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Extreme longevity claims have been made by various religions claiming that some humans have lived for more than several hundred years. In 1513, Ponce de Leon purportedly discovered the fountain of youth in St. Augustine, Florida, perhaps birthing the quick-fix industry for better health and longevity. In 1985, the sci-fi movie Cocoon won two Oscars and many baby boomers are still searching for the rejuvenating swimming pool of water used in the film.

I’m always looking for the “next best thing” to help me live a cleaner and healthier life, and there’s no better place to find it than in the algorithm-filled world of online marketing, where social media and website ads follow me around like my newest, best friend. It’s intriguing, because I’m interested in learning about the latest products and services and evaluating the marketing approaches used in the digital space. However, I’m a bit leery when claims are made that I can achieve desired health results by doing nothing other than purchasing the latest workout, product, gadget, formulation or discovery.

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Kara Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor and author cited in our feature article, “Growing Younger,” makes the point in her book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. She says, “We absolutely need to take responsibility for our lives,” and points out that what we eat, our stress level and how we respond to it, the quality of the air we breathe and the amount of exercise we get are all important factors that will contribute to reducing our biological age and essentially extending ourSuccess,longevity.like most things in life, whether in school, sports, work, relationships or our health, requires commitment, attention to detail, concerted effort and personal responsibility. Now is the time to be proactive and responsible for making our world better, safer and more sustainable, as well as guiding our personal journey to feeling good, living simply and laughing more.

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The festival will feature guided tea tastings, tea samplings offered by many tea experts, a variety of merchants and ven dors, a range of teas and herbal tisanes, tea tastings and tea culture, informative programs, musical entertainment and peace and tranquility in the herb gardens. Programs vary from the Health Benefits of Tea to Porcelian’s Perilous Past. Participants can learn about royalty and tea from Tik Tok content creator Amanda Matta or sit and enjoy the gardens and music while sipping some tea.

Admission is $12 in advance. Tea and tasting cups are included. Location: 120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-697-5111, email TheRosemaryHouse@ aol.com or visit TeaFestPa.com. See ad, page 14.

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Fall and Holiday Shopping at Lavender Hill Hope Hill Lavender Farm features “made local” and “made in USA” products in their farm store. Owner Wendy Jochems says, “Our farm is Pennsylvania preferred and a Homegrown by He roes farm. We have obtained our Pennsylvania Department of Ag riculture certification, which allows us to serve lavender ice cream and other sweets while customers shop in our peaceful setting. We create on-premises bath and body products with our lavender es sential oil. We also harvest lavender for culinary purposes and have culinary products available, too. We can personalize your gifts for you or someone on your shopping list.”

Owner Leslie Punt says, “Vibrational sound thera py creates an enhanced state of being that is nonphysically intrusive; but one that produces a range of a meditative state to deep relaxation through the theta brain waves.”

Location: 2375 Panther Valley Rd., Pottsville. For online shopping and more information, call 570-617-0851 or visit HopeHillLavenderFarm.com. See ad, page 17. Ln, York, PA checkout.

Retreat location: 8610 Baltimore National Pike. Office location: 29 N. Jefferson St., Greencastle. For appointments and more information, call 717-643-1404, email CenterOfBalanceLLC@gmail.com or visit TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com. See listing, page 33.

Vibrational sound therapy (VST) practitioner Carlotta Svoboda has joined The Center of Bal ance to offer a variety of sound therapies. She will lead a retreat on August 27 at Surreybrooke Gardens, in Middletown, Maryland, where participants can experience an amazing sound bath.

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The Pennsylvania Tea Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 23 and 24, in the herb gardens of the The Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances Tea Room, in Mechanicsburg. Owner Susanna Reppert says, “Relax with a healthy cup of tea and learn the types, flavors and history of tea. Tea consumption is healthy and relaxing.”

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Svoboda has worked in the medical field for more than 25 years and received training through The Vibrational Sound Association, in Nebraska, in the use of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, theta chimes, gongs and more. She has been practicing VST for more than a year and finds it to be extremely helpful and healing to her clients.

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Baxter says, “Grow into your own stressfree remedy! It’s never been easier to take a break from stress and the hectic pace of modern living that surrounds you every day.” All activities are free, except blood cell analysis. Location: 2201 Forest Hills Dr., Harrisburg. To reserve a time, call 717-877-7533 or email Brenda@ BalanceIsYours.com. For more information, visit BalanceIsYours.com. See ad, page 9.

ThespecializingBalance, in therapeutic massage, lymph drainage and myofascial release, is having an open house from 1 to 3 p.m., September 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sep tember 22, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sep tember 24, allowing clients to experience new services that can help with relaxation, pain, detoxification, inflammation and more.

Owner Brenda A. Baxter says, “The idea is that attendees can look around and get an idea of what I am about.” There will be goodie bags with snacks and water, plus a drawing to win a free one-hour massage and ionic foot bath, as well as a $10off coupon for new clients on any service.

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Pawpaw Festival in York

The Susquehanna Region’s pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to the east ern United States. Growing abundantly in forests across the region, they fruit from late September to mid-October. $5 donation requested at the door. Loca tion: 4945 Horn Rd., York. For more information, call 717-757-6441, pageHornFarmCenter.org/pawpawfest.Education@HornFarmCenter.orgemailorvisitSeead,21.

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There will be local food vendors, ar tisans and community organizations. Fresh produce from the Horn Farm, native plants, jams, jellies and honey will be sold.

The outdoor, family-friendly event will feature wild and cultivated variet ies of pawpaw fruit and pawpaw trees to purchase, as well as pawpaw-in spired cookbooks, books and T-shirts.

T he Horn Farm Center for Ag ricultural Education and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will present the 18th annual York County Pawpaw Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 24 and 25 as part of York County Watershed Week in partnership with the Water shed Alliance of York. All proceeds support the center’s regenerative farming and stewardship projects and environmental education programs. Visitors can tour the regenerative farm and pawpaw orchard, enjoy kidfriendly activities and enter a raffle.

Spiritual Steep Book Club at Firefly Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness Center is launch ing a Spiritual Steep monthly book and tea club at 6:30 p.m., September 7. The September book of the month, Memo From Your Soul, is included with registration ($14.95 value). Author Tom Newnam will make a special guest appearance to discuss the book on September 21. Owner Kara Sylte says, “We need community, con nection, inspiration and empowerment in the world we are living in today. Do you need some inspiration? Looking to connect with like-minded community? Steep your soul into a good book, heartfelt discussion, some laughs and a good cup of tea with us!”

