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ummer has settled in to a simmering stifle with 90-degree days and gardens that beg for rain, inspiring us to offer a bit of wellness refreshment this month. A tall glass of tea and a shady spot will help you mellow into our August pages, featuring topics that highlight pollinators, tips for garden harvest preservation, discovering your potential with a life coach and finding the joy in creating happiness every day. As we continue to unwind from a challenging Kendra and Jacqueline few years, we’d be remiss to feature the topic of happiness without acknowledging the reality of the struggles of everyday life that can make joy feel elusive, or seemingly meant for others and not ourselves. When things are naturally going well and we encounter moments of levity, we can choose to pause, feel the feelings and celebrate. When things take a turn, and collective challenges and personal traumas occur, acknowledging the experience, allowing for help, being willing to find meaning in the difficulties and leaning into our cultivated resilience-the ability to bounce back-can be keys to moving through the harder times. Trauma is universal-we can’t escape it-though the timing, portions, response and duration differ for each of us. What’s encouraging is that by developing our resilience we can learn to build up our ability to heal from the past, manage our present and strengthen ourselves for what is to come. In our feature article, “Think Yourself Happy: Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier,” Ronica O’Hara draws on wisdom gleaned by therapists, psychologists and researchers supporting the idea that we have at least some control over our own happiness by managing our thoughts and our actions. In recent years, research has shown that practices such as acknowledging gratitude, seeking serenity, allowing room for hope, experiencing awe and dwelling in love can have a positive difference in our daily life. Being grateful for the big and little things, for friends, family, home, and a meaningful daily routine, we can practice saying thank you often, recognizing specifically all the ways that people, places and experiences make a positive difference in our lives. Childlike wonder can be ours at any age, as we gaze in awe at the colorful paintings in the sky at sunrise or sunset, take in the sound and sight of rushing brooks and the artistry of cloud formations, or the miracles found in natural healing and modern medical advances. And thankfully, there are so many ways to find ourselves in love … in a warm embrace, the presence of family, friends and receiving the kind act of a stranger. You are a valued and important part of someone’s life, and you matter. Take a moment and let goodness sink in. May you be well,

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olleen Gensemer, licensed professional counselor and CEO of Recharge Your Life, LLC, is a certified parent coach and anger management specialist. She offers virtual and in-person counseling sessions in Wyomissing and Lebanon, and accepts privatepay and insurance-based clients. She special- Colleen Gensemer izes in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness education. Gensemer teaches a 12-week Transforming Parenting program that models empowering parenting. She also leads an anger management program for adults and teens that helps change the way in which anger is handled. It is approved by Lebanon, Bucks and Schuylkill counties for probation and utilizes materials approved by the National Anger Management association. “Improving the emotional connection with your child creates a safe place for them to be able to be themselves, express their thoughts and feelings and know they are accepted,” she notes. “Furthermore, improving the way you handle anger helps improve your overall health and your relationships.” Gensemer has been working in the field since 1999 and has had her license for more than 10 years. She is also a certified divorce mediator in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Location: 845 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing. For more info, to make an appointment or register for a class, call 484-269-6572, email Colleen@ Transforming-Parenting.com or visit Transforming-Parenting.com and RechargeYourLifeLLC.com. See ads, pages 35 and 53.

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am Craddock has launched a new practice, Wise Woman Healing, offering holistic, complementary and alternative health care for women using dietary counseling, lifestyle changes, herbs and supplements, and traditional ancient medicine practices, as well as components of Western medicine. She will utilize lab and diagnostic testing when necessary. A collaborative approach, sharing wisdom and intent with her Pam Craddock clients, will create an individualized plan for each woman in her care. Craddock has 42 years of nursing experience, including 26 years as a certified nurse midwife. She has witnessed more than tens of thousands of births and has attended more than 4,200 births as a midwife, including her own granddaughter’s birth. While she maintains an independently owned private practice, she also has an affiliation with UPMC Lititz and OB/Gyn of Lancaster. Location: 31 S. Lime St., Lancaster. For more information, visit WiseWomanHealing.us or email Pam@WiseWomanHealing.us. See ads, pages 22 and 51.

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est End Yoga Studio is hosting a one-year reopening celebration of in-studio classes from 7:30 to 10 p.m., August 6. Festivities include live music from local harpist Halley Weaver, wine offered by Thorn Hill Winery, light refreshments and raffle prizes, including a gift basket of yoga goodies, a one-month unlimited membership and a pack of five classes. Each guest will be given one free raffle ticket; additional raffle tickets cost $5. Michelle Newman will facilitate a Tea Tutorial from 6 to 8 p.m., August 7. Gather for two iced tea tastings, a tutorial of tea making and ingredient benefits and a tea ritual including live music. Participants will curate their own tea blend to take home, along with a special tea mug. Cost is $40. Zen for Men will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., August 14. This event includes a yin movement class taught by Nick Dower; during the class, Michelle Newman and Debbie Dower will be present for assist and massage. Men’s Self-Care discussion with Nick Dower will round out the event. Cost is $40. Location: 221 W. Walnut St., Lancaster. For more information, visit WestEndYogaStudio.com. See ads, pages 42 and 54.

Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease People needing a push to eat more fruits and vegetables might be motivated by two new studies from Australia’s Edith Cowan University. Studying data from 8,600 Australians between the ages of 25 and 91, researchers found people that ate at least 470 grams (about two cups) of fruits and vegetables per day had 10 percent lower stress levels compared to those that ate less than half that amount. “Vegetables and fruits contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and therefore improve mental well-being,” says lead author Simone Radavelli-Bagatini. In a second study based on 23 years of data on 50,000 Danes, researchers found that those that consumed one cup each day of the most nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens and beets had about a 2.5 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure and a 12 to 26 percent lower risk of peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. Eating more than one cup daily didn’t increase the benefits, they found, and blending greens into smoothies (but not pulp-destroying juicing) is a good option for increasing intake.

Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk Getting teens to eat well can be an uphill battle, but new evidence shows its long-term importance. Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases by 32 percent the risk of colorectal cancer in women by age 50 when compared to drinking less than one such drink each week, Washington University School of Medicine researchers report in the journal Gut. The study used data from the Nurses’ Health Study II, which tracked the health of nearly 116,500 female nurses from 1991 to 2015. Other drinks, including milk and unsweetened coffee, were associated with a decreased risk. Early-onset colorectal cancer rates have risen alarmingly in the last 20 years, causing the American Cancer Society to lower its recommended age for a first colonoscopy from 50 to 45.

Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer Omega-3 fatty acids have previously been linked to better heart, brain, eye and joint health, and a new large-scale analysis published in Nature Communications suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may also extend lifespan. Researchers reviewed pooled data from 17 studies of 42,466 people that were followed an average of 16 years. Those that had the highest amount of fish-based omega-3s in their blood—at the 90th percentile—had a 13 percent lower risk for death than people with omega-3 levels in the 10th percentile. The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was 15 percent lower and from cancer 11 percent lower. The blood levels of alpha-linolenic acid omega-3s obtained from plant-based sources like nuts and flaxseed did not show a conclusive link to lower mortality.

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Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success Large investments have been made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites. A new study published in Freshwater Science based on longterm monitoring data from four U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund sites in California, Colorado, Idaho and Montana shows that cleanup efforts can allow affected streams to recover to near natural conditions within 10 to 15 years after abatement work begins. David Herbst, a research scientist at UC Santa Cruz and co-author of the paper, says, “The good news from them all is that Superfund investments can restore the water quality and ecological health of the streams.” Researchers combined data from long-term monitoring during periods of 20 years or more using aquatic insects and other diverse invertebrate life such as flatworms and snails as indicators of the restoration of ecological health, with nearby unpolluted streams as standards for comparison. Much of the recovery occurred within the first few years of treatment. Herbst says that the promising results suggest that even daunting environmental problems can be remedied.

