June 2023 Natural Awakenings South Central PA

DR. MARK HYMAN on Making Our Health

Span Equal Our Lifespan

Sexual Health for Men

Foods that Boost Energy Leadership Skills for Dads

Benefits of Good Posture

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Each month in this space, look for new, topical, educational information about CBD to keep you informed about if & how CBD may be a fit for your personal, natural health journey, and get to meet a different member of our staff of Certified CBD Consultants.

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Cannabis, and CBD specifically, are supremely beneficial in helping people live their lives with significantly less stress and discomfort. One aspect that may inspire caution in new users is if CBD will cause a positive drug test. Those with jobs that require routine testing or have legal obligations may be hesitant to begin use. Fortunately, there are CBD products that are safe to use if that is a concern.

Sometimes it depends on the test specifically, as some will detect levels of cannabinoids differently. Try to determine the strength of the test being administered and what results are expected as far as passing goes. Make sure to communicate to your CBD consultant your need to pass a drug test so they can better assist you. With effective research and the right brand, CBD can still provide relief for those who need to stay THC free.

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A simple way to cook with cannabis is to make butter. Use one cup of butter and one cup of water and heat it in a saucepan on low (no more than 200 degrees). Add the flower once the pan is simmering, stir frequently and let cook for 3 hours. Strain and refrigerate. Now you have butter to use on toast or pancakes, or use the butter as an ingredient to other delicious dishes.

The joys of cannabis seem endless, as it helps to provide us with happier and healthier lives, and we have no shortage of ideas when it comes to figuring out new ways to use it. While it is fun to visit a shop and pick out tasty hemp treats and drinks, one might find an even higher experience by making them at home. Choose the best hemp flower to suit your needs and decide what you’d like to make.

First, you’ll need to decarboxylate the flower by heating it in the oven. The heat triggers the release of carbon monoxide molecules that convert the cannabinoid acids into the active phytocannabinoids that will give the consumer their desired effects.

Healthier choices include salad dressings, guacamole, and tea. You could even sprinkle decarbed flower onto bacon in the frying pan. Time to get cooking!

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The Day of the Dads

The point is not to live longer, but to live better, not just to add more years to your life, but to add more life to your years.

~Dr. Mark Hyman

Happy June and Happy Father’s Day to dads everywhere. This issue sheds light on the importance of holistic wellness practices with a focus on men’s health and an introduction to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Mark Hyman, as he shares in our Wise Words department how to make our health span equal our life span.

Men historically have been notorious for overlooking their health, as their focus is often on work, providing for their families or fulfilling societal expectations. I can attest from personal experience to the belief that, “If I can just tough it out a bit longer, things will get better on their own.” Perhaps that sentiment is a combination of inflated self-assurance, wishful thinking and arrogance or not wanting to be a bother by asking for help.

My first thought when my chest started squeezing several years ago with the sudden onset of an unforeseen heart attack was, “I’ll just lie down in the back seat of my car until this pain passes.” I opened the car door, sat down on the seat and only then realized that lying down was not an option. Good luck, impeccable timing, a rapid EMT response and swift medical intervention, along with an underlying healthy heart and being in good overall physical condition, contributed to my still being here today. The takeaways for me are first to continue taking care of my body and mind by eating well and staying physically fit, and second, to ask for help when I need it.

It is vital that everyone, especially men, prioritizes their own physical and emotional well-being. By adopting a holistic approach to health, we can achieve balance, vitality and longevity. That means emphasizing the importance of nutrition, exercise, stress management and emotional well-being, and understanding the underlying interconnectedness of our bodies and minds.

In this issue, you’ll find practical strategies for nutrition, stress reduction, mindfulness and cultivating emotional resilience. Remember to prioritize self-care and embrace comprehensive recommendations for maintaining health. Self-care is not selfish, but rather a foundation for supporting our loved ones and contributing positively to society.

Let’s cultivate a culture of holistic wellness together that empowers everyone to thrive in all aspects of life as we walk along the path toward feeling good, living simply and laughing more.

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Youveau Aesthetics Medspa and Wellness Has Moved

Youveau Aesthetics Medspa and Wellness has moved to a new location at 2417 North Front Street, in Harrisburg. Expanded luxury services include counseling, neurofeedback, massage, reiki, facials, tox, filler, IV therapy, and more.

Owner Alicia Stidfole, CRNA/injector, says, “Learn how you can take care of your whole self and slow or reverse aging with the help of central Pennsylvania’s best aestheticians, injectors, counselor and massage therapist. We are passionate about giving the best options for your particular needs.”

Stidfole was licensed in cosmetology in 2010, holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a master’s in anesthesia and has three years of experience as an ICU registered nurse, as well as extensive continued training in medical aesthetics. She shares, “I am passionate about providing the safest care while making you look and feel your best. I love learning this industry and delivering you the ultimate experience, so you can take comfort in knowing you are my priority in all ways.”

Complimentary consultation. For appointments and more information, call 717-417-4470, email Youveau.Aesthetics@gmail.com or visit Youveau.org.

Clean Eatz Harrisburg

Clean Eatz, a new restaurant that emphasizes healthy eating and offers weekly meal plans, plans to open this summer at 3546 Gettysburg Road, in Camp Hill. With the success of its anchor store in Lancaster for the past four-and-a-half years, owners Steve and Tamara Dyer have been delivering meals to the Harrisburg area through its satellite partners AdvancedSupps.com, Platinum Fitness and 5 Bridges Health & Fitness.

They provide fully prepared frozen meals, cauliflower crust pizza and good-for-you snacks at an in-store marketplace, as well as their Clean Eatz Meal Plan. It features six different entrees, served with a proper balance of carbs, fats and proteins totaling 500 calories or less, and no added sodium. A menu is emailed every Thursday and customers have until Sunday at midnight to place their order. On Monday, meals are ready for pickup in the cafe. Weekly meal plans also allow for customization of special orders, such as “low carb” and “extra protein”. Special order requests can be picked up in the café on Tuesday.

For pricing and more information, call 717-824-4706, email HarrisburgPa@CleanEatz.com or visit CleanEatz.com.

Could Inflammation Be Keeping You From Your Weight Loss Goals?

There could be secret weight loss enemy lurking within your body. Stress can cause it. So can environmental toxins. Eating a poor diet also leads to it. It’s called chronic inflammation, and it’s rampant, especially in the United States.

What is inflammation?

Think of inflammation like a fire that your body is trying to put out. It’s a defense mechanism that goes off when your body is trying to protect itself. Inflammation can be beneficial, however, inflammation can cause more harm than good when your body is under constant attack, known as chronic inflammation. In addition to weight gain, chronic inflammation has been linked to almost every major disease.

Inflammation and Weight Gain..

When inflammation is present, losing weight can be extremely difficult, even with the most disciplined eating and exercise habits. That is because your body is so busy “putting out the fire,” that its priority is not on weight loss,

but on healing and survival. What’s worse, excess weight can also contribute to additional inflammation, creating a vicious cycle.

Natural Ways to Reduce Inflammation Include:

• Eat a whole-foods diet, avoiding sugar and processed food

• Take a daily, high-quality probiotic

• Get quality sleep, movement, and some sun (for Vitamin D)

• Incorporate daily stress management techniques

• Let BeBalanced help - lose an average of 15-21 lbs. in 30 days!

At BeBalanced, we offer a holistic approach to reduce inflammation and balance hormones naturally, helping our clients lose stubborn weight, sleep better, have more energy, and feel like themselves again. Start by scheduling your free consultation at www.BeBalancedCenters.com.

Lymphatic Drainage Now Available at Happy Soul Wellness

Cristina Dunbar, LMT, CMLDT, owner of Happie Soul Wellness, recently completed certification in manual lymphatic drainage with Klose Training and is scheduling new clients.

Consultations are recommended and full medical intake forms are required.

Manual lymph drainage is a safe, effective and gentle approach to cleansing the body’s tissues and preventing waste buildup that causes tiredness and fatigue. It supports the entire lymph system and helps improve mental and physical health. It also assists the system in removing metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules and foreign substances from the tissues.

Cost is $50. Location: 5000 Lenker St., Ste. 103, Mechanicsburg. For appointments and more information, call 717-254-7250, email Admin@HappieSoul.me or visit HappieSoul. org. See ads on pages 8 and 13 and listing on page 37.

Just Plain Yoga Anniversary Celebration

After 20 years in business, Just Plain Yoga

Studio moved to a new space with new services at 300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 102, in Camp Hill, in April. They are making an introductory offer of one month of yoga for $55, and the studio is offering a variety of special events and classes throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary.

