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24 THE RISE OF

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

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33 SUPER SOUPS

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36 TREATING AUTISM NATURALLY

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contact us Publishers/Owners Jacqueline Mast • Kendra Campbell Executive Editor Jacqueline Mast Editor Michelle Bense Design & Production Stephen Blancett • Steven Hagewood Steffi Karwoth Writers Gisele Siebold • Julianne Hale Sheila Julson Advertising Sales Kendra Campbell 717-399-3187 Publisher@NALancaster.com Accounting Marilyn Campbell Natural Awakenings – Lancaster-Berks Ten Branches Publishing P.O. Box 6274 Lancaster, PA 17607 Phone: 717-399-3187 Fax: 717-427-1441 Publisher@NALancaster.com NALancaster.com • NABerks.com © 2016 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

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he day’s opening act never disappoints. No matter the hue, morning is a buoyant reminder of the eternal option to begin anew. Each combination of sunrise and cloud cover creates an artful study in shape, form and movement that affects how light is filtered, ultimately contributing to the endless variety of natural ambiance that heralds a faith in the new unfolding.

Jacqueline & Kendra

When we unexpectedly lost a tree in the front yard last month, we experienced a sudden shift in the horizon that changed the view from nearly every angle. Because the tree had anchored the property in such a strong and salutatory way, the loss and subsequent change of perspective was rather unexpected. I grieved its looming presence and what had become a beautiful canopy, but interestingly, the opening of space and energy that will allow for new growth there soon came into focus.

This prompted me to think, What steadfast, old anchors impact our vision?

What beacons do we rely on to navigate the dance of energy and balance in reclaiming original wholeness? Perhaps the stability of certain pillars of support reach an endpoint at which they begin to block clarity. In choosing what to let go of, no better gauge exists than personal intuition, but at times, we are blindsided by the excavation of certain things that we could not imagine living without. In the end, we are often pleasantly surprised by the levity and insight we gain in the process of releasing.

As we embark upon the new year, managing ongoing personal, familial and societal transitions, I’m reminded of the deepest vital sentiment—hope—and its inextricable link to renewal. I envision that those burdened by grief and illness are surrounded by ongoing circles of support and prayers, resulting in the collective silver linings that ignite the glow of our Universe.

Also contributing to the light are the consistent breakthroughs in the areas of science, the environment and wellness; these advances continue to uphold hope and produce answers at a surprising rate. This issue glimpses into quite a range of such professional, holistic offerings. Functional medicine, as discussed on page 24, has brought a collaborative exploration of nutrition and genetics to the forefront of modern healthcare. This comprehensive approach takes a deeper look at root issues and limiting patterns to create a foundation of wellness that is unprecedented.

The reset button has been pushed, and we are embarking on regenerative ways of living and being together, prioritizing with integrity and wisdom like never before. We celebrate this with you, sending out all of the best in wellness and joy this new year.

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he National Center for Homeopathy (NCH) and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission have dedicated an official state historical marker commemorating Constantine Hering, M.D., the “father of American homeopathy”, on the northwest corner of 12th and Arch streets, in Philadelphia.

Hering is a leading figure in the history of medicine in North America. Through his extensive scientific research and unselfish devotion to the advancement of the art of healing through medical education, he helped to establish Philadelphia as the leading American city for both medical care and medical education.

“For the past 41 years, the NCH has worked to promote public awareness of homeopathic medicine and its history and place within and alongside all medical care and healing arts,” says NCH President Ann Jerome. “We are thrilled to install this marker in Philadelphia, honoring the home and office site of Dr. Hering, who worked to establish the highest quality of medical care for all.”

The nonprofit National Center for Homeopathy was founded in 1974, dedicated to promoting health by advancing the use and practice of homeopathy.

NCH supports education in, awareness of and increased access to homeopathy.

It has the largest, most diverse membership in the homeopathic community, and is the national go-to resource for those interested in learning about homeopathy.

NCH educates consumers, plays an important role in the continuing education of practitioners and is dedicated to making homeopathy more accessible to the public. NCH informs legislators and works to secure homeopathy’s place in the U.S. healthcare system, while working to ensure that homeopathy is accurately represented in the media.

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eannie Peck, traditional naturopath, functional nutrition clinician and owner of Health By Design Clinic, LTD., is hosting a complimentary gathering, “R-evolution-ize Your Weight”, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., January 20, in which she will lead a discussion about navigating a way forward to take control of weight loss and maintain ideal weight. The discussion will include how and why the program works.

Factual information about improving overall health and wellness, and proven results from actual clients in attendance, will be shared to allow attendees to decide whether this program fits their needs.

Health By Design Natural Clinic, LTD., offers detoxification services, nutritional consulting, fitness classes and whole-body balance services. Peck embraces functional nutrition using herbs, foods, vitamins and minerals as a means of bridging the gap between clinical nutrition and functional medicine.

Location: 344 East Main St., Leola. For more information, call 717-566-8103, email Info@HBDClinic.com or visit HBDClinic.com. See ad, page 25.

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Fertility E-Books Launch

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nn Lee, naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist and the founder and owner of Health for Life Clinic, Inc., has launched a four-volume set of fertility e-books—Your Custom Blueprint for Natural Fertility— designed to assist couples being challenged by infertility to explore natural options to having a healthy baby, which is now available for purchase.

The four-book set includes beneficial learning about forming the right mindset to maximize fertility; optimizing nutrition to make pregnancy a reality; balancing hormones naturally to create a body capable of conceiving; and learning about natural fertility superchargers.

Lee is a leading specialist in natural strategies for fertility.

She brings a new sense of hope and healing to her patients, especially those who have exhausted all other options.

Highly trained and skilled in the areas of naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, Lee uses her passion for education to empower her patients. She brings attention to how simple, positive lifestyle changes can increase health and directly enhance fertility.

Cost: $4.49/volume. For more information, email Lee@DoctorNaturalMedicine.com or visit FertilityBooksDrLee.com. See ad, page 31.

Fusion Wellness Now Offering Myofascial Release and Expanded Yoga Classes

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usion Wellness, located in East Petersburg, is beginning the new year with a new focus on stress reduction, pain relief and core wellness. In addition to the existing personal training, nutrition coaching, massage therapy and infrared sauna services, Fusion Wellness is now offering Myofascial Release and expanded yoga classes.

Owners Tim and Beth Rohrer have partnered with two new wellness practitioners to bring enhanced services to their clients. Lisa Loiseau, of Core Wellness, who holds a master’s degree in Physical Therapy, will be providing physical therapy, Myofascial Release and customized exercise programs. Through her expertise in physical and movement therapy, Loiseau’s customized sessions empower individuals to optimize function, while relieving pain and stress.

Kimberly Shaffer has also joined Fusion Wellness as a yoga instructor, and will be providing both restorative and vinyasa flow classes. Classes are held at 6 p.m., Monday and Tuesday evenings, in the lower level of Fusion Wellness.

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Spring Equinox weekend event—Revealing the Divine Feminine with Rev., Dr. Karen Tate—will be held at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Karen Tate March 18; from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 19; and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., March 20; at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster. The event will open and celebrate a season of renewal, helping attendees seek balance of physical, spiritual and emotional needs and experience new opportunities to find their heart’s desire. The free event is open to the public, and registration is required for the March 19 event.

Tate is an independent scholar, speaker, radio show host, social justice activist and published author of Goddess Calling; Voices of the Sacred Feminine; Walking an Ancient Path; and Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations, whose body of work blends her experiences of women-centered multiculturalism—evident in archaeology, anthropology and mythology—with her unique academic and literary talents and travel experiences throughout the world. She brings an awareness of Sacred Feminine, builds bridges between culture and spiritual communities and promotes partnership, inclusivity, compassion and ecological sustainability.

Location: 538 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster. To register for the Saturday workshop, call Linda at 717-464-7621, email DLDobbins@gmail.com or send name and contact information to UUCL, Spring Reveal, 538 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603. For more information about Karen Tate, call 310-450-6661, email AncientCultures@CA.RR.com or visit KarenTate.com. See ad, page 15.

Community Based Sleep Education Seminar at Gardner’s Mattress and More

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ardner’s is hosting a complimentary sleep education workshop, Maximum Energy for Maximum Sleep, at 6:30 p.m., on January 21, provided by Family Chiropractic Wellness Center. Martin Rodgers, owner of Family Chiropractic (FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com), will demonstrate how to maximize sleep through proper spinal alignment while discussing the importance of a thoroughly supportive mattress. Light refreshments will be served, and registration is required.

Gardner’s hosts workshops and invites local health and wellness professionals to speak in the area of their expertise as it relates to the goal of impacting the lives of community members through a great nights’ sleep.

Locally, family owned and operated since 1990, Gardner’s is Lancaster County’s Favorite Mattress store for each of the last six years in a row, and offers competitive prices, unparalleled selection and superior service. Their helpful mattress buying guide can be downloaded for free from the website listed below, and private appointments are available with sleep consultants to assess and analyze sleep needs and explore recommended mattress options.

Additionally, The Gardner’s Dream Room is a private mattress testing room where customers can rest on any mattress in the showroom for as little as 15 minutes to as long as four hours. Every Dream Room mattress purchase comes with a one-year exchange guarantee.

Location: 830 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster. To register for the workshop, visit GardnersMattressAndMore.com/workshop.

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ileen Wieder Crone hosts a Winning at Wellness Class Sampler, from 2 to 4 p.m., on Tuesdays. Each two-hour class includes 30 minutes of walking (cardiorespiratory exercise), 30 minutes of energizing (muscular strength and endurance exercise), 30 minutes of stretching (flexibility exercise) and 30 minutes of nutrition education (with food samples), featuring unique exercises Eileen Wieder Crone and healing foods.

Sample ways to win at the wellness game with this new once-a-week program to jumpstart and then maintain a regular lifestyle program that includes social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical dimensions of wellness. Invest in superior health by attending every Tuesday for the greatest benefit, or sample the program to learn and be motivated. Wieder Crone will blend her educational knowledge and experience of nutrition, fitness, stress management and active living into a fun, inspiring and motivational wellness experience.

A registered dietitian, registered yoga teacher and certified Health-Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine, Wieder Crone has through-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, bicycled around the perimeter of the U.S. and studied in India, Peru, Costa Rica and Honduras.

Her own wellness regimen includes hiking, biking, swimming and teaching fitness and nutrition at Harrisburg Area Community College, in Lancaster, Lebanon and Harrisburg.

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nce a month on Tuesdays, Gail Lentz, owner of The Spa at Willow Pond, offers a select group of people 30-minute specialty stress treatment services, customized according to client symptoms. The acuscope, Alpha Capsule or laser acupuncture can be used. Services, scheduled by appointment, provide people who work hard in high-stress positions an opportunity to experience a world-class stress and detox treatment.

The schedule for the year is as follows: road crew workers, January 26; bus drivers, February 23; nurses’ aides, March 15; secretaries, April 19; kitchen workers in restaurants and institutions, May 17; massage therapists, June 21; truck drivers, July 19; teachers’ aides, August 16; prison guards, September 27; mothers, October 18; veterans, November 14; and college students, December 6.

The spa has been in business for 15 years and the professional staff provides superior customer care, with unique services available that include personalized treatments for mind, body and soul. Body wraps include herbal, mud, Swedish Miracle Detox, seaweed wraps, foot and whole-body detox. A variety of massage therapies are also available, including lymphatic drainage, as well as facial treatments and laser acupuncture. The unique Alpha Capsule, from Sweden, has numerous uses, some of which include pain relief, relaxation, smoking cessation, weight loss and body wraps.

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Tula Yoga Center Opens Two New Sites and Launches Rewards Program

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ula Yoga Center announces the opening of two additional locations, as well as the launch of a rewards program, bePresent +, on January 1, available at all three sites. The rewards program offers incentives for reaching personal goals by attending classes.

