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The Wailers Inspire Through Life and Song 21 inspiration

by Meredith Montgomery 30 healingways 32 healthykids 21 EMOTIONAL SMARTS How to Raise Your Quotient 34 naturalpet

by Harvey Deutschendorf 15 35 ecotip 36 fitbody 22 HAPPY ALL DAY

Simple Daily Practices 35 38 wisewords for a Happier Life 40 greenliving

by Judith Fertig 42 consciouseating 27 Five Types of 47 calendar Meditation 50 yogapilatesfitness

by Erin Floresca 51 resourceguide 30 TRESS STRESS

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S contact us Publishers/Executive Editors Jacqueline Mast • Kendra Campbell Editor Michelle Bense Design & Production Steffi Karwoth Stephen Blancett • Steven Hagewood Writers Gisele Rinaldi Siebold Julianne Hale • Sheila Julson Sales and Marketing Director Kendra Campbell 717-399-3187 Publisher@NALancaster.com Natural Awakenings – Lancaster-Berks Ten Branches Publishing P.O. Box 6274 Lancaster, PA 17607 Phone: 717-399-3187 Fax: 717-427-1441 Publisher@NALancaster.com NALancaster.com • NABerks.com

ailing high above earthly attachments and concern, pink clouds conjure the image of riding softly on the elated feeling of letting go and the possibility of peaceful transcendence. Yet, full engagement in the rosy hue of such enlightened moments requires a context of grounded self-inquiry, mindful daily practices and a commitment to choosing wisely.

The book The Paradox of Choice helped shape my understanding of the way that mental constructs, free will and destiny interplay with personal responsibility Kendra & Jacqueline to create contentment in life. One of the main themes, that having more choices does not necessarily lead to more happiness, resonated with the simpler part of my psyche and planted the seed that freedom comes with perspective.

I’ve come to see how synchronistic, “golden” opportunities most often choose me, proving that having fewer options can be a great blessing and that acceptance remains the key to maintaining a sustainable level of joy. Calm observations of thoughts and emotions allow reactivity to be supplanted by a passionate yet gentle approach to life. Showing up each day for the grand display and choosing to see the miracles everywhere is a mystical, masterful move toward positivity.

This month’s issue focuses on happiness as an act of love that we can give to ourselves daily, even amidst the flux and unprecedented pace of this ever-changing world. Learning and practicing ways to rid ourselves of denial, reactivity and similar mental habits can help us align with the inner self, so that being present becomes a natural and cheerful state. As energy radiates to the very depths of our sensory and neural circuitry, our lives gain more balance, joy and rhythm. When we realize the blessing in simplicity and ease our self-critique, demands and expectations, we reset the standard of fulfillment and emanate the belief that things are exactly as they should be.

Join us in choosing happiness this month and celebrating fathers, brothers, grandfathers and uncles—the yang of our universe. Reflecting on priorities and the temperance that brings balance and peace, may we find the serenity and joy that awaits us all.

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newsbriefs A Sense of Wonder Camp for Girls Offered

by Full Circle Susquehanna

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ull Circle Susquehanna, Inc., a nonprofit women’s organization dedicated to the empowerment of girls and women, will host A Sense of Wonder camp, for girls ages 8 to 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 20 through 24, at Millport Conservancy. The eco-feminist camp focuses on strengthening girls’ sense of sacredness of the Earth, increasing sense of self, empowerment and trust.

Activities include hiking, storytelling, naturebased crafts, stream wading and song and music-making. Girls will learn about Eastern Woodlands habitats, plant, animal and insect identification, as well as women who change the world.

Held since 1994, the camp is staffed by a Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc., certified teacher and naturalist, as well as board and camp committee members who share the following mission: “We, Full Circle, honor an Earth-centered way of being that is organic, is respectful, is consensus-based and is sustaining within the web of life.”

Contributions toward costs are welcome, and provide opportunities to send girls to camp.

Cost: $200. Location: 737 E. Millport Rd., Lititz. For more information and to register, visit Radiance, at 9 W. Grant St., in Lancaster, call 717-290-1517, e-mail FullCircleSusq@yahoo.com or visit FullCircleSusquehanna.BlogSpot.com. See ad, page 12.

Third Anniversary Celebration at Natural Hope Center

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n honor of the third anniversary of Natural Hope Center, in West Lawn, owner Karen O’Connor is offering a celebration of wellness discount during the month of June. New clients who mention this news brief will receive $10 off a new client consultation, and all other clients of Natural Hope Center will receive 10 percent off all services and products.

Therapies available at Natural Hope Center include: nutritional counseling, hypnotherapy with therapeutic relaxation, massage and bodywork, herbology and homeopathy, stress and pain management, meridian and auricular therapy, detoxification and weight management programs, saliva testing, allergy testing and hair mineral analysis.

O’Connor holds a doctorate in Naturopathy, a master’s of science in alternative health services, and is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. After becoming well from chronic illnesses with natural therapies, she has dedicated her life to help others do the same. Her ability to assist clients in regaining balance naturally has been particularly helpful because she, too, understands what it’s like to live with illness and disease, and how to heal.

Location: 310 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 610-743-4788 or visit NaturalHopeCenter.com. See ad, page 54.

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Strasburg Family Eyecare Specialists

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octors Robert Lauver and Maia Moyer, of Strasburg Family Eyecare, in Lancaster County, provide eye care and eyewear for the entire family, using state-of-the-art technologies to diagnose and treat vision problems.

Lauver, a doctor of optometry, and board certified by the College of Vision Development as a Developmental Optometrist, specializes in pediatric vision development and Neuro-Optometric rehabilitation. Moyer, a primary care optometrist with a specialty in low vision, treats vision loss due to macular degeneration, glaucoma and other debilitating diseases.

Lauver and Moyer recommend beginning eye exams at six months old, because vision is learned and develops from infancy. Many vision problems go undetected by pediatric or school screenings because only visual acuity is screened, which is just one of the 17 skills that make up the complex process of vision. Students who have passed vision screenings but have difficulty learning may have underlying eye coordination and eye movement disorders contributing to learning challenges. These vision problems may be correctable.

Specific vision therapy programs are designed to treat autism, ADHD/ADD, convergence problems, strabismus (lazy eye), amblyopia, eye tracking (oculomotor dysfunctions), accommodation disorders, ambient visual disorders, traumatic brain injuries and stroke. Sports vision training works to improve the visual abilities of an athlete, with respect to his or her individual sport.

Location: 20 Lancaster Ave., Strasburg.

For more information, call 717-6878141, email Info@StrasburgFamily.com or visit StrasburgFamily.com. See ad, page 53.

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newsbriefs Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness Opens Second Location

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o celebrate the opening of its second location, Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, LLC will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 4, at 1944 Lincoln Highway East, Suite 1, inside the Rehab Center for Jacqui Dana Elia Physical Therapy. Meet and greet Zimmerman the Integrative and Functional Dietitian Nutritionists of Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, Dana Elia and Jacqui Zimmerman, as well as the staff of the Rehab Center. Games, door prizes, refreshments and ideas for getting a jumpstart on summer fitness and wellness goals will be offered.

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

Functional lab testing is available. Hours are by appointment, with flexible day and evening options available Monday through Friday. Most major insurance plans are accepted.

The second office location will allow the staff to provide services to more clients, with flexible hours and convenient locations at the east and west sides of Lancaster.

Locations: 270 Granite Run Dr., Lancaster; 1944 Lincoln Hwy. E., Ste. 1, Lancaster. For more information, call 717-9175259, email FusionIHW@gmail.com or visit FusionIHW.com.

See ad, page 25.

Celebration of Summer at Lemon Street Market

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emon Street Market, located in Lancaster City, is hosting a Celebration of Summer, including family-friendly activities and free samples, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 18. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the following local farmers and vendors: Cortazzo Sauces, Springwood Farm, Simply Ghee, Everblossom Farm and Christina Maser.

The full-service grocery store is open seven days a week, with a focus on sustainable and healthy living, stocking many local, organic, vegan and gluten-free options. The on-site cafe, open until 3:30 p.m. daily, serves coffee, tea, espresso, fresh juices, smoothies, sandwiches, bagels, soup and takeout items. Owner Patricia Haverstick, of Abundant Earth, LLC, and her team, strive to cultivate food, health and community.

Two or three brands of each product––locally and regionally produced whenever possible––are usually carried.

Stocking decisions are made by considering many factors, including if a product is organic or fair trade; if the ingredients are GMO-free; or if packaging is biodegradable or BPA-free.

Products include fresh produce, cheese, eggs, meat and fish, baked goods, baking items, bulk foods, household and cleaning supplies, gardening supplies, snacks, gifts and more.

Cost: Free admission. Location: 241 W. Lemon St., Lancaster.

Free parking available at the Boys and Girls Club lot at 237 W. Lemon St. For more information, call 717-826-0843 or visit LemonStreetMarket.com. See ad, page 42.

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Junior Gardeners Club at Riverview Nursery and Garden Center

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iverview Nursery and Garden Center is offering Junior Gardeners Club, designed for children 7 to 12 years of age, to help foster creativity and nurture gardening interests. Classes are held monthly at the Garden Center. Club participants must be accompanied by an adult.

