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Contents

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Taking a Home Off the Grid

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23 THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

26 NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

EMPOWERED LIGHT HOLISTIC EXPO

HOURLY PRIZES • FUN • COMMUNITY

THE 21ST CENTURY

Breaking Bread, Building Community

40 INTO THE WOODS

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Healthy Food Samples

Hiking for Health and Happiness

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Personal and Planetary Health

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Angelic & Intuitive Readings Yoga & Meditations

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Inspiring Lectures

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38 BRINGING UP KITTY

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DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 9 health briefs 12 global briefs 14 event spotlights 15 action alert 16 eco tip 17 cover artist 22 business spotlight 23 healing ways 25 practitioner profile 26 green living 30 healthy kids

31 summer camp

guide 34 conscious eating 36 foodie guide 38 natural pet 40 fit body 42 wise words 43 inspiration 45 calendar 48 classifieds 50 resource guide 54 advertiser index

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reativity is the thread of inspiration that leads to truth, linking original voice with passion and purpose toward a grand recovery of all that we hold dear. There are many paths for spirit to work its wonder in the world; endless disclosures of the heart and simple, silent awe among the vast experiential range of an authenticity that heals.

This latest issue marks a way forward in honor of those positive choices that center, uplift and support Kendra & Jacqueline sustained energy and balance amidst change, both individually and community-wide. Alignment of values with action allows for a synergy of mental, physical and emotional realms, in which integrity unfolds and self-expression remains the universal language of the soul.

All that we embrace and release, the thoughts and stories that emerge, relationships formed, the loss, transformation and joy, are preciously woven into a signature masterpiece. There is beauty and power in the designs that emerge, within and without our connections and collaborations ripple brilliance.

The art of living is at once subtle and grand, flowing through our productivity, our postures and our prose, both a collective manifestation of worldview and all of our home projects. This month’s contributors illustrate just how diverse a deliberate existence can be—by veering off the grid to stay grounded, redefining boundaries for intentional community-building, sharing meals with neighbors and structuring our spaces to reflect the sanctuaries we crave.

Becoming is a personal process, a community endeavor, a legacy of interdependence in so many ways. Energized by the reciprocal exchange of beauty, grace and emotion, each medium of expression rides a unique wave to carry us from rationale and reason to a more intuitive and present state. Restoration is a necessity, for both ourselves and our ecosystems; we owe the world our honesty and our whole selves.

The season invites us to open, to bloom into full and glorious existence, revealing both our vulnerabilities and our strengths. We celebrate all of the true colors that make up our world, the singing and dancing and laughter that remind us of who we are.

Join us in living on purpose, with intention and compassion in supporting each other.

Words and actions can be powerful messages of harmony and hope on the way to a freedom that can sustain us all.

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Lancaster Creative Reuse Art Upcycling Programs

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ancaster Creative Reuse (LCR), a nonprofit, offers a donation-based art, craft and sewing supply store to connect community excess with those who can use it creatively. On-site classes and off-site educational outreach programs merge conservation, creativity and community need. The expanded open craft table is available to the public during store hours. LCR is also collaborating with the Long's Park Art Festival for Kids’ Art in The Park during Labor Day weekend.

Youth craft sessions teach about conservation and reuse while cultivating creativity. Guided crafting sessions focus on how to reuse plastic and packaging products in response to new, stricter recycling standards in the U.S.

In addition to maintaining a self-sustaining creative reuse center, proceeds fund crafting sessions for adults with developmental needs, assembling employment and youth school kits for refugees resettling in the area and other local initiatives as needs arise.

Location: 1865 Lincoln Highway E., Lancaster. Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun., closed. For more information, call 717-617-2977, email director Susan Zeran at LancasterCreativeReuse@gmail.com or visit LancasterCreativeReuse.org. See ad, page 23.

Third Eye Series Develops Sustainable Spirituality

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udha Allitt, spiritual counselor, yoga therapist and co-founder of Kula Kamala Foundation and Ashram, in Reading, will guide participants during the 2019 Third Eye Series of retreats and workshops: Chakra Wisdom (Energy), May 10 to 12; Bhakti Immersion (Sound), June 7 to 9; Poetical Writing (Creativity), September 13 to 15; and Mini Vipasana (Silence), November 15 to 17. The Third Eye Series is organized and intended to grow spiritual sustainability. Each program offers valuable skills and understanding for both new and experienced students.

“Sustainable spirituality is the consistent and meaningful practice of supportive spiritual techniques in light of life’s many challenges,” explains Allitt. “One key to sustainable spirituality is recognizing practice as an integral part of life. Practice increases power, insight and clarity, and deepens connection. Through consistent practice, our spirituality grows beyond being a convenient intermediary to become a sustainable power that opens the practitioner to seemingly superhero-type qualities such as patience, compassion, vision, creativity and manifestation.”

Cost: $179/retreat, which includes dormitory accommodations and meals. Location:17 Basket Rd., Reading. For more information, call 484-509-5073, email Study@KulaKamalaFoundation.org or visit KulaKamalaFoundaton.org. See ad, back cover.

Make your future healthcare decisions known to your family, friends and healthcare providers.

Share your wishes and complete your advance directive, because…YOUR DECISIONS MATTER.

For more information, visit www.hospicecommunity.org or contact Joan Groh at (717) 391-2401 or jgroh@hospicecommunity.org.

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Healthy Living with Essential Oils

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oard-certified hypnotherapist Dr. Annelle Soponis, of Bridge Hypnosis, located in Reading, is now offering sessions to help clients deal with the sadness, guilt or pain over the loss of a pet. In a light hypnotic trance, clients can communicate with a deceased pet and find answers to questions they have been wondering about. A typical session lasts one hour and includes a recording, if desired.

For more information, email BridgeHypnosis@gmail.com, call 610509-7610 or visit BridgeHypnosis.com. See ad, page 23.

ebra Stoltzfus, founder of Inshanti Pure Essential Oils, in Kinzers, will teach Healthy Living with Essential Oils, from noon until 5 p.m., April 13. The class teaches students about 11 essential oils: where they come from, how they are distilled, benefits, safety and how to blend them. Participants will take home their manual, the three products they make and a certificate confirming completion of the course. Refreshments will be served.

Stoltzfus is a nationally certified clinical aromatherapist, with advanced studies in chemistry and aromatic medicine, and has more than 15 years of experience.

Cost: $160. Location: 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd., Kinzers. To register, call 717-587-3990, email Debra@Inshanti.com or visit Inshanti. com. See ad, page 39.

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ediscover the heart and art of nursing, and meet the continuing education (CE) requirements for holistic nursing certification or recertification. The American Holistic Nurses Association Integrative Healing Arts Program in Holistic Nursing (IHAP), a unique, three-session, 84-hour continuing nursing education (CNE) program, will be held August 15 to 18; November 14 to 17; and March 5 to 8, 2020, at Pendle Hill retreat and conference center, in Wallingford, Pennsylvania.

The faculty will be Colleen Delaney, Ph.D., RN, Advanced Holistic Nurse board-certified, of Woodbury, Connecticut, and Catherine M. Alvarez, RN, MA, Holistic Nurse Baccalaureate certified, of Orange, Connecticut.

Core topics, developed during all three sessions, include Art of Authentic Communication; Caring for Self, Caring for Others; Philosophy and Spirituality in Healing; Theory for Holistic Nursing Practice; Nutrition for Body, Mind and Spirit; Energy Systems and Energy Healing; and Transformational Leadership for Change. Each session also includes a one-day immersion topic: Clinical Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Music and Guided Imagery and Jin Shin Jyutsu.

Graduates receive a certificate in holistic nursing and integrative modalities; become an instrument of healing for themselves and others; and are equipped to provide holistic healing arts in all healthcare settings.

A recent participant said, “IHAP is an amazing way to be taken care of, to care for myself, and to bring energetic and calm compassion into practice. Highly recommended!”

Enrollment is open until July 18. Limited to 40 participants.

Visit AHNA.org/Integrative-Healing-Arts for more information and to register. See ad, page 14.

health briefs

Advance Care Planning: Personal Decisions Matter Advance care planning is something that impacts everyone. Yet, it’s something that only a small percentage of people discuss. According to the National Survey by The Conversation Project, more than 90 percent of people think it’s important to talk about their loved ones’ and their own wishes for end-of-life care; however, less than 30 percent of people actually do talk about it.

Advance care planning allows an individual to decide in advance what care they want to receive if they become unable to speak for themselves, eliminating the uncertainty for their doctors and family members.

People are encouraged to discuss and assess their wishes with those closest to them. Having a plan in place allows people to focus on the things that matter. An advance care plan is a gift that an individual can leave for their family.

For more information about Hospice & Community Care’s advance care planning, contact Joan Groh at 717-391-2401 or visit Tinyurl.com/Hospice-Advance-CarePlanning. See ad, page 7.

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Tips to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation Installation of smart electric meters is causing a rising awareness of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR). Smart meters emit radiofrequency radiation in order to transmit data usage to the utilities. There are other electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) as well as dirty electricity. Below are tips to reduce EMR.

Reduce cell phone radiation by keeping antennas off that are not being used. For example, if using cellular, keep Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart Meter Guard and personal hotspots disabled. When carrying a cell phone in a pocket or close to the body, set it to airplane mode. Use speaker, text or an air tube headset. Consider a radiation-reducing case.

