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acred circles of support span generations. Like personal reflecting pools, these safe havens mirror our secrets, dreams and deepest truths, holding space to celebrate the milestones that mark the passage of time. Such vital links ensure that ancestral wisdom and poignant rituals can be passed down to give context to the intricate weave of our personal storyline. Kendra and I had the privilege of attending an evening created in honor of several adolescent womJacqueline & Kendra en on the threshold of new beginnings. There, we learned about the solid mentorship program that had supported their journey. The room was filled with an uplifting energy as confident female voices shared precious memories. A warm atmosphere surrounded the young women in the spirit of love and acceptance needed to carry them through the tremendous time of becoming. We were moved by the lasting resonance of the emotional and spiritual investments that had bolstered their lives. Intentional gatherings are on our gratitude list this month, as we recall the variety of groups that have contributed something special to our life experiences, helping to shape our beliefs in a context of honesty and trust. Such circles are like compasses for life, helping us find our roots as well as our wings and teaching us the art of discernment along the way. Unbroken, even amidst diversions based on expectation and choice, these gatherings symbolize a wholeness that nurtures the still point deep within. This issue honors the power of feminine energy to transform, protect and create the space for laughter, pleasure and joy every day. We are here to utilize our senses inquisitively while navigating this world, knowing and listening for that inner whisper. We can help each other care for our bodies and minds, coming together in the spirit of understanding that will stoke our highest collective and individual good. A beautifully diverse array of wellness circles in our community have risen to the utmost level of integrity and professionalism, through the creativity, skills and diligent holistic care specialties of our local female leaders. We invite you to get to know the amazing women in the following pages by exploring the inspiration they share and the brilliant gifts that they offer.
We give thanks to the sisterhood energy that is alive and strong, spreading a legacy of compassion and grace that is lifting our world up in healing hands.
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enn Street Market—a project of the Regional Reading Food Policy Action Council, hosted by ReDesign Reading CDC—will return to Penn Square, starting on the northwest corner of Fifth and Penn Streets, including the 400 block of Penn Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays, June 2 through September 29. “Our historical, seasonal market will continue with the proud tradition to unite local farmers, artisans and restaurants with the Greater Reading Community members,” shares ReDesign Reading’s Food Systems Director Lucine Sihelnik. “Our theme will be Celebrating 250 years: A Market For the People, By the People, to reflect our proud heritage of the 1767 deed created by the sons of William Penn, establishing the Penn Street Market in Penn Square for the citizens of Reading.” Market expansion includes additional local farm vendors, artisan food craft and restaurants, as well as new local artists and craft vendors. First Friday Night Markets, made possible by a grant from the Hawley and Myrtle Quier Fund of Berks County Community Foundation, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., the first Friday of June through September, in partnership with Reading Arts Initiative. Community partners Berks Country, Hawley and Myrtle Quier Fund of the Berks County Community Foundation, Reading Downtown Improvement District and Reading Arts Initiative generously support Penn Street Market. For more information, call 610-685-2236 or visit PennStreetMarket.org. Donations to support market expansion can be made at GoFundMe.com/PennStreetMarket.
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eathervanes: Three Centuries of a Pennsylvania Folk Art Tradition, is on display in Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s visitor center gallery, through December 31. “This exhibit has over 40 rarely seen weathervanes from the Landis Valley collection, other institutions and private collections,” shares Landis Valley curator Jennifer Royer. “We were privileged to work with guest curator John Kolar, who helped us procure exceptional examples.” The earliest piece on display—a simple, worded vane dated 1699—was commissioned by William Penn, Samuel Carpenter and Caleb Pucey, and stood on a grist mill on Chester Creek. Other early examples include a stylized rooster dated 1759, and two multi-tiered, bird-capped pieces dated 1753 and 1809. The rest include a menagerie of farm animals, birds, fish, people— both real and imaginary—folk art forms and tools of their owners’ trades. Three vanes have direct links to Landis Valley: a rooster made for museum founder George D. Landis, a deer made for his father, Henry H. Landis, and an Indian made by Henry Brackbill, who kept the Landis Valley House Hotel. Situated on 100 acres in Lancaster, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum is a living history crossroads village that collects, preserves and interprets Pennsylvania German community history and material culture from 1740 to 1940. It is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with active support from Landis Valley Associates, a registered charitable organization. Location: 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-569-0401 or visit LandisValleyMuseum.org. 6
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raig Schollenberger, licensed clinical social worker, board certified diplomate in clinical social work and Reality Therapy certified, is moving his office to Flying Hills, Craig Schollenberger and opening on May 3. The focus of his work will now specialize in trauma, as well as adolescents and adults who have difficulty with attention. Schollenberger completed a yearlong training in trauma provided by Drexel University. He will complete additional training in trauma with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk—medical director and founder of the Trauma Center, a program of the Justice Resource Institute—who is an internationally recognized leader in the field of psychological trauma. Reality Therapy, a method of counseling, was developed by William Glasser, a medical doctor and psychiatrist who taught and lectured internationally. Reality Therapy stands firmly upon a behavioral theory, also developed by Glasser, called Choice Theory and the Seven Caring Habits, which explains human behavior. Schollenberger uses Choice Theory in his practice as a way to explain how and why people behave the way they do. Opening office hours will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from noon to 9 p.m. The eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction training will continue to be offered at the new location. Location: 22 Village Center Dr., Reading. For more information, call 484-4740984 or visit CraigSchollenberger.com or MindfulnessInReadingAndBerks.com. See ad, page 17.
Oasis at Bird-in-Hand Offering Summer CSA Shares
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asis at Bird-in-Hand’s summer community supported agriculture (CSA) shares begin the week of May 10. Oasis offers a “try-it-to-see-if-you-like-it” box of produce for $14, available that week. Sign-up can occur anytime during the summer season, and pick-up points are located throughout Lancaster County. The large box feeds four to six people, has 10 to 12 items in it, and costs $725 for the season, or $28 per week. The small box feeds two to four people, has six to nine items in it and costs $450 for the season, or $18 per week. CSA shares include asparagus, radishes, spinach, strawberries, scallions, beans, peppers, raspberries, sweet corn, carrots, eggplants, lettuce, assorted greens, zucchini and other seasonal vegetables. “The Oasis CSA program makes it possible for busy families to be a direct extension of the farm,” shares Dale Stoltzfus, General Manager. “When a subscriber to an Oasis CSA sits down to eat this kind of food, they are eating the same things the farmer and his family are eating—seasonal, local, organically grown produce. For those concerned about good health and good taste, there is nothing better than fresh, ripe and local.” For more information, or to sign up, call 717-288-2154, email Sales@OasisBIH.com or visit RealLiveFood.org. See ad, page 38.
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he Lancaster Museum of Art will offer three, weeklong summer art camps for children ages 7 through 14, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Each week will feature different guest artists as instructors in addition to the camp instructors. See specific camp descriptions below. Drawing & Painting camp, from June 20 to 24, will focus on techniques of watercolor work and drawing with pencil, charcoal and other media. Guest artists include Ben DeLuca, to teach portraits, Sam Mylin, to teach cartooning and Peggy Schlegelmilch, to teach scratchboarding. Crafts camp, from July 11 to 15, will feature guest artist Jeff Himes, who will teach ceramic wall plaques and have them fired for the children. Summer camp instructor Kayla Krebs will teach two fiber arts projects, as well as mosaics. My Story (create-a-book) camp, from July 18 to 22, will include photography lessons with guest artist Chris Welch; one day spent on writing; and book binding with guest artist Mimi Shapiro. Each child will take home her/his own book. Cost: $80/child/week; includes snacks and all art materials. Discounted rate for members of the Demuth Museum and Lancaster Museum of Art at the Family Level or above, until May 20. Location: 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. For more information, visit lmapa.org. To register, call 717-299-9940 or email GeneralMuseumManager@gmail.com. See ad, page 41.
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amp Chimaqua, an overnight weekend camp for grieving children ages 6 to 12, will be held from June 10 to 12 at Camp Donegal, in York County. The experience allows campers to realize they are not grieving alone, and to understand that their feelings are normal as they get to know others who have also lost a loved one. Families can attend an assessment, free of charge, to determine if camp will best meet the needs of their child. During the camp, a trained adult buddy is individually paired with each child for companionship, support and supervision throughout the weekend. Donations from Hospice & Community Care’s Circle of Friends and support from the community allow the cost of the camp to be $25 per child. Applications must be received by May 20. Financial assistance is available. Cost: $25 per child. For information and to request an application, call Pathways Center at 717-391-2413 or 800-9247610 or visit PathwaysThroughGrief.org. See ad, page 41.