Cost is $15. Location: 200 Farm Lane, York. For more information, call 717-814-9136, email FireflyHollowWellness@gmail.com or visit FireflyHollowWellness.com. See ads, pages 6 and 20.

New Classes at Your Yoga Your Yoga is adding new weekly classes, including Guided Mindful Meditation at 7 p.m. Mondays, A Soothing Relaxation Yoga at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, as well as Hatha Flow and Abs-Solutely (a core class) at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays.Ownerand teacher Cynthia Johannes-Beecher says, “Your Yoga continues to expand its weekly class offerings to meet student requests and provide a variety of yoga class times to support our community. We welcome everyone to learn in a safe, inviting, no-judgement studio. Your personal yoga journey is our passion, and our teachers encourage and support you along the way. We offer a variety of classes and support all levels of yoga practice.”

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2shipping is also available, nationwide. The vivid red, sushi-grade salmon filets have bones removed and skin on one side, individually vacuum packaged as whole filets or portioned servings. Smoked salmon is also available. Frozen at the peak of freshness, wild Alaskan salmon offers amazing flavor and versatility for a variety of quick and nutritious mealtimes. Cost: Share pricing varies between prod ucts and sizes, from $186 to $405 while availability lasts. Shop at EatWildSalmon. com and save at checkout with discount code NASC. Pick-up locations include Cuba, NY; Florham Park, NJ; and Altoona, Chambersburg, Mechanicsburg, York and Lancaster, PA. For more information, call 717-842-0180 or email Anna@EatWild Salmon.com. See ad, page 6.

Most classes are one hour for $12. Location: 1900 Orange St., York. For more information, call 717-586-6494, email Cynthia@YorkYourYoga.com or visit YorkYourYoga.com. See ad, page 21.

10 South Central PA NaturalCentralPA.com Colonial dentalGroup Now offering freeconsultations and second opinions with Dr. Tammy. 4940 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-901-7045 • www.cdgwellness."Wecommust be the change " ~ Ghandi Now offering FREE IMPLANT CONSULTS with our Periodontistin-house news briefs Yoga and Fitness Combine Forces in Carlisle Simply Well Yoga and Fitness (formerly Yoga at Simply Well) is moving to a new location at 265 Penrose Place, in Car lisle, and expanding. New clients can get started with one month of unlimited yoga and fitness classes, in-studio and online, forOwner$45. Michele Landis says, “Having absorbed the classes and all the wonderful instructors of Ethos Fitness (while bring ing along ours, as well), we now have four new teachers and offer 38 weekly yoga and fitness classes. To reflect this merge and our new blended studio of yoga and fitness classes, we are also changing our name to Simply Well Yoga and Fitness.” She shares, “We are so excited to be expanding and to have found a space where we can offer even more to our loyal clientele, as well as the longstanding community of Ethos Fitness. This move means more yoga and fitness classes (38 per week), more space, more community and more parking! Our new studio is also handicap accessible.” For more information, call 717-968-0167, email Hello@SimplyWellYoga.com or visit SimplyWellYoga.com.

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Chelsea Caroline at Reweaving Balance

Location: 5000 Lenker St., Ste. 103, Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-254-7250, email HappieSoulMassage@gmail.com or visit HappieSoul.org. See ads, pages 14 and 23.

kudos Cristina L. Boyle, LMT, owner of Happie Soul Wellness, has won the Bronze medal in Swedish Massage at the first American Massage Competition in Cherokee, North Carolina, in July. She plans to enter the World Massage Festival, where massage therapists from around the world join together to receive continued education credits, net work and compete in Copenhagen, Denmark (WorldChampionshipMassage.com). Boyle opened Happie Soul Massage (now Happie Soul Wellness) eight years ago and has seen more than 4,000 clients, assisted in providing massage for charities, sponsored local charitable events, supported servicemen and women.

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voice, interactive performance/presenta tion, music production, sound for healing and somatic techniques offers a unique wellness experience through sound and vibration at ReWeaving Balance. Upcoming events include a Find Your Voice Discovery Journey from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., September 16 ($25 to $45); a Deep Sea Sound Immersion from 6 to 8:30 p.m., September 21 ($22); a Heart Shield Craft ing Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m., Septem ber 23 ($45); and an Intuitive Dance and Shaking Medicine Experience from 6 to 9 p.m., September 30, the last Friday of the month ($25 to $45). Caroline’s vibrational therapeutic work allows her to move out stuck energies and create more space for peace and flow of health. She provides wellness consulta tions, sound acupuncture, sound massage and voice lessons/sessions by appointment at Reweaving Balance. Cost is based on a sliding scale. Location: 5A Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg. For more information, call 717-943-4833, email ChelseaCaroline@gmail.com or visit ChelseaCaroline.com. See listing, page 34.

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Eileen Strange, Judy Kay and Richard LaRocco will conduct a Psychic Trio gallery ($20 love donation requested for Nobody’s Cats) from 5 to 6 p.m. October 1. The 12 free workshops include a full Earth Medicine Journey to Meet Your Crystal, a 90-minute mandala medita tion to create a personal mandala and many more. A 2023 Tree of Hope is being designed by Angie Yingst. Each attendee is welcome to add a leaf with their personal mes sage of hope for the coming year. Muzio says, “There are so many opportunities to discover new offerings that are intended to help you on your path.”

Admission is $7 per day/$12 weekend. All workshops are included. Location: Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd. St., Harrisburg. For more in formation, call 717-221-0133, email avwc@comcast.net or visit SpiritOfOnenessEvent. com and AltaViewWellness. com. See ad, page 11.

continuing education classes complement a private mentor ship practice for holistic practi tioners interested in developing their practices. She is also avail able for speaking engagements.

Sharon Muzio, owner of Alta View Wellness Center and creator of Spirit of Oneness, has extensive bodywork experi ence, as well as practicing critical care and rehabilitative nursing since 1979. She is an aromatherapist and reiki master practitioner coupled with shamanic heal ing. Muzio facilitates monthly shamanic meditation circles to empower womyn of all ages and is certified in prenatal massage, deep tis sue massage, facial reflexol ogy, traditional reflexology and myofascial release and volunteers with the Nation al Massage Board (NCBT MB) Ethics and Standards Committee.HerNCBTMB-certified

Spirit of Oneness Holistic Expo, presented by Alta View Well ness Center on October 1 and 2 at Scottish Rite Cathedral, fea tures a silent auction all weekend to benefit Nobody’s Cats. The 64 vendors offer holistic healing sessions, coaching, readings, body work, energy healing, sound healing, crystals, oils, jewelry, certi fied therapy dogs, reiki and merchandise. All are vetted to blend well and create a balanced selection of offerings. Yummy food is available for purchase, with live music both days.

