August 2023 Natural Awakenings South Central PA

This summer keep your body healthy, thriving & looking great!

INTRODUCING VITAMIN B 12 SHOT & SUPER B SKINNY SHOT

If you have a vitamin B 12 deficiency you may need to…

• Increase Your Energy Levels

• Focus More & Have Better Concentration

• Enhance Your Cognitive Performance

• Boost Your Immune System

• Improve Your Sleep

• Prevent Anemia

• Promote Healthy Bones

• Build Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails

Vitamin B 12 shots are a supplement that contains a maximum boost of vitamin B 12 , which provides the benefits mentioned above.

Super B is a special lipotropics fat burning combination of Inositol, Choline, B 6 and B 12. Each of these ingredients help the body turn fat into energy and are also powerful antioxidants. Skinny-B injections are often used in weight loss regimens as well as to promote healthy cell function and increased energy.

• Helps Convert Fat and Sugar To Energy

• Creates Healthy Nerve Cells

• Cuts Muscle Recovery Time

• Supports the Immune System

• Increases Metabolism

• Promotes Red Blood Cell Production

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Each test kit comes with hypoallergenic silicone bands and interchangeable disks to test for potential allergic reactions caused by the most commonly used surgical metals.

We are your local, certified, in-person source of education & information, most qualified to help you determine the CBD products, dosages & delivery methods that are right for you. CBD technology, product options, quality standards & state legislation can be overwhelming to learn and understand on your own. Visit one of our retail outlets to talk & learn from our Certified CBD Consultants so you can make informed decisions.

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.

Sleep Soundly with CBN

level of psycho-activity. THC is known to be a useful sleep aid, but in places where it is illegal or a person does not want the “high” feeling, CBN may be what they need.

The cannabis plant contains more than 120 different known cannabinoids and we are still discovering all the benefits they have to offer. The most well known cannabinoids are THC and CBD, but others are gaining popularity. CBN (cannabinol) is becoming a rising star thanks to its help with a common problem: difficulty getting to sleep and/or staying asleep. CBN is derived from THC but does not have THC’s

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Studies have shown that nanotreated CBN induces sleep faster, helps users stay asleep longer, and does not cause a groggy feeling after waking. CBN also has neuroprotective properties and has been shown to alleviate muscle and joint pain. Opposite CBN, if someone is struggling with lack of energy, consultants recommend CBG (cannabigerol). CBG increases energy and focus, without the jitters and come-down qualities associated with caffeine and other stimulants. CBG combined with CBD has been shown to improve ADHD, chronic fatigue, and IBS symptoms.

Studies show that it relieves pain, decreases fatigue, improves energy and thinking, and has a positive effect on anxiety and calmness. Seek out nano-treated CBN/CBG, which uses advanced nano-technology that breaks down the molecules for maximum absorption. Give CBN and CBG a try to rest up and get going!

References

International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine (peer reviewed journal):

https://medcraveonline.com/IJCAM/useof-a-water-soluble-form-of-cannabinolfor-the-treatment-of-sleeplessness.html and https://medcraveonline.com/IJCAM/ IJCAM-14-00567.pdf

https://www.healthline.com/health/cbdvs-cbn

Learning about the benefits and various methods of use can be overwhelming to learn and understand on your own. Talk to our Certified CBD Consultants and try In-Store SAMPLING to find the right product, dosage and delivery method for YOU. Many clients notice results in minutes. Our certified CBD consultants have seen the quality of life improve for new users. Let us help find the right product for you!

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Why you should try CBD in Water Soluble format

As CBD grows in popularity, more effective ways to consume it are aggressively explored in order to help users get the best experience and the most relief from pain, stress, and sleeplessness.

CBD is extracted as an oil and commonly digested as such, but, due to a process known as first pass metabolism, much of it is likely to be destroyed before it is properly absorbed. Thankfully we can now turn to a water soluble form, which is created using nano emulsification, forcing two incompatible substances (oil and water) to mix. Most adults are made up of 50-65% water so when water soluble CBD is taken it is absorbed at a significantly higher rate through the lymphatic system. Another perk of water soluble CBD is that since it’s absorbed so easily, sometimes less is more when it comes to the proper dose, so you’re getting more bang for your buck!

But besides water solubles, taking the oil sublingually, as a topical cream, or inhaling, can also bypass the first pass metabolism process and get you closer to the desired dose. So, perhaps you’ve taken CBD in capsule or edible form and didn’t get the relief the dose advertised. Don’t give up! Water soluble could be what you need.

Resources:

Nanomaterials Peer Reviewed Journal Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC5302540/

Molecules Peer Reviewed Journal Article: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/16/2967/ htm

Talk to our certified CBD Consultants and try In-Store SAMPLING to find the right product, dosage and delivery method for YOU.

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What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

My dad’s career advice during my childhood was straightforward and practical—get a good-paying job with a pension. Finding my bliss was not really a factor in the formula. During my senior year of high school meeting with the guidance counselor, I sat down and he looked at my file, then looked up at me and said, “You should be an accountant. They need accountants.”

“Okay.”

I lasted one semester as an accounting major and changed to the next most practical choice; business. As a business major, I was aware of the distinct interest I had in the social sciences, namely psychology, sociology, philosophy and writing, but it never occurred to me that I might consider turning those interests into an emphasis of study and potential life path.

I spent the first four years of my career flourishing in the commercial insurance industry while continuing to feed my personal interest in psychology, mindfulness, emotional and mental health, spiritual growth and writing. However, sensing a growing, intrinsic dissatisfaction with my initial choice, I decided to head back to school and reassess my direction. Graduate school continued in the same lane via a full-time, two-year MBA program to accelerate me to what I thought would be a level of satisfaction that would feed my soul and ease my existential angst. For the next several decades and still today, I continue to seek, explore and learn as much as I can about psychology, sociology, philosophy, spiritual growth and writing.

As a publisher in the natural health and wellness niche, I’ve found a comfortable balance between my business training and an affinity for the passions that interest me. It feels as if I’m making a contribution by sharing information and creating connections that serve our readers and help create an interactive community to serve the greater good.

I’m still wondering what I want to be when I grow up. Like many of you, I’m a lifelong learner and love to attend classes, workshops, certification programs, conferences and educational gatherings of all kinds. You’ll find many opportunities for lifelong learning in our feature story and in our print and online community calendars.

Life is a journey for sure—enjoy the ride and be true to yourself, whatever your age, because we only get one ticket for this voyage. Follow your intuition and passion and embrace the personal learning lessons life offers as you continue along the path of feeling good, living simply and laughing more.

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16 CHILDHOOD FOOD ALLERGIES, INTOLERANCES AND SENSITIVITIES

Back-to-School Tips for All Ages

20 LIFELONG LEARNING

Benefits of Being the Forever Student

26 MARIA RODALE on Letting Nature Heal Itself

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healing ways

The Expo Tradition Continues

Two expos for women of all ages and interests are coming to Central Pennsylvania this fall. The 11th annual Lebanon County Women’s Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 16, at the Lebanon Expo Center, and the 12th annual Cumberland County Women’s Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 11, at the Carlisle Expo Center.

The expos invite women to spend a day with family, friends and neighbors shopping, relaxing and learning about products and services. Guests will find information and be able to speak with representatives from participating businesses and organizations in home improvement, finances, health and wellness, beauty, nutrition, fitness, fashion, retirement living, leisure, entertainment and more. Both feature entertainment, door prizes, demonstrations, seminars and a Women’s Expo Selfie Spot for a selfie or group photos.

Locations: 80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon; and 100 K St., Carlisle. For more information, 717-285-1350 or visit aGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. See ad, page 13.

