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20 FOREVER FLEXIBLE Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

24 BUILD A BENTO BOX LUNCH FOR KIDS Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

30 MEDITATIVE MELODIES How Sound Deepens Meditation

EMPOWERED LIGHT HOLISTIC EXPO

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Healthy Food Samples Natural Products for Personal & Home Care Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, More Angelic & Intuitive Readings

32 WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA

34 Yoga Benefits

Emotional and Mental Flexibility

Bask in the Fullness of an All-Inclusive Practice

36 CHEF RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

SUPERFOODS

Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease

42 LIVING WITH CAT ALLERGIES

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44 ZERO WASTE LIFESTYLE DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 13 event brief 14 event spotlight 15 health briefs 18 global briefs 24 healthy kids 26 community spotlight 27 business spotlight 30 healing ways

32 yoga guide 32 fit body 36 wise words 37 foodie guide 39 conscious

eating 42 natural pet 43 inspiration 44 green living 46 calendar 50 resource guide 51 classifieds

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t is rarely a straight path that leads to the wisdom of an honest pause and the space to receive it. Years ago, intuition, divine timing and a need for equanimity converged and led me to the realm of yoga, an immersion within the turns of a labyrinth I had never dreamed possible. In the light of this new perspective, I began to refocus energy on intentions that affirmed a sure footing and lighter spirit, as gratitude glowed Kendra & Jacqueline through the broken places. The way forward became less important than simply being and radical acceptance softened the edges of the unknown. Space opened up inside; I had slowed down and woken up, to the priority shift of a lifetime. Yoga is at once subtle and profound, offering a tradition and philosophy for breathing into the perimeters of the heart, and centering soul-space with both mind and body. A dynamic expression creating mandalas of healing and balance, it is a practice with the potential to synchronize individuality safely within community. Unspoken permission to regroup, recover and release sets the backdrop for an environment without limits or expectations. September’s issue honors the flexibility and strength that a yogic way of life provides. A diverse array of practice styles honors this unifying template that naturally covers a wide circumference in the circle of life, having touched generations and various cultures throughout history. Contributors have also included thoughtful sentiments on nutrient-dense dietary choices, soothing sound mediations and other enriching resources, connecting an entire net of resilience options for a buoyant and generous spirit. Our community is mirroring the world-wide integration of this ancient, cosmic science in personal practice, alongside expert wellness leaders in studios and schools, and as adjunct treatment options in mainstream medicine. The combination of movements and breath awareness has repeatedly been shown to decrease stress, improve neuroplasticity in the brain and reverse many other disease processes through a highly organized effect on the delicate endocrine and immune systems. Specialized programs are now regarded as an effective part of the regimen in treating trauma for those hurting and wounded in our midst. The arc of respect for assimilating yoga into everyday life extends from how we honor our own time to choosing integrity in all relationships; the energy we bring to this collective world matters. It is a reminder of our essential nature and ability to transform lives from the inside out.

We welcome you to a colorful array of sentiments on posture, breath and movement, just as you are, to prepare for all that you may intend to be and do. The practice is yours to mold and meld into. Enjoy!

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ew licensed massage therapists have joined the team at A Therapeutic Effect (ATE). New massage modalities that have been added to the menu of services include oncology massage, craniosacral massage and cold stone massage. The additional modalities provide clients with expanded options when seeking natural pain relief, stress reduction and better circulation and range of motion, all of which are proven benefits of massage. “Our team of licensed massage therapists are dedicated to providing quality, therapeutic bodywork that is individually customized for each client’s needs,” explains Dr. Andrew Ashton, co-owner. Massage techniques offered at ATE include deep tissue, pre-natal, hot stone, myofascial release, sinus/Indian head massage, sports massage and reflexology. Chiropractic, colonic treatments, Synergie cellulite reduction massage, far-infrared sauna, whole body vibration and detoxification services are also provided.

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Evolve Now Weight-Loss Presentations and Support Groups

volve Now, a leading healthy weight-loss center, in Lancaster, presents a free event at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, to inform about all-natural and effective ways to lose weight safely and rapidly from the areas that contain stored fat. The Weight-Loss Support Group meets weekly at 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, and 9 a.m., Fridays, to support participants with weight-loss challenges and share and appreciate weight-loss successes. “Learn what has worked from our licensed health professionals and others that have had success losing and keeping the weight off,” says Anita Colon, general manager. “Join our hundreds of successful clients and learn how to lose stubborn fat and inches fast and keep it off.” Reservations are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Location: 352 E. Main St., Ste. 100, Leola. To reserve a spot, call 717-2077729 or email Info@EvolveNowBodySculpting.com. For more information, visit EvolveNowBodySculpting.com. See ads, pages 27 and 53. September 2018

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vailable final shares of wild Alaskan salmon, sustainably harvested by Kwee-Jack Fish Company, will be ready for pick up by customers who have pre-purchased, on September 29, in Lancaster. A limited supply is available. “Once the salmon run started, working hours were long because the catch is handpicked from the net, rapidly chilled, professionally filleted and deep-frozen at the peak of freshness, with bones removed and skin on one side,” explains Anna Echo-Hawk Sauder, communitysupported fishery director. “The summer wild sockeye salmon harvest in Bristol Bay, Alaska, exceeded forecasts in another bumper year. In the Kvichak River region, where Kwee-Jack Fish Co. harvests, the sockeye arrived more than fashionably late, but were plentiful.” For more information or to purchase final shares, call 717-842-0180, email Anna@EatWildSalmon.com or visit EatWildSalmon.com/NALB. See ad, page 37.

MidAtlantic Women’s Herbal Conference

he eighth annual MidAtlantic Women’s Herbal Conference, where more than 200 women in the MidAtlantic region come together for a transformative experience, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., September 28, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., September 29, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 30, in Kempton. Rocio Alarcón will be the keynote speaker, bringing traditional healing methods from Ecuador, such as sacred bathing, massage and traditional plant medicine. Other teachers include Tammi Sweet, and authors Maia Toll (The Illustrated Herbiary) and Kathi Keville (The Aromatherapy Garden). “This is a great opportunity to learn more about using, identifying, preparing and growing herbs for yourself, for your family or to help others on their healing path,” shares Charis Lindrooth, founder and organizer. “Shopping at the Herbal Emporium is fun, too.” Cost: $225 for full weekend; single-day, elder, student, teen and child options, and meal plans available online. Location: 83 Community Center Dr., Kempton. For more information, email Charis Lindrooth at BotanicWise@gmail.com or visit WomensHerbal.com or BotanicWise.com. See ad, page 13.

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Monthly Professional Trainings with Karen Carnabucci

aren Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, in private practice as a trainer, psychotherapist and consultant, will offer four training events through the end of the year, in Lancaster: September 21, Addiction as a Response to Multi-generational Trauma; October 26, Trauma, Resilience, Containment and Healing with the Therapeutic Spiral Model; November 16, Make Your Own Training: Identifying Needs In and Out of the Therapy Space; and December 7, Finding Your Soul Purpose: Acting as Guide and Finding Your Place. “Many professionals seek training programs to obtain continuing education (CE) credits and to expand their skills. My trainings offer an alternative to the typical large auditorium programs,” explains Carnabucci. “All classes are experiential, with opportunities to directly practice and experience the teachings of the day. There are opportunities for case consultation and options for personal work in a confidential setting.” Early bird tuition: $85/six hours of training. Location: Liberty Place, 313 W. Liberty St., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-466-0788, email RealTrueKaren@gmail.com or visit RealTrueKaren.com. See ad, page 33.

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ince opening Gardner’s Mattress & More in 2011, co-owners Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo have been recycling mattresses. Every two weeks, an entire tractor trailer load of old mattresses is saved from going to the landfill. “Commitment to our environment goes beyond mattresses,” explains McClure. “We don’t just sell natural and organic mattresses, which are beneficial to both your personal health and our environment, but we have also recently taken additional steps to impact our community and local environment in a more positive way.” In May, they invested in a new delivery truck that doubled their fuel economy while making deliveries easier for their delivery team. In September, they will install LED lighting in their main showroom (7,000 square feet) which will reduce their electricity usage by 70 percent. Location: 830 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster (behind Park City Mall). For more information, visit GardnersMattressAndMore.com or call 717-299-6228. See ads, pages 28, 29 and 53.