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cean Land Trust, Inc., is offering property for home building in The Waverly, a new Earth-friendly, sustainable alternative to the more traditional high-impact coastal developments, in Machipongo, along Virginia’s scenic Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The 23 separate land parcels, ranging from three to 22 acres, are especially well suited for family compounds, organic farms and horses. The land is on high ground, well protected from coastal storms and flooding, has rich fertile farming soils and an aquifer with abundant pure water. Amenities include paved roads, utilities, common areas, private beach, community boat dock and launch ramp. Wineries, food co-ops, organic farms and several miles of riding trails are all located nearby. The property provides an “ideal warm growing climate with the Gulf Stream just offshore,” says Ben Benson of Ocean Land Trust. He added that The Waverly is ideal for people that want to “enjoy their land for vacations now (as camping and RVs are allowed) and then retirement later.”
Parcel costs: $60,000 to $98,000. Location: 10359 Church Neck Rd. For more information, call 757-442-2171, email OceanLandTrust@yahoo.com or visit WaverlyLots.com. See ad, back cover.
Easy Hormone Balancing Workshop Hosted by Deb Gallagher
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eb Gallagher, registered nurse and certified Eden Energy Practitioner, will host a workshop titled Easy Hormone Balancing, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., May 12, at Sage Continuing Education, in Lancaster. Participants will learn about Eden Energy Medicine, as well as an easy hormone balancer. Hormones are chemical messengers that are necessary for proper bodily Deb Gallagher function, and they influence adaptation to internal and external environmental changes by responding to emotional and physical cues. While hormone balance is a complicated dance that happens behind the scenes, it is vitally important to how every cell in the body functions. Energy moving techniques directly affect hormone production and balance, and are important for self-care. Attendees will work with the thyroid, hot flashes, adrenal/cortisol balance and more. Cost: $20 before May 9; $25 after. Location: 719 Olde Hickory Rd., Ste. B, Lancaster. For more information, call 717-203-9666, email RestoreEnergy12@gmail.com or visit RestoreYourEnergy.org. See ad, page 52.
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newsbriefs Beverly Fornoff to Host Series of Complimentary Talks
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everly Fornoff, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and owner of Lancaster Traditional Acupuncture, in Leola, is offering a series of free talks from 6 to 7:30 p.m., May 16, June 20 and July 18. The small-group size lectures, on integrating acupuncture and herbal medicine into a personal health and wellness program, will be followed by an opportunity to experience a free relaxation style treatment. Questions from the audience will be addressed. Registration is required. Fornoff will speak about how she uses acupuncture Beverly Fornoff and herbal teas to treat chronic pain, fatigue, menstrual complaints and menopausal symptoms. Menopause and menstruation imbalances affect mood, sleep patterns, fertility and relationships. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can address all of these while bringing a person into balance so they can heal more completely. During scheduled appointments, Fornoff provides consultation time to truly understand the needs of the individual, who is viewed as a partner in their own care, in order to create a unique treatment plan. Registration will close five days before each talk. Location: 28 Keystone Ct., Leola (inside the Leola Business Center). For more information, call 717-381-7334, email Bev@LancasterAcupuncture.com, or visit LancasterAcupuncture.com. See ads, pages 33 & 51.
Personalized Jewelry Designs Created by Justin Bortz
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ustin Bortz, gemologist, designer and owner of Justin Bortz New World Jeweler, hosts Brandi Jones, a gifted aura reader, from noon to 5 p.m., on Fridays. Readings are by donation, and last between 15 and 30 minutes. No appointment is necessary. Light refreshments are served. During the aura reading, Bortz often brings out various loose stones and gems which may affect the chakras, or energy centers, within a person in a positive way. If desired, jewelry made from these stones can be commissioned, designed and created specifically for the wearer. This process 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 empowers the wearer with a sense of power and well-being. Following a double brain surgery, Jones found herself partially blind, but with a gift of seeing color around a person’s body that relates to their physical, emotional and spiritual expression. Bortz, using intuition, experience and study, creates rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings, mother’s rings, ceremonial rings and engagement rings, using a variety of stones and metals, including sterling silver, 18 karat gold, yellow, white, green or rose gold and platinum. Aura Inspired Design Parties are available at a client’s chosen location. Location: 438 Penn Ave., West Reading. For more information, call 610-373-1101, email Justin@CityCharmCo.com or visit JustinBortz.com. See ad, page 8. 10
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s a member of Green Circle Salons (GCS), Tia Mazy and her salon Amazyng Style, in Sinking Spring, are beginning a comprehensive recycling/ reuse program to significantly reduce environmental impact. The program helps to redirect out of water streams and landfills things once considered garbage: hair, foils, color tubes, paper, plastics and liquid chemical waste. LED lighting and other eco-friendly materials were used during the salon’s remodel, and the use of organic and natural hair color and hair care products creates an ammonia-free environment. Instead of sending excess color, perm solutions and ammonia down the drain and into the water stream, excess chemicals will be sent to a hazardous waste facility where it will be incinerated to produce clean energy. Foils and color tubes will be properly recycled, reducing the need for more landfill space and dependence on non-renewable resources, and decreasing the amount of toxins going into landfill sites. GCS, in connection with various partners, is looking at ways that hair can play an important role in a number of commercial applications. For example, hair can be used in oceans to help in oil spill cleanup and recovery projects. Through Amazyng Style’s alignment with GCS, they hope to ameliorate their ecological footprint by implementing simple changes to make both the salon, and the industry, more sustainable.
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Green Circle Organics Announces Delivery Service
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aura Sisay, owner of Green Circle Organics, LLC, in Lancaster, is now offering home or office delivery of organic produce and local foods. Customizable boxes of 10 to 20 hand-selected organic fruits and vegetables can be delivered every week, every other week, or as needed. A coupon providing 10 percent off a first-time order can be found online. The service connects people to local and organic foods, with the convenience of a food subscription, but without long-term commitments. Ordering online is simple; place an order by noon on Monday, and receive a box delivered in 24 to 48 hours, depending on delivery location. This is a great way to support a variety of local family farms and farmers’ co-ops throughout the region, while stocking up on foundations for fresh, healthy meals throughout the week. Offerings include asparagus, greens, radishes, rhubarb, strawberries, peas and beans, and then all the bounty summer offers. Other local products, like raw and pasteurized milk, pastured eggs, yogurt and raw milk cheeses, along with fresh baked bread, local pantry staples and bulk foods are also available. In addition to the delivery service, Green Circle Organics can be found weekly, at the Lancaster Central Market, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Location: Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster. For more information, email GreenCircleOrganics@hotmail.com, call 717-572-5164 or visit GreenCircleOrganicMarket.com. See ad, page 37.
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arah Stutzman, owner of The Farmhand Homestead, in Lititz, is hosting Glow—A Woman’s Health and Hormone Class, at 6:30 p.m., May 25, at Keystone Specific Chiropractic Center, in Wyomissing. The class will address how women of all ages can support their endocrine system naturally with proper nutrition and the use of essential oils. Participants will also learn how to make chemical-free beauty products. “Studies show that 80 percent of women have a hormone imbalance. The endocrine system consists of major glands that are vital in hormone production. By supporting this system of the body, emotional and physical well-being can be enhanced,” says Stutzman. Cost: $20. Location: 1287 Penn Ave., Wyomissing. For more information, email SarahAndBrook@TheFarmhandHomestead.com, call 717606-3797or visit TheFarmhandHomestead.com. See ad, page 32.
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onna Bervinchak, Feldenkrais Practitioner and owner of the Improving Through Movement studio, in Lancaster, is offering a discount to first-time Feldenkrais students. Classes, held at the Susquehanna Dance Center, in Mountville, are $5 for new students during National Feldenkrais Week, May 6 through 15. Every year, Feldenkrais communities throughout North America use early May to celebrate Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais’ great contribution to learning, movement and possibilities. During a Feldenkrais, Awareness Through Movement class, participants learn self-awareness by exploring movements similar to the developmental movements a baby does in the first year of life. Benefits of revisiting these movements as an adult include: increased flexibility, better quality of movement, improved spinal alignment, enhanced attention span and more. Active people find that they recover from injuries quicker, and learn how to prevent them from occurring. They report that by attending classes regularly, they become more elegant and powerful during their leisure activities. Artistic people find that studying movement in this way accentuates their creative process in the studio, and is helpful in lifting writer’s block. Classes are at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, and 5:45 p.m. on Thursdays. Other services include Functional Integration sessions, at the Improving Through Movement studio, tailored specifically to each client. Cost $15, drop-in; class cards are available. Location: 120 College Ave., Ste. 120, Mountville. For more information, call 717-285-0399 or visit FeldenkraisBlog.com. See ad, page 52.
