October 2023 Natural Awakenings South Central PA

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Gain a National Certification in CHINESE MERIDIAN

THERAPY

5 weekend personalized training course

Tentative dates: Oct. 21-22, Dec. 2-3, Jan. 20-21, Feb. 24-25, Mar. 23-24*

Chinese Meridian Therapy can be described as acupuncture WITHOUT needles. Various techniques used to stimulate the energy meridians include micro current, laser, cupping, moxibustion, and others – to create an effective, non-invasive approach to acupuncture.

Master all of the skills to help clients with pain management, weight issues, stress, headaches, anxiety, migraines, blood pressure, immune system, improved sleep and more. The principles and techniques can also be used with pets and animals.

Classes are limited to a small number of students and will not repeat in the near future. Take advantage of this great opportunity now! Just a few spots left. Classes start in October. For more information, questions and registration, call 717-344-0075.

Cost: $395/class $250/class + exam fee

(NOTE: A 3-year acupuncture program costs btw. $45k-$65k. Additional BONUS: You will be taught a special technique not taught in traditional schools called Homeopuncture.)

Location: Hampton Inn, 1550 Mount Zion Rd, York, PA

Instructor: Internationally trained educator and board-certified practitioner Dr. David A. Frederick, PhD, DSc, ND, DHM Fellow; International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture

*Dates are subject to change. Can’t make a class? No problem, you will be given a DVD to stay on course.

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Terpene Spotlight: PINENE

By Benjamin Cohen

Terpenes, the aromatic compounds found in plants and other natural sources, offer many benefits to the human body including antiviral, antimicrobial, and other healing properties. Monoterpenes specifically are widely studied for their antiviral property. Terpenes also have the potential to serve as anticancer and antidiabetic reagents. Some common plant sources of terpenes include tea, thyme, cannabis, Spanish sage, and citrus fruits. Pinene is a terpene found in the oils of many species of many coniferous trees, notably the pine. It is also found in the essential oil of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), eucalyptus, and orange peels.

When inhaled by the human nose, airborne terpene molecules travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain. This action is the active principle in aromatherapy, which utilizes the terpene-rich essential oils of plants in order to influence mood, healing, etc. Interestingly, Pinene is one of the most abundant compounds released by forest trees. In a most beneficial way, α-Pinene in particular is thought to reduce the memory deficits commonly reported as a side-effect of THC consumption. It likely demonstrates this activity due to its action as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, a class of compounds which are known to aid memory and increase alertness. One could consider that a walk through the forest is enough to stimulate the senses by sight alone, but understanding the mechanism behind why it makes us feel pleasant and

clear headed is profound. The gasses released by trees can affect our very ability to process and retain information. It turns out that a nice walk in the woods is more medicinal than we might recognize.

References

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Geron, C., et al. (2000). A review and synthesis of monoterpene speciation from forests in the United States. Atmospheric Environment 34(11), 1761-81. Johns Hopkins Medicine (n.d.). Aromatherapy: Do Essential Oils Really Work? https://tinyurl.com/ JohnsHopkinsMedicineArticle

Mahmoudvand, H.; Sheibani, V.; Keshavarz, H.; Shojaee, S.; Esmaeelpour, K.; Ziaali, N. (2016). “Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Improves Learning and Memory Impairment Induced by Toxoplasma gondii Infection”. Iranian Journal of Parasitology. 11 (2): 177–185. PMC 5236094. PMID 28096851.

Cox-Georgian D, Ramadoss N, Dona C, Basu C. Therapeutic and Medicinal Uses of Terpenes. Medicinal Plants. 2019 Nov 12:333–59. doi: 10.1007/978-3-03031269-5_15. PMCID: PMC7120914.

CANNABIS HISTORY SPOTLIGHT

East to West

Cannabis in the Victorian Era of Europe and Ayurvedic Medicine in India

By Benjamin Cohen

Cannabis has a long history of use by many cultures worldwide. One such culture and era that adopted and popularized the medicinal use of cannabis was Victorian England. Thanks largely to Dr. William Brooke O’Shaunghnessy, an Irishman who traveled to India in 1841, the public became aware of the benefits of medicinal cannabis use. O’Shaughnessy is credited as the first person to officially introduce cannabis into Western medicine via a scientific paper titled ‘On the preparations of the Indian hemp, or gunjah, published in The British Medical Journal (then known as The Provincial Medical Journal and Retrospect of the Medical Sciences) in 1843. Through investigating and meeting those using cannabis in India, he learned of its use in treating health conditions such as rheumatism, convulsions, pain, digestive issues, how it can stimulate the mind and senses, its use as a sedative and much more. Dr. O’Shaughnessy’s validation of medicinal cannabis’ effectiveness on human health conditions challenged the discriminatory and racist beliefs held by Britains against those using cannabis in its colonies.

Despite the Western rediscovery of the medicinal benefits of cannabis, those practicing Ayurvedic medicine in India had long known of and had been using it for centuries. Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional Hindu system of medicine which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing. It is believed that cannabis has the ability to bring balance in the human body. This belief has been substantiated in the Western world through the discovery of the Human Endocannabinoid System,

which produces and uses compounds practically identical to those in the cannabis plant in order to regulate function and bring balance throughout the body. It’s interesting that the root words for Ayurveda are ayus (life) and veda (knowledge). Folk use of cannabis is rooted in observation of its effects on the human body, which is an area of the study of life. Anecdotal or personal accounts of cannabis’s effectiveness might be enough for some to accept it, but the Western world puts more scrutiny on proving something to be true. Through O’Shaughnessy’s efforts to provide claims of medical efficacy, the Western world took another step towards legitimizing the medicinal use of cannabis.

Sources:

O’Neill, R. (2017, August 11). Getting High With The Victorians: A History Of Medicinal Cannabis. HeadStuff.org. Retrieved August 15, 2023, from https://headstuff.org/topical/science/getting-high-withvictorians-history-of-medicinal-cannabis/

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A River Runs Through Us

Life in us is like the water in a river.

~Henry David Thoreau

Born and raised less than a mile from the Susquehanna in Northeast Pennsylvania, I spent much of my youth fishing and exploring in and around the river. The same neighborhood Little League field is still in the shadow of the dike that keeps the river within its banks, as is the nearby elementary school that we attended through grade seven. We spent hours at the river exploring nature, foraging, building forts, developing our outdoorsman skills and genuinely feeling like we were the first to tread in this natural playground and wilderness habitat.

Our young minds were mostly unaware that years earlier, these same river banks were inhabited by Native people, most recently the Susquehannock Nation, who fished and trapped for food and trade at the very spots where we would cast our lines. They were preceded by other Native communities along the Susquehanna Valley dating back centuries.

The mighty river passes grandly through the heart of Harrisburg, splits York and Lancaster counties and is part of the fabric of our region, which is rich in Native American history and culture. This month marks the formal recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 9, and as part of that celebration and every day, we honor all of the Indigenous people who occupied this land we now call home. Check out our Inspiration department this month, which discusses ways you can celebrate and honor the contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, and search the interactive map that identifies the location and history of lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples around the world.

In this month’s feature article, we acknowledge and share traditional healing wisdom from around the world, noting that, “88 percent of all countries are estimated to use traditional medicine such as herbal remedies, acupuncture and shamanism. The contribution of these practices is increasingly being recognized by Western medicine, especially in collaboration with integrative, holistic and regenerative medicine.”

Western medicine and modern technology are a blessing and save lives, mine included. I am encouraged and grateful to be part of a community that provides me the opportunity to also experience ancient healing techniques designed millennia ago that naturally support the innate healing capacity of the human body, and invite a mind-body-soul-health connection.

We each have our own unique quest in life; and yet we’re all on a similar journey as humans whenever we seek wisdom to stay healthy and heal ourselves and as we strive daily to feel good, live simply and laugh more.

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18 THE HEALING ARTS OF QIGONG AND TAI CHI

Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

20 DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF MARTIAL ARTS

A Look at Five Popular Modalities

22 TRADITIONAL WORLD HEALING WISDOM

Lost Practices Gain New Respect

26 THE MODERN MACROBIOTIC DIET

30 A SYMPHONY OF SKILL-BUILDING How Music Spurs Childhood Development

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Celebrating 10 Years of Reiki

OnNovember 11, Rickie Meryl Freedman is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place and the launch of her newest book: Radiating Our Reiki Light ~ Reiki Healing through Real Stories for Client, Students, Practitioners and Teachers. There are two shifts; from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.

Attendees can meet the authors and ReikiSpace practitioners, enjoy delicious food and drink, purchase a copy of the book and enter prize drawings. They can also peruse the unique jewelry of Candace Cothard’s “Imagination in Glass” in the enLIGHT10 Room and more.

Admission is free with RSVP (required). Location: 2793 Old Post Rd. For more information, call 717-599-2299, email Rickie@ReikiByRickie.com or visit ReikiByRickie.com. See ad, page 9.

Horn Farm Center Training Accepting Applications

The 2024 Horn Farm Center Land Steward Training program will take place weekly on four Sundays from February 11 to March 3, followed by 12 Tuesdays from March 5 to May 21. Applications are due by December 31, with earlybird discount pricing by November 30.

Participants become versatile and compassionate caretakers of the Earth by learning how to restore broken ecosystems, rebuild lost habitat, mitigate climate change and reawaken a sense of place in nature via immersion into regional ecology, restorative earthwork and hands-on field experience essential to healing natural landscapes.

The knowledge and skillset gathered through this course can be leveraged in many ways, including home-scale lawn and woodland revival, professional conservation and land stewardship work, furthering academic studies, environmental activism and recovering ways of living that are rooted in reciprocity with nature. Additional perks include educational hikes, overlap sessions with the Horn Farm’s Ecological Gardener Training program, a take-home took kit and natural movement sessions for relaxing the body and equipping trainees for new physical challenges. Scholarship funds are available.

Cost is $1,425 ($1,325 early-bird discount). Location: 4945 Horn Rd., York. For more information, call 717-757-6441, email Education@HornFarmCenter.org or visit HornFarmCenter.org/land-steward-training. See ad, page 13.

Burn Up to 190 Calories in 10 Minutes at Happie Soul

Happie

Soul Wellness is providing whole-body vibration, a new, noninvasive treatment for aiding in weight loss, inflammation and pain reduction. Clients stand on a machine with a vibrating platform that transmits energy to the body, forcing muscles to contract and relax dozens of times per second.

Owner Cristina Dunbar says, “Ten minutes a day of whole-body vibration several times a week may help lose weight, tone muscles, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow and lymphatic drainage, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol. It also increases bone density and balance in older adults, helps with mood stability, diabetes management and pain management, improves sleep and reduces cellulite.”