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fromwillWomen’sLebanonannualninthCountyExpobeheld9a.m.to2p.m., September 17, at the Lebanon Expo Center. OLP Events and WellSpan Health invite women of all ages and interests to learn about products and services and enjoy a lively experience of information, inspiration, entertainment, shopping, socializing, relaxation and fun. Exhibitors ranging from larger business es to small franchises and “solopreneurs” will provide women plenty of opportuni ties to learn about health and wellness, travel, home improvements, nutrition, beauty and more. Visitors will also be eligible to win door prizes, along with viewing main-stage entertainment and participating in seminars led by a diverse lineup of Sponsorsexperts.include 50plus LIFE; abc27 WHTM-TV; BusinessWoman; Highmark Blue Shield; HOT 106.7; Kapp Advertis ing, the Merchandiser; WellSpan Health; and WINK 104. Admission and parking are free. Location: 80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon. Preregister on line at aGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. For updates, call 717-285-1350.

between2,603healthofexaminedResearchers24yearsnutritionalanddatafromFinnishmen42and60 years old. They found that men that ranked in the top third of consumption of non-fermented dairy products such as milk and cream had double the risk of depres sion, while those in the top third of consumption of fermented dairy products like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk enjoyed a 45 per cent reduced risk of depression.

Fermented Dairy Helps Sidestep Depression of fermented dairy products like yogurt and kefir have been steadily rising in the U.S., and a new study from Australia’s Deakin University might accelerate that trend.

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Bee Present Wellness is located at 309 Third St., and 310 Bridge St. (entrance to both studios is in the back of the building), in New Cumberland. For appointments or more information, call 717-4481281 or visit BeePresentWellness.com. See ad on page 25 for exclu sive, time-sensitive offer to new Beehive Membership program.

Twenty years ago, Hanson’s then-teenage daughter attempted suicide. During the journey to help her daughter and the family find peace and healing, Hanson received her first tarot read ing and as a result felt called to enroll in a reiki training. “All of these energetic synchronicities started to unfold. Everything became very purposeful and poignant,” she reflects.

Hanson will add more reiki energy sessions, different forms of bodywork, trauma-informed yoga work, women’s health, sound meditations, tarot readings and astrology. Most of the practitio ners are Hanson’s former students.

“My students have been creating miracles for themselves,” she says. “I’m holding the space for my initiates and giving them the tools, but they’re doing the work. Everyone has a queen bee inside of them, and I guide them toward discovering it for themselves.”

A registered yoga teacher, Hanson also offers Kundalini Yoga forDuringRecovery.theCOVID shutdowns, Hanson had to revamp her ser vices, so she invested a lot of time, energy and resources in taking a variety of trainings and started to create the Beehive Member ship. Prior to COVID, the Beehive Mystery School had only been available in person. After creating a YouTube channel, Zoom programs and videos, the online offering became so popular that Hanson kept it going.

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“The membership gives Mystery School initiates and other spiritual seekers access to monthly master classes, meditations and Q&A, along with weekly check-ins and access to a closed Face book group,” Hanson says. “It’s a closed group and a safe space.”

The Beehive Membership, which launched on August 22, is an online-only program to support new students, as well as initiates. It includes the Myrrhophore Course, which will teach students how to use essential oils, including myrrh, for heal ing and meditation along their personal journeys. The Beehive Membership will only open its doors twice a year, so that the members may be deeply nurtured, and also to create a safe space for community.

“The expanded space will have two large, beautiful treat ment rooms,” Hanson says. “I’m very excited for all the people that will be working with this. It will give people more access to teachings.” The expansion will also allow Hanson to have her own office.

Beehive Mystery School education teaches students spiri tual principals, alchemical prayer, advanced energy work, ceremonial arts, esoteric practices, astrology, numerology, gene keys, human design, yoga and more. Recurring classes include Shamanic Usui levels one through three, and master trainings that teach shamanic and esoteric arts. Students will learn to perform healing sessions on themselves and others.

Bee Present Wellness is a compre hensive wellness and education center providing therapeutic bodywork, energy work, shamanism, Kundalini yoga and transformational coaching. Unique to Bee Present well ness is the Beehive Mystery School— one of only a few in North America— that teaches non-religious spiritual practices designed to help people discover purpose, pleasure and prosperity.

“I see this as an opportunity to learn how to manifest better health, self-confidence and create the life of our dreams,” Hanson says. In addition, there will be an extensive Alchemical Affirmative Prayer course to clear old negative brain patterns so that people can attract a sustainable and empowered life.

Hanson uses the same approach that she used to help her daughter to help her clients. She does not tell people what to do, but instead lets them think, feel and express whatever they’re feel ing, so that true healing takes place.

Founded a decade ago by Jaque Hanson, Bee Present Well ness Center is expanding “The Hive” from two lower level studios, the Lakshimi studio and the Ganesh studio, to the upper level of their building to increase the offerings available.

According to Alexander Feoktistov, M.D., Ph.D., founder of the Synergy Integrative Head ache Center, in Chicago, many headaches are caused by some form of stress. “Both physical and emotional stress can manifest with headaches. These are often triggered by changes in a routine or schedule, which throws the body’s regulatory rhythm off. Skipping meals, varying your sleep patterns and exercising inconsistently can all confuse the body and lead to a head ache, varying in intensity from dull and distracting to severe and debilitating,” he explains.

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The Mind-Body Connection While not completely understood, mental stress and anxiety can also be a trigger. “The mind-body connection is fierce,” says Christina P. Kantzavelos, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in chronic illness and pain at Begin Within Today, in San Diego. “It’s important to keep in mind that pain literally originates in the brain. I use a Constructed Awareness approach with clients and bring curiosity to the pain they are experiencing, including headaches. What thoughts and emo tions are coming up when they focus on the pain?” she says. “Physical s ymptoms are often the manifestation or tangible evidence of what is going on in your unconscious mind. Our bodies become stronger or weaker, depending on our emotional state. Fear, self-criticism and invalidating the self can be the root of a headache.”

eadaches are one of the most common pain conditions in the world. According to the Cleveland Clinic, up to 75 percent of adults have had a headache in the past year. While symptoms vary in scope and intensity, understanding the un derlying cause of a headache can lead to better treatment outcomes. Most headaches can be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to lasting relief. There are more than 150 types of headaches, with the most common being tension, mi graine and cluster. Migraine attacks, which according to the Migraine Research Founda tion affect 12 percent of people in the U.S., are about three times more common in women than in men. Classic symptoms, which can be mild to severe, include throbbing or pound ing pain located in the sinuses, forehead, back of the head or one of the temples. Triggers Migraine can be triggered by changes in the weather, fatigue, stress, anxiety, insufficient sleep, dehydration and hormonal changes, according to the American Migraine Foun dation. Headaches can also be provoked by certain allergens, such as cigarette smoke, exposure to harsh chemicals in cleaning or beauty products, mold, dust, caffeine, alcohol and fermented foods.