Yoga Love Festival

Produced by Prema Vibrations and sponsored by Amethyst Retreat Center, Green Tree Yoga of Pennsylvania, Natural Awakenings of South Central Pennsylvania and DelightFull, the third annual Yoga Love Festival will take place from 8 a.m., September 23, to 5 p.m., September 24, at the Amethyst Retreat Center on 140 acres of beautiful sacred land.

This year’s theme is Shanti (peace). This retreat-style, eco-friendly, drug and alcohol-free festival will shine the light right on our state’s capitol, Harrisburg, gathering together yoga studios, teachers, students, like-minded enthusiasts and businesses in a collaborative way that’s never been done before in the region.

There will be yoga classes and workshops

with overnight camping on the beautiful high vibration property. Participants can explore the hiking trails or walking prayer labyrinth, community garden and many other magical spots, plus enjoy live hip hop and bluegrass music, drumming, kirtan, reggae and a community potluck dinner.

Location: 44 Buffalo Rd., Duncannon. For more information, call 1-717-512-4260, email premavibrationsllc@gmail.com or visit PaYogaLoveFest.com/register. See ad, page 31.

Start a Career in Natural Health

Enrollment is now open for fall and winter courses at Trinity School of Natural Health, a premier resource for holistic health education, with graduates from all 50 U.S. states and more than 40 countries. Founded in 1991, the school’s diverse online curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to help turn a passion for healthy living into a fulfilling career. Graduates often use their education in private practices, group clinics, retail stores, online businesses, public education or writing jobs.

Certifications are available for a wide range of natural health specialties, including health coaching, naturopathy, aromatherapy, homeopathy, holistic fitness, herbalism, iridology, nutritional consulting and ZYTO bioenergetics. Led by instructors with practical expertise, these online courses provide students the flexibility to work when their schedules allow, while offering interactive and structured classroom settings to keep students motivated and on the path toward graduation.

Programs begin every four weeks. For more information or to enroll, call an enrollment specialist at 800-428-0408, option 2, or visit TrinitySchool.org. See ad, page 2.

SoulFit Festival

Dwennimmen

African Dance Community will hold an interactive wellness festival to engage and empower the community to move on August 12th and 13th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Camp Curtain School. If we are healthier, stronger and happier, we have the best chance to fight covid-19, diabetes, heart disease, mental illness and many other illnesses that uniquely affect our community in large numbers. The SoulFit Festival is centered around the natural healing that comes specifically from the African arts culture, using dance, drumming, spoken word, and health healing properties to help support the families in our community. This is what makes the SoulFit Festival unique.

Saturday is devoted to a wellness festival, with fun-filled interactive presentations that demonstrate ways to lower stress and anxiety naturally using fitness, dance, music, drumming, spoken word and more. Resource vendors will share information about available services. Sunday is devoted to a variety of fitness and dance classes.

Sat. is free; the Sun. suggested donation is $25 for six classes. Location: 2900 N. 6th St. Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-425-3314 or email Dwennimmenacc@gmail.com.

Host a Party!

Joan-Marie Lartin at Carlisle Bowen Works

Carlisle Bowen Works will host Conversations With Your Inner Guide: Accessing Your Higher Self, an informational talk by Joan-Marie Lartin, Ph.D., RN, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., August 6. Owner Nancy Bittinger says, “This workshop is for to anyone who wishes to refine or develop the ability to make a genuine, palpable, ongoing connection with his or her inner guide or higher self. The primary focus is to provide straightforward, reliable methods for entering into communication with an aspect of self whose only purpose is to guide and assist.”

Participants are invited to journal the event and stay for a Collective Consciousness Meditation for the benefit of all sentient beings and the planet (about 15 minutes). Lartin studied Pleiadean Lightwork, a form of energy healing, in 1999 and 2000, and has been doing readings and clearings since then.

Cost is $45. Location: 616 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-386-8279, email nbittinger@comcast.net or visit CarlisleBowenWorkPA.com. See listing, page 35.

Explore the Inner World

lightening journey that will revolutionize your understanding of the human voice and its remarkable healing capabilities. Jacob, with his wealth of experience and diverse international clientele, is enthusiastic about sharing his deep-seated knowledge and techniques with you.”

The masterclass is more than a workshop; it is an immersive experience with live music designed to guide participants on a path of self-discovery and empowerment. They will explore the untapped potential of their voice, including the transformative energy of mantra singing. Whether an experienced vocalist, someone intrigued by the healing power of sound or a curious beginner, this masterclass is open to all adults.

Cost is $149. Location: 313 W. Liberty St., Ste. 263, Lancaster. For more information, call 610-301-4356, email SoundwiseHealth@ aol.com or visit SoundwiseHealth.com.  See ad, page 25.

Joan-Marie Lartin, Ph.D.

Jacob Vermeulen

Free Yoga Classes for Beginners

Cynthia JohannesBeecher, owner of Your Yoga, will celebrate their second anniversary on August 21 with free classes all day to give people a chance to try yoga. She says, “At Your Yoga, our certified teachers meet you where you are in your yoga journey. Our classes develop balance, flexibility, strength, calmness and encourage breath work. We provide adaptations for poses during class to ensure each student is comfortable and safe.”

Private classes allow the teacher to understand each individual to develop their yoga journey goals. Individualized instruction also ensures safety and adds helpful tips to support the practice. Four private sessions are suggested before moving on to group classes.

Location: 1900 Orange St., York. For more information, call 717-586-6494, email Cynthia@YorkYourYoga.com or visit YorkYourYoga.com. See ad, page 10.

New Children’s Program at the Horn Farm Center

At the Horn Farm Center, Becoming the Animal is a new series for kids from 9 to 12 years old, open from 9 a.m. to noon July 31 through August 2. Parents are welcome to stay and attend the program or drop off and pick up a half-hour before class begins and ends.

Students will discover animal behavior and ecology through the lens of the animal, learning about the squirrel, beaver and mastodon by studying their habitat, life cycles and behaviors. Together, they will explore how these animals move in the landscape via fun, engaging activities. Students will then become the animal by mimicking their behavior on the land and learning how animals play important roles in our ecosystems.

Born out of the successful effort to save the farm from industrial development in 2000 and established as a nonprofit corporation in 2004, the Horn Farm Center fosters learning through ecological land stewardship, experiential education and community partnership.

Cost for the three-day series is $75. Register (required) at HornFarmCenter.org/youth. Location: 4945 Horn Rd., York. For more information, call 717-757-6441 or email Education@HornFarmCenter.org.

Lauren Frisbie

Reflexologist Lauren Frisbie has joined the staff at Firefly Hollow Wellness to provide pain relief, relaxation and stress reduction, support sleep health and overall balance. She completed her training at Harrisburg Area Community College in 2018 and is certified with the American Reflexology Certification Board.

Frisbie says, “Reflexology sessions promote balance and normalization of the body naturally. They reduce stress and bring about relaxation, improve circulation and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells.”

Cost is $85/hour for sessions. Location: 200 Farm Lane, York. For appointments and more information, call 717-814-9136 or visit FireflyHollowWellness.com. See listing, page 38.

Crystal Cove Collective

2208 Gettysburg Rd.

Camp Hill PA 17011

Choose from a wide selection of:

gems · minerals · crystal skulls · jewelry · fossils

metaphysical items like sage and singing bowls

Custom-made pieces available. Visit our store today!

Doreen Corbosiero and Janelle Hutchinson have joined the team at Carlisle Creative Vibes. Corbosiero is a devoted animal enthusiast who works full-time at a veterinary clinic, and is also an accomplished equestrian. She is eager to contribute her expertise on animals and pet products to customers. The store also provides an inhouse animal communicator and a canine massage/energy worker

Hutchinson radiates positivity and enthusiasm, is always willing to lend a helping hand and is currently on a spiritual journey. She is thrilled to assist customers in discovering the amazing products offered by more than 35 local artists and creators while ensuring that everyone feels welcome and included.