Cost is $1 per minute or free with any treatment. Location: 5000 Lenker St., Ste. 103, Mechanicsburg. For appointments and more information, call 717-254-7250, email Admin@HappieSoul.me or visit HappieSoul.me. See ad, page 3.

Rickie Freedman

Study Needle-Free Acupuncture

The World Institute of Complementary and Alternative Health Sciences will present a Needle-Free Acupuncture (meridian therapy) certification course in five weekends with David A. Frederick that is equivalent to a three-year course in traditional acupuncture at the Hampton Inn in York. This therapy is a non-invasive approach to acupuncture principles and no license is needed. DVDs are provided for missed classes.

The first class is held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 21, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 22. The second class is held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 2, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 3. The classes in 2024 are scheduled for January 20 and 21, February 24 and 25, March 23 and 24. Students learn about the five elements, yin/yang theory, mother child laws, Seng Cycle, tonification and sedation points, Ko Cycle, (chronic conditions), laser therapy, micro current, moxibustion, Tei shin and working with animals, plus treatment protocols for pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, immune disorders and more.

Special price is $250 per class. Location: 1550 Mt. Zion Rd., York. For more information, call 717-344-0075, email docdavef@worldinst.com or visit WorldInst.com. See ad, page 3.

David A. Frederick

Inner Peace Expo in Hamburg

The 10th anniversary Inner Peace Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 4, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 5, at the Hamburg Field House, with great giveaways and more than 70 vendors offering an array of crystals, gemstones, organic candles, CBD products and more. Services include massage, reiki, ionic foot detox and aura photos. There will also be wellness items for home and body such as handcrafted soaps, lotions and jewelry.

Founder Nancy Hartman says, “We will be rounding out our 10th Anniversary with our 20th show at the Hamburg Field House. This year’s expo will include live blood analysis, mediums, lectures and more so visit our website often for updates. And stay tuned—a new location is in the works for next year’s show!” The keynote speakers will be at 1 p.m. both days. Food is available for purchase and the first 150 guests each day will receive swag bags.

Cost is $10 for the weekend, with veterans and kids 12 and under free. Location: Hamburg Field House, Pine St., Hamburg. For more information, call 610-401-1342 or visit InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com. See ad, page 13.

The Balance Now Offering Reiki

The Balance now provides reiki services by the owner and certified practitioner Brenda A. Baxter, LMT/ PTA, either alone or in conjunction with other relaxation modalities, including reflexology or massage. She is also a certified holistic MLD practitioner specializing in stress management, pain management and relaxation treatments.

She says, “Reiki can be used alone or in conjunction with other modalities to pro-

Brenda A. Baxter

mote relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety through a gentle touch or hands slightly away from the body to balance the body’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy.”

Baxter advises, “Enjoy a complementary health approach that facilitates the body’s own healing response. It is a form of energy healing for emotional or physical health originating in Japan. You’ll find it delivers a soothing array of health benefits such as bringing on a meditative state; fostering tissue and bone healing after injury or surgery; stimulating your body’s immune system; promoting natural self-healing; and relieving pain and tension.”

Cost is $60. Location: 2201 Forest Hills Dr., Ste. 9, Harrisburg. For appointments and more information, call 717-877-7533, email Brenda@BalanceIsYours.com or visit BalanceIsYours.com. See ad, page 8.

Musical Fundraiser in Dallastown

The second annual concert to raise funds in support of the chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) Support Fund will be held from 2:30 to 7 p.m., October 29, at Wyndridge Farms.

Pennsylvania native singer-songwriter Olivia Farabaugh, in partnership with nonprofit Malachi’s Message, will join bands Addi Grace, Cold Union Spring, Cody Tyler and Gypsy Convoy. There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, a kid’s corner, a silent auction and more.

Malachi’s Message has been able to help over 60 people on this journey. The CIRS Support Fund started in July 2022, has a waitlist of approximately 65 individuals and is growing daily. Each person is waiting for a grant to help them see a physician that understands and can help diagnose and treat this condition. All proceeds from the day of the event go toward helping those on the CIRS Support Fund waitlist.

Admission is $5. Location: 885 S. Pleasant Ave., Dallastown. For more information, call 209-402-9588, email ecripe@malachismessage.org or visit MalachisMessage.org/c-i-r-ssupport-fund.

Classes for Calming the Nervous System

Loving

Heart Blissful Soul is offering two monthly classes: Peace for Pediatrics for ages 13 to 17 ($10) on October 15; and How Can We Feel Safe Again? Healing After Domestic Violence ($13) on October 22, both at Sage Integrative Medicine & Wellness.

CranioSacral practitioner Carrie Tetkoskie, RN, BSN, will teach how to silence the mind and promote a peaceful nervous system. Peace for Pediatrics will focus on social anxiety disorders, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder for adolescents.

How Can We Feel Safe Again? will explore relaxation techniques, including meditation and grounding exercises to promote safety and security of the body. She will review ways to heal the nervous system, physiological and psychological well-being of domestic violence survivors.

Location: 5015 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg. Preregister at 717-775-8100 or SageMedicineWellness. com. For more information, email LovingHeartBlissfulSoul@gmail.com. See ad, page 12.

Olivia Farabaugh

Carrie Tetkoskie

New

on the Horizon

R

honda Giddings, owner of Giddings Acupuncture, is opening a new business soon, Zen & Now Wellness, at 6009 Allentown Boulevard, Paxton Square, in Harrisburg. The new venture in healing for the community promises to be a one-stopshop for traditional Eastern herbal medicine, halotherapy, acupuncture, massage and more.

Giddings says, “It is an opportunity for the community to gain access to multiple health and wellness tools and treatments, and a place for fledgling healers to get their wings. The premise for this health and wellness center is based upon the archaic idea of an apothecary.” In the mid14th century, this meant a shopkeeper, especially one that gathers, stores, compounds and sells herbal and other medicaments for the health and betterment of the people they serve.

She will help to empower patrons to change toward the optimum they seek—never replacing their primary care physician and medicine, but adding the personal touch to their individual situation. Giddings advises, “As customers, clients, guests and friends become empowered to seek and utilize those things to help change their optimum, they become advocates of their own health and wellness, and ultimately, they become their own apothecary!”

For more information, call 717-657-1951 or email ZenAndNow2022@outlook.com. See listing, page 39.

Rhonda Giddings

Shannon Hillsinger, CNS, ND, is the newest team member at Natural Paths to Wellness, providing holistic nutrition for those learning to avoid food allergies or sensitivities, implementing a new diet or meal protocol, tracking macronutrients for achieving a healthy weight or focusing on increasing specific vitamins/mineral/nutrients.

Owner Jessica Shoemaker says, “Dr. Shannon Hillsinger is uniquely positioned as both a certified nutrition specialist and licensed dietician. She is also a graduate of naturopathic medical school (and will be joining our ND team), which ensures a deeper understanding of nutrition and its impact on your physiology.”

Initial nutrition appointment is $95. Custom meal plans are $45 to $65. Location: 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr., Camp Hill. For appointments and more information, call 717-494-4500, email Admin@NaturalPathsToWellness.com or visit NaturalPathsToWellness.com. See ad, page 9.

Lisa Frankfort, a new wellness coach at BeBalanced Harrisburg, has worked in the field sales industry for more than 20 years with training and coaching. After a 15-year career with a fortune 500 company, she decided to change direction to the health and wellness industry. She became a site manager at a weight-loss center while coaching clients on their weight-loss goals and behaviors.

Wanting to become more natural and holistic for herself and others, she moved on to become a Wellness Coach at BeBalanced in Harrisburg. She is passionate about helping BeBalanced clients current and new, and interested in improving their health and lifestyles.

Location: 5201 Jonestown Rd., Ste. 102, Harrisburg. For more information, call 717673-7046, ext. 1, email HarrisburgEast@ BeBalancedCenters.com or visit BeBalancedCenters.com. Complete a wellness quiz at BeBalancedCenters.com/location/harrisburg/ free-consultation. See ad, page 19.

Program

FALL 2023

PEACE HOLISTIC EXPO

Shannon Hillsinger

Lisa Frankfort

Spirit of Oneness Expo

The Spirit of Oneness Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 8, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Sharon E. Muzio, RN, BCTMB, owner of Alta View Wellness Center, is the founder. She says, “This year, we are offering many new opportunities for participation and interaction. Everyone is invited to feel the energy and participate in all of the offerings. Groove Dance pop-ups will be happening all weekend with Elaine Gingrich, and we encourage everyone to dance and get their groove on.”

There will be more than 65 vendors, including crystals, oils, candles, crafted creations, readers, authors, books, cards, fun stuff, healers, bodywork, energy work, clothing and more, with two floors of fun, two vendor halls and two days of amazing, delicious homemade Italian food from Alex Marsico. All food is available for purchase, with free workshops, live music and entertainment on both days.

A Community Art Quilt station led by Angie Yingst will allow everyone to share their artistic vision on an eight-byeight square. All materials are provided. Liz Anne and Laura Behnka will stage a psychic gallery fundraiser at 2 p.m., October 7, to benefit nonprofit Nobody’s Cats TNR (trap neuter return). From 2 to 3 p.m., October 8, the Cosmic Trash Improv Show features real-life psychic Vanessa Cordoniu. Four female improvisors play tarot readers, and with the audience’s suggestion of a nonserious issue, explore and improvise possible realities that poke fun at pop astrology, guru spirituality and more. Other highlights include live dancers with June T. Minaya and her troupe, and the Bumbada Womyn Drummers with Tammi Hassen, as well as a Spirit Wing Photo Station.

General admission is $7 per day; $12 weekend pass. Admission to the gallery is a $20 donation to Nobody’s Cats. Location: 2701 N. 3rd. St. Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-221-0133, email avwc@comcast.net or visit SpiritOfOnenessEvent.com. See ad, page 11.

Women’s Expo in Carlisle with Shopping, Entertainment and Info

The Cumberland County Women’s Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 11, at the Carlisle Expo Center, hosted by OLP Events. Exhibitors, from larger businesses to small franchises and solopreneurs will provide women of all ages ample opportunity to shop and gather information about health and wellness, travel, fashion, home improvements, beauty, finance and more. Visitors will be eligible for a variety of door prizes.

n Learn Handwriting – Mitzi Jones will discuss the basics of handwriting and guests discover hidden traits they didn’t know they had. She will also explain why handwriting is so important for development and communication.

n Nutrition for the Brain – Barbara Goll, community education liaison and nutritionist with Homeland at Home, will discuss the best food choices to nourish the brain and reduce risk for dementia and chronic conditions.

n Meal Planning and Entertaining with Ease – Debbie Kimble with Tastefully Simple will emphasize meal prepping and holiday entertaining ideas, including dinners, charcuterie boards and trifles that are easy, delicious and fun in the kitchen.

n Selfie Spot – Guests are encouraged to stop in front of the colorful Women’s Expo photo backdrop for a selfie or group shot.

n Vaccinations – South Central PA Medical Reserve will be on hand providing flu, COVID (if available), shingles and pneumonia shots on a first-come, first served basis. Guests should bring their insurance cards.