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Feoktistov recommends that patients experiencing headaches start with lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter meds such as ibuprofen. “Practice good sleep hygiene, stay hydrated by drinking water and minimizing caffeine, and introduce meditation as a way of focusing on what’s physically and emotionally going on in your body,” he says. “If headaches disrupt your daily routine, are severe or frequent and/or poorly controlled with over-thecounter medications, it’s time to seek help from a headache specialist or other medi cal professional who can work with you on a path to healing.”

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“The best acupressure point for head aches is the soft skin in-between the thumb and pointer finger. Massage it for 20 to 30 seconds at a time to relieve pain or hold it for 10 seconds,” she says. “Mi graines are caused by vascular dilation in the head, so I recommend putting your hands and feet in hot water or taking a bath to stimulate blood flow away from the head to the rest of the body.”

Don’t Forget Exercise Renee also suggests maintaining a regular exercise routine to ward off headaches.

Most headaches can be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to lasting relief.

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

Supplements Help Nutritional supplements can also be helpful, Renee says. “Increasing nutrients such as magnesium, coenzyme Q-10 and riboflavin can help minimize pain. Before stocking up on supplements, be sure to consult with a holistic practitioner to make sure you are making the wisest and safest selections for you. Many nutrients can be found in common foods like dark choco late, leafy greens, seeds and nuts, meat, fatty fish and legumes.”

“The less active someone is, the tighter their muscles are and the more likely they will experience headaches. Make sure to get out for a walk every day, or try running to keep the body and mind moving. Yoga is another great activity as a mindfulness practice that decreases stress and also keeps the body moving to eliminate tension.”

Evidence suggests that acupuncture is ef fective in relieving the pain of headaches by changing the flow of energy, increasing blood circulation, releasing endorphins and relaxing muscles. Acupressure and other techniques can be done anywhere, says chiropractor and acupuncturist Michele Renee, director of integrative care at Northwestern Health Sciences University, in Bloomington, Minnesota.

“Bio age is how fast our bodies are aging, and aging is the main risk factor for all diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia and neurodegenerative disor

GROWING L ONGEVITY STRATEGIES THAT HELP REVERSE THE AGING PROCESS by Marlaina Donato

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Until recently, age was determined by the year on our birth certificate, but “bio age” is the new number to pay attention to. It might not only predict health outcomes down the road, but also add years to our lives. In groundbreaking work in 2017, anti-aging researcher Steven Horvath at the University of California, Los Angeles, used algorithms to calculate bio logical age on the basis of how extensively our genome is modified by a process called DNA methylation. Researchers are now understanding what factors can turn on positive gene expressions and turn off those that may activate lifethreatening diseases.

Age Is Not Just a Number

Longevity, a human quest through the ages, is now a hot topic among scientific researchers that assert there has never been a better time to maximize our potential for metabolic renewal. Biological age—the state of our health at the cellular level—is in the spotlight, as are the anti-aging benefits of science-supported phytonutrients, cell-rejuve nating foods and safe, non-surgical, stem cell procedures. Func tional medicine, with its focus on the biology-based root causes of disease, is also a rising star in the arena of age reversal. No matter which path we follow to aging vibrantly, the most inspiring takeaway is that lifestyle, not genes, determines destiny. “On average in the United States, the last 16 years of life are spent with multiple diagnoses and on multiple medications. We are giving our hard-earned money to phar macies, hospitals and nursing facilities,” says Kara Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor in Newtown, Connecticut, and the author of Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. She and other researchers contrast “lifespan”, the years from birth to death, to “healthspan”, the years spent in good health free of agerelated disease and disability. “Lifespan is not necessarily healths pan, and we can change that,” she says.

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The results, published last year in the journal Aging, showed that three years of bio age were reduced in the target group in just eight weeks compared to the control group. “What we eat, our stress load and our response to it, the quality of the air we breathe and if we exercise are all drivers or reducers of our bio age. Know ing this, we absolutely need to take responsibility for our lives,” saysThisFitzgerald.bioagereversal

is good news when we look at the grim statistics. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society, approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease in this country each year and more than 600,000 Americans are predicted to succumb to cancer this year alone.

last year in the European Journal of Pharmacology cites fisetin’s nu merous potential benefits for neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and vascular dementia.

flavonoid found in certain foods like strawberries, peaches, apples, persimmons, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, rivals ever-beneficial quercetin. Research published

The Trifecta of Acid, Inflammation and Stress

Chronic, unmanaged stress is a major factor in physical and mental decline due to elevated levels of cortisol. “Stress threatens

Chronic systemic inflammation is now understood to be the physi ological springboard for most diseases ranging from cancer to de pression, but its connection to uric acid is critical in producing free radicals that accelerate aging. “Unfortunately, most doctors look upon uric acid solely as a risk marker for gout. We now recognize that uric acid serves as a powerful signal in the body to prepare for food and water scarcity,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, author of The New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and the recent Drop Acid, a guide to lowering uric acid in the body. “Uric acid levels above 5.5 milligrams per decilitre trigger the body to raise the blood pressure, increase the blood sugar, become insulin-resistant and increase the formation and storage of body fat,” he says. “Cen tral to regaining metabolic health and reducing risk for metabolic conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease and Type 2 diabetes is reining in uric acid.”

SIRT6, an enzyme in close relationship with NAD and respon sible for many molecular anti-aging processes, including DNA repair, is abundant in seaweeds, especially the strain Fucus vesi culosus, commonly known as bladder wrack. Research published in the journal Marine Drugs in 2017 indicates bladder wrack’s anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties, as well as its potential to protect the liver and normalize high blood sugar and bloodFisetin,pressure.apowerful

Molecular Magic Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair, author of the seminal Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why We Don’t Have To, discovered antioxidant-rich resveratrol in grapes in 2003. Since then, he and other researchers have found additional compounds with the ability to activate longevity pathways. Nicotinamide adenine di nucleotide (NAD, or B3), a coenzyme involved in many metabolic processes essential to life, has been shown to rejuvenate aging mice, increasing energy-producing mitochondria in the cells and fortifying muscle mass. The body makes less NAD as we age, but research suggests that intermittent fasting, exercise and heat sau nas can stimulate this youth-preserving molecule. NAD-boosting supplements are also on the market, but consuming foods like naturally fermented sauerkraut, raw milk, nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds is also a good strategy.

