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Contents

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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DOING NOTHING

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA

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Why Timeouts Matter

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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES WE LOVE Good for People and the Planet

28 ALL-NATURAL BEAUTY

Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

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EAT RIGHT TO SLEEP WELL

10 Foods Help Us Relax and Rest

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34 HEALTHY SUMMER HYDRATION

Kids Love These Homemade Drinks

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ivable communities—what a concept. Enjoying where we live and living in communities that enhance our health and happiness seems like a no-brainer to me, but it seems to be getting harder to accomplish that ideal with each passing day.

I was not born in Northeast Pennsylvania, and up until a few years ago, I really did not know much about the area. Once I discovered the Pocono Mountains area and then the communities that make up the Scranton and Wilkes Barre regions, I came to love the natural beauty and the genuine nature and energy of the people I meet. I am looking forward to making my home in Carbon County in the next few months, because I am now free to live wherever I want. I love the idea of nature right outside my back door, and I’m looking forward to supporting nature as I maintain the heavily wooded property.

In May, I attended the NEPA Green Fair, in Peckville, and had the opportunity to meet grassroots organizers of citizen’s groups that were educating attendees about the environmental issues that threaten that area. In talking to these concerned citizens, I knew I was hearing the truth, without the spin of marketing and misinformation that has become the norm from institutions that increasingly manipulate facts to meet their agenda.

From hydraulic fracking, gas pipelines, landfills, power plants and hazardous waste incinerators, outside investment and many governmental and economic policy stakeholders see dollar signs in NEPA with very little regard to the quality of life that the people in the neighborhoods will have to live with in perpetuity.

It has become clear to me that NEPA is an energy generator that provides power for populations to the east, and in return, we are burdened with the garbage and hazardous waste from those same populations. Only concerned citizens standing together to protect their own communities have the ability to stop the reckless exploitation of natural resources. I hope you will get involved in one or more of the local groups on page xx and add your voice to protect our communities.

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news briefs

Cannabidiol Pain Management Seminar

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ettā Physical Fine Reiki-Infused Goods will present a seminar at 6 p.m., June 22, on cannabidiol (CBD) and how it can help with pain management, anxiety, depression and other plaquing aliments at Mission Yoga—South Abington. Metta Physical is the maker of HempMeds, Dixie Botanicals and RSHO Gold Label pure hemp oil.

Participants will learn what cannabidiol is; the benefits of cannabidiol; CBD uses and applications; an introduction of the most trusted brand in the nation; and information on Metta Physical CBD products. They will receive refreshment and a gift.

Cannabinoids interact with the body’s complex endocannabinoid system, which contributes to biological processes like inflammation, relaxation, sleeping and appetite.

By linking with the two main types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2, CBD helps in the regulation of homeostasis, the body’s natural state of balance. The best results come from expert consultation to mix and match the products in a chosen supplement regimen to achieve the target CBD level each day.

Admission is free. Location: 639 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp. RSVP to 570-7808400. See ad page 41.

Lyme Disease Support Group

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NEPA Lyme Support Group Meeting will take place at 6 p.m., June 19, at the Misericordia University McGowan Room in the Mary Kintz Benevino Library. Free educational brochures will be available, as well as the NEPA Lyme lending library.

Guest speaker Dr. Mikhail Artamonov, from MJA Healthcare, in East Stroudsburg, is board certified in eight areas of medicine Mikhail Artamonov, M.D. and combines allopathic and Oriental medicine, as well as many new technologies. He offers a wide range of treatment approaches, including a protocol for Lyme disease.

He states, “Lyme disease can be accompanied by co-infections which may be hard to diagnose. Drug-free natural treatment protocols include IV ozone therapy, hydrogen peroxide therapy, bio-oxidative therapies and intravenous silver therapy to kill the infection, in addition to nutritional and hormonal support to enhances the immune system’s ability to overcome the disease.

Admission is free. Location: 301 Lake St., Dallas. For more information, email Michele Cassetori at MichCassot@comcast.net. See ad page 2.

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Green Drinks Scranton

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reen Drinks will meet at 5:30 p.m. on June 12 and July 10, at Jack's Draft House, in Scranton. This casual social gathering for people from all professional and personal walks of life that are interested in creating a greener local environment and economy. A lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business are all welcome. Just say, "Are you green?" and be introduced to the people in the organic, self-organizing network. It's a great way of catching up with people and making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd making Green Drinks.

These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good, and we'd like to help it spread to other cities. This is a community event open to freelancers, consultants, business people, students, academics, nonprofit and government employees, and anyone interested.

Location: 802 Prescott Ave., Scranton. For more information, visit Facebook.com/ GreenDrinksScranton.

Environmental College Course LACKAWANNA COLLEGE for HighESchool Students at NVIRONMENTAL Lackawanna College EDUCATION CENTER

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Environmental Quality college course from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 23 through 27, and July 30 through August 3, for students that have completed their sophomore year in high school.

Environmental Quality: ESC 115 Classes will meet at the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center.

Open to students who have completed During this two-week course, students will assess the quality sophomore year in high school of our local environment to determine the extent and sources of July 23-27 & July 30-Aug. 3, 2018 pollution. Via lecture, laboratory activities and hands-on experi9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $300 ence, students will review the biological, chemical, hydrological During this 10 day course students will assess the quality of and ecological aspects of ecosystems, explore the complexity our local environment to determine the extent andand sources ofenvironmental pollution. Through problems. lecture, laboratory activities, and include the hydrologic ofhands-on Topics of study experience students will review the biological, cycle,chemical, waterhydrological, pollution,and airecological quality,aspects soil pollution, increasing popuof ecosystems, and will explore theand complexity of lation, energy consumption worldwide solid waste disposal. environmental problems. Topics of study include the Some students may qualify usesoil thepollution, Environmental Quality hydrologic cycle, water pollution, air to quality, increasingas population, energy consumption, andtheir worldwide course a dual enrollment toward high school curriculum. solid waste disposal. Completion earns students three undergraduate credits which work towards Lackawanna College’s Environmental Science Degree and canRd., be Covington Township. To Cost is $300.

Location: 93 MacKenzie transferable. Class will be held at LCEEC and will use the register,211-acre call Michelle Wheeler at 570 842-1506. For more informaproperty as a living-laboratory.

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Experience an All-Organic Salon in Clarks Summit

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With more than 30 years of experience, they use only the best organic products and treatments in a warm and welcoming professional atmosphere. Skilled hair stylists offer impeccable cuts and color, so customers leave looking and feeling amazing.

Organic Hair Color does not mean sacrificing health for beauty from superior results. The John Masters collection of hair care products is simply a genuine substance brand, containing zero synthetic fragrance, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, glutens, neurotoxins, aluminum, glycols, formaldehyde, ureas, carcinogens, or any other environmental pollutants. The products do not use animal testing or animal byproducts and the packaging is earth friendly.

The stylists are highly trained to achieve consistent color and grey coverage without damage to the hair's structural integrity.

The salon also offers 100 percent organic facials using Phyt's Organic Skin Care Collection, a true organic skin care line developed in France by an environmentally and socially responsible skin care company. Facials can be customized to address rosacea, anti-aging, balancing, oxygenating or other skin conditions.

Location: 411 N. State St., Clarks Summit, PA. For appointments, call 570-319-1849. See ad page 29.

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Do-It-Yourself Solar Workshop

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ustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS) will conduct a Do-It-Yourself Solar Workshop on June 13 and 14, including an actual solar installation at Lacawac Sanctuary. Attendees may participate in a work day on June 23 for further training, with a rain date of June 24.

Participants will learn how solar works and how much it costs; whether or not a roof is well-positioned to generate solar electricity; witness an onsite demonstration with hands-on practice. Solar orders may be placed but are not required.

Presenters include Blair Buselli, A PA/NY-approved and North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners-certified installer at Buselli Solutions, in Beach Lake; Jack Barnett, a principal consultant in sustainability, solar, zero net-energy buildings, telecommunications technology and strategy, as well as past chapter chair of the American Solar Society and President of The Clean Energy Co-Op. SEEDS is a nonprofit community-based organization founded in 2008 in Northeastern Pennsylvania committed to developing a local renewable energy infrastructure and promoting more sustainable living in our area. $10 donation suggested. To register (required), visit SeedsGroup.net. See ad page 13.

Sound Bath Mediation in Old Forge

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ameste 919, in Old Forge, offers a Sound Bath Meditation class from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., June 4, to learn an integrative whole brain and body technique that induces a state of peace and calm. This practice makes accessing meditation much easier and provides cellular healing through elevated vibrations and frequencies emitted by the instruments played. No previous yoga or meditation experience is necessary.

Participants can sit back, relax, and breath while listening to ambient tones of Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, chimes, tongue drums and tuning forks to facilitate the mind in entering meditative states.

Namaste 919 offers a full menu of holistic healing services, including therapeutic massage, cleansing and detoxifying sweat therapy, light therapy, and Himalayan salt therapy. Co-owner Chloe Lukas is an ayurvedic consultant certified by the American Institute of Vedic Studies, and offers ayurveda health consultation. A full schedule of yoga classes is also available weekly.

Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Location: 919 S. Main St., Old Forge. For more information, call 570-451-1001or visit Namaste919.com. See ad below.

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More Healing Options at the Asian Institute

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obbi Summers, LMT, has joined the Asian Institute of Healing Arts in Mount Pocono.

Bobbi Summers, LMT Performing massage since 1988, she includes Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy in her sessions and is also well-versed in Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, energy balancing and instrumentassisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), a gentle, effective set of techniques to address scar tissue and fascial restrictions, eliminate pain, restore rotation of movement and accelerate recovery.

“Awareness is growing about the need to take care of ourselves in our fast-paced world”, states Summers, a graduate of the Kripalu School of Bodywork and the Kripalu School of Yoga. “This is especially true for those who need assistance with health concerns. Massage offers safe, noninvasive techniques which continue to supply comfortable, pleasant and affordable ways to maintain optimal energy flow. The goal during massage and bodywork is to locate the blockages, assist in their release and create the space where one’s own natural energy can flow freely once again.

Location: 1355 Pocono Blvd. For appointments, call 570-839-1898. For more information, visit AsianInstituteofHealingArts. com/massage. See ad page 45.

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NEPA Yoga Festival is One of the Healthiest Outdoor Events in the Area

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he NEPA Yoga festival, on June 9 at Montage Mountain, was created to connect yogis, studios, friends, healers and other professionals that understand the benefits of unity. Come and reignite with your passion for yoga, connect with new teachers, collaborate with healers, or just come and tune out.

The festival is focused on yoga in addition to promoting an overall healthy

lifestyle. It benefits everyone in our community with an array of yoga instruction for every age and level, from beginner to advanced. Classes include Vinyasa, Kundalini, Restorative, Chakra Flow, Acro Yoga, Yin and more.

Teachers from throughout the NEPA region will hold classes on the grounds of the Montage Mountain Water Park, which will remain open exclusively for festival

goers. NEPA Yoga Fest is family friendly, so along with the many different classes there will be live music, lectures, meditations and children’s activities such as face painting and henna tattoos. Unique local vendors and artists will be providing a wide selection of goods as well as multiple healthy food options available for purchase.

