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...to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s newest healthy living magazine! We’re delighted to be here and want to make it easy for you to use and benefit from this new resource and community builder. From the photos selected for our eye-catching covers to the appealing editorial throughout, you’ve discovered the perfect guide to a healthier and more balanced life for you and your family. Each month, Natural Awakenings’ advertisers and authors provide a helping hand along your personal path to wellness and creative self-expression.

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Publisher’s Letter – Each month, Publisher Reid Boyer shares his thoughts on the featured monthly topic. He’ll offer his entertaining and informative perspective with a nod to stories from his own experience.

News Briefs – Local and national news keeps you up-to-date on cutting-edge perspectives in the fields of natural health, alternative medicine, fitness and related fields. We welcome everyone’s contributions of newsworthy information.

Health Briefs – Timely news items introduce and hook you up with the latest treatments and tools for specific health and wellness concerns. They include practical tips that you can use today to advance a healthy living lifestyle.

Global Briefs – The rain forest is half a world away, yet our health depends upon its health. This department keeps you wired with relevant current events and opportunities for action vital to our planet’s well-being.

Community Spotlight – Articles packed with insight into local businesses and healing arts practitioners that show how they can be of service to you and your loved ones. You’ll be amazed by the level of knowledge and expertise to be found right here in Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre!

Healthy Kids – Our children’s health is paramount. This column helps parents and

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Natural Pet – We love to see our family pets active and thriving. Surprising alternative therapies, nutrition ideas and resources open new possibilities.

Fit Body – We all know that exercise and physical fitness are essential. The trick is finding the right options for you. We will supply fresh windows of thought that can help get you moving.

Healing Ways – Turn here to learn about therapies and modalities both new and traditional, all focused on enhancing the bodymind-spirit connection for optimal well-being.

Inspiration – Spreading light and encouraging positive perspectives, this column is a beacon that spotlights our interconnections with nature, spirit and community.

Wise Words – Exclusive interviews with renowned national and international leaders, experts and authors offer lively dialogues on topics both current and timeless.

Feature Articles – Interesting, informative, often exclusive articles take advantage of Natural Awakenings’ national scope and local interest in our community. You’ll want to read them all.

Calendar of Events – There’s so much to do in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Check out the exciting classes, weekend workshops and special events that pop up each month.

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Community Resource Guide – Here’s a quick reference to the best health and wellness resources in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It’s a quick way to find gifts of health and fun for yourself or others.

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Thank you for reading, supporting and contributing to Natural Awakenings. We’re glad you’ve joined us in rousing a real natural awakening of our Scranton/Wilkes-Barre community. Feel good, live simply, and laugh more!

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

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IT’S ALL ABOUT 24 consciouseating 20 METABOLISM

Getting to the Root 26 wisewords Cause of Disease 27 inspiration

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ach new year brings the opportunity to evaluate the level of satisfaction with our lives and the communities in which we live. Human nature seems to compel us to grow, become better and improve our situation, no matter where we currently reside. We may think that if we “change this,” or “become more disciplined about that,” we could live the happier and more productive lives we envision. Such self-reflection is healthy, especially when solutions take root and forward our progress by consciously cultivating greater fulfillment.

For me, a small business owner, this flip of a page in the calendar year also fosters serious contemplation about how Natural Awakenings can better fulfill our mission to promote healthy living and a healthy planet in our local community. We are here to shed light on significant trends that promote a brighter future for us all.

I’d like to mention three trends that have improved dramatically since I started publishing Natural Awakenings in 2007 and continue to hold great hope for the future as more of us embrace these innovative concepts and make the adjustments necessary to benefit our daily lives. It’s up to all of us, individually and collectively, if we want to free ourselves from the crippling burdens of runaway healthcare costs, dirty and politically unstable energy sources and lifestyles that value consumption, rather than well-being.

First up is wellness care. In our December issue, Dr Andrew Weil discussed a roadmap for integrative medicine that challenges the conventional healthcare model of medicating every malady before looking at root causes. America’s increasingly integrative approach to medicine shows promise of the potential to move America from what Dr. Andrew Weil terms its current “disease management system” to a true “health care” system. He and other practitioners are proving every day that keeping people healthy costs far less than treating preventable diseases.

Making good use of individualized wellness care and alternative therapies that work is something Natural Awakenings readers have been intending for some time.

Green living and alternative energy are the next potential gold rush of renewal. Economic booms in recent history have been driven by shifts in technology from coal, oil and electricity to computers, the Internet, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Many experts foresee the next boom being driven by clean energy technologies, as people’s desire for a more environmentally sustainable planet accelerates. Our political leaders need to chart a clear course for the country to move toward self-sufficient, renewable energy as soon as possible.

A third, more subtle, trend is realizing optimum self-care, because it is possible to give generously to others without sacrificing our own well-being. Let’s make 2015 the year that we make a new distinction regarding the way we treat ourselves. If we all set our intention toward maintaining inner peace and being our personal best, we can create a more heart-driven world, with profound opportunities to help others. Our thoughts, emotions, words and deeds all count toward creating a more equitable world where all share in the promise of a good life, with love and prosperity to share.

For 2015 let us not be satisfied with resolutions. Let’s focus on transformation.

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contact us Publisher Reid Boyer Local Editor Beth Davis Local Writers Beth Davis - Linda Sechrist National Editor S. Alison Chabonais Design & Production Patrick Floresca Ad Production Marci Molina www.MarciMolinaDesigns.com Advertising Sales Reid Boyer LVsales@naturalawakeningsmag.com To contact Natural Awakenings Lehigh Valley Edition: PO Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: 610-421-4443 Fax: 610-421-4445 LVpublisher@naturalawakeningsmag.com www.HealthyLehighValley.com © 2015 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

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verything Natural will host their free, annual Holistic Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., January 24, with natural lunch samples, chair massage, reflexology, Iyengar-inspired yoga with Elieen Harte (E-500 RYT), free chiropractic screenings and blood pressure and glucose screenings.