Admission and parking are free. Location: 100 K St., Carlisle. Preregister online at aGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com. For more information, call 717-285-1350 or visit Facebook.com/womensexpos. See ad, page 27.

Healing Inflammation with CranioSacral Therapy and Integrative Nutrition

Inflammation is a natural response to injury or dysfunction in the body, signaling the need for a healing or immune response. Inflammation is an issue when it becomes a chronic underlying condition that can lead to significant health concerns such as decreased immune function, anxiety, depression, brain fog, autoimmune disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, neurological disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, leaky gut and adrenal fatigue. Healing inflammation in the body can be accomplished through various methods including, but not limited to CranioSacral Therapy (CST), specifically addressing the vagus nerve; nutrition; breathing exercises; stress reduction; exercise; and quality sleep.

Inflammation is often a result of physical injury, trauma, genetics, stress, long COVID, diet and environmental factors such as pollution, pesticides and chemicals. According to Dr. Shawna Darou, ND, individuals with low vagal tone have higher rates of inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, strokes, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, endometriosis, cognitive impairment, inflammatory bowel disease and more.

CST uses light touch to evaluate the craniosacral system and enhances the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and blood within the body to improve overall health, brain and immune function. CST relaxes the nervous system into a parasympathetic state where individuals are able to rest and heal. Many patients are in a state of chronic “fight-or-flight”, which is often linked to high levels of inflammation, high cortisol levels, heart rate and blood pressure, along with disruption of sleep, digestion and hormone levels. CST treatments are extremely beneficial at reducing inflammation by stimulating the vagus nerve and boosting the immune system.

Lifestyle changes, exercise, sleep hygiene, breathing techniques, vagus nerve exercises, reducing consumption of inflammatory foods and increasing consumption of anti-inflammatory foods all contribute to the reduction and healing of chronic inflammation. Examples

of anti-inflammatory foods are healthy fats (olive oil, omega-3s), fruits and vegetables (blueberries; dark, leafy greens; sweet potatoes) and anti-inflammatory roots and spices (ginger, turmeric). Incorporating one or more of these habits can reduce inflammation and greatly improve overall health.

Carrie Tetkoskie, RN, BSN, is the owner of Loving Heart Blissful Soul, a cranial sacral therapy practice in Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-603-1732. Jamie Lynn Zeppa, BS, CYT, is an integrative nutrition counselor, holistic health coach, yoga teacher and the owner of Thyme to Thrive Wellness. For more information, call 717-743-1078 or visit ThymeToThriveWellness.com. See ad, page 12.

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Eco-Friendly Fall Clean-Up

As first frosts arrive, annual plants die back and perennials begin to go dormant. This can create a considerable amount of leaf litter and dead stalks as the once-lush garden and yard turn brown. Many people mow and rake up the debris so that the ground is neat and bare. This winter, consider allowing at least some of this fallen foliage to remain where it lands. This will benefit the local ecosystem and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in landfills.

OFFER SHELTER TO BENEFICIAL CREATURES

When temperatures drop, many insects live or leave eggs in fallen plant materials. By resisting the urge to tidy our yards, we can protect biodiversity and preserve beneficial bugs, such as stick insects, pill bugs and millipedes. While bumblebees hibernate underground, other bee species find their way into the hollow stems of native plants to rest and wait for spring. Certain butterflies find cozy shelter in plant litter, and some caterpillars roll themselves up in fallen leaves. Toads and salamanders lie dormant in the ground or under the protection of plant debris.

PROVIDE FOOD FOR BIRDS AND SMALL CRITTERS

Birds are drawn to highly textured landscapes with a diversity

of plants. They feed on seed heads left standing and forage for insects among the litter. When snow piles up on fallen foliage, voles and mice scavenge through the debris for seeds and nuts. Squirrels and opossums may find edibles in the layers of mulch. The extra plant material on the ground creates habitats for more spring insects that will benefit birds, toads and other creatures when the snow melts.

PRESERVE ROOT SYSTEMS

Perennial root systems tucked in for winter with a protective blanket of garden waste are less likely to be harmed by extreme cold temperatures. The ground is also less likely to freeze and thaw as the temperatures vary.

FOSTER HEALTHY SOIL

Take a walk through the woods in the fall. Leaves drop; plants die back; and the ground is carpeted with a rich layer of composting materials. This loamy soil in the woods is some of the healthiest to be found. In the spring, plants reappear through the layer of humus without effort.

UNBURDEN THE LANDFILL

If saving the plants, insects and birds isn’t motivation enough, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that yard debris takes up as much as 6 percent of all waste in landfills, producing methane as it breaks down. If the garden or yard must be cleaned up, pile the material onsite or take it to a compost site instead of putting it in the trash.

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Sustainable Preparations

As we approach the autumn season, many homeowners will embrace the crispy days, rakes or blowers in hand to “clean up” their landscape for the winter slumber. But our yard is one of the best tools we have to help the environment, and the way we landscape impacts the natural world in more ways than almost all other lifestyle choices we will make.

Everyone wants the benefits of nature, clean water, food and pollination, but not everyone is willing to steward nature. If environmental stewardship is a top priority, follow these tips to improve the yard’s ecological value.

n Leave the leaves: Leaves provide critical overwintering habitat for many species of wildlife, many of which are responsible for the pollination of our food! In the flower beds/natural areas, leaves provide a protective blanket for plants and the wildlife that benefit them; in the lawn, leaves can “mowed in” for free fertilizer.

n Recycle old stalks: Rather than deadheading flowers in the fall, allow them to go to seed and remain standing through the winter. Aside from adding a warm and festive appeal to the property, seed heads provide food for wildlife and stalks provide nesting habitat for valuable species. Old stalks should be cut back the following April, around the time when the apple trees are blooming (mid-April).

n Maintain brush piles: Enormous piles of organic debris (leaves, sticks and landscape debris) sitting at landfills increases methane levels. Instead of sending it out with the trash, take fall debris and build brush piles. There is nothing more exciting than a winter brush pile in a snowstorm for birds, bunnies and squirrels. It’s like a cozy lodge for wildlife out in the cold.

Tony Campisi is the owner of Campisi Property Service, a sustainable landscaping company serving York and surrounding counties since 2009. For more information, call 717-586-5522, email CampisiPropertyservicellc@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/ CampisiPropertyServiceLlc. See listing, page 42.

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The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi

WELL-BEING THROUGH INTENTIONAL MOVEMENTS

by Nadia Linda Hole, M.D.

improve neuropsychological measures in elderly individuals, potentially delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s. A systematic review of 11 studies involving 1,061 seniors with mild cognitive impairment suggested that tai chi training could be effective in improving cognitive function, including memory, learning, mental speed and attention. And, a 10-week study by Brown University researchers reported that cancer patients that practiced qigong displayed clinically significant improvements in fatigue.

Accelerating the Healing Process

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition. At its core, qigong revolves around the concept of qi (pronounced “chee”), considered to be the life-force energy that permeates the universe. Like love, qi can act as a potent healing agent, restoring inner peace, balance and harmony. Gong refers to the dedication and effort invested in mastering this skill, a journey marked by patience and repetition. Qigong is a moving, meditative practice aimed at harmonizing internal energies, and it is related to tai chi, which originated as a martial art.

Benefits and Scientific Validation

The practice of qigong involves breath work, movement, mindfulness and stretching. It is performed with intention, yet emptiness (wuji), enabling practitioners

to cultivate a stronger, deeper mindbody-spirit connection that allows for heightened stillness, clarity, vitality, awareness and sense of self. It has been clinically documented to alleviate stress, enhance energy levels, improve physical fitness and promote cardiopulmonary and immune function.

A 2020 study published in Frontiers in Medicine reported that qigong improved balance and coordination in older adults. In presenting their scientific approach and rationale, the researchers noted, “Qigong is an integral part of both ancient and modern Chinese medical practice and is now a popular mind-body wellness technique in the United States, as well. An estimated 2.9 million U.S. adults practiced either tai chi, qigong or both in 2012.”

In a 2012 study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers found that tai chi could enhance brain size and

“Knowing yourself is the real practice,” says David Stokes Hone, a naturopathic doctor, medical qigong master and founder of the Elements of Life Institute. “As practitioners, all we’re doing is reminding people of the divine connection that’s inside of them. Qigong helps clear blockages and move the stuck qi out. Just doing the practices, we allow our bodies to heal through the movement that helps us have the faith to heal. The blocks and addictions melt into the light formed by the exercises.”

According to Hone, the profound transformations achieved through qigong can range from the dramatic, such as restoring sensation in a paraplegic’s legs, to the more subtle, like the emergence of a smile. He recalls the story of a young woman entrenched in addiction who managed to turn her life around after embracing the practice.

Kevin Chen, Ph.D., a qigong master and associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, introduced qigong to his father with chronic back pain as a way to alleviate his suffering and avoid a recommended surgery.

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Principles of Qigong

For beginners, Tai Chi Master Violet Li emphasizes relaxation and mindfulness. “True relaxation is more a state of mind,” she explains. “When we pay attention to our body, the qi will follow.”

Troy Bennett, a doctor of acupuncture and qigong master from Newfoundland, Canada, shares eight principles that he learned from Qigong Grandmaster Effie Chow.

MEDITATE Whenever a problem arises, meditate and wait for the answer to come.

If you come to the conclusion that you can’t fix the problem, then it’s not in your hands, so don’t worry about it.

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BREATHE. The quality of your breath will determine the quality of your life. Breathe like a newborn baby.

CONNECT. Everyone and everything in the universe is connected through qi. Remember the smallest thing you do in life will have an effect on the universe. Always hold the intention of love.

TRAIN FOR SUCCESS Remember to always help people become the best that they can become.

LEAVE A BLESSING Whenever you meet someone, always give a blessing. Your kindness can have the most powerful effect on someone’s life and transform them in ways you can only dream of.

EXPERIENCE EIGHT HUGS AND THREE BELLY-ACHING LAUGHS

DAILY. Don’t take life so seriously. Learn to laugh and enjoy life.

LIVE. When Dr. Chow was asked, “What happens when you die?” she laughed and said, “I cannot answer that question. There is no such thing as death. There is only life.”

Nadia Linda Hole is a medical doctor, qigong master and pioneer in bridging Oriental, Western and energy medicine with Hawaiian-style qigong. She served as a consulting editor for the book Chinese Medical Qigong and contributing author in medical textbooks on complementary medicine.