Yoga -instructor Maria LettieriWheatley says, “The NEPA Yoga Festivals have all been such remarkable events for the yoga community and our area in general. What could possibly be better than spending a day in a beautiful location surrounded by yogis, artists, musicians, healers and hundreds of people with happy smiling faces? Whatever your level of yoga practice. or even if you don’t have one, this day always promises to be a fabulous time.”

Admission is discounted in advance and $69 on the day of the event; $50 for students and veterans. Natural Awakenings readers receive a 15% discount at https://nepayogafest5.eventbrite. com?discount=naturalawakening

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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health More than half of teens and young adults that have slaked their thirst with energy drinks report consequently suffering negative health consequences, reports a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. Of 2,055 Canadian participants between ages 12 and 24, 55.4 percent said they had negative health events afterwards. Of these, 26.5 percent trembled and felt jittery, 24.7 percent had faster heartbeats and 22.5 percent noted “jolt and crash” episodes—a spell of alertness followed by a sudden drop in energy.

Another 5.1 percent experienced nausea or diarrhea and 0.2 percent, seizures. Most respondents said they drank only one or two energy drinks at a time.

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In the first scientific study of facial exercise, 27 middleaged women that performed specific facial muscle movements looked an average of two-and-a-half years younger in 20 weeks based on a standardized scale called the Merz-Carruthers Facial Aging Photoscales.

By doing the exercises for 30 minutes each day or every other day, the fullness of both the upper and lower cheeks, in particular, of the women were significantly enhanced, report Northwestern University researchers.

“The exercises enlarge and strengthen the facial muscles, so the face becomes firmer and more toned and shaped like a younger face,” says lead author Murad Alam, a medical doctor.

Some of the study exercises can be found by searching the topic of Happy Face Yoga on YouTube.

Cardiovascular exercise improves a person’s healthy gut microbes even without making dietary changes, University of Illinois researchers report. In a study of 32 people, 30 to 60 minutes of exercise three times a week for six weeks boosted levels of healthy intestinal bacteria, especially for lean subjects, and less so for the obese.

The healthy bacteria produced shortchain fatty acids that reduce the risk of colon cancer.

“The bottom line is that there are clear differences in how the microbiome of somebody who is obese versus somebody who is lean responds to exercise,” says Jeffrey Woods, Ph.D., a kinesiology professor at the university.

Seek 15 Minutes of Device-Free Time When we’re feeling angry, stressed or overexcited, just 15 minutes of being alone without a device can put us into a more peaceful state, reports a University of Rochester study.

Young adults, sitting in a comfortable chair away from their devices, were given something to read, told to think about something specific or not given any instruction. Some were asked to sit alone for 15 minutes a day for a week and keep a diary. In all cases, such solo time away from devices helped reduce intense emotions afterward.

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After a polluting coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania was shut down in 2014 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory action, the chances of women living 30 miles downwind having a preterm birth fell by about 28 percent, report Lehigh University researchers. While the plant was operating, women in affluent New Jersey communities downwind had a 17 percent greater risk of having babies of very low birth weights— less than 5.5 pounds—than did women in other similar affluent areas.

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A spate of recent worldwide studies reveal several cholesterolhealthy alternatives to olive oil.

Ingesting 15 milliliters a day of virgin coconut oil for eight weeks increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) “good cholesterol” levels in 32 young adults by an average of 5.72 milligrams/ deciliter, researchers at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University found.

Walnut oil slashed heart disease risk in 100 Type 2 diabetes patients that swallowed capsules containing a total of 15 milliliters of walnut oil a week—the amount of oil obtained from 4 to 5 servings of the nuts. They experienced significant drops in total cholesterol, low-density (LDL) “bad cholesterol” and triglycerides after 90 days, reported Iranian researchers at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

Camelina oil from the Camelina sativa plant, also called false flax, lowered LDL levels in 79 men with prediabetic symptoms, whereas diets high in either high- or low-fatty fish did not, according to the University of Eastern Finland.

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Those that sleep more than seven hours a night are likely to eat better the following day, according to researchers from King’s College London. In the study, 21 people known to typically sleep fewer than seven hours increased their sleep time by 47 minutes after receiving tips on sleep hygiene such as drinking less caffeine and going to bed neither too hungry nor too full. The following day, they consumed almost 10 fewer grams of sugar in food and drinks on average and also consumed less fat and fewer carbohydrates than a control group.

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A new Ukrainian homebuilding startup called Passivdom uses a 3-D printing robot to produce parts for tiny houses.

The machine can print the walls, roof and floor of the company’s 380-square-foot model in about eight hours.

The windows, doors and self-contained plumbing, sewage and self-electrical systems are then added by a human worker. Solar energy is stored in a battery.

Filtered water collects from humidity in the air. Prices start at $64,000 per house (Passivedom).

M.A.DI., in Italy, produces prefabricated A-frame houses in five sizes that can be set up anywhere. The basic model is rated an energy class B, but can be upgraded with an option of adding solar panels to make the structures energy-independent.

Homes made by Lifehaus blend low-cost, off-grid appeal with holistic living and luxurious details. The Lebanon company is pioneering energy-neutral dwellings made from locally sourced and recycled materials. Green home dwellers will also be able to generate electricity and grow their own food.

At the North American Climate Summit in Chicago last December, more than 50 mayors from around the globe signed the Chicago Climate Charter, intended to guide cities toward reaching greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals similar to the Paris climate accord. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says each mayor will pursue a customized plan, noting, “We’re all going to get to the same destination in our own way.” President Trump’s intended exit from the Paris agreement has sparked an uproar from leaders worldwide, especially mayors in cities long committed to reducing emissions.

Dozens of cities are committed to 100 percent clean and renewable energy goals and pledged to promote clean transit through using zero-emissions buses. Emanuel believes, “Climate change can be solved by human action.” Cities’ actions now may well pay off in the long run.

Deadly Cargo Oil Spill Threatens Ocean Ecology

Experts are warning that the Iranian tanker Sanchi oil spill in January in the East China Sea could potentially be one of the worst in decades. Scientists from the UK National Oceanography Centre and the University of Southampton are monitoring the disaster, believing it could 14

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severely impact important reefs, fishing grounds and protected marine areas in Japan. They are also concerned by the toxic nature of the ultra-light, highly flammable oil and unknown impacts. Simon Boxall, with the centre, notes, “It’s not like crude, which does break down under natural microbial action. This stuff actually kills the microbes that break the oil down.”

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Cincinnati has contracted with the energy company Dynegy to purchase 100 percent renewable energy to operate most of its municipal facilities through at least 2021.

The green energy will power police and fire stations, health clinics, recreation centers and most administrative buildings, including city hall.

The city’s greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by more than 9 percent and its utility rates by more than $100,000 annually. The deal will bring the city closer to its goal of running on 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.

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A week-long beach cleanup and audit at Freedom Island in the Philippines last September exposed the companies most responsible for plastic pollution in the critical wetland habitat. The Greenpeace Philippines and #breakfreefromplastic movement audit, the first of its kind in the country, revealed that Nestlé, Unilever and the Indonesian company PT Torabika Mayora are the top three contributors of plastic waste discovered in the area, contributing to the more than 2 million tons of mismanaged plastic waste in the Philippines, the third-biggest source of plastic ocean pollution per year. See the whole list at Tinyurl.com/TopTenPolluters.

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Boston will join 59 other Massachusetts municipalities and hundreds of others across the nation, including Seattle, Washington, and Washington, D.C., in banning single-use plastic shopping bags by the end of this year. Instead, Boston shoppers must bring their own totes or pay store owners five cents or more for a thicker, compostable plastic bag or a larger paper bag with handles. “This new ordinance protects the health of our neighborhoods and environment, while at the same time easing the burden on taxpayers and saving local retailers millions,” says Kirstie Pecci, director of the Conservation Law Foundation’s Zero Waste Project.

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A Portland startup online at LandApart. com is expanding the share-economy Airbnb-model concept to private landowners and campers. People that want to camp or rent a cabin in a beautiful area can pay a private landowner for access. CEO Ven Gist says the move is in part a response to sometimes crowded public lands that often cannot be reserved. He says, “We’re basically collaborating with landowners to open up new wild spaces that people can find and book for truly secluded, unique outdoor experiences.” Prices average between $30 and $40 per night. Find an introductory video at Gust.com/companies/landapart.

CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field, homes of the National Football League Seahawks and Major League Baseball (MLB) Mariners, respectively, introduced a Strawless in Seattle campaign last September. More than 100 local businesses joined with the Lonely Whale Foundation to help eliminate plastic waste.

Safeco Field is the most sustainable baseball facility today, recycling 96 percent of all waste generated last season. As a result, the Mariners earned MLB’s Green Glove Award for 2017. Every food service item is recyclable or compostable, and cleaning crews manually separate waste items from recyclables after every game.

The Mariners have been playing under energy-efficient LED lights since 2014, the first MLB ball club to do so. The team also added a 450-square-foot urban garden before the 2016 season that provides fresh vegetables and herbs for the concession stands.

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Summer Vacations with a Fun Twist This summer, consider the convenience and relaxation of watching the world go by outside a panoramic side window instead of focusing on driving the road ahead. Train travel is also more cost-effective, affordable and eco-friendly than flying. SmarterTravel.com highlights railroad discounts for children, seniors, students, AAA members, military personnel and other demographics. Additional advantages include accessible central city terminals, a generous luggage policy and less time waiting until departures. If a station has an unattended parking lot, arrange to be dropped off.

Amtrak (Amtrak.com) encompasses 300 daily trains on more than

21,000 miles of track to more than 500 destinations. Particularly scenic routes include the California Zephyr that winds through the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains between San Francisco and Chicago; and the Adirondack train between New York City and Montreal, Canada, offering spectacular views of both its namesake national park and the historic Hudson River Valley.

Amtrak’s 75 vacation packages (AmtrakVacations.com) range from three days to two weeks. Sights include the Grand Canyon and Glacier, Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks. Most long-distance routes provide sleeping accommodations with passenger amenities for day and night.

Advanced technology electric locomotives began enhancing Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor runs in 2016. Designed for maximum energy efficiency with a regenerative braking system that feeds back into the power grid, this innovation saves electricity and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Amtrak’s partnership with CarbonFund.org allows passengers to offset the carbon emissions footprint from their rail travel. Custom contributions can be made via the Rail Calculator or short- or long-distance traveler or Amtrak Trainiac preset options on Amtrak’s website.

Many travelers also enjoy narrow-gauge, short-rail junkets.

Popular options include Colorado’s Durango & Silverton Railroad (DurangoTrain.com), a nostalgic trip back to the mining days of the Old West; the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (CumbresToltec.com), a 45-mile ride along the New Mexico/ Colorado border; and the Conway Scenic Railroad (ConwayScenic.com) in New Hampshire, within two hours of both Portland, Maine, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Neighboring Canada affords many scenic trains including trips connecting Toronto with Vancouver and Calgary. Visit RockyMountaineer. com and ViaRail.ca.

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Relax into the moment. Acknowledge

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n a harried world where our work is never done, it’s tough to take timeouts to do nothing. Yet, when we pump the brakes on Americans’ obsessive drive, we discover fresh productivity, creativity and contentment.

“We’re socialized to pride ourselves on accomplishment and achievement, yet when you step back, you realize doing nothing produces a valuable currency, especially in enhanced mental health,” says Colleen Long, a Boston psychologist and author of Happiness in B.A.L.A.N.C.E: What We Know Now About Happiness.

