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Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires

26 UNDERSTANDING NUTRACEUTICALS How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

31 DIAL DOWN STRESS

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How to Stay Calm and Cool

36 EAT WHEAT AGAIN

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Eight Ways to Restore Gut Health

38 HAROLD KOENIG on Why Science Finds Faith a Healthy Choice

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he gift of beginning anew is as constant as the change that it rides in on. We look now upon another year, closing down the last in gratitude and forgiveness and farewell. No one else holds your key to the threshold nor feels your inner shimmer of possibility and poise in this moment.

The view is informative and priceless, offering a panorama where the wisdom of the past leans into the freedom of the future.

Kendra & Jacqueline Nature is consistent in providing cycles and elements that influence perspective. This year’s holiday travels through Western Pennsylvania’s peaceful Laurel Highlands allowed time for a side trek to the well-known organic architectural wonder, Fallingwater. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this masterpiece as a private residence-retreat space for a Pittsburgh businessman in the 1930’s, and since then the entire world has come to enjoy the design as a symbol of bold innovation cradled in the natural world. It was a quiet day there for us; we enjoyed a nearly private visit in peace, softened nicely by the backdrop of rushing water.

Now welcoming the new year, I cannot help but look to this marvel on the edge of past and present. Emerging in strength from its noble precipice, the home’s windows are a token beacon, capturing well that point between being and becoming. A haven at once protected from and imbedded in the flow of the river below and the rocks and trees that were there long before, the rooms provide a sanctuary of function and form.

This treasured space made of light is a compelling symbol of balance, offering reflection on our place in the midst of Earth’s features and seasons. It hovers over and claims the niche, permitting the rush of the falls to define the mood in a suggestion of vital impermanence and release. Creativity is born of these natural transitions of time and space, calling attention to communion with the ongoing pulse of potential.

A product of two lives, great vision and legacy and love of a place, this structure literally grew from the landscape. With boulders and roots inside and out, its foundation entwines with nature and speaks to the history and needs of generations. Continuing to serve in various ways, it has supported careers, entertaining and respite, and now wonder and education and preservation; the traditions continue to evolve.

Prior to the artist’s hand and the landowner’s request, the forest’s raw, remote temperament held this space without expectation. Likewise, we can feel our exquisite innate state of wholeness, blessing the past and breathing in the refreshing moment at hand. The value of honoring all that has come before, feeling the completion of another year and looking out to the unknown, presents this revered point of endless opportunity. A mantra of “progress, not perfection” helps to cleanse the mind of pressure and assumption, allowing a lighter continuation into the next phase.

This month’s issue highlights the freedom in letting stress fall away, offering methods and mindsets to unload the burdens that fragment the physical and emotional realms.

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Feel Better in the New Year with Emergence Skin Care Detox Services

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etoxification services are being featured at Emergence Skin Care, in Lancaster, for the entire month of January. The full-body, detox wrap is a 60-minute treatment using 27 all-natural ingredients, wrapped under five layers in a heated room, that encourages the body to perspire and detoxify.

New to the menu of services is an ionic foot detox which soaks feet for 30 minutes in an alkaline foot bath, helping the body to release toxins. Far infrared sauna heat therapy uses the wavelength of the visible and non-visible light spectrum of sunlight to heat the body normally, which also encourages detoxification as sweat glands release toxins. Far infrared sauna and foot detox sessions pair well with the body wrap, but can also be booked as stand-alone treatments.

“The far infrared sauna is always a huge hit, especially as the weather gets colder,” shares Rashell Brunner, owner and esthetician. “Feel better with any of these services. A new year means a healthier you.”

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All-Nutrient and Sukesha products, available for purchase at Salon Tony V, include shampoos, conditioners, styling finishers, gels and sprays. The shop also has an art gallery on display featuring local artists; the art changes periodically.

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Spice Up Winter with Products and Classes from Zest!

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est!, a specialty cooking and kitchen supply store located in Lititz, features carefully chosen local, small-batch, artisan spices, sauces, mixes and kitchen gear to take winter cooking and meal preparation to a new level. Over 100 premium spices are sourced from an independent Pennsylvania spice dealer who is emphatic about quality. Choose from Lititz-made Aunt Mary’s Marinara Sauce; Harrowgate Curds—lemon, raspberry, orange and lime—from Lancaster County; or jams, mustards and shrubs made

by Tait Farms, in State College, to Sharon Landis add freshness and flavor to recipes.

Cutting boards intricately handcrafted by Lititz-resident Bob Singer, as well as Pennsylvania Black Cherry wooden spoons, ladles and tongs, help home chefs efficiently prepare and finish dishes. Cooking classes are scheduled regularly for children and adults.

“Supporting local businesses, and shopping small yearround is a good investment in local communities. Zest! donates to local charities, provides jobs for your friends and neighbors, pays local taxes and purchases products from local vendors,” describes Sharon Landis, owner. “A gift card for a cooking class or to use in the store, chosen for someone who loves to cook or is just learning, is a great gift any time of the year. There is something at Zest! for everyone.”

Location: 30 E. Main St., Lititz. For more information, call 717626-6002 or visit ZestChef.com. See ad, page 36.

Tarot as a Tool for Personal and Spiritual Growth with Karen Carnabucci

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aren Carnabucci, an alternative psychotherapist in Lancaster, will teach Introduction to Tarot, an interactive class, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., January 6, and a four-part series, The Magic of the Tarot, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, beginning February 17, at Radiance.

“This is one of many options that people have to grow spirituKaren Carnabucci ally,” suggests Carnabucci. “People who have always wanted to learn the symbolism of the Tarot and have wanted to seek out a quality teacher, as well as people who are seeking pathways for alternative personal growth or want to refine their intuition, would make excellent participants.”

Tarot is now looked upon as a tool for personal and spiritual growth, a change from the old-style way of looking at it as a means of fortune telling. An October 2017 article in The New York Times reports that greater numbers of people are interested in the Tarot and greater numbers and styles of Tarot card decks are being printed and published.

Carnabucci has worked with the Tarot for 30 years, uses it for personal growth, spiritual expansion and refining intuition, and enjoys sharing how the images can heal, refresh and inform. She teaches classes, leads personal growth groups on ancestor healing, creativity and other topics, and sees a limited number of one-to-one clients.

Location: 9 W. Grant St., Lancaster. To register, call Radiance at 717-290-1517. For more information, visit RealTrueKaren.com.

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o celebrate the new year, Sway Yoga, located in Columbia, is offering a special for new students: any three classes for $21. Varying types of yoga are offered, including vinyasa flow, restorative, gentle, chair and power. A hybrid class 6 p.m.

Dr. John is held atDr. Lynnon Sunday Dr. Regina Dr. John Neely nights that Panattoni Smith Brow includes 30 minutes of vinyasa and 30 minutes of restorative to ease into the week ahead.

“Our main focus at Sway is for every yogi to feel welcome and connected to each other in a peaceful, happy environment,” enthuses Dawn Hershey, owner. “We have seven amazing teachers with different backgrounds and yoga styles. Find mindfulness, strength and flexibility along your yoga journey.”

Cost: $50/five-class punch card; $80/10-class punch card; $90 monthly unlimited. Children ages 5+, $5/class. Location: 336 Locust St., Columbia. (inside Columbia Life Network). For more information, call 717-413-5134 or visit SwayYogaStudio.com. See ad, page 18 and 47.

Feel Better in the New Year with Sensory Concepts

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ensory Concepts, located in Wyomissing, offers orthopedic massage, medical massage, esthetics, waxing, Aqua Foot Detox and Ultrashape. “We live in a society that is so quick to mask the symptoms with medications rather than get to the actual problem,” explains owner Sandy Wagner. “My goal is to help improve quality of life by decreasing pain and increasing movement through pain-free treatment.”

Orthopedic massage therapy treats painful conditions that affect the soft tissue of the body. Medical Massage uses various customized treatments targeted to specific conditions and pathologies, with specific outcomes being the basis for treatment. Professional esthetics and waxing services are designed to target all signs of aging, as well as hair removal. The Aqua Foot Detox treatment uses the principle of negative ion generation that helps toxins leave the body through the feet. Ultrashape is a non-invasive body-shaping procedure that uses focused, pulsed ultrasound for selective fat cell destruction.

Pharmaceutical-grade Zilis Ultracell CBD oil is available for purchase. According to Wagner, clients have reported many positive improvements after using the CBD oil. A client with anxiety reported sleeping well through the night, while another client said her pain and discomfort were reduced.

Location: 5 Bristol Ct., Wyomissing. For more information, call 484-509-5505 or visit SensoryConcepts.net. See ad, page 35.

Dr. Chris Turnpaugh Dr. Chris Turnpaugh

urnpaugh Health and Wellness Center will host Conversation with the Doctors from 6 to 7 p.m., January 16, for individuals to learn about natural supplements. Ask questions and find out what the doctors at Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center believe every person should know about what to take. This will be an informal conversation about supplements and diet with Dr. Chris Turnpaugh.

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Location: 310 Lambs Gap Rd., Mechanicsburg. RSVP to 717-7959566 or Info@TurnpaughHWC.com. For more information, visit TurnpaughHWC.com. See ad, page 55.

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Nutrition Education with Stephanie Jack

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tephanie Jack, Ph.D., offers nutrition classes to residents in retirement communities about foods and supplements that help with issues related to retirees, such as insomnia, Seasonal Affective Disorder, dry skin, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and weight issues. In addition, she presents nutrition classes on Foods from Around the World, a new series that features ethnic indigenous foods, and why they promote health. Another topic is comfort foods—what they are and how they affect well-being.

“Teaching is my passion, and since January is a time of new beginnings, I offer hope,” explains Jack. “It’s not hard to accomplish your goals once you understand what your nutritional requirements are; I can teach you how to determine the amount of protein and carbohydrates you need to eat at each meal to feel energized and satisfied without feeling deprived. There are foods that can be eaten in unlimited quantities that fill you up, such as arugula, broccoli, lettuces, radishes and other vegetables. I look forward to helping you accomplish one of your goals for a healthier you in the New Year!”

To schedule a class, email SBJack2011@gmail.com or call 717-8813962. Visit SBJack2011.wix.com/NutritionUnwrapped for more information. See ad, page 36 and 53.

Heather Dempsey Co-Authors Goodness Abounds

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eather Dempsey, founder of Heart Space Happy Place, located in Columbia, is a featured author in the best-selling book, Goodness Abounds, a collection of 365 uplifting and inspirational stories about humanity that can help readers start the new year with the right mindset.

Since the new year is the time when most people are motivated to set goals, a positive mindset can be empowering when setting new intentions, new goals and new habits.

Dempsey is a holistic life coach who seeks out different tools and resources, such as yoga, meditation, spa treatments and energy therapies, to assist her clients in finding and staying in a high-vibe state.

“I was privileged enough to be an included author, where I honor one of my most beloved mentors, Hannelore,” explains Dempsey. “I highly recommend adding this book to your library because its stories are bursting with love and gratitude, and they have the power to reenergize the spirit during the most trying times. Accessible, positive support tools like this book keep motivation and optimism at the forefront, and help us achieve our goals.”

To order the book, visit HS-HP.com, click on the Shop link, and then Books and Supplies. For more information, call 717-974-4841 or email Heather@HS-HP.com. See ad, page 32, 47 and 52.

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Generosity Cheers Mind, Body and Spirit A Swiss study gave volunteers $25 a week for four weeks, and told half of them to spend the money on themselves and the others to spend it to benefit others. Subsequent brain scans revealed a link between the altruistic acts and feelings of contentment, activating neurons in the ventral striatum associated with happiness. Even the intention alone to be more generous was enough to create these changes, and the amount spent did not influence the increase in levels of well-being. The discovery sheds fresh light on why many people feel gratified when giving, even when it costs them something.

