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20 SUSTAINABLE CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

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Traveling on Route 33 between the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Mountains is a pleasure compared with the arduous drives

my family made in the 1980s to visit my college-age brother in Troy, New York. Because my parents liked to travel and our extended family lived all over Pennsylvania, my four siblings and I toured the area crammed into some ungodly machines, including an all-metal In-ternational Scout, 1962 Pontiac Bonneville and bright orange Mer-cury. The endless sights and surprises influenced us all in different ways. It instilled an early wanderlust in me to see America and the world and I still love traveling. My current vehicles for work and play feature a reliable modern internal com-bustion engine and far superior ride to 1960s vintages. They are my home away from home and take me to places near and far in a hurry. Driving them feels safe even with thousands of magazines loaded in the back. They serve me well and I maintain them well to ensure the horsepower is raring to go when I need it. It’s tough to part from the traditional sense of freedom and independence that automobiles promise even while it chains us to oil company agendas and requires unnatural landscapes of impervious concrete and asphalt that desecrate former farmland. A humongous “payment coming due” subsidizes our joy rides. With crumbling infrastructure and roads desperately in need of replacing, we urgently query: Is the way we are doing things now sustainable? Planners, architects, engineers and citizens are beginning to find creative, practical ways to make our existing cities and suburbs more eco-friendly and healthful. The good news is that more Americans aware of the issues are work-ing to actively reverse their contribution to the problems, as demonstrated in the growth of ‘green neighborhoods’ throughout our region and beyond. Christine MacDonald’s October feature article, “Sustainable Cityscapes,” celebrates how urban areas are becoming eco-smart and happier places to live (page 32). Taking such steps now to heal our planet and provide a healthier and happier world for our children will ultimately give them the independence and freedom we all relish.

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Fall Health Fair 2014 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort

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hold the Fall 2014 Health Fair at The Woodlands Inn and Resort, in Wilkes Barre, on from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 26, to spread the word about complementary holistic health care and wellness. Keynote speaker, include Robert Butts on Water Cures; Donna Will on Lymphatic Enhancement Technique; Gisela DiCarlo on the Wisdom of Homeopathy; and Terra McAul-liffe introducing Essential Oils concepts and usage. Other seminars will be presented throughout the day. Vendors will promote therapeutic massage, yoga, aroma-therapy, LED light therapy, detoxification, energy therapies, life coaching, natural skin care services, colon hydrotherapy, Reiki and angel card reading. Spiritual gifts such as hand-made jewelry, candles, incense and handmade personal items will also be available.

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Unique Fidget Toy for Trichotillomania Sufferers

Trichotillomania (Trich.org) is a disorder that causes people to

pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic area, underarms, beard, chest, legs or other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches. Hair-pulling varies greatly in its severity, location on the body and response to treatment and affects nearly 3 percent of the population. For some people, at some times, trichotillomania (trich) is mild and can be quelled with a bit of extra awareness and concentration. For others, at times the urge may be so strong that it makes thinking of anything else nearly impossible. A local trich sufferer has created Twirl & Soothe, a fiddle toy that feels like real hair, is small and discreet and can be held in the hand. It is a wonderful, simple substitute for adults and children when a hair pulling/hair twirling compul-sion occurs. Twirl & Soothe helps to prevent hair breakage, hair loss and follicle damage of sufferers.

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Preventing Chemical Exposure

The Maulfair Medical Center, in Orefield, is hosting a seminar by Donna Kasuska, founder of ChemConcsious, beginning at

10 a.m., October 25, to help companies, organizations and indi-viduals understand and prevent chemical exposures in their lives. This is a perfect opportunity to find out exactly how chemicals can cause harm and methods to regain or maintain our health. Kasuska is dedicated to bridging the information gap between industry and the public. As a chemical engineer with more than 30 years of experience, she has seen firsthand how water is treated, how food is processed and how personal and household products are manufactured Recognizing that her experience is critical to communities that need to un-derstand the concepts of emergency prevention, safe drinking water, toxicity and indoor air quality and security, Kasuska provides consulting services to schools, small businesses, community organizations and parents.

Location: 2970 Corporate Court, Orefield. Cost is $40 and includes an organic luncheon. Register (required) at 610-682-2104. See ad page 36.

Farm Tour Day at Stryker FarmStryker Farm, in Saylorsburg, will be participating in the Mon-

roe County Farm Tour Day on October 18. Natural Awaken-ings readers can visit the farm between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a free guided tour to learn about raising livestock naturally out-doors and let the kids meet the animals. The new Stryker on-farm market will be open, too. Stryker Farm continues to grow with the support of the local food movement. Their goal is to provide full transparency for those that want to learn more about their food and its origins. The heritage breed pigs they raise are free-range, grass-fed and pasture-raised, roaming freely on the farm in the great outdoors. They eat what they can find and Stryker supplements the rest with only the highest-quality custom feed mix, letting the pigs be pigs with minimal inter-ference.

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Find Answers to Heart Disease

Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto, of Bethlehem, will offer a free question and answer session focusing on ailments of the

heart and circulatory systems at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21. The session is open to the public and extends Loquasto’s 50 years of natural health experience as a community service. Loquasto was the first doctor of nutrition to formulate an herbal oral chelation method that can help unclog arteries and rejuvenate the circulatory system without surgery or invasive procedures. “Heart and circulatory conditions affect a large percentage of the population over 50,” he explains. “It is exciting to see how a non-invasive, herbal formulation taken under the care of a qualified doctor can reverse heart disease. A 53-year-old teacher scheduled for a bypass surgery showed an 80 percent increase in blood flow to the heart after a chelation protocol was introduced. The need for a bypass was eliminated.