Fitzgerald and her team drove this point home with the first randomized, controlled study on the power of lifestyle and diet to turn back the biological age clock. Based upon functional medicine, the program enrolled 18 healthy men between ages 50 and 72 in a target group and 20 in a control group. Those in the target group ate a nutrient-rich diet, slept seven hours a night, practiced relaxation techniques and took supplemental probiot ics and phytonutrients. They ate only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., exercised for at least 30 minutes five days a week, avoided sweets and consumed two cups of dark, leafy, greens and three cups each of cruciferous vegetables and colorful vegetables daily, as well as six ounces of animal protein.

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For Terecita “Ti” Blair, yoga offered a new way of life after a catastrophic auto mobile accident in 2009. The Denver-based trauma and resilience educator and 2017 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year says, “Virtually any style or type of yoga can appeal and work well for you today, but not tomorrow. Therefore real ‘yoga’ is about adaptability, and yes, those of us with com promised joints, immune systems, pain, disability and illness can absolutely benefit fromThoseyoga.”with conditions ranging from cancer to Parkinson’s disease can reap benefits from an appropriate yoga environ ment. In 2021, a meta-analysis of 12 stud ies published in the International Journal

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“What I learned is that we need four es sential physical skills to navigate through life as we age—strength, flexibility, balance and agility—and we get that from yoga. We can find independence in our everyday life, and we don’t need a vigorous yoga class to do that,” says Ruth Pipitone, a gentle yoga instructor at various studios and senior centers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For those that only associate the practice with youthful bodies and hip yoga gear, yoga is a full-spectrum practice. “Anyone can do yoga—gentle yoga, chair yoga and even wheelchairAccordingyoga.”toa 2016 study of 227 par ticipants reported in the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, just 12 minutes of daily gentle yoga over 10 years improved bone mineral density in the spine and upper legs. About four in five participants had osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density), indicating that yoga is a good strategy for the 10 million Americans over the age of 50 with osteoporosis and the 44 million with osteopenia.

HOW A YOGA PRACTICE KEEPS US YOUNG by Maya Whitman

n 1967, Tao Porchon-Lynch left a successful Hollywood career as a model and actress to become a full-time yogi in her 50s. At age 87, she added ballroom dancing to her list of passions and at 93, she landed in the Guinness World Records as the oldest yoga teacher on the planet. She continued to teach a weekly yoga class just days be fore her death at age 101. “I love seeing students realize what is possible,” Porchon-Lynch said in an interview, and her words are an added incentive to reap the many benefits of a regular yoga practice at any age. Whether it involves getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure. Yoga has been around for thousands of years for good reason, and health organizations like the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center are now recommending the healing modality for a better quality of life.

In essence, we deepen as we age, and yoga can meet us on a multidimensional level. “Yoga does not have to mean poses. Possibilities are infinite, and adaptations are unlimited, based upon our needs,” says Blair. Connect with Maya Whitman at ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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The Breath of Now

The keystone of all yoga practice is work ing with the breath, an action that is naturally compromised by just getting out of bed and into the day’s challenges. “Most adults breathe from their chest. That’s where we activate the stress response of fight, flight or freeze. We need to use the lower lungs, too, so we can activate the parasympathetic nervous system to find calm,” says Pipitone. Blair, who specializes in helping oth ers to find emotional equilibrium after trauma, concurs: “The nervous system is symbiotic with the breath, and vice versa. A long, deep inhale and a long, slow exhale c an act as an immediate elixir for the nervous system to recog nize that, in that moment, we are okay.” She has taught groups of p eople, some in wheelchairs and hospital beds, and she “still experienced the entire room shift when breathing together. As long as we are able to consciously notice breath, we can do yoga.” No matter how many trips we take around the sun, tapping into the life force can give us a new perspective. “I use asana (yoga poses) to examine my thoughts and feelings and to find intro spection to examine what is happening with myself physically, as well as mentally and emotionally,” says Pipitone. “You be come more mindful of what you need to carry with you and what you don’t need to carry with you.”

Learning to Grieve

Expressive writing (journaling using emotion words) promotes regulation of the nervous system, which in turn lowers that stress response and creates physiological relief, Collins notes, adding, “Scientific data suggests that the metacognition involved in identifying feelings and writing feeling-based words in narratives improves immune and liver function, elicits higher quality-of-life scores and improves psychological well-being.”

So, adolescence is a wonderful moment to introduce teens to coping strategies they can use throughout their life, whether that’s mindfulness, different types of emotional regulations, storytelling activities, meditation, journaling or yoga.”

The beginning pages of My Yellow Balloon are rendered in full color to illustrate Joey’s innocence. He has never known pain. Af ter he loses the balloon, the ensuing pages turn black-and-white. “Loss is disorienting. I wanted to give kids that visceral under standing that it feels like the whole world turns upside-down and you just have to sit there helpless and watch your balloon float away—watch your life as you knew it getting away from you,” Papageorge says. “At first, Joey misses his yellow balloon all of the time, then he misses it most of the time, then a lot of the time and then just some of the time, and the color slowly comes back into his world. At the end, when he says, ‘I still miss you, but whenever I see the sun, I’ll feel you with me,’ that’s when the color has shadow, light and range, because when you go through a profound loss and feel your feelings, you can see the world with greater depth and empathy for those around you.”

In My Yellow Balloon, an award-winning children’s picture book, a little boy named Joey comes to love the lemon-colored balloon he receives at a carnival. Tied to his wrist, it isn’t just Joey’s favorite toy, it also becomes a loyal companion through many fun adventures.

HOW TO HELP CHILDREN NAVIGATE THROUGH LOSS by Sandra Yeyati

When we lose a loved one, we lose what psychologists call hidden regulators—sensory facets that subconsciously make us feel that things are okay in the world. It could be the sound of a parent’s car pulling into the driveway after work or the smell of a loved one’s cologne. Collins says that teachers and parents

A dults often want to shield children from suffering, but that isn’t always possible or advisable. Loss and grief are natural parts of life. Acknowledging and expressing uncomfortable feelings are necessary lessons in being human, and while there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide gentle guideposts. Most importantly, kids need to know that they aren’t alone as they process complicated emotions and integrate lessons of empathy and acceptance.

