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19 THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

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How to Power Up Their Defenses

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Custom Summer Skin Care Essentials Available at Infuse

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nfuse creates a one-of-a-kind experience where patrons can infuse their own custom scent into a DIY recipe from 40-plus natural and organic bases, including vegan and gluten-free options. “Infuse can change your whole skincare experience,” says owner says Pesh Patel. “We offer customers the opportunity to not only create a natural custom scent, but also to choose from our Raw Bar in order to create products uniquely for themselves.”

Options include a lightweight, sprayable lotion to take on the go, beard oil or face mists, salt and sugar scrubs for sandal-ready feet and hydrating aloe to recover from sun-filled days. Infuse also offers beach-ready hair without driving to the shore in a simple sea salt hair spray or a sweet lip sugar scrub to exfoliate and hydrate lips.

Customers can also pamper themselves in a three-step, luxurious, bath treatment with a custom bath bomb, relaxing and knowing they selecting every ingredient. “All of our products are made in our glass-walled lab in just minutes.” says Patel.

Location: Marlton Crossing Shopping Center, 107 Rt. 73 S., Marlton. For more information, call 856-452-5511, email Info@ InfusedHere.com visit InfusedHere.com. See ad, page 12.

Empowered Light Holistic Expo in Oaks

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his fall’s Empowered Light Holistic Expo is just around the corner, running from 5 to 9 p.m., September 28, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 29 and 30, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

The expo will feature Dr. Michal Salla, who will be presenting two lectures on the hidden history and significance of Antarctica, and Grammy nominee Dalien, aka 13 Hands, who will present a shamanic sound meditation and healing concert. Gabriele Weber, intuitive healer and teacher, will be a featured speaker, as will Ataana, author, intuitive and energy healer from Nashville.

Empowered Light engages attendees with experiential classes like dance, meditation and sound healing, or mini-treatments, such as reiki and massage. Attendees can choose from more than 50 workshops and lectures. Guests can linger and shop in between presentations with more than 150 holistic vendors. Vendors are encouraged to apply now for a space.

Cost: $5-$20, with free parking. Some presentations additional.

Location: 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA. Advance ticket purchases encouraged. For more information, call 484-459-3082, email EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail.com or visit EmpoweredLight.com.

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he Clean Air Council’s 13th annual Greenfest Philly will take place on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 9, at Bainbridge Green, at 4th and Bainbridge Streets. Set on the tree-lined streets of Queen Village, this beautiful green space is the perfect location to celebrate sustainability in the city.

From local live music to crafts and activities in the Kids’ Corner, Greenfest is an event for the entire family to enjoy. Highlights include vegan cooking demos. Toyota Hybrids Ride and Drive, free outdoor yoga class, DIY workshops, eco-friendly vendors and shopping and more.

“Greenfest Philly remains one of Philadelphia’s most important and exciting events, as it brings together tens of thousands of socially conscious consumers and businesses who support the fight to protect the environment at this most critical of times,” says Joseph Otis Minott, Esq., executive director and chief counsel of the Clean Air Council. “Greenfest offers a brilliant opportunity for people throughout the region to exchange sustainable products, services, recipes and tips, all while enjoying a Sunday with their families in one of downtown Philadelphia’s most beautiful green spaces.”

For more information, visit CleanAir.org/Greenfest.

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he Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle will meet from 1 to 3 p.m., October 1, with experienced drummers Quint Lange and Ron Kravitz, of Music in the Moment, for an afternoon of outdoor drumming on the beautiful grounds of The New Covenant Church Campus.

This is an event for all that love to drum, dance to the rhythms or just listen. A small selection of drums, assorted percussion instruments and some chairs are provided for public use.

The event Is sponsored by Elise Rivers, of Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy, and Kravitz. Picnic blankets for lounging are a plus, but no alcohol or dogs are permitted on the grounds.

Admission is free. Location: 7500 Germantown Ave., across from the Trolley Car Diner. For more information, visit MusicInTheMoment.com.

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CB Naturals sells a line of handmade vegan and natural soaps, skin and hair care products. They can be purchased at the Northwest Veg Fest at Germantown Avenue and Armat Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 11, or online at scbNaturals.com.

Many people are looking for vegan and handmade products.

At the event, they can come and try the products before purchase.

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Holding Hands Reduces Pain Holdings hands with a loved one reduces physical pain, report researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Haifa that studied the brainwaves of 22 heterosexual couples between ages 23 and 32. When in each other’s presence, the couples’ brainwaves tended to synchronize, especially in the alpha mu band, a measure of focused attention; holding hands amplified this effect and markedly lowered pain levels. The more empathetic the man was to the woman’s pain, the more their brain activity synced and her pain decreased. Men that were less empathetic did not produce the same effect.

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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet.

This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets. The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables.

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Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. Thus, it remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans on nutrient-poor diets, reports a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. “Without magnesium, vitamin D is not really useful or safe,” says study co-author Mohammed S. Razzaque, Ph.D., a professor of pathology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As a consequence, taking vitamin D supplements can increase a person’s calcium and phosphate levels, even if they remain vitamin D deficient, he explains; and that can lead to vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren’t sufficient.

