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20 globalbriefs 24 ecotip 26 inspiration

28 community

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34 consciouseating 37 community 20 resource

Good for People, Pets and Nature Paul Tukey

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WAY AMERICA EATS Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

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t’s time to grab your garden seeds or starters and mix up some nourishing soil, pull out the garden tools, dust off your favorite big-brimmed hat and start thinking about planting. This year I hope to graduate from last season’s container gardening to planting some small raised beds and maybe even a few fruit trees with thoughts of future seasons.

Today more Americans are rediscovering the wisdom of cultivating their own gardens and shopping regularly for organic foods at local farmers’ markets, co-ops and health food stores. More families are embracing healthier food choices and doing their best to eat and buy fresh while saving on weekly food bills. We are even seeing similarly encouraging changes in menu planning for our public schools, hospitals and colleges.

Be assured that every conscious choice counts; our small and steady steps are what lead the way to a healthier today and a brighter tomorrow for all life on the planet. We start by taking a look at our own kitchen and daily choosing to shift away from processed products to fresh foods for meals and snacks.

In honor of National Nutrition Month, Natural Awakenings’ March issue is chock-full of food-related information and insights. In our feature article, food trends expert Melinda Hemmelgarn explains how together we are “Changing the Way America Eats,” on page 30. People in more urban settings will enjoy “Unconventional Gardens,” on page 36. You’ll also find healthful tips to help us all eat nutritiously on a budget (page 34). Yes, it is possible!

As always, we are pleased to share excellent insights and advise by local experts on topics relevant to this special Food & Garden issue. Our Community Spotlight focuses on David Winston, a world renown Herbalist who teaches using his collection of 9,000 globally-sourced herbal texts from his base in Washington, New Jersey. Geri Guidetti, the biologist responsible for uncovering the terminator and traitor genes in Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms patents, lends her 40 years of knowledge in growing non-hybrid, non-GMO vegetable gardens. Her current mission is storing endangered food seeds and developing The Ark Institute as a resource for disappearing varieties.

We all need to be aware that eating cheap, mass-produced foods comes with a multitude of hidden costs. From environmental toxins that affect everyone, from farm workers to fetuses; inhumane treatment of animals mass-produced for a meat-based diet; and soaring health care costs—we cannot afford to ignore the devastating impacts of modern agricultural practices. These are exciting times for families everywhere as we reclaim our right to access clean, ethically raised whole foods.

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Good Food Neighborhood provides education, programming and services across the Commonwealth and throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States. Here, consumers, farmers, businesses and organizations can network around local foods and sustainable food systems.

In their newest endeavor, Sustainability Schools, PASA partners with organizations, groups and individuals to provide “Sustainability Schools.” Classes are filling up months before they occur and feedback is extremely positive.

Whether searching for local foods, attending local events, buying directly from a local farmer or market, or getting involved in food policy/advocacy, the entire community’s involvement in the local foods movement is vital to the sustainability of farms.

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The studio also offers Wheels and Wine sessions held on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays for groups and friends that want to create while enjoying some social interaction. On Saturday nights, an open mic night hosted by Shakehauz brings unique entertainment to the studio. Clayote will also bring pottery instruction to locations for groups as schools, scout troops, senior centers, art studios, community centers and birthday parties.

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Nature’s Wake-Up Set to Snooze Bees are awakening earlier each spring, according to a Rutgers University study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists report that global warming over the past 130 years has caused several species of North American bees to emerge about 10 days earlier than they did previously, with most of the shift occurring since 1970.

Scientific research known as phenology measures the timing of lifecycle events of animals and plants. “A shift in 10 days is a lot from the point of view of an insect whose lifetime is measured in weeks,” says Rutgers Entomologist Rachael Winfree, co-author of the study.

Because bees are the world’s most important pollinators of flowers and plants, any change in this crucial relationship could prove devastating. Study leader Ignasi Bartomeus, Ph.D., says.

“If bees and plants responded differently to climate change, bees could emerge in the spring before plants were flowering, in which case the bees would die because they wouldn’t have anything to eat. Or plants could flower before the bees emerged, in which case the plants would not be pollinated and would fail to reproduce.”

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Nigeria Makes Houses from Plastic Bottles Citizens of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, can now live “inside” the plastic water bottles that previously littered their roads, canals and gutters, thanks to a project initiated by the Kadunabased nongovernmental organization (NGO) Developmental Association for Renewable Energies, with help from foreign experts from African Community Trust, a Londonbased NGO. The prototype 624-square-foot, two-bedroom bungalow looks like an ordinary home, but it is made from capped, sandfilled plastic bottles. The bottles are stacked into layers and bonded together by mud and cement, with an intricate network of strings holding each bottle by its neck, providing extra support to the structure. Once approved, the country will start construction to alleviate a current deficit of 16 million housing units.

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“Donors aren’t waiting until retirement now,” says Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, a philanthropist and author of Giving 2.0, a book on how to improve

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Beth Kanter, a nonprofit scholar and author of The Networked Nonprofit, points to MomsRising.org, which advocates for family-friendly laws, as a leading example. “MomsRising didn’t reinvent the wheel, and instead just focused on what they were enthusiastic about—mobilizing people,” she says. Instead of operating in a traditional manner, the nonprofit outsourced much of its operations, allowing it to run more nimbly on a virtual basis.

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pesticides are being cast aside in favor of natural, organic materials.

“Organics is by far the fastest growing sector of the lawn and garden industry,” says Bruce Butterfield, who researches the market for the National Gardening Association. The message is clear: Today’s parents don’t want their children rolling around in potentially poisonous substances, and fortunately, manufacturers are listening.

Here are just a few of the kinder, gentler products available this coming season:

Fertilizers – As many as 20 states, especially those with numerous lakes or

vard University linking pest killers to childhood diseases such as attention deficit disorders and autism has amped up the demand for safe alternatives. Products like EcoSmart, with insect killers made from food-grade ingredients; and Actinovate, a natural fungicide that gently removes black spot, fairy ring, brown patch and dollar spot; are meeting the demand.

Enlightened homeowners are further embracing the notion that the

whole landscape need not be grass.

Native plants, which generally require less fertilizer and water than import species, are better for the environment, as well as natural animal life.

Paul Tukey is a pioneering author of the bestselling The Organic Lawn Care Manual: A Natural, Low-Maintenance System for a Beautiful, Safe Lawn.

His nonprofit educational website is SafeLawns.org.

“Businesses have to take the lead in providing safer lawn alternatives.” ~ Mike Serant, organic landscape supplies distributor, Houston

prominent oceanfront, are actively legislating the amounts of phosphorus and nitrogen permitted in lawn fertilizers. Scotts Miracle-Gro, the world’s largest chemical fertilizer and lawn pesticide company, will voluntarily remove phosphorus from lawn fertilizers nationwide, beginning in 2012. Companies like Espoma already are offering 100 percent organic options made from plant and animal byproducts that are not prone to leaching.

Weed killers – Since 1967, when the Masters golf tournament was broadcast live in color nationwide for the first time, a toxic herbicide known as 2,4D—a major component of the infamous defoliant Agent Orange—has been the primary weed-killing ingredient used to give homeowners a “fairway front lawn.”

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LIVE YOUR DASH

by Linda Ellis

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ave you ever walked through a cemetery or read an obituary and pondered that small, seemingly insignificant dash between the day someone was born and the date he or she departed? This oftenoverlooked little line ultimately represents every breath and step we take in life.

Until an epiphany awakens us to the brevity of this dash with which we have been blessed, true appreciation of our life cannot begin.

When, as newborns, we take that first independent, deliberate breath, we sign an invisible contract with life that we will do everything we can to preserve, cherish and live it. By seizing and inhabiting our moments and living our dash, instead of simply existing, we are abiding by that first unspoken oath.

Because success should not be measured in what you will buy, or own, but in the pride you feel in the person you’re with … when you are all alone.

When we spend our time focused on problems, we subconsciously disregard all that is not a problem. In mulling over yesterday and worrying about tomorrow, we fail to recognize the presence of today. When we postpone living until everything is running smoothly, we forfeit the minutes of our now.

Instead of focusing on the next achievement or acquisition, we need to practice focusing on all the blessings around us—our loved ones and the sheer pleasure found in simply being.

The poet in me writes: So live in your now; be conscious, sincere. Let your mind allow you to be in your here!

For it matters not, how much we own, the cars… the house… the cash.

What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.

Linda Ellis’ global touchstone poem, The Dash, was followed by the Live Your Dash poem, and her new book, Live Your Dash. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/LindaEllisAuthor and Twitter.com/LiveYourDash.

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by Beth Davis

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rom the time he was a child, David Winston—an herbalist and ethnobotanist with over 40 years of training in Cherokee, Chinese and Western herbal traditions—always had a strong relationship with nature. He spent hours in the woods, studying the plants and the trees. By the age of 11, he had become fascinated with edible plants—even ingesting them and

observing their effects. When he was a teenager, he started spending summers with Cherokee relatives in Western North Carolina. Here, he began learning about Cherokee herbal medicine and his passion only grew. At age 17, he began leading herb walks and teaching others what he had learned.

With a strong desire to continue on his path of discovery, he moved to New York City and apprenticed with a Chinese doctor. Later, he studied with the great American herbalist, William Le Sassier. Around the age of 22, Winston started working with patients in his clinical practice.

Now, more than 40 years later, Winston is one of the very few people in the United States that has been trained in three different systems of herbal medicine. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting to learn more. “I am still constantly fascinated by herbal medicine,” he says. “There is such a vast amount of information out there that I won’t come close to knowing it all—but I love to grow in my knowledge as much as I can.”

Since he first began, Winston has developed quite a resume. He is a founding/professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, a founding advisory board member of United Plant Savers, an herbal consultant to

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physicians throughout the U.S. and Canada, and president of Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., an herbal manufacturing company. He is also the founder and director of David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, which features a well-known and highly respected twoyear clinical herbalist training program.

His graduates include MDs, nurse practitioners, RNs, naturopathic physicians, veterinarians, nutritionists, acupuncturists and hundreds of herbalists.

As if that weren’t enough, he has authored several books Adaptogens, Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief, 2007, Winston & Kuhn’s Herbal Therapy and Supplements, 2008, Saw Palmetto for Men and Women, 1999 and Herbal Therapeutics, 2009) and hundreds of articles, and is an internationally known lecturer and teaches frequently at medical schools, universities, symposia and herb conferences.

And while that is all very impressive, perhaps most remarkable is Winston’s sincere desire to continue educating others about herbs—both the benefits and the dangers—even after all these years.

“Although certain herbs have become popular over the last 15 years or so, most people don’t understand what herbal medicine is,” he explains. “They think herbal medicine is St. John’s Wort for depression or Echinacea for cold, which is not how I see herbal medicine at all.”

He says it is important to understand that a good herbalist treats the person, not the disease. There is no depression herb or osteoarthritis herb.

“I can see five people with the same symptoms, but treat them all differently.

Each treatment is individualized for that person. As Hippocrates said, ‘It is more important to know the person that has the disease than to know the disease a person has.’”

