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Spring Giddiness

Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened.

Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.

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es, giddy indeed, for spring. And yet, the giddiness is tempered with warnings of inevitable climate change affecting the planet and causing a direct negative impact on human health—from increased heat stroke, dehydration, diarrheal disease, cardiovascular distress and respiratory illness—plus vector-borne illnesses like Lyme and malaria, mold and harmful algal blooms.

Find out more in this month’s feature, especially about how our small, individual changes can have an effect on overall positive change to bring global warming and climate change to a halt.

You can also get involved and find out how to take action locally in multiple Earth Day events occurring this month (see page13). The annual Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival is virtual this year on April 17, and you can celebrate and educate on the farm and store at Sonnewald Natural Foods, in Spring Grove, with special events on April 22 through 24—a perfect outdoor getaway with the kids to educate them about how to start now to take stewardship of the planet.

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Contents 14 NATURE TO THE RESCUE Kids Come Alive Outdoors

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16 HEALTHY HOME

How to Detoxify a Living Space

17 CREATE A

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18 CLIMATE CHANGE AND OUR HEALTH

The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

22 BREATHE EASY

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Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

25 ECO-ATHLETES

Working Out with the Planet in Mind

27 SHERYL DEVORE

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28 FEATHERED FRIENDS The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

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news briefs

Community Acupuncture Available at Giddings

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iddings Acupuncture is opening for friends and family cohort acupuncture from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. the first Sunday and 3:30 to 6 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, beginning March 8, in a community acupuncture setting.

Rhonda Giddings, owner of Giddings Acupuncture Practice, LLC, says that this new outlet for COVID-19 cohorts allows people to safely join together to better their health, body, mind and spirit.

“It provides the ability to safely partake of an activity outside the home or office and help the health and well-being of each other. Up to six individuals can be seen together within the guidelines of COVID-19 precautions and enjoy the community acupuncture setting together.”

Location: 4818 Jonestown Rd., Ste. 101, Harrisburg. For appointments and more information, call 717-657-1951, email GiddingsAcupuncture@msn.com or visit GiddingsAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 33.

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Time to Preorder Kwee-Jack Wild Alaskan Seafood

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he spring preorder season for sustainably harvested, wild Alaskan salmon and halibut is underway as Kwee-Jack Fish Company’s crew prepares for the summer harvest in Bristol Bay, Alaska. To locally source wild Alaskan seafood that is fisherman-direct, participate in their Community Supported Fishery (CSF). Full or half-shares are available, ranging from 7.5 pounds to 20 pounds. Shares will be ready for pick-up at the Chambersburg and Altoona CSF events scheduled for September 25 and at the Lancaster CSF events scheduled for September 28 and October 2.

“Our vivid red salmon filets are sushigrade, with bones removed and skin on one side, individually vacuum-packaged as whole filets,” says Anna Echo-Hawk Sauder, CSF director. “Our white halibut filets are naturally boneless, with skin removed, individually vacuum packaged in portion-size servings. Both wild Alaskan harvests are frozen at the peak of freshness and offer amazing flavor and versatility for a variety of quick and nutritious mealtimes.”

Cost: Salmon/$163 for 10-pound half-shares; $307 for 20-pound shares.

Halibut/$215 for 7.5-pound half-shares; $399 for 15-pound shares. CSF pick-up locations include Florham Park, New Jersey, and Altoona, Chambersburg and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Visit EatWildSalmon.com/NASC to purchase sockeye salmon shares by May 25, and halibut shares by Jul. 15. For more information, call 717-842-0180 or email Anna@EatWildSalmon.com. See ad, page 15.

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Environmental Songwriting Contest

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he nonprofit Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) is conducting a song contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Rights Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution. The contest is open to Pennsylvania artists of all ages and music genres.

Song submissions must be two to three minutes in length and submitted in a digital format. The song that best expresses what the environment and amendment means to the artist will win a grand prize of $250.

The top youth entry (under 18) will win a prize of $100. The winning songwriters will be invited to perform at a PPFF event later this year and songs will be shared through the PPFF digital platforms.

The mission of the PPFF is to inspire stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests.

Entry is free through Aug. 1. For complete rules and submission details, visit ppff. events/era50-song-contest.

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itchell Chiropractic, the practice of Dr. Stacy Kitchell, is offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a treatment used worldwide for a variety of conditions and diseases. It can be used as an exclusive treatment and in combination with other conventional and alternative treatments and therapy.

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Crossing the Mystical Threshold to a New Awakening

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llen Dionna and Donna Alcorn, co-founders and codirectors of the Susquehanna Mystery School, will lead a nine-month curriculum beginning the weekend of June 25 through 27 in mystical living for those that want to Ellen Dionna and Donna Alcorn deepen their spiritual practice and connection through a nondenominational mystical path exploring the range of esoteric mystical traditions and influences in the way of ancient mystery schools.

The goal is to help people develop their mystical sensibilities to live consciously and intentionally in a way that promotes activism from a deep grounding of spiritual connection to the divine mystery. Much of the curriculum involves mystical devotion, the divine feminine, energetic connections, dreamwork, astrology, shamanic worldview and plant medicine.

Apply by the end of May. Location: Silver Spring Retreat Center, 444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-781-3269, email EllenDionna@comcast.net or Inspire3475@gmail.com or visit SusquehannaMysterySchool.org.

Greenworks Distributor Opens in East York

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reenworks by Stan has opened in the Stan’s Auto Sales building at 5823 Lincoln Highway, in York. The equipment inventory includes lawn mowers, trimmers and edgers, pressure washers, leaf blowers, power tools, chain saws, snow blowers and more. Geeenworks is the leader in commercial-grade battery-powered outdoor power equipment for consumer home use and commercial contractor use.

Owner Stan Shaffer says, “Greenworks equipment is affordable, high-grade and battery-powered, and is easy to use, efficient, easy on the environment and saves money in fuel and maintenance. It’s a win-win-win for home or commercial use if you want to save time, save money and help save the environment.”

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red Swartley, owner of Abundant Life Natural Health, has completed the Full Body Systems coursework from Functional Nutrition Lab to receive the designation of certified functional nutrition counselor, qualifying him to apply for board certification with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. To celebrate, they are offering a special introductory spring rate of $25 for a one-hour consult and a 30 percent discount off all products throughout April and May. Full Body Systems is an internationally acclaimed comprehensive online Functional Nutrition immersion. Designed by renowned functional medicine nutritionist Andrea Nakayama, the training teaches practitioners how to use diet and lifestyle modifications to address the root of many issues, including weight loss, better sleep, more mental focus and clarity, improved skin health, balanced hormones, reduced or eliminated allergies and food sensitivities, stress management, blood sugar control, fewer digestive concerns, enhanced circulation and blood flow, and reduction of chronic pain and inflammation.

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2L Studio will present the last installment of their Mindful Parenting series, Cooking for Kids: How to Help Them Eat Healthier, at 6:30 p.m., April 11, at The Healthy You Café. There will also be an option for online streaming. Café owner Michele Reber will demonstrate easy recipes that kids will love, with samples and recipes for triple berry smoothie, fat-free flatbreads and a mango sorbet. Participants will gain helpful hints on how to keep kids healthy and happy, including sneaking veggies in and involving children in the kitchen.