Location: 152 N. Hanover St., Carlisle. For more information, call 223-269-0519, email CarlisleCreativeVibes@gmail.com or visit CarlisleCreativeVibes.com. See ad, page 17.

Gracefull Heart, a metaphysical shop and wellness center that provides a peaceful and safe space to explore tools and services that can help on the journey to healing and wholeness, has a new look and feel. They have renovated the space with new paint, new carpet and reorganized the layout. It is much more open and appears larger and more inviting.

Healing services include reiki healing sessions, reiki training, Sacred Spirals healing sessions, Dominus Cervix Stargate sessions, aura photography, angel readings and more. Products include crystals, crystal bowls, books, music, gemstone jewelry, salt lamps, essential oils and much more.

Location: 1953 W. Trindle Rd., Carlisle. For more information, call 717-240-0400, email Info@Gracefull-Heart.com or visit Gracefull-Heart.com. See ad, page 8.

Doreen Corbosiero (L) and Janelle Hutchinson

My destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing.

– Marcel Proust

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event spotlight

New Visions Holistic Expo

The 21st annual New Visions

Holistic Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 12, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 13, in Memorial Hall East at the York Fairgrounds. Expo directors Matt Suter and Kara Lovehart, owner of Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness Center, and New Visions Books & Gifts store staff members are the current organizers of what is the largest and longest-running holistic expo in the area.

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There will be more than 100 vendors and service providers, natural products, resources for mind/body/spirit, free lectures, door prizes, art, crystals, jewelry, bodywork, readings, health products, music, supplements, essential oils, art, crystals, spiritual herbal remedies, massage, reiki, intuitive readings, yoga, tea, reflexology, clothing, sound healing, nutrition, weight-loss, chiropractic, natural foods, incense, candles, books and more.

Lovehart says, “There are free lectures each day and door prizes every hour. Tickets are on sale online. Check out the full list of vendors on our website and follow us on social media. The most important purpose of the event is to connect people with holistic goods and services to improve their health and wellness in mind, body and spirit, and bring together community.”

After 20 years of operation, the expo moved to Memorial Hall as it grew beyond the smaller venues. Many famous authors have spoken over the years, including Ted Andrews. “More and more people are looking for a holistic approach to their lifestyle or are curious about expanding their education and resources,” says Lovehart. “The growth is due to continued support from the event fans and attendees who return year after year from far and wide. Their word of mouth and excitement each year keeps the event exciting and even keeps the returning vendors excited to share their offerings.”

Because the foundation of the New Visions Holistic Expo and Firefly Hollow Wellness Center is based around community, this year they have introduced the option of a private online community for guests beyond the annual event with ongoing featured holistic practitioners, courses, online community events and even will feature this year’s expo speaker recordings. Annual paying members to the private online community also have the benefit of attending the expo for free.

Location: 334 Carlisle Ave., York. For more information, call 717814-9136 or visit NewVisionsHolisticExpo.com. See ad, page 11.

Jaque Hanson

Firefly Hollow staff

Molecular Hydrogen Therapy

Molecular hydrogen therapy (MHT) has been found in emerging scientific studies to protect against the shortening of telomeres during the cell reproduction process. As telomeres shorten, cells degrade when they divide and reproduce, causing aging in the body. A six-month clinical trial, “Hydrogen-rich Water for Molecular and Phenotypic Biomarkers of Aging” published at ClinicalTrials. gov has shown that not only can MHT prevent the shortening of telomeres, but is proven to grow them.

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Their conclusion is, “Owing to pleiotropic mechanisms of hydrogen action, this simple biomedical gas could be recognized as a possible anti-aging agent that tackles several hallmarks of aging, including loss of function and telomere length shortening.”

Further studies indicate promising results for MHT as an antioxidant, neutralizing harmful free radicals, combating oxidative stress, improving energy levels and cognitive function, supporting cardiovascular health, reducing inflammation, increasing athletic performance and promoting overall vitality.

Nancy Bittinger is the owner of Carlisle Bowen Works, located at 616 W. Main St., in Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-386-8279, email nbittinger@comcast.net or visit CarlisleBowenWorkPA.com. See listing, page 35.

Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS FOR ALL AGES

by Veronica Hinke

It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extracurricular schedules. Paramount in their minds is to avoid ingredients that might cause unappealing reactions or compromise health, while not stressing about the risks or feeling cheated that they cannot eat the same things as their friends.

Diagnosis

Often, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are incorrectly used interchangeably when, in fact, the symptoms, treatments and safety recommendations differ. Consult a physician for a proper diagnosis and a nutritionist for dietary guidance.

FOOD ALLERGIES cause an almost immediate, potentially deadly immune response (anaphylaxis) requiring an epinephrine shot. Symptoms include a drop in blood pressure, narrowing of the airways, rashes, nausea and vomiting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20 percent of students with food allergies will have a reaction at school. Eight ingredients account for 90 percent of food allergies: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.

FOOD INTOLERANCES result from an inability to digest certain foods due to an enzyme deficiency or irritable bowel syndrome. The most common forms of intolerance are caused by lactose, histamine and gluten.

FOOD SENSITIVITIES provoke delayed symptoms (sometimes days after eating a problematic ingredient), including diarrhea, rashes, joint pain, digestive problems, fatigue and brain fog. Among children, common triggers are lactose, gluten, grains, legumes, soy, corn and yeast.

Emotional Concerns

According to Karen Raden, an Illinoisbased registered dietician and certified clinical nutritionist, the goal is what she calls “food freedom”: the empowerment of students to make informed choices that feel best for them and their bodies. “Even if a child’s options are limited, it’s important to allow them to make substitutions. The less restricted, the better. It’s not just about the science; there’s a lot of emotion that goes into it, too,” she says.

Dr. Dawn Huebner, a psychologist, author and parent coach in Sacramento, California, says, “There is danger associated with allergies, and anxiety results when you overestimate the danger. In children, this can morph into anxiety about eating with other people or touching things in the classroom. Many parents are intent on making uncomfortable feelings go away, so they end up minimizing feelings, telling their children to simply not worry.”

A better approach, Huebner says, is to acknowledge the child’s reality and empathize with them. “Say to your child in a really direct way, ‘Yes, that’s hard to see your friends eating ice cream or cupcakes that you don’t get to have.’ Even though there are food substitutions, it doesn’t make up for the fact that a student doesn’t get to be a regular kid, eating what everyone else gets to eat.”

Ready-to-Eat Options

Huebner suggests that parents help their children develop skills to overcome temptation, rather than berating or punishing them for occasionally sneaking forbidden foods. At all times, delicious alternatives should be readily available.

Theresa Diulus, a Texas-based nutrition coach, believes in empowering kids by keeping ready-made foods in clearly marked bins that kids can easily access. She stocks the pantry with gluten-free

oatmeal and coconut or cassava flour cake mixes, and stores frozen, gluten-free waffle or pancake batter in batches to save time when a safe and delicious treat is needed.

Food Substitutions

Replacing essential nutrients that might be missing once certain foods are eliminated is another key objective. “If dairy is the problem, for example, we worry about bone health and need to make sure the child is getting calcium from nondairy sources,” Raden explains. “I like to find out what their favorite foods are and modify them. Food issues are more prevalent these days. We’re really lucky now that there are very good substitutes for eggs, dairy and gluten.”

Raden recently adapted a shepherd’s pie recipe by using gluten-free flour and almond milk. For people that cannot tolerate regular eggs, she recommends using a “flax egg” in baked goods, which combines one tablespoon of flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water.