Be The Match Marrow Donor Program

oin Lancaster Cancer Center, Ltd. (LCC) in the fight against blood cancers and blood disorders by registering in the National Marrow Donor Program. Joining the Be The Match registry means volunteering to be listed as a potential blood stem cell donor, ready to save the life of any patient in need of a transplant. Thousands of patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, sickle cell and other life-threatening diseases depend on this registry to find a match to save their lives. Registrants must be between the ages of 18 and 44. To register, visit Join.BeTheMatch.org/LCC by September 22. See ad, page 17.

Beginner Yoga Workshop at Sway Yoga

beginner yoga workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., September 29, at Sway Yoga studio, in Columbia. Taught by instructors Dawn Hershey, Mona Eckert and Chelsea Kelley, participants will learn about meditation, anatomy of yoga poses and self-inquiry. Admission: $30, includes a journal. Reservation required: text 717413-5134. Location: 336 Locust St., Columbia. For more information, visit SwayYogaStudio.com. See ads, pages 35 and 45.

Telling Our Sacred Stories: A Retreat for Men

he Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, in Wernersville, will host Telling Our Sacred Stories: Men’s 12Step Weekend Retreat, from September 14 through 16, presented by Fr. Bob Pecoraro, SJ. Using poetry, art, scripture and story, participants will explore how God reveals Himself, as well as the importance of encounter and telling their own stories. The retreat will help participants to become aware of God’s presence in their lives and how God can be found in the people they meet and the encounters they share with them, while living out their call to recovery and discipleship. Cost: $200 ($100 non-refundable deposit). Arrival on Sept. 14 between 4 and 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner and the opening session; Departure on Sunday is at 2 p.m. Scholarship assistance available. Location: 501 N. Church St., Wernersville. For more information and to register, email MLeonowitz@JesuitCenter.org, call 610-6703642 or visit JesuitCenter.org. See ad, page 9.

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he fifth annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo 2018, presented by My Gut Instinct, Inc., will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 27, at FirstEnergy Stadium, in Reading. The free and interactive event for all ages is pet friendly and handicapped-accessible, and focuses on wellness education, nutritional awareness and health consciousness. The event will feature expert lectures on nutrition, fitness and healthy living; kidtargeted areas on healthy eating and exercise; a Kids’ Zone; free health screenings; holistic experts and stress relief tips; massage stations; group exercise presentations; healthy cooking demonstrations; informational booths; Halloween costume contest; DJ and live music; a Farmers’ Market and locally sourced, healthy food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. Rain date: October 28. Location: 1900 Centre Ave., Reading. Parking is available at Carpenter Technology, across from FirstEnergy Stadium. For more information, visit MyGutInstinct.org. See ad, page 7.

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he 10th annual Organic Apple Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 15, is a fundraiser for Rodale Institute, in Kutztown. All proceeds from the event will go directly to benefit the Rodale Institute’s research and educational outreach. Families are invited to pick their own apples in the organic orchard. Along with apple picking, visitors are encouraged to shop from organic vendors, enjoy organic food and beverages, listen to live music, and partake in a wagon tour of the 333-acre farm, as well as other family-friendly activities. Admission is free. Parking: $10/vehicle. There are no ATMs on the premises. Garden Store, apple check-out, and some vendors accept credit cards. Garden Store offers cash back. Location: 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown. For more information, visit RodaleInstitute.org. See ad, page 56.

Recovery Day Lancaster

celebration of recovery from addiction will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 22, at Buchanan Park, in Lancaster. The family-friendly event will feature a Hess’s Barbecue picnic, musical entertainment, crafts for kids and adults, and the annual Walk for Recovery. The focus is to raise awareness and celebrate that recovery is a reality in our community, and to welcome community members to learn about the facts relating to addiction and recovery. It is sponsored by the Lancaster County Recovery Alliance, a volunteer group of people in recovery and allies of recovery, including helping professionals and those affected by addiction and recovery. Admission is free. Barbecue meal ticket: $5. For more information, call Amy Sechrist at 717-299-2831, ext. 235, or visit LancasterCountyRecovery.com/event/2018.

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African Festival Educates and Inspires

he 10th annual African Festival fundraiser, hosted by Rafiki Africa, will be held from 1 to 7 p.m., September 22, in Binns Park, Lancaster. Proceeds benefit the educational, healing and sustainable work of the Rafiki Africa Foundation. The fun, family-friendly event shares African culture through art, food, fashion, music and children’s activities. Cultural performances, as well as a fashion show, will be featured. African food and craft vendors will have selections available for purchase. The Rafiki Africa Foundation is a nonprofit organization that envisions a community in which individuals and families have the hope and capacity to build and manage conditions that promote optimum health. “By hope, we mean the belief that life is able to be different than it is now. This is not a given in our community,” explains Dorothy Dulo, foundation director. “By capacity, we mean the ability to create change in life. People with skills, education and good credit have more capacity than those without them. We know that this leads to lasting spiritual, emotional, economic, social, physical and environmental transformation.”

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Dr. Michael Salla will speak both Saturday and Sunday about Antarctica’s Hidden History. In his lectures, Salla will discuss how Antarctica’s secrets are slowly being revealed, exposing ancient artifacts and a crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft. What is about to be revealed in Antarctica promises to transform our planet and launch humanity into a new era of prosperity and space exploration. These presentations are $35 each or $50 for both. Reverend Dan Chesbro will present Initiation to the Order of Melchizedek from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. The Melchizedek Initiation is a sacred ceremony, where attendees receive an

Ataana is an intuitive crystal and energy healer, as well as an author. He has recorded several albums, including the Prosperity Healing Mantras. Ataana will offer Prosperity Healing Mantras—Tune in to Unlimited Prosperity, which will align attendees with the frequency of unlimited prosperity. Ataana will also offer his Group Healing Session with Transformation Through Sacred Inner Dialogue. This interactive group session will immediately start to shift energy and blockages that are holding attendees back from the lives that they want.

Dalien (aka 13 Hands) will offer his Shamanic Sound Meditation and Healing Concert on Saturday, as well as Stress, Sleep & Sound—The Digestive System. 13 Hands is a twotime Grammy nominee, professor of yoga and national wellness presenter who plays over 35 instruments across world cultures and varied genres of music. His music is deeply meditative and tribal-inspired. His interactive kirtan/chant sound and music experience will inspire participants to express their voices, relax their minds and feel a thread of connection with one another in a very special shamanic, sound healing, high-vibe and really fun community experience.

Gabriele Weber will teach simple techniques for raising vibration in her talk, Our New Golden Age. Weber, an intuitive healer, has worked with

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children. Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day. Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness. Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake. “That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect. September 2018

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Enjoy a family picnic at the park before the game. If dinner isn’t an option, have breakfast together. Plan meals with after-school activities in mind. Involve the family in planning/preparing. Batch cook or prepare meals on weekends. Use tools. Slow cookers and instant pots make mealtime effortless. Purchase foods that save time, such as precut vegetables, rotisserie chicken and deli sides. Remember, meals don’t need to be elaborate to be enjoyed together.

Reach out to the nutritionists at Giant Food Stores for more ideas. Join Giant Foods local nutritionist Kilene Knitter, RD, LDN, at 6 p.m., September 13, for Personalize Your Pack, a fun and interactive culinary nutrition experience at Zest! Cooking School, located at 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd., Lititz. To register, visit ZestChef.com /cooking-classes/. For more information, visit GiantFoodStores.com/ wellness. See ad, page 53.

Dirt Houses Cancer-Protective Microbe A bonus to gardening: Soil commonly contains bacteria that produce a molecule called mensacarcin that kills melanoma cancer cells, according to research from Oregon State University. Few therapies treat this skin cancer, so contact with dirt is an easy choice.