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Hypertension is a global disease that particularly affects people in low-income communities, but a new study by the UK University of Nottingham suggests that beetroot juice may be a practical solution for people with high blood pressure that have little access to diagnostic help or money for medication. Researchers divided 47 people between 50 and 70 years of age in Tanzania into three groups. For 60 days, one group drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice and folic acid; another was given nitrate-rich beetroot juice and a placebo; and the third drank nitrate-depleted beetroot juice. The researchers found that systolic blood pressure dropped by 10.8 millimeters (mm) Hg (mercury) in the nitrate-rich plus folic acid group and 6.1 mm Hg in the nitrate-rich and placebo group. Studies have shown that the high level of nitrates in beets is converted by the digestive system into nitric oxide, which relaxes and widens blood vessels.

Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health Iranian researchers tested 90 patients undergoing elective heart angioplasty, giving one group 500 milligrams (mg) curcumin, the second group 80 mg nanocurcumin, and the third a placebo. After eight weeks, both types of curcumin significantly improved cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels. They also boosted antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduced C-reactive protein levels, indicating less inflammation. The nano-curcumin, however, produced even better results in five of those indexes, leading the authors to conclude that the effects of curcumin on the nano formula may be more conducive for cardiac patients due to its high bioavailability. Nano-curcumin is made through a process that encapsulates the herb, allowing it to be metabolized better.

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New research from Rush Medical College, in Chicago, shows that regularly cheating on a healthy diet undermines its cognitive benefits. For 19 years, researchers followed 5,001 adults over age 65 that were asked to eat the Mediterranean diet, with its emphasis on daily servings of fruit, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, fish, potatoes and unrefined cereals, plus moderate wine consumption. Every three years, their cognitive abilities were tested and their diets reviewed, including how often they ate a Western diet of fried foods, sweets, refined grains, red meat and processed meats. After almost two decades, those that adhered most faithfully to the Mediterranean diet were cognitively 5.8 years younger than those that followed it the least.

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Celebrate Earth Day 2021 Virtually

The Benefits of Planting Trees More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures

Planting more trees can slow down climate change. Science magazine reports, “The restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation.” The Arbor Day celebrations this month make it an apt time for taking actions that benefit both urban areas and open spaces.

More than 166,000 square miles of forest habitat—approximately the size of California—in the tropics and subtropics have been decimated in the last 13 years, and about 2.7 million square miles of forest worldwide remain threatened, according to a recent study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Some major ways to take action include: Avoid buying products linked to deforestation.

Pressure lawmakers to make supply chains sustainable while balancing the need for regulation with the concerns of farmers and businesses. Urge policymakers to enact zero-deforestation policies and bolster the rights and control of forests for local communities and indigenous people, says the WWF. Donate spare change. By joining Plant Your Change for All (PlantYourChange.com), all debit or credit card purchases are automatically rounded up to the nearest dollar and the balance applied toward planting trees. Working together with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) (ArborDay.org) and Eden Reforestation Projects, the initiative has already planted more than 3 million trees, offsetting 5 million miles of vehicle carbon emissions.

For more information, visit the Earth Day Network at EarthDay.org.

Celebrate Earth Day Locally in 2021

Become a member of the ADF and receive 10 free trees, along with tree nursery discounts; help to qualify a community to receive the Tree City USA designation; or get involved with National Arbor Day, generally celebrated on the last Friday in April, but observed on different days in some states.

The organization’s website includes ideas for conducting virtual celebrations if local chapters are not holding public events due to the pandemic. Also consider participating in other ADF programs such as the Alliance for Community Trees and NeighborWoods Month.

Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 17 Artist-painted Rain Barrel Silent Auction, Earth Day T-shirt sale, additional programs and music.

To be held virtually.

MechanicsburgEarthDayFest.com Earth Day Celebration 2021 Thursday, April 22-Saturday, April 24 Nature trails, learn about Mason Bees and how to make a bee house, rock hunt for kids, repurpose craft, drawing for free bike, door prizes.

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Support the planting of city trees. According to a recent study from the U.S. Forest Service reported in Treehugger.com, the nation’s urban canopies, currently home to approximately 5.5 billion trees, provide roughly $18 billion in annual benefits via the removal of pollution from the air, carbon sequestration, reduced emissions and improved energy efficiency in buildings.

The COVID-19 pandemic may be with us for some time, but there are still many ways to participate in the 51st anniversary of the global environmental movement. The Biden administration will host world leaders at an Earth Day 2021 global climate summit on April 22. Many important environmental events have occurred on Earth Day since 1970, including the 2016 signing of the Paris Agreement, as Earth Day continues to be a momentous and unifying day each year.

Be a part of this historic climate summit by taking action to restore the Earth.

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Nature to the Rescue Kids Come Alive Outdoors

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by Ronica O’Hara

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s Angela Hanscom of Barrington, New Hampshire, watched her preschool daughters at play, she realized that a surprising number of their friends had problems with balance, coordination and muscle weakness, conditions she was attuned to as a pediatric occupational therapist. Teachers told her that compared to past years, young children were falling out of chairs and bumping into each other and walls more often—all evidence of poor proprioceptive skills, the “sixth sense” ability to feel and position the body in space.

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brought on by the pandemic, the average child spent seven hours per day looking at screens and only seven minutes per day playing freely outdoors. Recent studies show that today’s children have poorer hand grip strength, slower running speeds and lower cardiovascular fitness levels than previous generations. Meanwhile, a growing body of research finds that spending time in nature makes kids happier, healthier and more functional.

Hanscom’s solution was to establish TimberNook, camps in which children from 18 months to 14 years of age are encouraged to explore natural settings in imaginative, largely unstructured, minimally supervised play. Now in its eighth year, 38 TimberNook-affiliated camps are located in the U.S., Canada, the UK and Australia. Hanscom’s book, Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, has garnered more than 300 five-star reviews on Amazon.com.

“Children thrive physically, mentally and emotionally when they are given frequent outdoor play experiences, especially with other children. When children do not get enough of these opportunities, it comes at a great cost to their development,” she says.

Journalist Richard Louv, author of the seminal Last Child in the Woods, agrees.

“The scientists who study the human senses no longer talk about five senses, they list conservatively nine or 10, and some believe that humans have as many as 30 senses,” he says. “Yet today, children and adults who work and learn in a dominating digital environment expend enormous energy blocking out many of the human senses—including ones we don’t even know we have—to focus narrowly on the screen in front of the eyes. That’s the very definition of being less alive. What parent wants his or her child to be less alive? Who among us wants to be less alive?”

That dawning realization is motivating parents and teachers to find ways to get their children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies. This often means hitting the local trails and nature preserves, sometimes with binoculars, bug jars, bird and plant guides and a

scavenger list in hand. “‘Hiking’ can be a bit of a drag to young children, but ‘exploring’ (while still hiking) helps open their minds to the beauty and wonder of the outdoors,” says Tanya Gray of Woodstock, Georgia, a homeschooling blogger at TwoPineAdventure.com.

To improve kids’ hearing, Lilach Saperstein, an Israeli audiologist who hosts the podcast All About Audiology, asks children to close their eyes and describe only what they hear. “The wind, the rustle of leaves, a running water stream, crickets, birds, their own breathing, the swish of their sleeve or pant—this is a great way to introduce mindfulness, as well.”

