification practices encourage self–healing, lighten our toxic load and lift our spirits.

Ayurvedic massage and dry brushing (Abhyanga and Garshana) are therapies that initiate the release of toxins in the muscles and skin and assist our bodies’ own detoxification process.

Exfoliating with silk gloves and nourishing the skin with aroma-therapeutic oils encourages cell regeneration—allowing us to let go and renew.

Jin Shin Jyustu, a Japanese art of meridian pressure points, is a form of gentle, light touch healing that helps remove garbage within the body by restoring harmony and energy paths. Jin Shin Jyutsu supports lymphatic drainage and digestive health and is restorative for patients who are exposed to heavy pharmaceuticals as it and can relieve the neck and shoulder pain often associated with a toxic load.

Therapeutic yoga with guided imagery aims to refocus thoughts toward positive reinforcement and mental clarity.

Anxiety creates excess cortisol, impacting our quality of life in all sorts of insidious

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ways, resulting in muscle weakness, soreness and mental sluggishness. Practicing yoga in a supportive environment with personal attention and modifications reinforces good posture and builds core strength and mental resilience.

Deeply relaxing far infrared sauna and the Amethyst BioMat—a negative ion and infrared ray treatment system—can help with deep cellular detoxification.

Far infrared light is like your personal sunshine, all the benefits of the life giving sun without the harmful UV rays. Both Sauna and BioMat increase blood circulation and build Prana, life force energy.

Roots and Wings combines all these modalities with ancient wisdom and a passion to teach and help others learn to heal themselves, maintain vibrant health and lighten up.

Hillery Woods Siatkowski is the owner of Roots & Wings Facilitating Healing, at 127 S. 5th Street, Quakertown.

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p to 80 percent of our immune system is in our gut, which means a properly functioning digestive system is the foundation for optimal health. The heart of the digestive system is our colon, or large intestine. The colon is as long as we are tall, and for every foot of our colon, we can store 5 to 10 lbs. of fecal matter. The fecal matter builds up and hardens in the colon. This build up can negatively impact our health by preventing the absorption of water and nutrients.

Do you ever feel as if you drank a lot of water, but all you did was eliminate it? This could be why. The colon re-absorbs water 8 to 10 times every 30 minutes. It also leads to constipation, allowing for bacteria and yeast to grow and causing stagnant toxins to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the colon wall. Also contributing to the problem is our diet, lack of fiber, too much sugar and a diet high in red meat.

In order for the whole body to function optimally, toxins that have accumulated must be purged from the system. Natural colon hydrotherapy, also known as a colonic, is a safe and effective way to help cleanse the system. Warm water is used to clean flush waste of Natural Awakenings and may not be reproduced in any other publ Thisand ad is theout property in the colon, while also hydratingsion the of body. the publisher. Please review the proof carefully. Natural Awakenings is not responsib

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thoughts, as well as heavy metals and pesticides, are toxic barriers that weigh us down, sapping energy that might be used for better things.”

Her 21-day program is designed to establish long-term lifestyle changes with simple habits. She recommends monitoring our emotions and tracking thoughts with daily writing exercises. “Look at yourself like you’re examining a food label to get to the root of limiting patterns,” she says, encouraging questions such as, “Is this thought healthy for me?” or, “Do I want this thought in my being?” Be mindful of speech as well; swearing, exaggerating and interrupting can have deleterious effects, while uplifting affirmations can inspire positive actions.

She attests that visualization can help prevent the creative self from shutting down, another aspect of toxicity. “Be intuitive and imaginative; allow creative expression to flow.

Before you can manifest what you want in life, you have to envision it.” Minich wants patients to invite introspection by taking a few minutes each day to be in solitude and silence, allowing meaning and purpose to surface.

Daily stress relief practices such as meditation, yoga, selfmassage and mindful breathing can foster stress reduction. “Life shouldn’t feel like an emergency. We need to navigate around stress so we’re not inundated by it,” counsels Douillard.

By extracting toxins through sweat and circulating nutrients, physical activity is equally important for detoxification, but it’s also a form of self-love. “It expands your sense of possibilities, freeing you to go where you will and to carry burdens lightly,” Minich says.

In this age of personalized medicine, Minich encourages

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patients to focus on the parts of a detox program that they need most, whether it’s diet, exercise, massage, emotional well-being or spirituality. She reminds us that the desire and need to cleanse is universal.“Detox is as old as humankind.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

Thorough Detox Programs for Well-Being

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hen we look for underlying reasons for health problems and symptoms, we find toxins in one form or another at the base of the mountain.

While it’s true that changing your diet and detoxifying with a number of common methods can do wonders for your health and well being, some find they cannot get lasting results with self-care. These are the people who need the help of a program of thorough detoxification.

Taking antioxidants helps in the detoxification pathways and prevents some toxins from harming the body.

Utilizing various detoxification protocols like colonics and digestive detoxification methods helps to some extent, but fail to reach the toxins stored in adipose tissue and the myelin sheath around the nerves of the body. What releases the toxins from deep fat stores throughout the body? We know of no other effective program to do so other than chelation therapy—a medical procedure that involves the administration of chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body—and the Hubbard method of detoxification for the hundreds of other poisons and mercury the body stores. With the daily use of nutrients and niacin, mild exercise and dry heat sauna, we can reduce the level of toxins in our bodies to the point where we feel the resurgence in well-being, energy and mental clarity we desire.

The complete program protocol can be found in the book Clear Body Clear Mind, written by Hubbard. Followed exactly, this program is profound in its benefits.

Chelation therapy can be used as a preventive program to clean up the ravages of daily living with a maintenance program of a treatment every month. Taking high quality nutrients and eating clean, organic foods— avoiding the chemicals in manufactured foods—goes a long way in preventing the build up of toxins in the body.

Avoiding sources of contamination is key to health aging and keeping one’s wits.

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ow often do we realize that our thoughts, feelings and emotions are the source for dis-ease in our lives and that if we were willing to detox those and let go of what Juliana Freeman is no longer relevant or doesn’t serve us, our bodies could relax and use their energies to create more health and wellbeing? For instance, how often do we judge our bodies or ourselves? Judgment is one of the most unkind things we can impose upon our body. Are you comparing yourself to others and always finding you lacking?

Do you focus on what’s wrong with your body instead of being grateful for the amazing body you have, no matter what condition it is in? There is always something to be grateful for, even if it’s just that it got you up this morning.

