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he recent wave of unfortunate social injustices has once again prompted calls for solidarity in reclaiming dignity for all.

Prayers for the healing of cultural wounds and united support for the widespread grief continue to pour out, this time in response to an anguish that has opened our hearts to the pain of oppression and violence. This crossroads in the long journey to equal human rights for those that face Kendra & Jacqueline discrimination brings forth the opportunity for everyone to rise above denial and enact change.

We hold these truths delicately and step into the new year nearly blinded by the glare of polarities, requiring of us the honest courage to bear witness to both the far-reaching pain caused by social inequality and the glitter of hope in the actions that each one of us can take to create a different kind of future. Responses to the trauma have been varied and intense, with vigils, conversations and deep listening that seeks to bring a new level of transparency and redemption.

In his number one New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, spiritual writer, poet, teacher and storyteller Mark Nepo writes, “Despite all our struggles for identity, despite the weight of living, there is an irrepressible ounce of spirit in each of us, a wellspring we carry within, that can be blocked but not contained. It emanates through all beings as the longing for love and peace.” That lifeline of intuition opens the door for us to reassess and find a better way for moving into wholeness.

This first issue of 2015 takes a look at the genius design of balance and stamina within a whole-systems perspective that values each precious part of the collective.

Contributors weigh in on the body’s homeostasis and on alleviating stress, which is a primary culprit in the breakdown of immunity and equilibrium. Writer Sheila Julson invites us to explore the holistic role of acupuncture in her piece featuring local practitioners, and several articles focus on the crucial role of hormones in maintaining health.

Solutions that uphold personal integrity involve understanding the basic freedoms that support our natural states of being. We gratefully embrace this time of change toward honoring the inherent worth of self and others, as it opens the world to new ways of living in resilience and grace.

Wishing a healthy and harmonious new year to all,

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newsbriefs Donna Bervinchak Offers CHILD'SPACE Classes

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eldenkrais and CHILD'SPACE practitioner Donna Bervinchak, the owner of Improving Through Movement, will teach three CHILD'SPACE courses lasting six weeks each beginning January 20, at Susquehanna Dance Center, in Mountville. Tummy Time Fun Class will be offered at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a Creeping & Crawling class is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Both classes teach parents to support development through movement and touch.

During the Tummy Time Fun class, parents of babies ages 3 to 6 months (older non-crawlers also welcome) will discover touch and movement that turns tummy time into fun time and increase babies’ comfort in the position. While bonding with their caregivers, babies will learn how to roll from back to belly, bear weight on their forearms, grasp toys and use both hands, lift their head while on their bellies and improve face-to-face interactions.

Open to parents and babies ages 6 to 11 months and older non-walkers, the Creeping & Crawling class teaches parents to touch and move their babies to improve creeping on the belly, crawling, rolling to a sitting position, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, face-to-face interactions, grasping, letting go of objects and bonding with caregivers.

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Sierra Club Hosts Polar Bear 5K Trail Run

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he Lancaster Group of the Sierra Club will host its fifth annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 17, in Lancaster County Central Park. Race day registration and check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Dogs are welcome at this event, which drew scores of volunteers, more than 220 hikers and runners and 20 dogs last year. The race will follow the same route, winding through the park on well-maintained trails with some hills.

All of the money raised supports local efforts to end global warming, including outdoor and educational initiatives to help citizens better appreciate, protect and preserve the environment. “The Lancaster Group will use some of the funds to continue nurturing the 100 trees planted last year as a riparian buffer along Mill Creek in Lancaster County Central Park,” explains Carl Kanaskie, a spokesperson for the organization. “By running or hiking in this race, you’ll be making tracks for change.”

Cost: $20, if received by Jan. 8 (deadline to guarantee a T-shirt); $25 after. Location: West Lampeter Twp. For more information or to register, email SierraClubEvent@gmail.com or visit LancasterSierraClub.org.

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The Twelve Ancient Oils of Scripture

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rella Dubetz, of Sage Massage and Wellness, will present The Twelve Ancient Oils of Scripture from 3 to 5 p.m., January 24, at College Zen, in Lancaster.

Using therapeutic-grade essential oils from Young Living, Dubetz will discuss why oils were revered in Scripture for physical and spiritual support and how they are used today to assist in holistic care.

Dubetz will answer the question, “Have you ever wondered why frankincense and myrrh were presented to the Christ child at his birth?” Attendees will discover the history of essential oils throughout the Bible. They will experience the healing presence, through touch and smell, of aloes, cassia, cypress, frankincense, galbanum, hyssop, myrrh, myrtle, onycha, cistus and spikenard. $10 suggested donation. Location: 419 College Ave. For more information, call 717-468-7523 or email TrellaDubetz@gmail.com.

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newsbriefs Medical Doctor offers Acupuncture in Lancaster

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ppointments are now available for medical acupuncture with Jennifer Kegel, M.D., at Lancaster Medical Acupuncture, in the Hartz Physical Therapy building.

Kegel completed the Harvard Medical School International Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians: a palpation-based approach. Her practice combines her 17 years of experience in traditional Western medicine with her study of Dr. Jennifer Kegel acupuncture, enabling her to offer a truly integrative approach to the health care.

“Our bodies have an innate capacity to heal,” says Kegel. “Healing is impeded by blocked energy channels.

Acupuncture is an ancient medical technique that is effective for restoring the flow of energy through the body, tapping into its innate capacity to heal.”

Location: 90 Good Dr., Ste. 201, Lancaster. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 717-575-9816 or email LancMedAcu@gmail.com. See ad page 18.

New Hours and Offerings at Your Inner Light

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our Inner Light, in Lititz, will now be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, to accommodate customers that work during the day. Product offerings will also be expanded to include new feng shui items; Native American items; incense products; smudging supplies; leather-bound journals; jewelry, including quartz and aquamarine; and statues of Jesus, Mary, Saint Francis and other saints.

This month, visiting guest healers include Gene Ang, Ph.D., a Yale-trained neurobiologist and healer, and Rev. Christopher Macklin, Ph.D., a channeling medium and healer from England. Details are available on the website.

A books, gifts and wellness center that specializes in natural healing products, Your Inner Light offers items that appeal to all faith traditions. Owner Britta Wilms notes, “Customers enjoy the ambiance and healing energy of the store and followers of many different faiths find things they want to purchase.”

Location: 1660 Rothsville Rd. For more information, call 717618-7672 or visit YourInnerLight.net. See ad page 35.

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Sarah Preston Offers Reiki for Kids

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arah Preston, community herbalist, Reiki master/teacher and owner of Herbs from the Labyrinth, LLC, will teach a Kids’ Reiki class for ages 8 to 13 from 1 to 4 p.m., January 3, at Radiance, in Lancaster.

Featuring energy play and simple guided imagery, this class teaches simple methods of using Sarah Preston Reiki. Topics include sensing the energy field; healing with plants, animals and people; and Reiki art and creative expression.

“Children have a natural awareness of healing energy, and the class offers a supportive atmosphere for them to explore their innate abilities,” explains Preston. “In this workshop, the children will be attuned to Reiki and will receive a Reiki Kids certificate at the completion of the class.”

Cost: $75. Location: 9 W. Grant St. For more information or to register (required), call 717-290-1517, email Sarah@ HerbsFromTheLabyrinth or visit HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.

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New Superfoods Drinks at Skinny Park Juice

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kinny Park Juice has added a line of Energy Elixir drinks to its menu of juices, smoothies and organic foods. Designed to provide a natural energy boost, the elixirs use “superfood” ingredients such as organic raw maca, a root cultivated in some South American countries; bee pollen; cacao; and goji berries, grown throughout Asia. Owner Carol Campbell notes that many of these were used in ancient times as medicinal compounds and to increase libido, enhance beauty and promote energy and well-being.

The recipes on the Skinny Park Juice menu were created

by Jamie Leedom, who shares her raw vegan creations on her website, JuicyRawBeauty.com. The juice bar also offers spirulina, e3live brand products, wheatgrass, chia seed and coconut water.

Location: 443 North Mulberry St., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-394-4840 or visit SkinnyParkJuice.com. See ad page 22.

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Avoiding and Recovering from Food Borne Illnesses

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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year, roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Food at parties and family gatherings is often left sitting at room temperature for too long. Four hours or more is plenty of time for dangerous levels of bacteria to develop in mayonnaise-based salads.