Seminars include Change your Health, Change your Life, with Dr. Joe McAulliffe, of ProActive Family Chiropractic; Whole Earth & Sea, a bioenergetic multivitamin and mineral supplement formulated with fresh, organic, and raw ingredients from direct-farm sourcing, by Natural Factors; and Healthy Cooking in a Pinch, with local author Sheila Garcia, plus a live demonstration.

Everything Natural carries thousands of healthy foods, supplements and creative items. “Our goal is to help you make smarter and healthier decisions when buying natural products,” states owner Barry Kaplan. “We take pride in providing quality products and personalized customer service.

For more information, call 570-586-9684, visit EverythingNaturalpa.com or Facebook. See ad, page 7.

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Addressing Nerve Pain Naturally

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Now Paterson is also removing restrictions and inflammation in nerves, giving Richard Paterson clients more range of motion and less pain using hands-on Rolfing® techniques.

Traditional Rolfing® is different from many modalities in that it addresses underlying causes of pain and dysfunction.

Nerve Rolfing® works the same way; nerve Rolfers are more interested in what is “pinching” a nerve than the nerve itself.

At the same time, much can be done to calm stressed nerves.

Paterson uses a cold laser to reduce nerve inflammation and applies precise manipulation on nerve pathways that are associated with meridians to release tightness. With a digital Kirlian camera, he obtains a visual representation to balance nerve plexuses. In addition to clear issues like pinched nerves, numbness, tingling and radiating pain, nerve Rolfing can improve many other issues. As Paterson observes, “All pain, in the end, is nerve pain.”

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here is more to diabetes than just pancreas health. Find out how diabetes affects the whole body and what we can do to remain healthy using a holistic approach from 6:30 to 7 :30 p.m., January 6 and February 3, at the Thrive Wellness Center, in Kingston. This free talk covers nutrition, exercise, detoxifying and healing for juvenile and Type 2 Alyssa Opiary diabetics.

Instructor Alyssa Opiary received her holistic healthcare practitioner and holistic nutrition certifications through the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. She has experienced remarkable healing through nutrition and holistic treatments and wishes to share her knowledge and experiences with other diabetics.

Opiary offers physical therapy, Reiki energy healing, holistic healthcare and diabetic exams to those with juvenile diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes and insulin resistance which include nutritional advice, therapeutic supplementation and other natural methods to control diabetes-related symptoms.

Admission is free. Location: 647 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.

Register (required) at 570-283-0111. See ad, page 9.

HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Education Groups Forming Now

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elaxation techniques such as self-hypnosis, visualizations and special breathing can help return the birthing process to the beautiful and peaceful experience that nature intended. Kim Zuchlinski is offering a five-session Mongan Method HypnoBirthing® education class for expectant mothers and their partners, with several 2015 start Kim Zuchlinski dates. These empowering techniques allow a gentle and calm birth for parents and their baby.

HypnoBirthing® methods can eliminate the fear-tensionpain syndrome before, during and after birthing. They reduce or eliminate the need for chemical painkillers and episiotomy, and shorten the first stage of labor by several hours to aid in faster postnatal recovery. Involving a birthing companion increases the support structure of the family and creates a special bond between mother, baby and birth partner.

Zuchlinski also offers massage services and says, “Peace and Healing For W men specializes in bodywork for women of all ages.” Warm stone bodywork, body wraps and ear coning are also available.

Location: 134 Broad St., Stroudsburg. To reserve a spot, log on to PeaceandHealing.AcuityScheduling.com or call 570-730-9963.

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Living the Spiritual Dream in Dunmore

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he Wonderstone Gallery, in downtown Dunmore, is offering a full slate of events during January, including Beginners, Aroma Flow, Restorative and live music yoga classes, as well as a world peace meditation, drum circle with dance and an inspirational reading circle. The gallery offers local artwork, artisan jewelry, crystals, local honey, books, glassware, incenses and yoga gear.

“I had a dream several years ago of a place where people of all spiritual paths could come together and do more than just coexist, but also learn from each other,” states owner Beth Ann Zero. “It would also be a place that would showcase the talent of the amazing artisans that live and work in the area. My daughter Melissa also had a dream, which has come to life with our yoga studio, offering a full schedule of regular and special workshops. We even make coffee from the Electric City Roasting company and offer a wide selection of teas.”

Location: 100 N. Blakey St., Dunmore. For event schedule, please see our Community Calendar on page 34, call 570344-2360 or visit TheWonderStoneGallery.com.

Community Parkinson’s Support Group

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llied Services and Heinz Rehab offer a free monthly community Parkinson’s support group every third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Patients, family members, caregivers and friends are all welcome to attend these monthly meetings to gain knowledge and treatment options about Parkinson’s disease and share life experiences and emotional support with those affected in a comfortable, non-clinical environment.

Different topics are covered each month and guest speakers periodically address specific topics. Local resources are highlighted that assist in coping with the disease.

Parkinson's disease is a type of movement disorder that occurs when nerve cells in the brain don't produce enough of the brain chemical dopamine. Symptoms include trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face; stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk; slowness of movement; and poor balance and coordination.

Location: Heinz Rehab, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes Barre. For more information, call 570-830-2020 or email cmenic@ allied-services.org

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Making Resolutions Stick

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esolutions, an event hosted by Richard A. Perry Coaching and Consulting, will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., January 25, at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. This one-of-a-kind experience is focused on helping individuals create success in areas of personal and professional development and health and wellness, while simultaneously showcasing regional arts and cultural activities, resulting in an atmosphere charged by inspiration and excellence—two key ingredients in achieving goals.

Resolutions will feature presentations by local leaders in the areas of personal and professional development, business and wellness; yoga classes; cultural and artistic activities; live music; vendors; and much more.

