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23 MOUTH MATTERS

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30 SPINAL SOLUTIONS Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

36 ANIMAL ASANAS Goats on the Yoga Mat

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40 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT

Global Movement on Fast Track

44 PAWS TO CONSIDER Best Friends Waiting for Homes

46 RETHINKING

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all brings a certain energy—a freshness to the air and to our steps. We are caught by surprise by the cool breezes and leaves falling from the trees, wondering just who is underneath the costumes of the trick-or-treaters at our door. The sights and smells of autumn evoke memories of breathing in deeply the scent of multi-colored leaves beginning to decay in the beautiful wooded hills and hiking Kendra and Jacqueline trails of Pennsylvania. There is something so satisfying about that scent—it reminds me, much like the spring, that there are seasons and cycles to life and there is a pulsing rhythm to it all. Rich with fresh and colorful wisdom on caring for one’s body, mind and spirit, our October issue sheds light on the way our body structure and our oral health connect to our overall health. Several local chiropractic care providers explain specialized interventions, while one of our feature articles offers insights into how one region of the body might affect a seemingly unrelated area in “Spinal Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results,” written by Marlaina Donato. In Ronica O’Hara’s article, “Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health,” we learn that without proper care, this “doorway to the body” can usher in heart issues, inflammatory response and even Alzheimer’s. In the wisdom shared by Mother Teresa, a familiar figure, we are reminded that in addition to the mouth being a “doorway to the body”, a ready smile is a bridge to connecting with others. Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. ~Mother Teresa It used to be that I would get into an elevator or walk down a busy sidewalk and so often could share my smile with someone whose eyes met mine. It was a blessing, this experience of connection with humanity—a “we are one” kind of feeling. These days, finding eyes is not so easy—eyes are hard at work, checking devices for the news of the day, what’s happening on Snapchat or Instagram, caught up with not wanting to miss a single thing, and not realizing the result is missing the single most important thing… the link to heartfelt community. During this exhilarating month of October, I invite you to join me in putting down the devices while in public places (or at home) and offering your perfect—or not so perfect—smile to a stranger, to neighbors, to family members. Let’s go on an autumn adventure together and see what happens. I have a feeling that we’re going to have fun, feel good, live simply and laugh more, don’t you?

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Lemon Street Market Celebrates Eight Years

o commemorate eight years in business, the Lemon Street Market will host special events throughout the month to celebrate local vendors and thank loyal shoppers. On October 6, customers are invited to enjoy complimentary cupcakes in the store while supplies last and enter to win a customer appreciation raffle. Celebrate Lancaster Food Day will be held October 16, with a dinner featuring local vendors at 6 p.m. and the movie, The Biggest Little Farm, at 7 p.m., at Zoetropolis. From 7 a.m. until noon, October 26, shoppers can enjoy complimentary, Equal Exchange organic, fair trade coffee and receive 10 percent off products in the store (excluding sale items). Complimentary in-store vendor tastings will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 12, featuring Village Crest Farm’s mushrooms, October 19, featuring Fifth Month Farm and October 20 featuring Humankind Water. “We want to celebrate the shoppers and vendors that have brought us this far,” enthuses owner Patricia Haverstick. “Help us celebrate and gear up for another eight years.” Location: 241 W. Lemon St., in Lancaster. Celebrate Lancaster Food Day pre-sale tickets are available at Zoetropolis.com. Visit Facebook.com/LemonStreetMarket/ for more information about events. See ad, page 43.

odale Institute is taking pre-orders until November 19 for local, organic, pastureraised turkeys from their Kutztown farm. Pickup day is from 3 to 6 p.m., November 26. Produce will also be available for purchase à la carte during pickup. Rodale Institute is the global leader of organic agriculture, conducting research, training, and educational events on its 333acre working farm in Kutztown. Special community events are held year-round inviting visitors to experience the farm and learn about organic farming. Cost: $6/lb.; a $25 deposit is required for pre-order and will be applied to the balance of the total amount due. For questions or to order, contact Jesse Barrett at 610-683-1439 or email Jesse.Barrett@RodaleInstitute.org. See ad, page 46.

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atural Awakenings has unveiled a brand-new, comprehensive online hub for all things healthy and sustainable in the Lancaster and Berks County area. Partnering with the Locable Publisher Network, a software company that works exclusively with local publications like Natural Awakenings, the new website has many exciting features for readers and advertisers alike. The enhanced online calendar will make it easy to share events and discover local happenings in the community. Business owners can list their natural health and eco-friendly products or services for visitors to discover in the new searchable directory. There are opportunities for advertisers to increase their online reach through a community sponsorship, featured event listings, display advertisements and more. Also, the articles and sections that readers have grown to love can be easily found and shared through the new website. Co-publisher Kendra Campbell says, “We’re excited about the new opportunities and relationships we can grow and the resources we can offer readers through this dynamic new platform. And, the online calendar will provide easy access to the interesting, educational and fun events happening in our community; this is a great way to connect with others who have similar interests and passions.” For more information, visit NALancaster.com or NABerks.com. If you are interested in digital advertising opportunities with certain online placements available on a first-come, first-serve basis, contact Kendra@NALancaster.com.

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Health Advocacy Class with Jeannie Peck

eannie Peck, traditional naturopath and founder of Health By Design, located in Leola, is offering a comprehensive class, How To Be Your Own Health Advocate, at two locations from 10 a.m. until noon; October 12, at Miller’s Natural Foods, in Bird in Hand, and October 26, at Health by Design. The admission price includes take-home educational sheets to use as a reference. Attendees are encouraged to submit topics they would like to have covered during the training prior to the class. Peck assures she will make every effort to cover those topics as time allows. Jeannie Peck “This is a truly interactive class, and I want you to bring your family members along,” Peck states. “The more you understand about how you get nutrition from the foods you eat, the healthier your entire family will be.” In addition to their Leola location, the Health By Design team is now seeing clients at Miller’s Natural Foods. Cost: $99/family. Registration is required. To register for the class or schedule an appointment, call 717-556-8103. For more information, visit HBDClinic.com. See ads, pages 22, 52 and 54.

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oberta Strickler, RYT-E-500, is teaching Classical Yoga as a Lifestyle, at 7 or 8:45 a.m., Thursdays, October 3 through October 17 and October 31 through December 12, at Radiance, in Lancaster. Poses are adapted to all levels of experience and flexibility. The pace is slow, sequential and energizing. “Yoga, in our lifetime, has become a fast-paced athletic event,” says Strickler. “Instead, classical yoga emphasizes all of the tenets of a healthy lifestyle including nutrition, body awareness, stress reduction and time-tested philosophies promoting mindfulness and kindness to others.” Strickler has been leading group and private yoga students in central Pennsylvania for 25 years. She is certified in Hatha Yoga, Yoga as Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Foundations of Ayurveda. Cost: Each session of 6 weeks/$90; single class/$20. Location: 13 W. Grant St., Lancaster. To register, call Radiance at 717-290-1517. For yoga-related questions, call Roberta Strickler at 717576-2099. For more information, visit Facebook.com/RadianceLancaster. See ad, page 19.

Emergence Skin Care Studio Hosts Open House

mergence Skin Care Studio, in Mountville, will host its annual open house from 1 to 3 p.m., October 13, as a way to offer gratitude and give back to the community. Drop in to enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks and mini-massage and mini-farinfrared sauna sessions. Just for stopping by, guests will be entered into door prize drawings that will take place every 15 minutes. “Come in and join the fun,” invites Rashell Brunner, owner, “and take advantage of our deepest discounted and most generously priced packages on services. We are blessed to love what we do, and we welcome you to journey with us.”

Admission is free. Location: 119 Oakridge Dr., Mountville. For more information, call 717419-4766 or visit EmergenceSkinCareStudio.com. See ad, page 21.

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Swartz’s Roadside Stand

wartz’s Roadside Stand, in Mohnton, offers an assortment of non-genetically modified (non-GMO) chicken eggs, duck eggs and goose eggs, as well as pasture-raised, non-GMO turkey and chicken. Seasonal produce is also available. Additional products include mums, pumpkins, homemade jam, assorted baked goods, Maple Grove candles and more. “All of our poultry is raised on pasture starting at 2 to 3 weeks of age. Knowing where your food is coming from and what the animals are being fed is important,” says Dennis Swartz. Location: 1641 Alleghenyville Rd., Mohnton. Daily hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call Dennis Swartz at 610-790-5339 or email SwartzsRoadsideStand@gmail.com.

Karen Carnabucci Opens Lancaster School of Psychodrama

he Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies opened with a full-class schedule in September, and is located at Liberty Place, 313 West Liberty Street, in Lancaster. The school has been developed by Karen Carnabucci, a licensed clinical social worker who has been training mental health professionals and Karen Carnabucci others for more than 30 years. She will be the director and primary faculty at the school and expects to host additional instructors who have expertise in topics such as trauma-informed care, loss and grief and alternative healing practices. “The school will especially cater to mental health professionals who are seeking alternatives to traditional auditorium trainings to get continuing education credits,” explains Carnabucci, “as well as physicians, nurses, educators, clergy, addictions counselors, creative arts therapists, alternative practitioners, youth and group leaders, life and wellness coaches and others interested in alternate psychotherapies, safe role play and action methods.” The training program focuses on experiential psychotherapies and action methods, including psychodrama, role play, group skills, Family and Systemic Constellations, art making and sand tray. Trainings offer continuing education credits for social workers, marriage and family therapists and licensed professional counselors, plus psychodrama credits. Credits for psychologists and Act 48 for educators are pending. For more information and to register for classes, visit RealTrueKaren.com. See ad, page 16.

