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Contents 22 The Heart-Mind

Connection

How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

26 Truly Making Love

Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

30 Fermenting for Foodies

Preserving Food and Traditions

34 Living in the

Frequency of Love

35 Parents as Role Models

How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

39 Fostering Love

Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

42 SECONDHAND FASHION Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet

44 David Perlmutter on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health

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e carry with us great potential to rise up and respond; to help and to reach out in the most creative and caring ways. We have innately evolved to connect with others and nurture community, and life in recent years has given us every opportunity to put that care into practice. To sustain ourselves, we must also acknowledge that most precious and powerful inner space that carries us forward each day. Our serenity is built on a steady return to the act of replenishment, and our cups are definitely due a hearty refill. Attention to our precious selves must become our highest priority, as we’ve come to understand the highly negative effects of prolonged stress on our minds and bodies. It’s all too common to extend care and compassion to others while neglecting ourselves, as though we are undeserving of the same love and attention. Self-compassion researcher and leading expert, Kristin Neff, Ph.D., describes selfcompassion as “relating to ourselves kindly, embracing ourselves as we are, flaws and all.” She advises us to “treat ourselves as we would a good friend, with encouragement, understanding, empathy, patience, gentleness,” and suggests that we see our humanity as imperfect and connected to all others, rather than separated by comparison. Neff advocates the practice of mindfulness, which teaches us to be present with “what is” and allows us to notice the messages that we are sending to ourselves about our worth. In “The Heart-Mind Connection,” our feature article by Ronica O’Hara, Dr. Cynthia Thaik, a natural cardiologist and functional medicine practitioner, confirms how mindfulness can offer “the ability to let go—of judgement, doubt, anger, resentment, fear, all our negative thoughts, emotions and feelings—[which] is crucial to our healing process.” Showing ourselves acceptance of what and who we are—completely—with the same support, care, kindness and empathy that we extend to others, affirms that we are worthy of well-being—having our needs met—good health, happiness, inner peace and balance. When we practice mindfulness and self-compassion, we reduce anxiety and depression, recover more easily from stress and are more likely to engage in activities that give us joy and fill our cups. We are better able to set healthy boundaries, say, “No” when we need to and choose to add in practices that contribute to a sense of wellbeing, such as taking time to journal, meditate, spend time with friends or our pets, be creative, take walks or hikes and engage in other pleasurable activities. Self-compassion invites us into a larger experience of unconditional love, and in that space we can more genuinely connect with ourselves and others. Join us in celebrating a season of love for all beings. With so much love,

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Susquehanna Waldorf School Open House Days

usquehanna Waldorf School will host several open house opportunities with staff, teachers and parents on hand to share the curriculum and unique aspects of Waldorf education, and answer questions. Virtual sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m., February 15, and in person from 10 a.m. to noon, March 19. Director of Admissions Michelle Wann says, “We recognize that choosing a school is a big decision, and want everyone to feel comfortable as they explore their options.” The school serves children in preschool through eighth grade and is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Susquehanna Waldorf School is committed to inspiring resilience and compassion in students, awakening their capacity for innovative learning and preparing them to engage with purpose in the world. Creative critical thinking and spending time in nature are integral to this purpose. Location: W. Walnut St., Marietta. For more information or to register for an open house, email Admissions@Susquehanna.org or visit SusquehannaWaldorf.org/admissions. See ad, page 37.

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he Center for Creative Exploration at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is offering winter art classes and workshops for students in grades one through 12, during the week and on weekends, in person and online. There are weekday daytime opportunities for homeschool or online school students. Most classes begin in February and March. The Young Artist and Pre-College programs have been running for more than 30 years. Instructors are passionate creatives with a desire to share their skills; resources and scholarship opportunities and gift cards are available. Winter opportunities are great for families looking to help build their child’s creativity and skills while providing pathways for them to explore their interests. Cost varies. Location: 204 N. Prince St., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-396-7833, ext. 1005, email ce@pcad.edu or visit pcad.edu/creative-exploration/young-artist-schedule and pcad.edu/classes. See ad, page 37.

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est End Yoga Studio is offering Yoga for Lengthening, Yoga for Restoring and Yoga for Strength on the Yoga Wall, a tool that can be used for hyper-focusing on details of a pose and making poses more accessible, for strengthening and for those with back pain or other limitations. Embody Love, a self-love workshop with Michelle Newman and Ashley Ondra Smoker, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., February 13 ($55 students, $50 members). Students will connect to their inner child’s most powerful self through a guided, self-reflective exercise, a candle gazing meditation and meditation with chocolate. Participants will also receive a scalp massage from a licensed massage therapist. Sleep with Me, an Ayurvedic workshop with Jenny Brandt, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., February 20 ($50 students, $55 members). Participants will gain valuable tools for a healthy and restful sleep rhythm using an Ayurvedic approach. Sunday morning’s meditation time includes a guided meditation, discussion and introspection. Location: 221 W. Walnut St., Lancaster. For more information, call 717406-9681 or visit WestEndYogaStudio.com. See ads, pages 18 and 54.

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ntegrative veterinarian Sarah Urban, DVM, will be providing small animal services at Godfrey’s - Welcome to Dogdom weekly, starting this month. She owns Enabled Integrative Veterinary Services, a house call concierge service for small and large animals. Her services range from basic integrative wellness care for all ages, and patients may be seen for acute and chronic conditions. Urban is dual-certified and practices veterinary spinal manipulation Sarah Urban (chiropractic), acupuncture, applied kinesiology, physical rehabilitation, food therapy, herbal medicine and more. She can also provide ozone therapy, laser therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, advanced vitamin testing and vaccine titering. Godfrey’s president, owner and canine wellness advocate Barb Emmett says, “People, during these unprecedented times, are not only looking for integrative care for themselves to immensely improve health, but they are now expecting the same for their animals.” Patrons can shop for handcrafted jewelry, artwork, apparel, toys, natural foods, gourmet treats and outdoor adventure gear, train their pets, relax and play. They specialize in stocking highquality foods, treats and supplements, and counseling pet parents in better ways to feed, no matter the budget. Location: 4267 New Holland Rd., Mohnton. For appointments, call 610-777-5755. Visit GodfreysDogdom.com for specific dates and times. See ad, page 40.

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he Rookery, a new addition to Berks Nature’s LEED Gold Certified environmental education center, The Nature Place, will open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 12. Visitors will be able to roast s’mores in an outdoor fireplace and sip hot cocoa. The Nature Store sells apparel, books and gifts for any nature lover. The nonprofit Berks Nature Rookery rooftop addition and classroom can accommodate up to 300 people to expand educational programs, increase profitability and grow community involvement, all for the preservation and appreciation of nature and its resources. The Nature Place is a public nature center and is home to the nonprofit Berks Nature’s headquarters, Eco-Camp and the Berks Nature Preschool. Berks Nature has served the Berks County community since 1974 through land preservation, water protection, trail management, community gardens, education programs, State of the Environment reports and Eco-Camp. They provide environmental leadership, direct action, expertise, land use planning, advocacy, research and education programs. Admission is free. Location: 575 St. Bernardine St., in Angelica Creek Park, Reading. For more information, visit BerksNature.org. See ad, page 35.

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eBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center, in Lancaster, will be holding weekly seminars: How Your Hormones Affect Your Weight, Mood, Sleep and Female Health, at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays through March 29. Natural hormone therapy practitioner Dawn M. Cutillo, speaker, author of The Hormone Shift and founder of BeBalanced, will explain the relationship between sex and stress hormones. During 33 years in the health field, Cutillo has observed that many women try to lose weight and fail, especially after the age of 35. She has seen many suffer needlessly from PMS and menopausal symptoms, and knows both issues can be solved with an innovative natural approach called “natural hormone balancing” that she developed in 2010. It has helped thousands of women locally and nationally because it is quick, safe, natural and helps women over 35 to lose weight quickly by overcoming hormonal barriers. Admission is free. Location: 484 Royer Dr., Lancaster. To register (required), call 717-569-3040 or email Info@BeBalancedCenters. com. Franchise opportunities are available. For more information, visit BeBalancedCenters.com. See ad, back cover.

