Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks January 2019

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Contents 19 KICK-START

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ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

24 SILVER THREAD AND

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

26 BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health

31 HEAD, HEART AND GUT Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making

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on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

34 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

E A RT H R I S I N G Honoring Gaia, Empowering Ourselves Featuring: Nancy Vedder-Shults, PhD

singer, writer, storyteller, educator, workshop facilitator, and ritualist

Sunday, March 17 • 10am “Balancing the Light and the Dark” Worship Service* Sunday, March 17 • 1-3pm “Goddess Chanting” Transforming women’s music en circle.* *Held at UUCL 538 W Chestnut Street, Lancaster 4

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Daily Motion Adds Up to Fitness

40 SEEKING SANCTUARY How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

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44 CANINE CONUNDRUM Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet

Friday, March 15 • 7:30pm “Blurring the Lines Between the Secular and the Sacred” Reception to follow.* Saturday, March 16 • 9:30am-4pm “The World is your Oracle” Learn ways to discover your inner wisdom, tap into your intuition.

Held at Pavilion #22, Lancaster County Park

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DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 11 health briefs 14 eco tip 15 in memoriam 16 global briefs 18 film brief 26 healing ways 31 inspiration 32 wise words 34 conscious eating

36 foodie guide 38 yoga guide 38 fit body 40 green living 42 healthy kids 44 natural pet 46 calendar 50 resource guide 54 classifieds

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

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he quiet of winter offers space for renewal with stillness and reflection on our deepest and most visceral wholeness—a pause with which to notice balance and truths found within.

We are more than what we appear to be; the body a dynamic and intuitive matrix of natural laws, soul symmetry and biologic restoration, holding the essence of miraculous transformation in every cell.

Delicacies and strengths of primary organs are Kendra & Jacqueline highlighted by contributor Ronica O’Hara, who presents simple plans for maintenance and natural tips for boosting vitality and detoxification in our feature story on pages 19 through 23. An honest look at this coordinated and interdependent system allows for settling into a comfortable relationship with the genius of our own being, and grounding deeply with solutions that nourish from the inside out.

These intricate systems are much more than biochemical aspects of anatomy and physiology, readily including holistic variables of care, such as intention, emotion, environment and epigenetics, in the equation. Modalities such as energy medicine and acupuncture have mapped out meridians and chakras, revealing the subtle designs of these unseen realms. Conscious thought, choice and belief clearly make a difference in the unfolding of our lives. Traditions merge with progressive minds as we continue giving to one another, always honoring those that have come before to keep the healing wisdom alive.

This first issue of the year celebrates our founding publishing corporation’s silver anniversary, and it is with deep gratitude that we share this milestone with all of you for being a part of the great shift in consciousness. A brief history of our journey has been compiled by Jan Hollingsworth, on pages 24 and 25, to provide a special glimpse of the heart and soul vision first inspired by Sharon Bruckman 25 years ago. The dream grew into a community of publishers, business owners, practitioners and readers, and together we have become part of the larger world movement of positivity and peace.

Our pledge to you is a mission of wellness, through a monthly collection of professional resources that are available and equipped to guide your unique path. Education is a top priority for us here at Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks and is key for advancing and preserving wellness in a world that is rich with possibility and promise.

We carry on the vision of a strong and compassionate kinship with all beings and join with all of you in living out the change we wish to be.

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New Organic Mattress Line at Gardner’s Mattress & More

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ew natural mattresses without chemicals or foams made using organic materials at affordable prices are on display at Gardner’s Mattress & More, in Lancaster.

The Dream Room at Gardner’s Mattress & More Gardner’s has the largest selection of natural and certified organic mattresses in Central Pennsylvania. “Stop by the store and check out our new selection,” says co-owner Ben McClure.

Their team of experienced sleep consultants guide customers through the mattress selection process by educating them, answering questions about the different types of natural and organic mattresses and exploring options. The Dream Room is a private mattress testing room designed to allow customers a unique opportunity to “try before you buy” any mattress in the showroom, in a no-pressure, quiet environment.

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Korsnick: Art & Soul, will host two workshops for women. Finding Your Personal Sacred Symbol will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., January 5, at Radiance, in Lancaster. Using meditation and an intuitive painting practice to connect with personal inner guides, participants will discover the symbol that holds meaning for them.

Susan Korsnick Pure Wisdom will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 19, at Moonstone Manor, in Elizabethtown. Korsnick will guide attendees to identify limiting beliefs and replace them with new, expansive beliefs.

“Each of us has inner wisdom, the purpose of which is to guide our decisions and choices,” believes Korsnick. “Experience a variety of intuitive and creative practices intended to provide clarity so the whisper of the inner guide can be heard.”

Korsnick is an independent provider of women’s wellness services focused on wisdom, empowerment, creativity and connections.

Jan. 5: Cost: $65/advance; $75/at the door. No art experience needed. Location: 9 W. Grant St., Lancaster. Call Radiance at 717290-1517 to register. Jan. 19: Cost: $85, includes all supplies, lunch and beverages. Location: 2048 Zeager Rd., Elizabethtown. Register at SusanKorsnick.com/events/. For more information, email SusanKorsnick@gmail.com or visit SusanKorsnick.com. See ad, page 39.

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Free LED Slimming Sessions with Customized Weight-Loss Package

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isit Health by Design Natural Clinic in person from 3 to 7 p.m., January 9, to meet with Jeannie Peck, traditional naturopath, functional nutrition clinician and weight-loss clinician, and her knowledgeable staff, to discuss weight-loss options. Attendees who purchase a customized weight-loss package on January 9 will have six LED light-slimming sessions (valued at $594) added to their package for free.

“This is the perfect time to melt away those excess pounds and lose inches with all-natural, fast, safe and painless LED light slimming sessions,” says Peck. “On average, our clients lose 25 pounds and up to 30 inches in just 8 weeks. By pairing our fast-track, customized, weight-loss program with our body slimming LED light sessions, science-based technology researched

by NASA, you will be able to shed those pounds and inches fast.

Guided by our licensed health professionals, we offer you more than just weight loss.”

Location: 352 E. Main St., Ste. 100, Leola. For more information, call 717-556-8103, email Info@HBDClinic.com or visit HBDClinic.com.

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Shedding Light on Holistic Practices

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he Community for Holistic Integration (CHI) of Central PA, a community group working for the integration and unification between holistic and conventional practitioners, will hold their first public meeting at 9:30 a.m., January 21, at the Leg Up Farmers’ Market. Future meetings will rotate locations each month between York, Dauphin and Lancaster counties.

CHI is working to connect, educate, share ideas, trade services, grow as professionals and work together to bring holistic services to the public, including the most underserved and mostneeded areas of the community. It maintains an online provider directory that lists local holistic practitioners and mindful businesses, and puts on special events for the community throughout the year.

CHI educates the public about holistic practices and modalities so that they may accept and appreciate incorporating holistic-minded practices into their lives without trepidation or hesitation due to unfamiliarity or misconception.

Location: 3100 N. George St., York. For more information, call 717-873-6195, email CHIOfCentralPA@gmail.com or visit CHIWeavers.com/chi-directory.

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28th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference

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ennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) is hosting its nationally renowned 28th annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference from February 6 through 9 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, in Lancaster. The conference features valuable sessions, networking and social events, a mini-conference for kids, an expansive trade show that includes approximately 100 vendors, and keynote presentations.

Michael P. Hoffmann, executive director of Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions, presents Climate Change & Our Global Food System: A Call to Action! Leah Lizarondo, chief executive officer and co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, gives a keynote address, Waste Not: The Moral Disconnect Between Food Waste & Hunger. Michael Rozyne, founder of Red Tomato, presents An Unlikely Collaboration: Who Can We Trust?