Perry, a resident of Northeast Pennsylvania, is a NeuroLinguistic Programming coach. He states, “I have gathered the best and brightest local professionals to showcase their services and provide resources to help people achieve their often-unfulfilled New Year’s Resolutions.”

For more information, call Perry at 570-401-3781 or email RPerryCoaching@gmail.com.

Unique Fidget Toy for Trichotillomania Sufferers

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richotillomania (Trich.org) is a disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic area, underarms, beard, chest, legs or other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches. Hair-pulling varies greatly in its severity, location on the body and response to treatment and affects nearly 3 percent of the population.

For some people, at some times, trichotillomania (trich) is mild and can be quelled with a bit of extra awareness and concentration. For others, at times the urge may be so strong that it makes thinking of anything else nearly impossible.

A local trich sufferer has created Twirl & Soothe, a fiddle toy that feels like real hair, is small and discreet and can be held in the hand. It is a wonderful, simple substitute for adults and children when a hair pulling/hair twirling compulsion occurs. Twirl & Soothe helps to prevent hair breakage, hair loss and follicle damage of sufferers.

Cost is $9 with free shipping in the U.S. To order, call 570982-0947 or visit TwirlAndSoothe.Weebly.com.

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Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

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any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent.

The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures.

The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

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SECONDHAND SMOKE DAMAGES CHILDREN’S HEARING

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esearchers from São Paulo’s School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa have found that secondhand smoke negatively affects a child’s hearing.

The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests.

Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed significantly lower responses to certain frequencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke.

Researchers suspect that the affecting mechanism may be the acrolein gas that forms from burning tobacco cigarettes. The chemical was found to damage ear cells in a study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. A 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which likewise produces acrolein gas, by the Republic of Korea’s Dongguk University, also showed damage to middle ear cells.

Supporting these results, a study published in the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during pregnancy almost triples the risk of low-frequency hearing loss in the child. The study tested 964 adolescents between ages 12 and 15, of whom 16 percent were exposed to prenatal smoking.

Low Magnesium Levels Linked to Kidney Disease

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study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that people with low levels of magnesium in their blood have a significantly greater risk of chronic kidney disease. The researchers correlated the blood levels of magnesium in 13,226 people ages 45 to 65 with the incidence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease among them. Subjects that had blood serum magnesium levels below what is generally considered the normal range (0.7–1 millimole per liter) were associated with a 58 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease and a 139 percent increased risk of end-stage renal disease.

Abnormally low levels of magnesium may result from a number of conditions, including inadequate intake of serum magnesium due to chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, chronic stress and the use of medications such as diuretics. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans, whole grains, avocados, bananas and figs.

PHOTOTHERAPY REDUCES KNEE PAIN

Research from Brazil’s Universidade Nove de Julho has confirmed that pulsed lasers and LED therapy applied during treatment can significantly reduce knee pain. The 86 patients that participated in the study were divided into two groups; one received 12 treatments using superpulsed red laser and infrared LED phototherapy and the control (placebo) group received 12 treatments using non-therapeutic phototherapy instruments.

The patients given therapeutic phototherapy reported feeling significantly less pain, beginning with and continuing after the tenth treatment through a one-month follow-up visit, and showed improved quality of life compared with the study’s placebo group.

Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals and values are in balance. ~Brian Tracy natural awakenings

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YOGA BREATHING HELPS ILL KIDS’ LUNGS

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esearchers from Brazil’s University of São Paulo have found that hatha yoga breathing exercises can significantly improve lung function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that often ends in premature death from respiratory failure.

The average age of the 26 children that completed the study was 9-and-ahalf years old. Participants were taught how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed to perform them three times a day for 10 months. The researchers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period.

At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expiratory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

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BODY SYMMETRY CORRELATES WITH MALE STRENGTH

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esearch from Germany’s University of Göttingen has determined that men with greater body symmetry also have greater strength. The scientists sampled 69 heterosexual, right-handed adult men, measuring handgrip strength as a scientifically recognized means for determining power and strength, as well as fluctuating asymmetry (FA), a measure of subtle, random deviations from perfect bilateral symmetry in traits that are typically symmetrical in the general population. FA was evaluated by measuring and comparing 12 body feature traits on the right and left sides, including breadth of the hand, wrist and elbow; finger length; and facial features.

After eliminating the effects of body mass index, the researchers determined that the men with the greatest physical symmetry were stronger. Facial symmetry in males was associated with greater intelligence and better informationprocessing efficiency at age 83.

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Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Tinyurl. com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to ensure FDA compliance.

CFS senior attorney George Kimbrell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.”

Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016).

Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

Smart Solar

Japan Floats New Nuclear Alternative Two companies in Japan will begin building two huge new solar power islands that will float on reservoirs, following the inception of the Kagoshima floating solar plant as the country’s largest, which opened in late 2013 just off the country’s southern coast.

The new direction comes as Japan looks to move on from the Fukushima atomic disaster of 2011 and meet the energy needs of its 127 million people without relying on nuclear power. Before the incident, about 30 percent of the country’s power was generated by nuclear plants, but Fukushima destroyed public confidence, and with earthquakes highly likely in regions containing reactors, Japan is looking for alternatives.

Solar islands could also be a solution for other countries where space or nuclear concerns are an issue. It’s possible that one day a significant portion of Europe’s power could come from use of the technology; experts believe the engineering challenges can be surmounted.

Source: DailyGalaxy.com

Om-Based Care

Holistic Healers Reach Out to the Underserved An annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of uninsured people are avoiding needed treatment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone.

At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective.

Wordpress.com), in Oakland, women receive a day of free holistic health care—from acupuncture to massage therapy and nutritional counseling— and discounted rates for follow-up appointments.

The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care.

The Samarya Center (Samarya Center.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill patients served by the city’s Bailey-Boushay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and lowincome Seattle residents.