Turkey and chicken can be a significant source of salmonella. Even unwashed fruit, lettuce and uncooked spinach can harbor E. coli.

To protect ourselves, the CDC recommends washing produce and refrigerating unused portions, refrigerating leftovers promptly if they are not eaten within four hours of being served and dividing large volumes of food into several shallow containers for quicker cooling.

Several studies on enhanced aqueous silver colloid in vitro suggest that the supplement may offer protection from the major bacteria that cause food poisoning: E. coli, salmonella and staphylococcus. Nature’s Rite Remedies, a natural supplements’ company based in Sarasota, claims that drinking one ounce of aqueous silver colloid, waiting 30 minutes and then drinking another ounce can destroy the bacteria that cause food poisoning without antibiotics. Company owner Stephen Frank, an herbalist, says that results of using aqueous silver colloid against the antibiotic-resistant Salmonella typhi prompted its delivery to numerous health clinics in Haiti.

For more information about colloidal silver, visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. or call 888465-4404. See ad page 31.

Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

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

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

The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.” natural awakenings January 2015

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Low Magnesium Levels Linked to Kidney Disease

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

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

Yoga Breathing Helps Ill Kids’ Lungs

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

The average age of the 26 children that completed the study was 9-and-a-half years old. Participants were taught how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed to perform them three times a day for 10 months. The researchers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period. At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expiratory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

Phototherapy Reduces Knee Pain

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

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

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Legumes, Nuts and Corn Cut Risk of Breast Cancer

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Harvard Medical School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on.

The researchers followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded. The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 percent reduction of breast cancer risk.

Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease.

Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk.

Secondhand Smoke Damages Children’s Hearing

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

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

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

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

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

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

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

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

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

Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

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

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

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

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

At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FAR Earth Creations products are handcrafted by Mummolo for men, women, teens and children from allnatural ingredients chosen for their reputation for healing, nourishing and calming the skin. Components include wild-crafted and organic herbs, such as calendula, rosehips, chamomile and lavender, as well as a variety of essential oils blended into carrier oils that include grapeseed oil, apricot kernel oil, olive oil and sweet almond oil. She makes her products in small batches and never tests them on animals.

“The ingredients in our products provide wonderful healing and beneficial properties restore the skin to its natural state of beauty and vitality,” Mummolo explains. The basic line of products—available directly through

her website and also at Pathways to Healing and all locations of Kimberton Whole Foods—includes a cleanser, toner, mask and face cream that are suitable for all skin types.

However, what most significantly sets FAR Earth Creations apart from other skincare lines is Mummolo’s ability to create customized solutions for each client’s specific needs. “I work with customers that have issues with their skin and create products for their particular skin type and needs,” she explains. “These needs can range from

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Clients can choose what kind of products they want customized.

Whether they want face masks, creams, toners or cleansers, Mummolo can accommodate their needs safely and effectively. And her formula appears to be working. “A lot of my clients come back week after week,” she says. “They love the way they look and feel.”

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or Barb Emmett, owner of Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, in Mohnton, dogs are family, and for very good reasons. She explains, “Scientific research validates the therapeutic effects and benefits of human/canine relationships; they can improve our quality of life and overall well-being.”

In 1998, Barb and her husband, Pat, brought home their first golden retriever puppy. Seeking to raise a healthy, happy, well-adjusted dog, Barb’s intellectual curiosity guided her to research canine wellness, exercise, socialization and the availability of quality nutritional products. She also studied off-leash dog parks throughout the United States, gathered testimonials from well-respected national trainers and animal behaviorists supporting the need for off-leash socialization and visited an off-leash dog park in California.

Enlisting the support of 15 fellow dog lovers that served as volunteer board members, Barb formed a group that proposed an off-leash dog park to the Berks County Parks Department and county commissioners. When their efforts were unsuccessful, Barb shifted her attention to other dog-related interests and issues.

Around that time, she and Pat learned about the plight of homeless golden retrievers, and they became volunteers at Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR), a nonprofit that places golden retrievers, goldendoodles and golden mix dogs into new homes throughout eastern Pennsylva16

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Pat co-chaired a capital campaign to raise funds to purchase a permanent DVGRR shelter facility, and Barb designed the Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden on the campus and led its installment team.

After these hands-on experiences, Barb was ready to create her own vision based on her canine research and belief in the importance of off-leash canine socialization. “My vision was to make a place for all dog lovers to celebrate the dogs in our lives: to create a beautiful yet comfortable environment where fellow dog lovers could shop for highquality, unique dog-themed items that would make both dog lovers and the dogs themselves smile,” relates Barb. “I wanted it to offer super premium dog foods, holistic supplements and healthy treats, and to be a place where dog parents could share stories with others, attend events with their dogs and have fun. My vision became reality when I opened the doors to Godfrey’s in July 2004.”

Godfrey’s Dogdom is a picturesque, four-acre property that includes off-leash dog parks for members only and a renovated, decorated barn boutique with fun and extraordinary gifts.

Gourmet treats, dining stations, glassware and dishware for dogs and people can be found in the Whining and Dining Room, where a glass-door freezer houses raw foods and dog ice cream.

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Godfrey’s also offers services including wellness and conditioning programs, sport classes and nutrition counseling. The Events page on the website lists specialty workshops and seminars offered throughout the year. Pat manages the Godfrey’s training school, Dog is Family K9 (DIFK9) Training, with a curriculum that includes Puppy Socialization, Obedience, Agility, Flyball and other specialty classes.

Barb produces and hosts a television show, Dog is Family, that features topics related to sharing life with dogs; it is aired on BCTV-Comcast cable channel 15 from 7 to 7:30 p.m., the second Thursday of every month.

In 2015, Barb and Pat plan to focus on expanding the Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services program (KPETS) in Berks County. Over the years, they have worked with Karen Gerth, the founder of KPETS Lancaster.

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functioning, influencing homeostasis.

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

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

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

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

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

strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by engaging them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges.

“To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism.

The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo.

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

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

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Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils.

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

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

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Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis.

Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible.

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

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

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

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

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

She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives. Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits.

Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin.

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

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How to Talk with a Doctor

by Carol L. Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Acupuncture in Lancaster is On Point

by Sheila Julson

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enown acupuncturist Miriam Lee, largely credited with introducing the traditional Chinese holistic modality to California, and thus the American mainstream, during the 1970s, noted in her book Insights of a Senior Acupuncturist, originally published in 1992, that many Americans suffered from emotional stress, such as depression and hyperactivity, which caused blockages in the flow of qi (pronounced “chee”), or the universal life energy, even in the ‘70s when she first introduced acupuncture.

Fast-forward to the present day, where life can be overloaded by technological gadgets, longer commutes and more sedentary time indoors, away from nature–all things that can disrupt physical and emotional energy flow throughout the body. The general philosophy behind acupuncture is that qi is responsible for overall health; therefore, imbalances in the flow of qi are the root of disease. Applying needles at acupuncture points is believed to improve the flow of qi, thereby correcting the 20

imbalance and enabling whole body healing.

Acupuncture has gained a reputation in America as an effective form of naturally rebalancing the body. A 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the most recent survey results available, estimate that 3.1 million U.S. adults had used acupuncture during the previous year. The number of visits to acupuncturists tripled between 1997 and 2007. Today, Lancaster patients seeking this holistic form of whole body wellness have a community of acupuncture professionals, each with unique styles and specialized qualities that they bring to their practices.

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Naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Ann Lee, founder of Health for Life Clinic, reiterates that acupuncture is a whole body medicine, increasing blood flow and circulation

throughout the body to promote healing and increase the distribution of oxygen to the organs.

“How acupuncture benefits people the most is by balancing the nervous system,” Lee remarks. “Many people suffer from chronic stress, and therefore the body is in the fight-or-flight response mode. Acupuncture helps put the body back into rest mode. I tell people that it’s like a mini release valve for chronic stress.”

Lee specializes in fertility. She describes her comprehensive natural fertility formula, “When most people get a fertility workup, there’s no specific reason that comes up as to why the patient is infertile; it’s unexplained.

I work to optimize their nutrition and make sure they’re getting the right vitamins and minerals. Chronic stress often plays a factor on the body’s sympathetic response, so the body is in a survival mode and not in a reproductive mode.

That’s an important piece.” Acupuncture, along with natural supplements and homeopathy, are several tools Lee recommends for optimizing fertility naturally.

Jo Ellen Wisnosky, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Blossoms and Roots Wellness, offers acupuncture, massage and Chinese cupping.