“Each February, thousands of farmers, homesteaders, educators and other food system professionals gather for four days of intensive learning on more than 160 food and farming topics,” explains Melissa Cipollone, PASA communications strategist.

“No matter your experience level or agricultural interests, you’ll be able to pack your schedule with valuable sessions that help hone your craft and advance your cause.”

Location: 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Registration rates vary; register online at PASAFarming.org/conference or call 814-349-9856.

Weekly Contemplative Mass at Saint James Episcopal Church

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aint James Episcopal Church, located in Lancaster, holds a weekly Sunday evening contemplative mass at 5 p.m. in the chapel that is free of charge and open to everyone, regardless of faith background.

Contemplative mass is an intimate, quiet, reflective service that incorporates stillness and silence and draws from the great spiritual wisdom of Jesus in the gospels. Holy teaching and sacred music of other faith traditions are also explored. Seekers of all ages are invited to come as they are, adopt the posture that’s most comfortable (yoga mats are welcome; chairs are available) and allow themselves to enter into a very different experience of God and Holy Communion.

Location: 119 N. Duke St., Lancaster. For more information, contact Kimberlee Peifer, associate for contemplative prayer & practices, email Kimberlee@SaintJamesEpisocpal.org or call 717397-4858, ext. 126. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ SaintJamesContemplativeMass. See ad, page 9.

Annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike

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unners and hikers are invited to participate in the Lancaster Group of the Sierra Club’s ninth annual Polar Bear 5K (3.1 miles) Trail Run/Hike Fundraiser at 10 a.m., January 19, in Lancaster County Central Park. Dogs Runners and hikers from 2018 5K (on a leash) are also welcomed to run or walk with their owners. Race-day registration and check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., at Pavilion 22 (Kiwanis Lodge). The run/hike winds through the park on well-maintained trails with some hills.

Funds raised will help finance their local green project grant programs and support free outdoor activities and educational programs that are designed to help people better appreciate, protect and preserve the environment.

Unique prizes and colorful ribbons will be awarded. Door prizes will also be presented.

Registration fee: $30; T-shirts guaranteed with registrations by Jan. 4. Location: 826 Eshelman Mill Rd., Lancaster. For more information, email SierraClubEvent@gmail.com. To register, visit LancasterSierraClub.org.

Carpe diem! This is your year to improve your health naturally. Discover the area’s widest selection of holistic health services: • Naturopathic & Genetic Nutrition Consultations • HydroMassage • Ionic Footbaths • Halotherapy/Salt Chamber • Avacen Musclar Relaxation • Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy • LightStim with bed and face plate

Write From The Heart Winter Writing Workshops

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elissa Greene, published poet, fiction writer and professional writing mentor, introduces the winter lineup of writing classes for adults, children and teens. Write From The Heart Creative Writing Workshops inspire the Melissa Greene, on left love of writing, without stress from grades, competition or striving. All will take place at Greene’s relaxing Lancaster studio.

The schedule begins with five-week women’s workshops, each running from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The introductory class starts on January 10; memoir begins January 14; and fiction writing on January 22. The children’s four-series session meets from 2 to 4 p.m., January 20, February 10, March 17 and April 7. The teen four-series session is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m., January 27, February 17, March 24 and April 28.

A fun, non-intimidating be-who-you-are class atmosphere provides both new and experienced writers with a freer, more confident writing experience. Greene compassionately guides students to appreciate the role of intuition in the creative process, and to find writing inspiration in our everyday surroundings.

Preregistration is required. Discounts are available for multi-session registrants and same-session siblings. For fees, location details and more information, email Melissa@WriteFromTheHeart.us, call 717393-4713 or visit WriteFromTheHeart.us. See ads, pages 42 and 54.

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Celebrate Winter at the Reading Fire + Ice Fest

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eturning to downtown Reading for its fifth year, the Reading Fire + Ice Fest will kick off at 5:30 p.m., January 18, in the 500 block of Penn Street. The event continues all day and evening, January 19. The family-friendly festival will feature a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including a chili cook-off, Snowfall Ball, professional ice-carving competitions, fire performances, live music and concession stands.

Produced and organized by the Reading Downtown Improvement District​and funded in large part by the Berks County Community Foundation​, the event is a fun way to enjoy outdoor winter activities and warm up with indoor activities as well.

Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County.

All outdoor activities are free. Entry fee for chili cook-off; Varying age group admission fees for Snowfall Ball. Festival location: 500 block of Penn St., Reading. For more information, visit ReadingFireAndIceFest.com.

ASSETS Birthday Wish for Changed Communities

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rom May 2018 through May 2019, ASSETS is sharing 25 events and 25 stories of impact in their 25th year. One such event will be the Cultivate Lancaster Entrepreneurs Forum, taking place from 5 to 9 p.m., January 24, at The Candy Factory, in Lancaster. This bi-annual networking and workshop series enables small business owners, entrepreneurs and business resource providers the opportunity to share their collective experience, with the goal of connection, collaboration and growth.

A nonprofit based in Lancaster, and serving Lancaster, Reading, York and surrounding areas, ASSETS works with start-up and existing businesses to form a more ethical economy. ASSETS offers in-depth training and creative financing for entrepreneurs, and works with established businesses to improve their social and environmental impact.

The staff is a team of innovators, changing the ecosystem of business and building an economy in which everyone can prosper.

They believe that we must harness the power of business—the largest sector in our economy—to alleviate the economic injustice that nonprofits and the government cannot solve on their own. To our community, the ASSETS team says, “Join the conversation. Let’s use business as a force for good.”

For more information, visit AssetsPA.org/Celebrate25. To learn more about the Entrepreneurs Forum, visit CultivateLancaster.org. See ad, page 27.

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#GiveLocal Campaign Raises More Than $6,000

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n year two of their #GiveLocal campaign, Lemon Street Market customers donated more than $6,000 to local community organizations during 2018, including Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health of Lancaster County; The Mix at Arbor Place; The Common Wheel; Meals on Wheels Lancaster County; Lancaster Farm Sanctuary; and Lancaster Farmland Trust. Shoppers were invited to “round up” at the register to support partner groups that support the Lemon Street Market mission of cultivating food, health and community.

In 2017, customers raised more than $3,000 for Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster; ASSETS; Lancaster County Conservancy; United Way of Lancaster County; Clare House; and the Power Packs Project.

“By shopping at Lemon Street Market, customers directly support hundreds of local farmers and producers, keeping money in our local economy and helping food entrepreneurs support their families,” says Patricia Haverstick, owner. “Eighty percent of each dollar spent at a local, family-owned business is returned to the local economy versus only 20 percent of every dollar spent at large, corporateowned stores.”

Location: 241 W. Lemon St., Lancaster.

For more information, call 717-8260843 or visit LemonStreetMarket.com.

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health briefs

Bone Broth Benefits One of the most popular recent food trends is consuming bone broth. While not a novel idea at all, this food has been used as a digestive tonic in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,500 years.

Bones and connective tissue are the only true dietary source of type II collagen, a protein known for keeping the skin smooth, while aiding in healthy teeth and joints. Additionally, bones are full of anti-inflammatory amino acids, minerals and compounds, which may help speed the body’s healing process from conditions like arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome, according to research compiled by Michelle Gimbar, registered dietitian nutritionist.

Since bones are not typically consumed in their whole form, many people make their own broth by cooking down animal bones, simmering them in water for 10 or more hours to release their powerful, healing nutrients. Simmering causes the bones and ligaments to release healing compounds like collagen, proline, glycine and glutamine.

The broth contains minerals in forms that the body easily absorbs: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon and others. However, already-prepared bone broth found in the grocery store does not typically contain the same healing properties since it is often made from bouillon and other flavorings. As with all healthy food choices, quality is key. Be sure to choose bone broth made from organic, grass-fed bones.