To awaken sight, sound and smell, Boston plein air artist Diana Stelin hands kids paper and art supplies out in nature. “Allowing kids to sit with sounds around them and with smells of various seasons makes them truly feel part of our grand universe.

It also allows their minds to quiet down and reset, making them pay more attention to detail, to their inner landscapes and to people around them.”

To engage the sense of taste, Malorie Thompson, editor of TheVeganInsider.com, takes her children foraging for edible plants on treasure hunts on a trail or around their Northern California neighborhood. She says, “Bonus activity: use the foraged food to make a meal afterward!”

Most of all, nature should be both physical and fun. “Point excitedly at the full moon, shout at it and say hello. Pick up leaves and chestnuts and rocks and create beautiful art together. Stop to smell the twigs and flowers and roll on the grass—who can make it faster down the hill? Make sandcastles and animals. Tie colorful ribbons on tree branches. Look for the shapes of animals in the clouds,” says Milana Perepyolkina, of Salt Lake City, who wrote about forest bathing in Gypsy Energy Secrets.

“The only way to get your children to be excited about nature is for you to be excited about nature first,” she notes.

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How to Detoxify a Living Space

by Yvette Hammett

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s the world moves into its second year of a viral pandemic, many of us are still spending most of our time at home—working, exercising, hanging out with family and as with any other year, cooking and cleaning. There’s no better time to take stock of these surroundings and purge them of any toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—that may be contributing to a harmful environment.

Start with the air. Research shows that indoor air is two to five times more toxic than the air outside, due to inadequate ventilation. This condition, coupled with fumes from synthetic fibers, makeup, paints, cleansers or even a baby’s plastic toys, can contribute to health issues and a less environmentally beneficial abode. A straightforward solution—in addition to getting rid of the pollution-causing objects—is to open the windows and use fans to recirculate the air. A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can safely remove many contaminants, but don’t spritz a commercial air freshener: A University of Washington study found that eight widely used air fresheners released an average of 18 chemicals into the air, some of them hazardous, including the likely human carcinogen acetaldehyde.

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Purge plastics. Perfluorinated compounds PFAS and PFOS, known as “forever chemicals”, are found in nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics and carpets, some cosmetics, and products that resist grease, water and oil. They have been found to cause a wide range of health problems from kidney and testicular cancers to endocrine disruptions. Consider doing a clean sweep of the house to determine which of these can be replaced, paying special attention to plastics. “If you really limit plastics to a few things, you are fine,” says Heather Patisaul, Ph.D., a neuroscience and toxicology expert at North Carolina State University.

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Reconsider kitchenware. Eliminate all nonstick cookware, Patisaul advises. “Use ceramic and other materials that do not have perfluorinated chemicals.”

Debbie Steinbock, a nutrition counselor at Mindful Family Medical, in Boulder, Colorado, suggests replacing plastic storage containers, which can leach chemicals when heated. “Use a cast iron skillet and use glass jars and mason jars for food storage.”

Chuck out toxic cleaners. Many commercial kitchen, bathroom and other cleaning products are loaded with chemicals linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption

Get the lead out. Andrew Rooney, deputy director at the National Toxicology Program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, sees lead, which causes brain damage and other serious defects, as a major risk present in water supplies and the paint of older homes.

“The thing I want to emphasize is there is no safe level of lead exposure, so eliminating exposure sources is the best protection for your health,” he says.

Drinking water contamination comes from the distribution lines and plumbing fixtures, with lead leaching out from repairs or adjustments. “Having your household water tested by a certified lab is the best option to determine if you have water issues,” he says. Consult state and local health agencies for guidance on lead paint or lead in the water lines and how to remove it. Also consider a water filter: ConsumerReports.com has a comprehensive rating of models from pitchers to under-sink setups.

Take it a step further. The new EWG downloadable Healthy Living app makes it easy to use a smartphone to check out 120,000 products for toxic ingredients, including cosmetics and foods. “It has a barcode scanner to scan your favorite lipstick or shampoo, and it will pop up an ingredient list and give it a score,” says Patisaul. The database includes ingredients not found on packaging and scores products on a zero to 10 scale. “It pretty much has to be water to get a zero,” she says.

Yvette Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

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ore than being a roof over our heads, home is where we live, love and heal. This past year, we all have been reminded of the importance of having a refuge; a place that shelters not only our physical beings, but our souls, too.

With ongoing pandemic restrictions, we have more time on our hands, and with this comes a blessed opportunity to catch up with our bliss. Living space should be inspired space.

Creating a haven doesn’t require remodeling the kitchen or buying new furniture, only distilling new joy from the mundane. Adding a luxurious throw to a sofa or putting books to read in a pretty basket by an easy chair invites us to tend to the muchneglected inner life. Putting cut flowers at the bedside or turning a chair toward the sunlight says, “Yes” to life and renewal. Playing uplifting, infectious music on laundry day rouses an element of fun. Practicing easy principles of feng shui—the art of placement—can get previously stagnant energy moving.

Repositioning furniture for optimal flow and creating more open space are simple actions that can lighten heavy thoughts or memories. Home is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to try. kelly sikkema/Unsplash.com

and neurotoxicity. They can be particularly toxic for children: A recent Canadian study found that repeated use of a disinfectant reduced beneficial gut bacteria in toddlers, probably contributing to obesity.

A good place to start in cleaning out the cleaners is at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website ewg.org; its Healthy Living Home Guide evaluates the health risks of 2,500 cleaning products. It also advises a simple strategy of using vinegar and water or baking soda.

 Reserve an evening every week for an old-fashioned “Sunday supper” by candlelight or

have a rainy-day indoor picnic on the floor in the living room.

 Add one item per day for a month to a bag intended for a local thrift store and then follow through by dropping it off.  Tidy the desk every other day and keep it uncluttered.  Hang new art prints, photos or paintings to set a new mood. Consider bright splashes of color—a set of red cups, a turquoise pillow or sunny yellow bathroom towels.  Bring the seasons in; hang a garland of faux ivy, roses or autumn leaves over the showerhead.  Buy or adopt low-maintenance indoor plants like philodendrons and snake plants for a spot of lovely green, even in deep winter.

In a world that fosters a “grass is always greener on the other side” mentality, cultivating soul-nourishment is a sure way to turn the humblest space into a castle.

Marlaina Donato is the author of Spiritual Famine in the Age of Plenty: Baby Steps to Bliss.

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lobal warming is not just threatening polar bears far away in the Arctic, and its effects are not somewhere in the distant future. With every new wildfire, hurricane and flash flood, people are understanding that the warming of the planet poses dire consequences for human health right here, right now. It’s personal, and while some sectors of the population are unfairly and disproportionately impacted, we are all in harm’s way.

This is no time to panic, say climate and public health advocates, but rather a moment for preparation, adaptation and mobilization. Prospects are hopeful as we tackle new realities together and evolve our conversations about climate change so we can build resilient, thriving communities.

The good news is that many of the individual and policy changes we need to make are exciting opportunities for positive transformation and justice.

