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NATURAL WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM Nurturing Creative Children Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids

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obstacles to reach and shatter the glass ceiling to success, but through it all, the results for some women have been stressful and compromising to their health.

Although we are making tremendous strides to have our voices heard for equality,

the sacrifice can result in unhealthy conditions if we’re not mindful. Although stress can be a powerful force, we have to stop, decompress and find that happy medium where we can balance all that life brings our way. Fortunately, there are many ways to combat stress to keep us healthy before it defeats us.

As you read through this issue and delight in the delectable Thanksgiving desserts,

you will hear from some experts in naturopathy about how to stay healthy naturally. They explore and uncover the millions of Americans that suffer from autoimmune disease more than ever before, and how the treatment cost outweighs even cancer care.

Sometimes it’s necessary to take time out and just enjoy life. I know it’s cliché, but life

is short, and I know I’d like to stick around and enjoy my family and friends for as long as I can, as healthy as I can.

While you’re gathering to celebrate with family and friends this Thanksgiving – let’s

challenge ourselves this holiday to not discuss politics, to put down the cell phones and electronic devices and relax and enjoy each other. Laughter is always the best medicine!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Contents 10 SPA TERME DI AROMA Aromatherapy Makes Everything Better

11 ABUNDANT LIVING 10 Practices Open Doors

12 THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

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Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

16 SUPERCHARGE YOUR

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

19 KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

20 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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25 DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 business

spotlight 11 inspiration 12 conscious eating 15 healthy dining guide

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news briefs

Celebrate the Accomplishments of the Urban Affairs Coalition

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he Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) will celebrate its 49th anniversary breakfast from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m., November 16, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Philadelphia’s premier networking event brings together more than 900 leaders in business, government and community to celebrate the Coalition’s collective impact throughout the region.

Dr. Keith Leaphart, physician, entrepreneur and philanthropic leader, will receive the “Doer” ward. JoAnne Epps, executive vice president and provost of Temple University, will receive the Living Legacy award.

Community Activist Dr. Marisa Guerin will receive the Community Leadership award.

Over the last year, UAC has grown to serve more than 70 partners and projects, with $36 million under management through convening, connecting, advocacy and fiscal sponsorship. Partner organizations and programs continue to serve more than 150,000 children, youth and adults annually by addressing critical issues that include digital literacy, summer youth employment, small business financing, special-needs housing, financial literacy, the opioid crisis, economic inclusion, health, HIV/AIDS prevention and more.

Admission is $125. Location: 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia. For tickets and more information, visit uac.org.

Professional Yoga Teacher Training on Two Levels

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oga on Main (YOM), the longestrunning studio in the Philadelphia area, established in 1992, is beginning a 200-hour yoga teacher training program from January 25 through May 25, 2019, and an advanced 300-hour program from January 1 through December 7, 2019,

Using the yogic tradition of sanatana dharma (eternal truth), students learn the philosophy and meaning behind the physical practice of yoga, as well as skills to lead a well-rounded yoga class with a safe, supportive and time-tested methodology.

This practice is designed to create a positive effect on all aspects of human nature, including the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels to guide students toward a deeper understanding of the traditional teachings of hatha yoga for enhancing their own personal practice and preparing them to teach students of all levels and abilities.

The longer, Yoga Alliance-certified program is for those that have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training program and are ready to deepen their studies. They will gain knowledge and experience in the application of the ancient sciences of yoga and ayurveda, based on the work of Dr. David Frawley, one of the foremost authorities in the world. It includes an in-depth study of the Sanskrit language.

For more information, visit YogaOnMain.com. See ad, page 9.

Grand Opening of Jointed Wellness Brings Cannabis Solutions

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ewly opened Medicinally Jointed Wellness, South Philly’s newest alternative healing center for restorative health, makes it easy for patients to get the help they need from the latest cannabis-derived therapies (CDB). The MJ Wellness Experience includes medical cannabinoid consultation, community cannabis education and wellness massage. They assist patients, caregivers and businesses.

