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This May, join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a series of five women’ s wellness events entitled Overcoming Stress: How to Balance It All. Each Tuesday at 8 p.m., top integrative and functional medicine experts in women’s health will present cutting-edge insights into the many ways that stress can impact hormones, thyroid function, fertility and libido, and also provide tangible recommendations to improve skin care, aging, sleep and mindset. The speakers are: n Anna Cabeca, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, author of The Hormone Fix n Trevor Cates, naturopathic doctor, author of Clean Skin From Within n Arti Chandra, double-board-certified physician specializing in integrative and functional medicine and public health n Anne Marie Fine, naturopathic doctor, author of Cracking the Beauty Code n Carrie Jones, functional medicine physician specializing in hormone and thyroid health n Jaquel Patterson, naturopathic physician, success coach, author of Women and Lyme n Carol A. Penn, board-certified physician, mindset coach, author of Meditation in a Time of Madness n Jaclyn Smeaton, naturopathic doctor specializing in hormone health and reproductive medicine n Kela Smith, holistic-integrative fertility and hormone doctor n Jyl Steinbeck, personal trainer and lifestyle expert

The $59 event fee includes all Tuesday evening sessions. To learn more and register, visit Tinyurl.com/KWWstress or scan the QR Code. See ad, page 59.

Local cannabidiol (CBD) brand

Cedar Meadow Farm is adopting the name “Better”, for its CBD oil, following the tagline “Better soil, Better oil,” leveraging the 30-year-plus regenerative farming practices of co-founder Steve Groff. Partnering with local brand and creative agency Big Picture Studio, this new step makes a strong connection with customers that strive for “better” in their own lives.

Big Picture Studio owner Matt Steinruck says, “We wanted to reposition Cedar Meadow Farm not as a ‘CBD company’, but a lifestyle brand. We want to develop a relationship with people who have similar passions—not only about health and ecology, but about a journey towards something ‘better’ in their own lives. Connecting with that synergy is vital. This is the Cedar Meadow Farm’s biggest brand evolution so far, and we’re excited about the opportunity to interact with customers in new and refreshing ways.” The CBD oil is the same high-quality, single-farm-sourced product with a new look, along with Relief CBD lotion and salve.

For more information, email Hello@CedarMeadow.farm, call 717723-3770 or visit DiscoverBetter.com. See ads, pages 3 and 50.

annual pre-order season for wild Alaskan salmon is underway as Kwee-Jack Fish Company prepares for the summer harvest in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Hand-harvested and professionally processed wild Alaskan sockeye is available in full 20-pound shares or half 10-pound shares, ready for pick-up at local events in Florham Park, New Jersey, and Altoona, Chambersburg, Mechanicsburg, York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from September through November.

Additionally, smoked salmon shares will be available for purchase in the fall for pick-up in November. “We know finding high-quality seafood from a source you trust can be difficult, so as ethical fishermen, we are dedicated to offering our communities a boat-to-plate solution. We appreciate the chance to directly connect folks to nutritious, sustainably harvested fish from the wilds of Alaska!” enthuses Captain Joe Echo-Hawk.

The vivid red, sushi-grade salmon filets have bones removed and skin on one side, individually vacuum-packaged as whole filets or portioned servings, frozen at the peak of freshness. Annual bulk purchases for local pick-up offer the best price, and convenient year-round shipping to every state but Alaska and Hawaii is also available.

Share pricing varies, purchase by May 25. For more information, call 717-842-0180, email Hello@EatWildSalmon.com or visit EatWildSalmon.com. See ads, pages 38 and 55.

Deb Gallagher, RN, AP, an advanced practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine, has added foot reflexology to her menu of services and is scheduling appointments at her farmhouse in the scenic Lancaster countryside. She believes that Eden Energy Medicine works with energy systems within the body to support health and vitality, stating, “When we bring our energy systems back in balance, a natural healing occurs, bringing about a sense of well-being.”

Gallagher’s clients have reported improvements in their sleep, energy levels and symptoms associated with chronic illness, as well as relief from chronic pain and discomfort. She shares, “As an RN, I have seen many benefits of Western medicine with imaging, surgeries and some medications. For chronic conditions, there is so much that energy balancing can do. I've seen many clients who have been to a doctor only to be told nothing is wrong; that is when there could be an energy disturbance.”

Location: 2392 Horseshoe Rd., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-203-9666, email RestoreEnergy12@gmail.com or visit RestoreYourEnergy.org. See ad, page 53.

The boutique at Basset & Lab sells a selection of colorful and durable canine gear ranging from natural roped cotton, brass and leather collars and leads to flannel and madras collars and bowtie collars with matching leashes, plus no-pull harnesses from 2 Hounds Design and Canada Pooch, and a colorful array of adventure harnesses from Ruffwear.