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School is back in session and with it comes hectic evenings of running kids to after-school activities. With little time at home, eating on the go has become a way of survival. The importance of family meal time is nothing new, but emerging research reminds us just how critical it is to serve up family time at the dinner table. Recent studies show that both parents and children may reap long-term benefits from gathering around the dinner table. Research published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics found children that had better family meal environments showed higher levels of fitness and social skills, and lower levels of soft-drink consumption and aggressiveness. For parents, another study showed that moving evening meal time prior to 9 p.m., or two hours before bed, reduced the risk of breast and prostate cancers. Savoring time together nourishes our body and mind. Unfortunately, finding time is a key obstacle. In honor of National Family Meals Month, here are a few ideas to put into practice this September:

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Wild Berries Prove Anti-Cancer Prowess A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild blackcurrants, bilberries and lingonberries increases the body’s ability to prevent tumors, report researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. The color-producing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways. Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases. Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

Spanking Linked to Mental Health Problems Spanking—defined as using physical force to control a child’s behavior by inflicting pain, but not injury—can have profound effects on a child later in life, say University of Michigan researchers. Surveying records of 8,300 people that visited outpatient clinics for routine health problems, they found that the 55 percent of those that reported being spanked as children had higher incidences of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use. The finding is in line with previous studies showing that childhood trauma, abuse and neglect can have long-term health effects.

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A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels. The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.” China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively— with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.” Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say. However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along

with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget. Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017. The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing. Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied a request by Dominion Energy, the lead builder of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, for more time to cut trees along the route. The company had to stop cutting by the end of March in order to protect migratory birds and endangered bats in the path of the project, planned to run from West Virginia to terminals in Virginia and North Carolina. Opposing the controversial natural gas pipeline from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, Jamshid Bakhtiari, Virginia field coordinator for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, says the FERC decision will delay, but not stop the project. Yet he states, “It’s a good thing. We should shoot to have more things like this happen in terms of delaying the pipeline. But it’s not a final nail, by any means, in the coffin.” The pipeline is one of two conduits up to 42 inches in diameter for transporting fracked gas that developers want to build through the central Appalachians. It’s across terrain that critics say is both scenic and poorly suited to heavy infrastructure. Bakhtiari’s group is part of a broad coalition of organizations, including the Sierra Club, that has mobilized to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The denial means tree clearing has to halt at least until September, and at some points on the route, until November.

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The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks

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It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally. About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

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itself, destroying tissue around the joints. Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain. Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

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About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

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Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief. “We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

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Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident. For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression. Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers,

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which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

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When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor

to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests. A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

Regenerative Injections

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds. Then, they inject the platelets into the joint.

A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds. “Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

A Mind-Body Approach

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results. “Acupuncture can be considered as one of

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The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently. “Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients. “With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation. Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have

long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies

to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

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Easy Options

Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

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“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.” Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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olley Grainger, a mother of two in Birmingham, Alabama, took photos of the healthy lunches she packed—all 125 of them. Check them out at HolleyGrainger. com/125-healthy-lunchboxes-kids. Kelly Kwok, cookbook author and mother of two schoolchildren in Buffalo, New York, shares many perfectfor-a-lunchbox recipes on her blog LifeMadeSweeter.com. Here are three of them.

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Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

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parasympathetic function of the nervous system, which governs our ability to relax and feel okay. This is an important key to greater mental and emotional flexibility. B.K.S. Iyengar, founder and developer of Iyengar yoga, which teaches how the eight aspects of ashtanga yoga are integrated, stated, “Yoga is a light which once lit will never dim. The better you practice, the brighter the flame.” To feel healthier and more vibrant is a commonly shared desire. When students learn to regulate their breath to minimize reaction and favor healthier responses, they become more open to feeling a fuller range of emotions with less attachment and less judgement. They become brighter. Om Swami, a mystic, nontraditional monk, shares, “Any thought that gives you peace is a positive thought. The more you fill your mind with positive thoughts, the better your state of mind will be. And that naturally results in better physical health.” Denying unpleasant feelings, thoughts and emotions only strengthens them and reduces mental and emotional flexibility. Honoring and addressing our emotions empowers the potential of resolving them. The breath carries them through to the light of our inner alchemy, where they are transformed, then integrated, as having taught us something about our self and the potential of our humanity. Mudra, or gestures typically done

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n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org). Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes? Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool. Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names. Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar. 36

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How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood? People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out. Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet. Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species? Fish farming has many components. Mistakes were made as people learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore.

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What gives you hope? Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North. We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

What can individuals do? When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?” Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences. Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar. Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes. Experimenting can be exciting. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Enlightened institutions like the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California, are now offering resident physicians specialized studies in lifestyle medicine based on therapeutic applications of diet. Founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger, whose How Not to Die book now has a companion cookbook, is at the forefront of the growing conscious eating for wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of death and cause of disability in the United States is our diet. Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Genes are not our destiny,” Greger says.

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Eating superfoods slows inflammation, a major factor in myriad health conditions, and fosters an internal environment that opposes cancer cells. According to Greger, incorporating nutrientdense foods into our daily diet need not feel like a chore or sacrifice. “If you eat junk, not only are you feeding your precious body crummy fuel,

but you’re missing out on choices that are health-promoting,” says Greger, whose free Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen phone app helps make the switch easy and intriguing. “I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger. “Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For instance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.” Other helpful tips include tapping a family member, friend or colleague eager to support healthy choices. It can be difficult to be the only one eating healthfully in any group, but having a support system can help make the transition easier.

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth. This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind. I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal. It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning

of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being. We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they

limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commitment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone. The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions. Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness. When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that. Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

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n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.” Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

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A World View In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17 days giving presentations. “Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says. Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local, seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.” Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.”

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Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle. org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com). “Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.” Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.” Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps. “I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31-day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

Fun Places to Start *With the PaperKarma junk mail app, take a picture to unsubscribe from receiving bulky catalogs, credit card offers and unwanted paper mail (PaperKarma.com). *Nike recycles worn-out sneakers, submitted pre-washed for odor removal, into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more (Tinyurl.com/ ReuseShoesFAQs). *Students in K-12 schools across the continental U.S. and

parts of Canada can collect and repurpose all brands of plastic markers, including dry-erase and highlighters. A minimum of 100 markers and up to 40 pounds is the suggested package. Crayola’s Colorcycle program provides prepaid FedEx shipping labels via Tinyurl.com/ColorCycleInfo.

*Rubber bands can be donated to local schools or to the post office for mail carriers’ use. *Donate old cell phones to charities. Because it reduces the need for coltan, an African ore mined in endangered gorilla habitat, zoos in San Diego, Oklahoma City, Oakland and Cincinnati are among those collecting cell phones for recycling. Check Tinyurl.com/Phones4Charities and CincinnatiZoo.org/ savingspecies/recycle-your-cell-phone. *Listfully.org takes the guesswork out of gift giving. A user can select a date night at a favorite spot, a donation to charity or any item. It’s not limited to a particular store or occasion. Avoid unwanted gifts and the guilt of regifting. *Use SwoondleSociety.com to swap children’s clothing and keep clothes out of landfills. The most Earth-conscious option is to reduce, re-use, then recycle or donate to charities.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com. September 2018