Medicinally Jointed is a multi-use, alternative wellness center that focuses on the promotion of healing through natural alternatives. In addition to medical consultation, workshops, seminars, strain alignment and the recommendation of medicine substitutes, Medicinally Jointed serves as a niche center for the advancement and education of alternatives as a medical necessity and staple to holistic living.

Medicinally Jointed staff doctors are certified to consult and recommend the use of alternatives for ailments, while serving as a pro-cannabis education health community offering a safe space for discussion, educational materials, alternative use methods and professional help.

For more information, visit MedicinallyJointed.com. See ad, page 7.

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Learn Turiya Meditation with Robert McLaughlin

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obert McLaughlin has been teaching meditation since 1974. He will present a free introductory lecture on Turiya Meditation from 7 to 8:30 p.m., November 9, at Mandala, and November 14, at The Centre for Well-Being. He studied in Europe with the International Meditation Society to earn his teaching certificate.

McLaughlin says, “Turiya Meditation brings deep and satisfying rest to the mind and body. The practice enhances the physical, mental and social aspects of life by increasing energy and a sense of happiness and fulfillment. Turiya means fourth state of consciousness, unlike waking, dreaming and sleeping states: in Turiya, the body is resting deeply and the mind is alert, yet peaceful.�

Turiya Meditation benefits include increased happiness, increased energy, reduced stress, clearer thinking, increased creativity, slowing of biological aging and enlightenment. Participants will discover the short-term and long-term benefits of Turiya Meditation, how Turiya Meditation differs from other techniques, the mechanics of proper meditation and why and how Turiya is easy, effortless and part of our nature.

Admission is free. Locations: Mandala, 2601 Pennsylvania Ave., Philadelphia; Centre For Well Being, 7880 Oxford Ave., Philadelphia.

For more information and reservations, call 215-745-4025, email Info@PhillyWellBeing. com or visit TuriyaMeditation.org. See ad, page 9.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing.

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Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction.

“The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D.

Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive.

The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health

Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.

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business spotlight

The Spa Terme Di Aroma

Aromatherapy Makes Everything Better

by Martin Miron

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he Spa Terme Di Aroma is a holistic day spa in Old City inspired by the great centers of healing and meditation of the ancient Mediterranean world.

It was founded in 1997 by psychologist Jim Leemon and his wife, Gail, a registered nurse. They sold it to the Davis Family in July 2017. Spa Terme Di Aroma blends the enchantment of the old world with an alluring selection of aromatherapy skincare, massage and body treatments to calm the mind, soothe the soul and renew the spirit. Terme employs more than 30 specialists, which include massage therapists, aestheticians, a spa support team and spa coordinators.

Spa Director Ledia says, “Aromatherapy, the natural essence from plants and trees, is one of our specialties. All of our massage treatments are infused with aromatherapy at no additional cost.”

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deeply relaxing facial and full-body Swedish massage using custom-blended pure essential oils.

Their signature La Terme Facial is gently purifying and uplifting, customized and recommended at any age. It centers on Yon-Ka’s exclusive deep cleansing regimen. “Your face is cleansed, steamed and exfoliated, leaving you relaxed and radiant.

A massage and a soothing triple clay mask with our aromatherapy-based products leave your face and spirit refreshed and glowing,” says Ledia.

The signature full-body Spa Terme Di Aroma Aromatherapy Massage combines the healing power of aromatherapy with Swedish massage.

Pure essential oils are chosen and blended for individual health needs to create a very personal massage experience.

Ledia explains, “We have been able to thrive in a continuously changing industry that is affected by technological advance-

ments, emerging franchises and an always developing neighborhood. When the spa first opened its doors in 1997, Old City was a warehouse district with a lot of empty parking lots and empty buildings. Now Old City is a thriving residential and creative district.”