She finds acupuncture Jo Ellen Wisnosky particularly effective to treat women’s health issues. “For women’s health, it can help naturally balance the hormones during periods of great fluctuation, such as before, during, and after pregnancy and during menopausal shifts.”

As a classically trained acupuncturist and a licensed massage therapist with an extensive background in the study of myofascia, Wisnosky also specializes in injury rehabilitation and pain management. She appreciates acupuncture’s unique ability to stimulate a healing response in the body. “Even thousands of years ago, though rare, the Chinese did dissections and described pathways, organs and structures as vessels or channels,” she explains. “Now, research is beginning to recognize these

as what we call neurovascular bundles and myofascia today. In rehabilitating injuries, one of the ways acupuncture therapy promotes tissue healing is by stimulating certain junction points of myofascial tissue.”

Returning to Nature

Beverly Fornoff, founder of Traditional Acupuncture, practices Five Element Acupuncture. She describes it as a philosophy connected to the natural world Beverly Fornoff and awareness of changes within the body during the seasons. “Five Elements picks up imbalances and realigns energy to correct them so the body can heal itself,” she says.

Fornoff integrates herbs with her acupuncture program, preferring raw herbs over capsules or powders. She combines flowers, roots and twigs into www.DoctorNaturalMedicine.com healing tea blends that patients can take home, facilitating the opportunity to continue healing and learning even after they leave the office. “Patients appreciate the connection of touching, feeling, tasting and smelling,” she notes. “We’ve become detached from nature, and this helps build a deeper connection to the natural world.”

Fornoff believes that rising insurance costs and high deductibles are factors pushing more Americans to become educated about holistic care and to take responsibility for their own health. “They’d rather spend their money on something that may not harm them as much as pharmaceuticals that just mask symptoms, but don’t address the cause.”

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Jennifer Kegel, M.D., opened Lancaster Medical Acupuncture in July. While practicing diagnostic radiology for 22 years, she discovered acupuncture through personal Dr. Jennifer Kegel and professional experiences. Recently, she trained in acupuncture and found it to be an

excellent integrative complement to Western medical care.

According to Kegel, 80 percent of visits to primary care physicians in the U.S. are for stress-related conditions. “As Western physicians, we treat high blood pressure with anti-hypertensives, chronic pain with analgesics and narcotics, irritable bowels with anti-spasmodics and depression with anti-depressants. What we overlook is the body’s innate capacity to heal itself,” she explains. “Acupuncturists are trained to ask, first and foremost, why the patient has this disease.”

Kegel uses palpation-based Structural Acupuncture techniques, which involve working directly with the patient to uncover areas of stagnation of qi and blood. “The placement of needles restores the flow of both, which is essential for whole health and wellness,” she says.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer in Milwaukee and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect with her at SJulson@wi.rr.com.

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ur body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instrument is out of tune, the entire production struggles to maintain harmony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works.

Fortunately, our body has masterful conductors, including the endocrine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adrenal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/ parathyroid glands.

“A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in appropriate amounts throughout our life,” says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopathic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.”

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

Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the bloodstream as part of the information

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

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

Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the

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

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

Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy.

Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced.

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

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recognize Time Leeches

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

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

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

Get Rid of Clutter

Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut your-

self off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert.

“When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.”

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

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

natural approach to health teaches self-protection from colds and flus. The fundamental strategy is to build up the body’s natural defense system; that is, the immune system. Natural medicine uses the analogy of seeds and land to represent the relationship between an infection and the body. If they body is weak, run down or filled with toxins, it is fertile ground for infection to take hold, just as land that is suited to a particular plant will sprout many seeds.

Here are five suggestions drawn from the traditions of ayurvedic medicine to bolster the immune system against infections.

Eat immunity-boosting foods, which means fresh, organic and easy to digest. Regularly drinking hot water is a good way to detoxify the body. Ayurvedic tradition favors warm soups, cooked greens and other vegetables, fruits and whole grains, as well as immune-enhancing herbs such as echinacea and basil and spices including turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, fennel, cinnamon and black pepper. Create an immune-boosting spice tea by boiling a quart of water and adding one teaspoon each of cumin seed, coriander seed, fennel seed and freshly grated ginger root. Steep the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes, and then strain it. Add some freshly squeezed lemon juice. Cool slightly and add a bit of raw honey. Store the tea in a thermos and drink it throughout the day.

Avoid immunity-disrupting foods and beverages, including cold or iced drinks; heavy, hard-to-digest foods and those that are sticky, like caramels and nut butters.

Reduce consumption of refined white sugar, fast foods and commercially processed foods that contain preservatives and additives. Ayurveda also recommends avoiding old and left-over foods, canned and frozen products and anything deep fried. Instead, eat freshly prepared, homemade organic foods.

Get adequate sleep, at least eight hours per day. In general, it is better for healthy adults not to sleep during daylight hours. Ayurveda recommends going to bed before 10 p.m. and awakening before 6 a.m.

Be sure to eliminate regularly. The immune system is closely related to digestive health. If digestion is strong and elimination is good, then the body is healthy and resistant to infection. Having at least one or two daily bowel movements is normal. If elimination is inadequate, toxins can build up in the body. Ayurveda advocates drinking a glass of warm water with a little lemon to help the process.

Eating seasonal, well-ripened fruit is another elimination aid.

Keep vitamin and nutrient levels high. Vitamins A, C and D are important for fighting infections. It may be especially prudent to have vitamin D levels checked by a medical professional.

If sickness does happen, it is best to stay at home and avoid exposing others.

Drinking plenty of hot liquids, getting adequate rest and following all of the described preventive measures will expedite recovery and increase comfort. One ayurvedic home remedy is to ingest one teaspoon of turmeric three times daily in a cup of warm milk or warm water. Another traditional remedy is to mix two teaspoons of raw honey with half a teaspoon of ginger juice squeezed from the freshly grated root.

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

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

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

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patina. Removal of the estimated 700,000 cords of underwater wood will help restore the waterway’s natural eco-system.

Note: Wood can scratch or dent and be susceptible to water damage. Even recycled wood might not be eco-friendly.

“Wood reclaimed from manufacturing plants can contain machine oils, harsh chemical residue, lead paint or asbestos,” explains Shafer. “Know where it came from; follow the chain of evidence.”

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a high gloss or textured, and can be refinished when styles change. “Timber used to float downriver to the sawmill and not all of it arrived. We salvage logs from the bottom of the Penobscot River for flooring and other products,” says Tom Shafer, co-owner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “Our wood is as fresh as the day it was cut decades ago.” Cold water preserves the resource and adds a natural

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Linoleum is made from linseed oil, wood powder, resins and ground limestone.

Mineral pigments provide rich color throughout, which prevents paler worn spots. A personalized pattern may include borders using linoleum sheets or tiles.

It’s long-lasting, durable, fire-resistant, biodegradable, has no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) and repels dirt and dust.

Note: Vinyl, made from unnatural chlorinated petrochemicals, won’t wear as well or last as long as linoleum.

Long-Lasting–Tile

Bottles recycled into glass tile reflect light, brightening smaller rooms like the bath.

Long-lasting ceramic or porcelain tile has no VOCs, is easy to clean and won’t host germs, bacteria or dust mites.

Note: Look for lead-free glazed tile.

Glass tile may be cost-prohibitive for larger spaces. Most tile can be slick when wet; texturing increases safety.

Child-, Pet- and Elder-Friendly, Warm and Comfy–Cork Cork is lightweight, flexible and can mimic stone, granite, tile, marble and wood, while providing comfortable cushioning.

“Cork assumes the ambient temperature in the room, keeping feet warmer. It holds up to dogs, too,” says Tim Tompkins, a Portuguese Cork Association committee member in Greenville, South Carolina.

“Cork is both healthy for the consumer and sustainable for the environment.”

Note: Due to its cushioning nature, heavy furniture or high-heeled shoes may make indentations.

Wood-Like and Sturdy–Bamboo

Bamboo generally regrows in three to five years, is twice as hard as red oak and can be stained almost any color. Edge-grained bamboo, banded together, turns flooring into a statement.

Note: “It’s shipped from Asia and may have formaldehyde glues and durability problems, so shop carefully,” advises David Bergman, a New York City green architect and author of Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide.

Long-Wearing Classic Look–Stone Travertine, limestone, granite, slate and marble are all stone flooring options.