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Bountiful Berks Banquet

he third annual Bountiful Berks Banquet will be held at 6 p.m., November 1, at the Leesport Market, in Leesport. The farm-to-table, familyfriendly event will feature fresh, local food, an auction, a business exchange and much more. The banquet is a revitalization of the successful Farm to City event sponsored by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance several years ago. Celebratory cake cutting at the 2018 banquet The event brings several communities together, including agricultural business, industry professionals, public officials and the general public. The event celebrates the diversity of the Berks County area agriculture and related businesses, bringing people together to build and strengthen relationships within the community. Cost: $35/person. Location: 312 Gernants Church Rd., Leesport. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 610-378-1844 or visit BerksAg.net. October 2019

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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.

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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Consider Motherwort to Reduce Postpartum Bleeding 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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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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Other-Worldly Rock

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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Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

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 peerreviewed 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.

Diplomatic Freeze

Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

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.” 14

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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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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 highestrisk areas, such as those affecting indigenous peoples, animals and the most fragile ecosystems.

Stop the Amazon Fires 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 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;lungsâ&#x20AC;? 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

3. Create economic sanctions on Brazil that would make the cutting, selling and buying of timber and meat produced in the country illegal. The petition can be signed at Tinyurl.com/Amazon Catastrophe.

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. To learn more and view a video on the role of the rainforest in human and planetary health, go to NALancaster.com or NABerks.com.

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Dr. Stephen Conicello Helping People Thrive by Enhancing Brain Connections by Gisele Rinaldi Siebold

r. Stephen Conicello, founder of Agape Institute of Functional Health and Chiropractic located in Coatesville, understands first-hand how a disconnect between vision and the brain can negatively impact learning for children, teens and adults alike. As a young student, he was challenged by dyslexia, which affected his reading and interpretation of written materials, making it difficult to complete assignments in a timely fashion.

“I studied as hard as I could for hours each day, but I was just getting by with my schoolwork,” he shares. “It was frustrating because I was a smart kid and I knew there was a disconnect somewhere but I just didn’t know how to explain it.” As a result of post-concussion neurological assessments, Conicello began to uncover answers. “Eye movements, brainwaves, vision and learning are connected,” he says. “During my high school years, my academic class rank was

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in the lower percentile of my class. My eye movements and brainwaves were not working in sync with one another. Once we figured that out and I completed the therapeutic exercises, my eye muscle movements changed. This positively impacted my brain’s ability to process information. After years of struggling with learning, I graduated valedictorian with my doctorate in chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.” At Agape Institute of Functional Health and Chiropractic, Conicello offers a more comprehensive vision exam using advanced, state-of-the-art, eye-tracking technology with the RightEye system. “Your two eyes and one brain must all work together to navigate the world. It’s this connection that makes up your functional vision. The exam enables us to pinpoint functional vision and brain health issues, identify the root cause of reading challenges and improve athletic performance,” he says. “Critical dynamic visual skills, such as eye movement and hand-eye coordination, are measured in ways that a standard eye exam cannot, enabling us to find the cause and rehabilitate underlying vision issues that affect our patients’ quality of life. Brain processing and reaction time are measured against peers, amateurs and professional athletes. When a report identiﬁes opportunities for improvement, we create a customized plan from an

Further neurofeedback can be provided using the noninvasive ClearMind system that assesses a patient’s brainwave activity and creates a neurological map of the brain. A detailed report about whether or not the brain is connecting and processing at an optimal level helps identify affected areas of the brain that could be causing neurological or biological problems. The doctor considers the results when recommending a plan. Conicello also understands that functional vision problems can cause anxiety for children, teens and adults. “If reading is a problem for a child or teen, it may affect them not only academically but socially as well. An adult who

has a learning challenge that was never identified during childhood may still feel its negative impact at work or during daily routines. Our assessments and plans make brains work better,” he states. “We provide hope and help for chronic concussions, concussion disorder, balance issues, learning difficulties, reading problems and more.” Agape Institute of Functional Health and Chiropractic is located in the Highlands Corporate Center at 735 Fox Chase, Ste. 100, in Coatesville. For more information, call 484-873-1777, visit AgapeFHC.com or email Info.AgapeInstitute@gmail.com. See ads, page 52 and back cover.

It is important to me and my team that we bring attention to functional vision problems because we want to help people. ~Dr. Stephen Conicello online library of more than 150 training drills,” he explains. “Patients may be seeking help because of challenges with dizziness, issues with learning or because they know something isn’t right, but they don’t know what it might be,” he says. Signs of functional vision problems include difficulty concentrating, rereading or skipping lines of print, short attention span, poor reading comprehension, poor coordination or balance, slow completion of work, previous brain trauma (concussions, strokes), loss of interest in reading and frequent headaches. “It is important to me and my team that we bring attention to functional vision problems because we want to help people,” affirms Conicello. “Having headaches on a daily or weekly basis isn’t normal. We strive to help students and adults who are struggling with poor reading skills and comprehension or to improve someone’s coordination and balance. There are often underlying causes and other contributing factors that may not be visible on the surface.”

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others, daughters, sisters and friends can spend some time together and find a little rejuvenation at the Lancaster County Women’s Expo, to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 12, at Spooky Nook Sports, in Manheim. The county’s eighth annual Women’s Expo, hosted by local event-production company OLP Events, will draw together women of all ages and interests for a lively experience of shopping, entertain-

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and entertainment, from a fashion show by Tanger Outlets and a health seminar by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, to a container-gardening demonstration by Stauffers of Kissel Hill and a presentation by psychic educator Jan Helen McGee. A little free pampering will also be available, with chair massages and ZYTO scans by Immerse LLC, wig fittings and samples by Hair Direct Inc. and free mini-manicures from Lancaster School of Cosmetology. Stop by the Puppy Hugging Area, staffed by canines and humans from the Lancaster Kennel Club, and hug a puppy with a small donation benefiting Red Rose K-9 Search & Rescue. Guests are welcome to have their photos taken inside a lifesize snow globe. Free advanced guest registration ($5 at the door) and general information are available at AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. Location: 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim. For more information, call 717-285-1350. See ad, page 7.

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he fourth annual Natural Living & Holistic Exposition of Pennsylvania will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 20, at the Farm and Home Center, in Lancaster. The expo brings together healthy product manufacturers, local artisans and holistic service practitioners to introduce, educate and inspire a community dedicated to natural health and wellness, while embracing a vision of holistic living. Participants can attend lectures, enjoy natural products from local artisans and experience holistic practitioners offering

bodywork sessions, consultations and informative discussions about the services they offer. Exhibitor products and services include locally made, preservative-free snacks, natural personal care products, kombucha, cannabidiol (CBD) products, home food delivery services, reflexology, chiropractic care, sustainable and renewable energy options and more. The Natural Product Experience booth offers coupons, food and personal care products, pasta, healthy snacks, soap bars and hemp hearts to attendees with admission. Basic Earth Essentials, a Penn-

sylvania natural products company, will distribute complimentary natural sanitizers. Free lectures are conducted throughout the weekend by exhibitors who are considered knowledgeable experts in their chosen field. Saturday’s presentations include The EMF Dirty Dozen, with Lee Sagula; Effective Energy Healing, with Michelle Buss; The Empath and the Narcissist, with Eileen Strange; a medical marijuana info session with Nancy Williamson; The Gut-Brain Axis, with Dr. Jane Drobin; and Playing for the Fun of It, with Jack and Tammy Bray. Presentations planned for Sunday are Tapping Your Issues Away with EFT, with Annelle Soponis; True Embodiment, with Karen D’Antonio; Functional Neurology in the Treatment of Concussions, with Shayne Bushong; and Expanding Your Joy, with Jack and Tammy Bray. Admission is $5 per day or $7 for both. Location: 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster. Visit NaturalLivingExpoPA.com for more information. See ad, page 47.

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he Inner Peace Holistic & Metaphysical Expo, a weekend-long, familyfriendly event, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 2, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 3, at the Hamburg Field House, in Hamburg. The event will feature holistic health practitioners, including massage therapists, reflexologists, aromatherapists, yoga practitioners, reiki, chiropractic and angelic and intuitive readers offering mini sessions and information. Ionic foot detox sessions will also be offered. Other exhibitors will have an array of products geared toward health and wellness, natural products for personal and home

use, as well as purveyors of crystals, gems and stones, jewelry, and more. Both days feature free educational lectures. The keynote lecture at 1 p.m., November 2, Smart Meters, 5G & Other EMFs—What You Need to Know, will be presented by Lee Sagula, Electromagnetic Specialist. Dr. Thomas Acklin, integrative neurologist, will provide the keynote lecture at 1 p.m., November 3, Belly Bugs: Our Real GodBrain. “We produce this expo to educate visitors and focus on products and services within the holistic realm of health and wellness,” says Nancy Hartman, organizer and owner of Inner Peace & Wellness Center, in Hamburg. “It is important to us that visitors have a wonderful, high-energy weekend from the moment they enter.” Admission is $7 per day or $10 for both; free for children ages 12 and under. Veterans receive free admission on Nov. 3. Price includes all lectures and presentations. Food available for purchase. Location: 500 Pine St., Hamburg. Vendor space available; call 610-401-1342 or email Nancy@InnerPeaceAndWellnessCenter.com. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com. See ad, page 9.