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Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic. In the journal Nutrients, University of California, Davis researchers reported on a study in which 32 pregnant women that had nausea, vomiting and constipation took a probiotic capsule twice a day. The over-the-counter probiotics formula contained 10 billion live cultures, mainly Lactobacillus. After 12 days, the number of hours participants felt nauseated was reduced by 16 percent, and they vomited one-third fewer times. Constipation was also reduced. Quality of life markers such as fatigue, poor appetite and difficulty maintaining normal social activities also improved. Examining biomarkers in fecal samples, the researchers found the probiotics increased vitamin E and a bile salt enzyme that helps prevent vomiting and nausea. In a second study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Naples researchers explored whether a particular probiotic strain (Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis BB-12) could help soothe babies with colic, a common gastrointestinal disorder in the first three months of life that studies have linked to maternal postpartum depression, parental guilt and frustration, drug use and long-term behavioral and sleep problems. They found that the probiotic reduced the duration of daily crying by 50 to 80 percent in the 40 infants that received it once daily for 28 days, compared to a 32 percent reduction among 40 babies receiving a placebo. The probiotic also had beneficial effects on sleep duration and on stool frequency and consistency. It increased gut production of butyrate, which positively regulates intestinal transit time, pain perception, the gut-brain axis and inflammation.

Sugary foods and drinks don’t just expand our waistline and hurt our health, they also harm the environment, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Analyzing 20 studies on the environmental impacts of food consumption, researchers found that nutrientpoor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for 27 to 33 percent of food-related greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Meat, grains and dairy contribute the most emissions, while fruit and vegetables are two of the lowest contributors. In New Zealand, the highest greenhouse gas emitters are meat, seafood and eggs at 35 percent, followed by highly processed foods such as pastries and ice cream at 34 percent. “Discretionary foods have a higher cropland, water scarcity and ecological footprint,” says review author Sarah Forbes. “By 2050, the world’s population is projected to reach 10 billion people. There is no way we can feed that amount of people unless we change the way we eat and produce food.”

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Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers from Iowa State University. Analyzing data between April and June 2020 from 3,000 participants throughout the country, they found that people that ordinarily met the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines of exercising 2.5 to five hours a week reported cutting back their exercise routines by 32 percent when pandemic restrictions kicked in. The same participants reported feeling more depressed, anxious and lonely. In a second study in the following months, people’s mental health generally improved as they adjusted to life’s new rhythms. “But for people whose sitting times stayed high, their depressive symptoms, on average, didn’t recover in the same way as everyone else’s,” says lead author Jacob Meyer, assistant professor of kinesiology. He suggests taking short walks before and after Zoom calls at home, as well as walking around the block before and after the workday to mimic the pre-pandemic commute.

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A study from the University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences (UK) published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Researchers used annual bird monitoring data collected as part of the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme and North American Breeding Bird Survey, plus recordings of birds in the wild, to reconstruct the soundscapes of more than 200,000 sites over the last 25 years. Lead author Simon Butler states, “We’re living through a global environmental crisis with ongoing and widespread declines in biodiversity. This means that the quality of our interactions with nature is likely to be declining, reducing its potential benefits, but this has not previously been examined.” Other groups that contribute to natural soundscapes such as insects and amphibians are also declining, while road traffic and other sources of manmade noise are increasing. Butler explains, “As we collectively become less aware of our natural surroundings, we also start to notice or care less about their deterioration. We hope this study can help heighten awareness of these losses and encourage support for conservation through actions to protect and restore high-quality, natural soundscapes.”

To grow one orange requires 14 gallons of water, a cup of coffee 35 gallons, one potato 100 gallons, a glass of dairy milk 48 gallons and a half-cup of tofu 61 gallons. One almond (technically a seed, not a tree nut) needs about 3.2 gallons to reach maturity; almost 1,300 gallons are needed to grow a pound. The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, is usually treated with methoxyfenozide, which threatens honeybee health. With a global market of more than $5 billion, the beverage’s footprint is increasingly detrimental to the droughtplagued state of California. Walnuts, hazelnuts and pistachios consume as much water or more, but almonds are in higher demand. The “Eureka” state supplies 80 percent of the world’s almond supply, covering more than 1.5 million acres in the Central Valley. Water from ancient aquifers there is being pumped out for irrigation faster than it can be recharged. According to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, almond orchards were treated with more pesticides than any other local crop in 2017. Harmful chemicals are sprayed year-round to combat ants, mites, leafrollers, peach twig borers and weeds. Also, fertilizer pollution can spike drinking water with hazardous nitrates. Instead, consumers can purchase milk that is packaged in sustainably sourced and recyclable materials and buy shelfstable milk to conserve energy from refrigeration.

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Going virtual has allowed Greene to offer her programs to people outside of the Lancaster area. She now has people joining from the West Coast to Washington, D.C. Her virtual format continues to be a safe haven where students learn to quiet the mind, write without fear and find deeper self-understanding. Greene thinks that it’s still too risky during the ongoing pandemic to meet in person, especially for cancer patients with

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based, Mediterranean-type diet that’s low in saturated fats has been found in numerous studies to lower the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Working with health practitioners to get blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation levels under control, perhaps using supplements or medications, is also a key preventive step. Giving and Getting Hugs. Oxytocin, the “love hormone” released from the pituitary gland during touching and hugging, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and regenerates new heart tissue in animal studies. Proactively reaching out to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers can nurture affectionate ties, but if a human isn’t nearby, even hugging a teddy bear has been shown to release oxytocin— which may explain why 40 percent of U.S. adults sleep with stuffed animals. Owning a dog, but not necessarily a cat, makes us more likely to survive a heart attack, report researchers. Mindfully Letting Go. As studies with police officers, healthcare workers and firefighters have demonstrated, mindfulness training effectively lowers anxiety and depression, even for those in life-threatening situations. “To be present, ever acutely aware of our thoughts, emotions, feelings and how we are choosing to react is critical,” says cardiologist Cynthia Thaik, author of Your Vibrant Heart and the founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles. “Once we are aware of our reaction, the ability to let go—of judgment, doubt, anger, resentment, fear, all our negative thoughts, emotions and feelings—is crucial to our healing process.” Laughing a Lot. Many of us have a chuckle deficit in our lives: The average 5-year-old laughs up to 300 times a day, the average adult only four. To lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, find ways to laugh long and hard—such as watching hilarious films or videos on YouTube or TikTok. Physiologically, the endorphins released by a hearty belly laugh bind to receptors that release nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels.

Breathwork. To bring the mind and heart into a healthy, coherent rhythmic pattern, the HeartMath Institute suggests heart-focused breathing, which involves imagining that we are breathing in through the heart as we inhale in a smooth, comfortable manner to the count of five or six, then breathing out for five or six counts while visualizing that the breath is flowing out of the heart. Meditation. People that practice meditation are significantly less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, perhaps because it has been shown to lower heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen consumption and cortisol levels. Alzheimer’s expert Dharma Singh Khalsa, author of Meditation as Medicine, advocates kirtan kriya, a 12-minute, daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization. Research has demonstrated that it slows cognitive decline, eases depression and increases anti-aging telomerase activity at a cellular level by 43 percent in eight weeks. Yoga or Tai Chi. In studies, yoga has been shown to lower inflammation and metabolic syndrome markers linked to heart disease and reduce atrial fibrillation episodes. The slow, graceful movements of tai chi reportedly lower blood pressure and strengthen the hearts of people with heart failure. Music. Whether it involves listening, playing an instrument or singing, music has been shown to lower heart rate, reduce inflammation, enable longer exercise periods, ease anxiety after heart surgery and heart attacks, and help stroke victims regain the ability to speak. Choose music of whatever genre inspires joy and sing along for extra benefit, advises Miller. “If your partner is flummoxed by your enthusiasm for yodeling or your neighbor doesn’t exactly approve of your attempts at arias, kindly inform him or her it’s doctor’s orders,” he jokes in Heal Your Heart. Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Aphrodite’s Plate Feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin all contribute to the pleasure response, and sharing luscious food with a lover can be sensuous, as well as endorphinfriendly. Nutritious foods such as almonds, walnuts, asparagus and avocados support reproductive health, and a dessert of dark chocolate and honey-drizzled fruits like berries, figs and cherries can support libido in both women and men. Nixing excessive alcohol and sugar is also a good romantic investment.