Stone can increase home value, has a classic look and is a piece of history that adds to any décor, although it’s not a

FUN FLOOR FACTS n Mixed and matched floors create a planned flow in an open-concept house.

Find fun ideas at Tinyurl.com/FlooringTransits. n Most carpet is chemical-laden and not so health- or eco-friendly, although there are some exceptions. n Sustainably produced handwoven wool rugs backed with jute are susceptible to the jute retaining spills and pet odors; its yellow-tan pigment also can color rug fibers. Jute eventually disintegrates, leaving clumps of unsecured wool fibers. n In Portugal, bark is hand carved off the tree as cork, which is healthy for the tree.

Trees are grown on protected land that also benefits insects and birds. NASA, Mercedes and BMW sometimes find cork a lightweight, durable replacement for steel. The Library of Congress has relied on its original cork flooring for 75 years. n Kinetic energy from people dancing or walking on special flooring can light up the area and send energy back to the grid (see Joycott.com/energy-floors). renewable resource. Cork or non-petroleum-based laminated floors can give the look of stone without destroying an in-situ natural resource.

Note: Large blocks of stone are cut at quarries and transported to processing plants, cut into slabs and transported to a processor to be cut again, shaped and polished before being shipped to the store—a big carbon footprint.

The Great Imitator–Concrete Easy-to-clean, durable concrete never needs to be replaced. Small repairs can be patched. Large repairs, such as a broken pipe beneath the surface, may require refinishing the entire floor to match the stain color. Some homeowners have created a faux rug using other stain colors to disguise the repaired area. Finishes can make concrete look

like hardwood, painted tile, carpet, marble or granite, including terrazzo options. For an entryway, homeowners can design a custom welcome mat, perhaps incorporating a family crest, monogram or motto. Finishes can be textured to varying degrees to increase foot traction.

Note: Ensure the structure is sturdy enough to bear the extra weight of concrete. It feels cold underfoot in winter and cool in summer. Epoxy coatings don’t let concrete breathe, so any moisture emanating from the concrete slab will be trapped. Test for the moisturevapor emission rate; problem areas can include sections covered by furniture.

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n today’s technology-fueled society, kids spend many hours of their free time staring at smartphones or tablets instead of exploring nature, riding bikes or playing outdoor games with their friends. Rather than just imposing radical reductions in screen time, parents and caregivers can meet youngsters halfway by adding apps to their handheld devices that provide tips on healthy eating, exercise and behavior.

Here are five that are fun for kids and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch is the primary character in this yoga adventure in which players are encouraged to, “Create a peaceful, balanced life by living a NAMASTE mission: Nothing is impossible; Always be honest; Make the world a better place; Act with kindness; Share with others; Trust and believe in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.”

Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I translated a curriculum that I’ve been using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app that combines gaming and real-life kids

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Players are challenged to master the skills presented by each of the game’s 12 main characters, increasing awareness of breathing and other aspects of how the body works, plus promoting self-esteem.

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Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have

no idea how the information pertains to them.

The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf.

“When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.”

Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help.

It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-reader, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy.

“Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.”

It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Healthy Web Edutainment ZisBoomBah.com. “Parents typically spend 90 percent of their grocery budget on products from the inside aisles of stores,” says Karen Laszio, founder of this award-winning website, which teaches kids about the value of food in the outside (produce, dairy and meat) aisles and how to choose fresh, whole foods to incorporate into kid-friendly recipes for the whole family.

PBSKids.org/itsmylife. Designed for teens and tweens, this PBS Kids Go! website teaches children to make responsible decisions about pertinent issues, including drugs, alcohol, anorexia and bulimia, and how to objectively view celebrities, dating and the challenges of puberty. Visitors can find reliable, accurate information about subjects they may not be comfortable discussing with adults or peers.

NPS.gov/WebRangers. The National Park Service online Web Rangers program enables kids to create a customizable ranger experience and discover national parks and historic sites around the country.

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

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

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

Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance. Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day.

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

Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of high-intensity bursts per session.

Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin.

She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolicbuilding hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover. Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

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

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

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

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by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

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n human health care, naturopathic doctors offer a specialty called anti-aging medicine. The goal is to restore optimal health to those at midlife and older that seek to prevent or reduce the incidence of diseases often associated with aging.

But when it comes to aging pets, most veterinary doctors fail to focus on the necessary specialized care. In fact, some traditional vets may decline to treat older pets at all.

Often, these animals are suffering from chronic diseases and when they are treated, prescriptions may include numerous drugs. As many know, drugs can entail serious, even debilitating side effects, further deteriorating the prospects for sustained health.

Owners may thus find themselves spending a lot of money maintaining their pets in a chronic state of ill health with little hope for improvement. Animals that might benefit from surgery for problems ranging from dental disease to tumors may not receive ameliorating care when the family vet simply considers them “too old” to invest in or pull through surgery.

A Better Alternative

For an enlightened holistic vet, no pet is too old to warrant and benefit from proper health care. By instituting the cor-

rect care and focusing on anti-aging efforts, health can be improved and often restored, with the added advantages of reducing unnecessary medications and increasing their lifespan.

As an example, most doctors expect larger breeds of dogs to live 10 to 12 years, but with informed care, these same dogs can typically live 15 to 16 years. Smaller dogs and cats typically have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; using an anti-aging approach, such pets routinely live 18 to 20 years or longer, in good health and with a good quality of life.

Exemplary Treatment

Here’s how the team at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, in Plano, Texas, successfully approaches anti-aging medicine.

Beginning at 5 years of age, all pets—including dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds and reptiles—are screened via a physical examination and special blood and urine tests twice a year, with a focus on bionutritional analysis of results. Abnormal results indicating some risk, even slight ones, often ignored by mainstream medicine, are treated using vet-specified natural medicines that help return biometric values to normal and slow down the progression of problems that could, if untreated, turn into serious diseases.

Dietary evaluation, including a bionutritional analysis, ensures that the pet is eating what’s most appropriate for its age, breed and health status.

Potential dental and other oral issues are treated aggressively and early, because they are the most common source of infection and inflammation contributing to poor bodily health, including diabetes and diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs.

A review of prior medications confirms or adjusts proper use. In most cases, some of these medications can be eliminated or replaced as needed with natural therapies that have the same clinical effect, but without the possible side effects associated with chronic use of medical therapies.

Natural supplements, which can benefit all pets, also are reviewed and/or prescribed. Most older pets benefit from supplementation with phosphatidylcholine, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, glucosamine and other elements to support thyroid and adrenal functions. Paws & Claws also favors the herbal remedy Healthy Qi to support the immune system of any ill or older pet; astragalus, green tea, gotu kola and ginseng ingredients give an extra boost toward achieving homeostasis and improved quality of life.

Like human senior citizens, pets in their golden years deserve dignified specialized care that allows them to live more happily and peacefully.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself to Ageless Health

by S. Alison Chabonais

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renowned leader of the self-help movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated worldwide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group.

Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead—these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-authored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane, explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible?

Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of self-love.

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

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

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

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

Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings.

I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather.

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essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally.

Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good.

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

The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future.

Is scientific research now supporting that?

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

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

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years?

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

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

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New Year, New You When ‘Good Enough’ Is Perfect

by Elizabeth Lombardo

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

Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect. Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion.

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

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

No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others.

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

Perfectionism is a treadmill.

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

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

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

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

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7-9pm. Clinical Herbalist Stephen Byers teaches how natural and herbal approaches to anxiety and depression can help you feel like yourself again.

The Yoga Place, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. For information: StephenB@TOLHealth.com. Stephen ByersHerbalist.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day Labyrinth – 1-4pm. A spiraling pathway for a meditative walk with soft music and candles in a beautiful, peaceful room. Leave the cares of last year behind and spiral into the new year refreshed and renewed. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster.

717-393-1733.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 Up-cycled Craft Activity on First Friday – 5-9pm.

Free open craft table for kids during expanded hours for crafting and fun. Lancaster Creative Reuse, 1865 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster. 717-617-2977.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 Open House at emPower Training Systems – 8am1pm. Sample delicious, fat-burning foods, receive a free Drayer Evaluation, free Bodyfat Analysis, and a free Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Learn about reducing during our Health Seminar, take a free Yoga Class at 9:30am and a free Sparta class at 10:30am. emPower Training Systems, 276 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster. 717-823-8154.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Brain Fog Remedy Class – 10-11:30am. Learn how food influences your brain activity. Get tips and tricks to keep your brain sharp at any age. $30. Aqua Blue Detox, 50 Keystone Ct, Leola. 717-656-8615.