Thyroid Support through Mineral Balance Workshop
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ary B. Lapp, nutritional therapy practitioner, transformational coach and founder of Simple and Merry, LLC, is hosting a complimentary workshop, How to Support Your Thyroid through Mineral Balance, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., May 11, in Lancaster. Mineralrich snacks will be shared, with recipes available to take home. Registration is required by May 5. The workshop will assist participants in understanding the fascinating role minerals play in regards Mary B. Lapp to the thyroid and basic body balance. Attendees will learn three ways to start bringing body minerals into balance. Minerals are the spark plugs of the body, and have a profound effect on every function, including thyroid and metabolism. Supporting mineral status can improve metabolism, increase energy, vitality, digestion, absorption and more. Cost: Free. Location: Exact Lancaster location will depend on group size. For more information, call 717-823-8334, email Info@SimpleAndMerry.com or visit SimpleAndMerry.com. See ad, page 52. 12
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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed five new publishers to its April training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing new Natural Awakenings editions in Boulder/Fort Collins, Colorado, and Delaware/Chester County, Pennsylvania, and taking ownership of existing magazines in Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Portland, Oregon/ Vancouver, Washington. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world. Franchise publishers collectively serve nearly 4 million readers each month via 95 magazines published in cities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. “Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of Planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by local advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happier world that works for all living things.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-530-1377. See ad, page 45.
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Srirupa Dasgupta, founder and owner of Upohar, in Lancaster, received an EILEEN FISHER Women-Owned Business Grant in the amount of $18,500, in the fall of 2015. Upohar was one of five grantees, chosen out of more than 100 applicants from all over the world. The grant supports innovative, womenowned companies that are beyond the start-up phase and ready to expand their business and potential for positive social and environmental impact. Dasgupta attended a two-day workshop, from March 31 to April 1, at EILEEN FISHER headquarters in New York City, where the grantees had the opportunity to meet and learn from one another, as well as from EILEEN FISHER staff members. In Bengali, upohar means gift, which is the reason Dasgupta chose it as the name for the catering company she founded in 2011. Upohar employs, trains and pays a living wage to newly resettled refugee and homeless women who would otherwise have significant barriers to employment. It serves global cuisine, and specializes in vegan and vegetarian food from the employees' home countries. “For Upohar, receiving the grant, and attending the workshop, provided an opportunity to work on our next iteration of our business with like-minded women entrepreneurs,” shares Dasgupta. “I returned to Lancaster inspired to launch Upohar 3.0.” For more information, call 717-5692782, email Info@UpoharEthnicCuisines. com or visit UpoharEthnicCuisines.com. See ad, page 21. 14
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yme disease is on the rise in Pennsylvania. In April 2015, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection reported the presence of black legged ticks and Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme, in all 67 counties. As of November 27, 2015, more than 10,000 new cases were reported for the year within the Commonwealth—an increase of 25 percent over one year and a 50 percent increase over a two-year period. Lyme disease is easy to contract, but can be difficult to diagnose and treat. According to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), fewer than 50 percent of Lyme disease patients recall a tick bite or any bullseye rash. For testing, ILADS recommends a western blot performed by a lab that reports all of the bands related to Borrelia burgdorferi, as bands highly indicative of exposure are not reported in commercial Lyme tests. Lyme is called “The Great Imitator” because its symptoms mimic many other diseases. It can affect any organ of the body, including the brain, nervous system, muscles, joints and heart, according to LymeDisease.org. Dr. Richard Horowitz, a prominent “Lyme Literate” physician, offers a free questionnaire at CanGetBetter. com/symptom-list, which can help individuals determine their likelihood of having Lyme and associated tick-borne disorders. May is National Lyme Disease Awareness month, and PA Lyme Resource Network advises that prevention is the best course of action. The organization is hosting a patient symposium on May 14, at Eden Resort, in Lancaster. Tickets can be purchased at PALyme.org. Tina Buehler Prins is a Lyme patient as well as a member of the all-volunteer board for PA Lyme Resource Network, a nonprofit organization chartered for charitable and educational purposes. For more information and to find local support groups, visit PALyme.org.
Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss
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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones. The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.
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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn
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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,� says Lange.
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Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate
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recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans. The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.” Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.
Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections
ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections. Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections. Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear. These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection. “Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.
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The Missing Link: Inflammation and Depression in Women
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ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women. A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects. “In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in 2014 reviewed 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms. Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic anti-inflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants. “A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims. Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-the-counter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise. “Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.”
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Staying Active Relates to Healthy Hearing
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esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-to-day physical activity. Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participant’s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.
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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system. Source: EWG.org
Goat Groundskeepers
A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects. The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, lowtech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus.
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Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org
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Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling
DARK Act Defeated Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands
The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) spearheaded the largescale citizen opposition to a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of genetically modified (GMO) food ingredients nationwide; it was intended to keep consumers in the dark about the genetically engineered content of their food. Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president for government affairs, says, “Consumers have made their voices heard to their elected representatives in the Senate and they said clearly, ‘We want the right to know more about our food.’ We remain hopeful that congressional leaders can craft a national mandatory compromise that works for consumers and the food industry.” Organic Consumers Association reports that an alternative to the DARK act is being proposed that still could preempt state GMO labeling laws. So they recommend that consumers stay vigilant to ensure the DARK act remains defeated. The development is evidence that the EWG Just Label It campaign is on the right track, and the group plans to support the recently introduced Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act targeting a national mandatory standard for GMO labeling. Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, explains, “This bill finds a way to set a national standard and avoid a patchwork of state labeling laws, while still giving consumers the information they want and deserve about what’s in their food.” Sources: Natural News, Environmental Working Group
Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018. For more information, visit WhatsInMyFood.com.
Noisy Humans
Man-Made Clatter Muffles Nature’s Chorus Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring manmade sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years. View a map of sound pollution at Tinyurl.com/SmithsonianSoundMap.
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Simple Solutions to Joyful Health by Gisele Rinaldi Siebold
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helsy Joy Velasco, owner of CJoy Wellness Studio, in Mountville, is the embodiment of her name, because helping others brings great joy to her. With a mission to assist each individual person in finding whole life healing, the business’s name came from a comment Velasco’s friend made one day. He told her, “Whenever I am with you, I see joy.” Thus, CJoy Wellness was born. Witnessing the ill effects of stress on herself and her family members motivated Velasco to passionately explore, research and dissect stress and its effects on the body. She discovered that mindful management of body
hydration, food choices, hormone balancing and detoxification made a significant difference in how the body reacted to, and managed, stress. Velasco, certified as a practitioner of natural health science, implements what she calls the four E-tools when working as a wellness coach and consultant. She engages people to actively participate; educates about wellness elements; equips people with the knowledge needed to take charge of their own health; and empowers people to reach their health and wellness goals. Her areas of specialty include stress management, hormone balancing, weight loss and detoxification.
The relaxed, stress-free studio environment provides fitness and wellness components. Whole body vibration machines provide passive exercise for anyone, yet are effective in core muscle building for extreme athletes. Echo Hydrogen Enriched Water––also known as ionized or alkaline water––may act as an antioxidant, reducing acidity in the body, slowing the aging process and increasing organ and cell function. Far infrared sauna sessions at CJoy may provide immune support, detoxification and muscle relaxation, and an inversion table assists in vertebral decompression. Chromotherapy, or color light therapy, stimulates the senses, and may provide relief from inflammation, depression and stress. Aromatherapy, with Young Living essential oils, may also provide stress relief during a wellness session. “Everyone has stress,” notes Velsasco. “It’s how we deal with it that affects our whole being. I view myself as a wellness advocate leading the way for other wellness advocates.” Location: 119 Oakridge Dr., Mountville. For more information, call 717-5221493, email WeServe@C-Joy.com or visit C-Joy.com. See ad, page 30. Gisele Rinaldi Siebold is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings, Lancaster-Berks edition. Connect with her at Gisele@NALancaster.com.
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Eco-Style the Momentous Event It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or onsite health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips. Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs. Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. Chasing Green.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods. While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy. Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings. Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds. Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.