Source: YES! magazine

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Pristine Protection

America’s Huge New Underwater Park The Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument—about 470,000 square miles of ocean surrounding a couple of remote U.S. Pacific islands—is now officially set aside to protect its pristine habitat from deep-sea mining and commercial fishing. Although smaller than the nearly 800,000 square miles of its original plan, the park is still twice the size of Texas.

In a final compromise, fishermen will have access to the waters around half of the islands and atolls, while the other half remains protected.

Only 2 percent of the entire Pacific enjoys similar protection.

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Downsides of Ethanol Ethanol, which makes up 10 percent of the gasoline available at filling stations, together with other biofuels made from crops, appeared to be a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, recent research shows that the federal government’s push to up production of corn-derived ethanol as a gasoline additive since the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard was enacted in 2007 has instead expanded our national carbon footprint and contributed to a range of other problems.

The nonprofit Environmental Working Group warns that continued production of corn ethanol is both worse for the climate than gasoline and bad for farmers, the land and consumers. “It’s driving up food prices, straining agricultural markets, increasing competition for arable land and promoting conversion of uncultivated land to grow crops,” according to this watchdog organization.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly weighing a proposal to cut the amount of ethanol currently required by law to be blended into gasoline by 1.39 billion gallons, equivalent to taking 580,000 cars off the roads for a year.

Researchers have been trying to develop greener forms of ethanol, but none are ready for market yet.

For more information, visit epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels.

Water Cartons

Paper Can Easily Replace Plastic The Boxed Water is Better company was launched in 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide a more sustainable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic containers that are made from petroleum products, have big carbon footprints and clog U.S. landfills.

Boxed Water containers resemble milk cartons and are far more sustainable because about 75 percent of the box comes from a renewable resource—trees in certified, well-managed forests—and are completely recyclable. The company uses reverse osmosis and carbon filters for its purified drinking water from the municipal source at the location of their filling plant, and then ships the product to retailers via the shortest route to curtail the transportation footprint.

Boxed Water has partnered with 1% for the Planet to help with world water relief, reforestation and environmental protection projects, benefiting both humanitarian and environmental efforts.

For more information, visit BoxedWaterIsBetter.com.

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The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and those of their families, and major changes to the system are necessary, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine, Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life.

A 21-member committee has called for more advanced end-of-life care planning by individuals, improved training and credentialing for clinicians, and for governments and private sectors to provide incentives to patients and clinicians to discuss issues, values, preferences and appropriate services and care.

Dr. Philip Pizzo, co-chair of the committee, states, “Patients can and should take control of the quality of their life through their entire lifetime, choosing how they live and how they die, and doctors should help initiate discussions with their patients about such decisions.”

Susan Heckerman, former dean of medicine at Stanford University, says, “It’s important that healthcare options available to individuals facing the end of life help relieve pain and discomfort, maximize the individual’s ability to function, alleviate depression and anxiety, and ease the burdens of loved ones in a manner consistent with individual preferences and choices.”

The report is available at Tinyurl.com/ DyingInAmerica.

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000-plus solar panels and a large on-site water treatment facility for recycling and conserving water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.”

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Goats “mow” the grass outside the Anderson Valley Brewing plant in Boonville, California.

Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent wind-powered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel).

Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers— exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredients—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org).

ChasingGreen.org offers information on many other U.S. craft breweries that operate in sustainable ways, including the Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, New York; New Belgium Beer, Fort Collins, Colorado; and the Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

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To Smoothie or Not to Smoothie

by Dian Freeman

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he plethora of information on diet choices is often filled with confusion. So-called “dietary experts” are constantly being touted whose recommendations are in direct conflict with common sense, history and science. Smoothies are often plugged as the end all food choice for good health.

Our intuition should tell us the opposite, as does history and science.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with smoothies if one has no inherent blood sugar problems. They are tasty, as are all things sugar. But, if people are drinking smoothies instead of eating food, there is a problem. “Food” is considered that from which a body is made. The human body is made of protein fat and water. Most smoothies have water, but most do not include enough fat nor sufficient protein to “feed” us.

Sugar, a simple carbohydrate, is fuel, not food. The body will store fuel in fat cells if not used immediately in physical activity. When reading labels on prepared foods, it is important to note the carbohydrate count, which is the true sugar count. The “no added sugar” claim on a starchy product does not mean the body will not use the whole product as sugar. Any grain product is used by the body as pure sugar. Carbohydrates are simply sugar and processed carbohydrates are simple sugars—meaning they are absorbed quickly and easily causing blood sugar spikes, the cause of inflammation.

Blending and juicing are the processes by which fruits and vegetables, and sometimes yogurt, are combined.

The key word here is process. All processed foods become a higher glycemic food than the original whole product. The more processed, like blending, the higher the glycemic value—meaning it causes a spike in the body’s blood sugar. Even healthy complex carbohydrates are read

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by the body as simple sugar once processed. Not a good choice for one with diabetes, hypoglycemia, heart problems, bowel problems, inflammatory conditions or other blood sugar issues.

Plain and simple, smoothies are sugar. Those who love their daily smoothie report feeling great and it’s no wonder. We all get a spurt of energy from sugar and it promotes the same sense of “high” as daily exercise, because feel-good endorphins are released in the brain by these activities.

But, are we being fed? Not so much.

The claim that blending releases vitamins and minerals from produce is a valid claim if vitamins and minerals are there in the first place—and if the blending does not rip them apart in the process. Most experts agree that with the advent of chemical fertilizers combined with modern methods of storing and shipping, any vitamin and mineral content of produce cannot be guaranteed.

That is why nutritional supplementation is necessary now more than ever.

Produce that does include some vitamins and minerals is also valuable to us for its fiber content. But, blending breaks down that fiber, making it absorbed as sugar. Juicing separates the fiber and it is discarded. The alkaline property of produce is also diminished by processing. The acidic effect that simple sugar has on the body offsets the alkaline properties of the produce. Even protein when over-processed can result in causing blood sugar spikes.

The body will break down its own self for the protein and fat it requires each day to replace dying cells, to repair damaged cells and to grow new ones.