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will conduct a Chakra Balancing Workshop at 11 a.m., November 10, at Shooting for the Moon Center, in Stroudsburg. This class is designed to instruct participants in the use of cards to understand the energetic state of each of the seven major chakras. Using playing cards, the cause for decreased or increased energy at a given chakra can easily be pin-pointed. After determining the areas of imbalance, several techniques can be used to help reestablish balance. Shooting for the Moon provides a place where people can grow, learn and expand their awareness and understand-ing of others. They believe that education and knowledge is power, and fear is what we experience when we do not understand something or someone. By understanding each other's spirituality, we can link with that person to form a stronger bond that leads both individuals closer to the divine.

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Reiki Classes in AnalominkMaria Triano, a dance/yoga and move-

ment educator, instructor, choreogra-pher, artist and owner of The PA Dance Net-work is offering two classes: Reiki: Level 1 Certification ~ The Art of Self-Healing, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 4, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 5 ($250). This course is designed for anyone that wishes to learn to channel healing energy to themselves and to others. Reiki: Level 2 Certification ~ Becoming a Reiki Practi-tioner to Assist Others, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 4, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 5 ($300). Building upon the foundation of Reiki I, students will go deeper and prepare to become a Reiki practitioner. Triano says, “Everyone is a natural-born healer; you were born with innate wisdom and certain abilities; make a decision to use your God-given gifts for the highest and best good.”

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Josie Porter Farm Celebrates the HarvestJosie Porter Farm, in Stroudsburg,

is holding several fall harvest events. A pumpkin pancake break-fast and Monroe County farm tour, with a special presentation in the evening by farmer Soumaila Traore about organic agriculture in Mali, West Africa, will take place on October 18. A Fall Harvest & Halloween Celebration at the Farm, with activities throughout the day, runs from 1 p.m. until after dark on October 25. Highlights include a treat-filled pump-kin hunt at 1 p.m., pumpkin carving and painting, harvest food and apple cider, campfire, storytelling and haunted walks at 7 p.m. Josie Porter Farm buying club/farm stand membership is open for new members throughout the year, actively work-ing with a number of other small family farms that share the same values within the regional foodshed to insure the high-est quality and widest variety of organically grown fruits and vegetables.

There is a nominal fee for some activities. Location: 6514 Cherry Valley Rd., Stroudsburg. For more information, call 570-992-0899 or visit JosiePorterFarm.com.

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the tee, better per-formance on the court, increased flexibility and stamina and shorter recovery times, experi-ence a special intro-ductory six-week yoga intensive targeted for male athletes held Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., beginning October 15, at StillPoint Yoga. A free body assessment session to check flexibility, balance and strength will be conducted at 5:30 p.m., October 12. Through the practice of yoga, athletes not only increase flexibility and physical strength, but also improve balance, reduce stress, heighten mental focus and connect the mind and body; most feel immediate benefits. From the NFL to the PGA or the community basketball court, elite and amateur athletes of all sports are incorporating yoga into their prac-tice for its multiple benefits, including injury prevention, enhanced flexibility and reach, increased stamina, improved power, efficient breath work, mental clarity, improved core strength and enhanced sleep.

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Walden Pond Expands Facilities and Class OfferingsWalden Pond Craniosacral Therapy

Center in Moosic, has expanded and is now offering a variety of bodywork modalities including therapeutic mas-sage, craniosacral therapy and Zero Bal-ancing. They also offer Zyto Scans used to support Young Living Essential Oils and unique Victory nutritional supple-ments for brain health and enhanced nutrient absorption. The expanded space allows for meetings and class-es in addition to the treatment room. Qigong classes are offered at noon on Wednesday and Friday. Other instruction includes making everyday products using natural ingredients; nutritional gatherings to improve health; kundalini yoga; relax and renew yoga; Chiren Biontology therapy; and monthly Young Living meetings.

Location: 540 Gleason Dr., Moosic. PA. Practitioners are invited to join the center. For more information, call Fran Pisko, LMT, at 570-241-4965 or visit Walden-PondTherapies.com and Walden Pond Craniosacral Therapy Center on Facebook.

Explore Wellness Options with Tannersville PractitionersTannersville Physical Therapy and

Wellness is celebrating National Physical Therapy Month with free October events and a health fair. Dr. Monica Gavin will speak on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy from 7 to 8 p.m., October 22, with a wine and cheese recep-tion starting at 6:30 p.m. This can be a lifesaver for women entering or already dealing with menopause. Free fitness classes from 6 to 7 p.m. (BYO mat) include: Octo-ber 20, Zumba; October 21, Yoga (beginner level); and October 23, Yoga-Pilates. The Health Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 25, with free blood pressure checks, tasty, healthful refresh-ments and free mini-classes and presentations throughout the day. Tannersville Physical Therapy and Wellness has been serving the Pocono area with quality rehabilitative therapy for more 10 years. Georgine Todd, LPT, incorporates compassionate, patient-centered care with exercise and treatment modalities that include cold laser therapy and dry needling.

Location: 2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg. Call 570-629-4921 or visit at tannersvillept.com for more information.


healthbriefsLower Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Colorful Veggies

Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition discov-ered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased

consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary in-take information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet

showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

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MINDFULNESS MEDI-TATION CAN HINDER ONSET OF ALZHEIMER’SA pilot study from

the Harvard Medi-cal School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The research-ers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impair-ment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care. Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial pre-frontal cortex and left hippocampus. Al-though larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”


Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

Research from China published earlier this year in the journal Chi-nese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture

and auricular acupuncture—also called ear acupuncture—can allevi-ate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphet-amine use received either electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electro-

acupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electro-acupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group.

Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-DownAn extensive review of research from the UK’s University

of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical ap-plication instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTSIndian researchers re-

cruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers prac-ticed hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercis-es) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical train-ing exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among sub-jects in the yoga group. These partici-pants also showed lower levels of oxi-dized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxi-fication. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.


Women are becoming more mindful of breast cancer statistics and the importance

of screening for breast cancer, and it’s no wonder. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. wom-en this year. The ACS also reports that about 40,000 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2014 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1989. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, increased awareness and earlier detection through screening. Many believe that a mammogram is best for detecting breast cancer early, but studies show that a thermogram identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier. Thermography is a safe, pain-, compression- and radiation-free procedure that uses infrared imaging to assess breast health. Since thermography is a physi-ologic study and physiology precedes anatomy by as much as 8 to 10 years, we have the potential to detect early changes in the breast that would sug-gest the earliest stages of a disease. We have repeatedly seen asymmetric or ab-normal thermograms revert to “normal” in as little as three months with altera-tions in diet and lifestyle. Breast health should be a multifac-eted program that includes thermography, self breast exam and anatomic testing, as well as many of the following suggestions:

Avoid sugars. Sugar is cancer’s favorite food. All forms of sugar promote cancer and are harmful to general health. In an interview for Nexus Magazine 2000, Dr. William Coda Martin said, “Sugar has no nutritional value, and in fact it drains and leaches the body of precious vita-mins and minerals through the demand its digestion, detoxification and elimina-tion make upon one’s entire system.”

Eliminate chemically processed foods. Chemically processed foods are foods

Before and after images of a patient who changed her diet and lifestle.

Prevention for Better Breast Healthby Dr. Philip Getson

that have been altered from their natural state either for safety reasons or convenience and have been chemically processed and made solely from refined ingredients and artificial substances. Processed foods are high in sugar and high fructose corn syrup, high in refined carbohydrates, low in nutrients and often high in unhealthy fats.

Change your diet. Eat a diet rich in whole foods, dark leafy greens, colorful fruits and vegetables and eat organic when possible. Avoid genetically modified foods. Add high-quality fats to the diet, such as avocado, olive oil and coconut oil. Include cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale.

to see women with pain and cystic changes in the area where the under-wire lays.

Exercise. Find an exercise that you enjoy and then do it. Thirty minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times a week can lower the risk of breast can-cer by 30 to 50 percent.

Stress reduction. Stress is a major contributor to all diseases. For healthy stress reduction, try yoga, exercise, breath work and meditation.

Dental health. A great correlation between poor dental health and poor breast health exists. The biggest culprit appears to be low-grade infection from prior root canals that is reflexing to the breast and causing problems.

Toxins. Toxins are everywhere—in our water, food, clothing, furnishings, etc. Eliminate commercial household clean-ing products and toxic garden pesti-cides. Refuse synthetic hormone treat-ments. Use organic skincare products. Use all-natural deodorants instead of antiperspirants. Try to minimize expo-sure to electromagnetic fields.

Detoxification. To reduce our toxic load, a semi-annual detox or cleanse would be beneficial, as well as daily detoxing techniques like drinking enough water, working up a sweat, dry brushing and taking Epsom salt baths.

Nurture yourself and love your breasts. Taking care of ourselves is not an act of self indulgence but an act of self love. Don’t get caught up in the fear-based mentality that the cancer industry propagates. Instead of focusing on the fear of getting breast cancer, let’s focus on healthy ways to prevent it.

Dr. Philip Getson is a board certified family physician and a board certi-fied medical thermographer. He is the owner of Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging, in Marlton, N.J. Contact him at 856-596-5834 or visit Tdinj.com.

Vitamin D. Make sure to get enough vitamin D. The best source is still natu-ral sunlight. Vitamin D has a positive impact on virtually every cell in the body and is a natural and potent cancer fighter.

Iodine. Be aware of your iodine level. The breast uses iodine to synthesize the hormones and a deficiency of this element can lead to dysfunction of the breast and possibly cancer

Choose a comfortable bra. Avoid underwire bras as they can damage delicate breast tissue and impair the lymphatic system. It is not uncommon


Coral CountdownEndangered Caribbean Reef SolutionsWith only about one-sixth of their original coral cover remaining, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of two main grazers in the region, according to the latest report, Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs: 1970-2012. It’s published by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme. The report—involving 90 experts and an analysis of 35,000-plus surveys at 90 locations since 1970—included studies of corals, seaweeds, grazing sea urchins and fish. Climate change has long been thought to be the main culprit by making oceans more acidic and causing coral bleach-ing. Now, the loss of parrotfish and sea urchins is seen as the main factor; their demise has broken the delicate balance of coral ecosystems, allowing the algae upon which they feed to smother the reefs. Restoring positive populations, plus protection from overfishing and excessive coastal pollution, could help the reefs recover and make them more resilient to future climate change impacts.

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Fracking FlubMethane Dangers May Be Three Times the EstimateResults of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not includ-ing methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrep-ancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.

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False AlarmExpiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good FoodSeveral countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste. According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns. The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of ed-ible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills. A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food.

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Conservation CovenantA Greener Future for National ParksNational parks have an undeniable environmental impact on the very lands they seek to preserve. Yellowstone’s managers have been working on ambitious management goals to elevate it to be a world leader in environmental stewardship and become one of the green-

est parks in the world by 2016. The Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative goals (against a 2003 baseline) are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent (50 percent by 2025); reduce both electricity and water consumption by 15 percent; reduce fossil fuel consumption by 18 percent; and divert all municipal solid waste from landfills.