The year-long program educates young children about horticulture and the environment. Through hands-on experience, games, fun activities and projects, children learn about plants and animals, the growing seasons, how to live sustainably and the importance of eating healthy. Participants cultivate an actual garden.

The membership fee is a one-time payment of $45, for as long as the child participates in the program. Each child will receive their own Junior Gardener’s Field Journal, a Gardening Club T-shirt, a monthly home adventure delivered via email and access to the Junior Garden anytime during business hours. Registration is required for each month’s class.

Cost: $45. Location: 3049 Pricetown Rd., Temple. For more information, email Events@RiverviewTree.com or call 610929-5049. See ad, page 15.

The Restorative Center Opens in Exeter

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he Restorative Center, an acupuncture and natural healing clinic, opened this May, in Exeter Township, Reading, with Mark Siegrist as the licensed acupuncturist and licensed herbalist. Formerly Seven Star Acupuncture, The Restorative Center is a new and convenient space where a variety of healing techniques and practices designed to enhance a healthy lifestyle can be experienced.

New practitioners include Susan Drey, founder of the PA Center for Intuitive Studies, who will offer reiki/energy work and reconnection healing. Deb Bernheiser will add Shiatsu Shin Tai to the menu of services, a form of massage that focuses on rotating and stretching limbs, joints and pressure points, known as meridians in Chinese Medicine.

Tula Yoga Center, located in The Restorative Center, hosts hot yoga classes in a kind, supportive environment.

The staff at The Restorative Center take the time to listen to each individual and treat a client’s whole health history, not just their temporary situation. Partnership amongst the acupuncturist and other staff members to create a wellness plan for each individual brings about greater results.

Location: 6 Hearthstone Ct., Ste. 304, Reading. For more information, call 610-781-1430, email Siegrist2155@gmail.com or visit TheRestorativeCenter.com. See ads, page 23 and 51.

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andi Shaub, independent Arbonne consultant, announces the launch of the Arbonne Intelligence Genius Ultra skin care device. The Genius Ultra maximizes the performance of Arbonne skin care products through improved application. The gentle waves help push the product onto the outer layers of the skin, getting into the ridges, and ultimately maximizing the use of skin care products for faster, more efficient results. Reservations are being taken for the next shipment of Genius Ultra devices.

The Genius Ultra is one of many new products just launched by Arbonne. The new facial oil has Squalane, which is derived from olives containing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The launch also includes a new RE9 Advanced skin care regimen for men. In addition, plant powered nutrition products provide daily and targeted healthy solutions that blend together nature and science.

For more information, email SandiShaub@comcast.net, call 717419-0598 or visit SandraShaub.Arbonne.com. See ad, page 54.

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Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic Now Accepting Donations

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he Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic has been in operation for two years, and has shared reiki with over 200 community members.

Most recently, under the guidance and wisdom of reiki practitioner Vickie Kintzer, and the persistent efforts of its president, Helene Williams, the clinic has successfully achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and can now receive tax deductible donations from the public.

One of the goals of the clinic is to purchase massage tables and supplies that would be a permanent fixture at the clinic.

Currently, the practitioners bring these supplies from home.

The clinic is an all-volunteer organization which operates from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the third Thursday of each month, at the offices of Loeffler & Pitt Dental Associates. The clinic is staffed by certified reiki practitioners who volunteer their time to share reiki with the community.

Anyone interested in making a tax deductible donation can send a check, made payable to Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic, to Becky Hartley, 131 Deer Ford Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Location: 2131 Oregon Pk., Lancaster. To participate as a practitioner or to schedule an appointment, call 717-8249209, email LCReikiClinic@gmail.com or visit Lancaster CommunityReikiClinic.org. See ad, page 54.

Writeface Veterans Writing Group Announces Summer Classes

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riteface, a nonprofit organization based in Lancaster County, provides venues for the voices of veterans, creating a healthier spirit within them, their families and communities.

Summer writing classes are currently forming.

For two years, co-founders Scott Hower, a Vietnam Veteran, and Annie Ginder, a certified Journal To The Self instructor, have been working with veterans, ages 26 to 80, using various forms of writing to help them explore their inner landscapes in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Employing specific journaling techniques, creative and expressive writing exercises and standard literary devices, Writeface gives veterans a place to explore their own thoughts and a space for them to express those thoughts in their own voice.

The camaraderie within the writing groups is similar to the bonds formed on the battlefield, and often is what is truly missed when a veteran returns and tries to reintegrate into civilian life.

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David Schwartz, doctor of dental surgery and Las Vegas Institute of Dental Studies Fellow, participated in an extensive, six-day advanced training course, at Dr. David Schwartz the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, to further his neuromuscular dentistry training and improve his skills at diagnosing, preventing and treating severe cases of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), cranial cervical dysfunction, headache and cervical neck issues.

Treating neuromuscular problems includes using physical therapy to restore and allow the body to return to its natural physiological state, without prescribing drugs. The training consisted of presentations, as well as hands-on physical therapy practice, trigger point injections and more detailed ways of reading x-rays and CT images.

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study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”.

The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-anda-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of wellbeing died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period.

The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown.

“There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

E-Cigarettes Produce Free Radicals

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lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking. However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution.

Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.”

The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.” Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

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Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

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orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants.

The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased.

The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women.

The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

esearch from the University of Texas Medical School and Health Science Center has found that a medicinal mushroom extract may be able to eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease.

Presented last fall at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, in Houston, the clinical study treated 10 women that tested positive for HPV with the mushroom mycelia extract called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC).

The patients were given three grams of the AHCC once a day for six months or longer. Eight of them tested negative for HPV after the period, including three that were confirmed HPV-eradicated after stopping the AHCC treatment. The two other patients continued receiving the extract.

A phase II clinical trial led by Dr. Judith Smith, a professor at the UT Medical School, will be conducted.

Awe and Wonder Prime Physical Health

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wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body.

More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride.

Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6).

UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”

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Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

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esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience.

Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy.

Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic.

“Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

Omega-3s May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer

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esearch published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has confirmed that high blood levels of DHA, EPA and DPA—three omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements—are linked to prostate cancer.

The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center tested 834 men with prostate cancer and 1,393 healthy men; they found that such high concentrations were associated with a 71 percent increased risk of more serious prostate cancer and a 44 percent increase in the risk of less serious prostate cancer. The overall increased risk in all prostate cancers was 43 percent.

The findings of this study confirm similar research in 2011 and another large European study. “What’s important is that we have been able to replicate our findings from 2011,” says one of the more recent study’s authors, Theodore Brasky, Ph.D.

Ashwagandha Pumps Up Testosterone

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ow testosterone levels can be problematic for men as they age. Fortunately, Mother Nature produces her own form of testosterone booster: the herb ashwagandha. Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tested 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50. They were divided into two groups—one was given 300 milligrams of the herbal extract twice a day for eight weeks; the other ingested a placebo for the same period. Both groups underwent supervised muscle training programs for the duration of the study.

The men that took the ashwagandha had significantly higher levels of circulating testosterone compared to the placebo group. The ashwagandha group also experienced an increase in muscle mass in the chest and arms, yielding an average arm muscle size of 8.6 centimeters, compared to the placebo group’s 5.3 centimeters.

Those men in the ashwagandha group also exhibited faster reductions of creatine kinase, a marker for the type of muscle fiber injury that occurs during strenuous exercise, following workouts.

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Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says.

The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux.

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More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products Amidst the growing pollinator crisis and due to public pressure, Aldi Süd, the German supermarket chain with stores in the U.S., has become the first major European retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, from fruits and vegetables produced for their stores.

Starting in January, Aldi produce suppliers have had to ensure their cultivation practices exclude eight pesticides identified as toxic to bees. Other retailers in the U.S. and Europe are also beginning to shun bee-toxic pesticides.

Home Depot will no longer use the class of pesticides known as neonics on 80 percent of its flowering plants; completing the phase-out in 2018.

Lowe’s is ending the sale of products containing neonicotinoid pesticides within 48 months. Smaller retailers are also working on removing neonics and other toxic pesticides from their shelves.

The science has become increasingly clear that pesticides, working individually or synergistically, play a critical role in the ongoing decline of honeybees and other pollinators. Bees in the U.S. and Europe have seen unprecedented losses over the last decade, and bee-toxic pesticides like neonicotinoids have consistently been implicated as a major contributing factor.

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Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot. ~Aristotle

Swedes’ Solution

Six-Hour Workday Reaps Benefits Many Americans work 50 hours a week or more because they think they’ll get more done and reap the benefits later. However, according to a metastudy published in The Lancet, people that clock a 55-hour week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and 13 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those that maintain a 35- to 40-hour work week. Data from 25 studies that monitored the health of 600,000 people from the U.S., Europe and Australia for up to 8.5 years were analyzed.

Paul Kelley, of Oxford University’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, notes that even a traditional nine-to-five workday is at odds with peoples’ internal body clocks, contributing to sleep deprivation.