When sufficient protein is not eaten daily, the body will steal protein from our muscles, including interior muscles like the arterial muscles, the heart, liver, lung, etc. It is easy to understand the

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source of organ insufficiency, weakened vessels, muscle deficiency and pain in a person not getting enough protein.

Our best stores of dietary fat are not along the waistline. That is stored sugar. Dietary fat is that which the body uses to build us. The best storage of dietary fat is in the brain and the myelin sheath protecting the nerves. Knowing this, it is easy to understand the source of nervous system disorders, depression, dementia and cognitive decline in one not eating enough fat.

When one understands the science of that which the body is made, then what and how to eat makes perfect sense. We can look at our bodies and see that we are pure protein, fat and water with various degrees of stored fuel, often in unwanted places.

History is filled with people living long, healthy lives eating real food and only as much fuel as required for daily activities. Today, we see people being advised to do the opposite. We live in a society of people not listening to their gut, not learning from history and not exploring the science. Instead, they are keeping the medical, pharmaceutical and processed food industries wealthy and in control of our food, our government and our health.

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A Thriving Community Beginning With Wellness

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t five years old, Amber Summers-Krug was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

She spent the next two years in and out of hospitals, yet nothing was improving her condition.

Life changed, however, when a friend of her mother’s recommended that she see a naturopath. Within three weeks of beginning nutritional treatment and supplementation, she started to go into remission. “Research says that a nutrient-rich diet and abstaining from foods that cause inflammation may help or alleviate symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, but we’re not told that,” says Summers-Krug.

She had a relapse at age 10 after straying from her strict diet and supplement regimen, but was soon back on track and on a path to full recovery.

Her experience sparked an interest in overall health and wellness, but it wasn’t until years later that she would find herself helping to change the lives of others.

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with high honors in biology from Mount Holyoke in 2000 and worked at the Food and Drug Administration’s division of hematology, where her research was published in two peer-reviewed medical journals.

She held multiple jobs over the years including sales, marketing, medical editor, and associate director of development for a nonprofit organization.

“I was a lost soul in a way,” she explains. “I went from job to job in the corporate world but none of these positions felt like my true calling.” What she didn’t realize then is that all of these experiences would culminate and give her the tools necessary to start her own business.

While pursuing graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, in Maryland, Summers-Krug stumbled upon the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine, a holistic healing center that

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offers wellness services and classes.

She started going as a client, but soon began taking education courses in holistic health. She realized she had found her passion and in 2002 received her certifications as a holistic healthcare practitioner, level three angel therapy practitioner, level two Reiki practitioner and holistic nutritional consultant.

In 2009, she started seeing clients professionally and began teaching certification classes in Pennsylvania for the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. Around the same time, she was reunited with Dr. Sylvester DeVaux, the naturopath and reflexologist who had helped her as a child. “I had always wanted to reconnect with him,” says Summers-Krug. “He and his wife traveled from Canada to visit me. I assisted him in seeing clients out of my apartment—he helped a lot of people around here.” She says she was grateful for the opportunity to spend quality time observing and learning from him before he passed away. “Dr. Devaux was an amazing man who dedicated his life to the study and practice of holistic medicine. He is the one that gave me the selfconfidence to know that I could actually help people with my experience and knowledge. He has been an inspiration to me my whole life and none of this would have been possible without him.”

Once Summers-Krug had begun teaching classes, she was inspired to open a place where her students could work. At the time, there weren’t any wellness centers in the Wilkes-Barre/ Kingston area.

In 2011, she launched Thrive Wellness Center, in Kingston, with a mission to “educate the community about holistic wellness and to provide a sanctuary within the community where like-minded wellness professionals can come together to offer affordable holistic services, education and supplementation to individuals seeking to alleviate symptoms and heal their bodies through natural and non-invasive methods.”

Thrive offers a multitude of classes and services designed to empower individuals, heal the body and create a healthier, happier, more balanced community. The independent contractors at Thrive include holistic healthcare practitioners, licensed nurse practitioners, massage therapists, medical reflexologists, holistic nutritional consultants, life coaches and therapists—all of whom provide a holistic approach to healing the mind and body. Three

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Summers-Krug explains that services provided through Thrive Wellness Center are intended to support mental, emotional, spiritual and physical healing, all of which are vital for a healthy community. Practitioners focus on managing and eliminating the root cause of ailments rather than masking their symptoms. It starts with an integrative wellness exam—one that incorporates nutritional muscle response testing (NRMT), also known as kinesiology. The initial exam can last anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours. The extra time and attention is certainly appreciated by clients.

“People tell us they’ve never had anybody spend so much time with them. At Thrive, we understand that no two systems are exactly alike. Customization of care is an integral part of the success of one’s program,” she says.

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This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle.

When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

A Holistic Approach

Doctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by engaging them in their own healing process. One popular

It’s All About Metabolism Getting to the Root Cause of Disease

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference.

Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis.

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approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges.

“To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo.

For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted.

Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin.

When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular, and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

Pioneering integrative doctors are connecting the dots that point to the root causes of the majority of today’s chronic diseases.

Lifestyle Factors

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise.

“The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—highglycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils.

Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle.

We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments.

“A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity.

Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

Metabolic Health Education

Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible.

She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility.

Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance

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both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is designed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to long-term weight management.

Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.”

Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace.

Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-tofollow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health.

She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives.

Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin.

As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment.

Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.

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by Carol L. Roberts

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any patients, both men and women, have a hero-worshipping attitude toward their physicians and can be intimidated during visits. They may feel it’s impolite to question a doctor, even to get information needed to make critical decisions for one’s self or a loved one.

Some doctors seem to have forgotten they are still just people with a medical degree. Patients should remember this if they encounter any perceived aloofness or arrogance. Too often, such an unhelpful attitude may be acquired along with professional experience.