Unplug any electrical appliances or wires within six to eight feet of beds or move them six to eight feet away from the bed. Replace cordless phones with corded versions.

Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. An even better choice would be to consider not using Wi-Fi and hardwire devices. There are also low-radiation routers available. Most smart TVs, printers and gaming products do not stop emitting radio frequency (RF) unless they are unplugged, not just turned off; they can be turned off via power strips. Do not purchase smart products. Put a smart meter guard over a smart electric meter.

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Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

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By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with anti-inflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.

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Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

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Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action.

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Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

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A new report issued by environmental watchdog Greenpeace details the growing global dangers of accumulating nuclear waste that will remain hazardous for hundreds of centuries. Several of the designated storage facilities in the seven countries surveyed are nearly filled to capacity now.

Unresolved safety issues across the industry include fire risk, venting of radioactive gases, environmental contamination, failure of containers, terrorist attacks and escalating costs. More than 65 years after the start of the civil use of nuclear power, 250,000 tons of highly radioactive spent fuel exists in 14 countries, and underground storage, seemingly the most viable option, has encountered major obstacles.

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The Endangered Species Act seems to be working, with more than 75 percent of marine mammals and sea turtles protected by the act recovering, according to a new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity published in the academic journal PLOS ONE. North Atlantic green sea turtle nests on Florida beaches have increased by more than 2,000 percent and Hawaiian humpback whales more than 1,100 percent between 1979 and 2005.

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Inner Peace Holistic Spring Expo

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The event will feature acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic services, massage therapy, reiki, reflexology, readers, tarot, crystals, jewelry, cannabidiol (CBD) products and many more holistic practitioners and other natural products.

William Stillman, internationally known psychic medium and author of Under Spiritual Siege, will be the keynote speaker on April 13. Dr. Tyran Mincey, chiropractor and diplomate of the International Board of Applied Kinesiology, will be the keynote speaker on April 14. His presentation, What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Toxins, will focus on the keys to health restoration, maintenance and improvement.

“The expo gives attendees opportunities to attend educational lectures, visit our wonderful vendors and connect with likeminded people,” enthuses Nancy Hartman, organizer and owner of Inner Peace & Wellness Center. “Celebrate the coming of spring by rejuvenating yourself with the positive energy of the expo.”

Admission: $7/day; free for 12 and under. Location: 500 Pine St., Hamburg. For more information, call 610-401-1342 or visit InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com. See ad, page 21.

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The expo’s focus is on holistic lifestyles, spiritual classes and personal development. “People feel stressed and distracted, and they are looking for more connection and answers,” says the expo’s founder, Sue Greenwald. “The expo offers new ideas, contacts and connection with others and, most of all, a community where people feel supported in a fun way.”

The April expo will feature Brad Johnson, who will be presenting a channeled session with Adronis, including a Q&A, and a workshop on Cellular Body Regeneration. John DeSouza, The XMan, a former FBI Investigator, will present A Paranormal Life and a workshop on Clear Hearing. Attendees can choose from more than 50 workshops and lectures.

Empowered Light engages attendees with experiential classes, meditation and sound healing, or mini-treatments, such as reiki.

Guests can linger and shop in between presentations with more than 150 holistic vendors.

General admission: $5-$20. Some presentations additional. Advance ticket purchases encouraged. Location: 100 Station Ave. Free parking available. Interested vendors are encouraged to apply now for a space.

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The Sierra Club is calling on nine major corporations that are members of the PIA to withdraw from it with an online petition. So far, two have indicated they will not be renewing their memberships this year: Clorox (which owns companies like Burt’s Bees, Brita and Glad) and the Ascena Retail Group (which includes Ann Taylor and Loft).

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Chemicals used in dry cleaning clothes have long been linked to health concerns for both people and the environment. Perchloroethylene (“perc” for short) is most commonly used in this process. Federal regulatory agencies have documented myriad negative effects from exposure to the petroleum-based solvent.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration links it to dizziness, blurred vision, loss of coordination and other nervous system effects, including memory loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calls perc a likely human carcinogen “by all routes of exposure.” The EPA also warns that the chemical can leak into the ground, contaminating water supplies, and react in the air to form smog, which has been associated with respiratory effects.

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Another good option is wet cleaning, whereby fabric is laundered in a computer-controlled washer and dryer that uses water—along with specialized soaps and conditioners instead of solvents—and spins its contents much more slowly than a typical home washing machine.

Because wet cleaning is free of hazardous volatile organic compounds like those in perc, it eliminates health and safety risks, as well as environmental hazards associated with traditional dry cleaning, according to GreenAmerica.org. As an added benefit, the equipment and operating costs are lower. While the biggest disadvantage to wet cleaning is that it produces waste water, it’s still a highly energy-efficient method.

Another method is liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) cleaning, in which some commercial cleaners use the pressurized gas in combination with other gentle cleaning agents to dissolve and remove dirt, fats and oils in clothing instead of using perc; or consider simply handwashing delicate clothes and fabrics in a mild, non-toxic detergent, and then hanging them outside to dry.

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It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally. ~Ron Blumenfeld, a six-year solar convert in Fairfield, Connecticut to the grid when needed.

Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022.

Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago.

“It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity.

Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.

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Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov.

The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives

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Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more.

However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year.

Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts).

With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange.

Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees

Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates.

Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system.

Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system.

While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a groundsource heat pump with a 50-year warranty.

For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average off-the-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.”

The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

Special Considerations

Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits.

Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation.

There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others.

Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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Hempfield Botanicals Bringing Testing, Traceability and Transparency to Cannabidiol Products

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empfield Botanicals, located in Lancaster, was founded in 2017 by Heather and Nathan Kreider, and built upon their strong and trusted reputation for providing professional skin care products through their Makes Scents Natural Spa Line.

Passionate about providing quality cannabiodiol (CBD) products, the line of Hempfield Botanicals is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-free, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, third-party tested and 100 percent vegan.

Hempfield Botanicals was third-party audited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and they continue to uphold the standards set by the FDA. The company is certified through the Pennsylvania Department of Health “Controlled Substances, Drugs, Device and Cosmetics Act 64” to be a manufacturer and distributor, registered to conduct and maintain a facility in accordance with the provisions set forth by Act 64.

They also chose to become Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). “Leaping Bunny uses ‘The Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals’ to vet every vendor,” Heather says.

“Leaping Bunny is located in Pennsylvania, so becoming certified was also a way for us to support a fellow local business that internationally promotes the comprehensive standard for not testing on animals.”

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Heather’s “3 T’s of CBD” include testing, traceability and transparency. “All ingredients, including our raw CBD, arrive with Certificates of Analysis (COAs), along with lab results to ensure purity and quality,” she affirms. “We also complete inhouse testing during the manufacturing process and then our finished products are tested by an FDAapproved, third-party lab. We source our sustainably grown, hemp-based CBD from Kentucky and Colorado growers who use organic practices.”

“Although CBD is legal in the U.S., lack of industry regulation remains a challenge. We encourage consumers to become informed before buying CBD products to ensure that the manufacturer adheres to the highest standards of quality and purity,” Heather suggests.

“Education is key and remains significant to our mission so consumers know they can trust us. We are transparent about manufacturing practices; visitors can see our products being made and can request third-party lab results at any time,” she explains. “What we say is in our products is really what is in our products.”

“CBD and THC are the cannabinoids found most abundantly in cannabis plants, but people get confused about the difference,” says Heather. “Unlike THC, which causes psychoactive effects (a “high”), CBD does not; the way these two cannabinoids

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interact with cannabinoid receptors varies.”

Being an informed consumer means thinking about more than just price when comparing CBD products. Things to consider include concentration of the formulation; route of use (sublingual verses capsules/gummies, transdermal, etc.); testing; traceability; transparency; added ingredients and reason for use.

What sets Hempfield Botanicals apart from other companies is that many of their CBD products are formulated by two compounding pharmacists—one of whom is also a chemical engineer—who have experience in the cannabis, healthcare and chemical industries. They formulated six different oral oils using specific terpene profiles, which is unique to the industry.

The oils recently launched in March include: Comfort, for daytime anxiety relief; Tunnel Vision, for focus; Hemped Up, for energy; Relief, for general pain; Head Ease, for migraines; and 40 Winks, for insomnia.

The team at Hempfield Botanicals has created strategic partnerships to work hand-in-hand with industry leaders and Pennsylvania farmers, who are working with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to regulate hemp products, with a goal to source Pennsylvania-grown hemp.

“The best part of our work is seeing first-hand the benefits people are receiving from using CBD oil products to improve their quality of life,” enthuses Heather.

“Local physicians and orthopedic surgeons are recommending our products for pain relief, especially following hip and knee surgeries. Athletes have also given us positive feedback.

To make a long story short, CBD could benefit almost everyone who wants to lead an active life and keep pain, stress and inflammation under control,” she says.

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or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit from working with a certified creative arts therapist,” explains Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois.

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence—an outpatient clinic specializing in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts therapy among the top five most effective approaches in helping veterans.

A study of combat veterans and creative arts therapy conducted at Concordia University, in Montreal, reported considerable progress, especially in areas of expressing emotions resulting from

trauma and gaining understanding of symptoms such as depression, thoughts of suicide and insomnia.

Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., has authored several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, and uses expressive arts therapy in her Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with soldiers for the past 10 years, and find that much of their healing comes about through telling their stories on stage or participating as an actor within a play or improvisation.” Malchiodi also incorporates mindfulness practices, visual arts, music and some simple forms of yoga in her sessions.

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he arts creatively inform life’s path, helping us to uncover and honor our true selves. The following women-contributors to Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks, facilitate intentional arts.

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“Susan Korsnick: Art & Soul events are designed to amplify inner wisdom, confidently empower, awaken authenticity, and create space for connecting with others on similar journeys,” explains Susan Korsnick, artist, guide and Creatively Fit Coach. “I use creativity, intuitive experiences, ceremony, visualization, storytelling, chanting and more so you come home to your Self. This is a journey of love.”

Melissa Greene

“My Write From The Heart classes put writers, of all levels, at ease. They create a gentle, safe place for us to slow down, reflect and get back in touch with the moment and ourselves,” says Melissa Greene,

founder, published writer and therapeutic writing coach. “Creativity is born of playfulness. Forget grades and grammar—it’s warmth and humor that help overcome perfectionism. When we relax, writing becomes fun, freeing and a means to hope, healing and a happier life.”

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A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. “Creative arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”

Dopamine and Creating Art

The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art.

A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident, and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment.

Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the self-discovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way. Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.”

Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister.

“Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Karen Carnabucci Invoking Change Through Creativity and Experiential Learning

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aren Carnabucci is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice as a trainer, coach and psychotherapist, in Lancaster. She is the area’s only nationally board-certified master trainer, educator and practitioner in psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy, and practices, teaches and writes about the value of experiential psychotherapies. The focus of her practice is making experiences feel safe in order to nurture healing and change.

“Psychodrama, developed by Dr. J.L. Moreno, means ‘psyche in action’ and explores our inner and outer worlds with action.

Because it ‘shows us’ rather than ‘tells us,’ we have the opportunity to experience and improvise the stories of ourselves and others in a fresh, powerful and immediate way,” explains Carnabucci.

“In psychodrama, we value the framework of role theory as the route to expand and change the roles we play in life. We use the basic psychodramatic techniques of doubling, role reversal, mirroring, surplus reality, concretization and others.”

She is also certified to facilitate Family Constellations, developed by Bert Hellinger, of Germany. “In Family Constellations, we consider how the larger ancestral family system may be disturbed or blocked,” she says, “and how we can identify and transform the disturbance so that love flows within the system and within the person seeking change and healing.”

She has written books on experiential therapies, including Show and Tell Psychodrama: Skills for Therapists, Coaches, Teachers, Leaders; Healing Eating Disorders with Psychodrama and Other Action Methods: Beyond the Silence and the Fury; and Integrating Psychodrama and Systemic Constellation Work: New Directions for Action Methods, Mind-Body Therapies and Energy Healing.

“I’ve been practicing for a number of years, and I’ve incorporated a number of methods, both conventional and unconventional, into my special blend of practice. In many ways, I am a ‘collector’ of experiential methods and practices that I weave together to design experiences that create a shift. I really love teaching younger psychotherapists, coaches, educators and others about what I've gathered, modified and invented through the years,” enthuses Carnabucci.

Karen Carnabucci’s private practice is located at Liberty Place, 313 W. Liberty St., Ste. 251, in Lancaster. For more information, call 717-4660788, email RealTrueKaren@gmail.com or visit RealTrueKaren.com.

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NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

by Avery Mack

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aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than ecofriendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping.

Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley

University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic transplants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides.

“When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great ecofriendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers.

A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement. These

natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years.

However, what’s wild isn’t necessarily native. These days, the woods and forests are rife with alien species that escaped from non-native gardens or were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry.

Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage.

In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report summarizing numerous studies that concluded that non-native plants disrupt the food web and present a growing problem for “organisms that depend on native plants for food, shelter and places to rear their young.”

Natives vs. Nativars

While the harm caused by many invasive plants that evolved in a foreign habitat is well-documented and profound, the ecological impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle.

Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife.

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One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.”

A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to determine whether certain cultivars are as attractive to insects as their native counterparts.

What’s certain, say the experts: A gardener can’t go wrong with indigenous plants. “Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth,” Fleischacker says. Despite the perception by some that natives are boring, they can be showier than their cultivar cousins and also thrive in their region’s unique conditions.

“I keep my yard as natural as possible to co-exist with my neighbor, the Hiawatha National Forest, and its small animals and birds,” says Monica Cady, co-founder of the Herbal Lodge and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe in Hessel, Michigan.

Going Native

Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy non-natives that

will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape.

Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.”

When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

Local Native Plant Resources Earthbound Artisan is a local garden and stonework construction company offering organic design and maintenance that preserves natural ecosystems and provides resources for the community. Native and edible plant information can be found by clicking on the “Your Resources” tab at EarthboundArtisan. com. In particular, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service booklet, Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping – Chesapeake Bay Watershed, is a detailed resource that provides explanations and illustrated charts for Pennsylvania.

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Is Your Mattress The Problem?

How to get a good night's sleep, without harmful chemicals

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ake this quiz:

1. do you have back pain when you wake up?

2. Neck pain? Stiffness or soreness?

3. does it take you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep?

4. do you experience restless sleep? Toss and turn at night?

If you answered “yes” two times or more, this may be the most important article you read all year.

Here’s why…

While you sleep, your immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. It replenishes every cell in your body.

Low-quality, uncomfortable mattresses have been linked to discomfort and pain, which can prevent quality sleep.

People who struggle with sleep deprivation may suffer from irritability, depression, over-eating— and even face a higher risk for Alzheimer’s.

If your mattress is filled with chemical toxins, airborne allergens, or worse, your body is doing battle with those things rather than repairing itself. You’re losing valuable energy each night instead of healing your body and revitalizing your mind.

And all of that can wreak havoc on your health and well being.

What’s In your mattress?

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.

The Natural alternative

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

advertorial 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.

dream Room, where you can spend 15 minutes to 4 hours resting or even sleeping on a mattress, with 100% sanitary linens, blankets and pillows so people can truly ‘test drive” any natural bedding,” says McClure.

3. Protect yourself by insisting on a strong guarantee. “I know people are tired of sleeping on a worn-out, chemical-laden mattress.

That’s why we give every customer a 120 night Wake Up Happy Comfort Guarantee to exchange if it doesn’t deliver the sleep you want,” says McClure.

If you’re not sleeping well or you’re worried about toxic chemicals in your bedroom, consider this: The two things in life you spend the most time on are work and sleep. How much of your remaining hours on earth do you want to waste losing sleep on an uncomfortable, chemical-laden mattress? That’s a question that many are asking.

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“To help Natural Awakenings readers make the right choices, we’re offering a package of 4 Free Gifts for a limited time,” says McClure.

Readers may bring this article to the Gardner’s Mattress & More location to see the latest natural organic sleep systems and claim the following gifts: FREE Gift #1: all-Natural Rubber Pillow ($40 value). You get this just for visiting the store. There’s no obligation to buy anything. Here’s why this is important: A good pillow is essential to your health, because it can gently support you in a healthy sleep position while providing comfort to your neck and shoulders. doctors and chiropractors agree—nearly all neck and back problems are made worse by

What To Look For

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.

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by Ronica A. O’Hara

etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived.

Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,” says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.”

The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of the natural world—and numerous studies show that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed,

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better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

Here are some simple ideas to get started:

Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or

backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books.

Befriend a bug. Help them look for

bugs and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in

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guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.

Engage in real-life tweets. Show them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon. org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-birdsounds-and-what-they-mean.

Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut.

Make dolls and critters. Kids can

use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-a-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.

Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot

of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt— give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks.

Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the

limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.

Incorporate digital delights. Rather than competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience.

“A phone app like iNaturalist lets kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”

Try geocaching. This game for older

kids requires them to use their phones as a GPS to find tiny treasure boxes that have already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.

Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour,

open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”

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

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Spring has arrived, with vacation just around the corner. The following camp options offer inspiration, exploration and fun experiences for your kids this summer.

Maker Lab Outdoors: 25 Super Cool Projects, by Jack Challoner Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less, by Jean Potter Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder,

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Berks Nature Eco-Camp

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erks Nature Eco-Camp will begin June 10, for preschool-aged children through eighth grade, at The Nature Place at Angelica Park, in Reading, with new themes offered throughout nine weeks of summer.

Led by veteran teachers, and supported by members of the staff, eco-campers will grow their understanding of nature, earth systems and commitment to the stewardship of the Earth through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration.

Expanded excursions to the Lehigh Valley Zoo, Ken Grill Pool, Hawk Mountain, French Creek State Park, Western Berks Water Authority and Blue Marsh Lake are designed for exploration of other environmental resources in the community. An Eco-Camp sleepover will be held on August 13 at The Nature Place.

A two-week, weather-focused camp will be offered for fifth- through eighth-grade youngsters. Visits from the Nurture Your Nature organization will take place.

“We invite campers to explore, learn, play in nature and have fun,” enthuses Dave Renninger, camp co-director, “because we believe nature is essential to our quality of life.”

Pre-registration required. Scholarships available. Cost: half-day camp, $110/week; varies for full-day camp/excursions, according to age; extended care, $25/week. Location: 575 St. Bernardine St., Reading. For more information, call 610-372-4992, ext. 100, or visit BerksNature.org to register. See ad, page 33.