Now Sweden is moving toward a standard six-hour workday, with some businesses having already implemented the change. Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm app developer Filimundus, reports that the shift has maintained productivity while decreasing staff conflicts, because people are happier and better rested. Several Toyota service centers in Gothenburg that switched to a six-hour day 13 years ago also report happier staff, a lower turnover rate and increased ease in enticing new hires. A Swedish retirement home has embarked on a yearlong experiment to compare the costs and benefits of a shorter working day.

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Municipal Pioneers

More U.S. Cities Leaving the Grid Nassau, New York, a town of 5,000 outside Albany, plans to ramp up a combination of rooftop- and ground-mounted solar, wind turbine and landfill methane-capture technologies to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. “If all goes as planned, within the next four years, all six of the town buildings will be disconnected from the grid,” says Nassau Supervisor Dave Fleming.

The New York Department of Public Services wants this trend to grow through its Reforming Energy Vision (REV) initiative. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration is actively working to help municipalities, especially core towns and schools, move toward getting a significant portion of their power from renewable resources. Smaller, cleaner, power systems are less costly and cleaner alternatives to the traditional larger electrical stations.

San Diego, California, recently committed to securing 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035. It’s the largest American city to do so. Already, at least 13 U.S. cities, including San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; and Aspen, Colorado, have committed to 100 percent clean energy. Las Vegas is among other major cities aiming to follow suit. Hawaii has pledged the same by 2045, the most ambitious standard set by a U.S. state to date.

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Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks

Bye-Bye Dye

Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients.

Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains.

Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior.

When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

As of January, there have been 200 nationwide cases of cancers in young athletes that played on synthetic turf— many of them lymphoma, which is uncommon in the age group. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew earlier safety assurances and called for new, more comprehensive studies.

A majority of professional and college athletes strongly prefer natural turf because those playing on synthetic turf suffer about 50 percent more knee and ankle injuries.

Other playfields use “crumb rubber” infill made of ground-up used tires formerly considered hazardous waste. Thus, sports players may be exposed to dozens of chemical compounds, most of which have never been tested for health impact; some of those tested are believed to cause cancer, birth defects, developmental and reproductive disorders and infertility.

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The Living Community Challenge applies Living Building concepts to entire communities or cities; the Living Product Challenge asks designers and manufacturers to create net positive products; Net Zero Energy Building certification rates successful energy conservation in both new and existing buildings; Just becomes the social justice label for appropriately certified organizations; Declare confirms the merit of nutrition labels; and Reveal affirms a building’s energy efficiency status.

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Capturing Expressions of Love and Light Within Handcrafted Jewelry

by Gisele Rinaldi Siebold

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he swan is a symbol of elegance and beauty, and the black swan is rare, powerful and ancient. The swan’s body touches the Earth while the head stretches upward, symbolically creating a bridge to the heavens.

Justin Bortz, owner of Justin Bortz New World Jeweler, chose as his symbol the Midnight Swan because it is an animal totem representative of many aspects of his life’s journey.

A gemologist and designer, Bortz is grounded and spiritual, much like the black swan. He is on a quest to connect people with the power of their own creativity; in essence, like the swan, he is a bridge of intentional inspiration.

His artistic philosophy is evidenced by the love he expresses for the art form by Justin Bortz sharing his own gift of creative intuition to imagine, and then bring to fruition, jewelry that is both meaningful and beautiful. Marrying simple design with classical detail, each piece evolves from thought to drawing to wearable work of art.

Bortz’s unique design approach begins with a simple attraction to a gem, which he uses to inspire design drawings that will eventually become three-dimensional pieces of jewelry. “In designing a piece for stock, I am first attracted to the gemstone, then I simply allow the design to come forth while being attracted to the gem,” shares Bortz. “In most cases, my best designs come easy, and I don’t even know where the idea came from.”

Personalized design consultations provide opportunities for interested clients to choose from an array of unmounted gemstones, and commission one-of-a-kind pieces designed and made especially for them. With a strong foundation in gemology and goldsmithing, Bortz carries inspiration through to the completion of a piece. He enjoys the creative process, applying delicate, contemporary, sacred and geometric designs that capture personal feelings and emotions, each piece unique in its own right.

Bortz creates a welcome environment where individuals are comfortable sharing their design ideas. A true artisan, he listens carefully and works diligently to intuitively interpret what the wearer desires. “When I’m working with a client, I am reading all the subtleties of their style, shape and color,” explains Bortz. “Then I simply ‘get out of the way’ and let the design come forward. I enjoy this process most of all.”

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a physical body that communicates emotional, mental, physical and spiritual expression––consists of chakras or energy centers. The energy frequency emitted by gemstones affects individual chakras, which Jones describes as colors and patterns with various intensities.

The best alignment of gemstones to the chakras can give a rise to feelings of happiness, good health and enhanced mental clarity. The right grouping of gems for an individual can create a powerful effect on that individual.

This distinctive series of steps provides the opportunity to connect more deeply with oneself and with stones and gems, and to participate in a creative process potentially resulting in a piece of jewelry that is both beautiful and empowering to the wearer.

Custom pieces can take various forms, from brooches and necklaces, to rings, bracelets and earrings.

Aura-inspired design parties, held either at Justin Bortz New World Jeweler or a client’s private home, offer expert design consultations for a host and guests. The host receives special incentives, and leaves the event with an original sketch done by Bortz, which can be created at any point in the future.

A craftsman from a young age, Bortz welcomes the opportunity to artistically capture an inspirational symbol for a client. Being present, mindfully listening and assisting with the unveiling of inspired ideas are the gifts that Bortz delightfully shares. His abounding love for the joy that comes when a wearer discovers the extraordinary essence of self sets him apart as a genuine artisan, spiritually in tune with his craft.

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

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Forging Friendships on Roads Less Traveled

by Sheila Julson

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ome people experience adventure tourism only through the lens of television shows such as Globe Trekker, but Robert Grote has lived it, having visited 55 countries—some over 20 times. Through his expedition company, Peak Elevation Expeditions, Grote helps others enjoy genuine, off-the-beaten-path adventures while helping raise living conditions for people in the countries he visits.

Grote’s zest for travel developed at a young age. Originally from New Jersey, his family traveled extensively, camping and backpacking in the U.S. and abroad. “By the time I finished high school, I had been to over a dozen countries and had visited 48 of the 50 states,” he reflects.

During adulthood, Grote’s wanderlust intensified. He added rock climbing, skiing and mountaineering to his adventures. After college, he worked for 14 years for European craft beer companies. The five weeks of vacation—or holiday—offered by the European companies allowed Grote time to travel to Nepal and to South American countries to trek and climb.

In 2005, Grote opened an outdoor gear store and guiding service in Lancaster, but guiding prevailed. “Retail is a real bear,” he laughs, “and it got to the point where we had to close the shop while we were out guiding. I prefer to be in the mountains rather than to sit in a retail shop.”

The guiding service morphed into Peak Elevation Expeditions, where today Grote is a majority partner, along with Ang Karma Sherpa, A.J. Verkouw,

Brendan Cusick and newest partner Mark Allen, whom Grote says brings guiding permits for domestic expeditions to Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, California, Utah and Colorado.

Their guides have extensive backgrounds in mountaineering and guiding. Their goal, Grote says, is not to give people a sanitized experience of sightseeing by day and retreating to a high-end resort at night. All trips are off the typical tourist routes. They specialize in restricted and remote areas of the countries, and cultural education is a key component. “Our motto is ‘building friendships through transformational adventures’, so our idea is to get clients into people’s homes, eating their homemade food, drinking their homemade alcohol and visiting small, quiet monasteries in the mountainsides.

People return feeling that they’ve really experienced the country and its people.”

Most tours are through Nepal, where Grote has forged friendships with locals that open their homes to visitors. The company has a home office in Kathmandu and employs guides from the Sherpa ethnic group, based near the Himalayas.

Grote also offers expeditions through India, Tibet, South American countries, parts of Europe and the U.S. Tour group sizes are limited to seven clients, primarily for safety, he notes— and smaller, intimate groups are not intrusive when staying in Nepalese homes.

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guides are first responder certified and have completed guiding courses.

Some hold certification through the prestigious International Federation of Mountain Guides and the American Mountain Guide Association. “Anyone can travel the world,” Grote remarks, “but guides know the country you’re traveling through and the routes. They know how to react to dangers such as altitude sickness or a serious incident or accident. They understand mountain weather, and subjective and objective mountain hazards.” Their guides are Leave No Trace trainers, promoting outdoor ethics and the “pack in, pack out” policy of leaving no trash in areas where tourists visit.

Grote firmly believes in giving back to areas where they work. Portions of client fees are donated to organizations benefiting education and children. In Peru, they work with street kids through the Niños project and in Nepal, they give to Shree Mangal Dvip school.

After a devastating earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015, Peak Elevation Expeditions orchestrated relief trips in June, November and March, bringing supplies and funds to help rebuild affected areas. Grote, along with friend Kate Wallace, founded Beyond the Mountains, a nonprofit dedicated to education for developing communities.

“We wanted to have a larger impact than just donating to organizations,” Grote explains. “Beyond the Mountains works directly to support teacher salaries and build better educational infrastructure within Nepal.”