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Family Chiropractic of Lancaster by Julianne Hale
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fter the pursuit of a pre-medical natural health practitioners to provide degree in college left him disilcomprehensive care to all of their lusioned about the prospect patients. “We are truly a family-based of prescribing drugs or performing office,” says Marty. “We treat everyone surgeries as a career, Dr. Martin Rodgfrom infants to the elderly and we try ers, known as Dr. Marty to patients, to integrate as much natural health attended a workshop on chiropractic care into our office as possible.” care that changed the course of his Many patients visit Family Chirolife. practic for the treatment of common “I was intrigued by the prospect ailments, including neck and back of natural healing and wondered why injuries, allergies, headaches and everyone wasn’t under the care of digestive disorders, but the practice is a chiropractor,” explains Marty. He not limited to these issues. “Chiropracopened Family tic care is great Chiropractic of Every Tuesday night Family for everything, Lancaster in 1989 and the treatments Chiropractic offers free and has dedicated we provide allow his professional our patients to workshops on various life to helping have the quality healthy living topics. others discover the of life they want,” power of holistic says Saikia. “It is healing. our goal to see Marty’s son, patients get back Dr. Bryan Rodgers, to living their norjoined the practice mal life without 11 years ago, and pain.” The staff at Dr. Sam Saikia Family Chiropraccame on board in tic accomplishes 2014. The doctors this goal by really work in conjunclistening to their tion with theraclients and conDr. Bryan Rodgers, Dr. Martin Rodgers pists and other ducting in-depth and Dr. Sam Saikia
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diagnostic testing, both prior to and after treatment, to monitor progress. “We want to figure out what is really wrong with each client and not just treat the symptoms,” says Marty. “We actually want to see improvement in the lifestyle of each patient. We ask every new patient who comes to our office what is most important to them. Are they a gardener, a runner or a diver? Do they enjoy knitting or tennis? We use the answers they provide to tailor a care plan to suit their individual needs.” While treatment is certainly a priority at Family Chiropractic of Lancaster, it is not the only focus. Bryan explains, “We spend a lot of time with patients, helping them with issues that aren’t necessarily related to the reasons they came into the office. There is a genuine effort to try to educate people and help them find resolutions to the problems that impact their quality of life. Our goal as a practice is to be a holistic resource for people, offering benefits that go far beyond neck and back pain.” To achieve this objective, Family Chiropractic offers Tuesday night workshops. “We are always reading about the most current issues in holistic care— organic foods, GMOs, nutrition and more,” says Marty. “We seek out the truth about health issues that matter to our families and share these truths with our patients. Each workshop features a different topic, and we strive to offer the most up-to-date information about each subject so that clients can make educated decisions about how to care for their families.” The workshops are free and open to anyone in the community who would like to attend. Family Chiropractic of Lancaster is located at 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, in Lancaster. For more information, visit FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com or call 717-393-9955. See ads, pages 25 & 51. Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and contributing editor for Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country. Connect at HaleJulianne@gmail.com.
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ry brushing, a spa technique commonly used for exfoliation and the reduction of cellulite, is also becoming widely popular as a simple and affordable way to detoxify. Dry brushing can stimulate the lymphatic system, thus draining toxic lymph fluid from the body. The technique only requires the purchase of a long-handled brush with soft, natural bristles, and a time investment of 10 minutes or less per day. Gail Lentz, a registered nurse and owner of the Spa at Willow Pond, says the body has 3,000 lymph nodes, but no natural “pump” (such as how the circulatory system has the heart) to help rid the body of lymph fluid, which can trap toxins. She has offered dry brushing at her spa for over 10 years, and she also teaches clients how to care for themselves at home through dry brushing. “Dry brushing is not just a women’s therapy. It’s just as important for men to dry brush,” she advises. Lentz says lymph nodes are primarily located in the groin area, legs, neck and chest and also behind the knees and around the navel. She adds that when dry brushing, the body is eliminating toxins, so it is important to drink more water. Danielle Todd, owner of Spa La Vie, touts the esthetic benefits of dry brushing. “It can exfoliate dry skin on
areas like knees, elbows and ankles, and body brushing promotes tighter skin and cell renewal, as well as a smoother complexion,” she says. “We love it because it’s one of the easiest and most effective things you can do for healthier skin.” Todd notes that one can also dry brush areas of cellulite for five to 10 minutes, twice a day, to achieve great cellulite reducing results.
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Experts advise to dry brush before showering. Using a dry brush on dry skin, start at the inner aspect of the ankle and brush up toward the groin, using long, gentle, upward strokes, toward the direction of the heart. From behind the knee, brush up to the groin. Brush the groin thoroughly up to the bottom of the belly, then brush this area toward the heart. From the neck, brush down toward the heart, then brush the armpits toward the chest. Lastly, brush the chest toward the heart. Be sure not to brush too hard; the skin should be stimulated and invigorated, but not red and irritated. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country. natural awakenings
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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several
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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”
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The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health,
says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.
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Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but
that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”
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One of the most significant actions we can take to reduce our exposure to toxins and improve our overall health is to make changes to the one household item that is in direct contact with our bodies for one third of our lives—our mattresses. “There are more ways than ever to sleep better and wake up painfree on a natural, organic mattress,” says Ben McClure, president of
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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes
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practice, Thompson estimates that 90 t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls day can stimulate an underactive thy“epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidroid, restore metabolism to normal levism (low thyroid function) with symptoms els, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair Mounting scientific evidence shows that loss and heat and cold intolerance. iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women. Major Culprits “The thyroid acts as a throttle, the Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overgas pedal for all metabolic functions whelmingly a women’s disease, with in the human body,” says Dr. Richard women five to eight times more likely Shames, of San Rafael, California, to suffer from it than men, according to author of Thyroid Mind Power. the American Thyroid Association. If the thyroid is a driving force of “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natuhuman physiology, then iodine is its ral ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonof Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & ville, North Carolina, who specializes Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need body depends on thyroid hormone, more iodine: at puberty and during and the thyroid depends on iodine for both pregnancy and perimenopause or proper functioning.” menopause. It’s because estrogen levels “Without sufficient thyroid hortend to fluctuate wildly at those times, mone, we have low energy, slower meneutralizing the ability tabolism, lower immuniof iodine gained through Nine in 10 North ty to illness and impaired foods to balance repair and maintenance Americans may be select thyroid and other horof bones and joints,” mones.” Flechas preiodine deficient. explains Shames. scribes iodine supple After testing thou~ Dr. Robert Thompson ments for most women sands of patients in his 32
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at all three stages of life. Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson. “They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks. Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.” Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions. We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”
Sources of Iodine
It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government. Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.
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Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid, by Dr. Robert Thompson.
Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.
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Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.
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A vision board clarifies our deepest desires.
Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris
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ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie. Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and
garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how. Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right. Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas. Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it. Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality. Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress. Jayne Morris is the author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, from which this was adapted. Learn more at JayneMorris.com.
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The New World of the Sacred Feminine by Karen Tate
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e are blessed with an alternative to the powers of domination and authoritarian patriarchy that do not support the health of society and our planet. The ancient and wise concepts and ideals embodied in the notion of the Sacred Feminine, which offer pathways to a more sustainable future, have become indelibly integrated into our lives, reminding us that there is an alternative to living in the crises of our present day. As the paradigm of power shifts across the globe, we reframe our faith in organized religion. And as climate change quickly approaches a point of no return, we begin to use the divine intelligence gleaned from the Sacred Feminine to lead and to find solutions and sanctuary. Humans are listening to conscience, heart wisdom, and intuition to manifest a new normal. We are practicing partnership, generosity, and compassion to establish a new way of being. We have hit the reset button and are tapping into empathy and morality. We are witnessing this awakening across the globe as people from all walks of life and cultures turn to Goddess—the deity, archetype and ideal of the Sacred Feminine, to evolve beyond the malignant chaos we face today. Our mythology shapes our culture, and history’s focus on male deities eventually led to imbalances in leadership structures that promoted domination, control and more forceful forms of relating. Scholars of matriarchal studies, such as Heidi Abendroth, have long recognized that cultures centered around the Sacred Feminine create more balanced and peaceful societies. Ancient
Crete was an example of an egalitarian society, as was Çatalhöyük, Turkey. Unfortunately, at some point, Goddess was pushed aside, as were her ideals of nurturing, caring, sharing and concern for the common good, and over time, such egalitarian societies of peace and partnership were overrun by aggressive tribes that revered war gods. While mythology may not seem immediately relevant to our everyday lives, we can connect the dots between the loss of a feminine face of god and the state of pay inequity for women. Without Goddess, we have patriarchal religions where women are conditioned to believe they’re second-class citizens, meant to submit to their husbands; and many women never lead an authentic life or reach their fullest potential. Without the Sacred Feminine, we also end up with political systems in which women are not free to choose what they can and cannot do with their own bodies. Around the world, women suffer genital mutilation, are subject to arranged marriages, or in some cases, are
forced to wear burqas against their will. Most of us can think of other forms of oppression suffered by women in the United States, as well as across the globe. Patriarchy has been destructive and demoralizing not only to women, though; it affects Mother Earth and even men, too. There is a direct connection between societies that oppress or exploit women and the destruction of Mother Earth and her inhabitants. And patriarchy also prevents men from being their authentic and whole selves, as they strive to live according to man-made dogma or rules determined by religion, culture, or popular society. The Sacred Feminine provides a path forward for a more whole, healthy and sustainable future for most of us, and She is being embraced by folks from many walks of life. We can witness this paradigm shift in politics as some presidential candidates are calling for policies that benefit the “we” and the “us,” also recognized as the 99 percent, rather than the “I” and the “me,” represented by the one percent. In a better world of the future, all our boats float, and we are no longer subject to the corruption of predator capitalism, where corporations take advantage of employees and deny them adequate benefits. Greed and exploitation are not the way of the Sacred Feminine. Instead, advocates of Goddess promote generosity, compassion and partnership. Dr. Karen Tate is a four-time published author and a speaker, sacred tour leader and social justice activist. She also hosts the online Blog Talk Radio show Voices of the Sacred Feminine. For more information, visit KarenTate.com.
