October 2022 Natural Awakenings South Central PA

Nature’s Virus Killer

Copper can stop a virus before it starts

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 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 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.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

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

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved 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. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

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!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. 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 germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Customers report using copper against:

Colds Flu

Virus variants

Sinus trouble

Cold sores

Fever blisters

Canker sores

Strep throat

Night stuffiness

Morning congestion

Nasal drip

Infected sores

Infected wounds Styes

Ringworm

Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

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.”

CopperZap® is made in the USA of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA31.

Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114.

Buy once, use forever.

Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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It’s

a dreary, rainy September morning as I write this; the third day in a row with steady, prolonged rainfall. We need the rain. I did not cut the grass for most of July and August as my normally green lawn turned into a brittle, brown prairie lot. The two-month stretch of local drought was a glimpse of what some Western states contend with regularly – dry conditions, water shortages and fire warnings. Hurricane Fiona is on the move in Bermuda and several other tropical storms are developing in the Caribbean that could impact the Gulf Coast and parts of North America in a few weeks.

As per WorldWildlife.org, “Rapid glacial melt in Antarctica and Greenland influence ocean currents, as massive amounts of very cold glacial melt water entering warmer ocean waters is slowing ocean currents. And as ice on land melts, sea levels continue to rise.”

From droughts and fires to hurricanes and glacial melt, the impact of changing climate dynamics is undeniable. Yet, for most of my early life I didn’t see the need to contribute a concerted personal effort toward green and sustainable living. After all, how much difference will one person make, and how big a deal, really, was (is) concentrated smog, auto and factory emissions?

Today is a bit different, as the global climate situation has become a bit more dire. Now I try my best to minimize my carbon footprint and the impact I (we) make on the environment. Kudos to my friends Nadia and Jim, in Atlanta. During a recent stay there, I witnessed their concerted household effort to recycle and reuse everything with an efficiently organized and well-executed sorting, storage and delivery system for discarded materials that ultimately make their way to an effectively run recycling center.

Witnessing their effort gives me hope that we can all take Robert Swan’s quote to heart, and exercise the responsibility to have our personal actions make a difference—locally, regionally and globally.

Consider the following ways you can help make a difference: conserve energy and water, recycle efficiently and consistently, re-use and re-purpose, ditch the lawn for native vegetation, source locally, minimize use of dangerous chemicals, build for the future and wire for solar, go solar, go electric, support climate initiatives and start or join local impact groups. Do what you can to learn more and help leave a healthy planet to future generations. Give them the opportunity to live in a place where they can feel good, live simply and laugh more.

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16 NADINE CLOPTON

on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

18 SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES

Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

22 FALL BEETS

Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats

24 THE JOY OF MOVEMENT

Dancing Boosts our Health and Happiness

26 REDUCING

RADIATION RISKS

Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

28 A HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR PETS

Nine Ways to Keep a Dog or Cat Safe

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Fall Holistic Expo in Hamburg

The Inner Peace Holistic Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 5, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 6, at the Hamburg Field House. There will be free lectures and demonstrations all weekend to entertain and educate. Participants can enjoy holistic and natural products and services for a healthy mind, body and home, spiritual readings, crystals and gemstones, jewelry, massage, reiki, CBD products, soaps, aura readings, iridology, pet wellness and more. Food and drink will be available for purchase. The first 150 guests each day receive a free goodie bag.

Keynote speakers include Forever Well founder Tom Staverosky, with Curing Any Disease, The Magic of The Human Body and Natural Medicine, and Birgit Leuders, with Reboot, Restore/and Heal Your Body, How to Detox the Right Way.

Admission is $10/weekend, veterans, active service men and women and kids 12 and under free. Location: Pine St., Hamburg. For more information, call 610-401-1342 or visit InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com. See ad, page 9.

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Deep Dive Herbal Course at The Rosemary House

The Rosemary House will offer A Way of Life—Practical Herbalism Course, a unique, 10-month immersive, in-person herbalism course beginning in January through October 2023. This class combines herbal pioneer Rosemary Gladstar’s Science and Art of Herbalism correspondence material with owner Susanna Reppert’s years of herbal experience.

Practical Herbalism is the unique blend of extensive information and full sensory experience in the classroom and the garden. The Rosemary House campus is also a teacher and partner in the program, providing a venue that offers the herbs to see, touch, taste and smell while learning. The course teaches not only about medicinal herbalism but also gardening, crafting, culinary and lifestyle tips with herbs. Reppert is a graduate of David Winston’s School of Herbal Therapeutics and has 50 years of experience at The Rosemary House. Gladstar has been called the “godmother of American herbalism”.

Cost is $1,250. Location: 120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-697-5111, email TheRosemaryHouse@aol.com or visit RosemaryEvents.blogspot. com. See ad, page 10.

New Reiki-Infused Essential Oils

Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place has introduced a new Scent~You~Well Signature Essential Oil Line. The mist is $18, roll-on is $15, massage/body oil is $25 and bubble bath is $24.

Owner Rickie Freedman says, “This follows our initial Signature Lavender Light products, a totally unique blend of rose, jasmine, ylang ylang and clary sage to awaken your senses and raise your vibration.”

Location: 2793 Old Post Rd., Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-599-2299, email Rickie@ReikiByRickie.com or visit ReikiByRickie.com. See ad, page 7.

Glowing Addition to Your Yoga

Your Yoga is offering Glow Yoga to the studio once a month and a 6 a.m. Gentle Yoga Wake-up class for students that want to practice early in the day. Glow Yoga supplies fun, glow-in-the-dark paints and props to students so they can “glow” as they move through their yoga practice.

Owner and teacher Cynthia Johannes-Beecher says, “Your Yoga continually supports what our students ask for with regard to types of yoga classes and/or times of day. Our practice opportunities continue to grow and our teachers are available to support our students in their yoga journey.”

Location: 1900 Orange St., York. For more information, call 717-586-6494, email Cynthia@YorkYourYoga.com or visit YorkYourYoga.com. See ad, page 14.

Studio Solomon Looking for Drummers

Studio Solomon owner Leigh Wisotzkey says, “Now that warm-weather outdoor activities and the back-to-school season flurry are over, October is a great time to identify other indoor activities and other learning opportunities to make the winter months entertaining and enjoyable.”