Tula Yoga Center opened for business on July 6, at the Spine and Wellness Center, in Exeter, and recently expanded to Flying Hills Fitness Center and Colonial Hills Fitness, on December 7. All different types of yoga for all different types of people are offered by knowledgeable teachers with unique yoga styles, who assist in achieving goals related to stress reduction, healthy weight, flexibility, strength and general health.

Classes include hot yoga, hatha yoga, gentle yoga, vinyasa, strengthening yoga, peaceful postures yoga, yoga endurance training and Zumba. A free meditation group is held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., Mondays, at the Spine and Wellness Center. Future plans include meditation groups at the other two locations.

Locations: Spine and Wellness Center, 3933 Perkiomen Ave., Reading; Colonial Hills Fitness, 172 Shillington Rd., Sinking Spring; Flying Hills Fitness Center, 201 Love Rd., Reading. For more information, call 610-763-6998, email YogaSWC@ yahoo.com or visit TulaYogaCenter.com. See ad, page 39.

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Complimentary Specialty Stress Treatment Offered by The Spa at Willow Pond Adding Art to ‘STEM’ at the North Museum

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he North Museum of Nature and Science is leading the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education evolution by bringing the world of art into the conversation this winter. A newly installed second floor artist gallery will highlight the art component of STEAM (‘A’ for art). The museum is partnering with local artists on unique installations that showcase how the principles of STEM, as well as the natural world, have influenced their work. Local artists whose work is inspired by nature or science are welcome to apply for consideration.

Covering more than 220 feet of wall space, the gallery will showcase artists’ interpretations of various aspects of science and nature. The exhibit will provide an informal learning experience through observation, and visitors will experience the artists’ appreciation through their abstract, conceptual and realistic expressions of animals, astronomy, nature, biology, anatomy and more.

One such artist is Noelle Turco, who finds inspiration in discarded items, which may be applied energetically to her mixed media art. She uses torn paper, crayons, watercolor, ink, pastels, oil paint, wire, thread, acrylic, found objects, material and more to create unique stories that unfold into vibrant visual journeys.

The mission of the North Museum of Nature and Science is to inspire curiosity, discovery and a lifelong appreciation of nature, science and cultures through educational exhibits, collections and programs. The museum rotates over 360,000 collections’ items within its exhibits, where hands-on exploration and learning is encouraged. A Dinosaur Gallery is planned for this winter and new programs and events are offered regularly for a variety of age groups.

Location: 400 College Ave., Lancaster.

For more information, call 717-2913941, email Info@NorthMuseum.org or visit NorthMuseum.org.

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Runners and Hikers Invited to Join Sixth Annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike

Building Better Brains – A Lecture for Parents

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he New School of Lancaster, in partnership with Franklin and Marshall College’s Department of Psychology, will host a lecture, Building Better Brains, by Steven J. Hughes, Ph.D., created for parents with children of all ages, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., February 11. Hughes will explain how parenting styles and the organization of children’s school experiences can have a profound impact on children’s cognitive and developmental outcomes. The lecture is open to the public, and registration is suggested.

“Dr. Hughes will also share key principles that can help every developing brain attain its highest developmental potential,” notes Mary Cae Williams, Head of School for The New School of Lancaster. Hughes is the director of The Center for Research on Developmental Education, chair of the Association Montessori International Global Research Committee, and past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology.

For 25 years, The New School of Lancaster has been offering a Montessori education for families who seek an excellent, non-denominational, educational opportunity in a child-centered, respectful and caring environment. Students—who come from all parts of Lancaster County and beyond—range from toddlers to middle school-age.

Cost: $10 suggested donation. Location: Schnader Theatre in Roschel Performing Arts Center, 630 College Ave., Lancaster.

For more information, call 717-397-7655, email SWatson@ NewSchool.net or visit NewSchool.net. See ad, page 33.

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unners and hikers are invited to participate in the Sierra Club Lancaster Group’s sixth annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike, beginning at 10 a.m., January 16, in Lancaster County Central Park, winding through the park on well-maintained trails with some hills. Race day registration and check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., at the park’s Pavilion 22 (Kiwanis Lodge). Dogs on a leash are welcome to run or walk with their owners.

All funds raised by this annual event—the Sierra Club Lancaster Group’s largest fundraiser—will be used to support the new, local green project grant program that was launched in October 2015, as well as a variety of outdoor and educational programs that are designed to help people better appreciate, protect and preserve the environment.

In 2015, more than 310 participants registered for the race—a record for the Lancaster Sierra Club—while scores of volunteers were on hand to make the event possible. In addition, 45 cheerful dogs ran or walked with their humans.

The Sierra Club is a national nonprofit organization with each state having its own chapter. The Lancaster Group, one of ten within the Pennsylvania Chapter, has approximately 1,000 members.

Cost: $25. Pre-register by January 7 to be guaranteed a special t-shirt. For more information, email SierraClubEvent@ gmail.com or visit LancasterSierraClub.org or Facebook.com/ SierraClubLancaster.

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Beaming Solar Power to Earth from Space A great deal of solar power falls on our planet, but a lot more misses us and goes off into space.

Scientists at JAXA, Japan’s space administration, have made a major breakthrough in accurate wireless power transmission on Earth that bodes well for solar space technology. The team beamed 1.8 kilowatts of power, enough to power an electric tea kettle, more than 50 meters to a small receiver without any wires whatsoever.

The researchers were able to accomplish this task by first converting the electrical energy to microwaves, and then beaming them to a remote receiver before converting them back into electrons. The program’s goal is to harness a constant supply of solar energy directly from space using orbital solar farms, and then beam that energy for use on Earth. Solar power generation in space has many advantages over current technology, including the constant availability of energy regardless of the weather or time of day.

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Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs At least three universities in England have offered puppy rooms to stressed students. More than 600 students signed up last year in Bristol alone.

Gordon Trevett, from the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, says, “Every year I see students fretting about their exams, and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog, and we know that playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.”

Jo Woods, from the Bristol Students Union, says, “It’s important to do fun and different things to de-stress during exams, and cuddling a puppy is a perfect way to release some endorphins.”

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National Radon Action Month

After working with organizations such as Autism Speaks and the Autism Self Advocacy Network, Sesame Street has been aiming to help reduce the stigma associated with autism spectrum disorder. A new autistic character, Julia, already has her own digital storybook, We’re Amazing, 1,2,3 as part of the campaign See Amazing in All Children.

According to Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of U.S. social impact at Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street producers are waiting to hear back from the autism community before introducing Julia to the TV show.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month.

We can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in our home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the U.S. and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. The EPA and the surgeon general urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for radon.

Exposure to radon is a preventable health risk, and testing radon levels in the home can help prevent unnecessary exposure. If a high radon level is detected in our home, we can take steps to fix the problem. Four things we can do during National Radon Action Month include: Test the home - Testing is easy and inexpensive.

For more information, visit Autism.Sesame Street.org/storybook-we-are-amazing and Tinyurl.com/MeetJuliaVideo.

Attend a local National Radon Action Month event - Look for radon events in the community.

Spread the word - Encourage family, friends and others to learn about radon and test their homes. Consider planning an event in your community to help raise awareness.

Buy a radon-resistant home - Look for builders that practice radon-resistant construction techniques.

For more information about radon, visit epa.gov/radon <http://epa.gov/radon>.

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by Physicians Even as the federal government pursues H.R. 1599, aka the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) act, mainstream medicine is urging the government to abandon its resistance to GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. They are bolstered by a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer) is probably carcinogenic in humans. The genetic engineering ends up making crops resistant to the herbicide so more must be applied.

According to contributing doctors from Harvard, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, “GM crops are now the agricultural products most heavily treated with herbicides, and two of these herbicides may pose risks of cancer.”

A recent notice in the same journal, “GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health,” reports: “The application of biotechnology to agriculture has been rapid and aggressive. The vast majority of the soy and [feed] corn grown in the United States are now genetically engineered. Foods produced from GM crops have become ubiquitous.”

Sixty-four countries, including Russia and China, have already adopted transparency in labeling laws, but U.S. Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists have stonewalled efforts domestically.

For more information and petitions, visit OrganicConsumers.org.

Marine Life Drops by Half since 1970 The nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London have jointly determined that industrial-scale overfishing, pollution and climate change have killed half of all marine life over the last 40 years. The Living Blue Planet Report cites that species essential to the global food supply are among the hardest hit, partially due to humans catching them faster than they can reproduce. Large swaths of coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses have also died, further decimating fish populations.

Statistics show that the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel has declined by 75 percent since 1970. The number of species is also declining; a quarter of all shark and ray species face extinction. Half of all coral has already disappeared, and the rest will vanish by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise at current rates. “Coral reefs occupy less than 1 percent of the ocean surface, but they harbor a third of ocean species,” says French biologist Gilles Boeuf.

The WWF report argues that protected global ocean area should be tripled by 2020 and fish retailers should source from companies that follow certified best practice standards.

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Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini has introduced free yoga and meditation classes for employees of the health insurance giant, and more than 13,000 are participating. On average, they experienced a 28 percent reduction in their stress levels, 20 percent improvement in sleep quality, 19 percent reduction in pain and 62 minutes per week of extra productivity.

“We have this groundswell inside the company of people wanting to take the classes,” says Bertolini. “It’s been pretty magical.” He sells the same classes to businesses that contract with Aetna.

Google now offers emotional intelligence courses for employees and General Mills has a meditation room in every building on its Minneapolis corporate campus.

Even conservative Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs are teaching meditation on the job.

Some programs, from yoga sessions for factory workers to guided meditations for executives, are intended to improve overall well-being; others to increase focus and productivity. Most aim to make employees more present-minded, less prone to make rash decisions and generally nicer people to work with.

More than 21 million individuals now practice yoga nationwide, double the number from a decade ago, and nearly as many meditate, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Source: MindfulYogaHealth.com

Drive-Thru Vegan

Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant California now hosts the nation’s first Amy’s Organic Drive-Thru restaurant, in Rohnert Park, with a vegetarian menu sporting veggie burgers, salads and dishes served in both regular and vegan varieties. Ingredients are sustainably grown and GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients).

The company’s signature frozen pizzas have been popular for years in health food and grocery stores nationwide, and now Amy’s first restaurant is serving them hot, with toppings ranging from spinach and diced tomatoes to a choice of mozzarella cheese or vegan “cheeze”.

While some other fast food restaurants import almost all of their products from factory farming operations and give nothing back to the community, Amy’s Drive-Thru grows produce sustainably on its own roof. Amy’s Kitchen, a familyowned, privately held organic frozen food company, reportedly pays workers a living wage with health benefits.

On the inaugural restaurant’s popularity, Manager Paul Schiefer remarks, “It’s given us a lot of hope that this is a concept that works.”

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Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings

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new paper published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal warns of the continued health risks of chemicals used for non-stick pan coatings and water repellents on clothing. The chemical is being found in some municipalities’ drinking water.

More than 200 scientists signed the statement, which presents the dangers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are persistently used as pan coatings, despite more than a decade of research showing associations with liver toxicity, neurological disorders, cancers of different organs and types, and heart conditions.

The paper noted that many manufacturers have discontinued long-chain PFAS production and substituted shorter-chain PFAS. The scientists caution that these shorter-chain PFAS may not effectively reduce PFAS exposure because more has to be used to achieve the same effectiveness, maintaining PFAS in the environment with exposure levels relatively unchanged. It calls for scientists, governments, chemical manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers to participate in halting all PFAS production.

Acupuncture Reduces Inflammation

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cupuncture is effective for the treatment of allergyrelated rhinitis, according to researchers from the Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology at the University Hospital of Dresden, Germany. In their study, an acupuncture treatment group was compared with a medication group receiving Loratadine, an antihistamine. A total of 87 percent of the acupuncture patients and 67 percent of the Loratadine patients showed improvements in blood levels of IgE (antibodies) and interleukins (inflammatory markers). Ten weeks after the end of treatment, a follow-up exam showed recurrence of the allergic symptoms in the Loratadine group, while improvement persisted in the acupuncture group.