“Stories of Wisdom and Humor with Philip Gulley” November 2 and 3, 2019 Otterbein United Methodist Church 20 East Clay St. Lancaster PA 17602 The “voice of small-town American life,” Philip Gulley is a Quaker pastor and speaker, renowned for his storytelling and “folk theology.” Gulley, from Danville, IN, is the author of 22 books, including the Harmony series recounting life in an eccentric Quaker community and the best-selling Porch Talk essays. “The tales Philip Gulley unveils are tender and humorous… filled with sudden, unexpected, lump-in-the-throat poignancy.”– Paul Harvey

Sat. Nov 2: 7:00 p.m. ➠ Stories in the Fellowship Hall Sun. Nov 3: 9:30 a.m. ➠ Sunday Worship featuring Philip Gulley Sun. Nov. 3: 10:45 a.m. ➠ Storytelling and book signing with Philip Gulley (a selection of books will be available for purchase) followed by an optional catered buffet. Reservations for the buffet must be made by Oct. 25, $15 per person. All other events are free. Buffet reservations can be made online at https://otterbeinlancpa.net and clicking on the GIVING tab or calling the church office at 717-394-3755.

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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 ecooptions 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

by Marlaina Donato

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 one of the most beneficial acts

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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 nourish the most neglected part of life, the inner life.

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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 wellbeing does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt. Pleasant dreams. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books. She is also a composer of healing and inspiring music. Connect with her at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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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 perni-

cious 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. 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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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux? ~Nammy Patel 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 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.”

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.

Healthy Oral Habits Begin at Home by Baillee Fahey

appy, healthy smiles are a result of repetition. Parents are able to develop healthy oral habits through repeating healthy choices for their infant. Instead of focusing on correcting behavior, parents of a newborn can teach healthy oral habits from the beginning. By focusing on two habits, parents can protect their infant from decay-causing bacteria. From a baby’s first days at home, developing the habit of putting the baby to bed without a bottle will protect the infant’s toothless smile and reduce the risk for tooth decay. When parents repeatedly put their infant to bed with a bottle, a dangerous and hard-to-break habit develops. According to the American Dental Association, as the sugars in the formula or milk cover the baby’s gums and tongue, decay-causing bacteria begins to grow. These bacteria could then infect the baby’s first teeth long before their first visit to the dentist. What we put in our baby’s bottle will lead to the habits they have later in life. Through daily repetition of healthy beverage habits, parents may protect their infants’ deciduous (baby) and adult teeth from bacterial infection. Decay-causing bacteria requires sugars to live, grow and multiply. The longer sugars are present in the mouth, the stronger decay-causing bacteria bind to the gums, tongue and teeth. If infants and toddlers receive regular or diluted juice and milk in their bottles throughout the day, the dangerous habit of feeding decay-causing bacteria develops. Limiting juice and milk to mealtimes can decrease the amount of sugar fed to bacteria. Water in the bottle throughout the day can keep baby hydrated and fosters a healthy habit. Feedings, diaper changes and nap time develop into habits through repetition. Early on in the baby’s life, parents can integrate healthy oral actions. The habits of going to bed without a bottle and drinking water between meals may protect baby’s teeth from bacterial infection. Parents have the opportunity to make healthy oral choices for their infant to help protect their teeth for years to come. Dr. Baillee Fahey is a general dentist with a passion for public education. Connect with her by email at FaheyDMD@gmail.com.

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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 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

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

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.

Flossing: Some smooth, slippery flosses

bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

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.

Back to the Basics

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing

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.

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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Oral Care Goes Beyond Brushing and Flossing by Gisele Rinaldi Siebold

rea practitioners Dr. Owen Allison, DMD, Dr. Tammy del Sol, DMD, Dr. Carol Layton, DMD, and Dr. David Schwartz, DDS, described some dental, mouth, jaw and sleep care indications to consider beyond regular brushing and flossing, as well as actions that can be taken to enhance the mouth and body connection for overall good health. “Tooth decay and gum disease are chronic infections and can be controlled or prevented with adequate oral hygiene and a good diet,” says Layton. “An adequate compliment of healthy teeth or tooth replacement for mature adults and healthy oral tissues is priority.” Allison agrees. “Talk to your dentist about your options to replace any teeth that are missing. Each single adult molar that is missing represents a 15 percent loss of chewing power because the tooth which is above or below the missing tooth has nothing to bite against,” he says. “Often, this opposing tooth will begin erupting into the space, which can mess up your bite. The teeth in front and back of a missing tooth will start tipping into the space, also changing the bite. The

problems are compounded the more adult teeth you are missing.” Allison notes, “Another serious problem with missing teeth is the inability to chew food properly. Chewing food begins the digestion process and prepares it to enter the stomach. Good nutrition depends on a functional digestion system, starting with your teeth.” “Since digestion and the breakdown of carbohydrates begins in the mouth, lack of adequate saliva can be a real problem for many adults,” explains Layton. “Causes of dry mouth can consist of medications, cancer therapies, dehydration and diseases, including diabetes and autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s syndrome or Crohn’s.” These experts agree that poor nasal breathing causes mouth breathing, the number one risk factor for teeth grinding and non-physiological clenching, which causes cracks, broken teeth and notches along the gumline. “Airway is king,” explains Schwartz. “It also causes poor neck posture and shoulder pain, and is a risk factor for high blood pressure, adding to sleep apnea risks.” “Stress and/or use of pharmaceuticals

may cause tooth clenching, which can lead to tooth grinding and cause loss of tooth structure, jaw joint problems and often pain, and may require the use of oral appliances to protect teeth and jaw joints,” says Layton. “Those experiencing a compromised airway due to sleep apnea are at even greater risk. Talk to your dentist if you experience any of these conditions.” “Stay ahead of nasal allergies,” recommends Schwartz. “In the case of a crooked nose which could hinder proper breathing, consider working with a physician to determine the possible cause for the crooked shape, as well as treatment options.” “When we think of good oral health, we think of clean teeth, good brushing techniques, flossing, rinsing and good diet,” says del Sol. “My associate, Dr. Anjali Shah, and I are bringing focus to a topic that is not very popular, but is slowly gaining traction in the medical and dental communities: breathing, swallowing and tongue positioning. This topic is not only relevant for adults, but also for parents of young children who snore, wet the bed or are even developing sleep apnea patterns. Seek out a provider who is trained to recognize the behaviors and symptoms of someone who primarily only breathes though their mouth.” Owen Allison, DMD, Susquehanna Dental Arts, 100 S. 18th St., Columbia. For more information, call 717-684-3943 or visit SusquehannaDentalArts.com. See ads, pages 23 and 51. Tammy del Sol, DMD, Colonial Dental Group, 4940 Lingelstown Rd., Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-901-7045 or visit CDGWellness.com. Carol Layton, DMD, Hershey Dental Associates, LLC, 273 Hershey Rd., Hummelstown. For more information, call 717-2201792 or visit HersheyDental.com. David Schwartz, DDS, Schwartz Family Dental, 9 Bristol Ct., Wyomissing. For more information, call 610-670-6910 or visit SchwartzFamilyDental.com. See ads, pages 21 and 51. October 2019

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The following information may be disturbing to some. That’s because the Environmental Protection Agency has identified at least four possibly dangerous chemicals commonly found in some synthetic mattresses— benzene, propane, naphthalene and styrene—especially bedding made in China and overseas, where such governing agencies do not exist. consider these facts: ● Typical mattresses made from artificial materials are known to emit potentially harmful gases in your bedroom—a phenomenon known as off-gassing. ● Laboratory researchers in the U.S. and Europe have identified up to 61 potentially harmful chemicals that off-gas from typical synthetic mattresses. ● Exposure to these 61 chemicals has been associated with irritation of the skin, eyes and digestive systems. ● Additionally, the chemicals offgassed by synthetic mattresses have been associated with headache, fatigue, depression and even hearing loss. ● Your skin, the most porous entry point into your body, has contact with a mattress for 8 hours every night, on average.

● Children, who breathe faster than adults, are especially vulnerable to chemical exposure. Every night, we lie down with minimal clothing for a seemingly good night’s sleep. But in reality, while lying on a conventional mattress, we are breathing in and absorbing through our skin a range of chemicals from synthetic materials—chemicals that can disrupt our sleep cycles and negatively impact our health. our mattresses emit gases from a toxic brew of components used to create them. From the polyurethane foam used in the padding to fire retardants and other additives, conventional mattresses continue to release chemicals in gaseous form long after they roll out of the factory. Even after they have finished off-gassing, the chemically based construction of a conventional mattress provides an ideal environment for dust and dust mites, whose excrement is the #1 trigger for asthma attacks. And get this. You know those white labels on a mattress that say, “do Not remove”? Incredibly, the law actually allows manufacturers to include potentially hazardous chemicals in your mattress without disclosing the fact on any label. But if a true list of ingredients were available for conventional mattresses, it would likely include TDI (a common component), a known carcinogen, which can cause respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and asthma. In addition, liver damage and breathing problems have been linked to vinyl chloride monomers, another common mattress material. The list goes on. Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that you would be given information about any of these chemicals from a manufacturer of conventional, synthetic mattresses.