Owner Tina Stroh says, “Just Plain Yoga is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for all students to practice yoga and improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Over the years,

the studio has built a strong community of dedicated yogis who come to practice in a welcoming and supportive environment.”

The brand-new studio features a large yoga room lit by natural light, new therapeutic yoga classes with a focus on healing and relaxation, and wellness services that include pelvic floor health, reiki and sound healing.

For more information, call 717-975-9642, email Info@JustPlainYoga.com or visit JustPlainYoga.com.

Full Color Living at ReWeaving Balance

Angel Pricer and Keane Aldrich, of Full Color Living, will present two events at ReWeaving Balance this month: For Father’s Day, “Say What’s On Your Heart” card making, from 1 to 5 p.m., June 10, and a heART Party—Communicating with Care, from 1 to 3 p.m., June 24. Both events allow for inner processing, heart-coherence and the powerful use of creativity.

Card making involves honoring our fathers. Pricer says, “First, we encode the card with a message you might not have the means to communicate directly, and then we create a simple mandala over this message with loving intentions.”

At the heART Party, Aldrich says, “We will be exploring the ins and outs of coherent communication and ways to empower and enhance how we can show up. We share some HeartMath Institute research, a simple practice for communicating with care and a creativity practice to clear the way. You take home an ARTifact, some knowledge and easy practices you can use in every day life.”

Cost is $50 for the card and $33 for the heART Party. Location: 5A Harrisburg Pike Dillsburg. For more information, call 717943-4833, email Angel@FullColorLiving.org or visit ReWeavingBalance.earth. See listing, page 38.

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Midsummer Holistic Expo

The third annual Therapeutic Thymes magazine Midsummer Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 8 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 9, at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center. The Expo brings together vendors, speakers, healers, authors, food trucks, crystals, reiki, readers, psychics, pendulums, jewelry, oils, herbs and other holistic items. Eagle Skyfire will be the keynote speaker.

Saturday speakers include Jan Helen McGee (psychic), Skyfire (keynote), Sabrina McQuarrie (Sabrina’s Spells & Crystals), Heart Song Connection, LLC, Kate Andrews (LifeWave Phototherapy Patches) and Roxanne Foura (QHHI).

Sunday speakers include Lana Ryder (Soundwise), Lisa Benjamin Paris (Astromythic Astrology), Amy Henderson (Black Walnut Botanical) and Tansy Rogers (beU Complete).

Cost is $5; free to military, law enforcement and first responders with ID. Location: 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-419-8796, email Info@TherapeuticThymes.com or visit TherapeuticThymes.com/midsummer-expo. See ad, page 13.

Yoga and Sound at Your Yoga

Your Yoga is offering Mind and Body Relaxation with Yoga and Sound, a restorative yoga with sound relaxation class, from 4 to 5:15 p.m., June 25. The many health benefits include reducing stress and anxiety, releasing physical tension and pain in the body, improving mood and a sense of calmness, better focus and clarity of mind.

Owner Cynthia Johannes-Beecher says, “In this class, you will be guided into supportive poses and be able to comfortably hold these poses to reap the benefits. The sound provided will be singing bowls, native American flute, bells, chimes, a drum and the teacher’s voice. This relaxing experience is appropriate for anyone, whether you are new to yoga or an avid practitioner.”

Cost is $20. Location: 1900 Orange St., York. For more information, call 717-586-6494, email Cynthia@YorkYourYoga.com or visit YorkYourYoga.com. See ad on page 13 and listing on page 39.

Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health

A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health. The threeperiod, randomized, controlled-feeding study involved 54 obese or overweight adults aged 30 to 75 with at least one other risk factor for cardiovascular disease, such as elevated glucose or triglycerides.

Participants consumed the same average American diet for four weeks, along with one of three daily doses of spices and herbs—0.5 grams, 3.3 grams or 6.6 grams—which included cinnamon, ginger, cumin, turmeric, rosemary, oregano, basil and thyme. Fecal samples were collected at the start of the study and the end of each diet period.

Researchers determined that consuming 3.3 or 6.6 grams of herbs and spices per day increased levels of the Ruminococcaceae bacteria, a major player in the maintenance of gut health. The highest levels of this beneficial bacteria were observed among those that consumed the highest levels of herbs and spices. The scientists recommend further investigation to identify the metabolic implications of their findings.

Ways to Get Unstuck

We all get stuck sometimes: either physically, where we are unable to get to where we want to go – or emotionally, when we’re unable to make decisions or move past something that has happened – or energetically, where we’re unable to shake low energy emotions that keep us feeling trapped or prevent us from enjoying our lives. When we’re feeling stuck in our everyday lives or careers, here are some next steps we can take to begin getting unstuck.

Identify the root cause: It is important to identify the cause of the issue by asking ourselves what the problem is and what we are afraid of. By breaking down the issue, we might find that the problem is not as overwhelming as it first seemed. Then we can start taking steps to overcome it.

Seek support: When we’re feeling stuck, it is important to seek support from family, friends, a coach, a therapist or a mentor. Talking to someone impartial and supportive can help us to gain a different perspective on the issue and offer solutions that we might not have thought of.

Take action: Sometimes the best way to get unstuck is to simply take action such as setting small, achievable goals that will help us move forward. By taking action, we begin to build momentum and create a sense of achievement. It is important to remember that progress may be slow, but taking small steps will help overcome the feeling of being stuck.

Ali Long is the owner of Energetic Transformations, LLC. She specializes in helping individuals get unstuck through mastering self-leadership and mindset. For an initial free, 30-minute consultation and more information, email Transformnow333@ gmail.com or visit et4u.org. See listing, page 36.

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Barefoot Blessings

BASKING IN THE SOUL OF SUMMER

by Marlaina Donato

Summer is a splashy reward after winter wears out its welcome. Spring barely has time to shake blossoms from her hair before we plunge headfirst into summer plans: vacations, barbecues and home improvement. As birds and humans go about their inspired tasks, bees and butterflies dive into their own nectarous agenda. There is no arguing that we all wake up feeling a little bit younger as the days burn longer.

Pulling weeds from the garden, deadheading the zinnias, digging our toes into wet sand and picking up sustenance at the local farmers market bring us back to our primal rhythm. We are more inclined to throw our cares to the wind and lean out of life’s open car window on the way to nowhere in particular. We do not need a plane ticket to exotic shores to find our bliss, only curiosity to explore our own backyards and fall in love with our familiar, well-worn lives.

Timed perfectly, each blossom on the wayside and in the fields has its own hour and medicine. Wildflower wisdom teaches us that we, too, can flourish on seemingly impossible terrain despite fierce opposition from those that do not recognize our value. The blessing of birdsong reminds us that our own survival game can be equally as beautiful when we embody our unique soul-note. Getting up a little earlier can lower our risk of depression and give us a front-row seat to the dew-covered world.

June beckons us to light an outdoor fire on the solstice and watch fireflies fall in love in light codes. At full power, the sun represents the sacred masculine and nature’s resurrection. We are invited to dance with the Green Man, Europe’s ancient symbol of rebirth peering from dappled forests and over church doorways. We are invited to schedule some actual repose into our vacations, even if we just take a holiday at home with a good book under a breezy tree. We are invited to live.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Straighten Up and Feel Right

TIPS FOR GOOD POSTURE AND A HEALTHY SPINE

by Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

Standing up straight is not just something our parents remind us to do, it also happens to be good for our health. Posture describes the position of the body in space, but the realities of how we stand and move in day-to-day life are much more complex. Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility. Awareness of the body’s proper static and dynamic position is essential to maintaining a healthy spine.

The Spine and Its Role in Posture

The body’s main support system is the spine, which consists of three sections. The cervical spine supports the weight of the head and connects it to the shoulders, enabling us to turn our heads from side to side as well as up and down. The thoracic spine stabilizes the rib cage, which protects the vital organs. The lumbar spine consists of thicker, more robust vertebrae, as they are the main load bearers and enable us to rotate our bodies and bend forward and to the side.

Muscle tightness or joint immobility can shift the spine out of its ideal positioning, causing postural dysfunction. A recent study published in the journal Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science estimates that 66 percent of the population is living with forward head posture (FHP), a cervical spine dysfunction that occurs when the head moves forward in front of the body. FHP can lead to headaches, migraines and jaw pain. Thoracic kyphosis, a rounded

upper back, reportedly impacts 20 to 50 percent of the population and impairs numerous functions, including digestion and breathing. The lumbar spine is at particularly high risk for joint disease as both lumbar muscle strength and pelvic mobility decrease in sedentary individuals. Low back and pelvic immobility are contributing factors for the estimated 103 million individuals worldwide that live with lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that may cause pain or numbness in the legs.