The magnesium factor may explain why vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily help vitamin D deficiency-related disorders such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. Natural sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews and other nuts, bananas, beans, broccoli, brown rice, egg yolks, fish oil, green vegetables, mushrooms, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet corn, tofu, whole grains, and pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and flax seeds.

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The Power of Belief Can Change Behavior

Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar In a study that offers hope for people with Type 2 diabetes, Rutgers University researchers have shown that a diet high in diverse fibers promotes the growth of certain gut bacteria, leading to improved blood glucose control, increased insulin production and improved average blood glucose (A1C) levels. In the six-year study published in Science, 27 diabetes patients in China were fed a diet of whole grains, Traditional Chinese Medicinal foods and prebiotics for up to 86 days, while a group of 16 similar patients ate a similar diet with less fiber. All took the diabetes drug acarbose, which helps turn starch into fiber.

By the study’s end, 89 percent of those on the high-fiber diet and 50 percent of the lower-fiber diet group reached blood sugar levels in the normal range. Researchers theorized that the fiber increased numbers of the specific bacteria that break down carbohydrates, producing short-chain fatty acids that nourished gut-lining cells, reduced inflammation and helped control appetite. A shortage of short-chain fatty acids has been associated with Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

Henry Ford said, “Whether you believe you can, or you believe you can’t, you’re right,” and this sentiment highlighting the power of a positive thinking has become something of a cliché. Yet this powerful statement is perhaps more profoundly true than we appreciate. Even if we fall in the latter category, we can still learn to believe we can when we believe we can’t.

Imagine, for example, the person that has low self-esteem and consider the thoughts going through their head every day. “No one likes me, I’m a fraud, I screw up everything.”

Now imagine how they behave. They are unlikely to go out of their way to take opportunities if they think they’ll mess it all up or strike up a conversation if they believe they’re unlikable.

The increased stress will impact their immune system, causing them to get sick more often, as well as increasing their body’s tendency to put on weight. All of this likely creates a horrible cycle feeding back into more negative self-beliefs.

People often have beliefs that become self-fulfilling prophecies, such as, “Everyone in my family is overweight, I’m not good at math, I’ve tried to quit smoking and I can’t do it, I don’t like brussels sprouts.” There is a fundamental rule of the mind to remember: If our subconscious mind accepts an idea as true, our body will manifest it into reality. Here are three tips to get the

process started of changing our belief systems. n Become aware of your language and take control of it. Our language has a big impact on how we see the world. Pay attention to how we talk about ourselves, internally and to others. Notice when limiting beliefs tend to show up and change our language. For example, if we hear ourselves saying, “I’m not good at that.” Instead say, “I’m getting better” or “I’m learning.” Avoid the word “try”. As Yoda says, “Do, or do not. There is no try.” n Surround ourselves with the types of people we want to be like. There’s a saying, “You are the five people you hang around most.” If we want to be more athletic, hang out with people that are enthusiastic about exercise. If we’re a big social media user, consider unfollowing friends that constantly post negative or angry complaints. n Consider hypnosis. Whether hiring a professional or learning self-hypnosis techniques, hypnosis can be a powerful tool to taking control of those thoughts and beliefs which we did not have control of before.

Frank Perri is the owner of Philadelphia Hypnosis, located at 325 Chestnut St,.

Office 844, in Philadelphia. For a free telephone consultation, call 267988-9484. For more information, visit PhiladelphiaHypnosis.com. See ad, page 8.

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MIGHTY MINERALS What We Need to Stay Healthy

by Judith Fertig

Minerals—inorganic chemical elements or compounds that cannot be produced by the body, but occur in nature—play a key role in helping us function at our best.

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ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances.

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Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private,

Our Body’s Periodic Table Sodium with Chlorine

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: sodium combines with chlorine in salt; Himalayan sea salt also contains 84 trace elements Recommended Daily Intake: 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium

Potassium

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: bananas, dried figs, nuts, avocadoes Recommended Daily Intake: 4.7 grams (g)

Calcium

Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health

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nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended to serve as a guide for good nutrition by covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada.

This list of important minerals, based on the worldwide studies collected in the journal Minerals, is a good starting point. Another good reference is the extensive chart from the IOM of the National Academy of Sciences at ConsumerLab.com/RDAs.

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Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg

Sulfur

Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight

Phosphorous

Why we need it: works with calcium to build strong bones, repair cells Food sources: salmon, yogurt, turkey, lentils, almonds Recommended Daily Intake: 700 mg

Copper

Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg)

Iodine

Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized table salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg

Selenium

Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg

Molybdenum

Why we need it: facilitates production of natural enzymes

Food sources: lima beans, cauliflower, peas, soybeans Recommended Daily Intake: 45 mcg

Chromium

Why we need it: reduces insulin resistance, helps lower cholesterol Food sources: lean meats, whole grains, broccoli, green beans Recommended Daily Intake: 25 mcg for adult females, 35 mcg for adult males We require macrominerals—those we need in larger amounts—as well as microminerals—those necessary in trace amounts.

For a good overview from the Harvard University Medical School, visit Tinyurl. com/HelpGuide2Minerals.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Magnesium

Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men

Iron

Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for adult men

Manganese

Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg

Zinc

Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men

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Philadelphia loves good, healthy food!