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one of the most significant actions we can take to reduce our exposure to toxins and improve our overall health is to make changes to the one household item that is in direct contact with our bodies for one third of our lives—our mattresses. “There are more ways than ever to sleep better and wake up painfree on a natural, organic mattress,” says Ben McClure, president of

Gardner’s Mattress & More, in Lancaster, PA. “Many people, like me, are in search of a natural sleep system. I was shocked to learn that toxic emissions from mattresses are a major source of daily pollution in our lives,” says McClure. An all-natural, organic mattress is free of potentially harmful chemicals. Instead, natural materials like natural rubber are used. Rubber is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, making it ideal for allergy sufferers. Also, natural rubber is antimicrobial, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew, which can cause asthma and respiratory distress. No synthetic materials are added to provide these benefits. “All rubber used in our natural mattresses is from the sap of a rubber tree, which can yield rubber for up to 30 years. When a tree is done producing rubber, it is taken down and turned into furniture. A new tree is then planted in its place, thus making natural rubber a sustainable bedding component,” says McClure. What’s the difference between an organic mattress and a conventional one? “Organic mattresses are crafted from natural materials. Conventional mattresses are made mostly of artificial materials from nonrenewable sources, such as plastic and other petrochemicals,” says McClure. Do organic mattresses come in different firmness? “Yes, there are two main types of organic mattresses: Natural rubber and inner-spring. Both styles are available with varying firmness options to suit anyone’s sleep needs,” says McClure.

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When researching natural, organic mattresses, look at these areas: 1. Visit a store that carries the top certified natural and organic brands including Naturepedic, Posh + Lavish, Hypnos, Gold Bond and iAdjust. “Each of these manufacturers crafts bedding that is safe and sustainable,” McClure recommends. 2. Try out a new mattress for at least 15 minutes. Lie down in various positions, to simulate a night of sleep. Look for a store that offers a clean pillow to test out. “We offer the only

improper sleeping habits and bad or worn-out pillows. The All-Natural Pillow, reserved and waiting for you, is filled with soft, 100% natural rubber. Fact: About 10% of the weight of a 2-year-old pillow is actually dust mite droppings—excrement. With one big exception: Dust mites hate natural rubber pillows, like the one waiting for you to pick up at Gardner’s. (Ask why when you visit—the answer will surprise you!) FREE Gift #2: Natural Mattress Guide ($9.95 value). Inside, you’ll discover little-known facts about how men and women are sleeping better on Natural and Organic Mattresses—waking up energized and more productive— and why ignoring problems with your current mattress can lead to depression, permanent health problems, and even damage family relationships. FREE Gift #3: "Good Night" Sleep Mask ($9.95 value). Here’s a natural way to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling better! The “Good Night” Sleep Mask helps create a state of pure darkness by keeping light away from your eyes. Get the restful, relaxing sleep you need, without pills. FREE Gift #4: $200 Savings Voucher, good toward the purchase of any Natural Organic Mattress in our store. This special $200 discount is not available to the general public. It’s only for you, as a reader of Natural Awakenings. “To see the difference that natural and organic sleep systems have made in people’s lives is nothing short of miraculous,” says McClure. Freelance writer Kevin Donlin is based in Minneapolis.

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Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

by Marlaina Donato

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

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A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of full-body chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors. 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.”

Chiropractic and Digestion

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Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti 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. 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

Hormones and Weight Loss by Ross Marchegiani

hen struggling with weight gain, the traditional approach is to restrict calories and to get on the treadmill six days a week. This may work for some, but for most, it is a recipe for disaster. The severe calorie restriction slows down thyroid function, which helps to regulate our metabolism, and the long-duration aerobic activity taxes what are probably already lowfunctioning adrenal glands. At this point, the body is being thrown into a pseudo-survival tailspin and will innately place priority on survival rather than reproduction by stealing sex hormones to make adrenal hormones for dealing with the stressors that are being inflicted upon the body’s overall system. One way to combat this vicious cycle is by consuming a diet high in healthy fats. It is important to break the mindset that consuming fat makes us fat. By consuming healthy fats such as avocado, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, grass-fed butter, tallow, duck fat, seafood, nuts and seeds, we provide our body with cholesterol, the primary building block of hormones. In order to make any hormone in our body, cholesterol is needed. We can make choles-

terol internally (De novo synthesis). Consuming a high-fat regimen such as a ketogenic diet may improve hormone production, reduce insulin spikes (insulin causes fat storage), and control blood sugar swings, which helps us to refrain from finishing an entire bag of potato chips. A ketogenic diet consists of 60 to 65 percent of calories coming from fat and limiting net carbohydrate intake to 20 grams per day. By following this type of diet, we can work with our hormones, rather than against them. Consult a healthcare professional about customizing a ketogenic diet to support overall good health. Ross Marchegiani, DC, MSCN, specializes in hormone dysregulation and weight loss with an emphasis on a sound nutritional foundation at Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center, located at 107 West End Dr., in Manheim. For more information, call 717-879-9899, visit TurnpaughHWC.com or email Dr.Ross@TurnpaughHWC.com. See ad, page 32.

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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,” 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, softtissue 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.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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euro Emotional Technique (NET), developed by Dr. Scott Walker, is a stress-reduction technique that may help various mind and body stress-related symptoms. Chronic stress affects our brain and our adrenal glands causing over stimulation of the fight, flight, freeze portion of the nervous system. Many stressful events of today can subconsciously remind us of unresolved past traumatic events. This can cause ongoing chronic stress patterns to surface as mind and body symptoms, potentially leading to disease and premature death. NET helps to find and eliminate conditioned emotional responses and stops these recurring patterns. Emotions and stress can affect the

body in many ways, and may show up as a headache, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, auto-immune diseases and more. Emotional trauma can cause a repeat of the same or similar stress pattern in the future even when we don’t think about it. Remembering past stressful events may cause the body to respond like it did at the time of the original event. In NET, all memory events are considered to be emotional reality as they may or may not correspond with actual or historical reality. Muscle testing can be used to access the changes in the body, including the changes caused by the emotional response. The muscle testing works much like an involuntary reflex response. Visualize a lemon. Think about cut-

ting into it and seeing the juice squirt out. Imagine taking a big bite. Most people will experience their mouths watering, the body’s natural physiological response to the memory of a lemon. Our body’s “stress response” works in a similar way when triggered with unresolved memories. Research done using NET at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia, has shown changes in the brain physiology of cancer patients with traumatic stress as well as functional changes in the cerebellum. Dr. Thomas Heath, president and founder of Heath Wellness Center, looks at the whole person to find the root cause of dysfunction or disease. Heath Wellness Center is located at 14 West Main St., Landisville. For more information, call 717-530-5555, email HeathChiropractic@gmail.com or visit HeathWellnessCenter.com. See ads, pages 30 and 51.

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utrition Response Testing analysis is done by testing neurological reflexes and specific acupuncture points on the body’s surface. An initial analysis provides practitioners with an energy assessment of how well the organs and systems of the body are functioning. Nutrition Response Testing also provides a system of monitoring the body at each follow-up visit. The neurological reflexes and acupuncture points are derived from the part of the nervous system whose job it is to regulate the functions of each and every organ. These reflexes and acupuncture points are selected from the ancient Chinese system of acupuncture. Each Nutrition Response Testing reflex corresponds to a specific organ, system or function and helps practitioners determine the effect that energy, or the lack of energy, is having on overall health. Through an analysis of the body’s reflexes, practitioners help clients to determine the nutrients that are necessary in order to bring about balanced and improved health. A plan is created and may include suggestions for the dietary addition of specific nutritional food supplements, dietary changes, improved eating habits, exercise, stress reduction and changes to daily activity and sleep routines in order to bring about positive, lasting results. Using the Nutrition Response Testing technique, holistic practitioners work together with clients to find a personalized healing program that improves overall health. The focus is on the whole body to find the root of the problem as opposed to simply masking symptoms. Laura Sheehan is a certified Nutrition Response Testing practitioner and a licensed massage therapist at Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center, located at 1301 East King St., in Lancaster. For more information, call 717392-6606 or visit SheehanNaturalHealth.com. See ads, pages 31 and 53.

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ANIMAL ASANAS Goats on the Yoga Mat

by Yvette Hammett

hen 50 to 60 strangers gather in a barn for their first goat yoga experience, it’s a bit awkward and there’s not much interaction—until the goats come in. “It is an immediate icebreaker, and the place suddenly fills with giggles and laughs,” says Sharon Boustani, whose family runs Gilbertsville Farmhouse, in South New Berlin, New York. There is just something about miniature goats walking around on people’s backs while they do yoga that immediately de-stresses people and makes them downright happy, she adds. It may be fun, but it’s also a form of serious therapy that’s taken off across the nation and around the globe in recent years. Yoga by itself is proven to help with stress and pain relief, better breathing, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Add goats to the mix and the benefits are compounded by the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.

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A number of studies, like one published in June by the American Educational Research Association, have shown that spending time with animals can lower blood pressure and decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Other studies from the fields of psychology, animal welfare, counseling and anthropology note that these interactions offer additional positive health impacts and can reduce loneliness, boost moods and increase feelings of social support. So combining adorable goats with a physically and spiritually beneficial yoga regimen just made sense to Lainey Morse,

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zona residents come once, and then bring back friends and family. “People say it’s the best day of their life. It’s something you kind of have to experience to know why it’s so popular,” says Gould. Those that are more experienced can make it as difficult as they want. “And some people just want to play with the goats.” For Bisk Education, an eLearning company based in Tampa, bringing goat yoga to its campus was a way to inspire and de-stress employees. “There is a way to integrate wellness into your corporate programs that makes you a differentiator,” says Chief People Officer Misty Brown. “When it comes to a perk, I want to make sure those investments are memorable. It gives Bisk the reputation as more of a progressive culture.” Boustani calls it an escape experience. “That’s primarily what it is. Yoga in general is kind of geared toward letting go of your everyday worries and trying to come to some peaceful or therapeutic state.” Introducing something so lighthearted to something that many people take so seriously, like yoga, is interesting to watch, Boustani says. “It is nice to see that even dedicated yogis are so open to it.” Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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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 Brit-

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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. 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 a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class school day they look forward to the most!” in mindfulness. Others find that teaching mindfulness during “detention” has Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect a soothing effect, offering oft-traumatized kids a rare feeling of at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.