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Write From the Heart Women’s Intro Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. (Tuesdays, Jan. 6th through Feb. 3rd). “Writing Without Fear.” A relaxing, freespirited exploration of how the creative process uplifts and transforms our lives. Start a poem, begin a story, or just listen. Beginners welcome, sharing optional. Mischief a must! Call for information and registration. Write from the Heart Studio, Lancaster.

717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Yoga for Beginners and Beyond – 6pm. A sixweek series starting January 7th. $90 for all six classes. Sattva Yoga Room at Body & Soul Fitness, 618 Columbia Ave, Lancaster. Call Jen to register: 717-293-1442.

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2nd Friday Open House – 5:30pm-8pm. 10-15 minute chair massage and Reiki sessions for $1 per minute. Special discounts on gift certificates, essential oils and more. Integrative Massage and Reiki Healing Arts Studio, 632 Penn Ave, West Reading.

610-451-9577. IntegrativeMassageReiki.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Open House – 9am-5pm. Enjoy free classes all day and tour recently relocated THRIVE Wellness.

Classes will include yoga, belly dance, meditation.

THRIVE Wellness, 519 Lancaster Ave, 2nd floor, Malvern. Call for information: 484-459-3082.

Elixir of Love – 1-3:30pm. Sarah Preston teaches how to make cordials, elixirs & liqueurs that blend the rich flavors of fruits & herbs. Bring a pint each of brandy and honey, and leave with a steeping bottle of elixir! $25 + $5/booklet. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

Write from the Heart Teen Series – 2-4pm.

(Saturdays, Jan. 10th – Feb. 21st). “Writing Made Wonderful.” A non-intimidating, free-spirited workshop that inspires young people (ages 13-17) to love writing, in school or out! Write a poem, begin a short story, explore a memory, or just listen. Beginners welcome, sharing optional. Call for information and registration. Write From The Heart Studio, Lancaster. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 2nd Sunday Open House – 11am-4pm. Tour the campus, meet artists, stop by the studios, galleries and exhibitions. Listen to live music, join a walk-in workshop, watch demonstrations and complete a make-and-take project. Shop the store for one-ofa-kind finds. GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading. 610-374-4600.

Visionary Board Workshop – 1-4pm. “Manifestation of Our Dreams and Desires” is the theme of this workshop in which Nancy Warble shows how to create a visual representation of all you want to have, do or be in the coming year. $25 + $10/materials.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Care for Caregiver Stress – Today is a special day to honor the (adult) children caregivers of parents with Alzheimers or illness. The Spa is offering free 30 minute stress treatments by appointment. Call to reserve your spot. Spa at Willow Pond, 1487 Old Lancaster Pike, Sinking Spring. 610-507-9004.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Effortless Meditation Introduction Class – 6:457:45pm. Stress relief meditation introduction class for better physical & emotional health. $20. Preregistration required. Nutrition and Wellness Center at Kulp Chiropractic. 52 Morgantown Rd, Reading.

610-208-0404.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Pathways Connect Gathering Group – 1-2pm.

Join in discussion on pregnancy/birth, mind-bodyspirit, holistic health care, breastfeeding, VBACs, compassionate and conscious parenting, sustainable and environmentally-friendly choices, community building, global shift to wellness and more! Free.

Be Well Lancaster, 7 N Mulberry St, Lancaster. Call to register: 717-205-2303. BeWellLancaster.com.

Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic – 6:308:30pm. Reiki by appointment every third Thursday of the month. 30 minutes of Reiki for $10 suggested donation. Held at the office of Loeffler & Pitt, 2131 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. 717-269-6084.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Susquehanna Waldorf School Open House – 10am-12noon. Tour the school, speak with teachers, current parents and alumni, and learn why so many are choosing Waldorf. Think learning happens through memorization and testing? Think again. 15 W Walnut St, Marietta. 717- 426-4506.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Ladies Night Out at Building Character – 7-9pm.

Every Music Friday ladies will find free desserts and drinks, hand and chair massages, and shopping from over 35 vendors offering recycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, art, cards and more. Building Character, 342 N Queen St, Warehouse B, Lancaster.

717-394-7201.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Living Foods Potluck – Dinner 6pm, Speaker 7pm.

“Befriending Your Emotions: Divine Invitations to Expansion” presented by Lynelle Trigalet, health coach. Bring a 9 x 13 or equivalent size living foods dish to share. $2 per person. Meeting at the Kinzer Fire Hall, 3521 Lincoln Hwy East, Kinzer (beside Patriot Home Sales). Hosted by Terri Roberts 717725-8617.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Energy-Packed Lunches Class – 6-7:30pm.

Learn about the foods that will keep your energy going all day, what prepared foods are okay to buy, and great seasonal lunch ideas. $30. Aqua Blue Detox, 50 Keystone Ct, Leola. 717-656-8615.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 Intro to Young Living Essential Oils – 6-8pm.

Learn about Young Living's true therapeutic grade essential oils, how they can support your mindbody-spirit, how you can replace all the toxic home products you currently use with pure, potent, and effective essential oil items, and how you can create more prosperity in your life. CollegeZen House, 419 College Ave, Lancaster. For more info: TrellaDubetz@gmail.com or 717-468-7523.

Group Hypnosis Class – 6pm. Meets on 1/22 and 1/29. $50 covers the two-session class; Pre-registration required. Jennifer Stumpf, Certified Hypnotherapist. Elizabethtown Fitness Club, Lower Level, 626 S Market St, Elizabethtown. 717-951-7662.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

Building Better Brains – 6-8:30pm. The brain is an amazingly malleable organ, and while every child's brain is unique, there are general principles that can help every developing brain attain its highest developmental potential. Learn about how parenting style, and the way "school" is organized can have a profound impact on cognitive developmental outcomes. F&M Campus, 415 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster. Sponsored by the New School of Lancaster.

For info: Stacey Freedman: 717-397-7655.

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Make and take home an aromatic balm, foam soap, and inhaler. Learn a multilayered approach to health, and how to use essential oils at home or professionally. Receive 20% off Inshanti pure essential oils and blends that day only. Register by January 9; $125, thereafter $140.

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Live Blood Cell Microscopy – 11-6pm. Denise Abda will demonstrate the importance of an aerobic environment for red blood cells. See how healthy your own red blood cells are. Naturopath Jeannie Peck will be available to answer your health questions, and Bill Downs will be presenting scientific facts on technology that enhances the ability of the body to absorb and utilize nutrients. $25, registration required. Health by Design Natural Clinic, 266 W Main St. Leola. 717-556-8103. HBDClinic.com.

Raw Foods for Wellness Potluck – 6-8:45pm. Bert Kunkle will present “Liquid Minerals and All-Natural Weight Loss,” revealing the importance of liquid minerals in restoring and maintaining healthy cells and strong immune systems. Audience participation for sharing weight/inch loss tips will be encouraged. $2 plus raw vegan dish to share. Hosted by Eileen Wieder Crone. Moravian Manor, 300 W Lemon St, Lititz. 717-627-4258.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Herbal Remedies Class – Learn herbal remedies for stress reduction and restorative sleep. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

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The Twelve Ancient Oils of Scripture – 3-5pm.

Learn why these Biblical oils were revered for physical and spiritual support, how these particular oils that are most mentioned in the Bible are used today to assist in holistic care. Explore the history and experience the healing through touch and smell of Aloes, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Galbanum, Hyssop, Myrrh, Myrtle, Onycha, Cistus, and Spikenard. $10 donation. CollegeZen House, 419 College Ave, Lancaster. 717-468-7523 or TrellaDubetz@gmail.com.

Eat for More Energy – 7pm. A Certified Health Counselor will talk about ten things you can do to improve your energy, and why you want to do them.

Specific questions will be answered, and you will receive a handout to assist you. $20. THRIVE, 519 Lancaster Ave, 2nd Fl, Malvern. Call for info and to register: 484-459-3082.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 Film: Race to Nowhere – 6-8:30pm. SWS hosts a screening of the film that has been named as one of “10 Education Documentaries You Don’t Want to Miss.” The film challenges current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, and contributing citizens.

Zoetropolis Art House & Theater, 315 W James St, Lancaster. For information and to reserve your free tickets contact Susquehanna Waldorf School at 717- 426-4506. SusquehannaWaldorf.org.