According to Papageorge, her book is intended to serve as a roadmap through grief that parents and kids can read together.

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One day, the string slips off his wrist and Joey’s best friend flies away, catapulting him on a journey through grief.

“It’s important to acknowledge and validate the pain a child is experiencing,” she says. “When a toddler throws a tantrum at the store, instead of ignoring them or telling them to stop it, say ‘I know you’re disappointed and sad. I understand that; it doesn’t feel good. I’m here with you.’ Something magical happens when anyone at any age is acknowledged and understood.”

According to Brittany Collins, an educator, curriculum de signer and author of Learning from Loss: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Grieving Students, “Grief elicits a fightor-flight stress response, and chronic exposure to high levels of stress hormones can have deleterious effects on development, especially in adolescents when the prefrontal cortex is still in development. At the same time, neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to grow, change and adapt at any point in life, is also at play.

“The yellow balloon is a metaphor for all kinds of losses—di vorce, death, grade school graduation,” explains the book’s author and certified grief worker Tiffany Papageorge. “We think of loss as the death of a person, but loss can also be any change, transition or disappointment—big or small. The older we get, the more we shake them off, but some disappointments can feel big in the mo ment, especially for little kids.”

“Think about what form of outlet might resonate with young people and shift the onus away from one adult be ing the person that says and does the right thing, and instead wrapping a community around them for support,” she says. Helpful resources include mental health profession als; youth engagement programs where kids experiencing loss can share and learn from each other; and activities that offer release and friendship, such as theater, dance, sports or Adultsmusic.should resist the temptation to jump in and assume they know what’s best for a grieving child, Collins counsels. “Ask open-ended questions like, ‘What would be most helpful to you in this moment?’ or, ‘What makes you feel calm or con nected?’ Find ways to inspire introspec tion and reflection without telling young people that we know the answer.” Making space to remember a lost loved one or to honor something we’ve lost can be healing for both kids and adults. Collins suggests that we ask kids how they’d like to memorialize a loss, preferably in communi ty. Maybe they want to plant a tree in honor of someone’s memory or create a fundraiser for a cause that the loved one cared about. Ultimately, the greatest gift we can give grieving children is our presence. Accord ing to Collins, one of the best predictors of adjustment is a psychological concept called “perceived support availability.” Let ting young people know that we’re thinking about them and that we’re there if and when they need us can go a long way.

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Collins suggests that caring adults shift their mindset away from being a savior, because grief is not something to be fixed or solved, and instead serve as a facilitator of connection.

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Kids come to rely on such anchors in times of stress, upheaval and loss.

Almost Anything Can be Dehydrated

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rying food is the oldest known method of food preservation. Middle and Far Eastern cultures have used the sun and wind to dry foods since 12,000 B.C., ac cording to the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP). Today, the easy availability of food dehydrators offers a convenient way to preserve the fall harvest.

Unlike other food preservation methods such as canning or fermenting, dehydrating food does not require lots of special equipment, tools or skill. “Dehydrating food is super easy to do,” says Carole Cancler, the Hawaii-based author of the Complete Dehydrator Cookbook. “Drying food is more forgiving. You can’t make a lot of mistakes. Canning, if you do it wrong, can make everyone in your family sick.” The only caveat, Cancler says, is that food not thoroughly dried will get moldy. In humid environments, dehydrated foods must be kept tightly sealed to keep out moisture and prevent mold from forming.

Julia Skinner, founder and director of Root-Kitchens.com, an online fermentation and food history company, adds that when foods theydehydrated,areshrink and therefore take up less storage space. “They’re great to pack for traveling or for small tomatoes.”asflavors,tratealsoDehydratingkitchens.canconcensomesuchwithdried

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Many types of food can be dehydrated, in cluding fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts. “It’s easier to say what can’t be dehy drated,” Cancler says. “The general rule is you don’t want to dehydrate food that has a high fat content, such as fatty meats or avocados.” They go rancid quickly during storage. While there are dehydrated, highfat foods sold commercially such as cheese, peanut butter and eggs, these are processed using special equipment and techniques that can’t be copied in a home kitchen. Sliced strawberries, chopped onions or celery are good foods for beginners.

When done correctly, dehydrating food is a safe method for maintaining its original state, says Tracey Brigman, NCHFP associate director and University of Georgia clinical assistant professor. “Dehydrators remove the water content in foods, resulting in a low risk of bacteria and spoilage.”

BEST WAYS TO PRESERVE THE HARVEST

“People tend to throw those foods away a lot. They buy them and don’t use it all up before they spoil. Dehydrate leftover strawberries for snacks and dehydrate vegetables to use in soups or stews,” Cancler suggests.

String (such as cotton baker’s twine) Rinse off the fresh herbs and pat them dry. Tie the herbs by the stems in small bunches. Hang them upside-down indoors and out of direct sunlight. Depending on the type of herb, they will take several days to a week or longer to dry. When dry, crush herbs with a mortar and pestle or in a clean coffee grinder. Store in glass jars with tight-fitting lids.

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When purchased new, most food dehydrators include recipeWhenbooklets.usinga dehydrator, Skinner advises, turn it on to the appropriate set ting and lay the food in a single layer on the trays provided, then let the dehydrator run for a few hours. She usually turns food halfway through to prevent sticking.

Getting Started

MANGO LEATHER YIELD: 8 FRUIT ROLLS FROM ABOUT 2, 14-INCHDIAMETER DRYER TRAYS

Peel leather from trays while still warm. Leave the second tray on the dehydrator while peeling the first leather, or re-warm leathers slightly in the dehydrator if they cool too much prior to peeling. Cut into quarters, lay on a piece of clean parchment paper about 1 to 2 inches longer at each end of the leather and roll into fruit leather rolls. When cool, twist the ends of the parchment paper tightly to close. Store fruit rolls in an airtight container for short-term storage, up to about 1 month. Leathers should be stored in a cool, dark dry place. For longer storage up to one year, place tightly wrapped rolls in the freezer.

Source: National Center for Home Food Preservation

4 cups mango purée (from about 4 large, unripe mangoes)

Starter model home food dehy drators, often found at resale stores or rummage sales, can be purchased for about $50. Some have adjustable temperature settings for different kinds of foods.

Fresh herbs of choice (basil, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and dill are all good candidates)

Cancler says that in some cases an oven can be used to dehydrate food, but it isn’t the most cost-effective method. “I don’t recommend continued use of the oven, because depending on where you live and the type or size of food being dried, drying can take anywhere from eight to 36 hours. Running an electric or gas range for that long uses a lot of energy.”