Discovering the World of Martial Arts

A LOOK AT FIVE POPULAR MODALITIES

by Carrie Jackson

Traditional martial arts date back more than 2,000 years and have blossomed into about 200 styles. While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection. According to Statista, a German-based market research company, nearly 6.2 million people in the U.S. participate in some form of this sport. “Martial arts are for everyone, and it’s

never too late to start,” says John Fonseca, an Illinois-based trainer specializing in karate, jiu-jitsu and other self-defense modalities. He is the first karate athlete in the world to win repeat gold medals at the Pan American Games, the first American to medal at the Karate World Championships in almost 16 years, and the first American to win the Paris Open in more than 30 years.

According to Fonseca, “Short-term benefits of any martial art include improved fitness, self-confidence and stress relief.

While long-term benefits are hard to count, they may include increased discipline, self-defense skills and a sense of personal growth. Remember: Every black belt was just a white belt that never gave up.”

When advising beginners, the champion says, “It’s important to choose a style that suits your goals and fitness level. Each modality offers unique benefits. Find a reputable instructor or school, start gradually to avoid injury and maintain a consistent practice routine for better progress.”

Karate

With origins in Okinawa, Japan, dating back to the 17th century, the guiding principles of karate include respect, humility, perseverance and self-discipline. “A karate practice starts with kihon, or basic fundamentals, that include a variety of punches, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, blocks and stances,” Fonseca explains. “These techniques are practiced repeatedly to develop muscle memory, accuracy and power. They are further developed in choreographed sequences called kata, which simulate various applications for selfdefense situations.”

Practitioners perform these routines solo in a specific order and then practice the bunkai, or applications, with a partner to develop selfdefense skills. “Lastly, kumite is the sparring component of karate training to develop timing, distance, adaptability and the ability to receive and deliver strikes. It involves practicing techniques and strategies against a live, resist-

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ing opponent. Depending on the training level and focus, kumite can range from controlled, pre-arranged drills to freestyle sparring with varying levels of contact,” says Fonseca.

Capoeira

A martial art disguised as dance, capoeira is performed to music and traditional songs, including rhythmic clapping and drumming. Players form a circle, at the center of which two participants engage with one another in a combination of fighting and dancing. The art form was created in Brazil by African slaves in the mid-16th century. Although banned by the government after the abolition of slavery in 1888, many people continued to practice in hidden spaces. Modern capoeira was later developed around 1930, with several styles taking on their own characteristics. Emphasizing deception, flexibility and fluidity, participants learn discipline, confidence and self-control, while the use of music and instruments provides a multi-sensory experience.

Aikido

Aikido, which means “the way of harmony with the spirit,” originated in 14th-century Japan and was modernized during the 1920s. Although it is mainly a

throwing and pinning art, practitioners also utilize strikes, kicks, sweeps and come-alongs.

According to Greg O’Connor, chief instructor at Aikido Centers of New Jersey, “Aikido is the most challenging and most ethical of the martial arts, and the most difficult to achieve any level of black belt rank. Our practice requires working with a partner on the specific attack and technique demonstrated by the instructor. Each partner takes turns in this practice with safety for each other in mind, and we train to handle an aggressor with the full awareness that there are no rules in a self-defense situation.”

O’Connor describes aikido as a magical skill, because as the participants learn to be patient and persevere, they often discover eye-opening alternatives to violence. It requires full integration of mind, body and spirit, as well as an awareness of how our minds and emotions can work against us, he says.

Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-jitsu originated in Japan, evolving over centuries, with Brazilian jiujitsu further developing in the early 20th century. Fonseca says that the practice focuses on leverage, technique over strength, control and adaptation. Students will first learn and practice positions, transitions, escapes and submissions, then engage in those techniques with a partner to refine their movements, timing and muscle memory.

“Live sparring, known as rolling, is

a crucial aspect of j iu- jitsu training. During rolling, practitioners engage in controlled but dynamic matches with resisting opponents. The goal is to apply learned techniques, gain positional control and attempt submissions,” Fonseca explains. “Rolling helps students develop timing, adaptability and practical application of techniques; enhances concentration, awareness, self-esteem and focus; and creates a sense of balance and calm.”

Taekwondo

The Koreanbased practice of taekwondo was developed during the 1940s as a blend of native fighting styles. Students learn kicking, punching and blocking techniques, which are applied to various forms of self-defense. According to the International Taekwondo Association , the philosophy is to build a more peaceful world, and that starts with developing individual character and positive morale. Through repeated practice and exercises, students learn courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and an indomitable spirit. These five tenets are recited at the start and end of every class and become the foundation of both the students’ development as individuals and as martial artists.

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

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TRADITIONAL WORLD HEALING WISDOM

LOST PRACTICES GAIN NEW RESPECT

by Carrie Jackson

With time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world. According to the World Health Organization, 88 percent of all countries are estimated to use traditional medicine, such as herbal remedies, acupuncture and shamanism. The contribution of these practices is increasingly being recognized by Western medicine, especially in collaboration with integrative, holistic and regenerative medicine. The pandemic prompted renewed interest in traditional treatments, and incorporating them into wellness and healing modalities is easier and more valuable than ever.

Herbalism

Herbalist and spiritual coach Lucretia VanDyke integrates rituals, plant-spirit meditation, holistic food and ancestor reverence into her practice. An expert on Southern folk healing, VanDyke notes in her book, African American Herbalism, that Indigenous practices were never lost, but people had to go underground for fear of persecution.

“Herbal and sacred ceremonial practices of enslaved people of African descent were highly regulated or banned by the United States government in an effort to control the people most affected by colonization,” she explains. “In the mid-18th century, Virginia and South Carolina made it a capital offense to practice herbalism, resulting in harsh punishment or even execution if found guilty. Additionally, in 1883, the U.S.

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Department of Interior came up with the Code of Indian Offenses, which implemented laws that applied only to Native people until 1978. They were punished for dances and feasts by imprisonment or withholding food rations for up to 30 days.”

Noting a resurgence of these once-forbidden practices, VanDyke adds, “Today, I see people trying to branch out on their spiritual journey and seeking sources outside their Christian upbringing to answer questions within themselves with practices like herbalism and African traditional religion coming more into the mainstream.”

Linda M. Conroy, MSS, MLSP, is an educator, herbalist and community organizer who dedicates her life to connecting with the green world. She is the founder of two annual gatherings: the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference and the Mycelium Mysteries Women’s Mushroom Conference. She also provides herbal education, workshops and individual consultations through her Wisconsin-based business, Moonwise Herbs.

“Herbalism is a practice where people connect and work with plants for healing and nourishment,” she says. “Plants, herbs and mushrooms have been around long before we have and provide an innate connection to the earth. Everyone has ancestors that grew and foraged for their own food, and we remember that in our being. It’s a different experience from buying a plant or pill from the store shelf.”

Misconceptions about herbalism are common in America, Conroy asserts. “In other countries such as Cuba, Germany

and China, conventionally trained physicians still learn about more than 50 herbs in their training, but the United States all but abandoned herbalism after the development of antibiotics and pharmaceuticals,” she explains. “The pandemic has helped spawn a resurgence of interest, with people increasingly disappointed by Western medicine and turning to herbs for respiratory support, stress management and other conditions.”

Conroy stresses that working with herbs is both an art and a science. Learning their unique properties is key. “In order to be truly effective, it’s imperative that people know how to properly choose and use the correct herb for each situation. This includes being mindful of the dosage, method of delivery and sourcing. Herbs are much safer than most things out there, and with the right assessment skills, they can be truly transformative,” she says.

Another recommendation is to establish a wellness routine that incorporates herbs as maintenance to remind the body of their healing value. “Herbs are not drugs but can work in synergy with them. Many common ingredients can be used every day, such as a stinging nettle infusion to nourish the kidneys and lungs, and oats to fortify the nervous system,” Conroy says. “Acquiring our herbs and foods from local sources also strengthens our connection to the plants. Most things we need, such as garlic, cabbage, eggs and raw honey, we can find in our own garden, from neighbors or at a farmers market.”

Energy Healing

Billie Topa Tate’, a member of the Mescalero Apache tribe, is founder of MSI Wellness, in Evanston, Illinois, and author of the upcoming book, Spirit Guide Invocations: Seeking Wisdom from Sacred Helpers. Dedicated to creating a sacred space one person at a time through her Indigenous teachings, she is a mentor, teacher and healer. Her work has been shared by several universities and publications.

Although Indigenous healing practices do not have scientific studies to support their efficacy, they do have the observational and traditional support of her peo-

ple, Topa Tate’ says. “ The Apache learned medicinal properties from the plants and honored the position of being stewards of the land,” she asserts. “We learned from our virtuous elders that plants provide us with medicine and food, as well as spiritual qualities, such as smudging, essential oils and incense, which help to cleanse the body, mind and spirit.”

According to Topa Tate’, a shamanic journey is a visit to the energy world and can lead someone to insightful wisdom regarding their life’s purpose. “The spirit world provides a release of the thoughts that limit us and brings us into a realm where we can be guided by higher thought,” she explains. “Visiting the spirit world with proper guidance allows us to access the worlds of healing, wisdom, angels, the past, the future and even the symbolic energies of our present lives through our mind. Another way to find this release is to understand that words are energy carriers and can provide our mind, body and spirit with a source of enlightenment. We do this through our drumming songs and ceremonies, but also by becoming more aware and harnessing the power of words as medicine in everyday actions.”

Energy work can help us reconnect with that part of ourselves that facilitates healing, says Topa Tate’. “I recommend beginning the day with a five-minute morning ceremony that gives thanks to the creator for a beautiful day and invokes our helpers to offer assistance with particular projects. As a healer, it is important to teach people how to manage their stress with more

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productive platforms, such as meditation, nature walks and seeking out their life’s purpose. There is a misconception that only Native people can do this energy work, but we are all one family and can learn how to integrate the natural wellness that the Native people have used for centuries,” she explains.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

and founder of Harmony Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, in Maryland, the basis of TCM lies in the belief that the human body is a holistic system deeply connected to the universe.

“TCM is influenced by the flow of vital energy called qi. To restore the balance of qi and gain the harmony of life’s paired aspects known as yin and yang, TCM practitioners use various techniques, including acupuncture, moxibustion [burning herbs at acupressure points], herbal medicine, massage, qigong and dietary therapy,” Zhu explains.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the philosophy, experiments and experiences indigenous to Chinese culture. It has been practiced for more than 2,500 years and is used for health maintenance as well as the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental illness. According to Dr. Heming Zhu, NCCAOM, a board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, author, educator, scientist

Zhu says that TCM modalities fit into either a physical therapy or chemical therapy category and can be introduced for regular maintenance. “Acupuncture is commonly used for addressing fatigue, stress, pain, gastrointestinal issues, arthritis and improving overall well-being. Cupping is beneficial for relieving stress and muscle soreness. Tui-na, a form of therapeutic massage, is used for musculoskeletal disorders, digestive issues, pain and more. Gua sha helps manage stress and alleviate muscle tension and pain. Moxibustion can boost energy, improve digestion and address cold-related ailments. Qigong and tai chi are gentle, mind-body exercises that reduce stress and promote relaxation and overall mental well-being. Chemical therapy includes herbal medicine and dietary therapy to emphasize the connection between food and health,” he says.