He says lack of experience, education and information makes it difficult for consumers, as well as physicians and healthcare providers, to know who—and what—to believe. Constant negative publicity on the dangers of herbs is not helpful. He says though

Clinical herbalist, Elaine Kilsome reports are based on seeds of truth, gannon—a “wonderful practitioner” it is still mostly untrue.

A Garden is a grand according to Winston—is another “To use herbs safely and effectively, local that trained with Winston. As the people need education,” he notes. “Just teacher. It teaches patience owner and operator of Second Nature because it’s a natural plant does not and careful watchfulness; in Kutztown, she advises customers on mean it’s always safe. And, the phithe uses of herbs. losophy, ‘If a little bit is good, more is it teaches industry “The great thing about David and better,’ is not always true in this case.” and thrift; above all it Elaine is they wanted to take that extra He suggests working with a registered herbalist (RH, AHG) to ensure best prac- step to provide the best service and teaches entire trust. education to the people that came tices and clinical level competance. respective businesses,” notes At his Center for Herbal Studies, Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 •toP:their 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 Gertrude Jekyll Winston.

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Five Best Herbs for the Home

It’s no surprise that many of us may already have medicinal herbs in our cabinet.

Here, David Winston lists his top five.

Ginger. Its multitude of uses makes this a favorite. Winston says it helps with gas, bloating and upset stomach. Steam and inhale to help with allergies. Combine with honey and lemon for an excellent sore throat remedy.

Fresh Garlic. This strongly antibacterial herb (used fresh, not in a jar or dried) helps kill the bacteria that cause gastric ulcers, can mildly lower blood pressure and VLDL cholesterol levels and can thin blood.

Cinnamon. Another antibacterial herb, cinnamon can be used as a gargle for gum disease and sore throats, it mildly lowers blood sugar levels, enhances digestion and improves peripheral circulation.

Turmeric. As a strong anti-inflammatory herb, turmeric is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also help relieve symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Sage. Contains a variety of antioxidants and antioxidant phytochemicals. Combined with echinacea, sage can help with a viral or bacterial sore throat. It enhances cognitive function and is effective for relieving some symptoms of menopause, especially when combined with the herbs chaste tree and Motherwort.

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Changing the Way America Eats Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

Farmers’ Job Market

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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entucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry states that in order for people to care about their food, “They have to taste it.”

Tasting the difference between fresh, local, organic foods and those that travel hundreds or thousands of miles before touching our taste buds is catalyzing a healthy change across America. Consider the growth in patronage of farmers’ markets alone: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the number of markets has soared, from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011.

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species,” have “statistically different nutrient contents.” In other words, each variety promises a unique mix of health-protecting compounds.

Supermarkets must rely on crops and animal products that can withstand longdistance travel and also meet uniform appearance standards. Small farmers serving local markets, on the other hand, can better preserve the legacy of biologically diverse heirloom crops and heritage breeds because of the shorter distances between field and plate. An heirloom tomato picked ripe at peak flavor can’t survive a lengthy commute, but nothing tastes better when it’s plucked fresh from the vine and still warm from the sun.

Planting diverse, region-specific crops also reduces the burden of weeds, pests and plant diseases—and any related chemical use—and helps provide safe nourishment for pollinators and wildlife, as well. No wonder the Organic Farming Research Foundation characterizes farmers as the largest group of ecosystem managers on Earth.

Everyone can support a cause that feeds us well while caring for the planet.

and the reassurance of knowing exactly where our food comes from and who— often on a first-name basis—grew or produced it. Good, healthy food germinates in genuine relationships—between growers and consumers, and farmers and the Earth. Local markets boost hometown economies, too; the USDA predicts a record $7 billion in such food sales this year, delivering a greater proportion of food dollars directly to farmers.

Regional food systems also support the biological diversity that is vital to sustainability. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, “different varieties of the same

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With 57 being the current average age of American farmers, and more than a quarter 65 or older, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition recognizes the desperate need for more young farmers. When the National Young Farmer’s Coalition recently surveyed 1,000 beginning farmers, it found that access to capital, land and health insurance presented the biggest hurdles to entering farming as a career. The Women, Food and Agriculture Network has identified access to health care as the main challenge facing females that want to farm.

While city dwellers tend to idealize farming as a romantic occupation in a bucolic setting, it is actually a risky, physically demanding job. Despite the

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Sticker Price versus Hidden Costs

To consumers coping in a down economy, the cheapest price may sometimes seem like the best choice. John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, notes that, “Americans, on average, are spending only half as much of their disposable income for food today as they were in the 1960s.” However, at the same time, “The percentage spent on health care has doubled.”

Scores of studies show that many of today’s chronic diseases are related to poor diet. Factor in medical costs associated with food-borne illnesses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pesticide- and hormone-contaminated food and water, and it’s easy to understand why Michael Carolan, author of The Real Cost of Cheap Food, declares, “Cheap food... is actually quite expensive.”

One way for families to save money on food costs is to reduce waste.

Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, says Americans waste more than 40 percent of the food we produce for consumption, throwing away $100 billion-plus in food a year. Most of it ends up in landfills.

Instead of providing incentives to agribusinesses to produce less expensive food, smarter national farm and food policies could prioritize producing higher quality food and wasting less of it. Kathy Bero, board president of NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, advocates shifting commodity payments to organic farmers. Her nonprofit educational farm promotes “food as medicine,” along with cost-saving, health-boosting consumer strategies such as learning how to garden and cook to maximize nutritional value.

Inspiring Trends

Stephanie Coughlin, a farmer in San Diego, California, says: “If you don’t have local farms, you don’t have local security.” Across the country, communities are proving how a few conscious buyers can improve everyone’s access to high-quality local foods.

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DeBor believes that hospital food should set an example for public health.

“We need to support beginning farmers, and more food hubs and new distribution systems to facilitate access,” she says. “Consumers need to let their hospitals know they should focus on good food and nutrition.”

Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lockhart, owner of Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri, buys supplies directly from local organic farmers and never quibbles about price. She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restaurant. Rather than large plates of cheap food, Lockhart serves portions within U.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higher quality, more satisfying meals.

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GREEN LIVING

EATING WELL ON A BUDGET

by Judith Fertig

Celebrate Earth Day with Natural Awakenings’ April edition, brimming with eco-solutions for your home, work and everyday family life.

Five dollars per meal for 21 meals a week, plus snacks, neatly totals the $125 weekly food budget set by the Leake family, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Lisa and Jason Leake, parents of two young daughters, first explored what it would be like to eliminate processed food from their diet, which they describe in their blog at 100DaysofRealFood.com. Their success led to the additional challenge of eating real food on a budget.

“Having a realistic weekly budget is helpful, because you can’t go too far over budget before you realize you are in trouble,” advises Lisa Leake. To make it even easier to stay on track, she makes it a habit to shop near home and uses cash instead of credit.

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ix months ago, Josh Viertel threw down the “value meal” gauntlet in a major way. The Slow Food USA president challenged cooks around the country to create a family-friendly feast for under $5. Many responded, sharing their tips and tricks at SlowFoodUSA. org/5Challenge. Here are some favorites.

“If we shop for seasonal produce and freeze or can surplus from our local farmers’ market, we can eat well all year and still eat frugally,” advises Rebecca Miller, a macrobiotic and healing foods caterer from Overland Park, Kansas.

“When fresh blueberries are $3 a cup at the grocery during the off-season, for example, we can still enjoy canned berries in recipes or thawed from the freezer on our morning oatmeal.”

Eating Down the Fridge Seattle-based Kim O’Donnel, author of The Meatlover’s Meatless Cookbook, blogs about family meals for USA Today. “I regularly emphasize what I call ‘eating down the frig,’” she says.

“That means making use of what we’ve got on hand, like generations before us that also went through food shortages.

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In tough economic times, many families include food in their spending cuts. How can we tighten our budget and yet still eat well? says O’Donnel, is to stock a “smarter” pantry. Staples include different varieties of dried beans; lentils; quick-cooking grains such as quinoa, bulgur, couscous and purple barley; garbanzo beans; brown and black rice; and a few BPA-free canned goods like tomatoes, black beans and chickpeas.

“If we take our time and watch for good deals, we can build a pantry at a low cost,” she says, because such ingredients are basically “blank slates.” As just one example of a low-cost, pantry-based meal, O’Donnel might start with cooked red lentils, then add fresh ginger and garlic, sautéed onion with cumin, and fresh spinach and tomatoes, and then serve it with whole-wheat pita bread.

advises Zieha. She might feature heritage turkey in an enchilada filling, pasta or savory bread pudding, so that a little goes a long way.

It also makes sense to shop for varieties of fish or cuts of meat that aren’t widely popular or that take longer to cook. Slow Food’s Viertel, who shops near Brooklyn, New York, remarks: “I buy ‘trash fish’—sea robin, squid, mackerel, sardines—because they are cheaper and I believe, taste best. The same is true of the

other meats I buy. I never cook pork chops or filet mignon; I cook oxtail and short ribs.”

Then, O’Donnel adds, the frugal cook turns bones of roasted poultry or trimmings from a whole fish into a delicious stock. Any homemade broth can be just the frozen asset we need for yet another tasty “value” meal.

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Jane Zieha, a certified public accountant, knows that feeding people and watching the bottom line can go together. She owns the acclaimed Blue Bird Bistro, in Kansas City, Missouri. An avowed allnatural, organic, sustainable and local foods passionista, Zieha has stayed true to the principles of her Pennsylvania upbringing.

“I didn’t eat like anybody else growing up,” she says. “We never ate packaged food. We ate what was fresh. When I was old enough to go to a friend’s house for dinner, I was surprised at how they ate.” Today, both at home and at work, Zieha continues to select the best that local farmers can provide. “I don’t start with a recipe and then find the food, like most chefs and restaurants do,” she explains. “I find the ingredients and then go from there.”

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“Food plants can be grown anywhere, including on a high-rise balcony, miles from the nearest farm,” says David Tracey, author of Urban Agriculture: Ideas and Designs for the New Food Revolution. “You just need to meet the plant’s basic requirements for sunlight, water and a few nutrients.

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Aquaponics is a well-organized way to sustainably raise fish and fresh produce together. “It mimics natural recirculation of resources in wetlands in a constructed dual-use ecosystem; the only inputs are fish feed and a small amount of power,” explains Sylvia Bernstein, author of Aquaponic Gardening and founder of TheAquaponicSource.com. “Because an aquaponic system can be set up anywhere, including warehouses, parking lots and exhausted fields, it is ideally suited to help localize food production and provide an alternative to clearing more land to feed our future.”

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“When your space is limited, you start to think creatively about how to best use it,” notes Tracey. “Consider all three dimensions of a balcony or other narrow areas to maximize growing potential. Climbing vines such as grapes and berries, hanging pots with tomatoes and nasturtium, and fruit trees in half-barrels are great ways to grow more food in a small space. The crops don’t know they’re in a pot.”

Herbs also love containers. Some plants, like tomatoes, can even be grown upside-down to more efficiently use limited space.