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The warming of the planet is becoming more noticeable. “That historic two weeks anywhere in the United States where it’s the heat wave of high summer is now six weeks to two months,” says Jay Lemery, M.D., professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado and co-author of Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health. “There are parts of the Middle East now where you can’t be outside and meaningfully cool your body during certain parts of the day.”

“With warming, we’re seeing drought, wildfires, hurricanes, extreme precipitation, flooding and sea level rise, all of which have health consequences,” says Surili Patel, director of the Center for Climate, Health and Equity at the American Public Health Association. “With rising temperature and heat waves, we’re seeing heat stroke, dehydration, diarrheal disease, cardiovascular distress and respiratory illnesses.

Extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes and flooding cause direct injuries, as well as

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vector-borne illnesses (Lyme disease carried by ticks or dengue fever and malaria by mosquitoes), mold and harmful algal blooms that happen when it’s really hot, but also show up in places that otherwise wouldn’t have because of the combination of heat and flooding.”

Lemery notes that incidences of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases are moving higher in altitude and latitude, affecting historically naive populations that have not had levels of disease immunity, the infrastructure or cultural habits to protect them. “These are huge killers worldwide, and we’re seeing more and more of that,” he says.

“When you have a warmer winter, spring starts earlier, trees bloom early and pollen season starts early too, and longer exposure to pollen increases your risk of having an asthma attack,” says Professor Amir Sapkota at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding that the Northeast is heavily impacted by this phenomenon.

“Here in Colorado, in the summer heat, we have these huge swaths of wildfire smoke hanging over Denver, and people come in to the emergency department.

Their inhalers aren’t working anymore, and they’re having chest pain and shortness of breath when they’re on oxygen at baseline,” says Lemery. “These are people normally able to walk across a parking lot with their walker and their oxygen, but now they can’t. We see this all summer long, and we admit them for asthma exacerbation, shortness of breath and COPD (i.e., emphysema), but what we don’t write down is that the air quality is the worst it’s been all year, or that it’s the hottest day of the year.”

“Air pollution contributes to climate change, but it also gets into your lungs and irritates them, exacerbating chronic respiratory illnesses, and can even lead to a heart attack,” says Jennifer Roberts, director of the Path of Positive Communities program at EcoAmerica, noting that the biggest culprits are carbon emissions from coal-burning power plants, diesel fuels and ground-level ozone, which is created when pollution reacts to heat and sunlight.

“With sea level rise, things are flooding more often and we get septic tanks overflowing, sending fecal matter into our drinking water supplies and exposing

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us to diarrheal diseases. We also see offices and industrial sites getting flooded and, whether it’s paint, fertilizers or other toxins, those get into our water and it’s very unhealthy,” Roberts says.

The Most Vulnerable Among Us Certain segments of the population are more at risk. “Lower socioeconomic groups are suffering more from extreme heat events. The urban heat island effect, which unfortunately correlates very well with poorer neighborhoods, means that they’ll have heat waves seven to 10 degrees hotter in their neighborhoods than surrounding places with more green space,” Lemery says. “You see the public health infrastructure less robust to be able to attend to communities of color—like you saw with COVID. There are also physiologic vulnerabilities. Climate change affects the very young, the very old and the very sick much more because of their preexisting vulnerabilities, and then we have geographic vulnerabilities—people who live on the coast without sea walls or in flood plains. As sea level rise proliferates, and that data is really straightforward, they’re going to be going under increased storm surge stress and flat-out flooding.”

shade to water filtration to producing oxygen and taking up carbon,” says Roberts, who adds that much can be done to restore and protect streams, ponds and lakes from the ill effects of pollution and development.

“You get volunteers to clean up the gunk and increase regulations for developers to keep stuff out of the waterways.”

on preventive measures against climate hazards with “credible messaging repeated over and over again with clarity and no hedging: Wear a mask. Stay indoors during high-heat events. Don’t let children play outdoors when the air quality index is at a dangerous level.”

There are many ways to mitigate threats.

As experts point out, we know what to do, and it’s just a matter of putting our attention and resources on their implementation. “One of the biggest ways is let’s remove the sources of harmful spewing pollution—move away from coal, oil and gas—and invest in clean sources of energy, which will also create jobs in these new industries,” says Patel.

Another big step would be to promote mass transit and active transportation— walking and biking—over individual, gasguzzling vehicles. Patel advocates for local investments in bike lanes and sidewalks that encourage the switch. Both Lemery and Roberts express excitement about clean-running electric cars as potential game-changers in transportation.

Planting trees and vegetable gardens are easy, community-building solutions. “Trees are very beneficial to everything from

Eco-Anxiety and Making Positive Change

The experts agree that it’s important to frame climate change as a public health issue because it brings a sense of urgency to act. “If it isn’t a crisis, if it isn’t something we’re seeing every day on the front page, then you forget about it. And when you forget about it, the funding doesn’t come,” says Patel, whose work focuses on underprivileged communities that need special attention and funding.

Sapkota advocates for the development of early warning systems so that local health departments can anticipate and adapt to impending extreme weather events, directing resources to the most impacted and vulnerable communities. In some cases, moving people out of flood plains and vulnerable coastal areas through eminent domain might be needed.

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Jessica Schiff, a second-year master of science student at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, struggles with eco-anxiety—the depression, anxiety or dread associated with climate change. She says, “It impacts the decisions I make for my life and the future, just trying to think about overall impacts. Where is my food coming from? Do I want to have kids or adopt? Should I live in the suburbs or the city because of transportation and fossil fuel consumption? This all adds a layer of unease or uncertainty about the future. Sometimes I look at Greta [Thunberg] and how far she’s taken things, and feel guilty about not taking things to such an extreme. Is it hypocritical for me to care about climate change but still eat meat occasionally or take a plane to explore the world?”

Schiff deals with eco-anxiety by taking action. “We’re not going to reverse climate change at this point, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t take steps to slow it down or reduce emissions. There are many small things we can each do, like biking or walking instead of taking a car or bus and reducing our use of plastic. It’s a process. You can’t do it overnight, but if you make a lot of small changes, and if everybody makes small changes, that has a bigger effect.”

Roberts acknowledges the power of small, individual actions, but stresses that we should not let the big polluters off the hook.

“We need to continue to press for policy changes, holding polluters accountable, passing regulations based on protecting human health and climate, requiring cleaner cars and buildings, and more. That’s the only way we will get to the scale of change needed to truly bring global warming to a halt.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

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s the one in five Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis can miserably testify, the fragrant breezes of spring aren’t much fun when they bring on sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and a runny nose. The fifth-most common chronic disease in the country, allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever—is aggravated in spring by rising pollen levels, but can occur year-round from exposure to mold, household dust mites, pet dander and vehicular air pollution.

Common remedies like over-thecounter antihistamines and decongestants bring their own share of afflictions, including drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision and dizziness. “By undertaking natural therapy for allergies, however, one can avoid and mitigate the unpleasant symptoms of allergies with no need for medication,” says Carrie Lam, M.D., an integrative and functional medicine doctor in Tustin, California. “Instead of loading up on drugs, you can take care of yourself in a more natural way and avoid nasty side effects.” Here are some nonpharmaceutical approaches.

Probiotics: In a 173-person, double-blind study, a probiotic blend of Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterum bifidum G9-1 and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 lowered hay fever symptoms and improved participants’ quality of life during allergy season, report University of Florida researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Read labels to locate these strains in yogurts, kefirs and supplements.)