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Household HazardsStates Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and

body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become out-dated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in com-monly used products.

Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufac-turers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury.

View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/State-By-State-Action-List.

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Clever CollaborationsRenewables Gain Ground WorldwideExcess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lower-ing pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has bro-ken a solar power record, prompting utility com-pany RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Elec-tricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equiva-lent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manu-facturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways.

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Energy EngineHumankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shin-ing on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photo-

voltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Labora-tory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed

The Sun’s Electrifying Future

Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

by Linda Sechrist

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.

What a source of power!

I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal

run out before we tackle that.”

~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931

by then-President Jimmy Carter. Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and re-duced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the re-motest villages in developing countries have electricity. “Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Chang-ing Lives Around the World, Empower-ing America, and Saving the Planet. As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises. Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Green-peace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation


company SELCO-India, which has sup-plied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rock-ville, Maryland.

Economic EngineThe U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million aver-age American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state. According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar elec-

tric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colo-rado, New York and New Mexico. Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway national-ly. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity. The two experts expect solar en-ergy to be a major catalyst of global po-litical and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy. “If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their elec-tricity from the sun, why can’t Ameri-

cans do the same?” he queries. In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, presi-dent of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and chal-lenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human cre-ativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.”

To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

Economics, rather than techno-logical concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar

electricity to preserve the environment. During this transition to a new energy paradigm, we can choose to embrace the solar imperative now, rather than later, and prepare for a post-carbon lifestyle without sacrificing our present quality of life. Many hurdles have been overcome in the shift away from fossil fuels during the past two decades. Challenges still exist, but the hope is that we are on our way toward a brighter future with solar electricity made universally available.

n The cost of solar photovoltaics has dropped 75 percent in the past four years, thanks to China.

n Solar electricity is now the least ex-pensive energy source in many markets,

overcoming for the first time the eco-nomic argument that it’s too expensive.

n Innovative partnerships like that formed by green energy provider Viridian with large, full-service solar provider SolarCity lease solar panels to homeowners and businesses that sig-nificantly reduce upfront costs. Installa-tion costs, which once averaged more than $20,000, can now amount to just hundreds of dollars.

n Solar is disrupting the century-old central power generation model, and the challenge is to get the utility in-dustry to change and adopt distributed solar. Utility companies that previously ignored solar energy now fear it might threaten their bottom line if they don’t get with the program.

n While the next big obstacle is energy

storage, which allows the use of sun power at night, well-financed new “smart grid” technologies are rapidly emerging.

n The impending showdown will be between corporate power and people power, comprised of homeowners and businesses producing their own elec-tricity. The politics of energy is central to our national future. The question is, Can we change?

Learn more at NevilleWilliams.com.

Solar Blocksby Neville Williams


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As creator, execu-tive producer and host of Liv-

ing on Earth, the week-ly environmental news program broadcast since 1990, first dis-tributed by National Public Radio and more recently by Public Ra-dio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nationwide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, includ-ing three from the Society of Environ-mental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors Association Edward R. Murrow awards. In-depth interviews and onsite tapings bring subjects to life for listen-ers. Movers and shakers, innovators and grassroots organizers explain complex issues in understandable terms. Up-dates of previously aired segments sometime point to what has changed since a piece first aired. Here, Curwood reflects on his own key learnings.

What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face?Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s oper-

Airwaves ActivistPublic Radio’s Steve Curwood

Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earthby Randy Kambic

ating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we contin-ue to get this wrong—and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civiliza-tion to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment. There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.

As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years? One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate. Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other universities and government agencies supports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the envi-ronment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastruc-ture changes to use natural gas when

we already have that infrastructure for coal, and why we shouldn’t instead be moving to clean and renewable energy sources that don’t destroy the climate system.

Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment?I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential candidates, prompting follow-up by ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of me-dia picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not always, not everywhere, but frequently. Presidential candidates can now ex-pect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.

How much does listener feed-back and interaction influence your selection of topics? When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the ques-tion of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to envi-ronmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s re-ally important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects. There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them. On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street.

Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a free-lance writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings.


Today, buzzwords like “sustain-ability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to

overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it

not only makes us healthier, but hap-pier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Or-egon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking RedevelopmentA sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other eco-logical footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire eco-cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts

(EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing proto-cols for establishing modern and sus-tainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innova-tions to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decay-ing urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, people-centered districts.”

Healthy HousingThe concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-suffi-cient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of to-day’s housing market, according to ex-perts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor moti-vating many to radically downsize, ac-cording to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl.com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustain-able ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environ-mental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly NeighborhoodsWalkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destina-tions, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urban-

SUSTAINABLE CITYSCAPES

Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

by Christine MacDonald


ism” is evident in places like Albuquer-que’s emerging Mesa del Sol commu-nity and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorpho-ses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult educa-tion exchange that began in Los Ange-les in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowl-edge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local resi-dents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded TransportationWith America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing ve-hicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expan-sion of subway and light rail systems,

revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined Califor-nia in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or low-emission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states es-timate that 3.3 million plug-in automo-biles could hit the streets by 2025. Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and on-line app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and com-munity groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. Designing for better public health

is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Wash-ington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean EnergyThe ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar coopera-tives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using com-puter algorithms map the solar produc-tion potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they

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are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electri-cal systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy effi-ciency, sometimes even generating rev-enue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local FoodWhat started with a few farmers’ mar-kets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into low-income neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Gar-den is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the near-est supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neigh-bors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste ReductionWhile cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think

about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as de-scribed by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recy-cling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplement-ing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are institut-ing carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—tak-ing motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even suc-cessfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nation-wide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expand-ing. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL

by Christine MacDonald

Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosper-ity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being. Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability. GNH proponents from around the coun-try came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference. Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more ac-curately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools al-low more people to connect online. “Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks. “After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your hap-piness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.” While faith may be in short sup-ply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ These are truly American values.”