Three-Step Process to Take Control of Our Posture

STEP ONE:

IDENTIFICATION

In her book Rethink Your Position, biomechanist Katy Bowman recommends that we pay attention to a few common signals the body sends out to alert us to an imbalanced weight distribution, including aches in the feet or low back and tension of the shoulders or neck. “Good alignment isn’t about any one fixed position, but a healthy range of positions,” she says. “By focusing less on memorizing postures and more on learning about load on parts of the body, you can optimize your positioning for many different activities.”

Bowman recommends a quick and easy way to self-assess if a postural imbalance is present and, if so, to identify where the imbalance begins: “The body’s joints stack in a vertical line. You can use a plumb line to indicate where your parts are supposed to be. If you take a string with a weight at the end and drop it down from your shoulder, it should line up with the hip, knee and ankle on the way down.”

STEP TWO: CORRECTION

Dr. Krista Burns, co-author of The Posture Principles and founder of the American Posture Institute, recommends a twominute exercise routine, performed while standing against a wall, that addresses each segment of the spine. Repeat each exercise five times.

1. Neck retraction: Push the head forward away from the wall as far as possible, then pull it back so the base of the skull contacts the wall. Keep the eyes parallel to the hori-

zon, rather than looking up toward the sky.

2. Posture angel: Stand with the back against the wall, elbows bent and tucked in close to the waist. Keeping the back of the hands against the wall, reach up as far as possible then slowly lower back to starting position. This movement, which is like making a snow angel while standing, should be felt between the shoulder blades when performed correctly.

3. Pelvic tilt: Arch the back so there is a small space between the wall and the lower spine, then tuck in the tail, flattening the spine against the wall and closing that space. This exercise helps initiate movement into the lower joints.

STEP THREE: MAINTENANCE

The key to maintaining a healthy posture is frequent movement, which can include

an hourly stretch break or a bi-hourly range-of-motion routine to move muscles and joints throughout the day. To make postural exercises a habit, physical therapist and integrative health coach Margie Bissinger recommends pairing an exercise routine with something that is already done multiple times a day–for example, mealtime. “People are busy, so it is hard to always dedicate that mental space to awareness of their head or back position,” she states. “When they pair it with something they’re routinely doing, it becomes a habit, and that is when the mental load of the task starts to go away.”

Cristina Parker holds a doctorate in physical therapy. She is a researcher, health content writer, educator and clinician specializing in neurologic disorders, limb-loss rehabilitation and adaptive sports techniques.

Dr. Mark Hyman ON LIVING HEALTHY TO 100 AND BEYOND

by Sandra Yeyati

Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, bestselling author, speaker, educator and advocate in the field of functional medicine. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, founder and senior advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and board president for clinical affairs for The Institute for Functional Medicine. He is also the founder and chairman of the Food Fix Campaign, dedicated to transforming our food and agriculture system through policy change, and hosts The Doctor’s Farmacy, a podcast with more than 150 million downloads. Hyman is a regular contributor to CBS This Morning, Today, Good Morning America, The View, Fox and CNN. His latest book, Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life, champions the latest science on healthy aging.

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How is the emerging science on longevity changing the way we view aging?

Many things we’ve come to accept as a normal part of getting older are not. Decrepitude, frailty, disease, diabetes, cancers, dementia—these are optional. We can’t change chronological aging, but we can slow and reverse biological aging by influencing the hallmarks of aging, which are these underlying processes that go awry as we get older.

What are the hallmarks of aging?

In my book I wrote about 10 hallmarks of aging, which are all part of one ecosystem of problems. They’re not separate; they influence each other; and they’re dynamic. It’s things like inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, DNA damage, zombie cells, shortened telomeres, microbiome changes and epigenetic changes, which are changes in how our genes are expressed. They’re all important, but the most important hallmark of aging is called deregulated nutrient sensing, which means how our body interacts with food and how that influences us for good or bad. Problems with nutrient sensing affect almost all the other hallmarks and make them worse.

How can we address deregulated nutrient sensing?

We have built-in longevity pathways and over 3,000 survival genes, and we can activate this innate healing intelligence at any time. A major way to influence four of these pathways is through food. I call them longevity switches, which we need to learn how to regulate to make our health span equal our lifespan.

The first one is activated by too much sugar and starch, which drives too much insulin signaling, causing diabetes, prediabetes, cancer, dementia, heart disease or obesity. When insulin is over-expressed, it causes weight gain, fat storage, inflammation and lots of other problems.

The next one is mTOR [mammalian target of rapamycin], a pathway that makes new proteins and builds muscle, but gets overstimulated because of our constant

eating and snacking and eating before bed. mTOR needs to be inhibited periodically by intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating to allow autophagy to happen, which is like a recycling and repair crew that comes in at night and cleans up all the damaged proteins.

The other two pathways, sirtuins and AMPK [adenosine monophosphateactivated protein kinase], sense a lack of nutrients and switch on survival pathways. If we’re constantly eating sugar and starch, then AMPK and sirtuins are overstimulated, and they’re not given a break to activate these pathways.

What is the role of exercise in longevity?

If it were a pill, exercise would basically fix everything. It’s probably the most potent intervention there is, other than calorie restriction or fasting, and it works on many of the longevity pathways. The most important type of exercise is resistance training as you get older, because you need to build muscle. Without muscle, you become frail and dysfunctional.

Exercise influences our DNA stability; lengthens telomeres; preserves the genome; affects the proteins; regulates mTOR, AMPK and sirtuins; preserves mitochondrial function; prevents zombie cells; helps with stem cells; reduces inflammation, cardiovascular risk and diabetes; and it’s also really important for becoming insulin sensitive.

What is hormesis and how can it help with healthy aging?

Hormesis is the idea that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. The concept is not new. We know that exercise, for example, is a stress on the body, but it actually makes you rebound stronger. When you lift weights or you run, it’s a stress, but you’re getting thinner and stronger. There are other forms of hormesis that activate longevity pathways. Hot sauna therapy reduces your risk of cardiovascular mortality by 50 percent. Cold immersion therapy has many benefits, like increasing dopamine, activating brown fat and regulating metabolism. Fasting is a kind of hormesis,

and longer fasts—for a day, three days, a week—are very powerful.

What role does finding community have in this quest for longevity?

The science is pretty clear that the body has innate systems that can be regulated by our thoughts. We now understand the mechanisms by which our social relationships and connections can influence our gene expression and everything from inflammation to insulin resistance to everything else, so building connection with others and building relationships and community is very important.

What longevity strategies do you implement on a typical day?

A lot of this is just habit development and routine. This morning I worked out with my resistance bands for half an hour, took a steam shower and an ice bath, then had a longevity shake with goat whey, creatine, urolithin A and adaptogenic mushrooms. Then I took a walking meeting for an hourand-a-half outside while I was on a call. Tonight, I plan to spend time with friends. I eat pretty simply most of the time. Last night, I had lamb chops, sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, artichokes (which are a great prebiotic food) and some broccoli with lemon, garlic and olive oil. I take my supplements as well. So it’s very simple, very easy.

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WHAT EVERY MAN WANTS SEXUAL VITALITY AT EVERY AGE

by Carrie Jackson

or men, sexual health is a key, but often overlooked, component of overall wellness. A man in optimal physical shape is able to fully enjoy and participate in sexual activity with an active libido and the ability to sustain an erection. Poor sexual health can lead to depression, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and other troublesome symptoms and conditions.

Fortunately, male sexual function is better understood medically than ever before, and it is more common for men to talk with their doctors and other professionals about topics that seemed taboo not that long ago. New technology is making it easier to diagnose and treat common problems, and it is widely understood that physical, neurological, hormonal, interpersonal and mental factors all play into sexual wellness. By taking a proactive and holistic approach to their overall wellness, men can enjoy a robust sex drive and performance long into their later years.

Maintaining Libido and Energy

Eric Plasker, a licensed chiropractor and author of The 100 Year Lifestyle, attests that sexual health does not have to decline with age, and men can proactively counter that myth with mindful lifestyle choices. “If you’re aging in a healthy manner, your libido does not have to decline. By taking part in activities you find fulfilling and nurturing your mind, body and spirit, your sexual energy can stay naturally high,” Plasker explains.