She notes, “With a one-of-a-kind, holistic approach to health to help balance the mind, body and spirit, our focus is on our clients. Most have been receiving treatments with us since the day we started. Their loyalty toward our services and therapists is the greatest gift and award we could ever receive. We have an amazing team who has supported and believes in what Terme Di Aroma offers in the massage and skin care departments who are constantly evolving with us as the industry evolves with time.”

Spa Terme Di Aroma is adding a new massage treatment to the menu. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine that dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. Ledia advises, “The therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction.

Cupping therapy helps with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.”

The Spa Terme Di Aroma is located at 32 N. 3rd St., in Old City Philadelphia. For appointments, call 215-829-9769. For more information, visit TermeDiAroma.com. See ad, page 12.

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ABUNDANT LIVING 10 Practices Open Doors

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by Dennis Merritt Jones

ractices designed to enrich life with purpose and meaning yield empowering results for anyone that takes them to heart. Whether striving for a new job, higher salary, stronger relationships or spiritual acceleration, these “rules of the road” offer inspired guidance to free thinking and enlarge possibilities beyond anything we’ve ever imagined.

Be one with life: Belief in our oneness with “more than enough” sets us free to receive.

Be aware we live in an expanding universe: The creative life force of the universe constantly conspires for our good as we consciously participate in the process.

Be accountable for individual consciousness: How we perceive ourself and our world defines our experience. Changing our point of view can change everything.

Be focused: Establish and maintain a disciplined mind, focusing on what’s right with life rather than what’s wrong.

Be in the flow: The law of circulation manifests as either a cornucopia of more than enough or a vortex of not enough, depending on how freely energy flows through us. Remember that we are the gatekeeper that directs the flow.

Be passionate: Honoring our passions sets us free from the tyranny of a joyless life. Unearthing and living what creates joy, love and peace brings the gift of our authentic self to the party called life.

Be blessed: To be blessed and know it is to affirm that we are a whole person, with nothing missing. Sharing our abundance becomes our daily norm. This state of being blesses our world.

Be of service: When we serve others selflessly, we are recognizing that they matter. When someone knows they matter, they are intrinsically guided to demonstrate it in ways that serve others… and the circle is complete.

Be courageous: Boldly move beyond false limits to horizons that call us to new levels of self-expression and fulfillment, often in collaboration with a spirited community.

Be a catalyst for good: Such actions connect us directly to the secret of creating an abundant life—our innate oneness with the universe.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., of St. Pete Beach, FL, speaks and writes books on human potential and spirituality. His latest, The Art of Abundance, is the source of this essay. Connect via DennisMerrittJones.com.

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conscious eating

THANKSGIVING DESSERTS Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

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by Judith Fertig

ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu.

Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie.

It’s easy to make a plant-based pie—think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.

The Crust

A mellow nut crust might be the best way to go; pecans or almonds, sweetened with dates, crumbled in the food processor and pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.

The Filling

The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe.

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Award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison, author of Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half, the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests.

“Place the squash or pumpkins cutside-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor.

Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.”

Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor.

Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.

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Finishing Touches

An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie.

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

Our Pick of Plant Pie Recipes No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan.

Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes.

Remove the dates from the water and pat dry.

Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together.

Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.

Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan.

Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk.

Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate.

Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust.

Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve.

Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.

Press the date mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Adapted from a recipe by Nava Atlas, of Hudson Valley, NY, vegan cookbook author of Vegan Express: 160 Fast, Easy, & Tasty Plant-Based Recipes.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper.

Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets.

Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt

Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife.

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes.

Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape.

Let them sit a few minutes to cool.

Lower the oven temperature to 375° F. When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add

Adapted recipe courtesy of Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, PA; Connoisseurus Veg.com/vegan-chai-spiced-sweet-potato-pie.

Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice

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the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.

Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously.

Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth.

Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Adapted recipe courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl.com/ pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.

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Supercharge Your Immune System

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

by Kathleen Barnes

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many.

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem.

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People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

Identified Culprits

“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.”

Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center.

Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra.

“Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract.

Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji.

“The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue.

“Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil.

Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.”

Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

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challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says.

An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include

The Right Supplements Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin

and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods.

According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system.