Mercury/Autism Brain Research Alert As the debate rages between health officials and vaccine critics about possible links to autism, mercury seems to be a specific bone of contention. It has long been present in the form of thimerisol, a preservative that inhibits bacterial contamination. Under government pressure, amounts have been reduced by the pharmaceutical industry to trace levels or eliminated, except in commonly recommended flu vaccines, some of which contain the food emulsifier polysorbate 80, which disrupts the blood-brain barrier and helps create an extremely effective delivery system for escorting neurotoxic ethylmercury and other heavy metals straight to the brain. The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences reports that ethylmercury, in particular, gets metabolized into even more toxic inorganic mercury and remains in the brain for years.

Sugar Linked to Depression The journal Scientific Reports recently published a study that confirmed a link between a diet high in sugar and common mental disorders. In 2002, researchers from Baylor College found that higher rates of refined sugar consumption were associated with higher rates of depression. A 2015 study that included nearly 70,000 women found a higher likelihood of depression in those with high added sugar intake, but not in those with a high intake of naturally occurring sugars such as those found in fruit.

The World Health Organization recommends that people reduce their daily intake of added sugars to less than 5 percent of their total energy intake; Americans typically consume three times that much. Meanwhile, one in six people worldwide suffers from a common mental problem such as a mood or anxiety disorder.

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Researchers at the Imperial College London say that five servings of fruits and vegetables is a good start, but more is better. After conducting a worldwide meta-analysis of 2 million people that compared early mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and cancer, they recommend eating at least 10 three-ounce vegetable and fruit servings per day, which could prevent up to 7.8 million premature deaths each year.

AEROBICS KEEP THE BRAIN YOUNG Simple movement turns out to be the best way to lift mood, improve memory and protect the brain against age-related cognitive decline, according to Harvard Medical School researchers in an article, “Aerobic Exercise is the Key for Your Head, Just as It is for Your Heart.” Even brisk walking or jogging for 45 minutes can alleviate depression.

The Journal of Physical Therapy Science notes that aerobic workouts can help people feel less stressed by reducing levels of the body’s natural stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

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Healthy diet options of spinach and kale may also help keep our brains fit. In a study from the University of Illinois appearing in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 60 adults between 25 and 45 years old having higher levels of lutein, a nutrient found in green, leafy vegetables, avocados and eggs, had neural responses more on par with younger people than others of their own age. Lutein is a nutrient that the body can’t make on its own, so it must be acquired through diet. It accumulates in brain tissues and the eyes, which allows researchers to measure levels without using invasive techniques.

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Hemp Oil Cuts Seizure Frequency in Half

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Research from the New York University Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has found that cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive extract of hemp oil, significantly reduces seizure rates in epileptics. Scientists there tested 120 children and young adults with epilepsy and found that the cannabidiol group’s number of seizures per month decreased from 12.4 to 5.9 compared to a statistically insignificant change in the placebo group.

RED WINE LESS TOXIC THAN WHITE Alcohol has been linked with cancer in about 3.6 percent of cases worldwide, due to the presence of acetaldehyde, which damages DNA and prevents it from repairing itself. A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention that involved 200,000 people found a distinct connection between white wine in particular and melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Sun exposure is a well-known cancer risk, but this and other studies have found that subjects often develop melanoma primarily on the trunks of their bodies, which are usually covered by clothing, and it is almost always curable if the cancer is caught early.

FISH OIL TWICE WEEKLY EASES ARTHRITIS

Eating fish at least twice a week may significantly reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis,in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, creating swelling and pain. Studies have already shown the beneficial effect of fish oil supplements on rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, but a new study of 176 participants at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, found that increasing the amount of fish containing omega-3 they ate weekly as a whole food lowered their disease activity. The Arthritis Foundation estimates that about 1.5 million people in the U.S. have the disease; women far more often than men.

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Urban Trees

City Greenery Boosts Public Health

Urban trees help reduce obesity and depression, improve productivity, boost educational outcomes and reduce incidences of asthma and heart disease for residents, yet according to The Nature Conservancy, American cities spend less than a third of 1 percent of municipal budgets on tree planting and maintenance. As a result, U.S. cities are losing 4 million trees per year.

Each summer, thousands of unnecessary deaths result from heat waves in urban areas. Studies have shown that trees are a cost-effective solution. Too often, the presence or absence of urban nature and its associated benefits is tied to a neighborhood’s income level, resulting in dramatic health inequities. In some American cities, life expectancies in different neighborhoods located just a few miles apart can differ by as much as a decade. Not all of this health disparity is connected to the tree cover, but researchers are increasingly finding that neighborhoods with fewer trees have worse health outcomes, so inequality in access to urban nature can lead to worse health inequities.

Cigarette Cutback Higher Prices Lower Use

Research from the Medical University of Vienna found in a 30-year study that increasing prices for tobacco products by 5 percent reduced tobacco use by 3.5 percent.

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Veggie Doctors

Cardiologists Urge Plant-Based Hospital Meals

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is advising hospitals in improving patient menus by adding healthy, plant-based options and removing processed meats, which have been linked to 60,000 cardiovascular deaths annually.

The ACC Heart-Healthy Food Recommendations for Hospitals states, “At least one plant-based main dish should be offered and promoted at every meal.” ACC also urges that processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, hot dogs and deli meats should not be offered at all. These guidelines extend to hospital cafeterias and onsite restaurants.

The American Medical Association has also passed a resolution that calls on hospitals to provide similarly healthy meals. Processed meats are now considered carcinogenic to humans, according to the World Health Organization. A 50-gram serving a day— one hot dog or two strips of bacon—increases colorectal cancer risk by 18 percent.

“Too many heart disease patients have had their recovery undermined by bacon and hot dogs on their hospital trays,” says Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee.

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Meatless Millennials

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Young Vegetarians Worry Meat Industry

The 2017 Chicken Marketing Summit in North Carolina involved hundreds of leaders from fast-food chains, marketing agencies and poultry production companies discussing the fact that Americans are eating less poultry—and what to do about it. Richard Kottmeyer, a senior managing partner at Fork to Farm Advisory Services, explained that Millennials need to be “inspired and coached” to consume more animal products, according to an article published on WattAgNet.com, an industry website.

“Compared to their parents, Millennials are more likely to believe in evolution and accept that climate change is occurring. They seek out facts and science to better understand a complex world, but the poultry industry doesn’t have any fact-based information to defend its cruel, unsanitary practices,” states animal rights advocate Nathan Runkle via EcoWatch.com. The majority of chickens raised for meat have been bred to grow so large so quickly that they collapse under their own unnatural weight. North Carolina has enacted an “ag-gag” bill, making it illegal to photograph or videotape animal abuse.

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Eco Pesticide

Safer Product Controls Citrus Pests

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pest Regulation have approved CRS Plus, an aerosol pheromone biopesticide product that disrupts the mating cycle of Aonidiella aurantii, also known as California Red Scale (CRS). Pheromones do not kill or damage the target insects, and are species-specific, so pollinators and other beneficial insect species are not affected.

CRS attacks all aerial parts of citrus trees, including twigs, leaves, branches and fruit. Heavy infestations can cause reduced fruit quality, yellowing and dropping of leaves, dieback of twigs and limbs and even death of the tree.

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Crackdown Needed

Glyphosate Found in Breakfast Foods

Susan Andra Lion This month’s cover art, Peace in Winter, is one of 20 illustrated works featured in Just Imagine Trees, a coloring book for nature lovers of all ages. “The inspiration for much of my art comes while I’m listening to concerts. Music is incredibly visual to me,” says graphic designer and fine artist Susan Andra Lion. “This piece came to me while listening to one of Haydn’s string quartets.”

Her illustrations in waterproof ink and colored pencil are often accompanied by inspirational messages. Based outside of Boulder, Colorado, Lion is also the author and illustrator of the children’s book How the Trees Got Their Voices, an upcoming companion coloring book, plus creative card decks.

“I have a real love affair with trees. When I put my hands on a tree, I can feel the energy coursing through it,” says Lion, who studied graphic design at Colorado State University. “I believe that everything is alive; even stones vibrate. We all have a reason to be here and live in harmony with all other life forms.”

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Plumbing Progress

Recycled Plastics Put to Good Use

Australia’s Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training at Deakin University is practicing an affordable way to increase the availability of potable (drinkable) water in needy areas of the world. The project involves collecting plastic garbage from around the Pacific Islands and turning it into pellets, which are then extruded as 3-D printer filament to make replacement plumbing parts, often in short supply in those locations.

That effort is called 3D WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), and the children’s charity Plan International Australia will be the first recipient (Plan.org.au).

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Of 24 breakfast food samples tested by the Alliance for Natural Health USA, 10 showed the presence of glyphosate. Executive and Legal Director Gretchen DuBeau states, “We expected that trace amounts would show up in foods containing large amounts of corn and soy. However, we were unprepared for just how invasive this poison has been to our entire food chain.” In the study, the chemical, now revealed to be a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization, was found in oatmeal, bagels, eggs, potatoes and non-GMO soy coffee creamer. The presence of glyphosate in dairy products may be due to bioaccumulation in the tissue of animals.

DuBeau adds, “Glyphosate has been linked to increases in levels of breast, thyroid, kidney, pancreatic, liver and bladder cancers, and is being served for breakfast, lunch and dinner worldwide. The fact that it is showing up in foods like eggs and coffee creamers, which don’t directly contact the herbicide, proves that it’s being passed on by animals that ingest it in their feed. This is contrary to everything that regulators and industry scientists have been telling the public.”

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Wellness Works

Corporate Programs Boost Health and Bottom Line

Corporate wellness programs are linked to a 25 percent reduction in absenteeism and sick leave, 25 percent reduction in health costs and 32 percent reduction in workers compensation and disability costs, according to a 2016 meta-analysis of corporate wellness studies by Edelman Intelligence.

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Recycling Crusade

San Francisco Moves Toward Zero Waste

The San Francisco Department of the Environment’s list of materials allowed in blue recycling bins has been expanded to include plastic bags, paper coffee cups, ice cream containers, milk or juice cartons and textiles; it is also downsizing refuse bins. It’s all part of a shift to using dual-compartment trucks to collect refuse from black bins and organic waste from green bins, with a dedicated truck for recyclables. A national leader in recycling, the city is one of the first to attempt a zero-waste target year of 2020.

California has a goal of 75 percent recycling by 2020, having achieved a 44 percent rate in 2016.

Los Angeles is making progress with a new commercial waste recycling system. Washington, D.C., has also expanded its list of accepted materials for recycling bins, but still doesn’t include plastic bags. With recent improvements to automated and optical sorting technology, some companies are becoming more accommodating about what they will accept.

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Recreate Comfort

Secrets to Better Furniture

A new year can prompt us to refresh the look and feel of our home. Eco-minded individuals may wish to spruce up a treasured piece of furniture or find a replacement that’s light on environmental impact.

MConsider wood furniture made from

sustainably harvested forests and tree farms or reclaimed wood. Find explanations of Forest Stewardship Council certification requirements at US.FSC.org.

MChoose vintage and secondhand furniture to extend its life with a bonus of nostalgia. Avoid painted furniture from the early to mid-20th century, which may contain lead, or use a paint-testing kit.

MLook for furniture with organic substances such as natural wood finishes, naturally tanned leather or organic cotton. Look for Greenguard product certification to ensure low toxicity (Greenguard.org).

Some businesses, like Upholstery on Broadway, in Arlington, Massachusetts, conduct money-saving classes for people that want to learn to repair or restore their own furniture. Owner Kevin Kennedy finds, “People bring in their own projects, often wing chairs and side chairs, along with stray pieces of materials. As long as they have ‘good bones’ [solid wood frames], new fabric can add many years.” For those afraid of making mistakes in cutting fabric, “We help them measure carefully first, and that relieves their anxiety.” A carpenter’s rule is to measure twice, cut once.