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“Community gardens are an excellent solution for those with the garden itch and no good land to scratch,” advises Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International (Kitchen Gardeners.org), a nonprofit community of 20,000 members that has been cultivating change since 2008. Community gardens have taken over empty city lots, church lawns and schoolyards that are collectively farmed for food, relaxation or social camaraderie. Co-gardening a neighbor’s lot and sharing the harvest is another option.

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Put into food production, America’s 25 million acres of lawns could go a long way toward reducing the environmental cost of transporting produce hundreds or thousands of miles.

Americans growing their own food isn’t a pie-in-the-sky fantasy. As University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith confirms, “During the peak year for Victory Gardens, 1943, some government estimates indicated that up to 40 percent of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front were produced in school, home, community and workplace gardens.”

“One of the first steps in bringing healthy foods to the forefront of society is bringing them to the front and center of our living spaces,” concludes Doiron. “Growing food in small spaces is all about doing what you can with what you have. It’s a matter of changing our notion of potential foodproducing landscapes.” It does wonders for people’s connection to nature, too.

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Big bunch of fresh lemon balm stalks with leaves ½ cup honey ¼ cup lemon juice 8 cups purified water 1. Stuff as much rinsed lemon balm into a slow cooker as will fit. Cover with approximately 8 cups of water, depending on the size of the slow cooker, and let simmer about three hours on low heat.

2. Drain the resulting liquid into a pitcher.

3. While it’s still warm, add honey and lemon juice. It is easier to add the honey while the tea is still warm, because it readily dissolves. Add more water to taste.

4. Chill before serving.

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t happens every spring. Seed racks bulging with brightly colored packets of vegetables and herbs seem to grow up almost overnight from floors in grocery stores, nurseries and home improvement centers. Perky green seedlings appear next--tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, zucchini, basil—everything a winter-weary soul could want.

Today, there are more reasons than ever for people to want to grow their own food. Medical evidence is overwhelming—those who eat a largely vegetable diet can delay or prevent the development of heart disease, diabetes and many cancers. Yet, most of the fresh and canned vegetables available in U.S. supermarkets are grown on chemicalbased, commercial mega-farms that use genetically modified seed (GM) to produce genetically modified food plants (GMOs). The effects these chemicals and novel genes have on human health are difficult to pin down, largely because there are so many chemicals and gene products that cause and effect of any one on a single ailment are difficult to prove.

Growing GMO-free, organic food is smart, and getting started or expanding is easy—even for apartment dwellers with no more “ground” than large pots on a sunny deck or rooftop. Simple steps to success include: Buying a good book. A comprehensive book on organic gardening will “grow the gardener.” Such a trusted companion should include chapters on soil, light, seed planting, transplanting, watering, insect friends and foes, disease control and more. Multiple books by Eliot Coleman and Ed Smith, and bestselling e-book Build Your Ark, cover the basics as well as more advanced gardening topics. Container gardeners should add The Bountiful Container by McGee and Stuckey, but use organic soil, fertilizers and pest/disease controls.

Deciding what to grow. If garden space is limited to just a few square feet of ground or a couple of large containers, the focus should be on producing a continuous supply of fresh, organic, non-GMO salads. Quick growing spinach, loose leaf green and red lettuces, chicory, arugula, basil, green onions, carrots, beets and radishes can be

planted every two to four weeks as others are harvested. Cutting off the tops of lettuces an inch above the soil allows the hearts of the plants to regenerate whole new heads. By planting new seeds in flats every two weeks, new seedlings are ever ready to transplant to spaces freed up by the harvested food.

Root crops such as carrots and beets are best planted right where they will grow—undisturbed—to harvest. Grow endless salads economically from seed, not pricey plants, and fertilize to maintain high soil productivity. Diverse greens mixes designed for harvesting as micro-greens can also be grown to full size.

Bigger gardens, bigger plans. It is essential to plan ahead for big gardens, four season harvests, food self-sufficiency and sustainability. Year round, balanced, health-sustaining diets require more than just salads, and soil that is expected to sustain bountiful, healthy harvests needs to be planned for and nurtured as well. Planned places for tomatoes, peppers, winter and summer squashes, pumpkins, green and yellow beans, peas, spring and winter kales, early and late spinach, as well as succession plantings of lettuces, early and late carrots, potatoes, onions, and melons should be drawn on paper, preferably in winter or very early spring. Expected yields of varieties can be found in detailed seed catalogs, online or in organic gardening

books. Most families do not need 25 are not exposed to mega-farm planttomato plants, but find that three or four ings of commercial GMOs. Non-hybrid high yielding varieties will provide for garden vegetables can be harvested for most of their fresh and canned needs. their non-hybrid, non-GMO seed as Likewise, 15 habanero pepper plants well as their vegetables, allowing a susmight be overkill for all but a handful of tainable seed supply to be saved by the fire-eating families, and harvests from home gardener year-to-year, as humans 10 zucchini plants could overwhelm have always done. an entire neighborhood. Maintaining Real seed, grown and saved for the lower soil disease and insect risks for future, and organically grown real food organic gardening depends on planned are the keys to sustainable, vibrant, rotations of vegetables to new locations good health. each season—sometimes not planting a crop in the same space for three to four years. Realistic planning based Box on 421size, Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421 soil and climate constraints, nutritional LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakenin goals and individual food preferences will minimize missteps and maximize Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings success.

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Much of the foundational science showing why a plant-based diet of whole foods is not only best for everyone’s health, but also for the planet, comes from noted nutrition research pioneer T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. He has summarized his results in his book, The China Study, co-authored

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Kathy Bero, founder of at NuGensis Farm, Inc., in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, attests that an anti-inflammatory diet containing many angiogenesis-inhibiting foods was a major factor in the remission of three aggressive forms of cancer that threatened her life six years ago. “Many of the diseases linked to chronic systemic inflammation also share a dependence on inappropriate blood vessel growth, which either nourishes the disease or hinders the body’s fight against it,” Bero explains. “Angiogenesis-inhibiting foods are known to assist the body in controlling the healthy growth of blood vessels.”

The nonprofit NuGenesis Farm supports 35 acres dedicated to growing anti-inflammatory and angiogenesis-balancing foods with the strongest disease prevention properties, using sustainable organic agriculture practices.

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An anti-inflammatory diet recommended by family physician and nutritionist Ann Kulze, author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, includes colorful, fresh fruits; green, leafy vegetables; low-glycemic foods such as whole grains, sweet potatoes and winter squashes; fruits such as berries, cherries, apples and pears; high-quality protein in omega3-rich fish such as wild salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel; seeds and nuts such as walnuts; and green tea.

It also calls for the vegetable-based protein found in soy foods, beans, lentils and other legumes. Ginger and turmeric, dried or fresh, rank among recommended spices.

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students by harnessing outside resources to reinvigorate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curricula in classrooms and afterschool programs.

Forget rote memorization of the periodic table of the elements that previous generations may equate with science class. Kids in STEM programs are designing video games, programming robots and building solar cars— fun, hands-on, practical projects that add zest to technical subjects. The extra excitement helps, because many STEM programs extend the school day, either as a mandatory late-day module or an optional afterschool session.

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Sanchez-Park is one of 87 youths psyched about science as a result of hands-on afterschool programs run by a local nonprofit, High Desert Leapin’ Lizards. It taps the brainpower of scientists and engineers from a nearby naval base to instruct in subjects like renewable energy, chemistry and robotics. Rather than focusing on abstract concepts, students create working windmills or robots capable of tackling obstacle courses.

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Career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math are projected to grow 70 percent faster than other occupations—with 2.4 million job openings in those fields during the next six years. a scientist,” says Program Administrator Sandra Goldstein Birmingham. “For example, the kids maintain an engineering journal of the challenges they experienced, to help them troubleshoot the next time.”

Leapin’ Lizards is one of 34 STEM programs nationwide awarded funding through the 2011 Ashoka Changemakers’ Partnering for Excellence competition, backed by U.S. corporate heavyweights like Google, ExxonMobil and Amgen. Many participating companies are investing in STEM school programming to fill the pipeline of homegrown talent for potential future hires.

Citizens Off the Sidelines Another Ashoka winner, Citizen Schools, sees the challenge as a supplyand-demand problem that includes a lack of teachers trained to meet the current needs for STEM education. Consider, though, the 10 million professionals currently working in related fields, and Americans have a system-wide solution. “If we can put just 1 percent of them in the classroom, we could more than double the math and science teachers in the country,” advises Managing Director John Werner.

Citizen Schools recruits corporate volunteers from the ranks of top technology, architecture, finance and other fields to lead afterschool “apprenticeships” for disadvantaged kids in public middle schools. Participating states include California, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Texas.

Google has provided some 350 volunteers, plus a recent $3.25 million grant to expand Citizen Schools activities in three state programs. Its employees supply an appealing bridge from academics to up-and-coming careers, teaching kids marketable skills like

website design, cell phone marketing and computer programming.

Collaborating on real-life problems in small groups develops more than tangible skills, attests Marianne DeModena. Her sixth grade son, Christian Deguglielmo, completed apprenticeships with Google at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and with investment advisors Cambridge Associates, both in Boston.

“Christian came home a different kid,” says DeModena. “It’s brought out his leadership abilities, school pride, social skills and confidence… it’s really opened up this other side of him. He says Citizen Schools is his favorite subject.”

The program’s success is more than anecdotal: A longitudinal study by Policy Studies Associates, Inc. found that kids enrolled in Citizen Schools afterschool programs significantly outperformed a comparison group on a range of indicators, including school attendance, proficiency test scores and graduation rate.

Gateway to the Stars

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science, or (MS)², taps into higher institutions of learning as another rich source of STEM prowess.

Founded in 2005, the Washington, D.C., public charter school is located at the university, one of the nation’s preeminent historically black colleges.

Every (MS)² classroom includes at least one undergraduate teaching assistant, providing youths with collegiate role models in STEM fields, while giving university students an opportunity to test their teaching skills. Executive Director Yohance Maqubela recognizes that not every student will end up pursuing a career in a STEM field, but that science and technology will permeate whatever discipline they choose.

Above all, STEM curricula are designed to address one of the most frequently asked student questions: “Why am I learning this?” By making learning more relevant, these programs are helping kids stay motivated, think critically about their surroundings and connect the dots so they see the big picture. It’s a mindset that will serve them well, wherever life leads them.

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focuses on systematically restoring what is out of balance and affecting the quality of an animal’s life as a whole.

This ancient method of treating illness uses acupuncture alongside other modalities such as acupressure, massage, nutrition, herbs, exercise and meditation. TCM practitioners believe that health can be defined as a state of harmony; if the body moves out of harmony with itself and the external environment, dis-ease and energy stagnation occur. TCM aims to unblock this stagnation and return the body to harmony and health.

Although acupuncture has been used to treat humans for some 5,000 years, the first recorded application to an animal was about 3,500 years ago, when an elephant was treated for stom-

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eterinarians that practice a holistic approach appreciate that traditional Western schooling equips them to use antibiotics and other drugs to lessen troubling symptoms, but they also ask: “Do drugs vanquish the root of the problem? Why do so many patients return with new symptoms that suggest

the need for more drugs? Are permanent health and healing possible?”