West African Drumming classes at Studio Solomon offer a great opportunity for people with or without musical experience to meet new people, learn traditional West African drum music (no musical experience necessary), learn to play together in a group and enjoy the many health benefits of hand drumming. Beginner classes meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Studio Solomon drummers will be performing in Tammi Hessen’s annual It Makes a Village fundraiser on November 19. Wisotzkey says, “This fundraiser has become an opportunity for the studio’s drumming students to dress up, have fun and showcase what they’ve been working on all year!”

Beginner classes are $15, including drum rental. Location: 310 S. 10th St., Lemoyne. For more information, call 717-329-2955, email StudioSolomon@aol.com or visit StudioSolomon.com.

FALL 2022

INNER PEACE HOLISTIC EXPO

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Variety of vendors including:

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Keynote speakers: SAT. @ 1pm: Curing Any DISEASE, The Magic of the Human Body and Natural Medicine with Tom Staverosky SUN. @ 1pm: REBOOT, RESTORE and HEAL YOUR BODY, How to detox the right way with Birgit Lueders

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Marz Energy Tools Fall Expo Schedule

Marz Energy Tools will participate as a vendor at several expos this fall, including October 1 and 2 at the Spirit of Oneness, in Harrisburg; October 21 to 23 at the Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference, in Knoxville, Tennessee; November 5 and 6 at the Inner Peace Holistic Expo, in Hamburg; and December 17 and 18 at Karma Fest, in Timonium, Maryland.

Marlin and Carol Peters will inform attendees about tensor rings, EMF pollution and remediation products in person. The National Center for Biotechnology Information shares, “We live in a generation that relies heavily on technology. Whether for personal use or work, wireless devices such as cell phones are commonly used around the world, and exposure to radio frequency radiation (RF) is widespread, including in public spaces.”

Tensor rings are made from copper that is heated, folded and twisted to create a twoway energy flow, and when cut to the proper length, act as a room temperature, minisuperconductor that is neither electric nor magnetic, and naturally transmute harmful EMF energy and provide a method to potentially remediate the effects of EMFs.

Location: 28 Buffalo Creek Rd., Duncannon. For more information, call 717-462-1765, email marline@ptd.net or visit MarzEnergyTools.com. See ad, page 27.

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Be Here Now

owner Andrew Acklin has added Liz Kurtyka to the staff to provide reiki services. She has 25 years of experience with energy work modalities. Clients lie fully clothed on a massage table while Kurtyka gently places her hands both on the physical body and energy field to promote self-healing, relieve pain, tension and promote harmony in mind, body and soul.

Acklin says, “This means that now, more than ever, Be Here Now is a one-stop shop with multiple offerings at one location: weight loss, strength training, functional and corrective exercise, lifestyle coaching, nutrition, chiropractic, massage therapy, reiki and community events. Be Here Now is a multifaceted, holistic personal training center.”

Location: 701 N. Mountain Rd., Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-514-5630, email DrewAcklin@ gmail.com or visit BeHereNowHBG. com. See ad, page 17.

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Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

The critical importance of simple life style strategies in cancer prevention has been borne out by two recent en deavors. In a five-year study of 2,157 physically active people over 70 from five European countries, international researchers found that 2,000 Inter national Units a day of vitamin D3 and one gram a day of marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat, sugar, refined grains and carbohydrates was linked with an E. coli strain prominent in colorectal cancer.

Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hundreds of studies have shown that people’s moods and sense of well-being are improved by ev erything from artwork displayed in mental institutions and offices to regularly visiting art museums. With the pandemic, many museums began offering extensive online tours and exhibits, and a new study from the University of Vienna sug gests that online art can have the same effect as “real life” art.

Researchers tested 84 individu als that viewed Monet’s The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japanese bento box that included information on its traditions and food preparation, such as might be found in a history museum. Participants typically spent one to two minutes with each viewing. Follow-up ques tionnaires found that even a short online experience encouraged posi tive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lower ing negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness. Well-being effects are most pronounced, wrote the authors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and inspires positive cognitive-emotional states in the viewer.”

Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Faster Recovery

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can be beneficial for sports injuries, trauma and post-surgical sites (cosmetic, joint re placement, etc.) by decreasing the healing time due to the increase in lymphatic flow. A manual lymphatic drainage massage can also help with diagnoses such as lymph edema, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, wounds and other inflammatory conditions. Cancer patients may also benefit from MLD because it reduces swelling caused by fluid buildup after cancer treatments and mastectomies.

As a component of the immune system, the lymphatic system contains vessels and nodes filled with a mixture of water, proteins and waste products. Lymph fluid moves throughout the body by muscle action/contraction and re

spiratory movement, and has a key role because it maintains overall fluid levels, proper blood circulation and protects the body from bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

The main lymph nodes are in the neck, arm pits and groin. They work in harmony to ensure “clean” lymph fluid is transported back to the veins that carry blood toward the heart. Man ual lymphatic drainage massage speeds up lymphatic flow, making the “cleaning” process more efficient and preventing fluid buildup.

Brenda A. Baxter, LMT/PTA, a certified holistic MLD prac titioner, is the owner of The Balance, specializing in stress management and relaxation treatments, located at 2201 Forest Hill Dr., Ste. 9, Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-877-7533 or visit BalanceIsYours.com. See ad, page 9.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA Guidance and Certification

by Martin Miron Joyce

M. Shutt, owner of Medical Marijuana Certifications, LLC (MMJ4U), was the senior partner of four family members when the business formed in 2019, but due to the death of her husband, Earl E. Shutt, the business was restructured with her as the sole owner. The 84-yearold retired pastor and blogger at StepsToHope.net says, “We are committed to providing a healthy and natural alternative to dangerous street and pharmaceutical medications. Not everyone wants to get high. Some people just want to get better!”

MMJ4U provides virtual MMJ card certifications approved by physicians authorized to issue medical ID cards in Pennsylvania. Shutt says, “We are expanding our services to included custom ized prescription drug interactions screenings, as well as an en docannabinoid deficiency syndrome quiz. Too many people are getting their med cards, but are not given proper dosage recom mendations or instructions, so they feel frustrated and confused by all the purchasing options.”