They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains.

Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

Vitamin D: Several studies, including one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

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Beta glucan: Beta glucans are polysaccharides; soluble fiber

naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders.

Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body.

Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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he effectiveness and safety of flu shots has long been questioned.

At best, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reckons that the flu vaccine is 60 percent effective and less so for those older than 65. Plus, it admits it will have zero effect if scientists wrongly project which strains will be prevalent in the coming year. Having a strong immune system is the best bet to prevent flu, says Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

Further protection can be found in vitamin D, says Naturopathic Doctor Michael T. Murray. He notes, “It may prove to be more effective and less costly than conventional flu shots.”

If a cold or flu strikes, Murray suggests zinc lozenges. For coughs, German research from the Department of Integrative Gastroenterology at the Kliniken Essen-Mitte shows that a South African medicinal plant, Pelargoniium sidoides, commonly known as Umckloab (an ingredient in Umcka ColdCare) is especially effective in treating coughs caused by colds, bronchitis and sinusitis.

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Flu Shot or Not

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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility.

Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society.

Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.

Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?

Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside.

You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life.

Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core.

Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?

It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go.

First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful.

Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert.

Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives.

Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful.

This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed.

Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Gift Guide Tis the Season For Healthy Presents

Holiday gifting is a traditional way to tell family and friends that we love and appreciate them.

Helping them achieve and maintain better health is the perfect way to do that. Here are a few suggestions to get into the holistic holiday mood.

Riva Health + Wellness

Grant your loved ones the chance to experience the support and beneficial properties of one of nature’s greatest gifts this holiday season - essential oils.

Pair a dōTERRA essential oil with an essential oil lava diffuser bracelet and a copy of the transformative journal

“Practice You” by Elena Brower for a unique and meaningful holiday gift. Gift Certificates also available.

1 Brown St., Philadelphia, 267-534-2979, Info@RivaPhilly.com, RivaHealthWellness.com.

See ad, page 9.

The Common Room

Badass Women Calendar 2019 - $25

This collection of portraits by Us and We Art represents women whose actions have advanced equality in the world we know. The third edition features Tammy Duckworth, Carmen Rupe, Nellie Bly, Coretta Scott King, Fannie Lou Hamer,

Holistic Health Suite & Café

Real Time PAIN Cream delivers fast, targeted pain relief within minutes of application.

With a special blend of Nature’s Ingredients, including Aloe Vera, Menthol, Arnica, Capsicum, Willow Bark and more Real Time

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PAIN Cream is effective on deep muscle pain, cramps and over 100 types of arthritis.

6802 Old York Rd., Philadelphia, 215-9955150. See ad, page 22.

etc. Remind yourself every month that the world is full of inspirational women.

267-273-0086, CommonRoomPhilly@gmail. com, TheCommonRoomPhilly.com. See ad, page 15.

volunteer spotlight

You Matter Marathon No Running Required

simple human movement

simple human movement is a Myofascial Release and movement clinic located in Narberth offering pop-up locations in the greater Philadelphia area. We are dedicated to helping others embrace the power to heal naturally with touch, movement and breath and enjoy life pain-free. Gift Certificates are available for the holiday season.

Narberth, PA, Emily Smith, EmbodySmith@ gmail.com, Emily-Smith.com. See ad, page 14.

Spa Terme Di Aroma

Holistic day spa that blends the enchantment of the old world with an alluring selection of aromatherapy skincare, massage and body treatments to calm the mind, soothe the soul and renew the spirit. Browse our exquisite spa boutique with luxurious bath and body products, essential oils, books, aromatherapy candles, spa gift certificates, gift baskets and more.

32 N. 3rd St., Old City, Philadelphia, 215-829-9769, Spa@TermeDiAroma.com, TermeDiAroma.com. See ad, page 12.

Hank Finkel

SOMADERM™ Gel and HGH Gel™, the only transdermal, FDA-registered product containing Homeopathic human growth hormone available without a prescription.