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

She says that ideal temperatures are 125 to 135 degrees, but most standard ov ens only go as low as 170 degrees, which is too warm to dehydrate fruits or veg etables. “Then you must do wacky things like prop the door open to cool down the oven.” The exception, she says, is jerky: “It must be dried at a higher temperature, and lower-end food dehydrator models don’t get hot Sun-dryingenough.”foodsoutdoors is risky, Brigman cautions, due to varied weather conditions. In addition, insects and air pollution have to be considered. “For safety reasons, consumers should really purchase a food dehydrator. While it may be a high cost when you begin dehydrat ing, if you are a serious food preserver, it will save you money in the long term,” she says.

Remove trays from dehydrator when purée is dry, with no sticky areas (about 10 hours— this will be highly dependent on the relative humidity of the drying room). Test for dryness by touching gently in several places near the center of leather; no indentation should be evident.

AIR-DRYING FRESH HERBS

Preheat electric dehydrator to 140° F. Wash and peel mangoes, chop roughly into chunks. Purée in blender until smooth. Pass purée through a food mill or sieve; discard any coarse fiber extracted in food mill. Add honey and spices to the purée and mix thoroughly.

Lightly spray two fruit roll tray liners from an electric dehydrator with vegetable oil cook ing spray. Spread mango mixture evenly to ¼-inch thickness on the trays. Position fruit roll liners on dryer trays and place in dehydrator. Dry continuously for about 10 hours. Main tain dehydrator air temperature steadily at 140° F. (Monitor the dehydrator air temperature periodically with a thermometer.)

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At this time of year, nature saves her best for last. Autumn gives us permission to let our hair down, to let our souls blow in the wind and come in for dinner a little late and disheveled. eco tip Back to School with the Planet in Mind

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As a result, probiotics are useful for treating dogs and cats with a variety of medical problems, including leaky gut syndrome, acute nonspecific gastroenteritis, antibiotic or other medication-induced diarrhea, allergies, stress, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders, high cholesterol levels, inflammatory and irritable bowel disorders, and GI and parasite infestations. Probiotics may also be helpful for middle-aged and older dogs and cats, because GI microbial diversity diminishes with aging.

Digestive enzymes are used in supplemental form to improve or increase digestion and nutrient absorption. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources such as bacteria or fungi. Enzymes are important especially when the animal’s diges tive processes become exhausted or inefficient, such as during pe riods of stress or such gastrointestinal diseases as acute gastroen teritis, pancreatitis or either liver or inflammatory bowel disease. Enzymes may also be helpful for cancer, allergies and arthritis.

Probiotics are living, healthy bacteria and yeasts, many of which are a part of a dog’s or cat’s microbiome. They can assist with heal ing in a variety of ways, including producing healthy fatty acids; decreasing the attachment of harmful bacteria and yeasts to the intestinal walls; increasing antibody production; supporting im munity; restoring healthy GI flora; and reducing inflammation.

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For dogs and cats 5 years old and up, a choline (phosphatidylcholine) supplement addresses aging changes that affect the brain and can lead to cognitive disorder. Choline is a component of several major phospholipids that are critical for normal cell membrane structure and function. The body uses it to maintain water balance; to control cell growth and gene expression; as a component of lung surfactant; and most importantly, to produce the major nerve transmitter acetyl choline. It may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels.

To provide immune and antioxidant support, and to bolster diges tion, skin and coat health and overall wellness, a basic supplement should contain vitamins and minerals as well as small amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.

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T he market for pet products is awash with supplements, so it’s not surprising that it can be challenging to figure out what a dog or cat really needs. The foundation of any healthcare program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, mini mal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups. Basic helpful additions to a pet diet include a vitaminmineral product, an enzyme and probiotic combination, and a fatty acid. For older animals, a choline supplement may delay the onset of cognitive disorder. Any tweaking of diet and supplements should follow regular testing that may diagnose a disease in its early stages. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have.

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A good fatty acid fish oil supplement is also important. There are many brands on the market; some offer the flexibility of being admin istered either as a liquid (pump) or gel capsule. Phytoplankton, which serves as a food source for fish, is the source of the active ingredients docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Fish oil tends to be derived from cold-water fish rich in EPA and DHA such as wild (not farmed) salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring. This is beneficial for the treatment of heart disease and may reduce atherosclerosis, thrombosis (blood clots), coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, sudden cardiac death and stroke. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, fish oil is often used for dogs and cats for the treatment of skin problems, arthritis and cancer, along with heart, inflammatory bowel, autoimmune and kidney diseases. It may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in cancer patients, decrease cancer growth and metastasis, and reduce wasting in undernourished animals.

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Archangel Michael, Mother Mary, Padre Pio Channeling – 10am-4pm. With Pat Cassel. Messages from Archangel Michael and the Angels, and potent healing energies from Mother Mary and Padre Pio are awaiting you. $100/hr, $60/30 mins. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com. Tarot Readings – 10am-5pm. Reader John Tucker answers questions through the tarot in these private sessions. Hr or half-hr options. $100. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harris burg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com. Walk-In Acupuncture – 10:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Sat. A 20-min seated acupuncture treatment using ear and scalp points. You will be seated in comfy zero gravity chairs. Donation. Blue Mountain Acu puncture, 5521 Carlisle Pk, Ste B, Mechanicsburg. 717-516-1080. BlueMtnAcupuncture.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Stone Wire Wrapping – 5-6pm. Learn basics of stone wire wrapping, the tools used, the basic and specialty techniques, and create a unique piece of jewelry. $15. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

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Developing Your Personal Intuition: Level I –10am-5pm. An opportunity to practice applying one’s new-found techniques, gifts and talents under Acclaimed Psychic Medium William Stillman’s mentorship. By day’s end, you will be psychic. $200. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Make it Sew – 7-9pm. Do you love to knit or cro chet? Create macrame knots? Sew or embroider? Join as we teach fiber arts and how to create with intention to manifest your dreams. $40. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

Under the guidance of a holistic or integra tive veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity.

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Fall and Holiday Shopping at Hope Hill Lavender Farm – 10am-3pm. Enjoy visiting our lavender farm store, which contains quality, made-on-premises lavender products and other unique items specially selected for your shopping enjoyment. Free admission. 2375 Panther Valley Rd, Pottsville. 570-617-0851. More dates & info: HopeHillLavenderFarm.com.