The all-female business will be adding a cannabis expert soon to give recommended strain and product recommendations. Cannabis expert recommendations with Pennsylvania Depart ment of Health Budtender Certification and Cannabis Training University certification in medical cannabis will save patients time and money. Shutt advises, “Why not use the research that others worked so hard to develop for MMJ patients?”

The 24/7 online patient portal for scheduling and intake forms with same-day appointments is mmj4u.intakeq.com/booking They use HIPAA-, BAA- and GDPR-compliant software and Zoom for health care. On the third Monday of each month, MMJ4U will offer Med Card Monday, a deep discount sale on all appointments scheduled on those days to save $25.

The cost is $95 for initial certification and $75 for annual renewal. Location: 58 N. Fifth St., Gettysburg. For more information, call 717-220-5566, email Info@mmj4u.org or visit mmj4u.org. See ad, page 21.

The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

Nestled among books on a shelf, soaking up sunlight by a kitchen window or filling the bare corner of a living room, nothing adds beauty and interest to a home quite like a living plant. Bringing nature indoors also has numerous human health advantages.

Benefits of Houseplants

They oxygenate the air. We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. This makes them ideal air fresheners. At sundown, when photosynthesis stops, most plants go back to absorbing oxygen and releasing CO2, except for orchids, succulents and bromeliads, making them wonderful bedside companions.

They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, removing volatile organic compounds like benzene, xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, ammonia and formaldehyde, which are commonly found in furniture adhesives, paints, carpets, chemical cleaners and craft supplies.

They humidify the indoor environment. Through a process called transpiration, moisture travels from plant roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the air. In arid climates and during winter, this creates a favorable indoor atmosphere that decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, dry coughs and even the transmission of the flu virus.

They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery

led to physiological improvements by lowering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emotionally helpful.

They help with productivity. Placing a philodendron by the computer might be a good idea, as a number of studies have shown that being close to nature improves concentration, memory and productivity.

Pet-Friendly Varietals

Some plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, but here are a few that are perfectly safe for our furry best friends: rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor palm, ponytail palm, African violet, bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.

Maintenance Tips

Watering: Over- or under-watering are the most common houseplant killers, but there are easy fixes. One is a relatively inexpensive moisture meter that helps monitor hydration levels in a planter. Or simply stick a finger into the soil and add water only when it is dry one inch below the surface.

Low-light choices: Many plants thrive indoors with partial, indirect sunlight, and some are low-light tolerant, including lucky bamboo, spider plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn fern, English ivy, peace lily, maidenhair fern, philodendron, anthurium, corn plant and dragon tree.

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Nadine Clopton on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

by Kirby Baldwin

During the last century, the rise of chemical-based agriculture has severely changed the way food is produced, and we have failed to recognize its unintended consequences. Research has revealed that if we continue on this path, our soil will give out and we will be unable to feed our children and grandchildren within the next 60 years. Thankfully, there is still time and positive transformation is possible through regenerative organic agri culture, which has its roots in Indigenous, traditional, ecological knowledge.

For more than 70 years, the Rodale Institute has been on the leading edge of the movement to promote a better, natural and more responsible way of modern farming by conducting research into the cultivation of healthy, living soils. Today, Nadine Clopton is advancing its related efforts through regenerative health care.

Clopton has been an NGO youth repre sentative to the United Nations for more than six years, was the first young person to serve as a director on the board, and is now serving as an elected vice president of

the Global NGO Executive Committee. In her role as program manager with Rodale Institute, Clopton combines her loves of health, advocacy and the ecosystem. Learn ing about food as medicine was transforma tive in her own health journey with chronic illnesses, and she hopes that others are also able to experience the transformative sense of well-being and connection that comes through such a lifestyle practice.

What does the regenerative health care movement mean for both human health and agriculture?

Regenerative health care carries potent “medicine” for a lot of the things that are ailing us in this country: the epidemic of chronic illnesses, the climate crisis, global food insecurity and ecological health. We believe that healing our soil is a prereq uisite for healing ourselves. Regenerative health care draws the link between agricul ture and health care because we need those two systems to talk with one another, and the answers are right beneath our feet.

How do we better connect our farming, food and healthcare systems?

The best thing we can do is take those three things out of a silo and look at them as part of a complex, interconnected web. In Rodale Institute’s “farm to hospital” model with St. Luke’s Hospital, we have a working farm at the hospital and much of the pro duce grown there ends up on the patient’s plates, in the cafeteria or in a CSA [com munity-supported agriculture] share that the hospital employees can take home. At Rodale Institute, we’re hoping to build that bridge between agriculture and health care, and invite doctors and farmers to be part of the cycle of health care: thinking about the health of our soil and the health and the nutrient density of what’s on our plates.

What is next in your plans for the future of regenerative health care?

The heart and soul of what I’m working on right now centers around connecting

health care and agriculture with Rodale Institute’s first-ever Regenerative Healthcare Conference. We’re inviting doctors, nurses, RDs [registered dietician], nutritionists and others with interests in health and well-being to the farm for four days to get their hands in the soil and learn about how soil health is directly correlated to human health and how food is medicine.

We’re working closely with Dr. Scott Stoll’s team at The Plantrician Project and bringing together some incredible luminaries like Dr. Uma Naidoo, Dr. Maya Shetreat, Dr. Rupa Marya, Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and others. To our knowledge, this is the firstever medical conference to be taking place on a living, breathing, working farm. We’re passionate about the idea of getting doctors out of their practices and letting them get their hands in the soil. There’s no better way to learn about the real fundamental difference between conventional and regenerative organic agriculture than by picking up a scoop of soil in our conventional model and picking up a scoop of soil in our regenerative organic model.

Healing our planet begins with healing ourselves and how we relate to the planet and to one another, so through these tangible, in-person experiences, we can get even closer to that ultimate goal of a healed system.

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Get to know a farmer! Go get your hands in the soil, talk to your local farmers and start to rebuild that web of connection and relationship. Look around you and see how the Earth responds when we’re operating in a way that’s regenerative and allows natural systems to thrive. And for practitioners, get curious! Start breaking out of the siloed worldview of health and medicine and learn about the potent medicines that are all around us in our food and our soil.