Italians call it la dolce far niente, or the sweetness of doing nothing, while the Dutch word niksen translates as “doing something without a purpose”. Here are a few tips to reclaim the art of be-ing over do-ing.

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is to let go of the compulsion to check off every item on our to-do list—but that doesn’t mean blankly staring off into space.

These are purposeful moments without a specific purpose. Doodle in a sketchbook, wander around the neighborhood or lie in the grass and look at clouds. Spontaneously go with the flow.

There’s no one way or right way to do nothing. “Just by carving out space,

you’ll get a benefit even if it doesn’t feel like you’re doing it right or perfectly,” advises Long. It looks different for different people.

“Before I had kids, my ‘nothing time’ might be just being out in nature or simply doing one thing mindfully at a time, like washing dishes. Now I incorporate the principle into family time. One day a week, I shut off the phone, get on the floor with my kids and just let life get messy.”

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Game Commission Favors Fracking Over Wind Power

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racking is a loud and explosive drilling process with massive flares, roads and pipelines carving up nearby land and the potential for toxic spills into the ground and streams. It is completely incompatible with the conservation of wildlife habitat. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is banning wind energy from state game lands while continuing to allow 32 destructive fracking wells on their lands in the last eight years. PGC recently prohibited all wind development because of its impact on wildlife, but left fracking in place. The double standard couldn’t be more clear.

The PGC said their decision to ban wind turbines from game land stems from concerns about impacts to birds and other wildlife. But a new study found that fracking’s fragmentation of forest land and disturbance of streams in the region was harming populations of Louisiana waterthrush, which it called “the proverbial canary in the coal mine” for wildlife there.

In the long term, fossil fuels from fracking pose a more existential threat to birds. The Audubon Society found more than half of North American bird species could be on the brink of extinction by 2080 if we don’t stop the worst impacts of climate change by then, which means we need less fossil fuel and more clean energy like wind.

Wind development does always need to be pursued carefully to minimize the risk to wildlife, but PGC is apparently not looking at the most current, transparent data about wind technology. Instead they cite a pressure-related injury to bats that has largely been discounted by biologists as a major concern and ignore the adoption of wind industry practices that significantly decrease bat deaths from collisions with turbines.

If the PGC is truly concerned about the future of Pennsylvania’s wildlife, it needs to stop fracking and at least consider wind to lead toward a safer climate future.

Make sure the Pennsylvania Game Commission knows they aren’t protecting wildlife by banning wind energy from game

lands while allowing fracking. Our future and the future of Pennsylvania’s ecosystem depend on clean energy, not fossil fuels.

Tell them to reverse this double standard favoring fossil fuels over our wildlife’s future. Sign the petition at Tinyurl.com/ WindOverFracking.

Adam Garber is the deputy director of the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. For more information, visit PennEnvironmentCenter.org.

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he cannabis sativa plant—better known as marijuana—is one of the oldest agricultural crops cultivated by humans. But during the first half of the 1900s, the plant developed a bad rap, and in 1937, it became illegal to grow and use marijuana in the United States.

Today, however, the stigma surrounding marijuana is going up in smoke as its medicinal uses become more widely known and accepted, and health professionals seek alternatives to addictive prescription narcotics to treat pain. Pennsylvania is now among 29 states where a certified physician can prescribe medical marijuana to treat chronic pain, as well as conditions such as cancer, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, neuropathy, autism, PTSD and more.

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Artamonov is board certified in eight different areas of medicine including pain, addiction, functional, regenerative, obesity and brain medicine. He co-authored the book Pot Luck: Why Marijuana Is Today’s Medicine several years ago and says that during the short time that medicinal marijuana has been legally accessible in Pennsylvania, he’s seen very good results through the medical marijuana program.

“The main benefit of marijuana is that it’s very safe. There’s no way to overdose,”

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Artamonov says. “It’s a natural substance.

There is also an abundance of cannabinoid receptors in the human body, all part of the endocannabinoid system, which allows our cells to naturally accept cannabinoid.”

Through traditional pharmaceutical approaches, multiple ailments often lead to a patient having a medicine cabinet full of separate pills for each health issue, but Artamonov says marijuana addresses several symptoms all at once. “It’s a safer, natural way, and you can also save money because you don’t need to buy several prescriptions month after month,” he notes.

Artamonov recommends medical marijuana for all 17 approved serious medical conditions such as severe chronic pain; cancer symptoms; post-traumatic stress disorder; Crohn’s Disease; glaucoma; autism and more; however, he has also noticed its significant effect on reducing insomnia and anxiety. He says that the State of Pennsylvania has been very supportive of the medical marijuana program since its implementation, and most patients get approved quickly for medical marijuana use.

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Good for People and the Planet

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any people define a livable city as one that is easy to get around in by foot, bike or public transportation. Many also prioritize ready access to fresh, local, organic food via farmers’ markets and community gardens.

Others champion affordable housing and cost of living factors, safe neighborhoods with a diversity of people, careful steward-

ship of clean air and water, and plentiful amenities, including considerable open space and natural settings. Many work to preserve and enhance a sense of place suited to the locale.

Partners for Livable Communities, a national nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that renews and restores communities, maintains, “Livability is the sum of the fac-

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tors that add up to a community’s quality of life, including the built and natural environments, economic prosperity, social stability and equity, educational opportunity and cultural, entertainment and recreation possibilities.” The American Association of Retired Persons considers livable communities as age-friendly for young and old alike.

Along with economic opportunities, a leading stimulus in moving to urban centers is, “More people are looking for a sociable environment where they can walk out of their door to the shops or transit and be among others they recognize who also recognize them,” observes Suzanne Lennard, director of the International Making Cities Livable Conferences, LLC, in Portland, Oregon. “People who have traveled abroad, especially to Europe, and tasted the quality of life possible in a truly livable, walkable, beautiful and sociable city, often want to find such a place to live themselves.”

Following are a few examples of America’s many livable cities. More are transitioning and evolving as city planners, government officials, businesses and nonprofit community organizations strive to make their hometowns both people- and planet-friendly, often through public and private partnerships.

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other enticing and productive public areas. “Biking and our food scene have exploded,” says Chris Sandvig, director of policy with the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, which advocates for equitable urban revitalization through their Vacant Property Working Group, helping communities access blighted areas for pennies on the dollar. “We’re now one of the top 10 bicycling commuter cities in the country. People also come here as food tourists due to vibrant local agricultural activity.”

“A related ideal is to create compact, human-scale, mixed-use urban centers in the suburbs that are less expensive to construct— and thus remain more affordable—while placing shops, schools, parks, services, workplaces and public transit within walking and biking distance,” Lennard notes. “This ensures a healthy, affordable and high quality of life for all; suburban, as well as urban.”

Fast-growing Carmel, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, is following suit. “After years of watching the suburbs sprawl into subdivisions with large lawns, privacy fences and cul-de-sacs, we created a vibrant central core with apartments, townhomes, condos and new options for smaller homes—all within walking distance or a short bike ride to new places to work, shop and dine,” explains Mayor James Brainard. The design efforts serve people instead of cars.

“Carmel has spent the last 20-plus years building more than 900 miles of trails and multi-use pathways, enabling residents to commute by bicycle to work and enjoy easy access to a growing number of parks and recreational areas,” says Brainard. To facilitate traffic flow, some 100 roundabouts replaced stoplights and four-way stops. “Reducing traffic congestion has improved our air quality, and saved gasoline and lives.” A new, mixed-use downtown Arts and Design District includes a Center for the Performing Arts with a Center Green that hosts a farmers’ market in summer and an outdoor Christkindlmarkt and outdoor skating rink in winter.

“The old way of doing things in which cities and towns sat back and let the market dictate how a community should be grown must come to an end,” remarks Brainard, advocating the benefits of local governance.

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them become more energy-efficient or quicker to respond to environmental and residential issues. Such products highlighted the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Reducing traffic can also contribute to safer highways and shorter commutes with decreased greenhouse gas emissions.

“Citizens are using apps to monitor issues and alert city managers, improving the livability of their communities,” explains Steve Koenig, senior director of market research with the Consumer Technology Association.

In Boston, the app BOS:311 allows residents to instantaneously notify government departments of pollution concerns, like blocked drains and other environmental or community needs, feeding the information directly into the city’s work order system via their mobile phone. This real-time collaboration results in a cleaner, safer and healthier city.

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gathering energy usage data for office buildings to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So far, energy consumption has dropped 19 percent, saving companies about $26 million.

The program has strengthened economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability.

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Some cities have focused on the natural environment for improving local livability while mitigating contributions to climate change. Forested open spaces, wetlands and protected watersheds improve air quality, protect drinking water and buffer intense storms. Such areas also connect more people with nature and engage them in communal and healthy outdoor recreation.

Portland, Oregon, boasts more than 10,000 acres of parks, plus an innovative Biketown sharing program that has facilitated 160,000 bike trips since its launch in 2016. The city’s Bike Bill requires all new streets to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians by design. Portland also em-

braces urban gardens and allows residents to raise chickens, bees, goats or rabbits in their backyards.

No one wants to live where pollution runs unchecked or water is unsafe to drink. Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program works to keep stormwater out of sewers and reduce rainwater runoff through decentralized soil-based and plant-based systems, including pervious pavement, green roofs and rain gardens.

Begun in 2011, its goal is to reduce rainwater runoff by 85 percent by 2036. Rainwater has become a valuable community resource.

The program is just one of many ways that the City of Brotherly Love is transforming itself into one of the greenest in the United States. Overseen by the city’s Office of Sustainability, Greenworks Philadelphia devises long-term sustainability strategies that encompass eight facets, including clean and efficient energy, carbon-neutrality and zero waste. Preparations are already underway to cope with a hotter, wetter future.

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Preserving a Sense of Place

Making communities livable goes beyond infrastructure. Actions usually involve preserving, protecting and enhancing what appeals to residents. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one example of many where livability priorities are guided by the values of its residents and its sense of place.

“From our historic public square and marketplaces to outdoor cafes, farmers’ markets and community festivals; from human-scale architecture and balanced transportation to pedestrian and bicycle networks, this place represents shared values,” says Mayor Javier M. Gonzales.

“Santa Fe is also full of public art. The city is designed to be safe, creative and inspiring for young and old, families of all kinds and everyone else that comes to see us.”

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Ultimately, making cities move livable for children can make them highly livable for all. “Children need the same things from a city that we all need, but their needs are greater than ours,” says Lennard. “The environment a child grows up in shapes their health and their mental and social development for the rest of their lives. Our modern, unwalkable suburban environments are contributing to childhood obesity, which has been widely linked to chronic diseases that in the past were only associated with old age.”

She notes, “Children need the exercise of walking or biking to school. They need safe streets so they can become independent and explore their neighborhoods; sidewalks and other outdoor areas where they can play, meet friends and interact with adults in the community; easy access to nature; beauty in their environment; and intriguing architecture, works of art and other places to stimulate their affection and imagination. As they become teenagers, they need access by foot or bike to a wide variety of resources to broaden their horizons. Don’t we all need these things?”