Fun Homework for Couples From Kurt Smith: Remain connected by having “no-tech nights”. Try turning all devices off for an evening and find something to do together that doesn’t require them. This could be watching a movie, playing board games (yes, they still exist), going out for dessert, etc. It can be fun to brainstorm creative, low-cost ideas. From Jamie Elizabeth Thompson: Journal about why sex and intimacy are important to you, how it serves the rest of your life and what you see available through having a consistent, potent, deep, hot erotic life. Share this vision with your partner and keep it somewhere you see it often. Knowing why something is a priority makes you far more likely to follow through. Flirt with each other. Couples who flirt their way through their communication fight much less. Flirting creates a playful, fun flow of energy between you. It’s a way of keeping the fire stoked so you’re not completely restarting from cold coals every time you want to heat up the house.

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Partnership as Sacred Deep relationship is only possible when we are willing to be vulnerable. “Porn is a drug that people unknowingly use to selfmedicate and manage uncomfortable thoughts and emotions,” explains Smith. “Many men have no idea what they’re missing because they’ve never had an emotionally intimate relationship without the negative influence of porn. Porn makes sex self-focused, rather than what it’s supposed to be, which is the intimate connection of two people. Porn is selfish, rather than loving, giving and sharing with a partner.” Thompson attests that lovemaking can help us align with the divine, especially “when people have reverence for the power of their erotic life force. When people open their view of what sex is, it can become an act of worship.” Love prompts us to become more ourselves. “When erotic life force is flowing freely, the body is vital and the system is turned on. When channeled properly, this energy is highly creative,” muses Thompson. “It’s the fuel of your vehicle, the charge of your battery, and when you are full on life force, it organically overflows into service.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Therapist Kurt Smith, clinical director of Guy Stuff Counseling and Coaching, in Roseville, California, advocates limiting phone use and engaging in non-technological activities. “Phones have moved from being used as a communication device to becoming many people’s connection to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, when used as such, they pose a threat to the emotional connection with our partners,” he says. “With all distractions removed, sit on the sofa, face each other and talk. This suggestion can make many people very uncomfortable, because they have no idea what they’d say to their partner. Actually, talking to your partner without a purpose other than to just listen and connect with each other has become rare.” An element of fun can go a long way in the quest to stay connected. “Approach your sex life like a science experiment or an art project instead of a math problem,” says Jamie Elizabeth Thompson, a holistic intimacy expert in Austin. “It’s an exploration with no one right answer. Attitude is important when it comes to sex because people can take it so seriously and place crippling pressure on having this fantasy Hollywood sex life.”

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Fermentation with Benefits Fermentation transforms the nutrients in food in several ways, Katz explains. In a process known as predigestion, it breaks macronutrients down into more digestible forms (think proteins turned into amino acids) and renders minerals more bioavailable. Gluten, too, is broken down by fermentation, he says, as are potentially toxic compounds in foods such as cyanide and oxalic acid. The process also releases vitamins B and K and other micronutrients as metabolic byproducts. Fermentation reduces the short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and are prone to absorb water and ferment in the colon, causing gas and bloating. Found in wheat, beans and other foods, they can pose digestive problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions, says Tayler Silfverduk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in celiac disease. “The most profound nutritional benefit of fermentation is the live bacteria itself. You are ingesting a rich biodiversity of beneficial bacteria that can potentially improve immune function,” says Katz, an AIDS survivor who considers fermentation an important part of his healing process.

No Starter Required “There is nothing you can eat that can’t be fermented, but the easiest and safest place to begin is with vegetables,” which need no special equipment or a starter like sourdough, kefir or kombucha, says Katz. To make sauerkraut, for example, simply

shred cabbage, lightly salt and season it, and submerge it in a jar under its own juices, “burping” it daily for a week to 10 days to release the fermentation gases. Katz and Baudar both like to debunk myths that fermenting foods is difficult or dangerous. “You don’t have to sterilize everything or have precise laboratory control conditions. People have been practicing fermentation for years, and they began before they knew bacteria was a thing. To the contrary, fermentation is a strategy for food safety,” says Katz. While yeast or mold can grow on the top layer that is exposed to oxygen, Katz says “a lot of sauerkraut is needlessly discarded. Most such growth is harmless and normal, and can be skimmed off the top.” Baudar, a University of California Master Food Preserver, has kept foods he’s fermented for up to three years and only once encountered mold. “You need to work with the ferment,” he says. “That means regularly burping it, then shaking or stirring to promote the acidity that prevents bad bacteria from taking hold.” “If it looks or tastes bad, throw it away,” he adds. “Some of my early experiments tasted horrible, but I just took my failures as learning and kept experimenting. The more you understand the fermentation process, the more you can play with it creatively and push the envelope.” Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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2 lb organic cabbage head 2 Tbsp sea salt ½ cup organic yellow onion, thinly sliced ½ cup shredded carrot 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh, grated ginger (1 Tbsp ground powder alternative) ½ Tbsp ground coriander ½ Tbsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp curry powder ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp cinnamon First, rinse all of the produce. Then peel the outer layers off the cabbage, saving a couple of the cabbage leaves. Cut the cabbage in half (through the core), then in half again, then core the cabbage by placing wedges up vertically on a cutting board with the core touching the board and holding it at the tip. Position the knife at the start of the core and slice downward, cutting off the hard portion. Place the cabbage on a flat side and slice shreds to desired thickness (about ¼ inch). Start at the tip and work down. Thinly slice the onion and then shred carrots using a cheese grater.

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Place it all into one very large or two non-reactive bowls (not metal). Pour the spices on top. Massage the mixture of veggies and spices until a lot of brine has been created and the mixture has shrunk down to about half its original size. Take the massaged veggies and spices, and start packing them into a 1-quart fermenting jar with an airtight lid. (The packing will help bring the brine to the surface.) After every scoop that’s put into the jar, pack it down with a fist. Leave several inches at the top of the jar.

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Fold up the saved cabbage leaves and put them on top of the cabbage in the jar. (Make sure the brine goes over the top of the cabbage leaves.) Place the weight—either a fermenting weight or rocks inside of a bag—on top of the cabbage leaves. Leave about 1 to 2 inches at the top of the jar. Close the jar’s lid and put it in some sort of basin (I use a casserole dish) to catch the brine that comes out. The brine will come out of the jar because the cabbage will swell during the fermentation process, and the basin will catch the brine instead of it spilling onto counters. Notes: Over the next few days, the mixture will turn into curry kraut through a lacto fermentation process. Bubbles and the bright green cabbage will become yellow. How long to wait depends on the level of sourness desired and how warm the house is kept. Check the curry kraut for taste. It’s good to check after about three to five days to see if it’s sour enough. It’s also good to do a quick check for mold. It’s likely a white, scummy-type substance will form at the top of the brine; this is okay and part of the process. It can be scraped off or left there. When curry kraut reaches desired taste, take out the cabbage leaves and the weight, close the lid and put it in the fridge. Make sure to start with a clean surface and utensils. Dirty supplies can mess with the bacteria in the fermentation. Courtesy of Kyrie Luke, Healthfully Rooted Home.

yield: 1 quart-size jar of pickles 2 sprigs fresh dill 1-2 cloves garlic 2 lb whole carrots 1 Tbsp sea salt 1-2 cups distilled water Wash and peel the skins of the whole carrots. Cut the peeled and washed carrots into carrot sticks. Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves. Wash and dry 2 sprigs of dill. In a wide-mouth, quart-size jar, pack in the carrot sticks. (Tilt the jar to locate more places to squeeze in the sticks.) Add in the sea salt, then the sliced garlic and sprigs of dill. Cover the ingredients with distilled water (Be sure to leave about an inch of free space from the waterline to the opening of the jar.) Place an airtight lid on the jar and let it sit for a week or until the carrots have reached desired taste. Make sure to burp the jar at least every two days while fermenting. Once the carrot sticks have reached their desired taste, place the jar in the fridge for storage. Enjoy. Notes: If using organic carrots, leave the skin on and just wash the carrots very well before chopping into snacking sticks. When burping the jar, use this time to check on fermentation to make sure it’s growing healthy. Look for bubbles on top of the water and along the water line. Seeing mold is a sign that good bacteria is struggling to start a culture and we may need to try again. Courtesy of Tayler Silfverduk, registered dietitian nutritionist.