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are no longer useful. ith mountDuring the sessions, ing Boettner blends converdiagnoses sation, rituals and variincluding fibromyalous healing practices to gia, chronic fatigue enable clients to transsyndrome and acid form their struggles reflux, Jocelyn Boettner into new insights and left her high-pressured a renewed sense of corporate job and her personal power. marriage in 2011 to Though the total prioritize her physical, Jocelyn Boettner, Founder number of sessions vary mental, emotional and from person-to-person, all aim to increase spiritual health. Boettner’s journey led her individuals’ awareness of their bodies and across the globe where she studied ancient highlight areas of their lives that are both healing ways from indigenous tribes and depleting and expansive. Boettner reflects, ancient civilizations in Peru, Israel, Egypt, “Clients consistently end soul sessions feelCosta Rica, Belize, Mexico, Jordan and ing lighter and expressing a Canada. Boettner eventually landed in greater clarity and openness Berks County where she opened Soul Cento what lies ahead.” tered Wellness, in Leesport, in 2016. Boettner also leads monthly Empowering others to care for themwomen’s circles where 15 to 25 selves and embrace their “epic life journey” women gather with the goal is at the heart of Soul Centered Wellness’s of learning how to healthfully mission. Boettner, along with colleagues Courtney Crawford, Alli Blair Snyder, Amy support one another and care for the “sister-wound”—a Alvarez and Liz Lynam, offer a wide range wounding experienced in past relaof ancient healing therapies designed to tionships with other women. Creating help clients reconnect to their divine esemotional safety in groups is of sence and prioritize self-care. primary importance to Boettner who “We believe that stress and illness stem, acquired extensive training in order in part, from a disconnection from the dito facilitate groups that are ethical, vine within us. We help individuals to heal loving and have strong boundaries. by helping them let go of the past, become “The guidelines are really impormore aware and accepting of themselves, tant and all the women feel it; they increase contact with things that bring feel the safety,” she says. joy and empower them to live more fully,” Sacred pilgrimages, three-night explains Boettner. retreats held at various locations Boettner, a master energy practitioner throughout the United States; and shamanic guide, conducts soul sesand fire-walking, held on the sions, a form of shamanic healing which grounds of Soul Centered Wellaims to clear energies and patterns that

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hat is happiness? Aristotle pondered it, our country’s founders encouraged its pursuit, but only now—thanks to the thriving field of Positive Psychology—have we learned more precisely how to attain and sustain it. In thousands of studies in the last two decades, researchers have watched babies share crackers, put Tibetan monks in brain scanners, asked college students to do kind deeds and explored databases, among other strategies. A major finding has emerged: Happiness is, to a great degree, in our own hands—or more exactly, our own minds. “You get to choose,” says trailblazing researcher Barbara Fredrickson, author of Positivity and Love 2.0 and a professor at the University of North Carolina. “No matter where your river of emotions flows today, over time and with continued effort and attention, you can change its course and location to live a happier, more positive life.” Using advanced brain imaging technology, neuroscientists and psychologists have discovered that the brain is “plastic” and malleable. When we change our thinking and actions in positive ways, brain neurons start rewiring themselves to make newfound happiness settle in, especially if our practices are repetitive. “Interestingly, changes can start quite quickly,” says neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, who has authored 10 books on the brain, emotions and spirituality, including Words Can Change 18

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Your Brain. “For those changes to become more fully ingrained, it can take a few months, but it does not necessarily require hours a day for many years.” A change in thinking shifted the behavior and life of John Peterson, a sales manager at a major West Coast auto retailer and editor of SafeDriveGear.com. “I was unhappy and miserable, so I decided to give gratitude a shot,” he recalls. “It was mechanical to start, but the reactions I got turned into a domino effect.” Instead of giving cursory thanks, he praised a co-worker’s kindness in handing him a daily cup of coffee; now they chat about their families. Instead of “keeping myself to myself,” he offered to help a neighbor he barely knew to clean gutters; now they’re “barbecue besties,” he says, adding, “I was kind of blown away at the incredible effect gratitude had on my life, both in improving my mental health and boosting my relationships. It was a real revelation to me!” Positive psychologists offer two major approaches: adopting habits that encourage happiness and clearing away the mental debris that blocks it. Many books and websites offer a wide range of theories, techniques and tips. “The most effective practices for you are the ones that you enjoy and are willing to do more often,” says Tchiki Davis, Ph.D., a Psychology Today blogger and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. The following are researchbased methods to enhance happiness:

The difference between languishing and flourishing, says Fredrickson in her book Positivity, is constructing a life in which heartfelt positive experiences outnumber the negatives by three to one. Positive experiences that flow from feelings such as gratitude, serenity, hope, awe and love can be as simple as exchanging smiles with a passerby, patting a friend on the back, joking with a cashier, picking up something that someone has dropped or planting a kiss on a son’s head. She emphasizes that the experiences must be authentic and heartfelt: acting “Pollyanna-ish” out of habit or pasting on a smile can actually make us feel worse, and positivity can turn toxic if it’s relentlessly turned on 100 percent of the time. “True happiness is not rigid and unchanging,” she says. When it comes to marriage, five positive interactions for every negative one is the “magic ratio” that makes it happy and stable, according to studies by renowned relationship psychologist John Gottman, author of What Makes Love Last. “Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures and small acts,” he writes.

Positive reframing involves shifting misery-making thinking to see the positive side of any situation. Canadian researchers reported in a 340-person survey at APA PsycNet that during the pandemic, reframing was the most effective mental health strategy; people practicing it gradually felt better, while people that vented, distracted themselves or disengaged from others fared worse. Reframing strategies include viewing a problem as a challenge, a learning opportunity or a way to help others; finding the higher purpose or divine order in a bad situation; exploring what the unexpected benefits might be; and finding humor in a situation.

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Berating ourselves for our shortcomings is a sure route to suffering, but applying self-compassion powerfully lowers the volume. It involves three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend; realizing that making mistakes is intrinsically human so we’re not alone; and non-judgmentally facing our emotions without denying or indulging them, according to its major theorist, psychologist Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. Numerous studies show that people that practice self-compassion have less selfdoubt and fewer negative thoughts, are less likely to feel anxious or depressed, enjoy better health and relationships and are more resilient and motivated to change. Another way to handle the inner critic is to transform it by befriending and chatting with it, a method used in voice dialogue therapy and in the Internal Family Systems approach. Jackie Graybill, a Seattle songwriter and piano teacher, calls her “mean girl” inner critic Brutista Dynasticus. “I’ll find myself responding to an inner

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day raises spirits. People that exercise at least 30 minutes on most days are about 30 percent happier than those that don’t exercise.

Eat a happy-making diet A gut-wisdom axis may exist. People with a greater diversity of the gut microbiome—the mark of a healthy diet—had higher levels of wisdom, compassion and social support, and lower levels of loneliness than people with less diverse microbiomes, University of California San Diego scientists reported in Frontiers in Psychiatry. A study of 12,000 Australians found that the more they increased their fruit and vegetable intake over a seven-year period, the happier and more satisfied with life they became. Eating eight servings a day was as happiness-producing as going from being unemployed to employed.

Go for the doze Surveys show that getting enough sleep is the most influential factor in how people rate their daily mood, with good sleepers more likely to rate their life as happier overall. A University of California, Berkeley, study found that inadequate sleep makes our brains 60 percent more reactive to negative stimuli; in other words, being tired makes us grouchy.

Exercise even a little Whether it’s lunges or sun salutations, movement lifts us up. In a review of 23 published studies involving half a million people published in The Journal of Happiness Studies, University of Michigan researchers found strong evidence that any kind of exercise increases happiness; even as little as 10 minutes a

Love a lot A landmark study that began in 1938 and followed 724 Harvard students and working-class Boston youth for 80 years found that fame and achievements didn’t make them truly happy—warm, loving relationships with their family, friends and community did. In a 2020 study, Pennsylvania State University researchers found that simply becoming aware of daily experiences of “felt love”, defined as “micro-moments when you experience resonance with someone,” increases those heartwarming episodes and improves well-being.