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We draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is invol-

untary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a con-scious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

Everyday EaseLee paints a picture of perfect breath-ing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall vic-tim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walk-ing,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix,

Arizona. He points to “shoulder breath-ing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boost-ing the immune system. Deep breath-ing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, medita-tion and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second BreathLee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the ab-dominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moistur-ize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared

Breath-Taking WisdomSix Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

by Lane Vail

An Athlete’s Advantage

by Lane Vail

“Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the blood-stream, both critical for improving athletic efforts. Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, induc-ing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman. When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only recovers oxy-genation slower, but also increases vulnerability to injury. For rhythmic sports like run-ning, cycling and swimming, Win-kelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement. “Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally re-lease stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mecha-nisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.” For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”


pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

4-2-10 Breathing Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhala-tion reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongat-ing exhalations. Inhale through the

nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean BreathThe yoga breath ujjayi, or ocean-sounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, trigger-ing receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

Target BreathingA recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breath-ing, combined with relaxation, effective-ly diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trau-ma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body need-ing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows BreathBrown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complemen-tary Medicine describing the neuro-physiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bel-lows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while


Neat Costumes Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Hal-loween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap loca-tions at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

Colorful Disguises Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a condi-tioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paint-brush to apply it to the hair, topped by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moistur-

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Healthy and Cost-Consciousby Avery Mack

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izer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Port-land, Maine. “Use zinc- or titanium-based products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; rasp-berry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spi-rulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

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pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination help-ful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acu-puncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are see-ing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technol-ogy, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed

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LEDET FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTERDr Kathleen Ledet1668 Route 715 South. Reeders, PA 18352-0500570-629-9220LedetChiropractic.com

Enjoy more energy, better concentration, more restful sleep, improved coordination and better health. Dr. Ledet is a Chiropractor/Reiki master assisting her patients with pain relief from headaches, TMJ, back/neck pain as well as extremity

pain for 17yrs. She utilizes gentle adjustments, trigger point therapy and incorporates nutritional supplements, essential oils, and Reiki Energy Healing for a holistic healing experience.

MINERVA EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS TREATMENT CENTERBetty Demaye-Caruth, RN, PhD, CHTP, RM/T52 Deer Lane, Honesdale570-253-8060MinervaEd.com

Live your best life and take charge of your health with guidance from a registered nurse and holistic health professional. Dr. Betty offers individualized protocols in conjunction with your physician to support your optimal

wellness using health counseling, stress management, Reiki, energy therapy, aromatherapy and flower essences. Also offering Reiki certification classes.

SUNRISE NUTRITION CENTERDr. John Harrington149 Route 94 Blairstown, NJ 07825908-362-6868SunriseNutritionCenterNJ.com

Nutritional Healing at its Best! We treat your body as a “whole,” instead of its parts. Our Natural, Drug-Free Programs using Nutrition, Botanicals, Homeopathy and Alternative Medicine focus on removing the true barriers to health and healing. Your health problems

are quickly identified and weakened organs are given the right nutrients to further enhance their function. Call for a free consultation with Dr. Harrington. See ad page 13.

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NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLCTina Stashko, N.D. PhD MIfHIEmmaus, PA 18049610-965-8132NaturalHealthPromotion.net

Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health. These programs are

easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential! See ad page 19.

NUTRITION & EDUCATION

WELLNESS SIMPLIFIEDDian FreemanMorristown, NJ973-267-4816WellnessSimplified.com

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters - Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian

also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies..

NUTRTIONAL COUNSELING

ALL BETTER CENTRALMasha Levina, CCN 224 Broad Street, Suite 205, Milford, PA 18337570-832-2123 • [email protected]

Through examining your medical, social and dietary history, as well as using Nutrition Response Muscle Testing®, Masha determines nutritional needs and develops dietary and supplemental program to fit individual

requirements and lifestyles, resulting in balance and better health. See ad page 31.

STILLPOINT SCHOOLHOUSEDelia Quigley155 State Road 94. Blairstown, NJ 07825908-902-4082 • DeliaQuigley.com

We help you make a positive change in your physical and emotional well-being through food. Whether this involves weight-loss, feeling younger, added vitality, stress release, mental clarity or your life’s purpose we support and

empower each individual in their evolution through life. Workshops, Women’s retreats, nutrition and yoga immersion programs to support your personal transformation process. Classes, both onsite and online. See ad page 13.

PAIN RELIEF - NATURAL

HYPNOSIS & LONGEVITY CENTERST. ANTHONY’S PAIN CLINICAnthony F. Mullen, BPS, MS, ND Village Park Center Rte 940, Pocono Lake570-504-1681HypnosisLongevityCenter.com

Decrease pain and maximize wellness. Anthony F. Mullen, Priest Healer, specializes in pain relief and offers affordable services to improve quality of life. Offering low level laser therapy; painless, non-invasive, drug-free

treatment used to treat injuries and neurological conditions, such as, fibromyalgia, muscle and join pain, nerve pain/sciatica, carpal tunnel, TMJ, migraines, and more.