While it seems that Grote has done it all, personal travel experiences inspire him to introduce more unique and diversified trips for his clients. On the horizon are biking tours through Laos and a cultural biking trip through Vietnam.

Peak Elevation Expeditions is located at 120 N. Pine St., in Lancaster. For more information, call 717-917-1359 or visit PeakExpeditions.net. See ad, page 21.

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

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The Wailers Inspire Through Life and Song

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One Love for People and the Planet

by Meredith Montgomery

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s the Wailers tour the U.S. this spring and summer, including performances in Harrisburg, PA on June 3 and also Annapolis, MD on June 11, their music will lift spirits and spread the same positive vibes that it has for decades. Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold over 250 million albums, and for many people around the world, their catalog of songs defines reggae music.

According to Wailers lead singer Dwayne “Danglin” Anglin, the music is “timeless because it is based on real people, real situations, real experiences. The message of the music and the mood that it sets are the two things that give it a certain uniqueness, a profoundness and relevance that will sustain through all time.”

Rastafarianism is the foundation of reggae and the inspiration behind the spiritually and socially driven lyrics in Bob Marley and the Wailers’ music. “We believe in love and harmony and wherever these two things are lacking, Rastafari is trying to instill them,” Anglin says. Their deep respect for the environment lies in an understanding of the relationship between humans and nature. With a commitment to peaceful interactions between plants, animals, mankind and the natural elements, oneness can be achieved.

Anglin describes natural living as the less abusive choice—both to the environment and to one’s own life. “If you pollute the air, then the water will be polluted as well, and if you drink the water, the water 20

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will in turn pollute the body, and if the body is polluted then the body deteriorates. It’s a cycle,” he says, “and you have to protect each other and each aspect of the cycle so that all elements on earth can coexist effectively.”

The singer’s peaceful lifestyle involves a natural, plant-based diet. “Plants and vegetables only need natural resources to grow, but when artificial elements are added as mankind attempts to manipulate nature’s timeline, there is no real nutritious value in what is grown, leading to corruption of mind, body and soul,” says Anglin.

He notes that a desire for power can also drive manipulation when instead “we should just move as one people and ignore everything that is physical and everything that is visual, knowing that the spiritual is the most important.”

Beyond singing about social consciousness, the Wailers help feed thousands of starving children around the globe. “Music is a universal means of expression, and we are lucky to have a direct line to the people, so we can influence and encourage and inspire people to do good and to live well,” says Anglin.

In 2008, the group founded I Went Hungry, a global music industry initiative to

help eradicate hunger. Upon learning that a child dies of hunger every six seconds, the Wailers began donating their tour catering to homeless people, subsequently enlisting fellow musicians to do the same. Since 2009, the Wailers have been ambassadors of The World Food Program, spreading awareness of world hunger and generating proceeds to support this humanitarian organization, which serves as the United Nations’ frontline agency for hunger solutions.

When asked what song he likes to perform the most, Anglin compares their catalog of songs to a buffet of all his favorite foods. “It’s impossible to pick because I love everything on the menu,” he enthuses.

“Every Bob Marley song is so good and so influential and inspirational that I can just close my eyes and choose.”

Playing an average of 200 dates a year, the Wailers’ high energy and varied performances feature songs from their extensive discography, including those from Legend, which is the best-selling reggae album of all time. Its 2014 re-release topped Billboard’s Top 5.

The set list for a Wailers show is determined by what the band thinks the audience needs to hear. Anglin says, “We pay attention to what’s going on in the world and in the region to put together the best set of songs. It’s not just entertainment—we’re here to educate and to inspire the people.”

Currently, the group is focused on the worldwide problems of poverty and separation. Anglin believes that “these things are present everywhere. But to fix a problem, you have to have a solution and we focus on the solution—we want peace and tranquility and oneness in every community. These things should matter in the global view of life.”

As living legends of Bob Marley and part of a global influence that spans four decades, it is inevitable that the Wailers’ “one love” revolution will continue to be an inspirational soundtrack for many generations to come.

For a list of tour dates, visit Wailers.com/ tour. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS.

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people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy.

Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm. High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no.

They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.

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he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits.

Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems. Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control.

Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains. They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality. Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life. They tend to smile and laugh and attract other positive

Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves.

Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day.

Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances.

Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves.

Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, speaker and author of The Other Kind of Smart. Take the EI Quiz at TheOtherKindOfSmart.com/ei-quiz.

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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life

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hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices.

In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.”

We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

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854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”.

Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.”

Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking.

When we view our thoughts as events

in the mind, he says, conscious selfobservation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are.

Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

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One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good.

Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.” natural awakenings

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Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction.

Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind.

“It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says.

In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life

become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out— repeated four times. Next, we ask our-

selves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better.

The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor.

“When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his

1 0 HABITS OF THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE

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appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life.

4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness.

4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health.

ful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude.

4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever.

4 Examine the worst that can happen.

Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Keep uplifting resources on hand.

A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist.

4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else.

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4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great.

4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned.

4 Be wary of media consumption.

Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too.

Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.

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on’t ever apologize for being positive. Being positive means we are experiencing a level of happiness that includes compassion, acceptance and courage: Compassion in understanding that all other people, without exception, have their own personal experience of life, including both suffering and happiness; Acceptance in knowing the only one responsible for your worldview and world experience is you; Courage in rising above the little irritations to see empathetically that the rude store clerk is overworked and underpaid, the person who “stole” that parking space is experiencing some doubt about being “good enough”, the person who is mean or cruel in some way has fallen out of touch with their own heart.

People who are unhappy or anti-positive often misunderstand two things: Being positive is not the same as “seeing through rosecolored glasses”.

Being positive, or choosing happiness, is seeing the truth of each matter as our opinions and ego allow, acknowledging the limitations of that, then making peace within our own self, despite all else. Seeing through rose-colored glasses is a form of camouflage meant to protect a heart that thinks it is broken and breakable, and is fearful as a result.

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Take a moment every day to see something positively that you would usually criticize. Don’t accept ownership of the words or actions of other people. Understand that each person’s sentiments, reactions and aversions are based solely on their own perception of life in this world, as are yours. Those perceptions include some degree of potential and some, probably far greater, degree of limitation.

Choose to recognize the courage of each person, and eventually you will recognize your own courage. That will bring about a more positive perspective, which will feed into the deeper happiness that makes this life an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

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I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent.

Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.”

Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.”

Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.”

Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says.

“We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a

day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community.

Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group.

In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other.

Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness.

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es—for example, May I be happy, may I be healthy, may I discover my joy—the practitioner repeats the phrases. Then the phrases are directed at others—including someone they are thankful for, someone they feel neutral about and someone they are having challenges with. Finally, the phrases are directed universally: May all beings be happy, healthy and discover their joy.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) pairs mindfulness meditation and yoga to improve one’s overall well-being and help cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of what is happening in the here and now.

According to local practitioner Craig Schollenberger (CraigSchollenberger.com), who offers an eight-week MBSR training several times per year, a regular mindfulness practice improves overall immune function and sleep quality, lowers the stress response and reduces chronic pain. In addition, he says, “A regular mindfulness practice can slow cognitive decline. It is used in the treatment of addictions, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Mindfulness has also been demonstrated to improve the quality of life in cancer patients. All these benefits come from paying attention to what’s going on in the present moment rather than thinking about the past or worrying about the future.”

Zen Meditation

Zen meditation—or zazen (sitting meditation), as it is referred to in Zen Buddhism—is a simple form of meditation that relies on good posture, correct breathing and the right state of mind to achieve inner bliss. The point is to

empty the mind of distracting thoughts while observing what is around us. Zen meditation focuses on the importance of stillness in one’s daily life while practicing non-attachment to thoughts, letting them pass through the mind without judgment or attachment.

Vipassana Meditation

Vipassana, an ancient technique taught since the time of Buddha, literally means to see things as they really are. This method of cultivating selfawareness focuses on the mind-body connection and allows one to face the challenges of daily life in a more balanced, healthy manner. Through selfobservation, practitioners discover how to dissolve negative thoughts, feelings and judgments and replace them with inner peace and increased awareness.

According to the current teacher of the chain, S.N. Goenka, once we experience life as it actually is, we become liberated from misery and experience true happiness, resulting in a life filled with more love and compassion.

Loving-Kindness Meditation

Loving-kindness meditation uses thoughts, images and feelings to arouse a loving acceptance of ourselves and others. The practitioner sits comfortably, eyes closed, and imagines what they hope for their own life. After formulating their wishes into a few key phras-

Contemplative prayer is a form of meditation aimed at clearing and quieting one’s mind in order to connect with one’s higher power. Centering prayer, popularized by Thomas Keating, is a method of contemplative prayer. By relaxing and emptying the mind, often by repeating a sacred word to stay centered, the practitioner is more able to experience the God presence within.

Marlin Good, program director at Kairos School of Spiritual Formation, in Lancaster (KairosJourney.org), shares, “A prayer is letting go of the attachments to our thoughts. We realize that while we have thoughts and feelings, we are not them. Through centering prayer, we can come back to the center inside of ourselves that is connected to God.” The school recommends two, 20-minute periods of practice per day to achieve the best results.