MGet creative. Treehugger.com cites Pentatonic, a furniture line made from

100 percent recycled materials, including glass, plastics and metals, for easy assembly without tools. Standardized components deliver efficient manufacturing and shipping; each part has an identification number with the manufacturer’s date and location, and the type of waste used in production.

MIn replacing furniture, make sure the old piece gets reused, as well. Sell it via CraigsList.org, eBay.com, local classifieds or a yard sale; donate through Freecycle.org or a local thrift store; or just give it away.

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A Functional Medicine Approach to Health and Vitality

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t Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center, the approach to guiding patients to a healthier life rests upon the foundational principles of functional medicine, which focus on the optimal functioning of the body and organs. It addresses the underlying causes of disease, as opposed to the traditional medical approach of treating symptoms. Practitioners spend time with patients listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease.

Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle. The strong functional medicine foundation is complemented by chiropractic care, massage therapy, behavioral health therapy and hyperbaric oxygenation therapy, in addition to acupuncture, family medicine, holistic pediatrics, CranioSacral Therapy, phlebotomy and more.

Chris Turnpaugh, DC, who is board-certified in chiropractic neurology, has been helping patients achieve their optimal health utilizing the functional medicine approach for more than 20 years.

“There are a thousand people chopping at the tree of disease, but only a few are chopping at the roots,” notes Turnpaugh, whose primary focus is on finding and addressing the root cause of disease.

His vast knowledge of functional medicine and functional neurology, coupled with years in practice, provide extensive experience in supporting patients dealing with chronic, autoimmune and neurological health conditions.

Seven other doctors, with overlapping areas of expertise, join Turnpaugh on the team: John Brow, DC; Jessica Herzog, M.D.; John

From L to R: Dr. Cindy West, Dr. John Brow, Dr. Lynn Panattoni, Dr. Chris Turnpaugh, Dr. Regina Smith, Dr. Shannon Smith, Dr. Jessica Herzog Neely, M.D.; Lynn M. Panattoni, Ph.D.; Shannon David Smith, DC; Regina W. Smith, DO; and Cindy West, M.D.

Brow is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist who recently completed his fellowship in functional neurology, specializing in childhood developmental disorders. He is also extensively trained in functional rehabilitation. Brow continues to pursue studies in functional endocrinology, functional blood chemistry analysis and science-based nutrition.

Herzog is dual board-certified in both integrative holistic medicine and pediatrics and has completed the Institute for Functional Medicine training program. When treating adults and children that

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Neely, a medical doctor, pediatric hematologist and oncologist, is also certified by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, and was in their inaugural class of graduates certified in functional medicine. He now practices as a functional medicine consultant. Neely has a focus on women’s health, immune and gastrointestinal issues, with research interests in models of whole person care and the effects of changes in the gut microbiome on health during illness treatments such as chemotherapy or antibiotics.

Panattoni holds her doctorate in marriage and family therapy.

Other areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, depression and women’s psychological health, with additional training in sexual assault and domestic violence therapy. She focuses on the psychological barriers that hinder mental and physical health and assists patients dealing with physical disease to recognize and utilize the mind-body connection in order to achieve wellness.

Shannon Smith is a doctor of chiropractic, board-certified in clinical nutrition, who specializes in functional medicine autoimmune support. He is one of only a few doctors of chiropractic to be invited to certification by the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs specializing in autism spectrum support and evaluation. Trained to find and fix the cause of the problem, he helps patients regain their health through conservative and holistic approaches utilizing functional medicine, chiropractic, diet modifications and nutritional support.

Regina Smith is board-certified in internal medicine, which involves comprehensive adult medicine, and has completed additional training in functional medicine; Lyme disease; low-dose naltrexone therapy; low-dose allergy; and hormone replacement therapy. She sees patients that are 14 and older for consultations, and will partner with patients to determine underlying causes of chronic illness and optimize wellness.

West is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology.

Experience in treating a variety of medical conditions combined with functional medicine techniques provides her with a unique perspective from which to approach a variety of conditions.

“We incorporate psychological, emotional and social wellbeing within the functional medical model to help patients achieve a healthier life,” explains Turnpaugh. “We are passionate about the care of people’s health, and we work together to support and guide patients on their journey to genuine wellness.”

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Fusion Integrative Health and Wellness, LLC Dana M. Elia, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND 270 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster 717-917-5259 FusionIHW@gmail.com FusionIHW.com

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ana M. Elia, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, is an integrative and functional dietitian nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, the owner of Fusion Integrative Health and Wellness and an adjunct faculty member at the PA College of Health Sciences.

Elia holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology-Dietetics from Montclair State University and a Masters of Health Sciences in Integrative Health and Wellness from Rutgers University.

She has extensive experience teaching group classes, as well as lecturing on a variety of health-related topics to audiences of all age ranges for the general public, and conducting continuing medical education programs to healthcare providers and professional organizations. With a passion for ongoing education and a drive to always provide her patients with the best level of care, Elia is currently working on her doctorate in clinical functional nutrition (DCN) through Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Services Offered: Integrative and functional medical nutrition therapy, functional lab testing (micronutrients, food allergies and sensitivities, cardiometabolic, SIBO, hormones, comprehensive stool analysis and nutrigenomic testing), resting metabolic rate testing, weight management counseling and mindfulness programs.

Areas of Speciality: Integrative and functional nutrition, food allergies/intolerances/ sensitivities, pediatric nutrition interventions, autoimmune programs, weight management, intermittent fasting/fasting mimicking diets, PCOS and gastrointestinal health/IBS/IBD. Philosophy of Healing: Each person is seen as a whole individual. Addressing each client’s unique needs, education and support is provided through a step-by-step process that encourages gradual, realistic changes to promote long-lasting lifestyle change. Fusion’s integrative, functional and personalized approach to wellness through nutrition, health and healing is based upon both the Integrative Medicine and the Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy models, which advocate using “food as medicine”.

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Sundance Veterinary Wellness Dr. Jennifer Burroughs, Veterinarian 14 Copperfield Cir, Lititz 717-917-0268 (phone) 717-202-2596 (fax) SundanceVeterinaryWellness.com

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r. Jennifer Burroughs is a small animal veterinarian and founder of Sundance Veterinary Wellness, a holistic veterinary practice located in Lititz. Burroughs obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida and her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She has also completed advanced training courses in veterinary acupuncture, herbal medicine and rehabilitation therapy.

Services offered: Wellness examinations, diet and nutritional analysis, acupuncture, herbal medicine and tui-na. A large variety of conditions respond well to holistic medicine including: arthritis, orthopedic disease, chronic illness, allergies, soft tissue injuries, neurological disorders and poor athletic performance.

Areas of Specialty: Traditional Chinese veterinary medical services together with acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy and medical massage. Helping to improve the quality of life of geriatric and terminally ill pets by restoring mobility, providing pain relief, stimulating appetite and increasing cognitive function.

Philosophy of Healing: Burroughs believes in helping animals heal and live a healthy life by restoring the natural harmony of the body using non-invasive holistic and traditional Chinese veterinary medical services.

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Stacey Martin, RN Neurological Integration System Practitioner 596 Edwards Rd, Narvon 717-471-3072 NeurolinkGlobal.com

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tacey Martin is a registered nurse and holistic practitioner. She is a certified Neurological Integration System practitioner and a member of the Neurolink NIS Academy. NIS is an up and coming modality with only two Academy members in the state of PA at this time. Martin comes to holistic health with a strong clinical background stemming from nearly 25 years as a home health visiting nurse.

Services Offered: NIS is based on the fundamental principle that the brain controls all body functions. NIS is a unique modality that works on a cellular level by finding and correcting the root cause of symptoms.

Martin also offers nutritional assessments and whole food supplements, as well as various detoxification programs for complete cell cleansing and immune system support.

Areas of Specialty: Along with NIS, Martin specializes in nutritional assessment and support and detoxification.

Philosophy of Healing: Chasing down and addressing systems does not bring long lasting results or complete healing. NIS does not treat complaints, but rather it evaluates and corrects areas of dysfunction in the body’s systems, allowing for the body to come back into homeostasis.

Restoration Spa Rose Ann Linkens Licensed Esthetician, Licensed Massage Therapist, Internationally Certified Aromatherapist 235 N Duke St, Lancaster 717-290-1677 RestorationSpa.net

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rom age 20, Rose Linkens has been dedicated to using aromatherapy for the balance of health and enhancement of one’s natural beauty. She brought her European education to the U.S. and lectured on aromatherapy both here and abroad.

Linkens was certified internationally as a face and body worker in 1996 by CIDESCO (Switzerland’s international certification board). She was the first American to achieve CIDESCO certification in aromatherapy in 1999.

Since 2003, she has been the owner of Restoration Spa, a boutique spa offering high-end, effective, natural therapies for health and body balance. Joining her at the Spa is her mother, Kay Acuazzo, an internationally certified and licensed esthetician.

Services Offered: Massage therapy, including aromatherapy, hot stone, myofascial; a range of facial therapies for all skin types including acne, rosacea and anti-aging; aromatherapy; phyto-dynamic therapy; and waxing.

Areas of Specialty: Aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, myofascial body work, facial therapy for all skin types and custom blended retail products.

Philosophy of Healing: Their mission is to provide a highly effective natural treatment in a deeply relaxing environment. Services are offered to men and women, and each client is treated as an individual with treatments and products designed for individual needs.

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A Therapeutic Effect Dr. Andrew Ashton 313 D Primrose Ln, Mountville 717-285-9955 ATherapeuticEffect.com

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r. Ashton practices at A Therapeutic Effect, a wellness center he and his wife Sue, a former massage therapist, have grown since 2007. He is a graduate of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, in Spartanburg, SC. Prior to chiropractic school, he graduated from Ursinus College with a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science. He was a student trainer for 4 years and was later inducted to Phi Epsilon Kappa, the Exercise and Sports Science honor society.

Driven by his desire to give his patients the ultimate in care, Ashton went on to receive his certification in Torque Release Technique from the Holder Research Institute. He chose to specialize in this chiropractic modality because it has been proven superior in providing immediate results and can be used on people of any age. This technique is very specific, low-impact and uses a handheld instrument to directly resonate with the area of spinal dysfunction that is causing nerve interference, or spinal subluxation.

Services Offered: Wide range of conditions and his patient base is comprised of newborns, athletes, expectant mothers, senior citizens, pets, and many others. Additionally, at A Therapeutic Effect, patients can benefit from integrating the other wellness services offered on site, including massage therapy.

Areas of Specialty: Extensive working knowledge of biomechanics, fitness/sport training, sports injury, exercise physiology, and health and wellness.

Philosophy of Healing: The body is a self-healing organism and, given the proper care and support, it will heal more effectively.

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Annelle Soponis, Ph.D. Board Certified Hypnotist Bridge Hypnosis Reading 610-509-7610 BridgeHypnosis.com

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r. Soponis specializes in reducing stress that can lead to life challenging issues. A retired college biology professor, Soponis continues to update her credentials, having taken an advanced pain management certification in Florida in December. Last August she presented a workshop and seminar at the national NGH meetings in Massachusetts.

Soponis is certified to teach hypnosis by the National Guild of Hypnotists, the oldest and largest organization of nonclinical hypnotists. She offers a 100-hour interactive course where participants learn how to hypnotize under her guidance.

Services Offered: Help with smoking cessation, pain management, test taking, weight control, body image and removal of old patterns, habits and fears that hold people back. Clients learn self-hypnosis and tapping for their own use.