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ach bloat. Treatment of farm animals in rural China and Korea soon followed, but written evidence of its use on household pets has been documented only from the 20th century. From the Latin acus, meaning “needle,” and pungere, meaning “to pierce,” practitioners place tiny, thin, sterile needles under the skin at precise points, with the intention of moving chi (pronounced CHEE) around the body to prevent or treat disease.

In 1974, The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society was founded to help educate and direct veterinarians in integrating TCM and acupuncture into their practices. The society has since become the premier governing and licensing body for veterinary acupuncturists, with more than 500 licensed practitioners in the United States alone.

It’s vital to note that because most states classify acupuncture as a surgical procedure, it can only be legally practiced by a licensed veterinarian certified in acupuncture. These same states often similarly restrict the practice of acupressure (applying pressure to acupuncture points, instead of placing needles, to move energy around in the body). This

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urphy, a 17-year-old female golden retriever, was presented to me in March 2011 for an acupuncture consult.

The owners wanted to help her with pain management for osteoarthritis and overall health. Murphy was in excellent condition other than having arthritic hips and a weak back end. She had slowed down considerably and was having problems with overall mobility as she aged.

Murphy responded immediately to acupuncture treatment. According to the owners, she was more “peppy” and more active.

By the end of April she was chasing rabbits in the backyard, something she hadn’t done in years. Murphy’s owners no longer have to help her up and down and her activity level is consistently good. She is being seen at monthly intervals at this point and the owners report that they can tell when she is due for another session because she starts to become a little stiff in her movements.

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pencer was a 10-year-old, flat-coated retriever, born in 1999, who was presented to me in July 2009 with weakness and significant instability in his rear legs. Spencer had been diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy, a progressive disease of the spinal cord, initially causing weakness of the hind limbs and progressing to paralysis.

After starting acupuncture treatment combined with Chinese herbal therapy, Spencer gradually became stronger in his hind legs. By October 2009, Spencer’s owner reported he was doing well and felt he was 50 percent improved. By December 2009, his owner reported he had improved enough to be running and jumping.

Approaching 13 years old, we continue to treat Spencer at regular intervals. Though he has his ups and downs, he is maintaining Dr. Chris Draper himself at a level much improved from his initial presentation more than two years ago.

Submitted by Chris Draper VMD, Saucon Valley Animal Hospital, 1979 Leithsville Road in Hellertown. Call 610-838-6644 for more information.

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nickers was an eight-month-old domestic short hair cat with skin problems who was adopted in 2007 by a caring local veterinarian. Skin biopsies and cultures showed allergies. Many dietary changes were tried but he continued to worsen. Intermittent skin cultures showed MRSA—a very resistant bacteria—so antibiotics were given. The skin infection kept recurring despite use of various antibiotics.

By February 2011, Snickers had begun vomiting undigested food and had intermittent yellowish nasal discharge with sneezing.

Dr. Lee Simpson An ultrasound and even exploratory surgery and Friend to look for foreign objects were done and it was found that the stomach was dilated with edema and flaccid muscles.

On my first exam, the cat had a dull, lifeless haircoat with dandruff and was very quiet. I treated Snickers with acupuncture and sent home a Chinese herbal formula aimed at improving his digestion. On recheck two weeks later, the cat was significantly improved. His vomiting had lessened, he was more active and after the first few acupuncture treatments he was no longer vomiting. His haircoat has markedly improved. Snickers receives acupuncture once a month and we continue to work with his diet. We are working to detox his body and wean him off the pharmaceuticals. I am confident we can achieve lasting improvements.

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is important to understand, because if a pet owner engages an unlicensed, noncertified practitioner, he or she will not be able to file a complaint with the state veterinary medical board if a mistake is made that harms the animal.

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the area. Some leading national veterinary and acupuncture organization websites provide directories to find qualified practitioners by city and state.

Acupuncture is now taught at most U.S. veterinary colleges, and some experts predict that board certification for TCM is fast approaching.

Dr. Jenny Taylor is trained in veterinary acupuncture, herbology, Traditional Chinese Medicine and veterinary homeopathy. Her Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center, in Oakland, California, is an award-winning regional pioneer. She lectures worldwide and donates acupuncture and homeopathy treatment for the Oakland Zoo’s wild animals. Connect at CreatureComfort. com and Facebook.com/creature comfort.holisticvet.

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Six Ways to Burn Calories and Clean Out Your System

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here are as many different types of exercise as there are ways to move. Although all types of exercise will help to detoxify your body, some are clearly more beneficial than others. Try one of these today and feel better immediately.

Walk This Way Generally speaking, aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, cycling and swimming are the most detoxifying.

Of the wide array of choices, walking is hands-down the most popular. It is something almost everyone can do to get a daily dose of healthy detoxification.

Jump for Joy Bouncing on a trampoline, such as a mini-tramp or rebounder, is one of the least appreciated exercises for cleansing and strengthening every cell of the body. Experts point out that it is also one of the best workouts for activating the lymphatic system.

Let Your Body Flow For centuries, yoga has been prescribed as moving medicine for the immune system. Yoga has been reported to lower stress hormones that compromise immunity, while stimulating the lymphatic system to purge toxins and bring fresh, nutrient-oxygenated blood to each organ to help ensure optimum functioning.

Pick Up the Pace There’s a longstanding myth among participants that exercising at a lower intensity for a longer duration maximizes the burning of fat and releases toxins.

Not true. To really rev up metabolism, burn more calories and keep the fatburning switch turned on longer after an exercise session, try picking up the pace for one or more shorter periods.

Make Some Muscle Strength training is known to boost natural muscle-making chemicals such as human growth hormone and preserve the muscle we have, while also replacing the muscle tissue we’ve lost. Lifting weights also helps us shed fat by simply burning calories. As a bonus, a calorie-burning metabolism can stay elevated for up to 48 hours after we’ve finished lifting.

Take It Outside When possible, infuse an exercise routine with fresh air by doing it outdoors.

When exercising outside, it’s important that we not add to our toxic burden by walking or jogging along busy roads or highways, because breathing in chemical-laced exhaust nullifies the benefits.

Annie B. Bond is an internationally renowned expert on personal detoxification and past executive editor of Care2. com/greenliving, which sourced all health claims in The Purification Plan, by the editors of Rodale Health Books.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

Yoga - Improve overall well being, alleviate back pain, relieve stress, increase flexibility, & build strength through yoga focusing on proper alignment. For all levels. Weekly, 9:00 – 10:15am.

Near Bethlehem Wegman’s. Yoga with Stephanie Snyder, a Registered Yoga Teacher, call 610-8670116.

Yoga - Improve overall well being, alleviate back pain, relieve stress, increase flexibility, & build strength through yoga focusing on proper alignment. For all levels. Beginners welcome. Weekly, 9:15-10:30am and 5:30-6:45pm. Near Bethlehem Wegman’s. Yoga with Stephanie Snyder, a Registered Yoga Teacher, call 610-867-0116.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Yoga & Nutrition for Weight Loss – With Megan Ridge Stephanie Shelly. 45 minutes of beginner friendly yoga followed by 45 minutes of nutrition and food sampling. 2-3:30pm. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2 Free Intro to Yoga –Beginner friendly yoga class.

Experience the many benefits of yoga. 6:30-7:30pm.

Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Open House – Experience a lesson, view students work, speak with faculty, parents and alumni, tour the school and find out why Waldorf works. Childcare is available. 10am-12:30 pm. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. Please call to register 610-982-5606 Herbal Companions – Plants and Plant Medicines that Optimize Your Health. Join herbalist David Harder for a discussion about the virtues of herbs and how they may be applied to benefit your health.

Need to reduce aches and pains, improve digestion, address anxiety, sharpen your memory or get rid of those allergies? Let’s talk herbs. 10-11:30am.

Nature’s Way Market, Easton. 610 253 0940 Living Healthy in a Toxic World – Learn the underlying cause of health problems and symptoms.

Find out if toxins actually affect you and your health.

Take the confusion out of your healthy lifestyle choices and really make your lifestyle work in your favor. Learn how to protect your unborn child from health effects of toxins. 1pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Medical Center, Orefield.

610-682-2104.

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Free Weight Loss Workshop- Strategies for Weight Loss presented by Health and Nutrition Technology’s Program for Health and Weight Management. 6-7pm at Parkland Community Library. For more information call Tina at 484-707-1012.

MONDAY, MARCH 5

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Yoga In Action – Find your purpose and understand how your yoga practice can help you fulfill it. 7 consecutive Monday evenings 3/5 to 4/16. 6-9:30pm.

Beginner friendly yoga followed by group exercises that include writing, reading, & discussion. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Getting the Waters Tested – The Marcellus Shale Factor and the Citizen Groundwater and Surfacewater Database Working as a Community to Track Change provide a three hour professional training event. http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/1703.asp

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Free Intro to Indian Dance – With Prem Siri Kaur. 7:30-8:45pm. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem.

610-867-9642.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

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Unlocking the Magic of Childhood – Author, master teacher and lecturer, Sharifa Oppenhiemer, travels nationally encouraging parents to discover their own healthy, heartfelt family culture. 7pm. $15. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. Please call to register 610-982-5606.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Family Culture Workshop – Creating a joyful and stress-free family life. Author, master teacher and lecturer, Sharifa Oppenhiemer, travels nationally encouraging parents to discover their own healthy, heartfelt family culture. 10 am-12:30pm $15. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. RSVP 610-982-5606.

Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area.

610.395.3355 Spring Hafla – An evening of Bellydance with Amala Gameela. Your $12 donation will go to The World Parrot Trust, The Indonesian Parrot Project, and The Feathured Sanctuary. 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Come early to meet the parrots! Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

savethedate Get Hot Seven Days a Week - Push yourself to your edge in Lehigh Valley Yoga’s new Hot Yoga room. These challenging Vinyasa flow classes is held in a ninety-eight degree room designed to build strength and stamina while offering detoxifing benefits. Sunday 10am; Monday 730pm; Tuesday 10am, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Wednesday 7pm; Thursday noon, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Friday noon, and 6pm; Saturday noon Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd in Allentown. Call 610-776-2676 or visit LVYoga.com

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Greenshire Gardens and partner Bio-Dynamic Farm: Help needed – Volunteer Opportunities.

Poetry Salon: March 23, 7 pm – 9 pm - Come celebrate spring! Listen to Four read special selections of their poetry. Four is a group of women poets and friends. Poets include: Patricia Goodrich, Geri Ann McLaughlin, Melinda Rizzo, Cleveland Wall.

Music and refreshments provided. Donation.

Spring Awakening - March 24, 10 am -1 pm Spring is here! The perfect time to celebrate seeds you have planted in your life. Interact with the ‘you’ that ready for re-birth. Includes practices that invite your creative Muse to waken. Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW, transformational coach. www.liveinjoy. org. $30 Life Journey with Mystic Stephen Redding March 25, 2pm – 3:30pm - Part III: The Return Home How does life prepare us for transitioning beyond this world? Is it possible to feel individual presence while being immersed in Eternity? What might this feel like? Why is facing the right direction essential in consciously choosing what will be next for us? How might we prepare for what is being asked?