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f we want livable communities where everyone has the opportunity to pursue life, liberty and healthy happiness, we must collectively protect our local environment. Here are just some of the groups actively standing up to polluters and outside interests that negatively impact our quality of life in Northeast PA. Citizens for a Healthy Jessup Supporting the pursuit of personal, environmental, social and economic health for the people of Jessup and the surrounding area, Citizens for a Healthy Jessup originally organized to legally oppose a 1,500-megawatt power plant being built in the community. The group continues to protect the community by conducting and funding baseline air and water testing near the power plant construction site. This first-of-a-kind project will provide data to monitor and understand the impacts of a facility like the power plant on the local environment.

For more information, visit Facebook.com/ JessupCitizens.

Friends of Lackawanna

A Pennsylvania nonprofit committed to protecting the health and safety of the local community, as well as the regional image and the environment, Friends of Lackawanna represents the interests of citizens concerned with environmental matters, including the ongoing operations and proposed expansion of the Keystone Sanitary Landfill (KSL).

Friends of Lackawanna has challenged the landfill’s current operating permit because they believe that if the harm outweighs the benefits of expansion, then the harms must clearly outweigh the benefits of the current operating permit, as well.

Susquehanna Clean Air Network (SCAN) With a vision is to create a healthy, prosperous future for today’s community that includes clean air, clean water, good jobs and clean government, the residents of Susquehanna County have joined together in solidarity to oppose the pollution of the beautiful Endless Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania.

After rebuffing the building of a hazardous waste incinerator in 2016, they got to work right away and formed groups that evolved into the SCAN. They held public meetings, circulated petitions and pressured elected officials and the department of environmental protection. Thousands of neighbors got involved and by November, they had driven the hazardous waste incinerator scheme out of existence.

For more information, visit ScanCleanAir.org.

Sierra Club As the only member-led statewide environmental organization in Pennsylvania, the Sierra Club believes that our open spaces, clean water and natural resources should be protected so that current and future generations may enjoy them. In addition to offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, Sierra Club maintains active regional groups in Northeast Pennsylvania that help explore, enjoy and protect the state’s many environmental resources and fight for safe and livable communities. They offer local hikes, explorations, training and other free events to help build awareness and promote the love of the natural beauty of our region.

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All-Natural Beauty

Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

by Marlaina Donato

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rom red carpets to Teen Vogue magazine, the natural beauty trend has taken the industry by storm. Consumer whims may have sparked its beginnings more than a decade ago, but demand is now spiking profits into the billions.

“Consumer need is influencing retailers to offer cleaner formulas reflecting firm ecovalues,” says Karen Behnke, the pioneering entrepreneur who founded Juice Beauty, in San Rafael, California. Behnke aimed to create meaningful change in the industry when she assembled her dream team 13 years ago.

The company now owns a trailblazing patent and sets the standard for clinical organics.

“We’re excited that traditional department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Holt Renfrew are adding our products to their beauty departments,” says Behnke, who attributes Juice Beauty’s tremendous growth in recent years to a surge of interest in chemical-free, luxury alternatives.

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Natural Replaces Toxic A recent Green Beauty Barometer online survey revealed that more than half of women want their skincare products to be all-natural, a result likely driven by the scientific information age (see KariGran.com/ pages/greenbeauty for details). Reputable scientific studies revealing parabens in breast cancer biopsies have demonstrated that everything applied to the skin also enters the bloodstream, hence the effectiveness of dermal nicotine and birth control patches. Thus, it can be alarming to realize that the average woman will unknowingly consume seven pounds of lipstick containing petroleum-based emollients, synthetic preservatives and artificial dyes during a lifetime, undoubtedly another reason consumers are switching to natural options.

Katey Denno, a Los Angeles makeup artist to the stars, noticed cosmetic red flags early in her career. “The first time I

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turned over a palette that most makeup artists carry and saw specific colors that couldn’t be used on eyes or lips, I was confused; if something isn’t safe for lips or eyes, how can it be good for any part of us?” queries Denno, who switched from social work to makeup artistry 11 years ago. “The change in the industry has been substantial. Now green is mainstream, and most artists have included some green beauty brands in their kits.”

Millennials continue to drive consumer demand for higher standards. “Retailers understand that the skincare/makeup landscape is changing,” advises Behnke.

“Traditional brands are no longer attracting younger consumers that are demanding organic, clinically validated products.”

Denno concurs, stating, “The spotlight on clean products comes from the growing acknowledgement that we can and must do all we can to lower our overall toxic load.”

Demand Escalates Women are fueling the natural beauty movement, yet more men than ever are also seeking healthy alternatives. Grooming products with unisex packaging and fragrances are among top sellers. Informed teen and 20-something buyers are inclined to choose people- and eco-friendly brands that are also cruelty-free.

A wide selection of aluminum-free, natural, personal care products including underarm deodorants are showing up in supermarkets. Women are ditching toxic hair dyes and going silver to avoid thinning hair and allergies, and unwittingly, creating a new fashion statement. Plus, there’s growing interest in DIY cosmetics using everyday good-for-you ingredients found in the kitchen.

Artisan perfumes are gaining popularity among women that want the mystery and allure of fragrance without the side effects of manmade, chemical-based brands.

“Some new customers are frustrated by commercial products giving them headaches, while others say that they just don’t like perfume, when what they actually don’t like is synthetic fragrance chemicals,” says Ananda Wilson, a botanical perfumer and owner of Gather Perfume, in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

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“It’s inspiring when they smell real plant scents and see how their world lights up! The molecules in natural perfumes are active and interact with personal chemistry, so they unfold differently on each wearer, creating a unique signature and experience.”

Wilson ventured into botanical blends when both awareness and supplies of appropriate ingredients were scarce. “Perfume history is largely rooted in natural materials, but until recently, there was a mass blackout of this precious lineage.

When I started, there was barely anything available, and only through a handful of aromatherapy companies,” she explains.

Now, Wilson bases her products on botanical infusions from plants she’s grown or collected, including wild beach roses, clover and spring poplar buds.

It only takes a whiff to dispel the myth

Find a guide to toxic personal care products at Tinyurl.com/CosmeticIngredientsGuide. ~Vibrant Wellness Journal that natural perfumes lack sophistication or tenacity. “Naturals have a breadth of possibilities—opulent white florals, fresh and clean, or dirty and smoky,” expounds Wilson.

Eco-beauty is emerging from conscious lifestyle choices and creating the next era of cosmetics. “It’s fun to be called a pioneer

in organic beauty,” muses Behnke. “Our products, employees and happy customers comprise an encouraging accomplishment.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Natural Cosmetics Companies Strive for Transparency

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se of toxic substances in beauty products date back to ancient times—Cleopatra’s strikingly beautiful eyes were lined with kohl containing lead sulfite. While we’d like to think that use of harmful substances such as lead in our beauty products was simply due to ignorance of past civilizations, publications such as Scientific American, and dozens of environmentally based nonprofits like Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and Environmental Working Group, report that many of our cosmetics and personal care products today still contain levels of lead, as well as animal byproducts, petroleum, coal tar sources and formaldehyde.

Cosmetics fall under the purview of the Food and Drug Administration, and while the agency has some labeling requirements, cosmetics manufacturers can generally avoid listing a product’s ingredients by claiming that doing so is giving away trade secrets. Even products labeled “green” or “natural” can be deceiving, as there are no federal regulatory standards for such phrases.

Since few people literally want the looks that kill, companies such as Neal’s Yard Remedies and Young Living have produced cosmetics and personal care products that are made from chemical free and ingredients grown organically on farms and fields owned by those companies, which means that ingredients can be traced from the fields to the final products.

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and Young Living sell through a direct marketing business model, allowing customers to ask questions and sample products before buying.

Amber Summers Krug, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner and Owner of Thrive Wellness Center, is Neal’s Yard Remedies representative. When searching for a skincare line for organic facials at her wellness center, Summers Krug was led to Neal’s Yard because of their common-sense Precautionary Principle—when in doubt, leave it out.

“This means you won’t find parabens, genetically modified ingredients, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances or colors, or anything else we believe could cause you or the planet harm, in any of our products,” she says. “Of all the brands on the market, there are very few that met my standards for Thrive. It had to be of the highest quality, ethically produced, and cost effective for my clients, and most importantly, the products needed to work.”

Summers Krug emphasizes that the biggest challenge is that most people believe that if products are sold on American store shelves, they must be safe. “Our standards for personal care products are below our European counterparts,” she says. “In the U.S., only 11 ingredients are banned from use in personal care products. In the European Union, there are more than 1,400 that are banned. That means that if American manufacturers want to export their products, they have to clean them up.

But they can keep those harmful chemicals in the products they sell here.”

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British-based Neal’s Yard Remedies started in London in 1981, with the belief that health and beauty should be more natural and less synthetic. Employees at their factory in Peacemarsh, Dorset, England craft by hand the company’s skin, bath, body and hair care products in small batches, using high quality, certified organic ingredients. Neal’s Yard Remedies follows organic farming practices established

by European Union guidelines, designed to minimize the human impact on the environment, while ensuring the agricultural system operates as naturally as possible.

Videos on the company’s website shows how the products are made and sourced with organically grown ingredients.

“Neal’s Yard Remedies is family owned, and they’re dedicated to full transparency through labeling that shows the percentage of organic ingredients in each product,” says Summers Krug. “Most product lines will say they are all natural and organic, but they won’t carry a certified organic label.

Transparency is very important to me because I want to know what I’m buying and putting on my skin. I’m committed to this mission and feel compelled to teach people why it important to read labels not only on the food we eat, but with personal care products, too.”

While Neal’s Yard Remedies has been a beauty pioneer for more than 35 years in the United Kingdom, they’ve recently established footing in the United States.

Independent representatives such as Summers Krug have found the company’s direct marketing model to be a rewarding, ground-floor business opportunity, while promoting the importance being aware of ingredients in our beauty products.

Young Living, a 24-year-old wellness lifestyle company, is best known for their high-quality essential oils and Seed to Seal guarantee, which

means that every single product has been created with the utmost integrity and transparency, seeking out what’s best for families as well as the planet. The company has recently launched a new makeup line, Savvy Minerals.

“Savvy Minerals, by Young Living, is always formulated without talc, bismuth, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, nanoparticles, synthetic fragrances, colorants or cheap synthetic fillers,” says Terra McAulliffe, an independent distributor for Young Living.

McAulliffe says the Savvy Minerals line includes safe, wholesome ingredients such as aspen bark extract as an all-natural preservative, and mica, a pure earth mineral added for shimmer. All products have a vegan formula (except for the lipstick, which contains beeswax) and are cruelty free.

“Young Living’s Mineral Makeup is versatile and fun. Colors can be mixed, blended, applied wet or dry, intensified or muted,” she says. “One of my favorite products is our Diamond Dust, a veil setting powder, which can be used in contouring, or to give the wearer an incredible glow.”

In addition to makeup, the Young Living beauty line includes essential oil-infused cleansers, serums and moisturizers. There are four starter kits with professionally picked shades to coordinate with different skin tones. By choosing a starter kit, customers gain a wholesale membership, saving 24 percent off prices for the general public.

Becoming a Young Living member doesn’t mean that one has to run it as a business. “Fifty dollars per year is all that’s required to maintain an active membership status,” McAulliffe says. “Young Living chose network marketing as its business model, so education and community come along with the products. Instead of spending money on mass advertising, they give generously to their members who are sharing it with others out of love and excitement.”

Sources: Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570283-0111; Terra McAulliffe, Young Living independent distributor, email Terra@VibrantScents.com, 570-763-9536.