Another study in the Netherlands showed that acupuncture stimulated the production of IL-10, an interleukin that blocks histamine release. A study in China indicated that patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who ingested Chinese herbal formulas, had improvement noted in their pulmonary function tests and a decrease in the number of acute exacerbations. Again, anti-inflammatory markers were affected, with increased IL-10 and cortisol.

Although more studies are needed, and are being done, the results seen so far are promising. With this knowledge, we could postulate that Chinese medicine can have an effect on other inflammatory processes in the body, including those that cause chronic illnesses. It is beginning to be accepted that almost all chronic diseases have an inflammatory component, including heart disease.

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Feel Young, Live Long

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from all causes.

Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older.

The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated.

Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”

Vitamin E and D Supplements Hinder Alzheimer’s and Falls Among Elderly

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wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group.

Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Meals-on-Wheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group.

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Leave Them at the Door: Shoe Soles Harbor Risky Bacteria

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esearch from the University of Houston has determined that a species of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics might be tracking into homes on the soles of shoes. More than a third of randomly tested homes were contaminated with Clostridium difficile bacteria, and 40 percent of doorsteps were also infected with the bacteria.

Depending upon the strain, C. difficile can cause intestinal infections, inflammation and severe diarrhea.

Study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D., comments, “Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes.”

The researchers tested three to five household items within 30 houses in Houston, Texas. They collected 127 environmental samples— from 63 shoe bottoms, 15 bathroom surface samples, 12 house floor dusts and 37 other household surfaces

They found that 41 of them harbored C. difficile and nearly 40 percent of the shoes were positive for the bacteria. They also found that a third of the bathroom surfaces harbored the bacteria, a third of house dust and 19 percent of other surfaces maintained the bacteria.

The cause of many intestinal disorders, this bacteria species has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and many household cleaning products.

Sunlight Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

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esearchers from the University of California (UC) School of Medicine at San Diego have determined that regions with greater exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation from the sun and reduced cloud cover have significantly lower incidence of pancreatic cancer.

In an analysis of global rates of the disease, the research, published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, demonstrated that areas with more sunshine had only one-sixth of the pancreatic cancer rates of areas with less sunshine.

The farther from the equator, the less is the exposure to UV-B radiation, leading to less body production of vitamin D.

Study author Cedric F. Garland, doctor of public health, a UC professor and member of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, says, “If you’re living at a high latitude or in a place with a lot of heavy cloud cover, you can’t make vitamin D most of the year, which results in a higher-than-normal risk of getting pancreatic cancer.”

According to World Cancer Research Fund International, 338,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed annually, and it is the seventh most lethal form of cancer.

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he Aware Lancaster Yoga & WellLaughing Lotus NYC; The ness Day, a day of renewal, reflecWays of a Nahi “Warrior”, tion and focus through yoga, will with Sid McNairy of take place from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., SidYoga, Baltimore.

January 16, at the Ware Center, Mill Additional master ersville University, in Lancaster. The class presenters include: event features 13 master classes Cynthia Kilbourn and from regional yoga and wellness Mary Ellen Francescani experts, presented on four of Middle Way Wellness, different stages over five Lancaster; Sudha and Ed time slots throughout Allitt of Kula Kamala, the day. There will also Reading; Sara Rose Brybe a lively marketplace ant and Misha Kaschock featuring vendors, live Mark your calendar for of Yoga Nature, Harmusic and an hourly risburg; Michelle Spitko the Aware Lancaster asana practices, each of Sunshine Healing Arts, Yoga & Wellness Day: Millersville; Julie Mathers presented by a different studio.

Saturday, January 16 of Evolution Power Yoga,

Multiple yoga tradiLancaster; and Maria from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. van der Meij of Yoga On tions will be represented, including specialOrange, Lancaster. ized classes for beginners, prenatal,

The “Blues & Yoga” finale will take guided meditations and more. The day place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with Sheri will include classes for yogis at every Celetano of Laughing Lotus, in NYC. level, as well as people new to yoga Celetano and her three-piece band who are interested in exploring differpresent a dynamic, spiritual experience ent styles in a gentle and welcoming of yoga and music. The class allows environment committed to inclusiveattendees to feel, breathe and get their ness, sharing yoga and community. groove on in a 90-minute, spirited flow

There are three admission levels: including forward bends, hip openers, Basic, Basic+ and Premium. Basic meditation and rest. includes admission to the marketplace

The Marketplace will feature with classes, wellness and yoga demos; health and wellness practitioners and Basic+ includes marketplace admission specialty retail yoga and accessoplus one master class; and Premium ries, essential oils, jewelry and more. includes marketplace admission plus Studios offering classes on the stage five master classes. The first 50 Premium include: Ethos Fitness, Carlisle; Imagine tickets sold will receive VIP status, which Your Yoga, York; Bridge Yoga Studio, includes a t-shirt and premium mat Lancaster; Zoetropolis Art House Yoga, placement. All tickets include access to Lancaster; and Bikram Yoga, Lancaster. the second level lounge and café.

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New Beginnings, The Energy of Ganesha, with Briala Da Silva of Briala Admission: $20/basic, $45/basic+, $70/ Bodyworks; Toolkit for Inversions, with premium. Location: 42 N. Prince St., LanLisa Taylor of Evolution Power Yoga; caster. For more information and tickets, Chakra Flow, with Sheri Celetano of visit ArtsMU.com. See ad, page 55.

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Dr. Jennifer Kegel

Inviting the Community to Share in an Integral Approach to Wellness

by Gisele Siebold

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n encounter with vard Medical School, she the book Full opened Lancaster Medical Catastrophe LivAcupuncture in July 2014, ing, by Jon Kabat-Zinn, with the mission of helping and subsequent training in patients tap into their bodMindfulness-Based Stress ies’ innate ability to heal.

Reduction, changed Jen Kegel practices a Japanifer Kegel’s perspective on nese style of acupuncture, health and wellness, and known as Palpation-Based led her to a new life path.

Structural Acupuncture, A medical doctor who has which uses smaller, 0.16practiced diagnostic radiolto 0.20-mm needles, and Jennifer Kegel ogy for 18 years, Kegel beplaces emphasis on touch came interested in integrative medicine before needle placement. The patient following a personal diagnosis of breast is an integral participant during treatcancer. Through four breast surgeries, ments. Kegel uses palpation, or touch, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, to determine areas of pain or tightness. it became clear to her that there was Using acupressure and the patient’s more to health and wellness than what guidance, she will find the acupoints was taught in medical school. that release the pain or tightness, and

Interested in integrative medicine place a needle in the exact location and the link amongst mind, body and and angle where the acupressure was spirit for true healing, Kegel started an applied. The number of sessions are Integrative Medicine program for candetermined according to individualized cer patients that blended complemenneeds, with the goal to enhance welltary treatments—such as yoga, nutriness and resolve the ailment in as few tional counseling and meditation—with sessions as possible. “It is immensely conventional medicine. She also wrote satisfying to hear a patient say, ‘I feel so articles for a medical journal about much better,’” shares Kegel. integrative medicine and its effects on

An initial visit lets the doctor healing. and patient become familiar with one

Her positive, personal experianother, and includes a conversaence with acupuncture, coupled with tion to gauge the physical and mental an interest to personally interact with well-being—as well as complaints and patients beyond sharing medical image needs—of the patient. Kegel’s sincere diagnoses, motivated her to research and thorough evaluations incorporate acupuncture training programs for whole health. Nutritional counseling medical doctors. After completing train- for vibrant well-being, and yoga for ing in medical acupuncture at Harstrengthening the connection between

mind and body, may complement the acupuncture sessions of a recommended treatment plan. As a certified yoga instructor, Kegel offers private instruction and small group classes.

Acupuncture supports the body, and is helpful for anxiety, depression and infertility. According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture has been proven to be an effective treatment for addictions, allergies, headaches, osteoarthritis, post-operative pain, post-traumatic stress disorder and high blood pressure. Six particular benefits of acupuncture include: stress relief, an increased sense of peacefulness and well-being, clear thinking, anxiety relief, increased relaxation and restful sleep.

Personal wellness inspires Kegel to share and create greater community awareness of alternative treatments that complement traditional Western Medicine. “It is my hope that I can influence physicians, as well as members of the community, to become aware of treatments and services that are available beyond medical intervention,” she says. “I believe there is a large population of people in Lancaster County who would benefit from receiving acupuncture treatments. Working together with physicians to educate about complementary medicine—and then to receive recommendations from physicians for patients who are interested in acupuncture as an alternative treatment—is a personal goal of mine, and one I know can be attained.”

Cost: $140/diagnostic evaluation and initial treatment; $90/subsequent treatments. Location: 90 Good Dr., Ste. 201, Lancaster. For more information, call 717-575-9816, email LancMedAcu@ gmail.com or visit LancasterMedical Acupuncture.com. See ad, page 51.

Gisele Siebold is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings, Lancaster-Berks edition. Connect with her at Gisele@ NALancaster.com.

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A Therapeutic Effect Offers Healing for All

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hiropractor Dr. Andrew Ashton and his wife Sue Ashton, a licensed massage therapist, envisioned a complete health and wellness center when they purchased and restructured A Therapeutic Effect, in Mountville, eight years ago. Their hard work and dedication paid off and that vision is coming together. “We’ve made a lot of progress with different components and are focused on achieving complete health for our clients,” explains Andrew.

The staff at A Therapeutic Effect (ATE) does not refer to patients in the traditional way. Visitors to the center are called practice members. “We use that name to describe our patients because we are more interested in getting them completely healthy, rather than focusing on treating one or two specific conditions,” says Andrew. Promoting total health for the body involves a variety of modalities and ATE offers several treatment options.

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A colon hydrotherapist is on staff to help cleanse the body from the inside out and a licensed esthetician focuses on the surface of the body, offering facials, body scrubs and detoxifying body wraps. Massage therapists trained in a variety of techniques help clients with their specific needs, offering prenatal, sports, trigger-point release, deep-tissue massage and more.

Andrew specializes in the Torque Release Technique, a low-impact, targeted method that makes chiropractic care more accessible. “This technique breaks down a lot of barriers for people to try chiropractic who weren’t otherwise into it,” explains Andrew. “I joke around and tell my clients that their only job is to come into the room and relax. I’ll take it from there. I am able to tap into the autonomic nerve system and make sure that everything is where it needs to be, aligning the body to allow it to heal more effectively overall. I do the adjustments,

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and the healing naturally follows.”

Andrew notes that communication and symbiosis are a valuable part of working and healing at ATE. “There is a lot of information being exchanged back and forth in getting our practice members well. I have learned a great deal about bodywork from the massage therapists, and their work with me has given them an extensive knowledge base of the musculoskeletal system,” states Andrew.

“I really don’t think there is another place that incorporates what we do, with the knowledge that we possess in both chiropractic care and bodywork.”

One of Sue and Andrew’s primary goals when they opened ATE was to create a sense of community. “We encourage families to come in. My kids are often in the office and we realize that there are nuances with children but we are very community-focused and want to make sure that our clients know that their entire families are welcome here,” Andrew explains. This invitation is even open to non-human family members.

He offers canine and feline chiropractic adjustments to pets.

The family-friendly healing atmosphere at ATE begins as soon as clients enter the space. “The office seems to make people feel relaxed. There is something tranquil about walking through the door—it is instantly calming,” explains Andrew. “When you are relaxed, your body is able to heal better and that is our ultimate goal here.”

A Therapeutic Effect is located at 313D Primrose Ln., in Mountville.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 717-285-9955, email Info@ATherapeuticEffect.com or visit ATherapeuticEffect.com. See ad, page 2.

Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and contributing editor for Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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hen it comes to health and nutrition, individual needs can be as different as fingerprints. That’s what prompted Bob Miller, a traditional naturopath who founded Tree of Life Health Ministries in November 1996, to begin researching genetic variants to help detect what nutrients the body needs to achieve optimal wellness. He has since made great strides in genetic research and has grown Tree of Life into a comprehensive holistic wellness center.