Areas of Speciality: Past life regression and spirit release.

Philosophy of Healing: Your mind affects your body. Working with the subconscious mind, you release old information that no longer serves you. Helping clients to better their well-being increases the wellbeing of the world.

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lizabeth Mashkov, RN, BSN, is the general manager of Evolve Now Body Sculpting, the weight loss and detox division of Health by Design (HBD) Natural Clinic. She studied at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, attending both the nursing program and the Robert E. Cook Honors College, graduating with honors in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She loves learning about the human body and its processes, as well as discovering ways in which each individual can step more fully into wellness in every aspect of their life. Her experience as a nurse working in the field of natural health has provided her with numerous tools in understanding how the body functions. Mashkov works alongside Jeannie Peck, traditional naturopath and owner of HBD. As experienced, licensed health professionals, they know and understand how to customize weight loss and fat loss programs to fit individual needs.

Services Offered: Nutrition, with state-of-the-art body sculpting equipment and detox services for holistic weight loss and fat loss packages. Teach clients how to lose weight, sculpt problem areas and ensure they have the tools to keep the weight off using natural modalities.

Areas of Specialty: Newly introduced state-of-the-art red-light therapy that is a fast, safe and painless way to reach weight-loss goals, without killing fat cells, and a healthy alternative to surgery, freezing cells or ultrasound. A whole-body approach to weight loss.

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r. Charles JangDhari brings 33 years of chiropractic experience to the Lancaster community. He is trained in analyzing the spine for distortions, correction of the distortion, rehabilitation exercises for the whole body and nutritional evaluation. JangDhari pioneered the chiropractic profession in Poland and conducted clinics in Guatemala, Ukraine, Kosovo, India and Iraq. Commended by the governments of Jamaica, Poland and Kosovo for his commitment to the healthcare needs of the world community, he was awarded a letter of appreciation from the Polish Red Cross for his healthcare service in the Kosovo refugee camps, and recognized by the Jamaican government for his work with orphaned children.

Dr. Jessica Riehl is a second-generation chiropractor and JangDhari’s daughter. At a young age, she began working in her father’s office and was active in the family’s humanitarian efforts.

A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Riehl is passionate about chiropractic care and keeping patients healthy at every age. She especially enjoys working with women through their pregnancy and is certified in the Webster technique.

Services Offered: Techniques including Diversified, Thompson, Activator and Pettibon, as well as electrical stim therapy and ultrasound therapy, are adapted to the needs of the patient.

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onina Turzi is a doctor of physical therapy and the owner of West End Yoga Studio, an integrative wellness and movement center in downtown Lancaster. Turzi's highly personalized private pay physical therapy sessions are usually an hour long, with a focus on posture, dynamic body mechanics, the interdependence of craniosacral, organic and connective tissue mobility, core strength and neuro- muscular coordination.

Turzi is certified in a particular form of osteopathic and neurologic-based manual therapy called Certified Functional Manual Therapy through the Institute of Physical Art. She has extensively studied craniosacral and Somato-Emotional Release therapies through the Upledger Institute and Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute. She is also a registered yoga teacher and offers 200-hour yoga teacher trainings as well as continuing education courses for yoga teachers and serious students through Yoga Sanctuary School.

Services offered: Physical therapy, functional manual therapy (which includes soft and hard tissue mobilization), neuromuscular re-education, motor system re-patterning, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, somato-emotional release techniques, basic ergonomic and worksite evaluation and consultation, as well as private, small and large group yoga instruction.

Areas of Speciality: Clients range from newborns to those well into their ninth decade. Gentle techniques for patients with spinal surgeries, scoliosis, Harrington rods and many other conditions.

Areas of Speciality: Effectively treating all types of bodily pain and dysfunction. Care for all of the body's systems through balanced tissue length, tension and mobility, optimized alignment patterns and the neuromuscular core of the body as functional stability. She sees a great percentage of clients with chronic and complex pain syndromes and those who have tried other types of physical therapy but were not able to improve their symptoms.

Philosophy of Healing: The mission of JangDhari Family Chiropractic is to serve the community through chiropractic health care by providing spinal adjustments as an alternative to medication and surgery.

Philosophy of Healing: Turzi is dedicated to educating and empowering people to make the space necessary in their bodies to allow natural healing processes to occur.

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UNDERSTANDING NUTRACEUTICALS

How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

by Linda Sechrist

Savvy consumers seeking products that might help them achieve and maintain good health may be noticing two new categories: medical food and nutraceuticals.

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Although both are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, there is no legal distinction between dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, yet each serves different purposes. Dietary supplements, comprising vitamins, minerals and/or herbs and botanicals, are intended to enhance wellness among healthy adults.

Nutraceuticals encompass nutrients, foods or parts of foods used as medicine to provide health benefits beyond nutrition and combat chronic disease. Some of the most popular formulations involve botanicals like ginseng, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort and echinacea.

“Medical foods, formulated for dietary management of a specific medical condition for which nutritional needs are unmet by a normal diet, are regulated under the Orphan Drug Act of 1983,” explains Bill Shaddle, senior director of medical education at Metagenics, Inc. “Our nutraceuticals and medical foods are supported by verifiable science that provides solid evidence regarding the therapeutic benefits produced by ingredients in our products.”

The word nutraceutical, blending nutrition and pharmaceutics, was coined in 1989 by Stephen L. DeFelice, the founder and chairman of the nonprofit Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, in Mountainside, New Jersey, which promotes clinical research and development of dietary supplements and foods specifically for their health benefits.

Reputable companies that manufacture private-label nutraceuticals, such as Metagenics and Xymogen, among others, research and develop products for functional nutrition and quality. While such products are solely distributed through partnerships with healthcare professionals such as medical doctors, nutritionists and pharmacists, some of the evidence-

based, professional-grade formulas are available through online physician websites.

Metagenics and Xymogen collaborate with institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, Bastyr University and National College of Natural Medicine in conducting clinical research that demonstrates how their formulas impact healthy aging, cognitive function and overall health.

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Xymogen is strictly a physician’s line of nutraceuticals, explains Cheryl Burdette, a doctor of naturopathy and director of clinical research and outreach for the company. “In our manufacturing process, to avoid contamination and validate ingredients, every batch is third-party assayed by an independent laboratory, whereas some companies only do this for every fifth or 20th lot. Xymogen’s validation extends to packaging and controlling the level of humidity because it affects how ingredients oxidize,” says Burdette.

Gary Kracoff, a registered pharmacist and naturopathic doctor at Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham, Massachusetts, researches the nutraceuticals that he carries and recommends for his clients. “I like professional-grade nutraceuticals because their formulas are researched and science-based.

They are excellent products for specific purposes. Individuals that take the medical foods come to appreciate their diseasemodifying therapeutic results. While pricier, they include healthier sources of carbohydrates and fats, as well as natural, rather than synthetic nutrients to provide what the body needs to return to a state of balance,” says Kracoff.

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Is Your Mattress The Problem?

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

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ake this quiz:

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

2. Neck pain? Stiffness or soreness?

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

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

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

Here’s why…

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

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

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

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

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

What’s In Your Mattress?

The following information may be disturbing to some. That’s because the Environmental Protection Agency has identified at least four possibly dangerous chemicals commonly found in some synthetic mattresses— benzene, propane, naphthalene and styrene—especially bedding made in china and overseas, where such governing agencies do not exist.

Consider these facts: ● Typical mattresses made from artificial materials are known to emit potentially harmful gases in your bedroom—a phenomenon known as off-gassing. ● Laboratory researchers in the u.S. and Europe have identified up to 61 potentially harmful chemicals that off-gas from typical synthetic mattresses. ● Exposure to these 61 chemicals has been associated with irritation of the skin, eyes and digestive systems. ● Additionally, the chemicals offgassed by synthetic mattresses have been associated with headache, fatigue, depression and even hearing loss. ● Your skin, the most porous entry point into your body, has contact with a mattress for 8 hours every night, on average.

● children, who breathe faster than adults, are especially vulnerable to chemical exposure.

Every night, we lie down with minimal clothing for a seemingly good night’s sleep. But in reality, while lying on a conventional mattress, we are breathing in and absorbing through our skin a range of chemicals from synthetic materials—chemicals that can disrupt our sleep cycles and negatively impact our health. our mattresses emit gases from a toxic brew of components used to create them. From the polyurethane foam used in the padding to fire retardants and other additives, conventional mattresses continue to release chemicals in gaseous form long after they roll out of the factory.

Even after they have finished off-gassing, the chemically based construction of a conventional mattress provides an ideal environment for dust and dust mites, whose excrement is the #1 trigger for asthma attacks.

And get this. You know those white labels on a mattress that say, “do Not Remove”? Incredibly, the law actually allows manufacturers to include potentially hazardous chemicals in your mattress without disclosing the fact on any label.

But if a true list of ingredients were available for conventional mattresses, it would likely include TDI (a common component), a known carcinogen, which can cause respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and asthma.

In addition, liver damage and breathing problems have been linked to vinyl chloride monomers, another common mattress material.

The list goes on. unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that you would be given information about any of these chemicals from a manufacturer of conventional, synthetic mattresses.

The Natural Alternative

one of the most significant actions we can take to reduce our exposure to toxins and improve our overall health is to make changes to the one household item that is in direct contact with our bodies for one third of our lives—our mattresses.

“There are more ways than ever to sleep better and wake up painfree on a natural, organic mattress,” says Ben Mcclure, president of

advertorial Gardner’s Mattress & More, in Lancaster, PA. “Many people, like me, are in search of a natural sleep system. I was shocked to learn that toxic emissions from mattresses are a major source of daily pollution in our lives,” says McClure.

An all-natural, organic mattress is free of potentially harmful chemicals. Instead, natural materials like natural rubber are used. Rubber is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, making it ideal for allergy sufferers.

Also, natural rubber is antimicrobial, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew, which can cause asthma and respiratory distress. No synthetic materials are added to provide these benefits.

“All rubber used in our natural mattresses is from the sap of a rubber tree, which can yield rubber for up to 30 years. When a tree is done producing rubber, it is taken down and turned into furniture. A new tree is then planted in its place, thus making natural rubber a sustainable bedding component,” says McClure.

What’s the difference between an organic mattress and a conventional one? “Organic mattresses are crafted from natural materials. Conventional mattresses are made mostly of artificial materials from nonrenewable sources, such as plastic and other petrochemicals,” says McClure.

Do organic mattresses come in different firmness? “Yes, there are two main types of organic mattresses: Natural rubber and inner-spring. Both styles are available with varying firmness options to suit anyone’s sleep needs,” says McClure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doctors and chiropractors agree—nearly all neck and back problems are made worse by

What To Look For

When researching natural, organic mattresses, look at these areas: 1. Visit a store that carries the top certified natural and organic brands, including Savvy Rest, Naturepedic, Organicpedic by OMI, Posh+Lavish, Pure Talalay Bliss and Vi-Spring.

“Each of these manufacturers crafts bedding that is safe and sustainable,” McClure recommends.

2. Try out a new mattress for at least 15 minutes. Lie down in various positions, to simulate a night of sleep.

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“To see the difference that natural and organic sleep systems have made in people’s lives is nothing short of miraculous,” says McClure.

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Copper

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New research: Copper stops colds if used early.

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Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread in your airways and cause misery.

But scientists have found a quick way to stop a virus. Touch it with copper. Researchers at labs and universities worldwide agree — copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, just by touch.

Four thousand years ago ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. Now we know why it worked so well.

Researchers say a tiny electric charge in microbe cells gets short-circuited by the high conductance of copper. This destroys the cell in seconds.

Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals switched to copper touch surfaces, like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold coming on he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold went away completely.” It worked

Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if they use it just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.”