The body is an amazing servant and will abide by any point of view we have, even those that we may not be consciously aware. So, if we believe that when we get to age 50 our body

will start to breakdown, then that’s what we will experience. If we think that when we eat a particular food it will have a particular effect on the body, then that is what our body will give Yvonne Cormier us.

So, if you wish to detox your body, start by detoxing your mind of all the limiting thoughts, feelings, judgments and beliefs you have about you and your body. Start becoming aware of the limitations you have bought into about yourself from family, teachers and peers.

Have you denied your creativity because a grade-school teacher told you that you couldn’t draw? Did you give up on going to college because someone told you that you weren’t smart enough? Are you working in a job you hate because someone told you that a high-paying job is a measure of success and to quit means you are a failure?

What else is possible here? Anything that diminishes a person or makes him or her feel less than joy-

ful is probably not true at all. We are all extremely psychic (even if we’ve never acknowledged that) and pick up constantly on the thoughts, feelings and emotions of other people around us.

How many times have you gone into a room and been aware that someone is angry, felt tension in the air or known something is just not right? You and your body know. This applies to the thoughts we have about ourselves, too.

If we are walking along and pass someone who is feeling really bad about themselves, we might suddenly start to judge ourselves about our weight or something else. We have just picked up their thoughts and, because we likely have a history of judging ourselves, we believe it is ours, and therefore true.

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When any of this happens, you can ask yourself a question: “Who does this belong to?” If you get a sense of lightness from the question, then the chances are it is not yours and you can return it to sender with some consciousness attached. We don’t need to know whom it does belong to, but whoever did originate that energy will receive some contribution of the consciousness you attach and everyone wins. This can also apply with physical pain where we may be picking up on someone else’s body.

For the ultimate mind detox, there is a body process that consists of holding 32 points on the head, called Access Bars®. These points relate to different areas of life such as money, creativity, body, sexuality, communication, ageing and more, and allows our bodies to clear out limiting points of view and create more space. Receiving the Access Bars® is a great way of making space for new possibilities to come into our lives by letting go or detoxing ourselves of the old.

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A wide range of activities, including exercising and engaging in sports, can help us break a sweat. A low-impact option is spending time in a sauna.

Notably, in a focused study, the sweat from an infrared sauna expelled more bismuth, cadmium, chromium, mercury and uranium than that produced by a steam sauna. The steam sauna caused higher levels of arsenic, aluminum, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, lead, tin, thallium and zinc to be excreted (Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology).

Hydration is essential in maximizing all these health benefits.

Failure to hydrate properly during and after sweating can lead to other health problems. An easy rehydration practice is to step on the scales right before and after sweating; the weight lost is the optimum amount of water to drink afterwards (Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine). For reference, one pound of water is slightly less than a one-half liter.

Sweat contains minerals essential for optimal functioning of the whole body. Following excessive sweating, it’s important to replace the minerals lost, especially zinc, copper, selenium, chromium and potassium.

Coconut water is a good source of potassium; nuts, seafood, whole grains and legumes generally contain relatively high doses of zinc, copper, selenium and chromium.

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Hike It

“Hiking teaches kids respect for the outdoors and animals,” says Branch Whitney, a Mount Charleston, Nevada, author of three books on hiking. “Near Las Vegas, in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, sandstone rock affords a rare sight—year-round running water and lush ferns.”

Ralph Stover State Park, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, offers easy walking trails and climbing rocks. When water levels are high, Tohickon Creek challenges paddlers and whitewater rafters.

kind in North America. Stay in ecofriendly lodges, cabins and tree houses.

Family Week

From July 30 to August 4, the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, New York, will host Family Week. Grownups attend workshops while kids participate in specialty camps; everyone convenes for meals, free time and evening entertainment. The campus relies on sustainable energy and local agriculture. Free tours are available at the environmental education center.

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Holding the Guinness World Record for the longest and largest continuous eco zip line canopy tour in the world, historic Banning Mills, in Whitesburg, Georgia, will thrill tweens and teens.

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At Natural Bridges State Park, in California, visitors relish viewing shorebirds, migrating whales, seals and playful otters. Moore Creek forms freshwater wetlands and a salt marsh. There’s also a Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve.

At Kama’ole Beach Park III, in Maui, Hawaii, the small waves are so clear that fish can be seen from the surface. Snorkeling gear rentals are available. Shaved ice stands keep everyone cool.

Lakefront beaches like West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, on Lake Michigan’s southern tip, attract kids. They can earn beachcomber badges in the Junior Ranger program by finding three different-colored rocks or telling what plants they saw most often.

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water container, camp toilet, queen-size cot, grill, food storage and sun shower are provided. “Compared to other accommodations, each night at a Tentrr campsite saves 245 gallons of water and reduces CO2 output by 54 pounds per campsite,” estimates Michael D’Agostino, Tentrr’s founder and CEO.

The secluded Lumberland, New York, campsite, along the Delaware River, sets its roomy tent on a wooden deck.

Attractions include Adirondack chairs for unwinding and a nearby farmers’ market and restaurant. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, swimming and fishing.

Tentrr provides required life jackets and a shuttle to meet paddlers at their destination for the return trip to camp.

From its original 35 sites, the organization recently expanded to 250 campsites, predominantly from Pennsylvania to Maine. This fall, they’ll also open sites in the Pacific Northwest from Northern California to Washington state.

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Farm2Fashion made its New York debut in 2014, featuring ponchos, scarves and wraps crafted from manufacturers’ pre-consumer, recycled cotton scrap, plus local virgin farm fiber under the guidance of Laurie Perrone, creative director and president.

Located in Cornwall, New York, the company’s artisan-inspired products are available through stores and the Web (Farm2Fashion.com).

“Our philosophy is simple—design classic products in America with substance and sustainability, while creating a low carbon footprint,” says Perrone.

“We encourage customers to pass our products from generation to generation. Apparel and other textile goods in America used to be made at home for families and friends. We want to bring some of that back to life.”

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Now designers and manufacturers are finding ways to provide attractive and healthier alternatives to common fabrics, especially polyester.

After World War II, cotton, wool and linen fell out of favor as wash and wear, stain-resistant, permanent-press polyester arrived. Annual production of the synthetic fiber, consuming petroleum, coal, air and water resources, today exceeds 22 billion tons. Americans alone discard 14 million tons of clothing each year—80 pounds per person—with 80 percent going to landfills, where polyester takes 20 to 200 years to biodegrade.

A host of suppliers are responding to a rising demand for comfortable, trendy, easy-care, high-quality and eco-friendly clothing that’s actually good for you. Here are just a few of these innovators.