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Grand Opening Celebration – 4-7pm. See Tuesday, 9/4 listing for details.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day Auction – 7:30am-5pm. Two days of specialty quilt, plant, art and sports memorabilia auctions, along with household goods, foods, and other exciting items to benefit patients and families of Hospice & Community Care and the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. Food and beverages available for sale. Free admission/parking. Solanco Fairgrounds, 101 Park Ave, Quarryville. For info: 717-295-3900 or LaborDayAuction.org. Creative Arts, Health & Community Day – 8am-8pm. An all-day event for all ages including yoga, guided meditations, reiki, massage, spiritual teachings, arts and crafts, and a special music guest. See the website for schedule. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Bubbly + Brunch – 10-11am. 21 & over with a valid ID. Savor the last moments of summer as you spend your Saturday morning sipping fresh fruit mimosas and sampling healthier brunch options that feature seasonal produce. Free. Giant Food Stores, 1605 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. To register, call nutritionist Kilene Knitter at 717-293-1462. Grand Opening Celebration – 11am-4pm. Meet the therapists, get a free mini-chair massage. Door prizes and goodie bags to the first 25 people. Free. Alternative Healing of PA, 2846 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street. 717-847-3213. AlternativeHealingofPA.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Labyrinth Walk – 1-4pm. Walk the seven-circuit pathway with meditation, journaling and guidance using the earth's elements as the focus. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-393-1733. UUCLOnline.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day Auction – 7:30am-5pm. See Sept 1st listing for details.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Art Show – 8:30am-4:30pm (M-F thru 9/30). Kimberlee Dawn honors Mother Earth’s beauty and the sacredness of connections with one another and with nature. Free. Muhlenberg Art Gallery, Township Bldg, 201 George St, Muhlenberg. For info: 484-516-8080. Grand Opening Celebration – 4-7pm (also on 9/5 and 9/7). Enjoy door prizes, demonstrations, giveaways, Heart Rate Variability scan, and a variety of

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workshops and lectures during this three-day Grand Opening Celebration. Free. Heath Wellness Center, 14 W Main St, Landisville. To register: 717-5305555. HeathWellnessCenter.com.

Weight Loss Info Session - 6:30pm. Learn about our easy, personalized, effective and medically supervised program. Free. RSVP required. Kulp Nutrition & Wellness Center, 52 Morgantown Rd, Reading. 610-208-0404. KulpNutritionWellness.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Cups for Wellness JUNIOR – 6-7pm. Kids ages 7-12 struggling with various issues meet kids who feel like they do and understand! In an atmosphere of connection and animals, kids can color, do art, talk about anything or just listen. Parents welcome to the first group session. $5 suggested donation. Meets every other Thursday. Grey Muzzle Manor, 57A Kutz Rd, Fleetwood. 610-655-5271. GreyMuzzleManor.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Grand Opening Celebration – 4-7pm. See Tuesday, 9/4 listing for details. Art Show: Peace Kids to the Rescue – 5-8pm. Lucas Kreider, 6-year-old from Lancaster City, hosts a show and sale of art submitted by children ages 3-teen. Proceeds go to Church World Services (to benefit refugees in Lancaster County) and Lancaster Coalition to End Homelessness. Children’s art activities, acoustic live music, food and drink. Free. Lancaster City Visitor Center, 38 Penn Sq, Lancaster. For info: 717-291-4758. First Fridays Kids/Family Yoga – 6-8pm. A night of yoga for ages 4 and up! Parents/adults may stay for a family yoga class or attend a regularly scheduled restorative class. Children will participate in yoga movement and mindfulness activities. A tasty dinner is available afterwards. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Walk for D.E.S. Suicide Prevention - 5K Walk/ Run – Registration 9:30am. Run 11am. This awareness and fundraising event provides an opportunity to remember individuals who have died by suicide, and meet hundreds of others who have lost someone. $25/adult; $15/student. Manheim Township Community Park, 209 Petersburg Rd, Neffsville. For info/registration: WalkForDES.org. New Patient Day – 11:30am. Receive a new patient evaluation for just $20! Sheehan Natural Health offers safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

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Unfolding Love – 12:30-2:30pm. Experiential personal growth group to explore and shift the energies of relationships and family, health and ancestral legacies. $25. Liberty Place, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. Call 717-466-0788 to reserve. RealTrueKaren.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Mini-Chef Monday: Apple-Tasting Snacks – 1011am or 3-4pm. Kids under 10 with an adult. It’s never too early to start kids in the kitchen! Bring them to Mini-Chef Mondays to learn the basic skills and tools needed to create and eat healthy. Free. Giant Food Stores, 1605 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. To register, call nutritionist Kilene Knitter at 717- 293-1462. Women’s Memoir Writing Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Five Mondays thru 10/15 (no class 10/8). “Exploring Our Life Stories. A relaxing, free-spirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional! Call for fees and directions. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-3934713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Cooking Class: Fall Crepes – 6pm. Learn how to make feather-light savory and sweet crepes. Hands-on class. $60. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Cups for Wellness – 7-9pm. Utilizing the power of non-judgement, connection, and animals, join an open discussion of everyday struggles and triumphs brought on by mental health. In a safe space, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, do some art, and talk about whatever you’d like. Strict HIPAA confidentiality standards enforced. $5 suggested donation. Grey Muzzle Manor, 57A Kutz Rd, Fleetwood. 610-6555271. GreyMuzzleManor.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 New Patient Day – 5pm. Receive a new patient evaluation for just $20! Sheehan Natural Health offers safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Cooking Class: Personalize Your Pack – 6pm. Giant Foods nutritionist, Kilene Knitter, RD, LDN teaches how to personalize your pack with quinoa, chickpeas, pistachios, Greek yogurt, and craisins. Bring your appetite for this hands-on cooking class as you prepare, cook, and taste simple, seasonal recipes that support a healthy lifestyle! $45. Preregister. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Cups for Wellness TEEN – 6-7:30pm. Teens ages 13-18 struggling with various issues come together with others who understand in an environment of non-judgement, connection, and animals. Held every other Thursday. $5 suggested donation. Grey Muzzle Manor, 57A Kutz Rd, Fleetwood. 610-6555271. GreyMuzzleManor.com. Women’s Intro to Writing Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Thursdays thru 10/11. A relaxing, freespirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome. Shar-

ing optional! Call for fees and directions. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Men’s 12-Step Weekend Retreat– 4pm-5:45pm arrival Friday thru 2pm Sunday departure. “Telling Our Sacred Stories” theme illustrates God’s presence in our lives and found in people we meet and the encounters we share while living out our call to recovery and discipleship. $200 ($100 non-refundable deposit). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St, Wernersville. Info/Register: 610-670-3642 or MLeonowitz@JesuitCenter.org. JesuitCenter.org.

savethedate 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair

Walk/Run proceeds will benefit Shriner’s Hospital for Children. The Health Fair features vendors, seminars, nutrition and fitness, healthy snacks for purchase, and more.

Saturday, September 15 5K Walk/Run 9:30am Health Fair 10am-2pm 5K Run/Walk: $25 adults, children under 6 free (must be with registered adult) Tulpehocken Jr/Sr High School, Bernville For additional information 717-933-8609 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Partners 4 Health

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10th Annual Apple Festival – 10am-4pm. Apple picking, wagon tour, rotten apple rocket, kid zone, local bands, food and beverages; Admission is free; parking/$10/vehicle. Rodale Institute, 611 Seigfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-1400. RodaleInstitute.org. Kids Cooking Class – 10am. Soup, salad and dessert! Kids ages 8-12 will enjoy creating this tastes-like-fall menu with Chef Gwen Eberly. $60. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Tasting with Passenger Coffee – 11am-12pm. Stop by Lemon Street Market for free coffee and tea samples from local Passenger Coffee. Free. Lemon Street Market, 241 W Lemon St, Lancaster. 717-826-0843. LemonStreetMarket.com. Koffee and Kirtan Open Mic – 6-9pm. 80’s theme. Enjoy dinner and treats from the vegan, gluten-free cafeteria and music, poetry, and other offerings from local talent. Register for the line-up (in-house musicians available to support you). By donation to support the work of the ashram. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Puppy Mill Awareness Day/ Pet Fest – 10am3pm. A family and pet-friendly event vendors, rescues, vegan and vegetarian food. Crafts for the kids, lure coursing for the dogs, a pet parade, pet blessings and more. Free. Buchanan Park, Buchanan & Race Avenue, Lancaster. 10th Anniversary Party – 11am-2pm. Celebrate with samples of free services, dunk Dr. Andrew as a fundraiser for Aaron’s Acres, enter to win a two-night stay in Baltimore, a year of free services,

or a champagne brunch. Receive a special gift with reservation by September 12. A Therapeutic Effect, Primrose Ln, Mountville. 717-285-9955. ATherapeuticEffect.com.

rest and relaxation. $149: Includes lunch, snacks, and beverages. Lengacher Family Farm, 66 Smithville Rd, New Providence. For info/registration: 717-725-7778.