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Sublingual Immunotherapy: To desensitize the body, small amounts of specific allergens in the form of tablets or liquid drops are placed under the tongue, making it a gentler and safer process than allergy shots. Numerous studies have shown it to be safe and efficient in the treatment of respiratory tract allergies, reports JoAnn Yanez, ND, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC).

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Quercetin: Found naturally in apples, berries, red grapes, red onions, red wine and black tea, this antioxidant inhibits the release of histamine and hampers the IgE antibodies formed during allergic reactions. As a 400-milligram (mg) supplement, it takes about a month to kick in.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): When freeze-dried as an extract or used as a tea,

this prickly roadside weed is a nontoxic natural antihistamine. In one study, 58 percent of participants found that 300 mg per day relieved their symptoms.

Omega-3s: Anti-inflammatory fatty acids found in such foods as tuna, salmon, walnuts and flaxseed oil can help reduce symptoms, research suggests. In a Japanese study, eating fish lowered respiratory symptoms for women, while fast food and sugary drinks worsened respiratory stress.

Nasal Rinse: Using a neti pot with saline solution to rinse allergens out of nasal passages provides quick relief for stuffy, runny, irritated noses. In one study, people using them reported a 64 percent improvement in chronic sinus symptoms and a better quality of life. An ancient Ayurveda technique popularized by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz, the pots cost about $20 in pharmacies.

Nasal sprays, although easier to use initially, aren’t as effective, studies show.

Unpasteurized Honey: “Local honey contains tiny amounts of pollen from nearby flowers, which can make you less sensitive when you’re exposed to them outdoors,” says chiropractor and nutritionist Josh Axe, Nashville-based author of Ancient Remedies. A Malaysian study of 40 hay fever sufferers found that high doses of local honey, taken along with an antihistamine, reduced sneezing and nasal decongestion more effectively than the antihistamine alone.

Acupuncture: Based on established research, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation recommends acupuncture for hay fever patients that want to avoid pharmaceuticals.

Homeopathy: To stimulate the body’s natural healing process, homeopathy uses highly diluted doses of herbs and other substances. Although it’s best to

work with a homeopath, two helpful remedies commonly found in health food stores are Allium cepa 30C, for watery eyes, sneezing and a runny or irritated nose; and Kali bichromicum 30C, for persistent sinus congestion with thick nasal discharge.

Anti-Allergen Cleaning: Simple steps recommended by AANMC to lower airborne allergens include using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in the vacuum cleaner; replacing AC filters frequently; changing out of clothes and showering when coming in from the outdoors to rinse off pollen; leaving shoes outside; changing the air filter in the car; and avoiding toxic inhalants with synthetic ingredients like perfumes, body sprays, scented candles, room sprays, air fresheners and dryer sheets.

Ronica O’Hara, a natural health writer, can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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rom human-powered gyms that generate electricity to Earth-friendly activewear, professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Taking a recycled yoga mat to class, nixing the plastic water bottle and going “plogging”—picking up litter while out for a run—are just a few examples of eco-fitness in motion.

“We believe that movement and nature go hand-in-hand, yet the world of sports isn’t as green as it should be, with plastic bottles at events, junk food in canteens and monotonous movement in the gym,” says Saraï Pannekoek, co-founder of the Sustainable Athlete Foundation, which strives to create a sustainable sports environment through coaching, workshops and campaigns.

sonally gratifying, it also makes you keenly aware of just how far the world is from taking action sufficient to keep climate change in check. We all need to do more,” says Bruce Rayner, founder and chief green officer at Athletes for a Fit Planet, in Portland, Maine, who was enlightened to the problems firsthand at a half-ironman distance race. “When I got to the finish line, I was given my obligatory plastic water bottle. I looked around for a recycling bin, and all I saw was an overflowing trash bin.” Founded in 2008, Rayner’s organization partners with pro-environment races like the TD Beach to Beacon 10K, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, recently named the most sustainable 10-miles-or-less race in the country.

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Fueling Up, Protecting Natural Resources

Working Out Green Links between personal fitness and environmental toxicity are critical. Sixty percent of clothing is manufactured with fossil fuel-derived plastics, and activewear rates highest for eco-toxic fibers. Choosing workout clothes made from sustainable bamboo and cotton can soften the impact. With name brands like Adidas offering sustainable footwear, staying fit doesn’t need to increase the toll on the environment. Pannekoek, who hosts the Sustainable Athlete Podcast with co-founder Paul Venner in Amsterdam, emphasizes personal responsibility. “We believe that there isn’t a quick fix. It’s all about habits and conscious behavior, while still being able to peak perform.”

Supplementing the usual gym routine with self-powered workouts and outdoor activities like gardening, sustainable charity races and hiking are sound choices that can help to buffer climate change. “Being eco-centric enriches life and enhances health, but while it’s per-

A pillar of the eco-fitness movement is eating clean and going plant-based for the health of people and planet. “Diet is a big part of being eco-fit. The best action you can take is to support local farms, specifically organic farms,” emphasizes Rayner.

To minimize global greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, eating more nutrition-packed produce, whole grains, legumes and nuts instead of animal products supports sustainability. For Adam Layzell, sports therapist, nutritionist and author of How to Train Your Vegan: The Comprehensive Guide to Plant-Based Fitness, going vegan is a win-win situation.

“A vegan diet encourages fat loss, improves endurance and recovery and has plenty of all the necessary components such as protein to build strength and muscle.” Layzell underscores that the vegan diet preserves animals and their ecosystems, prevents deforestation and destruction of wild land and lowers the impact on climate change and global warming.

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For Lewis Blaustein, managing editor of GreenSportsBlog.com, climate change action and sports are an ideal marriage. He recently launched EcoAthletes.org to encourage sports figures to speak up about global warming.

“Nelson Mandela once said, ‘Sport has the power to change the world.’ EcoAthletes aims to show that athletes are the agents of that change and that they, by mobilizing millions if not billions of fans, can do so on climate.”

Blaustein sees a surge of climate-concerned athletes leading radical changes. “There will be many different looks—from athletes endorsing green products à la solar power, electric vehicles, etc., to athletes speaking out for environmental/climate justice in a similar fashion to WNBA and NBA players on Black Lives Matter.”

Pannekoek concurs, “All small steps taken still go a great distance. Elite athletes are role models. If they would support more conscious brands to influence the youth, we believe that they can make such a difference.”

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s we spend more time outside for pandemic safety to exercise and reduce stress, Sheryl DeVore suggests maximizing these experiences by being more aware of the wonders we see and the need to preserve them.

The award-winning author of five books on science, health and nature also writes for the Birds & Blooms national magazine, the Chicago Tribune and Natural Awakenings Chicago.

With degrees in writing and education from Northwestern University and Northern Illinois University, respectively, plus extensive studies in biology and botany, she assists the Illinois Audubon Society, including writing for and editing a 2019 book on the state’s endangered species.

Is climate change impacting wildlife and nature?