Reiki II – 9:30am-5:30pm. With Mitch Adams. Learn to heal on the underlying mental/emotional/ stress level source techniques for distance healing. Receive your Reiki II Attunement, manual and certificate. $220. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harris burg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com. Reiki I Training – 10am-5pm. With Sharon Askey. Learn this powerful, yet gentle healing and relaxing technique that can be used any where: on yourself, others and even your furry friends. $150. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@ Gracefull-Heart.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Fall and Holiday Shopping at Hope Hill Laven der Farm – 10am-3pm. Enjoy visiting our lavender farm store, which contains quality, made-onpremises lavender products and other unique items specially selected for your shopping enjoyment. Free admission. 2375 Panther Valley Rd, Pottsville. 570-617-0851. HopeHillLavenderFarm.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Spiritual Steep Monthly Book Club – 6:307:30pm. Join us for a cup of tea and meet and greet with the book club. Share in discussion and select the upcoming books. Receive your copy of Sep tember’s Book of the Month. $15. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-8149136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Spirit Guide Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. With Mitch Adams. Learn about the many different types of guides available to you; help you to create a sacred environment to begin to communicate with them; get some simple rituals to welcome their energy forward. $55. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Har risburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity. Choline is used to treat high cholesterol, improve memory and protect the liver. It may prevent fatty liver syndrome (espe cially in diabetics), help prevent or treat cognitive disorder and support liver func tion. It may reduce insulin requirements in diabetics and can reduce seizure frequency. Supplements other than these can be used as needed, based on the results of diagnostic testing and regular veterinary health exams.

Greencastle Third Saturday in the Square – 9am1pm. Join The Center of Balance LLC. Note the shop itself will also be open for additional shopping. Free. 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

“Your Love Still Walks with Me” – 6-8pm. Richard LaRocco will demonstrate the continuity of life and provides healing through connection to Spirit and receiving messages from our loved ones on the other side. Private readings available 9/10. $55. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learn ing Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

Shawn Messonnier, DVM, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center, in Plano, Texas, is the author of several books on veterinary medicine.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Lebanon County Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm. Brings together women of all ages to shop, enjoy mini-spa treatments, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services for themselves and their families, and be entertained. Exhibitors on-hand rep resenting beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, nutrition, shopping, finance, technology and more. Free. Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon. 717-285-1350. AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. savethedate

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Spoon Bending Party – 7-8:30pm. Join this work shop and try your hand, and your mind, at mind over matter. Learn to twist, curl and bend the spoons to creative shapes. $20, $10/age 12 & under. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com. Visit LetsGetChecked.com today. Order the right test for you. Collect your sample. Conﬁdence.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 18th Annual York County Pawpaw Festival – 10am-3pm. See Sept 24 listing. Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Rd, York. HornFarmCenter.org/pawpawfest.717-757-6441.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Healing Connection Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Rachel Grundon will be giving readings in a gallery setting. Psychic connections include both messages from loved ones that have passed on and psychic chan neling. $45. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learn ing Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

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Reflexology and Ion Foot Cleanse – Sept 21-23. 9am-6pm. Lynn Diehl offers private reflexology sessions and ion cleanse foot baths. $75/reflexology; $40/foot bath. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. For appt: 717-221-0133. AltaViewWellness.com. Shamanic Journey and Sound Healing Around the Stargate – 7-9pm. With Linda Gareh-Applegate, Holly Blyler, Sharon Askey. Relax, rejuvenate and rebalance with potent sound healing. Sound can provide an opportunity to breakdown patterns no longer serving you. $20. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Open House Specials at The Balance – 9am1pm. See Sept 20 listing. 2201 Forest Hills Dr, Harrisburg. Register: 717-877-7533 or Brenda@ BalanceIsYours.com. BalanceIsYours.com.

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Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. See Sept 17 listing. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com. Psychic Readings – 10am-5pm. Psychic William Stillman connects to the spirit realm to bring forth messages in private, 1-hr sessions. Bring photo of loved one (living or deceased). $200 cash only. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 PA Tea Festival – Sept 23-24. 9am-4pm. Every thing tea. All types of tea, tea customs, tea tastings, tea lore, tea accessories, programs on tea, tea parties and so much more. $12/advance. The Rosemary House, 120 S Market St, Mechanicsburg. 717-6975111. TeaFestPA.com.

Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. Also Sept 24. 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 Info@Gracefull-Heart.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Open House Specials at The Balance – 10am2pm. See Sept 20 listing. 2201 Forest Hills Dr, Harrisburg. Register: 717-877-7533 or Brenda@ BalanceIsYours.com. BalanceIsYours.com. 18th Annual York County Pawpaw Festival – Sept 24 & 25. 10am-3pm. An outdoor, familyfriendly festival celebrating the native pawpaw fruit; an early fall staple of the Susquehanna River region. Features pawpaw-inspired food, merch, farm tours, and a variety of local vendors, artisans, and environmental educators. $5 donation requested. Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Rd, York. 717-7576441. HornFarmCenter.org/pawpawfest.

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Hummelstown 40th Arts Festival – 9am-4pm. Aeroponic Alchemist will attend the festival, featuring over 160 juried artists. Free admission. Main Street Hummelstown, along E & W Main St from Railroad to Water St, Hummelstown. HummelstownArtsFest.com.

Intuitive Mediumship Readings – 10am-5pm. Richard La Rocco, Evidential Intuitive Medium, brings forth messages of healing with your loved ones. 1-hr readings. $175 cash only. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harris burg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Intuitive Mediumship Readings – 10am-5pm. Richard La Rocco, Evidential Intuitive Medium, brings forth messages of healing with your loved ones. 1-hr readings. $175 cash only. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harris burg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

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Open House Specials at The Balance – 1-3pm, Sept 20; 9am-1pm, Sept 22; 10am-2pm, Sept 24. Learn about services that can help with relaxation, pain, detoxification, inflammation and more. Draw ing to win a free 1-hr massage and ionic foot bath, as well as a $10-off coupon for new clients on any service. Free, except blood cell analysis. 2201 For est Hills Dr, Harrisburg. Register: 717-877-7533 or Brenda@BalanceIsYours.com. BalanceIsYours.com.

What is Acupuncture? Part 2 – 12:30-1:30pm. 3rd Sat. Part 2 of a 9-part series. This part will delve further into the acupuncture meridians, the Extraor dinary Vessels, some acupuncture point actions, and the Daoist organ clock. $25/drop-in. Blue Mountain Acupuncture, 5521 Carlisle Pk, Ste B, Mechanic sburg. 717-516-1080. BlueMtnAcupuncture.com.

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The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished. Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

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Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria 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 viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

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