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The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss. Triggers include physiologic trauma and emotional stresses, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine imbalances and illness, as well as genetics, including pattern baldness. Even air and water pollutants and sunlight’s phototoxic aging effects may facilitate alopecia (sudden hair loss).

While it’s impossible to completely stop natural hair loss catalyzed by aging and genes, the rate can be controlled and abnormal loss may be reversed while stimulating growth.

Dietary Changes. The typical North American fat-, protein- and salt-rich diet fosters an acidic environment in the body which can lead to premature hair loss. Iron-rich foods like lean red meats and dark green veggies contribute to ferritin levels sufficient to increase the hair’s growth cycle. Iron also delivers oxygen to hair follicles, further inciting growth. In a review of related research, the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reports that doubleblind data confirmed the findings of a study in women with increased hair shedding in which a significant proportion responded to l-lysine and iron therapy.

Because hair is made mostly of protein, and protein deficiency is thought to cause hair loss, it would seem that consuming more protein would stimulate growth, although moderation is the key. Too much protein may result in baldness, according to Dr. Michael Eades, who owns ProteinPower.com. The American Heart Association recommends against high-protein diets because most Americans already eat more protein than they need.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds and their oils can facilitate the production and action of hormones and oily lubricants that effect a healthy scalp and follicles and bouncy, shiny hair.

A-complex and B-complex vitamins also are said to promote vibrant, shiny hair; B12 to neutralize premature hair loss; vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen hair; biotin to avoid hair loss and premature graying; vitamin D to facilitate healthy follicular growth; and vitamin E to maintain a healthy, moisturized scalp.

Eating whole foods like organic eggs, lentils, spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals.

Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair.

Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit

the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form.

Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying.

Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia.

Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals.

A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel.

Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes.

Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair.

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merican fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years.

While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcoming obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key.

Involved fathers benefit children.

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focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or

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become teen parents.

Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day.

Equal workplace policies matter.

The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later.

In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce.

Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies.

Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line.

Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock

and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children.

Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too.

Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him.

Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.”

End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father.

More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward.

Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and viceversa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party.

Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along.

Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully.

Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com.

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or parents serving in the military, some of the biggest barriers to involvement are inevitable and often repeated deployments. Dads returning home often struggle to reestablish both their family role—which changed while they were away—and their relationships with children they haven’t seen for months and who may not even recognize them. Here are practical tips to counter any estrangement.

Talk to your children before you leave and tell them, in age-appropriate terms, what’s happening and why. Record yourself reading a child’s favorite book and ask mom to play it every night. Their hearing your voice while you’re gone will make it easier for them to get used to having you home again.

During deployment, communicate with home as much as possible by phone, Skype and email, taking into account time zone differences and military security. Don’t underestimate the power of snail mail. Little things—a dried leaf from a tree near the barracks, a film canister full of sand—let a child know Dad is thinking of them and provides tangible signs that he’s in a real place somewhere.

Upon returning home, take it easy and don’t expect to be able to simply pick up where you were when you left.

Everyone in the family has changed, and likely become stronger via the experience. Some things may never return to the pre-deployment normal, but the new normal can be just as good—or better.

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Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface.

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overwhelmed if their temperature rises quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather.

Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures.

As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited and supervised.

Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink.

Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues.

First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke

is on the way. Wetting it will begin the process. Applying either ice packs or ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface.

If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing.

Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas.

Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage.

Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of fresh cool water; provide several water bowls.

Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet.

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

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Remove stale, standing water outside the home—including swimming pool covers, clogged rain gutters and buckets—and turn over clay pots and plastic containers, as they all can be prime mosquito-breeding spots, suggests the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Alternatively, a toxin-free backyard pond or water garden can be stocked with mosquito fish like gambusia that feed on and consume large quantities of insect larvae.

Avoid applying potent perfumes, soaps and lotions prior to an outdoor event, because such scents attract insects. It always helps to wear light, long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect more skin.

Grow plants with odors mosquitoes don’t like. EarthEasy.com suggests citronella, horsemint (aka bee balm), marigolds, ageratum (floss flowers) and catnip. WellnessMama.com also likes lavender, thyme, lemongrass, anything in the mint family and even basil; rub fresh or dried leaves on the skin or apply lavender flowers or oil, especially on hot spots (neck, underarms or behind ears).

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Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment focus that the practice of yoga asanas [positions] offers helps bodybuilders find correct posture. Yoga also teaches elegance in transitions that improve competitive posing.”

Peter Nielsen, a bodybuilder, yoga practitioner and world-class fitness guru in Detroit, observes, “Most bodybuilders haven’t fine-tuned their presentation.

They often grimace and look uncomfortable, with their veins popping out.” He points out, “Yoga helps teach bodybuilders how to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”

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in specific targeted muscle groups. It also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.”

“Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance.

Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.”

Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur.

“Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help sup-

port balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”

Beginning Yogis

For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga.

Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.”

“In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen. “Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.”

COMPARING BENEFITS Yoga

Bodybuilding

Stretches and lengthens muscles while relieving tension

Shortens and builds muscles while building tension

Moves prana (life force energy) throughout the body, boosting energy levels and mental sharpness after a session

Expends energy, sometimes ending in muscle fatigue and mental exhaustion

Improves oxygenation of the circulatory system, providing energy and invigoration

Improves muscle oxygenation, which helps growth and repair functions

Tones muscles gradually

Builds muscle strength rapidly and enhances the toning aspect of yoga

Involves the body, mind and spirit

Primarily involves the physical body

Accessible to every age group

Not accessible for the very young and very old

Promotes body confidence through self-acceptance

Promotes body confidence through a fixed physical aesthetic

Prevents injuries through body awareness and helps heal injuries through yoga therapeutics

Can cause injury absent preventive awareness

Aimee Hughes is a doctor of naturopathy and freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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In addition to the option of couch surfing (Tinyurl.com/CouchsurfingAdventure), more people are making the most of house rentals, swapping and sitting, plus various home stays via AirBnB (AirBnB.com). All expand options for affordable journeys tailored to their needs.

AirBnB accommodations range from private studios to family-sized homey spaces, encompassing tiny houses, treehouses, geodesic domes, yurts, container cars, caves, lighthouses, working ranches, castles and luxury carriage houses. With 2 million listings for 34,000 cities in 190 countries, 600 million people have found their ideal getaway through the San Franciscobased company since it launched in 2008. Published feedback, including comment books at the rental sites, provides assurance for visitors. When hosts aren’t on the premises, they are available as needed by guests.

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Hosts find providing rentals a way to monetize unused space, meet new people and showcase their area.

Beth Everett, an Oregon author, offers an AirBnB detached backyard studio space. “We moved from New Jersey to Portland two years ago, and the extra income lets me stay home to write,” she says.

House swapping is another option for soaking in local color. Preparation is key and includes a notebook’s worth of helpful details shared in advance, as well as onsite. Most exchanges involve a series of Skype sessions for questions and answers. Leasa Sanders McIntosh, an executive recruiter, swapped her Denver home for a month in Kona, Hawaii. “We traded cars and joked that we even traded cats. We swapped three times before they moved to the mainland.” This summer, she’ll swap to be at

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Susan May, an established advocate of organ donation from Cartersville, Georgia, traded homes and cars to take her four teens to Europe. “We visited 13 countries, spending two weeks in Wales and three in Germany.

We saw fireworks in Paris on Bastille Day and joined the Highland Games, in Scotland,” she says. “I want our family to be more than just tourists passing through Westernized hotels with no real contact with local folks. Exchanging homes is an ideal way for a family to travel inexpensively.”

Housesitting fan and senior technical recruiter Rachel Burke, of Santa Monica, California, has stayed for free in London, Cape Cod and Palm Springs, California, using TrustedHouseSitters. com. “This way, homeowners can travel without leaving pets in a kennel while unpaid housesitters avoid hotel expenses and gain a chance to be a native in a different location,” she says. “Last year, I watched a five-story home in a London suburb while the owners visited Portugal for three weeks.” She shares shots of her favorite spots at Tinyurl. com/FunLondonPhotos.

Burke combines housesitting with AirBnB by renting her apartment when she travels. “A couple of years ago, I paid $1,800 for a two-week trip to Thailand and charged $125 a night for my apartment, making my trip to Thailand free,” she relates. Burke lives near the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Hollywood, all prime destinations.

With 50,000 listings in 150 countries, Homestay.com tweaks the AirBnB experience in that hosts are more nvolved in their guests’ local adventures. Cuba currently tops desired destinations for U.S. travelers, with most rentals in the capital, Havana, the nearby artistic enclave of Trinidad or rural Vinales. Many hosts arrange airport transfers, tours, visits to attractions, bicycle rentals, restaurant reservations and transportation to other Cuban locales. Hosts usually speak several languages, including English, and may even teach guests to play Cuban-style dominoes.

Eco-friendly homestays are available, too, ranging from a private Nicaraguan island independently

powered by solar panels and a Spanish farmhouse off the grid to an organic farm in Thailand or eco-lodge in South Africa. An Austin, Texas, listing notes, “Everything is reclaimed, recycled or repurposed. We have an infused honey business. We’re laid-back and practice good karma and a healthy, drama-free lifestyle.”