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~Laura Luciano

Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track by April Thompson

he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for deli-

cious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’

origins, from farm to fork. “The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State. “It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.” Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains. Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took

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up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together. The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles. For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers. “To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the indus-

trial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.” The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage. At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also

feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food. Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano. “Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy. I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own. This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal. Yields: 4 servings 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed

Squeeze the citrus into the pan, then drop in the peels. Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns and salt, and bring back to a simmer. Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer. Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan.

2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, washed and trimmed into bite-size florets

Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more.

Heat the oven to 400° F.

Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.

Mustard-Roasted Cauliflower

Simmer the stock in a large, wide skillet or shallow braising pan over medium heat.

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Cauliflower and mustard are both members of the genus Brassica, so it’s not surprising that the seed of the mustard plant is compatible with its big-headed cousin.

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Glazed Bok Choy with Citrus and Star Anise

Try it for yourself in this incredibly simple vegetable roast, which makes a terrific side dish with fish or fowl and is also hard to stop eating straight out of the pan. If you come across the orange, green or purple cauliflower varieties, mix them together for a stunning presentation.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat. Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Excerpted from the book Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons, by Steven Satterfield.

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Savory Slow Food Recipes

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No-Kill Initiative

~Emily Bach

Paws to Consider Best Friends Waiting for Homes by Julie Peterson

ade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him. As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently. During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life. Fourteen years later, Bubba died, and Breunig knew he would miss the mischievous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs. Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”

Anyone looking to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety or secure companionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige. Emily Bach, public relations and event coordinator at Bishop Animal Shelter, in Bradenton, Florida, has many inspiring stories about adopted shelter animals. “They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued,” she says.

Devoted and Practical

The benefits of the human/animal bond are manifold, supported by an army of studies that speak to pets’ ability to reduce stress, improve mood and even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research into animal-assisted therapy compiled by the University of California, Los Angeles, details the positive mental, emotional and physical effects of this natural modality. 44

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Meet Your Match Best Friends Animal Society has a quiz called Paws Like Me (BestFriends.PawsLikeMe.com) to match people with adoptable animals. Shelter workers can also help families select appropriate pets.

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Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “nokill” by 2025—which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury. In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent. Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends.org/2025-goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest lifesaving impact.” Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important. Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.

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They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued.

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The outdated myth that shelter pets are incorrigible, unlovable animals with behavioral issues no longer holds. Family circumstances—a change of job or residence, death, divorce or illness—can land a confused and well-loved dog or cat in a shelter. Others become accidental strays or are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.

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Getting Ready to Adopt

Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:

Lifestyle: Dogs live 10 to 15 years, cats

up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future.

Money: Pets require training, food, toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.

Breeds: Not all dogs and cats will be a

good match for every home. Personality is key.

Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes

removing potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences. Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items. Volunteers are a core need at shelters, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work that can quench the thirst for spending time with animals without adopting any of them. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Pets Promote Health

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any studies document the positive influence of pets on our well-being.

Healthy Heart

Single people that live with a dog have a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Tinyurl.com/DogsAndCardiovascular). Part of the reason for this is likely because dog owners tend to get more physical activity than those without dogs, which makes dog owners generally more fit (Tinyurl.com/NIH-PetsAndHealth).

Less Stress

The demands of life can take a toll on the body. Contact with animals is linked to lower heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, anxiety and fear levels, and increased feelings of calmness. Lower levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, have been shown to help regulate inflammation, which helps the immune system fight off everything from colds to diseases (Tinyurl. com/AnimalVisitationProgram and Tinyurl. com/StressAndInflammation).

Social Bonding

In children with autism spectrum disorder, animals help them learn to connect better to others. One study using guinea pigs found that these kids talked and laughed more with peers. There are now therapy

programs using dogs, horses and chickens (Tinyurl.com/AnimalsAndAutism).

Mood Boost

Animals elicit smiles, which makes them great for deterring depression (Tinyurl. com/PetTherapyAndDepression).

Cancer Help

From lessening loneliness to lifting emotional well-being, children and adults undergoing cancer treatment seem to benefit from time with dogs (Tinyurl.com/ CaninesAndChildhoodCancer and Tinyurl. com/AnimalsAssistChemo).

Pain Killer

Animals can soothe away some chronic pain and enable people to reduce use of pain medication (Tinyurl.com/Animals AndPainRelief).

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RETHINKING OUR STUFF Moving Toward a Circular Economy by Yvette Hammett

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 Economy Stakeholder Platform. In other words, everyone that buys sustainable goods or services, takes public transport or gets a lawnmower fixed instead of buying a new one is a participant. 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.

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“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. 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. October 2019

calendar of events NOTE: To share your events and classes in our calendar, please visit our websites NABerks.com or NALancaster.com for guidelines and a submission link. Deadline: 5th of the month prior. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Susan Korsnick Art Exhibit – Through 10/26. Solo exhibit of acrylic paintings and mixed media pieces on view in jewelry shop and upstairs gallery. Free. The Watchmaker’s Daughter, 22 N Beaver St, York. Details: 717-848-1066. Cooking Class: Cast Iron Dinners – 6-8:30pm. Paul Anater reviews cast iron cooking including seasoning, cleaning and creating one-skillet meals. BYOB. Hands-on class. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717626-6002. ZestChef.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Autumn Day of Prayer – 9:30am-3pm. “Letting Go, Letting Be, Letting Come.” Facilitator: Ms. Anita Wood. Change can feel daunting and uncomfortable. Come and consider how God has been leading you throughout your life and how God is still leading in this new moment on the journey. Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. 610-670-3642. JesuitCenter.org/ AutumnDayofPrayer. Cooking Class: Make it Mexican – 6pm. Tina Bare takes ordinary Mexican staples and turns them into a fiesta of flavors. A Gluten-free hands-on class. BYOB. $70. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Craft Circle at Bent Limb Farm – 5:30-8pm. First Thursdays. Bring your own crafts for a relaxing time of fellowship. Free. Call to reserve your spot. Bent Limb Farm, 592 Stone Hill Rd, Shoemakersville. 484-797-2263. BentLimbFarm.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Church, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-3931733. UUCLOnline.org. Henna & Jagua Tattoos – 11am-3pm. Receiving a henna painting serves as a time to relax, slow down and feel beautiful. Experience Mehndi with Mendhi Sol Alicia Alicia at Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Labyrinth Walk – 12-3pm. Walking meditation. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-393-1733. UUCLOnline.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Diabetes Management Class – 2-3pm. Join your specially trained pharmacist and nutritionist for education, guidance, and support in managing your pre-diabetes or diabetes. Free. GIANT Food Stores, 2130 Palomino Rd, Dover. Registration required 717-293-1462 or GiantFoodStores.com/Wellness.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Cooking Class: Mason Jar Home Fermentation – 6pm. Paul Anater teaches how to safely ferment a wide variety of produce, including a quart jar of sauerkraut ready in three days. Hands-on technique class. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) – 6:30-8pm. A source of help, compassion, and understanding for individuals who have had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Free. Registration required. Contact Marj Paradise at MParadise810@comcast.net. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.

Weekend Directed Retreat – thru 10/6. A privileged means of deepening one’s intimacy with God. Liturgy offered each day, along with opportunities for Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration as well as gentle yoga and massage (for additional modest fees). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. 610-6703642. JesuitCenter.org/DirectedRetreats_ByLength.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

Blue Moon Festival – 8am-7pm. A fun-filled day for the whole family with yoga, dance, vendors, massage, art classes, vegan gluten free food and more. Vendors accepted for this annual fundraiser. $10 per class/ meal, $35 half day, $50 full day. Materials fee may apply. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twnshp, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

Ancient Mysteries of the Spiral Path Labyrinth – 9am-4pm. Learn the meaning of the Triple Spiral, develop a personal trinity of belonging, discover a new meditation tool with Rev. Kathleen McKern Verigin. Sat. lunch incl. Free. Registration required: 3.TripleSpiral@gmail.com. Unitarian Universalist

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Cooking Class: Fearless Fish – 6pm. Sharon Landis shares cooking techniques for moist, tasty fish and perfectly poached shrimp. BYOB. Hands-on class. $70. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Rise Above- Peace – 5:30-7:30pm. Susan Korsnick leads intuitive painting and meditation. “Find peace and everything will fall into place.” No art experience needed. UUCY, 925 S George St, York. Register: BrownPaperTickets.com/event/4262747. Details: SusanKorsnick.com. Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm. Do some holiday shopping and relax and unwind while visiting a wide variety of exhibitors, demonstrations, a fashion show and much more. Admission Free with coupon (see ad, page 7). Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Spooky Nook Rd, Manheim. 717-285-1350. AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com.