Family Meals Made Easy

When they were little, Caroline Somers’ two daughters developed extensive food intolerances and food allergies with inflammation, gastrointestinal bloating and digestive distress. Tasked with reimagining her family’s diet, the president of Suzanne Somers Companies created new versions of her favorite recipes, which will be featured in her upcoming cookbook, Served: From My Family Table to Yours.

“Many people deal with family members who have food preferences or intolerances to foods, and it can turn the person preparing foods into a short-order cook— no gluten for this one; vegan for that one; this one will eat fish but no dairy. It can make your head spin,” says Somers. Her Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe addresses this predicament by serving the ingredients family-style and inviting each person at the table to assemble their own spring roll according to their food preferences and restrictions.

Veronica Hinke is a food historian and author of The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style.

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To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served familystyle, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions.

YIELD: 24 SPRING ROLLS (6 ENTREE SERVINGS, 10 APPETIZER SERVINGS)

1 8-oz package of 8¾-inch rice spring roll wrappers (24 wrappers)

1 bunch Thai basil (or Italian basil), leaves only

1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only

1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only

3 cups coconut jade pearl rice (recipe below)

2 mangoes or papayas, pitted, peeled and sliced into long, thin strips

4 Persian cucumbers, julienned into long, thin strips

6 carrots, julienned into long, thin strips

¼ cup crispy ginger (recipe below)

1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

1 head red leaf lettuce, thinly sliced

2 cups sesame ginger vinaigrette (recipe below)

1 cup peanut sauce (recipe below)

Sriracha to taste

COCONUT JADE PEARL RICE

1 15-oz bag (2¼ cups) Lotus Foods Jade Pearl Rice (or jasmine rice)

1 14-oz can unsweetened coconut milk

1¼ cups water

Pinch of sea salt

Do not rinse the rice. Combine rice, coconut milk, water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Can also be prepared in a rice cooker with the same ratios.

CRISPY GINGER

1 palm-sized piece of fresh ginger

½ cup toasted sesame oil

Peel the ginger and thinly dice it. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced ginger and fry until golden brown—approximately 6 to 8 minutes—stirring frequently to brown evenly. Transfer the crispy ginger to a small serving bowl with a tiny spoon.

SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

1 cup toasted sesame oil

¾ cup rice wine vinegar

¼ cup tamari (or soy sauce)

2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 Tbsp dried hot mustard

Combine all the ingredients in a jar with fitted lid. Cover and shake until well combined. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months

PEANUT SAUCE

½ cup creamy peanut butter

1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, pressed

2 Tbsp palm sugar

2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce

1 lime, juiced

1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)

1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

2 to 3 Tbsp warm water

Heat the peanut butter in a medium bowl in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Add the ginger, garlic, sugar, chili sauce, lime juice, vinegar, tamari and sesame oil, and whisk to combine. Add the warm water to thin the sauce to desired consistency. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

To assemble a spring roll, dip one rice wrapper completely in a shallow bowl of warm water for about 5 seconds. Remove and spread flat on a plate or chopping board. Place basil leaves down the center. Continue to top the single strip with mint, cilantro, a thin layer of rice, mango, cucumber, carrot, a few pieces of crispy ginger and lettuce. Do not overstuff.

Fold up the bottom first, then fold over one side of the wrapper, tucking and rolling the filling into a compact cylinder, leaving the top end open. Serve the rolls with bowls of sesame ginger vinaigrette, peanut sauce and sriracha. Repeat to make desired number of rolls, using any combination of ingredients.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Caroline Somers.

photo by Caroline Somers

TURKEY BURGER BENTO BOX

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

BURGERS

1 lb ground turkey

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp avocado oil

SWEET POTATO “BUNS”

1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into ⅓-inch slices

2 to 3 Tbsp avocado oil

In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey and spices until mixed well, but don’t over-mix. Wet hands and divide mixture into 8 equal portions, then form into patties. Pat down really flat, as they will plump up when they cook.

Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl pan to cover the bottom. Add the meat patties and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165º F, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

For the sweet potato buns, heat a cast iron skillet or a heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl the pan to cover the bottom. Add the sweet potato slices and cook until golden and tender but not mushy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

To assemble the bento box, place two burgers in the largest compartment and add fresh veggies and fruits to the smaller compartments.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Theresa Diulus.

photo by Theresa Diulus MPH

LIFELONG LEARNING BENEFITS OF BEING THE FOREVER STUDENT

by Linda Sechrist

It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find personal and professional benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. It is a great way to spice up retirement, acquire skills for a coveted promotion, master new technology, express creativity or simply keep the mind sharp.

Lifelong learners are generally curious, self-motivated and passionate individuals. Their continuing educational pursuits can lead to mental and emotional benefits, including healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Brain Benefits

In a study published in the journal Psychological Science involving 200 seniors, neuroscientists at the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas found that sustained engagement in cognitively demanding, novel activities—such as learning digital photography or quilting—significantly enhanced memory function in older adults. The researchers were surprised to discover that the control group, which engaged in fun, social activities without learning a new skill, did not perform as well in memory tests.

In a report published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Keith Johnson from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that people engaged in higher levels of intellectual stimulation throughout their lives can delay the onset of memory problems and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, although it does not represent a cure for the illness.

The mind is a use-it-or-lose-it tool, says Dr. Lise Van Susteren, a general and forensic psychiatrist in Washington, D.C. “What better way to use our short-term and long-term memory than to engage in lifelong learning? The older we get, the less likely we are to exercise short-term memory. We program our phones with numbers we call regularly. We store passwords and usernames in our computers and never attempt to memorize credit card numbers,” she explains. “We’re not using our brains enough, leaving us open to being replaced by AI [artificial intelligence]. The brain is a muscle to be exercised regularly or like a car that you must keep tuned up.”

Susteren points to a five-year study of London taxi drivers, which found that the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is crucial for long-term memory and spatial navigation, was larger than average in the brains of these cabbies. What’s more, the neuroscientists at University College London were able to show through magnetic resonance imaging that this gray-matter growth occurred over a four-year period after the drivers had memorized an intricate network of 25,000 streets and thousands of routes to tourist attractions and city hotspots. According to Van Susteren, this study suggests that intensive learning can spur the brain to grow over time.

Making Every Day Count

Ingrid Bianca Byerly, director of the Humanitarian Challenges Focus Program and senior lecturing fellow in the Thompson Writing Program, at Duke University, describes lifelong learners as audacious, curious and fun-loving people that passionately seize the day. In a TEDxStGeorge talk entitled “The New Fountain of Youth: Lifelong Learning”, she recounts the invigorating experience of being on the faculty of three Semester at Sea voyages, where she taught undergraduate students and lifelong learners world music and public-speaking advocacy for global humanitarian causes.

“Entering college, you’re asking yourself, ‘What am I going to

do for a job and a paycheck?’ and at retirement, you’re asking, ‘What is my purpose, and what am I going to do with the rest of my life for my personal fulfillment and enrichment?’” Byerly expresses admiration for lifelong learners that pursue life goals, learn to play musical instruments, take art classes, climb mountains or write memoirs, and surmises that the secret to staying young and keeping the mind alive is adult education.

Life-Altering Pursuits

For some lifelong learners, seeking new opportunities and embracing change are compelling motivators. Take Maia Toll, for example. In 2006, she followed a whim to study herbalism with a traditional healer in Ireland. For the elementary school teacher living in Beacon, New York, botanical herbs had only been a hobby up to that point.

“Apprenticing with Eleanor changed everything,” she says of her experience with her Irish-based mentor. “I had the space in my life and money from selling my house. Three months turned into nearly a year, and upon returning home, I continued studying for four more years.”