Homestay’s average nightly rental is $46. While some guests are students, the majority are 35 and older, vacationing on substantial salaries; they simply prefer the local color.

Vacations needn’t be expensive, but they should be memorable. The biggest challenge may be deciding where to go first.

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4 Contact the host well before the trip. Be clear about what’s expected and what to do if there’s a hiccup.

Triple check the key’s location and how to open the door, including any alarm system. Agree on phone and Internet charges.

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lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump.

Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips.

“Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate. com/blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover.

“Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says.

Nor does it take hours to make.

“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.”

Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says.

She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter.

Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time.

Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms.

“I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free.

“I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says.

Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.”

Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any.

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over).

Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

Superfood Trail Mix Yields: About 3 servings This trail mix is loaded with antioxidants. Pack up a mason jar and store it at the office or other work station or make individual serving packets to take along on hikes.

Raw CranberryChocolate Protein Balls Yields: 20 servings 1½ cups raw walnuts 1 cup raw pecans ½ cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries 5 Medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbsp chocolate or vanilla protein powder 1 to 2 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops liquid stevia

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Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

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1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches”.

Freeze at least 3 to 4 hours until solid.

Then, remove from the tray and store in the freezer in containers (for up to a month), or wrap individually for a graband-go option.

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in the Wall Collective. A group show highlights our relationship to corn and the land, exhibited through environmental installations. View the work through August by appointment. Free. Camping/ Dinner available June 3rd for $20. For details: HolesInTheWallCollective.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 New Patient Day – 6pm. Learn about safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Call to register and to see if you qualify for the event. Free.

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center, 1301 East King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. Sheehan NaturalHealth.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Lunch N’ Learn – 5:30pm. Valuable information about pre-arranging and preplanning for funerals provided by licensed funeral directors. Free. Held at Iron Hill Brewery, 781 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster.

Limited seating. Register with Snyder Funeral Home: 717-560-5100. SnyderFuneralHome.com.

Summer Essentials – 6:30pm. Learn the basics of essential oil usage and make summer products using essential oils. $25. The Farmhand Homestead, Lititz. For info and to register: 717-606-3797.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Aura Photography – See an image and learn about your aura with renowned aura reader, Avillion One Heart. Receive an aura photo, a chakra report with two body pictures, and aura advice. $45. Call for appointment. Your Inner Light, 1606 Rothsville Rd, Lititz. 717-618-1672. YourInnerLight.net.

Insect Collection Extravaganza – 8am – 11pm.

Certified collectors and our friends from the Pennsylvania Entomological Society will be in attendance to teach you all about insects. Guided “Nature Walk & Introduction to Insects” will occur at 10am and 2pm. Free. Angelica Park, Bernardine St, Reading. 610-372-4992. BerksNature.org.

Gravity Trail Hike – 9:30am-12. A group hike along one of Reading’s newest trails which follows the old rail line and connects Antietam Lake to Neversink Mountain. 6.5 miles round trip. $5.

Free for members. East End Athletic Club, 200 S 19th St, Reading. 610-372-4992. BerksNature.org.

Fusion IHW Open House – 10am-2pm. Meet and greet the Integrative and Functional Dietitian Nutritionists Dana Elia and Jacqui Zimmerman, as well as the staff of the Rehab Center. Enjoy games, door prizes, refreshments and get ideas for summer fitness and wellness goals. Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, 1944 Lincoln Hwy East, Ste 1, Lancaster (inside the Rehab Center for Physical Therapy). 717-917-5259. FusionIHW.com.

Outdoor Art Installation Opening – 2pm. “Exquisite Corpus: The Maize,” presented by Holes

Aura Photography – See June 4th listing for details.

Your Inner Light, 1606 Rothsville Rd, Lititz. 717618-1672. YourInnerLight.net.

Intro to Birding for Kids – 7-8am. Experts from the local birding club, Baird Ornithological Club, introduce children of all ages to bird identification and tons of basic information for beginning birders.

Bring binoculars (not required) for the nature walk. $6/family. Angelica Park, Bernardine St, Reading.

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Fairy Garden Workshop – 1-2pm. Design your own fairy garden! $30+ covers cost of supplies. Registration required. Riverview Nursery and Garden Center, 3049 Pricetown Rd, Temple. 610-929-5049.

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Sunburn/Sunscreen Workshop – 1-3pm. Make and take your own sunburn relief and sunscreen using essential oils. $25. RSVP: The Workshop at Tangles Salon, 2122 Marietta Ave, Lancaster. 717299-0266. TanglesLancaster.com.

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

A journey to peace, balance, wisdom and beauty.

Tenders available for guidance and information.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Evenings in the Garden – 6-8pm. “Bones of the Garden for Year-round Interest.” Penn State Master Gardeners offer guided tours of 11 pesticide-free garden areas. Tours: 6:30pm and 7:15pm. Free.

Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport. 610-378-1327.

Workshop: Benefit of Optimal Breathing – 6:157pm. Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-399-9955. FamilyChiropractic Lancaster.com.

Coping with the Loss of a Parent or Sibling – 6:30-8pm. Includes a short presentation and a time to talk with others. Free. No registration needed.

Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. 800-924-7610. Pathways ThroughGrief.org.

Integrative Healing Arts Friday Open House – 5:30-8pm. Visit with the Animal Rescue League of Berks County’s adoptable pets, enjoy chair massage and short Reiki sessions for $1 per minute to benefit the ARL, and view Jan Gaul pet sketches on display.

Pets welcome for Reiki. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 632 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 12 2nd Sunday Open House – 11am-4pm. Tour the campus, meet artists, stop by the studios, galleries and exhibitions. Shop the store for one-of-a-kind finds. Goggleworks, 201 Washington St, Reading.

610-374-4600.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Ogham Readings with Adam Davis – 9:30am4pm. Davis uses the Tree Ogham, an ancient Celtic symbol of divination, or mentorship for working with spirit allies. Adam’s set uses staves collected over a two-year period. $30/½ hr. Call for appointment. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster.

717-290-1517.

Workshop: #1 Addiction: Sugar – 6:15-7pm.

Learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free.

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

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Ogham Readings with Adam Davis – 9:30am4pm. See 6/15 listing for details. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic – 6:308:30pm. 30 minutes of Reiki offered every third Thursday of the month. By appointment, by donation. Held at the office of Loeffler & Pitt, 2131 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. 717-824-9209. Lancaster CommunityReikiClinic.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Raw Foods Potluck at Conestoga Gardens – 4pm yoga/5pm tour and potluck. Gather at Conestoga House & Gardens for a special evening of yoga or relaxing on the lawn, a guided tour of the home and gardens and a raw foods potluck to follow. Conestoga Gardens, 1608 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster. $3 plus vegan dish/recipe to share. Bring your place settings, utensils and water. For info: 717- 627-4258.

Ladies Night Out at Building Character – 7-9pm.

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

717-394-7201.

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Newly Bereaved Program – 6:30-8pm. If your loss was recent, this three-week series (6/9, 16, 23) provides an overview of common grief responses and offers coping tools. Free. Space is limited,

Celebration of Summer – 10am-3pm. Celebrate summer with free samples, family-friendly activities, and meet local farmers and vendors. Free parking at the Boys & Girls Club. Lemon Street

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Art on the Avenue Open House – 11am-6pm. Stop by during West Reading’s Art on the Avenue. Enjoy art and handcrafted items, crystals, herbals, essential oils, chair massage and short Reiki sessions. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 632 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577. IntegrativeMassageReiki.com.

New Patient Day –12:30-2:30pm. Learn about safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Call to register and to see if you qualify for the event. Free.

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center, 1301 East King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. Sheehan NaturalHealth.com.

Mosquito Repellent Planter Workshop – 1-2pm.

Learn how to keep mosquitos and other insects away with plants. Registration required, call for pricing details. Riverview Nursery and Garden Center, 3049 Pricetown Rd, Temple. 610-929-5049.

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Yoga + Acupuncture – 3-5pm. “Igniting Your Fire Energy & Uplifting the Spirit of the Heart” with Dower Wellness. $35. Reservations recommended.

West End Yoga Studio. 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster.

717-466-9642. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Exploring Inner Archetypes Through Collage – 12-4pm. Join Nancy Warble on any/all third Sunday through August for this visual journaling class.

Explore your inner Magician, Healer, Scribe. $45/ class, including materials. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.

Introduction to Transcendental Meditation – 7-8:30pm. TM is an easy mental technique (not religious) that reduces stress, increases creativity, and improves health. Come to learn more about this valuable practice. Free. Home of Nancy and Tom List, 920 Imperial Dr, Mohnton. RSVP: 610-6988400 or NList@TM.org.

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MONDAY, JUNE 20 The Truth About Cancer – 6pm. Attend the special screening to learn how pure essential oils can safely ease the side effects of cancer treatments. Shear Miracle Organics Beauty and Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville. 717-419-5534. ShearMiracleOrganics.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Wellness Day for Massage Therapists – Fill your cup! LMTs get to enjoy a complimentary 30 minute stress treatment today. Free ($55 value). Call to reserve your appointment. The Spa at Willow Pond, 1487 Old Lancaster Pike, Sinking Spring. 610-5079004. TheSpaAtWillowPond.com.