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When wet, it dries 40 percent faster than other materials. Perspiration evaporates through the breathable natural fabric, so Ably clothing doesn’t absorb odors or need to be washed and dried as often, saving water and energy (Tinyurl.com/FiliumFashion).

“The retail industry is one of today’s largest polluters in the world,” says Raj Shah, co-founder of Ably and

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based chef/host of the online program The Vegan Roadie, with 100 U.S. restaurant visits and counting and now seeking crowdfunding for its third season, set in Italy. Harder has learned to investigate his dining options ahead of time, and always packs a travel-size, high-speed blender, lots of trail mix and his favorite condiments of sriracha (bottled hot sauce) and nutritional yeast.

“You can locate great vegan restaurants in surprising places if you search online before you travel,” he says, listing Viva Vegeria and La Botanica, in San Antonio, Texas, and The Red Fern, in Rochester, New York, among his finds.

Where vegan restaurants are scarce, he turns to plant-based options at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. His DIY hotel-room cuisine favorites are a Hotel Smoothie, Banushi (banana sushi) and Pizzadilla, a cross between a pizza and a quesadilla, “cooked” in aluminum foil using a hotel iron and ironing board.

Matt Frazier, a runner and co-author of the No Meat Athlete Cookbook, recently went on the road for a selffunded book tour. Not only had he left his high-powered blender back home with his family in Asheville, North Carolina, he was on a tight budget.

“The trick that has helped me not just survive, but thrive on the road is eating fresher, more whole and more raw,” he says. He recommends filling up on kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, nuts and seeds, berries, beans, onions and mushrooms.

Lindsay S. Nixon, author of The Happy Herbivore Guide to PlantBased Living and related cookbooks, has traveled from her home in Los Angeles across the country and around the world, finding plant-based foods wherever she goes. “Almost every city has a Thai or Italian restaurant where you should be able to find something on the menu or adapt a dish to stick with plants,” she says. “You might have to get a little creative. I once asked for salsa and a plain, baked potato; not a bad combo, as it turns out.”

Wherever we find ourselves, we can still find healthy ways to eat.

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1 cup filtered water or apple juice Handful or two of tender, baby greens, such as baby spinach or kale 1 banana, peeled, or another favorite soft, peeled fruit

Preheat hotel or travel iron; the linen setting works well.

While the iron is preheating, place tortilla on a square of aluminum foil large enough to enclose the tortilla.

Sprinkle half the cheese on one half of the tortilla, top with peppers and onions, spoon over the marinara and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Fold the other half over the toppings, and then fold the foil over the entire Pizzadilla, completely closing the edges of the foil.

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Put the water, greens and banana in a high-speed, travel-sized blender and blend until smooth.

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Place blueberries in a line down the middle lengthwise, about an inch apart.

Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds or strawberry slivers and top with raw nut crumble. Slice into pieces the size of sushi roll pieces.

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2012 bestselling memoir, Wild, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at age 26 allowed her innate courage to blossom. A rank novice, she took to the trails solo, grieving the early death of her mother, and discovered a new kind of self-reliance.

“Every time I heard a sound of unknown origin or felt something horrible cohering in my imagination, I pushed it away,” Strayed relates. “I simply did not let myself become afraid. Fear begets fear. Power begets power. I willed myself to beget power. It wasn’t long before I actually wasn’t afraid.”

Other people on such journeys are inspired by their love for the environment, like Zen Buddhist priest and retired psychotherapist Shodo Spring, leader of this year’s Compassionate Earth Walk, a July-through-October protest of our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels.

It has engaged a “moving community” of shared prayers, meditation and yoga along the path of the pending Keystone XL pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, to Steele City, Nebraska.

Spring emphasizes that the walk is intended to connect participants to the land and the people that live on it.

“We’re going to small towns,” she says, “where many residents make their livelihoods from oil. There’s a deep division between such people and our group.

But when we listen to each other, that division gets healed.”

Activist David Rogner says that longdistance walks don’t just raise awareness of political and social issues—they also give people hope. He spent 25 months walking across the United States in the first coast-to-coast roadside litter program, Pick Up America.

“As we walked and picked up trash, we inspired people to believe there could be change,” he says. His trek gave him hope for his own future,

too. He now believes, “If you commit your life to the healing and restoration of community and yourself, you are going to be wholly provided for.”

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Good nutrient sources to add to doggie meals include:

Vitamin A: liver, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, dark leafy greens, eggs Vitamin C: berries, citrus, red bell peppers (or berry powder supplements; one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds of weight) Vitamin E: grains, seeds and their oils, wheat germ oil Vitamin D: liver, eggs, oily fish like sardines, mackerel, salmon B vitamins: liver, venison (or moringa leaf powder supplement, one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds) Zinc: red meat, poultry Magnesium: dark leafy greens, seeds, fish Selenium: oily fish, grass-fed beef and beef liver, free-range chicken, egg Turmeric: a powerful supplement to help treat and prevent gene damage caused by heavy metals and glyphosate (one-eighth to one-quarter teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight per day, combined with a healthy fat like coconut oil and some freshly ground black pepper for better absorption).

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Here are some preventive and remedial steps.

leaky gut will have food allergies. Remove causes like vaccines and processed foods; support the liver; rebalance with prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes; replenish with a healthy whole foods diet, along with aloe, slippery elm and marshmallow root; and restore with homeopathic remedies. Follow up with fermented veggies as part of the diet. Consult a naturopathic veterinarian for treatment.

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grasses is detoxifying and provides necessary magnesium during a detox. Sea vegetables can supply calcium, iodine and trace minerals. Herbs like curcumin, ginger and cayenne are potent antioxidants; ginger and turmeric help with DNA repair. Nutrients from green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli can enter cells and reduce inflammation; broccoli sprouts also apply, with the most effective delivery method via a concentrated powder.

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As the body detoxifies, symptoms and discharges may occur. These are less common for dogs with raw, speciesappropriate diets and minimal vaccinations. Visible results include old dogs displaying more energy and sharper cognitive function and awareness. Eyes are clearer. Fatty tissues shrink down, coats fill out and become shinier and skin becomes healthier. As the largest organ, skin reflects the state of the immune system as a whole.

A concentrated detox to overturn health issues relies on doctor protocols and individualized treatment. An everyday gentle detox generally keeps pets healthier.