Users also report success in stopping cold sores when used at the first sign of a tingle in the lip. One woman said, “I tried every product on the market over 20 years. Some helped a little, but this stopped it from happening in the first place.”

The handle is sculptured to fit the hand and finely textured to improve contact. Tests show it kills harmful microbes on the fingers to help prevent the spread of illness.

again every time he felt a cold coming on. He reports he has never had a cold since.

He asked relatives and friends to try it. They said it worked for them, too. So he patented CopperZap™ and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it and given feedback. Nearly 100 percent said the copper stops their colds if used within 3 hours of the first sign.

Even up to 2 days after the first sign, if they still get the cold it is milder and they feel better.

Users wrote things like, “It stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it supposed to work that fast?”

Pat McAllister, age 70, received one as a gift and called it “one of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.”

Sinus trouble, stuffiness, cold sores.

People often use CopperZap Copper may even help stop flu if for prevention, before cold signs apused early and for several days. In a pear. Karen Gauci, who flies often for her job, used to get colds after crowded lab test, scientists placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses flights. Though skeptical, she tried it were found alive soon after. several times a day on travel days for The EPA says the natural color 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a change of copper does not reduce its sniffle!” she exclaimed. ability to kill germs.

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DIAL DOWN STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

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hether from natural disasters, divisive politics, unmanageable workloads or a smartphone culture that makes it tough to unplug, U.S. adults are feeling more strain now than they have at any other time in the past decade, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America Survey. One in three say their stress has increased in the past year and one in five rate the level at eight or more on a scale of one to 10. About three in five, or 59 percent, say they believe this is “the lowest point in the nation’s history” and nearly two-thirds say concerns about our nation’s future (including its health care, economy and international relations) are key sources of their stress.

“We’re seeing significant stress transcending party lines,” notes Arthur C. Evans Jr., Ph.D., the association’s CEO.

All that stress is having a powerful impact on health, with as many as 80 percent of visits to primary care physicians characterized as stress-related, according to the American Medical Association.

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. ~Hans Selye Workplace stress accounts for 120,000 deaths a year—more than influenza, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease combined—according to a 2015 Stanford University study.

Yet, empowering news has emerged amid this epidemic of anxiety-related illness. Research shows that by eating right, exercising and changing our mindset about stress itself, we can buffer our bodies from many health hazards.

“Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid the things that stress you out. But you can control how you respond to stress before it takes over your life,” says Melanie Greenberg, Ph.D., a Mill Valley, California, psychologist and author of the recent book The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity.

Our Brain on Stress

Whether it’s an urgent email from the boss or a rude motorist driving unsafely, tense situations elicit a physiological response remarkably similar to what might occur if we were chased by a lion.

Deep inside an almond-shaped region of the brain called the amygdala, an alarm goes off, signaling the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that boost heart rate, usher extra blood to muscles, hasten breathing and spike blood sugar to provide more fuel for the brain to react.

Evolutionarily, this response was key to early human survival, providing the energy boost needed to flee predators. Even today, it has its upside, says Greenberg. “In the short term, stress can be exciting and even beneficial, revving you up so you can put your passion and energy into something.”

But chronic excess can lead to high blood pressure and blood sugar, inflammation, cognitive problems and a hair-trigger response to stress, in which our body overreacts even to mild annoyances. It can also, research suggests, accelerate aging by January 2018

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Multitask less, monotask more:

“The brain was not evolved to multitask and it can be stressful when we try to do so,” says Carter, referencing a Stanford University study. “At the end of the day, we end up feeling fried.” She recommends setting up a “fortress against interruption” for an hour or two each day when we feel most alert. Put the phone on mute, don noisecanceling headphones and ask coworkers or family members to not interrupt your focus on an important priority.

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Don’t be a chronic media checker: Eighty-six percent of

Americans say they constantly or often check their email, texts or social media accounts, according to the latest Stress in America Survey. Half of U.S. workers say they respond to every email within a half-hour. Carter recommends instead scheduling a block of time at the beginning and end of each day for the task.

During weekends and evenings, disable email and social media notifications.

Research shows the more often we check, the more stressed we are. One recent study of British office workers found that checking email almost immediately boosts heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels, while refraining causes the stress response to subside.

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Limit choices: Making decisions can

be stressful, and we are all faced with an increasing number of them every day.

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Don’t overthink things: Ruminating on past events and relationship problems can be a great source of stress in the present moment. If there’s nothing that can be done about it, stop thinking about it. Literally visualize a stop sign when the thought bubbles up.

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Daydream: Idle times, like standing

in line, sitting in traffic or showering can allow our brain to rest and recover from hassles. Embrace such opportunities and don’t clutter them up with technology; leave the phone and radio off.

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sit still, focus on breathing, visualize an image or stare at an object and try to keep thoughts from drifting. Brain imaging studies published in the Brain Research Bulletin show that “Through [such] meditation, it’s possible to rewire your brain to create a new, stronger circuit that keeps your emotional reactivity under control,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, who has published a book on the topic.

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Heighten spirituality: Whether it’s regularly attending religious services, yoga meditation sessions or quiet walks in the woods, a spiritual practice can be a powerfully effective means of coping with stress and mitigating its health impacts. Duke University research shows that people regularly engaged in a spiritual practice are more likely to survive heart surgery, recover better from stroke, have shorter hospital stays and become depressed and stressed less often.

“Spirituality connects you to the broader world, which in turn enables you to stop trying to control things all by yourself,” explains Dr. Roberta Lee, an integrative physician, in her book The SuperStress Solution. “When you feel part of a greater whole, it’s easy to understand that you aren’t responsible for everything that happens in life.”

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“Think of the stress response as an elastic band,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, a Hong Kong physician and author of the new book Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body — and Be More Resilient Every Day. “If you pull it and it snaps back immediately, that’s fine. But if you pull it too intensely or too frequently, it doesn’t snap back, and there are lots of downstream consequences.”

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Eating right can better protect our bodies, says New York City Registered Dietitian Malina Malkani. She recommends loading up on nutrient-dense, high-fiber foods like leafy greens, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds during stressful times, because they can slow our rate of digestion and minimize unhealthy dips and spikes in blood sugar.

Beneficial, bacteria-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi are other foundational foods for stressresilience, says Storoni, because they can dampen bodily inflammation that arises from chronic tension. They can also replenish bacterial strains like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria which, according to studies of college students, tend to decrease when we feel pushed beyond our limits to handle what’s coming at us.

One 2016 study of 171 volunteers, published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that those that ate yogurt containing lactobacillus plantarum daily for two months had fewer markers of stress in their blood. Another study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007 found that when 132 adults drank a probiotic-infused milk drink daily for three weeks and were then subjected to an anxiety-prone situation, their brains reacted more calmly than those of a control group.

“Probably the most important thing you can do to make your body stressresilient is to maintain a healthy ecosystem of bacteria in your gut,” advises Malkani, who recommends exchanging dessert for low-sugar yogurt every day and taking probiotic supplements as well as steering clear of sweetened beverages and refined

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Despite our natural craving for comfort food, it’s a good idea to go easy on saturated fats in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic situation, because stress slows fat metabolism. In one recent study, Ohio State University researchers asked 58 women about their previous day’s stressors, and then fed them the fat-loaded equivalent of a double cheeseburger and fries; the stressedout women burned 104 fewer calories.

“If a woman had a stressful day at work every day and ate a meal like this, she could easily gain seven to 11 pounds in a year,” says study author Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, a professor of psychiatry and psychology and director of the university’s Institute for Behavioral Medicine.

Exercise, too, can help combat stress-related illness. But Storoni attests that not all exercise is created equal. One recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that in animals daily moderate exercise (the equivalent of a light jog) can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a critical brain protein diminished by stress and sleep deprivation, significantly more than weight training or intense exercise. On the flip side, excess strenuous exercise (laps around the track or an intense gym workout) can boost inflammation, whither brain cells,

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“If you want to exercise to relieve the stress you just experienced, keep it at low intensity,” counsels Storoni. If possible, work out in the morning, as it can boost melatonin levels at night, helping you get to sleep faster, she notes.

When faced with a daunting task, it may help to make a list of the things we have control over and a list of the things we can’t control—then make a plan to act on the manageable one and let the others go.

“Mindfulness is also about keeping our self-judging and ruminating mind at bay, which may keep repeating, ‘I’m not doing enough,’” she says. “Realize that you do not have to listen to every thought that comes into your head. Ask yourself, ‘What is the most important thing for me to focus on right now?’”

Greenberg also says it’s important to aim to broaden and brighten our view in tough times, explaining, “Feeling stress biases your brain to think in terms of avoiding threat and loss, rather than what you can gain or learn from the situation.” Start by jotting down three ways this challenging situation may be beneficial in the long run; also make a list of things and people we are grateful for, she suggests.

“Practicing gratitude helps you realize that you have a choice about what to focus your attention on and you don’t have to let stressors take all the joy out of life,” according to Greenberg. As an added bonus, “You’re less likely to take your stress out on loved ones when you think about what they mean to you and how they have helped you,” she says.

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While diet and exercise can buffer our body from the impacts of chronic stress, a shift in mindset can keep it from becoming chronic in the first place, says Greenberg.“The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to put it in its place—to use its energizing and motivating aspects to take care of what needs to be done, and then relax,” and stop paying attention to it. This, she says, requires being mindful of what’s happening in the present moment.

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She notes that when the highly reactive amygdala “hijacks the brain”, we often say and do things in the heat of the moment that we later regret. Waiting just a moment (like counting to 10) allows the more rational part of our brain (the prefrontal cortex) to kick in. “It allows you to go from panic to, ‘I’ve got this.’”

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following more than 100,000 people for 25 years, they concluded that those eating the most wheat compared to low-gluten folks had a 13 percent lower diabetes risk and no greater risk of heart disease.

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Koenig, who has surveyed the scientific literature, shares the mounting evidence linking the power of faith to better health and well-being.

Koenig struggled for three decades to determine his life’s purpose before a spiritual transformation in 1984 set him on a Christian path. “As I’m able to surrender my will and follow God’s lead, I’ve found an increasing flow of blessings.

Even in those times when I’m self-centered, the blessings continue. I can only attribute it to the incredible undeserved grace and mercy of one who understands and forgives,” he says.

He’s the director of Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, an associate professor of medicine at the Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina, and author of nearly 50 books. Titles include The Healing Power of Faith, The Handbook of Religion and Health, and the recent You Are My Beloved. Really?, musings on the nature of divine love.

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A person’s religious beliefs and spiritual practices affect them across their lifespan. It begins in utero, based on parental behavior and care, and shows in the sense of trust we have as infants. In this way, parents’ faith-based moral values also can favorably affect their children’s levels of stress, depression and drug use later on.

Is there a tension between the yearning for scientific certainty and the intuitive nature of faith?

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About 80 percent of Americans today believe in God, nearly 90 percent in a higher power, and 84 percent of the world’s people have religious faith. Such faith must serve some kind of function for it to have persisted throughout the millennia.

There is much that is still unknown, and may not be knowable from a scientific perspective. You need to use common sense and intuition. It requires a leap of faith, but once you do it, everything falls into line—though I admit as a scientist I keep trying to understand things from a rational perspective.

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The coping mechanism that spiritual practices provide is also important. It helps us to tolerate and navigate difficult situations and integrate meaning and purpose into daily life.

I don’t think science can prove to us that faith leads to divine healing. But through natural mechanisms alone, ones that we can understand and study, tremendous evidence exists to show that it benefits health and maybe even longevity.

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Jones says the best way to combat obesity and form healthy eating habits is to replace processed foods with a whole foods diet plentiful in colorful fruits and vegetables, with sides of whole grains, nuts and seeds, and beans and legumes. “These foods are high in vitamins, nutrients, fiber, proteins and healthy fats. Lean meats, chicken and fish are good choices for protein, as well.”