Clinical applications include: age more gracefully, may experience significant fat loss, may enhance muscle mass, may improve sleep, may improve healing and flexibility, may heighten libido, may speed recovery time and may alleviate joint pain.

HFinkelDC@gmail.com, NewULife.com/ DrHank. See ad, page 22.

by Martin Miron

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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stablished three years ago, the You Matter Marathon is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities by inviting people to share You Matter cards. They employ about 25 special education student volunteers from the Upper Dublin School District to count and package the You Matter cards. They receive onsite training during the summer and must have the ability to count to 10.

The cards simply say. “You Matter,” and make people feel as if they have been recognized, like receiving a mental “hug”.

The You Matter mission statements says, “We’re living in a world where people crave connection, yet feel more isolated than ever. Every one of us is here for a reason.

We are all essential. We need, and are needed by, each other, especially now. The purpose of the You Matter Marathon is to create and enrich positive connections between people and within communities.”

Founder Cheryl Rice says, “This is a movement. We invite people and groups to sign up on our website to receive 30 You Matter cards for free. They keep one card for themselves and then share the other 29 cards with people they interact with during November. So far, over 75,000 people from all 50 states and 67 countries have shared almost half a million You Matter cards. The impact has been magical.”

For more information and a video, visit YouMatterMarathon.com.

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SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked. A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill, the Earth Day Network reports.

Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

What’s in Tap Water Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored.

Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the 22

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World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study from the EWG and Northeastern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies. Several types— tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers— are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern.

NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals. The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen.

Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt.

Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals.

Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal.

Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.

Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up).

Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog.

Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contami-

nants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered.

WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules.

The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments of-

fer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider.

Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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Copper device stops a cold naturally last holidays,” she said. “The kids had colds going around, but not me.”

Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.”

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nplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Studies published by the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis show that participating in performing and visual arts enhances children’s social skills and emotional processing, builds confidence and improves academic aptitude.

“Not every child needs to play a team sport. Team experiences such as working with peers toward a goal, learning to win and lose gracefully and to get along with others can also be learned through the arts,” explains Antonella D’Aloia, a developmental and expressive art teacher with The Whole Child, in Upton, Massachusetts. “Both crafts and expressive artistic creation have huge benefits because they’re usually seen as nonthreatening activities, especially for kids with anxiety or on the autism spectrum. Art offers a safe place in which they can hone new responses to difficult feelings.”

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solving and innovation, as does joining a science or Lego club.

“It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to try new things,” stresses D’Aloia. “Go to local school concerts, plays and art exhibits. Look for public art in your area. Local libraries often offer great activities for kids.”

Weaving, scrapbooking, making friendship bracelets and other art projects involving organic or re-usable materials can demonstrate sustainability while teaching children how to follow directions, cultivate patience and strategize. Healthy cooking classes are a creatively engaging avenue for youths to learn about connections between a healthy Earth and maintaining personal health. Expressing themselves through the visual arts, drama and dance promotes problem-

Instilling mindfulness in children can be both fruitful and farreaching. “Origami—the Japanese art of paper folding without cuts or glue—is a quintessential hobby for centeredness. The act of folding paper is so engrossing that one is very present and in the moment,” says Kathleen Sheridan, origami master and founder of Origami and You, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Origami stimulates both sides of the brain and helps to build self-esteem.

Most of all, it’s fun, portable and inexpensive.”

Fostering imagination and using the written word through journaling or storytelling nourishes a child’s inner world. “Creating a short story requires divergent thinking; young writers use their imaginations to generate unique ideas for characters, settings, plots and conflicts. We help them think deeply, write authentically and respect the perspectives of others, while learning to create and share their own stories and experiences,” explains Kimberly O’Connor, young writers program director at Lighthouse Writers Workshops, in Denver, Colorado.

“Expressing the exact shape of an iris or the sound of a cricket, for example, requires intense curiosity and attention, two qualities that can serve children and teens indefinitely,” she explains. Such skills can help students anywhere—in the classroom, on the sports field and later, when they begin to search for and find jobs.