Recent worldwide studies are showing how climate changes affect bird migration times, bloom times of plants and mammal behavior. All of this is interconnected and can harm the environment and the flora and the fauna that live within it. For example, we’re finding that the relationship between healthy oak woods and migratory birds like warblers is being affected by climate change. Warblers time their migrations to pass through regions when oaks are just starting to leaf out. Insects are attracted to the buds and the early leaves, and warblers

are attracted to the insects. Once the leaves emerge, chemicals in the oaks deter the insects and there isn’t any food for the warblers. Climate change can cause the oaks to leaf out early, so if warblers arrive on their normal schedule, they’ll find less food and therefore have less energy to make it to their nesting grounds. Plants and animals are trying to adapt in different ways, and this can be a huge issue if climate change continues.

Are there any new trends you’ve noticed in people growing vegetables at home?

Especially during the pandemic, people that have limited space are learning that they can grow their own food at home—growing vegetables and herbs in containers, both indoors and outdoors. Online classes can be helpful in teaching them to grow vegetables such as carrots, lettuce, spinach and peppers, which are great sources for antioxidants and vitamins. This trend coincides with the movement to eat healthier.

Have you seen any changes in how people observe nature during the pandemic?

When I go to forest preserves, parks and nature centers, even in my neighborhood, I have noticed more people, including families with their children, outdoors. Parents can inspire their children anywhere to learn

to appreciate nature. Ask a child what kind of tree is in the yard. Maybe they can take a photo or draw a picture of it to create a memory and inspire them to want to learn more. Ask them, “What’s that bug on that plant?” or, “What is the bird that’s singing?”

There’s so much for them to enjoy.

What can we do to try to protect and preserve the environment?

Sometimes people think they can’t make a difference as individuals. Small things can make a difference—have a ripple effect. People volunteer to return native habitats to their past, remove non-native species, plant new ones. Volunteers are planting and restoring prairies, woodlands. In your own backyard, you can plant native species or create a butterfly garden or capture rainwater in a rain barrel to water your plants, which will conserve resources. There are so many things you can do with the family.

Why should we care about endangered species?

Endangered species serve as canaries in a coal mine. When their numbers decline, that can be a signal that something is going wrong with the environment. When DDT was widely used in the U.S., the bald eagle and other species began to decline. The DDT thinned their egg shells so they weren’t able to raise their young.

They showed us that DDT pollutes and harms the environment, and in turn, humans. By discovering that, by saving eagles, we helped save ourselves.

By protecting endangered species, we truly are saving ourselves. We don’t know what unknown species are out there that might be useful in helping to treat diseases. Anyone who sees an endangered species knows how satisfying an experience this is, and to me, it also translates to a healthier mind and body.

For more information, visit SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

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Feathered Friends The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

by Julie Peterson

Complex Commitment Birds follow only dogs and cats as the country’s favorite companion animals, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Lovebirds, budgies and canaries have an average lifespan of eight or more years, but can live to be 20. Typically, larger birds live longer.

Because it’s common for birds to outlive their owners, the Avian Welfare Coalition, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, helps ensure these pets are included in wills and estate planning.

Birds need to chew, and if they play outside their cages, must be kept away from hazardous items. Besides droppings, birds also create dander and dust. “Cleaning her cage and the room is a two-hour project every week,” says Luther.

There’s also the potty mouth. Kata May learned some unsavory phrases from her previous owner. She sometimes screams, “Shut the hell up!” or, “Turn that #@%&ing thing up!” to get the TV at the desired volume.

Babette de Jongh, an animal communicator and romance author in Bay Minette, Alabama, once knew a bird that routinely screamed, “Fire!” resulting in 911 calls.

“Birds can be loud,” says de Jongh. “They generally try to be louder than the ambient noise in the room.”

Luther agrees, saying, “You can hear my bird yell from a city block away.”

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Happy and Healthy Talking birds are delightful. Some mimic human language, others understand word meanings and use them appropriately. “Birds are as intelligent as a young child and as emotionally temperamental as a toddler,” says Mary Miller, who has raised budgies and the small- to medium-sized parrots known as conures at her home in Buffalo and has worked with other birds in rescue facilities.

Luther agrees that birds don’t just mimic what they hear. “They understand like a 2- to 3-year-old child. When we are cooking dinner, she will ask, ‘For me?’ or, ‘Can I have some?’”

Kata May also articulates her fondness for the pizza delivery person with, “I love you!” Then, “Mmmmmm, thank you,” in anticipation of a treat.

Even without words, birds are excellent companions. “If raised correctly and interacted with on a regular basis, birds can be very affectionate. They are highly intelligent and social animals, so they form deep and lasting bonds with humans,” says de Jongh.

Nutrition is key to a raising a bird.

Leslie Moran, a Reno-based holistic animal nutrition and care consultant, is working to end avian malnutrition through the Healthy Bird Project, which conducts nutritional research on exotic species. Traditional grain and seed mixes lack essential nutrients and contribute to unbalanced protein intake for caged and companion birds. Moran’s goal is to move the food industry toward the inclusion of

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ata May is a 30-inch-tall, blue-and-gold macaw. “It’s nice to come home and have a conversation with a snuggly bird,” says Joshua Luther, who took over care of the avian when he was 13 years old and she was 11. Now 17 years later, Kata May holds a commanding presence in Luther’s home in Columbus, Wisconsin. “She’s set up where our dining room should be, so my wife and I can sit and talk or play with her.”

Luther notes that the cherished pet has a bit of a temper and can bend the bars on her $1,000 cage if she’s bored or angry. Considering the bird has a bite force of 1,800 pounds per square inch, it’s sensible to keep her happy, which could be for another 50 years.

more wholesome choices. “Fresh fruits and vegetables can be purchased at the grocery store, but parrots need specific, high-quality, tropical bird food, which can be hard to find,” says Luther.

Keeping a tropical animal healthy also requires bathing, temperature control, clean air and water, exercise and mental stimulation. Costs vary. Owning a small parakeet could include the purchase or adoption price ($12 to $65); cage ($30 and up); food; toys; and checkups (typically less than $200 a year). A large macaw might cost $500 to $5,000. Supplies, food and vet care could top $2,000 the first year.

Don’t Shop, Adopt Birds are available from breeders and pet stores, but there are many needing adoption. Sanctuaries struggle to care for animals with such long lifespans and complex needs, including diet, space, intellectual stimulation and emotional bonding. Lacking proper care, birds may develop mental illness and pluck out feathers or bite, but happy birds can be snuggly, social and fun.

Rosemary Wellner, of Mountainside, New Jersey, has owned parakeets, cockatiels and lovebirds. Currently, she has two parrots, the oldest is 24. “Many people do not understand… but birds feel true attraction for their companions—and who doesn’t want to be loved?” she says.

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calendar of events SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Tarot Readings – 10am. Reader John Tucker answers questions through the tarot in these private sessions. Hr or half-hr options. $75. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

Yoga-n-Sip Saturday – 1-2pm. Outdoor all-levels yoga class. Please bring mat or large towel. $10.

The Winery at the Long Shot Farm, 1925 McClure’s Gap Rd, Carlisle. Info, Mella Luna Studios: 717486-7823.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 Virtual ReikiShare – 6:30-8pm. Reiki practitioners all levels and training, and newbies welcome to share positive and loving healing energy. Includes guided meditation, self-healing, and sharing positive energy with each other and the world. $10. Via Zoom. Register: 717-599-2299 or ReikiByRickie.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Online: Shamanic Journey for Healing and Clarity – 6:30-7:30pm. No experience necessary.