He recommends that people take an energy inventory to assess which activities and lifestyle choices are serving them. “Make a list of all the things you do that help you gain energy and those that drain your energy. This includes the food you eat, hobbies, habits, even people you spend time with. Then see how you can turn the drainers into gainers. For example, if driving in traffic makes you angry, put on relaxing music and do deep breathing exercises to shift yourself into a more positive state. These shifts will make you more energetic, stronger, more passionate and present with your partners, and you’ll have more energy to be sexual and loving,” he says.

Sexual health depends on a healthy nervous system, and maintaining a balanced flow of hormones and neurotransmitters is essential for proper neurological function. According to Plasker, disease, inactivity and inflammation—especially in the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints—can cause a communication breakdown.

“Blockages in the nervous system flow can cause disruption to the sexual organs and lead to a compromised libido,” he explains. “Chiropractic adjustments, combined with regular exercise, will help raise cortisol, reduce stress and open up these pathways in the body. I recommend that patients find an activity they enjoy, such as swimming or tennis, so it becomes an enjoyable part of their routine,” Plasker says.

Optimizing Hormones

According to Tracy Gapin, a board-certified urologist in Sarasota, Florida, strong sexual health and desire is a window to overall health. He helps patients reach their sexual potential with a com-

bination of science-based medicine and holistic practices. “The body is one connected system, and great sexual function is an indication that your body is optimized,” he advises.

While testosterone is widely known to affect sex drive, Gapin looks at the interplay of a variety of other hormones, too. Hormone optimization, testosterone therapy and peptide therapy, which utilizes the body’s own amino acids to increase hormone levels, are non-invasive outpatient tools that men can use to analyze and optimize their sex drive.

“The body produces over 50 hormones, which all contribute to regulating biological processes,” he explains. “Low testosterone can lead to weight gain, anxiety, erectile dysfunction and other serious health issues, including diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Men want to optimize their thyroid and DHT [dihydrotestosterone] levels, both of which can lower the sex drive when compromised. Vitamin D helps regulate the gut, which controls the health of the entire body. Neurotransmitters, which help release feel-good endorphins such as serotonin and dopamine, are made in the gut and can affect depression, anxiety and other issues that lower libido.”

Gapin stresses that it is more important to think about “optimal” levels of hormones instead of “normal” ranges and encourages patients to move beyond the basic blood tests to assess their health. “Besides sex drive, testosterone also affects cardiovascular health, muscle and bone strength, fat mass, cognitive health and even longevity, so it’s important to be aware of your own levels,” he says. “Every man is different, and the range in which you feel and perform your best is what’s right for you. With medical advice constantly changing, it can be a challenge to keep track of all the recommended tests. DNA testing, epigenetic age assessments, advanced lipid panels, inflammation markers and thyroid testing can all give insight to how the body is functioning as a whole.”

Treating Prostate Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. It is, in fact, the most common cancer among American men. Prostate cancer is more likely to develop in older men and in non-Hispanic Black men. About six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men that are 65 or older, and it is rare in men under 40.

Gapin asserts that preventative and proactive lifestyle choices can drastically reduce the risk. “New, non-invasive MRI treatments are making it easier to detect and diagnose cancer earlier by highlighting suspicious areas in the prostate and targeting them for biopsy,” he explains, adding that men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a number of treatment options.

“Traditionally, patients would have the prostate removed and undergo radiation. However, these procedures come with a list of disturbing side effects. A newer, FDAapproved treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a noninvasive procedure that eradicates prostate cancer,” Gapin notes. “HIFU is an outpatient procedure with excellent oncologic outcomes, minimal side effects and quick recovery times.”

Incorporating Lifestyle Solutions

As an osteopathic doctor and integrative medicine practitioner at the Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Tarin Forbes looks at the root causes of disease and dysfunction. She, too, considers sexual health an integral component of overall wellness and gives patients the tools to achieve their desired sexual potential. “While every person is different, optimal sexual health usually means that men wake up with a morning erection, desire intercourse on a daily basis and can reach an erection without stimulation or genital contact,” she remarks.

Making mindful choices that prioritize nutrition will naturally improve sexual health. “Nourish yourself with a whole food, plant-based diet rich in nutrients, including nitrate-rich foods and foods rich

in vitamin C and folate, which boost nitric oxide, the main compound that increases blood flow,” Forbes says. “Beans, citrus fruits, beets, celery, cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens boost nitric oxide or its bioavailability to improve blood flow. While getting nutrition from food is ideal, supplements such as zinc, magnesium, vitamin D and boron can help regulate sex hormones. Avoid certain medications, including over-the-counter medicine such as NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs] like Advil, acid blockers and even mouthwash, which blocks nitric oxide.”

Forbes also recommends engaging in high-intensity exercises and weight resistance that help increase testosterone and blood flow to the penis. Reducing environmental toxins is another important step, she notes, as plastics, pesticides and other chemicals can rob men of their testosterone, which not only affects blood flow but also libido.

Forbes cautions that while erectile dysfunction drugs work in the short-term, they can produce unwanted consequences. “Viagra does work to help men achieve an erection by stimulating blood flow to the penis. However, it can cause troublesome side effects including headaches, vision problems and nasal congestion. Non-pharmaceutical alternatives can provide good results without undesirable repercussions. Low-intensity shock wave therapy, a noninvasive outpatient procedure, uses targeted sound waves to improve blood flow to the penis and can be done once or in a series of treatments. Platelet-rich plasma injections use the patient’s own plasma to stimulate new tissue growth in the penis, which can lead to larger and more frequent erections,” she explains.

Forbes says that by having an open dialogue with their medical professionals and exploring holistic treatments, men at any age can feel sexier and more energetic than ever. “Talk about your concerns with your doctor, who may offer referrals to other specialists until the issue is solved. A physical therapist can teach men to strengthen their pelvic floor with Kegels and other exercises. Sexual therapists help men work through mental and psychological issues, which can be as debilitating as physical ones. A psychologist can offer tools for managing depression and anxiety, both of which can contribute to sexual dysfunction, including low libido and performance anxiety,” she says, noting that if a man does not feel comfortable talking with their doctor, it may be time to find a new one.

Many factors contribute to sexual health, and every man’s needs and desires are different. By addressing physical, hormonal, neurological and mental wellness with a combination of conventional and holistic treatments, men can experience sexual performance and enjoyment at any age. “There’s more awareness than ever before about sexual health, and men don’t have to compromise this integral part of their overall wellness,” says Forbes.

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at Carrie JacksonWrites.com.

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June 10, 2023

Shelter

Sheltercraft is one of the most important of the outdoor skills. You can go weeks without food and days without water. But without proper shelter, you may only last hours or even minutes, depending on conditions. Shelter is something that should be considered even on a day outing to the sticks.

This upcoming event will feature discussion on different types of shelter, their pros and cons, environmental impact, and basics. Also, I’ll show you a couple of simple and effective tarp pitches for camping and woods loafing, along with the accompanying ridgelines and basic knots. Lastly, we will go over an affordable, lightweight, compact and easy to use emergency shelter, that you can put together yourself. So come on out to Sonnewald Saturday, June 10th at 9:00 am. It’s going to be a great time.

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Happy Men are Healthy Men

by Drew Acklin

The Buddha said, “There is no path to happiness, happiness is the path.” If we place stipulations on our happiness or view it as a destination, it may never arrive or will be short-lived. On the other hand, if we view happiness as a choice, regardless of circumstance, it will be so.

Being a multi-millionaire and “having it all” does not necessarily mean happiness is included. In fact, many of these men are depressed and unsatisfied, while some men living simple lives are constantly beaming with smiles. Yet the reverse is also possible; a man living a simple life can be depressed and a multi-millionaire can be happy.

This could be because only 10 percent of our happiness is determined by circumstance, according to psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky. Her studies also show about 50 percent of our well-being is genetically determined, and we’re all born with a certain temperament. But a whopping 40 percent is under our control.

Another study in support of this notion was conducted at Harvard University that followed a group of men through every stage of their lives from youth to old age in order to discover what factors led them to flourish. This was the longest study ever conducted on happiness and revealed two

big things: taking care of our health really matters (exercising regularly, not smoking or abusing drugs, eating right) and men that stayed happy were the people who had the best connections and relationships throughout their lives. Both of these are a choice.

The natural step that follows a choice is action. One of the best ways to train the mind is to use the brain-altering practice of gratitude. The mind is a threat analysis machine, and to alter its focus there needs to be an intentional aim. As the mind focuses more on what it does want, desires appear. To practice gratitude, focus on a wellness program and nurture relationships to capitalize on the 40 percent of happiness under our control and allow happiness to be the path, not the destination.