COFFEE HOUSE TOO

2514 E York St, Philadelphia 19125 267-324-5888 • CoffeeHouseCo.com A Fishtown location, they prove that being good to your customers, your staff and the environment is a win/win. With their daily specials, fair trade, organic coffee and eclectic environment, they are sure to provide the palate with something good.

COSMIC CAFÉ

1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia 215-978-0900 • CosmicFoods.com

A Quiet Heart At the center of the most turbulent heart there is a place of peace, a place beyond time that cannot be touched by change or loss.

No tumult can disturb the quietness, no shadow can dim the light. Here in this stillness is rest and healing. Nothing we suffer, nothing that we fear, can damage its perfection. ~Pam Brown

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We believe in offering farm fresh, local and organic foods, wherever possible, because starting with good ingredients ends in a sumptuous meal. We offer breakfast and lunch options all day with indoor and outdoor (seasonal) seating.

GOOD KARMA CAFÉ

331 S 22nd St, Philadelphia 19103 TheGoodKarmaCafe.com Serving fair trade sustainable coffee blends in a relaxed setting.

HOLISTIC HEALTH SUITE & CAFÉ 6802 Old York Rd, Philadelphia 215-995-5150

Our mission at Holistic Health Suite & Café is to encourage people to “Eat, Drink and Think Healthy” and to provide a safe space for that transformation to unfold. Our commitment is to honor you and your choices, and to provide guidance, education and skills to support your goals so that you can experience your optimum health and highest personal potential.

OLD CITY COFFEE

221 Church St, Philadelphia 19106 215-629-9292 • OldCityCoffee.com This locally convenient café serves various roasted coffees and teas to local visitors.

ESSENE MARKET

In the heart of historic Fabric Row 719 S 4th St, Philadelphia 215-922-1146 • EsseneMarket.com Philadelphia’s premier natural foods market, Essene specializes in organic, local, veganfriendly selections. Our café’s hot bar features ready-made Korean, vegetarian and gluten-free entrees. Our fresh juice bar is renowned for invigorating smoothies and enlivening elixirs. Be sure to try freshly baked treats prepared in our own vegan bakery. From hard-to-find items to everyday staples, we’re your neighborhood market for healthconscious living.

P.S. & CO.

1706 Locust St, Philadelphia 21-985-1706 • PureSweets.com Pure Sweets promises 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free. The healthiest fare made from scratch with love.

FRONT STREET CAFÉ

1253 N Front St, Philadelphia 19122 215-515-3073 • FrontStreetCafe.net Try Philly’s Favorite f r e sh p l u s f r i e n d l y neighborhood café. The café offers a menu featuring farm-to-table, locally sourced and organic new American cuisine with international influence.

SOY CAFÉ

630 N 2nd St, Philadelphia 19123 215-922-1003 • MySoyCafe.com Vegetarian/vegan restaurant/ coffee shop.

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Where European Flair Energizes Design

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multiple solutions oConcept is the that work well for any brand name of size, space or budDenmark’s most get. Since opening in global retail furni2006, BoConcept has ture chain, founded in experienced steady 1952, with 265 stores growth. Daniels in 60 countries. Terrace acquired the franchise Daniels, the owner of the in 2016, and business BoConcept Philadelphia has thrived under his franchise, was an integral leadership and solidicomponent of BoConfied BoConcept as a pilcept’s U.S. operations for lar of the community. more than 10 years.

Terrace Daniels “We are always He states, “We striving to bring awareness to our brand, offer a vast collection of design furniture so we constantly look for innovative and accessories that can be customized to methods to reach new customers,” says compliment any interior. Our interior deDaniels. “Our global designers and prodsign services are available for both residenuct development team works year-round tial and commercial clients. Our goal is to to ensure that we remain on trend within assist our clients in designing a space that our industry. We always look for new is aesthetically beautiful, functional and ways to improve our products and serconducive to their lifestyles.” They mainvices to give our clients a wow experience tain a team of design professionals to help in our store.” every client create their dream space.

Staffing is key, he explains. “Our “Passion and persistence are what interior designers are not only knowledgemove the people behind the BoConcept able about our collection, but are also in the brand, whether they are designing a know of what is trending in the world of wall unit, leading a team or managing a interior design and fashion. Most imporstore,” says Daniels. “Our common mission is to make modern design furniture tantly, we love design and enjoy meeting available to the urban-minded customer. and exceeding our clients’ expectations. We are in tune with our community and open We offer customized, coordinated and our doors to host many events, from book affordable design furniture and accessosignings and art shows to networking and ries. Customized, because our products charitable causes.” can be fitted to the needs and dreams of

our customers. Coordinated, because we take a holistic approach in the development and design of our product range.

Design, because we are a design company with our own designers. Affordable, because we want to spoil our customers by giving them great value.”

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More Happiness

by Deborah Shouse

Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

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or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks.

It begins with each child feeling loved.

Learn Love Languages

For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’”

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calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language.

Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)?

“Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

Avoid Unreal Idealizing

Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child.

The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.”

“Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby.

“Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.

