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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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18 THE ART OF THE NAP

Unplugging From Life Without Apology

20 CANCER THERAPIES TAKE AN ALTERNATIVE PATH

22 MOUTH MATTERS

A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

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24 RESTORE BRAIN

BALANCE

Mind Vision Helps

26 MINDFULNESS

IN THE CLASSROOM

Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

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28 RETHINKING OUR STUFF

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ctober’s issue brings readers an abundance of health news that underscores the importance of paying atten-

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tion to the little things—like teeth and gums. Our fea-

ture, “Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health,” delves into the mounting evidence that this “doorway to the body” can usher in heart issues, inflammatory response and even Alzheimer’s if not well maintained. Writer Ronica O’Hara details the growing

body of less invasive and less toxic approaches to dental care.

In keeping with this inside-out, whole-body approach, writer Marlaina Donato of-

fers insights into how one region of the body might affect a seemingly unrelated area in

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“Spinal Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results”. Thus, chiropractors can offer patients relief for a host of conditions, from asthma and digestion to headaches and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ).

Meantime, educators all over the world are starting to focus on the mind-body con-

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ton’s Thrive Wellness Center owner, Amber Summers and her mom Betsy. It is this kind of experience that motivates me to publicize natural health solutions in Northeast Pennsylvania. In my 13 years of publishing Natural Awakenings, I have heard many similar stories of success and I know if I get a serious disease diagnosis, I will seek alternative treatments for myself.

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news briefs

Answers Instead of Prescriptions

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r. Conrad Maulfair, owner of Maulfair Medical Center, in Orefield, has been improving the health of his patients for more than 40 years using medical modalities that are noninvasive and not usually available in mainstream medicine. He will conduct a workshop about looking for underlying causes, to alleviate many common ailments of aging and tough medical conditions that appear chronic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 26.

Maulfair states, “From heart disease to cancer to digestive disease to hormonal problems, this workshop is for everyone.

Dr. Conrad Maulfair We help people understand how they can live healthy in a toxic world, including how toxins affect our health and how to protect an unborn child from toxins. We also discuss the problems of aging, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. We also cover digestive health and its relationship to autoimmune disease.”

Location: 5925 Tilghman St., Allentown. For reservations, call 610-682-2104. Please refrain from wearing scented products. For more information, DrMaulfair.com. See ad page 7.

Volunteers Needed for Hospice

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scend Hospice has volunteer openings for compassionate, empathetic individuals that want to enhance their lives by giving time to those in the community that are in need. Hospice volunteers play a crucial role in providing compassion and empathy by making friendly visits to a patient to read a book, play a board game or just hold their hand.

Ascend also utilizes the gifts and talents of alternative practitioners, such as massage therapists, Reiki therapists, pet therapists and music therapists. Making crafts for patients and their families or supporting the office staff are other ways to get involved and support the hospice team.

Volunteers receive extensive training, focused on learning the philosophy of hospice care and understanding the responsibilities and duties of caring for patients and their families, covering the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of death and dying.

For more information about volunteering, contact Kelly Kowalchuk at 215-542-2100. See ad page 28.

Reiki Certification Classes in Wilkes-Barre

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aster Reiki teacher Anthony V. Wojnar, owner of Life Holistic Center, is offering a Usui Tibetan style Reiki 1 certification program from 9:30 to 5:30 p.m., NovemAnthony V. Wojner RMT ber 9 and again on January 25 at Inner Peace in Wilkes Barre. Highlights include the history of Reiki, Japanese Reiki techniques, Reiki 1 initiation, hands-on practice time and a 179-page manual. Cost is $180; register one week in advance.

For over 40 years Wojner has been a Spiritual Seeker. In the early 90's he had a bout with Chronic Fatigue and wasn't getting any help from the medical intervention, so he turned to natural healing. This success led to the study of Accupressure and Chinese Medicine. Next came the study of Reiki, Qigong, meditation and natural health, which he received a Bachelor of Natural Health Studies / Preparatory to the Dr. of Naturopathy from Clayton College of Natural Health.

A Reiki 2, certification program will be offered from 9:30 to 5:30 p.m., December 7, adding three Reiki symbols, Japanese Reiki techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice time and a 179-page manual (if not received for Reiki 1). Cost is $195.

Continuing education credits are available for the Reiki 1 program. For more information, call 570-706-6680 or visit LifeHolisticReiki.com. See ad page 37.

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Ongoing Education for Massage Therapists

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Bemer Home Health Technology Empowers Individuals

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he Massage Academy of the Poconos, licensed by the Pennsylvania Board of Private Licensed Schools since 2003, offers several continuing education classes this fall in Stroudsburg to help therapists continue to grow and meet the state requirements to maintain therapist licensure.

The Lomi Lomi technique will be offered on October 20 and 21; Traditional Chinese Cupping training on October 23; Sports Massage, with Jim Early, on October 28; and Table Thai Level, with Russell Afflerbach, is a two-day training on November 2 and 3. Advanced Forearm Fusion completes the fall schedule on November 10 and 11.

Academy founder Vicki Hicks states, “This is a career of continuing education. We can all learn something new or share something valuable with other therapists. I will continue to network with professionals to keep the program challenging and interesting for students and massage professionals.”

earn about how your inner body effects on your exterior during a cellular health consultation at Pathways Holistic Center in Emmaus. Understand how what you eat, drink, think and feel creates the reality of one’s sacred temple, the body. The key to living a life without pain and suffering is to improve cellular health.

Pathways is offering the Beamer, an award-winning, non-invasive, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-registered medical device for home use that has been proven to improve cell health, blood flow and circulation. It was developed under a cooperation agreement with NASA. The easy-to-use device, used just 16 minutes per day, encourages increased oxygen and nutrient absorption of cells and tissue, while improving the natural detoxification processes of the cells.

“Poor circulation causes cells to drown in their own waste, which leads to less desire and motivation, more fatigue and ultimately disease. states Pathways Founder Sherry Wachter. This device reduces joint discomfort, lowers blood sugar, increases cardiac function, promotes increased energy and mental acuity.”

Location: 753 Phillips St., Stroudsburg, PA. For more information, call 570-421-5014 or visit MassageAcademyLLC.com. See ad page 33.