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ike the familiar adage, “Monkey see, monkey do,” children learn habits, attitudes and values by observing and mimicking their parents. This phenomenon, known as modeling, is a double-edged sword. Sometimes parents unintentionally teach their kids by example to smoke, eat too much candy or bully people. On the other hand, with awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. “We parent what we know, very often on automatic mode,” says Debra MacDonald, a certified parenting educator at the Center for Parenting Education, in Abington, Pennsylvania. “How many times have you said, ‘I will never say that to my kids,’ and then

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In his 2021 book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD, Yale University Professor Eli Lebowitz offers a scientifically proven parental modeling program called Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Although the goal is to treat a child’s anxiety, parents meet with a therapist and learn tools to modify their parenting approach in two ways: being more supportive and reducing accommodations. On the support side, SPACE parents learn to show a genuine acceptance and understanding of their child’s distress and to communicate their confidence in the child’s ability to tolerate and cope with the anxiety. The support can be as simple as saying, “I get it. This is really hard. You’re upset, but I know you can handle this.” “Supportive statements aren’t always intuitive for parents,” says Lebowitz, director of the program for anxiety disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. “Sometimes they don’t believe that their child is feeling anxiety. They might think that the child is being manipulative or attention-seeking. Or, when parents do believe that their child is anxious, they want to protect, soothe and reassure them, but by doing these things, parents aren’t communicating their belief that the child can handle it, which is critical to helping them overcome the anxiety.” The second change that SPACE parents learn to make is to gradually and systematically reduce all the accommodations they have been making to help their child not feel anxious, such as sleeping beside a child that is afraid of being alone or not inviting company to the house to avoid upsetting a socially anxious kid. “Research indicates that even though parents are trying to

help, accommodations that rush to the rescue tend to maintain or worsen anxiety over time,” Lebowitz says. “I worked with parents of a child who had panic attacks at night and would say, ‘My heart is racing. I can’t breathe. I think I’m going to die.’ Feeling overwhelmed and scared, her parents would rush her to the hospital again and again, even after doctors assured them that she was healthy and didn’t need to come in. From the child’s perspective, when your parents rush you to the ER, that confirms that this is literally an emergency. You feel more worried and scared. When the parents were able to take a breath, give her a hug and say, ‘We know this is uncomfortable, but it’s going to pass, and you’re going to be okay,’ she began to learn that she didn’t need to be afraid of anxiety. She could handle it and didn’t need to avoid it.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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to act differently than they do at home,” nabling pets to die in the comfort explains Huber. “By observing pets in their of home surrounded by loved ones homes, I’m able to collect additional inforprovided the inspiration for veterimation and possibly offer a second opinion narian Mark Huber and his wife Stacey to for pet owners to consider.” open Till We Meet Again, a home hospice Huber prescribes medications when and euthanasia service. The business has beneficial and offers alternatives to care offered daily acts of deliberate compassion for owners to discuss with their primary for dogs, cats and owners since 2018 and veterinarian. “Mostly, my aim is to provide primarily serves Lancaster County. the owners with an assessment of whether “When owners reach out to us, they their pets are still enjoying life,” he shares. are often overwhelmed and overcome Ginger Volpone used Till We Meet with emotion,” says Stacey, who listens Again hospice services for her 16-year-old attentively to a family’s concerns and dog Izzy. She says, “It was so helpful to questions, educates them about what they have Mark and Stacey come to my home. can expect during hospice and euthanasia After evaluating my pet, they offered sugservices and, if desired, schedules a home Stacey and Mark Huber gestions on improving her quality of life, visit with Huber. “I do a lot of listening. which has enabled me to enjoy more time with her.” I want owners to feel heard and understood,” she notes. Owners Following a pet’s death, Till We Meet Again offers both private can also initiate contact by filling out a form on the website or and communal cremation. If private cremation is chosen, Stacey sending a text. delivers the ashes to owners in Huber, who has worked at PETS Emergency Hospital since a beautifully crafted wood box 2008, including relief work for more than a dozen veterinarian within two weeks. “We work hospitals, has performed euthanasia in a variety of settings. “It’s with families throughout the enundoubtedly one of the hardest jobs vets do, regardless of where tire process of saying good-bye the euthanasia takes place,” reflects Huber. to their pets. We want families At the home, Huber and Stacey provide additional education to feel that their pets were to help the family feel more confident about their decision. “No respected and cared for at all pet owner wants to play God,” says Huber, who recognizes the times,” she says. burden owners carry in making the decision to end their pet’s “Our services are a final act life. “We hope the compassion and education we provide lessens Millie of compassion for pets and this burden and helps to prevent feelings of regret after the pet’s owners alike,” adds Huber. death.” End-of-life care in this environment can be instrumental in reducing stress and suffering for both the pet and family. For more information, call 717-808-4654, email One client, Shannon McConaghy, who used Till We Meet Again DrMark@TillWeMeetAgain.com or visit TillWeMeetAgain.com. home euthanasia services for her dogs, Camden and Wrigley, says, See ads, pages 40 and 53. “The service eliminated our concerns about transporting our pets to the veterinarian and the stress or fear that could create for our Lauren Sophia Kreider is a frequent contributor to Natural pets. It allowed us to focus solely on saying good-bye and being Awakenings magazine. 100 percent present in the moment with our pets.” Hospice services are also available and build on hospice care provided by the pet’s primary veterinarian. “For some pets, the trip to the vet’s office increases adrenaline, which causes them

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or people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—a heartwarming solution is to foster pets without homes that need a place to temporarily lay their heads and be loved until a forever home comes along. Fosters are needed when a shelter is filled to capacity or has too many large or old dogs, or orphaned puppies and kitties, for example, or when a rescue operation needs to quickly place shelter dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. As important and rewarding as the task of fostering is, it also comes with responsibilities and pitfalls worth considering in advance.

check out the possibilities. In addition to Googling local animal shelters

and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and PoorPawsRescue. com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with finding compatible pets and offer support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also find out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents.

think about short-term fostering. To give it a try, volunteer for a

short-term commitment—a few days or weeks. Vacation time is one big reason rescue organizations look for people willing to provide short-term fostering because they need volunteers to fill in while their “regulars” are away.

be fair to other pets at home. Don’t get caught up in the needs of a new

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don’t stress about cost. Food, litter, toys and even veterinary care is often

offered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an influx of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says Karen Winkler, a volunteer with the Bucks County SPCA and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia.

don’t stress about placement. Possibly the most-asked question about

fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never find a home for her?” Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it. Thompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests.

it’s okay to fall in love with a foster pet. Many people hesitate to

foster pets because they’re afraid they’ll fall in love with a small ball of fur or a big pair of liquid eyes just begging to be adored. But that’s one of the risks of loving a creature with an open heart. “There is an amazing rush and deep sense of relief when you hear from the person who adopted your foster and you know the people found their true love in your foster,” says Winkler. “They know I helped save them. You can see it in their eyes.”