Several years ago, Miller began researching genetic variants, and he is the primary developer of sophisticated software called MethylGenetic Nutrition Analysis. Beginning with a saliva test, Miller uses the program to download clients’ DNA data to generate a detailed report to help identify nutritional imbalances.

Once Miller learns of the client’s genetic variants, lab results and presenting symptoms, he can create a nutritional protocol based upon that person’s needs. He has also worked with Professional Health Products, a company that clinically formulates nutritional supplements designed exclusively for health care professionals to meet their client’s individualized nutritional needs based upon genetic variations, symptoms and lab results that may be causing imbalances.

“The future of healthcare has changed, as we now have access to inexpensive genetic testing,” Miller says. “A simple saliva test can give us a wealth of information as to how our body produces antioxidants, uses many needed nutrients and also assess its ability to detoxify. We now have the ability to take proactive, rather than reactive, action in supporting our health.”

New this year, Miller created the Nutrigenetic Research Institute, located inside Tree of Life Health Ministries, to help further his mission of using genetics to help people achieve wellness. He shares his expertise about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation at seminars and workshops nationwide.

Tree of Life Health Ministries’ team also offers individualized nutritional education, food allergy testing, fertility optimization, weight management and detoxification, natural hormone balancing, personal training, therapeutic massage and other complementary services. Holistic nutritional consultants create programs for clients’ individualized lifestyles. Their Purification Program, which emphasizes pure, whole foods, is designed for detoxification and weight loss. They also offer Venice Nutrition, a plan which, unlike fad diets, is a permanent lifestyle change that allows people to eat foods they enjoy, which are accessible at any grocery store.

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Tree of Life Health Ministries also offers testing for food allergies and sensitivities, for children and adults. The nutritional consultants educate people on how genetically modified foods can affect the body, and they provide holistic approaches to prenatal nutrition.

Exercise is another strong component in holistic health.

Like nutrition, each person is different and has varying stamina when it comes to working out, so a personal trainer designs programs for individual needs and capabilities. The small gym inside Tree of Life includes a TurboSonic vibrational therapy machine, in which clients stand on a vibrating platform and as the body shakes, cells are exercised.

Decreasing stress and detoxification support is the naturopathic model, so Tree of Life also includes services such as massage therapy; frequency specific microcurrent—a newer innovation that rebalances the body through tiny electrical currents; CranioSacral therapy; lymphatic drainage; reflexology; herbal wraps; ionic footbath, which infuses water with negative and positive ions to cleanse and detox; and an infrared sauna, also aiding in detoxification.

Education is a key factor in Tree of Life’s mission, and one can find a vast selection of literature in the office and on their website, that holds valuable information about natural ways to help prevent illness and assist the body in self-healing.

Tree of Life Health Ministries is located at 15 Pleasure Rd., in Ephrata. For more information, call 717-733-2003 or visit TOLHealth.com. See ad, back cover.

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says.

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Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms.

Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional

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In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis.

“It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs.

“It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says.

For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses.

The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach.

“While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine.

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to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

Ferreting Out Key Clues

Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut.

For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higheror lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements.

If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance.

For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues—

that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.”

High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.”

In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain.

“She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

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Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman.

Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive.

While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too.

Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco.

“However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.”

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ture sessions given over a three-month period reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids, but only when acupuncture was ongoing. Benefits diminished when treatments were discontinued. German researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center found similar effects for seasonal allergies by comparing it with the effects of antihistamines and sham acupuncture.

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Digestive problems: Acupuncture has been found to be effective for treating colic in babies, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and postoperative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy treatments, verified in research from Australia’s University of Sydney on patients after surgery for

metastatic liver cancer. Several other studies, including one from the Milwaukee’s Medical College of Wisconsin, show that acupuncture rebalances the nervous system and restores proper digestive function, while relieving pain.

The World Health Organization review of research notes how acupuncture relieved gastrointestinal (GI) spasms better than atropine injections, and also recommends acupuncture for relief of nausea. “Acupuncture helps calm down an overactive GI tract and stimulates an underactive one,” explains Burgoon.

Acupuncture is a non-pharmaceutical remedy for many health problems, Burgoon says. “I fell in love with acupuncture when I discovered I could use it to treat some problems that nothing else helped. I almost never prescribe any medications. Instead, I help people get off pharmaceuticals.”

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“I call this perpetual soup,” she says.

She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com.

Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry.

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Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug.

Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.”

Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year.

“My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says.

Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish.

Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup.

Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.”

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Pumpkin Sage Soup Yields: 1 serving

Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle

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¾ cup ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth 2 /3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ tsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp half-and-half, whole milk or coconut creamer Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-high heat. In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more.

Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

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Roasted Tomato Bisque Yields: 8 servings 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 2 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce Bone broth or vegetable broth, if necessary Add fine dry or gluten-free bread crumbs and sliced green onion for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion on the baking sheets and drizzle with the two tablespoons of olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft and browned at the edges.

Transfer to a Vitamix or similar blender.

Add the remaining half-cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and hot pepper sauce and blend until smooth. Add a little bone broth or vegetable broth if the soup is too thick. Serve each bowl with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and thinly sliced green onion.

Adapted from The Gardener and the Grill, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig

Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup Yields: 2 servings 2 cups chopped peeled, seeded cucumber ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce ¼ cup filtered water ¼ cup chopped fresh dill fronds 1 clove garlic 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp fine sea salt In a food processor fitted with its metal blade, process cucumber, lettuce, water, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. Serve garnished with a dollop of vegan sour cream, if preferred, and additional dill.

2 cans (each 14 to 19 oz, BPA-free) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 zucchini, ½-inch diced 1 Tbsp packed light brown or date sugar 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups (about 3 oz) packed baby spinach Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Toasted shredded coconut for garnish In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add curry powder and sauté another 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat.

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Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup

Add stock and coconut milk; cook for 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and zucchini; cook another 10 minutes, or until potatoes and zucchini are tender. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with coconut.

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Martha Herbert approaches autism

“While autism is often thought of as as a whole-body condition that can a genetic disorder, it’s the result of a geneimprove, rather than be a static, lifelong environment interaction where genes are genetic brain disorder. corrupted,” explains Psychiatrist Robert

“It’s the way the brain is shifted Hendren, who is currently partnering in into acting when faced developing the Center with a combination of Experts agree that a for Autism Spectrum stressors—some, but Disorder and Neurodenatural foundation velopmental Disorders not all of which are genetic—at a vulnerable for health begins with at the University of Calipoint in development,” fornia, San Francisco. breastfeeding infants says Herbert. NonAccording to the genetic challenges can U.S. Centers for Disease to support natural come from the immune Control and Prevention, immunity, and then autism is the fastestsystem, nutrition, the environment and ensuring children’s growing developmental stress. “Addressing disability, now affecting diets are rich in them can make a one in 68 children and profound difference in nutrients at all ages. one in 42 boys. Autism the condition; maybe Speaks (AutismSpeaks. even turning it around.” org) defines autism spectrum disorder

Herbert directs the Treatment Re(ASD) as a group of complex brain search and Neuroscience Evaluation of development disorders characterized by Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TRAN- difficulties in social interaction, verbal SCEND) program at a joint Harvard and nonverbal communication and University, Massachusetts Institute of repetitive behaviors.

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Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies.

Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels.

Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.”

If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body more safely,” he explains.

Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.”

Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals.

Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free; still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma.

“We need to focus on the underlying vulnerabilities and keep children strong and resilient so they can handle life’s

Relax your attachment to expectations and realize that your child sees, hears and feels the world differently than you.

Broaden your perspective and make every choice a healthy choice. ~Martha Herbert challenges to their health and immune systems,” she says.

Safeguard Resilience

Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive.

With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited diet or poor appetite and methyl B12

injections to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms.

Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency.

Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy). Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens.

A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and musicand animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms.

From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions, removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This improves abilities to learn and interact with others, but we also don’t want to

Creating Calm Islands

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ensory kids, like those living with autism spectrum, sensory processing, anxiety or attention deficit disorders, are often highly affected by the design of their physical environments. Here are some tips for removing daily stressors for a more supportive home environment.

Identify the common sensory challenges for the child so the family can create spaces that support them.

Kids may struggle with regulating their emotions, initiating tasks, maintaining focus, rigid rules, lack of flexibility or being consistently overwhelmed.

Less is more because these kids

are often more sensitive to environmental stimuli. Tone down the color scheme of their bedroom and playroom, and maintain uncluttered spaces. Clearly defined and labeled areas in certain rooms can help them know what to expect and how to use each space appropriately.

Define areas and tasks with visual aids to foster more focused, calm and flexible interactions. Consider creating a designated dressing area with hooks that hold the next day’s clothes and a laundry hamper. This provides a visual routine to follow and structural aids to help complete the task successfully.

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by Lisa Lewis shelter them from having a chance to learn the rules of social interaction in real-world situations,” advises Hendren.

Because autism is a heterogeneous disorder with numerous subtypes, the best individualized combination of treatments can be challenging to identify and can often change throughout one’s life. Bock reminds families that even with a successful treatment plan, “A parent’s love is the final element that brings these recovering children out of darkness into light.”

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Create a space to escape and regulate when they return home anxious, overwhelmed or ready to explode; a zone to help them feel calm and connected again. Dark and quiet spots are best, like the corner of a closet, bottom bunk, under a desk or even a cardboard box “cabin”. Add a flashlight, favorite books, beanbags, heavy or weighted blankets, handheld sensory toys and something that taps into the child’s current fascination.

Carolyn Dalgliesh is the founder of Systems for Sensory Kids & Simple Organizing Strategies in North Kingstown, RI, and author of The Sensory Child Gets Organized. Connect at CarolynDalgliesh.com.

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ost are familiar with the performance or competitive dance world of learned steps. Conscious dance is a noncompetitive, body-based way of raising consciousness. There’s no wrong way to move and your shape and measurements don’t matter,” says Mark Metz, of Berkley, California, founder and executive director of the Dance First Association (DFA) and publisher of the Conscious Dancer Magazine and UpShift Guide.

The group identifies more than 100 forms of conscious dance, ranging from ecstatic dance to somatic movement therapy. Commonalities include body awareness, barefoot movement, inspiring global music and minimal structure facilitated by leaders.

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conscious dance suits their search for movement with purpose beyond improved fitness as it’s practiced in drug- and alcohol-free club-style events and ecstatic dance experiences, as well as dance fitness programs. “It’s about honoring body intelligence and paying attention to the body and mind-body connection,” says Metz.

“The modalities mentioned most often are 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor, JourneyDance, and the Nia Technique,” says Metz. A brief look at three of them shows how each has its own style.

5Rhythms In St. Petersburg, Florida, 22 women have gathered to seek the bliss promised by 5Rhythms, one of the original conscious dance forms, founded by

Connecting “within” through free and inspired body movement is the power of conscious dance. the late Gabrielle Roth. “Find your flow. Feel your connection to the Earth through your feet and release your head,” guides facilitator Amber Ryan, of New York City, who travels the world for dance sessions. “Use your body as a gateway into the now.” For two hours, dancers move freely and individually, swaying, sensing and interacting in an experience called “the wave”, intended to move energy through the body, release emotions and heal the psyche.

It’s based on Roth’s premise that, “Each of us is a moving center, a space of divine mystery. Though we spend most of our time on the surface in daily ordinary existence, most of us hunger to connect to this space within, to break through to bliss, to be swept into something bigger.”

JourneyDance Toni Bergins, from the Massachusetts Berkshires, is a frequent presenter at the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. After years of studying and teaching movement, drama, creative visualization and gestalt techniques, she combined them in creating JourneyDance. More than 400 trained facilitators now offer it in 60- or 90-minute classes worldwide based on the philosophy, “Move into a new story!” Every class includes visualization, creative movement, affirmations and evocative music, all

working together to release emotions and connect with spirit.