Location: 4833 Chestnut St., Emmaus. A demonstration of the device and specific application consultation is available by calling 610-966-7001. See ad page 8.

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Nature Hike at Cherry Valley

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he Brodhead Watershed Association and the Friends of Cherry Valley will co-host a hike to the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge outside Stroudsburg from 10 a.m. to noon, October 19. It is a challenging loop hike of about two miles.; very rocky underfoot and often steep. The Friends of Cherry Valley, headed by Deb Schuler, embarked on the mission to protect Cherry Valley and its creek, encompassing more than 6,000 acres more than a decade ago It’s a safe haven for birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals large and small.

Included in that haven are the headwaters of Cherry Creek.

Schuler says, “For generations, farmers and other landowners had safeguarded the clean waters and unique natural habitats of Cherry Valley. But things were changing. Habitat was being broken up. Pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals were damaging land and water, birds and mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians.”

In December 2008, with an act of Congress, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge was approved.

Begin a New Career Helping Others Naturally

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enee Arledge will conduct a free online Introduction to Essential Oils webinar at 3 p.m., October 5 at Zoom.us/j/4944672241. Participants will discover how therapeutic essential oils can enhance the health and well-being of the entire family.

On October 26, viewers will learn how to safely use essential oils to support dogs, body systems, relieve stress and create better behaviors. Log into Zoom. us/j/494467224

Essential oils and oil-enhanced products can restore a calm and balanced mood and enhance mental focus, support body systems to promote health and wellness, green the home naturally and help us become healthier and more fit.

Arledge is a certified Aroma Freedom Technique practitioner with 20 years of experience as a master herbalist and reiki master/teacher. She has taught classes for the Maywood University Senior Learners program and at the North Pocono Public Library

ecome certified as a holistic health care practitioner with the 2020 class schedule beginning in January at Thrive Wellness Center, in Kingston. The comprehensive Holistic training programs are offered through the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine and prepare students in all facets of working with clients. Classes are held Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Holistic Health Care Practitioner (HPP) get trained in the following: Holistic philosophy, applied kinesiology, traditional Chinese medicine, iridology, Japanese hara study, herbal medicine, homeopathy, energy medicine, and essential oils. The program also includes a review of ailments and 3 days of clinical assessment working with actual clients.

Holistic Nutrition Consultant (HNC) training includes all aspects of holistic nutrition, including fundamentals of food, vitamin supplementation, techniques of nutritional muscle response testing, cleansing and juicing protocols, nutritional protocols and more.

Master Herbalist (MH) includes modules for detoxification, research, Eastern medicine, plant identification/harvesting and case studies. Students will learn how to make their own herbal remedies, including healing balms, lotions, teas, syrups, oils, tinctures and more.

For more information, call 570-575-3077 or visit Facebook.com/reikifortransitions.

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Location: 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. To register, call 570-283-0111. See ad page 40.

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“When All Else Fails, Sherry can Help You Prevail”

The King’s Legend Continues….

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lvis Aaron Presley, Jr., son of Elvis Aron Presley, Sr. and Angelique Delores Pettyjohn, born December 24, 1961 in Gary, Indiana and raised by adoptive parents in the circus. Elvis’ manager, Colonel Tom Parker, feared that a marriage to Angelique, as well as his impending fatherhood, would seriously damage the King’s reputation thereby destroying his wealth and fame.

Unbeknownst to Elvis, Angelique agreed to deliver the baby in secret, and that the baby would be immediately adopted following birth, thereby saving Elvis the shame and publicity of a Hollywood scandal. Colonel Parker, an orphan adopted by a circus couple, began combing the circus troupes for a suitable couple.

A young Yugoslavian couple known as “The Vargas” performers, traveling with the Ringling Brothers Circus very much wanted a child of their own and was unable to conceive. When Pettyjohn gave up her son, her words to the couple were, “Take special care of this boy; he belongs to Elvis.”

She wanted the young couple to have a mental description of what the baby would look like when he was grown. The conditions of the adoption were simple: the couple was not to reveal under any circumstances, the child’s biological parents until the infant reached his 21st birthday; and they were not to seek any monetary compensation from the Presley family on behalf of the child.

Elvis, Jr, who began life as Phillip Stanic, grew up surrounded by the glittering circus world. At the tender age of 5, he first entered the spotlight as a circus clown

being mentored by the likes of Blinko and Gene Randall. He later trained exotic cats and by the age of 15 was known as the youngest wild animal trainer in the world. He trained his exotics with love - no whips, no chairs and uncaged.

At 16 he discovered he could sing and began performing in clubs and showcases at night, while working with his cats during the day. He had occasion to meet the King of Rock and Roll one time, in 1976, a few months before his death. “I was 15, going on 16 and was there to meet him as a young entertainer would meet another entertainer. Right before the show, we were escorted to meet him. When he came up to me, I didn’t know what to say to him.” I just said, “Man, you’re a great entertainer.” He took a ring off his finger, and said “Try one on.” “It didn’t fit me at all and I gave it right back to him because I was afraid I’d drop it.” He said, “Keep it, son, It looks good on you.” Addressing someone as son was a common Southern expression at the time.

When Phillip turned 21, his parents made the hard decision to tell him that he was adopted, and that his father was Elvis Presley.

Phillip struggled but realized he wanted his true identity to be acknowledged.

After sufficient documents, sworn testimonies, and additional evidence presented by independent third parties were presented to a judge of the US Federal Court System, he was granted the legal right to bear the name Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. on January 21, 1983. No objections were filed by any person and Phillip Stanic was now recognized as Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr.

Elvis, Jr. is a riveting performer with a rare capability to establish a very special rapport with his audience with a singing voice, naturally reminiscent of “The King”.

He has performed worldwide on 6 continents in 18 countries and 6 islands. A gifted linguist, Jr. has surprised many crowds by serenading them in their native tongue.

Colonel Tom Parker became a close personal friend. He has been accompanied by many greats, such as Bobby Morris (who was also Elvis Sr.’s musical conductor). He has generated 21 DVD’s of his performances and has recorded career 34 CD’s culled from both live and studio performances.