Drew Acklin is the owner of Be Here Now, located at 701 N. Mountain Rd., in Harrisburg. He holds certifications as a NASM corrective exercise specialist and ACE personal trainer. Acklin and Matt Sinkovitz run The Bridge, a men’s group at Amethyst Retreat Center, on the last Thurs. of every month, focusing on skill building, community and healing. For more information, call 717-514-5630, email DrewAcklin@gmail. com or visit TheBridgeMensSociety.com. See listing, page 37.

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Converting Food to Energy

LEARNING HOW METABOLISM WORKS

by Linda Sechrist

Metabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know something is wrong. We may feel lethargic and weak, our brains may get foggy or we may start putting on weight around the belly, with blood pressure, blood glucose and triglyceride levels on the rise. In most cases, modifying our diet is the most powerful way to regain vitality and get those biomarkers back on track.

“Metabolic imbalance occurs when the body stores fat but can’t access it or burn it as efficiently,” says Alan Christianson, a naturopathic physician and author of The Metabolism Reset Diet: Repair Your Liver, Stop Storing Fat and Lose Weight Naturally. “In one year, our bodies manage about 1 million calories in and out. We never get exactly what we need on any day, so we must be able to store and release energy in a healthy fashion. However, people get better at storing and poorer at releasing. This is a big part of gradual weight gain and accompanying fatigue.”

Christianson describes good metabolic health as having steady energy levels and maintaining a good body weight. “When there’s too little energy available and the body can’t make energy that well, I see symptoms of metabolic imbalance as mental fatigue and poor memory, less muscular endurance, less recovery from exercise, weight gain and resistance to weight loss,” he explains. “If not addressed, metabolic imbalance can develop into obesity, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, insulin resistance, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.”

According to Christianson, certain lifestyle choices can throw our metabolism out of balance, including the overconsumption of carbohydrates, processed foods and caffeine; frequent snacking and late-night meals; and poor sleep routines. Too much stress creates a hormonal cascade that promotes storing fat instead of using it.

James Forleo, a doctor of chiropractic and author of Health Is Simple, Disease Is Complicated, recommends the elimination of certain foods that wreak havoc on our

metabolism: “The inflammatory agents in much of the food consumed in the Standard American Diet—high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders of metabolic health.”

Correcting Liver Function

“The key mechanism to correct and maintain metabolic health is helping the liver to function well. Once corrected, it is not difficult to maintain metabolic health if people eat reasonably healthy,” Christianson advises. “The liver is the main site for storing the body’s fuel. It does this in the forms of glycogen and triglycerides. When things go wrong, there’s too much of one relative to the other. We need some glycogen, which comes from carbohydrates, to burn triglycerides—kind of like how you need kindling to burn a log. The problem is triglyceride buildup in the liver.”

Fixing the liver is the central focus of Christianson’s 28-day metabolism reset. “To correct a fatty liver, you need adequate protein and adequate nutrients, but a low enough amount of total carbohydrates and healthy fats,” he says. “You also need adequate levels of glucose, a simple carbohydrate that we get from the food we eat. My metabolism reset guides you in eating less refined and processed foods, and more real, nutritious food; pairing carbohydrates with protein; exercising; managing stress levels; and avoiding sugar.”

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Salt to taste

Combine all ingredients, except the lemongrass stalks, in a bowl and mix with hands or a fork. Cover and place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight), allowing the flavors to develop.

Peel the outer layer of the lemongrass stalks. Rinse in water and dry. Take one handful of the ground mixture and wrap it around the end of a lemongrass stalk, gently pressing and molding the meat around the stalk. Repeat with the remaining meat and place on a baking sheet. Grill skewers over coals or on a gas grill for about 6 to 10 minutes until cooked through. Make sure to rub the grill with a paper towel soaked in vegetable oil to ensure the skewers don’t stick to the grate.

CHICKEN CURRY

YIELD: 1 SERVING

1 cup vegetables (mushrooms, leeks, onion or cauliflower), chopped

1 chicken breast, diced

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp mild or medium curry powder

1 tsp garam masala

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground ginger

1 garlic clove

Vegetable stock

If using cauliflower, parboil the florets and keep the water they were boiled in. Heat the spices in a dry pan until fragrant. Add garlic and vegetables and coat with spices. Add some oil and pour in some vegetable stock (or the cauliflower water) to deglaze the pan. Cook covered for a few minutes until spices and liquid are well combined and the vegetables are coated evenly. Add the diced chicken. Simmer until the chicken is cooked, stirring regularly. Add more vegetable stock or water for a thinner sauce. Serve with some toasted rye bread to soak up the juices.

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“Based on an individual’s personal medical history and blood levels, we determine what substances the body lacks to produce all the enzymes and hormones necessary for their bodily functions,” she explains. “The personal roadmap recommends the right combination of foods to keep the various bodily functions in balance. The foods aren’t based on their caloric content, but rather on their essential components such as vitamins, minerals and trace elements, and the relationship between

carbohydrates, fats and proteins.”

According to a 2010 study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, participation in the Metabolic Balance program led to long-term health improvements due to a high degree of adherence by the participants. According to the researchers, “The emphasis of any dietary program should be set on both the aspect of nutrition as well as the aspect of motivation.”

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ARUGULA SALAD WITH MANGO DRESSING

YIELD: 1 SERVING

1½ cup arugula

¼ cup olives, pitted

1 Tbsp chopped shallots

1 mango

Balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Peel the mango, remove the flesh from the core and cut into small cubes. Purée the olives with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Purée some of the mango cubes with the dressing and set aside the remainder. Add the shallots to the dressing. Wash, clean and dry the arugula. Mix in the dressing and sprinkle the remaining mango cubes on top. Pair this salad with any protein, such as a fish filet.

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Leaps and Bounds KEEPING

CANINE JUMPERS INJURY-FREE

by Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Dogs are natural athletes that leap on and off things multiple times a day, usually without incident. That’s why many people don’t realize that, like humans, dogs can sustain injuries, including soft tissue trauma, such as cuts and bruises; back injuries or slipped vertebral discs; sprains; and broken legs.

Preventing Mishaps in a Jumper

Most active dogs that frolic outdoors will get the occasional scrape, cut or bruise. These common (usually minor) injuries can be prevented by ensuring that the areas they frequent are safe, contained and hazard-free. Broken legs, on the other hand, are more serious and typically do not result from normal, or even vigorous, high-intensity exercise. Bone fractures are generally caused by a sudden impact or great force to the body, such as being hit by a car or falling a long distance. They are most often seen in older pets and excitable risk-takers. The best way to prevent a dog from breaking a leg is to make sure it is under control at all times, especially outdoors.

Getting Dogs in Shape to Avoid Injuries

Back injuries, slipped discs and sprains, including canine cruciate ligament injuries, often occur in poorly conditioned dogs. For example, if a pup has been indoors most of the winter, its muscles have lost tone and atrophied. This also applies to “weekend warriors” that exercise and play at high intensity with their owners only on Saturdays and Sundays.

Studies show that well-conditioned muscles can begin to lose their tone and strength in a matter of days. This can set the stage for an injury if the activity level suddenly jumps significantly, so start by gradually improving a dog’s fitness level. The minimum amount of exercise needed to maintain muscle tone is 20 minutes three times weekly, and as pets age, this amount increases. Aim for 40 minutes of rigorous walking or running every day. Consistency is essential for a dog’s muscles and ligaments to stay strong and resilient. This will keep the dog fit and better able to avoid strains, sprains and other injuries. Warming up before exercise is very important. Walk and encourage the dog to stretch its limbs before engaging in more intense exercise, especially with aging dogs.

Avoiding Cervical Disc and Neck Injuries

Cervical disc and neck injuries are often the result of collar strain. Dogs should be trained to walk beside their handler and heel on the leash. However, even the most well-trained dog will occasionally jump forward suddenly, causing the collar to pull tightly against their neck.

As dogs leap forward in excitement, they pull all the slack out of the leash and apply a great deal of pressure from the collar to their neck and cervical area, potentially resulting in an injury to the cervical disc or other neck problems. Symptoms can include a hesitance to move or lower the neck to eat or drink, and crying outbursts when the head or neck area are touched. Occasionally there can also be lameness in a front leg with this type of injury.

For dogs that habitually pull and whose leash behavior isn’t able to be improved, a harness, Gentle Leader-type head collar or other similar equipment can help distribute the dog’s body weight evenly across the restraint and alleviate the pressure on their neck.

Maintaining an Exercise Regimen

If a dog’s leg muscles aren’t toned, if its tendons and ligaments aren’t stretched and strong, and if its core muscles haven’t been worked and can’t do a good job holding the frame solidly in place, then a sudden burst of activity, even at home, can lead to injuries.