“You learn to love your body, expand your emotional intelligence, clear your mind and connect with your inner source,” explains Bergins. “You express yourself, infuse life with creativity and connect with a dancing community.”

Participants engage in a ritual journey of physical transformation, cleansing the body through breath, sweat and expression. In this safe space, “Dancers discover their power and personal heart medicine, their true essence,” says Bergins.

Nia Technique For those that prefer more structure, the Nia Technique is the original barefoot mind-body-spirit fitness practice, activating sensation and awareness in a workout adaptable for everybody. More than 2,600 instructors in 51 countries offer 60-minute classes where enthusiasts move the way the body is built to move, reaping cardiovascular fitness and therapeutic benefits while having joyful fun. Dancers, guided by instructor’s moves, feel the rhythm of the music and ground themselves in spirit, equipping themselves to take the selfhealing experience into everyday life.

“Nia has always blended form and freedom,” says Debbie Rosas, of Portland, Oregon, co-founder and creator of the technique. “We are now introducing new FreeDance classes to bring what we have learned through Nia to embody consciousness in new ways, conditioning the whole body and nervous system. It’s an invitation to move in free, unbound, unstructured ways to offset the tendency we have to

Dance Sites DanceFirst.com 5Rhythms.com JourneyDance.com NiaNow.com OneDanceTribe.com OpenFloor.org SoulMotion.com move less as we age.”

Dancers move to music designed to animate each chakra through an eight-stage process via a Nia DJ. They’re guided to listen to body feedback through sensation, release emotions and relish being in the present moment.

“Regardless of how you act, dress or think, the way you feel inside reveals the most accurate truth of oneself and this is reflected in dance,” says Rosas.

“Moving without interference allows your unconscious creative self to shine.

You can connect to the sacred artist within; the one that holds a palette with endless colors, shapes and possibilities.” She sees life as ultimately a free-style dance into the self that supports a philosophy of “Love your body, love your life”.

“Dance is in everyone’s family tree, a universal message,” says Metz.

“In conscious dance, you disconnect from gadgets and reconnect with yourself and others around you. People need that.”

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After passing the state House and Senate, California Senate Bill 792 was approved by Governor Jerry Brown on October 11. The unprecedented law mandates vaccines for adult childcare workers and volunteers, including all individuals working in private and public school early childhood education programs, with no religious exemptions permitted.

SB 792 reads, “Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis [whooping cough] and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.”

The same regulations also apply to family home day care workers and volunteers. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in a loss of licensing for the facility/ center.

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iving green means living well, using what you create with minimal waste,” says Mike Bond, an ecologist and bestselling activist author in Winthrop, Maine. Here, he and other savvy sources share tips to go ever greener in ways that are painless and affordable.

Start Small 4 Choose the best bulb for the job.

Light bulbs can confuse even informed shoppers. Incandescent bulbs last more than 750 hours, but aren’t energy-efficient. Fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent and last 10 to 15 times longer. A 20-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL) uses 550 fewer kilowatt-hours than a 75-watt incandescent bulb. For additional information, check Tinyurl.com/Energy InfoLightBulbs. For a free app showing the best buy, visit LightBulbFinder.net.

4 Use appliance thermometers.

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of 37 to 40 degrees in the refrigerator and zero degrees in the freezer. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a warmer fridge allows bacteria to grow, while 10 degrees cooler than the ideal range increases energy use 25 percent. Chiller units work harder if the room temperature exceeds 70 degrees, so keep appliances out of direct sunlight and away from the stove.

4 Find the right seeds and plants. Then get quick advice on how many to buy and how and when to plant using the SmartGardener.com step-by-step app. It encompasses more than 3,000 organic, GMO-free, edible varieties.

4 No dishpan hands. A full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for handwashing them, according to Seametrics, which manufactures flow meters.

4 Test the toilet. If a few drops of food coloring added to the toilet tank colors water in the bowl, replace the flap. It’s an easy and inexpensive DIY task. The

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that one in 10 homes leaks a cumulative 90 gallons a day.

4 Fix the faucet. One drip per second equals 3,000 gallons a year wasted, Seametrics calculates.

4 Reset the hot water heater to 120 degrees. This safe and efficient setting also reduces corrosion and mineral buildup.

4 Discover soap nuts and wool dryer balls. Dried soapberry fruit shells contain saponin, which works like most detergents and soaps. Toss five or six whole shells (one-half ounce) in a wash bag with the laundry. They’re good for five to eight reuses. All-natural sheep’s wool dryer balls shorten drying time, soften and fluff fabric, reduce static and help keep pet hair off of clothes.

4 Change the car’s air filter. Maintain a clean filter according to manufacturer’s guidelines and visual inspection, about every 30,000 to 45,000 miles.

4 Use an oil-change service. In Connecticut alone, do-it-yourselfers change 9.5 million gallons of motor oil a year, and 85 percent of it ends up in sewers, soil and trash as a major groundwater pollutant. Earth Talk reports that one quart can create a two-acre oil slick; a gallon can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. While the more costly chemicals in synthetic oil create the same amount of pollution as traditional oil, it doesn’t need to be changed as often.

4 Carpool. The Green Living Ideas media network condones Uber, Lyft and Sidecar apps for making ridesharing ultra-accessible.

4 Ban idling. Don’t idle an electronic fuel-injected engine for more than 30 seconds when parked in cold weather; it warms up faster by being driven, explains the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fuel injection engines took over in the 1980s and early 90s. Only older carburetors need a couple of minutes’ warm-up. The Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory further advises, “Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and emits more CO2 than engine restarting.”

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4 Ask for pet- and eco-friendly antifreeze. Choose less toxic red-orange propylene glycol antifreeze instead of green ethylene glycol antifreeze, which is poisonous to pets and people. Dispose of both types properly, as they are toxic to wildlife and fish via groundwater, as well.

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4 Green-clean car windows. Choose a brand like EvergreeN Windshield Washer Fluid, which is plant-derived, eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable. Traditional blue fluid is methanol, combined methyl alcohol and wood alcohol, and extremely poisonous, especially to children and pets.

Go Big 4 Switch to a heat pump. “A heat pump works the reverse of a refrigerator; it takes cold air from the outside and turns it into warm air inside, and uses no oil or gas,” explains Bond.

4 Go solar. It’s the eco-alternative to conventional electricity generation.

“Solar means that you’re creating your own power,” says Bond, who has used solar for years. “It works on an elegant

4 Get a hybrid car. In combination with solar power, a hybrid vehicle can reduce or eliminate daily energy costs.

“An electric car is perfect when commutes are not long,” Bond discloses.

“If charged in the day, it can serve as the battery for a solar home at night, when no power is being created.”

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Bruce Lipton on the Epigenetics Revolution Our Beliefs Reprogram Our Genetic Destiny

by Linda Sechrist

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ruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect, is a stem cell biologist and internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He is a visiting fellow lecturer on immunology at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and participated in the Foundation for Conscious Evolution’s seventh Worldwide Meeting on Human Values, in Mexico. His research explains the interplay between individual consciousness and body biology.

Why do you start with epigenetics as a foundation for health?

Many people, programmed with the concept of genetic determinism, believe that genes in the fertilized egg at conception determine character and fate. Unable to pick our DNA genes, we are powerless to control our life, so that the only option is seeking help from someone in the biomedical community to fix our genes.

I introduced a new vision about the understanding of genes a half-century ago that is now the new science of epigenetics. Epi- means “above”. Here, we can realize control by regulating the environment in which we live and our perception of it, making us the master of our own genetics rather than a victim of heredity.

Do you believe epigenetics is the future of medicine?

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it promises radical change capable of revolutionizing civilization. Its dynamics are equivalent to the leap from Newtonian physics to quantum physics, which led to everything from computers and cell phones to Martian rovers. We are freed to abandon the belief that genes cause cancer, for instance. In changing our lifestyle, beliefs and perceptions, we also change our genetic expression.

Remember, this works because how we individually interpret our world is translated by the brain into chemical information that adjusts the behavior and genetics of cells to complement our perception. We could live in the healthiest environment, but if our mind perceives it as threatening and non-supportive, our biology will become less healthy and can generate disease. The cells’ response is based on the brain’s information, which actually is only an interpretation.

Personal perceptions and the way we live, including our spiritual nature, adjust genes to manifest either a functional state of health or one of dysfunction.

Where is the “self” that makes people different?

No two people are the same biologically. If I inject my cells into another human, their immune system will recognize it as “not-self” and begin to eliminate them. On the surface of virtually all our cells are thousands of protein receptors that function like miniature antennae. They read and respond to environmental signals similar to the larger receptors on the skin’s surface, such as the eyes, ears and nose.

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Each human also possesses a unique set of “identity” receptors, a subset of which are called “self-receptors” by the biomedical community, found on nearly all of our cells, with the primary exception of red blood cells. Self-receptors are unrelated to the cell’s function contributing to muscle, bone, brain or heart. Conventional medicine studies the physical aspect of self-receptors as being the source of “self” but overlook the environmental signals they receive. In other words, individual identity is linked to the signals received by the antennae.

When I reached this point in my research, I realized that we can’t die, because our real identity is represented by the invisible environment-derived “broadcast”, which might legitimately be referred to as spirit. My personal identity signal is received by each of my 50 trillion cells endowed with the unique set of “Bruce” self-receptors.

While my physical body is like a TV, the “spiritual broadcast” representing the Bruce Show is an eternal, energetic element of the environment.

What is entrainment and why is it important today?

A group of heart cells in a Petri dish will each beat to its own vibrational frequency. After a couple of days, they start beating in synchrony, because the stronger heart cells control the tempo.

The other cells organize their behavior to entrain with the more powerful one.

This happens in women’s college dormitories when residents start the school year with different menstrual cycles, but later experience entrainment, with their cycles beginning and ending about the same time. They link to a pulse and a beat, just like the heart cells.

Humans become entrained to a higher force that’s an invisible broadcast of energy in harmony or in discordance. As more of us hold the intention for living a life of love and peace, the broadcast of that harmonic energy amplifies and those not yet there will eventually entrain to the stronger signal.

This is the shift we need to make for conscious evolution to occur.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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et parents have many criteria to consider when choosing a healthcare provider for their prized pet, and among the most vital is trying to find a doctor that uses holistic therapies, because the advantages are many.

Wellness care is more than vaccines. While many conventional vets consider giving vaccines and flea medications to all of their patients to be their best form of wellness care, holistic vets know these aren’t always necessary and can potentially be harmful. Instead, true wellness care involves careful consideration of proper diet, blood titer testing instead of vaccines, natural parasite control when appropriate and a heavy dose of

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Individualized prescriptions for a proper diet and supplements to maintain health are big reasons many owners prefer a holistic vet.

Natural treatments include disease prevention. Many pets treated via a more natural approach have an easier experience with occasional illness than those that don’t enjoy this specialized care. Natural therapies can quickly restore an ill pet to his homeostatic balance without the side effects often associated with multiple drug doses.

A team approach is expected. A holistic practice is a team effort, and the family doctor will suggest options for care, helping an owner decide on the best therapies for each pet.

A fuller range of options is available. While holistic vets prefer a more natural approach, they know that if necessary, conventional therapies can sometimes be an appropriate complement if they follow holistic principles, which means infrequent use of low-dose medications and only when absolutely needed. In general, most conditions can be treated successfully without drug therapy, extending the health and life of the patient and reducing medical costs.

Gentler anesthesia means quicker recovery. A naturally balanced and gentler approach means less drugging if anesthesia becomes necessary, close monitoring of an anesthetized pet, a smooth and quick recovery for prompt discharge from the hospital and natural forms of follow-up treatment to control post-operative pain and inflammation.

New hope rises for the hopeless. Many pets are brought to holistic doctors after conventional care has failed to help them. Some have been turned away by practitioners of conventional medicine because their cases are diagnosed as “hopeless”. Holistic vets and pet parents alike experience considerable satisfaction in helping to give a joyful pet a whole new lease on life.