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Kiwi. Full of vitamins C and E, serotonin and folate, kiwi can help us sleep longer. In a study at Taipei Medical University, in Taiwan, researchers had participants eat two kiwifruits one hour before bedtime for four weeks. Total sleep time improved by 13.4 percent.

10 Foods Help Us Relax and Rest

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etting enough sleep—or not—has a trickle-down effect. A study in the Journal of Obesity shows that good quality shut-eye helps us reduce stress, lose weight and function better.

Research also shows that most Americans would be healthier, happier and safer going about their daily activities if they slept 60 to 90 more minutes each night, according to the American Psychological Association. A consistent sleep routine helps enable a good night’s rest, with activities like going to bed at the same time whenever possible;

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shutting down the Internet, email and text messaging at least an hour before bedtime; and limiting intake of caffeine and alcohol.

Another best practice is eating foods that help us relax, fall and stay asleep. Four primary sleep-promoting vitamins and minerals naturally found in foods are tryptophan, magnesium, calcium and vitamin B6. Some of these help the body produce melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating the body’s sleep/wake patterns called circadian rhythms. Others enhance serotonin, which carries nerve signals and relays messages in

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Soy. In a Japanese study published in the Nutrition Journal, researchers surveyed 1,076 participants between 20 and 78 on how often they ate soy products, which are rich in sleep-enhancing isoflavones. Those that ate the most soy foods enjoyed deeper, more sustained sleep.

Researchers concluded that soy’s isoflavones help regulate the sleep/wake cycle.

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Tart cherry juice. A study by the University of Rochester, in New York, found that older adults drinking two, eight-ounce servings of tart red cherry juice daily, one in the morning and one at night for two weeks, enjoyed moderate sleep improvement, comparable to taking the herb valerian and melatonin.

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Some foods are naturally packed with these essential vitamins and minerals, and eating certain foods at certain times can help us tip the scale towards a successful night of restful sleep.

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Fish. Salmon, halibut, mackerel and tuna help boost the production of vitamin B6, which helps make melatonin. A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania published in Scientific Reports found that eating more fish led both to better sleep and improved cognitive function in children.

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Fiber-rich foods. Choices such as chia seeds, nuts and whole grains help promote restorative “slow-wave” sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

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Calcium-fortified yogurt. According to Dr. William Sears, a pediatrician in Pasadena, California, and author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, “Calcium helps the brain use the amino acid tryptophan to manufacture the sleep-inducing substance melatonin.

This explains why dairy products, which contain both tryptophan and calcium, are some of the top sleepinducing foods.”

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Walnuts. Eating a handful of walnuts an hour before bedtime provides fiber- supporting, restorative, slow-wave sleep, concluded a study in the journal Nutrition.

Plus, walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, which helps make serotonin and melatonin; University of Texas researchers also found that walnuts contain their own source of melatonin.

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Dark leafy greens.

Kale, spinach and collard greens are among the magnesium-rich greens that can help us de-stress and go to sleep, says Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a professor of pulmonary and sleep

medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

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Almonds and dates. Nerina Ramlakhan, Ph.D., a London sleep therapist and author of Fast Asleep but Wide Awake: Discover the Secrets of Restorative Sleep and Vibrant Energy, counsels her clients to start at breakfast by eating eight almonds and two dates.

These two fiberrich foods are able to slowly help produce melatonin for later in the day.

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Bananas. Rich in potassium, magnesium, tryptophan and vitamin B6, which are used to make melatonin, bananas help promote good sleep. A study in the Journal of Pineal Research found that men that ate two bananas at a time for a week had a rise in melatonin that reached a peak two hours later; pineapple juice and orange juice also raised those levels.

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HEALTHY SUMMER HYDRATION

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Clued-in Professionals “As a sports nutritionist and mother of

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Michele Olivier, the mother of daughters Elliette and Parker, views herself as both a lover of food and a control freak. The Denver, Colorado, recipe blogger started off making food for her baby and toddler. As her kids grew and their nutritional needs changed, she created new recipes, including healthy sports drinks that both balance electrolytes and hydrate.

While Elliette loves water and has no trouble staying hydrated, Parker loves juice, so Mom had to “make something that looks like juice, but is healthy,” says Olivier. Four main ingredients are a little frozen fruit left over from breakfast smoothies, a bit of honey for sweetening, a dash of Himalayan sea salt and water, or herbal tea or coconut water. She might also add fresh mint, ginger or other natural flavorings (BabyFoode.com).

Heather Dessinger, a mom of three and blogger of recipes and natural mothering tips from Santa Fe, Tennessee, makes a drink based on coconut water with lime juice, raw honey and sea salt for older kids that play soccer or other warm-weather sports. Dessinger describes herself as a researcher and healthy living DIY fan (Mommypotamus.com).

With homemade drinks, we know exactly what is—and what isn’t—in them.

They can be made in batches and kept in the refrigerator. Dessinger relates, “I’ve found that when I make a batch with honey, which is naturally antimicrobial, and store it in the coldest part of the fridge, my homemade sports drink lasts for at least a week.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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drinking more of them,” she says.

According to the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the recommended beverage contents for active kids during sports and other activities should contain at least 100 milligrams (mg) of sodium and at least 28 mg of potassium per eight ounces. It should be noncarbonated.

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We Need Clean Waters Streams and Rivers Are Life Links

by Avery Mack

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reeks, streams and rivers flow into ponds, lakes and oceans, carrying pollution. Keeping large bodies of water clean starts with local waterways.

As awareness of this need rises, some rivers in Africa, India, New Zealand and elsewhere are being protected and recognized as living entities, with rights, values and the legal status of people. While court cases brought by commercial interests are challenging such decisions, progress continues on many fronts.

Cleanup Success Stories

“The Fox River’s been our treasure since Native Americans paddled there,” says Barbara Smits, part-owner of Old Northwest Frontier Tours, provider of self-guided auto, bicycle and walking tours via eBook, in De Pere, Wisconsin. “To see people sail, boat, ice fish or sightsee here again is a joy.” The Fox River Cleanup Project, a multi-year effort covering 13 miles that began in 2009, reduces the health and environmental risks from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the sediment.

Lake Winnebago, source of the lower Fox River, is currently stewarded under the 2000 Lake Sturgeon Management Plan.

Recent meetings have sought citizen input for updates in managing sturgeon stock.

In Athens County, Ohio, Michelle Shively, in Trimble, is Sunday Creek’s watershed coordinator. “Every minute, 850 to 1,000 gallons of polluted water from 36

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an underground mine pool flows into the creek, turning the water orange from iron waste. Once the iron is removed, you need to do something with it,” she says.

Guy Riefler, Ph.D., an associate professor of civil engineering, and John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of a painting and drawing program, both with Ohio University, in Athens, found a way to wash, dry and pulverize recovered iron. It will be sold to Gamblin Artists Colors to make oil paints for artists in mustardy ochre, rusty red and violet tones. Not yet widely available, 500 sample tubes of Reclaimed Earth Violet were featured at an initial fundraiser.

“Cleaning water is expensive, but now we’ve turned the problem into a method to fund more work,” says Shively.

Throughout history, river dams have been built to provide power or irrigation, prevent flooding and provide municipal water needs. Of approximately 80,000 three-foot-tall or higher U.S. dams, only about 2,500 produce hydropower. Removal of old dams no longer serving their original function can restore entire watershed ecosystems, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, add jobs, improve water quality, reinstate natural sediment and nutrient flow, and save taxpayer dollars.

Built in 1929 and abandoned after World War II, demolition of an Eklutna River dam, in Alaska, began in 2016. Curtis McQueen, an Eklutna tribal leader and

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CEO of Eklutna Inc., which now owns the dam, reported that 300,000 cubic yards of sediment had amassed there, along with junked cars, TVs and other trash. The tribe is the first in the nation to be involved in such a massive project, intended to restore its historic salmon population.

In 2017, dams were removed in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

A map at Tinyurl.com/DamRemovals shows dams taken down since 1916.

“The good news is that in meetings like the St. Louis River Summit, in Superior, Wisconsin, in March, clean water wasn’t viewed only in a strictly scientific sense, but added the human factor to produce more diverse solutions,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., the Monterey Bay, California, author of Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. “The bad news is that most projects are funded, directly or indirectly, by the federal government. Cuts add challenges and stress to looking for solutions.”

Cities like Pittsburgh, Superior and Duluth are among many that are protecting, restoring and rejuvenating riverfronts with increased public access, thus rekindling residents’ love for and recognition of the mental and physical benefits provided by their waterways.

“We’re in a period of big ideas,” says Nichols. Two can be easily implemented.

First, he explains, don’t build right on the water; instead, sit in the “second row”.

Second, gain perspective by experiencing changes in waterways.

“One way to do this is to spend an hour a day, or even an hour a week, in, on or near the water. Take someone new with you each time,” suggests Nichols.

“You’ll see how best to value, promote and defend our right to clean water.”

Then teach the kids.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Visit a recent timber harvest at the Sanctuary with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy & learn about how you can manage your woodlot for ecological & financial benefits.

June 16 - Nature Photography Workshop: 1PM3PM $15 per person, $10 for members. Learn the tricks of the trade and search for the perfect shot while joining professional photographer Michael Cuff on a leisurely hike.

June 30 - Afternoon Paddle: 2PM-4PM $15 per person, $10 for members. Enjoy a scenic afternoon canoe paddle on Lake Lacawac. Boats, paddles and life jackets are all provided. Personal life jackets may be used. All ages welcome.

Visit www.lacawac.org or call 570-689-9494 for more information and to register.

Free Tour of Columcille – Experience this megalithic standing stone park with Irish historian and storyteller Tom Egan. Includes stories and interpretations of park features drawn from the history and culture of the ancient Celts. A mile walk on woodland trails. 9:30-noon. Rain or shine. No reservations needed. Contact: Tom Egan at tpegan@ ptd.net. 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor

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Supervised by a Certified Practitioners. Leave with recommendations based on your custom needs. Appointments 9:30am-5:30pm. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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HOLISTIC FAIR SATURDAY, JUNE 2 • 11AM-5PM A showcase of talented vendors providing chair massage, chirology, energy medicine, essential oils, facial and hand massage, numerology, intuitive healing quantum vibrational healing and more, Handmade Jewelry and other products available. Free admission, service cost depends on service provided. White Haven Community Library, 121 Towanda Street, White Haven. 570443-8776.

PRENATAL YOGA SERIES MONDAYS JUNE 4 THRU JUL 9 Discover the physical and mental benefits of prenatal yoga during pregnancy, which yoga poses are safe when you’re pregnant, and how the use breath can calm your body and mind. We guide you through a class specifically designed for the journey of pregnancy, and help you connect with your baby and prepare you for childbirth. Yoga can also alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica. $100/6wks. RSVP and Doctors note required. Balance Yoga and Welness900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Blood Chemistry – Reading Medical Blood Tests Naturally. Take control of your health and so you can talk to those who help with your health. Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control. 11am. $50, or $35 program students. RSVP at 973 267-4816 Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ

Early Explorers - A unique program series for children ages 3-6 and a guardian that offers discovery-based learning about the natural world through stories, art, and outdoor explorations.

Children will learn where their food comes from and help plant seedlings in LCEEC’s learning garden. $8. 1-2:30pm. RSVP. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

Anatomy of Digestion and Elimination – Very informative and helpful to understand how organs function to bring about healing. Learn the parts and function of the bowels and the digestive system.