Kirby Baldwin writes for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and collaborative partner of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

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SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES

SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME

by Sandra Yeyati

Nothing underscored the impor tance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrangements to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and interior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increas ingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and pro mote the health of humans and the planet.

Inspiring Goals

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a growing community of industry profes sionals trying to figure out how to design,

build and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy re quired to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respira tory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’ re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”

The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recap ture strategies.”

Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5

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or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-tolerant, native vegeta tion outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water sav ings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

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Energy Conservation

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impact ful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to im prove efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be tran sitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”

Water Preservation

As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increas ingly important imperative. The simplest

With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol A, chlorofluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

“Consumers should demand transpar ency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed

from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t— not so much. A lot of what we’re support ing is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friendly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”

When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemi cals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings

“There’s good, better and best quality furni ture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive

wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or re claimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

Biophilic Design

Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to pro duce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a for est while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geo metric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

Durability

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a

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natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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VERSATILE LEAF-TO-ROOT EATS

by April Thompson

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal. This easy-to-grow, multiseason vegetable is packed with nutrition and plays well with other ingredients. Beets can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled or pickled. They can be blended into quick dips, thinsliced for healthy chips or incorporated into desserts for a mild, sweet flavor and bold color.

“Beets have been a staple ingredient on our vegetarian menus for generations. They are an easy way to add natural sweetness and gorgeous color to so many dishes, both savory and sweet,” says Danica Wilcox, owner of the Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next

year. The quintessential vegetarian eatery’s go-to beet dishes include hummus, burgers and borscht.

“Beets boast so many health benefits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenix-based holistic nutritionist and food blogger at The Wheatless Kitchen. “Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roasting them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with aru gula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”

Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, author of the food blog Good Grief Cook, grows beets and uses them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called betalains, which contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help control illnesses like diabetes and heart dis ease,” she says. Her blog offers a recipe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal.

Versatility is one of the beet’s star qualities. The root vegetable can be quick-pickled with other garden vegetables, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even concentrated into a powder—a favorite of registered dietitian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los An geles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy superfood boost,” she says. Her go-to applications for beet powder include a beet and rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yogurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and overnight oats swirled with beet powder.

If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calcium. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbo charged with nutrients.

Like spinach, chard and other vegetables in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), beets are rich in oxalates which can contribute to kidney stones. For most healthy people, though, oxalates aren’t harmful, if enjoyed in moderation.

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

BEET, GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE LINGUINE

2 medium, fresh organic or local beets with leaves

¼ cup unsweetened jasmine green tea (or water), hot or cold

1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Juice and zest of ½ lemon (1½ Tbsp juice)

2 large garlic cloves

¾ tsp sea salt

10 oz dry, whole-grain linguine

2 oz soft, artisanal goat cheese or soft cashew cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh, small basil leaves

Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350° F. Wash, dry and remove the leaves from the beets; thinly slice the leaves and chill until ready to use. Wrap the beets in recycled aluminum foil and roast in the oven until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape off the beet skin using the dull side of a paring knife, then chop the beets.

In a blender, add the chopped beets, tea, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and salt. Blend until velvety smooth, at least 2 minutes. Set aside. (Tip: Be careful. This purée will stain any thing that it may be splattered onto.)

Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add salt to the water, if desired. Add the linguine and cook ac

cording to package directions. (Alternatively, try my lid-cook ing technique to save energy: After stirring the linguine into the boiling water, cover with a lid and turn off or remove from heat. Let cook without heat per the same timing suggested on the pasta package.)

While the pasta is cooking, pour the beet purée into a large sauté pan and bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the beet greens and cook while stirring until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.

Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the beet sauce and gently toss with tongs to combine. Add desired amount of reserved cooking liquid (if any) and gently toss to combine.

Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the goat cheese and basil. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if de sired, and serve.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

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Peel and dice beets into cubes and roast in the oven at 350 ° F for 20 to 25 minutes. Once the beets are cooled, place them in blender or food processor and blend until only small bits remain. Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth. Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is mixing. Taste and adjust seasonings, add ing more salt, lemon juice or olive oil, as needed. If it’s too thick, add a bit of water. This dish will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

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The Joy of Movement

DANCING BOOSTS OUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

by Marlaina Donato

Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or bal let, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovascular system and improve overall joint function. By all ac counts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, dancing is not just for kids, and special ability is not necessary. “You are never too old, and there is no such thing as two left feet, but we can also argue: When you have great instructors teaching you, you can learn anything as a begin ner,” says Monique Maldonado, marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.

Brainy Benefits

Stepping into a dance studio can help us enrich our lives while sharpening cognitive function. After participat ing in an eight-month dance program during which they memorized intricate steps of the merengue, salsa and samba, Spanish-speaking, middle-aged and older adults had significant improve ment in working memory scores, reported University of Illinois Chicago researchers in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “Just like working out and puzzles, dancing works out brain paths and keeps them active and healthy,” says Maldonado.

Tango lovers will be pleased to know that the passionate dance style has been shown in a 2017 study published

in Complementary Therapies in Medicine to lower anxiety and stress levels more effec tively than mindfulness meditation.

Individual Moves

Mike Hallworth teaches cruise ship passengers, mostly in their 60s and 70s, how to navigate the dance floor. “We teach all the main dance genres, including ballroom and Latin American, salsa and mambo, along with modern jive,” says the Southport, England-based, lifelong dancer who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For those not as agile as they would like to be, I would suggest starting with ballroom, social foxtrot and waltz, then progress to Latin American, chacha and rumba.”

At age 75, he partially attributes his basal metabolic rate of 60—common in men 15 years his junior—to his love of dancing, which “can burn up to 385 calories per hour with salsa or 400 calories per hour with swing,” he notes.

Joan Price, a contemporary line dance instructor in Sebastopol, California, also attests to the lon gevity-promoting perks of moving joyfully. “At 78, line dancing keeps me physically fit, mentally alert and happy to be alive. The older we get, the more we need social

activity, physical movement and mental stimulation. You get all three at once with line dancing.”