Children’s Fall Writing Workshop – 2-4pm Sundays 9/16, 30, 10/14, 11/11). A relaxing, free-spirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional! Call for fees and directions. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

Recovery Day Lancaster – 10am-3pm. Familyfriendly celebration of recovery from addiction includes a barbecue picnic, musical entertainment, kids’ crafts and the annual Walk for Recovery. Tickets for the barbecue meal: $5; other activities free. More info at facebook.com/LancCoPARecoveryAlliance. Location: Buchanan Park, Lancaster.

savethedate Fall Equinox “Dinner Party” at Mabon

Honor and celebrate the legacy of a woman in your life, living or deceased, with a community meal, bringing a favorite dish to share and a customized and creative place setting. Evening includes music, meditation, memories, dancing and community.

Sunday, September 16 • 6pm Free; all are welcome Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster For info: 717-725-4573

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Cooking Class: Apple Make It & Take It – 6pm. Sweet, tart, crunchy and scrumptious apples! Class includes four recipes to make, eat and take, apple and cheese parings, education on apple varieties and the best uses for each type. A hands-on class. $60. Pre-register. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Lancaster Chapter of Holistic Nurses – 6:30-8pm. AHNA hosts Amy Titzer, professional counselor certified in clinical hypnosis, who will lead attendees through relaxing experiences. Open to all disciplines. $20/door. Sage Continuing Education, 719 Olde Hickory Rd, Suite B, Lancaster. For info, contact Deb Gallagher at RestoreEnergy12@gmail. com. RestoreYourEnergy.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Cups for Wellness JUNIOR – 6-7pm. See 9/6 listing for details. Weight-Loss Info Session – 6:30pm. Learn about our easy, personalized, effective and medically supervised program. Free. RSVP required. Kulp Nutrition & Wellness Center, 52 Morgantown Rd, Reading. 610-208-0404. KulpNutritionWellness.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Addiction as a Response to Multi-Generational Trauma – 9am-4pm. Karen Carnabucci presents an experiential workshop addressing trauma, anxiety, and addiction. $85. CE credits available. Liberty Place, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-466-0788. RealTrueKaren.com.

New Patient Day – 11:30am. Receive a new patient evaluation for just $20! Sheehan Natural Health offers safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Sound of Soul Event – 11am-12pm. Experience chanting HU, contemplative time, and spiritual conversation with others of like heart. The many benefits of HU include inner peace and calm, expanded awareness, a sense of Divine love, and spiritual self-discovery and growth. Free. Held at Sleep Inn and Suites, 310 Primrose Lane, Mountville. 717-394-9877. EckankarOfPA.org. Teen Fall Writing Workshop – 2-4pm Sundays 9/23, 10/7, 21, 11/18). A relaxing, free-spirited look at how creativity flows when we let go of our inhibitions. Beginners welcome. Sharing optional! Call for fees and directions. Write from the Heart Lancaster Studio. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Cooking Class: Cauliflower 4 Ways – 6pm. Join Chef Gili Kieffer to learn how to prepare four different vegan recipes using nutritious and delicious cauliflower! Vegan. A hands-on class. $60. Preregister. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 New Patient Day – 5pm. Receive a new patient evaluation for just $20! Sheehan Natural Health offers safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Please call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health, 1301 E King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com. Free Workshop: Stop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without Surgery – 6:30-7:30pm. Chiropractic care corrects this type of pain and discomfort. Learn more. Registration required. Link Chiropractic Clinic,3130 Pricetown Rd, Fleetwood. 610-944-5000.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Cups for Wellness TEEN – 6-7:30pm. See 9/13 listing for details.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Women's Wellness Retreat – 9am-4:30pm. Rest and renew during full day of uplifting retreat sessions, yoga practice, a mini-massage or reiki session, brief spiritual reading, and plenty of time for

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savethedate Return to the Root of Yoga with Swamiji

Join Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj for a journey into the wisdom of four important ancient scriptures of yoga which expound upon the meaning of spirituality and the essence of the Self, the dilemma of death and dying, the essence of the Pranava OM, and the path to resolving our suffering. Learn more at DivyaJivan.com.

September 27, 28 and 30 (and October 1) • 6:30-7:30pm Cost: donation for Divya Jivan Sanskriti Satsang Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073 • KulaKamalaFoundation.org

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Empowered Light Holistic Expo – 5-9pm. Three days of inspiring lectures, meditations, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E, Oaks, PA. For info: 484-459-3082. EmpoweredLight.com. Cups for Wellness – 7-9pm. See 9/11 listing for details.

savethedate Janmashtami and Radhashtami!

Celebrate the birth of Krishna and Radha with the wonderful Berks Bhakti Yoga group with dahi handi, ecstatic kirtan, Radha Krishna Abhishek, dance and drama, free vegetarian feast, and garba and dandiya.

Saturday, September 29 • 4-10pm Cost: by donation to support the work of the ashram Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073 • KulaKamalaFoundation.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 8th Annual Mid-Atlantic Women’s Herbal Conference – 7-9am registration. Two days of renowned speakers, over 20 workshops, plant walks, kids camp, vegan food, vendors, singing and dancing. Camping available. Sat only: $169, Sun only: $90, Wknd: $225, Pre-register: $205. Kempton Community Ctr, 83 Community Center Dr, Kempton. 610-683-9363. BotanicWise.com/WomensHerbal. Empowered Light Holistic Expo – 10am-6pm. See 9/28 listing for details. For info: 484-459-3082. EmpoweredLight.com. Beginner Yoga Workshop – 1-3pm. Gentle yoga with instruction. $30 includes journal. Reservation required. Sway Yoga Studio, 336 Locust St, Columbia. 717-413-5134. SwayYogaStudio.com. The Great Social Enterprise Live Pitch – 7pm. Five Assets participants will present their business ideas in front of a live audience. Winners receive a prize package of cash and pro-bono services. Business for Good expo of B-corps and social enterprises earlier in the day. The Ware Center, 112 N Water St, Lancaster. 717-393-6089. LancasterPitch.com

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It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. ~Henry David Thoreau SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8th Annual Mid-Atlantic Women’s Herbal Conference – 8am – 3pm. See 9/29 listing for details. Empowered Light Holistic Expo – 10am-6pm. See 9/28 listing for details. For info: 484-459-3082. EmpoweredLight.com.

savethedate “The Magic of Herbs”

Celebrate the magic of herbs! Keynote speaker, Pat Crocker, award-winning culinary author, speaks and demonstrates on “Black Magic,” the value of dark-colored herbs, and “Invigorating Tonic Herbs,” herbal tonics to promote health. The day includes a delicious lunch, vendors, raffle, educational display and tasting table.

Tuesday, October 2 • 9am-4pm Cost: $60 Location: Stokesay Castle, Reading For info/registration: PAHeartlandHSA.org Reservation deadline: September 22

savethedate Jesuit Center Fall Retreat Schedule Weekend Directed Retreat Friday, Oct. 5 – Sunday, Oct. 7

A weekend directed retreat is a privileged means of deepening one’s intimacy with God. It is an individualized, personal, two-day experience of prayer, guided by a companion, a trained spiritual director. $240 ($100 non-refundable deposit).

Healing Encounters: A Weekend Retreat for Everyone, in the Company of Contemporary and Biblical Women Friday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 21 The retreat incorporates a balance of presentation, reflection, stillness, and conversation, and will include a healing service. $240 ($120 nonrefundable deposit).