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Reiki Level II – 10:30am-4pm. Reiki Master Teacher Sarah Preston instructs on how to increase energy flow and deepen your intuitive awareness of the energy with attunement to Reiki Level II. $195 includes book. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Emergence Skin Care Open House – 1-3pm. Drop in to enjoy mini-massage, mini-far-infrared sauna sessions, enter raffle to win free gifts, purchase discounted gift cards, sign up for discounted services. Enjoy beverages and snacks. Free to attend. RSVP: Emergence Skin Care Studio, 119 Oakridge Dr, Mountville. 717-419-4766. EmergenceSkinCareStudio.com. Sound Meditation – 7-8:30pm. One-hour sound meditation - sound bath - for healing, balance, expanded consciousness, followed by 30-min sound healing discussion. $20. Soundwise Health Studio, 313 W Liberty St, Ste 267, Lancaster. Free. Register: SoundwiseHealth.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Cooking Class: Curries Around the World – 6pm. Exotic, full-flavor curries from around the world. BYOB. Hands-on class. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Food Day Lancaster – 6pm. Enjoy dinner and a movie with Lemon Street Market at Zoetropolis to celebrate World Food Day. Light fare from various local vendors will be served before a screening of “The Biggest Little Farm.” For tickets: Zoetropolis 112 N Water St, Lancaster. Zoetropolis.com. Ultimate Health Workshop: Microbiome Healing – 7pm. Learn how natural health care can help with diseases related to gut health; auto-immune, Alzheimers, dementia, autism spectrum disorder. Call to reserve your spot. Free. Heath Wellness Center, 14 W Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Lancaster Community Reiki – 6:30-8:30pm. 25 minutes of reiki offered every third Thursday of the month. By appointment, by donation. The Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. 717824-9209. LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Our World in Miniature: Sand Tray Skills for Professionals – 9am-4pm. Learn how the use of a sand tray and miniatures offers an extremely useful way to work with teens, adults, couples and groups. Tuition: $85 before Oct 15; $105 after. Six CE credits for social workers, marriage and family therapists and licensed professional counselors, plus psychodrama credits. Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-4660788. RealTrueKaren.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Natural Living & Holistic Expo – 10am-6pm. Enjoy a variety of healthy products, local artisans and natural wellness practitioners at this two-day expo. Free lectures and workshops as well as paid workshops throughout the weekend. Free chair massage and natural product samples. $5/day or $7/ weekend. Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. 717-932-6899. NaturalLivingPA.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

Natural Living & Holistic Expo – 10am-5pm. See 10/19 listing for details.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

Elder: Magic, Myth & Medicine – 1-3:30pm. Learn the history and healthful properties of elder, and how to make your own elderberry syrup. $30adv/$35 day of. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 5-Day Directed Retreat – thru 10/27. A privileged means of deepening one’s intimacy with God. Liturgy offered, along with opportunities for Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration, and gentle yoga and massage (for additional modest fee). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. Questions: MLeonowitz@ jesuitcenter.org. 610-670-3642. JesuitCenter.org/ DirectedRetreats_ByLength.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Women’s Intro Workshop “Writing Without Fear” – 6:30-8:30pm (Tuesdays thru 11/19). Writing touches the soul. Relax, laugh, and create with us. No grades or anxiety. Beginners welcome. Call for info/fees. WFTH Lancaster Studio. 717393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Coping with Sudden Death – 6:30-8pm (Wednesdays thru 11/13). Sudden deaths due to suicide, drug overdose, accidents, homicide or medical events can shatter your sense of order and safety. Explore questions, connect with others. Free. Register by 10/16. Pathways Center for Grief and Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. 717-391-2413 or 800-924-7610. HospiceAndCommunityCare.org. Free Talk: Get Your Head On Straight – 6:307:30pm. Your neck is a very sensitive body part and any misalignment can cause big problems. Learn how we can customize a treatment plan that is right for you. Link Chiropractic Clinic, 3130 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood. Register at 610-944-5000. Ultimate Health Workshop: Understanding Detoxification – 7pm. Learn about detoxification Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3. Call to reserve your spot. Free. Heath Wellness Center, 14 W Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Rise Above- Ease and Grace – 5:30-7:30pm. Susan Korsnick leads intuitive painting and meditation. “Allow insight to appear with ease and grace.” No art experience needed. UUCY, 925 S George St, York. Register: BrownPaperTickets.com/ event/4262753. Details: SusanKorsnick.com. Women’s Fiction Writing Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm (Thursdays thru 12/4 – Note: 12/4 is a Wednesday). “Bringing Our Characters to Life.” A fun, nonintimidating look at how our characters spring to life on the page. Relax, laugh, and create with us. Beginners welcome. Call for info/fees. WFTH Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Healing Violin Mediation – 7-8:15pm. Professional violinist and yoga teacher Helena Lalita will guide students through a short session of gentle moment & pranayama (breathing) followowed by long, deep relaxation and sound bathing. $20adv/$25door.

Coffee and Coupons – 7am-7pm. Celebrate Lemon Street Market’s 8th birthday with free coffee and store-wide discounts (excludes items already on sale). Coffee served between 7am and noon. Lemon Street Market, 241 W Lemon St, Lancaster. LemonStreetMarket.com. Reiki in Health Care Workshop – 9am-4pm. Intended for those with interest in bringing reiki into health care settings in a professional and practical way. 6 AHNA nursing contact hours. $125 includes manual and certificate. Helene Williams Reiki, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. To register: 717-269-6084. HeleneWilliamsReiki.com. Celtic Reiki III – 12-4:30pm. David Painter instructs on how to increase your energy levels and heal at a deeper level with eight new Celtic Reiki symbols. You will be attuned as well as learn how to perform attunements of Celtic Reiki. $190. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Honoring the Ancestors at Samhain – 7:30pm. Music, meditation and invitation to remember and recognize those who came before us. Their legacies are to be named and honored as we part the veil and usher in the beloveds however brief our contact may be. All are welcome. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. UUCLOnline.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Cooking Class: Knife Skills 101 – 6pm. Learn the importance of the pinch grip and the low-rock and other techniques as well as honing, sharpening and knife care and maintenance. Take home your chopped produce and 2 recipes (Pico de Gallo & Spiced Carrot Zucchini Soup). $80 includes Wusthof Classic 5″ Cooks Knife ($109 value). Preregister. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Trick or Treat Night – 6-8pm. Before those Halloween bags get loaded with candy, stop by your local GIANT in Lancaster and York Counties for a trick-or-treat night filled with better-for-you options, plus a scavenger hunt through the store for goodies and a Halloween costume contest. No registration required. Free. Find more information at GiantFoodStores.com/Wellness.

plan ahead savethedate FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Bountiful Berks Banquet – 6pm. The third annual Bountiful Berks Banquet brings agricultural business, industry professionals, public officials, and the general public together for fresh local food, auction, business exchange, and so much more. Help support local agriculture & bring the past, present, and future of Berks County Ag together. $35 pp. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. For info/tickets: 610-378-1844 or BerksAg.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Stories of Wisdom & Humor – 7pm (Sat), 9:30am (Sunday worship), 10:45am (Sunday booksigning). The “voice of small-town American life,” Philip Gulley, Quaker pastor and author, shares stories on Saturday evening, Sunday worship, and more storytelling and booksigning on Sunday, following by optional catered buffet for $15. Events are free. For info/reservations: OtterbeinLancPA.net GIVING tab, or call 717-394-3755. Inner Peace Holistic Expo – 10am-6pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun). Enjoy lectures, holistic and natural products and services for a healthy mind, body and home, spiritual services, artisan wares, jewelry, readers, and more. Keynote Speaker Saturday 1pm: Lee Sagula on smart meters, 5G, and other EMFs. $7/day or $10 both days. Veterans admitted free on Sunday. Hamburg Field House, Pine St, Hamburg. 610-401-1342. InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Angel Day Spiritual Holistic Faire – 10am-4pm. Angel art, paintings, alternative healing modalities, lectures, and more. $6, $5 with cat/dog food donation. Vendor spaces available. Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport. 484-516-8080 or KimberleeDawn53@ gmail.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Transformative Sound Basics – 10am-6pm. Transform your holistic practice from ordinary to extraordinary, using musical and non-musical sound as a healing art. $300. Register by 11/13. Inner Peace & Wellness Center, 202 S 3rd St, Hamburg. 610401-1342. http://Bit.ly/TranSoundBliss.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Gifts that Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair – 10am-3pm. Visit with 30 nonprofits that provide life-changing benefits to people within our community and around the world. Purchase charitable gift donations to honor loved ones with meaningful gifts of hope. Enjoy local culinary delights, a fairtrade marketplace, kids’ activities, and an inspiring community atmosphere. Gifts that Give Hope, 1875 Junction Rd, Manheim. GiftsThatGiveHope.org/ Lancaster.

savethedate SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 — SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Holiday Holistic & Spiritual Bazaar – 10am5pm. Offering a variety of spiritual and holistic products and services along with artisan wares, books, cards, clothing, jewelry, gluten free and vegan food and more. $3 donation or donation of pet food. Vendors welcome. Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, Gernant’s Church Rd, Leesport. 570-573-1651. LadyLynora.com.

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Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-5095073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

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Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. Allow Sudha Mataji to lead you through a Yin Yoga oriented class with the intention of connecting with the deepest parts of your being to find peace and healing. For all levels and abilities. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Wisdom Circle – 10:30-11:30am. Join Sudha Mataji for an open and practical discussion on the philosophy and aspects of yoga as they pertain to everyday life and finding peace in the world as it is today. All welcome to attend and contribute thoughts. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-5095073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Contemplative Service – 5-6pm. A simplified liturgy with readings and music. Free. Saint James Episcopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

monday Hot Bikram & Flow with Jen – 5:30-6:30pm. Call to reserve your spot. $12. The Restorative Center/ Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

tuesday Meditation and Satsang – 6-8am. Every Tuesday through Friday Sudha Mataji offers early morning meditation (Silent, Japa, Mindfulness, etc) followed by a relaxed and open discussion on various yogic scriptures. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-5095073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. A safe, simple approach, in a slow and easy-paced class featuring deep breathing, relaxation and stretching while building strength and flexibility throughout the body. For beginning yoga practice, recovery from an injury or a modified approach. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com. Unfolding Love Personal Growth Group – 12:302:30pm. Explore in a gentle yet powerful way the hidden patterns that influence our relationships, health, work and attitudes. $25. Reservations required: 717-466-0788 or RealTrueKaren@gmail.