Getting ready for a visit to a doctor often entails following instructions, but should also include preparing questions you want answered. If a serious health issue has surfaced, such as an abnormal lab test or a diagnosis that requires treatment, make key questions count: “Where did this come from? Is there anything I can do for myself? What is the recommended treatment? What are the expected effects and unintended side effects of the proposed treatment? Are there alternative forms of treatment? Can I speak to one of your patients that has undergone this treatment?”

Then, do online research upon returning home. The Internet has placed the entire library of medicine at our fingertips.

Sift out the science from the hype, refine questions and go back for deeper answers. Get a second opinion from another medical doctor or naturopath (some states license them) or doctor of Oriental medicine (acupuncture and herbs). No matter if the proposed treatment is as seemingly simple as a course of antibiotics or as serious as surgery, question it before automatically submitting to a diagnosis and drug prescription.

Each of us is the only person on Earth with the unique vantage point of living inside our body. We shouldn’t let anyone label us as depressed if a sick body says otherwise, that “It’s all in your head,” if it’s real, or that there’s no cure. That’s where alternative medicine usually begins and miracles can happen. The best results come from standing up for ourselves.

Dr. Carol L. Roberts practices integrative medicine at the Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples, FL (PerlHealth.com).

She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.

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Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to assertions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life.

Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the bloodstream as part of the information superhighway that connects the brain to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to long-term storage,” explains Dale.

For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended three-month, endocrine-rebuilding diet, comprising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system.

Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can

be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns.

Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the wrong order, and even poor combinations of healthy foods, can be almost as problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals.

Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, California, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hormone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testosterone,” says Hoppe.

Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy. Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the

production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels.

Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced.

Says Dale, “The majority of individuals are surprised to learn that hormone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emotional life—and that’s just for starters.”

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yourself. What we give out we get back, so it all starts with us. Remember, no matter what the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7?

Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes ageless being?

Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings. I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather.

A third of our life is spent eating, and it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with

water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body.

Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good.

Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround yourself with like-minded people that share good news and love to laugh.

The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future. Is scientific research now supporting that?

When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs.

I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating selflove and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable illnesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years?

It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good.

S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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New Year, New You

When ‘Good Enough’ Is Perfect

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by Elizabeth Lombardo

oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all? Perfectionism feeds on such an allor-nothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness.

Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect.

Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion.

Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check.

Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t.

No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear

about vacation adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others.

It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short.

Perfectionism is a treadmill.

People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness.

Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good.

Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.

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your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert. “When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.”

Energy Boosters Four Ways to Recharge

by Kathleen Barnes

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tress saps energy, and Americans feel stressed more than ever, with 20 percent of us experiencing “extreme stress” at least weekly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Could latenight TV and the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices be the culprits?

Partly, according to information published by Harvard Medical School. While all light stimulates the brain, the blue light from electronic devices and some eco-light bulbs disrupt circadian rhythms, prevent production of melatonin and block deep, healthful, restorative sleep.

Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy, say Harvard experts: Seek abundant exposure to bright natural sunlight, and then turn off all electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Some experts even suggest wearing orange-colored goggles for the last two waking hours to neutralize the energy-sucking blue rays.

Here are a few more energy thieves and ways to neutralize them.

Avoid Energy Vampires Problem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Surrender. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper.

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Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you.

Stay calm and centered. Distance yourself from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

Recognize Time Leeches

Problem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more productive activities and then feel drained and groggy.

Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes.

“The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

Get Rid of Clutter

Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life.

“If you don’t have room, you shut yourself off from the flow of energy in

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Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.”

Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

Stop Electromagnetic Pollution Problem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequencies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physician Ryoichi Ogawa found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic technologies (Omega-News).

Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off electricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds.

The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

More Ways to Recharge Take a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Orloff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy.

Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel overcommitted or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, remarks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”

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Interval Training Knocks Down Blood Sugar Exercise Bursts are Fast and Effective

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abels may vary, but results are what count. Whether called high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE), interval or burst-style training, recent research proves that this form of exercise improves insulin levels. This is promising news for the estimated 50 million American adults that have abdominal obesity and are on the path toward metabolic dysfunction due to a high-sugar diet that causes spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and eventually contributes to insulin resistance.

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Obesity, the benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance.

In a separate study, Norwegian researchers examined the impact that different types of exercise programs had on individuals seeking to reverse metabolic dysfunction, an overall chemical imbalance largely attributed to insulin resistance. They concluded that despite producing similar effects on body weight and blood pressure, the aerobic interval training group also showed greater improvement in insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity and high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good� cholesterol) than those performing continuous moderate exercise. They also exhibited lower blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance train-

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ing for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance. Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day.

“Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains.

Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin.

She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolic-building hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover.

Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

The Skinny on Glycemic Foods

by Kathleen Barnes

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hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner.

She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100.

“Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner.

Here are a few compelling comparisons:

Food/Snack Carrot Watermelon Graham crackers Baguette Snickers bar Cornflakes Baked Potato

Glycemic Index 35 (low) 72 (high) 74 (high) 95 (very high) 51 (medium) 93 (very high) 111 (very high)

Glycemic Load 2 (low) 4 (low) 14 (medium) 15 (medium) 18 (medium high) 23 (high) 33 (high)

For an expanded rating of food items, visit Tinyurl.com/Glycemic-Load-Factor.

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osing weight can be difficult—whether it’s 5 pounds or 50 pounds. At MJA Healthcare P.C., in East Stroudsburg, Dr. Mikhail Artamonov and his staff offer medically supervised weight loss programs designed to get results.

The HCG Diet, based on Dr. A.T.W. Simeons’ manuscript “Pounds and Inches,” consists of a very low calorie diet (500) in combination injections of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is the “natural” hormone

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the body makes during pregnancy. HCG can reset one’s metabolism, allowing individuals to lose as much as a pound a day without feeling hungry or weak.