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The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 5,286 groups with 9,128,142 members around the world. It’s a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own towns. It’s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Towns in Lancaster and Berks have groups moderated by local volunteers and membership is free. There are some rules such as no alcohol, tobacco, firearms, weapons, profanity, sexual content, and medications of any kind, including over-the-counter supplements.
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people to you than several smaller signs.” Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”
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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist
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ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.
Assemble Merchandise
In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this? How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future? Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.
Advertise
Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community. 36
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How items are displayed is important. Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers. The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable. Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized. Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets. Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy. Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts. Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers. For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove
Where to Unload the Unsold Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative— Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com. ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups. Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services. The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA.org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs. Vietnam Veterans of America—Pick-ups usually can be scheduled the same week; accepts a full range of household items for use by veterans’ families (PickUpPlease.org).
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the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end. Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?” Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs. After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.
Ready, Set, Sell
Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases). Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful. Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.
Arrange for the Aftermath
Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes. For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes. Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.
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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.
Buying Behaviors
Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.
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Food Choices
Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven
pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.
Food Thought Habits
Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of award- winning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
The Fuss About Leaky Gut An Overview of Intestinal Permeability by Dana Elia
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ippocrates, the father of modern medicine, famously founded the “food as medicine” philosophy. One of his other notable quotes is “All diseases begin in the gut.” Amazingly, over 2,000 years ago, the digestive system was recognized as being the key player in whole body health and having a primary role in disease. Yet, many allopathic providers fail to recognize the role one’s digestive health can contribute to the person’s overall health status. The term “leaky gut” may seem like an alternative medicine term; however, the more clinical term of intestinal permeability is the subject of an ever-growing number of evidence-based research studies, and is slowly changing the way conventional providers are looking at disease treatments and management. Evidence-based literature has linked intestinal permeability to a variety of chronic illnesses with a particular focus on role in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, atopic dermatitis, thyroid disease and Type 1 diabetes. In order to understand why leaky gut is a potential player in one’s health, there are a few facts to review. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or digestive system, is responsible for far more than simply digesting, absorbing and eliminating the foods we eat. The surface area of the intestinal lining is approximately 4,305 square feet long. Within this system also resides our gut flora, which comprises our individual microbiome, as well as roughly 70 percent of the body’s immune system, serving as a protective barrier against microorganisms and antigens. Antigens influence our body’s reactions to foods, and therefore play an important role in the development of food sensitivities, inflammatory conditions and chronic diseases. Additional functions of the intestinal lining are to protect against fluid and electrolyte loss while allowing molecules to be exchanged from within and outside of the GI tract, such as nutrients from food. This exchanging of molecules occurs between the tight junctions of the cells that line the surface of the gut—the enterocytes. These cells function as the gatekeepers of what should pass across the gut lining and into the body. So our gut lining is meant to be selectively permeable. How, then, does this process go awry and result in a leaky gut? Think of the GI tract like a doorway; in good condition, a door can open or close tightly when appropriate. A leaky gut is like a drafty doorway, the door may be closed but the doorway has been weakened by any number of factors and thus, air is passing through when it’s not intended to. The leaky doorway of the GI tract becomes weakened by factors such as an imbalance of gut bacteria, poor diet, antibiotic use and other gut irritating medications. The resulting “drafty” gut lining sets the stage for protein fragments and bacteria to pass out of the GI tract where they do not belong. These particle escapees are viewed as foreign bodies and antigens when discovered outside the GI tract, and the immune system is stimulated, antibodies are produced and the inflammatory cycle begins. However, this cycle can be mended. Those who suspect that their GI health is not at its best should seek out the advice of a qualified practitioner knowledgeable in intestinal permeability and the appropriate protocols geared to one’s individual set of circumstances. Avoid the temptation to substitute an online search for the advice of a trained provider. Remember, all disease truly does begin with the gut—so take good care of it and it will take care of you. Dana M. Elia, MS, RDN, LDN, is the owner of Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, LLC, located at 270 Granite Run Dr., in Lancaster. Connect at 717-9175259 or FusionIHW.com. See ad, page 24. natural awakenings
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ship scope to include “May-December” friendships creates the potential for the kind of life-changing possibilities experienced by a troubled young man named Harold when he struck up a surprising friendship with a life-loving woman as old as his grandmother in the film Harold and Maude. In real life, “I had the blessing of growing up in an intergenerational family,” says Yvette McGlasson, director of port revenue for the PPI Group, in Pompano, Florida. The 17-year veteran of the cruise industry is a former Holland America cruise director whose career at sea launched her into work as a director of events for age-restricted (55-plus) gated communities such as Del Webb Lake Providence, near Nashville. “As a child, I was told I had to listen to my elders as a sign of respect. The many memorable times spent with my grandparents, my mother’s friends and a great aunt who lived to 101, soon turned my resignation into an active desire to spend time with my elders. Their experiences and wisdom were fascinating and I understood that their shared life lessons
could prove invaluable If you only talk to people that shape so much of to me,” says Mctheir thinking—offer like you, you’ll never both groups opportuGlasson. The experience nities to discern the learn anything new. inspired her to develop possibilities inherent a multigenerational in mutual insight, in~Albert Einstein “grandparents at-large” novation and action. partnership with an elementary school When a young Clarissa Tufts, across the street from the Del Webb program coordinator and family liaison community. The school principal recogfor the SelfDesign Learning Community, nized that residents would be valuable in British Columbia, was working on mentors, able to fill an emotional void her master’s degree from the SelfDesign for the latchkey kids of working parents, Graduate Institute, she sought out menplus foster a deeper appreciation for their tor Anne Adams, a faculty member in elders among the children. her 70s who worked with Tufts for 18 “In this paradigm of mentorship, months. “Anne’s earliest statements, ‘I’m young people are mentoring their elders here to support you in being the best you and elders are mentoring young people can be’ and ‘I get energized by talking and together, we’re co-creating somewith young people and hearing their thing new,” says Joshua Gorman, the ideas,’ felt good and let me know that we founder of Generation Waking Up, based were both benefitting from our relationin Oakland, California. ship and building something together,” says Tufts. Stimulating cooperation and colFacilitating Connections laboration among generations evokes the Since launching their first multigenerational initiative at the Shambhala Institute vibrancy, energy and productivity that occur when people cross-pollinate ideas in 2004, partnering across age groups has been at the forefront of Juanita Brown and perspectives. It can also provide a sense of purpose, improve confidence and David Isaacs’ work as co-founders and hosts of the World Café global learn- and social skills, create solutions to societal challenges, help resolve emotional ing community. “We cultivate collaboraand behavioral problems and lift deprestion through conversations that matter in order to leverage the unique gifts of every sion, all enhancing productive engagegeneration in addressing humanity’s most ment in life. critical issues,” says Brown. Such conversations—in which Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer elders and young people give up the for Natural Awakenings. Connect at cultural and societal norms and habits ItsAllAboutWe.com.
Multigenerational Cohousing
Lancaster Museum of Art June 20 - 24: Drawing & Painting July 11 - 15: Crafts July 18 - 22: My Story (create-a-book) Each week consists of 5 days of class from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Recommended ages are 7-14. Camps are lead by PA certified art teacher with special Guest Artists. Cost: $80 per week, includes snacks and all art materials needed for projects.
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Trusted for 35 Years
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aving regular positive interactions with family and friends and being involved in several different social networks can help older adults be healthier, according to recent research published by the American Psychological Association. This fact inspired the intergenerational living model embodied by Cleveland’s Judson Manor retirement community. Resident students attending the Cleveland Institutes of Art and Music teach older residents how to use comput-
ers for email, social media and Skype, with unlimited personal access included among the amenities associated with the affordable housing. These neighbors from different generations also join in art projects and attend movies together. This innovative approach helps solve the housing crisis faced by many cities while addressing social issues of isolation as the young people spontaneously converse with seniors about their studies, activities and other happenings in the outside world.
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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss
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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.
Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet. 42
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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules? After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other
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seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.
How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.
Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply? With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed. “Basic stress is fearbased. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and hands-off techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want. A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression. Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.
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Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset. Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.
Stress Less Strategies
“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief. Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.” “Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser
pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes. “Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.” Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too. Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in Half
Signs of Pet Stress 4 Aggression toward people or other animals 4 Digestive problems 4 Excessive barking/meowing 4 Forgetful of housetraining 4 Increased sleep 4 Isolation 4 Loss of appetite 4 Pacing 4 Pulling out fur
New View
“Stressors for dogs and cats are different. As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky. “I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.” “We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding.
Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says. Getting kitty
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into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl.com/CatVet Protocol.
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THURSDAY, MAY 5
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Chester County Best Kept Secrets Tour – through May 21st. Visit Hartz Natural Foods, in Morgantown, as one of your 34 possible stops on the tour. Pick up a goody bag, enjoy refreshments, tours, games, drawings, demonstrations and more. $9 ticket supports the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. Hartz Natural Foods, 211 Twin County Rd, Morgantown. 610-286-5268.
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SUNDAY, MAY 1 Chat with Angels Class – 12-2pm. Angel Intuitive Chris Alexandria of Angel Chatter offers a fun, informative and angelic class with a guided meditation. Trunk show to follow. $30. Private sessions available by appointment on Saturday April 30. Your Inner Light, 1606 Rothsville Rd, Lititz. 717618-1672. YourInnerLight.net. Mother’s Day Make and Take – 1-3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day creating your own hair and skin care products with essential oils. Learn how to make your own at home. $25. RSVP: The Workshop at Tangles Salon, 2122 Marietta Ave, Lancaster. 717-299-0266. 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. Women’s Intro Writing Class – 6:30-8:30pm (May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7). Melissa Green teaches “Writing without Fear,” a relaxing, free-spirited look at how writing flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome, sharing optional. Call for details. Write From the Heart, Lancaster. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.
TUESDAY, MAY 3 Evenings in the Garden – 6-8pm. “Inviting Nature to Your Garden.” Penn State Master Gardens 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: Bought-the Truth Behind Vaccines – 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. 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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 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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FRIDAY, MAY 6 Landis Valley Herb and Garden Faire – 9am-5pm. Featuring heirlooms, native plants, herbs and hard-tofind varieties. Enjoy lectures and 80 vendors of plants, herbal skin care products, garden art, food and more. $10. Landis Valley Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster. LandisValleyHerbFaire.org. Master Gardner Plant Sale – 12-7pm. Hanging baskets, perennials, shrubs, grasses, and over 60 varieties of heirloom and hybrid vegetables and herbs for sale. Free admission. Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport. 610-378-1327. Night Voyage: New Paintings by Robert Rhodes – 5-8pm. Visit Radiance for a First Friday artist reception, or on the Art Walk tour of galleries May 7-8. This Lancaster artist’s exhibit of “emotional gestures” will be on display throughout May. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 Landis Valley Herb and Garden Faire – 9am-5pm. See May 6th listing for details. $10. Landis Valley Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster. LandisValleyHerbFaire.org. Master Gardner Plant Sale – 9am-1pm. See May 6th listing for details. Free admission. Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport. 610-378-1327. Tasting: Salmon and Granola – 11am-1pm. Fresh/ frozen wild Alaskan sockeye salmon from Wild For Salmon, and samples of delicious granola from Grandview Granola Co, a small, local Lancaster County business. Lemon Street Market, 241 W Lemon St, Lancaster. 717-826-0843. LemonStreet Market.com. Thai Yoga Massage: A Couple’s Workshop – 3-5pm. April Showman teaches easy and basic techniques to give a rejuvenating massage for the feet, hips, back, and neck. $45/couple with early registration ($40/unlimited members). West End Yoga Studio, W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-4669642. WestEndYogaStudio.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 8 Happy Mother’s Day Mother's Day Rose Quartz Meditation – 9:3010:30am. $15; Experience a deeply relaxing and healing meditation using rose quartz crystals, Reiki, and sound healing music. Registration required. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 632 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577. Integrative MassageReiki.com.
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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. Mother's Day Annuals Planter Workshop – 1-2pm. Create a gorgeous annual planter as a gift or keep it for yourself! $25 includes 12" planter, flowering annuals, soil and assistance to complete the project. Riverview Nursery and Garden Center, 3049 Pricetown Rd, Temple. 610-929-5049. RiverviewTree.com.
MONDAY, MAY 9 Double X Release - To celebrate Women's Health Week, a new seasonal kombucha flavor featuring a blend of organic ingredients including raspberry leaf, nettle, horsetail and oatstraw and formulated with women's health in mind is available in 12oz to-go cups for $2. Through May 13th. Renewal Kombucha, 51 N Broad Street, Lititz. 484-5253575. DrinkRenewal.com. American Holistic Nurses Meeting – 6-8pm. A non-profit educational/networking group presents Beverly Fornoff on " Acupuncture: the Missing Piece of the Pain Management Puzzle." . All disciplines welcomed. Manheim Twp Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster. By donation. Info: Ann.Reid@Holistic-Nurse.net.
TUESDAY, MAY 10 Workshop: The Healthiest People on the Planet – 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. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Support Your Thyroid through Mineral Balance – 10-11:30am. Mary B. Lapp, nutritional therapy practitioner, offers information on the role that minerals play in relation to thyroid health and basic body balance. Mineral-rich snacks will be shared, and recipes will be available to take home. Free. RSVP by May 5. Simple and Merry, Lancaster. 717-823-8334. SimpleAndMerry.com. 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.
FRIDAY, MAY 13 2nd Friday Open House – 5:30-8pm. Fundraiser for The Wellness Center For Pets and Their People. Come out to support a wonderful mission, bring a donation of pet food or supplies. See website for more info. Free. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 632 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577. IntegrativeMassageReiki.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 Tick-borne Disease Patient Symposium – 8:30am5pm. First annual Lyme patient conference with Keynote Speaker Dr. Daniel Jaller, ILADS physician presenting "The Lyme Epidemic: The First 40 Years, 1976 – 2016, What We Know and What We Don’t.” Includes Lunch Table Topics lead by inte-
grative physicians, holistic practitioners and patient advocates. Cost: $32.64. Eden Resort, 222 Eden Rd, Lancaster. For info: PALyme.org. Build Your Own Rain Barrel – 10am-1pm. Join Rodale researchers to learn about the benefits of using rain barrels, build your own and take it home. $75/person includes barrel and materials. Please bring a vehicle large enough to fit the barrel. Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. To register: 610-683-1481. Natural Beauty – 10am. Enjoy a morning on the homestead learning how to support healthy hormones using essential oils and make some chemical free beauty products to try at home. $30 The Farmhand Homestead, Lititz. For info and to register: 717-606-3797. TheFarmhandHomestead.com. Arm Balancing Workshop – 3-5pm. Michelle Newman offers this focused workshop for strength and balancing. $25. $20 for Unlimited members. West End Yoga Studio, W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-466-9642. WestEndYogaStudio.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 15 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. Open House at Pathways Center for Grief & Loss – 2:30-3:30pm. Stop for a self-guided tour, meet the counselors, and talk with volunteers who have benefited from Pathways Center services and now provide support to others. Browse the lending library, enjoy refreshments. Free. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. 800-924-7610. PathwaysThroughGrief.org. 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.
MONDAY, MAY 16
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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
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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
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Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine – 6-7:30pm. Learn how acupuncture and herbal medicine can be used for treatment of chronic pain, fatigue, menstrual complaints and menopausal symptoms, mood, sleep patterns, fertility and wellness. Q and A to follow. Pre-register: Traditional Acupuncture, 28 Keystone Ct, Leola (Leola Business Center). 717-381-7334. LancasterAcupuncture.com.
17 Basket Rd, Reading KulaKamalaFoundation.org 484-509-5073 Yoga, Thai Yoga, Meditation, Teacher Training
TUESDAY, MAY 17
6 Hearthstone Court, Suite 300, Exeter TulaYogaCenter.com 610-779-4588 Hot Yoga, Gentle, Vinyasa, Meditation
Wellness Day for Kitchen Staff – Restaurant and institutional kitchen staff can 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. 610-507-9004. TheSpaAtWillowPond.com. 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. Workshop: Core Strength and Conditioning – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Phila-
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LANCASTER COUNTY BODYWISE CENTER FOR WELLBEING
104 W Chestnut St, Lancaster BodywiseWellbeing.com 717-286-8288 Classical Mat and Reformer Pilates
BRIDGE YOGA STUDIO
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
129 E Orange St, Lancaster YOGAonOrange.com 717-392-3992 Gentle Body Restore 50+, Hatha, Yoga Barre natural awakenings
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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.