According to Stanford University research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, learning an instrument helps to improve children’s reading skills, especially those struggling with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts.

The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity.

Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation. D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.”

Marlaina Donato is a multimedia artist and freelance writer who authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality.

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calendar of events 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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Cloth Diaper Workshop – 2-4pm. 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, 606 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

Go Take a Hike! – 9-10am. Get into the woods and discover some of the hidden gems of our park system. Bring water, a snack and wear comfortable clothing and hiking-appropriate shoes. Boxer’s Trail at Laurel Hill Mansion, 7201 Randolph Dr, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark.org.

Household Hazardous Waste Event – 9am-3pm.

Clean out the garage for proper disposal of items that contain these signal words: toxic, warning, caution, flammable, corrosive, reactive, danger.

Streets Department NE Facility, 3901 Delaware Ave, Philadelphia. PhiladelphiaStreets.com/events.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia.

215-685-0522.

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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Yoga – 4pm. Stretch and breathe deeply in preparation for the week ahead. Greater Olney Library, 5501 North 5th St, Philadelphia. 215-685-2846.

FreeLibrary.org.

Medical Marijuana 101: Informational Session – 6pm. Pennsylvania’s new Medical Marijuana Program provides access to medical marijuana for patients with specific medical conditions. Learn about registration, certification, payment, and access. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Yoga for Adults – 7pm. An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities. Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching and relaxation. Northeast

Chair Yoga – 3pm. Center your body and mind and improve balance in this free yoga class led by certified instructor Janet Faulls. All levels and abilities are welcome. Queen Memorial Library, 1201 S 23rd St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1899.

BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment – 11am. Meet up with other breastfeeding parents; receive the latest breastfeeding information from a breastfeeding expert; free breastfeeding supplies; snacks; and SEPTA tokens provided. Babies welcome. Lucien E Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 S 52nd St. FreeLibrary.org.

Healthy Cooking Workshop – 2pm. Join for a healthy cooking workshop that includes: low cost cooking ideas, nutrition tips, food tastings, and giveaways. Free.

Lucien E Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 S 52nd St. Register: Chalise Saunders: 267658-4148 or cSaunders@TheFoodTrust.org.

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. Info/register: LoveYourPark.org/event/love-park-fall-service-day.

Yoga Heart and Mind – Nov 10-11. Hosted by Yoga Research Society. Alumni Hall, Thomas Jefferson University, 1020 Locust St, Philadelphia 215-592-9642. yrs@YogaResearchSociety.com.

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Volunteer Day – 9:30-12:30pm. 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. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org.

Love Your Park: A Special Restoration Volunteer Workday – 10am-noon. Remove invasive plants, plant native species, and help to improve their trails. Wear long pants, sturdy boots, and gain a sense of fellowship. Bring your own water bottle. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.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.

Paramita Meditation Workshop Series – 2:30pm.

Six-session series with Beth Adelson. The Buddha taught us how to find contentment by dispelling any suffering that life events may bring. Learn about and try out the Paramita practices, the practices which build consistent support for our hearts and minds.

Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St, Philadelphia. 215-685-6621. FreeLibrary.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Liquidbody Lounge Sessions –10:30am-noon.

Also Nov 17 & 24. Emily Smith will guide these group self myofascial release and unwinding sessions. Narberth Studio. RSVP/info: 484-847-23626 or EmbodySmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.

Take A Tour of Tourison – 2-4pm. Ashton Tourison and his four sons had a grand vision for fine houses and fine living at the turn of the century and built both simple and massive houses to accommodate a “new Suburb” of Center City. Join for a vivid, pictorial history of the development of East Mt Airy and the homes we still enjoy and appreciate today. This event is a benefit for Historic Germantown. New Covenant Campus, 7500 Germantown Ave. Tickets: CAMAcenter.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Live, Eat, Breathe, Sleep, Be Healthy – 4pm. Join for an introduction to the importance of balance between healthy nutrition and staying active presented

by Lankenau Medical Center educators. Discuss nutrients needed in the body and the importance of physical activity. Haddington Library, 446 N 65th St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1970. FreeLibrary.org.