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She suggests making a batch of pancakes using an extra egg or almond meal for protein, served with fresh fruit and nitrate-free sausage. “I also recommend steel cut oats,” she says. “I make them in advance, and in the morning add in all sorts of good stuff such as fresh fruit, almond meal and almond milk.”

“Although almost everything can be enjoyed in moderation, decreasing or eliminating high-calorie, high-fat, low-nutrient treats can also help children develop healthy eating habits for life and prevent obesity,” says Registered Dietitian Wendy Palmer, manager of child wellness and a certified health education specialist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “A medium-sized apple or banana,

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No Sugary Drinks “There’s a strong correlation between sugary drinks and overweight, obese children,” observes Palmer. “I recommend that parents remove all sugary sodas, sports drinks and juice boxes from their children’s diets.

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Palmer notes that many eating patterns are set before a child turns 3, so limiting all sugary drinks, including juices, is an important component of teaching young children healthier eating habits that will last a lifetime.

Studies suggest a strong link between obese children and obese adults, so for parents concerned that their child’s cute baby fat has turned into something more, the time to act is now.

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Once discarded, 79 percent resides in landfills and litters the environment, with more created daily.

Annually, the equivalent of five grocery bags of trash for every foot of coastline worldwide enters the oceans, killing 100,000 marine animals. A 2016 World Economic Forum report says that by 2050, the world’s seas could contain more plastic than fish.

At the 2017 Our Ocean Conference, the Ocean Conservancy and its partners announced a $150 million preventive plan. “This is a major breakthrough for trash-free seas,” says Susan Ruffo, the conservancy’s managing director of international initiatives. “Our research found improved waste management in Southeast Asian countries [Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China] can halve plastic going in the ocean by 2025.”

When the United Nations launched the Clean Seas campaign in 2017, Indonesia pledged $1 billion to reduce plastic waste by 70 percent within eight years through education, taxes on plastic bags and investing in alternative products.

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Increased awareness is crucial to buy and discard less, create alternatives and recycle more to support the planet’s overall health.

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Lacking space, technology and equipment to transform waste into reusable materials, U.S. municipalities typically ship it to a sorter for processing elsewhere; often to China, where new regulations restrict what’s accepted, leaving trash haulers scrambling. Although recyclable, these are the worst plastics:

#3, Polyvinyl chloride, used in plastic wrap, toys, squeeze bottles and packaging for peanut butter, contains lead and phthalate esters (chemical compounds) that affect development of testosterone, according to a study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

#6, Polystyrene, in Styrofoam, plastic utensils and disposable or carryout containers, is toxic to our brain and nervous system; ask what restaurants use.

#7, Polycarbonate, found in the lining of canned foods, sports drinks, juice drinks, ketchup bottles and clear sippy cups, contains bisphenol A (BPA), a proven endocrine disruptor.

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Small Changes Make a Difference Recycling weakens plastic grocery bags, necessitating double-bagging to avoid spills. Average families annually accumulate about 1,500 plastic bags, with 99 percent ending in landfills, as litter or stuffed in the pantry, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. Worldwide, many countries ban or tax bags.

“Annually, 50 billion water bottles are sold globally, including 30 billion in the U.S. That’s 1,500 individual water bottles thrown away per second,” says Deanna Latson, co-founder of ARIIX, which makes water purification systems, in Bountiful, Utah. “One filter can purify the equivalent of thousands of them a year.” The U.S. annual bottle recycling rate is 23 percent.

Beth Terry, of Oakland, California, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, offers 100 tips at MyPlasticFreeLife.com, including this planet-saving advice: 4 Opt for bar soap instead of liquid, soap nuts in lieu of plastic-packaged powders,

and baking soda and lemon or vinegar rather than sprays to clean.

4 Ask the butcher to wrap meat in paper, forgoing trays and plastic wrap.

4 Buy fruit and vegetables at farmers’ markets; return containers for reuse.

4 Turn out-of-fashion garments into cleaning rags; skip plastic scrubbers.

4 Carry reusable water bottles and cloth shopping bags.

4 Avoid over-packaged frozen foods.

4 Use glass jars for leftovers and storage.

4 Buy kitty litter packaged in paper.

4 Choose stainless steel pet food and water bowls.

As a substitute, glass is endlessly recyclable, but facilities are few. Find resource centers at gpi.org/glass-resourcelocator.

“Plastic innovations stop at invention and don’t follow through to end-oflife solutions,” says Tom Szaky, CEO and founder of TerraCycle, in Trenton, New Jersey. It accepts both basic and difficultto-recycle waste including pens, laboratory waste, cigarette butts, art supplies, small auto parts, bathroom cleaning

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Restaurants routinely provide fresh plastic straws with refills. BYOS (bring your own straw), whether plastic, stainless steel or paper, and let management know why. Americans daily discard 500 million plastic straws (StrawlessOcean. org/alternatives).

“Consumers are willing to change if options are available,” observes Szaky.

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tory disease. Because cancer cells require the glucose in carbohydrates as an energy source, limit or eliminate carbs present in processed grains, fruits with fructose and starchy vegetables. Cancer cells generally can’t use dietary fats for energy, so appropriate amounts of good-quality fats are nutritionally healthy.

Another major contributor to inflammation is poor-quality, processed pet food, which is typically high in omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3. Omega-6s increase inflammation; omega-3s do the reverse.

A healthy, moist dog diet contains real, whole, organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) foods, preferably raw—also plenty of high-quality protein, including muscle meat, organs and bone; moderate amounts of animal fat; high levels of EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids, such as those present in krill oil); and some fresh-cut ground veggies; plus antioxidant-rich fruit.

Consider adding both vitamin/mineral and other supplements like probiotics, digestive enzymes, medicinal mushrooms and super green foods. Work with a holistic or integrative veterinarian to determine the best regime.

Exposure 3Reduce to Toxins

Harmful toxins include chemical pesticides like flea and tick preventives, lawn chemicals, tobacco smoke, flame retardants and all common household cleaners. A six-year study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, showed that exposure to lawn pesticides, specifically those applied by lawn care companies, raised the risk of canine malignant lymphoma up to 70 percent.

Conventional flea and tick preventives are pesticides, whether spot-on treatments, pills, dips, solutions, shampoos or collars.

Chemical spot-on products attracted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency attention based on reports of 40,000 adverse events in 2008, including 600 animal deaths.

Because avoiding all toxins is nearly impossible, consider periodic detoxification based on a vet’s recommendation. For a dog with constant exposure to toxic chemicals all summer, a daily oral detox protocol is sound. If the only source is a monthly dose of a flea and tick product, limit a detox to the week after each pill or topical treatment.

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To properly maintain a dog’s first line of defense—the immune system—don’t overstimulate it with vaccines. Tailor vaccine protocols to minimize risk and maximize protection, considering the dog’s breed, background, nutritional status and overall vitality.

A good protocol with healthy puppies is to provide a single parvovirus and distemper vaccine at or before 12 weeks of age, and a second set after 14 weeks.

Cautious vets then order a titer test (at a lab that uses the immunofluorescence assay method) two weeks after the last set of vaccines. If the dog has been successfully immunized, it’s protected for life.

If titer tests indicate low vaccine levels (unlikely), try a booster for only the specific viruses that titered low, and only those to which the animal has a real risk of exposure. Combination vaccines (four to eight viruses in one injection), a standard booster at many veterinary practices, is not recommended.

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Studies from Purdue University, the University of California, Davis, and others show a clear link between spaying/neutering and increased cancer rates in dogs, especially large breeds. These include increased risk of osteosarcoma in Rottweilers neutered or spayed before their first birthday; double the risk of bone cancer in neutered or spayed large, purebred dogs versus intact (not neutered) dogs; and three to four times the cancer rates for spayed female golden retrievers versus intact females. Opting for ovary-sparing spays (hysterectomy) is another option that preserves sex hormones while rendering the animal sterile.

Applying these five suggestions in caring for a dog throughout its life offers a pet a good chance for a cancer-free and overall healthy, high-quality life.

Karen Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive, integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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10,000 Steps and Counting Keep Moving to Stay Fit

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e have become a nation of couch potatoes. The average American takes only 5,900 steps a day, somewhat better than the sedentary Brits that average less than 4,000. The notion that overall we need to take 10,000 steps a day to be physically fit started with manpo-kei, a 1960s Japanese marketing tool to sell pedometers.

While the 10,000 steps concept lacks specific supporting science, it’s widely acknowledged that we are healthier the more that we move. Affixing a target number to it helped spread the notion of the benefits of walking, says Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D., a walking behavior researcher at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Tudor-Locke is a proponent of the walking goal, although she readily admits the real objective is to get people moving more. “Any opportunity to walk more, more frequently and farther, wherever that is—it all adds up,” she says.

Making 10,000 Steps Possible For those already physically fit and physically active, 10,000 steps is a no-brainer. However, it’s never too late to start for those with exercise programs that have been supplanted by a too-busy-toworkout lifestyle.

There’s probably no easier exercise than walking, says Dr. Melina Jampolis, the Los Angeles author of The Doctor on Demand Diet. “Walking is the number one exercise I recommend to most of my patients, because it is exceptionally easy to do, requires only a supportive pair of quality sneakers and 46

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has tremendous mental and physical benefits that increase just by getting outside in the fresh air.”

The biggest bang for the increased effort is the first 3,000 to 4,000 steps between the sedentary baseline and 10,000 steps, Tudor-Locke explains.

“Still, 10,000 steps is the magic number for the average American,” says Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. “That specific number of steps seems to help break down insulin resistance, an underlying cause of Type 2 diabetes. We’re not exactly sure how this happens, but we know that this amount of exercise takes the glucose from the blood where it is a hazard to the cells, so that it becomes less hazardous.”

Exponential Health Benefits Many more well-documented health benefits of a walking program include: 4 increased heart health 4 lower blood pressure 4 stronger muscles 4 improved balance 4 weight control 4 natural stress relief

Several studies from places like Harvard Medical School’s affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital also show that a brisk walking program nearly cut in half the risk of early death in breast cancer patients.

Most exercise experts note that a walking pace that leaves the walker only slightly out of breath reaps the greatest rewards. “One hundred steps a minute is a good cadence,” advises Tudor-Locke.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly, or 30 minutes five days a week, for virtually everyone. Many experts don’t believe it’s necessary to move for 30 minutes straight. Ten-minute increments work fine; so a quick morning walk around the block, another outing during the lunch hour and a refreshing walk with the dog after work can do the trick. Some evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion suggests that varying walking speed is even more effective in overcoming insulin resistance and burning calories.

Counting Up Roizen recommends wearing a pedometer or using a free iPhone app (no need for a fitness band), mainly to keep up awareness of our daily step count. There’s no age when we don’t need to walk anymore.

If a consistent 10,000 steps does wonders for health, some ask if more would be better. “Ten thousand is the answer for health and longevity, but 12,000 or more makes a difference for fitness and calorie burning, so go for it!” Roizen says.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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his kundalini yoga breathing technique, when combined with a brisk walking program, changes the basic rhythms of the body, even at cellular levels, according to the Kundalini Research Institute, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.

Breathwalking, a particular combination of breathing and walking, improves several brain functions, according to research the institute conducted with the University of Arizona. Breathwalking, compared to normal walking, increases executive function by as much as 80 percent and improves cognitive function, judgment and mental focus. Other findings by the institute are that breathwalking improves vision, including depth of field and clarity of detail, as well as muscle balance and heart function.

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breathwalking looks like many frequencies mixed into complex and richly textured patterns. One is a tone; the others add melody, chords and harmonies. It is like comparing loud noise to sophisticated music,” notes the organization’s website.