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Self -Love by Sheila Julson

ove and positive connections can be the best safeguards against adversity. For some humans, their relationships with animals often serve as refuge from the tumultuous conditions of our world. The HumanAnimal Bond Research Institute has researched and assembled scientific evidence that demonstrates how pets improve an array of physical and mental health conditions, along with supporting child health and development and healthy aging. Meagan Good, founder and counselor of Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy, which empowers individuals and families to heal through therapeutic work with horses and professional counselors, has myriad stories of how loving bonds between animals and humans have transformed lives. “So often, our trauma and hurt is based on things that went bad in a relationship with a person,” Good explains. “We need to heal from those relationships, and animals become a safe relationship to practice healing. They don’t have a desire to manipulate, be deceitful or controlling.” Although animals might not talk the same language as humans, they speak volumes through body language, thus helping we humans quiet ourselves down and become aware of what’s going on inside of us so we can communicate effectively. “If I completely ignore the body language from a horse, they will feel unheard, just as if you would ignore something a partner or a family member said,” Good advises. “You have to pay attention to what’s going on around them and the environment.” Animals, and horses in particular, are sensitive and intuitive, making them ideal therapy animals. Their instincts can teach us to build awareness of ourselves by becoming more

in tune with non-verbal cues and communications. There are many ways humans forge loving relationships with animals, including equine therapy and horseback riding. The latter helps build partnerships, in that humans learn to make requests from horses and read their language. Good cites an example of a client that had suffered a lifetime of abuse and neglect. The person began working with a horse at Take Heart, and after being distressed that the horse wasn’t coming over to her, she eventually relaxed and became present. Once she relaxed, the horse, Charley, immediately responded and went over to her. “She became emotional and said it was the first time she had felt chosen. For someone that had never experienced that before, it builds the framework for what a real, authentic relationship looks like,” Good notes. Animals can sense fear, anxiety, stress, excitement, happiness and authenticity in adults and children, which encourages humans to become more positive, genuine versions of themselves. Animals help to teach us to love ourselves and others with no games, egos or gimmicks. “We humans can get hurt through relationships, but we can also heal through relationships,” Good shares. Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy is located at 699 Wooltown Rd., in Wernersville. For more information, email Info@TakeHeartCounseling.com or visit TakeHeartCounseling.com. See ads, pages 43 and 50. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. February 2022

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Secondhand Fashion Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet by Sandra Yeyati

he online commerce of used clothing is booming. According to ThredUp.com, a prominent virtual consignment and thrift store, the secondhand market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching a whopping $77 billion. “The pandemic and resulting economic downturn boosted this surge,” says Hyejune Park, Ph.D., associate professor of fashion merchandising at Oklahoma State University. “Stuck at home in 2020, people looked into their closets, found items they no longer wore or wanted and went online to sell and buy clothes to save money.”

Popular Resale Platforms Younger, tech-savvy shoppers are the principle drivers of this growth, and a host of apps and websites are responding to the demand, including UK-based marketplace Depop.com, which caters to cash-strapped Generation Z and millennial shoppers, and Poshmark.com, a leading social marketplace boasting 80 million users across the U.S., Canada and Australia. 42

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Several well-known platforms serve vintage and luxury brand consumers worldwide, offering authentication guarantees to reassure buyers about counterfeits. Among them are Santa Monica-based Tradesy.com, founded by women for women; Paris-based reseller VestiaireCollective.com; and TheRealReal. com, out of San Francisco. Other notable players include brickand-mortar thrift store Goodwill Industries, which has partnered with resale app OfferUp.com to upload their inventories; eBay.com, one of the first online,

peer-to-peer marketplaces; and Etsy.com, featuring vintage and upcycled fashion by smaller shops.

care of their gear, offer alteration services and encourage the long-term wear and resale of their clothes,” she explains.

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Many fashion brands are considering or ThredUp.com’s marketing materials ashave already formed partnerships with sert that by extending the life of used established resale platforms to reach clothing, fewer new garments need to be this engaged, younger demographic of produced, helping to reduce the carbon, shoppers. For example, Gucci is partnerwaste and water footprints associated ing with TheRealReal.com, while Adidas with the production of textiles and apis working with parel. In 2021, ThredUp.com. In Manish Chandra, To protect the planet, 2021, Poshmark. founder and CEO com launched Park advises, the goal should of PoshMark.com, their Brand be to buy nothing or buy less. stated, “ConsumClosets initiative, ers are prioritizinviting branded ing the impact manufacturers to interact with their users that their purchases have on the environand opening the platform to sell a combiment.” nation of used and new fashion. “The fact Park cautions that even though resale that all this is happening is an indication platforms tout environmental benefits, that we’re witnessing a new wave of econsumer behavior will ultimately decommerce,” Park says. “I don’t think it’s a termine whether the online surge makes temporary boom. From a retail business a positive environmental impact. In a perspective, this is a huge trend that will recent study involving young consumers living in Oklahoma, Park sought to go mainstream and continue to grow.” understand why they were choosing to Other brands are launching resale buy and sell secondhand clothing online. operations in-house, such as Levi’s Their most prominent motives were savSecondhand.Levi.com and fast-fashion ing money and shopping convenience. giant H&M’s Rewear.hm.com, claiming “Not many respondents saw this type to provide a sustainable fashion-buying of consumption as a way to save the alternative, but Park cautions, “I’m not environment,” she laments. “If consumconfident that secondhand fashion can ers buy secondhand goods to curtail their solve the sustainability issues that fast spending on new clothes or to find better fashion has created over the past decade. Depending on how brands are participat- quality garments than fast fashion, then it will be good for the environment, but if ing in their resale operations, it could be they buy and sell used clothes in addition a greenwash claim—just another way to to their regular shopping as another way make sales and reach more consumers.” to shop for marked-down products, then Notably, H&M’s Conscious Collection there will be no environmental benefit.” that is marketed as sustainably-made To protect the planet, Park advises, the clothing caters to only a small fraction goal should be to buy nothing or buy less. of its customers, suggesting that the “It’s okay to purchase $10 jeans, but get company cares less about environmental one pair, not five. Don’t have a one-nightimpacts and more about satisfying a segstand relationship with your clothes. Love ment of its customer base. In contrast, Park says, Patagonia’s resale them, take care of them and wear them until they’re falling apart.” program is an enviable environmental example. “Patagonia began running their Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer Worn Wear resale campaign long before and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ this secondhand shopping boom. They educate consumers about how to take gmail.com.

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oard-certified neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., has written five New York Times bestsellers, including Brain Wash, Grain Brain and Brain Maker. His latest book is Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health. A recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year award, he has appeared on 20/20, CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, Oprah and CBS This Morning.

What is the most significant threat to our health and longevity today? Metabolic issues like high blood pressure, increased body fat and high blood sugar are at the root of our most pervasive health challenges. According to the World Health Organization, the number one cause of death on planet Earth are chronic degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, coronary 44

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protect them during times of food scarcity. Today, high levels of uric acid are leading to elevated blood sugar, increased production and storage of fat, and high blood pressure. Everything we do that raises our uric acid puts us at risk for these profound metabolic threats to our health.

What is the basic premise of Drop Acid?

What foods and beverages should we reduce to control uric acid levels?

The book shows how uric acid elevation, previously thought of only in terms of gout, is the centerpiece for metabolic dysfunction and how you can easily bring your uric acid under control and regain metabolic health. You can test uric acid levels at your doctor’s office or with a home monitor that you can buy online, so this is a powerful new tool to help you be healthier.