Depending on the geographical location, it is much easier to keep a dog fit during spring and summer months, but the goal should be to keep them exercised year-round. If harsh winters discourage outdoor activities, consider visiting an indoor dog park; exposing them to hydrotherapy or a warm-water dog pool; enrolling them in indoor agility, track training or nose work (a growing sport that encourages dogs to follow their natural hunting instincts); or taking them out on a cross-country skiing adventure.

Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals.

Conscious Fatherhood

BUILDING A BETTER FAMILY

by Julie Peterson

Some dads believe they need to work long hours so that they can purchase better things and go on fancier vacations, but research shows that, outside of escaping poverty, money doesn’t buy happiness. Even for children, it’s not about stuff or destinations; it’s about time spent together. Fortunately, there are men teaching men to embrace the fatherhood role and take action in ways that matter most.

“All men desire to be loved, valued, needed and respected, and to know they are leaving a mark on this world. Many men look for this fulfillment in career and hobbies, but this can be found by embracing their role as fathers,” says Ned Schaut, the Hawaii-based author of The Adventure of Fatherhood. He notes that the way fathers choose to live and perform their parental roles can affect a family for generations.

Learning what fatherhood entails isn’t easy for men that grew up without involved dads, which may leave them doubting that they have what it takes to lead their families. “There are endless resources to help us in our businesses or careers, but our society doesn’t get behind the message that strong families matter, that present, engaged fathers matter,” says Chris Smith, founder of Campfire Effect, a coaching business for entrepreneurs in Arizona. “In business, we apply principles around values, culture, leadership and growth, and then we go home and don’t apply these same principles.”

Define Values

The lack of fatherhood guidance led Smith to develop Family Brand, an eight-week program designed to strengthen familial bonds and create an intentional family culture. Part of the process involves parents and their kids understanding who they are and defining their values. The family joins together to come up with a series of statements to hang on the wall as a reminder of their identity and purpose.

Smith Family Brand Statements

n We believe you can be who you want to be.

n Smiths can talk about anything without judgment.

n Smiths are kindhearted.

n Smiths are creators.

n Smiths do hard things.

n Smiths are healthy and active.

n Smiths love and support one another.

Schaut offers a similar lesson plan called Family Core Values, which prompts families to decide where and how to spend their time and money, and to identify what they do and do not want. “It helps us make decisions or have conversations about who we are and how we want to treat others,” he says.

A mission statement hangs on the wall at the home of Ben Greenfield, the Washington-based author of Boundless Parenting: Tools, Tactics and Habits of Great Parents. “It’s a collection of the family values, what the family stands for and holds dear, and what the parents want to pass on to their children,” he explains.

These kinds of value statements help promote positive energy in the home. “If the language spoken at home is limiting and negative, those words become energy that create more of that. We need to use language that is about confidence, kindheartedness and teamwork,” says Smith.

Balance Priorities

According to Schaut, “There will not be an equal balance of time in all categories of life.” Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time,

Photo courtesy of Chris Smith

money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

For Smith, his family comes first, and he makes sure that his business revolves around the home. “We always prioritize family, even if that comes at the price of career,” he says.

Greenfield stacks his priorities in this order: faith first, followed by his relationship with his spouse, family, health and business. His time is meticulously scheduled so that he can dedicate quality time to all of his priorities. He regularly involves his kids in his spiritual practice and exercise routines to set an example and instill positive habits.

Time dedicated to each child is a priority in strong families. Each of Greenfield’s kids has monthly one-on-one dates with Mom and with Dad, two-on-one quality time every Sunday and daily check-ins every morning and during family dinners. “We’ve noticed that our kids will open up and talk to us during a one-onone,” Smith asserts.

Discipline With Love

Smith suggests reimagining the way dads approach discipline. “If you tell your kid, ‘What you did was bad,’ it’s hard for them to hear what you say next, because you are attacking them. If we talk about working or not working, you can say, ‘That really doesn’t work and here’s why.’ Kids are then more open to hearing and learning,” he explains.

Discipline needs to be thoughtfully appropriate for each child and each situation. “You have to know and be in tune with your kid,” says Schaut. “When you discipline them, it must come from love and you responding as a dad to the situation, not reacting.”

But talking will never overcome modeling. “What they see you doing is more important than the advice you give them,” says Greenfield. “At the end of the day, kids just want to be seen and loved and heard.”

Julie Peterson writes on health, wellness and environmental topics. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Dauphin County Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm. Brings together women of all ages to shop, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services and be entertained. Exhibitors will represent beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, shopping, finance, technology and more. Free. Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr, Hershey. 717-285-1350. AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com.

Basic Decoupage – 9:30-10:30am. Learn to create decoupage either by decorating/creating an alphabet letter or box. Feel free to bring any small items in case you want a more personalized item. $15. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. To pre-register: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Animal Communication Training – 10am-4pm. In this class you can discover what your animal friends are thinking and feeling, learn a different way to communicate with all life, and connect on a deep soul level. $185. The Sacred Willow Metaphysical Center, 18 S Queen St, Littlestown. 717-345-5287. SacredWillowMC.com.

Invasive Apothecary – 10am-5pm. Transform everything you know about "invasive" plants during a day-long herbalism intensive focused on invasive species. Discover the healing power of these

introduced plants and learn how to harness their medicinal properties. $115. Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Rd, York. 717-757-6441. HornFarmCenter. org/invasive-apothecary.

TUESDAY, JUNE

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Psychic Readings – 10am-5pm. Also June 24. Psychic William Stillman connects to the spirit realm to bring forth messages in private, 1-hr sessions. Bring photo of loved one (living or deceased). $200/hr. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Sound Healing - Tuning Forks – 9:30am-6pm. Join Lana Ryder of Soundwise Health, for this continuation of Sound Therapy! Learn how tuning fork sound therapy works & how to use it for self and others. Prerequisite “Intro to Sound Healing” required. $260. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Lane, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Knowledge Is Power: Are Salt Therapies Right for You? – 5-6pm. Learn all about halotherapy, Himalayan salt therapies and how it can help you. Free. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

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. Preregister: 717-240-0400 or GracefullHeart@verizon. net. Gracefull-Heart.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

An Introduction to Forest Bathing – 12-1pm. Certified Forest Bathing Guide Justin Ferko of Wild Spirit Paths, LLC, will share the roots of Forest Bathing or Shinrin Yoku and its greatest benefit: healing our relationship with Mother Earth. Free. Via Zoom. 717-220-5034. Register: Justin@WildSpiritPaths.com. WildSpiritPaths.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Reflexology and Ion Foot Cleanse – June 14-16. 9am-6pm. Lynn Diehl offers private reflexology sessions and ion cleanse foot baths. $75/reflexology; $40/foot bath. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. For appt: 717-221-0133. AltaViewWellness.com.

Minimize Fear, Worry, and Negativity and Heal – 6-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Small, inspirational group focused on mood/mindset to help you learn strategies and 10-second practical applications you can use in any event or meeting to help calm your nervous system and more. $25/person, $40/couples. Wholistically Simple Rx, LLC, 1000 Carlisle St, Ste 2225, Hanover. Registration required: 717-8856638 or DrTiaMcLaughlin.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Sounds of the Sanctuary – 7pm. Experience the Sound Immersion Healing in our beautiful sanctuary. Allow the vibrations of the gongs, singing bowls, chimes and other instruments to align your body, mind and soul. Performed by Gwen Ward, PhD, ND.

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Daughters of the Hollow - Summer Solstice Celebration – 7-9pm. Join the monthly women’s gathering facilitated by Kara Lovehart. Solstice Celebration offers sacred space to unite women offering connection, inspiration, support, & community. $44. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Lane, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Basic Watercolors Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn basic watercoloring techniques and create a finished picture. $15. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. To pre-register: 717-6431404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.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/ hr. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or GracefullHeart@ verizon.net. Gracefull-Heart.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Shamanic Journey and Sound Healing Around the Stargate – 7-9pm. With Linda GarehApplegate, 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 GracefullHeart@ verizon.net. Gracefull-Heart.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Outdoor Shamanic Journey – 6-7:15pm. Meet your Animal Guides and Spirit Helpers who will take you on a journey for healing and to receive clarity. Bring what you need to be comfortable in an outdoor setting plus journal and pen. $15 donation. Trine Park, 362 W Pine St, Mt Holly Springs. 717486-7823. MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com.

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Yoga + Sip Saturday – 10-11am. Enjoy an outdoor all-levels yoga class at a beautiful winery. Walkins welcome. Please bring own mat or large beach towel. Walk-ins welcome. Weather permitting. $10. The Winery at The Long Shot Farm, 1925 McClures Gap Rd, Carlisle. 717-486-7823. MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com.