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e aware that glyphosate in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is prevalent in nonorganic foods, widely used as a weed killer and to dry crops before harvesting. This hidden poison, in the presence of ingested mercury, makes both the glyphosate and mercury 1,000 times more toxic.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Stephani Seneff, author of the article “The Destructive Effects of Heavy Metals and Glyphosate,” reports that glyphosate is a major driver of disease. The toxin stays in a pet’s bones, as well as the bones of the food-producing animals eating genetically modified (GMO) grains that dogs chew on.

4 Avoid the chemicals and toxins commonly found in many lawn care supplies, household cleaners and body care products. Grow food or patronize a best practices local farmer.

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SATURDAY, JULY 1 Tour of Columcille – 2.5-hour walking tour of a beautiful, wooded 17-acre megalithic standing stone park. Tour guide, Tom Egan, an Irish Historian and Irish mythology storyteller, offers pre-Christian Celtic interpretations of the park’s many stone monuments and structures. 9:30am-noon, rain or shine. 3155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor. 610-360-1701.

SUNDAY, JULY 2

Healing Day Retreat – 5 hours on 5 secluded acres with Kristi Meng & Linda Tironi. A relaxing, fun filled day with like-minded people, yoga (no experience needed), connecting to nature, & breathwork with drumming. Even building a terrarium to bring home. Includes a healthy lunch. 10am-3pm. Call 201-469-6307. Newton NJ.

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Cold Pressed Soap Making 101 – Learn to make your own natural soaps. Take home a 1lb loaf form your family. 1pm. Ages 16+ unless adult supervised. $35 must be paid in advance. All supplies included.

Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

THURSDAY, JULY 6 Access Body Process Class – Learn Restoration of Communion with Earth and Elimination of Specific Gravities to restore the communication between earth and your body and to eliminate where you have taken on the heaviness and seriousness of this reality. 9am-5:30pm. $100. Bangor, PA. Must RSVP to 703-965-1303. On-line version available.

Beautiful You Detox– Remove those toxins and say, “Hello beautiful!”. Ditch the belly bloat, release the ‘BLAHS’, and rebalance your body.

Get your energy back and freshen up your life by joining me for a 11-day whole foods detox.

Recipes are included. Has everything you need to BE the best version of yourself! Sign up at www.blissfulexistence.com/new-you/ 570-420-7955

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savethedate CALIBRATE THE COMPASS OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP A COUPLES RETREAT - JULY 7-8, 2017 Utilizing the 4-D Wheel, we will “Calibrate the Compass of Your Relationship” - As Dr. Milspaw guides you and your partner through the wheel, you will explore the dimensions of your relationship and refocus the direction your relationship is going. Activities and discussion will include Tantra and mindfulness-based exercises to improve intimacy, passion and sensuality. 7/7 * 6-8:30pm & 7/8 * 9am-2pm. Bring your own lunch. $200/ couple. Email dramilspaw@4dcounseling.com or call 484-894-1246 to register.

SATURDAY, JULY 8 Intro to Body Sprays – Students learn how to formulate a strong aromatherapy body spray, hints and tips as well as recipe will be given. Each student will create and take home a custom spray that day. 1pm.

Approx.30 min. $15. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

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Access Bars® Practitioner Training – Become a certified practitioner of this nurturing process to use personally or as a complement to any modality.

Learn 32 points on the head that when lightly touched, allow you to release all of the thoughts, feelings and emotions that keep you stuck. 9:30am-5:45pm. $300.

Bangor, PA. Call 703-965-1303 to RSVP

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

Advanced Soapmaking – An advanced class for people with soap making experience who want to advance their understanding of natural soap. Ages 16+ only. 6pm. $45/person all supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791

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Occupational Yoga-Movement – This class will focus on setting you up for success accomplishing your daily movements with greater ease. Add stability to improve walking, Balance and core strength.

If you’re recovering from a fall class is for you!

11am. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, suite 150, Quakertown. 215-257-5025.

Access Bars® Gift & Receive – An opportunity to experience the nurturing process of Access Bars® from a certified practitioner for a reduced rate or, if you are a Bars practitioner, you can swap Bars sessions with other practitioners. 2pm. $15 for Practitioners; $35 to come and only receive. Bangor.

RSVP to 703-965-1303.

FREE introduction: Stress Relief with Effortless Meditation™ – Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique works like magic. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 7-8:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

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Lip Balms & Lip Scrubs Class – Learn about the different oils and additives used to make different lip balms. Each participant will take two identical custom lip balms home. 6pm. $15 must be paid in advance. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791

FRIDAY, JULY 14 Restorative Yoga – 2nd & 4th Fridays. Refill your cup with Bliss. Restorative yoga uses bolsters and blankets to support the body in yoga inspired postures. With support your body rests deeply. You breathe naturally, sending signals to your nervous system to regenerate energy. Includes self-healing holds and hot stone savasana. $35. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, suite 150, Quakertown. 215-257-5025.

SATURDAY, JULY 15 FREE introduction: Stress Relief with Effortless Meditation™ - Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique works like magic. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 9:00 – 10:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

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savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM SKIN CONDITIONS TUESDAY, JULY 18 * 4:00 PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health-related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you.

All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 Getting out of the Box – An Intro Talk on the Tools of Access Consciousness©. Learn simple tools to get out of the box that may be limiting you. We believe in empowering others to create the life they desire.

Are you ready to start living for you? 7:30pm. $10 Donation. Mt Pocono United Methodist Church, 12 Church Avenue, Mt Pocono. RSVP to 703-965-1303.

Occupational Yoga-Movement – This class will focus on setting you up for success accomplishing your daily movements with greater ease. Add stability to improve walking, Balance and core strength.

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Get to Your Healthy Weight, Workshop−Michelle Costantini. Choose the right foods for the season, the right food combinations and the spices that will enhance your health and prevent toxic build-up (including fat). Learn how good digestion plays a role in this. $25, 7-8:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 720-745-3453

postures. With support your body rests deeply. You breathe naturally, sending signals to your nervous system to regenerate energy. Includes self-healing holds and hot stone savasana. $35. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, suite 150, Quakertown. 215-257-5025.

TUESDAY, JULY 25

FREE introduction: Stress Relief with Effortless Meditation™ - Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique works like magic. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 9:00 – 10:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

Chemical-Free Cosmetics, Workshop−Amanda Davis. Discover why we want to get safe products into the hands of everyone. Join us to change the way you look at beauty and to better YOUR health. 7pm. $5 off your 1st purchase. Twin Ponds Center, Call Amanda Davis today to pre-register 646-326-7676

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Occupational Yoga-Movement – This class will focus on setting you up for success accomplishing your daily movements with greater ease. Add stability to improve walking, Balance and core strength.