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TANNERSVILLE & MARSHALL’S CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY Georgine Todd2313 Route 715, Stroudsburg • 570-629-6073239 Fox Run Ln, E. Stroudsburg • 570-223-8477TannersvillePT.com

Overcome physical limitations and injury. Two locations offer a mixture of both traditional exercise-based physical therapy and manual physical therapy techniques for more effective results. These techniques include myofascial release, joint mobilization,

craniosacral therapy and massage therapy. Our highly trained staff works one-on-one to educate our clients toward healthy lifestyle changes.

PILATES

MAUKA NALU PILATES AND SUP, INCFrancine Huber 11390 N. Delaware Dr. Bangor, PA [email protected]

Build a better body, gain confidence and strength for everyday living. We teach a true Pilates style of exercise. Group tower

classes and private sessions available in our 100% green studio space. Certified Instructor in Pilates & Paddlefit. Call today to feel better tomorrow.

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LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC Mountain Top, PAAnthony V. Wojnar D.D., RMT, [email protected]

Our main focus is Reiki, a Spiritual practice which promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. We offer Certification in Reiki 1 thru Reiki Master/Teacher Usui and Tibetan Style. Reiki and Reiki/Shiatsu sessions and, also a monthly Reiki Share. Dr.

Anthony received a Master/Teacher attunement on Kurama Mtn. Japan, the birthplace of Reiki. CEU’s for Massage Therapists. Member IARP., ICRT.

THE VICTORIAN CONNECTION231 Wilkes-Barre St.White Haven, PA 18661

Available for retreats, workshops, meetings and private parties. Offers a un ique and e l egan t experience for your guests. Located in the midst of the

Pocono Mountains near the Lehigh River Gorge, this historic home is easy to find just off I-80 and the PA Turnpike. A variety of amenities to suit your needs, whether it’s one room or the whole house, from half- and recurring days, to catering or overnight stays, our rental rates are customized just for your event.

ROLFING

ROLFING BY VICKIE KOVARHealing Art CenterMerchants Plaza2937 Route 611Tannersville, PA 18372570-332-4365Rolfing-Fascia.com

Vickie, an 18 year accomplished Rolfer, works by realigning the pervasive fascial tissue network in the body that can relieve pain in areas such as, Migraines, Sciatica, Bugling Discs, Arthritis, Neck Pain, Carpel Tunnel, Back pain and much more. Vickie is a

Certified Rolfer, Rolf Movement Teacher , Visceral Manipulation and Cranio-Sacral Therapist. Free 20 minute free consultations available. See ad page 30.

ROLFING® STRUCTURAL INTEGRATIONOF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIARichard Paterson, Certified Rolfer™Practicing in Milford and Scranton/[email protected]

Rolfing improves posture, makes movement easier, and reduces structural pain. It can release long-held patterns or restore movement after injury or surgery. Rolfing has helped dancers, performers, and athletes use their bodies more efficiently.

SEXUAL HEALTH THERAPY

ALEXANDRA T. MILSPAW, M.ED., M.ED., LPCBethlehem, PA 484-894-1246AlexandraMilspaw.com

Sexual health counselor and educator utilizing NLP and Mindfulness-based approaches. Learn easy, quick techniques to move towards healing your life and relationships by reprograming your nervous system’s response to stress and pain. “Breathe.

Believe. Be.” Anything is possible!

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

KATHY AGATE BROWNShooting For The Moon 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg570-992-0943ShootingForTheMoon.comAgate@ShootingForTheMoon.com

Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her

intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication. See ad page 30.

SPIRITUAL HEALING

PA DANCE NETWORKMaria TrianoAnalomink, PA [email protected]

Take care of you! Through the gifts of energy healing, dance, yoga, and spiritual guidance, learn about the art of self-care and self-love. Recognize your own unique beauty, inside and out with divinely-guided, peace-inducing, life-enhancing, private or

small group sessions. If you are ready to change and grow, your inner joy is calling.

WELLNESS CENTER

ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTSDr. Christopher C. Meister, D.C., L.Ac.Dr. Debora T. Cantel, D.C., L.Ac.1355 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344570-839-1898 AsianInstituteOfHealingArts.com

Wellness is a journey. Let us help you reach your destination. Our services include: acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, massage, shiatsu, watsu, reflexology, family and individual counseling,

Reiki, smoking cessation, kung fu, tai chi, qigong, and an organic whole foods buyer’s club.

YOGA

ARSHA VIDYALance Daniels651 Rte 115, Saylorsburg570-992-2339 • [email protected]

Develop strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination among other benefits, including calmness and resolution. Arsha Vidya Yoga Studio teaches traditional Hatha and Iyengar yoga with several weekly classes in a peaceful environment.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. See ad page 8.

STILLPOINT YOGA STUDIO155 State Road 94. Blairstown, NJ 07825908-902-4082DeliaQuigley.com

Come to know your physical body through the power of stretch, balance and internalizing your awareness. Increase flexibility, manage stress and improve conditioning. Over 20 classes weekly including Broken Bodies

therapeutic, beginner and advanced classes. New student special of 30 days unlimited yoga for just $30. We also offer Teacher Training certification programs. See ad page 5.