Simply Raising Children Resources A Fine Parent, blog, Sumitha Bhandarkar, AFineParent.com/blog Edit Your Life, podcast, Asha Dornfest, EditYourLifeShow.com The book Parent Hacks:134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids, by Asha Dornfest

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Focus on the Good

When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them.

Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors.

“Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area.

Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.”

Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition.

“Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness.

“Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power

of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating).

Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”

Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.

Elect De-Stress Over Distress

Everyone can sometimes become overscheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily checkin, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?”

She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.”

Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out?

Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent?

Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.

Soothing Quiet Time

Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse. “Climb

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ncorporating love throughout the day keeps a child’s tank full. Consider these tips from love languages expert Gary Chapman.

Physical Touch – Get Close ¤ Greet the child with a hug ¤ Stroke their hair while they talk about a challenging day ¤ Snuggle while watching TV

Affirmations – Encouraging Words ¤ Put a positive note in the child’s lunch box ¤ Appreciate something the child did or said ¤ Create an encouragement jar, with praising words to use as needed

Quality Time – Periods of Undivided Attention ¤ Ask a specific question about their day that elicits discussion ¤ Schedule a date with each child ¤ Create something together, like a photo album

Gifts – Tangible Expressions of Love ¤ Make a special meal or dessert; maybe do it together ¤ Have some small gifts the child can choose from as rewards for positive actions ¤ Seek natural gifts, like a special feather, stone or flower

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Know the Power of Space

Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true.

“My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings. She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

Build Resilience

Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, wellbehaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal.

We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment.

“To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.”

During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words. “This is not the time to lecture

or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.” Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature.

Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life.

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True Happy Meals

When there’s a little time and energy, use these ideas to connect. ¤ Start by smiling upon seeing the kids. ¤ Throw together an impromptu picnic and eat on the living room floor, in the yard or at the park. ¤ Ask the kids to read aloud while parents cook. ¤ Balance a soft item on a spoon held between the teeth and stage a fun race. ¤ While cooking, keep kids busy prepar ing a restaurant-style menu, a place setting with utensils wrapped in paper napkins and a way to take orders. ¤ Put on aprons and whip up homemade pizza, cupcakes or something unusual, like BLT pancake sandwiches. ¤ Buy write-on, wipe-off place mats and have kids doodle while they wait to eat. ¤ Dress up for dinner. Wear old Halloween costumes, put clothes on backwards or eat in pajamas. ¤ Share thanks. Everyone shares one thing they are grateful for.

Source: Adapted from 101 Fun Things To Do With Kids To Enjoy Everyday Family Life, by Sumitha Bhandarkar

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ing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.”

To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

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There is a sense today that we cannot simply rely upon government or industry to supply all our needs or support all the people that require assistance in society. The good will and efforts of those that volunteer with nonprofits are alive and more widespread than ever.

The nature and variety of their tasks may vary in the fields of health care, environment, education and social work, but there is a place for everyone to do their part for the less fortunate. Some bring skills they have mastered in their careers, while others will be trained for specific duties, but the spirit is the same. Here in Philadelphia, we are blessed with a multitude of folks with a big heart, and our series can help them find their niche in the scheme of things.

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he Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education inspires meaningful connections between people and nature, using 340 acres of fields, forests, ponds and streams in northwest Philadelphia as a living laboratory to foster appreciation, deepen understanding and encourage stewardship of the environment since 1965.

There are four core program areas: environmental education, environmental art, land stewardship and wildlife rehabilitation. As a leader in the next generation

shepherd American toads to reach their breeding grounds.

Volunteers do not require a background check unless they wish to work directly with children. They each receive an orientation and project-dependent training. Work is generally accomplished in two-hour time blocks. Claire Morgan, volunteer coordinator, notes, “We host restoration volunteer workdays on the third Saturday morning of each month during spring, summer and fall. Volunteers remove invasive plants, plant native species and help to improve trail systems.�

To volunteer, call Morgan at 215-482-7300 ext.120, or email Claire@SchuylkillCenter.org.

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of environmental education, the Schuylkill Center works to create a world where all people play, learn and grow with nature as a part of their everyday lives.

The Center hosts more than 1,200 volunteers each year, planting trees, installing environmental artworks, manning tables at festivals, helping with wildlife rehabilitation, photography, graphic design and office organization. Every spring, upwards of 400 volunteers run the Toad Detour program that helps to August 2018

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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids

How to Power Up Their Defenses

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trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.

Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail

mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health.

I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi

Germs Can Be Helpful Research from Professor Linda Harrison, of Charles Sturt University, in Australia, reveals that children that are exposed to other children in a daycare or school environment at an early age develop stronger immunity, even though they might sometimes get sick at the outset.

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of developing asthma and allergies later in life.

Children also benefit from getting their hands into microbe-rich soil, say Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers in a study published in Science. While germs can help kids build stronger immunity, common good habits like regular hand-washing curb the spread of viruses.

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supports a healthy microbiome.”

Adequate protein supports healthy immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies by Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours.

Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.

Exercise and Herbal Allies Exercise has been shown to increase blood and lymphatic circulation and in turn, helps move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu.

Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults.

Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty al-

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lies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response.

Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffusing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling.

Adding a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender essential oil to Epson or sea salt makes a calming, immuneboosting bath.

Homeopathy Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids often respond positively.