Psychic Readings – 10am-5pm. See June 6 listing. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

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SUNDAY, JUNE 25

Trauma & Grief Support Group – 11am-1pm. Join Carrie Tetkoskie, RN, BSN, for her monthly support group. Carrie will also review techniques designed to heal your nervous system, physiological and psychological well-being. $13. Sage Integrative Medicine & Wellness, 5015 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg. Pre-register: 717-775-8100 or SageMedicineWellness.com.

Animal Communications and Canine Massage – 11am-4pm. With Dawn Tule. Appointments suggested, but not required. Please bring a picture for animal communication sessions. Carlisle Creative Vibes, 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle. 223-269-0829. CarlisleCreativeVibes.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Medications Causing Overwhelm, Frustration, Confusion? – 6-7:30pm. A small group class focused on learning to organize your medications, understand their beneficial and side effects, how to do own research and how to get the most out of your doctor appointments. $25/person, $40/couples. Wholistically Simple Rx, LLC, 1000 Carlisle St, Ste 2225, Hanover. Registration required: 717-8856638 or DrTiaMcLaughlin.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

Knowledge Is Power: What is Vibrational Sound Therapy and Is It Right for You? – 5-6pm. Learn all about vibrational sound therapy and how it can help you. Free. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 8

Midsummer Holistic Expo – July 8-9. 10am-6pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Enjoy speakers, demonstrations and vendors of a variety of products and services for health and well-being. Food trucks on site. $5/day; free to military, law enforcement and first responders with ID. Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. 717-419-8796. TherapeuticThymes.com.

ongoing events daily

Summer Reading at Fredricksen Library – June 1-Aug 15. Read each day to earn fun prizes and enter yourself into raffle drawings. Don’t miss the Summer Concerts on the Lawn as well as Family Favorite Performers and all-ages activities all summer long. Free. Fredricksen Library, 100 N 19th St, Camp Hill. 717-761-3900. Details: FredricksenLibrary.org.

tuesdays

Eco-Grief Support Group – May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug 22. 12-1:30pm. Join Forest Therapy Guide, Spiritual Counselor and Chaplain Justin Ferko and a community committed to journeying with eco-grief. $30/4 sessions. Via Zoom. 717220-5034. Register: Justin@WildSpiritPaths.com. WildSpiritPaths.com.

thursdays

Outdoor Yoga in the Lavender Fields – June 8, 22, July 6, 20, Aug 3, 17, 31. 6:30-7:30pm, June; 7-8pm, July/Aug. Bring own mat or message if need to borrow one. First class free; $15/class; $55/5-pack, $100/10-pack. Within You Farm, 1849 Fisher Rd, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-4425. H2LStudio.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

CENTRAL PENN ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS

Carolyn Romako

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 10 years. Our location is easily accessible with evening and weekend hours. Specialties include pain management and women’s health.

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 HEALING

Dawn R. Tule

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. u

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 12. u

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. u

CARLISLE BOWENWORK

Betsy Payne

616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

717-386-8279 • CarlisleBowenworkPA.com

Betsy a Bowenwork practitioner, LMT, CranioSacral Therapist and certified personal trainer, offers a variety of services, using Scar Tissue Release technique to increase mobility, flexibility and create pain relief; plus, the Voila Method, which brings balance to joints and offers a unique way to achieve emotional release under stress. u

THE CENTER OF BALANCE, LLC

Louise Kemper, RMI, Reflexologist, EOP, Artist Leslie Kemper Punt, Holistic Health Practitioner

29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle

717-643-1404

• TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com

We offer reiki, foot/body reflexology, auriculotherapy, essential oil treatments, coaching and hypnosis for wellness and soul nourishment. Our unique retail shop features holistic, vegan and natural products, artisan jewelry, clothing, accessories and more. u

CBD

CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN OF PA

Harrisburg • Mechanicsburg

Carlisle • Lancaster

717-620-8532

• HempIsHealth.com

We use proprietary nanotechnology and ultra-concentrated terpene rich CBD oil derived from all natural, high-quality,100% organic, gluten-free, nonGMO industrial hemp. Helps relieve stress, maintain focus, manage pain, calm digestion and more. See ad, pages 4 and 5. u

COACHING

ENERGETIC TRANSFORMATIONS

Ali Long Virtually or Adams/York County

TransformNow333@gmail.com et4u.org

Enhance and transform the whole you (mind, body and spirit). Ali provides one-on-one coaching that leverages a proven self and leadership discovery approach, coupled with biofeedback data, for a highly personalized and effective growth journey that will support you in both your life and in your career. u

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

LOVING HEART BLISSFUL SOUL

Carrie Tetkoskie, RN 5015 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg 717-775-8100

LovingHeartBlissfulSoul@gmail.com

A Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) practice. CST promotes the body’s ability to heal and bring itself back to balance. Carrie incorporates her critical care experience as a RN, psychology degree and training to optimize treatments and help to relax the nervous system, better regulate emotions and reduce tension within the body. u

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. MSG009527.

DENTISTRY – HOLISTIC

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 17. u

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 safe removal of mercury. Biocompatibility testing for individual choice of materials; use of ozone for protection. See ad, page 17. u

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 12. u

HOLISTIC PERSONAL TRAINING BE HERE NOW

Andrew Acklin, CPT, CES, HLC 701 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg  717-514-5630 • BeHereNowHBG.com

Be Here Now is a holistic training center with multiple offerings in one location. They offer a holistic approach to weight loss, strength training and pain and posture. Within each process, the individual’s wellness is deeply addressed with tools such as: personal training, lifestyle coaching, reiki, nutrition, meditation and business and life coaching. u

HORMONE BALANCEWEIGHT LOSS

BEBALANCED OF CAMP HILL

Anne Portelles, Manager

3812 Market St, Camp Hill 717-673-7046 • BeBalancedCenters.com

Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more See ad, page 9. u

BEBALANCED OF HARRISBURG

Shelly Gordon, Manager 5201 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

717-673-7046 • BeBalancedCenters.com

Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more. See ad, page 9. u

BEBALANCED OF YORK

Jennifer Robinson, Manager

2331 E Market St, York

717-673-7046 • BeBalancedCenters.com

Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more. See ad, page 9. u

INTERSPIRITUAL COUNSELING

WILD SPIRIT PATHS, LLC

Justin Ferko, Ed.M., MTS

Camp Hill — Virtual Offerings

717-220-5034 • WildSpiritPaths.com

Deepen your connection to your higher power, spiritual practices, mysticism, sacred story and the Earth. A certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and a trained and experienced interspiritual counselor, Justin supports your journey to wholeness, by facilitating sacred space and offering deep listening, exploration and tools for reflection. One-on-one sessions via zoom or phone. Free 30-minute initial consultation. LGBTQIA+ owned business. u

MASSAGE

HAPPIE SOUL WELLNESS

Cristina L Dunbar, LMT

5000 Lenker St, Ste 103, Mechanicsburg 717-254-7250 • HappieSoulMassage.com

Our focus is on integrative healing of body, mind and soul. We identify the root cause of discomfort and assist with physical and emotional healing. Also, massage with reiki, reiki for emotional support, couples’ reiki, light therapy/full spectrum sauna, body sculpting and more. Ask about our referral program. We all deserve to be Happie Souls. See ads, pages 8 and 13. u

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 10

NATUROPATHIC HEALTHCARE

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

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. page 9. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

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 9. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

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 9. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Ashlyn Zikmund, BS, ND

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill

717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Ashlyn's enthusiasm for wellness and nutrition makes her a tremendous addition to NP to W. As a Naturopathic Doctor, she partners with patients to solve difficult acute and chronic health issues. See ad, page 9. u

SONNEWALD NATURAL FOODS

Good health comes from the farm...Not the Pharmacy! Sonnewald Natural Foods has 300+ bulk foods, organic produce, supplements, books and more, and has been in business for more than 60 years, serving Central PA and beyond. Follow us on Facebook for daily, weekly and monthly offers and special events

In-store Nature’s Marketplace features natural foods, supplements, herbal remedies, and foods for special dietary needs. See ad, page 2. u

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NUTRITIONIST

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

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 weight, food allergies or 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 9. u

REFLEXOLOGY

REWEAVING BALANCE

Beth Baublitz

5A Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg 717-943-4833 • ReWeavingBalance.earth