Toll left her teaching career to become a full-time herbalist and is now the co-owner of a shop called Herbiary, with locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Asheville, North Carolina, where she lives. She has taught herbalism at West Chester University in their School of Public Health, led a study program in the Amazon rainforest and written several books, including her latest, Letting Magic In. As she explains, “Lifelong learning can change your life at any age.”

A Greater Commitment to Learning

For 30 years, Jim Walker was a labor representative for the California School Employees Association. He recalls teaching a labor-law class as an adjunct instructor for Los Angeles TradeTechnical College and estimates that about 80 percent of his students were lifelong learners, which he defines as adults between the ages of 30 and 45 that are interested in the subject matter for personal or professional reasons rather than satisfying a requirement for a college degree.

“It was obvious to me that these lifelong learners were more dedicated students than college students. They were like sponges and wanted to absorb everything. Occasionally during classes, it was the lifelong learners that were on their phones googling the subject and updating my facts,” says Walker, who admits that when he had more free time in retirement, he enrolled in meteorology and astrology courses to satisfy longstanding interests of his own.

The Joy of Achieving Milestones

In love with learning and the sense of accomplishment she feels whenever she masters a subject, Doreen DeStefano, of Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine, in Fort Myers, Florida, has

A study of London taxi drivers suggests that intensive learning can spur the brain to grow over time.

been earning degrees since 1987. She holds bachelor’s degrees in nursing and exercise physiology, master’s degrees in criminology and public business administration, and doctorates in natural health and nursing practice. “In medicine, there is always something new to learn,” she says. “I think that’s why I chose this field. It’s fun to learn the latest thing.”

Resources

There are numerous opportunities for learning, in person and online.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

n For people that work full time, many cities offer evening classes at high schools, colleges or civic centers on a wide range of subjects.

n Museums and art institutions commonly host demonstrations and in-depth instruction by local artists.

n A neighborhood music store can lead to connections with musicians that tutor burgeoning rock stars.

n For those harboring thespian aspirations, a hometown improv group or regional theater may be holding auditions or offering acting classes.

n Dance studios help people step up their ballroom dance skills.

n Contact a chef or visit a kitchen supply store for cooking lessons.

n A nearby botanical garden or gardening shop may offer howto classes for growing native or pollinator plants.

n Pick up sewing tips at the fabric store.

n If a class is not offered, create a study group that meets at a cafe or park to learn together.

ONLINE LESSONS

n To become proficient in a new language, check out apps like RosettaStone.com and Duolingo.com.

n YouTube.com is an endless source for instructional videos of every variety.

n Visit Ted.com for informative and inspiring TED talks by global experts in their respective fields.

n For students that wish to learn while taking nature walks, a vast world of podcasts awaits.

n For transformational learning, try MindValley.com, UbiquityUniversity.org and Gaia.org.

n Coursera.org offers many streaming courses, documentaries and films.

n Auditing university classes at prestigious, world-class schools is just a click away. Visit these popular sites, many of which offer courses for free: Harvard University (pll.harvard.edu/ catalog/free), Stanford University (Online.Stanford.edu/freecourses), EdX (EdX.org) and The Open University (Open.edu).

Linda Sechrist has been a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings publications for 20 years.

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Nature’s Germ Killer Copper can stop germs

before you get sick

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.

Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds, flu, and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills germs like viruses, bacteria, and fungus almost instantly, just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about germs. Now we do.

The National Institutes of Health and the American Society for Microbiology vouch for the power of copper to kill germs.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a germ cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommends hospitals use copper for touch surfaces such as faucets and doorknobs. This cuts the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saves lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He

made a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened.” That was 2012.

Now he’s gone 11 years without a cold. “I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my CopperZap right away at any sign I am about to get sick.”

After the initial success, he asked relatives and friends to try it.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?”

“One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of bad germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

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Clients Look and Feel their Best at Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness

by Sheila Julson

When Stacie Sheely started Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness in 1998, it was a small nail salon with two employees. Twenty-five years later, it has grown into a fullservice, one-stop destination serving the Harrisburg area with hair and nail services, skin and body care, massage, natural wellness services and a medical spa.

“I’ve always had a passion for wanting to help others,” reflects Sheely. “I had never intended for the salon to grow as big is it has. It just happened a little at a time, mostly because others approached me about adding services that they were trained in so they could join the team at Polished. The salon had quickly made a name for itself and they wanted to be part of it.”

Sheely credits their longevity to a mix of hard work and her drive to succeed and praises her staff of service providers for the impeccable and individualized customer service they provide each client.

Polished offers an array of hair services such as cuts, coloring and styling, and several of their hairdressers are sought out for professional photo shoots. Manicures and pedicures may include intricate nail

artistry. Skin care and body treatments consists of ultraviolet-free spray tans, permanent makeup, waxing, facials and the M’lis Luxury Contour Body Wrap, which can stimulate the body’s lymphatic system to detox the skin. Sheely notes that their skin-rejuvenating anti-aging treatments and injectable services are currently the most popular.

A medi spa staffed by two nurse practitioners and a registered nurse features enhanced aesthetic services such as laser hair removal and dermaplaning, which exfoliates the epidermis and rids the skin of fine vellus hair, also known as peach fuzz. Massage services include deep tissue, hot stone, lomi lomi and sports massage. Natural wellness services include Beauty Nutrition, which Sheely explains is their philosophy of correcting internal inflammatory issues that can cause external problems acne or rosacea.

“Often, clients need to fix their gut get to the root problem, rather than just mask it with prescriptions or topicals from the doctor,” Sheely explains. “We like to have them do a total body cleanse, perhaps change their diet and try some supplements to see changes. This can be for hair, skin

or nails. Even body aches can be related to too much sugar or grains.”

Sheely emphasizes that the entire staff at Polished strives to make every client feel welcome and important, and receive value for money by thoroughly explaining the use of products during a service. They also take the extra time to discuss home care so clients can continue to maintain their skin or hair at home. “I can’t say enough about my staff. Most of them have been with me for more than 10 years,” Sheely says. “They all take pride in their work, they’re passionate about their jobs and have built a rapport with their clients. Continuing education is something that is important and expected. It allows the staff to always offer the most up-to-date experience to their clients.”

Polished participates in local fundraisers by donating gift cards or gift baskets for events. Sheely is passionate about helping the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). In 2019, her substantial fundraising efforts for the Central Pennsylvania LLS chapter earned her Woman of The Year through LLS.

Helping clients look their best also helps them feel their best, Sheely observes. She takes pride in seeing someone transform through a pedicure, new hairstyle or skin rejuvenation, which often boosts their selfesteem. “I love the interaction with the customers. After being in business for 25 years, a lot of the customers have become like family. They love us as much as we love them.”

Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness is located at 1200 Market St., Ste. 220, in Lemoyne. For more information, call 717-975-9036 or visit PolishedSpa.com. See ad, page 3.

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Maria Rodale

ON LETTING NATURE HEAL ITSELF

by Sophia Ellis Kreider

Bestselling author, activist and gardener Maria Rodale is a board member of Rodale Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through research, farmer training and education. She is the former CEO of Rodale Inc., the global health and wellness media company that published notable books and magazines, including Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth

Her own books include Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe, as well as Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious

In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her

relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons these often misunderstood creatures taught her.

Why did you write this book?

It was a combination of sensing that “spirit” wouldn’t allow me not to and the recognition that I could write the book in my own way, with humor and irreverence. It’s been my experience that once we begin following the path that spirit provides for us, things become easy. As someone on the older side of life, I’ve also noticed that when I don’t listen to that guidance, I tend to really mess things up, so even when I don’t understand the path, I have to follow it.

What is the

most significant message nature is trying to share with us?