2pm. $50, or $35 for program students. RSVP at 973 267-4816 Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 The Aging Brain – There are few things in our body that can become more fragile with age than the brain. Join Vincent Kiechlin, DC to learn why and how the brain can age faster than the rest of the body and what we can do to slow its deterioration. $50, or $35 for program students. 6pm. RSVP at 973 267-4816 Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ

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savethedate HERBAL EDUCATION SERIES JUNE 8 THRU JUNE 30 FRIDAYS 11AM-3PM OR SATURDAY 9AM-1PM Classes will include terminology, herbal preparations, and herbs for body systems; plus, nutrition and energy work. Learn which herbs guide the healing process connected to specific disorders such as sinusitis, asthma, anxiety and many others. For personal/family use or for those exploring a career in holistic health. $180 includes all materials. Wellness for Life Holistic Center, LLC. Effort PA. RSVP to Keri DiAngelis 570-977-1935

Friday Facial Happy Hour - Relax and Rejuvenate. Be guided through a meditative and relaxing self-applied mini-facial with aromatherapy and hand treatment. Learn about organic skincare and why it is so important. Organic herbal tea, wine and chocolate served. Free samples. A fun and restorative time with friends. 6pm. RSVP. $20. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Developing Intuition – Understanding and developing the different layers of psychic gifts and skills from basic intuition to more highly developed channeling. $50, or $35 for program students. 11am.

RSVP at 973 267-4816 Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ

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savethedate SANDS CASINO BUS TRIP BENEFITS CITIZEMS FOR A HEALTHY JESSUP SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Price includes. $20 in free play and a $5 food voucher at the casino and tip for bus driver. Free beverages and snacks will be served, and raffles will be offered going down and back on the bus. Departing from Hose Company #2, Hill Street in Jessup at 9:30am. Cost is $35. For reservations please call Patty at 570-489-2371 or Angela at 570-489-3929

Blood Sugar Diseases and Weight Loss – Class Five of Dian’s six-month nutrition course. Next course begins October 2018. 12pm-5pm. For more information contact 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ Meditation for Everyone – A group meditation whether you are a novice or experienced. Take time to slow down your body and then your mind. Various relaxation techniques will be used for calming.

6PM. Donation. Pathways to inner Healing, 133 North Main St., Moscow, PA 570-842-2401

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Energetic Body Workshop – A workshop for understanding the basic energy principles of the body and how they are affected by others’ energy, stones and crystals, technology and mood. 6pm. $50, or $35 program students. RSVP at 973 2674816 Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ

Free Energy Healing Clinic – Let us assist you on your road to health and relaxation with a free energy healing session from 6:30pm to 8pm at The Castle Inn 20 Delaware Ave. Room 208 Delaware Water Gap. Donations appreciated but not necessary. Call 570-269-9095 for more info.

LCEEC Beekeepers Club – Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, a new-bee, are interested in beekeeping or would simply like to learn more about the honey bee, this group is for you! Join us for fun, friendship, and education to share beekeeping experiences. Free. 7pm. LCEEC, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

TURSDAY, JUNE 14 PEMF Open House – Do you suffer from discomfort due to inflammation or have challenges with muscle stiffness, limited range of motion, or circulatory issues? PEMF is a non-invasive and gentle treatment to improve circulation, increase oxygen to the cells and reduce pain and inflammation. 15 min appts 9am-8pm. $15 must RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111.

savethedate AROMA FREEDOM TECHNIQUE DEMO SATURDAY, JUNE 16 • 3 PM AFT is meant to be used as a way to set a person’s emotional energy flowing in a positive direction, towards growth and expansion rather than contracting in fear, doubt, and paralysis. It uses Young Living Essential Oils to trigger a permanent shift in how we view ourselves and the world. Practitioner Renee Arledge is a certified Aroma Freedom Technique practitioner and instructor. Free and open to the public. RSVP requested. Email raesweeny@ hotmail.com or call 570-575-3077.

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Personal Peace Procedure - The 3P’s starts with EFT or tapping and adds a review of events that continue to contribute to your discomfort. The 3P’s helps change your story to a more tranquil one. 10:30 AM. $25. Reservations. Pathways to Inner Healing, 133 North Main St., Moscow, PA 570-842-2401 Developing Intuition – Understanding and developing the different layers of psychic gifts and skills from basic intuition to more highly developed channeling. $50, or $35 for program students. 11am.

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savethedate PADDLEBOARD SUP YOGA SUNDAYS 6/17 THRU 9/2 • 9AM & NOON At Lake Nuangola. We get people that are new to yoga and paddling all the time and they end up loving it. Classes start out with a lesson, so you will learn everything you need to know before heading out. It’s never a race paddling out – it’s more about connecting with your breath. Weather permitted. Wear whatever is comfortable! yoga pants, tank tops, bathing suits. You will not get wet unless you take a dive off the board. $30 or $40 with equipment. Limited to 8 per class. RSVP to Balance Yoga at 570-714-2777.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Business Meetings – Graduates of Dian’s Nutritional Certification Course monthly free business meeting held on the third Tuesday of each month. The topics discussed range from practice consultations and practicums to business building techniques. Free for students of Dian’s Nutritional Program. RSVP at 973 267-4816. 5:30-7pm. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ

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THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Essential Oils Make and Take Class – Join us to learn the many benefits of essential oils and how to put them to use in your home. This month we focus on creating all-natural products to sanitize and purify your home and keep you safe outdoors. You will take home All Purpose Cleaner, Laundry Boost Crystals, and Insect Repellent Spray. RSVP. 6pm. $25. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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savethedate ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CLASS SATURDAY JUNE 23 • 1-5 PM Vyolet Albano, of Dog Star, will share her 30-plus years of animal communication skills.

Participants will learn how to recognize and hone their interspecies communication skills, clear the mind and trust through exercises and meditations. They will discover the difference between human and animal perspectives while deepening awareness and compassion for all life.

Assisting is Max, Vyolet’s canine companion and an expert in communicating with humans. $75.

Ledet Family Chiropractic, 1668 Rt. 715, Reeders. To RSVP call 570-269-9095.

Reiki for Everyday – What is this thing called Reiki? Attuned to Reiki and don’t know what to do?

Find out what Reiki is and what Reiki can do for you. 11 AM. Open to all. Reservations suggested.

Pathways to Inner Healing, 133 North Main St., Moscow, PA 570-842-2401 Muscle Testing Part I – Learn and practice testing the points on the body that reflect the nutritional and health status of the body. When your body talks, there is no doubt as to what is needed to be done. 11am. $50 or $35 for program students. RSVP at 973 267-4816 Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 202, Morristown, NJ Energy Overview – Include a discussion of the common healing bonds between all things Metaphysical. Healing comes from within and without by sharing, internalizing and applying energetic vibrations. $50, or $35 for program students. 2pm.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Iridology and Hara Analysis – The student will learn the analysis of the iris and how it relates to the human anatomy. Visible indications of lymphatic stagnancy, acid levels, bowel health, inflammation and more can be seen through the muscle tissue of the iris. For personal use or a part of certification.

9:30am-5:30pm. $325 per level. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. 570-283-0111 Hormones and Nutrition – Class six of Dian’s six-month nutrition course. Next course begins October 2018. 12pm-5pm. For more information

savethedate ANIMAL REIKI CERTIFICATION SEPTEMBER 9 & 16, 2018 Animal lovers and pet care service groomers, trainers, vet techs or shelter staff will benefit from learning this practice which can help animals on many levels. Classroom instruction on 9/9 at Springbrook Kennels, Spring Brook Township, includes basic Japanese Reiki techniques, self and human treatment and how to offer Reiki to animals. Practice/experience on 9/16 at a local animal park. Course taught by Brenda Williamson and Beth George, Animal Reiki Practitioners/ Teachers. RSVP by 8/15. $150 includes materials and follow up support. Contact brenda.w125@ gmail.com or call/text 570-575-8078.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 A Savvy Night Out – Experience Savvy Minerals by Young Living for yourself! A fun night of demonstrations, skin care & make-up information, & exploring this unique opportunity! 6-6:45pm explore products, mingle, and order food if you like.

Demos & sessions from 6:45-8pm. Greek American Grill, 540 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Dickson City.

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savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAINTOP AND WILKES BARRE Reiki 1, Certification Program – Aug 25, 2018 9:30am-5:00pm. Usui/Tibetan- Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1 Initiation, Hands on practice, includes 179-page manual, Register by 8/18 CEU’s LMT’s Reiki 2, Certification Program – July 28 ,2018 9:30am-5:00pm. Highlights: Three Reiki Symbols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice time, 179-page Manual if didn’t receive in Reiki 1. Register by 7 /21/18 CEUs. Seven Sacred Flames Reiki® Self-Procedure I – Sept 9, 2018 9:30-4:00 is a High spiritual practice for Self-Realization. Activation/Attunement. Learn Great Central Sun Meditation for State of Pure Consciousness. Manual included.

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Session 1: 9am-noon, Session 2: 1-4pm. For ages 5 & 6. This discovery-based camp nurtures children’s curiosity, wonder, and creativity. Using the natural world as a catalyst for growth and development, children will develop connections to Earth by engaging in first-hand experiences with plants and animals. $80 per camper Backyard Habitats Day Camp – June 18-22 or June 25-29 * 9am to 4pm. For ages 7 & 8. Campers will investigate what’s hiding in the forest, in the wetland, and in the meadow. Learn about the special adaptations animals have to survive in Northeastern PA. $120 per camper.

Eco Explorers Day Camp – June 25-29 or July 2-6 * 9am-4pm. For ages 9 to 11. Campers will spend time exploring the natural habitats on the 211-acre LCEEC property while investigating local ecosystems and the interconnections of all life. $120 per camper.

RSVP. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Ctr, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Twp. 570-842-1506.

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NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Ascend Hospice Volunteering – Ascend Hospice is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

Volunteer Work on the Farm – Help out on our sustainable farm for learning, outdoor activity, exercise and good clean fun. Every Weekday Available 9-11am or 3-5 pm. Josie Porter Farm, 6514 Cherry Valley Rd. Stroudsburg. Call to schedule 570-992-5731.

sunday Yoga Nidra- Go into progressively deeper and deeper states of relaxation of every point in the body. Allow your body to drop into a sleep like state, while you train your mind to stay awake and focused. Suitable for everyone. No yoga experience needed. 10:30am. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001 Bhakti Yoga – Detoxify the body in this hot, rejuvenating flow class through breathing & vigorous poses then cooling down in long held yin yoga shapes to further quiet the mind and integrate the breath. Suitable for All Levels.

Room is heated to 90 degrees. 930am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am.

Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley.

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Chair Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for physically challenged looking to improve total body health and increase strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 11am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

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Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570-283-0111 Kundalini Yoga – A form of yoga that combines chanting, hand gestures, meditation, breathing and postures to raise spiritual energy, increase selfawareness and elevate Consciousness. Provides a complete spiritual, mental, and physical workout.

Ist Tuesday of each month, 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Qigong/Meditation: All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner.

Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 10am, 11am or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

Chair Yoga – Join us in this weekly class to gently help improve your balance, range of motion and function and reduce stress. Appropriate for all levels and ages including those with physical limitations.