What is the role of uric acid in our body? Having elevated uric acid was a survival mechanism for our hunter/gatherer, Paleolithic and primate ancestors because it allowed their bodies to make more fat to

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Alcohol, purines (the breakdown product of DNA and RNA in certain foods) and most importantly, fructose. In the 1900s, we consumed 10 to 15 grams of fructose per day, as opposed to over 70 grams today. The average American consumes 55 pounds of sugar each year. It’s absurd. High-fructose items like sodas, sauces and desserts are absolutely off the table, as is fruit juice, a powerful initiator of high uric acid. Fruit isn’t an issue. There may be five grams of fructose in an apple, and fruit contains vitamin C, which dramatically lowers uric acid, and fiber, which slows fructose release.

High-purine foods are organ meats, shellfish and small fish like anchovies and sardines. There are modest amounts of purines in red meat and chicken. I’m not saying these foods should be avoided; we want people to limit their consumption of chicken, fish and red meat to six ounces a day. With alcohol, the big issues are hard liquor and beer. Beer contains a very concentrated source of purines because it’s made with brewer’s yeast. Though wine contains alcohol, it has polyphenols that help to reduce uric acid, possibly by nurturing the gut bacteria. Research demonstrates that a glass or two of wine is associated with either no change or a minimal decrease in uric acid. Coffee seems to lower uric acid.

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Will these lifestyle choices really make a difference?

Patients are confronted with a mentality from marketing that you can do whatever the heck you want with your food and lifestyle, and then take a pill. I’ve been to dinner with diabetics who eat the creme brûlée then pop a pill. But pills don’t treat diabetes. They may lower blood sugar, but they won’t treat the underlying problem, which is that the body isn’t responding to insulin. The moment patients stop the drug, much to the joy of the drug maker, their blood sugars go right back up. You’ve only treated the smoke. You haven’t looked at the fire. This approach of lowering uric acid puts the fire out.

Are you hopeful that more people will make better lifestyle choices? I see a bit of a trend where people are looking for more empowerment. They have greater access to data with wearable devices like continuous glucose monitors or an Oura Ring to tell you how you sleep. By better understanding moment-to-moment how our choices affect certain measurable factors, we’re slowly getting into the driver’s seat and becoming empowered to keep ourselves healthy. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. (Tuesdays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. 717-397-4858. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 6:45-7:15am. (Fridays ongoing). In person and via Zoom. Free. 717-397-4858. 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. For the Zoom link, visit SaintJamesLancaster.org.

Cooking Class: French Macarons – 6-8pm. Pastry Chef Danielle Belton takes you through all the right techniques to make these classic French sandwich cookies. Hands-on. BYOB. Registration is required. $80. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com. Newly Bereaved Program – 6:30-8pm. Via Zoom. If your loss was recent, this 3-wk series provides an overview of common grief responses and will help you to begin to identify coping tools. Space limited, registration required. For info/to register: 717-391-2413 or 800-924-7610 by 8/3 to discuss with a Bereavement Counselor. Pathways Center for Grief and Loss. HospiceCommunity.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. (Wednesdays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10, discounts available. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. 717-397-4858. 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. The Gathering: Trust – 6:30-8pm. Reflect on what blocks us from trusting ourselves and others. Listen to your heart, your gut instinct and your wise woman whispering and guiding you to live an authentic and joyful life. Registration required. $21. Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 717269-9820. SoulCenteredWellness.org. Ultimate Health Workshop – 7pm. (Wednesdays ongoing). Learn how you can achieve optimal health. Topics vary by week. Free. Call to reserve your spot. Heath Wellness Center, 14 W. Main St, Landisville. 717-530-5555. HeathChiropractic.com. Voice Embodiment Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Via Zoom, 6 wks, thru 3/9. “Sing Your Heart Out.” Connect through singing, sounding/intoning, movement, joy and reflection. Taught by Jen Lobo. Each class concludes with a restorative sound meditation with singing bowls. Space limited; registration required. Sliding scale rates/6 wks. ResonateYou.com.

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Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. (Fridays ongoing). Onsite and via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10, discounts available. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. 717-397-4858. 119 N Duke St, Lancaster. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Candlelight Cacao Ceremony, Journey and Glasswalk – 6-7:30pm. Open your heart and be fully present in the moment. Drink ceremonial cacao, experience shamanic journey of healing and conclude with a sound healing with crystal singing bowls. Registration required. $50. Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 717269-9820. SoulCenteredWellness.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Online Supervision for Psychodrama and Experimental Psychotherapies – 10am-12pm. Energise your professional development while taking the option to address personal growth and connect with like-minded professionals. $45. Registration required. Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experimental Psychotherapies, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-466-0788. RealTrueKaren.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 8-9:30am. A form of yoga involving chanting, singing, breathing exercises and repetitive poses. Registration required. $20. Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 717-269-9820. SoulCenteredWellness.org. Community Donation Yoga – 9-10am. (Sundays ongoing). Yoga is for everybody regardless of financial state. This yoga class mixes Vinyasa with Alignment; well suited for any level of practice. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. WestEndYogaStudio.com. Yin Yoga – 9am-10:30am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Wisdom Circle – 10:30-11:30am. (Sundays ongoing). Kula Kamala Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Alsace Twp, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Sunday Evening Meditation – 7-7:30pm. (Sundays ongoing). Via Zoom. All welcome for a meditation which incorporates mindfulness, reiki and loving kindness practices. Love donation. Email Helene@ HeleneWilliamsReiki.com for Zoom link.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Chair Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. (Mondays ongoing). In-studio and virtual. Drop-in/$18, 6 classes/$55. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Drawing as Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Adults. 2 weeks. Students will use a variety of drawing techniques to enhance mindfulness, establish calm and explore creativity through meditative drawing. $40. Register online by February 2 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture 2022 Conference – thru 2/12. One of the largest gatherings of sustainable farmers, food system professionals and changemakers in the nation. Includes a dynamic trade show and networking events. Learn, connect, and cultivate farms and food systems that nourish, heal and empower. Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster. PasaFarming.org/conference. Sound Ceremony – 7-9pm. Relax, restore and recalibrate. Allow yourself to be immersed in a cocoon of serenity. By deeply listening and following the sound waves you will enter a peaceful place within. Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat, blanket, pillows and eye mask. Registration required. $40. Blade and Spade Coffee Apothecary, 401 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-869-6548. BladeAndSpade.love.

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Winter Landscapes – 12:30-2:30pm. Grades 1-5. Explore winter landscapes while focusing on sky and trees. Create a variety of paintings using various media including tempera paint and watercolor. $30. Register online by February 5 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833.

vignettes and closures. $15 for students and retired people, $35 for working professionals. Registration required. Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experimental Psychotherapies, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-466-0788. RealTrueKaren.com.

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Primal Yoga and Hapé Circle – 6-7:30pm. Experience deep and lasting grounding through primal body movement and a healing medicine circle and leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered and embodied. Registration required. $33. Soul Centered Wellness. 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 610-914-9354. AllisonBlairSnyder.as.me

Reiki Level II: Practitioner Attunement – 10am3pm. Build on self-practice as well as working as a certified Practitioner. Attunement includes deeper connection and channelling the source energy. Prerequisite – Reiki Level 1 Attunement. Registration required. $399, $50 deposit to hold your space. Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 610-914-9354. AllisonBlairSnyder.as.me. Embody Love – 2-4pm. Connect to your inner child’s most powerful self through guided, selfreflective exercise, candle gazing meditation and meditation with chocolate, and a scalp massage from a licensed massage therapist. $55 students, $50 members. West End Yoga, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Consent Is Sexy – 6-8pm. A two-hour play date exploring boundaries, communication, and deeper intimacy. Couples and singles welcome. Registration required. $33-$44. Blade and Spade Coffee Apothecary, 401 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-869-6548. BladeAndSpade.love. Susquehanna Waldorf School Open House – 6:30-7:30pm. Virtual. A curriculum rich with language, movement and imaginative play and children are engaged, inspired and motivated. Discover what makes Waldorf education the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world. Registration recommended. Susquehanna Waldorf School, 15 W Walnut St, Marietta. 717426-4506. SusquehannaWaldorf.org. GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) – 6:30-8pm. A source of help, compassion and understanding for individuals who have had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Free. Registration required: MParadise810@comcast. net or 717-951-2720. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. HospiceCommunity.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Personal Branding Workshop – 6-8pm. Adults. Taught by an entrepreneur and social media strategist, you can develop your personal brand in a way that is authentic, unique, and relevant to your professional life. $35. Register online by February 9 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833. Introduction to 2D Character Rigging Animation – 6:30-9:30pm. Grades 9-12. 3 wks. An alternative to hand drawn animation. You will have a preconstructed 2D puppet to learn how to move and animate using Adobe Animate while creating your own story. $72. Register online by February 9 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Puppets, Stuffed Animals and Dolls as Furry Auxiliaries – 7:30-9pm. Online. Learn to use stuffed animals, puppets and dolls as helpful projective tools that support and educate for warm ups,