Do good deeds Performing five acts of kindness one day a week, such as helping a friend with a task, writing a thank-you email or donating blood, had a more powerful and long-lasting effect on college students’ happiness than spreading five good deeds over a week, reports University of California, Riverside, researchers. A four-year study of 13,000 retirees found that those volunteering more than two hours per week were happier, more optimistic and less lonely and depressed than people that never volunteered. Be nurtured by nature After walking in a natural setting, people ruminated less and showed increased activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that lowers depression and anxiety, Stanford researchers found. In one study, people watching five minutes of Planet Earth felt 46 percent more awe and 31 percent more gratitude than people watching the news or a comedy show. Biological diversity also matters: European scientists found that an additional 10 percent of bird species in an area increases residents’ life enjoyment as much as a 10 percent increase in their income.

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Of our estimated 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, about 80 percent are negative and 95 percent are repetitive, says the National Science Foundation. Those noisy mental loops dampen our spirits by repetitively telling us that something regretful should not have happened in the past or is going to happen to blight the future. Few worries have real credence: A Cornell University study found that 85 percent of what people worry about never happens. Of the 15 percent of worries that did happen, 79 percent

Online Resources AuthenticHappiness.org: positive psychology news and self-tests Martin E.P. Seligman, a University of Pennsylvania professor and bestselling author who coined the phrase “positive psychology” in 1998, designed this comprehensive website that includes new research and dozens of self-questionnaires. Pursuit-of-Happiness.org: research and curriculums Resources offered by Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., author of Positivity and Love 2.0, include an overview of research, online courses and curriculum suggestions. of people found they handled the problem better than they had expected or that they learned a valuable lesson from it. Cognitive behavioral therapists help clients to examine those beliefs and assumptions, challenge the dysfunctional ones and try out different interpretations to uncover the truth. Victor Blue, a Tampa transportation engineer, examined his difficult relationship

with a tyrannical father by asking himself two questions that spiritual teacher and author Byron Katie suggests applying to any painful thought: “Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s true?” Self-inquiring deeply, Blue realized he had a distorted view: His father had in fact loved him, but had lacked the capacity to show it with warmth or tenderness. “My father started with very little and saw a tough world and treated everyone tough,” he says. “And I came to realize that yes, I am able to father myself.”

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Perhaps the most popular and direct approach to happiness is gratitude. Research shows that feeling and expressing thankfulness significantly boosts emotional well-being, makes us feel more connected and generous to others, and improves health and sleep quality. In one study, writing a few sentences of gratitude once per week for 10 weeks increased optimism and hope in participants; they

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Quiet the noisy mind with 6 meditation, prayer and mindfulness Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Newberg and other neuroscientists studied meditating Buddhist monks, prayerful Catholic nuns and mindfulness meditators. They found that each practice has its own distinctive pattern of brain activity, yet all three deactivate the brain regions that underlie mind chatter. That “default mode network” is constantly ruminating, nagging and making sure we avoid trouble. Sustained spiritual practices gradually turn down its everyday volume, which may explain in part the well-documented link between spiritual practices and well-being. Even brief meditations can have a quieting effect, counsels New York City psychologist and mindfulness teacher Loch Kelly, author of Shift into Freedom. In a quiet moment, he suggests, “Ask yourself, ‘What is here right now if there is no problem to solve?’”

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The more we give with a full heart, the more happiness we experience, studies show—and the benefits radiate far beyond ourselves. Following nearly 5,000 people over 20 years, Harvard researchers found that one person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction up to three degrees away, lifting the spirits not only of friends, but friends’ friends, and their friends’ friends’ friends. Effects can last up to one year. It’s a vital way to help the world, says Fredrickson. “The happiness that you experience together with others has ripple effects, both biological and behavioral, that make whole communities healthier.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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According to Beck, one of the most common issues a coach must address is their clients’ limiting beliefs. “It’s about freeing yourself from beliefs that are preventing you from moving forward or convincing you that you can’t have what you want, so you never try,” says Beck. “There’s something in your behavior that’s not allowing you to move forward. Let’s find the behavior, figure out why you’re doing it and change that belief. It’s good old-fashioned problem solving in partnership with the client.” Beck’s favorite tool for making changes is what she calls one-degree turns, or turtle steps, defined as the smallest steps you can take toward a goal. “Research shows that large steps tend to get discouraging,” she notes. “We could do them at the beginning of a really passionate, goal-seeking time, but we almost never sustain it. If we go in tiny steps toward what we really believe and what we really want, we get there. The tortoise wins the race.”

ents tend to give me goals that are culturally based on what they think they should do. People move forward much more rapidly when you don’t hold them to a goal. When they have permission to do whatever they want, they actually start doing the things that all the goal setting in the world won’t allow them to do. We have such a strong response to freedom. When we feel like we’re forcing ourselves to do something, we won’t do it because it’s not free. When we’re free, we do the things that are best for us.”

Achieving Goals and Feeling Free When it comes to setting and achieving goals, coaches have different approaches. Williams, for example, considers himself an accountability partner. “I won’t punish you if you don’t achieve your goals,” he says. “If you report progress, we celebrate and talk about what’s next. If you say, ‘I didn’t get it done,’ then we talk about what got in the way, what needs to change. We never make the client wrong. It’s what’s true for you.” For Beck, goals take a back seat. “My cli-

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The very specific, low-impact technique uses a hand-held instrument to directly resonate with the area of spinal dysfunction that is causing nerve interference, or spinal subluxation. Andrew utilizes a drop table that works with gravity to help eliminate discomfort, as well as stretching and pressure points which are effective in providing clients with pain relief. Of particular importance for expectant mothers is the fact that he is also certified to use the Webster Technique. Employing this method enhances pelvic alignment to relieve tension for the mother and help the baby to settle into a head-down position for labor and delivery.

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One of the most significant actions we can take to reduce our exposure to toxins and improve our overall health is to make changes to the one household item that is in direct contact with our bodies for one third of our lives—our mattresses. “There are more ways than ever to sleep better and wake up pain-free on a natural, organic mattress,” says Ben McClure, president of Gardner’s Mattress & More, in Lancaster, PA. “Many people, like me, are in search of a natural sleep system. I was shocked to learn that toxic emissions from mattresses are a major source of daily pollution in our lives,” says McClure. An all-natural, organic mattress is free of potentially harmful chemicals. Instead, natural materials like natural rubber are used. Rubber

is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, making it ideal for allergy sufferers. Also, natural rubber is antimicrobial, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew, which can cause asthma and respiratory distress. No synthetic materials are added to provide these benefits. “All rubber used in our natural mattresses is from the sap of a rubber tree, which can yield rubber for up to 30 years. When a tree is done producing rubber, it is taken down and turned into furniture. A new tree is then planted in its place, thus making natural rubber a sustainable bedding component,” says McClure. What’s the difference between an organic mattress and a conventional one? “Organic mattresses are crafted from natural materials. Conventional mattresses are made mostly of artificial materials from nonrenewable sources, such as plastic and other petrochemicals,” says McClure. Do organic mattresses come in different firmness? “Yes, there are two main types of organic mattresses: Natural rubber and innerspring. Both styles are available with varying firmness options to suit anyone’s sleep needs,” says McClure.