As we age, our bones naturally experience wear and tear, resulting in diminished joint cartilage. During simmering, collagen and gelatin are released, two com-

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ponents readily absorbable to aid in restoring joint cartilage when consumed. A study completed by Pennsylvania State University found that when athletes supplemented collagen in their diet, they began to show significant improvements in joint comfort and a decrease in factors that negatively impacted athletic performance.

Additionally, since collagen and gelatin are rich in anti-inflammatory amino acids, studies have shown that bone broth is beneficial in restoring strength of the gut lining and fighting food sensitivities; aiding the growth of probiotics in the gut; and supporting healthy inflammation levels in the digestive tract. Unlike many other foods consumed, bone broth is easily digested, making it soothing to the gastrointestinal tract, since the compounds are already fully broken down. Both collagen and gelatin may be able to seal and heal the holes associated with leaky gut syndrome.

While plants are a great source of vitamins and minerals which help stimulate the body to produce its own collagen, no plants exist that contain type II collagen, the form found in animal bones. Even when eating a variety of plants rich in collagen-boosting nutrients. The body may not be able to fully absorb them if the immune or digestive system is weak. However, as discussed, the collagen in bone broth is easily absorbed, even when the immune and digestive systems are compromised.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and significant-

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Stress Lowers Women’s Fertility

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ly lowered their body fat.

“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Eating Mediterranean Diet Helps Save Eyesight

Lifestyle Reset May Relieve Depression

The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself.

The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

Depression may be caused by psychological, biological, social and environmental factors, and the symptoms of depression may be improved by alternatives to antidepressant medications.

In A Mind of Your Own, Kelly Brogan, a psychiatrist certified in integrative holistic medicine, suggests that antidepressants overpromise and under deliver. Focusing instead on a reset in lifestyle, Brogan supplies a 30day action plan outlining steps to control blood sugar levels, support gut biome and test thyroid function.

Concentrating on the biology of depression, Brogan investigates effects of common exposures (i.e. tap water, body lotions) and drugs (i.e. over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, birth control pills) that can lead to depression. Based on her medical training and research, Brogan focuses on eating nutritious foods, detoxifying the environment and adding meditation, sleep and exercise to balance daily life and reduce or relieve depression.

Additional modalities can also offer a lifestyle reset to relieve depression, and premier among these is hypnosis or hypnotherapy. David Hartman, licensed clinical social worker, and Diane Zimberoff, licensed marriage and family therapist, published research on the positive effects of hypnosis for reducing or relieving depression in the Journal of Heart Centered Therapies.

Since hypnotherapy treats underlying stress and looks at the source of problems, some going back to early childhood, it allows the patient access to that great data bank of the subconscious.

People often struggle with depression as a side effect of pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cancer, arthritis, insomnia and dementia. Hypnotherapy can help with all of these conditions, and people who have experienced hypnosis understand that physical issues can have emotional roots. Hypnotherapy allows patients to take steps toward releasing the hold of depression in their lives.

Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them.

They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

Annelle Soponis, Ph.D., is board certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists and the owner of Bridge Hypnosis, located at 6 Hearthstone Dr., in Reading. For more information, call 610-509-7610, email BridgeHypnosis@gmail.com or visit BridgeHypnosis.com. See ads, pages 14 and 52.

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Breathe Easy

Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality For much of the country, winter means spending more time indoors—and exposed to potential toxins. Indoor air quality is critically important to children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems that may be especially sensitive to pollutants, according to WebMD.com. Recognizing and avoiding some of the most common sources of toxins in the home can safeguard everyone’s health year-round and notably now, at the height of the season when humans tend to hibernate in their warm abodes. n The Environmental Working Group warns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be found in many household products from new carpets and furniture to paints and air fresheners. These airborne toxins can irritate eyes and respiratory systems, and increase the

risk of cancer and liver, kidney and central nervous system damage. Look for low- and zero-VOC products; buy solid wood, hardwood or exterior-grade plywood and antique furniture. Open the windows once in a while as a natural, refreshing way to ventilate. n How, when and how often we vacuum is also important.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (iaqa.org) recommends a slow and steady motion “to keep dust from flying up into the air.” They also suggest pet owners should vacuum every two days. When choosing a vacuum cleaner, go with a model that includes a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to pick up microscopic particles a regular vacuum cannot remove. n The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends using and properly maintaining home ventilation systems, including exhaust fans, air conditioning and heating units; preventing mold by controlling moisture and humidity, including checking pipes and window sills for condensation; and keeping the home smoke-free, because burning cigarettes release at least 69 chemicals that can cause cancer. n Place a large floor mat just inside each outside door, suggests WebMD.com, as people track in many chemicals— especially from pesticides and other pollutants—via the dirt on their shoes, which also can be removed before entering.

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In 2008, Ed became a yoga instructor and began teaching alongside Sudha. He became known for his compassionate, straightforward teaching and wisdom. He was an incredible person with a compassionate heart. His friendship extended to everyone who crossed his path. Ed was, and remains, an important influence for those who knew him and for his students.

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Rare Breed Monstrous Morass Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing.

Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup.

“The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.

Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds

The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.

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Meatless Munchies

Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

Nature Finds a Way

Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007.

New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science.

Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”

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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle

One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.

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People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

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Ancient Canines

Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered

After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.

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Baltimore is spending $15 million to deploy 4,000 sensorequipped trash receptacles that signal when they need emptying to increase collection efficiency. “The cans come with Wi-Fi; we will utilize this capability to allow the can to transmit information, including how full it is, so we can offer as-needed servicing of the cans,” says Jeffrey Raymond, with the Baltimore Department of Public Works.

The solar-powered trash receptacles are manufactured by Ecube Labs, with offices in Los Angeles and South Korea.

The company is installing its CleanCUBE bins across Baltimore in three stages, starting with 150 units in the South Baltimore gateway/casino area.

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Cork is both recyclable and renewable because it regenerates its bark after harvesting, which causes no harm to trees. Durable cork can be found in the flooring of the Library of Congress and as an insulator for space shuttles. It’s also a waterproof, abrasionresistant fire retardant and acoustic insulator with odor and humidity-controlling and acoustic sounddampening applications. In Portugal, the world’s largest producer, the outer skin regrows in time for the next harvest. The stripped trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and release more oxygen, so Portugal’s cork forests, or montados, are often referred to as the “lungs” of the environment.

3-D Domiciles

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A 3-D printed home can be built in less than 24 hours at a cost of $10,000. Developers hope to cut it to $4,000 to help families living in poverty or other unsafe conditions.

New Story, a housing charity organization, and ICON, a construction tech company, have partnered to try ending global homelessness. Being able to lock the door and have a safe shelter can be elusive. An entire community of printed homes is planned for construction in El Salvador.

The 650-square-foot, proof-of-concept prototype— containing a living room, small office, one bedroom and one bathroom—was built in Austin, Texas. Human workers installed the windows, doors, plumbing and electrical systems. ICON staff will use the home as an office to test its durability.

Fire Hounds

Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile

Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region. Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers.

A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return. “The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres. She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot.

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver.

“In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine:

Boost the Brain

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed

heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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Heart

Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the University of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers. “Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective of Early Detection Saves habit Lives! gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, •100% Safe • No Contact • NO RADIATION! Ph.D., a professor of family and Thermographic screening is themedicine easiest, fastest and safest method of early detection. public health.

Lungs

Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.

Kidneys

To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.

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strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

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Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

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metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

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Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the

airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys

The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, short-

ness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet,

black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

Drink this: water with squirts of lemon

or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author

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Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which

is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising, musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

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Wellness Connected to Oral and Organ Health

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ealth can be defined as physical and mental well-being and freedom from disease and pain. Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks asked Dr. Owen Allison, DMD, and Dr. David Schwartz, DDS, to describe the link between oral health and organ health. “Overall health begins and ends with the health of our teeth and mouths in general,” says Allison.