In this guided journey meet your Power Animal and spirit guides to receive messages and healing. $10 or class card. Via Zoom. Contact Dawn to use class card: 717-486-7823. Register: MellaLunaStudios. simpletix.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 8 Make Your Own Balancing Spray – 6-7pm. Create your own Balancing Spray using crystals and essential oils. Choose from 4 different sprays; all supplies provided. $15. The Center of Balance, LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. Registration required: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Psychic Readings – 10am. Psychic William Stillman connects to the spirit realm to bring forth messages in private, 1-hr sessions. $150. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

Archangel Michael, Mother Mary, Padre Pio Channeling – 10am-4pm. With Pat Cassel. Messages from Archangel Michael and the Angels and potent healing energies from Mother Mary and Padre Pio are awaiting you. $100/hr, $60/30 mins. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 13 Psychic Readings – 3pm. Psychic William Stillman connects to the spirit realm to bring forth messages in private, 1-hr sessions. $150. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 Past Life Regression Sessions – 10am-4:30pm.

Are you ready to awaken the best version of you?

If so, Certified Hypnotist Cathy Rutherford invites you to experience hypnosis. $125/2-hr session.

The Center of Balance, LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. Registration required: 717-643-1404.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 18 Practical Magick Series: Cycle Magick – 2pm.

Angie Yingst teaches how to work with different cycles (day, moon cycles & wheel of the year) for magickal work. $50. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

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Informational Lecture on the New Healy Device for Health, Wellbeing and Balance – 7pm. Healy uses microcurrents for local treatment of pain and individualized microcurrent frequency programs to harmonize your bioenergentic field for many important areas of life including sleep enhancement and mental wellbeing. FDA-approved medical device for pain. Explore this personal-use, handheld device from Germany. Free. 18 E Penn Ave, Cleona. RSVP, Jannette: 717-269-5481 or Gwen for more info: 717-228-0612.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 Online: Write On – 7:30pm. Connect with others who love to write. This group welcomes beginning writers of all genres. Share your work, encouragement and constructive feedback. Ages 18 and older. Free. Via Zoom. Registration required: CumberlandCountyLibraries.org/FRE.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 Glass Fusing Class – 6-7pm. Learn basic glass fusing techniques and create your own personalized piece of fused glass that could be jewelry sized. All supplies provided. $20. The Center of Balance, LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. Registration required: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Shamanic Journey and Sound Healing Around the Stargate – 7-9pm. With Linda Gareh-Applegate, Holly Blyler, Sharon Askey. Relax, rejuvenate and rebalance with potent sound healing. Sound can provide an opportunity to breakdown patterns no longer serving you. $20. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com.

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Learn Foot Reflexology in this one-day Intensive class. Small class learning environment. NCBTMB provider #155 12 CEUs. No experience needed. $325 course; $50 certifi cation. Health Quest Holistics, 1517 N 7th St, Lebanon. More info & to register: 717-228-0612, HealthQuest10@comcast.net or HealthQuest4Life.com.

Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. With Judy Winfrey. Receive messages that offer clarity and guidance which can help you with everyday life as well as help open you to your own potential. $80/50 mins. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@ Gracefull-Heart.com.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 25 Singing Bowls Blessing with Chanting – 2-3:15pm.

Be bathed in the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls, toned to the vibration of each of your chakras played by Nancy Romano, while Bhante Soma chants healing blessings to all. Proceeds benefit the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple. $25. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg.

717-599-2299. Pre-register: ReikiByRickie.com.

Shamanic Healing Circle – 4pm. Sharon Muzio guides shamanic journey while Angie Yingst facilitates Earth Medicine and reiki healing in this shamanic healing circle. Limited space. $40. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 26 Reiki I for Healthcare Professionals – 9:30am5:30pm. With Rickie Freedman. Includes everything in Reiki I class plus additional information to incorporate reiki into a traditional practice.

Traditional Reiki I students may also attend. $185.

Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 30 Meditation – 7-8pm. Come out and support Bhante Soma and Blue Lotus Meditation Center, in Carlisle, as he supports you with Loving Kindness Meditation, Dharma talk and chanting. All welcome.

Donations appreciated. Mella Luna Studios, 9 N Baltimore Ave, Mt. Holly Springs. 717-486-7823.

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Manada Conservancy’s spring native plant sale online store is now open. Shop now for a large selection of native perennials for sun and shade, hard-to-find natives, trees and shrubs. Pick-up May 1 (details online).

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sunday Virtual Celebration Service – 12pm. Unity of Harrisburg is on Virtual Sunday Services until further notice. The video is available at noon each Sunday on YouTube: “Unity of Harrisburg.” 717732-9773. UnityOfHarrisburg.org.

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Meditative Yoga – 10am. With Nancy Bie. Suitable for all levels. In this class you will move through gentle yoga poses, use breathwork, relax in the stillness of yin poses to create a meditative state. $10. Mella Luna Studios, 9 N Baltimore Ave, Mt. Holly Springs. Pre-registration required: 717-486-7823.

wednesday Self-Care in Nature – 1-6pm. Our gates will be open for you to come walk the property, which includes a labyrinth and forest trails. Come enjoy being in nature. Free. Amethyst Retreat Center, 44 Buffalo Creek Rd, Duncannon. AmethystRetreatCenter@gmail.com. AmethystRetreatCenter.org.

saturday All-Levels Yoga – 9am. With Nancy Bie. This easy flow yoga class is designed to awaken strength, increase balance and flexibility, and is easily adaptable to all levels of practice. $10. Mella Luna Studios, 9 N Baltimore Ave, Mt. Holly Springs. Pre-registration required: 717-486-7823.

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Carolyn Romako & Pamela Howard 940 Century Dr, Ste D, Mechanicsburg 717- 610-4911 • CentralPennAcupuncture.com We’ve been Central Pennsylvania’s center for compassionate, thorough and evidence-based acupuncture for 6 years. New location with new practitioners and services, including pain management, sports medicine, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopausal and fibromyalgia.

GIDDINGS ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE, LLC AND ZEN & NOW APOTHECARY Rhonda Giddings 4814 Jonestown Rd, #101, Harrisburg 717-657-1951 • GiddingsAcupuncture.com

A practice of healing art techniques from acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, massage, herbs and energy work to help patients and clients reach their individualized optimal health and vitalized longevity.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION MELLA LUNA STUDIOS

Dawn R. Tule 9 N Baltimore Ave, Mt Holly Springs 717-486-7823 • MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com Dawn provides compassionate service to deepen the understanding between you and your pet, whether in physical form or in spirit. Gain insight into what your animal friend is thinking and feeling.

BODYWORK ARVIGO MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY® 309 Third St, New Cumberland Jaque Hanson • 717-448-1281 Jaque@BeePresentWellness.com

The Arvigo ® session is a noninvasive treatment that repositions internal organs that have shifted by opening the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and Chi. Infertility, digestive and other benefits. Visit BeePresentWellness.com for details. See ad, page 24.

CARLISLE BOWENWORK

Nancy Bittinger 616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg 717-386-8279 • CarlisleBowenworkPA.com Bowenwork is renowned for its effectiveness in stimulating true healing from within.