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When they pop up, it helps immensely to stay engaged in the moment, rather than zipping past them on to another distraction. Rather, consider ways in which this might prove to be a pivotal point forward in our life journey. n Moments that challenge our ego and moments that our ego challenges us n Unexpected events n Times of significant loss n First-time experiences n Discontentment n Disappointment n Experiencing someone or something that instantly inspires us to grow n Birth of a loved one n Death of a loved one

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When we are impelled to ask an important question of our self and the universe, don’t rush the process and are willing to embrace the answer we receive, it pushes a reset button as to what defines us. It brings us an enhanced sense of authentic wholeness.

The lesson is that when redefining moments appear, we must be open and prepared to go where we had no plans of going—because that’s where our bliss awaits us.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your (Re)Defining Moments, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 Bismillah: New Year’s Eve Peace Dance – 9:30pm-12:30am. Recognize the turning of the year and dance across the midnight threshold! Led by Yasmin and Shemshuddin. Donation: $5-20/person.

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

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 The Labyrinth – 1-4pm. A walking meditation on a spiraling pathway to begin the new year in peace, balance, wisdom and beauty. Tenders available for guidance and information. Free. Founder’s Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 The Labyrinth – 1-4pm. A walking meditation on a spiraling pathway is open every first Sunday.

A journey to peace, balance, wisdom and beauty.

Tenders available for guidance and information.

Free. Founder’s Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster.

Give Back Yoga Donation Based Class – 7-8pm.

100% of the donations will go to Yoga For First Responders. Come show your support and appreciation in this joyfully gentle yoga class for all levels.

Shangri-La Yoga Studio, 4 S Church St, Quarryville.

717-786-9642. ShangriLaYogaStudio.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Intro to Essential Oils – 6-8pm. Discover how therapeutic grade essential oils support joints and healthy skin, healthy energy levels and stamina, your immune, digestive, respiratory and nervous systems, and more. Lancaster location. Free. Space limited.

Please RSVP 3 days prior to Sage Massage and Wellness, 717-468-7523. TrellaDubetz@gmail.com.

Essential Oils with Robin – 6-8pm. For info contact EmergeRestorativeTherapies@gmail.com.

Elements To Wellness, 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 106, Reading. 610-685-1761. ElementsToWellness.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Workshop: GMOs in our Food – 6:15-7pm. Free.

Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-399-9955.

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Women’s Intro Writing Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

(5 weeks, Jan 5, 12, 19, Feb 2, 9). Melissa Greene teaches “Writing Without Fear,” a relaxing, freespirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome, sharing optional. Call for details, fees and to register.

Write From the Heart, Lancaster. 717-393-4713.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Class will include a short discussion, guided relaxation, and guided meditation with focus on using a mantra into a period of silent meditation. $10. The Yoga Place in Ephrata, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. 717-336-5299.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Hatha Yoga: Form & Foundation – 10:30am11:30am. (Saturdays, for 4 weeks). Learn the principles and foundational practices of hatha yoga safely in this four week series. For all ages and physical abilities! $48/series. YOGA on Orange, 129 E. Orange St, 4th floor, Lancaster. 717-392-3992.

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Reiki I Kids Class –1-4pm. Children 8 to 13 will receive their Reiki I Attunement from Master Sarah Preston and learn simple methods of using Reiki.

A fun, interesting, and supportive atmosphere for children to explore their innate abilities. $65.

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

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 2nd Sunday Open House – 11am-4pm. Tour the campus, meet artists, stop by the studios, galleries and exhibitions. Shop the store for one-of-a-kind finds. GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading.

610-374-4600.

Create Your Own Scent – 1-3pm. Make and Take information presented on how to include essential oils in your daily life. Create your own blend in a roller bottle to take home. For info: contact Nikki at nlkucharek@gmail.com. Elements To Wellness, 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 106, Reading. 610-685-1761.

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Reiki Share – 3:30-5:30pm. Reiki Practitioners come together to practice Reiki, support each other and learn new skills. Hosted by Nikki Kucharek and Robin Taney, Reiki Masters. Love donation.

For info and to RSVP: Elements to Wellness, 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 106, Reading. 610-685-1761.

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Lunch N’ Learn – 5:30pm. Learn more about pre-arranging and preplanning for funerals. Free.

Limited seating. RSVP to: 717-560-5100. Held at Iron Hill Brewery, 781 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster.

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Digestive Health Seminar – 6pm. Learn the causes and natural solutions to Heartburn, Irritable Bowel and Crohn's. Daystar Natural, 2615 Perkiomen Ave, Reading. Free. RSVP: 610-370-4343.

Workshop: BOUGHT-The Truth Behind Vaccines – 6:15-7pm. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-399-9955. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Writing Workshops for Cancer Patients & Caregivers – 6-8pm. (8 week series). Discover how writing, without fear, has the power to console, illuminate, and heal us. No grades, grammar, or red pen. Free.The Lancaster General Health Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Lancaster. Registration required: 717 544-4636.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Candlelight Restorative Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Recharge, realign and relax with poses supported with blankets, bolsters and eye pillows while basking in candlelight. $16. YOGA on Orange,129 E. Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992. YOGAonOrange.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 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.

savethedate Aware Lancaster Yoga & Wellness Day

A day of renewal, reflection and refocus through yoga. A full schedule of master classes, all-level classes, vendors, music and food.

Admission: $20-$70

Saturday, January 16 • 8am-8:30pm The Ware Center, 42 N Prince St, Lancaster AwareYogaWellness.blogspot.com For info: AwareLancaster@gmail.com

MONDAY, JANUARY 11 American Holistic Nurses' Meeting – 6-8pm.

Jackie Page, RN MS presents "Cancer and Clinical Aromatherapy." A non-profit educational group for nurses, holistic practitioners and the public.

Manheim Twp. Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster. Info: Ann.Reid@Holistic-Nurse.net.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Pilates Mat Level 1 – 11am. Class focuses on basic Pilates principles: core strength, increased flexibility, breath control and correct alignment to improve posture. Taught by a physical therapist. $15/class, first class free. FORTIUS Health and Performance Center, 2078 Bennett Ave, Lancaster. 717-533-4088.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Polar Bear Run – 8:30am check in, 10am run.

Starting at Pavilion 22 in Lancaster County Park, runners (including dogs on leash) run to raise funds for a green local project and ongoing environmental education. $25 registration fee to run. Free to attend.

To register: LancasterSeirraClub.org.

Healthy Living w/Essential Oils Workshop – 124:30pm. Learn a multilayered approach to health and gain a deeper understanding of aromatherapy and how to use oils. Make 3 products to take home ($70 value). 20% off Inshanti oils & blends. $125. RSVP: Inshanti 48 Slaymaker Rd. Kinzers. 717-587-3990.

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New Patient Day – 12pm. Come for a free New Patient Evaluation along with a introductory class on our services. Learn safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Free. Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center,1301 E King St, Lancaster. RSVP to: 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Intro to Essential Oils – 6-8pm. See January 4th listing for details. Please RSVP 3 days prior to Sage Massage and Wellness, 717-468-7523.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Workshop: Healthiest People on the Planet – 6:15-7pm. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-399-9955. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Re-evolution-ize Your Weight – 6:30-7:30pm. Dr. Jeannie Peck, Naturopath, presents a discussion on a new program to assist with weight loss and ideal weight maintenance. Free. Registration required.

Health by Design Clinic, 344 E Main St, Leola.

717-566-8103. HBDClinic.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic – 6:308:30pm. 30 minutes of Reiki offered every third Thursday of the month. By appointment, by donation. Held at the office of Loeffler & Pitt, 2131 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. 717-824-9209.

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Sleep Education Workshop – 6:30pm. Gardner’s Mattress and More and Family Chiropractic present helpful sleep positions and information on alignment and spine health. Refreshments served.

Free. Registration required. Gardner’s Mattress and More, 830 Plaza Blvd, Lancaster. 717-459-4570.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Workshop: A Compassionate Start to the New Year – 10am-12pm. Develop a plan for the New Year that is based on your core values and motivated by self-compassion. Workbook included. $30. RSVP to Samaritan Counseling Center, 1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. 717-560-9969. SCCLanc.org/events.

Cacao Ceremony – 1-4pm. Chocolate in its purest form, cacao is plant medicine used by the Mayans for centuries. Join us to BE with the Sacred Essence of Ceremonial Cacao, a heart-opening, blissful experience. Christel Libiot and Jim Wert lead. $25.

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

HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.

The Wise Woman Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn and practice restorative yoga poses and breathing for physical, mental and spiritual stability during menopause and while aging gracefully. $25. YOGA on Orange, 129 E. Orange St, Lancaster. 717-3923992. YOGAonOrange.com.

Ayurveda Lifestyle Practices – 2-4pm. Learn how to make ghee, an oil made from unsalted, grass-fed cow butter, and kichari, a one-bowl-meal made from bean, grain and spices often used during periods of detox, digestive sensitivity, or every day. BLDG7 Yoga, 220 N Park Rd, Bldg7, Wyomissing. 484755-5705.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Wellness Day for Road Workers – Complementary 30 minute stress treatment for retail employees. Free ($55 value). Call to reserve your appointment. The Spa at Willow Pond, 1487 Old Lancaster Pike, Sinking Spring. 610-507-9004. TheSpaAtWillowPond.com.

Weight Issues Seminar – 6pm. Learn the causes and solutions to weight issues. Free. Registration requested. DayStar Natural, 2615 Perkiomen Ave, Reading. 610-370-4343.

Workshop: GMOs in our Food – 6:15-7pm. Free.

Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-399-9955.

FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Raw Foods Potluck – 6-8:45pm. Lixin Ji, a cofounder of Ebenezer Wholistic Foods, shares about her journey to creating raw, vegan and refined sugar-free foods. Hosted by Eileen Weider Crone at Luther Acres, 600 E Main St, Lititz. $3 plus raw vegan dish to share. 717-626-4258.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Prenatal Yoga Series – 10:45am. (6 weeks through March 5th). Class is designed to help you feel better throughout your pregnancy, maintain your strength and flexibility and prepare you for birth. Appropriate for all levels; modifications made as needed. $75. Just Breathe Yoga and Fitness, 4600 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring. 610-207-4120. JustBreatheYogaFitness.com.

Monthly Meditation Workshop – 2-3:30pm.

Sarita-Linda teaches about the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of meditation. Grow accustomed to longer periods of silence and stillness by understanding how your body shifts from doing to non-doing. BLDG7 Yoga, 220 N Park Rd, Bldg7, Wyomissing. 484-755-5705.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Message Circle – 11am. Marianne Michaels, a spiritual consultant, will be giving messages from your loved ones. Questions will be answered afterwards. Refreshments provided. $60. RSVP required

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as seating is limited. Pathways to Healing, 1817 Bernville Rd (Rte 183), Reading. 610-373-7935.

PathwaysToHealingPA.com.

Vision Board: Manifesting Dreams and Desires – 12-5pm. Focus your intention to manifest what you truly want to be, have, or do. Nancy Warble guides the creative process with meditation, quiet contemplation, and collage. $45 includes materials.

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

HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com.

savethedate Building Better Brains

Stephen T. Hughes, PhD, presents on how parenting styles and school experiences of children impact their lives and development.

Thursday, February 11 • 6:30-8:30pm Co-sponsored by Franklin and Marshall College and the New School of Lancaster.

Schnader Theatre, Roschel Performing Arts Center 630 College Ave, Lancaster 717-397-7655 • NewSchool.net

savethedate Become Certified in Foot Reflexology

Entry level 2-day course offers what you need to create a successful business and assist family and friends on their path to better health.

Basic course $375. Certification $75

Friday, February 19 • 9am-4pm Saturday, February 20 • 9am-5pm

Lebanon, PA Dr. Gwen Ward, NCBTMB approved provider #155 To register: 717-228-0612 Healthquest10@comcast.net

savethedate Revealing the Divine Feminine

Celebrate the season of renewal with renowned writer, speaker, and scholar, Rev. Dr. Karen Tate in a series of free lectures and an all-day workshop.