TCM can be incorporated into an established wellness routine, and Zhu offers a few guidelines to ensure the best results. “People should seek education on the basic principles of TCM and be intentional not to judge it by Western medicine standards. They should find a licensed and experienced TCM practitioner and keep an open mind in initial consultations. Simple TCM practices, such as mindful breathing, gentle stretching or drinking herbal teas, can be incorporated into a daily wellness routine, and lifestyle changes, such as sleep routines and stress management, are part of the healing process,” Zhu says.

Emotional Healing

“There are multiple factors to illness, but often our emotions and trauma, either intergenerational or personal, are at the core,” VanDyke says. “Creating ceremonies based on the old ways gives you the strength to show up for yourself and makes it a little easier to move through the experience. Grief is a multilayer process, and it takes a holistic approach to co-create a path to a new normal. Our emotions are like invisible chains that bind us in a trauma loop, and having support for that is important. Nurturing the spirit is one thing that Western medicine does not talk about. I find that laughter, joy, pleasure and feeding the child-like spirit in us helps with this when life gets heavy. Ask yourself how you prioritize joy, and create your own rituals that center traditions while honoring your true self.”

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

Aromatherapy for Daily Living

Aromatherapy is the holistic practice of using our sense of smell to heal, sooth or energize our body and mind. It has been in existence for centuries and uses authentic plant-derived essential oils to support physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, reduce stress, improve sleep or reduce pain.

The essential oils used in aromatherapy practice are derived from living plants, not synthetically created, like perfumes or colognes. They are pure and unadulterated. Essential oils are stored in internal or external secretory structures of plants, which determines how they will be extracted. They can come from the flowers, flowering tops, fruits, zest, grasses, leaves, needles, twigs, resins, seeds, roots or wood of plants.

There are six philosophical principles of holistic aromatherapy. The first is to support the body’s own natural healing. The second is to encompass the whole being and their individuality. The third is to understand the underlying cause of a person’s dis-ease. The fourth is to share knowledge of aromatherapy opportunities. The fifth is to incorporate aromatherapy into daily living for prevention of dis-ease. The sixth principle is to do no harm by using the oils safely.

There are also many books available on aromatherapy, and one solid guide is The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, by Valerie Ann Worwood.

Cynthia Johannes-Beecher, MHA, RPh, RYT, owner and teacher at Your Yoga, in West York, is certified in daily mindfulness and aromatherapy. For more information, visit YorkYourYoga.com. See ad, page 17.

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The Modern Macrobiotic Diet MORE

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TOFU AND SEAWEED

by Veronica Hinke

So much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. For one thing, the recipes have become more flexible, empowering people to save time and use ingredients that they love. “The modern macrobiotic diet is about much more than tofu, seaweed and miso,” says chef and author Christina Pirello, the Emmy Award-winning host of Christina Cooks, on about seasonal, whole, unprocessed food cooked in accordance with each person’s condition and lifestyle.”

“In the beginning, there was rigidity that didn’t give you the freedom to say, ‘I don’t want to eat adzuki beans again,’” Pirello says. “Variety is key. You can’t just eat kale and drink smoothies and hope for the best. You have to get balanced nutrition with enough protein, fats and carbohydrates.”

According to Pirello, “What we eat determines how we move through the world. Are we comfortable or uncomfortable? In Chinese medicine, we are either in a state of ease or dis-ease, which became the word disease, but in Chinese medicine, it really means uncomfortable. What do you do to get back into that state of ease, or balance? That’s really what macrobiotics is about; how do you rebalance the body—the organs—to be comfortable?”

Eating in accordance with the natural order— with the seasons—is an essential concept of the macrobiotic diet and includes fall, winter, spring, summer and a fifth season, “late harvest.” The idea is to follow our intuition, Pirello advises:

“If you walk into the supermarket in November, you’re not immediately attracted to cherry tomatoes and strawberries, but the winter squashes, pumpkins and parsnips call your name. Macrobiotics allows us to understand that—even here in the United States where foods are so widely available that you can have strawberries at Christmas.”

Her recipe for Winter Squash Risotto, which is featured in her new cookbook, VegEdibles, is just one example of the delicious macrobiotic dishes she has developed. “This risotto is perfect for cooler weather, when we need to keep energy in our middle organs so we are warm and cozy, centered and balanced,” Pirello says. “Come winter and fall, we want foods that are going to help the body hold onto heat. Squash, pumpkin, turnips and rutabaga are going to help relax the body and the middle organs and help us stay grounded, centered and warm. The risotto is cooked really long, so there’s a lot of warming energy that will help you in cold weather.”

“There has to be a period when the body transitions from the heat of summer into the cool of the fall,” says Chicago area-based macrobiotic counselor Karla Walter. “That’s when we have those beautiful orange foods starting to come out, and the squashes start arriving. We have this really lovely, sweet time of the year that actually nourishes the body and helps the immune system ramp up and get ready for colder weather.”

Walter recommends the macrobiotic diet for finding calmness and rhythm. “When we eat healthy foods that sustain us, our goals come to the surface where we can see them a lot clearer. People don’t know their potential until they start to feel good about themselves,” she says.

Lisa Books-Williams, a plant-based

chef, educator and therapist in the San Francisco area, encourages people to find their own plant-based path. “I found my answer at the end of a fork, instead of in a bottle of pills,” she says. “The most loving thing I ever did for myself started with changing my food choices. Sure, it would be more delicious to be eating a pizza, but eating a salad with beans and rice is how I love myself.”

Books-Williams believes that taking the extra time that is required to follow a plantbased lifestyle is worthwhile. “We can eat well inexpensively if we are willing to take an extra couple of hours each week to chop vegetables. We are worth the time it takes to batch-cook and freeze beans in single servings so we have them when we need them.

Each of us has to be committed to our own well-being. No one is going to do it for us.” While much has changed since Ohsawa introduced the macrobiotic diet, Pirello still adheres to its three core ingredients. “I still eat rice, seaweed and miso soup,” she says. “Not as much as I used to, but I still do, because miso is the greatest probiotic on the planet, followed by kimchi. Those are the greatest macrobiotics we could ever eat in our lives, and both are delicious.”

Veronica Hinke is a food historian and the author of The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style and Titanic: The Official Cookbook. Learn more at FoodStringer.com.

WINTER SQUASH RISOTTO

YIELD: 4-6 SERVINGS

FOR THE BROTH:

¼ red onion, diced

½ carrot, diced

¼ cup diced winter squash

Splash of white wine or mirin

3 cups spring or filtered water

FOR THE RISOTTO:

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

½ red onion, finely diced

¼ tsp sea salt

Splash of white wine or mirin

½ cup carnaroli or Arborio rice

¼ winter squash, unpeeled and finely diced

4-5 sprigs fresh basil, leaves removed, hand-shredded

To make the broth, combine all of the listed ingredients in a large saucepan over low heat and simmer for 30 minutes before making the risotto. This can be done the day before.

For the risotto, place the olive oil in a deep skillet along with the onion over medium heat. When the onion begins to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and cook, stirring until translucent. Add the rice and a generous splash of wine, and cook, stirring until the wine is absorbed. Add ¼ cup broth and cook, stirring frequently, until the broth is absorbed. Add another ¼ cup of broth and repeat the process. Stir in half of the diced squash and cook, stirring.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, place the remaining squash with enough water to cover halfway. Add a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until the squash is soft, about 20 minutes.

Continue adding the remaining broth to the rice—¼ cup at a time—and stirring until the rice is tender but al dente, about 25 minutes.

Take the remaining squash and use an emulsion blender or a food processor to purée until smooth. Stir the puréed squash into the cooked risotto. Season it lightly with salt and cook over low heat until the squash is absorbed into the rice.

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Recipe courtesy of Christina Pirello.

BEETROOT AND ORANGE MISO SOUP

YIELD: 4-6 SERVINGS

4 medium beets, washed and with stems trimmed to about 1 inch

2 tsp ginger, finely chopped

2 Tbsp green onions, finely chopped

2 cups water or vegetable stock

1¼ cup orange juice

2 Tbsp raspberry vinegar

1 Tbsp barley (mugi) miso

½ cup chopped chives or green onions

Place the beetroot in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain the beets.

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Photo by Paul Parisi

Photo by Paul Parisi

Next, run the beets under cold water and peel them. The skin and stalks should fall off easily. Chop the beets into ½-inch cubes. Reserve ⅓ cup chopped beets and set aside.

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the remaining beets, ginger, green onions, water or vegetable stock plus one extra cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in orange juice.

Purée soup in small batches in a blender until smooth.

Remove a small portion of the soup into a bowl and dissolve the miso. Add miso back into the soup and stir through. Add the vinegar and stir through.

Garnish with the chives or green onions.

Recipe courtesy of Karla Walter.

1¼ tsp cumin

⅛ tsp cayenne powder

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 can diced green chilies (optional)

1 cup fresh or frozen white corn

FOR CASHEW SOUR CREAM

1 cup cashews, soaked for 2 hours

½ cup pure water

Juice of 1 lemon

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

DELICIOUS, EASY THREE-BEAN CHILI

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

FOR CHILI

3½ cups fresh tomatoes, diced

1 15-oz can tomato sauce

1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups

cooked pinto beans)

1 15-oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups

cooked kidney beans)

1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked black beans)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

½ small red onion, finely diced

½ small yellow onion, finely diced

1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, finely diced

1 zucchini, finely diced

2 carrots, finely diced

2½ Tbsp chili powder

Place all of the ingredients, except corn, in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook until the chili begins to boil. Note: For a meatier consistency, before placing them in the pot, place all of the veggies (except corn, tomatoes and green chilies) in a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, and pulse-chop until the ingredients become confetti size, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the corn, cover and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Serve over brown rice with the cashew sour cream.

To make the cashew sour cream, use a blender to combine all of the ingredients together, pulsing until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. Seal and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Recipe courtesy of Lisa Books-Williams.

Photo by Lisa Books-Williams

A Symphony of Skill-Building

HOW MUSIC SPURS CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

by Sheila Julson

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits. Whether listening to a live orchestra, engaging in rhythmic games, learning to play an instrument or singing in a choir, musical pursuits have been proven to help with early brain development and teach kids important life skills.

Building a Better Brain

Researchers at the University of Washington Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences discovered that play sessions with music helped 9-month-old babies learn to detect rhythmic patterns, an important skill for both music and speech. According to lead author Christina Zhao, “This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills.”