Schwartz concurs, “An unhealthy mouth can affect the rest of the body in numerous ways.”

Digestion begins in the mouth. “Eating slowly and breaking down food by chewing properly with a mouth full of healthy teeth efficiently releases essential nutrients into the body,” explains Schwartz. “Coating food with saliva will allow the digestive enzymes present in saliva to begin their tasks, but it takes time.”

“When we chew food, enzymes in our saliva start the process of digestion.

Sore, broken or missing teeth will not break the food down effectively enough for the enzymes to do their work,” describes Allison.

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“Bacteria that live just under the gums can cause infection of the gums and the bone around the teeth,” says Schwartz. “They eat the bone, causing the teeth to become loose and eventually lost. Good daily brushing and flossing helps to prevent infection, and regular dental cleanings help with harder-to-reach areas. If infection gets to the bone, it can get into the blood stream.

“This has been shown to increase the

body’s inflammatory response, which in turn increases a person’s risk for heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers and more,” observes Schwartz.

Allison states, “Poor oral health causing infected, bleeding gums and foul breath allows oral bacteria to circulate throughout the body in the blood system affecting all of the organs, most notably the heart. Autopsy on heart attack victims most often reveals the presence of oral bacteria in the heart and major arteries.

“The health of the mouth is key to the health of the organ system, and the organ system is key to overall heath,” affirms Allison.

Owen Allison, DMD, owns Susquehanna Dental Arts, located at 100 S. 18th St., in Columbia. For more information, visit SusquehannaDentalArts.com or call 717684-3943. See ads, pages 31 and 51.

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25 Years of Natural Awakenings

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Sharon Bruckman—a he year was 1994.

The real “natural America Online awakening” is about dreamer and entrepreneur in her own right— opened the first each of us waking up was quietly laying the gateway to the World to who we truly are and foundation for what Wide Web; Jeff Bezos founded the fledgling the kind of world we would become the largbehemoth Amazon; and can create together. est franchise publishing network in the natural Deepak Chopra installed ~Sharon Bruckman health industry: Natural the first bricks on his Awakenings magazine. path to enlightenment

“America’s natural wellness and sustainwith the publication of his book The Seven ability movements were in their infancy Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams.

Perhaps not coincidentally, genetically the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are benefiting people nationwide, as well as engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food throughout our precious planet.” supply that year, spawning a GMO food Woven from the threads of grit, revolution that transcended the age-old inspiration and perhaps serendipity, debate between pesticides and organics. the magazine was a tapestry of health, Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the healing and mindfulness. Its successful leading edge of a cultural awakening.

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By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living.

The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach.

Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission.

As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships. Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities.

Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.”

The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other.

Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets.

“We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute

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To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. to our magazines. Our publishers are torchbearers aligned with the vision of a healthier world and the mission to facilitate that transformation.”

During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.”

By identifying and responding to a simple need in one community, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place, a greater force just might step in to enable success beyond anything you imagined. The real ‘natural awakening’ is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.”

We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come.

It is my honor to join her on this journey as Natural Awakenings celebrates its silver anniversary.

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“It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.”

It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other non-pharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says.

Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis. This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.

A Better Roadmap to Health McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis.

“Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says.

If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals.

If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag.

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Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many

It’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years. of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

Are there any side effects?

The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.

If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step?

The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource.

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Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This— not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

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We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

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xercise is often Stringing together lots of water or shoveling associated with snow from the driveway. of small decisions the gym or yoga throughout your day According to a study in studio, but structured the Archives of Internal and week can add workouts aren’t the only Medicine, everyday activup to significant gains ity outside of traditional way to keep physically and mentally fit. Whether in your strength and exercise might be even regulating blood prescardiovascular system … more beneficial than an sure, avoiding obesity hour at the gym. ~Jeremy Hyatt, or promoting brain “Staying active health, regular movement throughout the day personal trainer throughout the day helps regulate hormones yields promising benefits. Research shows like insulin, which help metabolize carbothat small changes in routine tasks—from hydrates to be used for fuel, and enzymes house cleaning to grocery shopping—can like lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which help make quick and lasting improvements in release free fatty acids for muscle activity. overall health.

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“We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City.

For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis ...”

Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults. Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period.

Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health. Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt.

Wildish agrees that making the decision to begin and keeping it fun is paramount. “Do what you can and stick with it when you find something that brings you joy, even when it’s challenging.”

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mericans are atThere are lots Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 tached to their gadof solutions for Ways to Outsmart the Hazgets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your EMFs have cumulative industry is all too happy to deliver the latest innovations exposure without and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ditching every ble biological effects, Gittleconvenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level.

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We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods.

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“5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.

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Create a Safer Haven

With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.

Find Some Distance

EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

Unplug Each Night

Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle.

“Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.”

Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

Change Wireless Habits

Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on.

For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

Shield With Caution

Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase.

“It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.”

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.

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Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation and other

indoor air pollution can be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.

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greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.

Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside.

Accessorizing. Many experts, including Gittleman, recommend wearing jewelry made of shungite, a black mineraloid composed almost entirely of carbon that can absorb harmful radiation from EMFs. For more information on EMFs and public health, go to: National Cancer Institute Tinyurl.com/ElectromagneticFieldsAndCancer National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Tinyurl.com/ElectricAndMagneticFields

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ASD encompasses a range of disorders that these digestive conditions and the accompanying ASD may be connected to the characterized by repetitive behaviors and impaired social skills and communication. gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions Although it includes four distinct condiof microbes living in the digestive tract. tions, one of its hallmarks is how much it

“Kids with ASD may have inflammavaries from person to person and how diftion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it ferent the restrictions can be for each child. can be very much related to inflammation

The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately significantly effective, says Bock. “ASD is connected because the majority of our imreally a whole-body disorder that affects mune system is in the gut—are two of the the brain, so a whole-body approach makes most crucial systems involved in autism so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”

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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier.

It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.

Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care

For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects.

“With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock.

Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors.

Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference.

“I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.

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FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.

A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A glutenfree, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.

Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced

microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora.

Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms.

Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior.

Preconception care. Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.

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The possible role of these grains in pet food allergies has given rise to an explosion of grain-free products. “Most dogs don’t need grains. They need nutrients,” says Gleicher. “Some of these foods were well-researched, but others were created solely to exploit fads. That’s often why some have better quality ingredients and better nutritional profiles than others.”

Many dog owners have found grainfree food to be the answer to their pets’ frustrating health woes. “Our 4-year-old rescue terrier-mix had redness and itching on his belly to the point of bleeding from scratching. It flared up almost immediately after eating food or treats with grains,” says Allison Radkay, a blogger at LooksLikeHappy. com in suburban Chicago. “Trial and error, combined with a lot of antihistamines, kept

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his redness and hives to a minimum while we figured out his allergies: He can handle brown rice, but not corn or wheat.”

Grains aren’t evil, says integrative veterinarian Marty Goldstein, DVM, of South Salem, New York, and author of The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. “There is not a real requirement to feed them. The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem,” he notes. “Foods high in beans, peas and potatoes can block taurine utilization ...”

That could be unhealthy for some dogs, according to an alert issued last summer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It notes that taurine is an amino acid that’s lacking in dogs that develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

The condition, which can lead to heart failure if left untreated, has long been associated with certain large and giant-sized dogs. Concerns about grain-free foods were raised when reports of DCM surfaced in breeds not typically predisposed to the disease.

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grain-free foods, dog owners and veterinarians ponder the best ways to approach a healthy canine diet. Opinions are divided.

Justin Shmalberg, DVM, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist based in Gainesville, Florida, and chief nutrition officer at the pet food company NomNomNow, says there’s a longstanding debate about the necessity of carbohydrates for dogs. “Metabolically, a carb-free, meaty diet, including proteins for necessary blood sugar, works.” Still, dogs absorb many carbs just fine, he says. “Carbs are part of our dogs’ evolution. People eat carbs, and as dogs were domesticated, they adapted to eating more carbs.”