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delphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-399-9955. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com. Newly Bereaved Program – 6:30-8pm. If your loss was recent, this three-week series provides an overview of common grief responses and will help you to begin to identify coping tools. Free. Space is limited and registration is required. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. 800-924-7610. PathwaysThroughGrief.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 19 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. LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 20 Organic Plant Sale – 10am-4pm (through May 23). Find everything you need to get your organic garden going and growing. Certified organic plants, compost, seeds, tools and more! Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-6009. 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 21 New Patient Day – 12noon. 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. The Peaceful Worrier: A Yoga Mama's Master Class – 1:30-3pm. Keya F Williams teaches busy moms how to use yoga (asana, pranayama and mantra) to juggle life and kids without burning out and stressing out! $30. To register: Tula Yoga Center, 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304, Reading. 610-763-6998. TulaYogaCenter.com. Creative Container Workshop – 1pm. Learn different ways to use creative containers to brighten up your garden, deck, patio or balcony using both perennials and annuals. $5 PLUS materials. Riverview Nursery and Garden Center, 3049 Pricetown Rd, Temple. 610-929-5049. RiverviewTree.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 24 Workshop: Cholesterol-The Truth – 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. FamilyChiropractic Lancaster.com. Coping with the Loss of a Child – 6:30-8pm. Are you grieving the death of a child of any age? This
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Glow: A Woman’s Health and Hormone Class – 6:30pm. Learn how women of all ages can support their endocrine system naturally with proper nutrition and the use of essential oils. $20. To register, contact Sarah Stutzman at 717-606-3797. Location: Keystone Specific Chiropractic Center, 1287 Penn Ave, Wyomissing. SarahAndBrook@TheFarmhand Homestead.com.
savethedate Understanding the Enneagram
This class will present an introduction and overview of the Enneagram, a way of understanding ourselves and others through nine interconnected personality types.
Saturday, June 18 • 8:30am-5pm Cost: $65 with Registration before June 1st Kairos School of Spiritual Formation 2160 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster KairosJourney.org
FRIDAY, MAY 27 Raw Foods Potluck – Meal 6-7:15pm, discussion 7:30-8:45pm. Pat Umble, raw food chef, presents the theory and science behind intermittent fasting and different techniques being promoted. $3 plus vegan dish/recipe to share, your place settings, utensils and water. Location: Christiansen Room of the Muhlenberg Bldg at Luther Acres, 600 E Main St, Lititz. For info: 717- 627-4258.
SATURDAY, MAY 28 Lady Bug Release Party – 11:30am-1:30pm. Experience a unique and exciting family event as thousands of live ladybugs are released into the garden and nursery. Rain date: May 29th. Free. Riverview Nursery and Garden Center, 3049 Pricetown Rd, Temple. 610-929-5049. RiverviewTree.com. Dharma Talk – 3-4pm. Sarah Colantonio shares a talk and meditation. Goodwill donation. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-4669642. WestEndYogaStudio.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 31 Workshop: 5 Secrets to Living Longer – 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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 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. TheFarmhandHomestead.com.
savethedate Camp Chimaqua Camp for Grieving Children
savethedate Celebration of Summer At Lemon Street Market
Celebrate summer with free samples, familyfriendly activities, and meet local farmers and vendors. Free parking at the Boys & Girls Club.
Saturday, June 18 • 9am-5pm Lemon Street Market 241 W Lemon St., Lancaster 717-826-0843 LemonStreetMarket.com
savethedate Summer Writing Camps for Kids Through warmth, kindness and a touch of mischief, Melissa guides young people to relax, create freely, and love writing, whether for school assignments or fun. Teen Writing Camps June 20, 21, and 24 • 1-3pm July 12, 14 and 15 • 1-3pm Children’s Writing Camp July 26, 27 and 29 • 1-3pm Write From the Heart Lancaster Studio 717-393-4713 WriteFromTheHeart.us
savethedate 8th Annual Angel Days Holistic Faire
Pathways Center for Grief and Loss sponsors a weekend camp for grieving children ages 6-12. A trained adult buddy provides each child with companionship, support and supervision throughout the weekend. Applications must be received by May 20.
Alternative healing methods, angel art, energy work, flower essences, massage and bodywork, stones and crystals, reflexology, Reiki, and more. Free lectures throughout. Nutritious food for sale. Vendors and guests welcome!
$25. Financial assistance available Camp Donegal, York County. For info and to register: Pathways Center for Grief & Loss 717-391-2413 PathwaysThroughGrief.org
Admission $6, $5 with donation of pet food/litter Leesport Farmers Market, Banquet Hall 312 Garnet’s Church Rd, Leesport For info: 484-363-7356
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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 – 10-11:15am. Yoga poses with the support of the barre. $16 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.
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. Power Flow Vinyasa Yoga – 10am. All levels. Continuous flow class and strong breath work. $15/class. Month/class card rates available. Vahalla Health & Fitness, 4898 Demoss Rd, Reading. 610-779-6006. ValhallaHC.com. 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. Prenatal Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Buy a package of classes or drop-in for $15/class. The Yoga Place 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. 717-336-5299. TheYogaPlaceInEphrata.com.
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. $16 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. Ashtanga Yoga – 6-7pm. A great class that is invigorating and fun! $10 drop in or use class card. Tula Yoga Center@Colonial Hills Fitness,172 Shillington Rd, Sinking Spring. 610-763-6998. 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. Yin Yoga – 7:15pm. Restorative yoga, gentle and prolonged stretches. All levels. $15/class. Month/ class card rates available. Vahalla Health & Fitness, 4898 Demoss Rd, Reading. 610-779-6006. ValhallaHC.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 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: 717522-1493 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. Hatha Yoga – 7:30 - 8:30pm. A mindful Hatha class with David. Great for all levels. $12 drop in or use class card. Tula Yoga Center@The Restorative Center, 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304, Reading. 610763-6998. TulaYogaCenter.com. Meditation Group – 6-8pm. Guided meditation, walking meditation, social time/snack, spiritual teaching, and group discussion. $5. Friends Meeting House, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. For info contact Sue: 717-779-9951. Satsang and Chanting – 6pm. With Sudha and Ed and David Dragonfly. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KuluKamalaFoundation.org. Slow Flow Yoga – 6pm. Slower moving yoga class great for beginners. $12. Bridge Yoga Studio, 1705 Lincoln Highway E, Lancaster. 717 330-1304. BridgeYogaStudio.com.
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. 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. Silent Sitting Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. (Doors open at 5pm). All are welcome to sit in silence for an hour, with freedom to take breaks or leave early. Free. Hosted by Craig Schollenberger, 4 Park Plaza, Ste 371, Wyomissing. 484-474-0984. MindfulnessInReadingAndBerks.com. Feldenkrais – 5:45pm. Awareness Through Movement with Donna Bervinchak. At Susquehanna Dance Center, 120 College Ave, Mountville. $15/ drop-in. 717-285-0399. FeldenkraisBlog.com. Essential Oils for Beauty and Health – 6pm. Learn about essential oils and the amazing benefits they offer our bodies. Free. Shear Miracle Organics
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classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@NALancaster.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month. FOR SALE NON-GMO POULTRY – Pasture-raised nonGMO whole vacuum-packed chickens and USDA approved cuts available on a vacuum-sealed tray. Wholesale or retail. Contact Henry King: 717284-0455.
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. SPACE FOR RENT – For licensed therapeutic massage practitioners. Great for beginning or experienced therapists who are looking to build a clientele at an affordable price. Contact Maria/ Yoga on Orange at 717-392-3992, or email Info@ YogaOnOrange.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. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Hospice and Community Care seeking volunteers for the Annual Labor Day Auction September 3rd and 5th, 2016. No training needed. Solanco Fairgrounds. Contact Jacqueline Bilder for information: 717391-2441.
SERVICES FEEL GROUNDED AND ALIVE! Increase your mind-body-heart connection through movement/yoga/dance and sound. Offering individualized or small private classes and Reiki sessions. 917-969-8419. NatalieBedouin.com. SuperflyBedouin@gmail.com.
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Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville. 717419-5534. ShearMiraclesOrganics.com. Vinyasa Yoga – 6pm. All levels. Dynamic flow class and breathwork. $15/class. Monthly/class cards available. Vahalla Health & Fitness, 4898 Demoss Rd, Reading. 610-779-6006. ValhallaHC.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. Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Yoga simplified to learn poses and breath. $16 drop-in. YOGA on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992. YogaOnOrange.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 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.