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Workshop: Strive for Zero Heart Disease – 6:15-7pm.

Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-399-9955. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com.

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717-618-1672 • YourInnerLight.net

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Kid’s Clay Pinchpot Workshop – 1-2pm. Check the website for details. Registration required. Riverview Nursery and Garden Center, 3049 Pricetown Rd, Temple. 610-929-5049. RiverviewTree.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Sleep with Me – 3-5pm. Jenny Schulder Brant offers, “Ease your Insomnia with Ayurveda.” $25. Reservations recommended. West End Yoga Studio. 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-466-9642. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Coping with the Loss of a Companion or Spouse – 2-3:30pm. This adult drop-in group offers the opportunity to talk with others who have experienced a loss. Free. No registration necessary. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. 800-924-7610. PathwaysThroughGrief.org.

Coping with the Loss of a Child – 6:30-8pm. Are you grieving the death of a child of any age? This adult drop-in group offers the opportunity to talk with others who have experienced a loss. Free. No registration necessary. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pk, Mount Joy. 800924-7610. PathwaysThroughGrief.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 New Patient Day – 6pm. Learn about safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Call to register and to see if you qualify for the event. Free. Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center, 1301 East King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

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savethedate 5K Color & Foam Fun Run/Walk Fun for the whole family! Proceeds for charities: We Help Children and Cross Connection. Free tee shirts for those who sign up early while supplies last!

Saturday July 30 • 8:30am & 10:30am Brubaker Park in East Earl PA For info/sign up: RunToHelpChildren.com

savethedate 8th Annual Angel Days Holistic Faire

Angel art, readings, music, acupuncture, aura photography, alternative healing methods, flower essences, crystals, reflexology, reiki and much more.

Free lectures on current holistic topics. Nutritious food for sale. Vendors and guests welcome!

Saturday, August 6 • 10am-5pm Sunday, August 7 • 10am-4pm

Admission $6, $5 with donation of pet food Leesport Farmers Market, Banquet Hall 312 Garnet’s Church Rd, Leesport For info contact Kimberlee Dawn: 484-363-7356

savethedate Thai Yoga Level 1 with Jeanette Sealy

Enjoy live music, a fashion show featuring up-cycled clothes, local organic food vendors, an Organic Farm Market, Green Drinks Tent, education on “going green,” vendors of green and organic wares, test drive a new Tesla, and more. Habitat is accepting donations of used bikes to refurbish and share with local children in need. Free admission.

Thai Yoga combines yoga asana, acupressure and meditation to restore and harmonize the body and mind. Learn a 90 minute sequence and receive an introduction to the major energy lines along with a variety of meditation techniques together with movement, body mechanics and breath work. Optional morning meditation and yoga. Ideal for yoga teachers, massage therapists, and sports trainers.

Training $550, Dormitory housing/meals: $425 meals are vegetarian/vegan & gluten free

West Reading Park Museum Rd and Sycamore Rd, West Reading 610-373-3439 • HabitatBerks.org

Kula Kamala Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading Call for details: 484-509-5073

Berks Sustainability Fest

Saturday July 23 • 11am-6pm

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Friday, September 30 – Tuesday, October 4

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

717-393-4733. LancasterChapel.org.

Mindfulness Meditation – 10-11am. Nondenominational mindfulness meditation includes sitting and walking meditation with informal tea and conversation afterwards. No experience necessary. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, $5 donation suggested. Kutztown Yoga, 206 N Whiteoak St, Kutztown. 484-388-9974.

YOGA on Barre – 10-11am. Yoga poses with the support of the barre. $17 drop-in. YOGA on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992.

YOGAOnOrange.com.

Eckankar Worship Service – 11am. 2nd Sunday.

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

Meetup.com/CommunityHu. Hot 26 Express – 4-5pm. Sweat with Hot Yoga Classes in Exeter. 26 postures in 60 minutes makes this one hour of amazing stretching and detoxing.

Tula Yoga Center Exeter, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-763-6998. TulaYogaCenter.com.

monday Bikram Hot Yoga – 6-7:30am (M-F). A complete 90 minute mind-body workout. All levels. $16/class.

Bikram Yoga West Reading, 120 S 3rd Ave, Upper Level, (enter via Franklin St) West Reading. 610374-2659. BikramYogaWestReading.com.

Mantra, Movement, and Meditation – 10am.

David Dragonfly hosts. By donation.

Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 732309-6787. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

Chair Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Receive the health benefits of yoga without having to get onto the floor. $15. The Yoga Place, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata.

717-336-5299. TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com.

EO Club: Essential Oils 101 – 6pm. Learn about essential oils and the amazing benefits they offer our bodies. Free. Shear Miracle Organics Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville. 717-4195534. ShearMiraclesOrganics.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. All levels class providing gentle stretching, strengthening and relaxation. $12/class. Packages available. Fusion Wellness, 1895 Graystone Road, East Petersburg. 717-475-1381. FusionWellnessPA.com.

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

tuesday Fun Morning Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Offers a challenge to keep you inspired, while tapping into your inner strength. Practice at your own pace

with intuition and suggested adaptation. A safe, non-competitive environment for all levels. $12/ class. Fusion Wellness, 1895 Graystone Rd, East Petersburg. 717-475-1381. FusionWellnessPA.com.

Gentle Body Restore 50+ – 10-11am. Gentle and therapeutic yoga practice. $15 drop-in. YOGA on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992.

YogaOnOrange.com.

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

Tai Chi for Balance – Noon. A low-impact flowing sequence of exercises aimed at increasing overall stability, posture and energy. Call to register. FORTIUS Health and Performance Center, 2078 Bennett Ave, Lancaster. 717-533-4088. FortiusFit.net.

Let’s Get Oily! Essential Oils A-Z – 6pm. Learn about essential oils and the amazing benefits they

offer our bodies. Free. Shear Miracle Organics Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville.

717-419-5534. ShearMiraclesOrganics.com.

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

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

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

Heart Centered Sharing: Intro to Therapeutic Essential Oils – 7-9pm (1st & 3rd Tuesdays). Enjoy an educational and fun-filled workshop and experience the joy of therapeutic grade essential oils. CJoy Wellness, 119 Oakridge Dr, Mountville. RSVP: 717522-1493 or email weserve@c-joy.com. C-Joy.com.

Bikram Hot Yoga ½ Price Class – 7:30-9pm. A complete 90 minute mind-body workout. All levels. $8 CASH ONLY. Bikram Yoga West Reading, 120 S 3rd Ave, Upper Level, (enter via Franklin St) West Reading. 610-374-2659. BikramYogaWestReading.com.

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

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

717-509-1342.

FORTIUS Fundamentals – 10:30-11:30am.

Ideal for the individual who is new to strength and metabolic training. Focus is on impeccable form and technique. $25/class, first class free. FORTIUS

Farmers Markets Berks County Fairgrounds Farmers Market 2934 N 5th St Hwy, Reading 610-929-3429 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat Leesport Farmers Market Rt 61, Leesport 610-926-1307 Year-round Wednesdays PA Dutch Farmers Market 845 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing 610-374-1916 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat Penn Street Market Penn Square, Reading Thursdays June – September Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown 610-683-6009 Thursday thru Saturday

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

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

West Reading Farmers Market 538 Penn Ave, West Reading Sundays May - November

Lititz Farmers Market 9 N Water St, Lititz Saturdays May – October 717-626-6332

Lancaster County

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

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

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

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yogapilatesfitnessguide

To place your studio in our yoga-pilates-fitness-guide (and free class/event listings in our calendar) call 717-399-3187.

BERKS COUNTY BIKRAM YOGA WEST READING 120 S 3rd Ave, Upper Level, West Reading (enter via Franklin Street) BikramYogaWestReading.com 610-374-2659 Classic Bikram Yoga

DOWN DOG YOGA

At Valhalla Health & Fitness 4970 Demoss Rd, Reading DDYoga.com 610-373-7181 Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, martial arts blend

JUST BREATHE YOGA & FITNESS

4600 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring JustBreatheYogaFitness.com 610-207-4120 Aerial, Vinyasa, Restorative, TRX and more

KULA KAMALA FOUNDATION

17 Basket Rd, Reading KulaKamalaFoundation.org 484-509-5073 Yoga, Thai Yoga, Meditation, Teacher Training

TULA YOGA CENTER

6 Hearthstone Court, Suite 304, Reading TulaYogaCenter.com 610-779-4588 Hot Yoga, Gentle, Vinyasa, Meditation

LANCASTER COUNTY BODYWISE CENTER FOR WELLBEING

Lancaster-Berks

1705 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster BridgeYogaStudio.com 717-330-1304 Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Gentle

FORTIUS HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE CENTER

2078 Bennett Ave, Lancaster FortiusFit.net 717-553-4088 Pilates, Yoga, Fitness, Balance and Osteoporosis Specialties

FUSION WELLNESS

1895 Graystone Rd, East Petersburg FusionWellnessPA.com 717-475-1381 Vinyasa Flow, Core Movement and Balance

SHANGRI-LA YOGA

ShangriLaYogaStudio.com 717-786-9642 Private and Corporate sessions, Hatha, Restorative, Yin, Nia Dance

THE YOGA PLACE

922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com 717-336-5299 Hatha, Prenatal, Restorative, Tai Chi

WEST END YOGA STUDIO

221 W Walnut St, Lancaster WestEndYogaStudio.com 717-466-9642 Hatha, Vinyasa, Wall, Yin, Gentle

YOGA ON ORANGE

104 W Chestnut St, Lancaster BodywiseWellbeing.com 717-286-8288 Classical Mat and Reformer Pilates

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BRIDGE YOGA STUDIO

129 E Orange St, Lancaster YOGAonOrange.com 717-392-3992 Gentle Body Restore 50+, Hatha, Yoga Barre

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Health and Performance Center, 2078 Bennett Ave, Lancaster. 717-533-4088. FortiusFit.net.