Some food formulas substitute potatoes for grains, which are high in starch, says Gleicher. “Too much starch can raise blood sugar levels, which can be especially harmful for dogs with obesity or diabetic issues.”

Goldstein, founder of Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend freeze-dried pet food, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, favors a predominantly meat diet for carnivorous dogs. “The addition of a small amount of cooked, whole grains is okay, especially for a healthy dog. My golden, eating food that contained some brown rice, lived to 19-and-a-half, much longer than today’s life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.”

In some cases, it may not be the grain itself that’s creating the problem. “A chemical residue on the grain or a genetically modified variety might trigger an allergic reaction,” Gleicher says.

There’s no denying that for some dogs, removing grain has led to significant relief from allergy symptoms. If it helps, there’s no reason to panic over the latest controversy, say the experts. On the other hand, take care in jumping on the grain-free bandwagon without due diligence, careful consideration and consultation with a vet.

“The best diet is individualized,” says Shmalberg. “Feed quality foods, rotate protein sources and ask where ingredients come from. Dogs are adaptable. Do what’s best for each of your dogs. Don’t just follow a trend.”

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ood choice decisions can affect the health and well-being of our feline family members. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they are especially adapted to a diet that consists of only meat, thus cats have no dietary requirements for carbohydrates. They have evolved to obtain water from their diet.

A typical prey food such as a mouse contains about 70 percent water and a high level of protein.

The convenience of dry kibble diets has zapped the moisture out of food and has too high of a carbohydrate level that cats do not need. Dry, high carbohydrate kibble diets for our felines has been linked to diabetes, obesity, urinary issues, kidney disease and possibly pancreatitis.

There are many biologically appropriate diet options to choose from for felines. The easiest is a high-quality

canned food. Canned food typically has 70 percent or higher moisture content and higher protein levels than can be found in kibble. The first two-to-three ingredients on the can should include protein which will be labeled as meat or meal.

Another option is a healthy, balanced, nutritionist-formulated raw diet, which provides the cat with its biologically appropriate diet. There are many convenient, commercial and nutritionally balanced raw cat diets that are now available to the public.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Labyrinth Walk – 12-3pm. Walk the special 11-circuit pathway with meditation, journaling and guidance using the earth's elements as the focus. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-3931733. UUCLOnline.com.

Sacred Sound for the New Year – 4-6pm. Bathe in ancient healing vibrations of bells, drum, rattle, crystal bowls & Angela Wenger’s angelic vocal toning. Relax, recline, & heal mind, body & soul as a sacred space is created in community. $25adv/$30. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster.

717-290-1517.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 Craft Circle – 5:30-8pm. All are welcome to a relaxing time of fellowship. Crafts do not need to be yarn or fiber related. Held first Thursdays. Free. Bent Limb Farm, 592 Stone Hill Rd, Shoemakersville.

484-797-2263. BentLimbFarm.com.

SATURDAY, JANURY 5 First Saturdays at The Nature Place – 9am-4pm.

Every first Saturday at 9am and again at 3pm, learn about a different nature-based educational $7/per person. Berks Nature members receive a 30% discount. Register: BerksNature.org/Events. Berks Nature, 575 St. Bernadine St, Reading.

Finding Your Personal Sacred Symbol – 10am4pm. Susan Korsnick offers guided meditation, reflective experiences, and an intuitive painting practice to support discovery of the uniquely personal sacred symbol that holds meaning for each participant. No art experience needed. $65 in advance/$75 day of event. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. Call 717-290-1517 to register.

Healing Sound Bath – 7pm. Calm the mind, relax the body when you become immersed in the deep meditation from the healing vibration and beautiful sounds of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls. $25.

Space limited, registration required. Heart Space | Happy Place South Second St, Columbia. 717-9744841. HS-HP.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Workshop: Myths of Chiropractic – 6:15-7pm.

Become better informed, healthy and well-balanced.

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GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) – 6:30-8pm. This monthly group provides sources of help, compassion, and understanding for individuals who have had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Free. Preregistration for new attendees is required. Contact Marjorie Paradise at 717-951-2720. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.

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

Lancaster Chapter of AHNA hosts Dr. Keith Sheehan of Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center who will address, “Lyme Disease: What It Is, What It Isn’t.” $20. Held at Sage Continuing Education, 719 Old Hickory Rod, Suite B, Lancaster. For info: Deb Gallagher, RestoreEnergy12@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Weight-Loss Info and Special Offer – 3-7pm.

Jeannie Peck, traditional naturopath, functional nutrition clinician and weight loss clinician discusses weight loss options. Attendees who purchase a customized weight loss package on January 9 will have six LED light-slimming sessions (valued at $594) added to their package for free. Health by Design, 352 E Main St Ste. 100, Leola. 717-5568103. HBDClinic.com.

Weight-Loss Info Session – 6:30pm. Learn about our easy, personalized, effective and medically supervised program. Free. RSVP required. Kulp Nutrition & Wellness Center, 52 Morgantown Rd, Reading.

610-208-0404. KulpNutritionWellness.com.

EVOLVE: A 6-Week Wellness Program – 7-8:30pm. Mondays thru Feb 18. Adopt healthier habits, get "unstuck" from your draining, daily routine, find energy, a fresh perspective, increased motivation. For info and costs: Courtney Shober, Certified Integrative Health Coach. 484-256-5704.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Dishes 2 Nourish - “Anti-Inflammatory Foods” – 10-11am or 3-4pm. Aches, pain, and general inflammation can wreak havoc in our bodies, particularly as we age. Inflammation in the body is complex and nutrition can play a key role in decreasing it. Free. Registration: 717-291-1313 ext. 102 or LColeman@LancasterCancerCenter. com. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Greenfield Corporate Center, Lancaster.

Crystals 101 – 10:30am. This workshop will get you started with the basics, commonly used crystals, how and why to use and select them. $25. Space limited. RSVP: Heart Space | Happy Place, South Second St, Columbia. 717-974-4841. HS-HP.com.

Arthritic Conditions – 6pm. Current research and treatments for acute and chronic inflammatory arthritic conditions will be discussed with time for Q & A. Free. RSVP to Cassidy@LancasterBrainAnd

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Spine.com or 717-299-9600. Snow Date: 1/17 6pm.

Women’s Intro Writing Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 5 class series thru Feb 7. “Writing Without Fear.” A relaxing, free-spirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional. Call for fees and directions. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio.

717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

Deep Relaxation with Yoga Nidra – 7pm. When deep healing and relaxation is needed. Yoga Nidra is the science of deep relaxation and this practice is said to be the equivalent of 4 hours of sleep. $20. Space limited. RSVP: Heart Space | Happy Place, South Second St, Columbia. 717-974-4841. HS-HP.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Reiki I with Master Sarah Preston – 10:30am4pm. Reiki is a simple, beautiful form of energy work. This class teaches the basics of Usui Reiki and allows you to both give and receive its healing benefits. $125 includes book & attunement. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

8-Day Directed Retreat – thru 1/20. A privileged means of deepening one’s intimacy with God. Liturgy is offered each day, along with opportunities for Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and massage. $720 ($360 non-refundable deposit). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. Info/Register: MLeonowitz@jesuitcenter.org.

610-670-3642. JesuitCenter.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 Memoir Writing Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. 5 class series thru Feb 11. “Exploring Our Life Stories.”

A relaxing, free-spirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional. Call for fees and directions. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio.

717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

Workshop: The Healthiest People on the Planet – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed, healthy and well-balanced. Free. Registration required. Family Chiropractic of Lancaster, Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. 717-327-4663. FamilyChiropractic Lancaster.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Hand Reflexology Workshop – 4-7:30pm. Reflexology is pressure applied to specific areas of the body, usually feet, hands, ears, and face, and affects corresponding organs and body systems.