If you’re recovering from a fall class is for you!

11am. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, suite 150, Quakertown. 215-257-5025.

FREE introduction: Stress Relief with Effortless Meditation™ - Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique works like magic. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 7:00 – 8:30 pm. FREE, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700 How to Move Forward When Life Changes – A free holistic health webinar. With Cindy Cipriani, an author, public speaker, entrepreneur and Clarity Coach teaching her 5C Solution to help you make wise choices in times of confusion and throughout your future. 7pm. For more info or to register, 856596-5834 or tdinj.com “Webinars & Events.”

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SUNDAY, JULY 30 Access Body Process Class – Experience the energies of 2 amazing Access body processes to correct vision and more, while being surrounded by nature at a lovely mountaintop venue. You will gift and receive each process and then be qualified to use them to contribute to yourself and others. 9am-5:30pm. $100. Bangor. RSVP to 703-965-1303.

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savethedate METABOLIC RESET WEBINAR THURSDAY, JULY 27 • 6:30PM Learn how diet changes can reboot your health and reset your metabolism. Understand how hormones affect your weight and how a natural approach can restore hormone balance. Find out about supplements to help reduce inflammation, heal your gut, increase your energy naturally, and improve your digestion. If you suffer from diabetes, hormone imbalances, slow metabolism, immune system challenges, low energy or are looking for a jumpstart to your weight loss program this webinar is for you. Call 570-283-0111 to register or email Thrivewellnesskingston@gmail.com to register.

An Introduction to the Metabolic Reboot Webinar – Free Virtual Seminar From Your Own Home. If you suffer from diabetes, hormone imbalances, slow metabolism, or are looking for a jump-start to your health or weight loss program come join us! 6:30-7:30pm.

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FRIDAY, JULY 28 Restorative Yoga – 2nd & 4th Fridays. Refill your cup with Bliss. Restorative yoga uses bolsters and blankets to support the body in yoga inspired

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Bath Bombs – A short workshop where students learn how to mix ingredients and oils to create fun and popular bath bombs. Students take home their creations that day. 1pm. $15. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

savethedate 9TH ANNUAL ANGEL DAYS HOLISTIC FAIRE SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 • 10AM-5PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 • 10AM-4PM Angel art, readings, crystals, aromatherapy reiki, reflexology, alternative healing modalities. Free lectures on current holistic topics, door prizes every hour. Nutritious Mediterranean food for sale.

Vendors spaces available – call now! $6 or $5 with donation of pet food. Leesport Farmers Market, Banquet Hall, 312 Gernant’s Church Rd, Leesport.

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Tour of Columcille – 2.5-hour walking tour of a beautiful, wooded 17-acre megalithic standing stone park. Tour guide, Tom Egan, an Irish Historian and Irish mythology storyteller, offers pre-Christian Celtic interpretations of the park’s many stone monuments and structures. 9:30am-noon, rain or shine. 3155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor. 610-360-1701.

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This class is worth 7 hours for PA massage license renewal. For more information, or to register, call us at 610-419-3535 or visit http://healthoptionsinstitute.org/Reiki/.

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savethedate PLANT ALLIES 2017 MIDATLANTIC WOMEN’S HERBAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 30TH – OCTOBER 1ST Featuring renowned speakers, including Rosemary Gladstar, beloved around the world for her extensive work with plants. Plus, over 20 workshops on women’s health, herbal medicine, gardening and plant identification, plus plant walks, kids camp, delicious vegan food, vendors, singing and dancing. Camping available. Early Bird Registration until August 1, Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. 610-6839363. WomensHerbal.com

savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Reiki 1 Certification Program – July 22, 2017, 9:30am-5pm. Usui/Tibetan- Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1 Initiation, Hands on practice, includes 179 page manual, Register by 7/15 CEU’s-LMT’s Seven Sacred Flames Reiki® Self-Procedure I – July 15, 2017 9:30-4:00 is a High spiritual practice for Self-Realization. Activation/Attunement. Learn Great Central Sun Meditation for State of Pure Consciousness. Manual included. Register by 7/8 Reiki 1, Certification Program – Aug 12, 2017, 9:30am-5:00pm. Usui/Tibetan- Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1 Initiation, Hands on practice , includes 179 page manual, Register by 8/6 CEU’s-LMT Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570-7066680. ReikiCenterOnline@yahoo.com. LifeHolisticReiki.com. See ad page 45

savethedate CHILDLIGHT YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS Evidence-informed yoga and mindfulness education to youth and training for professionals who support their well-being. The simple and effective strategies we share promote resilience, positive perceptions, good health habits and mindful awareness, empowering children to excel at school, at home and in life.

Yoga & Mindfulness In Schools Teacher Training, August 3-4.

Yoga & Mindfulness for Tweens & Teens Teacher Training, August 4-6.

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, August 11-19.

Yoga & Mindfulness for Children Teacher Training, October 28-29.

Location: Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St, Bethlehem. More details and registration can be found at childlightyoga.com.

ongoingevents sunday Sunday Services – Metaphysical and nondenominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown.

610-776-7211 Quiet the Mind Group Meditation – New to meditation? Learn several simple techniques to quiet your mind and relax your body. 10:45-11am.

From 11-11:30am, enjoy crystal singing bowls as you meditate. $5 donation. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463 12-Step Recovery Rhythms - Exploring the themes of recovery within the dynamics of group rhythm making. 4th Sunday of the month. 1-2pm. Just bring an open Mind, Heart & Spirit! $5 donation.

All are welcome! Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown. 610-737-1288.

monday QiGong/Tai Chi − Crystal Klein. Reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve balance, and increase energy. Includes visual meditation, balance exercises, followed by energy form. 11am-noon, 1:00 pm, $96/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-762-2702

Feldenkrais® Method – Carol Siddiqi. Gentle movements with awareness allows you to observe how you move, notice tension, improve your coordination – helps prevent and overcome injuries and chronic pain and develops overall good health.

5:45pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Preregister 610-618-0467 Yoga: Kripalu, Level 1-2 – Carol Siddiqi. This class will help you perform daily activities pain free and with greater ease by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of Kripalu Yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-618-0467 Reflexology Q and A – Stop by our clinic from 11am to 3pm and let us review your health concerns with you. Medical Reflexology can help with many health concerns by exerting pressure to reflex areas encouraging improved instruction to every part of the body. 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown. 267-4244549.