Free. Saturday registration required.

Friday, March 18 • 7:30pm Saturday, March 19 • 9:30pm Sunday, March 20 • 10am and 1pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster 538 W Walnut St, Lancaster 717-464-7621 or DLDobbins44@yahoo.com

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sunday A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Healing and Quiet Meditation at 10:30am. followed by a weekly service. Potluck the last Sunday of the month. Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel, 610 Second St, Lancaster.

717-393-4733. LancasterChapel.org.

Eckankar Worship Service – 11am. 2nd Sunday.

Community HU Song, 11am. 4th Sunday. Experience the Light and Sound of God. Eckankar, Sleep Inn, 310 Primrose Ln, Mountville. 717-394-9877.

Meetup.com/CommunityHu. Hot 26 Yoga – 4-5pm. 13 standing, and 13 seated postures make 26 ways to stretch, strengthen, and sweat. Suitable for beginners and seasoned students. $12 drop-in or use class card. Tula Yoga Center at The Spine and Wellness Center, 3933 Perkiomen Ave, Reading. 610-401-0365. TulaYogaCenter.com.

monday Vinyasa Flow – 9:30-10:30am. An awesome vinyasa flow class with Keya. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned students. $10 drop-in or use class card. Tula Yoga Center at Flying Hills Fitness, 210 Love Rd & Rt. 10 Reading. 610-777-7801.

TulaYogaCenter.com.

Chair Yoga – 5:30 – 6:45pm. $10-$15/class. All the benefits of yoga without getting on the floor. The Yoga Place in Ephrata, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata.

717-336-5299. TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com.

EO Club Meeting – 6-8pm. Learn about incorporating certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils into your daily life. Two different oils covered each week. Snacks provided. Shear Miracle Organics Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville. Contact Robyn for info: 717419-5534. ShearMiracleOrganics.com.

Fusion Wellness Yoga – 6-7pm. All levels class providing relaxation, and restoration. $15/class.

Packages available. Fusion Wellness, 1895 Graystone Road, East Petersburg. 717-475-1381.

FusionWellnessPA.com.

Intro to Young Living Essential Oils – 6-8pm. For YL enthusiasts and those who wish to learn about the oils. Lancaster location. Free to non-members, $10/YLmembers. Contact Trella Dubetz for info.

717-468-7523. TrellaDubetz.com.

Nia Dance Yoga – 6pm. Have fun with a combination of Yoga, Dance, Martial Arts and Cardio Fusion. $10/class. , Shangri-La Yoga 4 S Church St, Quarryville. 717-786-9642. ShangriLaYogaStudio.com.

Restorative Yoga – 6-7pm. Gentle stretching, strengthening and relaxation. $12/class. Fusion Wellness 1895 Graystone Rd, East Petersburg. 717475-1381. FusionWellnessPA.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 6pm. All levels. Dynamic flow class and strong breath work. $15/class. Month/class card rates available. Down Dog Yoga Wellness Center, 525 Reading Ave, West Reading. 610-373-7181.

DDYoga.com.

Meditation Group – 6:30-7:15pm. Free. The Spine and Wellness Center, 3933 Perkiomen Ave, Reading.

To register: 610-763-6998. TulaYogaCenter.com.

Connected Warriors Yoga – 6:30pm. Free yoga for military, veterans, and their family members. East Petersburg Area Civic Center, State and Lemon St, East Petersburg. 717-785-9858.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Support your pregnancy with yoga. $10-$15/class. The Yoga Place in Ephrata, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. 717-336-5299.

TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com.

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.

Winning at Wellness – 2-4pm. 30 minutes each of walking, energizing, stretching, and nutrition education. $50 per class. Registration required. Tree of Life Health Ministries, 15 Pleasure Rd, Ephrata.

717-733-2003. TOLHealth.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. Dynamic flow, core movement and balance. $12/class. Fusion Wellness, 1895 Graystone Rd, East Petersburg. 717-475-1381.

FusionWellnessPA.com.

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.

Hatha Yoga – 7:30 - 8:30pm. A great class to refine postures, deepen structure, build strength and flexibility. $10 drop-in or use class card.

Tula Yoga Center at Colonial Hills Fitness, 172 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring. 610-777-7801.

TulaYogaCenter.com.

Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. Restorative yoga, gentle and prolonged stretches. All levels. $15.00/class. Month/ class card rates available. Down Dog Yoga Wellness Center, 525 Reading Ave, West Reading. 610-3737181. DDYoga.com.

Kung Fu Club – 8-9pm. Every Tues/Thurs and First Friday With Sifu David. Call for membership dues and information. Dragonfly Studios, 398 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-376-7176.

Chair Yoga – 9-9:45am. Yoga practice seated on a chair. Teri Butson RYT200. $5/class. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster.

717-509-1342.

FORTIUS Fundamentals – 10:30-11:30am.

Ideal for the individual who is new to strength and metabolic training. Focus is on impeccable form and technique. $25/class, first class free. FORTIUS Health and Performance Center, 2078 Bennett Ave, Lancaster. 717-533-4088. FortiusFit.net.

Hatha Yoga with David – 10:30am. A practice influenced by the Kundalini Yoga tradition, connecting to Mother Earth and nature, and the metaphysical nature of being. $15/class. Eastern Arts and Holistic Academy, 2212 Perkiomen Ave, Mt. Penn. 610-370-1999.

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

Hatha Yoga – 6pm.Traditional flow class. All levels. Guided postures/meditation. $15/class. Month/ class card rates available. Down Dog Yoga Wellness Center, 525 Reading Ave, West Reading. 610-3737181. DDYoga.com.

Meditation Group – 6-8pm. 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.

Satsang and Chanting – 6pm. With Sudha and Ed and David Dragonfly. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073.

KuluKamalaFoundation.org.

Slow Flow Yoga – 6pm. Slower moving yoga class great for beginners. $12. Bridge Yoga Studio, 1705 Lincoln Highway E, Lancaster. 717 330-1304.

BridgeYogaStudio.com.

Gentle Yoga 4 Joyful Joints – 6-7pm. Love your joints. Protect and strengthen in this healing class. $14. Shangri La Yoga Studio, 4 S Church St, Quarryville. 717-786-9642. ShangriLaYogaStudio.com.

Mindful Hatha Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. An unheated mindful yoga class with asana, meditation and breathing. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned students. $12 drop-in or use class card. Tula Yoga Center, 3933 Perkiomen Ave in the Spine and Wellness Center, 610-401-0365. TulaYogaCenter.com.

thursday YogaFit – 8:30am. A gentle yoga class that will focus on strength, flexibility, balance and alignment as you learn to use breath through each pose. Taught by a physical therapist. $15/class, first class free.

FORTIUS Health and Performance Center, 2078 Bennett Ave, Lancaster. 533-4088. FortiusFit.net.

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.

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editorial calendar JANUARY

health & wellness plus: dance power FEBRUARY

friendship

plus: dental health MARCH

food matters

plus: eye health APRIL

everyday sustainability plus: freshwater scarcity MAY

women’s wellness plus: thyroid health JUNE

happiness

plus: balanced man JULY

independent media

plus: summer harvest AUGUST

empowering youth plus: creativity SEPTEMBER

healing music plus: yoga OCTOBER

community game changers plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

mental wellness plus: beauty DECEMBER

uplifting humanity

plus: holiday themes

Kundalini Yoga – 7pm. (No class on 12/24 or 12/31). Combines postures, breath, meditation and chanting. $15. RSVP to Your Inner Light, 1606 Rothsville Rd, Lititz. 717-618-1672.

YourInnerLight.net.

Light Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8pm. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Eileen Wieder Crone, RD, MS, EYRT-500. Suggested $5+ donation. Lititz Moravian Church, Church Square, Lititz. 717-627-4258. Raw4Yoga.com.

Prop-Me-Up Restorative Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm.

Relax and restore with candlelight, spa-like yoga. $14/drop-in. Shangri-La Yoga, 4 S Church St, Quarryville. 717-786-YOGA. ShangriLaYogaStudio.com.

Kung Fu Club – 8-9pm. Every Tues/Thurs and First Friday With Sifu David. Call for membership dues and information. Dragonfly Studios, 398 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-376-7176.

friday Music in the Café – 6:30-8:15pm. Enjoy live music and a special menu in the café. Ten Thousand Villages, 240 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. 717-721-8400.

saturday Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Slower-paced yoga great for beginners. $12. Bridge Yoga Studio, 1705 Lincoln Highway E. Lancaster. 717-330-1304.

BridgeYogaStudio.com.

Open House – 10am-1pm. Test your favorite essential oils, diffusers, products and more. Enter to win our weekly raffles. Josiah’s Oils, 8 Meadow Lane, Lancaster. 717-824-3222. JosiahsOils.com.

DIF K9 Training Orientation Session – 11am12noon. Contact Pat at Training@difk9.com for more information and to register. Free. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. GodfreysDogdom.com. 610-777-5755.

Berks County Fairgrounds Farmers Market 2934 N 5th St Hwy, Reading 610-929-3429 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat

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

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OPPORTUNITIES N ew W orld G ypsy T ribal Bellydance Level 1 Classes Improvisational group dance classes now forming in New Holland and Reading. $15/class; $98 for 8 week session. For info: NewWorldGypsy.com or 610-781-1256

SERVICES COME RELAX! SPOTTS MASSAGE THERAPY – Robert D. Spotts, LMT. PA Lic: MSG001051. (Formerly of Destinations Hair Studio and Day Spa). Book an appointment at SpottsMassageTherapy.com or call (717)587-5659.

M_issing Teeth? Call Dr. Allison at Susquehanna Dental Arts to receive a Free Miniimplant Consultation with mention of this ad.

717-285-7033.

Farmers Markets

Leesport Farmers Market Rt 61, Leesport 610-926-1307 Year-round Wednesdays

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Shillington Farmers Market 10 S Summit Ave, Shillington 610-777-7675 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat West Reading Farmers Market Designer’s Place (VF) 801 Hill Ave, Reading Sundays 10am-1pm.

Lancaster County 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

Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction 955 N State St, Ephrata 717-738-1117 Year-round Fridays Lancaster Central Market 23 N Market St, Lancaster 717-399-9494 Year-round Tues/Fri/Sat Masonic Village Farm Market 1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown 717-361-4520 Monday thru Saturday Roots Country Market 705 Graystone Rd, Manheim 717-898-7811 Year-round Tuesdays only

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To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide JANGDHARI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC email Publisher@NALancaster.com or visit NALancaster.com.

ACUPUNCTURE 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, and achieve improved health and well being as we facilitate your body's ability to heal itself through acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. Specializing in hormone balancing and fertility.

Visit the website for testimonials and more information. See ad, page 31.

LANCASTER MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE Jennifer Kegel, MD Lancaster, PA 717-575-9816 LancasterMedicalAcupuncture.com

Acupuncture facilitates the body's own ability to heal. Indications for acupuncture include but are not limited to chronic pain, stress, headaches and addiction. Dr. Kegel, combining her training in acupuncture, along with her medical knowledge and experience with yoga and meditation, takes a patient-centered approach to help you restore your balance and health.

TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE Beverly Fornoff 28 Keystone Court • Leola 717-381-7334 LancasterAcupuncture.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 32.

Dr. Charles JangDhari Dr. Jessica Riehl 7 Center Street • Intercourse 717-768-7148 JangDhariFamilyChiropractic.com JFChiropractic@gmail.com

CHIROPRACTIC A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

Dr. Andrew Ashton 313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 ATherapeuticEffect.com Our doctors specialize in lowi m p a c t To r q u e R e l e a s e Technique which provides immediate results for people of all ages. See ad, page 2.