How? HCG helps to burn the fat that is stored around the hips, thighs, belly and upper arms. During the treatment, individuals take a small amount of the hormone daily. The HCG used in the diet protocols is a variation of the HCG used in infertility treatments, but in much smaller, minute doses. All HCG used for medical purposes is synthetic, created in laboratories from ster-

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ile cells. It is not extracted from women or animal urine. Artamonov says HCG itself does not cause weight loss, but rather modifies eating behavior. “We will provide details of a low calorie, low fat and practically starch-free diet to obtain optimum results,” he says.

“It’s crucial for patients to understand that this doesn’t solve the physiology of why they are gaining weight and why they are eating,” notes Dr. Artamonov. “That’s much more complicated than HCG. We have a deeper, functional medicine program that can help support people from that standpoint.”

The doctor says one of the things he likes best about the HCG diet is that it is designed with one’s personal goals in mind—whether they want to drop a few pounds or have a significant amount to lose.

The HCG diet begins with something called “loading days.” These generally make up the first two days of the diet. Some people call them “binge” days. During these two days, individuals begin taking daily doses of HCG diet drops while eating fattening foods to capacity.

According to Dr. Artamonov, some informal studies have shown that those who follow the HCG loading days correctly lose more weight overall. Dr. Simeons never mentioned this benefit, but there are several reasons why this might be so.

One is that those who follow the HCG loading days correctly have a much easier time during the first week, which establishes the pattern of things to come. The less hunger and irritability one might feel, the easier it will be for them to stick to the diet. Second, the HCG loading days have the added benefit of breaking some of the mental addictions one may have developed over time. Finally, by gorging on one’s favorite foods for several days, cravings are satisfied while simultaneously making the food less desirable.

What can people expect to happen to their weight during the HCG loading phase? The doctor says most people gain weight fairly quickly, sometimes as much as 4 to 6 pounds in the first day.

The next day a person will likely gain

less. Regardless, the whole amount is usually lost within the first two days of the 500-calorie diet.

Some people are surprised to find that they don’t gain any weight at all during the HCG loading phase, and some even lose weight. Often, this is caused by a loss of water weight, especially for those who haven’t been getting enough protein.

While 500 calories a day may not seem like much, it is common that HCG dieters often find it hard to consume the total 500. It’s common to have mild hunger during the first few days, but over time it will pass and by the second week, patients typically find even tiny servings to be completely satisfying.

“This is partly due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, but largely due to the amount of calories circulating in your body from the released fat,” explains Dr. Artamonov.

Most dieters report an average loss of 1 to 2 pounds per day. However, everyone is different and results may vary. He says both men and women can use HCG injections for weight loss, and there are rarely side effects reported while using HCG diet shots.

Once the weight is off, a common concern is keeping it off. Dr. Artamonov says former HCG dieters often report a change for the better in appetite and a natural course of modified eating be-

havior. They also report the program as an ideal situation for easily transitioning into a healthy relationship with food.

To maintain, a minimum amount of activity is recommended, including yoga, 20 minutes of cardio or any other activity that gets the heart moving.

“This is one of the most diversified programs on the market,” says Dr. Artamonov. “We investigate every individual case and provide a plan that fits their needs for optimal results. Ultimately, our goal is to help people not only look good, but also feel good.”

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WEDNESDAY, JANAURY 7

Traditional Chinese Medicine - be familiarized with the symptoms associated with various meridian blockages and how to bring the body back into balance using Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques. HHC Practitioner Certification Level 6 Part 1. Classes are independent modules and can be taken out of order. 6-9:30pm. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570-283-0111.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

Yoga for Beginners –An 8 wk journey to establish a path to wellness of body, mind, & spirit. Do it for you! Includes 5 Beginners Classes & 3 “Yogi’s choice” classes from our menu with follow up & discussion following participation. Thursdays at 5:30pm. 570-466-5613. Mountain Yoga, 359 S. Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top Beginners’ Yoga Series – 5wk series teaches the fundamentals in preparation for attending any Open Level Vinyasa class. A great entry point for someone who has never done yoga or a wonderful refresher for anyone who’s been away from their practice.

5:30pm. $60 series. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N Blakey St, Dunmore. 570-344-2360 Beat the Winter Blues – Join this interactive workshop with Emily Taylor & Terra McAulliffe and discover why Young Living Essential Oils are an “essential” part of your natural health toolbox to boost your mood and support your health this winter.

6:30pm. Free. ProActive Family Chiropractic, 1146 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. 570-586-7762

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Overcoming Grief Yoga – With Mindy Hill. Enjoy the peaceful and comforting environment Thrive.

Class is full of loving energy. Experience low intensity yoga using stretching and breathing exercises to work with grief energy. 5:30pm. $5 pp. Limited to 7, RSVP required. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570-283-0111 Aroma Flow – Come enjoy an invigorating, de-

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This reading circle meets the second Saturday of each month. Free. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N Blakey St, Dunmore. 570-344-2360

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11

Restorative Yoga Workshop – An effective antidote to stress because it encourages deep relaxation through sustained periods of rest. Taught in a warmed, candelit setting. Students utilize props for gentle postures. All welcome, regardless of age, mobility, or fitness level. 2-4pm. $25. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N Blakey St, Dunmore. 570-344-2360 Spiritual Meditation - With Nancy Micocci.

Begins with a brief meditation to center and focus our thoughts followed an hour of open dialogue to share personal experiences about angels, spirit, and synchronicity. Free and everyone is welcome. 10am.

Please RSVP to 610-283-0111. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

Bach Homeopathic Remedy Testing Class – Learn about homeopathic remedies and why they are such an effective, yet non-invasive form of medicine.

Determine what emotional healing remedies will help to support your daily life. 6:30-8pm. $325.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

Learn About Nutrition and Supplements – Covers the macronutrients, micronutrients, enzymes, and hormones required by the human body as well as the role of nutritional supplements needed for optimum health. It also covers the dietary guidelines and supplementation recommendations. No prerequisites. CEU’s Available for Nurses and LMTs. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570-283-0111.