He is also the curator of The Private Collection of the King on Tour. Launched in 2013, this spectacular one-of-a-kind mobile museum is sure to thrill any Elvis fan. His collection is of one of the largest private collections of Elvis memorabilia in the world outside of Graceland. The collection encompasses motorcycles, costumes, jewelry, movie props, personal items and other exciting memorabilia.

Elvis Jr.’s talent as a musician and entertainer is a gift to all who enjoy the works of his late father. His looks, style, grace and demeanor has captivated audiences worldwide and is a testament that the King’s legacy indeed continues.

Don’t miss out on this spectacular once in a lifetime opportunity to see the son of the King of Rock and Roll, up close and personal! On November 15, Danville Middle School, Danville, PA @ 7pm; November16, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Allentown, PA @ 7 pm; and November17, Hazleton High School, Hazleton, PA @ 5 pm he will be performing to help raise funds for The Ronald McDonald House program and the veterans of the American Legion.

In addition to the show he will have a display of Elvis, Sr. artifacts from the Museum Collection. Also, he will be doing a meet and greet after each performance.

Tickets will be available on line and in person.

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Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18.

Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy.

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Protect Kids From Bullying to Lower Risk of Teen Depression A three-decade study of 3,325 young people in Bristol, UK, found that kids that were bullied at age 10 had eight times the rate of depression in their teen years, and that it persisted for some into their adult years. Using detailed mood and feelings questionnaires and genetic information, researchers found that childhood bullying was strongly associated with depression. Bullied children had a greater risk of both limited depression occurrence and persistent depressive issues. Other risk factors found to be associated with depression in the children included anxiety and the mother’s postnatal depression.

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In a Brazilian study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, extracts of rosemary leaves and pomegranate peels, along with a South African herb known as misty plume bush, significantly reduced the ability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria to grow and spread in the laboratory, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug.

Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.

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Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a rejuvenating and performance-enhancing medicine. The latest Korean research shows it also boosts the immune system. Scientists tested 79 healthy adults for eight weeks, giving 39 of them 1,680 milligrams of cordyceps a day in capsules and the other 40 were given a placebo. The cordyceps produced a 38 percent increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity, which plays a role in immunity by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells.

Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs.

Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.

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Inner Awakening Four Stages of Awareness for More Authenticity, Alignment, and Harmony

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by Dr. Peter Amato, Founder, Inner Harmony Institute for Living

hange how you think, feel and behave by embracing the process of awakening.

Achieve closer alignment with your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and experience the joy of feeling more authentic and more in touch with the real “you.” Achieve change that will stay with you for your lifetime.

The Second Stage: Questing Awareness A Significant Life Occurrence triggers the second stage of Awakening. You’ll begin questioning what you know, reasoning and searching before you transition to the following stages. You struggle to resolve unanswered questions; however, you know that these questions must be answered if you are to progress to a state of awareness.

You make conscious choices about how you think, behave and feel in order to be able to once again experience life. You investigate unfamiliar thoughts and feelings that arise as a result of this significant life event. Despite this feeling uncomfortable and strange, you are questioning, searching, reasoning and transitioning at all levels. Though reasoning, logical choices are arrived at. They feel right.

This reasoning behavior leads to searching in which you engage in various types of learning, exploration, and testing to experience different thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that are foreign to your previous way of thinking and being. The result of this searching is that your new way of being resonates with an experience that feels fulfilling and you know deep inside that it represents deeper life meaning and a transition to a more permanent shift into the third level of awareness.

We will discuss subsequent steps in the upcoming months. Join our community where you will be fully supported as you learn how to embark on this journey towards your health and happiness. Visit HarmonyMountainInstitute. com or call 570-558-7450 for more, including live weekly webinars. Join our private Facebook Group where our facilitators offer insights, guidance and wisdom on Inner Awakening.

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Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being A study of 10,386 people in Hong Kong and the United States compared mental well-being among moderate drinkers and nondrinkers, with multiple-year, follow-up periods. Men and women that were lifetime abstainers had the highest levels of mental well-being, surpassed only by women that had quit drinking.

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Another reason to consider organics: A study of 529 teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers studied children between 11 and 17 years old in the Ecuadorian Andes, the third-largest exporter of roses. The flowers are routinely sprayed with organophosphate insecticides known to affect the human cholinergic system, a key component in the function of the brain and nervous system. Drawing blood samples, the researchers found that teens that had lower levels of acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity resulting from pesticide toxicity showed more symptoms of depression, especially in girls and those younger than 14. The findings back up anecdotal reports from Andeans of a rise in teen depression and suicide.

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A meta-review of 37 studies that included 7,887 mothers giving birth found that an injection of oriental motherwort (Leonurus japonicus), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used for thousands of years, decreased blood loss and other adverse events during birth at a minimal cost with few side effects.

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Pressure the United Nations to Act The Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018. The fires have been deliberately set to deforest the Amazon and displace its indigenous populations to make way for soybean and cattle farming and oil drilling, actions encouraged by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The Amazon is known as the as the “lungs” of our Earth; its oxygen is an essential, irreparable link that holds our global ecosystem within balance. Scientists say that with another 5 percent burned, the Amazon could reach the tipping point of ecosystem collapse.

Dramatic and swift action needs to take place, and the United Nations has the power to do so. A global online petition at Change.org urges the UN to: 1. Send in immediate humanitarian support to all the indigenous and local groups that have lost their homes and way of life.

2. Coordinate a large-scale effort with Brazil and neighboring countries to fight the fires in the highest-risk areas, such as those affecting indigenous peoples, animals and the most fragile ecosystems.

3. Create economic sanctions on Brazil that would make the cutting, selling and buying of timber and meat produced in the country illegal.

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Natural Awakenings magazine will be dedicating the coming year to covering the climate crisis and providing personal choices that people can make to reduce their own carbon footprint.

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Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

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The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a sub-species of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.

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Humanitarian Plea

Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.

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Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.”

Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”

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The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space. mlorenz/Shutterstock.com

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Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony on August 18 in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change.

The glacier lost its glacier status in 2014 after melting down to only 0.386 square miles, or 6.6 percent of its original 5.8 square miles, and was reclassified as dead ice.