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Mindful Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10. Yoga Studio at the Parish House at Saint James Episopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Saturday Tea Tastings – 9:30am-4pm. Stop into Radiance and sample a monthly featured tea. Free. Radiance, 13 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

Contemplative Prayer Teaching – 7-8:15pm. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

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com. Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP. 313 W Liberty St, Suite 263, Lancaster. RealTrueKaren.com.

wednesday Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10. Yoga Studio at the Parish House at Saint James Episopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Stress Relief Support Group – 1-2pm. A guided meditation session to help ease tension and stress. Free. Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance, 1234 Penn Ave, Wyomissing. 610-775-3000.

Indoor SUP Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Enjoy a gentle and therapeutic yoga practice coupled with the soothing effects of water. Challenge your balance and engage mind, body and spirit while floating into a world of rejuvenation and respite. Standing optional. Beginners welcome. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com. DIF K9 Training Orientation Session – 11:15am12:15pm. Contact Pat at Training@difk9.com for more information and to register. Free. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. 610-777-5755. GodfreysDogdom.com.

Kirtan and Satsang – 7:30-9pm. Enjoy beautiful music, devotional chanting, and an open discussion about yoga and life. Celebrate the many names of the Divine, connect with our community, and feel recharged for the rest of your week! By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

thursday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. CBD Social – 7-8:30pm. Suffering with pain, anxiety, sleeplessness? Learn about the endocannabinoid system, why it needs cannabinoids and how full spectrum hemp oil supports major body systems – improving quality of life. Admission and samples are free. Registration required. To register, contact Dianna 717-940-9287, DCM028@hotmail. com. Lancaster location. Restorative & Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Restorative postures, yoga nidra, healing crystal bowls and seated meditation. $12/class. Call to reserve your spot. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-7811430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

friday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 6:45-7:15am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10 Yoga Studio at the Parish House at Saint James Episopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Restorative Yoga with Live Music – 6-7:15pm. Let go with few basic postures and learn how to prop yourself to achieve optimal peace and relaxation. Crystal bowls, gong, acoustic guitar, and a variety of other instruments provide soothing music. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation &

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HELP WANTED ANIMAL CARE VOLUNTEER – Help Take Heart Counseling with barn chores and care for horses, goats and cats. Our mission: Empowering individuals and families to find hope, healing, and wholeness through therapeutic work with horses. For more info: Volunteer@ TakeHeartCounseling.com. FULL-TIME TECHNICIANS – Aid in the removal of mold and indoor construction demolition. Must be team-oriented, detailed, hard-working, have great communication skills and compassion towards people in need of help. Expect heavy lifting. Company pays training and certifications. Clean driving record, clean drug test and ability to pass background check are musts. Contact DC Eager: 717-989-5763.

community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Advertising@NALancaster.com or visit NALancaster.com or NABerks.com. ACUPUNCTURE LANCASTER ACUPUNCTURE

Beverly Fornoff Eden Natural Care Center 600F Eden Rd • Lancaster 717-381-7334 • LancasterAcupuncture.com Discover your body’s natural ability to heal with the supports of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Acupuncture is a way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds digestive problems, and insomnia and support your overall well-being. See ad, page 32.

THE RESTORATIVE CENTER

Mark Siegrist 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304 • Reading 610-781-1430 TheRestorativeCenter.com We have the experience you are looking for! Let us help you use a holistic approach with acupuncture and herbal remedies so you can live your healthiest life. We treat your whole health history, not just your temporary situation.

BODYWORK INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS STUDIO Christina Rossi, Practitioner 546 Penn Ave, Fl 2 • West Reading 30 Village Center Dr, Ste 5, Reading 610-451-9577 IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org

Providing an assortment of holistic healing services that include integrative massage therapy and bodywork, reiki and intuitive energy work, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, iridology, flower essences, Taoist arts and spiritual guidance.Services, classes and healing boutique. NCBTMB approved CE provider.

CHIROPRACTIC A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

Dr. Andrew Ashton 313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 • ATherapeuticEffect.com Providing an array of therapeutic treatments and services that promote relaxation and detoxification. Our doctor specializes in low-impact Torque Release Technique which provides immediate results for people of all ages. See ad, page 2.

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Leah Reiff Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Center 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-390-9998 • BlueSkiesChiroHealth.com Chiropractic is used for natural relief from conditions such as chronic pain, injuries, pregnancy complications, complications from aging & more. Dr. Reiff carefully considers every individual's comfort level and provides specific adjustments to support the body for benefits that will last.

HEATH CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER LLC Thomas Heath, DC 14 W Main St • Landisville 717-530-5555 HeathChiropracticAndWellness.com

For 33 years, Dr. Heath has been helping people recover their health and reduce stress in their lives through Functional Integrative Brain /Body Balance. He uses Professional Applied Kinesiology, Neuro Emotional Technique, Quantum Neurology, Nutritional counseling, traditional Chiropractic and other cutting-edge techniques. See ad, page 30.

JANGDHARI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Charles JangDhari Dr. Jessica Riehl 7 Center St • Intercourse 717-768-7148 JangDhariFamilyChiropractic.com JFChiropractic@gmail.com

JangDhari Family Chiropractic is committed to the health and wellness of our community. We provide quality chiropractic care and give back to many area charities helping ensure that the people of our community have opportunities to live well and live long.

LINK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC 3130 Pricetown Rd • Fleetwood 610-944-5000 DrWachtmann.com

High-quality, patient-focused Chiropractic Care, and Functional Diagnostic Medicine evaluation and treatment. We focus on correcting the underlying causes of many disorders, diseases and conditions. Call for a complimentary consultation and benefit check. See ad, page 34.

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST INSHANTI

Debra Stoltzfus 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd • Kinzers 717-587-3990 • Inshanti.com Trust a nationally certified aromatherapist specializing in clinical consultations. Deb can work directly with your physician to create a plan that supports mind and body health. In addition to retail and wholesale accounts of proprietary blends and pure essential oils sourced directly from the farmers, half and full-day education courses with certification are offered. See ad, page 25.

COUNSELING Grey Muzzle Manor

57A Kutz Rd • Fleetwood 610-655-5271 GreyMuzzleManor.com Facebook.com/GreyMuzzleManor Marcy Tocker, MA, utilizes person-centered and strength-based therapeutic approaches. She specializes in animal-assisted therapy, EAGALA model equine therapy, play therapy and art therapy. Marcy believes that therapeutic change occurs when we provide empathy, unconditional positive regard, acceptance and being there to support while our clients discover the strength we know they’ve always carried.

DENTISTRY DAVID A. SCHWARTZ, DDS, PC 9 Bristol Ct • Wyomissing 610-670-6910 SchwartzFamilyDental.com

We provide general and cosmetic Mercury-Free dental care to the entire family with attention to “whole person health.” We have advanced training in the safe removal of mercury fillings, nonsurgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 21.

SUSQUEHANNA DENTAL ARTS Owen Allison, DMD 100 S 18th St • Columbia 717-684-3943 • 717-285-7033 SusquehannaDentalArts.com

We are a full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant-retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 23.

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FUNCTIONAL HEALTH AGAPE INSTITUTE of FUNCTIONAL HEALTH & CHIROPRACTIC Stephen A. Conicello, DC, EMT-P 735 Fox Chase, Ste 100 • Coatesville 484-593-0882 • AgapeFHC.com

At Agape Institute, we pride ourselves in finding out why your body has decided to become sick. Utilizing Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology, we assess the body in multiple ways to find out what’s driving sickness and disease. See ad, back cover.

FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY LANCASTER BRAIN & SPINE 1361 Fruitville Pike • Lancaster 717-299-9600 LancasterBrainAndSpine.com

Our mission is to improve the lives of people suffering from complicated neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, by utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic testing and customized brainbased treatment plans. See ad, page 23.

HEALTHY HOME DC EAGER EMERGENCY SERVICES Clutter/Hoarding Recovery 6 E Kendig Rd • Willow Street 717-989-5763 • DCEager.com

Hoarding and excessive clutter can hide health threats such as mold, bacterial growth, insect and rodent infestation. With respect and sensitivity, DC Eager will professionally and discretely provide the clean-up needed to return the home to a healthy state. Free assessment. See ads, page 37 and 47.

HEMP PRODUCTS

HOLISTIC wellness ALTERNATIVE HEALING OF PA

NICK D'ORAZIO, MD

Alternative healing center and retail store featuring massage, reiki, crystal therapy, health and wellness coaching. Stop in the store for all your alternative product needs including: essential oils, aromatherapy jewelry, soaps, lotions, Himalayan salt products, salves and crystals. See ad, page 24.

Physician board certified in integrative and holistic medicine employs a wide variety of treatment modalities including Ayurveda, IV treatments including chelation, homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, natural injections, physical rehabilitation, and bodywork. Dr. D’Orazio is a physician who lives what he teaches.

2298 Willow Street Pike • Willow Street 717-847-3213 AlternativeHealingofPA.com

RESTORE YOUR ENERGY

Deb Gallagher, RN, CLP Lancaster 717-203-9666 • RestoreYourEnergy.org Experience Eden Energy Medicine, a practice created by Donna Eden, healer, author and teacher. This method assists with balancing our nine energy systems which can become blocked by stress, pain and illnesses. When the energy is balanced, sleep, joy, concentration and immunity improve, and our body’s natural ability to heal can begin.