There are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida, recommends a more thorough approach.

“Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.”

Treating children’s illness homeopathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good.

“Homeopathic remedies are not preventive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied.

Health is wealth, and fortifying the next generation benefits us all.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Multilevel Healing Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

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by Linda Sechrist

r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system

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science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing.

The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Pow-

er to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.”

During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit— making us more whole,” says Jonas.

His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a

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Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole. ~Wayne Jonas supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions.

For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman.

He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out. All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy.

An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.”

Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although

skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas.

“Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas.

To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/ resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing.

Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and well-being, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Zach, a rescued cat, welcomes foster pets to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, in Newport Beach, California, teaching kittens cleanliness, and good manners to dogs. “We can’t imagine life without him,” says Monica Sederholm, co-founder of the organization. A congenital condition causing irregular bone growth in his shoulder blades, fused bones and a missing kneecap hasn’t stopped him.

Muscle pain keeps him from retracting his claws, but daily massages help him relax.

Although Zach remains mobile, walking is difficult or sometimes impossible when an animal is missing a limb or paralyzed. Designed for specific disabilities and fitted for size, a wheelchair cart provides freedom most cats and dogs embrace. Rescue volunteers and adoptive parents must keep clutter off the floors, supervise and remove the cart to allow for comfortable naps.

Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat and the Curl Up with a Cat Tale series, adopted Homer, a blind

kitten from Miami. “Never having sight, he wasn’t afraid to take risks,” she explains. “He climbed, explored and played with our other cats.” When a move to Manhattan, New York, presented a scary prospect for Cooper, Homer inspired her, saying, “Homer didn’t let fear of the unknown trip him up. He taught me the relationships you’re sure you don’t want can be the most meaningful.”

“Dottie CrazyPants, a rescued Harlequin Great Dane with severe skin and ear infections and

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One receives an unlimited amount of love and gratitude from saving a special needs pet. ~Kelly Reeves, co-founder, Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue a dysfunctional immune system, had no quality of life until I tried holistic treatments,” says Lara Katz, executive director of the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, in Mebane. Dottie didn’t gain weight, even though she ate a lot and drank gallons of water a day, resulting in indoor accidents. “A raw food diet resolved many health and housebreaking issues.”

Discontinuing regular medications left Dottie miserable and nearly unable to walk. “A massage therapist said her energy centers were blocked,” Katz says. “After an energy medicine treatment, Dottie slept through the night for the first time in months. Her paws looked better short term.”

A combination of holistic treatments including cold laser and red-light therapy, Chinese herbs, an anti-yeast protocol and probiotics works best. Katz also uses only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products.

Inspired Services and Stories

Educational Resources

n Video of Feldenkrais practitioner Mary Debono working with a cattle dog at DebonoMoves.com n Help for rescuing blind, deaf and wheelchair dogs and cats at PetsWithDisabilities.org n Equipment for special needs pets at HandicappedPets.com n Answers to questions about animal wheelchairs, from a no-kill-shelter advocacy group courtesy of BestFriends.org

Special Pet Journeys

n Beaux Tox, a Labrador with a smooshed face, loves his transformed life, Tinyurl.com/LabradorsNewLife n Starfish, the dog, learned to walk and run after a rough start, Tinyurl.com/NewlyMobilePooch n Pumpkin, a dwarf mini-pony, not only walked, but ran after receiving custom braces, InspireMore.com/dwarf-pony

“Certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dottie’s visits take a bit of management because of the types of cleaning products used in nursing homes. It’s worth it. She’s completely changed my lifestyle regarding how many toxins we’re exposed to daily.”

Emotional Relief Tracy Krulik, a certified canine separation anxiety trainer in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, is a graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers. “Using videoconferencing, I can watch my client’s dogs at home, see when panic starts and create daily training plans to keep them safely calm.”

Feldenkrais practitioner and author of Grow Young with Your Dog: Learn How You and Your Canine Companion Can Feel Better at Any Age! Mary Debono, of Encinitas, California, sees a variety of pets. “I invited an Arabian named Easy to be the demo horse during a class I taught,” she recalls. “Sore all over, he couldn’t lift his feet high enough to step over a pole lying on the ground.” Easy showed dramatic improvement through Feldenkrais, which focuses on improved function, rebooting the body by interrupting the cycle of pain and tension, so that the patient realizes change is possible.

Debono also treated a rabbit that didn’t like to be touched.

“I used the eraser end of a pencil through an opening in his crate.

Non-habitual touch gets the attention of the nervous system; areas of tension are sore, so gentle lifts provide relief.” Without pain, movement is easier and behavior improves.

Lesson Learned Sandy Johnson, former actress and author of The Pet Healer Project and Miracle Dogs: Adventures on Wheels, in Los Angeles, was in recovery from Stage 4 kidney cancer when she adopted Charley, a Brussels Griffon. “Her singlemindedness taught me my greatest lesson about the body’s ability to heal,” she says.

Animals show less concern about blindness, a bum knee or even the need for a wheelchair than humans do. People that live with special needs animals are quick to say the benefits far outweigh the cost. When we’re open to the possibilities, such pets offer lessons in living life to the fullest.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Children’s Yoga – 4:30pm. Yoga stories, songs, and adventures for children ages 3-8. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Caregivers are welcome to participate.

West Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 S 52nd St. 215-685-7422. FreeLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Yoga for Kid – 11am. Learn proven techniques to relax your mind and body and to help attain physical fitness. Lillian Marrero Library, 601 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

First Friday in the Backyard Friday – 5-8pm.

Celebrate local talent and great food with a communal vibe. Create a picnic from the hot bar and forage the store for other treats. BYO beer or wine, shop the fine arts and crafts market, meet local artists. Open mic with special guests each session. Weavers Way Co-op Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118. WeaverWay.coop.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Girard Garden Workday – 9-11am. A community garden with devoted members from all walks of life.

Numerous events held throughout the year cultivate a community atmosphere. W Girard Ave & N 20th St. GirardGarden.com/join-us.

Family Nature Play – 10:30-11:30am. Come for unstructured nature play and a hike with NaturePHL. Participants will climb, explore and learn more about the many health benefits of outdoor activity and time in nature. Meet at Tall Trees Nature Playscape. Free. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia.

215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

Growing a Bountiful Fall Harvest Workshop – 11am-12:30pm. Learn from gardening expert Doris Stahl how to create a vegetable garden that produces generous harvests throughout the fall. This program is offered by Penn State Extension Philadelphia.

Free and open to the public. No registration required. 100 N Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Parks on Tap – Aug 8-12. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different loca-

tions in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Dickinson Square Park, 4th St & Tasker St. MyPhillyPark.org.

Community Diabetes Prevention Program – 6pm.

Jefferson’s Center for Urban Health has trained lifestyle coaches to help you lose weight, become more active, and reduce stress. Year-long program; must be18 years or older, overweight (BMI greater than or equal to 25), HbA1C of 5.7-6.4%, or diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Free. South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S Broad St. Register: 800-533-3669. FreeLibrary.org.

Cooking with Health Partners Plans – 6pm. A hands-on class on how to create accessible dishes that increase fruit and vegetable intake affordably.

Participants will work with chef Hugo Campos of Philabundance to prepare recipes that tasty and nutritious. Blackwell Regional Library, 125 S 52nd St, Philadelphia. Register: FreeLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Volunteer Day – 9:30am-12:30pm.Volunteers will work with staff on seasonal tasks like weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning and light maintenance. No special experience or skills required. Dress for working outdoors; bring work gloves and a water bottle.

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia.

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Good Libations Market – 10am-2 pm. Philly’s local cider scene is growing. Join at the farm stand to taste ciders from Ploughman Farm Cider, Commonwealth Cider and Kurant Cider. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E Cumberland St. Greensgrow.org.

Nature Exploration for Families – 10:30-11:30am.

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Grab your hiking boots for a naturalist-led exploration with your little ones. Gather in the Discovery Center for a short introduction and craft, and then hit the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 tion with your little ones. Gather in the Discovery Center for a short introduction and craft, and then hit the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Parks on Tap – Aug 15-19. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer.

A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks.

Lemon Hill, 3298 Sedgley Dr. MyPhillyPark.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Nature Exploration for Families – 10:30-11:30am.

Grab your hiking boots for a naturalist-led exploration with your little ones. Gather in the Discovery Center for a short introduction and craft, and then hit the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Go Take a hike! Fairmount Park Trolley Trail – 10am-1pm. Get into the woods and discover some of the hidden gems of our park system. Bring water, a snack and wear comfortable clothing and hikingappropriate shoes. Chamounix Hostel, 3250 Chamounix Dr, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark.org.

Cloth Diaper Workshop – 5-7pm. This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents interested in investigating them as an option for their child. Participants will discuss why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The Nesting House, 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Parks on Tap – Aug 22-26. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Penn Treaty Park, 1431 N Delaware Ave. MyPhillyPark.org.

Natural Health Fair – 10am-3pm. This natural eating, natural health fair will provide resources in the community that can improve your health and quality of life. Live music, mini lectures, BioScan technicians, pop-up yoga with Roots 2 Rise, ACME Markets ‘O’ products giveaway, community grill, and tastings. Health Center 9, 131 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Parks on Tap – Aug 29-Sept 3. 5-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the summer. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Clark Park, 4398 Chester Ave. MyPhillyPark.org.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 The Blue Corn Lifestyle: Green and Organic Fest – Noon-5pm. This sustainable lifestyle event combines old Mexican indigenous traditions and modern day Mexican farmer culture, centered on corn. Free. The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia.

BlueCornLifestyle.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Good Libations Market – 10am-2pm. Philly’s local cider scene is growing. Join at the farm stand to taste ciders from Ploughman Farm Cider, Commonwealth Cider and Kurant Cider. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E Cumberland St. Greensgrow.org.

and Beekeeping 101. Plus, a honey marketplace and crafts, free river boating, pollinator plants for sale, and a children’s festival. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Empowered Light Holistic Expo – Sept 2830. 5-9pm, Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun. Enjoy lectures, meditations, alternative healing treatments: reiki, massage and reflexology; angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products for personal and home care. Food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E, Oaks. Sue Greenwald: 484-459-3082. EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail. com. EmpoweredLight.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Philly Bike Expo – Oct 27-28. Artisans, activists and alternatives. Free indoor bike parking available.