Yogafit® - A flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system. Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

Coping Meditation – For those who love someone with an addiction. Weekly sangha includes meditation, conversation, and sharing. Join others who share your pain, fear and hope in a spiritual community. 7:15pm. Trout Creek Healing Collective, 739 E. Emmaus Ave, Allentown. Nancyk404@gmail.com.

Grief Support Group – A free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30pm. Features video from Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning, Lehighton. Call to register 570-386-9960.

tuesday Kindred Canvases – Creating fun for Everyone.

Family-friendly fun to expand your creative confidence. Learn step-by-step painting, and each person heads home with their own unique masterpiece. No exp req. 6:30pm. $30. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

Therapeutic Yoga - For students with health or physical challenges. An educational, therapeutic focus toward bringing healing at every level through modified poses, meditation, and other modalities with a Professional Yoga Therapist. 6pm. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971 Yoga/ Flow and Renew- With Mariela Powsang .This class will allow you to work on strength, flexibility and balance while flowing from one pose to another. We will move into deep stages of relaxation using restorative postures to finish your practice. All levels welcome.7:00pm-8:00pm. Yoga Cise 533 S West End Blvd, Quakertown. 267-718-6444.

Coordination Patterns & Dynamics Training – Betsy Wetzig. Simple, easy exercises helps release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, neck and improve the way you function, both physically and mentally. 3-4 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-398- 9652

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Overcoming Depression – A free information session on Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), a holistic, non-invasive, FDA-cleared option to treat depressive symptoms. Learn how dTMS works and who can be treated. Hear patient testimonials. Refreshments. 1st Tuesday of each month 6pm. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, 16 South Main Street, Quakertown. RSVP to 215-5383403 ext. 314.

Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Program. All female cancers may become part of this group. This national YWCA program has been in existence over 30 years at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

Talk About a Good Book – A spiritual book club meeting every 3rd Thursday share opinions and ideas with others about the book for each month. Light refreshments will be offered. 6-7:30pm. Donation for refreshments. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

wednesday Occupational Yoga-Movement – Focuses on setting you up for success accomplishing your daily movements with greater ease. Add stability to improve walking, balance and core strength.

If you’re recovering from a fall class is for you!

11am. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, Quakertown.

215-257-5025.

Slow Flow Yoga – Slowing down allows us to focus more on the parts of the flow, linking breath and movement more deeply. A slower pace, students can gain more precision, control and awareness of their bodies and practice. For all levels. 9:30 am. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, Quakertown.

215-257-5025.

Hatha Yoga Immersion – Ha=Sun. Tha=Moon.

Yoga of the sun and the moon. The male and the female. The physical and the mental. This practice will honor the dualistic forces of nature with physical practice, mental focus and stillness. 6pm. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025.

Tai-chi – Often called a moving meditation and is a discipline that integrates mind, body, and spirit as you practice a series of slow moving exercises.

Increases strength, and promotes calm by improving the flow of energy in the body. 11am. Intro class req. The Yoga Loft, 521 East Fourth St., Bethlehem 610-867-9642 Yogafit® - a flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system. Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

Beginners Yoga – A gentle intro focusing on clear and safe alignment in foundational poses, discovering how breath can ease stress, reduce pain and calm your mind, and on developing heightened awareness and mindfulness through the eight limbs of yoga. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971

thursday Yoga: Mid-morning Flow − Stretch, breathe, relax and roll with it during this flow class that targets specific areas of the body each week and reminds us to be in the moment. Great for beginner to intermediate. 9:30-10:45 am, $88/8 classes, Veterans $8, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-509-3677 Coordination Patterns & Dynamics Training – Simple, easy exercises of Coordination Pattern™ Training helps release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, neck and improve the way you function, both physically and mentally. 3pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-398- 9652 Therapeutic Yoga - For students with health or physical challenges. An educational, therapeutic focus toward bringing healing at every level through modified poses, meditation, and other modalities with a Professional Yoga Therapist. 9:30am. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971 Gentle Yoga - Perfect for students recovering from an injury, just starting back into a fitness or yoga routine. Building strength and flexibility slowly, and using restorative postures and breath work for healing and relaxation. 6-7. Blue Lotus Yoga @ Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 484-546-6803.

Monthly Peace Vigil – Second Thursday of every month, 4:30 to 5:30 pm (during the warmer months) at the south approach to the Hill-to-Hill Bridge, 3rd & Wyandotte St., South Bethlehem. Contact Vince Stravino 610-216-8103 for information.

Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15am or 5:15pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. 610-282-0709 to register.

Qigong & Tai Chi – Qigong uses deep breathing and gentle movements to strengthen and circulate the life energy. Tai Chi helps prevent falls and improves balance. Focus is placed coordination and relaxation. Open to all levels. 10:30am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S.15th St., Allentown, 610434-9333 x 313.

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Yoga Morning - Yoga postures to improve overall health including strength, flexibility, balance and better posture. Hold postures longer for relaxed muscles and rejuvenation. Open to all levels. 9:1510:15am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

Chair Yoga – Utilizing props, chairs and guided imagery to support correct alignment. Develop strength, release tension and balance weakness.

Good for immobile, elderly, recovering from injury, or living with chronic illness. 10:30am. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, suite 150, Quakertown.

215-257-5025.

LV Lyme Support Group – Meets the first Wednesday of every month except July. Speakers, doctors, brochures and books. PA is #1 in reported cases so we help to educate the public. Country Meadows Retirement Facility, Green Pond Road in Bethlehem Township. 7pm. Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253 or hnthealy@aol.com.

Restorative Yoga – 2nd & 4th Fridays. Refill your cup with Bliss. Uses bolsters and blankets to support the body in yoga inspired postures. With support your body rests deeply. You breathe naturally, allowing your nervous system to regenerate energy. $35. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, Quakertown.

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Yoga for All – With Scott. Come together to celebrate life and to feel good. All levels and ages welcome. Donation. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280 Vinyasa/Kundalini Yoga Fusion - All levels. Each class will work with elements of each tradition such as flowing asana, breath work, mantra, and meditation. Classes will balance mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of being. 9:30-11am. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971

saturday Diverse Yoga – Appreciate diversity. Blue Lotus and Soulful Journeys Yoga teacher come to Nazareth Farmers Market. Our instructors have many different approaches to yoga. Come to multiple weeks to appreciate our diversity. First outdoor yoga class is free for new students! 484-546-6803 Level 1 Yoga - This beginner friendly class teaches proper posture alignment. It is designed to strengthen the body, enhance flexibility, increase energy and create a sense of balance for the participant. 9-10:15.