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

Workshop: Why is This Happening to My Body?

– 2-4pm (2nd & 4th Wednesday). Join in to explore the question and learn about natural alternatives to mainstream medicine. CJoy Wellness, 119 Oakridge Dr, Mountville. RSVP: 717-522-1493 or email weserve@c-joy.com. C-Joy.com.

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

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

KuluKamalaFoundation.org.

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

BridgeYogaStudio.com.

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

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

Yoga for Fitness – 9:30-10:30am. A great class that is challenging and fun! $10 drop in or use class card. Tula Yoga Center@Colonial Hills Fitness, 172 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring. 610763-6998. TulaYogaCenter.com.

Therapeutic Yoga for Chronic Pain – 9:3010:30am. Renew energy, regain function, and develop strategies for coping with stressors. Modifications of poses, and therapeutic adjustments are provided in this safe environment. $12/class. Fusion Wellness, 1895 Graystone Rd, East Petersburg. 717475-1381. FusionWellnessPA.com.

Gentle Body Restore 50+ – 10-11am. Gentle and therapeutic yoga practice. $15 drop-in. YOGA on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992.

YogaOnOrange.com.

Feldenkrais – 5:45pm. Awareness Through Movement with Donna Bervinchak. At Susquehanna Dance Center, 120 College Ave, Mountville. $15 / drop-in. 717-285-0399. FeldenkraisBlog.com.

Essential Oils for Beauty and Health – 6pm. Learn about essential oils and the amazing benefits they offer our bodies. Free. Shear Miracle Organics Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville.

717-419-5534. ShearMiraclesOrganics.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. Amazing flow focused on balance, strength and core movement. Open to all levels. Walk-ins welcome. $12/class. Fusion Wellness, 1895 Graystone Road, East Petersburg.

717-475-1381. FusionWellnessPA.com.

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

Bikram Hot Yoga ½ Price Class – 7:30-9pm. A com-

plete 90 minute mind-body workout. All levels. $8 CASH ONLY. Bikram Yoga West Reading, 120 S 3rd Ave, Upper Level, (enter via Franklin St) West Reading. 610-374-2659. BikramYogaWestReading.com.

friday Aura Readings – 12-5pm. Stop in for your aura reading from Brandi Jones. Try on different pieces of jewelry and see how your energy field responds or have Justin increase the size and power of your Auric field by creating a design just for you. Justin Bortz New Realm Jewelry, 438 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-373-1101. JustinBortz.com.

Workshop: Why is This Happening to My Body?

– 6-8pm (2nd & 4th Friday).

Join in to explore the question and learn about natural alternatives to mainstream medicine. CJoy Wellness, 119 Oakridge Dr, Mountville. RSVP: 717522-1493 or email weserve@c-joy.com. C-Joy.com.

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

saturday TRX Suspension Training – 8-9am. Invented by Navy Seals, this unique format uses body weight to build muscle, and gain strength and balance using the TRX straps. You are in control of the intensity of your workout. $15 Drop-in. Just Breathe Yoga Fitness, 4600 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring. 610-2074120. JustBreatheYogaFitness.com Breathe with Intention – 9am. Enjoy stretching and breathing using essential oils for relaxation. Shear Miracle Organics Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville. 717-419-5534. ShearMiracles Organics.com.

Ashtanga Prep – 9:30-10:30am. An awesome preparation for a full Ashtanga practice. Great for all levels. $12 drop in or use your class card. Tula Yoga Center@ The Restorative Center, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-763-6998. TulaYogaCenter.com.

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

BridgeYogaStudio.com.

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

Heart Centered Sharing: Intro to Therapeutic Essential Oils – 2-4pm (1st & 3rd Saturdays).

Enjoy an educational and fun-filled workshop and experience the joy of therapeutic grade essential oils. CJoy Wellness, 119 Oakridge Dr, Mountville.

RSVP: 717-522-1493 or email weserve@c-joy. com. C-Joy.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

CHIROPRACTIC

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

A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

Dr. Andrew Ashton 313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 ATherapeuticEffect.com

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

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 23.

Our doctors specialize in lowi m p a c t To r q u e R e l e a s e Technique which provides immediate results for people of all ages. See ad, page 2.

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Leah Reiff Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Cente 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-390-9998 BlueSkiesChiroHealth.com Chiropractic is used for natural relief from conditions such as chronic pain, injuries, pregnancy complications, complications from aging & more. Dr. Reiff carefully considers every individual's comfort level & provides specific adjustments to support the body for benefits that will last. See ad, page 36.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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

Discover your body’s natural ability to heal. Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds, digestive problems, insomnia and many more health problems. See ad, page 41.

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

Integrative Healing Arts Studio provides a unique mind body spirit approach to wellness with a variety of holistic therapies including massage therapy, Reiki, aromatherapy, crystal therapy, and more. Sessions and classes are available. Christina Rossi is a NCBTMB approved CE provider. Please visit website for more information. See ad, page 27.

Dr. Martin J. Rodgers Dr. Bryan Rodgers Dr. Samuel Saikia 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike • Lancaster 717-393-9955 FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com Family Chiropractic Wellness Center focuses on whole body health. Our doctors make a personalized program for each patient and use a multidisciplinary approach of corrective Chiropractic Care, Massage, Rehabilitation and/or Spinal Decompression to return the spine to it's natural alignment, taking pressure off the nervous system so the body can function with optimal health.

See ad, page 31.

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. ~Helen Keller

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

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

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

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

Call for a complimentary consultation and benefit check. See ad, page 37.

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 23.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~Buddha 52

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COUNSELING DEEP RELAXATION FOR POSITIVE RESULTS

Amy Titzer, MS, LPC 2938 Columbia Ave, Ste 1002 • Lancaster 717-742-2003 AmyTitzerDeepRelaxation.com Deep Relaxation is a highly effective treatment for stress management, weight loss, smoking cessation, pain management, increasing confidence, creativity and more.

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

RYAN J. McGINNIS, BS, MDiv

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

See ad, page 36.

SUSANNE UMIKER SPURLOCK, MSW, ACSW

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

Come see me! See ad, page 36.

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

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

Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 33.

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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 8.

education SAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER

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

ESSENTIAL OILS THE FARMHAND HOMESTEAD

Sarah Stutzman 717-606-3797 SarahAndBrook@TheFarmhandHomestead.com TheFarmhandHomestead.com A modern day homesteader gratefully using nature's bounty from the farm, along with essential oils to support family and animal wellness. Offering essential oil and homesteader DIY workshops and classes along with individual support to get you started on your essential oil journey. Visit our blog for information on upcoming classes and healthy recipes.

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

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH 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.

ZENERGY ARTS & WELLNESS

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

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

Balance organs, glands, systems.

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

Integrative Medicine

Dr. Keith Sheehan Laura Sheehan 1301 E King St • Lancaster 717-392-6606 SheehanChiropractic.com

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cuttingedge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 39.

SIMPLE AND MERRY

Mary B. Lapp Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach Lancaster, PA 717-823-8334 SimpleAndMerry.com Mary helps her clients balance their physical and emotional foundations so that their body can heal itself.

Balance is found through food, lifestyle, transformational coaching, optional supplements, and stress embracing techniques.

Mary sees clients via skype or phone, teaches healthy living classes, and offers allergy free recipes on her website.

STRASBURG FAMILY EYECARE, LLC Dr. Robert Lauver, OD, FCOVD 20 Lancaster Ave • Strasburg, PA 717-687-8141 StrasburgFamily.com

We provide vision care for the entire family including specialty care in vision therapy and low vision. Our practice is built on friendly staff, professional optometrists, and state-of-the-art technologies to diagnose and treat vision problems (low vision and vision therapy services), refractive errors, and Post Trauma Vision Syndrome. See ad, page 32.

FOR RENT SPACE WANTED – To hold Eden Energy Medicine workshops. Looking to rent for a few hours and a future 2 day workshop. Contact Deb Gallagher.

717-203-9666. RestoreEnergy12@gmail.com.

OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR OWN BOSS – Natural, botanically based beauty and wellness company is looking for consultants. For information email sandishaub@ comcast.net or go to SandraShaub.Arbonne.com.

NICK D'ORAZIO, MD SHEEHAN NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER

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Deadline is the 10th of the month.

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.

Integrative Physical Therapy JONINA TURZI, DPT, CFMT, E-RYT

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