The plaque is inscribed with A Letter to the Future, which includes the words, “This monument is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it.” A 2018 documentary, Not Ok, details the glacier’s death and highlights the dire effects of climate change.

Natural Awakenings senior writer Linda Sechrist credits her 15 years of researching and interviewing spiritual luminaries with putting her on the path to her own spiritual awakening, which is detailed in one chapter of All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom. The new book offers a candid, fresh look at the way many New Age concepts have been trivialized and commercialized, when they’re “guaranteed to deliver overnight abundance, soulmates and enlightenment in easy 5-step workshops.”

It shines a light on many popular spiritual myths that have come to obscure the deepest universal truth of the divine—which is that love is paramount—as argue many of the essays from 19 experienced spiritual practitioners.

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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents.

Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algaechoked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-squaremile five-year average.

The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

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A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet Dental floss, that little everyday staple in our medicine cabinets, has been taking on a bad name environmentally. The smooth, slippery flosses that are the top choice among both dentists and consumers are made with a Teflon-like product containing toxic PFAs and PFCs. The wax coatings and flavors of ordinary nylon flosses are typically made with petroleum products that may be endocrine disrupters.

The floss, plastic spools and flip-top containers can’t be recycled easily because of their size, and floss filament easily tangles up recycling machinery. In landfills, their toxins leak into the soil; in waterways, floss can entangle and even kill sea creatures. And washing and reusing floss isn’t a good option because it runs the risk of introducing bacteria into new areas of the mouth, warns the American Dental Association.

However, a handful of new eco-options in flosses have emerged, primarily with silk and bamboo, which are biodegradable and free of chemicals. Blogger Beth Terry at MyPlasticFreeLife.com rates Dental Lace, a floss made of 100 percent silk coated with candelilla wax from Mexican trees, as her favorite product. It’s packaged without a plastic coil in a refillable glass container, making it a 99 percent zero-waste product. In addition, the company, based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, offers a vegan bamboo version.

Bamboo flosses in eco-friendly containers are also made by Los Angeles-based Terra & Co. (with activated charcoal, coconut oil, peppermint oil and no synthetic fragrances, sweeteners or artificial colorings, in a cardboard box); and Altoona, Florida-based Lucky Teeth (activated charcoal, candelilla plant wax, organic peppermint oil and tea tree oil, in a glass jar). Two other easy-to-find flosses,

by Eco-Dent and Tom’s of Maine, are made of nylon, but are covered in natural vegan waxes rather than beeswax or petroleum-based waxes. They come in compostable cardboard boxes but include plastic spools.

Advice columnist Umbra of Grist.org recommends switching to an oral irrigator or water flosser that plugs into the wall or runs on a battery—sometimes rechargeable—because it effectively removes plaque, is reusable, produces no trash, lasts for years and uses relatively little water and electricity.

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The Art of the Nap Unplugging From Life Without Apology

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hildren, four-legged family members, Thanksgiving overeaters and the occasional squirrel on a branch have mastered an art that eludes most of us, and they engage in it without a shred of guilt.

Defying our cultural habit of constantly being on the go and embracing the respite can be an active meditation, an invitation to cultivate uncommon stillness. Answering the siren’s call of a nap might very well be

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one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Both body and psyche crave chill-out times for good reasons. Using study subjects ranging from NASA pilots to emergency room staff, curling up for a 20- to 30-minute siesta has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve motor skills and enhance job performance and creativity.

Power naps—the short-but-sweet kind—give us the opportunity to nour-

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ish the most neglected part of life, the inner life. Rest-fueled “me-time” can be a daily ritual punctuated with both practical and aesthetic inspiration. Choosing a spot drenched in inviting natural light or close-curtained tranquility and reserving a favored pillow, chair or luxurious coverlet can usher in blissful time-out. Adding the presence of aromatherapeutic essential oils like lavender, Roman chamomile or tangerine or a vase of simple fresh flowers can signal the ever-diligent sympathetic nervous system to cut back on overtime.

Dropping down into unhurriedness like an anchor into port can prompt deeper and longer breaths and offer us the shameless chance to invest in quality daydreaming.

Playing recorded sounds from nature— ocean waves, soft rain or gentle wind in the trees—can set the stage for a satisfying nap. Inviting the resident cat or pooch for a sleep-spell can also effect release of beneficial endorphins.

Scheduling a nap into the day like any other appointment not only ensures follow-through, but presents a succulent slice of something to look forward to.

Putting the computer on sleep mode and turning off the phone signals the brain that it’s time to recharge. Social media interaction and phone chats can wait. The pursuit of well-being does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt. Pleasant dreams.

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Mother and Daughter Take Alternative Path Toward

Cancer Therapies

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mber Summers, owner of Thrive Wellness Center, was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis when she was only 5 years old. Her mother, Betsy, had to make tough decisions and endured flak for taking Amber to get care outside of the traditional medical system.

Within a few months of implementing nutritional changes and supplementation

Amber experienced complete remission and has lived an active lifestyle. This year, Amber returned the favor when Betsy, at age 61, was diagnosed with Stage 4 renal carcinoma. After considering traditional cancer treatments, Amber and Betsy researched and chose natural, non-drug approaches as her only mode of care. Today, in less than six months of starting active

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“That childhood experience influenced me to pursue a holistic healthcare certification, open a wellness center and gain the knowledge I have today to help support my mom in this decision,” Amber says. When Betsy had first noticed blood in her urine, Amber directed Betsy to implement diet and lifestyle changes including eliminating coffee, sugar and wheat.

Through hypnosis, Betsy quit smoking. She also used ionic footbaths for detoxification.

Betsy knew she also had to see a doctor, but she had difficulty finding a primary care physician and found many doctors and specialists were booked out two months or more. She says she also hit roadblocks with doctors not accepting her insurance.

When Betsy did see a specialist and have surgery, doctors removed her left kidney. Biopsies showed the cancer had spread to her lymphatic system and into her lungs.

“My first oncologist told me I was terminally ill, and there was no cure,” Betsy recalls. Instead of radiation or chemotherapy, her doctor recommended immunotherapy.