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summer camp guide

A Sense of Wonder Girls’ Camp

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ull Circle Susquehanna, Inc. is sponsoring the 24th Sense of Wonder eco-feminist camp for girls ages 8 to 15, from June 17 to 21, at Millport Conservancy. This year's theme is Resilience. Girls will experience the beauty and mystery of nature; sing and make music; see and learn about female role models who hold a deep regard for the Earth and work to change the world; and acquire a stronger sense of self, empowerment and trust.

Participants will learn about the Eastern Woodlands habitats and identify native plants, animals and insects. They will explore aquatic life in a restored stream habitat, develop a personal sense of the sacredness of the Earth and experience nature as interconnected, interactive and challenging. Crafts will be made using natural materials.

The camp’s philosophy comes from the words of Rachel Carson, “If I had influence over the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life.”

Location: 737 E. Millport Rd., Lititz. For more information or to receive a registration form, email FullCircleSusq@yahoo.com.

Write From The Heart Youth Summer Camp

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elissa Greene, professional writer and writing coach, will lead her yearly camp for teens, ages 13 to 17, on July 22, 23 and 26; and children, ages 9 to 12, on August 5, 6 and 9. Sessions run from 1 to 3 p.m. Taught with compassion, warmth and humor, her workshops emphasize the wonder and excitement of writing, not the rules.

Greene’s camps are slow-paced and soul-centered, gentle and non-intimidating. There are no grades, tests, competition or judgment. Without the distraction of technology, young people discover inspiration in everyday surroundings, the importance of wonder and play in the creative process and how kindness and fun help to ease perfectionism and self-doubt.

“When young people can enjoy uninterrupted free writing about topics that excite them, they become happier, and more confident writers, both in school and out,” enthuses Greene.

Preregistration required. Same-session sibling discounts. For fees, location and more information, email Melissa@WriteFromTheHeart.us, call 717 393-4713 or visit WriteFromTheHeart.us. See ad, page 30.

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Camp Chimaqua For Grieving Children

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amp Chimaqua, an overnight weekend camp for grieving children ages 6 to 12, will be held from May 31 to June 2, at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center, in Lebanon.

A trained adult buddy is paired with each child for companionship, support and supervision throughout the weekend. The experience allows campers to realize they are not grieving alone, and to understand that their feelings are normal as they get to know others who have also lost a loved one.

Donations from the community help keep the cost of the camp more affordable.

Cost: $25 per child; financial assistance available. Applications must be received by May 10. Location: 87 Old Mine Rd., Lebanon. For more information and to request an application, call the Pathways Center at 717-391-2413 or 800-924-7610 or visit Tinyurl.com/Camp-Chimaqua. See ad, page 7.

Landis Woods Nature Day Camp

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andis Woods Nature Day Camp will run for 10 weeks beginning June 10 through August 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Landis Woods Park, in Lancaster.

Campers will learn about the natural world with hands-on experiences that include team games, outdoor exploration, crafts, free-play and more.

Themes differ each week: Reptiles; Habitat Explorers; Birds; Plants; Insects; Nature Art; Aquatic Invaders; Mammals; Weather; and Water World.

Landis Woods Nature Day Camp has partnered with Landis Woods Nature Preschool to offer a Summer Kid’s Club for children ages 2 ½ to 5. This program will meet once a week at Stauffer Park.

Cost varies for Manheim Township residents/non-residents. For an additional fee, extended care is available beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Nature Day Camp Location: Boettcher House Environmental Center, Landis Woods Park, 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster.

Preschool Summer Kid’s Club Location: 1241 Lititz Pike. For more information, email NaturePreschool@ManheimTownship.org.

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Horse Camps at Shady Hollow

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Mini-camp, designed for children ages 5 to 7, will teach basic horsemanship skills to beginner riders with little or no experience. Trained instructors, along with supportive volunteers, teach campers proper grooming, tacking, leading/lunging and English and Western riding walk/trot.

Full-day camp is designed for children ages 8 to 11 that have beginner to intermediate horse experience. Camp agenda includes riding lessons in both English and Western, leading, lunging, round pen, grooming, tacking, bathing, stall maintenance, health and wellness.

SHAR, a nonprofit organization, provides an equine experience for people with physical, psychological and emotional needs. Summer camp participation helps to financially support these endeavors.

Cost varies for members/non-members. Additional cost for extended care. Discount for registration by May 1. Registration forms, along with the $25 registration fee, must be submitted by June 7. Location: 959 E. Main St., Birdsboro. For more information, call 610-858-7937, email Michele@HugAHorse.com or visit HugAHorse.com. See ad, page 30.

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Half-day camp will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; full-day camp will last until 2:50 p.m. Children will explore the world around them, experience the joy of self-discovery and enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities geared for their individual needs and interests.

Child-centered summer camp is playful, relaxed and fun.

It is an ideal change of pace for the summer months. The best elements of the Montessori philosophy—love of learning, free choice, independence, mutual respect and hands-on learning— are combined with the charms that summer affords: plenty of sprinkler and water fun; outdoor games; organized sports; nature walks; gardening; fantasy play; arts and crafts; cooking; sewing; science experiments; and picnic lunches with friends. Children will make friendships through play, improve motor, language and socialization skills, and continue their personal path of growth.

Cost varies. Extended care options available. No camp will be held from July 1–5. Location: 935 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. For more information or to register, visit NewSchool.net/2019-summer-camp/.

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“Imagine a world where your daughter has personal power, sovereignty over her own body, a broad understanding of beauty that includes her,” shares Korsnick, “the confidence to trust her intuition, healthy relationships, healthy boundaries and a connection to the natural world around her.” Korsnick has all of the necessary training and certificates, including First Aid and Mandated/Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania.

Cost: $425, includes all materials, daily lunch, snacks and beverages. Location: 2048 Zeager Rd., Elizabethtown. Early registration is highly encouraged to provide time for Susan to meet with families to share the itinerary, complete forms and answer questions. For more information, visit SusanKorsnick.com. Register at BrownPaperTickets.com/event/4025178. See ad, page 11.

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POTLUCK FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

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Meal sharing not only builds community and camaraderie; it can also save time and money and minimize food waste.

Eating with others can also encourage mindful consumption, a boon to physical and mental health. A number of emerging ideas and platforms from around the block to across the globe are helping singles and families young and old connect over food.

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Within two years, MealTribes has grown to more than 200 members that can host or join potlucks via a private Facebook group open to area residents in their 20s and 30s. To encourage participants to be fully present, the group encourages guests to leave their phones in their bags.

Instead of strict food do’s and don’ts, MealTribes encourages attendees to bring a contribution that makes them proud. However, guests are discouraged from bringing alcohol in lieu of a food dish to avoid it becoming the focus of the table.

“Lasting friendships and business opportunities have come from our potlucks,” says Gold. “Even skeptics have come away from events feeling like they got the best-case scenario; nice people, homey environment, with good food and conversation.”

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“Airbnb of meals” after seeking out a home-cooked dinner while backpacking in Cambodia. He was invited to a farm feast in the countryside, connecting with local hosts over great conversation and delicious food. “I returned home wanting to find a way to use technology to recreate that serendipitous moment,” says Savsani.

Today, the platform uses technology to connect curious diners with affordable, home-cooked meals in 150 countries. “The concept is open; we encourage hosts to make whatever they believe in,” says Savsani. “That can be a top chef serving nine-course meals or a simple spaghetti someone offers for a few bucks or even free.”

Savsani says the meal becomes secondary to the deeper social interactions that can manifest through these gatherings. “We even got an inquiry from a local fire department interested in hosting meals to get to know people in the community better.”

Organically Grown Gatherings Lilia Fuquen, who directs the Food and Community project in Virginia, participates in several gatherings intended to nurture community through food. Fuquen’s project aims to bring people across the state together to document, celebrate and share traditional, contemporary and emerging foodways, initiating a deeper conversation about and the connections between food, place, culture and community.

Last fall, the project convened more than 200 people around a feast celebrating indigenous foods, people and foodways in Virginia. The meal was prepared from locally farmed and foraged ingredients representative of the diverse native culinary traditions of the region, including greens, mushrooms, wild rice and fish sourced

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On a more grassroots level, an intergenerational family potluck dinner “helps create community and a sense of family among people who often live far from blood relatives,” says Fuquen, who lives on a small farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia.

The workplace can also be a great place to break bread together, says Fuquen. Her office enjoys hosting the Souper Club, where co-workers each bring a key element like salad fixings, a loaf of bread or a pot of soup to enjoy together—away from their desks.

Rebecca Shaloff, a fundraising consultant in Washington, D.C., has participated in work lunch swaps, which she says promote camaraderie, new food discoveries and healthy eating. She also takes part in a closely knit monthly supper club of four young families in her neighborhood.

“We all value each other’s friendship and company, but there’s something about coming together for dinner that makes us feel more like family than friends,” Shaloff says.

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muscles as they any were designed of us to be used,” says equate Dami Roelse, of fitness with going Ashland, Oregon, to the gym, but author of Walka good hike in a ing Gone Wild: natural environHow to Lose Your ment can foster Age on the Trail. unique benefits “Walking is in for both body our genes; DNA and psyche.