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West African Diaspora with Chef Oliver Saye – 6-8pm. Sit and enjoy this lovely meal while learning about the history of these foods as well as the culture of our own local food businesses. Registration is required. $70. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Video Production for Social Media – 10am12pm. Adults. Explore the need to storyboard, build a narrative, and budget for successful video campaigns across various social media platforms. $40. Register online by February 12 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833. Winter Animal Art Explorers – 12:30-2:30pm. Grades 1-3. This is a 2-wk workshop to learn about the life and characteristics of winter animals found in the U.S. and other parts of the world. Students will create a variety of art projects using different media and techniques. $35. Register online by February 12 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833. Creating Characters for Stories and Comics – 12:30-2:30pm. Grades 6-9. This is a 2-wk workshop exploring how to create our very own characters and learn how professional artists and illustrators approach this process. $35. Register online by February 12 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Coping with the Loss of a Child of Any Age – 6:30-8pm. Via Zoom. Are you grieving the death of someone you care about? Would you like to talk with others who have experienced a loss? Includes a presentation and an informal time to talk with others. Free. To register: Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. 717 391-2413 or 800-924-7610. HospiceCommunity.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Ancestor Stories: An Experience in Family Constellations – 10am-12pm. 2 CE and psychodrama credits plus 48 Act hours. Explore, through experimental interaction and mindfulness, how an unresolved family trauma or other instance of family of collective pain is carried through the generations. $45. Registration required. Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experimental Psychotherapies, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717466-0788. RealTrueKaren.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Perspective Drawing Fundamentals – 10am-1pm. Adults. Learn how to draw in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-point perspective, which is best for what function, the history and their present applications. $40. Register online by February 19 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Voice Embodiment Workshop – 3-5pm. “Sing Your Heart Out.” Connect through singing, sounding/intoning, movement, joy, and reflection. Taught by Jen Lobo. Each class concludes with a restorative sound meditation with singing bowls. Space limited; registration required. $40. Manheim Township Parks & Recreation: Stauffer Park/ Carriage House, Lancaster. ResonateYou.com.

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Sleep With Me – 4-6pm. Gain valuable tools for a healthy and restful sleep rhythm using Ayurveda. $50 students, $55 members. West End Yoga, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

Printmaking Exchange & Exploration – 6-9pm. Tuesdays thru 3/22. Adults. Learn the basic skills necessary to create single and multiple color relief and monoprint prints. In the end, each student will trade prints so you will leave with a piece of art from others in the studio. $120. Register online by February 21 at PCAD.edu. PCAD, 204 N Prince St, Lancaster. 717-396-7833.

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Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – See 2/6 listing for details.

Dark Feminine Shadow Circle – 6:30-8pm. The dark feminine is the expression of the deep, positive and necessary energy that captures the mysteries of womanhood and magic, the chaos of creation and destruction, death and birth, transformation, rage, and fierce empathetic compassion. Reconnect and reclaim your shadow. Registration is required. $33. Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 717-269-9820. SoulCenteredWellness.org.

Susquehanna Waldorf School Open House – 10am-12pm. A curriculum rich with language, movement and imaginative play and children are engaged, inspired and motivated. Discover what makes Waldorf education the fastest-growing independent school movement in the world. Registration recommended. Susquehanna Waldorf School, 15 W Walnut St, Marietta. 717-426-4506. SusquehannaWaldorf.org.

Man to Man: Grief’s Toolbox – 6:30-8pm. Via Zoom. Monthly men’s group to learn about tools to add to your “Grief Toolbox” to help you rebuild your life after loss. Call the Pathways Center for Grief and Loss at 717-391-2413 or 800-9247610 to discuss with a bereavement counsellor. HospiceCommunity.org.

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Women’s Memoir Writing Class – 6:30-8:30pm. 5 wks, Tuesdays thru 4/18. Via Zoom. “Exploring our Life Stories.” A safe haven for capturing the memories that matter to us most. Write From the Heart. Registration required. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

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BODYWORK DéPROV MASSAGE THERAPY DJ Campos-Bard, LMT, CMMP 439 N Duke St, 2nd Fl • Lancaster 717-669-1030 DeProvMassageTherapy.com

If you are seeking relief from chronic conditions, suffering with anxiety and stress, or choosing massage for self-care, DJ Campos-Bard offers a variety of natural healing therapies to empower you to live a healthy and vibrant, pain-free life.

CBD/HEMP PRODUCTS HEMPFIELD BOTANICALS

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Courtney Crawford, LMT 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd • Leesport 484-638-4946 • SoulCenteredWellness.org With 14 years of experience, Courtney Crawford, LMT, offers compassion and a desire to help clients reach their health and healing goals. Specializing in therapeutic and deep tissue modalities, she meets you where you are with a customized massage session. Courtney also specializes in hot stone, prenatal massage and cupping therapy. See ad, page 9.

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Dr. Leah Reiff 2727 Old Philadelphia Pike • Bird-in-Hand 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 HeathWellnessCenter.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 25.

LINK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC 3130 Pricetown Rd • 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 5.

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COACHING Diane Levenson, Spiritual Coach Alternative Healing of PA 2298 Willow Street Pike • Lancaster 717-847-3213

Using her gifts, intuition and training in spiritual (not religious) life coaching, reiki and more, Diane creates a safe space for growth and movement through transition and change, helping you f i n d y o u r s o u l ’s p a t h a n d supporting you along the way. See ad, page 20.

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PARAGON LIFE COACHING

210 W Grant St • Lancaster 717-925-0551 Ashley@ParagonLifeCoaching.com ParagonLifeCoaching.com If you are ready to make changes in your life, find new motivation, navigate decisions, and build on your strengths, Paragon Life Coaching is ready to help you meet your goals. We offer individual life coaching (in person, phone, video), selfimprovement classes and presentations.

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Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, teaches alternative therapies and experiential methods of psychodrama, sociometry, group process, Family and Systemic Constellations. CE credits for social workers, MFTs and licensed counselors, although all helpers and educators welcome. Act 48 and psychology credits pending. See ad, page 20.

COUNSELING Grey Muzzle Manor

1164 Blattadahl Rd • Mohrsville 610-655-5271 GreyMuzzleManor.com Facebook.com/GreyMuzzleManor Marcy Tocker, MA, utilizes person-centered and strength-based therapeutic approaches. She specializes in animal-assisted therapy, EAGALA model equine therapy, play therapy and art therapy. Marcy believes that therapeutic change occurs when we provide empathy, unconditional positive regard, acceptance, and being there to support while our clients discover the strength we know they’ve always carried.

M. HARNISH COUNSELING & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Malinda Harnish Clatterbuck, MA (she/her) 228 E Orange St • Lancaster 717-875-5066 MHarnishTherapy.com The work of healing and formation begins as we listen to what is going on in our inner life, what is happening in our heart and in our head. Using compassion and deep listening, I will be present with you and help you along your way. See ad, page 20.

TAKE HEART COUNSELING & EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY 699 Wooltown Rd • Wernersville 717-917-7137 TakeHeartCounseling.com

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Empowering individuals and families to find hope, healing and wholeness through therapeutic work with horses. Trauma-informed services address trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth, spirituality, family issues. Offering individual and group sessions. See ad, page 43.