Beth offers a variety of reflexology options ranging from pure relaxation to assisting in pain relief with a reiki touch; plus ReConnection Sessions, a clientled journey of body, mind and spirit unique for each individual. Check their online business listing for a variety of creative and connecting workshops offered at various times throughout the year. u

REIKI

REIKI BY RICKIE

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 11. u

SALON SPA & WELLNESS POLISHED SALON

SPA & WELLNESS

Stacie Sheely

1200 Market St, Lemoyne (West Shore Plaza)

717-975-9036 * PolishedSpa.com

We provide you with the best salon, spa, medical spa and wellness experience so that you look great and feel your best. Wellness is fast becoming the most important goal for our clients at Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness. After all, beauty starts from within. See ad, page 3. u

SPECIALTY FOODS

KWEE JACK FISH CO

Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut Shares

717-842-0180 • EatWildSalmon.com

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

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING

CAMPISI PROPERTY SERVICE, LLC

Tony Campisi

Serving York & surrounding counties

717-586-5522

FB/Campisi Property Service LLC

Our mission is to make sustainable landscaping the new normal. We help you make the connection between your property and the health of the environment. Our services include full-service landscaping, tree service, native plants, ecological restoration, pollinator gardens, wildlife habitat, rain gardens, stormwater management, invasive species removal and management. u

THERMOGRAPHY

ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING

Pamela Howard, DC, CCT

550 Coventry Dr, Mechanicsburg

866-522-3484 • AThermalImage.com

Thermal Imaging offers a safe, non-invasive way to visualize potential health concerns; providing early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health. Visit website for more information.

VETERINARIAN – INTEGRATIVE

HEALING CREATURES HOSPITAL

(Formerly Avian And Feline Hospital)

3300 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill

717-730-3755 • HealingCreatures.com

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 31. u

WELLNESS

1881 SALT SANCTUARY

Nikki McClane 1881 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17408 717-894-1881 • 1881sanctuary.com

Features two salt therapy rooms – a community salt room and private salt chamber. We also offer individual and couples’ massages; an herbal apothecary, stocked with herbal tinctures, extracts, salves, balms and lotions from local and national providers; gemstones, jewelry, books, organic chocolates and upcycled items; plus, naturethemed crafts and artwork from local artists. See ad, page 31. u

BLUE MOUNTAIN ACUPUNCTURE

Beth A. Mills, LAc 5521 Carlisle Pike, Ste B, Mechanicsburg 717-516-1080 • BlueMountainAcu.com

Beth is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Herbalist who provides the local community with Acupuncture, Bodywork, and Herbal Medicine to improve quality of life and enhance well-being. Acupuncture addresses health concerns such as allergies, stress, pain, sleep, digestion, women’s health and many others. u

FIREFLY HOLLOW HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Kara Lovehart

200 Farm Ln, York • 717-814-9136

FireflyHollowWellness.com

We are a full-service holistic wellness center offering an array of professional services that address clients’ individual needs. A holistic approach strives to integrate Mind, Body & Spirit, allowing wellness to occur. Services include medical massage, energy medicine, intuitive coaching, wellness education, nutritional coaching and much more. u

GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey

1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle

717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com

Gracefull Heart offers many services to assist in maintaining wellness: Sacred Spirals Healing, Dominus Cervix™ Stargate sessions, reiki sessions, aura photography and AmpCoil™ sessions. We offer reiki classes and a diverse schedule of workshops. See ad, page 10. u

INFINITE MIND-BODY ORGANIZATION

Bonnie Mirecki & Denise Nickey Wellsville, PA • 717-319-7244

Facebook: Infinite Mind-Body Org

Offering non-invasive and highly relaxing mind-body healing techniques, processes and energy spa services. Support your body’s natural ability to heal by increasing core cellular energy, releasing body tension and undoing programs of limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns. Modalities include, Access Bars, energetic facelifts, BodyTalk, wellness coaching and the new Energy Enhancement System, Quantum Healing Chamber. See ad, page 25. u

MIND BODY HEALTH CONSULTANTS

David Frederick, PhD, DSc, ND, DHM 3214 E Market St, York • 717-344-0075

TheUnknownMuscle.com

DocDaveF@worldinst.com

We provide complementary and alternative approaches to integrated wellness. From pain management, digestion and hormone/thyroid analysis to migraines, anxiety, Lyme’s and more. “If you’re serious, we can help.” Dr. Dave is an internationally known lecturer and educator who travels extensively teaching, and conducts periodic workshops locally. u

POSITIVE PRIME

PrimeForGold.com

Harness the power of PositiveCognitive Psychology and Neuroscience to redesign your mindset and life. Expertly curated, personalized images & statements with sound track become a vision board on steroids to help you create a positive mindset in as little as 3 minutes per day. Lifetime access to a gifted sample session and a 10-day free trial are available at PrimeForGold.com. u

SPIRITUAL HEARTS, LLC

Jennifer Rabenstein

239 Gettysburg St, Dillsburg 717-756-7079 • SpiritualHeArtsLLC.com

Experience how the art of spiritual healing occurs in creative and YOU-nique ways. A variety of healing modalities can be blended from Reiki, reflexology, shamanic work, sound healing, crystals, henna, artistic outlets, priestess work and more. Services can be experienced through private sessions, private groups, workshops, retreats, public events and more. See ad, page 31. u

WHOLISTICALLY SIMPLE RX

Dr. Tia McLaughlin

1000 Carlisle St, Ste 2225, Hanover 717-885-6638 • DrTiaMcLaughlin.com

Individual and family in-person, one-on-one health consults, virtual appointments, group sessions/ events and energy sessions – Dr. Tia is a functional medicine practitioner and lifestyle educator who helps manage and reverse symptoms of autoimmune or chronic diseases specializing in stomach/gut health/weight issues, Celiac and blood sugar concerns through a unique, whole-body approach. Education regarding labs and medications is also available. u

YOGA

YOUR YOGA

Cynthia Johannes-Beecher

1900 Orange St, West York 717-586-6494 • YorkYourYoga.com

Your journey is our passion at Your Yoga. We welcome everyone to learn in a safe, inviting, no judgment studio located near the fairgrounds. All body types welcome. Easy access with lots of free on-street parking. Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Chair and Gentle Yoga. See ad, page 13. u

NOTE: For guidelines and to submit a classified listing, email Publisher@ NaturalCentralPA.com. Listings are $25 for up to 25 words, or $1 per word over 25 words. Deadline is the 1st, for the next month.

ENERGY WORK

ENERGY CONSCIOUSNESS TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING – Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 25 years’ experience. Forgotten life experiences and traumas are stored in the body’s cellular memory and continue to affect adult experiences. Healing these distortions allows the body to self-heal. Healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Distant healings available via Zoom. Energybodyworks.com. Tinyurl.com/ Asha-HER-Summit. 717-843-5672.

HELP WANTED

CASHIER – Full-time, 36 hours. Must be available Fridays & Saturdays. Sonnewald Natural Foods in Spring Grove seeks cashier with register experience, accuracy with money handling, neat & organized, excellent customer service, strong team player & passion for industry. Competitive pay. Employee discount. Paid & unpaid time off. Application at Sonnewald.org. See ad, back cover.

RECEIVING BULK & MILL ROOM – Fulltime, 40 hours. Tuesday thru Saturday. Sonnewald Natural Foods in Spring Grove seeks teammate to receive & stock product, work in fridge & freezer, maintain bulk foods area, operate mill room & lift up to 50 pounds. Must have excellent customer service and passion for the industry and be a strong team player. Competitive pay. Employee discount. Paid & unpaid time off. Application at Sonnewald.org. See ad, back cover.

SALESPERSON/COMMUNITY LIAISON –

Natural Awakenings is looking for the right person with a passion for building relationships and selling print and digital advertising in the healthy, holistic and sustainable niches in South Central PA, as an independent contractor, part- or full-time. Email your resume to Publisher@NaturalCentralPA.com.

Love your family, work super hard, live your passion.

~Gary Vaynerchuk

Sonnewald Shopping List:

SKIN CARE:

Suntan lotion

Bug spray

HIKING AND OUTDOORS:

Hiking socks

Pet treats and compostable bags

Walk with Grace DVD & Field Guide

- to identify edible & medicinal plants

Books to read & relax by the water

Protection for ticks & education on Lyme

Natural remedies for poison ivy

DIY Bug Spray with Lavender & Peppermint

Ingredients: 10 drops lavender 10 drops peppermint

1-2 Tbsp carrier oil* *Can

PICNIC ITEMS: Fresh produce Healthy snacks

Reusable water bottles

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

• Safe for humans & pets

• Safe for flowers, plants & lawns