After researching immunotherapy and the potential side effects, Betsy decided not to go that course. She read about how some patients had suffered from side effects and were prescribed steroids to counter the effects of the drugs. “To me, quality of life was the number one thing,” Betsy affirms, “and I didn’t want to get caught up in a system that I couldn’t escape if things didn’t go well.”

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After careful consideration, Betsy decided to try Hope 4 Cancer. She arrived in Cancun in April and spent the better part of the month there, undergoing thorough examinations and treatments.

“All the patients had their own protocols regarding what type of cancer they had, but everybody started out the morning with vibration therapy to get the circulation and lymphatic systems moving,” Betsy says.

In addition, she received pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, used to reduce inflammation and increase blood flow; intravenously administered doses of vitamin B-17, C and curcumin; green tea; and heat therapy. “The heat therapy warms up the body to simulate a fever, because cancer cells can’t regulate themselves against heat like regular cells. We called it the pizza oven,” Betsy laughs. “It brings your body up to a certain temperature to help kill the cancer cells.”

Betsy’s treatment protocol also included enemas, ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen and infrared sauna to rid the body of dead cancer cells. The aggressive regimen of therapies went from 7 a.m. to

4 p.m., six days a week. Betsy also found it therapeutic to be in a warm climate during Pennsylvania’s cold spring. Betsy adds that at Hope 4 Cancer, she also received emotional healing support, acupuncture treatments and upon returning home, dental health consultations with a biological dentist to remove amalgams, or metal tooth fillings.

Obtaining alternative non-drug therapies in Mexico was costly, Betsy says, but she believes traditional Western medical treatments could have cost the same amount or higher, and the outcome might not have been the same. When Betsy showed follow up scans to her oncologist in Philadelphia in early August, he found the results remarkable. “He said he’s never seen results like this in such a short period of time, even from immunotherapy,” Amber says. “He said that by Western medical standards, she’s in complete remission.”

Betsy has regained her strength and participates in a special program at a gym designed for medical patients. She continues to use a sauna for detoxification, and home therapies recommended by Hope 4 Cancer’s team of oncologists. Through the help of Amber and her team at Thrive Wellness Center, Betsy receives lymphatic massages, nutritional counseling, supplements, light therapy, PEMF and detoxification footbaths.

Betsy was also reevaluated at a three-

month follow up visit at Hope 4 Cancer.

There’s still some residual cancer in her chest, but she says all the nodules in her lungs are either gone or had been reduced to an insignificant size. Blood tests revealed some elevated tumor markers, but Betsy says she feels great and is determined to stick to the healthy lifestyle changes she implements to beat cancer altogether.

Betsy stated that this experience has been empowering for her. “No matter what choice you make, either alternative approaches or Western medicine, if you incorporate nutrition and holistic and integrative methods, you have a great opportunity to become an active participant in your own selfcare and healing process.”

Amber adds that her mom is religious about her care. “I think it’s important to emphasize that. You have to be consistent and dedicated, and when you are, things can start to happen,” she concludes. “Integrative and holistic protocols require a sustained effort; it is not only important to have the right guidance and plan of action, it is critical to have a positive and determined outlook and to feel good about the choices you are making when it comes to your care plan.”

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Mouth Matters A Holistic Approach to Oral Health T

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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-andfill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums.

In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing.

The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.

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Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show.

These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

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It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic

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materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay.

Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500.

Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013.

Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of

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three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Bernice Teplitsky

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Dialogue With Dentists When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture

of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho.

Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel

give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the

Toothpaste: Study the labels and be wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.

antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.

Is a root canal the best option?

Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

Back to the Basics Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health.

At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes reduced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.

are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses.

Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.

Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes.

The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums.

Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Mind Vision Helps Restore Brain Balance to Achieve Wellness

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areer paths can often lead us in different directions as we seek self-fulfillment, and so it was for Paula Pugliese. She had worked as an ICU shock trauma nurse, a stay-at-home mom, and she had owned a dog grooming and boarding service. While going through a personal experience, she had learned about neurofeedback, a non-invasive technique

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that assesses and records brainwave patterns for analysis. After she had used neurofeedback and biofeedback, which helps the brain receive information about the body, she immersed herself in those therapies and now offers them through Mind Vision, Inc., in Hawley.

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cation International Alliance (BCIA). She’s also a quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) diplomate through the International QEEG Certification Board; a certified HeartMath trainer; and she’s a member of several neurofeedback organizations.

When clients come to Mind Vision, Pugliese starts with a QEEG. A cap that records a map of brain productivity is placed on the client’s head. No electricity is introduced to the brain. Pugliese will then put the recorded results into a raw database that provides a map that shows which areas of the brain are unbalanced, or where there’s too much or too little connectivity.

She uses those results to decide protocols and choose specific areas of brain on which to concentrate.

The neurofeedback training consists of clients playing video games with their brain only, with no controllers, to make objects or characters move on the screen.

“But the real training comes through sound reward,” Pugliese emphasizes. “The game gives them an idea of how they’re doing things right, but while they’re playing video games, their brain is hearing sounds as it’s becoming more balanced.”

Clients come in for two sessions per week. Once Pugliese sees patterns stabilize between sessions, they go to one visit per week, and treatment gradually decreases.

She will continue regular treatment if a client is going through a life stressor such as a divorce or relationship issues that can cause the brain to get stuck into old patterns.

Pugliese also implements HeartMath technology, which gives the body a chance to help the brain regain more control. The

process is based on science that the rhythm of our heartbeats affect how we think and feel. Heart rate variability (HRV) is measured and clients can follow along with an application to shift moods. “Anyone can do it, and it’s impactful by regulating the To empower individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet. autonomic nervous system,” she explains.

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hen I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm and I’m ready to speak to that person.” Those self-aware words come from a 5-year-old Los Angeles girl in the film Just Breathe.

A 9-year-old boy in a tough British neighborhood forgets about “all the scary stuff ” when he does “petal breathing”—opening and closing his fingers in time with his breath. “If I concentrate on my breathing, the worrying thoughts just go ‘pop’ and disappear,” he confided to The Guardian newspaper.