In a five-year study involving 6- and 7-year-olds, neuroscientists at the University of Southern California Brain and Creativity Institute, in partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, found that music instruction appeared to accelerate brain development in young kids, particularly in the areas of the brain responsible for processing sound, language development, speech perception and reading skills.

“Music learning, such as studying to play a musical instrument or singing in tune, are very complex activities for the brain. They use multiple senses but also require those senses to interact and exchange information in a highly synchronized way,” explains Dr. Anita Collins, founder of Bigger Better Brains and author of The Music Advantage: How Music Helps Your Child Develop, Learn, and Thrive She asserts that complex musical activities are like full-body workouts for the brain, which sharpen

a child’s ability to solve problems and think creatively and divergently. As these skills are mastered, they can be transferred to other types of brain activities.

Collins advises that singing to and with children at a young age can help them gain control of their voices, as well as their speech enunciation and processing, and to hear nuances in sounds. She recommends interacting with the world of sound while outdoors and adds, “Getting a young child to focus their ears onto a particular sound can help train auditory attention, which trains the attention network in general.”

Kids need to listen actively, rather than passively, most of the time, Collins notes. “Passive music listening is hearing music in a mall. Active music listening is focusing our auditory processing on a particular instrument, on the melody line over the bass line or mirroring the rhythmic ostinato of the drum part.”

Silence also plays an important role in early development. “The biggest mistake is not thinking about a child’s auditory environment and always having the TV on or having a highly stimulating auditory environment all the time. Children need variety in their food, and sound is food for the brain. They need quiet times, unusual sounds, unexpected sounds and repetitive sounds,” says Collins.

Learning Life Skills

Joan Koenig, author of The Musical Child: Using the Power of Music to Raise

Children

Who Are Happy, Healthy, and Whole, says that engaging in a musical practice can help kids develop language awareness and social skills. Such positive results are possible even without expensive music classes or instruments.

Simple call-and-response exercises can be effective in the brain development of babies

and toddlers. “We are an orchestra within ourselves; we can create rhythm, melody and harmony,” Koenig explains. “A parent or caregiver can initiate a call-and-response game by singing a song, tapping a wooden spoon on pots and pans or singing nonsense words. Babies will imitate it. When the baby is involved in this game during the first year of life, they are experiencing a connection with the person that’s doing it. It is visceral proof that they are being listened to and understood long before the development of language. You’re giving them the building blocks for both music and language. It’s about repetition and engagement.”

Basic life skills can also be learned with the assistance of music. “A march-and-stop song game allows children to practice stopping something fun and waiting, which can carry over to stopping when we’re upset and waiting until we have a thoughtful response,” says Elise Pennington, chair of the early childhood program at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, in Milwaukee. “Playing games like Ring Around the Rosie or Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes can help with a number of areas. Enrolling in an organized music class where children are active participants and being challenged will help exercise a wider range of skills in a deeper way.”

“When children or adults make music together, they become part of the musical creation,” Koenig says. “When a young child feels this kind of visceral belonging, anxiety is low and empathy and confidence are high. These are the ideal conditions for all learning.”

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

SUPPORTING PETS WITH ANCIENT HEALING WISDOM

by Kiki Powers

For years, we have seen a growing appreciation in contemporary culture for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the complementary role it can play within Western medicine. Based upon thousands of years of observation, this natural healing approach can be valuable not just for humans, but also for animal companions.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) includes the use of food therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and tui-na massage to maintain health and treat disease. Some pets with chronic arthritic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, nerve damage, epilepsy, cancer and other long-term ailments may not respond well to conventional

treatments, or the side effects of Western medicine may cause even more problems. That is when TCVM can intercede to provide relief. There are a few basic principles governing TCVM. Qi is the life force that flows freely when a pet is healthy and may be blocked or weak when a pet becomes ill. Yin-and-yang refers to the interplay between natural dualities—such as light and dark or hot and cold—and the need to maintain a balance between these opposing properties. There are five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—which also need to be in balance for optimal health. During an examination, a TCM vet will determine what is out of balance and develop a customized treatment plan.

Food Therapy

Dr. Ruth Roberts, an integrative veterinarian and pet health coach, applies TCM principles when designing a whole-foods diet to optimize pet well-being and support healthy longevity. “Under TCM principles, foods have warming, cooling or neutral properties when they interact with a pet’s natural energy, and the goal is to find a balance,” she explains. “Many pet ailments may stem from or be related to imbalances within the body, as well as environmental factors, all of which underscore the need for the proper nutritional balance.”

According to Roberts, in a hot climate, a pet might need cooling foods, such as turkey, fish, banana, celery, kelp, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber and melon. In colder temperatures, warming foods such as mutton, deer, chicken, ginger, squash and pumpkin are advisable. When designing a balancing diet, neutral foods may be needed, including pork, bison, salmon, tuna, carrots, green beans, peas, olive oil and shiitake mushrooms.

Acupuncture

Veterinary acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular to relieve pain or treat ailments, including allergies, seizures, reproductive problems and liver and kidney disease. The procedure involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the body, thereby stimulating nerve endings, which then conduct impulses to the brain and spinal cord. It is best to consult an experienced, licensed acupuncturist or TCVM specialist that specifically treats pets.

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In a 2017 study published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal, researchers found, “Acupuncture alone or in combination with analgesics reduced pain and improved quality of life in dogs with neurological and musculoskeletal diseases. Dogs with musculoskeletal disorders had a better improvement in chronic pain and locomotion than those with neurological disorders.”

Chinese Herbs

TCVM uses a number of herbs, roots, mushrooms, bark and other plant-based ingredients to help pets with immune dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, skin conditions, liver and kidney disease and other long-term, chronic conditions. When it comes to more serious pet health issues, such as osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Roberts suggests the strategic use of fullspectrum hemp extract (CBD), cannabis oil (THC) and medicinal mushrooms. Dosages will differ for each individual pet. It is best to consult an integrative veterinarian or pet nutritionist.

“In several documented cases, a combination of homeopathy, TCM, medicinal mushrooms and CBD-THC solutions working together synergistically with a healing diet have helped dogs outlive their bone cancer diagnosis without harmful side effects, stressful procedures or complicated vet visits, all at a dramatically reduced cost,” Roberts says. “As they say, ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ especially where our beloved animal family members are concerned.”

Tui-Na Massage

Also under the TCVM umbrella, tui-na massage uses kneading, pressing and rolling techniques to improve a pet’s health and balance. Among the conditions that respond well to this type of massage are arthritis, muscle tension and soreness, stress and anxiety, joint paint and mobility issues. The technique focuses on stimulating acupuncture points and energy pathways, or meridians, that promote the smooth flow of qi throughout the body. This treatment can be used in conjunction with complementary therapies to enhance results.

Integrative Medicine

“I strongly believe Traditional Chinese Medicine is good medicine. Western medicine is great medicine. However, the best medicine is an integration of both because each of them has their own strengths and weaknesses,” says Dr. Huisheng Xie, DVM, Ph.D., a clinical professor of integrative medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, in Gainesville.

According to Xie, TCVM is weak in diagnosis because it does not have sophisticated diagnostic technology. Western medicine’s weakness is the large amount of side effects associated with conventional drugs. “That’s why the best medicine is to integrate both to avoid the weaknesses and take advantage of the strengths of each,” he says.

Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.

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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

by Kiki Powers

October 9 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Its origin traces back to 1977, during the United Nations International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas, but it was not proclaimed an official U.S. holiday until 2021. During this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations. The federal government recognizes 574 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities in the U.S. According to the United Nations, there are more than 476 million Indigenous peoples living in 90 countries worldwide, accounting for 6.2 percent of the global population.

Here are a few ways to celebrate.

HONOR THE LAND. Visit Native Land Digital (native-land.ca) to learn the location and history of lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples around the world. The website, which includes an interactive map, identifies territories, languages and treaties.

LEARN THE HISTORY. Winner of the 2015 American Book Award, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by

Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz offers a compelling history of the United States told from the perspective of Indigenous peoples.

CONNECT WITH NATURE. Indigenous peoples are exemplary stewards of the land that they inhabit, and we can take their lead by spending time in nature, acknowledging our dependence on the land and becoming good stewards of the local ecosystem.

BUILD A GARDEN. There is much to learn from Indigenous gardening techniques. Companion planting, for example, is the idea that certain plants grown together improve each other’s health and yield. Choose native plants as much as possible to support the local ecosystem. Grow healing herbs and flowers. At the end of a season, save the seeds of plants that thrived for future use.

SUPPORT INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES. On this day and every day, consider supporting Indigenous businesses for handmade jewelry and clothing, body-care products, home decor and artwork.

VISIT A MUSEUM. The National Museum of the American Indian is part of the Smithsonian Institution, with locations in Washington, D.C., New York City and Suitland, Maryland. It curates one of the world’s largest collections of native artifacts.

TAKE UP STORYTELLING. Historically, Indigenous peoples have used storytelling to educate, inform, entertain and preserve their distinct legacy for future generations. Gather with friends and family to learn about and practice this life-affirming art.

EXPLORE INDIGENOUS ART FORMS. From traditional masks that narrate origin stories to handmade jewelry, crafts and dreamcatchers that memorialize healing dreams, there are so many wonderful art projects that we can appreciate and learn.

Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

Magical and Meaningful Relationships – Oct 2 & 16. 6:30-8pm. Learn how to create, improve or restore enjoyable relationships mindfully with Steve Crossley. A 2-part workshop relating to relationships of all kinds: partners, coworkers, friends, family, etc. $25/class, $40/both. ReWeaving Balance, 5A Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. 717-943-4833. ReWeavingBalance.Earth.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Aura Photos – 11am-6pm. Tammy will be offering Aura Photography for $40 inside Crystal Cove Collective. Walk-ins welcome. Tammy is experienced and would love to show you your aura colors. Crystal Cove Collective, 2208 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill. 717-731-2830. CrystalCovePA.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

The Center of Balance Open House – 10am2pm. Check out the newly renovated shop and their newest services (Salt Booth, ION Detox Foot Baths). Door-prize drawings every hour and register for a free 30-min holistic service. Light refreshments and shop tours. Free. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Spirit of Oneness Holistic Expo – Oct 7-8. 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. A 2-day holistic expo that brings together holistic practitioners/vendors. 2023’s theme is “Our Light Shines Brightest Together.” $7/day; $12/weekend. Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N 3rd St, Harrisburg. 717-221-0133. SpiritOfOnenessEvent.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

Spiritual Toolkit Workshop: Indigenous Mind and Interspirituality – 12-1pm. Join Spiritual Guide Justin Ferko of Wild Spirit Paths to discern between cultural appropriation and appreciation. Engage Indigenous Mind (Dr. Apela Colorado) to help you or those you spiritually support in their interspiritual practice. $10. Zoom. 717-220-5034. Tinyurl.com/ indigenousmind.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

Basic Stone Wire Wrapping – 5-6pm. Learn about and use the tools and techniques used to create a unique one-of-a-kind wire-wrapped

natural stone. $15. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Animal Spirit Circle – 6-8pm. Dawn Tule, Professional Animal Communicator, will connect and relay messages from your animal friends in Spirit. This is a group event, and individual readings not guaranteed. Please bring a picture. $30. ReWeaving Balance, 5 Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. For info: 717-486-7823. Pre-registration required: MellaLunaHealing.simpletix.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Reiki IIIA Master/Practitioner Class – 9:30am -5:30pm. Receive Reiki IIIA Attunement which will heal at the deep core level to allow you to be more of your true self. Contact Rickie for prerequisites. $350. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

Introduction to Chakras and Chakra Balancing – 9am-6pm. Learn the history of the chakras, the

connection between the chakras and the endocrine and central nervous systems, and how to incorporate this knowledge into a Swedish Massage session. $175. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Magical and Meaningful Relationships – 6:308pm. See Oct 2 listing. ReWeaving Balance, 5A Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. 717-943-4833. ReWeavingBalance.Earth.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Reflexology and Ion Foot Cleanse – Oct 17-19. 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.