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Mellow Flow Yoga – Come chill with us! This mellow class will move your body, calm your mind and lift your spirit. Suitable for All Levels. 6pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

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tuesday Meditation – Offered every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm at private residence my home in Swiftwater. The sessions consist of relaxation techniques and meditation from an Ananda certified instructor. Suggested donation is $5. All are welcome. Call 570-460-0624 for directions and to confirm.

ChakradanceTM – Tune and balance your whole body/mind/spirit system using spontaneous dance, guided imagery and music that resonates with each of the seven chakras. Discover a deeper connection to your true authentic self and unravel blocked energy. 6pm. $20. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279

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GriefShare – A free weekly grief support group and seminar features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. 6:30pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning. 570-386-9960.

Yin Yoga – Quiet your mind and open the deep tissues of your body in this contemplative and meditative class. The perfect complement to more active hatha yoga practice. Learn how the Yin shapes affect your energy and bones & ligaments of your body.

Suitable for all levels. 7:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner. Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at anytime and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 6:30pm or 7:30pm. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

wednesday Yin Yoga – All levels. Yin Yoga generally targets the ligaments, bones and joints of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. These are parts of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. 6pm. $15. Call to register. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Qigong/Meditation – All welcome, ideal for those new to Qigong or for the long-time practitioner.

Ongoing classes allow anyone to attend at any time and enjoy the benefits of this complete Ancient Chinese Healthcare System. 10am or 11am. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

Kundalini Yoga – A comprehensive form of yoga that combines chanting, hand gestures, meditation, breathing and postures to raise spiritual energy, increase self-awareness and elevate Consciousness.

Provides a complete spiritual, mental, and physical workout. 10:30am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Mindful Yoga - Basic/beginner level of yoga. 6pm. $7. Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, 2313 RT 715, Reeders. 570-629-4921 to register Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898.

TaiChi – Improve health by raising energy levels, lowering blood pressure, improving balance, enhancing the immune system, and helping to eliminate symptoms of arthritis. Noon. With Geoff Dixon. $10 per class.

NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409

Mat/Tower Group Pilates Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 5:30pm.

Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley.

570-857-1707.

Ashtanga Yoga –A powerful linking of postures and full rhythmic breathing. Deep internal heat purifies the body on a cellular level while enhanced levels of concentration relax the mind and internal energy locks strengthen the nervous system. 6pm-7:30pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279

thursday Vinyasa Yoga with Tom Gilmore. Traditional yoga for all levels. Enjoy the small, private healing space at Thrive wellness center with one on one attention with instructor Tom Gilmore. Classes limited to 6 attendees. 7:30-8:30pm. $15. $120/10 series. Registration required. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Guided Meditation Session – This group will use meditation for healing and balance and connectedness with the Universe. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. All are welcome. $10 donation. 10am.

Shooting for the Moon, 3200 East Hamilton Rd (Bus 209), Stroudsburg. 570-992-0943 to sign up.

friday Yochi – A fusion program that combines the ancient forms of mind body wellness: Yoga and Tai Chi to help you develop strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility in a meditative and relaxing environment. This unique 60-minute program is perfect for beginners and all skill levels! No exp needed. 4pm. Namaste 919, 919 South Main St., Old Forge. 570-451-1001

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Yin Yoga – Quiet your mind and open the deep tissues of your body in this contemplative and meditative class. The perfect complement to more active hatha yoga practice. Learn how the Yin shapes affect your energy and bones & ligaments of your body.

Suitable for all levels. 10:30am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Free Boot Camp Session – A fun and adventurous class provides the ideal atmosphere for motivation and emotional support to help the participants achieve their desired results. For continuous exercise to tone the body and facilitate fat burn for maximum results. Get Motivation and support to make this a lifestyle. 10am. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409

Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. 8:30am or 5:30pm. $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409

Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 10am. Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley. 570-857-1707.

Mixed Level Mat Pilates Group Class – Authentic and traditional style of Pilates for total body health and increased strength and flexibility. Individual evaluation before joining group required. 4:30pm.

Mountain Laurel Pilates, Silk Mill, Rt 6, Hawley.

570-857-1707.

Yoga – End your work day by treating yourself to the wonderful benefits of breathing synchronized movement. Embrace the serenity with every flowing movement from pose to pose. 7pm with Priya. $10 per class. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston 570-288-2409

Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits including strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels.

11:45am. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Shaolin Kung Fu – A faster moving martial art which improves leg strength, cardiovascular & aerobic conditioning, stamina & coordination at 11:45am. Asian Institute, 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Balance Training 101- Ones physical stability is challenged daily. Balance exercises increases strength and can reduce the risk of injury in just a few sessions. Saturdays, 12:00 pm, $10 per class or $35 for 4 classes. NutriFitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. 570-288-2409 Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi Chuan is often described as “meditation in motion” and there is growing evidence that this mind-body practice has value in supporting optimal mental and physical health. This gentle form of exercise can help build and maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. 10am. $18 or $100/8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Contemporary Qi Gong – Focus will be on building energy and balance along with harmonizing energy meridians in the body. A complete system on its own. 11am. $18 or $100/ 8cl. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE HOLLY MARIE RABBE L.AC., AFT

1133 South Abington Rd. Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-319-5195 nccaomDiplomates.com/HollyRabbe

I have been in medicine for over 30 years and use my knowledge and expertise of nursing, CranioSacral therapy, Heart Centered Therapy, Herbs and Essential Oils along with Acupuncture to formulate personalized treatments according to your specific needs to assist you on your healing journey addressing all body mind spirit.

AUTISM SUPPORT MIND VISION

Paula Pugliese, RN 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA 18428 570-390-4565

Hundreds of clinicians have used neurofeedback with several thousand autistic spectrum children over the past 15 years.

In one study a 26 percent average reduction in Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklists (ATEC) symptoms showing improvement in behavior related to socialization, vocalization, anxiety, schoolwork, tantrums, and sleep. See ad page 35.

BODYWORK A BIT OF BLISS THERAPY, INC April Guilherme, LMT 965 Route 940, Suite 103 Pocono Lake, PA 18347 570-817-8847 ABitOfBlissTherapy.com

Massage provides the opportunity to help clients return to a normal lifestyle. We provide our clients with relief from pain and stress along with knowledge that they can use to take responsibility for their health through regular self-care and monthly massages.

REJUVENATE COLON & MASSAGE CENTER CHINESE METAPHYSICAL HEALTH PRACTICES

THREE PURE RIVERS STUDIO FOR THE ARTS 18 Rittenhouse Place PO Box 402, Drums, PA 18222 570-359-3059 ThreePureRiverssfa@ptd.net ThreePureRivers.com

Mark R. Reinhart has been a practitioner and teacher of Traditional & Classical Chinese health, martial and metaphysical arts for over 40 years.

He offers individual and class instruction in Qigong and Taiji (Tai Chi).

Other services include Medical Qigong, Emotional/Nutritional Balancing & Centering, Qigong For Recovery, Personal Feng Shui/Five Element Assessments, Chinese & Western Astrology, and Yijing (I Ching) consultations.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY POCONO CLEANSE

Georgine Todd 2313 Route 715 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-629-6073 Info@PoconoCleanse.com PoconoCleanse.com Find relief from common digestive disorders with colon hydrotherapy using the LIBBE closed system, which double filters warm water that is gravity fed to you through a tube the circumference of a pencil. The half-hour procedure is painless, safe and private. Located at Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, TannersvillePT.com.

CHAKRADANCE

Doreen Hudak Coleman, Certified Facilitator 58 Spring Street Carbondale, PA 18407 570-281-6279 Facebook: White Lotus Yoga Studio Chakradance is a fusion of philosophies and musical styles, encouraging participants to dance from the insideout as they are taken on a dynamic journey. The practice can release blocked energies and calm chakras that have become over active. Tuesday’s @ 6PM in Carbondale. Call to bring Chakradance to your location. See ad page 38.

Committed to helping people learn about and enjoy a healthy lifestyle through colon care, Swedish massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, myofascial release techniques, reflexology, ear coning and detoxification protocols.

Specializing in one-on-one approaches in a relaxing, nurturing, private atmosphere to achieve optimal results for each individual’s own unique wellbeing journey. See ad page 34.

DERESSION THERAPY BLUE MOUNTAIN PSYCHIATRY

Muhamad Aly Rifai, MD, FACP, FAPA, FAPM Chief Psychiatrist and Internist Offices in Easton, Palmerton and Stroudsburg 484-546-5060 BluePsychiatry.org Offering Brainsway Deep TMS an National Institute of Heath developed, FDA cleared, non-invasive treatment for Treating Depression that is covered by most insurances.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an alternative treatment that has been shown to be safe and effective for those with Treatment-Resistant Depression when medication is not reliving symptoms or produces negative side effects. See ad page 24.

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EMOTION THERAPY

HEALTH COACH

HEALTH IS ON THE WAY

BALANCE FROM INSIDE

Marcie Schaeffler 569 Easton Turnpike Hamlin, PA 18427 570-229-3593 HealthIsOnTheWayPa.com

Carol Brozzetti, 3 Abington Executive Park Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-585-5683

Trapped emotions you carry within can throw off your body’s magnetic field, allowing disease or illness to enter. Emotions may even have been inherited from ancestors. Painless removal of these emotions can help to free you from this burden. Schedule a visit and your “Health Is On The Way”!

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Doreen Coleman 570-281-6279 Independent Distributor #1309346 myyl.com/DoreenColeman

Discover Lifelong Wellness. At the intersection of cutting-edge research and traditional wisdom, Young Living’s essential oils and oil-infused products empower you to claim your best life. Eliminate chemicals from your home and personal care. Begin your journey now… I can help guide you. Your life will never be the same. See ad page 38.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS TERRA MCAULLIFFE Independent Distributor #1405306 570-763-9536 HappierHealthier.VibrantScents.com

For over 20 years, Young Living has cultivated therapeutic-grade essential oils, supplements and personal care products from their own farms, distilleries and distribution to guarantee their purity and potency. We’re here to support your wellness, purpose & abundance! Retail & Wholesale accounts available.

Contact me for Educational Events, Home Experiences, and/or our Business Opportunity.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. JARRETT KAMINSKY

909 Albright Ave Scranton, PA 18508 570-348-1158 Dr.Kaminsky@live.com

Dr. Kaminsky’s approach to health is to look at your body as a whole, not just a set of symptoms. By performing a complete history, examination, and appropriate lab testing (blood, urine, hair, saliva, and/or stool), he can determine imbalances in your body and will design a personalized plan of natural therapies (nutrition/diet, supplements, lifestyle changes, and more) to restore balance to your body.

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A personalized health coaching program that will radically improve health and happiness by exploring individual concerns specific to each member’s body. Trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and a variety of practical lifestyle methods at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I will help you create a completely personalized roadmap to health that suits your unique body and goals.

MJA HEALTHCARE NETWORK Mikhail Artamonov, MD PhD 391 East Brown Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 MJAHealthcare.com

Combining Allopathic (Western) medicine, Oriental medicine and the newest medical technology to offer patients complete and personalized health care. Certified in Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain medicine, Independent Medical Examination and Addiction Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Medical Marijuana, Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine.

Comprehensive protocols for Lyme Disease, Stem Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine and HCG/ Laser Weight Loss. See ad page 2.