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Leah Reiff Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Cente 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-390-9998 BlueSkiesChiroHealth.com Chiropractic is used for natural relief from conditions such as chronic pain, injuries, pregnancy complications, complications from aging & more. Dr. Reiff carefully considers every individual's comfort level & provides specific adjustments to support the body for benefits that will last. See ad, page 30.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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

LINK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC & 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 27.

COUNSELING

Dr. Martin J. Rodgers Dr. Bryan Rodgers Dr. Samuel Saikia 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike • Lancaster 717-393-9955 FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com

DEEP RELAXATION FOR POSITIVE RESULTS

Family Chiropractic We l l n e s s C e n t e r focuses on whole body health. Our doctors make a personalized program for each patient and use a multidisciplinary approach of corrective Chiropractic Care, Massage, Rehabilitation and/or Spinal Decompression to return the spine to it's natural alignment, taking pressure off the nervous system so the body can function with optimal health.

Deep Relaxation is a highly effective treatment for stress management, weight loss, smoking cessation, pain management, increasing confidence, creativity and more.

Amy has been a counselor for over 25 years, and has a strong record of success with her clients. She will help you achieve the healthy life you desire.

Amy Titzer, MS, LPC 2938 Columbia Ave, Ste 1002 • Lancaster 717-742-2003 AmyTitzerDeepRelaxation.com

Wellness is not a ‘medical fix' but a way of living-a lifestyle that's sensitive and responsive to all the dimensions of body, mind and spirit, an approach to life we each design to achieve our highest potential for well-being now and forever. ~Greg Anderson natural awakenings

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COUNSELING RYAN J. McGINNIS, BS, MDiv

Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Center 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-286-6573 RyanJMcGinnis@icloud.com Ryan has spent over 10 years serving in various capacities including pastor, caseworker, and counselor. He works with individuals, couples, and families to resolve conflicts and to live life as fully as possible.

See ad, page 30.

SUSANNE UMIKER SPURLOCK, MSW, ACSW

Life and Wellness Counselor Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Center 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-203-2326 WellnessOnWalnut.com I will help you figure out how you can overcome your personal life and health challenges and achieve a more dynamic life. Don’t settle for mediocrity! I will listen, inspire, inform, and help you transform! If you are ready for a change……Come see me! See ad, page 30.

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 14.

education

SAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER

Lin Roussel, Director 719 Olde Hickory Rd, Suite B • Lancaster 717-314-1733 SageContinuingEd.com PA State Board approved Continuing Education Classes for Massage Therapists, Nurses, Acupuncturists, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers. Also a provider of Holistic and wellness-based classes for the public.*Space available to rent for meetings, workshops, classes, massage and energy work.

ESSENTIAL OILS TRELLA DUBETZ

Sage Massage and Wellness 464 B N George St • Millersville 717-468-7523 Trella.VibrantScents.com TrellaDubetz.com Offering natural remedies to life's imbalances, essential oils create true wellness when in their raw, pure and potent form. They are powerfully therapeutic, promoting overall health, and supporting both physical and emotional well-being when simply used in the day to day.

Free consults, massage and body work with essential oils, and weekly educational workshops available!

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

Supporting brain development through movement and touch: Donna uses her deep knowledge of movement development to teach people how to function more efficiently. Improving the quality of functions such as sitting, climbing, standing, and walking is essential for restoring and maintaining the health of one’s back, legs, and arms.

THE NEW SCHOOL OF LANCASTER 935 Columbia Ave • Lancaster 717-397-7655 NewSchool.net

Offering outstanding Montessori education for toddlers to middle school students in a light-filled, historic space in Lancaster City. For 25 years, The New School has provided an excellent, non-denominational, educational opportunity in a child-centered, respectful, and caring environment. Accredited by The American Montessori Society and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. See ad, page 33.

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

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

SIMPLE AND MERRY

Mary B. Lapp Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach Lancaster, PA 717-823-8334 SimpleAndMerry.com Mary helps her clients balance their physical and emotional foundations so that their body can heal itself. Balance is found through food, lifestyle, transformational coaching, optional supplements, and stress embracing techniques. Mary sees clients via skype or phone, teaches healthy living classes, and offers allergy free recipes on her website

ZENERGY ARTS & WELLNESS Sandra Saylor Seaman, C. F. Hom. Sandree33@gmail.com ZenergyAW.com 610-763-1876

Body Code/Emotion Code energy work and homeopathy. Release trauma and emotional baggage.

Balance organs, glands, systems.

Eliminate toxins. Free evaluation with first session. For all chronic issues and supporting wellness.

HYPNOSIS Elizabethtown Hypnosis

Jennifer Stumpf, Certified Hypnotherapist Elizabethtown 717-951-7662 Jennifer-Stumpf@comcast.net ElizabethtownHypnosis.com 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!

Integrative Medicine NICK D'ORAZIO, MD

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

NATUROPATH

MASSAGE THERAPY INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS STUDIO Christina Rossi 632 Penn Ave • West Reading 610-451-9577 IntegrativeMassageReiki.com

Physician board certified in integrative and holistic medicine employs a wide variety of treatment modalities including ayurveda, IV treatments including chelation, homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, natural injections, physical rehabilitation, and bodywork. Dr. D’Orazio is a physician who lives what he teaches. See ad, page 25.

Integrative Healing Arts Studio provides a unique mind body spirit approach to wellness with a variety of holistic therapies including massage therapy, Reiki, aromatherapy, crystal therapy, and more. Sessions and classes are available. Christina Rossi is a NCBTMB approved CE provider. Please visit website for more information.

Integrative Physical Therapy

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC

JONINA TURZI, DPT, CFMT, E-RYT

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. See ad, page 39.

Intuitive Consulting 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.

LIFE COACH

HEALTH BY DESIGN NATURAL CLINIC

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath Functional Nutrition Clinician 344 E. Main St • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.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 25.

HEALTH FOR LIFE CLINIC, INC

GARDNER’S MATTRESS & MORE

Ann Lee, ND, L.Ac 112 Cornell Ave • Lancaster 717-669-1050 DoctorNaturalMedicine.com

Gardner’s is a locally owned mattress store offering a wide selection of quality natural and organic mattresses ranging from the luxurious to economical. Educating our customers on getting a good night’s sleep and the benefits of sleeping naturally and organically is our mission. To schedule your private sleep consultation, go to SleepLancaster.com/ Natural. See ads, pages 5, 28 and 29.

Learn how your symptoms are connected, get answers, and achieve improved health and wellbeing as we facilitate your body's ability to heal itself through acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. Specializing in hormone balancing and fertility. Visit the website for testimonials and more information. See ad, page 31.

830 Plaza Blvd • Lancaster 717-459-4570 GardnersMattressAndMore.com

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NICOLE LEWIS-KEEBER COACHING Lancaster County 717-606-2477 Nicole.Lewis-Keeber.com

Nicole Lewis-Keeber LCSW is a trained clinician and certified Life Coach. Working with clients to empower change, Nicole specializes in Money Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching and loves to help clients Fire Their Inner Critic. With the right tools, support, and guidance, she believes each of us can create the abundant life we desire.

Join our team and help to make a difference in your community!

To schedule an interview, contact 717-399-3187 or Publisher@NALancaster.com natural awakenings

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NATUROPATH 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.

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

Experience a customized health plan to meet your individual needs. Our t e a m o f f e r s comprehensive wellness services including naturopathic consultations, nutrition, weight management and detoxification programs, DNA testing with customized nutritional support, TurboSonic sessions, stress management, craniosacral and massage therapy, clinical herbalist consults, exercise programs, prenatal and pediatric wellness and more. See ad, back cover.

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PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION HIGHER BRAIN LIVING Allison Dracha 26 Skyline Drive • Temple 484-772-6446 AllisonDracha.com AJDracha@gmail.com

Higher Brain Living® dissolves that gigantic brain block you’ve been carrying around with you for so long. This simple yet innovative technique can put all those experiences behind you. Once that block is released you can truly move forward in your life. What you dream about becomes your reality. See ad, page 19.

reiki LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

Held at the office of Loeffler & Pitt 2131 Oregon Pike • Lancaster 717-824-9209 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.

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Thermal Imaging AQUA BLUE DETOX ‒ A WELLNESS CENTER

Lori Martin 50 Keystone Court • Leola 717-656-8615 AquaBlueDetox.net A family wellness center offering thermal imaging for breast and body, detox therapies, therapeutic and oncology massage, lymphatic drainage, a full-spectrum infrared sauna, nutritional education and more. Thermal imaging is a safe, non-invasive procedure for early detection of sources of pain, injury and disease. See ad, page 9.

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 13.

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Tia Mazy, Owner Lora Ocasio, Stylist Amber Goodman, Stylist 4040 Penn Ave • Sinking Springs 610-741-6604 AmazyngStyleAndReclaimedJewels.com Amazyng Style is an ecofriendly 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.

PATHWAYS TO HEALING

ELEMENTS TO WELLNESS

1817 Bernville Rd, Rte 183 • Reading 610-373-7935 PathwaysToHealingPa.com

We provide massage therapy, skin care, waxing, Reiki, reflexology, and aromatherapy services. All services are performed by licensed/ certified individuals in our private, spacious, relaxing suite. See ad, page 30.

Celebrating 20 years of helping people find their path to optimal health and wellbeing through numerous holistic therapies. We offer various Massage Modalities, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Holistic Facial Therapies, Herbs, Nutritional Assessments, Supplements and Workshops. Please visit the website for more details. See ad, page 32.

SKIN/BODY CARE 6 Hearthstone Court, Suite 106 • Reading 610-685-1761 ElementsToWellness.com

SANDPIPER LIFE & WELLNESS EMERGENCE SKIN CARE

NA Fun Fact: Natural Awakenings is published in 95 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico. To advertise with us, call 717-399-3187.

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Rashell Brunner 3695 Marietta Ave, Unit 2 • Lancaster 717-419-4766 Emergence.SkinCareTherapy.net At Emergence we customize all facials to make sure you get the best results. We use products with no artificial color or fragrance.

From waxing, facials, peels, microderm, make-up to massage, we’ve got you covered. See ad, page 44.

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Marilu Garofola, CPC 717-405-8344 Sandpiper-Coaching.com

Sandpiper Coaching helps clients discover their best self and take ownership of dreams, goals and aspirations. Whether it is a healthier lifestyle, relationship struggles, professional roadblocks or any aspect you feel overwhelmed or in need of direction, coaching is a proven positive step to creating the life you deserve. See ad, page 27.

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Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Institution. A member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

This year, reclaim your health and wellbeing ...naturally!

Has another year gone by and you’re still seeking ways to be more energized, focused, calm and rejuvenated? This year you can regain a vibrant life, and do so naturally! At Tree of Life Health Ministries, we are dedicated to teaching and supporting individuals on how to build their health naturally.

Our naturopathic practitioners and consultants see clients of all ages, from newborns to seniors, providing customized natural health programs to meet your individual needs.

NEW Services 7 Genetic Variant Support: DNA Testing & Customized Supportive Nutritional Supplementation Protocols 7 Body Wraps: herbal, magnesium, aloe vera/clay or seaweed with sauna session 7 Prenatal Wellness: Nutrition Consultations, Fertility Optimization Education and Support 7 Nutrition: Nutrition Consultations for all ages, Food Sensitivity Testing, Healthy Eating Plans 7 Detoxification: Jade & FSM Microcurrent 7 Fitness: Personal training and exercise programs, Winning at Wellness classes Traditional Services 7 Naturopathic Consultations

7 Nutrition: Venice Nutrition / Purification Programs

7 Detoxification Support: F.I. Sauna, PEMF, Footbath 7 TurboSonic Sessions (whole body vibration machine) 7 Stress Management

7 Structural Support: CranioSacral Therapy / Massage 7 Hormone Support

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Schedule your appointment today, and make 2016 your year of optimized wellness!

15 Pleasure Road • Ephrata, PA 17522 • 717.733.2003 • www.tolhealth.com *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.