Blue Lotus Yoga @ Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 484-546-6803 Ryoho Flow - Michele Slane, Reiki Master/Teacher, provides intuitive reiki energy sessions each Saturday from 9am to 2pm at Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown, PA. Call 610-737-1288 to schedule an appointment. Gift certificates available.

Angel Readings - Amy Musser, Angel Whisperer, offers angel readings by appointment only. She also provides spiritual guidance through the Wish Game, workshops, and one-on-one sessions. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Call 484-554-6299 to schedule your appointment. Gifts certificates available.

Card Readings - Willow-Duir Rosewood, HPS, brings 20 years of experience in spirituality and offers readings every 2nd and 4th Saturday 1-5pm by appointment. Walk-ins welcome during this time. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown.

Call 484-463-7673 to schedule. Gift certificates available.

Raja Yoga - Explore all of the benefits of yoga through postures, breath work, relaxation, meditation, and mantra. All levels welcome and prenatal friendly. 9-10:30am. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971 LV Lupus Connection Support Group – A peer support group program offering education and wellness programs to lupus patients and their families.

4th Saturday of the month 11am-1pm except May, August & December call for details. Register at 610 533-9586 or jlross4@ptd.net. Good Shepherd Allentown Yoga: Mom & Tots Yoga – Mons and Tots bond in a playful exploration of mind, body and senses during a supportive and empowering Hatha/Yin yoga class. No prior yoga experience is needed.

All infants and tots up to 2 years of age are welcome! 9-9:50 am, $10/class, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 484-554-4601 Yoga: Hatha, Yin & Therapeutic, Kids & Family Class – A blend of creative play and relaxation.

Light up your child’s face with joy! Great for building self-esteem, cooperation, focus, and trust. 10am. $10/1 adult & 1 child; $3/additional family member.

Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 484-554-4601

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ACUPUNCTURE BALANCED ACUPUNCTURE

Heather Shoup, L.Ac. 2299 Brodhead Rd., Suite A Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-393-7589 • BalancedAcupuncture.net

A patient centered wellness community, where treatment is individually tailored. Heather promotes health and wellness by creating balance in the body. Acupuncture specializing in anxiety, depression, digestive, and cancer support.

CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE J.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac.,NCCAOM Diplomat 2020 Downyflake Lane Allentown, PA 18103 610-442-0861

The Pulse Reveals the Treatment.

Relieve the pain and suffering whether mental, emotional, or physical by determining and treating the causative factor. Maintain the improvement with seasonal treatments. Worsley trained practitioner with 30 years clinical/diagnostic experience. Offering cancer treatment support. Helping you along the journey.

Accepting some insurances.

LIVING ARTS ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE Lisa Baas 2358 Sunshine Rd, Allentown, PA 18103 610-841-9300 Lic. # OM 000054 LivingArtsMedicine.com

Board certified and licensed Acupuncturist, Dietary and Lifestyle counseling, Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbs, Laser Acupuncture, Magnetic therapy (A.R.T.) Autonomic ResponseTesting for Detox and more. 20 years of holistic healing.

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. • Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 24.

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York, Independent Distributor # 489656 1-877-436-2299, ext. 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

Young Living has specialized in growing, distilling, and selling therapeuticgrade,organic Essential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 therapeutic-grade essential oils, and essential-oil enhanced nutritional supplements & products. Visit my website for details. Income opportunities available. See ad page 52.

BIRTHING SERVICES TENDER EMPOWERMENT

Becka Bossons, C.Ht. 150 Mill St Easton PA 18042 484-373-9990 Becka@tenderempowerment.com Tenderempowerment.com

Hypnosis and Life Coaching for Moms and Moms-to-be. Becka Bossons is certified in hypnosis, HypnoCoaching, and Blissborn hypnosis for birth. Tender Empowerment currently offers private sessions and group sessions at the LINCS center in Wilson. Private sessions in your home can be arranged! Call today and see how hypnosis can help you be the YOU you were meant to be.

BODYWORK ANDREI KAZLOUSKI 188 Shiloh Court Whitehall, PA 18052 484.695.8265 si-RolfMethod.com

ROLF METHOD OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION - highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad page 53.

LEE NOONAN, LMT

Out Calls in eastern PA and western NJ 917-656-5523 leenoonan5@yahoo.com bestnewyorklicensedmassage.com

Recently relocated after 35+ years of private practice in Manhattan.

City massage at country prices!

Licensed massage therapist offering deep tissue, Swedish, ionizing detoxifying footbaths, energy balancing and craniosacral work. Visit website for more info. Stay young and get younger!

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BODYWORK MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Marie Ruxton CMT, CN 628 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-2500

Marie is a certified massage therapist trained since 1997 in Advanced Myofascial Release Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Ear Candling, Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition. Offers comprehensive custom bodywork for those wanting to overcome chronic pain and movement problems. Sessions range from a (2 hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certificates available. See ad page 53.

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC SUE FARLEY, MA, LPC, LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor Certified HeartMath® Practitioner Equine Assisted Psychotherapy 445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-510-3118 SueFarleyLPC.com

A holistic approach to counseling including mind, body and spirit.

Various techniques offered to help you move beyond limiting beliefs to create the life you desire. Learn the transformational power that is present by quieting the mind and accessing the intelligence of the heart through HeartMath®. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, mindfulness and more.

Various groups, seminars and workshops offered.

CHIROPRACTOR LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. • Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 • LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

SMART SOLUTIONS AND CREATIVE HOLISTIC THERAPY

Rev. Lyn S. Felix, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RM 3037 S. Pike Ave. #105 • Allentown, PA 18103 610-282-0709 CreativeHolisticTherapy.com

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

COUNSELING – MOTIVATIONAL

HEALING HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY CENTER

Using an open system which is unique to the area.

This cleansing/ detoxification protocol clears the large intestine of accumulated toxins and undigested waste and dilutes the toxic load to the body’s eliminative organs (skin, lymph, lungs, kidneys and bowels). Reduce bloating, aid weight loss, increase nutrient absorption and increase energy levels. FDA approved for colonoscopy and endoscopy preparation. See ad page 17.

DENISE BOOTH M.ED., NCC

Counseling Services for Adults & Adolescents 35 E. Elizabeth Ave. Suite 21A Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-893-0787 dcbooth77@gmail.com Identify life goals and ambitions.