The form has long outgrown its country-western music roots and now offers something for everyone, including Latin, swing, contemporary pop and Broadway. “Since you dance on your own in a row, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also wonderful for people who want a social activity that doesn’t involve dating or partnering,” says Price. She says that there are thousands of different line dances, ranging from super-simple to extraordinarily complex. “As a beginner, be sure and choose a class that is beginning level,” she says. “Beginning level teaches basic steps, patterns and terminology—and the joy of dance!”

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For those looking for a little more heat, Latin dance can accommodate any fitness level. “If you are looking for a fun, new hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more interested in advancing your salsa skill level, trying mambo and cha-cha can be a nice challenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual bachata is for those who want a little more spice and advanced body movement.”

Hallworth often sees people approaching dance with uncertainty and apprehension, and he encourages an open mind: “Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you give it a chance, you will be well rewarded. Most people learning to dance are a friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”

For Maldonado, it is also about shared experience, which she feels is one of the most beautiful aspects of Latin dance: “It’s a great, diverse group of people who can change your outlook on life. Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

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

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We are tied to our devices, con tinually connected via phones, tablets and computers, but this convenience comes at a cost. Many people are surprised to learn that our devices are constantly emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF). According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and

pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

Constant Exposure

Our exposure to EMFs has dramatically in creased over the past few years, especially in homes containing cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electri cal device emits an EMF, whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation can

cause damage to cells, and even comes from appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a person, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [volta ge-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevated oxidative stress, inflamma tion and ultimately, if not counteracted, dis ease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy House Chicago.

Jacobs, who does private house in spections in the Midwest, says that the rise of smart appliances and lighting in recent years has increased certain types of EMFs. “Dirty electricity consists of highfrequency voltage transients riding along the 60-Hertz electricity provided by the utility company. Many people are surprised to learn how prevalent it is in seemingly safer sources such as solar panels, compact fluorescent lights, dimmer switches and energy-efficient appliances,” she says.

Concerning Effects

As a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist and founder of EMF Healthy, in Sedona, Arizona, Liz Menkes focuses on the radio frequency EMFs found in wire less devices and systems, alternating cur rent (AC) electric and magnetic sources in wiring and appliances, and dirty electricity, all commonly found in homes. “EMFs have been linked to many symp toms and health conditions, and there is evidence of cancer risk from all four types,” she says. “AC magnetic fields were classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2001 due to evidence of increased risk for childhood leukemia. Radio frequency was classified as a possible human carcin ogen in 2011 due to evidence of increased

risk for brain tumors. Plus, there are links to many other health conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

Symptoms from EMF exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warning signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irritability and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sensitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symptoms that can be caused by many things. Other common symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stabbing pains, leg cramps, high blood pressure, nausea and hyperactivity, especially in children,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhythmias, unexplained nightmares and nosebleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

Reduce Exposure at Home

Tangible steps can be taken to lessen the risk. “The number one mistake people make is sleeping with their cell phones near the head of the bed. Leave it turned off in another room and get a batteryoperated alarm clock,” says Menkes.

“Turn off Wi-Fi at night, since EMF radiation affects melatonin production. If possible, hardwire your laptops, tablets, cell phones and other devices to eliminate Wi-Fi completely in the house. If you must use a cell phone, keep it in airplane mode as much as possible and

don’t store it in a pocket or otherwise close to the body.”

More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-frequency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or another absorbent material. “Replacing dimmer switches helps, but not all electricians are aware of EMFs and have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The federal government has no restrictions on overall EMF exposure. “The wireless industry and the government agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfortunately, this message is not reality. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practical Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

The Building Biology Institute offers classes and resources to help create environments free of EMF hazards. “Any measure to reduce your exposure is worth taking, and will contribute to a healthier and more peaceful home environment,” says Menkes.

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

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A Happy Halloween for Pets

NINE WAYS TO KEEP A DOG OR CAT SAFE

by Karen Shaw Becker

Halloween is celebrated on Octo ber 31, and as always on this fun holiday for humans, it’s impor tant to take precautions to ensure furry family members wake up healthy, happy and safe on November 1. Here are some potential hazards to avoid.

CHOCOLATE: All chocolate is toxic to both cats and dogs, and

the darker it is, the more toxic. It con tains a caffeine-like stimulant that when ingested by a pet, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, racing pulse and seizures. Make sure all family members and guests, including children, understand the importance of keeping chocolate away from the dog or cat.

SUGAR-FREE GOODIES CONTAINING XYLITOL: This is a popular sugar sub stitute added to an increasing number of consumer products, including sugar-free candy, gum, mints and baked goods. A small amount of xylitol can cause a rapid and dangerous blood sugar drop in dogs, as well as acute liver failure. Xylitol’s effect on cats is unknown, but keep it far away from the kitties, as well.

RAISINS AND TRAIL MIX: Instead of candy, some well-meaning people hand out tiny boxes of raisins or small bags of trail mix containing raisins and/or chocolate candy such as M&Ms. Unfor tunately, raisins are toxic to dogs and cats,

and can cause kidney failure even in very small amounts. Chocolate-covered raisins pose a double-barrelled risk.

CANDY WRAPPERS: Halloween candy isn’t the only health threat for dogs and cats. Empty candy wrappers smell like what was in them, enticing a pet. The ingestion of foil and cellophane wrap pers can cause a life-threatening bowel obstruction. It’s very important to stress to children, in particular, the need to keep all candy wrappers out of the reach of pets.

CANDLES AND GLOW STICKS: Candles, including the small ones inside Jack-o’-lanterns, are fire hazards. Make sure they are well beyond a pet’s reach, so that a kitty doesn’t wander across a table or shelf decorated with lit candles or a dog doesn’t get too frisky with a carved pump kin with a candle inside. Glow sticks and jewelry have become very popular, and pets (especially cats) have been known to chew on them. The substance that creates the glow is phenol, which can leak out and burn a pet’s fur and tongue. Choking on small pieces is another hazard.

SCARY HUMAN COSTUMES: Some pets can become very fearful or aggressive at the sight of certain Halloween costumes,

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including those that may resemble a dog or cat. In such instances, take precautions to keep both a pet and trick-or-treaters safe.