How to Do It Wave breath: Inhale steadily through the nose to the count of four while taking four steps, exhale through the mouth to a count of four while taking another four steps.

Stair breath: Make four distinct inhalations through the nose to a count of four while taking four steps; and then exhale through the mouth in four sharp exhalations while taking another four steps.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day Labyrinth Walk – 1-4pm. Walk the seven-circuit pathway with meditation, journaling and guidance using the earth's elements as the focus. Free. UUCL, W Chestnut St, Lancaster.

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Full Moon Chant – 6-7pm. Join monthly Purnima, or full moon celebration. The full moon is considered auspicious and a great opportunity to deepen spiritual practices. There will be an (offering) of fire, incense, flowers and fruit, and chanting of the Great Healing Mantra 108 times. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading.484-509-5073.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Workshop: Vaccines: What’s the Big Deal – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-393-9955.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 Creative Arts, Health and Community Saturday – 8am-8pm. An all-day event with yoga, guided meditations, sound healing, book club, reiki room, workshops, holiday tasting, and Swar Das sharing kirtan in the evening! Donations support the work of the ashram and are appreciated. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

New Patient Day – 12noon. Receive a free new patient evaluation. Learn about safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St Lancaster. 717-392-6606.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Workshop: Intro to Functional Medicine – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Phila-

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Women’s Intro Writing Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm (Tuesdays, thru 2/6). “Writing Without Fear.” Write from the Heart, Lancaster Studio. For fees and directions call 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Cooking Class: Middle Eastern – 6pm. Olives, lemons and Za’atar; the best Middle Eastern home cooking. $55. Pre-register. Zest! 30 E Main St, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Dishes 2 Nourish Cooking Class – 10am. Set goals and make healthy habits. Menu: Two tasty, quick, and nutritious dishes: White Bean Tortellini Soup and Peanut Butter Snack Spread. Lindsay Coleman, RD, helps patients develop nutritional strategies to prevent side effects from and maintain healthy lifestyle goals. Free. Registration required. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Lancaster.

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Lunch and Learn – 11am. Snyder Funeral Home presents valuable information about prearranging funeral details and offers a time for Q and A. Free. Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Dr, Leola. Registration requested. 717-560-5100.

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Massage at End of Life – 6:30pm. Lin Rousell, founder and former owner of Sage Continuing Education, teaches safe and gentle touch/massage for individuals who are in the last stage of their lives.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Exhibit Launch – 10-3:30pm. Experience Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet. Enjoy trivia, refreshments and more. 2pm: Da Vinci Science Center presents “Shocking Discoveries!” Exhibit on display at Muhlenberg Community Library until March 9. Free admission. 3612 Kutztown Rd, Laureldale.

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Unfolding Love – 12:30-2:30pm. Experiential personal growth group to explore relationships, business and health, with focus on healing ancestral and energetic trauma. $25. Samaritan Counseling Center, 1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. 717-4660788. RealTrueKaren.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 Sustainable Agriculture Presentation – 5-6pm.

Kristy Borrelli presents on sustainable agriculture and its impact on society and on decisions farmers make. This is an Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet exhibit event. Free. Registration recommended. Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown R, Laureldale.

Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-393-9955. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com.

Meet the Healers – 6:30pm. “Eating to Heal.”

A panel discussion about how herbs, spices and whole foods can be used as part of the natural healing process. $15. The Farmhouse Kitchen, 426 Penn Ave, Reading. 484-869-5193. TheFarmhouse-Kitchen.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24

Workshop: Healthiest People on the Planet – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-393-9955.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Cooking Class: Soup Season – 6pm. Keep warm this season with delicious soups. $55. Pre-register. Zest!

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm.

30 minutes of reiki offered every third Thursday of the month. By appointment, by donation. Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. 717-8249209. LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org.

Meet the Healers – 6:30pm. “Energy Healing.”

A panel discussion about acupuncture, reiki, and other healing modalities. $15. The Farmhouse Kitchen, 426 Penn Ave, Reading. 484-869-5193.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Folks Butterfly Farm Program – 10am-Noon.

This family-friendly presentation includes interactive contact with caterpillars and chrysalis, anatomy with a costume and entering a butterfly house. Free.

Registration recommended. Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown R, Laureldale.

Hot Sauce Sampling – 11am-1pm. Stop in for a free in-store tasting of locally-made hot sauce from the Christina Maser Co. to celebrate National Hot Sauce Day! Free. Lemon Street Market, 241 W Lemon St, Lancaster. 717-826-0843. LemonStreetMarket.com.

New Patient Day – 12noon. Receive a free new patient evaluation. Learn about safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St Lancaster. 717-392-6606.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 Children’s Writing Workshop – 2-4pm (4 sessions: 1/21, 2/25, 3/25, 4/15). “Writing Made Wonderful.” Write from the Heart, Lancaster Studio. For fees and directions call 717-393-4713.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 Cooking Class: Stir Fries – 6pm. Wok care and maintenance plus recipe demonstrations. $55. Preregister. Zest! 30 E Main St, Lititz. 717-626-6002.

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Workshop: #One Addiction: Sugar – 6:15-7pm.

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Lunch and Learn – 11am. Snyder Funeral Home presents valuable information about pre-arranging funeral details and offers a time for Q and A. Free.

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FREE Talk: Live Your Best Life – 6:30-7:30 pm.

Improve your health, prevent chronic disease, and possibly increase life expectancy by enhancing your diet with high-quality, whole-food nutritional supplements (nutraceuticals). Kick off a Happy Healthy New Year with Link Chiropractic Clinic, 3130 Pricetown Rd, Fleetwood. 610-944-5000.

Durga Ashtami – 7:30-8:30pm. Monthly celebration of Durga, an incarnation of the Universal Shakti or Divine Mother. Bring a small offering of flowers or fruit. Prasad will be served. This event is open to everyone interested to know more about Yoga, to meet the Goddess, and/or to deepen their spiritual practices. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Cooking Class: Cast Iron Cooking – 6pm. Learn to season, re-season, cook, clean and store your cast iron, plus make a pear tarte tatin. $55. Preregister. Zest! 30 E Main St, Lititz. 717-626-6002.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Teen’s Writing Workshop – 2-4pm (4 sessions: 1/28, 2/28 3/11, 4/8). “Writing Made Wonderful.”

Write from the Heart, Lancaster Studio. For fees and directions call 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 Workshop: Myths of Chiropractic – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-393-9955. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com.

The Physiology of Digestion – 6:30pm. Learn about the journey food takes throughout your body and how paying attention to what you eat greatly affects your health. $15. The Farmhouse Kitchen, 426 Penn Ave, Reading. 484-869-5193.

TheFarmhouse-Kitchen.com.

savethedate Spring Equinox Event Celebrating Seasons and Deepening Connections

Selena Fox, psychotherapist, teacher, writer, artist and Priestess shares wisdom, workshops, worship and ritual in this celebratory Spring Equinox event. Free to participate.

Lecture and Reception: Friday, March 16 • 7:30pm Workshop and Ritual: Saturday, March 17 • 9am-4pm Worship: Sunday, March 18 • 10-11am Event takes place at UUCL and Lancaster County Park For information: 717-725-4573 To register: SpringEquinox2018@yahoo.com Sponsored by the Web & Wheel, UUCL

Farmers Markets Berks County Fairgrounds Farmers Market 2934 N 5th St Hwy, Reading 610-929-3429 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat Leesport Farmers Market Rt 61, Leesport 610-926-1307 Wednesdays 7-7 PA Dutch Farmers Market 845 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing 610-374-1916 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat Rodale Garden Store 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown 610-683-6009 Wed-Sat 10-4

Shillington Farmers Market 10 S Summit Ave, Shillington 610-777-7675 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat

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

West Reading Farmers Market 500 Blk Penn Ave, West Reading 610-413-6257 Sundays 9-1

Masonic Village Farm Market 1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown 717-361-4520 Fri/Sat 9-5

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

Columbia Market House 15 S 3rd St, Columbia 717-681-0385 Fri/Sat/Sun Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction 955 N State St, Ephrata 717-738-1117 Year-round Friday

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sunday Vinyasa Yoga – 9:30am and 11:15am. Multi level flow yoga. $15. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street.717 617-2128. WillowYogaStudio.com.

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. 717-399-4733.

30 Vinyasa/Flow 30 Restorative – 6pm. Enjoy 30 minutes of Sun Saluations and flowing from pose to pose, followed by 30 minutes of restorative yoga. $12 drop-in. Sway Yoga Studio, 336 Locust St, Columbia. 717-413-5134. SwayYogaStudio.com.

monday Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. $12 drop-in. Sway Yoga Studio, 336 Locust St, Columbia. 717-413-5134.

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Restorative Yoga with Heather – 10:45am. Enjoy relaxation and gentle stretching. $12 or $80 for a 10-class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga.

Reiki Share – 7:30-9pm. Join Charles for a guided meditation and a sharing of reiki (rei - universal, ki - energy). All levels and non-attuned practitioners are welcome. An explanation of the history and practice of reiki provided. This program is by donation. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-5095073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

tuesday Gentle Flow – 9:30am. Heather takes you through the poses with a gentle flow. $12 or $80 for a 10-class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga.

Gentle Body Restore 50+ – 10-11am.Gentle and therapeutic yoga practice. $17 drop-in. YOGA on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992.

YogaOnOrange.com.

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

Mindfulness Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm.No prior experience needed. Drop-ins welcome! $15. The Yoga Place, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. 717336-5299.

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Vinyasa Yoga: All Levels – 7:30 - 8:30pm. A great flow practice for all levels. $12/class. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. Slow yoga with longer holds to stretch the ligaments. Drop-in $15. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street. 717 617-2128.

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wednesday 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.

Stress Relief Support Group – 1-2pm. A guided meditation session to help ease tension and stress.

Free. Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance, 1234 Penn Ave. Wyomissing. 610-775-3000.

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

Hot Ashtanga Workshop – 6-7:00pm. Features selections from the Primary Series. No experience necessary; all levels are welcome! The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

Kirtan and Satsang – 6-7:15pm. Enjoy beautiful music, devotional chanting, and an open discussion about yoga and life. Celebrate the many names of the Divine, connect with our community, and feel recharged for the rest of your week!

By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073.

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thursday Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Heather takes you through the poses with a gentle flow. $12 or $80 for a 10-class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga.

Gentle Body Restore 50+ – 10-11am.Gentle and therapeutic yoga practice. $17 drop-in. YOGA on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992.

YogaOnOrange.com.

Chair Yoga – 11:15am. Yoga postures adapted to use support from a chair. $15 drop in. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave. Willow Street. 717 617-2128.

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Unfolding Love – 12:30-2:30pm. Experiential personal growth group to explore relationships, business and health, with focus on healing ancestral and energetic trauma. $25. Samaritan Counseling Center, 1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. 717-4660788. RealTrueKaren.com.

Light Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8 pm Multi-level class. $5 or more donation. Lititz Moravian Church, Church Square, Lititz. 717-627-4258. Raw4Yoga.com.

Restorative All Levels – 7:30 - 8:30pm. Restorative postures, yoga nidra, healing crystal bowls and seated meditation. $12/class. The Restorative Center/ Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading.

610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

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Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. Slow flow yoga with poses held for a longer period. Drop-in $15. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street. 717-617-2128.

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friday Restorative Yoga – 6pm. Relaxing yoga using props to find complete calm in the body. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street. 717-6172128. WillowYogaStudio.com.

saturday Power Yoga – 9:15am. Todd creates an intense power class. $12 drop-in. Sway Yoga Studio, 336 Locust St, Columbia. SwayYogaStudio.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.