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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8Reiki Level I – This intensive class covers what Reiki is and how it heals; the history of Reiki; the 5 principles of Reiki; Energy Systems, Chakras, Meridians and Auras; and 3 pillars of Japanese Reiki. 7hrs CE credits. 179 page manual. 10/8 and 10/9 6pm. $125. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9Numerology Basics – With Skip Weatherford. Studying the symbolism of Numbers and ways that numbers change our approach to everything. This course will expand your consciousness through the exercises taught and you will come away with your own numerology chart. 6 week session. $150. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10Conscious Living Retreat – A women’s retreat where “WomenPrenuers” can join the conscious living movement and find the answers within. Join other like-minded women Oct. 10th - Oct 12th at the

peaceful Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center in Mt Bethel. For details http://ow.ly/zLayj or call 570-431-3025 or 347-871-5665

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12Relax Deeply – A Sound Bath with Quartz Crystal Bowls and Restorative Yoga. A variety of restorative yoga postures as you experience the pure tones of crystal singing bowls offering beautiful harmonies and sound waves that match our own alpha brain waves when we are deeply relaxed, insightful and content. 4pm. $45. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14Kundalini Yoga – With Brenda Fernandes. The yoga of awareness aims to cultivate the creative spiritual potential. 6:30pm. $10. Please bring a mat. Contact Brenda at 570-241-4965. Walden Pond Therapies, 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic. Digestive Health Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will be discussing digestive health and the relationship to auto immune disease. Learn his approach to diges-tive problems. Free. 6:30pm. RSVP 610-682-2104. Maulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with lim-ited health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. $10. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681Reiki Level II – Learn to promote relaxation and stress reduction, and facilitate healing at the physi-cal, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Includes distant healing and more focused healing on physical issues as well as mental and emotional issues. 10/15 and 10/16 at 6pm. $125. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17Chair Massages – From 3pm to 7pm. Reduced to $20 per session. Chair massages will be offered every 4th Friday of the month from 3-7 PM. Sign up or walk in. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18Intuitive Training at the Haunted Luncheon – Learn to hone intuition. Meditations, energetic healing on 3rd eye to open intuition, games to build telepathic skills, channel messages, automatic writing. Beginners and experienced. 1-3 pm, $45 includes lunch. Anticipated to be sold out register now by calling Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars Bethlehem.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21Kundalini Yoga – With Brenda Fernandes. The yoga of awareness aims to cultivate the creative spiritual potential. 6:30pm. $10. Please bring a mat. Contact Brenda at 570-241-4965. Walden Pond Therapies, 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic. Healthy Aging Seminar – A lively discussion of the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. The causes are not what you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will be fully explained. 6:30pm. RSVP 610-682-2104. Maulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield.Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dutch treat for dinner/drinks, community building and networking. Mem-bers: Free. Non-members two meetings free then $5/meeting. 6:30-8:30pm. Perkins Restaurant, 600 Rte 940, Mount Pocono. RSVP to Melissa Luddeni. 570-350-6129.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with lim-ited health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. $10. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25Avoiding Chemicals Seminar – Understand and prevent chemical exposures in your environment and life. A perfect opportunity to find out exactly how chemicals help and cause harm and what can be done to protect yourself. This event is a must for those who want to regain or maintain their health. Organic Luncheon included. 10am. $40. RSVP. 610-682-2104. Maulfair Medical, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26Fall Health and Wellness Fair – Keynote speakers include Robert Butts on Water Cures; Donna Will on Lymphatic Enhancement Technique; Gisela DiCarlo on the Wisdom of Homeopathy; and Terra McAul-liffe introducing Essential Oils concepts and usage. Other seminars will be presented throughout the day. Healthy Vendors welcome. 10am-6pm. The Wood-lands Inn, 1073 Mwy 315, Wilke-Barre. Innerpeace-hhw.com or 570-208-1511 for more information.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28Kundalini Yoga – With Brenda Fernandes. The yoga of awareness aims to cultivate the creative spiritual potential. 6:30pm. $10. Please bring a mat. Contact Brenda at 570-241-4965. Walden Pond Therapies, 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with lim-ited health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. $10. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681.

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Healers Wanted – Help us to aid in the healing environment at Pocono Medical Center. Seeking volunteers for the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program. Interested practitioners in Reiki and massage, artists and musicians please contact Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 or email [email protected] .

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Beautiful Office Space – Tannersville location of-fers a quiet and relaxing environment in a holistic healthcare center. Relatively quiet professions such as business or life coaching, architecture, counsel-ing, therapeutic, are desirable. Handicap accessible. Please call 570-332-4365 for more information.

Office space, treatment room, class room – Moosic location offers convenient office-away-from-home for practitioners, counselors or facili-tators. Handicap accessible. Call the Walden Pond Therapies Center at 570-241-4965 for details

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Tai Chi and Qigong DVDs – Aleve many health ail-ments by practicing Tai Chi and Qigoing any where and any time with quality DVD instruction. Simple to learn and can be practiced by anyone, young or old. Advanced through Expert levels available at EasternHealth123.com

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Crystal healing bowl sessions - Crystal Singing Bowls offer powerful vibrational healing and a very unique meditation experience. Balance body and life, clear the mind, improve confidence, increase hope and joy. Balance By Lisa 484-903-6435.

Do you hear voices? – You are not alone. Support groups forming in Stroudsburg. Contact Paul Boggia at 570-421-3670.

savethedateFIND YOUR PEACE

A DAY RETREAT Sunday, November 9, 2014 – 9am to 4pm Come join us for a day of Divine Inspiration & experience Nature’s Beauty going within yourself to find your place of peace. This day is filled with Yoga (no experience needed), Reiki, Massage, Meditation, Meaningful Connections, and a Healthy delicious Lunch. All on a private setting which offers tranquility & silence to be able to really connect to yourself. The Place of Peace, Newton, NJ. For more information call or email Linda 201-469-307 [email protected]

savethedateNEWLIFE EXPO-NYC

OCTOBER 17 THROUGH 19America’s Largest Mind, Body ,Spirit , Health & Enlightenment expo returns to the Hotel Pennsylva-nia. Join Dan Millman, Lynn Andrews, Judy Satori, Sean Morton, Kat James and 150 other exhibitors and speakers. For info and pre-registration or to volunteer, visit www.newlifeexpo.com or call 516-897-0900.