ELABORATE PET COSTUMES: Even if a pet isn’t costume-averse (many dogs and most cats are), make sure whatever is put on her is lightweight to avoid overheating, doesn’t confine or restrain their movement in any way and is free of any adornments they might be tempted to chew off and swallow. If they are frightened or annoyed by the puppy princess gown or the Grumpy Cat mask, be a pal and don’t force the issue. Let them enjoy the holiday, too.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS AND OTHER VISITORS: If lots of costumed kids or adults show up at the house on Halloween, be aware that a constantly ringing doorbell, knocks and strangers at the door and a general mood of excitement can create an overstimulating environment for a pet. Some pets become anxious, fearful and aggressive when their normally quiet, predictable evening is anything but. If a pet tends to find commotion at the front door or visitors stressful, it’s best to secure them in a quiet, safe spot before the action starts.

OPEN DOORS: Animal shelters and rescue organizations typically experience an increase in lost pets in the days following Halloween. Opening and closing the front door for trick-or-treaters, coupled with the event’s high level of excitement, can create an opportunity for a frightened or adventurous pet to run off. Make sure a pet’s ID tag and/or microchip database information, if applicable, are up to date and take precautions to prevent them from slipping out the door and into the night.

Common sense and a little preparation will ensure a four-legged family member is none the worse for wear the next morning.

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

PETS AND HALLOWEEN

by Linda T. Stern

Halloween can be a fun, scary and dangerous time for our pets. Candy is not healthy for our pets nor us. Artificial sweeteners, especially xylitol, is toxic to animals, specifically dogs and cats. Chocolate is also toxic.

Some pets enjoy the socializing and excitement of having visitors or going outside in the weather, but being overheated or too cold can be equally detrimental. Make sure any pet costumes are comfortable. Some people also look to hurt animals, especially black cats, on Halloween. Dangerous rituals do exist.

At home, the constant noise of the doorbells and excitable children can be scary for most furry friends, especially birds, cats and small dogs. Some are even scared at the sight of someone wearing a hat. The safest policy is to keep pets safe at home in a back room with white noise and sit outside for the trick-or-treaters to reduce the chaos.

Another solution is to attend a safe Halloween celebration at the location of a friend or community gathering. Halloween can be fun and safe in a controlled environment away from our furry and feather friends. Please be mindful of what is best for them.

Linda T. Stern, DVM, MS, CVA, is the owner of Healing Creatures Animal Hospital, located at 3300 Hartzdale Dr., Ste. 108, in Camp Hill. For more information, call 717-730-3755 or visit HealingCreatures.com. See ad, page 30.

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Fall Reading Challenge – Oct 1-31. Earn badges and virtual tickets for the grand prize drawings by reading and logging whatever you like and doing autumn-related activities. Free. Fredricksen Library, 100 N 19th St, Camp Hill. 717-761-3900. Fredrick senLibrary.org.

Shamanic Usui Reiki Level 2 Training & Trans formational Retreat – Oct 1 & 2. 9am-9pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Learn reiki with Jaque Hanson. Embrace emotional, spiritual and/or physical heal ing. Experience a serious empowerment moment and initiation to the healing energies of reiki. $355 early bird till 9/22. 310 Bridge St, New Cumberland. 717448-1281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com

Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. Also Oct 22. 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.

Spirit of Oneness Holistic Expo – Oct 1-2. 10am6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. A 2-day holistic expo that brings together holistic practitioners/vendors. 2022’s theme: “We are All Connected.” $7/day; $12/week end. Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N 3rd St, Har risburg. 717-221-0133. SpiritOfOnenessEvent.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

Intro to Healing Touch and Aromatherapy –6:30-8:30pm. With Alanna Berger. Healing touch and aromatherapy together can deepen and enhance

one’s healing experience. Learn how to use them to improve your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. $20. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Har risburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

Spiritual Steep Monthly Book Club – 6:308:30pm. Steep your soul into a good book, heartfelt discussion, some laughs and a good cup of tea with us. Bi-weekly book club where we get to enjoy inspirational and uplifting books each month. $15. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

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.

Walk-In Acupuncture – 10:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Sat. A seated ear (auricular) and scalp acupuncture treatment. Sit in comfy zero-gravity chairs and experience acupuncture to de-stress your week end. Donation. Blue Mountain Acupuncture, 5521 Carlisle Pk, Ste B, Mechanicsburg. 717-516-1080. BlueMtnAcupuncture.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Reflexology and Ion Foot Cleanse – Oct 11-13. 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.

Group Sound Meditation – 6-8pm. Also Oct 25. With Matt Kramer. Allow mind, body and soul to relax with intention, gentle breath work and vocal izing, followed by a relaxing journey of various overtone emitting instruments such as chimes, drums, rainsticks, rattles, handpan and singing bowls. $25. 310 Bridge St, New Cumberland. 717448-1281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

Astral-Herbalism: Libra – 6-8pm. With Kelsey Ramberger. Learn the planetary, anatomical, psy chological, spiritual, and herbal correspondences,

archetypes, energetics, terminology, the elements associated with Libra. Yarrow is the herb that you will be experiencing. $33 till 10/6. 309 Third St, New Cumberland. 717-448-1281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

Sound Meditation Concert – 6:30-8:30pm. Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 50+ overtone rich instruments including gongs, bells, spinning bell plates, tuned metal instruments and hammered dulcimer. Listeners have described his music as an adventure in listening and a sonic bliss. $33 till 10/7. 310 Bridge St, New Cumberland. 717-448-1281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Foot Reflexology Certification Course – 9am. Basic knowledge and understanding in anatomy and physiology is taught so you can work the foot for healing. Entry level course for those wanting more knowledge and skill in foot reflexology. The second part of the class is completely handon. Small class learning environment. $325. Health Quest Holistics, 1517 N 7th St, Lebanon. 717-228-0612. HealthQuest4Life.com.

Reiki II – 9:30am-5:30pm. With Rickie. Empower your reiki and enhance your skills and confidence. Learn to heal on the underlying mental/emotional/ stress level source, and techniques for distance heal ing. $220. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

Beginner’s Glass Fusing – 10am. Learn the basics of fusing glass, the tools used, design techniques and types of glass and types of fusing levels. $20. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencas tle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Psychic Readings – 10am. Psychic William Still man 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.