Recognize recurring problems and find solutions. Build resilience while restoring peace in your life.

Feel empowered to make lasting change. Call for a free consultation.

Offering colon hydrotherapy (CHT) from compassionate practitioners also skilled in health coaching and total system healing. Also offering Holistic Nursing, Life Coaching, Massage & Raindrop Therapy.

Body Ecology Specialist. In addition to healing services, we also offer an array of organic nuts and seeds, sprouted flour, fermented foods, and prepared nutritional meals.

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Ronak Balani, DDS 2600 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 www.cndentistry.com

We begin with a holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. All services we offer are mercury-free, mercury-safe and fluoride-free. We can enhance your smile with everything from routine dental care to whitening and full cosmetic makeovers in a warm, cozy and caring atmosphere. See ad page 31.

NORTHSTAR DENTAL CARE Marwan Bassil, DMD, 430 Nazareth Pike, Suite 2A Nazareth, PA 18064 610.365.5000 MyNazarethDentist.com

Providing a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from to inlays, onlays, root canals, crowns, bridges and clear braces. Dr. Bassil can correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile.

Mercury-Free and Fluoride-Free.

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ENERGETIC HEALING & LIFE COACHING

PLANTING WELLNESS

Brad Barnoski, CHHP Macungie, PA 717-503-8576 • info@BradBarnoski.com BradBarnoski.com

Certified Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in life transformation coaching and intuitive energy healing, utilizing modalities such as The Emotion Code and Access Consciousness®. Experience a dynamic and life-changing session and clear out lifetimes of self-limiting patterns and baggage that stop you from the ease and joy that is you.

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PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

4833 Chestnut Street • Emmaus, PA 18049 610-966-7001 healing@pathwaysholistic.com www.pathwaysholistic.com

COSMETIC AND NATURAL DENTISTRY

A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra energy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fearbased thinking, believing, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life. See ad page 38.

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 24.

518 Main Street, Bethlehem 610-882-4325 HealHands.com

DENTISTRY - NATURAL

COUNSELING STRENGTHS-BASED ANNA A. GAITANOS M.ED., LPC, NCC

65 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 412 Bethlehem, PA 484-226-7187 4bethlehemtherapist.com

Identify resources you already have and get on the road to better wellbeing, increased resilience to daily stressors, and ultimately feeling more fulfilled at the end of each day. Free well-being workshops are offered for non-profit organizations and helping professionals. Please contact me for your free phone consultation.”

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METTA RELAXATION CO.

618 W Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-419-2044 MettaRelax.com

The Valley’s premier float center with five beautiful, open float rooms, each containing an extra-large tub with 1000 pounds of epsom salt dissolved in ten inches of warm water. It’s likely to be the most relaxing thing you’ve ever experienced. Other ways to relax at Metta include reflexology and massage.

LIFE COACH

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

ONE OF A KIND PERSONAL COACHING

Mr. Elias offers several different green and eco-friendly funeral plans using biodegradable caskets, preservation without chemicals, and earth friendly paper goods. A natural, back to the earth approach.

Biodegradable urns for those choosing cremation. Also offering assistance with home-based funerals.

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Nicos C. Elias, Supervisor Allentown, PA 610-433-2200 • EliasFuneralHome.com

GREEN CEMETERY

GREEN MEADOWS AT FOUNTAIN HILL CEMETERY

1121 Graham Street, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 610-868-4840 • GreenMeadowPA.org

The only green cemetery in the Lehigh Valley. A cemetery of wildflowers and grasses native to Pennsylvania. Return to the natural cycle of life to nourish the soil, green the meadow and live on. Nondenominational. Non-profit. Speakers available to visit organizations. See ad page 22.

June Rose, Personal Coach 45 W. Water Street Hellertown, PA 18055 610.838.5463

June Rose is the right solution…for YOU! She knows life isn’t always a bed of roses and we all need some help from time to time. June uses her super powers – Compassion, Organization, Positivity, Empowerment – to help cut through the rough patches that life throws at you. Call or e-mail her today for a free consultation and get the helping hand you need. See ad page 6.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

ANNA A. GAITANOS, M.ED. 65 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 412 Bethlehem, PA Stage4Change.com 484-226-7187

I believe you are the expert in your own life. I collaborate with you in developing a plan to meet your goals.

Together we identify your strengths, where you want to be in your life, and the steps to get you there. Please contact me for your complimentary coaching consultation.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS

HEALTH COACH THE GLITTER COOKIE

Denise Taddeo, M.A., HC Phillpsburg, NJ 862-259-0641 ProfTaddeo@hotmail.com

Health Coaching from professional counselor knowledgeable in not only dietary theory, but also working with bio individuality including each specific person’s body type, blood type, and their overall organic body. Offering individualized 3 and 6 month programs for motivated people interested in their overall health and happiness. See ad page 38.

HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING HYPNO PATH CENTER, LLC

Marcella Hilferty, CPHI, CH, MBA Forks Township, Easton, PA 18040 610-248-2358 HypnoPathCenter.com

When nothing else works, Hypnosis does! A Certified Professional Hypnosis Instructor and practitioner, bringing to the Lehigh Valley a systematic hypnosis process utilized in one-to-one sessions. Also, offering a self-hypnosis process unlike any self-hypnosis system.

Experience the joy of being self-empowered. See ad page 26.

EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center Greg Schweitzer 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610-670-6700 StressReductionResources.com

De-stress, revitalize and be healthier with scientifically validated and physician recommended Effortless Meditation. Experience rest deeper than sleep! Greg Schweitzer taught for Deepak Chopra, M.D. and other notables for 35+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour 7-session course.

MOVEMENT THERAPY – FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

CAROL SIDDIQI FGNA, RYT

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-618-0467

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The Feldenkrais Method reconnects the body to its natural movements, focusing on the relationship between motion and thought. It works with the nervous system, rather than muscles or bones, to improve everyday motion, such as walking, running, golfing, biking, yoga, posture, breathing, etc.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

DR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 Bethlehem, PA 18020 • 484-821-1460 www.drmichaelloquasto.com Phone consultations available

Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 50 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition, Chiropractic Internal Medicine and is a Master Herbalist and certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. Offering custom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. Tests available include live cell microscope, circulation testing, EKG, pulmonary lung testing, bone density, x-ray, scanning for foot & ankle problems, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and blood testing for dia-betes and other health issues. Cold Laser Therapy for pain.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE PHILLIP GETSON, D.O.

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