NATURAL HEALTH LYNN’S HEALING ZONE

106 Shook Rd, Suite 101, Hawley, PA 18428 570-234-8568 (call or text) LynnsHealingZone.com FB: Lynn’s Healing Zone

We put the CARE in healthcare. We offer natural therapies to improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Services include microscopic nutritional blood audits, detox methods, relaxation treatments, light therapy, energy healing, workshops & classes. If you don’t take care of your body where are you going to live? Let us help you make your life all that you want it to be. See ad page 9.

THE HEALING PATH

Lori Jacobs – Herbalist, RM Brodheadsville, PA 18322 610-381-8999 MyHealingPath.com Provides herbal & energy treatment for Alopecia, Fibromyalgia, Epstein Barr, Hormonal Disorders, Candida Overgrowth, Arthritis, Migraines, UTI’s, Anxiety and weakened Immune Systems. An excellent record reversing the autoimmune variety of Hair Loss, (Alopecia Areata) and restoring thinning hair. Offering herbal tinctures for numerous disorders. If I do not have a blend for your particular ailment, I will make it.

WAVERLY WELLNESS HOUSE Donna Florimonte, RN 1102 Lily Lake Rd, PO Box 255 Waverly, PA 18471 570.563.2565 WaverlyWellness.com WaverlyWellness@gmail.com

32 Years of combined experience improving energy and health of your colon, liver, gall bladder, lymph system, and immune system. Therapy addresses mood relieving altering inflammation, constipation, digestive distress, fatigue, foggy thinking, skin problems, weight issues, sinus congestion and hormonal distress. Experience optimal wellness with full-spectrum sauna, lymphatic drainage, colon hydrotherapy, better nutrition, Young Living essential oils and more. See ad on page 13.

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.

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If you are tired of suffering and wish to explore different options for better health then the Sunrise Nutrition Center is at the top of the list! Advanced technology for nutritional status and toxin overload are blended with the most accurate muscle testing and laboratory work to produce a personalized health plan specific for your body. Not only is the right diet implemented but having the best tests for evaluating your health is crucial! Try this safe, drug-free approach today! See ad on page 7.

Let me be your partner in health. Working with individuals for 10+ years and specializing in non-invasive, cuttingedge therapies and testing, as an alternative to or collaborative effort to treat the cause of disease, prevent disease and assist in maintaining wellness and your best self. Therapies include clinical nutrition, vitamin/mineral/nutrient supplementation, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy and lifestyle therapy. See ad page 6.

Dr. John Harrington 149 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-362-6868 • Sunrisenutrition.us

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Heather DeLuca, ND 250 Pierce St., Ste. 200, Kingston, PA 18704 570-287-9955 HDeLucaND.com

NUTRITION & HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ • 973 267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com

REIKI LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

Mountain Top, PA Anthony V Wojnar D.D., RMT, OBT 570-706-6680 ReikiCenterOnline@yahoo.com LifeHolisticReiki.com

Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown, NJ, she teaches a six-month nutritional certification course and has certified over 700 graduates in Holistic Health over the last 14 years. She also practices frequency biofeedback, teaches 1-day classes and lectures widely. See ad on page 26.

Our main focus is Reiki, a Spiritual practice which promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. We offer Certification in Reiki 1 thru Reiki Master/Teacher Usui and Tibetan Style. Reiki and Reiki/Shiatsu sessions and, also a monthly Reiki Share. Dr. Anthony received a Master/Teacher attunement on Kurama Mtn. Japan, the birthplace of Reiki. CEU’s for Massage Therapists. Member IARP., ICRT.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER

METTA PHYSICAL FINE REIKI

647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston PA 18704 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com Seven levels of course study including Iridology, Chinese Medicine, nutrition, vitamin therapy, herbology, aromatherapy and homeopathy offered through the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. Successful graduates receive certification through ANHA, WINM, NADP and are board certified Holistic Health Practitioners. Rolling admissions and CEU credits for practitioners available.

See ad on page 35.

PHYSICAL THERAPY TANNERSVILLE & MARSHALL’S CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY

Georgine Todd 2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg 570-629-6073 239 Fox Run Ln, E. Stroudsburg 570-223-8477 TannersvillePT.com

Overcome physical limitations and injury. Two locations offer a mixture of both traditional exercise-based physical therapy and manual physical therapy techniques for more effective results. These techniques include myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy and massage therapy. Our highly trained staff works one-on-one to educate our clients toward healthy lifestyle changes.

PILATES MOUNTAIN LAUREL PILATES

Judy Fink 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA 570-857-1707 • MountainLaurelPilates.com

Classical Pilates studio offering the highest quality private and group sessions to people of all ages and fitness levels. Judy is certified in classical Method of Pilates since 2001 and is passionate about the authentic and traditional style of Pilates. The results are a stronger, more balanced and flexible body with an enhanced mind-body connection. See ad page 25.

Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center 228 S. Main St. Scranton, PA 18504 Mission Yoga 639 Northern Blvd, S Abington Twp, PA 18414 570-780-8400 In a Usui and Karuna Reiki session you will receive a full chakra alignment, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, and a higher vibrational frequency tuning with Tibetan singing bowls.

During each session, your practitioner is guided by intuition to implement the necessary techniques to remove all energy blocks. Also offering holistic wellness products including CBD infused products. Free CBD wellness and pain relief consultations. See ad page 41.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING SHOOTING FOR THE MOON

Kathy Agate Brown 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943 ShootingForTheMoon.com Agate@ShootingForTheMoon.com Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication. See ad on page 32.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BALANCE YOGA & WELLNESS Corinne Farrell 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd Floor Forty Fort, PA 18704 570-714-2777 • BalanceNEPA.com

A type of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue of the body and works to lengthen, stretch, and soften this tissue to restore postural balance, ease of movement, and a feeling of being more at home in your own body. Clients credit Corrine with helping them find freedom from pain, improved mobility and inspiration to live stronger, healthier lives. See ad page 39.

ROLFING PA

Richard Paterson, Ph.D., Advanced Certified Rolfer™ 142 Mulberry Dr, Milford, PA 18337 135 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640 571-265-9950 • RolfingPA.com Do you have pain in your back, neck, shoulder, hip, or feet? Are you suffering after an injury or surgery? Are you unable to move as freely as you’d like? Do you wish you had a more attractive and healthier posture? Give your body and yourself a break. Call to talk about what Rolfing™ Structural Integration can do for you. See ad page 22.

WELLNESS CENTER ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS

Dr. Christopher C. Meister, D.C., L.Ac. Dr. Debora T. Cantel, D.C., L.Ac. 1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-1898 AsianInstituteOfHealingArts.com Dedicated to helping people solve their health concerns using affordable, natural & holistic methods.

Our services include: acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, biofeedback, massage, ashiatsu, Reiki, smoking cessation, kung fu, tai chi & qigong. Serving the Poconos since 1991. See ad page 32.

BALANCE YOGA & WELLNESS Corinne Farrell 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd Floor Forty Fort, PA 18704 570-714-2777 • BalanceNEPA.com

Balance Yoga and Wellness is committed to celebrating the practice of yoga and cultivating wellness by offering a wide range of group classes, private lessons, and workshops, in a variety of yoga traditions, at convenient times throughout the day in order to accommodate all students of yoga, from novice to advanced, as well as other treatment modalities and high-quality retail items. See ad page 39.

THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER Amber Summers, HHP 647 Wyoming Avenue Kingston PA 570-283-0111 ThriveWellnessKingston.com

Alleviate symptoms of disease and heal through nutrition, supplementation, relaxation and mental/emotional freedom. Our Mission is to educate the community about the healing nature of holistic wellness and provide sanctuary within the community where like-minded professionals can come together to offer affordable holistic services in a peaceful, tranquil setting. See ad on page 48.

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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 Transportation Volunteers Needed – The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to assist cancer patients with transportation to and from appointments as part of their Road To Recovery Program. Help your neighbors in a difficult time. Please call 800227-2345 or visit Cancer.org for more information.

COURSES Childbirth Classes – Now booking private sessions, groups and childbirth classes! Visit Tenderempowerment.com or call 484-373-9990 for more information!

Aromatherapy Certified Course Online – A solid introduction to the science and art of Aromatherapy in 6 weeks or the course can be taken in your own time, to fit into any schedule. Contact Barbara Fenton at 610-393-2036 or Barbarafenton1@gmail.com HypnoBirthing® Classes – The Mongan Method, of childbirth education is an amazing program that teaches you and your birthing companion in five, 2 and a half hour classes the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more natural and comfortable way. Call 570-730-9963 for schedule. Peace and Healing For Women, 134 Broad St, Stroudsburg.

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Holistic Chiropractor, Naturopath or Natural Functional Medicine Practitioner Needed – Join our comprehensive solution Wellness Center in Stroudsburg. Access to over 2000 clients in a professional, dedicated facility. Call Vicki at 570977-1900 to discuss.

Trichotillomania Sufferers – Be pull-free for life.

A healthy alternative, without medication. Visit: http://twirlandsoothe.weebly.com

Licensed Massage Therapist Needed – Part-time/ Full-time position. Looking to hire an experienced professional, licensed massage therapist to become part of a team of doctors at a busy chiropractic office. Must be professional, friendly, positive, upbeat, outgoing and enthusiastic person who takes pride in providing superior customer service. Preferably with therapeutic, deep tissue and sports massage training.

Please fax 570-288-7810 or email tcc22@epix.net or stop by Turosky Natural Healing Centre, 420 Main Street, Edwardsville.

Part-time Colon Hydro-therapist Needed – The ideal candidate will be a LPN with knowledge and a passion for holistic healing. Training for Colonics and Lymphatic treatments provided. Experience in massage therapy a plus. Flexible schedule in a Spalike environment. Waverly, PA. Call 570-563-2565.

Publish Natural Awakenings Magazine – A career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase an existing franchise. Call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsmMag.com/mymagazine

Hypnosis Training Course – Classes forming for National Guild of Hypnosis-approved Banyan Hypnosis Certification Super Course with 5-PATH and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis techniques. For more information, call 610-248-2358.

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Interactive Dementia and Alzheimer Game – An interactive and fun family game that will bring a twinkle to the eye and smile on the face. Call 484860-5894. HighRollDice.com Crystal Tones Singing Bowls – Classic & Alchemy.

Listen for Meditation & Healing. We offer personal vibration testing. Distributor: Life Holistic Center.

Contact Anthony 570-706-6680. or lifeholistic@ hotmail.com. See more at lifeholisticreiki.com.

SPACE TO RENT Edwardsville Wellness Rooms – Three available treatment rooms inside a thriving natural health practice. Excellent space for massage therapy or other holistic practitioners. Off street parking. Turosky Chiropractic Clinic, 570-287-8893. TuroskyChiro.com Tudor Corners – Store front for rent in high traffic location on Wyoming Ave in Kingston. Perfect for health and wellness focused business or professional. Appropriate for café, retail or office space.

Parking on-site. 570-472-4489.

Clarks Summit – Modern 2 rooms, off street parking near Everything Natural. Great for holistic Doctor, Chiropractic, Reiki, Massage therapist. 2 spaces available; 500 sq ft $650 or 650 sq ft $800. Heat included. $200 credit if rented by June 15th. 570-877-3655.

Unique Event Rental – Victorian home rental in the Poconos for workshops, meetings, private parties & other events. Custom rates to suit your needs. Call 570-443-7777. www.TheVictorianConnection.com.

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