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. (2nd and 4th Saturdays). Enjoy stretching and breathing using essential oils for relaxation. Shear Miracle Organics Wellness Center, 513 Leaman Ave, Millersville. 717419-5534. ShearMiraclesOrganics.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. Open House – 10am-1pm. Test your favorite essential oils, diffusers, products and more. Enter to win our weekly raffles. Josiah’s Oils, 8 Meadow Lane, Lancaster. 717-824-3222. JosiahsOils.com. DIF K9 Training Orientation Session – 11am12noon. Contact Pat at Training@difk9.com for more information and to register. Free. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. GodfreysDogdom.com. 610-777-5755. 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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Shillington Farmers Market 10 S Summit Ave, Shillington 610-777-7675 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat West Reading Farmers Market Designer’s Place (VF) 801 Hill Ave, Reading Sundays 10am-1pm.
Lancaster County Columbia Historic Market House 15 S 3rd St, Columbia 717-681-0385 Year-round Thurs/Fri/Sat Corn Crib Market 35 W Main St, Mount Joy Year-round Saturdays
Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction 955 N State St, Ephrata 717-738-1117 Year-round Fridays Lancaster Central Market 23 N Market St, Lancaster 717-399-9494 Year-round Tues/Fri/Sat Masonic Village Farm Market 1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown 717-361-4520 Monday thru Saturday Roots Country Market 705 Graystone Rd, Manheim 717-898-7811 Year-round Tuesdays only
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ACUPUNCTURE LANCASTER MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE Jennifer Kegel, MD Lancaster, PA 717-575-9816 LancasterMedicalAcupuncture.com
Acupuncture facilitates the body's own ability to heal. Indications for acupuncture include but are not limited to chronic pain, stress, headaches and addiction. Dr. Kegel, combining her training in acupuncture, along with her medical knowledge and experience with yoga and meditation, takes a patient-centered approach to help you restore your balance and health.
TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE Beverly Fornoff 28 Keystone Court • Leola 717-381-7334 LancasterAcupuncture.com
Discover your body’s natural ability to heal. Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds, digestive problems, insomnia and many more health problems. See ad, page 33.
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.
JANGDHARI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
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Dr. Charles JangDhari Dr. Jessica Riehl 7 Center Street • Intercourse 717-768-7148 JangDhariFamilyChiropractic.com JFChiropractic@gmail.com
A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT
Dr. Andrew Ashton 313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 ATherapeuticEffect.com Our doctors specialize in lowi m p a c t To r q u e R e l e a s e Technique which provides immediate results for people of all ages. See ad, page 2.
BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Leah Reiff Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Cente 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-390-9998 BlueSkiesChiroHealth.com
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
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 26.
FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Martin J. Rodgers Dr. Bryan Rodgers Dr. Samuel Saikia 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike • Lancaster 717-393-9955 FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com
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 40.
COUNSELING DEEP RELAXATION FOR POSITIVE RESULTS
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 25.
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.
Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. ~Albert Camus natural awakenings
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COUNSELING RYAN J. McGINNIS, BS, MDiv
Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Center 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-286-6573 RyanJMcGinnis@icloud.com Ryan has spent over 10 years serving in various capacities including pastor, caseworker, and counselor. He works with individuals, couples, and families to resolve conflicts and to live life as fully as possible. See ad, page 26.
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 26.
DENTISTRY DAVID A. SCHWARTZ, DDS, PC 9 Bristol Court • 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 31.
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 16.
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.
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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.
SHEEHAN NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER Dr. Keith Sheehan Laura Sheehan 1301 E King St • Lancaster 717-392-6606 SheehanChiropractic.com
Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cuttingedge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 27.
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.
IMPROVING THROUGH MOVEMENT Donna Bervinchak Feldenkrais / Child’Space Practitioner 3543 Marietta Ave, H1 • Lancaster 717-285-0399 FeldenkraisBlog.com
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ZENERGY ARTS & WELLNESS Sandra Saylor Seaman, C. F. Hom. Sandree33@gmail.com ZenergyAW.com 610-763-1876
Body Code/Emotion Code energy work and homeopathy. Release trauma and emotional baggage. Balance organs, glands, systems. Eliminate toxins. Free evaluation with first session. For all chronic issues and supporting wellness.
Integrative Medicine NICK D'ORAZIO, MD
Strasburg Health Associates 181 Hartman Bridge Rd • Ronks 717-687-7541 DrNickDorazio@gmail.com Physician board certified in integrative and holistic medicine employs a wide variety of treatment modalities including ayurveda, IV treatments including chelation, homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, natural injections, physical rehabilitation, and bodywork. Dr. D’Orazio is a physician who lives what he teaches.
Integrative Physical Therapy JONINA TURZI, DPT, CFMT, E-RYT
221 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-380-3559 JoninaYogaTherapy@gmail.com JoninaTurzi.com WestendYogaStudio.com Dr. Turzi combines traditional physical therapy, osteopathic mobilization, neuromuscular therapy, and visceral manipulation with yoga and postural training in private sessions, studio group classes, and workshops. See ad, page 47.
LIFE COACH NICOLE LEWIS-KEEBER COACHING Lancaster County 717-606-2477 Nicole.Lewis-Keeber.com
Nicole Lewis-Keeber LCSW is a trained clinician and certified Life Coach. Working with clients to empower change, Nicole specializes in Money Mindset Coaching, Success Coaching and loves to help clients Fire Their Inner Critic. With the right tools, support, and guidance, she believes each of us can create the abundant life we desire.
MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC GARDNER’S MATTRESS & MORE 830 Plaza Blvd • Lancaster 717-459-4570 GardnersMattressAndMore.com
Gardner’s is a locally owned mattress store offering a wide selection of quality natural and organic mattresses ranging from the luxurious to economical. Educating our customers on getting a good night’s sleep and the benefits of sleeping naturally and organically is our mission. To schedule your private sleep consultation, go to SleepLancaster.com/ Natural. See ads, pages 5, 28 and 29.
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Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath Functional Nutrition Clinician 344 E. Main St • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com Promoting an integrative functional medicine approach by educating others on how to improve health and prevent problems for both adults and children. See ad, page 27.
HEALTH FOR LIFE CLINIC, INC
Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture Ann Lee, ND, L.Ac 112 Cornell Ave • Lancaster 717-669-1050 DoctorNaturalMedicine.com Learn how your symptoms are connected, get answers, and achieve improved health and wellbeing as we facilitate your body's ability to heal itself through acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. Specializing in hormone balancing and fertility. Visit the website for testimonials and more information.
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Our leading naturopathic practice offers the most comprehensive array of holistic health services, tailored for your individual needs: genetic nutritional consultations; naturopathic consultations; nutrition, dietary and weight management programs; exercise programs; structural therapy with craniosacral and massage therapy; reflexology; detoxification therapies; stress management; prenatal/pediatric wellness; and air/water purification. See ad, page 9.
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Tia Mazy, Owner Lora Ocasio, Stylist Amber Goodman, Stylist 4040 Penn Ave • Sinking Springs 610-741-6604 AmazyngStyleAndReclaimedJewels.com Amazyng Style is an ecofriendly salon specializing in organic hair color, and all natural make-up. All products are vegan and ammonia free. Reclaimed Jewels is a green boutique carrying recycled, repurposed, fair trade and organic merchandise.
reiki LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC
Held at the office of Loeffler & Pitt 2131 Oregon Pike • Lancaster 717-824-9209 LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.com Offering thirty minute sessions to those who would like to experience the many benefits of Reiki. Clinic held the third Thursday of each month, from 6:30-8:30PM. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Cost: By donation. Practitioners needed. Please call for more information.
SKIN/BODY CARE ARBONNE
Sandi Shaub, Independent Consultant Lancaster 717-419-0598 SandraShaub.Arbonne.com Arbonne is all about being green, from botanicallybased ingredients to being gluten-free and vegan. Our products, which use botanicals and cutting-edge science, include inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, benefits and results. Call for your consultation today.
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Rashell Brunner 3695 Marietta Ave, Unit 2 • Lancaster 717-419-4766 Emergence.SkinCareTherapy.net At Emergence we customize all facials to make sure you get the best results. We use products with no artificial color or fragrance. From waxing, facials, peels, microderm, make-up to massage, we’ve got you covered. See ad, page 30.
Thermal Imaging AQUA BLUE DETOX ‒ A WELLNESS CENTER
Lori Martin 50 Keystone Court • Leola 717-656-8615 AquaBlueDetox.net A family wellness center offering thermal imaging for breast and body, detox therapies, therapeutic and oncology massage, lymphatic drainage, a full-spectrum infrared sauna, nutritional education and more. Thermal imaging is a safe, non-invasive procedure for early detection of sources of pain, injury and disease. See ad, page 9.
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Thermal Imaging offers a safe, non-invasive way to visualize potential health concerns for a proactive approach to health, including breast health & monitoring. We provide resources and educational support. Locations in Columbia and Mechanicsburg. See ad, page 8.
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