Learn specific points on the hands an how to addres headaches, digestive concerns, fatigue. Hands-on class. Space limited, register early. $25 in advance.

Health by Design Natural Clinic, 352 E Main St Suite 100, Leola. 717-556-8103. HBDClinic.com.

Healing Together Support Group – 6pm. Cancer is a life-changing event affecting patients, family and friends. Talking and sharing with others on the same journey can help Open to patients, families and loved

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ones. Light dinner and refreshments served. Free.

Seating limited. Registration required. For info/registration call 717-725-4402 or email MindyDeGreen@ gmail.com. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Greenfield Corporate Center, Lancaster.

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

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

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Friday, January 18 • 9am-4pm $85. Registration required.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

Kilene Knitter for a free family-friendly yoga and smoothie class ppropriate for all ages and skill levels. Free. Emerald Foundation Community Campus, 2120 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. To register, call Kilene at 717-293-1462 or email Kilene.Knitter@ GiantMartins.com.

Vision Board: Manifest Dreams & Desires – 124pm. Use guided meditation, quiet contemplation and creative collage to clarify your goals. Focus intention and manifest what you truly want! Artist Nancy Warble leads this powerful workshop. $40adv/$45. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster.

717-290-1517.

Koffee, Kirtan and Simon & Garfunkel Open Mic – 6-9pm. Experience Kirtan and the opportunity to get in front of the mic and express yourself. Enjoy a light dinner and treats from the vegan, gluten-free cafeteria and music, poetry, and other offerings from local talent. Call to reserve your spot. By donation.

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

Healing Sound Bath – 7pm. Calm the mind, relax the body when you become immersed in the deep meditation from the healing vibration and beautiful sounds of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls. $25. Space limited. RSVP: Heart Space | Happy Place, South Second St, Columbia. 717-974-4841.

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The Reading Fire + Ice – 5:30-10pm. Premier winter festival in Berks features everything from stunning ice sculptures to fire-breathing performers, ice-carving competitions, a chili cook-off, the Snowfall Ball, live outdoor musical acts and food trucks. Fun for the whole family. Free. 500 block of Penn Street, Reading. ReadingFireAndIceFest.com.

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Susan Korsnick leads intuitive and creative experiences designed to clarify desires, choices, and goals. Tap into Inner Wisdom, identify limiting beliefs, and replace them with expansive, new beliefs to support life’s journey.

Saturday, January 19 • 10am-2pm $85 includes supplies, lunch, and beverages.

Hosted by Moonstone Manor 2048 Zeager Rd, Elizabethtown Register on Events page: SusanKorsnick.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 9th Annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike – 10am (registration/check-in begins 8:30am). Runners and hikers (and dogs on a leash) are invited to participate in the run/walk held in scenic Lancaster County Central Park. Pavilion 22 (Kiwanis Lodge). $30 registration fee. T-shirts are guaranteed for all people who register by Jan. 4. For info/registration: LancasterSierraClub.org.

The Reading Fire + Ice – 10am-10pm. See 1/18 listing for details.

Family-Friendly Yoga and Smoothies – 11am12pm. All Ages. Join Julie Mathers, co-founder of On My Mat and GIANT Food Store’s Nutritionist,

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Vision Board: Manifest Dreams & Desires – 12 -4pm. See January 19th listing for details.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Community for Holistic Integration (CHI) Meet Up – 9:30-11 am. CHI meets monthly to connect holistic-minded businesses and community members, to share ideas, network and educate the community on holistic practices. All welcome. By donation. Leg up Farmers Market 3100 N. George St, York. For more information: 717-873-6195.

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Kids & Teens in the Kitchen: Chili Cook-Off – 10am. Kids ages 10-16. Gwen Eberly hosts a chili cook-off. Discover your favorite recipe and go home and make it for your family. Hands-on class. $60. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Cooking Class: Matsoni – Easy Yogurt – 11am or 6pm. Caspian Sea (Matsoni) yogurt is a mildly tart

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and creamy cultured yogurt. In class, each person gets a small jar of yogurt starter. With proper care, the starter will sustain itself indefinitely. Hands-on class. $60. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

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Workshop: Bought-The Truth Behind Vaccines – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed, healthy and well-balanced. Free. Registration required. Family Chiropractic of Lancaster, Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. 717-327-4663. FamilyChiropractic Lancaster.com.

Enjoy an evening of yoga with your partner as you both experience the delight and bliss of simple partner practices, including cooperative postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation. Adjustments and props will be utilized. Accompanied by live sacred music and followed by an assortment of delightful treats.

Reserve your space today. Don’t have a partner, no worries... individuals welcome.

Fiction Writing Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. 5-class series thru Feb 19. “Bringing Our Characters to Life.” A relaxing, free-spirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional. Call for fees and directions. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio.

717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

Thursday, February 14 • 6-8:30pm $35 per couple Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073 KulaKamalaFoundation.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Free Workshop: Healthy Organs...Healthy Life – 6:30-7:30pm. Our internal organs may not be visible to the eye but they are vital to our health.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

Weight-Loss Info Session – 6:30pm. Learn about our easy, personalized, effective and medically supervised program. Free. RSVP required. Kulp Nutrition & Wellness Center, 52 Morgantown Rd, Reading.

610-208-0404. KulpNutritionWellness.com.

Elixir of Love – 1-4pm. Herbalist Sarah Preston helps you make an herbal elixir timed for Valentine’s Day & infused with intentions for romance! 21+only. Bring a pint of 80 proof brandy & a pint of honey. $30adv/$35 day of, includes booklet. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

Vertigo & Dizziness Disorders – 6pm. Vertigo & Dizziness Disorders: A Functional Neurology approach to evaluation and treatment will be discussed with time for Q & A. Free. RSVP to Cassidy@ LancasterBrainAndSpine.com or 717-299-9600.

Snow Date: 1/31 6pm.

Candlelight Reiki Restorative Yoga with Crystal Healing – 7pm. Come for relaxation and maybe even some deep inner healing. Crystals, ambiance and practice support surrender and letting go of stress and tension. $30. Space limited. RSVP: Heart Space | Happy Place, South Second St, Columbia.

717-974-4841. HS-HP.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Free Gentle Yoga Class – 12pm; Come try this gentle classic hatha yoga class. 12-week series begins the following week. James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W James St, Lancaster. Campus Yoga, 610-301-6510. JClipman@pdt.net.

Ethereal Violin Meditation – 7-8pm. Professional violinist and yoga teacher Helena Lalita will guide students through a short session of gentle movement & pranayama (breathing) followed by long, deep relaxation and sound bathing. $15adv/$20 door.

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

Weekend Directed Retreat – thru 1/27. A privileged means of deepening one’s intimacy with God. Liturgy is offered each day, along with opportunities for Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and massage. Retreatants receive a free ticket to "A New Creation: Opus One ECHO Concert and the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal on Jan 26th. $240 ($120 nonrefundable deposit). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. Info/Register: MLeonowitz@JesuitCenter. org. 610-670-3642. JesuitCenter.org.

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Cooking Class: Wusthof Knife Skills 101 – 10am or 6pm. Make minestrone soup during this handson class of instruction on the Cooks Knife, slicing, dicing, mincing, chopping, honing and more. $75 includes a Wusthof Cooks Knife ($60 value). Preregister. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

Workshop: Maximizing Your Chiropractic Care – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed, healthy and well-balanced. Free. Registration required. Family Chiropractic of Lancaster, Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. 717-327-4663. FamilyChiropractic Lancaster.com.