A Day with Gongs – 10am-7pm. Mike Tamburo. Learn in a fun and experiential day of gong playing. Explore different playing strokes and techniques, rhythm exercises, listening, musical games and pow erful improvisations as a group. Perfect for anyone interested in or already in love with the gong. $125 till 10/8. 310 Bridge St, New Cumberland. 717-4481281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17

Med Card Mondays – 9am-5pm. Save $25 off our certification services every 3rd Monday of the month. $70Initial Certifications, $50/Annual Renewals. Online only. 717-220-5566. mmj4u. intakeq.com/booking

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Language of Light – 6:30-8:30pm. With Linda Gareh-Applegate. Experience the Language of Light in different formats: spoken, sung, using mudras, written and via artwork. Everyone contains light language within. $30. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace

& Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Har risburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

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, OCTOBER 20

Stone Wire Wrapping – 5-6pm. Learn the basics of stone wrapping, types of tools used and different wrapping techniques. $15. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Intuitive Mediumship Readings – 10am. 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.

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 admis sion. 2375 Panther Valley Rd, Pottsville. 570-6170851. HopeHillLavenderFarm.com.

Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. See Oct 1 listing. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@ Gracefull-Heart.com.

Fall Open House: Firefly Hollow Wellness Cen ter – 10am-5pm. Discounted mini-services, gift certificate sales, Make-n-Take Workshop Stations. Early booking starts Oct 19. Free. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. Register: 717-814-9136 or FireflyHollowWellness.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Group Sound Meditation – 6-8pm. See Oct 11 listing. 310 Bridge St, New Cumberland. 717-4481281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com.

Scorpio Season Celebration – 6-8pm. In this New Moon Emily Scordato will guide you into an exploration through the Tarot Archetype of the Death Card. Clear, meditate and rejuvenate as you surrender the old, to embrace the new. $33 till 10/18. 309 Third St, New Cumberland. 717-448-1281. Preregister: BeePresentWellness.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

Rising Queens Circle – 6-9pm. Addie Helster and Ruthie Lerato. Join healthy and vulnerable women to gain access to your inner strength. Get back in sync with nature + feminine cycles of life and Sacred Feminine Archetypes to create shifts in your life. $33 till 10/20. 309 Third St, New Cumberland. 717-448-1281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com.

Exploring the Paranormal – 6:30-8:30pm. Jofa Kauffman shares her paranormal experiences in cluding visual evidence (photo of her pet after she passed) and audio evidence (recordings of disem

bodied voices). Opportunity to share own paranor mal experiences. $30. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Har risburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

Daughters of the Hollow – 7-9pm. Monthly women’s gathering facilitated by reflexologist and Wild Women Circle Facilitator Tanya Gore. A space where we as women can come together to learn, grow, share and shine our truth. $40. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

The Wheel of the Year: A Journey Through the Seasons of Tradition – 1-4pm. Learn about the many traditions associated with the annual feasts/ festivals celebrated as the wheel of the year turns, including traditional crafts and recipes, tips and hints for celebrating. $55. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

Seasonal Shamanic Healing Circle for Samhain – 4-6pm. Sharon Muzio guides shamanic journey while Angie Yingst facilitates Shamanic Earth Medicine & Reiki healing in this shamanic heal ing circle for Samhain. Limited space. $40. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Har risburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Inner Peace Holistic Expo Nov 5-6. 10am6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Enjoy free lectures and demonstrations, holistic and natural prod ucts and services, spiritual readings, crystals and gemstones, jewelry, massage, reiki, CBD products, aura readings, iridology, pet wellness and more. Food and drink available for pur chase. Free goodie bag for first 150 guests each day. $10/weekend. Veterans, active service men and women and kids 12 and under free. Hamburg Field House, Pine St, Hamburg. 610-401-1342. InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

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Full-Body Reflexology Certification Course – Nov 12-13. 10am. Learn techniques in the Natural Electro-Magnetic Process for headto-toe alignments including hips, tailbone, shoulders, pelvic and more. These techniques help to align the body and, in most cases, offer immediate relief of pain. NCBTMB provider #155. 12 CEUs. $425. Health Quest Holis tics, 1517 N 7th St, Lebanon. 717-228-0612. HealthQuest4Life.com.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Cumberland County Women’s Expo – 9am2pm. The Women’s Expo brings together women of all ages for shopping, mini-spa treatments, entertainment and learning about products and services. Exhibitors will represent beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, shopping, finance and more. Free. Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K St, Carlisle. 717-285-1350.

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ongoing events tuesdays

Vintage Kundalini Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. Donna Grimwood. Yoga addresses challenge of aging bod ies and minds: loss of bone density, stiffness, hard ening of the arteries, hormonal fluctuations, mild depression. Work on flexibility, strength, focus and conscious breathing. $17/drop-in, $75 & $130 with class card. 310 Bridge St, New Cumberland. 717448-1281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com.

wednesdays

Stress Management Kundalini Yoga – 7:158:30pm. Jaque Hanson. All levels. Soul soothing and transformative. A shamanic take on yoga, combines live sounds of crustal bowl, Shruti box, Native American flute and gong. $17/dropin, $75 & $130 with class card. 310 Bridge St, New Cumberland. 717-448-1281. Pre-register: BeePresentWellness.com.