5-Day Directed Retreat October 22 • 4-5:45pm arrival October 28 • 10am departure A directed retreat is a privileged means of deepening one’s intimacy with God. It is an individualized, personal experience of prayer over a number of days, guided by a companion, a trained spiritual director. $540 ($270 non-refundable deposit). Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, 501 N Church St • Wernersville. Info/Register: MLeonowitz@JesuitCenter.org 610-670-3642 • JesuitCenter.org Reservation deadline: September 22

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savethedate Natural Living & Holistic Exposition of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s premiere natural living event offering a variety of healthy products, local artisans and natural wellness practitioners. Free lectures & workshops as well as paid workshops all weekend. Free chair massage and natural product samples.

Saturday, October 20 • 10am-6pm Sunday, October 21 • 10am-5pm $5/day or $7 weekend Spooky Nook Entertainment Complex 75 Champ Blvd, Manheim 717-932-6899 • NaturalLivingPA.com

savethedate Guts and Glory

5th Annual Digestive Wellness Expo Enjoy a fun-filled day of nutrition awareness lectures, vendors of healthy living products and services, kid-targeted zones on healthy eating and exercise, health screenings, tasting booths, a massage tent, farmers’ market, local music, healthy food and drinks and more!

Saturday, October 27 • 11am-3pm Raindate: Sunday, October 28 Free First Energy Stadium, Reading MyGutInstinct.org

savethedate Holiday Spiritual & Holistic Bazaar

Visit vendors showcasing crystals, jewelry, soaps and bath products, essential oils, salt lamps, books and tarot cards, instruments and singing bowls, pet products, plus readers, healers, reiki, reflexology, and so much more. Food for purchase, plus door prizes and free lectures. Chinese Auction to benefit the Wellness Center for Pets & Their People.

Saturday, December 8 • 10am-5pm Sunday, December 9 • 10am-5pm Admission: $3 or bag of dry dog/cat food For info: 570-573-1651 or LadyLynora.com/holiday-bazaar

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sunday A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Healing and Quiet Meditation at 10:30am followed by a weekly service. Potluck the last Sunday of the month. Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel, 610 Second St, Lancaster. 717-399-4733. 30 Vinyasa/Flow 30 Restorative – 5-6pm. Enjoy 30 minutes of Sun Salutations and flowing from pose to pose, followed by 30 minutes of restorative yoga. $12 drop-in. Sway Yoga Studio, 336 Locust St, Columbia. 717-413-5134. SwayYogaStudio.com. Contemplative Mass – 5-6pm. Enjoy a slow pace of worship with periods of silence, a spiritual practice, and a hint of incense. A reading from mystics and saints, movement and prayer, music, chanting, meditation. Free. St James Episcopal Church, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. StJamesLancaster.org.

monday Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. $12 drop-in. Sway Yoga Studio, 336 Locust St, Columbia. 717-413-5134. SwayYogaStudio.com. Restorative Yoga with Heather – 11am. Enjoy relaxation and gentle stretching. $12 or $80 for a 10-class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga. Yoga Nidra, Healing Bowls, Meditation – 6:457:15pm. Enjoy total relaxation. Free. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com. Gentle Yoga – 7:30pm. $12 drop-in. Sway Yoga Studio, 336 Locust St, Columbia. 717-413-5134. SwayYogaStudio.com. Mindfulness Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm. No prior experience needed. Drop-ins welcome. $15. The Yoga Place, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. 717336-5299.

tuesday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Hatha Yoga Slow Flow – 9:30-10:30am. Heather takes you through the poses with a gentle flow. $12 or $80 for a 10-class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga. Tai Chi for Arthritis 60+ – 10-11am. 8-week outdoor session consists of warm-up and cool-down exercises, breathing instruction, basic core movements, advanced extension movements, with adaptations of the movements. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Open to residents age 60 and over. Free. Buchanan Park, 901 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster (Across from Dog Park). Lancaster County Office of Aging. 717-299-8370. Unfolding Love – 12:30-2:30pm. Experiential personal growth group to explore and shift the energies of relationships and family, health and ancestral legacies. $25. Liberty Place, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. Call 717-466-0788 to reserve. RealTrueKaren.com. Open Sit Meditation – 6:30-7:15pm. No experience needed! Free. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com. Evolve Now Weight Loss Presentation – 6:30pm. Join hundreds of successful clients and learn about all-natural and effective ways to lose weight safely and rapidly from the areas of the body that contain stored fat. Free. Reservations are appreciated, walk-ins welcome. 717-207-7729 or info@evolvenowbodysculpting.com. Evolve Now with Health by Design, 352 East Main St, Ste #100, Leola. 717-556-8103. EvolveNow.com. Contemplative Prayer Teaching – 7-8:15pm. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

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. Gentle Slow Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Small class sizes of six students. Registration online or via text is required at least 30min prior. $12 per student or 10 class packages $100. Heart Space | Happy Place Studio, 2nd Street, Columbia. 717-974-4841. Stress Relief Support Group – 1-2pm. A guided meditation session to help ease tension and stress. Free. Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance, 1234 Penn Ave. Wyomissing. 610-775-3000.

Vinyasa Yoga – 4:45-5:45pm. A flowing yoga practice. $5/class. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster. 717-509-1342. Hot Ashtanga – 6-7pm. Features selections from the Primary Series. No experience necessary; all levels are welcome! The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com. Kirtan and Satsang – 6-7:15pm. Enjoy beautiful music, devotional chanting, and an open discussion about yoga and life. Celebrate the many names of the Divine, connect with our community, and feel recharged for the rest of your week! By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. The Ultimate Health Care Workshop – 7pm. Learn how natural health care can change your life. Bring your questions about health and well-being. Now is the time to change the conversation – now is the time to learn how to be healthy. Heath Wellness Center,14 West Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com. Hatha Yoga – 7:15pm. Hatha classes focus on connecting the body and mind. Postures will increase flexibility, strength, and balance. $15/class or use card. Elevate Fitness, 240 N 7th St, Ste 500, Akron. 717-327-0802. ElevateFitnessLanc.com.

thursday Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8am. Flow from pose to pose in a way that brings focus out of your mind and into your body. Strengthen and stretch all areas of your body. $15/class or use card. Elevate Fitness, 240 N 7th St, Ste 500, Akron. 717-327-0802. ElevateFitnessLanc.com. Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Slow Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Heather takes you through the poses with a gentle flow. $12 or $80 for a 10-class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga. Penn Street Market – 10am-2pm. Local farm produce, fresh meats, baked goods, locally owned restaurants and food truck vendors, healthy cooking demos, music and live entertainment and more! Free to attend. Penn Street, between 4th and 5th Sts, Reading. PennStMarket.org.

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Power Yoga with Campus Yoga – 5-6pm. Fun all-level vinyasa. $10. James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W James St, Lancaster.JClipman@ ptd.net. 610-301-6510. Weight-Loss Support Group – 6:30pm. Find support for weight-loss challenges and share and appreciate your weight-loss successes. Learn from our licensed health professionals and others that have had success losing and keeping the weight off. Free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. 717207-7729. Info@EvolveNowBodySculpting.com. Evolve Now with Health by Design, 352 East Main St, Ste #100, Leola. 717-556-8103. EvolveNow.com. Light Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8pm. Multi-level class. $5 or more donation. Lititz Moravian Church, Church Square, Lititz. 717-627-4258. Restorative w/Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Restorative postures, yoga nidra, healing crystal bowls and seated meditation. $12/class. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga, 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

friday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 6:45-7:15am. Free. Chapel, Saint James Episcopal Church, corner of Duke & Orange Sts, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Gentle Slow Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Small class sizes of six students. Registration online or via text is required at least 30min prior. $12 per student or 10 class packages $100. Heart Space | Happy Place Studio, 2nd Street, Columbia. 717-974-4841. Free 55+ Yoga – 10-10:45am. Begins 9/15. Relaxed pace with modifications. Includes breathing instruction, gentle warm up, postures that focus on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. Bring a mat. Millersville Senior Center, 222 North George St, Millersville. For information or to enroll call Lancaster County Office of Aging 717-299-7979. Gentle Classic Hatha Yoga with Campus Yoga – 12-1pm. $10. James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W James St, Lancaster. JClipman@pdt.net. 610-301-6510. TGIF Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. This energetic class fuses hatha and vinyasa to a musical theme and is the perfect way to start your weekend. Sweat, stretch, and have fun! $15/class or use card. Elevate Fitness, 240 N 7th St, Ste 500, Akron. 717-327-0802. ElevateFitnessLanc.com. Restorative Yoga – 6pm. Calming and gentle yoga, suitable for all levels. $15. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street. 717-617-2128. WillowYogaStudio.com. Weight-Loss Support Group – 6:30pm. Find support for weight loss challenges and share and appreciate your weight loss successes. Learn from our licensed health professionals and others that have had success losing and keeping the weight off. Free. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. 717207-7729. Info@EvolveNowBodySculpting.com. Evolve Now with Health by Design, 352 East Main St, Ste #100, Leola. 717-556-8103. EvolveNow.com.

saturday 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.