Monthly World Peace Meditation – Join us as we come together to meditate for peace in this troubled world. This meditation coincides with the monthly meditation initiated by the International Center for Reiki Training. No experience is necessary. 7:15pm.

Free. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N Blakey St, Dunmore. 570-344-2360

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Protecting Your Skin in the Winter – Learn what ingredients in your current skin care regimen may be drying to your skin. Learn about the best ingredients and products for restoring moisture and health to your skin. Also, get healthy lifestyle tips to maintain healthy skin through the winter. 2:304pm. $10. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570-283-0111.

Understanding Energy Medicine – Our personal energies are delicately balanced and we can become sick or feel “not quite right” when our energy flows are blocked or disturbed. Come spend some time getting to know your energy, how it feels. 12:302:30pm. $25. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570-283-0111.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine - be familiarized with the symptoms associated with various meridian blockages and how to bring the body back into balance using Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques. HHC Practitioner Certification Level 6 Part 2. Classes are independent modules and can be taken out of order. 6-9:30pm. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570-283-0111.

THURSDAY, JANAURY 22

Weight Loss Secrets – Learn what the food industry doesn’t want you to know. Diet and exercise may not be enough. Join Dr. Joseph McAulliffe, DC and Carol Brozetti, Certified Health Coach to learn more.

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Drum Circle & Dance – A community building event which is exactly as the name suggests - we sit in a circle and play percussion instruments from around the world. Release your inner musician and child simultaneously. Reduces stress at many levels. 6:30pm. $10. <12 free. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N Blakey St, Dunmore. 570-344-2360

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Chakra Dedication – Focuses on Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra regarded as an important bridge from the heart, taking us from the lower body to the spiritual realm of the upper chakras. Includes poses, breathing, meditation practice, crystal healing, essential oils aromatherapy, and some discussion. 2-4pm. $25. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N Blakey St, Dunmore. 570-344-2360 Resolutions Health and Wellness Fair – Thrive will be offering PEMF, Reiki, Massage and Aromatherapy treatments as well as have practitioners available to discuss the benefits of various holistic approaches to health including supplements, nutrition, homeopathy, meditation and hypnotherapy.

Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. 11am-7pm.

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Learn About Nutrition and Supplements – Covers the macronutrients, micronutrients, enzymes, and hormones required by the human body as well as the role of nutritional supplements needed for optimum health. It also covers the dietary guidelines and supplementation recommendations. No prerequisites. CEU’s Available for Nurses and LMTs. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570-283-0111.

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Live Music Yoga – Featuring Jacob Cole on Hand Pan with Stef Szymanski leading the vinyasa flow. 6pm. $10. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N Blakey St, Dunmore. 570-344-2360

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5 tips for Diabetics - Find out how diabetes affects the whole body and what we can do to remain healthy using a holistic approach. This free talk covers nutrition, exercise, detoxifying and healing for juvenile and Type 2 diabetics. 6:30pm. Thrive Wellness Center, 647 Wyoming Ave, Kinston. 570283-0111.

ongoingevents daily Yoga Passport – Travel through the various “states” of yoga with this “passport” to wellness. Great way to get back to the mat! Sample 8 of the 12 varieties of classes. Turn in your passport when complete & receive a “FREE CLASS” & special gift. $80.

Mountaintop Yoga., 359 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top. 570-466-5613 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.

monday Prenatal Yoga – The body has an innate wisdom about the stages of pregnancy, labor and birth. Class is designed to reconnect with this natural process.

Yoga can alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy. 6:15pm. With Mary Cardinal. $10 or $35 for 4 classes. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060

tuesday Relax Yoga – A class in yoga, breathwork, guided relaxation and meditation to support your body’s vital energy through the week. 6:30-7:30pm, $40/4cl. Mother’s Nature, A Natural Market, Mountain Top. 683 South Mountain Blvd, Mountaintop. 750-371-3848

wednesday Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with limited health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. $10. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681 Nutrient Absorption and Brain Health Forum – A Gathering to introduce the latest in brain health including nutritional supplements. Learn how Prodovite and Brain Reward can help improve memory and brain function. 6:45pm. Free. 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic. Call Fran for more information. 570-241-4965 The Healing Group Clinic – Offering a low priced non-invasive solution for chronic and acute wound healing, pain management and sleep disorders with FDA approved low level laser. Every Wednesday 10am to 5pm by appointment. We can stop your suffering. Milford, PA. Please call 570 296 5613 for your appointment.

Intuition Development Class – Learn to hone in on your own inner wisdom. Each Wednesday at 7pm., 1114 Route 315, Plains Twp. 570.208.1511

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, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

Shaolin Kung Fu – The eastern equivalent of aerobics which improves leg strength, cardiovascular conditioning, stamina and coordination is on 6:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

thursday Yin Yoga – A slower paced floor yoga that allows for longer poses. Each Thursdays at 6:30pm. Inner Peace Health, Healing & Wellness Associates, Inner Peace Health, Healing & Wellness Associates, 315 Plaza, Route 315, Plains Twp. 570.208.1511 Meditation/Relaxation Beginners – 6 week program to introduce basics of meditation, various forms of meditation, & explore gentle, restorative stretches for releasing tension in the body. Great for calming mind & freeing the body of negative energy. Thursdays at 7pm. $60. Mountain Yoga, 359 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. 570-466-5613 Yoga for Beginners – 8 week journey to establish a path to wellness of body, mind, & spirit. Do it for you! Beginners classes focusing on alignment & safety, basic flow, breathing/pranayama, core stability, balance, & meditation with follow up & discussion. 5:30pm. $80. Mountain Yoga, 359 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. 570-466-5613

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Reiki Share – First and third Friday of every month.

Open to any person who has received their reiki attunement and wants to hone their reiki skills. This is a time when the healers heal themselves and get much needed restoration. 7pm. Donation. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

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