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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 6. 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

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

THE ROOTS OF HEALTH

Rachel Benbow, LMT, BA, MLIS 3540 N Progress Ave, Ste 106, Harrisburg 717-831-6936 • TheRootsOfHealth.com

Rachel relieves pain and frees blockages using CranioSacral Therapy or massage. From stress reduction, to illness/injury/surgery recovery, to management of autism/ADHD, your therapeutic experience is individualized. 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 7. 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 7. u

SUSQUEHANNA DENTAL ARTS

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

A full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 14. u

DENTISTRY – WELLNESS

COLONIAL DENTAL GROUP

Tammy del Sol, DMD 4940 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg 717-901-7045 • CDGWellness.com

Our focus on Wellness educates and motivates patients to care for their overall health. We no longer place mercury fillings, nor encourage ingestion of fluoride for children or adults. We educate and safely serve our patients and protect the environment. See ad, page 8. 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 multifaceted, holistic training center with multiple offerings in one location. In addition to personalized fitness programs or sport specific training, we offer a holistic approach to weight loss, strength training, functional and corrective exercise, lifestyle coaching, nutrition, chiropractic, massage therapy, reiki and community events. See ad, page 17. u

MASSAGE

HAPPIE SOUL WELLNESS

Cristina L Boyle, LMT

5000 Lenker St, Ste 104, Mechanicsburg 717-254-7250 • www.HappieSoul.org

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, more. Ask about our referral program. We all deserve to be Happie Souls. See ads, pages 15 and 25. u

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC

INTERIORS HOME SLEEP GALLERY

415 Simpson Ferry Rd, Camp Hill • 717-686-4000 3130 Columbia Ave, Lancaster • 717-399-2000 Mattress1stByInteriorsHome.com

Organic and natural bedding free from irritants, allergens, pressure-point discomfort or temperature struggles so that you are assured the best night’s sleep possible. Visit our trained and certified mattress specialists who will help you find the best mattress for your needs. See ad, page 12. u

METAPHYSICAL

GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey

1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400

• GraceFull-Heart.com

Gracefull Heart provides a peaceful, loving and supportive space to assist in your journey toward wholeness/ healing. Crystals, books, gemstones, jewelry, statues, incense, oracle cards (plus sample decks), crystal and metal singing bowls, pendulums and much more. See ad, page 17. 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 11. 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 11. 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 See ad, page 11. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

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 See ad, page 11. u

PHYSICAL THERAPY

ZANG PHYSICAL THERAPY

Andrew Zang 3514 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill 717-440-6197

• ZangPT.com

Zang PT is proud to help people regain an active lifestyle. Eliminate the need for pain, medication, injections and even frequent doctor’s visits. See ad, page 8. 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

In-store Nature’s Marketplace features natural foods, supplements, herbal remedies, and foods for special dietary needs. See ad, page 6. u

NUTRITIONIST

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Sarah Glunz, MS, CNS, LDN

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500

• NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Sarah will design your optimal nutrition plan for managing your weight, food allergies or sensitivities, or medical condition while helping you to improve your relationship with food. She breaks down the plan you need to follow to accomplish your health and wellness goals into reasonable action steps providing support along the way. See ad, page 11. u

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 7. 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 30. u

VIRTUAL MMJ CARDS

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CERTIFICATIONS, LLC

58 N Fifth St, Gettysburg 717-220-5566 • MMJ4U.org

We provide virtual Medical Marijuana Certifications for Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents via doctors who are approved and registered with the Department of Health. Get approved online with a same-day appointment. It's safe, secure, easy and affordable! We are priced more than 50% less than comparable services. Why use anyone else? Visit the website or give us a call. See ad, page 21. u

WELLNESS

BLUE MOUNTAIN ACUPUNCTURE

Beth A. Mills, LAc

5521 Carlisle Pike, Ste B, Mechanicsburg 717-516-1080 • BlueMountainAcu.com

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

FIREFLY HOLLOW HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Kara Lovehart

200 Farm Ln, York • 717-814-9136 FireflyHollowWellness.com

We are a full-service holistic wellness center offering an array of professional services that address clients’ individual needs. A holistic approach strives to integrate Mind, Body & Spirit, allowing wellness to occur. Services include medical massage, energy medicine, intuitive coaching, wellness education, nutritional coaching and much more. See ads, pages 15 and 21. 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, page17. 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

WHOLISTICALLY SIMPLE RX

Dr. Tia McLaughlin East Berlin & virtually 717-465-8500 • DrTiaMcLaughlin.com

Learn to get to the root cause of chronic diseases, autoimmune, gut issues or Celiac Disease – Dr. Tia is a functional medicine practitioner and health coach who helps reverse symptoms through a whole-body approach. Receive one-onone coaching, lab evaluations, health consults and a private group. u

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ENERGY WORK

GRIEF FACILITATION & EDUCATION – Learn about what happens to the body when experiencing the trauma associated with grief, so you can heal quicker and move beyond the grief. Speaker and facilitator, Asha Scatchard is avail able for personal facilitation and group presenta tions. Visit EnergyBodyWorks.com and Tinyurl. com/Asha-HER-Summit. 717-843-5672.

HELP WANTED

CASHIER – Full- or part-time. Sonnewald Natural Foods in Spring Grove is seeking an experienced, accurate, neat and organized cashier; a strong team player with excellent customer service. Includes Fridays and Saturdays. Employee discount, paid vacation and holidays. Application at Sonnewald.org. See ad, back cover.

YOUR YOGA

Cynthia Johannes-Beecher

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

Your journey is our passion at Your Yoga. We welcome everyone to learn in a safe, inviting, no judgment studio located near the fairgrounds. All body types welcome. Easy access with lots of free on-street parking. Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Chair and Gentle Yoga. See ad, page 14. u

MASSAGE THERAPISTS & HOLISTIC PROFESSIONALS – Full- or part-time. Team-led, fun and supportive work environment. Send resumes to FireflyHollowWellness@gmail.com. Apply or learn more at FireflyHollowWellness.com. 717-8149136. See ads, pages 15 and 21.

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, partor full-time. Email your resume to Publisher@ NaturalCentralPA.com.

ORGANIC SHOPPING ONLINE

ESSANTE ORGANICS – Check this out if you are interested in living a toxic free and organic lifestyle. We sell over the internet products for the home, for body and skin care, and for babies. We have formulators who have created our PH nutrition products to alkalize our body. Everyone loves our therapeutic essential oils. We have sales most weeks. Check our sales to see what is on sale now. If you have any questions, just call me, Susan L. Stecher at 717-571-7084, or visit www. EssanteOrganics.com/slstecher.

SERVICES

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CERTIFICATION –

Get approved in minutes. Same day appointments. 100% online. It’s safe, secure, easy and affordable! PA or NJ. Medical Marijuana Certifications, LLC. MMJ4U.org. 717-220-5566. See ad, page 21.