Exhibitor registrations now open. Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia, 1200 Arch St. Vendors: 267928-3726. PhillyBikeExpo.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Love Your Park Fall Service Day – Join your local Park Friends Group to plant trees, rake leaves and prepare our parks for winter. Volunteer registration will open October 10. Info/register: LoveYourPark. org/event/love-park-fall-service-day.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Dine Out for the Environment – All day. A fundraising event, at Philadelphia’s most sustainable restaurants, to benefit Clean Air Council and their mission while providing haven to the region’s hungry environmentalists and eco-compassionate alike.

A list of restaurants that are in line with their most green values can be found here: CleanAir.org/ dineout/info.

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Greenfest Philly – 10am-4pm. Exhibitor registration now open. With more than 100 exhibitors and vendors, learn about living sustainably while having fun. This event features shopping for local green wares, great food, live music, live demonstrations, kid-friendly activities and more. Free. Bainbridge Green, Bainbridge St, between 3rd & 5th St. CleanAir.org/greenfest.

Volunteer Day – 9:30am-12:30pm.Volunteers will work with staff on seasonal tasks like weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning and light maintenance.

No special experience or skills required. Dress for working outdoors; bring work gloves and a

Philadelphia Honey Festival – 10am-4pm. Join for a day of bee-related activities with Philadelphia Beekeeper’s Guild. Activities include: honey tastings, open hive demonstrations and honey extractions, a honeybee parade for kids,

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Free. 4501-4503 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia.

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NOTE: All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Review guidelines for submissions at NAPhilly.com or email Publisher@NAPhilly.com for more information.

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La Leche League – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Private home.

Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.

Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends troubled by someone else’s drinking.

Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aisdv.org.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – A 12-step program for those who need help with a drinking problem. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aasepia.org.

Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude.

Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia.

Escape Rooms – Days/times vary. Transport into one of two fantastical worlds where a series of clues, codes, puzzles, and tasks lead teams to achieve an ultimate goal. The Franklin Institute, 271 North 21st St, Philadelphia. 215-448-1200 or GuestServices@fi.edu.

Wet Lab – A space for artists and visitors to explore and reflect on water in a dynamic environment. The artists, art works, and projects on view will flow and shift throughout the summer. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300.

Morning Prayer and Meditation – 6-7am. This service, conducted in Korean and English, includes prayer, chanting and sitting meditation. Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Essene Market and Café – 8am-9pm, Mon-Fri; 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun. Large selection of organically grown produce, natural foods deli, on-site bakery.

Located in the heart of historic Fabric Row, 719 S Fourth St, Philadelphia. 215-922-1146. EsseneMarket.com.

sunday Reiki Level I for Beginners – This foundation course is the most important of all levels of training. Seasoned bodyworkers will benefit, as much as beginners with no background in spiritual development or holistic health. The Reiki School and Clinic, 727 S 4th St, 2nd Flr, Philadelphia. Info: 215-238-0659.

Open Public Meditation – 9am. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

Sunday Morning Sangha – 9:30-11:30am. Practice includes mantra meditation, shamatha (calm abiding) meditation; Vajrayana guided meditations and visualizations, and traditional Buddhist prayers followed by dharma teaching. $10-$15/donation. 954 N Marshall St, Philadelphia. TibetanBuddhist.org.

Guided Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10-11:45am. Weekly meditation followed by a celebration in word, song and spirit. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com.

Silent Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10:10-11:45am. Inspiring words, personal spiritual

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Practice, Study and Sangha: An Informal Gathering – 6-8pm. A social gathering, meditation practice and study/discussion for meditation practitioners of all levels. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

practice and fellowship. New Thought Philadelphia, CA House, 118 S 37th St (UPenn campus).

NewThoughtPhilly.org.

Food Addicts Anonymous – 11am. A 12-step program for food addiction. Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave, Rm A (next to cafeteria), Philadelphia. 215-514-6692.

Quaker Meeting for Worship – 11am. Participate in this unique, un-programmed service to worship by gathering and silently waiting for Spirit to guide us. Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia.

215-241-7000. FriendsCenterCorp.org.

Sunday Service – 11am. Embracing All Souls and Restoring Wholeness. The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stanton Ave, Philadelphia. 215-247-2561. uuRestoration.us.

Korean Dharma Service – 11am-1pm. This dharma service, conducted in Korean, includes prayer, chanting, dharma talk and hymn singing. Lunch will be served after the service. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Contemplative Dance Practice – 3-5:30pm. 1st Sun. This personal and group awareness of body/ mind includes sitting meditation with self-directed body movement in space. Dress comfortably. $5$10 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. RSVP: SilverSpaceDance@gmail.com. Philadelphia.

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Teen Group Meeting – 7-8:30pm.1st & 3rd Sun. Helping teenagers 13-18 find personal empowerment through spiritual awakening. Along the way deep connections are made and a lot of fun is had.

Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112.

610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com.

La Leche League – 10am. 2nd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Calvary Presbyterian Church, basement nursery, 217 Fernbrook Ave, Wyncote. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.

La Leche League – 10am. 3rd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Germantown.