Ethical Reiki Practice: Why It Is Important – 6:309pm. With Helene Williams. Explore why it is essential for reiki practitioners to practice from a sound ethical framework to achieve the highest level of professionalism in their words, actions, and intentions to ensure their client’s overall well-being. $75. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

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. Gracefull-Heart.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

Sound Healing Meditation – 7-8pm. With Julie Moffitt. Experience the beautiful sounds of healing and tranquility in this immersion/meditation. Hear the beautiful soothing sounds of metal and crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, drums and voice. $15. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

Spoon Bending Party – 7-8:30pm. You’ve seen it on TV, now try it yourself. Witness and learn what psychokinesis is, and how to apply it to your spoon (bring an old one to use). $20. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

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

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

Angel Guidance Class – 12-2pm. Guided Meditation by Tara connecting to your angels. Tara will use a hypnosis technique to bring you into sacred space where you will learn who your guides are. Concludes with a brief sacred circle where everyone will receive a message from their guides. Limit 11 people. $33. Crystal Cove Collective, 2208 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill. 717-731-2830. CrystalCovePA.com.

Basic Watercolors Class – 1-2pm. Learn about and use the tools and techniques used to watercolor and complete a picture. $10. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Drag & Variety Show: Fang-tastic Halloween

Themed – 7-10pm Sarabesque will be hosting and performing along with other local performers that she hand-picked. You will see drag queens & kings, non-binary, and cis performers. $35/ VIP, $15/pre-order, $20/day of. Carlisle Creative Vibes, 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle. 223-269-0519. CarlisleCreativeVibes.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

Animal Communication Level 1 – 10am-4pm. With Dawn Tule. Discover what your animal friends are thinking and feeling, open a new way of communicating with all life and connect with animals on a deeper level. $185. The Ritual Spot + Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leicz’s Bridge Rd, Ste 300, Leesport. For info: 717-486-7823. Pre-register by Oct 18: MellaLunaHealing.simpletix.com.

Reiki I Training – 10am-5pm. With Sharon Askey. Learn this gentle healing technique that can be used anywhere: on yourself, others and even on

your animals. This is a must have for your energy toolbox. $150. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@ Gracefull-Heart.com. Gracefull-Heart.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23

Herbal Beeswax Candle Making: Setting Intention through the Ritual of Flame – 6-8pm. Explore the art of ritual candle making, using rolled beeswax to create custom candles charged with intention. Learn the history of Candle Magic, and many ways to incorporate herbs in candle burning. $35. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Spiritual Toolkit: Seasonal Earth-Connecting Spiritual Practice – 12-1pm. Explore the meaning of this season from harvest to compost and dormancy. Engage your own biorhythm and Earth-connecting practices with spiritual guide Justin Ferko, Wild Spirit Paths, LLC. $10. Zoom. 717-220-5034. Tinyurl.com/seasonalconnection.

Create a Despacho (Prayer Bundle) – 6:30-8pm. Creating a despacho is a lovely 3D way to set intentions in a group setting, using symbolic and natural elements. It is especially meaningful around Nov 1. Shaman Pat Banzhoff leads the group to create one community prayer bundle. $30. The Rosemary House, 120 S Market St, Mechanicsburg. 717-6975111. RosemaryEvents.blogspot.com.

Monthly Meditation for All – 7-8pm. With Jennifer Wagner. All levels of experience and beginners welcome. Will practice a simple breath awareness meditation and some basic mantras. Love donation. Reiki by Rickie, ReikiSpace & Learning Place, 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg. 717-599-2299. ReikiByRickie.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

Knowledge is Power: Vibrational Sound Therapy – 5-6pm. Learn about the benefits of Vibrational Sound Therapy and how it can help you. Free. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. Pre-registration required: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

Shop & Boos – 7-10pm. Get a unique 45-min VIP and shopping experience at Carlisle Creative Vibes as we turn down the lights and have our worldrenowned medium, Tara Malouf, guide you through our store and see what spirits come forth to speak to us. $15. Carlisle Creative Vibes, 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle. 223-269-0519. CarlisleCreativeVibes.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Full Moon Shamanic Journey – 6-7:15pm. Connect with your Animal Guides and Spirit helpers for insight and support in releasing what no longer

serves you. No journeying experience needed. $20. ReWeaving Balance, 5 Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. For info: 717-486-7823. Pre-registration required: MellaLunaHealing.simpletix.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Introduction to Smoke Reading (Capnomancy) – 1-3pm. Learn to find yourself in the smoke, to interpret the symbols created by flames and oxygen as the candle or incense burns. $40. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Deadline for Mental Fitness Program Registration – By 11:59pm. Join this interactive Mental Fitness program to install new habits focused on reducing your stress, improving happiness, productivity, and a healthier relationship with your mind, body and others. Register: 717-8856638 (text), DrTiaMcLaughlin@gmail.com or DrTiaMcLaughlin.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Psychic Gallery – 7-9:30pm. Acclaimed psychic William Stillman connects with the realm beyond as well as offering predictions and intuitive insights. For the first hour, he will communicate the intuitive information he receives. After intermission, questions will be answered. $40. New Visions Books and Gifts, 2594 Eastern Blvd, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Inner Peace Fall Holistic Expo – Nov 4-5. 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Come for great giveaways and visit 70+ vendors offering crystals, gemstones, organic candles, jewelry, soaps and lotions, CBD products, holistic products for the home, plus massage, reiki, ionic foot detox and aura photos. First 150 guests each day will receive swag bags. Hamburg Field House, Pine St, Hamburg. 610401-1342. InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Cumberland County Women’s Expo – 9am2pm. The Women’s Expo brings together women of all ages to shop, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services, and be entertained. Exhibitors will represent beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, shopping, finance, technology and more. Free. Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K St, Carlisle. 717-285-1350. AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

Holiday Holistic & Spiritual Bazaar – Dec 9-10. 10am-5pm. Featuring 50+ vendors offering jewelry, crystals, bath and body, reiki, sound therapy, readings, books, art, chimes, clothing and more. Vendor applications accepted. Free admission. Donations at the door for The Chopper Foundation to provide emergency life-saving veterinary care. Indoors at Leesport Farmers Market, 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport. LadyLynora.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

CENTRAL PENN ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS

Carolyn Romako

940 Century Dr, Ste D, Mechanicsburg 717- 610-4911 • CentralPennAcupuncture.com

We’ve been Central Pennsylvania’s center for compassionate, thorough and evidence-based acupuncture for 10 years. Our location is easily accessible with evening and weekend hours. Specialties include pain management and women’s health.

GIDDINGS ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE, LLC AND ZEN & NOW APOTHECARY

Rhonda Giddings

4814 Jonestown Rd, #101, Harrisburg 717-657-1951 • GiddingsAcupuncture.com

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

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION

MELLA LUNA HEALING

Dawn R. Tule

717-486-7823 • MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com

Dawn provides compassionate service to deepen the understanding between you and your pet, whether in physical form or in spirit. Gain insight into what your animal friend is thinking and feeling. u

BODYWORK

ARVIGO MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY®

309 Third St, New Cumberland

Jaque Hanson • 717-448-1281

Jaque@BeePresentWellness.com

The Arvigo ® session is a noninvasive treatment that repositions internal organs that have shifted by opening the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and Chi. Infertility, digestive and other benefits. Visit BeePresentWellness.com for details. See ad, page 31. u

CARLISLE BOWENWORK

Nancy Bittinger

616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg 717-386-8279 • CarlisleBowenworkPA.com

Bowenwork is renowned for its effectiveness in stimulating true healing from within. Through gentle yet powerful moves, even chronic problems “unwind” and balance is restored. u

CARLISLE BOWENWORK

Betsy Payne

616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg 717-386-8279 • CarlisleBowenworkPA.com

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

THE CENTER OF BALANCE, LLC

Louise Kemper, RMI, Reflexologist, EOP, Artist Leslie Kemper Punt, Holistic Health Practitioner 20 N Jefferson St, Greencastle

717-643-1404 • TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com

Experience the healing benefits of halotherapy with a 20-minute session in our salt booth or the detoxifying benefits of an ionic foot bath. We also 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.

ZEN SHIATSU

Micheline Balo, M.S. Health Ed Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place 2793 Old Post Rd, #10, Harrisburg 717-448-2484

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

CBD

CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN OF PA

Harrisburg • Mechanicsburg

Carlisle • Lancaster

717-620-8532 • HempIsHealth.com

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

LOVING HEART BLISSFUL SOUL

Carrie Tetkoskie, RN

5015 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

717-775-8100

LovingHeartBlissfulSoul@gmail.com

A Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) practice. CST promotes the body’s ability to heal and bring itself back to balance. Carrie incorporates her critical care experience as a RN, psychology degree and training to optimize treatments and help to relax the nervous system, better regulate emotions and reduce tension within the body. See ad, page 12. u

THE ROOTS OF HEALTH

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

Rachel relieves pain and frees blockages using CranioSacral Therapy or massage. From stress reduction, to illness/injury/surgery recovery, to management of autism/ADHD, your therapeutic experience is individualized. MSG009527.

DENTISTRY

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HERSHEY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

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

Provides full service family dental care, mercury-/metal-free options, fluoride-free, safe mercury removal, biocompatibility testing for dental material sensitivities, in-office ozone treatments, clear aligner orthodontics, Bruxism/tooth grinding guards. See ad, page 15. 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 15. u

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN HEALTH WITH AN AT-HOME TEST.