Alkaline Water Seminar – 7pm. Patrick Kirkham of Natural Alliance provides education and information on the benefits of alkaline water. Free. Lemon Street Market, 241 W Lemon St, Lancaster. LemonStreetMarket.com. 717-826-0843.

Tasting Party – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a tasting party for an all-natural healthy weight/inch loss program. $5 covers education and a healthy dark chocolate

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

Make a Culinary Windowsill – 1pm. Enjoy fresh herbs all year round with your very own windowsill garden. Learn about all their benefits, how to care for them, and even go home with some delicious recipes. $30. Riverview Nursery, 3049 Pricetown Rd, Temple. Call to register: 610-929-5049 or email: Events@RiverviewTree.com. RiverviewTree.com.

Write From The Heart Children’s Series – 2-4pm.

(Four Saturdays, Jan. 31th – March 21st). “Writing Made Wonderful.” A non-intimidating, free-spirited workshop that inspires young people (ages 9-12) to love writing, in school or out! Write a poem, begin a short story, explore a memory, or just listen. Beginners welcome, sharing optional. Call for information and registration. Write From The Heart Studio, Lancaster. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

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Farmers Markets Berks County Fairgrounds Farmers Market 2934 N 5th St Hwy, Reading 610-929-3429 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat Leesport Farmers Market Rt 61, Leesport 610-926-1307 Year-round Wednesdays PA Dutch Farmers Market 845 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing 610-374-1916 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown 610-683-6009 Thursday thru Saturday Shillington Farmers Market 10 S Summit Ave, Shillington 610-777-7675 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat

West Reading Farmers Market Penn Ave, Reading 610-685-8854 Sundays

Lancaster Central Market 23 N Market St, Lancaster 717-399-9494 Year-round Tues/Fri/Sat

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Masonic Village Farm Market 1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown 717-361-4520 Monday thru Saturday

Columbia Historic Market House 15 S 3rd St, Columbia 717-681-0385 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat Corn Crib Market 35 W Main St, Mount Joy Year-round Saturdays

Roots Country Market 705 Graystone Rd, Manheim 717-898-7811 Year-round Tuesdays only

Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction 955 N State St, Ephrata 717-738-1117 Year-round Fridays

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ongoingevents sunday A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. 10:30am Healing and Quiet Meditation, followed by a weekly service.

Potluck the last Sunday of the month. Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel, 610 Second St, Lancaster.

717-393-4733.

All Levels Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. $20/class.

Yoga on Orange, 129 E. Orange S, Lancaster. 717392-3992.

Eckankar Worship Service – 10:30-11:30am.

2nd Sunday. Community HU Song 10:30-11am.

4th Sunday. Experience the Light and Sound of God. Eckankar, 137 E Walnut St, Lancaster. 717394-9877.

Berks Reiki Clinic – 2-4:30pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays. 25 min sessions. Appointments accepted to guarantee a spot. Walk-in's welcome! 1st Sunday of the Month - Inner Healer Chiropractor, 20 N Front St, Bally. 3rd Sunday of the Month - Unity Church of Reading, 4443 10th Ave, Temple. 484-378-1854.

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Meditation Group – 5-7pm. Guided meditation, walking meditation, social time/snack, spiritual teaching, and group discussion. $5. Friends Meeting House, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. For info contact Sue: 717-779-9951.

Restorative Yoga – 5-6pm. Poses are held longer with the support of props. All levels welcome. $12.

Bridge Yoga Studio, 1705 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster. 717-330-1304.

monday New Beginners Hatha Yoga l – 4:30-5:45 pm, Yoga on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. $17/class.

717-392-3992.

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ment. $12. Discovering Your Goddess Studio, 328 GoggleWorks, 201 Washington Street, Reading.

DIF K9 Training Orientation Session – 7pm.

Free. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. GodfreysDogdom.com.

610-777-5755. Contact Pat at Training@difk9.com for more information.

tuesday Feldenkrais – 11am. Awareness Through Movement with Donna Bervinchak. At Susquehanna Dance Center, 120 College Ave, Mountville. $15/ drop-in. 717-285-0399. FeldenkraisBlog.com.

Tuesday Slow Flow Yoga – 9-11:30am. Great for beginners or those looking for a more gentle yoga practice. Bridge Yoga Studio. 1705 Lincoln Highway E. 717 330-1304. BridgeYogaStudio.com.

Holy Yoga – 6-7pm. For all skill levels and abilities. Yoga is the perfect way to transition into your evening hours. $12/class. Registration required.

Nutrition and Wellness Center at Kulp Chiropractic.

52 Morgantown Rd, Reading. 610-208-0404.

Hand Drumming Class – 6-8pm. Master percussionist Pete Barnhart guides us through hand drumming techniques and African rhythms with African djembe and djun djun drums and bells. All levels welcome. Bring your drum or borrow one from us! $20. Earth Rhythms, 641 Penn Ave, Reading.

610-374-3730.

Hormonal Metabolic Correction Seminar – 7-8pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Learn about a hormone-based weight loss program which addresses the root cause of slow metabolism and weight gain.

Free. Call to register: BeBalanced Center, 484 Royer Drive, Lancaster. 717-569-3040.

Light Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8pm. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Eileen Wieder Crone, RD, MS, EYRT-500. Suggested $5 donation. Moravian Manor, 300 W Lemon St, Lititz.

717-627-4258.

wednesday Chair Yoga – 9-9:45am. Yoga practice seated on a chair. Teri Butson RYT200. $7/class. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster.

717-509-1342.

Waldorf Wednesdays – 9-10:30am. Visit Susquehanna Waldorf School for a tour of the school, classroom observation, an overview of Waldorf education and Q&A. Waldorf is an independent private school movement infusing rigorous academics with creativity, activity and purpose. Free. RSVP to Susquehanna Waldorf School, 15 W Walnut St, Marietta. SusquehannaWaldorf.org. 717-426-4506.

Lunar Flow Yoga – 12-1pm. Yasmin offers a noon reboot for body, mind, spirit. $14/class or $60/5 sessions. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717290-1517.

Chair Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Yoga practice seated on a chair. Teri Butson RYT200. $7/class. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster.

717-509-1342.

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Vinyasa Class – 4:45-5:45pm. A flowing yoga practice. $7/class. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster. 717-509-1342.

Gayatri Wellness Yoga – 5-6pm. With Lucine Mackow. $10/class. Reading Hospital Post Acute Rehab, 2802 Papermill Road, Reading.

Bellydance with Tahjia – 6-7pm. 1/14-2/18. Fun, exercise, relaxation. $15/class or $75/6. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

thursday Morning Yoga with Karen – 9:30am. Rise and truly shine with this gentle practice, suitable for all levels. $10/class. Drop-ins welcome. Health

By Design, 266 W Main St, Leola. 717-556-8103.

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Silent Sitting Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. (Doors open at 5pm). All are welcome to sit in silence for an hour, with freedom to take breaks or leave early. Free. Hosted by Craig Schollenberger, 4 Park Plaza, Ste 371, Wyomissing. 484-474-0984.

MindfulnessInReadingAndBerks.com.

Feldenkrais – 5:45pm. Awareness Through Movement with Donna Bervinchak. At Susquehanna Dance Center, 120 College Ave, Mountville. $15 / drop-in. 717-285-0399. FeldenkraisBlog.com Healing Yoga – 6-7pm. With Rose Mary Herrero. $10/class. Reading Hospital Post Acute Rehab, 2802 Papermill Rd, Reading. To register, contact: RMHerrero@mac.com.

friday Qigong for Everyone – 6-7pm. Mark R. Reinhart, Chinese Healthcare Practitioner, teaches Qigong for everyone. $10 per class, or $60 7 week session.

Health By Design Clinic, 266 W Main St, Leola.

Call to register: 717-556-8103. HBDClinic.com.

Community Yoga – 6:30pm. Experience the benefits of Bikram Yoga, a series of 26 postures in a heated room. By donation. Bikram Yoga of Lancaster, 533 Janet Ave, Lancaster. 717-392-4200.

Live Music in the Café – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy live music every Friday night. The Café at Ten Thousand Villages, 240 N Reading Rd, Ephrata.

717-721-8400.

saturday Open House – 10am-1pm. Test your favorite essential oils, diffusers, and more. Enter to win our weekly raffles. Josiah’s Oils, Fiddler’s Green, 2469 Lititz Pike, Suite D, Lancaster. 717-824-3222.