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Wednesday – Saturday, February 6-9 $10-$150 (trade-show only, ½ and full day and full conference pricing) Register online at: PASAFarming.org/Convention Or call: 814-349-9856 Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster

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savethedate Professional Ethics in Action: Honesty, Morality and Integrity in a Shifting World

We’ll take a look a professional ethical code of conduct – as well as the greater values of honesty and integrity. In this professional training with Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, we’ll see how they help us with boundaries in our work and peace in our hearts. Six CE and psychodrama credits provided.

Friday, February 15 • 9am-4pm $85. Registration required.

Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster.

717-466-0788. RealTrueKaren.com.

savethedate Earth Rising ~ Honoring Gaia, Empowering Ourselves Three days of free events to honor our intuition and facilitate accessing our inner guidance.

Presenter: Dr. Nancy Vedder-Shults, educator, musician, and author.

Friday, March 15 • 7:30pm “Science & Divination” Saturday, March 16 • 9:30am-4pm “The World is Your Oracle” Sunday, March 17 • 10am Worship: “Balancing Light & Dark”; 1-3pm “Goddess Chanting” Free. RSVP required to EarthRising2019@gmail.com UUCL, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster Saturday program: Lancaster County Park, Pavilion #23

ongoing events

sunday Kirtan and Satsang – 12:30-1:30pm. Enjoy beautiful music, devotional chanting, and an open discussion about yoga and life. Celebrate the many names of the Divine, connect with our community, and feel recharged for the rest of your week!

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

KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

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

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

Reiki Share – 7:30-9pm. Join a guided meditation and a sharing of reiki (rei - universal, ki - energy). All levels and non-attuned practitioners are welcome. A brief explanation of the history and practice of reiki will be given to those unfamiliar with this beautiful Japanese tradition. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamala Foundation.org.

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

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

SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. A safe, simple approach, in a slow and easy-paced class. Offers deep breathing, relaxation and stretching while building strength and flexibility throughout the body. For beginning yoga practice, recovery from an injury or a modified approach. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888.

AOPaddle.com.

Chiropractic Education Class – 6-6:30pm. Free.

Kulp Chiropractic Clinic, 52 Morgantown Rd, Reading. 610-208-0404. KulpChiropractic.com.

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Contemplative Prayer Teaching – 7-8:15pm.

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

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

SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Chakra Vinyasa + Elemental Breathwork – 7:05-8:05pm. $12/class. Call to reserve your spot. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430.

TheRestorativeCenter.com.

wednesday Chair Yoga – 9-9:45am. Gentle yoga while seated on a chair. Teri Butson RYT200. $5. 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 class. $5. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster. 717-509-1342.

Kirtan and Satsang – 6-7:15pm. Enjoy beautiful music, devotional chanting, and an open discussion about yoga and life. Celebrate the many names of the Divine, connect with our community, and feel recharged for the rest of your week! By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

The Ultimate Health Care Workshop – 7pm.

Learn how natural health care can change your life.

Bring your questions about health and well-being.

Now is the time to change the conversation – now is the time to learn how to be healthy. Heath Wellness Center,14 West Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555.

HeathChiropractic.com.

Yoga – 6:30pm. Hatha classes focus on connecting the body and mind. Postures will increase flexibility, strength, and balance. $15/class or use card. Elevate Fitness, 240 N 7th St, Ste 500, Akron. 717-3270802. ElevateFitnessLanc.com.

thursday Yoga – 9-9:55am. Flow from pose to pose in a way that brings focus out of your mind and into your body. Strengthen and stretch all areas of your body. $15/class or use card. Elevate Fitness, 240 N 7th St, Ste 500, Akron. 717-327-0802. Elevate FitnessLanc.com.

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

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

SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Restorative w/Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Restorative postures, yoga nidra, healing crystal bowls and seated meditation. $12/class. Call to reserve your spot. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-7811430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. A safe, simple approach, in a slow and easy-paced class. Offers deep breathing, relaxation and stretching while building strength and flexibility throughout the body. For beginning yoga practice, recovery from an injury or a modified approach. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888.

AOPaddle.com.

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

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

TGIF Yoga – 5:30-6:25pm. This energetic class fuses Hatha and Vinyasa to a musical theme and is the perfect way to start your weekend. Sweat, stretch, and have fun! $15/class or use card. Elevate Fitness, 240 N 7th St, Ste 500, Akron. 717-3270802. ElevateFitnessLanc.com.

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

Restorative yoga is all about letting go, so you'll be taken through a few basic postures and shown how to prop yourself accordingly to achieve optimal peace and relaxation. Crystal bowls, gong, acoustic guitar, and a variety of other instruments provide soothing music. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading.

484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

saturday Yoga 4 All – 9-10am. From beginner to the daily practitioner, this class lives up to its name. Postures and stretches are combined with a focus on breath awareness to develop flexibility and relaxation.

Modifications and props are utilized to make this practice accessible for all. $12. Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro.

610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com.

Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga – 10:15-11:15am.

Enjoy the gentle and therapeutic nature of a yoga practice, coupled with the soothing effects of the water. Challenge your balance and engage the mind, body and spirit while floating into a world of rejuvenation and respite. Beginners welcome. $25.

Register with Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W Main St, Birdsboro. 610-575-0888. AOPaddle.com.

DIF K9 Training Orientation Session – 11:15am12:15pm. Contact Pat at Training@difk9.com for more information and to register. Free. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. 610-777-5755. GodfreysDogdom.com.

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

ACUPUNCTURE THE RESTORATIVE CENTER

Mark Siegrist 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304 • Reading 610-781-1430 TheRestorativeCenter.com We have the experience you are looking for! Let us help you use a holistic approach with acupuncture and herbal remedies so you can live your healthiest life. We treat your whole health history, not just your temporary situation. See ad, page 26.

BREATHWORK THERAPY SHAKTI HEALING THERAPIES Christel Emenheiser 1558 Old River Rd • Marietta 717-757-4026 ShaktiHealingTherapies.com

Journey on the breath to improve overall well-being and raise your consciousness. Therapeutic breath-work combined with energy and sound healing benefits PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Private and group sessions. Experience this unique, powerful practice and set your spirit free!

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

CHIROPRACTIC A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

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

Acupuncture is a way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds digestive problems, and insomnia and support your overall well-being. See ad, page 45.

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY Grey Muzzle Manor

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

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

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

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

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FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

1717 Old Philadelphia Pike • Lancaster 717-327-4663 FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com Focusing on whole body health, our doctors create a personalized program for each patient using a multidisciplinary approach of corrective chiropractic care, massage, rehabilitation and/or spinal decompression to return the spine to its natural alignment. Contact us today to find your way to optimal health. See ad, page 21.

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

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

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

For 33 years, Dr. Heath has been helping people recover their health and reduce stress in their lives through Functional Integrative Brain /Body Balance.

He uses Professional Applied Kinesiology, Neuro Emotional Technique, Quantum Neurology, Nutritional counseling, traditional Chiropractic and other cutting-edge techniques. See ad, page 27.

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

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

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

Our mission is to improve the lives of people suffering from complicated neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, by utilizing cutting edge diagnostic testing and customized brain-based treatment plans. See ad, page 15.

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 7.

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 15.

COUNSELING

DETOXIFICATION SCHAEFFERSTOWN CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY 1354 Heidelberg Ave • Schaefferstown 717-949-4081 SchaefferstownChiropractic.com

Are you suffering from pain?

Disrupted sleep?

Autoimmune issues? Migraines? Using our ionic foot spa and other detoxification services, you can cleanse your body of toxins and heavy metals, potentially improving preventable acute and chronic health conditions. Also offering massage, chiropractic, and other health supports. See ad, page 33.

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

We provide general and cosmetic Mercury-Free dental care to the entire family with attention to “whole person health.” We have advanced training in the safe removal of mercury fillings, non-surgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches.

Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 43.

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 31.