Through gentle yet powerful moves, even chronic problems “unwind” and balance is restored.

THE CENTER OF BALANCE, LLC

Louise Kemper, RMI, Artist Leslie Kemper Punt, BCE,CCH, RMI 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle 717-643-1404 • TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com We offer reiki, massage, reflexology and hypnosis to facilitate wellness in mind, body and soul. Find the perfect gift in our unique retail shop featuring the grounding and balancing energies of stones and arts.

CBD THE HEALTHY GROCER

3800 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill 717-737-5123 • TheHealthyGrocer.com Garden of Life CBD—THC-free whole hemp extracts. Formulated

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY THE ROOTS OF HEALTH

Rachel Benbow, LMT, BA, MLIS 3540 N Progress Ave, Ste 106, Harrisburg 717-831-6936 • TheRootsOfHealth.com Rachel relieves pain and frees blockages using CranioSacral Therapy or massage. From stress reduction, to illness/injury/surgery recovery, to management of autism/ADHD, your therapeutic experience is individualized.

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HERSHEY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC Ryan Buehner, DMD, FAGD, AIAOMT 273 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown 717-220-1792 • HersheyDental.com

Provides full service family dental care, mercury-/metal-free options, fluoride-free, safe mercury removal, biocompatibility testing for dental material sensitivities, in-office ozone treatments, clear aligner orthodontics, Bruxism/tooth grinding guards. See ad, page 9.

HERSHEY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC Carol Layton, DMD, MAGD, AIAOMT, NMD 273 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown 717-220-1792 • HersheyDental.com

Provides full service dental care, mercury/metal free, including s a f e r e m o v a l o f m e r c u r y.

Biocompatibility testing for individual choice of materials; use of ozone for protection. See ad, page 9.

SUSQUEHANNA DENTAL ARTS Dr Owen Allison, DMD 100 S 18th St, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-3943 or 717-285-7033 SusquehannaDentalArts.com

A full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 21.

DENTISTRY – WELLNESS COLONIAL DENTAL GROUP

Tammy del Sol, DMD 4940 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg 717-901-7045 • CDGWellness.com Our focus on Wellness educates and motivates patients to care for their overall health. We no longer place mercury fillings, nor encourage ingestion of fluoride for children or adults. We educate and safely serve our patients and protect the environment. See ad, page 11.

METAPHYSICAL GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com Gracefull Heart provides a peaceful, loving and supportive space to assist in your journey toward wholeness/ healing. Crystals, books, gemstones, jewelry, statues, incense, oracle cards (plus sample decks), crystal and metal singing bowls, pendulums and much more. See ad, page 29.

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We offer natural and holistic solutions for those who are suffering with chronic and unresolved health problems. We seek to uncover the roots of your disease, and use food and lifestyle remedies to provide healing.

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Leia Anderson, BA, MS, ND 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Leia is part of a unique, collaborative naturopathic practice in central PA. Her passion is providing safe, effective and individualized care for the whole family. See ad, page 2.

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Heather DeLuca, BS, ND 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Heather is part of a unique, collaborative naturopathic practice in central PA. She provides a safe, effective and affordable alternative to conventional health care. See ad, page 2.

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Jessica Shoemaker, BS, ND 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Jessica is the owner of Natural Paths to Wellness where nutritional therapies, alternative modalities and functional medicine testing are combined to create an individualized holistic approach to health. See ad, page 2.

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NATUROPATHIC & CHIROPRACTIC FAMILY HEALTH, LLC Jane Drobin, ND, DC 1255 S Market St, Ste 210, Elizabethtown 717-381-5773 • CFamHealth.com

A natural, holistic and functional approach to healthcare. We treat the root causes of disease by establishing the foundation of optimal health. We educate our patients about lifestyle changes and incorporate natural treatment modalities for both internal and physical complaints.

NUTRITION PALMYRA REAL FOOD EMPORIUM Tom Maurer 707 E Broad St, Palmyra • 717-383-0028 Facebook: Palmyra Real Food

A local grower’s market providing fresh produce and organic products year-round. Also, meeting room available. See ad, page 23.

THE HEALTHY GROCER

3800 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill 717-737-5123 • TheHealthyGrocer.com Shop in-store or online, for organic, natural, local produce & full range of products. On-site deli, juice/sandwich bar and baked goods, plus catering and wellness programs. Sustainable initiatives support the community. A fun and healthy place to shop. See ad, page 5.

WEGMANS FOOD MARKET

6416 Carlisle Pike, Ste 2000 Mechanicsburg, PA • 717-791-4500 I n - s t o r e N a t u r e ’s Marketplace features natural foods, supplements, herbal remedies, and foods for special dietary needs. See ad, page 3.

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Sarah Glunz, MS, CNS, LDN 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Sarah will design your optimal nutrition plan for managing your w e i g h t , f o o d a l l e rg i e s o r sensitivities, or medical condition while helping you to improve your relationship with food. She breaks down the plan you need to follow to accomplish your health and wellness goals into reasonable action steps providing support along the way. See ad, page 2.

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PET NUTRITION HOUNDS N HERBS, LLC

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY ZANG PHYSICAL THERAPY Andrew Zang

3514 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill 717-440-6197 • ZangPT.com Zang PT is proud to help people regain an active lifestyle. Eliminate the need for pain, medication, injections and even frequent doctor’s visits. See ad, page 26.

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Rev Dan Landis 927 Wertzville Rd, Enola 717-732-9773 • UnityOfHarrisburg.org We are a Spiritual Center focused on practical spiritual tools and processes that guide us to a more successful life. We honor and respect all people.

THERMOGRAPHY ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING

Pamela Howard, DC, CCT 550 Coventry Dr, Mechanicsburg 866-522-3484 • AThermalImage.com

SONNEWALD NATURAL FOODS – Are you passionate about healthy and regenerative living? We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, self-managing and team oriented! Applications available at Sonnewald.org. See ad, back cover.

HEALING CREATURES HOSPITAL

Offering support to women and their families for the childbearing year and beyond through a wide variety of classes, workshops, support groups, and products. See ad, page 26.

Rickie Freedman, ReikiSpace & Learning Place 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg 717-599-2299 • ReikiByRickie.com Rickie Freedman, Reiki Master/ Teacher, P.T., offers the Gentle Touch, Deep Healing and Balancing of “Reiki by Rickie” sessions, as well as unique Therapeutic Massage including Indian Head Massage and Chakra Foot Massage. She teaches Reiki classes and workshops on stress management, positive attitude and more. See ad, page 9.

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Our passion is pets. Holistic and traditional services tailored to meet pets’ needs (homeopathic, herbal, nutritional and behavioral).

Unique services offered include acupuncture, cold laser therapy and veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM). See ad, page 29.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PALMYRA REAL FOOD EMPORIUM – is looking for someone with the vision, passion and resources to take the Emporium to the next level.

We specialize in high-end meats and seafood, local wine and much more. Send serious inquiries to MaywoodFarmInc@aol.com. See ad, page 23.

BRENNAN HEALING SCIENCE – Create a bridge to your health through your vital energy system. Understand your energy field, understand yourself. Experience transformational healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

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