Author of Something More and More Or Less. www. stephenredding.com. $10 Psychic Readings - March 26, 12 noon – 8pm - In your taped private reading, Betsy Thomson focuses on energy patterns and rhythms in and around your body. She also uses Tarot and spiritual guides. Sessions are inspirational, detailed. Includes personal growth, healing, relationships, career, past lives. 1 hour: $160. 1/2 hour: $80. http://tarot-cardpsychic.com/index.htm.

Beyond Traditional Reiki - March 27, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Reiki has become a household word, but what lies beyond these traditional practices? What is the deeper consciousness of Reiki? How can you manifest this in your life? Opens doors to enhance your spiritual awareness. Arlene Curley, Intuitive Healer. www.oneraytransformation.com. $20 Mysteries of Stonehenge - March 30, 7 pm – 9 pm - Slide lecture presents the unique mysteries of Stonehenge and other sacred megalithic stone circles in England, Scotland and around the world.

Learn about sacred geometry, astronomical alignments, energy vortex qualities. Scott A. Ogburn, M. Arch. $20 Soul Illumination De-Mystified - April 3, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - What is your Soul? The essence of Soul Illumination? How can you remember your Soul’s identity? In this workshop we will embrace the understanding of the human experience, and how you can unfold into your Soul’s purpose during your lifetime. Arlene Curley, Intuitive Healer. www. oneraytransformation.com. $20 Reiki Training: Details on website Reiki I: April 28

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SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Pilates Tension-Release – Foam Roller Workout.

Explore the dynamic effects of the foam roller, invaluable tool for core development, stabilization, and creating flexibility, and more. Rollers are available for purchase when you sign up or you may bring your own. 2-4pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Meditation for Everyone – Class will include a kriya for stretching and preparing the whole body/ mind to sit comfortably and meditate, a short but powerful pranayama practice to awaken the energy body, and a 31 minute meditation. 4:30-6pm. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Thai Massage Training – Learn this unique technique with Anthony DiGirolamo NCBTMB. 16 CEUs available on completion. No experience necessary. Two days 3/11 and 3/18, 8am-5pm. Kula Heart Yoga and Wellness Center, 3864 Courtney Street, Bethlehem. Reservations required by calling 610-746-5852.

Bellydance Beginner 2 with Surayyah - For people who have had some knowledge of bellydance.

Expands on moves, fluidity, musicality and learn a zill dance. Please bring zills or buy them at class.

6:45pm - 7:45pm. $85/8wks. East Coast Dance Connection, 22 Alta Drive, Whitehall. 484-995-6029.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 14 Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Beginner Bellydance with Surayyah - Classes offer a fun but challenging escape from the ordinary.

Learn about body awareness, build muscle tone, learn basic moves and combinations while exploring Middle Eastern music. 6:30pm - 7:30pm. $85/8wks.

East Coast Dance Connection, 22 Alta Drive, Whitehall. 484-995-6029.

Free Intro to Bellydance – With Amala Gameela.

7:30-8:30pm. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Bellydance Fitness with Surayyah - Have fun dancing away the calories to a mix of Middle Eastern and American music. Class includes warm up, cool down and teaching of some basic moves being used.

7:30pm - 8:30pm. $85/8wks. East Coast Dance Connection, 22 Alta Drive, Whitehall. 484-995-6029.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions: Tues. March 13th & 27th and April 10th& 24th, 2012.

6-7:30PM. Cost: $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

The Yoga of 12 Step Recovery – With Josh Kehler.

This month we will discuss Step 3. 45 minutes of beginner friendly yoga followed by a 45 minute meeting focused on Step 3. 7:00-8:30pm. Donation based class. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610867-9642.

MONDAY, MARCH 12

The Dynamic Duo – Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. $25. Contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

Beginner Bellydance with Surayyah - Classes offer a fun but challenging escape from the ordinary. Learn about body awareness, build muscle tone, learn basic moves and combinations while exploring Middle Eastern music. 7:45pm - 8:45pm. $85/8wks. East Coast Dance Connection, 22 Alta Drive, Whitehall. 484-995-6029.

Nutritional Live Blood Cell Analysis – A unique method of examining a small droplet of blood to reveal information on the general wellness and nutritional needs of the individual. Blood screenings along with a 20-30 minute consultation are performed by Gwen Ward N.D. $60. Health Habits Natural Food Store on RT 873 in Schencksville Call 610-767-3100 to schedule an appointment

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 The Bliss of Chant Kirtan – Join celebrated Kirtan Chant Artists David Newman & Mira for heart open-

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A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT AND A PRAYER: - Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls - Friday March 23rd 7pm - Saturday March 24th 7pm - Sunday March 25th 4pm - V‑DAY Bethlehem joins global effort to stop violence against women and with a production of A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer to raise awareness to stop violence against women and girls and funds for our beneficiaries YWCA of Bethlehem & The Women & Girls of Haiti. Sponsored by: Weight Watchers of Eastern PA. Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St. Bethlehem. General Admission $15, VIP Reserved $35. Tickets and information available at http://vdaybethlehem2012. eventbrite.com/. Contact: Angela Sinkler, Event Organizer, esas518@verizon.net

GREEN DRINKS - EARTH DAY DOINGS - Wednesday, April 11 - 5:30-7:30pm - The Alliance for Sustainable Communities-Lehigh Valley will be kicking off Earth Day scheduling at Green Drinks. We’ll be talking about Transitions Lehigh Valley and how it can help bring community resilience to the Valley, distributing our hot-off-the-press 2012-2013 edition of Sustainable Lehigh Valley and its companion Earth Days Calendar booklet listing EarthDay-related events in the Lehigh Valley for 2012, and otherwise promoting environmental and community sustainability. We hope you can join us at the Silk Lounge of the Allentown Brew Works, 812 West Hamilton Street. For more information: steering@sustainlv.org or 484-851-3910

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ing call and response chanting, healing devotional music & sacred song. Pre-Registration required. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 7-9 pm - 610-746-5852.

Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3864 Courtney St., Bethlehem.

Healthy Aging Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a seminar discussing the problems of aging including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. Learn the causes of these problems; they are not what you have been led to believe. The science of Chelation Therapy will be fully explained. Noon. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Medical Center, Orefield.

610-682-2104.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 23 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Presented by the River Valley Waldorf School middle school students.

3/23 at 7pm and 3/24 at 2pm . River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy.

Please call for tickets 610-982-5606 Free Intro to Kundalini Yoga – With Prem Siri Kaur. 7:30-8:30pm. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610867-9642.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Workshop: Finding Your Balance with the Feldenkrais Method® - Carol Siddiqi. Learn to sense your cues of relaxed balance to enjoy walking, running, yoga and other activities by going slower, reducing unnecessary effort, and listening to yourself through gentle yet mentally challenging movements. 1-4 pm, $50, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro, Twin Ponds Center, West Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

savethedate A Natural Medicine Forum - Thursday, March 15 - 6pm - 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. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

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savethedate Break out of limitations - Achieve the abundance you want now - Saturday, April 21, 9 am – 5 pm - What kind of abundance do you want in your life? Abundance means more than money; it is health, wealth and happiness.

Find and change the limiting beliefs blocking richness in your life using various processes including regression; and master the art of manifesting what you desire. New past-life transpersonal workshop by Richard Stammler, Ph.D., and Annelie Shultz, M.A. $120. 26 N. Third Street, Emmaus. Call Annelie at 610-4333260 to register

savethedate WHEN TIME LINES COLLAPSE, TRADITIONS MERGE, and CONSCIOUSNESS TRANSFORMS - Tuesdays: 3/6-4/17. 11am to 12:30pm. - 2012 marks the end of an age according to many and diverse traditions. Comparison will be made between African (Dogon), Central/South American (Mayan), North American (Hopi) and several religious traditions. The emphasis will be on how to survive and thrive in an atmosphere of rapid change by preparing for a shift in conscious and a new global awakening.

Presenter Jim Skelton. Institute for Learning in Retirement, Cedar Crest College, 135 Curtis Hall, Allentown. Information:215-679-6051.

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savethedate Conversation with Transformation - March 7 – April 25. 630p – 8 p -Are you ready to be empowered with your words and conversations? As in other areas of our life we learn a particular way of communicating that may not be authentic and truly expressive. Thereby missing opportunities for understanding other people’s expressions and situations and transforming relationships. All too often we have verbal exchanges leaving us incomplete, unacknowledged, and dis-empowered. Join us for 8 weeks of conversation that will provide the dialoging tools for transformation and empowerment, resulting in authentic expression.

Awaken yourself to a new freedom within thru conversation with transformation! 8 weeks for adults. $20 per week discounted for prepay.

Pathways Holistic Center, 4833 Chestnut Street, Emmaus. 610-966-7001

Eastern Anatomy Comprehension and Technique – With Prem Siri Kaur Chakras & Nadis. 3/24 - 1-5pm and Bhandas, Mudras, and Mantras 3/25 - 1-4pm. You can sign up for one session or both!

Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Reiki Level 1 & 2 Workshop – Learn a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. Two day certified Reiki workshop on 3/24 & 3/25 from 9:30am - 4:30pm each day. $225 for both levels or $145 each. Deposit required.

Includes Manuals, handouts & certificate. Barbara Fenton, Reiki Master/Teacher 610-967-5106.

Live Music Fundraiser - A.D.D. will be performing live at the Lehighton Area High School. Proceeds raised will be used to support Lehighton Area Pool Pals. Refreshments available for purchase. 6-10pm. $6 at the door. For tickets or additional information call Diane at 610-377-5275.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Relax & Renew – Restorative Yoga for Everyone with Alysha Pfeiffer. This monthly class is great for those who want to release tension and stress from their lives. 4-6pm. Please call to RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem.

610-867-9642.

MONDAY, MARCH 26 Jump Start to Health! - A four week program for you to safely and easily transition into a plantbased diet. Learn the art and the science behind the eating plan that puts YOU in charge of your health! Hippocrates said “Let food be thy medicine.”

Tastings included. 10:30 am-12:30 pm or 6:30-8:30 pm, $195/4 classes, $85/ private session, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Eating Meditation Class, Freedom from Emotional Eating – Jennifer Scaia. Mindful eating has the powerful potential to transform people’s relationship to food and eating, to improve overall health, body image, relationships and self-esteem.

6:00-7:30 pm, $20/ class (2 classes offered per month), $85/ private session, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 sessions: Tues. March 27th and April 10th& 24th 2012. 7:308:30PM. $150 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Free Weight Loss Workshop - Meal Planning for Weight loss presented by Health and Nutrition Technology’s Program for Health and Weight Management. 6-7pm at Parkland Community Library. For more information call Tina at 484-707-1012.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Prenatal Yoga Training – With Sue Elkind. 10hour course is designed for anyone who desires to learn and/or teach the essentials of prenatal yoga throughout pregnancy and birth. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from Sue Elkind a highly regarded, international yoga teacher with a large community of devoted students. $175 by 3/16 Pre-Reg Req. 610-746-5852. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3864 Courtney St. Bethlehem.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Whole/Raw Living Foods Class - Karen & Greg Schweitzer, Certified Raw Food Teacher & Chefs.