The overarching message, which has been reinforced since I wrote the book, is that nature wants to feel free to do whatever it needs to do to heal things. The more we try to control nature, the more frustrated it gets. The same is true for people; the freer we feel, the happier and more productive we are. All efforts to control, whether it’s controlling human behavior or landscapers trying to control the landscape, are not helpful in any way. If we want to solve the climate crisis or the environmental crisis, we need to allow nature to be free and do its job.

The other message I received from nature relates to humans’ tendency to search for plants, take them, hoard them, eat them and rub them on our skin. In reality, we don’t need to do these things to benefit from plants. We can simply be in harmony with them in order to absorb their healing energy. So again, it’s about freedom, releasing control and trusting our relationship with plants and nature.

What role does courage play in exploring what plants, insects and animals have to teach us?

Many of us are afraid of having new experiences or have anxiety about things we don’t understand. When this happens, we can choose to stay in the fear or encourage ourselves through it. When we choose courage and curiosity, we often learn a new skill or power. For example, when I was journeying and getting to know mosquitos and ticks, I felt afraid but chose to keep going. While I didn’t come to love the mosquitos and ticks, I developed compassion and respect for them.

To understand what nature is communicating to us, we need to get curious and unlearn what our parents and culture taught us about how our garden should look or how we should interact with it. We can ask ourselves, “What am I afraid of? Where did the fear come from?” and listen for the answer.

What role does personal trauma play in healing our planet?

Trauma is the root of everything—crime,

photo courtesy of Rodale Institute

abuse and all the things that make us unhappy and destructive, both towards each other and nature. That’s one of the reasons I was excited to share the parents’ creed in the milkweed chapter. The creed teaches that in order to stop trauma, we must raise kids well from the start. The challenge is that our culture doesn’t provide the information we need to minimize our mistakes or prevent trauma in the first place. Openness to learning about ourselves is key to healing trauma. When we heal our traumas, we are less likely to project trauma onto other living beings, including nature. If people respond to life with curiosity instead of fear, and love instead of control, we can evolve amazingly fast and have fun doing it. This is the wonderful work we can accomplish together with nature— envisioning and building new systems and ways of being on this beautiful Earth.

Sophia Ellis Kreider is a freelance writer in Lancaster, PA, and a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at SophiaEllisKreider@gmail.com.

Want to learn more about Maria Rodale’s work? Writer and Author, Wendy Nadherny Fachon hosts the Story Walking Radio Hour on the Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network. Tune in to her August episode with guest Maria Rodale, author of Love Nature Magic at NetwalkRI.com/podcasts.

WATCHING FISH SWIM THE JOYS AND BENEFITS OF AQUARIUMS

by Carrie Jackson

There’s something meditative about observing the movement of colorful fish among swaying aquatic plants while hearing the soothing sounds of water. In our culture, where stress has run amok, the restorative ambiance created by a well-placed and properly designed aquarium may be a welcome remedy for the busyness of life.

A study by the U.S. National Institutes of Health reports that aquariums help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, lessen feelings of loneliness and serve as emotional support during mental health crises. Gazing at fish for just a few minutes every day can reduce stress, improve sleep and instill an overall sense of calm. People have kept fish for more than 4,500 years, and since the late 1800s, the idea of marine life as pets has emerged as a popular pastime. Large public aquariums with multimillion-gallon exhibits thrill visitors around the globe, while smaller fish tanks adorn doctors’ offices, health spas, libraries and a myriad of public and professional spaces. With a little planning, the beauty and calming influence of these underwater displays can be incorporated into the home, offering a unique way to bring nature indoors, spark curiosity and teach kids valuable lessons.

Dr. Ran D. Anbar, a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and pediatrician, has two aquariums in his waiting room in La Jolla, California. “Watching fish doesn’t require a lot of thought, and this allows the mind to settle down. It’s generally calming because the viewer’s interest is captured by the fishes’ unique appearances and smooth, rhythmic and repetitive navigation through water. Aquariums have been associated with improvement of mood, better pain management and blood sugar control,” says Anbar, who also offers hypnosis and counseling services to his patients.

If a child shows interest, Anbar incorporates the aquarium into his counseling sessions. “I thank them for being kind to my fish, and this helps reduce tension. Kids love feeding the fish and watching them happily eat. We talk about how the fish might feel, which helps the kids describe their own thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, when children describe a fish’s response, they are able to verbalize thoughts they cannot say about themselves,” he explains. “Children also like to photograph or draw the fish, and I ask them to imagine the fish’s name, origin and hobbies. This sparks creativity, and they often become interested in setting up their own aquariums after seeing them in my office.”

Maintaining an aquarium can teach kids empathy and trustworthiness. “Children learn to be responsive to their fish’s needs, including how to observe the animals closely for signs of distress. Children learn to be patient and how to follow a schedule.

They can learn to calm their own emotions in dealing with their fish, because otherwise the pets might become agitated,” Anbar says, urging parents to supervise their kids closely until it is clear they are able to care for the animals responsibly.

Steven Waldron, the owner of Aquarium Zen, in Seattle, Washington, helps people create artistic installations inspired by the aquarist Takashi Amano, who combined Japanese gardening techniques with the wabi-sabi principle of finding beauty in imperfection. “Aquariums are living aquatic ecosystems, and it is deeply compelling to have a slice of that biome in your home,” Waldron says. “The very act of creating and maintaining that ecosystem taps into something instinctual and gives people structure, a sense of purpose and peace. With endless design possibilities, people are able to create a projection of their own aquatic paradise ”

To reap benefits, an aquarium need not be large or overly expensive. Waldron notes that a few green plants combined with colorful fish provide the right kinetic energy to be both soothing and invigorating. “Choose fish that complement the plants and are

enjoyable to watch. Siamese fighting fish, tetras, dwarf cichlids and dwarf shrimp are excellent for home aquariums. Some of these simply provide beauty and some, such as the Amano shrimp and the Otocinclus catfish, act as a cleanup crew and eat damaging algae,” he says. “Once it’s set up, routine maintenance, such as cleaning the tank and changing the water, should take less than an hour a week, and most people find caring for their aquarium to be a fulfilling and meditative task.”

While it may be tempting to put an aquarium in a bedroom, Waldron believes that can be too much energy for a space meant for slumber. “From a feng shui perspective, a dark corner of a common living space is the ideal location for an aquarium. This allows it to become the central focal point and provide light, life and positive energy,” he says. “Once you start to see natural energy flowing through the plants and animals, it becomes intuitive, and you see the connection to nature everywhere.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

Acne Antidote

TOPICAL AND DIETARY ROADMAP FOR HEALTHY SKIN

by Sheila Julson

of being human. “In fact, studies of indigenous cultures throughout the world do not find any acne in their populations. Acne is a disease of the Western lifestyle,” she asserts.In essence, acne is an inflammatory skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and redness. It is prompted by the overproduction of sebum, an oil produced by the sebaceous glands to lubricate hair follicles. Symptoms can be aggravated by an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast, excess hormonal activity or stress.

Dietary Solutions

“The pathways that trigger acne are the same pathways that trigger inflammation. If you’re having acne on the skin, that generally means there are moderate to high levels of inflammation in the body, so that should be addressed,” says Saya Obayan, a board-certified integrative dermatologist at Skin Joy Dermatology, in Austin, Texas. She recommends keeping a food journal for six weeks to identify inflammatory foods that noticeably trigger an acne response and eliminating them from the diet. Many of the culprits are part of the Standard American Diet, including animal protein, wheat and sugar—foods that can increase sebum production, and thus generate acne.

Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne. It can be embarrassing and compromise selfconfidence, but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans annually and roughly 85 percent of 12- to 24-year-olds. Dr. Julie Greenberg, a naturopathic doctor and founder of the Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology, in Los Angeles, notes that the prevalence of acne in this country leads people to wrongly conclude that it is a normal part

Dr. Steven Daveluy, associate professor and program director for the Wayne State University School of Dermatology, in Dearborn, Michigan, notes that dairy spurs acne, as well. “Dairy contains an amino acid called leucine, which stimulates oil production and affects the skin cells to cause clogged pores. It also influences the insulin pathway, which can affect hormones,” he explains.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, hormonal acne develops when hormonal changes increase the amount of oil the skin produces. This scenario is particularly noticeable in teens going through puberty and in both perimenopausal and menopausal women.

Greenberg approaches acne like she would any other inflammatory disease—by focusing on the gut microbiome. She recommends consuming at least 35 grams of fiber per day, eating a diverse array of fruits and vegetables, limiting meat consumption to four-ounce servings and eliminating or reducing alcohol, sugar and wheat to support microbiome health.

Stress Relief

Obayan notes that stress aggravates any inflammatory disease, including acne. Meditation, exercise or regular walks can help calm the mind and lower stress. She also recommends herbs like ashwagandha to lower cortisol, a stress hormone that can trigger acne.

Topical Treatments

“The things we put on our skin can lead to clogged pores and trigger acne, including makeup and hair products. If you’re getting acne in places where your hair typically touches your face, it could be from a hair product transferring onto the skin,” Daveluy notes. He stresses that makeup should be washed off before bedtime. On the other hand, over-scrubbing or washing the face too often can dry out the skin, which also leads to clogged pores and acne.

“While acne should be addressed from the inside out, topical antibiotics can offer short-term relief and keep severe acne under control,” Obayan says. “Glycolic acid can help keep skin smooth and clear by exfoliating dead skin cells and unclogging pores. Tea tree oil has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, but it shouldn’t be used undiluted on the skin; it can be overly irritating.”

In addition, Obayan recommends topicals like retinol, a nontoxic vitamin A derivative that can help reduce acne, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, scarring, fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol, an extract from the babchi plant, along with topical green tea polyphenols, licorice extract and neem oil, can all be helpful to reduce acne.

Resist the Urge to Pop Pimples

Mom was right when she warned to leave pimples alone. “People often think that it’s helpful to manipulate your acne, but it can lead to more acne flaring, discoloration and even permanent scarring,” Daveluy advises. “Don’t believe anything on social media that isn’t posted by a board-certified dermatologist. The rest of the skin info on social media is junk and could lead to damage to your skin.”

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featured tea, printed bookmark with current book discussion questions, small group discussion, discounted book when purchased in Boutique. $10/ member, $16/nonmember. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Intention Oils – 5-6pm. Learn how to create Intention Oils using stones and essential oils. $18. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

Stone Wire Wrapping – 5-6pm. Learn about the basic tools and techniques and create your own uniquely wrapped piece of jewelry art. $15. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

ReikiKids – 10am-3pm. With Rickie Freedman. Fun and interactive Reiki I class including the Reiki I attunement. An enjoyable way for kids ages 6-12 to start learning about and managing their energy in a playful way. $90 includes ReikiRickie Shares ReikiKids coloring book and Baby Reiki Fluffy Puppy. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Forest Bathing, Nature-Based Mindfulness: Connecting with Life Energy, Zhivot in Slavic Tradition – 12-1pm. Experience Forest Bathing on Zoom and explore your connection to life energy or “zhivot” in Slavic tradition with certified guide Justin Ferko of Wild Spirit Paths, LLC. $10-$25. Zoom. 717-2205034. Register: Tinyurl.com/mtpx9knj.

Spiritual Steep Book Club – Aug 9 & 23. 6:30pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Join us in-person and/or online for August’s Featured Book, Living in the Light, by Shakti Gawain. In-Person Club includes: monthly

Animal Communication Level 1 – 10am-4pm. Deepen your relationship and learn to listen to what your animal friends are thinking and feeling using the universal language of telepathic communication. $185. Crystal Garden Metaphysical & Salt Cave, 1444 Mt Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 717-486-7823. MellaLunaHealing.simpletix.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. Preregister: 717-240-0400 or GracefullHeart@verizon. net. Gracefull-Heart.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

21st Annual New Visions Holistic Expo – Aug 12-13. 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Featuring a wide range of vendors, practitioners and services, including natural health products, skincare, readings, massage and energy work, healthy food and more. Speakers and door prizes every hour. $7/day, $10/both, free with Annual Online Membership with Firefly Hollow Wellness Center. Memorial Hall, York Fair Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave, York. 717-814-9136.

Tickets: NewVisionsHolisticExpo.com.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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4th Annual SoulFit Festival – Aug 12-13. 1-5pm. Interactive wellness festival and day of fitness/dance classes. Free/Sat, $25 suggested donation Sun. Camp Curtain School, 2900 N 6th St, Harrisburg. 717-425-3314.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

Connect With Nature Spirits – 10am-4pm. Listen to Nature Spirits with all your senses using telepathic communication, experience shamanic journeys, create nature inspired art and learn rock divination. $150. Crystal Garden Metaphysical & Salt Cave, 1444 Mt Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 717-486-7823. MellaLunaHealing.simpletix.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Free Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. Hosted by Reiki Masters Julia Rillo and Meghan Morrison. Open to all reiki students, practitioners, teachers and anyone interested in learning about reiki. Includes a guided meditation and a chance to share reiki with each other. Carlisle Creative Vibes, 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle. 223-269-0519. CarlisleCreativeVibes.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Daughters of the Hollow: Monthly New Moon Women’s Gathering – 7-9pm. With psychic medium Kara Lovehart. Each month, explore the natural rhythms of life, the astrological and seasonal cycles, strengthen intuition, and inspire our spirits. All welcome. $44; save 4% with cash or check. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.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 GracefullHeart@verizon.net. Gracefull-Heart.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

3rd in the Burg – 5pm. Open house with live music by As Written playing modern jazz and pop acoustic. Come explore our space, socialize and enjoy live local music for our first 3rd in the Burg. Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness, 2417 N Front St, Harrisburg. 717-417-4470. Youveau.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

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.

Developing Your Personal Intuition Level I –10am-5pm. With Psychic Medium William Stillman. Learn how to develop your intuition and psychic abilities. Class will also help you to raise your consciousness and connect with your spirituality. $208; save 4% with cash or check. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

Coaching and Hypnosis – 1-2pm. Learn about coaching and hypnosis; how they work and can help you obtain goals and make improvement in your life. Free. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Neurodivergent Adult Support Group –3-4:30pm. This program is intended to give neurodiverse people opportunities to discuss relevant topics, share resources and think of ways to help each other. A project of the Neurodiverse Network (ndnet.org). Age 18+. Free. Fredricksen Library, 100 N 19th St, Camp Hill. 717-761-3900. FredricksenLibrary.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

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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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Experience Forest Bathing, Nature-Based Mindfulness and Connect to Creativity – 121pm. Experience Forest Bathing on Zoom with invitations to connect to your creativity and Earth community with certified guide Justin Ferko, Wild Spirit Paths, LLC. Bring your favorite art supplies. $10-$25. Zoom. 717-220-5034. Register: Tinyurl. com/52rjvuem.

Spiritual Steep Book Club – 6:30pm. See Aug 9 listing. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Knowledge is Power: Essential Oils – 5-6pm. Are they right for you? Find out more about essential

oils and how they can make a difference in your life. Free. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. Registration required: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Reiki IIIB Master/Teacher – 9:30am-5:30pm. With Rickie Freedman. Learn the techniques to share attunements for every level of reiki, and healing attunements. Will be able to begin teaching reiki after this class. Contact Rickie for prerequisites. $350. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

Outdoor Shamanic Journey – 6-7:15pm. Connect with your Animal Guides and Spirit Helpers in a meditative journey for healing and clarity. No previous experience needed. In case of rain, the journey will be under the pavilion. $15. Trine Park, 362 W Pine St, Mt Holly Springs. 717-486-7823. MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com.