Hiking or walkWalking and hiking molecules need to be stimulated regularly to ing outdoors not only balance the body express themselves, and promotes heart health, through natural move- walking does just that. It helping to balance both ment, oxygenation also improves mood and blood sugar and blood pressure, it increases of the cells and the cognition.” hip bone density to use of our muscles The beauty of hiking is that it offers help reduce fractures, as they were designed a tailored experience according to research to be used. according to ability and on postmenopausal personal interests. Day women from the ongo~Dami Roelse hikes, whether in the ing Nurses’ Health countryside or in urban botanical gardens Study. Navigating uneven terrain also or parks, are uplifting and ideal for any necessitates lateral movement, which can strengthen core muscles and improve bal- fitness level.

Longer or overnight treks with a ance more significantly than working out backpack of supplies offer healthy chalon a treadmill or cycling. lenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature. Bringing the kids on a hike Walk and Live Longer offers family fitness time and a healthy way Any kind of walking can be a great boon to unplug from technology and sneak in a to health. Recent research by the Amerifun learning experience about local flora can Cancer Society involving 140,000 and fauna. older adults correlates a lower mortality rate with even short intervals of walking.

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activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results. Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens.

The Japanese philosophy of shinrinyoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells.

Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand. “I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” Choukas-Bradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.”

Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective.

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choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet. Eating a plant-based diet, organically grown when possible, is not only linked to the best statistical outcomes for long-term health and well-being, it also helps ensure healthy topsoil, water and a stable climate for future generations.

In what ways have you seen members of the Food Revolution Network transform their communities?

We hear incredible stories from members all over the world who are seeing radical changes in their health—reversing heart disease, losing weight, gaining energy and mental clarity. And we also hear inspiring stories of people turning food deserts into wonderful oases of healthy living; for example, Ron Finley, in South Central Los Angeles, who is known for saying that drive-throughs kill more people than driveby shootings in his neighborhood.

He planted vegetables for the community in the curbside dirt strip in front of his home—and got cited by the city for it. He ended up getting the laws changed, and has since started The Ron Finley Project to create an urban community food hub where the community can come together to plant, learn and nourish themselves.

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In many situations in life, we have to compromise—but when it comes to food, the choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet.

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~Ocean Robbins

What are some ways busy people can connect with like-minded individuals to support healthy lifestyle and diet changes?

Start by finding out if you have loved ones who do share your food values, and nurture those relationships. Lean into those healthy relationships; you might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals.

You can also ask friends and family to be a food ally; even if they are not a full participant in your health regimen, they might be a fan or friend. That can mean preparing particular foods if you come for dinner or simply checking in on how you are doing with your goals and commitments.

You can widen your circle of healthy eating through meal swaps or other shared meal programs. It’s always easier to cook in larger quantities, and there is the added benefit of greater social connection with shared meals.

If you are looking for new friends and allies, it helps to connect to organizations that are already promoting healthy food hubs. There are many listed in the back of 31-Day Food Revolution.

So many people struggle with loneliness, and some are afraid they will feel even more isolated if they step out into a healthy eating regimen. On the contrary, you can become a magnet for people who care about their world and aren’t content with the status quo. These friendships can often become deeper and more valued than ever.

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Impatience. I grew up eating all-natural food; my parents almost named me Kale, and I ate a lot of it growing up. At a certain point, I saw that I had become judgmental and dogmatic when encountering people whose choices did not align with my own, though as Martin Luther King Jr. said, we have no moral authority with those who can feel our underlying contempt. I have since developed a profound respect for each individual’s unique values, needs, experiences and priorities.

I advocate for people’s right to make their own choices about what they need. My goal is to help facilitate people’s choices, and to do so with compassion.

acred space is most often associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy.

In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive.

Most parents or grandparents can confess to having a bliss corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplishments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wedding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be sentimental with dried flowers from a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories.

Corners of bliss fulfill their purpose best in places where they can remind us to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days. Such places are office desks and bedroom nightstands near an alarm clock. The kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; filling an old teapot with fresh flowers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beautiful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food.

Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be an opportunity to bond with loved ones. Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet. Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the first place.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

What has been one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in living a lifestyle against the societal grain, and how have you overcome it?

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MONDAY, APRIL 1 Art Exhibit: Flowers are Angels – 8:30am-noon, 1-4pm. Weekdays April 1 through June 30. Artist Kimberlee Dawn shows a collection of work entitled, “Flowers are Angels Expressing on Earth - Yogananda.” Free. Mount Penn Borough Hall Gallery, Lobby of the John A. Becker Municipal Bldg, 200 N 25th St, Reading. 610-779-5151.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 New Patient Day – 5pm. Receive a new patient evaluation for just $20. Sheehan Natural Health offers safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify.

Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St, Lancaster.

717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Craft Circle – 5:30-8pm. All are welcome to a relaxing time of fellowship. Crafts do not need to be yarn or fiber related. Held first Thursdays. Free. Bent Limb Farm, 592 Stone Hill Rd, Shoemakersville.

484-797-2263. BentLimbFarm.com.

Healing Together Support Group – 6:30pm. Light dinner and refreshments are available at no cost at 6pm. Cancer is a life-changing event. It affects patients, family, and friends. Talking and sharing with others on the same journey can help. Led by licensed social workers. Free. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Greenfield Corporate Center, Lancaster. To learn more or to register, call 717-725-4402.

Salt & Sacred Sound Immersion – 6:30-8pm. Deeply relax on a zero-gravity chair while breathing in the salt aerosol in the air as sound washes over you. Nurture your Nature will play multiple crystal & Tibetan bowls, chimes, and gongs. Leave feeling mentally and physically rested. $50. Seating limited; reservations required.

The Salt Lounge, 4 Wellington Blvd, Wyomissing.

610-743-4613. TheSaltLounge.net.

Deep Relaxation with Yoga Nidra – 6:30-7:30pm.

When deep healing and relaxation is needed. Yoga Nidra is the science of deep relaxation and this practice is said to be the equivalent of 4 hours of sleep. $20. Space limited. RSVP: Heart Space | Happy Place, South Second St, Columbia. 717-9744841. HS-HP.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Grand Opening of Turnpaugh Health & Wellness – 10am-1pm. Tour the new health integrative

health and wellness center and meet and greet the staff. Complimentary drinks and snacks provided.

Free. Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center, 107 West End Drive, Manheim. 717-879-9899.

TurnpaughHWC.com.

Girl Scouts Cadette, Eco Trekker Badge – 6-7:30pm.

As an Eco Trekker, you’ll discover your important role in nature and find an environmental issue to explore. $20/per Girl Scout, $4/adult. Register online through the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, under the events tab at GSEP.org. Berks Nature at The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. BerksNature.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Creative Arts, Health & Community First Saturday – 8am-7pm. Yoga, guided meditations, massage, spiritual teachings, arts & crafts, a special musical guest, gluten-free vegan eats and more. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073.

KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Little Nature Explorers – 9:30am-12pm. Drop your kiddos off at The Nature Place or stay as they participate in different science experiments and exploration throughout the park. $25/per child.

Berks Nature members receive a 30% discount.

Register: BerksNature.org/Events. Berks Nature at The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading.

BerksNature.org.

Vermicomposting for Beginners – 10am-1pm.

Join our compost production specialist, Rick Carr, for an introduction to vermicomposting, a.k.a. worm composting. $60. Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-6009.

RodaleInstitute.org.

Essential Tool Kit: Mini – 12-1:30pm. Crystals can assist us in knowing our true essence and provide insight into current dis-ease, the how and why we got to this place and what we can do to help us heal the wounds from our past. $22. All materials included in the price. Registration required. A Natural Approach, 28 N 4th St, Columbia. 717449-0336. Store@ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

Karmic Perspective – 2-3pm. Thoughts and intentions shape our reality. We can change the direction of the karmic implications of our lives.

Explore the possibilities with Saturn and Jupiter Retrograde this summer. $5. Registration required.

A Natural Approach, 28 N 4th St, Columbia. 717449-0336. Store@ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

Karma & Crystals – 3:30-4:30pm. Interested in Crystals? Do you follow Astrology? Combine the options with tools to help you move forward in your daily life. This lecture will give you pointers on stones to use with the upcoming astrological transits. $5. Registration required. A Natural Approach, 28 N 4th St, Columbia. 717-4490336. Store@ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

Labyrinth Walk – 12-3pm. Walk with meditation.

Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-393-1733.

UUCLOnline.com.

Art of the New Covenant: Charcoal Art Retreat – 1-4:30pm. Patricia Sisca Pace, PhD, author of Coloring Without Lines: Art of the New Covenant, provides a hands-on application of a unique art technique as a way to deepen your relationship with God. No art background necessary. $50/ $33 if you own a copy of the book (50% non-refundable deposit). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. Info/Register: MLeonowitz@ JesuitCenter.org. 610-670-3642. JesuitCenter.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Cub Scouts, Bears – 6-7:30pm. Earn the Fur, Feathers & Ferns badge at The Nature Place. Learn where wild creatures live and how to protect them, as well as practice the outdoor code by learning to be considerate in the outdoors. $10/per Scout.

Berks Nature members receive a 30% discount.

Register: BerksNature.org/Events. Berks Nature at The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading.

BerksNature.org.

GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) – 6:30-8pm. Monthly group provides sources of help, compassion, and understanding for individuals who have had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Free. Pre-registration for new attendees required. Contact Marj Paradise at MParadise810@comcast.net. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Cooking Class: Fast and Fresh (and Gluten Free) – 10am. Enjoy this light and tasty meal that will leave plenty of time for spring cleaning. Tina Bare teaches this delicious and gluten free springtime menu. Hands-on class. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717626-6002. ZestChef.com.

Newly Bereaved Program (3-wk series) – 1011:30am (thru 4/24). If your loss was recent, provides an overview of common grief responses and will help you to begin to identify coping tools.

Free. Space limited, registration is required by discussion with Bereavement Counselor by April 3. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy391-2413 or 800-9247610. HospiceCommunity.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Dishes 2 Nourish Cooking Class – 10-11am.

Foods grown locally are usually tastier, healthier, and cheaper. Learn how and where to find the best produce in the Lancaster County area. Free. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Greenfield Corporate Center, Lancaster. Seating limited; registration required. For info: 717-291-1313 ext. 102 or LColeman@LancasterCancerCenter.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Reiki III Shinpiden – 9am-3pm (thru April 14).

Students will learn the fourth reiki symbol and mantra, techniques used to perform attunements, and additional meditations to enhance personal growth. A year-long mentorship is offered with

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this class. $600. Helene Williams Reiki, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. To register: 717-269-6084.

HeleneWilliamsReiki.com.

Kids Cooking Class: Celebrate Spring – 10am.

Kids ages 8-12 join Gwen Eberly as she makes learning in the kitchen fun. Hands-on class. $60.

Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

Holy Week Weekend Retreat – 4-5:45pm arrival through Sunday 2pm. Watch and Pray: With Christ in Holy Week / Weekend Retreat with Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ. Includes liturgy, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Stations of the Cross.

All welcome. Includes meals. Cost: $240 ($120 non-refundable deposit). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. Info/ Register: MLeonowitz@JesuitCenter.org. 610-6703642. JesuitCenter.org.

Yoga Nidra Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Yoga Nidra meditation braids together awareness, using all levels of consciousness to engage us more deeply into the present moment. Wear comfortable, loose layers, bring journal, water bottle, mat, pillow and blanket. $20/adv, $25/door. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster.717-290-1517.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 New Patient Day – 9:30am. Receive a new patient evaluation for just $20. Sheehan Natural Health offers safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify.

Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St, Lancaster.

717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

Inner Peace Holistic Expo – 10am-6pm (thru 4/14). Keynote William Stillman Psychic Medium presents at 1pm. Aromatherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, reflexology, readers, tarot, crystals, jewelry, CBD, natural products, and more. $7/day, 12 and under free. Hamburg Field House, Hamburg.

610-401-1342. InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.

Tomato Grafting – 10am-1pm.This workshop combines classroom lecture and hands-on demonstration to teach the essentials of grafting, which can improve yields and overall plant health. $60.

Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown.

610-683-6009. RodaleInstitute.org.

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Girl Scouts Daisies, Outdoor Art Maker Badge – 11am-1pm. From a blue sky to a bird’s song, nature gives lots of ideas for art. Explore the outdoors and use what you see and hear to make different kinds of art projects. $20/per Girl Scout, $4/adult. Register online through the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, under the events tab at GSEP.org. Berks Nature at The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. BerksNature.org.

Italian Herb Garden – 1-2pm. Learn about essential oils extracted from culinary herbs such as sweet basil, thyme, oregano, sage and rosemary.

Therapeutic properties of the essential oils on the body and practical application of the fresh herbs in culinary use will be discussed, showing benefits to the body for both herbal uses. $10. Registration required. A Natural Approach, 28 N 4th St, Columbia.

717-932-6899. Store@ANaturalApproachToLife. com. ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

Yoga + Intentional Jewelry-Making Class – 3-4:30pm. Receive a salt treatment while creating your rose quartz gemstone necklace. Start with meditation, then devoting intention during a 30-min yoga asana practice, giving life and energy to the chosen stone you will be wrapping. $45. Seating limited; reservations required. The Salt Lounge, 4 Wellington Blvd, Wyomissing. 610-743-4613. TheSaltLounge.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Inner Peace Holistic Expo – 10am-5pm. See 4/13 listing for details.

Collage Circle: Putting the Pieces Together – 124pm. Journaling and collage can be a way of accessing and articulating your inner wisdom, your deepest dreams, and your heart’s desire. Learn the art and process of journaling using collage techniques. $40/ adv, $45/door incl. materials. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

Second Sunday Sound Meditation – 7-8:15pm (doors 6:30pm). Immerse in the healing, restorative frequencies of metal and crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramids, tuning forks and gongs. This month’s featured instrument is the beautiful Language of Light voice of Lana Ryder. Limited space.

To register: Eventbrite.com or email: SoundwiseHealth@aol.com. Soundwise Health, Suite 273, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. SoundwiseHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Film Screening “The Food Cure” – 6-8pm. Join Rodale Institute for a screening of a film which follows six cancer patients as they pursue nonconventional treatment. Light refreshments available. Free.

Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown.

610-683-6009. RodaleInstitute.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Growing Through Grief – 6-8pm. A 6-week series for adults who are coping with the death of a loved one that occurred at least 9 months ago. Free. Call by 4/8 to schedule an appointment to register in person. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. For info/registration: 800- 924-7610. HospiceCommunity.org.

Community Reiki – 6:30-8:30pm. 25-minutes of reiki offered every third Thursday of the month.

By appointment, by donation. The Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster, 717-824-9209.

LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org.

Healing Together Support Group – 6:30pm. See 4/4 listing for details.

Men's Writing Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm (Thursdays thru 5/16). A wonderfully unconventional workshop. A catalyst for both silly and serious writing, in a safe haven of warmth, compassion, and trust. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional. Call for location and fees. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, ARPIL 16 Mommy & Me Class – 10am. Each Mommy & Me session will include an art/craft project, a story and movement- possibly a walk, hike or dance! $10/ per family. Berks Nature members receive a 30% discount. Register: BerksNature.org/Events. Berks Nature at The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. BerksNature.org.

Salty Pilates – 7-8pm.Let's improve our balance and posture all while inhaling the salty therapeutic air inside our main salt room. Emily Wagner will lead this us through this fun 60-minute classical Pilates mat event. Champagne toast afterward. $35.

The Salt Lounge, 4 Wellington Blvd, Wyomissing.

610-743-4163. TheSaltLounge.net.

Butterfly Snacks – 3:30-5:30pm. Build a butterfly snack with nutritionist, Kilene Knitter. This colorful snack is fun and easy to create and a healthy snack your kiddo is sure to love! Free. Giant Food Stores, 1360 Columbia Ave, Lancaster. Contact Kilene.Knitter@ GiantMartins.com or 717-293-1462 with questions.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Holistic Nurses (and others) Meeting – 6-7:30pm.

Dana Elia, Integrative Dietitian Nutritionist speaks about CBD oil, how it works in the body to support health and

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Somaderm Gel Educational Evening – 6-7:30pm.

Learn how Somaderm Gel uses human growth hormone (HGH) levels in the body to restore a youthful appearance. Free. Pre-registration suggested.

Sensory Concepts, 5 Bristol Court, Wyomissing.

484-509-5505. SensoryConcepts.net.

Reiki Restorative Yoga with Crystal Healing – 6:30-8pm. Come for relaxation and maybe even some deep inner healing. Crystals, ambiance and practice support surrender and letting go of stress and tension. $30. Space limited. RSVP: Heart Space | Happy Place, South Second St, Columbia. 717974-4841. HS-HP.com.

Cooking Class: Instant Pot Inspiration – 6pm.

Tina Bare will inspire you to dig out that Instant Pot and widen your recipe repertoire. A hands-on gluten free class. BYOB. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002.

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wellness. Donation at door. Manheim Twp Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster. For info: Deb Gallagher RN EEM-CLP. RestoreEnergy12@gmail.com.

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Reiki I with Master Sarah Preston – 10:30am4pm. Learn a gentle, hands on energy healing technique that is deeply relaxing and revitalizing. Upon completion, you will receive your first attunement and a Reiki I certificate. $130 includes book and attunement. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster.

717-290-1517.

Free Tasting of Blind Spot Nutbutters – 11am2pm. Stop by Lemon Street Market to learn more about Blind Spot Nut Butters, an artisan nut butter maker based in York. Free. Lemon Street Market, 241 W Lemon Street, Lancaster; 717-826-0843.

LemonStreetMarket.com.

Koffee, Kirtan and Drum Circle Open Mic – 6-9pm. Every third Saturday of the month, experience Kirtan and the opportunity to express yourself. Offering light refreshments from the vegan, gluten-free cafeteria and music, poetry, and other offerings from local talent. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 Homeschool Sessions: The World Magnified – 9:30-11am (Grades K-5), 11:30am-1pm (Grades 6-12). Connect your children to Nature in our environmentally friendly building, surrounded by 100-acres of open space in Reading’s Angelica Creek Park. We’ll use magnifying glasses and microscopes to explore the small wonders of the park. $8/per child. Berks Nature members receive a 30% discount. Register: BerksNature.org/Events. Berks Nature at The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. BerksNature.org.