Yoga for Adults – 7pm. An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities. Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching and relaxation. Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-0522.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Live, Eat, Breathe, Sleep, Be Healthy – 4:30pm.

Join for an introduction to the importance of balance between healthy nutrition and staying active presented

by Lankenau Medical Center educators. Discuss nutrients needed in the body and the importance of physical activity. Wynnefield Library, 5325 Overbrook Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-1970. FreeLibrary.org.

Trash Bash – 7-10pm. The evening will include a champagne VIP reception at 5pm before main event, where guest will have first access to bid or buy-it-now on an array of works by local artists, “trash boutique’ items and Philly-centric packages and experiences. Crane Arts, 1400 N American St, Philadelphia. Register: RairPhilly. org/2018trashbash.

Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

DECEMBER

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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Chair Yoga – 3pm. Center your body and mind and improve balance in this free yoga class led by certified instructor Janet Faulls. All levels and abilities are welcome. Queen Memorial Library, 1201 S 23rd St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1899.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 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.

215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org.

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, NOVEMBER 18 Pop-up Myofascial Release and Movement Clinic – 3:30-5pm. Hosted by simple human movement.

Group foam rolling self-unwinding session. Movement Rx Wynnewood. RSVP/info: 484-847-23626 or EmbodySmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Meatless Monday Make and Take – 4pm. Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. Bring home a delicious plant-based meal.

All levels of experience welcome. South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S Broad St. 215-685-1866.

FreeLibrary.org.

Yoga – 4pm. Stretch and breathe deeply in preparation for the week ahead. Greater Olney Library, 5501 North 5th St, Philadelphia. 215-685-2846.

FreeLibrary.org.

Medical Marijuana 101: Informational Session – 6pm. Pennsylvania’s new Medical Marijuana Program provides access to medical marijuana for patients with specific medical conditions. Learn about registration, certification, payment, and access. Fishtown Community Library, 1217 E Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia. FreeLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Wellness Saturdays: Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Last Sat. Welcome fall with a variety of wellness exercises and programs on the natural landscape of the Schuylkill Center. Begins with a gentle walk and beginner yoga on the trials with Kelly Miller. Bring a yoga mat or towel and your walking shoes. Free. Schuylkill

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Myofascial Release and Movement Open Clinic – Noon-4pm. Hosted by simple human movement.

Self-treatment and co-treatment (two therapists/patient). Narberth Studio. RSVP/info: 484-847-23626 or EmbodySmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment – 11am. Meet up with other breastfeeding parents; receive the latest breastfeeding information from a breastfeeding expert; free breastfeeding supplies; snacks; and SEPTA tokens provided. Babies welcome. Lucien E Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, 125 S 52nd St. FreeLibrary.org.

plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 A Very Philly Christmas – Dec 1-9. 8am-5pm.

Special holiday-themed events at Fairmount Park’s Historic Houses exploring the traditions of our city’s music, families, neighbors, and food culture. Various locations in Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org/ event/a-very-philly-christmas.

Handmade Holidays: Green Sale and Market – 10am-3pm. Beautiful selection of decorated and undecorated wreaths, centerpieces, fresh evergreens and more. Enjoy seasonal music, stocking stuffers, and refreshments. Visit Holiday Marketplace vendors and the Welcome Center shop for great gift ideas. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. BartramsGarden.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 Meatless Monday Make and Take – 4pm. Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. Bring home a delicious plant-based meal.

All levels of experience welcome. South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S Broad St. 215-685-1866.

FreeLibrary.org.

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.

Environmental Artist Party – 6-8pm. Are you an artist working with environmental themes? The Schuylkill Center is building a network of artists through periodic casual gatherings that give artists the opportunity to connect with each other and potential collaborators in other disciplines. Light refreshments, artist lightning talks (sign up), view the winter gallery show, and informal networking opportunities. Free. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. RSVP: SchuylkillCenter.org.