This is the effect that mindfulness training in the classroom often has on students, and it’s key to why it’s happening all over the world—not just in the U.S. and the UK, but in more than 100 countries, including Australia, Taiwan and India.

What started a few decades ago as a small experiment in progressive schools is rapidly gathering speed as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on developing brains.

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A 2015 meta-review from researchers at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, which evaluated 15 studies in six countries involving 1,800 students, showed three broad outcomes: higher well-being, better social skills and greater academic achievement. They were more optimistic, self-accepting and happier, more likely to help others, more able to focus on lessons and be creative, and less likely to be angry, anxious or disobedient.

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally,” is how it’s described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose pioneering research at Harvard in the 1980s helped kick off mindfulness as a scientifically based, nonsectarian approach to a calmer, clearer mind. It has spread since then into business, health care and professional sports, as well as schools: Googling “mindfulness in education” brings up 116 million links.

“Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new

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context of social media and often abMindfulness offers children the skills peace. “Because everyone has distracsurdly high expectations,” says holistic they need today to meet the age-old tions and strong emotions, learning to doctor Amy Saltzman, co-founder and observe these inner experiences with challenges of growing up within the curiosity and openness is an impordirector of the Association for Mindnew context of social media and often tant part of all children’s education,” fulness in Education. Mindfulness is now being taught in urban, suburban says psychologist Patricia Broderick, absurdly high expectations. and rural schools in 50 states. Such Ph.D., founder of Learning2Breathe, a ~Amy Saltzman programs can be low- or no-cost, mindfulness curriculum for junior and structured in many ways, taught any senior high school students. time and conducted without special equipment—important for Schools sometimes use parental consent forms to counter cash- and time-strapped schools. concerns about any potential religious implications. Often, a

As a grassroots movement, mindfulness programs run school’s program expands organically as one impassioned teacher the gamut. Hundreds of schools and districts nationwide have draws in others. “The one single factor that determines a proincorporated into curricula such evidence-proven mindfulness gram’s effectiveness is the depth and consistency of personal programs as those developed by MindfulSchools.org, Learning practice of those teaching it,” says Saltzman. In fact, a University 2Breathe.org and MindUp.org, which often involve teacher trainof Wisconsin 2013 study found that teachers that practiced a ing and structured lessons. guided meditation 15 minutes a day for eight weeks had less anxi Sometimes mindfulness is simply a grade school teacher ety, stress and burnout during the school year; those conditions ringing a bell signaling five minutes of silence, giving children worsened in the control group. something to focus on with closed eyes: a sound, a bite of fruit,

In Middleton, Wisconsin, high school counselor Gust Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence school day they look forward to the most!” during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class in mindfulness.

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RETHINKING OUR STUFF Moving Toward a Circular Economy

by Yvette Hammett

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hen Yale researcher Reid Lifset began working on waste issues on a life cycle basis—from “cradle to grave”—it was mostly the world’s geeks and nerds that paid attention, he says.

“Today, it’s called the ‘circular economy’ and it’s sexy. It wasn’t sexy back then.”

While many still have never even heard the term, the “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be

reused and powering it all with renewable energy. It’s an alternative to the “make-useand-dispose” mentality of the traditional linear economy.

“You are the circular economy when you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects, or rent or share the use of objects, or have broken objects repaired instead of buying new ones,” says Walter Stahel, author of The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide and a member of the European Union’s Circular

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There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources.

It began with the three R’s—reduce, recycle and reuse, says Lifset, a Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies who edits the Journal of Industrial Ecology, which focuses on the environmental consequences of production and consumption.

The emphasis has always been on recycling, but as that becomes more difficult due to saturation levels, the emphasis is shifting to the more comprehensive goals of a circular economy—or should be, says Stahel, an engineering professor at the University of Surrey.

Tinia Pina, a program leader at NY Cares, joined the movement after observing the poor food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded Re-Nuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste into fertilizer pellets that can be used in hydroponic farming.

“There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says.

“There is also a strong need to produce sustainable—and, ideally, chemical-free— food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country.

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There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources.

Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings.

Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver or better. The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy.

Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 report by McKinsey & Company.

Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined.

“That,” Stahel says, “is the billiondollar question.”

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Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

by Marlaina Donato

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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain

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Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan.

“The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.”

William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

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It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy— from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract— branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas.

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In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction

Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem.

“Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,”

Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors.

TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the

head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement. “Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.”

For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Connecting with Your Subconscious – Damian Miller, CCH will be offering a workshop on the power of connecting with your subconscious. Learn quick communication with the subconscious mind you can easily begin to clear any past emotional baggage, clear old anger, sadness, hurt, shame or guilt. Develop high levels of self-confidence and resolve self-doubt. Free. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 PEMF Open House – For first time Thrive customers. Do you suffer from discomfort due to inflammation or have challenges with muscle

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Blue Lotus Fall Fair – Featuring holistic vendors such as card readers, intuitive guides, crystals, jewelry, books, incense, reiki, massage, herbs, soaps, oils and more. Adults $3, children $1.

Ramada Inn, 820 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit.

Text 617-610-1273 for vendor information.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Tour of Columcille – 2.5-hour walking tour of a beautiful, wooded 17-acre megalithic standing stone park. Tour guide, Tom Egan, an Irish Historian and Irish mythology storyteller, offers pre-Christian Celtic interpretations of the park’s many stone monuments and structures. 9:30amnoon, rain or shine. Free but donations welcome.

3155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor. 610-360-1701. tpegan@ptd.net for more information

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Come and Play with the Oils Webinar October 5 and again October 28 Discover how therapeutic essential oils can enhance the health and well-being of you and your family. We will share essential oils and oil-enhanced products that will Restore a calm and balanced mood and enhance mental focus, support your body systems to promote health and wellness, green your home naturally. 3pm. Free.

Log on to https://zoom.us/j/4944672241 Essential oils for Dogs, September 26 Learn how to use essential oils with Dogs. Join us for an educational and fun-filled experience with therapeutic essential oils! Free. Log on to https://zoom.us/j/494467224 Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki® Master, October 17-19 The highest level of Reiki taught by the International Center for Reiki Training. This technique allows the Reiki to move deeply seated energy for a complete release at the source. Held at Thaxton Holistic Wellness in Scranton.