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Canning “One of my go-to methods is water bath canning,” says Emily Paster, author of The Joys of Jewish Preserving. “It’s a really safe and effective method of home preservation for high-acid foods. Certain kinds of microorganisms, most specifically botulism, can’t live in a high-acid environment.” Fruits that go into jams and jellies are typically acidic enough, but levels can be increased with lemon juice. Vegetable pickles become acidic through the addition of vinegar. Heat-sealed jars are shelf-stable if the seals remain intact. Paul Fehribach, chef and co-owner of Big Jones, a restaurant in Chicago, gives canning tips in The Big Jones Cookbook. For pickles and preserves, he recommends using a simple canning kit with a tool to lift jars in and out of boiling water, a jar rack that sits in the bottom of a stock pot and Mason jars with new canning lids to hold the food. Both Paster and Fehribach suggest using professionally tested recipes. “Go to a reliable source, whether it’s a cookbook or a website, because there are some food safety issues. Recipes have been calibrated to have the right ratio of water and vinegar to veg-

etables to ensure it’s acidic enough,” says Paster. “Pickles are a great place to begin because they’re really hard to mess up.”

Refrigerator Pickling The pickling process can be done without water bath canning, but the jars must remain refrigerated. The fun is in the quickness and variability of the recipes. Beyond traditional cucumber pickles, excellent pickles can be made with green beans, carrots, onions, cauliflower and green tomatoes. Brine can be dill, spicy or sweet. Damiano makes refrigerator pickles with a variety of local organic produce, including radishes, okra and other vegetables. The pickles are great for eating and can be used in salads and recipes like plant-based tostadas.

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com. Those with no outdoor spot or cold basement room can still use cold storage. “Some crops like onions, garlic, potatoes, winter squash, apples and carrots keep well in dark, dry, cool room temperatures of about 55 degrees,” says Neverman. Food preservation methods extend the blessings of the harvest. A little preparation now will provide edible delights for months to come. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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foods more digestible, more nutritious, more delicious and sometimes less toxic.” Cultures around the world developed fermentation techniques as a practical method to prevent food decomposition. Studies show that fermented foods and beverages provide beneficial probiotics to the gut microbiome. Anyone can give fermentation a try with ordinary kitchen tools—a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and a jar. “Certain ferments, such as yogurt or tempeh, require specific temperature ranges,” advises Katz.

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Satisfy them with healthy snacks There’s a metabolic reason students head straight for the fridge when they get home—but it’s best if they can’t grab sweets. “Children need healthy, wholefood, nutritious snacks after school to fuel both their bodies and their brain,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D., a Harvard-

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About one in 14 U.S. children has a food allergy. Anisha Angella, an early childhood specialist and author of Easing Allergy Anxiety in Children, recommends taking special precautions with an allergy-prone child, including frequent handwashing; carrying an EpiPen for sudden, severe reactions that require an epinephrine injection; and not sharing foods. “Connect with their teachers,” she advises. “They want to help in any way, too. When a child sees an adult that supports their allergy safety in all environments, they feel comfortable, and that lessens anxiety.” “Readjusting from the pandemic will take patience and perseverance on the part of parents,” says Madden. “Having the family start simple wellness habits can help.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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t the Susquehanna Waldorf School (SWS), located in Marietta, the joys of childhood are celebrated. A deep understanding of child development forms Waldorf education so that children may go forth with resilience, compassion, purpose and capacities for innovative thinking. All children benefit from an atmosphere of family and learn mutual concern for one another’s well-being. Early childhood programs nurture the unique potential within each child and lay the educational foundation for the lower and upper grades. By using inspiration as a key ingredient in the hands-on curriculum, educators cultivate the creative capacities that lead to joyful, life-long learning. Both teacher-led and independent experiences encourage reflection while engaging fine and gross motor skills, communication skills and imaginative play. Stepping Stone offers toddlers a beautiful, peaceful and nurturing home-like environment to take their “first steps” into class on their own. A strong daily rhythm is held, filled with artistic endeavors, music, baking and outdoor time. Special attention is given to the development of socialization

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true to Waldorf pedagogy,” explains Jessie Whitaker, kindergarten teacher. “This is usually brought into our classroom, but this past year we were fully immersed in the outdoor setting, looking over the magnificent Susquehanna River and grounded by the tall, strong trees that hugged us all and let us breathe. The full sensory experience of the changing seasons was very powerful, and the children were willing and adaptable. “The river has a magic that lets the children connect with their primal inheritance and quickly they were creating and finding shelter, and planning and plotting the obstacles they would create for themselves,” she reflects. “It was fun to watch this action play work its way through until the children literally just melted into a nook of a tree, or sank into the mud and stillness happened. To have a sense of peaceful stillness and connection to the Earth is very healing—a daily dose would benefit all of us.” The Susquehanna Waldorf School is located at 15 W. Walnut St., in Marietta. For more information, call 717-426-4506, email Admissions@Susquehanna.org or visit SusquehannaWaldorf.org. See ad, page 37.

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academics lessons, LFS seeks to instill in their students a desire to enact meaningful change in the world. A smile appears on Carty’s face as she expounds, “We believe an excellent education is one that helps students find their purpose and teaches them the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill that purpose. Both excellent academics and meaningful purpose are essential.” the Lancaster County community. “It takes time for people to see who you are,” Carty reflects. “They need to see what we do and know that we mean what we say.” In addition to teaching science, math, English, history and other essential

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1Minimize vaccines

Vaccinations can help prevent disease when the immune system responds appropriately to such treatments. However, when dogs are over-vaccinated, improper immune responses can cause immediate allergic reactions or chronic problems such as autoimmune disorders and even cancer. A simple and inexpensive blood antibody test called a titer can determine if and when a dog may require a vaccine after completing the first adult booster vaccination visit. Dogs with serious and chronic immune disorders should never be vaccinated.

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Overuse and misuse of chemicals and conventional medications can harm a dog’s body in numerous ways, including causing adverse effects on the immune system. Whenever a chemical product such as a flea preventive or conventional medication like a steroid or antibiotic is needed, we should ask two important questions. First, whether there is a safer, natural alternative to use—there usually is. Secondly, what the lowest

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No matter what else is done to keep a dog healthy, it is critical to feed a good, natural diet, either homemade or purchased from a reputable company that specializes in healthy, natural foods. Many pet foods are full of unhealthy ingredients that may not be helpful for a dog’s immune system. Animal and plant byproducts, which typically are scrap from the food processing industry, provide little if any positive health benefits and may actually be harmful to a dog. Added chemicals, flavorings and colorings have no specific wellness attributes and may harm the dog’s DNA through oxidative damage, resulting in various immune problems such as cancers.

Enable exercise

As with people, a sensible exercise program for a dog is important. It keeps the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems in great shape by mimicking the natural activities that a dog’s wild relatives experience every day. It also strengthens the immune system and builds and enhances the human-dog bond.

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Dogs that receive supplements every day tend to live longer, feel better and act happier. Even when they may have serious problems like cancer from which they may not recover, they are healthier, stronger and happier while battling the disease. Good formulas contain enzymes, probiotics, glucosamine, vitamins, fatty acids and minerals to help support a normal dog’s overall constitution. Choline reduces symptoms in senior animals with cognitive disorder and reduces the chances in normal older animals of developing it. Its use is advisable for

animals with liver disease or diabetes and for those with seizures. Chamomile and tryptophan reduce any type of anxiety or phobia. They can also reduce itching in allergic patients with an obsessive component to their scratching. Olive leaf extract is not only good for immune support, but can also help animals with infections of the ears and skin, making it a good alternative to antibiotics and anti-yeast medications. A cancer and immune support supplement containing scute, cordyceps, poria, American ginseng and coix is good for any animal with an immune disease, chronic infections and especially cancer. These five easy and inexpensive steps to keeping a dog’s immune system healthy will reduce trips to the doctor and extend his life with minimal effort. Shawn Messonnier, DVM, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center, in Plano, Texas, is the author of several books on veterinary medicine. Visit PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com.