Expand Your Options: Part 1. This is a hands-on food preparation class. We will prepare main dishes, appetizers, desserts, and smoothies (made from raw/uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds). Lunch & snacks are included. 10 am-4 pm, $175/ 6 hours, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Forgiveness Workshop – Betsy Wetzig. Easy, fun movement and simple information will enable you to discover and release the core patterns of unforgiveness found in your mind /body. Capture your movement / mind ability to support the forgiveness cycle. Move from rigidity & pain to flexibility & acceptance! 10 am- 1 pm, $40, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Essential Oil First Aid Kit - Join Barbara Fenton, Reiki Master/Aromatherapist using Young Living Essential Oils, and explore some of the therapeutic essential oils that can do an excellent job of providing fast and effective relief for everyday injuries – in a nontoxic way for the entire family. 1:303pm $25.00. RSVP Required. 860 Broad Street, Emmaus. 610 - 967-5106.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Domestic Violence - Barbara Fenton, domestic violence survivor will be hosting a party featuring Sterling Silver Jewelry at Abiba Wellness. A portion of the proceeds will go to a program for domestic violence in the Lehigh Valley. 1:30-3pm and includes light refreshments & a free raffle. Bring a friend. RSVP required. Handicap accessible. 860 Broad St., Emmaus. 610-967-5106.

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daily Care Alternatives Volunteers – Care Alternatives is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

Hike, Bike and Kayak – Join the Sierra Club of the Lehigh Valley and enjoy nature. See meetup site for activities: www.meetup.com/Sierra-ClubLehigh-Valley-Group/ First Strides – An introductory walking/running program for women. Offering group walks, education and support. Bethlehem-Sand Island, Hanover Township, Bethlehem Township and Poconos locations. Spring, summer and fall sessions. Go to FirstStrides.com for days and times.

sunday Go With The Flow Yoga, Level 1 & 2 – Laurie Lagerman. Leave refreshed and calm with this energizing class that moves you through a series of poses linked with the breath followed by stretching and savasana (relaxation). 8-9 am, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 FREE Yoga Class – Join The Yoga Project girls to relax and unwind after a long weekend. Experience an invigorating practice accessible to all levels, with modifications and props available. With three great instructors, you can’t go wrong! 6pm.

Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad St., Suite 105, Emmaus.

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Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30 am. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-776-7211

monday Belly Dancing – With Georganne. Great excersise everyone leaves happy. $10 drop-in. All ages and abilities welcome. 6 pm. Clayote Studios, 1 East Philadelphia Ave. Boyertown. 484-388-9913.

Zumba- Latin inspired dance fitness is the most fun you’ll ever have working out! International music & easy to follow dance moves plus instructor Alex House’s 15+ years experience as a professional entertainer ensure fun. 7-8pm. Forks Township Com. Center 708 Zucksville Road Easton. $5 walk-in.

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Guided Relaxation/Rejuvenation Yoga – Joe Premecz. Experience a state of deep peace with restorative poses, breathing, and guided imagery and visualizations. Suitable for individuals with injuries, or limited mobility. 5:30-6:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Body Mind Awareness, Mixed Levels - Perform your daily activities pain free, with greater ease and pleasure by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of yoga, the gentle movements of Feldenkrais® and Laughing Yoga. 6:45-7:45pm. Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Jyorei Exchange – The first Monday of each month experience Jyorei energy is offered free. Receive some goodness. It only takes a little while and all you have to do is sit and relax. 6-7pm. St John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. Kutztown, 610-756-6466

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Fundamentals of Yoga – Lee Ann Price. One-onone assistance to experience therapeutic benefits of increased flexibility, improved coordination, stronger core, and quieter mind using poses with deep breathing and guided relaxation.10-11am and 5-6pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Betsy Wetzig. Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally for the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7:008:00 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Zumba Gold- This fun Latin inspired dance fitness program is sweeping the nation using international music and dance moves. This class is designed for the older population AND beginners. 10:45-11:30am Forks Township Community Center 708 Zucksville Road Easton. $5 walk-in fee. 201-888-8835

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Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits.

Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hospital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610969-2486 for more information.

Middle Eastern Bellydance for Beginners – Learn how to creatively and confidently express yourself while experiencing an exhilarating way to exercise with sensual movements from the Middle East.

7:30-8:30pm. 8 wks $99. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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Living Green in the Lehigh Valley – Environmental-themed segments about reducing one’s carbon footprint will air during “On the Media” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 6pm. Visit www.wdiy. org to listen online.

wednesday Middle Eastern Bellydance for Intermediate Students – Learn how to creatively and confidently express yourself while experiencing an exhilarating way to exercise with sensual movements from the Middle East. 7:30-8:30pm. 8 wks $99. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Spiritual Healing and Meditation – 7 PM - 9 PM - 1st Wednesday of each month. Weather permitting. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-791-2641 Zumba- Latin inspired dance fitness is the most fun you’ll ever have working out! Using International music & dance moves that are easy to follow, instructor Alex House adds her 15+ experience as a professional entertainer to ensure fun. 6-7pm Forks Township Comm Center 708 Zucksville Road Easton. $5. 201-888-8835

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Qigong class - Qigong is a low impact centuries old Chinese method of health care that reduces stress, develops focus, increases energy and improves overall wellness. 5:30pm. Aikido Masters SelfDefense Academy, 2008 Eberhart Rd, Whitehall.

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Lifestyle/Weight Loss Program - Combines food Healing, exercise, and the use of other healing modalities for an effective continuing lifestyle/weight loss program. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. 1st mtg $20. $10 ongoing. 12:30-2pm or 6:30-8pm. 860 Broad St., Emmaus. $10. Must RSVP. Handicap accessible. 610-967-5106

Kripalu Yoga – Meditation in motion. Be comfortable no matter what level your practice. Beginners will find this class nurturing; more advanced students will be challenged. Be guided through asanas, pranayama, mudras and deep relaxation.

4:15pm. Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad St. Emmaus.

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Align & Shine Yoga – Mike Pope. This invigorating class is designed to slowly unwind the student through preparatory posses while building toward a steady flow focused on building strength and flexibility. 6:30-7:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

Sierra Club Meeting – Join us at our monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month except July. All are welcome. Bring ideas and environmental concerns. 7pm. Room 640S, Fowler Center, NCCC, Third and Buchanan Streets, South Bethlehem. Email lvsierraclub@gmail.com for more info.

Yogalates – Joe Premecz. Integrating yoga and Pilates for fitness, strength, and flexibility with the spirituality of Yoga and strengthening of the body’s core muscles with Pilates. 6:00-7:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Tai Chi – Hilary Smith. Learn to keep the muscles active but relaxed, the mind alert but calm, and body movements flowing but well coordinated.

5:30-6:30 pm, $98/8 classes, New series starting March 7. Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Fundamentals of Yoga - LeeAnn Price. Enjoy oneon-one assistance for all levels to increase flexibility and improved coordination. Gain core strength and quiet a stressed mind using deep breathing and guided relaxation. 11:30am-12:30pm, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610-395-3355 Living Green in the Lehigh Valley – Environmental-themed segments about reducing one’s carbon footprint will air during “All Things Considered” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 5:45pm. Visit www.wdiy.org.

Tai Chi – Tai Chi increases strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body. Classes are a combination of group and individual instruction. 11-12:15pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Easton/Bethlehem Area Lyme Support Group – Meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss and answer questions. 7 to 8:30pm. Country Meadows, 4035 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem. Open to public. Contact Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253 with questions.

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Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Betsy Wetzig. Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally for the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7:008:00 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Massage at Steel Stacks – Ladies Night Every Thursday evening at ArtsQuest Steel Stacks. 5:308:30pm. Call 484-223-4652 information.

Mat Pilates – Classes integrate all of the Pilates Principles at a flowing pace to give you a workout that will leave you feeling strong and energized, yet balanced and at ease in your body. 5:30-6:25pm.

8wks $99 or $15 drop in. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Weekly Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15-10:30am or 5:15- 6:30pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Ave. (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. 610-282-0709.

Reiki & Aromatherapy Circle - Learn more about the healing arts of Reiki and Aromatherapy.

Lecture, meditation, mini Reiki session with an essential oil sample. Meets the last Thursday of each month. All are welcome. 6:30-7:45pm guest & practitioners, 8pm-9pm practitioners only. $5.

Must RSVP. 860 Broad Street, Emmaus. Handicap acc. 610-967-5106.

Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610-253-0940.

Iyengar Yoga, Intro Level 1– Diana Erney. For students new to yoga. Learn how to utilize the breath and experience deep relaxation. Poses will be modified with blocks and blankets to meet the individual needs of each student. 5:45-7:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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Iyengar Yoga, Levels 1–2 – Diana Erney. Builds upon preliminary poses with an emphasis on body alignment in order to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Modified poses will assist students as they go deeper into each pose. 7:00-8:15 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Beginner’s Yoga – Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations.

5:45-6:45pm. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area. 610.395.3355 Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6-8pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg Campus, RT22 and Shoenersville Rd, Bethlehem. 610-969-2486 for more information.

Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga - Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Thursday 9:30am-10:20am and 7pm-7:50pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098.

Oneness Blessings - 7 PM - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street, Allentown PA. 610-776-7211

friday Beginner’s Yoga - Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self-love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations.

10-11am. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355 Kripalu Yoga, Level 1 & 2 – Carol Siddiqi. Greater self-awareness by learning the basics of yoga and gentle movements of Feldenkrais will help you perform daily activities with greater ease, pleasure and without pain.11:30 am-12:30, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Yoga for All - With Scott - Come together to celebrate life and to feel good - Beginners, all levels and all ages welcome. Donation-based yoga class in Easton. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280

saturday Yoga for Boomers – Open to all, yet geared toward those age 45 and up. We will use yoga postures and props to reverse the effects of age, gravity and years of repetitive motion. 9-10:15am. Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Open Mic Night – Hosted by Shakehauz. BYOB & Potluck. Free if you are performing, $3 for spectators. Clayote Studios, 1 East Philadelphia Ave. Boyertown. 484-388-9913.

Bicycle Lessons - Learn to ride a bike at any age. Ride confidently in any traffic situation. Learn maintenance/repair. Year-round. Bethlehem Bicycle Cooperative (BBC). Certified instructors. Downtown Bethlehem, www.car-free.org Salutations Yoga, Level 1 & 2 – Laurie Lagerman. Sun Salutations combined with poses linked with breath followed by stretching and savasana (relaxation) increases flexibility, strength and balance. 8:30-9:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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ACUPUNCTURE BALANCED ACUPUNCTURE Heather Shoup, L.Ac. 2299 Brodhead Rd., Suite A Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-393-7589 www.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 610-317-6064

5 Element Acupuncture addresses the deepest level of disharmony in the body/mind/spirit, known as the causative factor.

Traditional Chinese medicine for relief for acute conditions and chronic conditions. Practicing for 28 years. Certified in Chinese herbal pharmacology from New England School of Acupuncture.