Theresa: 617-650-4436. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.

Kirtan Connection – 6pm. Music meditation and vegetarian dinner. $10. Mantra Lounge, 312 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia. 215-834-8043. MantraPhilly.com.

Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

Group Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Practice sitting, walking and chanting meditation to calm your mind.

All levels. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Sit n’ Stitch – 7-9pm. Brief periods of sitting will be interspersed with readings from dharma art books and creative time. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Info: SusieAndersonFibers@gmail.com.

Inclusivity Group – 7:30-9pm. Last Tue. Explore and discuss readings on mindful, inclusive communication and practice. We consider themes of inclusivity, diversity and intersectionality in the context of the Shambhala tradition. $5 donation.

Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, Windhorse Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070.

Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

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New Baby Meetup – 10-11:30am. Bring babies in arms and meet other new parents, get out of the house, and talk about whatever is going on. 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

New Baby Meetup – 12:30-2pm. This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood.

New Baby Support Group – 10:30am-12:30pm.

This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition

into parenthood. Free. Mount Airy Moving Arts, Carpenter St & Greene St, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

Meditation – Noon-1pm. Reduce stress, learn to remain peaceful in challenging situations, increase clarity of mind and more. Love offering. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610695-0375. cslPhilly.com.

Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

Sierra Club Southeastern Pennsylvania Group (SPG) Meeting – 6:15pm. 1st Wed. Focused on environmental issues facing the greater Philadelphia area, members and nonmembers are welcome to join SPG Executive Committee meetings in-person or by phone. City CoHo, 2401 Walnut St, Philadelphia.

866-501-6174 (code: 100 4 100#) The People of Color Group – 6:30-8pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. A meditation, reading and discussion group for folks who identify as people of color who would like to contemplate and have facilitated discussion from that perspective. $5/ donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Info: PeopleOfColorGroup@gmail.com. Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

Families Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for relatives and friends of those who suffer from substance abuse or related behavioral problem. Saint Francis Xavier Church, Parish Center, 2319 Green St, Philadelphia. FamiliesAnonymous.org.

Food Addicts Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 S Bryn Mawr Ave, 2nd Flr, Ladd Conference Rm. 610-659-0667.

thursday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude.

Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia.

New Parent’s Support Group – 12:30-1:30pm.

Last Thur. All are welcome. $5/donation/family.

Lilypad in South Philly, 1234 S Broad St. BlossomingBelliesBirth.com.

Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

friday Yoga and Meditation Classes – Thru Sept 7. 10:30am-12:15pm. Join for indoor/outdoor yoga and meditation classes in the garden. Open to the public free thanks to Family Practice and Counseling Network. Rain or shine on the porch of Bartram’s Garden’s Eastwick Pavilion. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. Register: BartramsGarden.org.

Temple Community Garden Volunteer Day– 3-5pm. A student-run organization to combat the issue of food insecurity within the urban environment by providing community access to sustainably grown produce. General meetings are Thursday’s at 8pm during the school year to discuss gardening techniques and work on projects. Diamond St & Carlisle St, N Philadelphia. TempleCommunityGarden.com.

Bhagavad Gita Wisdom Series – 6pm. Discussion, meditation and vegetarian feast. $10. Mantra Lounge, 312 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia. 215-8348043. MantraPhilly.com.

Scripture Study –7-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. This small study group gathers together over a cup of tea to read the scriptures of Won Buddhism and discuss its meaning and how it relates to daily life. $5 donation. 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Heart of Recovery – 7:30-8:30pm. (Formerly Working With Addictions). A weekly support group bringing together Buddhist meditation practice and the wisdom of recovery. Meetings are anonymous and confidential. $2/donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Mark: phl.hor.coord@gmail. com. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

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saturday Vinyasa Yoga – 8am. With Chris Czopek. Prana, asana and meditation for all levels. Beginners welcomed. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866-776-3034.

Bird Walks – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Sat. Join our naturalists for a guided bird walk around the property.

All ages/levels. Bring a field guide, binoculars or borrow a pair. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-297-5880.

Dharma Service – 10am-noon. Includes sitting meditation, chanting, prayer, dharma talk and discussion on Buddhist philosophy and practice. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@ WonBuddhism.org.

Reclaim Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866776-3034.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ARCANA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Dr. Hank Finkel 4245 Pechin St, Philadelphia 215-483-3661 • AdvancedChiroRox.com

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION MT AIRY USA

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HERBAL TEA COMPANY RISING DAWN TEAS

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HOLISTIC DETOX TO YOUR HEALTH DETOX CENTER Ethel Wilson 2715 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia 215-223-5635

We offer holistic health and alternative healing and specialize in colonic cleansing. Learn about natural holistic remedies through the reliable sources. Included are holistic products and alternative health services. See ad, page 23.

NU YOU WELL MED

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Spa packages and gift cards are available. Appointments are recommended. See ad, page 9.

HYPNOSIS PHILADELPHIA HYPNOSIS

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NATURAL PHARMACY ASPIRE PHARMACY

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SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK 2401 Walnut St, Ste 206, Philadelphia 215-922-7400, ext 104 • sbnPhiladelphia.org

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September 2 nd | 12-5pm Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing FREE for the Community!

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