Cooking Class: Fresh Herbs – 6pm. Taste and see how fresh herbs add amazing flavor to each recipe. Make your own parchment paper fish and puff pastry palmier. Partial hands-on class. BYOB. $70. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Cooking Class: Crazy for Cauliflower – 6pm.

Giant Food Store’s Nutritionist, Kilene Knitter, RD, LDN, teaches how to recreate your favorite dishes with a veggie-twist. Bring your appetite for a hands-on class featuring foods that support a healthy lifestyle. $65. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002.

ZestChef.com.

Pain Management Series – 6pm. Dr. Hazlett discusses causes and kinds of pain, alternatives for treating pain and how Functional Health seeks to alleviate inflammation and other underlying causes. Free. Registration requested. Lancaster Brain and Spine, 1361 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster. 717-299-9600 or Cassidy@LancasterBrain AndSpine.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 CE Workshop: The Body Knows – 9am-4pm. Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, offers "The Body Knows: How to Work with Dimensions of the Physical in Wellness and Healing." Includes 6 CE and psychodrama credits for social workers, MFTs and LPCs. $85 by April 23/$105 day of program. Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-4660788. To register: RealTrueKaren.com.

Empowered Light Holistic Expo – 4-9pm. Enjoy inspiring lectures, yoga classes and meditations, treatments such as reiki, massage and reflexology, and angelic and intuitive readings. Our 150 vendors are offering services, products for personal and home care, clothing, crystals and jewelry, and more. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E Oaks. 484-459-3082. EmpoweredLight.com.

Ethereal Violin Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Professional violinist and yoga teacher Helena Lalita will guide students through a short session of gentle movement and pranayama (breathing) followed by long, deep relaxation and sound bathing. $20adv/$25 door (space is limited). Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 The Great American Cleanup – 8am-1pm. Rain or shine, join the 25th annual Great American Cleanup of the Reading city area. All clean-up supplies provided. Hosting by Reading Beautification. Call to register: 610-655-6017.

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Showcasing 30 local environmental organizations, native plant nurseries and artisans.

Activities for kids—12-2pm: Scavenger hunt and live birds of prey. Speakers: 9:30-10:30am: ZooAmerica; 11:30am-12:30pm—Wendy Brister: Trees and Shrubs for Pollinator Habitat; 1:30-2:30pm—Fred Habegger (Lancaster Butterfly and Entomological Club): Tiny Treasures.

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Admission: Free Speakers located at the Morgan Center of the Manheim Township Public Library, Lancaster; Vendors located across Granite Run Road in Overlook Park, Lancaster 717-290-7180x3100 HabitatMT.wordpress.com Sahd’s Earth Day/Antique Auction Preview – 9am-1pm. NEW this year, preview of online antique and industrial equipment auction, thousands of items. Yard tours, featuring cranes, trains and shears (10am and 12pm). Ben Grab’s North Museum Exotic Animal Show (11am and 12:30pm). 25 vendors specializing in Reducing, Reusing and Recycling.

Free. Sahd Metal Recycling, 1045 Lancaster Ave, Columbia. RecyleYourMetal.com/Earth-Day. Empowered Light Holistic Expo – 9am-7pm. See 4/26 listing for details.

Berks Earth Day – 11am-3pm. This inaugural event hosted by Reading Beautication will feature vendors, music, and food. Free. Riverfront Park, Riverfront Dr, Reading. For info: 610-698-5803.

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Showing Welcome and Respect for LGBT People & Their Families 9:30am-2pm. “Beloved of God” Morning of Prayer for LGBT Catholics & Their Families. Includes continental breakfast, input & times for prayer & conversation, Mass and lunch. $50/adult; $25/student. Nonrefundable deposit: $25/adult; $10/student.

4pm. “A Good Measure: Showing Welcome and Respect for LGBT People & Their Families” public lecture & book signing, $50/ adult; $25/student. Non-refundabled deposit: $25/adult; $10/student.

6-8pm. Dinner Reception. $100 tax-deductible donation per person. Adults only. Space limited.

Saturday, April 27 • 9:30am-8pm Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville Info/Register: MLeonowitz@JesuitCenter.org.

610-670-3642 • JesuitCenter.org

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ACUPUNCTURE YOGA • REIKI SHIATSU MASSAGE Acupuncture and Natural Healing Clinic 6 Hearthstone Ct, #304 Reading, PA 19606

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New Patient Day – 9:30am. Receive a new patient evaluation for just $20. Sheehan Natural Health offers safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify.

Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St, Lancaster.

717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@NALancaster.com.

Deadline is the 10th of the month.

FOR RENT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE – available within an established natural health clinic. Parking, private entrance, reception/waiting room, common area with beautiful décor. Modern, attractive 650–1,200 square feet available. 717556-8103.

HELP WANTED FULL-TIME TECHNICIANS – to aid in the removal of mold, dry down of structure, indoor construction demolition. Must be team-oriented, detailed, hardworking, have great communication skills and compassion toward people in need of our help. Expect overtime hours and heavy lifting. Company pays training and certifications.

Clean driving record, clean drug test and ability to pass a background check is a must to work at DC Eager. 717-989-5763.

OPPORTUNITY ASHRAM SUMMER INTERNSHIP – Immerse yourself into the education of the working internship and yoga via satsang, meditation, kirtan and asana practices. Applicants should be over 18, have a spiritual practice and be open to learning more. This program requires sobriety. Includes lodging and meals. 4/1-6/30, 6/1-8/30, or 7/1-9/30.

Submit resume and candid cover letter to: Study@ KulaKamalaFoundation.org or call 484-509-5073.

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Elemental Painting: Air – 10am-4pm. Call on Air, symbol of clarity, intellect, breath of life. Susan Korsnick leads this meditative, intuitive painting experience. First in series of 5 Elemental Be-ing sessions. All materials provided. $75adv/$85 day of.

Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

Kids Super Saturday – 10am-4pm. Drop your kiddos off or stay to spend the day learning about water and its importance. Activities may include time at Angelica Creek, with a focus on water sampling, exploring the life that calls the creek home, and science experiments related to water. $40/per child. Berks Nature members receive a 30% discount. Register: BerksNature.org/ Events. Berks Nature at The Nature Place, 575 St Bernardine St, Reading. BerksNature.org.

Terrarium Time with Tracy – 11am-4pm. Celebrate the joys of nature with creating your own terrarium. Create a miniature garden under glass in this make and take workshop. Stop in anytime during the posted hours to make your personalized terrarium. $10. Registration required. A Natural Approach, 28 N 4th St, Columbia. 717449-0336. Store@ANaturalApproachToLife.com.

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Sound Meditation – 6:30-7:45pm. Calm the mind, relax the body when you become immersed in the deep meditation from the healing vibration and beautiful sounds of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls. $25. Space limited, registration required. Heart Space | Happy Place, S Second St, Columbia. 717-974-4841. HS-HP.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Empowered Light Holistic Expo – 10am-5pm.

See 4/26 listing for details.

Intuitive Painting 101 – 12-4pm. Susan Korsnick will guide participants through a relaxed, mindful approach to creativity. Intuitive painting uses words, colors, and mark-making to build up layers to reveal personal meaning for the artist. Focus on process and symbolism rather than product. No art experience needed. $35. Details & registration: York Art Association, 220 S Marshall St, York. 717-755-0028.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 Mini Chef Monday: Cheerios Birdfeeder – 1010:30am or 4:30-5pm. Children under 10. Adult attendance required. It’s never too early to start kids in the kitchen. Bring the kids to learn the basic skills and tools needed to create and eat healthy. Free. Giant Food Stores, 1605 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Registration required, email Kilene.Knitter@GiantMartins.com or call 717-293-1462.

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Now offering FREE 15-minute initial phone consultations new clients only

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A fun, non-intimidating look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. No grades, grammar, or judgment. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional. Mischief, a must!

Women’s Memoir “Exploring Our Life Stories”: Mondays, May 20-July 24 (no class May 27) • 6:30-8:30pm Women’s Pop-Up Writing Retreat: Thursday, May 30 • 6:30-8:30pm Women’s Intro “Writing Without Fear”: Thursdays, June 13-July 18 (no class July 4) • 6:30-8:30pm Write from the Heart, Lancaster Studio 717-393-4713 • WriteFromTheHeart.us

plan ahead TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Come Home to Your Self – 10am-4pm. (thru June 20). -20, 10am-4pm. Nurture body, mind, and spirit through meditation, guided visualization, movement, sound bath, intuitive experiences, & creativity. $375. Supplies, lunch and snacks included.

Susan Korsnick Art & Soul at Moonstone Manor, 2048 Zeager Rd, Elizabethtown. Register at Susankorsnick.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 Journey of Young Women Retreat – 10am-4pm.

(For girls ages 8-12, thru July 18). Certified Journey of Young Women coach and experienced teacher guides exploration of personal power, broader concept of beauty, healthy choices, creativity & connection to nature. $425. Supplies, lunch and snack included. Susan Korsnick Art & Soul at Moonstone Manor, 2048 Zeager Rd, Elizabethtown. Register at Susankorsnick.com.

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Rediscover the heart and art of nursing and meet the CE requirements for Holistic Nursing certification or recertification. Integrative Healing Arts Program in Holistic Nursing graduates receive a certificate in Holistic Nursing and Integrative Modalities and are empowered to provide holistic healing arts in all healthcare settings.