LEHIGH VALLEY ORIENTAL MEDICINE CENTRE Ming ming and David Molony 101 Bridge Street Catasauqua, PA 18032 610-264-2755

Acupuncture and herbal medicine with capable, experienced practitioners.

Practicing acupuncture in the Lehigh Valley since 1988. Acupuncture, herbs, dietary consultation, and other aspects of Oriental Medicine provide a complete healing system for health and regeneration, enhancing the outcome of Conventional care

LISA BAAS ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE 860 Broad St., Suite 100 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-0515 www.youracupuncturerx.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.

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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 39.

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Jackie Kern, Independent Distributor 800-759-6850 Wellnessfromtheearth.vibrantscents.com

Young Living has specialized in growing, distilling, and selling therapeutic-grade,organic Essential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 Essential Oils & Oil blends available for health & wellness, as well as essential oil-enhanced nutritional supplements/products for kids, Personal Care, Dental, & Home! Income opportunities Also Available.

BODYWORK ELEMENTS FOR HEALING

Heather Terrible West Bethlehem PA 484-626-2920 facebook.com/pages/Elements-for-Healing/224271684264736

Allow your body to heal itself and restore your vital life force with Shiatsu. Relieve stress, anxiety, back pain, digestive issues and headaches. Shiatsu also helps with fertility and reproductive problems.

Move stagnant energy, remove blockages and create balance in the body’s major energy systems. Trained at International School of Shiatsu. Available by appointment.

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MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Marie Ruxton CMT, CN 628 Chestnut Street, 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 23.

MODERN CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY David Nemeroff, NCBTMB 2008 Eberhart Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052 610-737-4212 www.therapy4healing.com

Restore balance to your body and decrease pain with the power of Craniosacral Therapy. This gentle and non-invasive western osteopathic technique can help relieve many pain issues including migraines, back pain, neck problems, vertigo, TMJ, stress, neurological issues and much more. David Nemeroff also works with your pet’s problems like hip dysplasia, mobility issues and cribbing. See ad page 28.

BODYWORK – TRAGER© PSYCHOPHYSICAL INTEGRATION BONITA CASSEL

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610-398-9642 www.twinpondscenter.com

Trager© is a unique approach to bodywork, combining gentle rocking and elongations that reset and sooth the nervous system. Discover an ease beyond relaxation. Works well for things like MS, fibromynalgia, migraines and many other problems. Take home movements to reinforce the feelings. Certified since 1985 after studying with Milton Trager, M.D.

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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

REV. LYN S. FELIX, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RM Smart Solutions and Creative Holistic Therapy 3037 S. Pike Ave. #105 Allentown, PA 18103 610-282-0709 www.creativeholistictherapy.com

A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra energy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fear-based 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.

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 34.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 www.pathwaysholistic.com

Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & wellbeing and reclaiming your life. Safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine. Full services available on site, in addition to educational and teaching seminars to certify interested parties. See ad, page 27.

NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER 21 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809 908-713-1900 NewLeafWellness.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coaching and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper ph in the body and restore regular bowel movement.

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC MEG DEAK MCAT, LPC

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355 twinpondscenter.com

Practical, innovative tools and techniques to help you let go – relieve tension, stress and anxiety; release anger, fear, guilt and sadness; recover from trauma and abuse; increase creativity and problem solving skills. I’d be happy to talk with you about your specific needs.

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ALEXANDRA T. MILSPAW

M.Ed, CNLP

623 W. Union Blvd, Suite 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-894-1246 alexandramilspaw.vpweb.com

Rejuvinate your life through integrative approaches of wholebody healing, relaxation and transformation. Certified in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction, hypnotherapy, counseling, and education. Specializing in chronic pain, sexual health, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Gail-Elaine Tinker, M.S., R.M. 3005 Broadhed Road #260 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-216-4319 www.tinkerpsychotherapy.com

Positive and holistic approach to addictions, anxiety, chronic illness/ pain, depression, grief and trauma.

Offering individual, adolescent, family, and small group counseling as well as advocacy, life-coaching, reiki and aftercare support. Dynamic techniques of relaxation, mind/body awareness, art/narrative therapy, play therapy, and psycho-education with talk therapy to facilitate empowerment and self-directed change.

FOOD BALASIA – A GREEN WORLD CAFÉ 1153 Gravel Pike Hereford, PA 18056 484-330-6405 balasia.net

Vegan, organic food for every occasion. Let chef Wendy Landiak of BALASIA prepare your party, wedding, corporate catering or any other occasion.

Visit the Honey Underground Supper Club at same address.

A member of the VECO Wedding Group. Follow BALASIA on twitter and like us on Facebook for all the latest events.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

Nicos C. Elias, Supervisor Allentown, Pa. 610-433-2200 www.eliasfuneralhome.com

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 homebased funerals

HOLISTIC CENTER GREENSHIRE ARTS CONSORTIUM Institute for Holistic Studies Directors: Jim and Arlene Curley Quakertown, Pennsylvania 215-538-0976 GreenshireArts.org

Dedicated to helping people improve the quality of life while they strengthen, revitalize, and explore new horizons through holistic studies, creative arts, conversation, retreats and community involvement.

In a nurturing atmosphere, individuals are invited to experience Greenshire’s space for peace while awakening to the Art of Inspired Living. See ad, page 52.

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 www.pathwaysholistic.com

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of restoring health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad, page 27

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER 628 Twin Ponds Rd Fogelsville Area, 610-395-3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Over 20 practitioners offering techniques for stress management, relaxation, mind/ movement challenges, life & professional concerns, emotional distress, weight management, spine/joint pain, and much more. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class, workshop or retreat. See ads, pages 11 and 35.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH ABIBA WELLNESS

Barbara Fenton 860 Broad St., Suite 101 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-5106 www.abiba.com

DANCING DRAGONFLIES WISDOM Ingrid Geronimo Founder & Life Coach 888-228-0244 / 908-213-3214 www.dancingdragonflieswisdom.com

Intuitive Life Coach to help you uncover and overcome the limited self-talk that has kept you from living the life you’ve always desired. Let me guide you to your next best life. Your best thinking has gotten you where you are, let me show you how much further you can go! Intuitive Reiki Sessions for $1 per minute.

ROOTS OF VITALITY

Kelly Kark, CNHP, Reiki Practitioner 484-554-7530 www.rootsofvitality.com

4048 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA. 18045 Reorganize, Rebalance and Regain Health. Specializing in Reiki, Muscle Response Testing, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Bio Mat Therapy and Bach Flowers. Experienced in treating persons with fibromyalgia, migraines, dementia, anxiety and depression and Add/ AdHd. Offer whole food supplements, energy holograms and bands and herbal tinctures.

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Destress, 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 30+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour course.

HYPNOTHERAPY C.H.A.N.G.E.

Beverley S. Bley 2020 Downyflake Lane Allentown, PA 18103 610-797-8250, www.4change.com

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ALCHEMICAL HEALING MODALITIES

Oneray integrates both ancient and emerging wisdom, resulting in an engaging process that takes us to a place of fresh air, where we can realize a deep sense of alignment with our life purpose. CranioSacral, Reiki, Energy Balancing, Personal Mentoring, Reiki Instruction and Transformational Workshops.

EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

Betsy’s readings are compassionate, straight forward, and inspirational. All subjects, such as relationships, career, health, life path, past lives etc. are addressed in readings. Guidance is given to help an individual evolve, grow and restore inner balance, inner peace and happiness. Workshops in energy reading, intuitive development and mindfulness meditation.

Helping individuals find their inner balance, beauty, and peace while enhancing their harmony, happiness, and overall wellness. Offering Reiki, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and other healing modalities in a relaxing environment. Seminars, workshops, healing retreats, and Certified Reiki classes are available.

Arlene Curley, BA, Intuitive Healer Quakertown PA 18951 215-538-0976 www.OnerayTransformation.com

MEDITATION & WELLNESS

Intuitive Counselor Quakertown, Pa / NYC 212-460-1810 tarot-card-psychic.com

MOVEMENT THERAPY – FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Carol Siddiqi FGNA, RYT

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center

628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley Certified Master Hypnotherapist.

610-395-3355 Enhance Your Health, Control stress and anxiety, depreswww.twinpondscenter.com Happiness &Lose Productivity! sion, pain and anger. weight, The Feldenkrais Method reconnects Counseling, Hypnotherapy Naturally Generated Excellence eliminate smoking. And Hypnotherapy Lose Weight, Stop Smoking, Eliminate Phobias the body to its natural movements, certification and hypnobirthing Control: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Pain & Anger focusing on the relationship beHypnotherapy Certification Classes classes. See ad, page 26.

Call for a Sample Hypnotherapy Class CD & Registration Information tween motion and thought. It works Bev Bley L.P.N., C.M.Ht. Certified Master Hypnotherapist with the nervous system, rather than Free Phone Consultations: 610-797-8250 • change@4change.com • www.4change.com muscles or bones, to improve everyday motion, such as walking, Options Hypnosis running, golfing, biking, yoga, 561 Main Street, Suite 290 posture, breathing, etc.

Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-893-0096 www.optionshypnosis.com

NATURAL DENTISTRY

Discover the POWER of your unconscious mind.

With hypnosis, you CAN overcome stress, pain, depression, or fear. You CAN successfully manage your weight and quit smoking - whatever is keeping you from the life you want. We offer a variety of effective techniques. FREE consultation. See ad, page 36.

BEATA A. CARLSON, D.D.S. Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry 2600 Newburg Rd. Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 www.beatacarlson.com

Dr. Carlson begins with a Natural or Holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. Mercury free, non-surgical periodontal treatment, tooth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and herbal support in a gentle, relaxing and caring atmosphere. See ad page 17.

LIFE COACH Steve Gunn & Associates Coaching

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

The best way to predict your future is to create it. Feeling frustrated with your life, business, career? Experience the support of having a certified coach in your corner, supporting you to achieve your dreams and goals with clarity, focus, ease and grace. Free initial consultation. Meet on the phone or at my office in Emmaus.

Michael Taras, DMD, FAGD, FIND, CNC. 2900 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown, PA 18103

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Dr. Taras is a mercury free, holistic dentist who performs safe mercury filling removal and is the developer of the mercury protection program. Mercury testing, pH, ozone, homeopathics, ionic minerals, & drainage remedies are used to heal patients naturally. See ad, page 7.

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NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

DR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC Lehigh Valley Professional Center 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 Bethlehem, PA 18020 * 484-821-1460 www.drmichaelloquasto.com

Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine. He is also a Master Herbalist as well as a certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. Dr. Loquasto offers custom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. In addition the following tests are done at the clinic: 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 diabetes and other health issues. The goal is to restore and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 2970 Corporate Court, Suite 1 Orefield, PA 18069 610-682-2104 www.drmaulfair.com, www.purelyyoudetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care.

Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 22.

WOODLANDS HEALING RESEARCH

Family, Environmental and Preventative Medicine Nicholas DiMartino, D.O. 5724 Clymer Rd Quakertown, PA 215-536-1890 Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad, page 16.