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or some people, perfectly mowed lawns without a trace of a weed or an insect makes them proud, but they may not realize that this method of gardening and landscaping could be harming the local ecosystem and the important pollinators that we rely on to keep food and flowers reproducing. Pollinators are the creatures that move pollen grains from the male anther of one plant to the female stigma of another, thereby helping plants to produce seeds for the next generation. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these hard-working animals pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants and nearly 75 percent of our crops, including chocolate and coffee. Without pollinators, say biologists, neither the human race nor the Earth’s ecosystems would survive. Like many species, some pollinators are showing steady population declines, attributed in part to habitat loss and exposure to pesticides. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that grassy lawns occupy almost 2 percent of the total U.S. land mass, making grass the single largest irrigated crop in the country, which is why the way that people garden and maintain their landscapes can either harm or help pollinators. Many people spending more time at home last year due to the pandemic did more gardening and maintaining of their own landscapes, often without realizing the significance and impact of their activities. “Now, for the first time in its history, gardening has taken on a role that transcends the needs of the gardener. Like it or not, gardeners have become important

manicured landscape and aim to restore their preferred habitat.” Kessler suggests leaving part of a landscape a bit untidy by including native plants and mowing less often. “An island of native vegetation usually provides flowering plants year-round and, similarly important, nesting sites for native bees,” he says. Tallamy advocates halving the total amount of space devoted to lawns in the continental U.S.—reducing water, pesticide and fertilizer use—and replacing grass with plants that sustain more animal life. Leave the leaves, sticks and debris, says Mizejewski. “Many species rely on leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material. Many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in fallen leaves before emerging in spring.”

sler. “The uncontrolled use of insecticides and herbicides is the major reason for the dramatic loss of insect life in general and most other organisms depending on those insects.” “It is now within the power of individual gardeners to do something that we all dream of doing: to make a difference,” Tallamy writes. “In this case, the difference will be to the future of biodiversity, to the native plants and animals of North America, and the ecosystems that sustain them.” Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer who seeks a loving, sustainable balance between the nature of our world and the inner nature of man.

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With so many different species of pollinators across the diverse terrain of America, few plants work for all locales. Most experts believe the best option is choosing native plants. The Pollinator Partnership (Pollinator.org) lists plants for each zone by ZIP code, as well as the pollinators they attract. There are also native plant societies in many areas that offer specific recommendations.

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Kambo Circle – 9am. Sit in sacred space to honor our individual healing and the healing of our community as we learn and receive from indigenous earth medicines. A micro-dose of Kambo calls in clarity, boundary creation, strength, vitality and empowerment of the immune system. $99. Reservations required. Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 610-914-9354. SoulCenteredWellness.org.

Sip and Yoni Steam – 6-7:30pm. Every first Friday a small group Yoni Steam, Guided Embodiment Meditation/Card Pulling, and a glass of wine is offered at Nature’s Intuition. Sit in circle as sacred feminine selves. Reservation required. $30 (10-min steam) or $50 (30-min steam). Nature’s Intuition, 313 W Liberty St, Ste 279, Lancaster. 610-7630434. Natures-intuition.com.

Sunset Yoga & Harpist – 7-8pm. Sunset Flow Yoga taught by Laura Liss accompanied by harpist Halley Weaver. $23. Held at the Skate Park at Lancaster County Central Park, 826 Eshelman Mill Rd, Lancaster. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 Cooking Class: Matcha Madness – 6-8pm. Learn how to use this nutrient rich and noble tea of Japan in drinks to cooking and baking. Chef Hannah shares her favorite tips plus stories and show & tell from her life in Japan. Hands on. BYOB. $75. Registration required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com. Pregnancy Gathering – 6-7pm. Via Zoom every 1st Wednesday. Community, connection, and empowerment are so important during this transformative experience. Also appropriate for those who are looking for support after giving birth. $20-$50 pay-what-you-can. To register: Info@AmpersandIntegrative.com. AmpersandIntegrative.com.

One-Year Studio Re-Opening Celebration – 7:30-10pm. Enjoy wines offered by Thorn Hill Winery, light refreshments, live harp music, exciting raffles of yoga goodies, a one-month unlimited membership and pack of five classes. Free. One free raffle ticket per guest, $5/ea for additional. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Take Heart Counseling Volunteer Orientation – 8-11am. Learn about volunteering with our horses in a hands-on way by doing barn duty with our staff. No horse experience necessary, just a heart to serve. Event is rain or shine, wear comfortable work clothes. Free. Take Heart Counseling, 699 Wooltown Rd, Wernersville. TakeHeartCounseling.com. Hapé Guided Self-Serve Medicine Circle – 1011am. Learn to use Hapé, a powdered herb used in shamanic and medicine ceremonies. Use your own tools, or purchase a starter kit, bring a journal, and create a personal practice to help calm anxiety and stress and focus on selfcare. $20 or $45/$50 for circle and kit. To schedule: AlliBlairSnyder@ gmail.com or 610-914-9354. Held at Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. SoulCenteredWellness.org. Holistic Market Days – 10am-5pm. Every 1st Saturday. 150+ vendors of holistic retail, crystals, teas, essential oils, candles, clothing, honey, farm fresh foods, CBD products, psychics, energy healers, guest speakers, dancing, painting & games, with free herbal class at 11am, Crystal Bingo at 12 & 3pm. Free entry. For info/vendor application: SpiritualFindingsEvents@gmail.com. Pavilion at Leesport Farmers’ Market, 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport. Discovery Day – 12-1:30pm. Check out Take Heart, meet the horses, view a therapy demo and experience what Take Heart is all about. Free. Take Heart Counseling, 699 Wooltown Rd, Wernersville. TakeHeartCounseling.com.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 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. Contact Marj Paradise at MParadise810@comcast.net. Location TBD. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. HospiceCommunity.org. 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 The Gathering/Woman’s Circle – 6:30pm. Release yourself from the confines of what was expected of you and transform your relationship with the masculine. When we harness the gifts of the Masculine, we can open up space to listen for what truly desires to be expressed and created within ourselves. $21. Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 717-269-9820. SoulCenteredWellness.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Cooking Class: Julia Child’s Birthday Celebration – 6-8pm. Bring a friend and celebrate the great Julia Child. Don’t let the menu of some of her most iconic recipes intimidate you. Our favorite Julia quote is “…above all, be fearless and have fun!” $70. Hands on. BYOB. Registration required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Zen for Men – 2-4pm. This special event includes a yin movement class taught by Nick Dower with assist and massage with Michelle Newman and Debbie Dower. Men’s Self-Care discussion on realistic tips from Nick Dower will round out the event. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 Animal Flow Yoga – 8-9am. Part of an adoption and fundraising event to benefit Zoe’s House Rescue. $15 suggested donation. Soul Centered Wellness, 2916 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 717269-9820. The Spirit of St. Francis: Tao Cross-Making & Animal Blessing Oil with Sharon – 9:15-10:15am. $20 suggested donation. Soul Centered Wellness, 2916 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Leesport. 717-269-9820. Dog Dayz of Summer – 10am-2pm. An adoption and fundraising event to benefit Zoe’s House Rescue. The Shops at the Mint Leaf and the Sanctuary at Soul Centered Wellness are combining

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 Cooking Class: Parent/Grandparent & Child – 5:30-7:30pm. Zest instructor Linda Leeking takes you and your little one on a fun journey through delicious and colorful recipes that you will make again and again. Hands on. Registration required. Zest Cooking School, 1180 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz. 717-435-8890. ZestChef.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Reiki II Okuden – 9am-4pm. (8/22, 8/29). This two-day class introduces three of the reiki symbols and mantras and introduces the concept of distance healing. $225. Helene Williams Reiki, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-269-6084. To register: HeleneWilliamsReiki.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Hops for Hooves – 11am-5pm. Grey Muzzle Manor’s yearly fundraising event featuring local craft beers, food trucks, live music and craft vendors. Willow Glen Flea Market, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring. 610-655-5271. For tickets: Paypal. com/PaypalMe/GreyMuzzleManor.