JosiahsOils.com Guided Meditation – 10:30-11am. $5. Jennifer Stumpf, Certified Hypnotherapist. Elizabethtown Fitness Club, Lower Level, 626 S Market St, Elizabethtown. 717-951-7662.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare 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.

ACUPUNCTURE BLOSSOMS AND ROOTS WELLNESS Jo Ellen Wisnosky, L.Ac. 122 E Chestnut St • Lancaster 717-723-1362 BlossomsAndRoots.com

Acupuncture naturally optimizes your health by treating pain and sports injuries, anxiety and stress, infertility and allergies, provides support for the immune system and revitalization for the facial muscles. Additional services include cupping, acupressure, nutrition and therapeutic bodywork.

Health For Life Clinic, Inc. Dr. Ann Lee, ND, L.Ac 112 N Cornell Ave • Lancaster 717-669-1050 DoctorNaturalMedicine.com

Learn how your symptoms are connected, get answers & steps to take towards health. I work with you as a person, not your conditions, as your body can heal itself. See testimonials on website.

Specialties hormone balancing & fertility. See ad page 21.

TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE Beverly Fornoff 28 Keystone Court • Leola 717-381-7334 AcupunctureMassagePA.com

Discover your body’s natural ability to heal. Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds, digestive problems, insomnia and many more health problems. See ad page 21.

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

CHINESE HEALTHCARE PRACTICES HEALTH BY DESIGN NATURAL CLINIC Mark R. Reinhart 266 W Main St • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com ThreePureRivers.com

Practitioner and teacher of the Chinese health, martial and healing arts for over 40 years, Mark offers individual or class sessions in Qigong, Taiji (Tai Chi), Emotional Balancing/Centering, Qigong For Recovery, and Meditation. He addresses the emotional aspect of diet and stress relief for our WIN System Weigh Loss Program.

For details or to schedule an appointment call Health

By Design Natural Clinic. See ad page 11.

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.

BE WELL LANCASTER

Dr. Allison Lapp Dr. Matthew Lapp 7 N Mulberry St • Lancaster 717-205-2303 BeWellLancaster.com Be Well Lancaster is a holistic health center that provides Network Care. A gentle, evidencebased chiropractic approach that allows the body to connect to tension patterns in the spinal cord and release them, allowing the body to experience greater ease and vitality.

~Henry David Thoreau

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Leah Reiff 19 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. See ad page 15.

JANGDHARI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Charles Jangdhari Dr. Jessica Reihl 7 Center Street • Intercourse 717-768-7148 JangdhariFamilyChiropractic.com JFChiropractic@gmail.com

At the Jangdhari Family Chiropractic you will discover the true wellness lifestyle. We will show you the natural way to better health without resorting to the use of expensive medications.

LINK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC & Massage Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC Dr. Jessica Kmiecik, DC 3130 Pricetown Road • Fleetwood 610.944.5000 DrWachtmann.com

High quality, patient focused Chiropractic Care, Functional Diagnostic Medicine evaluation and treatment, and Massage Therapy. We focus on correcting the underlying causes of many disorders, diseases and conditions.

Call for a complimentary consultation and benefit check. See ad page 23.

COUNSELING LESLEY HUFF, PsyD

Lancaster 215-292-8728 BalancedLifeSolution.com Working with individuals, couples, families, and organizations. Focusing on moving from a state of reactivity (and often regret) towards more responseability. Visit website for more information.

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

We are a fullservice family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant-retained dentures and partials. See ad page 27.

FELDENKRAIS IMPROVING THROUGH MOVEMENT Donna Bervinchak Feldenkrais / Child’Space Practitioner 3543 Marietta Ave, H1 • Lancaster 717-285-0399 FeldenkraisBlog.com

Helping adults recover from back & leg pain; and children with special needs reach developmental milestones through movement and touch. Learn to sit, stand and walk more efficiently based upon the natural sequence of functional development.

FLOWER ESSENCE PRACTITIONER BRIGID’S WAY Jennifer Frey Lancaster 717-629-8426 BrigidsWay.com

Helping you be your Radiant Full Self through Flower Essences, Plant Spirit Healing, and Herbs.

Fostering connection with Nature and sharing techniques to take control of your healing. Classes and healing ceremonies are also available. Free monthly newsletter.

HEALING TOUCH Synchron Essence

Mary Woolson Natural Healing Center 1608 Lititz Pike • Lancaster 717-725-1499 SynchronEssence.com Create the best version of you! Release weight, restore energy, and gain confidence by following my unique self-improvement system that combines holistic lifestyle coaching with Healing Touch energy therapy.

Call for a free initial consultation.

HERBALIST

Integrative Medicine

STEPHEN BYERS

NICK D'ORAZIO, MD

Clinical Herbalist integrating herbal traditions from around the world with modern science.

Apothecary with over 150 herbal teas and tinctures for custom formulation, as well as nutrient dense dietary protocols with probiotic rich foods. Specializing in digestive, hormonal, cardiovascular, and mood issues. See ad back cover.

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.

Holistic Facial Treatments

Integrative Physical Therapy

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

Tree of Life Health Ministries 836 Houston Run Dr • Gap 717-442-3200 StephenByersHerbalist.com

PATHWAYS TO HEALING

JONINA TURZI, DPT, CFMT, E-RYT

Rachel Mummolo 1817 Bernville Rd • Reading 610-373-7935 ext. 210 PathwaysToHealingpa.com/index Holistic Facial Therapies including the Japanese Cosmo Face-Lift, a natural and organic way to lift, tone and minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Facial Reflexology, stimulating nerve points on the face to maintain the health and balance of the whole body.

221 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-380-3559 JoninaYogaTherapy@gmail.com JoninaTurzi.com WestendYogaStudio.com Dr. Turzi combines traditional physical therapy, osteopathic mobilization, neuromuscular therapy, and visceral manipulation with yoga and postural training in private sessions, studio group classes, and workshops.

HYPNOSIS Intuitive Consulting

JENNIFER STUMPF, CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST

Elizabethtown Fitness Club, Lower Level 626 S Market St • Elizabethtown 717-951-7662 Jennifer-Stumpf@comcast.net Hypnotherapy is a combination of hypnosis and therapeutic intervention. Let me lead you on a journey towards positive change while you are in a deeply relaxed in a state of mind. Stop smoking, manage stress and pain, lose weight, reduce anxiety, enhance sports or study performance. Possibilities are limitless!

INTUITIVE CONSULTANTS

John Stewart CHt & Maggie Shetz CHt Lancaster 717-340-2121 IntuitiveConsultants.net Offering unique professional services to enhance your quality of life. Intuitive Readings in-person, Skype or phone, Past Life Regression, Hypnotherapy and CRV (to locate lost pets and valuables). We also offer Lectures, Workshops, Classes and Parties!

Learn more at our website.

PINNACLE HYPNOSIS & THERAPIES Lori Kleinsmith, Certified Hypnotist 202 S Third St • Hamburg (Inner Peace & Wellness Center) 610-823-4160 PinnacleHypnosis.com

Offering a full-range of hypnosis services. School-age children through adults receive compassionate, motivational and individualized sessions.

Specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Why are you suffering when help is available? Call today!

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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MASSAGE THERAPY LINK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC & Massage Debra Readinger, LMT 3130 Pricetown Road • Fleetwood 610.944.5000 LMTlink.com

Muscular tension and discomfort? Mental or physical fatigue? Massage and bodywork is known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being. See ad page 23.

INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE & REIKI Christina Rossi 632 Penn Ave • West Reading 610-451-9577 IntegrativeMassageReiki.com

Providing a holistic mind-bodyspirit approach to wellness, from maintaining well-being to chronic pain management. Licensed & Nationally Certified in therapeutic massage & bodywork. Services and classes available, NCBTMB approved CE provider.

SHIATSU THERAPY AND DEEP MUSCLE MASSAGE Sicily Masciotti 1130 Perkiomen Avenue • Reading 610-376-3463 SicilyShiatsu@yahoo.com

Shiatsu and deep muscle massage are effective in providing relief to accumulated stress in the neck, shoulders, back and sciatic nerve.

23 years of professional experience. Graduate of International School of Shiatsu in Doylestown, PA.