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

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HELP WANTED SEEKING EXPERIENCED STYLIST – Ideal candidate for Wyomissing organic salon would have prior experience and a mindset towards healthy living. FT position with management possibilities. Call: 610-685-9496.

SERVICES BRENNAN HEALING SCIENCE – Assists in healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. 20 years experience. Visit EnergyBodyworks.com or contact Asha Scatchard, BHSP, IKH. 717-843-5672.

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ACUPUNCTURE THE RESTORATIVE CENTER

Mark Siegrist 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304 • Reading 610-781-1430 TheRestorativeCenter.com We have the experience you are looking for! Let us help you use a holistic approach with acupuncture and herbal remedies so you can live your healthiest life. We treat your whole health history, not just your temporary situation. See ad, page 10.

LANCASTER ACUPUNCTURE Beverly Fornoff Eden Natural Care Center 600F Eden Rd • Lancaster 717-381-7334 LancasterAcupuncture.com

Discover your body’s natural ability to heal with the supports of acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Acupuncture is a way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds digestive problems, and insomnia and support your overall wellbeing. See ad, page 33.

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY Grey Muzzle Manor

57A Kutz Rd • Fleetwood 610-655-5271 GreyMuzzleManor.com Facebook.com/GreyMuzzleManor At Grey Muzzle Manor, we believe people have the internal power and strength to attain a positive lifestyle.

Animal Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted therapy enables our clients of all ages to not only find this strength, but also to harness it and move forward in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, addictions, and more.

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. ~Marcus Aurelius

bodywork INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS STUDIO Christina Rossi 546 Penn Ave • West Reading 610-451-9577 IntegrativeMassageReiki.com

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. See ad, page 25.

INDIGO Massage Therapy & Bodywork Rachel Brubaker, LMT Manheim Township • Lancaster 717-803-5537 IndigoMTB.MassageTherapy.com

Rachel supports your wellness by tailoring each session for your highest good. Her menu of organic products and services includes a r o m a t h e r a p y, t h e r a p e u t i c massage, and reflexology. By appointment. Member ABMP. #MSG006664.

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.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Martin J. Rodgers Dr. Bryan Rodgers 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike • Lancaster 717-208-2988 FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com Family Chiropractic Wellness Center 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. See ad, page 33.

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

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

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

High quality, patient focused Chiropractic Care, and Functional Diagnostic Medicine evaluation and treatment. We focus on correcting the underlying causes of many disorders, diseases and conditions. Call for a complimentary consultation and benefit check. See ad, page 27.

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CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST INSHANTI

Debra Stoltzfus 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd • Kinzers 717-587-3990 Inshanti.com Trust a nationally certified aromatherapist specializing in clinical consultations. Deb can work directly with your physician to create a plan that supports mind and body health. In addition to retail and wholesale accounts of proprietary blends and pure essential oils sourced directly from the farmers, half and full-day education courses with certification are offered. See ad, page 35.

COUNSELING 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!

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

We provide general and cosmetic Mercury-Free dental care to the entire family with attention to “whole person health.” We have advanced training in the safe removal of mercury fillings, nonsurgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 18.

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

We are a full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant-retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 40.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH ADVANCED VISION THERAPY/ COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION GROUP Dr. Robert Lauver, OD, FCOVD 20 Lancaster Ave • Strasburg 717-687-8141 StrasburgFamily.com

We provide vision care for the entire family including specialty care in vision therapy and low vision. Our practice is built on friendly staff, professional optometrists, and state-of-the-art technologies to diagnose and treat vision problems (low vision and vision therapy services), refractive errors, and Post Trauma Vision Syndrome. See ad, page 41.

HEART SPACE | HAPPY PLACE Holistic Life Coach, Energy Worker, Yoga Instructor Heather A. Dempsey, CCH 717-974-HUG1 (4841) HS-HP.com

Are you ready to remove blocks and trapped emotions, to overcome hurdles that are holding you back? Find your truest passions and increase your confidence? Using coaching, reiki, and other modalities, Heather will help you create more joy, fulfillment, and emotional balance so you can fall in love with life! See ad, page 32 and 47.

LAUREL HILL WELLNESS

Stacey Martin Neurological Integration System (NIS) practitioner 596 Edwards Rd • Narvon 717-471 3072 Along with her health background, personal warmth and commitment to serve, Stacey’s knowledge of Neurolink(NIS), a process which uses information from the brain to make corrections needed by the body, provides the opportunity to restore your optimal health and function. Call today!

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

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

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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 26.

HYPNOSIS BRIDGE HYPNOSIS

Annelle Soponis, Ph.D., BCH Reading and surrounding area 610-509-7610 BridgeHypnosis.com Create the life you want using the power of your mind. Release stress, pain, weight, fears, habits - anything that is holding you back from being the person you want to be. Affordable private and group sessions. Dr. Soponis is NGH certified to teach you to be a hypnotist, and she provides professional coaching and teaching.

Integrative Medicine NICK D'ORAZIO, MD

Strasburg Health Associates 181 Hartman Bridge Rd • Ronks 717-687-7541 DrNickDorazio@gmail.com Physician board certified in integrative and holistic medicine employs a wide variety of treatment modalities including ayurveda, IV treatments including chelation, homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, natural injections, physical rehabilitation, and bodywork. Dr. D’Orazio is a physician who lives what he teaches.

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC GARDNER’S MATTRESS & MORE 830 Plaza Blvd • Lancaster 717-459-4570 GardnersMattressAndMore.com

Gardner’s is a locally owned mattress store offering a wide selection of quality natural and organic mattresses ranging from the luxurious to economical. Educating our customers on getting a good night’s sleep and the benefits of sleeping naturally and organically is our mission. To schedule your private sleep consultation, go to SleepLancaster.com/ Natural. See ads, pages 3, 28 and 29.

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

Mold can be a Hidden Danger! Let DC Eager keep your family and friends safe! Our technicians are trustworthy, knowledgeable and certified in the safe removal of mold. DC Eager takes pride in their quality of work and customer service. “We Educate Before We Estimate.” FREE Mold Assessments for your home or business. NO CHEMICALS! See ad, page 43.

NATURAL LIVING BASIC EARTH ESSENTIALS 717-932-6899 Info@BasicEarthEssentials.com BasicEarthEssentials.com

We are passionate about providing our local area with cruelty-free, natural products handcrafted in small batches.

We offer personal care, pet care and inspirational products made with organic and sustainably sourced plant ingredients. Shop for us locally, or enjoy the convenience of home delivery. See ad, page 8.

NATUROPATH HEALTH BY DESIGN CLINIC

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath Functional Nutrition Clinician Trinity Natural Health Building 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com Located in the Trinity Natural Health building, we provide nutrition and detoxification services for adults and children using an integrative functional medicine approach, therapeutic massage therapy for your relaxation or chronic pain needs, and permanent fat and weight loss services. See ad, page 34.

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

Our leading naturopathic practice offers the most comprehensive array of holistic health services, tailored for your individual needs: genetic nutritional consultations; naturopathic consultations; nutrition, dietary and weight management programs; exercise programs; structural therapy with craniosacral and massage therapy; reflexology; detoxification therapies; stress management; prenatal/pediatric wellness; and air/water purification. See ad, page 7.

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

At Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness our main focus is on YOU - the whole person. Our practice involves using an integrative, functional, and personalized approach to nutrition, health, and healing.

Most major insurance plans are accepted. Flexible options are available to meet with our staff. See ad, page 32.

STEPHANIE B. JACK, Ph.D

Natural Health Consultant 2026 Miller Road • East Petersburg 717-881-3962 SBJack2011.wix.com/NutritionUnwrapped Using holistic nutrition as a deeper source of healing, I offer education and support to men, women and children, supporting goals of optimal health, nutrition and disease prevention. Specialties include cancer prevention and cancer treatment support, management of arthritis, diabetes, hormonal changes and weight management. See ad, page 36.

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

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ORGANIC HAIR SALON AMAZYNG STYLE

Tia Mazy, Owner Amber Goodman, Ariana Miley 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.

MANSION ON MAIN ORGANIC SALON

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

reiki LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

Farm and Home Center 1383 Arcadia Rd • Lancaster 717-824-9209 LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org 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.

By donation. Practitioners needed. Please call for more information.

HELENE WILLIAMS REIKI Helene Williams, BSN, RN Eden Natural Care Center 600F Eden Road • Lancaster 717-269-6084 HeleneWilliamsReiki.com

Reiki is a very gentle holistic practice, which assists in promoting balance in body, mind and spirit. After a Reiki session, many people express a deep sense of relaxation, calming and peace.

Frequently anxiety, stress and worry are relieved. Sessions and classes are available.

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Lori Martin 50 Keystone Court • Leola 717-656-8615 AquaBlueDetox.net

BEAUTY BEYOND FIFTY

Liberty Place 313 W Liberty St, Ste 256 • Lancaster 717-824-1509 BeautyBeyondFifty.com Treat yourself to a very unique beauty massage. Location of age spots, discolorations, sagging areas of face and eyes, and depth of wrinkles are reflective of imbalances within the body. I offer advanced facial modalities, herbal massage, acupressure, skincare and beauty consulting customized for you.

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Rashell Brunner 3695 Marietta Ave, Unit 2 • Lancaster 717-419-4766 Emergence.SkinCareTherapy.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 23.

VETERINARY CARE SUNDANCE VETERINARY WELLNESS

EMERGENCE SKIN CARE

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

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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 9.

S u n d a n c e Ve t e r i n a r y We l l n e s s , a h o l i s t i c veterinary practice, provides Tr a d i t i o n a l C h i n e s e veterinary medical services including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food therapy to companion animals. Common conditions treated include: arthritis, orthopedic disease, allergies, neurological disorders, and improvement in the quality of life for senior and terminally ill pets. See ad, page 10.

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THERAPEUTIC WRITING WRITE FROM THE HEART

Creative Writing Workshops Melissa Greene Lancaster 717 393-4713 WritefromtheHeart.Us melissa@writefromtheheart.us Our uplifting, be-who-you-are workshops awaken the creative spirit, gently, without intimidation.

Taught in an atmosphere of warmth, whimsy and trust, they are a safe haven for all ages, especially those who long to overcome perfectionism and selfdoubt. No grades or red pen. Sharing optional.

Mischief a must. See ad page 35.

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

Thermal Imaging is a safe, noninvasive way to visualize potential health concerns with early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health.

Providing service since 2005, Dr Howard offers a complete package to include a report review, educational materials and referral sources.

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Yoga therapy KULA KAMALA FOUNDATION Sudha & Ed Allitt 17 Basket Rd • Reading 484-509-5073 KulaKamalaFoundation.org

We s p e c i a l i z e i n Yo g a Therapy, Practical Yoga, Spiritual Guidance & Lifestyle Counseling. Many services are pay-what-youcan. We provide over a dozen classes a week, vegan gluten free cafeteria, sacred chanting, spiritual retreats, professional trainings, ayurveda lifestyle and spiritual counsel. Come be connected. Catch the Spirit. See ad, page 11.

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Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center

Partnering together with you to achieve your optimal physical, social and emotional well being.

At Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center, we take a holistic approach to health care. We care for the whole person and we look beyond just your symptoms to get to the root cause of disease.

Over the last 20 years, Dr. Turnpaugh and his team of physicians have helped patients experience dramatic health transformations by creating a customized health plan for every patient.

There are thousands chopping at the tree of disease, but only a few chopping at the roots�

-Dr. Chris Turnpaugh

Mission Statement: To provide compassionate, empathetic care and work together to achieve optimal physical, social and emotional well being.

TurnpaughHWC.com 717-795-9566 310 Lambs Gap Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Our Services: Family medicine Frequency specific microcurrent Functional medicine Functional neurology Functional therapy Holistic pediatrics Hot stone massage

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