60 Second Reset Learn how to use essential oils to reset your state of mind in 60 seconds. Great for moms and dads with kids as this technique works well with children. Call to schedule a personal or group class.

Call 570-575-3077 for more information or to register.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 White Haven Holistic Fair – A wonderful collection of Readers, Mediums, Angel Cards, Tarot Cards, Numerology, and Chair Massage Therapist, Hand and Head Massage, Reiki Masters, Jewelry sales. No entry fee, just payment for services. 11am-5pm. White Haven Community Library, Towanda Street (Old Engine House.)

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on going events

daily Fitness Bootcamp – A combination of strength training, cardio, and joint mobility exercises. Classes are for all ages and levels of fitness with absolutely no intimidation. $10 or $199 for 3mo unlimited w/nutritional counseling. First class free. 8:30am and 5:30pm.

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 Sunday Services – All are Welcome! Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We believe that prayer works.

We help people discover and live their spiritual purpose and potential. 10am. Unity of NEPA, 140 S. Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre. 570-824-7222. UnityNEPA.org.

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. 570-857-1707.

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.

monday Rise and Shine Yoga - Join us for this energizing all level Vinyasa Flow designed to wake you up and get your morning moving! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 Small Group Vinyasa Yoga – Suitable for all levels of students, limited to 6 students. Enjoy Vinyasa yoga with a semi-private class size. Typically, relaxing and restorative, Tom customizes the class to the student’s needs. 6pm. $15. $120/10 series.

Registration required. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111

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Metabolic Reboot Workshop - Reboot Your Health.

28-day program includes four evenings of guidance with the goal to reduce inflammation, support healing of the immune system, and to shift your body to a burn fat burning metabolism. Get results for sustainable weight loss. 6pm. $50/5wks. 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 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.

Aerial Yoga - Join us as we move through a practice using the silks. Beginners are welcome. Mats are utilized. If you are registering for more than one person, please call the studio! 7:30pm. Class is limited to 10 participants. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

tuesday Strength and Conditioning Yoga – With a strong anatomical focus on balancing muscles across the joints this class will help to inform you of muscular asymmetries. All levels welcome. Become stronger around the best possible alignment. 6am or 5:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – As taught by a yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques. 9:30am and 6:15pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Qigong/Meditation – 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 Rise and Shine Yoga - Join us for this energizing all level Vinyasa Flow designed to wake you up and get your morning moving! 6am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 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 Facilitated Drum Circle – All drums and percussion provided. We use basic beats to create a rhythmic conversation with the goal of relaxation and group entrainment.

5:30-7:30pm. $7. Tunkhannock Area. Call Al Cabral for directions and to reserve a place. 570-410-1830.

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.

9:30am or 10:30am. $12. Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, 18 Rittenhouse Pl. Drums. 570-359-3059.

Yoga for Beginners – This class offers the beginner and the experienced student the foundational elements of the basic poses. Alignment cues will be given

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throughout the class, and a variety of adjustments will be available for all students. 5:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 Heated Vinyasa – Using fluid and repetitive movement, this class will offer a variety of sun salutations, balance poses, and floor work. A great option if your intention is stress release, opening the body, and quieting the mind. Suitable for All Levels. 90 degrees. 6pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

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.

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.

thursday Vinyasa Yoga – Suitable for all levels of students generally targeting 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. 6:30pm. $15. $120/10 series. RSVP. Thrive Wellness, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 570-283-0111 Yoga for Beginners – This class offers the beginner and the experienced student the foundational elements of the basic poses. Alignment cues will be given throughout the class, and a variety of adjustments will be available for all students. 7:30pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 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. 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 Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – As taught by a yogi Bhajan is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques. 6:157:45pm. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Restorative Yoga – A combination of meditation, breath work, restorative yoga postures and very gentle movement to calm the mind and body. A perfect refresh any time during the day. Promotes restful sleep and nourishes body/mind/spirit. 7pm. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777

friday Yoga for Beginners – This class offers the beginner and the experienced student the foundational elements of the basic poses. Alignment cues will be given throughout the class, and a variety of adjustments will be available for all students. 9am. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777 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 Vinyasa Yoga by Donation – This 60-minute Vinyasa Flow class is the perfect opportunity to find a little balance in the middle of your busy day. Beginners are welcome. Class is donation based. Suggested donation $10. 7pm, every other week, check schedule. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. 570-714-2777.

saturday Kundalini Meditation - As taught by a Yogi Bhajan, contains specific, practical tools to support the mind and guide the body through the use of breath, mantra, mudra, and focus. Reduce stress, work on addictions, increase vitality, clear chakras. 9:30am. $15. White Lotus Yoga Studio 58 Spring Street, Carbondale 570-281-6279 Mellow Flow Yoga – Find your bliss and peace in Mellow Flow! This class offers gentle movement/ stretching and brief meditation to calm your mind and lift your spirit. Suitable for All Levels. Great for beginners. 10am. 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 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.

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.

community resource guide 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 15.

BIRTHING SERVICES LACTATION STATION AND MORE

Sarah Glenn, Doula IBCLC 1105 Oram Street, Scranton PA 18504 570-350-7327 LactationStationAndMore.com

Looking for a seasoned and compassionate birth worker? Someone you can count on to guide you through pregnancy, birth and beyond? Need help finding reputable resources?

With over 25 years’ experience I can help you uncover the mysteries surrounding the perinatal season. Stop by or call for personalized attention.

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 PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

4833 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-966-7001 Healing@PathwaysHolistic.com PathwaysHolistic.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy (CHT) from compassionate practitioners also skilled in health coaching and total system healing. Also offering Holistic Nursing, Life Coaching, Massage & Raindrop Therapy. Body Ecology Specialist. In addition to healing services, we also offer an array of organic nuts and seeds, sprouted flour, fermented foods, and prepared nutritional meals. See ad, page 8.

REJUVENATE COLON & MASSAGE CENTER

Karen McConnell – I-Act 2625 Lake Ariel Hwy Honesdale, PA 18431 570-470-1201 RejuvenateColonAndMassageCenter.com 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-onone approaches in a relaxing, nurturing, private atmosphere to achieve optimal results for each individual’s own unique wellbeing journey.