HOLISTIC wellness ALTERNATIVE HEALING OF PA

2846 Willow Street Pike • Willow Street 717-847-3213 AlternativeHealingOfPA.com Alternative healing center and retail store featuring massage, reiki, crystal therapy, health and wellness coaching. Stop in the store for all your alternative product needs including: essential oils, aromatherapy jewelry, soaps, lotions, Himalayan salt products, salves and crystals. See ad, page 18.

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

Discover what lights you up and design a life that feels great from the inside out. Release limiting beliefs and trapped emotions, shift your energy to unleash your potential. Offering belief and emotion clearing modalities, coaching, yoga, reiki, crystal healing, sounds healing, and more. See ads, pages 32 and 38.

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.

HEMP PRODUCTS

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS COUNSELING

NANO-ENHANCED HEMP OIL

SOUL SPARK HEALING & GUIDANCE

(At the Spine and Wellness Center) 3933 Perkiomen Ave • Reading 610-779-7272 EmWell.org

Heather Dempsey Heart Space|Happy Place 717-974-4841 HS-HP.com

Providing support and skills to manage life’s many challenges in a warm, nurturing environment.

Explore coping, communication and relaxation skills. Improve motivation, confidence, concentration and problem-solving.

Most health insurance accepted.

“Challenges are what make life interesting. . .

Overcoming them makes life meaningful.”

–Joshua J. Marine

When a 5mg dose of our NanoEnhanced Hemp Oil was compared to a 10mg dose of a competitor’s pharmaceutical synthetic cannabidiol (CBD), it showed a 5.5-fold increased bioavailability over the leading pharmaceutical.

Absorption begins as soon as it hits your mouth and results are lightning fast! Call today!

See ads, pages 32 and 38.

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

Jill C. H. Jablonski, RM, CCH, Drumore • By Appt Only SoulSparkHG@gmail.com SoulSparkHG.com

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MOLD REMEDIATION

HYPNOSIS BRIDGE HYPNOSIS

Annelle Soponis, Ph.D., BCH, CI 6 Hearthstone Dr • Reading 610-509-7610 BridgeHypnosis.com Create the life you want using the power of your subconscious mind.

Release stress, anxiety, fears, habits, blockages—anything that is holding you back from being the person you want to be.

Interactive transpersonal hypnosis. Dr. Soponis is NGH board certified and also certified to teach you to be a hypnotist. See ad, page 14.

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.

LYME DISEASE AMPLIFY YOUR HEALTH

Lynnelle Wampler, Certified Biofeedback Specialist 20 Woods Lane • Newmanstown 717-949-4297 AmplifyMyHealth.com Living with Lyme Disease? PEMF and biofeedback address the overall stress on the body, allowing the body to heal itself with proven sound technology. Noninvasive. Our technology is available in two office locations and can be shipped for home use. See ad, page 33.

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

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

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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 14.

NATUROPATH-traditional HEALTH BY DESIGN CLINIC

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath Functional Nutrition Clinician 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 ads, pages 22 and 54.

NATUROPATHic doctor ERIN GATTUSO, ND

Health by Choice 15 Market Square • Manheim 717-665-6871 HBCER.org Erin is passionate about helping women and children find alternative approaches to chronic health conditions. She does this using a combination of herbal, nutritional, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. See ad, page 18.

HEALTH FOR LIFE CLINIC, INC

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

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

Our leading naturopathic practice offers the most comprehensive array of holistic health services, tailored for your individual needs: genetic nutritional consultations; naturopathic consultations; nutrition, dietary and weight management programs; structural therapy with craniosacral therapy; reflexology; detoxification therapies; stress management; prenatal/pediatric wellness; and air/water purification. See ad, page 9.

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.

GIANT FOOD STORES

Kilene Knitter, RD, LDN 1605 Lititz Pike • Lancaster 717-299-0391 GiantFoodStores.com/nutrition In-store nutritionist, Kilene Knitter will help you develop an individualized approach to nutrition with creative ways to enjoy the foods you love and build healthy habits that fit into your lifestyle. $20 for individual consultations, receive $20 Giant gift card in return.

GINA HEATH, INHC

419 N Franklin St, Suite 1 • West Chester 484-919-2345 GinaHeath.com Getting to the root causes of symptoms through Integrative Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Gina takes the approach of bio-individuality as she supports clients with autoimmune disorders, thyroid issues, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, allergies, asthma, skin issues, headaches, migraines and anxiety. Call for a complimentary consultation.

KULP NUTRITION & WELLNESS Dr. Donna Kulp 52 Morgantown Road • Reading 610-375-2234 KulpNutritionWellness.com

FEBRUARY

Heart Health

Stop treating symptoms and start dealing with the underlying causes. Functional medicine approach uses diagnostic testing and cutting-edge nutritional practices to design a health program specifically for you and your health needs. Your road to wellness starts here. See ad, page 5.

plus: Socially Conscious Investing

Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for: Health Practitioners Natural Food Stores • Meditation Nutritionists • Fitness Centers Financial Advisors • Green Banks ... and this is just a partial list!

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

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cutting-edge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 35.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON MANSION ON MAIN ORGANIC SALON

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

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Nutrition Upgrades plus: Managing Allergies

NATURAL FOOD ISSUE

Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for: Healthy Cooking Classes Dietitians/Nutritionists Natural Food Stores Herbs & Supplements ... and this is just a partial list!

APRIL

Sustainable Living plus: Creative Arts Therapy Our Readers are Seeking Providers & Services for: Green Home & Building Eco-Interior Designers & Furnishings Renewable Energy Resources Expressive Arts Therapy Healing Sound & Music ... and this is just a partial list!

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INNOVATIVE EDITING

Writing Coach and Professional Editor Lancaster 717-609-5661 InnovativeEditing.com JDiLouie@InnovativeEditing.com Make your message matter.

Innovative Editing offers one-onone coaching for fiction and nonfiction writers; produces engaging website copy and blog content for businesses; and provides guidance for students (and their parents) seeking to boost their college application essay appeal.

CONNECT WITH OUR READERS

THREE-MONTH EDITORIAL CALENDAR & MARKETING PLANNER

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Thermal Imaging

LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

BEAUTY BEYOND FIFTY

Liberty Place 313 W Liberty St, Ste 256 • Lancaster 717-824-1509 BeautyBeyondFifty.com

ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING

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

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

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.

Veteran owned. LE, LCMT, NSCA-CPT, RM.

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.

HELENE WILLIAMS REIKI

MELANIN ESSENTIALS

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

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

Contact@MelaninEssentials.com MelaninEssentials.com Facebook.com/MelaninEssentials Instagram.com/MelaninEssentials

Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Reiki is a very gentle holistic practice, which assists in promoting balance in body, mind and spirit. After a reiki session, many people express a deep sense of relaxation, calming and peace. Frequently anxiety, stress and worry are relieved. Sessions and classes are available. See ad, page 11.

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

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 20.

SOUND HEALING

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SOUNDWISE HEALTH

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

Deadline is the 10th of the month.

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

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

Act as if what you do makes a difference.

It does. ~William James

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Lori Martin 50 Keystone Court • Leola 717-656-8615 AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com

Lana Ryder, LMT, AADP, HTA 313 W Liberty St, Suite 267 • Lancaster SoundwiseHealth.com • ReikiSound.net 610-301-4356 Lana Ryder has been sharing the healing power of sound, voice and music for 40 years.

Soundwise Health Associates o ff e r b a s i c s o u n d t h e r a p y education, group sound events, private sound therapy sessions, sound circles, sonic massage, ReikiSound™️, ReikiVoice™️ and more.

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 42.

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Soon hundreds of people had tried it your airways and cause misery.

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Tests by the Environmental Protecpresents ever. This little jewel really The EPA says copper still works tion Agency (EPA) show germs die fast works.” Now thousands of users have even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of on copper. Some hospitals tried copper stopped getting colds. different disease germs so it can prevent for surfaces like faucets and doorknobs.

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