NATUROPATH HEALTH BY DESIGN NATURAL CLINIC

Jeannie Peck Traditional Naturopath Functional Nutrition Clinician 266 W. Main St • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com

HEALTH DEPOT

Dan Duryea, ND 1571 Manheim Pike • Lancaster 717-509-7767 HDPWellness.com Dan is committed to educating others, thereby empowering them to have more control over their healthcare. He believes the naturopathic philosophies of working with mind, body and spirit to be his calling and he’s ready to consult with and educate you to ensure your wellness.

NATURAL HOPE CENTER

Karen O’Connor, ND, MS, NCTMB 310 W Wyomissing Blvd • West Lawn 610-743-4788 NaturalHopeCenter.com We offer a wide variety of noninvasive techniques and therapies to bring the mind and body back to balance naturally, including nutritional counseling, h y p n o t h e r a p y, m a s s a g e , h e r b o l o g y, h o m e o p a t h y, acupressure /auricular therapy, and stress and pain management.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON AMAZYNG STYLE AND RECLAIMED JEWELS

Tia Mazy 4040 Penn Ave • Sinking Springs 610-741-6604 AmazyngStyleAndReclaimedJewels.com Amazyng Style is an eco-friendly salon specializing in organic hair color, and all natural make-up. All products are vegan and ammonia free. Reclaimed Jewels is a green boutique carrying recycled, repurposed, fair trade and organic merchandise. See ad page 14.

reiki COMPASSIONATE TOUCH Briget Zimmerman Holistic Reiki Master Lancaster 717-394-0974 BrigetFromPA@aol.com

Promoting an integrative functional medicine approach by educating others on how to improve health and prevent problems for both adults and children. See ad page 11.

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Experience a one on one healing energy session for m i n d , b o d y, a n d s p i r i t .

Afternoon and evening sessions. Call for appointment and pricing. Teaching Reiki Level I and II.

LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

Helene Williams Held at the office of Loeffler & Pitt 2131 Oregon Pike • Lancaster 717-269-6084 LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.com Offering thirty minute sessions to those who would like to experience the many benefits of Reiki. Clinic held the third Thursday of each month, from 6:30-8:30PM. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Cost: By donation. Practitioners needed. Please call for more information.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION WELLS CONTEMPLATIVE SOLUTIONS E. Abby Wells 255 Butler Ave, Suite 301B • Lancaster ContemplativeSolutions.com

Spiritual direction can be an invaluable solution to the many challenges of successful aging. The focus of this sacred practice is to help individuals, both religious and nonreligious, deepen their connections to the self and the God of their understanding.

Complimentary, no obligation consultations are provided.

Thermal Imaging AQUA BLUE DETOX

Lori Martin 50 Keystone Court • Leola 717-656-8615 AquaBlueDetox.net Offering digital infra-red Thermal Imaging for breast and body, a non-invasive imaging procedure for early detection of a number of diseases and physical injuries.

Also providing detox therapies, a full-spectrum infra-red sauna, tapping, therapeutic massage, nutritional education, and more. See ad page 24.

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 offers a safe, non-invasive way to visualize potential health concerns for a proactive approach to health, including breast health & monitoring. We provide resources and educational support. Locations in Columbia and Mechanicsburg.

See ad page 7.

I found it — The Secret to Anti-Aging!

My cholesterol dropped by 73 points in 1 month, my husband’s morning blood sugar level dropped from 200 to 113 in 3 months, and we are feeling and looking so much YOUNGER! A few months ago, my husband’s blood sugars were out of control after years of controlling it with diet. And his skin had taken on a yellowish-grey pallor… which showed me that his liver and kidneys were also in serious trouble. I was scared!

A friend stopped by, took one look at Charles, and said, “We have to get him on Forbidden Micronized Rice Heart immediately!” Although I had never heard of it, I quickly said, “Get me some now.” I am so grateful that I did!

Within 3 weeks his skin was pink and glowing and he was feeling much better. I also began eating it and began noticing more energy, sounder sleep, and improved skin.

Kare & Charles Possick

It is so tiny and powerful that when you eat it … it does not even have to go through your digestive system — it can immediately go into the cells and energize them! Like tiny arrows, these highly charged alpha glucan chains of super nutrients can pierce cell walls and furnish the mitochondria (the cell’s battery) with fuel to create massive amounts of ATP Light Energy, so that the cells can recharge, regenerate, and function at the highest level.

Recharge, Repair, and Regenerate Your Cells

We had our blood tested and after eating this rice product for only a month, my cholesterol had dropped by 73 points! I had been taking several other natural supplements for two years to lower cholesterol to no avail, but after only one month my cholesterol dropped to normal, as did my triglycerides, and three other blood markers that had been way too high. My doctor was shocked. He said no drug would give me those quick and dramatic results!

And Charles, with several medical conditions, had 10 blood markers drop significantly! My doctor said he knew of nothing that could work like that across so many body systems! “Not drugs...but real foods,” I said.

The reason so many people who are eating well and taking good supplements are still sick is ... nutrition can’t get into the cell!

A recent medical study showed — more than 80% of the population is insulin resistant at some level! That means that the sugars and nutrients we need for energy cannot get into the cells. (If a cell phone battery cannot be recharged — it powers down and eventually dies). If you are tired, and have dis-eases that have names … your cells are also powering down and dying.

When the sugars (polysaccharides) can’t get into your cells to be used for energy, they cause another problem, too. They float around your blood stream, sticking to proteins and fats—or “glycating”. Wherever they stick they cause problems … if they stick in the bloodstream they cause hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure, in the brain they cause learning and memory issues or dementia, in the eyes—cataracts, in the skin—wrinkles.

With my raw natural product you can recharge your cells and reverse the glycation and aging now!

What’s In This Product and How Does It Work?

Read What This Has Done For My Friends ...

The basis of the product is a ancient, heirloom strain of forbidden rice that is now grown in Thailand in a pristine valley that has never seen chemicals, pesticides, or GMO’s.

Then, the purple husk, which is extremely high in anthocyanin antioxidants, along with the very heart of the rice (the endosperm) is removed—this is the part that carries the super polysaccharide sugars and polypeptide amino acid building blocks. Everything else is discarded.

With only the dense nutrient rice heart left — this is then milled down to the size of a micron! That’s it—that is all that’s in this amazing raw natural product.

When I shared this with my friend, Bonnie, her body used the new cellular energy to reduce her blood pressure and smooth the wrinkles from her face. Nicole’s intense pain from an accident is gone and she is off her debilitating medications. Jeff is no longer experiencing acid reflux or gout. Dee Dee’s night blindness is gone and so are her allergies. Charles morning blood sugars have dropped from 200 to 113. I am looking so much younger that someone asked me if I had a ‘procedure’ done! Even my granddaughter’s dog has gotten rid of his digestive issues because of this product. So … would you like to see what this amazing food will do for you?

It takes 60 pounds of Forbidden Rice to make ONE Pound of my product.

Call me (Kare) at: 727-798-8764 I’ll send you my FREE book, answer all your questions, and get this product on its way to you so you can begin anti-aging, too!

But What Really Got My Attention…

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What’s Holding Back Your Optimal Wellness*?

It might be your DNA! Tired of treating symptoms? Not sure why you can’t just feel better? It might be that your DNA is holding you back.

The world of nutrition is changing and these significant advances can help you in your struggle to achieve wellness*.

Did you know that 30-40% of the population has inherited genetic variants from their parents? Left unaddressed, these variants can lead to chronic illness, inflammation, degenerative conditions, premature aging and additional health problems later in life.

Today, there are inexpensive saliva tests identifying these variants. Based on your personal genetics, which consists of more than 630,000 pieces of DNA information, we can help you customize a supportive protocol. While these variants cannot be fixed, more often than not, they can be easily compensated for through nutritional supplementation.

Robert Miller, CTN

Schedule your appointment today and move beyond the guesswork to the assurance that you are taking the supplements that are right for you. Those who understand health, recognize this as the future of wellness…fortunately, it’s available now, promising more than you thought possible.

Certified Traditional Naturopath

Alan Greenburg

Natural Health Consultant

To learn why this may be the solution you’ve been searching for, visit www.tolhealth.com and watch the informative video that explains the role DNA plays in your health and how nutrition compensates for what’s missing.

Building Your Health Naturally www.tolhealth.com 15 Pleasure Road Ephrata, PA 17522 717.733.2003

836 Houston Run Dr., Ste. 201 Gap, PA 17527 717.442.3200

*The suggested educational information from Tree of Life Health Ministries are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any disease.

The effects of the recommended supplements are nutritional support only.