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DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

Debra E Dallas, PhD, MIfHI, DCNT 4048 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA 18045 610-253-1977, dallaswellnesscenterllc.com

Dallas Wellness Center is an integrated therapy and diagnostic center.

We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, nutraMetrix, Homeopathy, Herbology, Blood Typing, Hair Analysis, Ion Cleansing, Reflexology, Reiki, and Qi-Cultivation classes. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us. See ad, page 15.

Robert E Hartzell RPH, CCN Shelley Surber RD, LDN 300 American Street Catasauqua, Pa 18032 610-264-5471 ext 237

Offering our successful (FLT) First Line Therapy, and Ultra Lite therapeutic Life style programs. Our programs will help with weight concerns; blood sugar concerns, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Let us help to implement healthy changes into your life. Change your life, Take back your health. Call for an appointment See ad, page 19.

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER

628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Let our world class practitioners help you relieve stress, renew your over-all health and achieve more in your life.

Our services are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class or workshop. See ad, page 11 and 35.

NATUROPATH NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLC Tina Stashko, N.D. PhD MIfHI Emmaus, Pa. 18049 610-965-8132 naturalhealthpromotion.net

Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health. These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential! See ad, page 11.

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NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Nicholas Theodorou ND 5 Stonecroft Drive Easton, PA 18045 610-258-1894 Nutritek.net

“Dr. Nick” Traditional Naturopath.

Get and stay healthy. Proven FivePoint Program teaches you about eating a wholesome diet, prudent exercise, the proper use of supplements, getting quality sleep and reducing stress. Internationally recognized expertise on nutritional supplements including glutathione enhancement! Free mini-consults! Call or email for information.

NUTRITION & EDUCATION WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 www.WellnessSimplified.com

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters - Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies. See ad, page 14.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING Integrative Nutrition

Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDN Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Learn how to live a healthier life, recover from serious illness, lose weight, gain energy, and develop life-sustaining habits, using a coaching-based, integrative nutrition approach. Gale Maleskey is a registered dietitian, licensed Wellness Coach, and trained at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Call for a free 20-minute, get-acquainted chat.

THE JOYFUL ELEPHANT

Michelle M.L. Trent, MBA, NET Certified Nutritional Education Trainer and Food Coach Bethlehem, PA 484.515.6603 JoyfulElephant.com

STUCTURAL INTEGRATION ANDREI KAZLOUSKI

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 It’s well known that people www.twinpondscenter.com

who eat well are thinner, sick less often, and have more energy and less pain than those who don’t eat well. I will help you get more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet through my food coaching and hands-on cooking demos. “Let food be thy medicine.”

REIKI CLASSICAL REIKI PENNSYLVANIA Dr. Paula Michal-Johnson, Reiki Practitioner/Teacher 819 N. Lynn St., Fountain Hill, PA 18015 610-866-0788 ClassicalReikiPA.wordpress.com

ROLFMETHODOFSTRUCTURAL 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 54.

VETERINARIAN – HOLISTIC LEE SIMPSON DVM, CVA

1141 Hawk Mountain Rd Kempton, PA 19529 610-756-6036 Reiki as a Spiritual Discipline.

HealingOptionsForAnimals.com Study Reiki with teachers trained

by the International House of Reiki, www. IHReiki.com, in the Japanese form Usui Reiki Ryoho. Monthly student learning groups reinforce meditation skills and ground your energy. Receive Reiki to restore balance, reduce stress and improve your quality of life. Monthly Reiki practices open to practitioners of all lineages.

LEHIGH VALLEY REIKI

Tara Gallus, Reiki Practitioner, Teacher Bethlehem, PA 610-739-4201 LehighValleyReiki.com

Lehigh Valley Reiki is here to support you in living a fuller, more healthy, balanced life. The practice of Reiki can be a wonderful way to help you relax, relieve stress, and improve your overall physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Private Reiki sessions and classes are offered.

PENNSYLVANIA REIKI CONSORTIUM

Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania PennsylvaniaReikiConsortium.wordpress. com/ 610-739-4201

A professional organization providing volunteer opportunities for Reiki practitioners; a free monthly public reiki clinic, staff and community wellness programs and professional Reiki education for practitioners and the community.

100% Holistic practice for dogs and cats since 2000.

Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture. Experience using only alternative healing includes, homemade diets, herbs, acupuncture and nutraceuticals to help cancer patients, severe allergies, and other serious diseases as well as musculoskeletal problems. Please check the website for more information.

VETERINARY CANINE REHABILITATION

ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER Beth Kenny M.P.T 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348

A physical therapist with 17 years experience, including special education in canine anatomy and conditions for the past 10 years. Utilize many of the same rehabilitative techniques and therapies used for years with humans to help your animal companion recover from injury, surgery, or to improve their quality of life in the golden years.

WEIGHT LOSS b.healthy

Stephanie M. Shelly, CHC, MRP 3864 Courtney Street, Suite 150 Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-903-8381 www.StephanieMShelly.com

Stephanie is a certified health coach, chef, and medical reflexology practitioner. She specializes in stress, reduction, increased energy, and weight loss. She works with clients to help them make the dietary and lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results. Her focus is to radically improve their health and happiness.

YOGA Kula Heart Yoga

Pamela J. Mueller, PhD DVM 3247 B Wimmer Road Bethlehem, PA 10820 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem 610-746-5852 www.kulaheartyoga.com Facebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga

Dr. Mueller is a veterinarian with advanced training in exercise physiology and canine rehabilitation. We welcome dogs with neurologic problems, sports injuries and following surgery. Aquatic exercise can rejuvenate geriatric pets and condition competition companions.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER Danielle Dulin MVB,CVA 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 AnimalTherapyCenter.com

VETERINARY PHYSICAL THERAPY

Bringing community of the hearts together as we embrace diversity & celebrate life.

Diverse yoga classes, certified/ registered yoga teachers, Yoga Teacher Training, Kid’s/ Family yoga, Therapeutic, Restorative, Anusara Inspired, Kundalini, Prenatal, & Pilates. Workshops with internationally renowed teachers. Massage therapy services in our beautiful wellness center.

New student special $30 for 30 days unlimited yoga.

THE YOGA LOFT

Dr. Dulin is a veterinarian certified in medical acupuncture for animals.

Acupuncture has been used in humans and animals for over 4000 years and is a good adjunctive therapy to western treatment plans to increase overall vitality and energy and produce profound changes on physical and emotional levels.

521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor (above Cantelmi’s Hardware) Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-867-YOGA (9642) www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com

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The Yoga Loft offers quality yoga instruction for students of all levels in a variety of styles. We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Prenatal Yoga, and Mat Pilates. See ad, page 50.

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classifieds APEALS Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG

COURSES Hypnotherapy Certification Classes - 150 hours.

“At Home” and/or classroom environment and “hands-on” practice experience. Reasonably priced!

Payment plans accepted. For more info or to register contact Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown. .

Personal and Professional Online Training – Courses available in Green Design, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, plus some fun classes in landscaping, Feng Shui and more. Continuing Education for Professionals, such as Green Building, LEED, and Sustainability Certification. www.bfenvironmental.com

OPPORTUNITIES

Massage Therapist Needed – Acupuncturist and massage therapist seeking licensed massage therapist. Opportunity for referrals for qualified professional. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Allentown.

610-317-6064 Expand your Market Easily – Alternative Healing Center opening in Historic Jim Thorpe PA. If you are looking to expand your practice outside your immediate area or want to service clients that live in Carbon County or Northeast Pennsylvania this would be the perfect place. This full service location is shared and has all the services for you to just walk in. Shared space can be used from one day a month to 8 days a month. Some of the services included in the daily rate are; remote receptionist, answering service, email address, parking, high speed internet, on site receptionist and much more. Call now for an interview and location visit. 570-436-2339.

Timing is Perfect – For Home Based Business in Health & Wellness. Coffee is BIG – world’s first healthy coffee with CoffeeBerry, energy drinks, healthy alternative/Mood Enhancer. Call today for 10 Ways to Make Money. Health Insurance provided when you qualify. Get paid weekly! Win Dream Vacations. Call Terry at 610-966-5288.

Massage Therapist Wanted – Independent Massage Therapist wanted to join Nazareth Wellness Center. Not an hourly position. 610-365-8996 Pilates Instructor Needed – Reformer certified, needed at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, West Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355 Therapists Needed – Experienced and certified massage therapists needed as Independent Contractors for west Lehigh Valley facility. Atmosphere is quiet, relaxed and professional. Please call 610-360-8636

PRODUCTS Have Issues with Pain, Sleep or Lack of Energy?

– Revolutionary Holographic Energy Chips and Energy Wrist Bands can help. For FREE samples or more information contact Connie Konnick at 610395-8050 or visit www.freetolive.cieaura.com Hypnotherapy CDs and DVDs – Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Insomnia, Personal Development, Stress Management, Procrastination. Prices: CDs $29- DVDs $49. Call Bev at 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change. com Mention this ad for a $5 discount!

Herbal Packs, Lavander Packs and Cool Downz – various styles, shapes and patterns. Prices: $7-$25.

Call Bev 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change.com www.4change.com.

Mobile Massage Therapy - In the comfort and privacy of your home. Certified in Deep Tissue, Swedish, and other modalities since 1995, $60 per hour. Reiki Treatments and classes available. Patricia Donohue 610-737-1240.

Professional Freelance Writing Services – Know what you want to say but not sure how to say it? Press releases, brochures, website content, newsletters and blogs. I do the writing so you don’t have to. Beth Davis, WriteSource, Inc. 239-269-6235 Personal Fitness & Golf Training – Sean Fahey.

Enjoy many benefits from working on your overall better health, specific physical goals, core work, endurance, functional strength, or sports specific improvements. Call for appt. and more info. Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Transformative Education - Learn how awareness and acknowledgement of feelings from past life events impacts our current life. Create space and healing for future relationships. Address abuse and dis-ease. Class or individual sessions available.

Call 610-966-7001 to learn how to live a fulfilling, freeing, and authentic life.

SPACE TO RENT Office Space – Share space with professional counseling practice near Easton Hospital available 1 to 7 days per week. Suitable for counseling, massage or other compatible use. Call Susan at 610-923-0411 Part Time Space Available – For rent in holistic office in Emmaus, 3 treatments rooms and office space in holistic building. Call 610.967.0515

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Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center – A conveniently located beautiful, relaxing environment, offers hourly/daily rates for room with capacity of 50 people. Great for workshops, seminars, etc. Located just west of Rt. 100 between Fogelsville and Trexlertown, call 610.395.3355

Experience Spiritual Healing – With Spiritual Response Therapy and Spiritual Restructuring.

Sessions available daily. Nancy. 570-897-7503. www.srt-spr.blogspot.com.

Treatment Rooms Available - Measurements are 10x10 and 10x14. Peaceful setting and off street parking. Pathways Holistic Center, 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus. 610-966-7001 Large open space available to rent hourly – In Bethlehem yoga studio with wood floors, lots of light and free parking. Please contact info@theyogaloftofbethlehem.com or 610-867-9642.

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