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DENTISTRY SCHWARTZ FAMILY DENTAL David A. Schwartz, DDS, PC 701 Jefferson Blvd • West Lawn 610-670-6910 SchwartzFamilyDental.com

We provide general and cosmetic mercury-free dental care to the entire family with attention to “whole person health.” We have advanced training in the safe removal of mercury fillings, nonsurgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 25.

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

We are a full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implantretained dentures and partials. See ad, page 10.

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FLOATATION THERAPY BALA FLOAT & WELLNESS

903 Nissley Rd Unit H • Lancaster 717-537-6955 BalaFloatCenter.com Experience deep relaxation, a lightness of being, and healing on a cellular level. At Bala we provide open floatation rooms with automated lighting and music therapy for a calming customer experience, relief from chronic pain and discomfort, and an escape from the stress of everyday life. Also offering massage, reiki and biomat. See ad, page 45.

FUNCTIONAL HEALTH AGAPE INSTITUTE of FUNCTIONAL HEALTH & CHIROPRACTIC Stephen A. Conicello, DC, EMT-P 735 Fox Chase, Ste 100 • Coatesville 484-593-0882 • AgapeFHC.com

At Agape Institute, we pride ourselves in finding out why your body has decided to become sick. Utilizing Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology, we assess the body in multiple ways to find out what’s driving sickness and disease. See ad, page 7.

FUNCTIONAL medicine FUNCTIONAL HEALTH OF LANCASTER, LLC

Dr. Mary Regan, CRNP 2207 Oregon Pike, Suite 301A • Lancaster MR@FH-Lancaster.com 717-490-6227 (call or text) FH-Lancaster.com Are you looking for a holistic root cause approach to your health and wellness? Functional Health of Lancaster provides comprehensive adult primary care, functional medicine, nutritional support, and yoga therapy, addressing your important health needs and wellness goals. Membership plans available. See ad, page 21.

FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY AGAPE INSTITUTE of FUNCTIONAL HEALTH & CHIROPRACTIC Stephen A. Conicello, DC, EMT-P 735 Fox Chase, Ste 100 • Coatesville 484-593-0882 • AgapeFHC.com

LANCASTER BRAIN & SPINE 221 Granite Run Dr • Lancaster 717-299-9600 LancasterBrainAndSpine.com

Our mission is to improve the lives of people suffering from complicated neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, by utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic testing and customized brainbased treatment plans. See ads, pages 11 and 25.

HERBAL MEDICINE HERBS FROM THE LABYRINTH Master Herbalist Sarah Preston Radiance, 13 W Grant St • Lancaster 717-290-1517 HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com

Long-time Herbalist Sarah Preston crafts small-batch herbal body-care and wellness products, teas, tinctures, syrups, salves and creams using organically grown and ethically sourced wildcrafted herbs. Consultations and custom blends available. Products found at Radiance and Lemon Street Market, both in Lancaster. See ad, page 18.

HOLISTIC FEMININE HEALTH NATURE’S INTUITION

1390 Harrisburg Pike • Lancaster 610-763-0434 Naturesintuition.net Nature’s Intuition offers a comfortable space for you to reconnect to your physical and emotional bodies. With a focus on helping women go from numbness to pleasure, and using movement to connect to your own intuition, Ashley offers Yoni Steaming, Pleasure Embodiment Coaching, Holistic Healing and Sensual Movement classes. See ad, page 26.

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Soul Centered Wellness 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd • Leesport 717-269-9820 • SoulCenteredWellness.org Jocelyn Boettner is a Shamanic Healing Practitioner, Breathwork M a s t e r , S B E M Wo m e n ’s Empowerment Coach, RYT200 Yoga therapist, Firewalk and Breakthrough Instructor, Trauma Bodytalk specialist and Soul Guide. She is passionate about helping you break through your limiting beliefs and step into your soul’s epic journey. See ad, page 9.

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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENT DC EAGER SERVICES

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We offer weekly, bi-weekly or monthly services, as well as “deep cleaning” and organizing using organic, safe, environmentally kind products. We’d love to help meet specific goals and desires to make your home healthy and happy! Please reach out to schedule a free consultation. See ad, page 43.

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Providing an assortment of holistic healing services that include integrative massage therapy & bodywork, reiki & intuitive energy work, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, iridology, flower essences, Taoist arts, and spiritual guidance. Services, classes & healing boutique. NCBTMBapproved CE provider. See ad, page 34.

Our lymphatic system plays an important role in supporting our immunity. Over the past 18 years of treating our clients, we’ve found that supporting the proper flow of lymphatic fluid through electrolymphatic therapy positively affects many conditions including: Lymphedema, edema, cancer, Lyme disease, heart disease, enlarged prostate, post-injury/surgical healing and more. See ad, page 13.

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Offering conservation landscape design, hardscape and landscape construction, and consultation. Our approach is built on natural systems and processes and uses native plants, ecological benefactors, and organic amendments in design, construction and maintenance of native and naturalized landscape, dry laid stone, and stormwater mitigation. See ad, page 35.

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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 ads, pages 28 and 29.

MATTRESS 1st by INTERIORS HOME 3130 Columbia Ave • Lancaster 717-390-2000 415 Simpson Ferry Rd • Camp Hill 717-686-4000 Mattress1stByInteriorsHome.com

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MEDIATION/ CONFLICT RESOLUTION PANGEA MEDIATION

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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 ads, pages 4 and 8.

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For some, euthanasia of their pet at the veterinary hospital is simply not an option. Dr. Mark Huber and his wife Stacey provide home euthanasia for dogs and cats in the most comfortable environment possible—your home—with the intention of bringing peace and comfort to ease the pain of losing a beloved pet. See ad, page 40.

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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. Special focus on hormone balancing and fertility (now offering DUTCH hormone testing).

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…where diverse people with different faiths gather in a spirit of humility and openness to learn from one another how to quiet the noise of everyday life, become more grounded and find energy, serenity and rest. See ad, page 5.

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Creative Writing Workshops Melissa Greene • Lancaster 717-393-4713 • 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 45.

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Using the ancient practice of Rune casting, Liz Lynam, Norse Shamanic Practitioner, creates sacred space for each client that allows their ancestors to help rebalance, restore, and discover their life's path. Also offering the healing energy work of Rune reiki. In-person or Zoom. See ad, page 9.

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.

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Thermography provides a noninvasive view of potential health concerns in the breast and body. Used as a risk assessment tool, thermography is able to detect inflammation and metabolic changes, and offers a proactive, prevention-focused approach to health care. See ad, page 25.

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Yoga KULA KAMALA FOUNDATION & YOGA ASHRAM 17 Basket Rd • Reading 484-509-5073 KulaKamalaFoundation.org

Kula Kamala Foundation is a nonprofit, non-sectarian spiritual center dedicated to mindfulness, non-violence, unity, and healing. Our public and professional programs serve people from all walks of life. No matter who you are, we have something special for you. OM. Peace. See ad, page 16.

MINDFUL YOGA AT SAINT JAMES 119 N Duke St • Lancaster 717-397-4858 SaintJamesLancaster.org/Yoga

A simpler style of yoga that helps achieve a higher level of connection with one’s mind, body and spirit by focusing on the present moment. Is suitable for a wide range of body types and abilities. In-person and via Zoom. See ad, page 5.

WEST END YOGA STUDIO

221 W Walnut St • Lancaster WestEndYogaStudio@gmail.com WestEndYogaStudio.com A diverse yoga studio offering a full range of yoga, meditation, and movement classes, in studio, outdoors a n d v i r t u a l . We a r e community-oriented, creating a welcoming learning environment dedicated to healing and compassion. All ages and levels welcome. Offering New Student Unlimited Monthly passes and other discounts. See ad, page 18.

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