plan ahead WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Organic Apple Picking – By appointment thru 9/25. Visit Rodale Institute’s sprawling apple orchards throughout the month of September to pick your own organic apples. Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-1400. RodaleInstitute.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Hospice Labor Day Auction – 8am-5pm. A funfilled weekend with vintage finds, raffles, locally made food, handmade quilts, vacation packages, original artwork, new and used tools, sports memorabilia and much more. All proceeds directly benefit Hospice & Community Care patients and families. Solanco Fairgrounds. LaborDayAuction.org. Yoga on the Farm – 10am-12pm. Soothe your mind, body and soul and promote healing through nature with a 75-minute beginner yoga class, modified to accommodate various levels of ability, and a restorative 30-minute meditation session in our garden. Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown. 610-683-1400. RodaleInstitute.org.

trust, kindness and understanding. Learn to write freely without perfectionism and self-doubt. Beginners’ welcome. Sharing optional. Write From the Heart. Registration required: 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Transforming Parenting – 11am-12pm. Via Zoom. 12 weeks. This supportive workshop guides parents to let go of their parenting past and move to a place of holding a safe emotional container for their children, using empowerment parenting rather than power over parenting. For info and to register: Colleen@Transforming-Parenting.com or 484-2696572. RechargeYourLifeLLC.com. New Beginnings Veterans Equine Assisted Therapy Group – 6-8pm. 6wks thru 10/19. Includes meal and group sessions with horses. Free thanks to sponsor Braver Together. To register contact Dr. Brandt at David@TakeHeartCounseling. com. Take Heart Counseling, Wooltown Rd, TakeHeartCounseling.com. Stress Management I: Resiliency & Performance – 6-7pm. Via Zoom. Learn multiple strategies to build resiliency so you’re less impacted by stressors. Cultivate a mindset that allows you to respond to stressors and decrease burnout, increase performance, feel better, and benefit your relationships and physical health. $30/class or $80 for 3 classes. Register by 9/12 by email: Ashley@ParagonLifeCoaching.com. 717-9250551. ParagonLifeCoaching.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Reiki I Shoden – 9am-4pm. 9/19 & 9/26. This class has a strong focus on self-care techniques for reducing stress and promoting self-empowerment and will cover precepts, the history of reiki, techniques, meditations, and how to practice reiki on yourself and others. $185. Helene Williams Reiki, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster. 717-269-6084. To register: HeleneWilliamsReiki.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Women’s Memoir Writing Class – 6:30-8pm. 5 wks thru 10/18. Via Zoom. “Exploring Our Life Stories.” A safe haven for capturing the memories that matter to us most. No grades, grammar or judgement. Write From the Heart, Lancaster. Registration required: 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Worship on the Ranch – 6-8pm. Live worship music on the hill in the pasture at sunset. Hot dogs, s’mores, snacks & refreshments by donation. Take Heart Counseling, 699 Wooltown Rd, Wernersville. TakeHeartCounseling.com.

Stress Management II: Time & Energy – 6-7pm. Via Zoom. Learn strategies and identify tools to improve your energy and productivity, prioritization and managing to do’s so you have more time and energy for what is essential, are less stressed, and are present for what matters most. $30/class or $80 for 3 classes. Register by 9/19 by email: Ashley@ParagonLifeCoaching.com. 717-9250551. ParagonLifeCoaching.com.

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Hospice Labor Day Auction – 8am-5pm. See 9/4 listing for details.

Stress Management III: Boundaries & Communication – 6-7pm. Via Zoom.If you regularly push yourself to do more, have a hard time saying “No,” or sacrifice what’s important to you (sleep, exercise, etc.) then learning how to set limits is a critical part of stress management. Register by 9/26 by email: Ashley@ParagonLifeCoaching.com. 717-925-0551. ParagonLifeCoaching.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Women’s Intro Writing Class – 6:30-8:30pm. 5 weeks thru 10/5. Via Zoom. “Writing Without Fear.” A warm and welcoming community of

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sunday Community Donation Flow – 9-10am. A soft vinyasa yoga class is fit or all levels of practice. Ideal for new students or those new to the studio. All are welcome. Suggested cash donation $5-20. Musser Park, N Lime and E Chestnut Sts, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com. Contemplative Service – 5-6pm. Via Zoom. A simplified liturgy with readings and music. Free. Saint James Episcopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Sunday Evening Meditation – 7-7:30pm. 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 Ask Herb Girl – 10am. Zoom Q&A with Embark Herbal's Herbalist for “Wise Oaks Introduction to Herbalism Class” students. Embark Herbals, 377 Church Rd, Mohnton. Tiffany@EmbarkHerbals. com. EmbarkHerbals.com. Tai Chi – 6-7pm.An ancient Chinese martial art that emphasizes deep relaxation of mind and body, promotes core strength, boosts blood circulation, and increases mobility. $9. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com.

tuesday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Via Zoom. Free. Saint James Episcopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Intuitive Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. May your intuition be your guide during this meditative class that includes traditional hatha yoga, a light modern flow, with a focus on breathing and listening to your inner guide. Register/pay online. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717-406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com. Mindful Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10, discounts available. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. SaintJamesLancaster.org.

wednesday Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. Via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10, discounts available. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Ultimate Health Workshop – 7pm. 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.

thursday Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – 8-8:30am. Free. Saint James Episcopal, corner of Duke & Orange, Lancaster. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Virtual Connection Circle – 7:30-8:30pm. Explore and grow with guided discussion facilitated by professional therapists on a different theme each week. The Circle offers a positive, supportive and confidential environment and connection with others. A collaboration between West End Yoga Studio and Rooted Lancaster, LLC. For info or to register, call 717-406-9681 or visit WestEndYogaStudio.com.

friday Mindful Yoga – 9-10am. Via Zoom. Slow down your breath, your body, and your mind. $10, discounts available. Contact Saint James Episcopal for link. SaintJamesLancaster.org. Little Sprout's Budding Herbalist Class for Homeschoolers – 10am-12pm. Online or InPerson. Help your child explore friendly herbs and their uses, fostering a connection to nature and an understanding of its gifts & marvelous healing powers. Embark Herbals, 377 Church RD, Mohnton. Contact Tiffany@EmbarkHerbals.com for details. EmbarkHerbals.com.

saturday Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10am. Vinyasa Yoga, an energetic practice linking breath to movement. A mind + body connected practice. This flow is well suited for any yogi with options for all. Register/pay online. West End Yoga Studio, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster. 717406-9681. WestEndYogaStudio.com. Little Sprout’s Budding Herbalist Class for Kids – 1-3pm. Online or In-Person. Help your child explore friendly herbs and their uses, fostering a connection to nature and an understanding of its gifts & marvelous healing powers. Embark Herbals, 377 Church RD, Mohnton. Contact Tiffany@EmbarkHerbals.com for details. EmbarkHerbals.com.

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John Marino, MS, LAc Wenger Chiropractic 1516 Lititz Pk • Lancaster 717-397-5810 • JDMTherapeutics.com John Marino provides pain management and stress relief, helping people balance their lives with acupuncture, cupping, Tui Na and Gua Sha. With years of practice and education in Eastern Medicine and Asian Body Therapy, John is ready to help you achieve your optimal well-being.

LANCASTER ACUPUNCTURE

Beverly Fornoff Eden Natural Care Center 600F Eden Rd • Lancaster 717-381-7334 • LancasterAcupuncture.com Discover your body’s natural ability to heal with the supports of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Acupuncture is a way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds, digestive problems, and insomnia and support your overall well-being. See ad, page 22.

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

SUMMIT MASSAGE, LLC

at Integrative Healing Arts Studio 546 Penn Ave, Fl 2 • West Reading 610-334-8392 SummitMassagePA.com Passionate about holistic healing and health, Sydney Mallatratt provides each client with specialized services tailored for their needs. Offering medical massage, therapeutic and deep tissue massage, myofascial release and cupping, as well as skin care treatments including facials, waxing and exfoliation.