In addition to a wide selection of house-made bakery treats and the highest-quality foods and supplements, Basset & Lab is stocked with playthings to stimulate the attention of dogs of all breeds and play styles, including stuffed toys, chew toys, enrichment toys, lick mats and flyers, as well as grooming tools, dog beds, food bowls and more.

“We take care in selecting the toys we stock,” says owner Alison Bowser. “Our toys are safe and non-toxic, and encourage pets to play and exercise.” Specialty food, treats and toys for cats are also available.

Location: 1352 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (next to Brimmers). For more information, call 717-288-1200, email Info@BassetAndLab.com or visit BassetAndLab.com. See ad, page 10.

The Lancaster County Climate Summit, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 22, comprises presentations and lectures on energy conservation, plant-based health, regenerative farming, native plants, clean energy and more at Fulton Bank, Ware Center, Tellus360, Holy Trinity Lutheran, St. James Episcopal, First Presbyterian and First Reformed UCC.

Organizations and businesses around Lancaster County will celebrate Earth Day by sharing their expertise and services in venues across Lancaster city, each with its own thematic focus on the challenge of climate change. The challenge is to know what can be done to ensure sustainability in all the areas of life that we depend upon, from the land that feeds us, the water we drink, the air we breathe and the homes where we live.

The Climate Summit is expected to bring more than 5,000 attendees through seven themed sites where they can listen to experts, learn about local green service providers and connect with existing action groups.

Admission is free. For more specific information, visit Regenall.org.

Sarah Preston, a consulting herbalist, energy worker and reiki master teacher, will teach a class from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23, at Radiance/Herbs from the Labyrinth. She will review Reiki I; and students will learn the Reiki II power symbols, their names and uses; receive the attunement to the second degree of reiki; practice sending reiki through time and space; and will send reiki as a group to offer healing to an area of the planet.

Students will receive a Reiki II certificate at the completion of the class. Bring lunch, snacks and drinking water. Dress in layers and consider bringing slippers. Prerequisite: Reiki Level I attunement. Those attuned to Reiki I by other parties must bring their certificate.

Preston says, “Reiki is a simple, beautiful form of energy work that allows us to utilize the natural inclination of the universe toward healing. With reiki, you learn to open yourself as a conduit for the divine healing energy of the universe in whatever way you understand divinity.”

Cost is $200 with a $50 deposit and includes a copy of the book Reiki, the Healing Touch. Location: 13 W. Grant St., Lancaster. For more information, email HerbsFromTheLabyrinth@gmail.com, call 717-290-1517 or visit HerbsFromTheLabyrinth.com. See ads, pages 17 and 52.

he Inner Peace Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 15, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 16, at the Hamburg Field House. The first 150 guests each day will receive swag bags. The event celebrates 10 years with more than 70 indoor and outdoor vendors offering an array of products and services, including crystals and gemstones, organic candles, CBD products and more.

Services available include massage, reiki, ionic foot detox, and aura photos. There will also be wellness items for home and body such as handcrafted soaps, lotions and jewelry. Founder Nancy Hartman says, “This show will include live blood analysis, mediums, lectures and more! The keynote speaker at 1p.m. on Saturday is Dr. Anthony De Canto, DC, DMH, from New Jersey, sharing his knowledge and protocol for wellness, ‘Four Steps to A Better Life Through The Big Four Process.’ Be sure not to miss him when scheduling your day with us!”

Cost is $10/weekend. Admission for veterans and kids 12 and under is free. Food is available for purchase. Location: Pine St., Hamburg. For more information, call 610-401-1342 or visit InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com. See ad, page 23.

n Reiki is offering a Chakradance Kids (formerly Inamojo) wellbeing program for children at Bldg. 7 Yoga from 10 to 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through June. It weaves together storytelling, music, movement and art to assist children in gaining an awareness of self and others. Future classes will be held online, along with a Chakradance class for adults.

Owner Nancy Mintzer says, “The program has eight unique lessons. The themes are trusting instincts, managing emotions, self-confidence and self-esteem, compassion and kindness, speaking our truth, imagination and dreams, self-awareness, and the last class being a review of all the lessons learned and a dance party. It is the goal of Chakradance Kids to provide children with an awareness of self and life skills to help them navigate daily life.”

Cost is $15 per session. Location: 220 North Park Rd., Bldg. 7, Wyomissing. For more information, call 610-463-8701, email Peace.N.Reiki@gmail.com or visit PeaceNReiki.com. See ad, page 11 and 53.