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ongoing events 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.

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

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.

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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.

Free. 4501-4503 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia.

TheNestingHouse.net.

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.

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

Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aisdv.org.

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.

yoga is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age. For adults. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1758.

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

Info: lllOfEasternPA.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.

Slow Flow with Friends –1-2:30pm. Biweekly alllevel vinyasa yoga class followed by meet and greet. $15. 1509 N Front St, Philadelphia. 267-273-0086.

TheCommonRoomPhilly.com.

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.

Shambhala.org.

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.

monday Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga – 12:30pm. Ground your mind and body. Spend a peaceful half-hour with a guided meditation. Chair

tuesday 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.

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.

wednesday 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 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#) Yoga – 6:30pm. With Brittany from Roots2Rise.

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Fishtown Community Library, 1217 E Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org.

Yoga for Adults – 6:30pm. An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities. Mats are available, or bring your own. Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching and relaxation. Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-1754. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org.

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.

Tai Chi – 2pm. Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern tai chi is best known as a gentle slowmotion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Register: 215-685-1758. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. Register: 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org.

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.

Yoga for Adults – 6:30pm. Every Thurs (except 2nd Thur). Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Bring a mat. Thomas F Donatucci, Sr Library, 1935 Shunk St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1755. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org.

friday 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.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $20 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Publisher@NAPhilly.com.

OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE HERE – Are you: hiring, renting property/office space, selling products, offering services, or in need of volunteers? Advertise your personal/business needs in Natural Awakenings classified ad section. To place an ad, email Publisher@NAPhilly.com.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – in holistic counseling practice. Building near Philadelphia Airport.

Convenient to public transportation and highways. Includes utilities and internet. Counselors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, etc. all are welcome. 610-627-0111.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SALES – Excellent opportunity for flexible part-time work. Natural Awakenings Philadelphia is seeking a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and online. Must be self-motivated, organized, creative and good in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Philadelphia. Must enjoy conversing on the phone and hosting face-to-face meetings, working from home and from the road. Need 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper. Occasional weekend and evening time required to attend events and network. Generous commission plus bonuses. Previous relationship-based ad sales experience necessary. Email your name, phone number and a brief description of your experience to Publisher@NAPhilly.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. 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.

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.

Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark. ~Rabindranath Tagore

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

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Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali 3901 Main St, Bldg B, Ste 201, Philadelphia 215-360-4110 • DrAliND.com Become the Master of Your Own Healing ©. Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali, ND, is a Naturopathic Physician, Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) and Master Herbalist (MH). Also, as a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, Dr. Ali focuses on and addresses the causes of health challenges, not just symptoms. This focus provides a wellbalanced approach to health and healing.

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WELLNESS THERAPY THE CENTRE FOR WELL BEING

Robert Mclaughlin 7880 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia 215-745-4025 • Info@PhillyWellBeing.com The Centre for Well Being offers a wide variety of services to enhance your physical and spiritual well being. We are a committed group of independent practitioners who offer unique, natural healing therapies. Our common vision holds that the human body has the innate ability to heal itself. Our work is to facilitate this process.

YOGA YOGA ON MAIN

4363 Main St, Philadelphia 215-482-7877 Yoga on Main offers hatha yoga and pilates classes; certification trainings in hatha and kundalini yoga, as well as ayurveda; retreats, continuing yoga education, devotional chanting (kirtans), vedic studies, breathwork, transformational and shamanic workshops, wellness services and much more, featuring a variety of acclaimed teachers and renowned special guests. See ad, page 9.

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We don’t just treat our patients, we strive to provide complete care to the fullest of its definition. This all starts with education provided to our patients and parents of patients to better understand their condition in a comfortable setting.

We diagnose, discuss treatment options and associated risks so our patients can make the best and most informed decisions regarding their health. We will be there every step of the way to guide you, counsel you and answer all of your questions. See ad, page 11.

I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion. ~Henry David Thoreau November 2018

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