SUPERNATURAL WELLBEING, LLC

At Your CBD Store®, we bring superior, quality, hemp-derived products for people and pets to the market. Because our oils, tinctures, skin care and pet products are formulated using the whole plant, they contain a full or broad spectrum which includes cannabinoids and terpenes. See ad, page 4.

CHIROPRACTIC A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

Offering a wide range of bodywork and holistic wellness services to support your well-being, harmony and balance of mind/body/spirit, guiding you to the realization that you have always been perfect while empowering you to make necessary changes to create the fabulous life you want to live. LGBQTIA+ friendly.

Providing an array of therapeutic treatments and services that promote relaxation and detoxification. Our doctor specializes in low-impact Torque Release Technique which provides immediate results for people of all ages. See ad, page 2.

CBD/HEMP PRODUCTS HEMPFIELD BOTANICALS

336 N Charlotte St, Ste 100 • Lancaster 717-874-8480 HempfieldBotanicals.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.

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INSHANTI PURE ESSENTIAL OILS

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 ads, pages 30, 52 and 54.

Stone Mill Plaza 1380 Columbia Ave • Lancaster 717-209-7123 Lancaster0108.cbdrx4u.com

Grace Henderson, LMT 342 N Queen St, Studio N • Lancaster 717-803-6207 SupernaturalWellbeingLLC@gmail.com

Hempfield Botanicals embraces that wellness is the foundation for living a full and vibrant life. We create THC-free and fullspectrum CBD products to help people find relief from pain and inflammation, sleep problems, anxiety, headaches, lack of energy, and more. Certified B Corporation®, vegan, certified crueltyfree, sustainable and third-party tested. See ad, page 31.

Courtney Crawford, LMT 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd • Leesport 717-269-9820 • SoulCenteredWellness.org

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Debra Stoltzfus, Clinical Aromatherapist 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd • Kinzer 717-587-3990 Inshanti.com Inshanti’s CBD is full-spectrum (from the whole plant). It contains high CBD, low THC (below the federal legal limit), and is certified organic. Legal in all 50 states. Nonaddictive and non-intoxicating, and from a Kentucky farm that is pesticide-free, mold-free and federally regulated. See ads, pages 23 and 50.

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

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

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 HeathChiropracticAndWellness.com

For 33 years, Dr. Heath has been helping people recover their health and reduce stress in their lives through Functional Integrative Brain /Body Balance. He uses Professional Applied Kinesiology, Neuro Emotional Technique, Quantum Neurology, Nutritional counseling, traditional Chiropractic and other cutting-edge techniques. See ad, page 20.

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

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

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

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST INSHANTI

Debra Stoltzfus 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd • Kinzers 717-587-3990 • Inshanti.com Trust a nationally certified aromatherapist specializing in clinical consultations. Deb can work directly with your physician to create a plan that supports mind and body health. In addition to retail and wholesale accounts of proprietary blends and pure essential oils sourced directly from the farmers, half- and full-day education courses with certification are offered. See ads, pages 23 and 49.

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 25.

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Ampersand Integrative Wellness 7 Bristol Ct • Wyomissing AmpersandIntegrative.com LauralMillerCoaching.com

If you are stuck in any area of life (relationships, career, finances, passion, purpose or leadership), through awareness, empowerment and authenticity, we will transform your mindset so you can go from striving to thriving. See ad, page 19.

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.

CONTINUING EDUCATION LANCASTER SCHOOL OF PSYCHODRAMA AND EXPERIENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPIES Liberty Place, 313 W Liberty St, Ste 263 • Lancaster 717-466-0788 • RealTrueKaren@gmail.com RealTrueKaren.com

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

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 25.

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 25.

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COUNSELING FOR THE WEIRDOS Bebe Martinez, LSW 929-224-7815 CounselingFTW@gmail.com CounselingFTW.com

A safe and welcoming space for loners, empaths, nonconformists, eccentrics, artists, creatives, energy healers and introverts to be their authentic self. Offering individual and couple sessions addressing relationship and intimacy issues, depression, PTSD, sexual trauma, troubles with career and life transitions. There is no need to do this alone.

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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 44.

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

We are a full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant-retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 12.

DNA TESTING ANY LAB TEST NOW

235 Bloomfield Dr, 110 Bldg B • Lititz 717-207-7604 AnyLabTestNow.com/Lititz Any Lab Test Now makes it easy for consumers and businesses to manage their health! We provide direct access to clinical lab tests, DNA tests, and drug- and alcohol-testing services, Vitamin B12 injections and more. See ads, pages 27 and 52.

FENG SHUI ZENTENTIONAL LIVING

Lindsey Foose, Feng Shui Appraiser ZententionalLiving@gmail.com Zententional-Living.space Feng shui harmonizes a building’s energies to assist in supporting the occupants’ wellness. Benefits can include improved sleep, focus and relationships. A Comprehensive Appraisal includes corrective/ enhancing recommendations for environmental influences, the building’s energy blueprint, and the occupants’ and building’s directional influences.

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 48.

EAST WEST FUNCTIONAL TRAINING, LLC Leslie Dowling, B.S. Marketing, FBS, FNLP Functional Nutrition Lifestyle Practitioner 610-413-4779 LDowliing1999@gmail.com

Leslie’s mission: “Reclaim your health and wellness - be the personal hero of your journey in life.” Offering individual/group/ corporate wellness: Restore Brain/ Gut health, Detox Programs, E n v i r o n m e n t a l Tr i g g e r s , Autoimmune Illness, Food Sensitivities, Bio-Individual Programs and more. See ad, page 22.

FUNCTIONAL medicine FUNCTIONAL HEALTH OF LANCASTER, LLC

Dr. Mary Regan, CRNP 1695 Oregon Pike • Lancaster 717-490-6227 (call or text) MR@FH-Lancaster.com • 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 and nutritional support, addressing your important health needs and wellness goals. Membership plans available. See ad, page 27.

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

HERBAL MEDICINE EMBARK HERBALS

377 Church Rd • Mohnton 833-336-2275 EmbarkHerbals.com Let the healing begin! Community Herbalist Tiffany Davies offers custom herbal blends, bulk herbs, mushrooms, teas, tinctures, and natural remedies along with classes for all ages, workshops and more. Visit our website or call for a free consultation. See ad, page 37.

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 10.

HOLISTIC FEMININE HEALTH NATURE’S INTUITION

313 W Liberty St, Ste 279 • Lancaster 610-763-0434 Natures-Intuition.com Nature’s Intuition offers a safe space for you to take an active part in your healing journey. With a passion for feminine health, and using movement to release frozen tension in the body, Ashley offers Yoni Steaming, Feminine Embodiment Coaching, Menstrual Embodiment and Sensual Movement classes. See ad, page 17.

WISE WOMAN HEALING

LANCASTER BRAIN & SPINE

Pamela Craddock, CNM 31 S Lime St • Lancaster 717-925-7462 WiseWomanHealing.us

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 10 and 21.

With over 42 years of nursing and midwifery experience, Pamela recognizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind and spirit and how imbalances can affect overall health. With compassion and experience she will work with you to formulate a plan that will help you achieve optimal health and wellness. See ad, page 22.

1361 Fruitville Pike • Lancaster 717-299-9600 LancasterBrainAndSpine.com

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HOLISTIC wellness 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.

SOUL CENTERED WELLNESS 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd • Leesport 717-269-9820 SoulCenteredWellness.org

Soul Centered Wellness offers The Sanctuary – a tranquil space for relaxation and self-care with practitioners who support physical, spiritual and mental balance through ancient healing practices – and the Mystical Boutique, featuring a variety of items to support your spiritual practice, well-being and healthy home. See ads, pages 30, 49 and 54.

HOME IMPROVEMENT DC EAGER SERVICES

Darlene Eager, Clutter/Hoarding Recovery Specialist 6 E Kendig Rd • Willow Street 717-989-5763 DCEager.com Hoarding and excessive clutter can hide health threats such as mold, bacterial growth, insect and rodent infestation. With respect and sensitivity, DC Eager will professionally and discretely provide the clean-up needed to return the home to a healthy state. Free assessment. See ads, pages 8, 41 and 52.