SOUL SPARK HEALING & GUIDANCE Jill C. H. Jablonski, RM, CCH, SoulSparkHG@gmail.com SoulSparkHG.com

Promote health, balance chakras, reduce stress, increase relaxation, supplement medical care with reiki and crystal healing! Receive guidance, clarification on life’s challenges through tarot and astrology. Jill practices with a unique blend of experience, compassion, empathy, and objectivity to give comfort and healing.

HYPNOSIS

FINNEGAN FARMS, LLC

BRIDGE HYPNOSIS

Online and at Lancaster Marketplace 2084 Fruitville Pike • Lancaster FinneganFarmsLLC.com

Annelle Soponis, PhD, BCH, CI 6 Hearthstone Dr • Reading 610-509-7610 • BridgeHypnosis.com

Creating healthy hemp products grown on our farm without pesticides or chemicals since 2017. We offer CBD oil, muscle rubs, hemp hearts, hemp tea, hemp honey, CBD oil and treats for pets, and more. Know your farmer! See ad, page 37.

Create the life you want using the power of your subconscious mind. Release stress, anxiety, fears, habits, blockages—anything that is holding you back from being the person you want to be. Interactive transpersonal hypnosis. Dr. Soponis is NGH board certified and also certified to teach you to be a hypnotist.

A simple smile. That’s the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others. ~Dalai Lama

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Strasburg Health Associates 181 Hartman Bridge Rd • Ronks 717-687-7541 • DrNickDorazio@gmail.com

LYMPHATIC THERAPY Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Electro-Lymphatic Therapy 50 Keystone Ct • Leola 717-656-8615 • AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com Our lymphatic system plays an important role in supporting our immunity. Over the past 18 years of treating our clients, we’ve found that supporting the proper flow of lymphatic fluid through electrolymphatic therapy positively affects many conditions including: Lymphedema, edema, cancer, Lyme disease, heart disease, enlarged prostate, post-injury/surgical healing and more. See ad, page 24.

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC GARDNER’S MATTRESS & MORE 830 Plaza Blvd • Lancaster 717-299-6228 GardnersMattressAndMore.com

Gardner’s is a locally owned mattress store offering a wide selection of quality natural and organic mattresses ranging from the luxurious to economical. Educating our customers on getting a good night’s sleep and the benefits of sleeping naturally and organically is our mission. To schedule your private sleep consultation, go to SleepLancaster.com/ Natural. See ad, pages 28 and 29.

MOLD REMEDIATION DC EAGER EMERGENCY SERVICES Darlene Eager, Certified Mold Remediation Specialist 6 E Kendig Rd • Willow Street 717-989-5763 • DCEager.com

Mold can be a hidden danger. Let DC Eager keep your family and friends safe. Our technicians are trustworthy, knowledgeable and certified in the safe removal of mold. DC Eager takes pride in their quality of work and customer service. “We Educate Before We Estimate.” Free mold assessments for your home or business. No chemicals! See ads, pages 37 and 47.

NATUROPATH - traditional HEALTH BY DESIGN CLINIC

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com We provide nutrition and detoxification services for adults and children using an integrative functional medicine approach, offer therapeutic massage therapy for your relaxation or chronic pain needs, and permanent fat and weight loss services. See ad, page 22.

NATUROPATHic doctor HEALTH FOR LIFE

Ann Lee, ND, L.Ac 112 Cornell Ave • Lancaster 717-669-1050 DoctorNaturalMedicine.com Learn how your symptoms are connected, get answers, and achieve improved health and wellbeing as we facilitate your body's ability to heal itself through acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. Specializing in hormone balancing and fertility. Visit the website for testimonials and more information.

TREE OF LIFE HEALTH CAMBIUM WELLNESS CENTER Robert Miller, ND 15 Pleasure Rd • Ephrata 717-733-2003 • TOLHealth.com

Our leading naturopathic practice offers the most comprehensive array of holistic health services, tailored for your individual needs: genetic nutritional consultations; naturopathic consultations; nutrition, dietary and weight management programs; structural therapy with CranioSacral Therapy; reflexology; detoxification therapies; stress management; prenatal/pediatric wellness; and air/water purification. See ad, page 19.

NUTRITION

GIANT FOOD STORES KILENE KNITTER, RD, LDN

717-299-0391 Kilene.Knitter@GiantMartins.com GiantFoodStores.com/Wellness Kilene Knitter, nutritionist for Giant, will help you develop an individualized approach to nutrition with creative ways to enjoy the foods you love and build healthy habits that fit into your lifestyle. Visit our website for a listing of Kilene’s and all of our nutritionists’ scheduled classes and store tours.

SHEEHAN NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER

LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

Farm and Home Center 1383 Arcadia Rd • Lancaster 717-824-9209 LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org Offering 30-minute sessions to those who would like to experience the many benefits of reiki. Clinic held the third Thursday of each month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. By donation. Practitioners needed. Please call for more information.

Dr. Keith Sheehan Laura Sheehan 1301 E King St • Lancaster 717-392-6606 SheehanChiropractic.com

HELENE WILLIAMS REIKI

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cuttingedge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 31.

Reiki is a very gentle holistic practice, which assists in promoting balance in body, mind and spirit. After a Reiki session, many people express a deep sense of relaxation, calming and peace. Frequently anxiety, stress and worry are relieved. Sessions and classes are available. See ad, page 10.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON MANSION ON MAIN ORGANIC SALON

119 W Main St • Leola 717-656-0208 TheMansionOnMain.us Refresh your mind, body and spirit with natural and organic products for hair and skin. Enjoy a full menu of salon services selected to support your holistic lifestyle including Organic Color Systems, Shear Miracles, John Masters Organics, Max Green Alchemy, Zoya. Specializing in cuts, color, bridal, extensions and more. Also offering monthly DIY EO workshops.

PET CARE

FUSION INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS

TILL WE MEET AGAIN

At Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness our main focus is on YOU – the whole person. Our practice involves using an integrative, functional, and personalized approach to nutrition, health and healing. Most major insurance plans are accepted. Flexible options are available to meet with our staff. See ad, page 30.

For some, euthanasia of their pet at the veterinary hospital is simply not an option. Dr. Mark Huber and his wife Stacey provide home euthanasia for dogs and cats in the most comfortable environment possible—your home—with the intention of bringing peace and comfort to ease the pain of losing a beloved pet. See ad, page 9.

Dana M. Elia, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND 270 Granite Run Dr • Lancaster 717-917-5259 • FusionIHW.com

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In-Home Pet Euthanasia 717-897-0536 TillWeMeetAgain.com

Helene Williams, BSN, RN 313 W Liberty St, Ste 203 • Lancaster 717-269-6084 HeleneWilliamsReiki.com

SKIN/BODY CARE MELANIN ESSENTIALS

Contact@MelaninEssentials.com MelaninEssentials.com Facebook.com/MelaninEssentials Instagram.com/MelaninEssentials Looking for a solution to dry skin? Do you struggle with moisturizing and detangling your kinky/curly hair? At Melanin Essentials, we blend 100% all-natural and organic, toxic-free, vegan, ingredients to treat your hair and skin. We prioritize your health and beauty—from the inside out.

SOUND HEALING SOUNDWISE HEALTH

Lana Ryder, LMT, AADP, HTA 313 W Liberty St, Ste 267 • Lancaster SoundwiseHealth.com • ReikiSound.net 610-301-4356 Lana Ryder has been sharing the healing power of sound, voice and music for 40 years. Soundwise Health Associates o ff e r b a s i c s o u n d t h e r a p y education, group sound events, private sound therapy sessions, sound circles, sonic massage, ReikiSound™️, ReikiVoice™️ and more.

October 2019

THERAPEUTIC WRITING WRITE FROM THE HEART

Creative Writing Workshops Melissa Greene • Lancaster 717-393-4713 • WriteFromTheHeart.us Our uplifting, be-who-you-are workshops awaken the creative spirit, gently, without intimidation. Taught in an atmosphere of warmth, whimsy and trust, they are a safe haven for all ages. Especially those who long to overcome perfectionism and selfdoubt. No grades or red pen. Sharing optional. Mischief a must. See ad, page 11.

Thermal Imaging ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING Pamela Howard, DC, CCT 550 Coventry Dr • Mechanicsburg 259 N 6th St, Ste 2 • Columbia 866-522-3484 AThermalImage.com

Thermal Imaging is a safe, noninvasive way to visualize potential health concerns with early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health. Providing service since 2005, Dr Howard offers a complete package to include a report review, educational materials and referral sources.

Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Lori Martin 50 Keystone Ct • Leola 717-656-8615 • AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com A family wellness center offering thermal imaging for breast and body, detox therapies, therapeutic and oncology massage, lymphatic drainage, a full-spectrum infrared sauna, nutritional education and more. Thermal imaging is a safe, non-invasive procedure for early detection of sources of pain, injury and disease. See ad, page 24.

WEIGHT LOSS Health by Design

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 • HBDClinic.com We can help you reach your weightloss goals by offering customized nutrition, body sculpting, weight loss and detoxification services. As you release stubborn fat, you’ll receive support and guidance through every step of your journey. See ad, page 22.

Yoga AQUA OM PADDLE

Birdsboro Fitness & Splash 320 W Main St, Birdsboro 610-575-0888 • AOPaddle.com All levels, gentle yoga, paddle board (SUP) yoga.

KULA KAMALA FOUNDATION & YOGA ASHRAM

17 Basket Rd • Reading 484-509-5073 • KulaKamalaFoundation.org Yoga therapy, practical yoga, retreats, kirtan. See ad, page 5.

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