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Mark Siegrist 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304 • Reading 610-781-1430 TheRestorativeCenter.com We have the experience you are looking for! Let us help you use a holistic approach with acupuncture and herbal remedies so you can live your healthiest life. We treat your whole health history, not just your temporary situation. See ad, page 33.

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

Discover your body’s natural ability to heal with the supports of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Acupuncture is a way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds digestive problems, and insomnia and support your overall wellbeing. See ad, page 17.

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY

BODYWORK ANIMA WELLNESS

Flying Hills Business Center 30 Village Center Dr, Suite 5 • Reading 610-504-5378 AnimaWellness.com Anima Wellness delivers welleducated, conscientious therapeutic bodywork that is customized to each client's needs. We endeavor to maintain a comforting, respectful environment and keep the integrity of our intention, (to decrease pain and increase well-being), constant throughout bodywork.

BIRTH/PREGNANCY SERVICES EMMA YODER

Birth Doula 484-651-9581 EmmaYoderBirth.com Info@EmmaYoderBirth.com Emma Yoder, Birth Doula and Yoga Instructor, offers quality and affordable physical, emotional, and educational support for expecting mothers and fathers throughout pregnancy, home or hospital births, and postpartum. She also offers yoga sessions suited for your needs. Contact to set up a complimentary consultation.

Grey Muzzle Manor

57A Kutz Rd • Fleetwood 610-655-5271 GreyMuzzleManor.com Facebook.com/GreyMuzzleManor At Grey Muzzle Manor, we believe people have the internal power and strength to attain a positive lifestyle. Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine-Assisted therapy enables our clients of all ages to not only find this strength, but also to harness it and move forward in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, addictions, and more.

CHIROPRACTIC A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

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

Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out,I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

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CHIROPRACTIC BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

For 33 years, Dr. Heath has been helping people recover their health and reduce stress in their lives through Functional Integrative Brain /Body Balance. He uses Professional Applied Kinesiology, Neuro Emotional Technique, Quantum Neurology, Nutritional counseling, traditional Chiropractic and other cutting-edge techniques. See ad, page 35.

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

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

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

High-quality, patient-focused Chiropractic Care, and Functional Diagnostic Medicine evaluation and treatment. We focus on correcting the underlying causes of many disorders, diseases and conditions. Call for a complimentary consultation and benefit check. See ad, page 9.

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST INSHANTI

Debra Stoltzfus 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd • Kinzers 717-587-3990 Inshanti.com Trust a nationally certified aromatherapist specializing in clinical consultations. Deb can work directly with your physician to create a plan that supports mind and body health. In addition to retail and wholesale accounts of proprietary blends and pure essential oils sourced directly from the farmers, half and full-day education courses with certification are offered. See ad, page 41.

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

Providing support and skills to manage life’s many challenges in a warm, nurturing environment. Explore coping, communication and relaxation skills. Improve motivation, confidence, concentration and problem-solving. Most health insurance accepted. “Challenges are what make life interesting. . . Overcoming them makes life meaningful.” –Joshua J. Marine

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

Are you suffering from pain? Disrupted sleep? Autoimmune issues? Migraines? Using our ionic foot spa and other detoxification services, you can cleanse your body of toxins and heavy metals, potentially improving preventable acute and chronic health conditions. Also offering massage, chiropractic, and other health supports. See ad, page 11.

DENTISTRY DAVID A. SCHWARTZ, DDS, PC

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. HELP WANTED FULL-TIME TECHNICIANS – to aid in the removal of mold, dry down of structure, indoor construction demolition. Must be team-oriented, detailed, hardworking, have great communication skills and compassion toward people in need of our help. Expect overtime hours and heavy lifting. Company pays training and certifications. Clean driving record, clean drug test and ability to pass a background check is a must to work at DC Eager. 717-989-5763.

PRODUCTS KIROS BEAUTY – Wholesale distributor of organic and natural beauty hair and skincare products including Amapelo haircare. Serving retailers in Lancaster and Berks Counties. 267978-6433. KirosBeauty.com. Amapelo.com. Q UA L I T Y C B D P R O D U C T S F O R HEALTH – Experience how you can restore your quality of life – try our 7-day Health Challenge and FEEL BETTER! Learn more: 717283-9273 or visit: Freedom.TheirBestLife.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES KPETS – Help others while spending time with your Best Friend. KPETS trains volunteer teams of persons partnering with their companion animals to provide comfort in a variety of settings. To learn more or register for the next orientation, visit KPETS.org.

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We provide general and cosmetic Mercury-Free dental care to the entire family with attention to “whole person health.” We have advanced training in the safe removal of mercury fillings, non-surgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 21.

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

HOLISTIC wellness ALTERNATIVE HEALING OF PA

2846 Willow Street Pike • Willow Street 717-847-3213 AlternativeHealingofPA.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 24.

ESSENTIAL OILS ESTHER KING

doTERRA Wellness Advocate 717-475-6264 HerbalCreations1234@yahoo.com My.doTERRA.com/oilswiththekings A wellness advocate for the world’s leading essential oil company, doTERRA is known for quality, purity and unique resourcing. We believe in helping people all over world achieve optimal health and well-being. “Oh yes, I’ve got an oil for that!” See ad, page 25.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Christine Zanowiak & Trella Dubetz 717-940-7643 / 717-468-7523 YoungLivingWellnessPA@gmail.com Trella.VibrantScents.com

Young Living essential oils support healthy living with a premier selection of therapeutic-grade essential oils, toxin-free household cleaners, supplements and specialized foods for improved nutrition, and allnatural beauty care. Call today for the most up-to-date workshop and class schedule! See ad, page 13.

HEMP PRODUCTS

Alternative healing center and retail store featuring massage, reiki, crystal therapy, health and wellness coaching. Stop in the store for all your alternative product needs including: essential oils, aromatherapy jewelry, soaps, lotions, Himalayan salt products, salves and crystals. See ad, pg 25.

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

Discover what lights you up and design a life that feels great from the inside out! Release limiting beliefs and trapped emotions, shift your energy to unleash your potential. Offering Belief and Emotion Clearing modalities, Coaching, Yoga Nidra, Yoga, Reiki, Crystal Healing, and more. See ads, pages 32 and 35.

LAUREL HILL WELLNESS

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

NANO-ENHANCED HEMP OIL

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

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

When a 5mg dose of our NanoEnhanced Hemp Oil was compared to a 10mg dose of a competitor’s pharmaceutical synthetic cannabidiol (CBD), it showed a 5.5-fold increased bioavailability over the leading pharmaceutical. Absorption begins as soon as it hits your mouth and results are lightning fast! Call today! See ads, pages 32 and 35.