HYPNOTHERAPY LANCASTER HYPNOTHERAPY

John Stewart, Hypnotherapist 717-340-3100 LancasterHypnotherapy@gmail.com LancasterHypnotherapy.com Ready to improve your life? Weight, smoking, anxiety, confidence, sleep, habits, athletic performance. Hypnosis is a timeproven process that empowers you to make substantial changes, allowing you to tap into your inner natural resources and take control of your life.

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Integrative Medicine NICK D'ORAZIO, MD

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

Integrative wellness AMPERSAND INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS 7 Bristol Court • Wyomissing 484-516-2206 AmpersandIntegrative.com

We provide the support you need to thrive! Our staff of wellness practitioners provides an integrative approach with services such as bodywork, fitness, grief support, mental health, nutrition, physical therapy, sound therapy, yoga and more. See ad, page 19.

INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS STUDIO Christina Rossi, Practitioner 546 Penn Ave, Fl 2 • West Reading 610-451-9577 IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org

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 10.

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN/ MAINTENANCE EARTHBOUND ARTISAN Serving South Central PA 717-507-6267 EarthboundArtisan.com

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 storm water mitigation. See ad, page 42.

LYMPHATIC THERAPY Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Electro-Lymphatic Therapy 2435 Old Philadelphia Pike • Smoketown 717-656-8615 • AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com 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 ads, pages 11 and 54.

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

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

MATTRESS 1st

at Interiors Home 3130 Columbia Ave • Lancaster 717-390-2000 Mattress1stByInteriorsHome.com Offering organic and natural bedding, free from irritants, allergens, pressurepoint discomfort or temperature struggles, so that you are assured the best night’s sleep possible. Natura products are made with eco-integrity to ensure better health and better sleep. See ad, page 14.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CURE PENNSYLVANIA

1866 Fruitville Pike • Lancaster 717-619-2873 CurePenn.com Medical marijuana in tincture, topical, capsule, extract, vape and flower form has been shown to be an effective alternative or supplement to pharmaceutical medications for a variety of circumstances. P E N N S Y L V A N I A We offer complimentary consultations 7 days a week with our pharmacists. See ad, page 15.

MEDIATION/ CONFLICT RESOLUTION PANGEA MEDIATION

717-219-7174 Mila@PangeaMediation.solutions PangeaMediation.solutions At Pangea Mediation we aim to provide the space and tools needed to resolve conflicts in a healthy and productive manner through mediation, conflict coaching and training. We specialize in coparenting, separation & divorce mediation. Let's get started! See ad, page 44.

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 8, 41 and 51.

NATUROPATH - traditional HEALTH BY DESIGN CLINIC

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com We provide nutrition and detoxification services for adults and children using an integrative functional medicine approach, offer therapeutic massage therapy for your relaxation or chronic pain needs, and permanent fat and weight loss services. See ads, pages 38 and 54.

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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).

Be the parent you want to be! Counselor, certified parenting coach and anger management specialist, Colleen Gensemer empowers parents and children of any age to increase trust, experience harmony in communication and healing in relationships. Zoom and in-person options available. See ad, page 35.

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Ann Lee, ND, L.Ac 112 Cornell Ave • Lancaster 717-669-1050 DoctorNaturalMedicine.com

FUSION INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Dana M. Elia, DCN, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND 717-917-5259 FusionIHW.com At Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness, Dr. Dana Elia utilizes an integrative, functional and personalized approach to nutrition, health, and healing. Like a detective on a special case, she’ll uncover the root causes of challenging health issues so that you can feel well again. Most major insurance plans are accepted. See ad, page 13.

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

Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cuttingedge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 17.

organic hair salon THE GREEN ROOM ORGANIC SALON 8 E Walnut St • Lancaster 717-844-1051 1387 E Main St • Mount Joy 717-653-2502 TheGreenRoomLancaster.com

Refresh your mind, body and spirit with natural and organic products for hair and skin. We use OWAY, an ammonia-free color and product line packed with biodynamic, fair trade ingredients and pure essential oils. We specialize in cuts, color, DEVA cuts, styling, bridal styling and more. See ad, page 17.

Parenting Coaching & Anger Management Colleen Gensemer 484-269-6572 RechargeYourLifeLLC.com

FURDUNKIN

Mobile & Urgent Care 1090 N Charlotte St, Ste 102 • Lancaster 717-844-0097 Furdunkin.com

Just like you, we love our pets and believe they deserve the healthiest and most vibrant lives possible. We are a concierge veterinary service providing mobile, curbside veterinary care across Lancaster and Berks counties and beyond, and offering a new state-of-the-art urgent care and surgical center conveniently located near Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster. See ad, page 41.

HOUNDS N HERBS, LLC

Dianne Wagman, President 101 E Broad St • Dallastown Info@HoundsNHerbs.com 717-804-9111• HoundsNHerbs.com Your local source for raw and all organic natural pet foods, with a full line of organic pet supplies including pet CBD, nutritional supplements, cookies and treats, grooming supplies & apparel, bioDOGradable waste bags, de-shedding tools and gifts. Now open. See website for hours.

TILL WE MEET AGAIN In-Home Pet Euthanasia 717-897-0536 TillWeMeetAgain.com

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 43.

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HELENE WILLIAMS REIKI

Helene Williams, BSN, RN 313 W Liberty St, Suite 267 • Lancaster 717-269-6084 HeleneWilliamsReiki.com

URBAN WELL—A SOURCE FOR CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY Saint James Episcopal Church 119 N Duke St • Lancaster 717-397-4858 • UrbanWell.org

Reiki is a very gentle holistic practice, which assists in promoting balance in body, mind and spirit. After a Reiki session, many people express a deep sense of relaxation, calming and peace. Frequently anxiety, stress and worry are relieved. Also offering meditation and student mentoring via Zoom. See ad, page 26.

SOUND HEALING SOUNDWISE HEALTH

Lana Ryder, LMT, AADP, CSTP 313 W Liberty St, Suite 267 • Lancaster SoundwiseHealth.com 610-301-4356 Throughout the region, our trained and experienced professional practitioners offer individual intuitive sound therapy sessions, group immersions, sonic massage, ReikiSound, ReikiVoice, hospice CareSong and classes in fundamental education in the art and science of sound healing. Sharing the healing power of sound, voice and music for 45 years.

SHAMANISM RUNE READINGS by LIZ

Soul Centered Wellness 2916 Leisczs Bridge Rd • Leesport 484-955-1114 SoulCenteredWellness.org 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 ads, pages 30, 49 and 52.

SPECIALTY FOODS KWEE-JACK FISH CO

Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut Shares 717-842-0180

Sustainably harvested wild Alaskan salmon and halibut available, fisherman-direct. Pre-order annually (spring) at EatWildSalmon.com for local pick-up (fall) of sushi-grade delicious nutrition, deep-frozen at the peak of freshness to enjoy throughout the year.

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THERAPEUTIC WRITING WRITE FROM THE HEART

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 25.

Thermal Imaging ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING Pamela Howard, DC, CCT 550 Coventry Dr • Mechanicsburg 866-522-3484 AThermalImage.com

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

Aqua Blue Wellness Center

Lori Martin, BCNP 2435 Old Philadelphia Pike • Smoketown 717-656-8615 • AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com 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 ads, pages 11 and 52.

WEIGHT LOSS Health by Design

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 • HBDClinic.com We can help you reach your weightloss goals by offering customized nutrition, body sculpting, weight loss and detoxification services. As you release stubborn fat, you’ll receive support and guidance through every step of your journey. See ads, pages 38 and 53.

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.

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. Louise Konrath, instructor. See ads, page 19 and this page.

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 42.

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