ENERGETIC HEALING LIMITLESS VIBRATIONS

Francesca Montelione Locations in Clarks Summit, Moosic & Scranton 570-733-4055 Limitlessvibrations.com

Gain mental, emotional clarity and physical ease. Francesca, uses energybalancing procedures to re-establish the full healing potential of the body, using it’s natural healing abilities. Have interference removed, that is demanding the attention of the healing power.

Learn how to strengthen yourself in the ‘in between’ moments to ready yourself for Life’s Major moments.

Sound Therapist, B.E.S.T. Practitioner, Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, YL Raindrop Technician.

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

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SUNRISE NUTRITION CENTER

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

Dr. John Harrington 137 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 908-441-2276 SunriseNutritionCenter.com

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 6.

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!

WASHBURN WELLNESS

Peggy Washburn Essential Oil Educator and Mentor Wellness Advocate for doTERRA Essential Oils 208 859-9155 info@myperfectlifetoday.com Peggy offers Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG ™) essential oil from doTERRA but more so education on the use and application of the oils.

Learn what the hype is around essential oils and the use as well as application of those oils. Most importantly why doTERRA, now one of the top oil companies in the world. Also looking for enthusiastic health-oriented people to train and mentor. See ad, page 6.

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.

HEALTH COACH/LIFE COACH YOLANDA REGINA BATTAGLIA, BS Certified Health Coach 570-903-8700 Lifecoachyb@gmail.com

25+ years in the Wellness Industry.

How many unsuccessful diets have you been on? Are you ready for a cutting-edge approach to address weight challenges, overeating, emotional and stress eating, binge eating, body image, and fatigue? I support individuals with discovering what nourishes their unique body through exploring their food, relationships, career, mindset, physical activity, and spirituality. Everything is connected to everything!

Getting healthy shouldn’t consume your life! Let’s get FREE!

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NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE INNER HARMONY CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Peter Amato, PhD, DNM Board Certified, Natural Medicine 647 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 131 Reynolds Road, Waverly, PA 570-319-6073 InnerHarmonyWellness.com

With 25 years of experience we get to the root cause of your health concerns. Find out what is causing long standing health issues and walk away with a precise care plan. Today’s chronic illnesses are not located in the blood! We test at the cellular Level. Our approach merges applied kinesiology, Quantum Biofeedback and (ART) Autonomic Response Testing, developed by Deitrich Klinghardt, M.D. PhD. See ad, page 2.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER

Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 5925 Tilghman St #90, Allentown, PA 18104 610-682-2104 DrMaulfair.com • PurelyYouDetox.com Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 27.

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NATURAL HEALTH 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.

NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLC Tina Stashko, N.D. PhD MIfHI Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-8132 NaturalHealthPromotion.net

Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health.

Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health. These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential!

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

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 30.

NUTRITION & HOLISTIC HEALTH MARAH YOUNG, MS

Balance Yoga & Wellness 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd Floor marahyoungholistics@gmail.com marahyoung.com

A one size fits all diet and lifestyle doesn’t exist because every body thrives differently. Marah’s approach to health is simple and natural, taking into consideration the whole being including the mind and soul. Marah guides you on your journey to live your best life naturally through coaching and alternative therapies.

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 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.

METTA PHYSICAL FINE REIKI Mission Yoga 639 Northern Blvd, S Abington Twp, PA 18410 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.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING THRIVE WELLNESS CENTER

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.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY/ MYOFASCIAL RELEASE SUSKO THERAPY

Chase D. Susko, MSPT Dr. Danica Kuti, PT, DPT 2800 Memorial Hwy, Suite 5, Dallas PA 18612 570 675 1800 · suskotherapy.com Susko Therapy offers exceptional, compassionate physical therapy. Our highly trained staff often treat patients using the John Barnes Myofascial Release approach, a gentle and effective hands-on technique which can help minimize or eliminate chronic pain. Don’t live with pain; release it.

REIKI LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

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

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.

SHOOTING FOR THE MOON

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, indigo and life systems biofeedback, massage, ashiatsu, Reiki, smoking cessation, kung fu, tai chi & qigong. Serving the Poconos since 1991. See ad, page 28.

Kathy Agate Brown 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943 ShootingForTheMoon.com Agate@ShootingForTheMoon.com

BALANCE YOGA & WELLNESS

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, page 8.

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.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

Corinne Farrell 900 Rutter Ave, 2nd Floor Forty Fort, PA 18704 570-714-2777 * BalanceNEPA.com

BALANCE YOGA & WELLNESS

PATHWAYS TO INNER HEALING

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.

Nora M (Toy) Riley has over 43 years of experience in holistic healing. Offering the higher dimensional healing energies of: Cranial Temple Activation, Light Codes Activation, Reconnective Healing, Acess Bars, Theta Healing, Angel Healing® Atlantean Crystal Healing Integrated Energy Therapy Spiritual Counseling aruna Reiki Magnified Healing. Offering a large variety of classes and workshops.

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

RICHARD PATERSON ROLFING Richard Paterson, Ph.D. Certified Advanced Rolfer™ 142 Mulberry Dr, Milford PA 18337 135 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640 571-265-9950 • www.RolfingPA.com

Richard Paterson Rolfing® SI, LLC can help you make changes in your body that are long-lasting, and often permanent. It doesn’t just treat symptoms but unwinds the causes of pain and dysfunction. It improves posture, reduces chronic pain, and creates more ease of movement. Paterson supplements Rolfing with Cold Laser Therapy. See ad, page 31.

133 South Main Street Moscow, PA 18444 570-842-2401 PathwaysToInnerHealing.com

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, page 40.

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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 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org for more information.

COURSES 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.

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.

Join the Team – Metta Physical Fine Reiki Infused Goods and Mission Yoga Wellness Center is seeking an Acupuncturist, Reflexologist, Nutrition Response Testing Nutritionist or other Wellness Coach to Sublet space in our Wellness Center in South Abington Township! We have a phenomenal team and are looking to grow even more! 570-780-8400.

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.

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