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

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SOUL SPARK HEALING & GUIDANCE Jill C. H. Jablonski, RM, CCH, Drumore • By Appt Only SoulSparkHG@gmail.com SoulSparkHG.com

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

HYPNOSIS BRIDGE HYPNOSIS

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

Integrative Medicine NICK D'ORAZIO, MD

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

LYME DISEASE AMPLIFY YOUR HEALTH

Lynnelle Wampler, Certified Biofeedback Specialist 20 Woods Lane • Newmanstown 717-949-4297 AmplifyMyHealth.com Living with Lyme Disease? PEMF and biofeedback address the overall stress on the body, allowing the body to heal itself with proven sound technology. Noninvasive. Our technology is available in two office locations and can be shipped for home use. See ad, page 11.

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

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

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

Mold can be a Hidden Danger. Let DC Eager keep your family and friends safe. Our technicians are trustworthy, knowledgeable and certified in the safe removal of mold. DC Eager takes pride in their quality of work and customer service. “We Educate Before We Estimate.” Free Mold Assessments for your home or business. No chemicals! See ad, page 19.

NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS KIROS BEAUTY

Beauty Products Distributor 267-978-6433 KirosBeauty.com Amapelo.com Organic and natural hair and skin care products, hair accessories, and cosmetics. Multi-cultural and Hispanic beauty brands. Featuring Amapelo caffeine haircare. Direct store delivery in Lancaster and Berks Counties. See ad, page 30.

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.

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath Functional Nutrition Clinician 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com Located in the Trinity Natural Health building, we provide nutrition and detoxification services for adults and children using an integrative functional medicine approach, therapeutic massage therapy for your relaxation or chronic pain needs, and permanent fat and weight-loss services. See ad, page 27.

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

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

Our leading naturopathic practice offers the most comprehensive array of holistic health services, tailored for your individual needs: genetic nutritional consultations; naturopathic consultations; nutrition, dietary and weight management programs; structural therapy with craniosacral therapy; reflexology; detoxification therapies; stress management; prenatal/pediatric wellness; and air/water purification. See ad, page 31.

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

At Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness our main focus is on YOU - the whole person. Our practice involves using an integrative, functional, and personalized approach to nutrition, health, and healing. Most major insurance plans are accepted. Flexible options are available to meet with our staff. See ad, page 39.

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GIANT FOOD STORES

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

Dr. Donna Kulp 52 Morgantown Road • Reading 610-375-2234 KulpNutritionWellness.com

Stop treating symptoms and start dealing with the underlying causes. Functional medicine approach uses diagnostic testing and cutting-edge nutritional practices to design a health program specifically for you and your health needs. Your road to wellness starts here. See ad, page 26.

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

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cutting-edge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 33.

Yoga

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ORGANIC HAIR SALON MANSION ON MAIN ORGANIC SALON

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

ORGANIZATION SERVICES JOY & SPACE

Professional Organization Services Yuriko Beaman 301-613-8983 JoyAndSpace.com Using inspiration from Marie Kondo's Japanese art of decluttering and organizing, Yuriko supports her clients through changing their relationships with objects, so that they learn to truly cherish what they keep. Make space for an amazing life by making space in your home!

HELENE WILLIAMS REIKI

Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Reiki is a very gentle holistic practice, which assists in promoting balance in body, mind and spirit. After a Reiki session, many people express a deep sense of relaxation, calming and peace. Frequently anxiety, stress and worry are relieved. Sessions and classes are available. See ad, page 33.

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 13.

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

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

SKIN/BODY CARE

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BEAUTY BEYOND FIFTY

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

SUNDANCE VETERINARY WELLNESS 14 Copperfield Center • Lititz 717-917-0268 SundanceVeterinaryWellness.com

FINAL LOGO - COLOR BREAKDOWN SUNDANCE VETERINARY WELLNESS

Treat yourself to a very unique beauty massage. Location of age spots, discolorations, sagging areas of face and eyes, and depth of wrinkles are reflective of imbalances within the body. I offer advanced facial modalities, herbal massage, acupressure, skincare and beauty consulting customized for you. Veteran owned. LE, LCMT, NSCA-CPT, RM.

S u n d a n c e Ve t e r i n a r y We l l n e s s , a h o l i s t i c veterinary practice, provides Tr a d i t i o n a l C h i n e s e veterinary medical services including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food therapy to companion animals. Common conditions treated include: arthritis, orthopedic disease, allergies, neurological disorders, and improvement in the quality of life for senior and terminally ill pets. See ad, page 21.

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THERAPEUTIC WRITING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INNOVATIVE EDITING

Writing Coach and Professional Editor Lancaster 717-609-5661 InnovativeEditing.com JDiLouie@InnovativeEditing.com Make your message matter. Innovative Editing offers one-onone coaching for fiction and nonfiction writers; produces engaging website copy and blog content for businesses; and provides guidance for students (and their parents) seeking to boost their college application essay appeal.

LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

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

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Creative Writing Workshops Melissa Greene Lancaster 717 393-4713 WriteFromTheHeart.Us Melissa@WriteFromTheHeart.Us Our uplifting, be-who-you-are workshops awaken the creative spirit, gently, without intimidation. Taught in an atmosphere of warmth, whimsy and trust, they are a safe haven for all ages, especially those who long to overcome perfectionism and selfdoubt. No grades or red pen. Sharing optional. Mischief a must. See ad, page 23.

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

We s p e c i a l i z e i n Yo g a Therapy, Practical Yoga, Spiritual Guidance & Lifestyle Counseling. Many services are pay-what-youcan. We provide over a dozen classes a week, vegan glutenfree cafeteria, sacred chanting, spiritual retreats, professional trainings, ayurveda lifestyle and spiritual counsel. Come be connected. Catch the Spirit. See ads, pages 3 and 32.

Thermal Imaging

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

Thermal Imaging is a safe, noninvasive way to visualize potential health concerns with early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health. Providing service since 2005, Dr Howard offers a complete package to include a report review, educational materials and referral sources.

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went away completely.” It worked again every time he felt a cold coming on and he hasn’t had a cold since. He asked relatives and friends to try coming on. it. They said it worked for them, too, so he patented CopperZap™ and put it on the market. Soon hundreds of people had tried it and given feedback. Nearly 100% said the copper stops colds New research: Copper stops colds if used early. if used within 3 Colds start when cold viruses get in days, if they still get the cold it is milder your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you than usual and they feel better. don’t stop them early, they spread in Users wrote things like, “It stopped your airways and cause misery. my cold right away,” and “Is it supBut scientists have found a quick way to kill a virus. Touch it with copper. posed to work that fast?” Pat McAllister, age 70, received Researchers at labs and universities one for Christmas and called it “one agree, copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills of the best presents ever. This little microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, jewel really works.” Now thousands just by touch. That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyp- of users have stopped getting colds. People often use CopperZap tians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do. Though skeptical, she tried it several Scientists say the high conductance times a day on travel days for 2 months. of copper disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell, destroying it in exclaimed. seconds. Businesswoman Rosaleen says when Tests by the Environmental Protecpeople are sick around her she uses Coption Agency (EPA) show germs die fast perZap morning and night. “It saved me on copper. Some hospitals tried copper last holidays,” she said. “The kids had for surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. colds going around, but not me.” This cut the spread of MRSA and other Some users say it also helps with illnesses by over half, and saved lives. sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When a 2-day sinus headache. When her he felt a cold coming on he fashioned CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am a smooth copper probe and rubbed it shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, gently in his nose for 60 seconds. no more headache, no more congestion.” “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold Some users say copper stops nightADVERTORIAL ew research shows you can stop a cold in its tracks if you take one simple step with a

One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.” ly and for several days. Lab technicians

CopperZap. No viruses were found alive soon after. People have used it on cold sores and say it can completely prevent ugly outbreaks. You can also rub it gently on wounds, cuts, or lesions to combat infections. textured to improve contact. It kills protect you and your family.

Copper even kills deadly germs that have become resistant to antibiotics. If you are near sick people, a moment of handling it may keep serious infection away from you and your loved ones. It may even save a life. The EPA says copper still works even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of serious or even fatal illness. CopperZap is made in the U.S. of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee when used as directed each CopperZap with code NATA3. Go to www.CopperZap.com or call tollfree 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever.

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