Session 1: August 15-18 Session 2: November 14-17 Session 3: March 5-8, 2020 27 CNE/Session Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA American Holistic Nurses Association 785-234-1712 AHNA.org/Integrative-Healing-Arts

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sunday Qigong – 12-1pm. A standing and walking class based in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist Yoga, using movements and breath work to move through five transforming elements (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire) of the body’s energy field.

No experience necessary, great for families with children. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-5095073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Kirtan and Satsang – 1:30-2:30pm. 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.

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Contemplative Mass – 5-6pm. Quiet, reflective meditative experience of Holy Communion with interfaith teachings. Come as you are, yoga mats welcome and chairs are available. Saint James Episcopal Church, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717397-4858. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

monday Relaxing Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Enjoy a laid-back practice in a small quaint setting. Intimate class size of 6, registration is required 1hour prior by text: 717-974-4841. $15 or 25% off 10class pass.

South Second Street Columbia. HS-HP.com.

JourneyDance – 5-6pm. Release, shake loose, let go. Access your inner power, aliveness and passionate heart. Burst forth with energy, expand freely into space, vibrate with joy and celebrate life. $18. Registration requested. Spa La Vie, 3031 Columbia Ave, Lancaster. 717-295-4523.

Facebook.com/JourneyDanceWithGisele.

tuesday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free.

Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. A safe, simple approach, in a slow and easy-paced class. Offers 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. 610575-0888. AOPaddle.com.

Beginner Yoga – 5:15pm. For the true beginner or for someone looking to deepen their understanding of yoga beyond the poses. Explore the fundamentals of classical yoga by learning: yoga asanas (poses), breath awareness, meditation techniques, and yogic philosophy. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com.

Truth About Health – 6:30-7pm. Dr. Risser provides education on health and wellness. Free.

Reservations requested. George's Chiropractic, 1676 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. 717-569-5731.

GeorgesChiropractic.com.

Contemplative Prayer Teaching – 7-8:15pm. Free.

Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Vinyasa – 7:05-8:05pm. $12/class. Call to reserve your spot. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-7811430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

wednesday Truth About Health – 12:30-1:30pm. Dr. Risser provides education on health and wellness topics.

Free. Reservations requested. George's Chiropractic, 1676 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. 717-569-5731.

GeorgesChiropractic.com.

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.

Kirtan and Satsang – 6-7:15pm. 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.

JourneyDance – 5:30-6:30pm. Release, shake loose, let go. Access your inner power, aliveness and passionate heart. Burst forth with energy, expand freely into space, vibrate with joy and celebrate life. $18. Registration requested. Spa La Vie, 3031 Columbia Ave, Lancaster. 717-2954523. Facebook.com/JourneyDanceWithGisele.

The Ultimate Health Care Workshop – 7pm.

Learn how natural health care can change your life. Free. Heath Wellness Center,14 West Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com.

thursday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free.

Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Restorative w/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 – 6:457:15am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster.

SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. A safe, simple approach, in a slow and easy-paced class. Offers 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. 610575-0888. AOPaddle.com.

Relaxing Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Enjoy a laid-back practice in a small quaint setting. Intimate class size of 6, registration is required 1hour prior by text: 717-974-4841. $15 or 25% off 10class pass.

South Second Street Columbia. HS-HP.com.

Reiki-Infused Restorative Yoga – 11am. Relax and restore in a small quaint setting. Intimate class size of 6, registration is required 1hour prior by text: 717-974-4841. $20or 25% off 10class pass.

South Second Street Columbia. HS-HP.com.

Restorative Yoga with Live Music – 6-7:15pm.

Restorative yoga is all about letting go, so you'll be taken through a few basic postures and shown how to prop yourself accordingly 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 & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

saturday Paddle Pump – 9-10am. This is the perfect exercise for those looking for a high intensity yet low impact workout. This class will increase core strength and flexibility while practicing sequences of mindful movements on a Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP). Beginners welcome. $25. Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610575-0888. AOPaddle.com.

Beginner Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. This class is for the true beginner or for someone looking to deepen their understanding of yoga beyond the poses. Explore the fundamentals of classical yoga by learning: yoga asanas (poses), breath awareness, meditation techniques, and yogic philosophy. $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.

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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 Publisher@NALancaster.com or visit NALancaster.com or NABerks.com.

ACUPUNCTURE 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. See ad, page 47.

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 15.

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY Grey Muzzle Manor

57A Kutz Rd • Fleetwood 610-655-5271 GreyMuzzleManor.com Facebook.com/GreyMuzzleManor Grey Muzzle Manor provides animal assisted therapy, enabling individuals to interact with a variety of animals in a therapeutic setting along with the support of a mental health professional. Non-judgement and healing presence, along with art and animal therapies, including EAGALA model of equine-assisted therapy, are utilized within a client-centered and strength-based approach in this process of self-discovery and healing.

CHIROPRACTIC A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

Dr. Andrew Ashton 313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 ATherapeuticEffect.com Our doctors specialize in lowi m p a c t To r q u e R e l e a s e 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 & provides specific adjustments to support the body for benefits that will last.

GEORGE’S CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER Dr. Beth Risser 1676 Manheim Pike • Lancaster 717-569-5731 GeorgesChiropractic.com

George’s Chiropractic Health Center has been serving Lancaster County for almost 50 years. Dr. Beth Risser, the current director, provides low force tonal spinal and cranial adjustments: Torque Release and Cranial Release. Both methods provide a method to allow the body to return to proper healing and harmony.

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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 41.

JANGDHARI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Charles JangDhari Dr. Jessica Riehl 7 Center Street • 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.

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 brain-based treatment plans. See ad, page 21.

LINK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC 3130 Pricetown Road • 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 11.

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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 39.

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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, non-surgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches.

Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 39.

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

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Energy Healing • Life Coaches • Spiritual Practices • Retreats/ Workshops • Relationship Counseling • Natural Eye Care Natural Health/Vision Supplements • Senior/Sports Eye Care Specialists ... and this is just a partial list!

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 18.

HEMP PRODUCTS NANO-ENHANCED HEMP OIL Heather A. Dempsey Heart Space|Happy Place 717-974-4841 HS-HP.com

CBD oil has been found to restore emotional balance, reduce pain, d e c r e a s e a n x i e t y, r e d u c e depression, promote alertness, support a healthy heart, reduce acne, and much more! Get yours today – Sublingual oils, delicious gummies, lotions, balms, even CBD for pets! See ad, page 42.

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HOLISTIC wellness ALTERNATIVE HEALING OF PA

2846 Willow Street Pike • Willow Street 717-847-3213 AlternativeHealingOfPA.com 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 17.

HEART SPACE | HAPPY PLACE Heather A. Dempsey, CCH 717-974-4841 HS-HP.com

RESTORE YOUR ENERGY Deb Gallagher, RN, EEM-CP Lancaster 717-203-9666 RestoreYourEnergy.org

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

LYMPHATIC THERAPY Aqua Blue Wellness Center 50 Keystone Court • 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 ads, pages 24 and 54.

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC

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.

HYPNOSIS BRIDGE HYPNOSIS

Annelle Soponis, Ph.D., BCH, CI 6 Hearthstone Dr • Reading 610-509-7610 BridgeHypnosis.com 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. See ad, page 23.

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ELETRO-LYMPHATIC THERAPY

Discover what lights you up and design a life that feels great from the inside out. Release limiting beliefs and trapped emotions, shift your energy to unleash your potential. Offering belief and emotion clearing modalities, coaching, yoga, reiki, crystal healing, sounds healing, and more. See ads, pages 42 and 54.

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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.

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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 ad, page 20.

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 ads, pages 10 and 54. .

NATUROPATHic doctor ERIN GATTUSO, ND

Health by Choice 15 Market Square • Manheim 717-665-6871 HBCER.org Erin is passionate about helping women and children find alternative approaches to chronic health conditions. She does this using a combination of herbal, nutritional, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. See ad, page 46.

HEALTH FOR LIFE CLINIC, INC

Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture 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 5.

SHEEHAN NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER Dr. Keith Sheehan Laura Sheehan 1301 E King St • Lancaster 717-392-6606 SheehanChiropractic.com

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cutting-edge 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 21.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON NUTRITION FUSION INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS Dana M. Elia, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND 270 Granite Run Dr • Lancaster 717-917-5259 FusionIHW.com

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 42.

GIANT FOOD STORES KILENE KNITTER, RD, LDN 1605 Lititz Pike • Lancaster 717-299-0391 GiantFoodStores.com/nutrition

In-store nutritionist, Kilene Knitter 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. $20 for individual consultations, receive $20 Giant gift card in return.

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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

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SOUNDWISE HEALTH

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.

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.

119 W Main St • Leola 717-656-0208 TheMansionOnMain.us

Lana Ryder, LMT, AADP, HTA 313 W Liberty St, Suite 267 • Lancaster SoundwiseHealth.com • ReikiSound.net 610-301-4356

reiki 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.

HELENE WILLIAMS REIKI

419 N Franklin St, Suite 1 • West Chester 484-919-2345 GinaHeath.com

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

Getting to the root causes of symptoms through Integrative Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Gina takes the approach of bio-individuality as she supports clients with autoimmune disorders, thyroid issues, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, allergies, asthma, skin issues, headaches, migraines and anxiety. Call for a complimentary consultation.

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 16.

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To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

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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 30.

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.

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