Friday Night Forum: Revitalizing your Energy Using Medical Qigong – 7-8pm. Medical qigong can transform you into your best self by teaching you how to care for your energy on the deepest levels. Also experience a qigong movement routine customized to the group. In-person & Zoom. $5, free/member. New Visions Books & Gifts, 2594 Eastern Blvd, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Yoga + Sip Saturday – 10-11am. Enjoy an alllevels yoga class in this beautiful outdoor setting. Bring own mat or large towel. Weather permitting. $10 cash/check. The Winery at The Long Shot Farm, 1925 McClures Gap Rd, Carlisle. 717-486-7823. MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com.

RickieReiki Play Day – 10am-5pm. Join RickieReiki to dive deeper into your reiki practice with this fun, relaxing and energetic healing day. Prerequisite: Reiki II of any training. $100. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Soundwise ReikiVoice – 9:30am-6pm. With Lana Ryder and Rickie Freedman. Accessing the portal of vocal medicine for you, for your clients and for the Earth. For anyone wanting to use their voice for healing and wellness. $250. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

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Vocal Sound Healing Masterclass – 5-9pm. Ages 18+. “Unleash the Power of Your Voice.” Jacob Vermeulen, International vocal sound healing teacher, presents an interactive exploration of the human voice and its creative capabilities, designed to guide you on a path of self-discovery and empowerment. $149. Soundwise Health Studio, 313 W Liberty St, Ste 263, Lancaster. Registration required: 610-3014356. SoundwiseHealth.com.

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Foot Reflexology Certification Course – 9am. Get basic knowledge and understanding in anatomy and physiology to better know where to work the foot for healing. An entry-level course for those wanting more knowledge and skill in foot reflexology. Start your healing business or work on friends and family. Small class environment. NCBTMB provider #155. 10 CEUs. $325. Health Quest Holistics, 1517 N 7th St, Lebanon. 717-228-0612. HealthQuest4Life.com.

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Lebanon County Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm. The Women’s Expo 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. Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon. 717-285-1350. AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com.

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Get a Better Relationship with Money –Wednesdays, Sept 20-Nov 15. 7-9pm. Many people don’t believe they deserve to be successful. Holistic healers are especially vulnerable to misguided beliefs with money. Join Rev. Dr. Gwen Ward, for this 9-wk class as we take a deeper dive into our money beliefs and find ways to be more prosperous without sacrificing our mission and values. Required books: Sacred Economics and Spiritual Economics $200. Zoom. Register by Sept 10: 717-228-0612. HealthQuest4Life.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Cure for Muscular Dystrophy Event – Fundraiser to help find a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. Live music by As Written playing modern jazz and pop acoustic; raffles, service demos and more. Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness, 2417 N Front St, Harrisburg. 717-417-4470. Youveau.org.

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Awakening to Our Divine Selves Retreat – Oct 13-15. 5pm, Fri-2pm, Sun. Spiritual practices for awakening more fully to your Divine self and living a joyful, harmonious life. Includes spacious room/private bath, 6 meals, interactive group classes, and free time to experience Mariawald’s beauty and serenity. Early Bird Registration before Aug 15: $260 single/$240 double; after: $300 single/$280 double. Mariawald Retreat Center, 1094 Welsh Rd, Reading. 717-774-1931. Julie-A-Vance. com/events.

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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 14. 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

ZEN SHIATSU

Micheline Balo, M.S. Health Ed

Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place

2793 Old Post Rd, #10, Harrisburg

717-448-2484

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Zen Shiatsu is a relaxing Japanese physical therapy which uses acupressure points, gentle manipulation, and stretching to re-energize weak areas and reduce tension in the body. Healing is facilitated by applying mindful, static touch with thumb, finger and palm pressure along the meridian pathways to balance and restore the flow of life force and support the body’s innate self-healing abilities.

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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

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 27. 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 27. u

Convenient, confidential and accurate health testing for women and men with online results in a matter of days. Catered with you in mind, LetsGetChecked wellness tests include fertility & hormone, thyroid, cancer screening, general wellness, sexual health and more.

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 14. 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

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BEBALANCED OF HARRISBURG

Shelly Gordon, Manager

5201 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg 717-673-7046

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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 15. u

BEBALANCED OF YORK

Jennifer Robinson, Manager 2331 E Market St, York 717-673-7046

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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. LGBTQIA+ owned business. u

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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 ad, page 19 u

METAPHYSICAL CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Matthew Scott

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle 223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

A community of diverse artists and practitioners creating an inclusive space for everyone. Includes 35+ vendors offering unique items such as crystals, holistic products, upcycled items, candles, clothing, jewelry, plants, and more. For intuitive readings or healing sessions, visit the website for availability. We are a wonderful community that truly welcomes all. Pay us a visit and say hello. See ad, page 17. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Pat Banzhaff, M.S.

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle 223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Shaman with an M.S. in Counseling, Pat is a Reiki Master, psychotherapist and wedding officiant, and offers intuitive readings, individual shamanic healing sessions, home cleansing and clearings, fire ceremonies and a variety of workshops teaching different ceremonies and intuitive practices. See ad, page 17. u

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CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Mary Cooney

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Mary is a certified life coach and tarot reader who includes runes in her intuitive practice. She loves introducing the tarot and runes to those not familiar with divination tools and gives guidance in career goals, purpose and relationships. See ad, page 17. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Tara Malouf

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Evidential medium, intuitive and Akashic records reader, life coach and Usui crystal reiki master. Tara is a hypnosis, regression, and guided meditation expert and has 30 years’ experience as a somatic and energy practitioner and international reader and has a Doctor of Divinity degree. See ad, page 17. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Meghan Morrison

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Intuitive artist, Usui Reiki Master/ teacher and third-generation psychic medium, Meghan is an intuitive, artist and energy worker. She blends these skills to serve and support your personal growth and healing. Whether in a card-led intuitive reading, reiki session or channeled drawings, you’ll benefit from her deep insight and compassion. See ad, page 17. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Julia Rillo

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Usui Reiki Master, shamanic reiki master, shamanic life coach, recovery specialist and an IPHM certified crystal healer. Julia’s passion is guiding and teaching others as they navigate their own healing journey. See ad, page 17. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Dawn Tule

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Animal communication, canine energy plus bodywork, face reflexology, custom intuitive energy healing. Dawn has more than 20 years of experience as a healing practitioner. See ad, page 17. u

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 8 u

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. See ad, page 13. 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 13. 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 13. 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 13. 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

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 12. u

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

– Maya Angelou

SALONS – SPAS – MEDSPAS

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

YOUVEAU AESTHETICS MEDSPA & WELLNESS

Alicia Stidfole

2417 North Front St, Harrisburg

717-417-4470 • Youveau.org

Experience Youveau luxury Medspa on the riverfront. Create a tailored plan with our expert providers, offering I.V. therapy, massage, reiki, facials, muscle relaxer (tox) and filler injections, Microneedling, platelet rich plasma/fibrin (PRP and PRF) treatments, counseling, neurofeedback, henna, facial rejuvenation, youthful restoration, hair loss treatment and more. Schedule a free consultation. See ad, page 10. 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 29. 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 29. 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 8. u

COMING IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

Wellness Travel

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 27. 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. 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

YOUR YOGA

classifieds

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 TRANS -

FORMATIONAL 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

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 10. u

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.