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

SUSQUEHANNA DENTAL ARTS

Dr Owen Allison, DMD 100 S 18th St, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-3943

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 31. u

HOLISTIC PERSONAL TRAINING BE HERE NOW

Andrew Acklin, CPT, CES, HLC 701 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg  717-514-5630

• BeHereNowHBG.com

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

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Anne Portelles, Manager 3812 Market St, Camp Hill 717-673-7046

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Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more See ad, page 19. u

BEBALANCED OF HARRISBURG

Shelly Gordon, Manager 5201 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg 717-673-7046

• BeBalancedCenters.com

Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more. See ad, page 19. u

BEBALANCED OF YORK

Jennifer Robinson, Manager

2331 E Market St, York

717-673-7046

• BeBalancedCenters.com

Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more. See ad, page 19. u

MASSAGE

HAPPIE SOUL WELLNESS

Cristina L Dunbar, LMT

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

Our focus is on integrative healing of body, mind and soul. We identify the root cause of discomfort and assist with physical and emotional healing. Also, massage with reiki, reiki for emotional support, couples’ reiki, light therapy/full spectrum sauna, body sculpting and more. Ask about our referral program. We all deserve to be Happie Souls. See ad, page 3 u

METAPHYSICAL CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Matthew Scott

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

A community of diverse artists and practitioners creating an inclusive space for everyone. Includes 35+ vendors offering unique items such as crystals, holistic products, upcycled items, candles, clothing, jewelry, plants, and more. For intuitive readings or healing sessions, visit the website for availability. We are a wonderful community that truly welcomes all. Pay us a visit and say hello. See ad, page 15. u

CARLISLE

CREATIVE VIBES

Pat Banzhoff, M.S.

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Shaman with an M.S. in Counseling, Pat is a Reiki Master, psychotherapist and wedding officiant, and offers intuitive readings, individual shamanic healing sessions, home cleansing and clearings, fire ceremonies and a variety of workshops teaching different ceremonies and intuitive practices. See ad, page 15 u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Mary Cooney

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Mary is a certified life coach and tarot reader who includes runes in her intuitive practice. She loves introducing the tarot and runes to those not familiar with divination tools and gives guidance in career goals, purpose and relationships. See ad, page 15 u

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CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Tara Malouf

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Evidential medium, intuitive and Akashic records reader, life coach and Usui crystal reiki master. Tara is a hypnosis, regression, and guided meditation expert and has 30 years’ experience as a somatic and energy practitioner and international reader and has a Doctor of Divinity degree. See ad, page 15 u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Meghan Morrison

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle 223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Intuitive artist, Usui Reiki Master/ teacher and third-generation psychic medium, Meghan is an intuitive, artist and energy worker. She blends these skills to serve and support your personal growth and healing. Whether in a card-led intuitive reading, reiki session or channeled drawings, you’ll benefit from her deep insight and compassion. See ad, page 15. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Julia Rillo

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Usui Reiki Master, shamanic reiki master, shamanic life coach, recovery specialist and an IPHM certified crystal healer. Julia’s passion is guiding and teaching others as they navigate their own healing journey. See ad, page 15. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Dawn Tule

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Animal communication, canine energy plus bodywork, face reflexology, custom intuitive energy healing. Dawn has more than 20 years of experience as a healing practitioner. See ad, page 15 u

CRYSTAL COVE COLLECTIVE

Krista Prinkey

2208 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill 717-731-2830 • CrystalCovePA.com

A unique and diverse retail store offering gems, crystals, stones, fossils and jewelry, plus wood art and tables, natural art, soaps, body scrubs and much more. A wellness center offering a variety of classes, healing sessions with multiple practitioners, card and psychic readings and community events. YouTube: Crystal Cove Channel. See ad, page 21. u

GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey

1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com

Gracefull Heart provides a peaceful, loving and supportive space to assist in your journey toward wholeness/ healing. Crystals, books, gemstones, jewelry, statues, incense, oracle cards (plus sample decks), crystal and metal singing bowls, pendulums and much more. See ad, page 10 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 9. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Heather DeLuca, BS, ND

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Heather is part of a unique, collaborative naturopathic practice in central PA. She provides a safe, effective and affordable alternative to conventional health care. See ad, page 9. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Jessica Shoemaker, BS, ND

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

• NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Jessica is the owner of Natural Paths to Wellness where nutritional therapies, alternative modalities and functional medicine testing are combined to create an individualized holistic approach to health. See ad, page 9. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Ashlyn Zikmund, BS, ND

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

• NaturalPathsToWellness.com

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

SONNEWALD NATURAL FOODS

Good health comes from the farm...Not the Pharmacy! Sonnewald Natural Foods has 300+ bulk foods, organic produce, supplements, books and more, and has been in business for more than 60 years, serving Central PA and beyond. Follow us on Facebook for daily, weekly and monthly offers and special events u In-store Nature’s Marketplace features natural foods, supplements, herbal remedies, and foods for special dietary needs. See ad, page 2. u

NUTRITIONIST NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Shannon Hillsinger, ND

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Dr. Shannon is passionate about using holistic nutrition to promote a speedier and more complete return to optimal health. This includes preparing custom meal plans, implementing dietary restrictions, optimizing nutrient/caloric goals and finding recipes to ensure treatment plan success. Shannon’s nutrition and naturopathic medical background positions her as an ideal asset in her patients’ health journeys. See ad, page 9. u

REFLEXOLOGY REWEAVING BALANCE

Beth Baublitz

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

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

As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.

—Vincent Van Gogh

REIKI

REIKI BY RICKIE

Rickie Freedman, ReikiSpace & Learning Place 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg 717-599-2299 • ReikiByRickie.com

Rickie Freedman, Reiki Master/ Teacher, P.T., offers the Gentle Touch, Deep Healing and Balancing of “Reiki by Rickie” sessions, as well as unique Therapeutic Massage including Indian Head Massage and Chakra Foot Massage. She teaches Reiki classes and workshops on stress management, positive attitude and more. See ad, page 9. u

SALONS – SPAS – MEDSPAS

POLISHED SALON SPA & WELLNESS

Stacie Sheely

1200 Market St, Lemoyne (West Shore Plaza) 717-975-9036 * PolishedSpa.com

We provide you with the best salon, spa, medical spa and wellness experience so that you look great and feel your best. Wellness is fast becoming the most important goal for our clients at Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness. After all, beauty starts from within. See ad, page 2. u

YOUVEAU AESTHETICS MEDSPA & WELLNESS

Alicia Stidfole

2417 North Front St, Harrisburg 717-417-4470 • Youveau.org

Experience Youveau luxury Medspa on the riverfront. Create a tailored plan with our expert providers, offering I.V. therapy, massage, reiki, facials, muscle relaxer (tox) and filler injections, Microneedling, platelet rich plasma/fibrin (PRP and PRF) treatments, counseling, neurofeedback, henna, facial rejuvenation, youthful restoration, hair loss treatment and more. Schedule a free consultation. See ad, page 17. u

SPECIALTY FOODS

KWEE JACK FISH CO

Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut Shares

717-842-0180 • EatWildSalmon.com

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

SPIRITUAL GUIDING & FOREST BATHING

WILD SPIRIT PATHS, LLC

Justin Ferko, Ed.M., MTS Camp Hill — Virtual & In-Person Offerings

717-220-5034 • WildSpiritPaths.com

Deepen your connection to your higher power, spiritual practices, sacred story and Mother Earth. A certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and trained, experienced spiritual guide, Justin supports your spiritual journey through deep listening, Earth-connection practice and reflection tools. One-on-one sessions and Eco-grief Caring Circles via Zoom or phone. In-person and remotely guided Forest Bathing walks. LGBTQIA+ owned business. u

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING

CAMPISI PROPERTY SERVICE, LLC

Tony Campisi

Serving York & surrounding counties

717-586-5522

FB/Campisi Property Service LLC

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

THERMOGRAPHY

ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING

Pamela Howard, DC, CCT

550 Coventry Dr, Mechanicsburg

866-522-3484 • AThermalImage.com

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

VETERINARIAN – INTEGRATIVE HEALING CREATURES HOSPITAL

(Formerly Avian And Feline Hospital)

3300 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill

717-730-3755 • HealingCreatures.com

Our passion is pets. Holistic and traditional services tailored to meet pets’ needs (homeopathic, herbal, nutritional and behavioral). Unique services offered include acupuncture, cold laser therapy and veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM). See ad, page 33. u

WELLNESS

1881 SALT SANCTUARY

Nikki McClane

1881 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17408

717-894-1881 • 1881sanctuary.com

Features two salt therapy rooms – a community salt room and private salt chamber. We also offer individual and couples’ massages; an herbal apothecary, stocked with herbal tinctures, extracts, salves, balms and lotions from local and national providers; gemstones, jewelry, books, organic chocolates and upcycled items; plus, naturethemed crafts and artwork from local artists. See ad, page 9. u

FIREFLY HOLLOW HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Kara Lovehart

200 Farm Ln, York • 717-814-9136

FireflyHollowWellness.com

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

GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey

1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com

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

INFINITE MIND-BODY ORGANIZATION

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

Facebook: Infinite Mind-Body Org

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

MIND BODY HEALTH CONSULTANTS

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

TheUnknownMuscle.com

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We provide complementary and alternative approaches to integrated wellness. From pain management, digestion and hormone/thyroid analysis to migraines, anxiety, Lyme’s and more. “If you’re serious, we can help.” Dr. Dave is an internationally known lecturer and educator who travels extensively teaching, and conducts periodic workshops locally. See ad, page 3. u

POSITIVE PRIME

PrimeForGold.com

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

SPIRITUAL HEARTS, LLC

Jennifer Rabenstein

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

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

THE CENTER OF BALANCE, LLC

Louise Kemper, RMI, Reflexologist, EOP, Artist

Leslie Kemper Punt, Holistic Health Practitioner 20 N Jefferson St, Greencastle 717-643-1404 • TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com

Offering holistic services that help maintain proper balance of mind, body and soul, including free “Knowledge is Power” classes. Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner provides art as therapy. Certified Stress Management Consultants design personalized programs for companies and groups. Private events, retreats and specialty parties available. Check website for current and upcoming class information. u

WHOLISTICALLY SIMPLE RX

Dr. Tia McLaughlin

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

Individual and family in-person, one-on-one health consults, virtual appointments, group sessions/ events and energy sessions – Dr. Tia is a functional medicine practitioner and lifestyle educator who helps manage and reverse symptoms of autoimmune or chronic diseases specializing in stomach/gut health/weight issues, Celiac and blood sugar concerns through a unique, whole-body approach. Education regarding labs and medications is also available. See ad, page 24. u

YOUR YOGA

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 17. u

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

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

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

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