savethedateA NATURAL HEALTH FORUMREVERSING HEART DISEASE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 4:30PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medi-cine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

savethedateHERBAL OUTREACH CLINIC1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

BY APPOINTMENTThis sliding scale teaching clinic is held once per month to offer expert herbal and nutritional advice to economically challenged people seeking relief from chronic disease. The fee for clients is from $0 to $$$ based on what they can afford. The $0 client can even get herbs for free. Do not let lack of money keep you from your best possible health. Appointment required. 908-689 6140. Changewater Wellness Center, Changewater NJ. Changewater-WellnessCenter.com


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Incorporates breathing exercises to calm the nervous system, asanas and sun salutations that support the overall well-being of body and mind. 5:15. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 115 RT94, Blairstown. 908-902-4082.

tuesdayIyengar Yoga – Mixed Levels w/ Diana Erney. Each pose individually taught with emphasis on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Props such as blocks and blankets enhance understanding. 7pm. Arsha Vidya Gurukulum, Saylorsburg. 610-509-3677, [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dutch treat for dinner/drinks, community building and networking. Mem-bers: Free. Non-members two meetings free then $5/meeting. 6:30-8:30pm. Perkins Restaurant (Back Meeting Rm), 600 PA Rte 940, Mount Pocono. RSVP to Melissa Luddeni, LMT: 570-350-6129.Edgar Cayce Group – Discusses the various as-pects of Edgar Cayce, dreams, book study, medita-tion, and more. All welcome. 7-8:30pm. Donation. Shooting For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

wednesdayQi Gong – With Megan Williams. A moving medi-tation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind to bring balance and vitality to life. $10 per class. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Fran by phone 570-241-4965. 540 Gleason Drive, MoosicNutrient Absorption and Brain Health Forum – A Gathering to introduce two new revolutionary nutritional supplements. Learn how Prodovite and Brain Reward will change your life. 6:45pm. Free. 540 Gleason Drive, Moosic. Call Fran for more information. 570-241-4965.Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with lim-ited health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. $10. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681.Tai Chi – A slow moving martial art, more appropriate, but not restricted to middle age and the elderly, with health benefits includ-ing strengthening, improvement of balance and flexibility. All levels. 5:15pm. Asian Insti-tute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898. Shaolin Kung Fu – The eastern equivalent of aerobics which improves leg strength, cardiovascular conditioning, stamina and coordination is on 6:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

thursdayYoga for Every-Body – Gentle flow yoga appro-priate for varying ages/abilities/and body types. Vinyasa flow yoga unites breath with movements to lengthen and tone from head to toe. Candle light, lavender and uplifting quotes to sooth the soul. Props available. 6-7pm. Free trial class. Contact Gale-570-977-9935. Pocono Peddler’s Village/Tannersville.Hatha Yoga – In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance and resolution. $12. 6:30-7:45pm. Arsha Vidya Guru-kulam, Old Rte 115, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. Silent Sitting – With Bodhi. Bring inner balance and stillness to your life through guided silent or active meditation designed to relax the body and mind. A unique opportunity to go deeply inward. 6:30-8pm. $8. Effort location. 570-977-0814

fridayReiki Share – First and third Friday of every month. Open to any person who has received their reiki at-tunement and wants to hone their reiki skills. This is a time when the healers heal themselves and get much needed restoration. 7pm. Donation. Shoot-ing For the Moon. 6247 Rte 209, Stroudsburg, 570-992-0943.

saturdayMeditation Workshop – Quiet your mind and enjoy true peacefulness. 1st & 3rd weekends only. 10am-12:30pm. Vegetarian lunch 12:30pm. Tunga Classroom, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RR 5 Box 5050 (Old Rte 115), Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. Hatha Yoga – Develop strength, flexibility, bal-ance, calmness and resolution. 1st & 3rd weekends. Beginners series. 4:30-5:45pm. $12. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RD 5 Box 5050, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.Shaolin Kung Fu – The eastern equivalent of aerobics which improves leg strength, cardiovascular conditioning, stamina and coordination is on 11:45am. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.

dailyAscend Hospice Volunteering – Ascend Hospice is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

sundayHatha Yoga – 8-9:15am. 1st & 3rd weekends only. In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. De-velop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness, and resolution. $12. Activity Center, Arsha Vidya Gu-rukulam, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. [email protected]. ArshaVidya.org.

mondayYoga for Every-Body – Gentle flow yoga appro-priate for varying ages/abilities/and body types. Vinyasa flow yoga unites breath with movements to lengthen and tone from head to toe. Candle light, lavender and uplifting quotes to sooth the soul. Props available. 6-7pm. Free trial class. Contact Gale-570-977-9935. Pocono Peddler’s Village/TannersvilleKarate Classes – Learn Important life lessons of fair play, hardwork and self-discipline. Kids and adults. Light the path to your future. Phil Ott, Blackbelt and Teacher with 30 years of experience. 730 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg. 973-476-1887. GriefShare – A free weekly grief support group and seminar features video from prominent Chris-tian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. 6:30pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning. 570-386-9960.Hatha Yoga – In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calm-ness, and resolution. $12. 5-6:15pm. Activity Center, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Old Rte 115, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. Prenatal Yoga – The body has an innate wisdom about the stages of pregnancy, labor and birth. Class is designed to reconnect with this natural process. Yoga can alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy. 6:15pm. With Mary Cardinal. $10 or $35 for 4 classes. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060.Yoga Flow – An introduction into the basic vinyasa style of yoga. It includes connecting the movement to the breath for all levels of experience, but is a particularly good class for the beginner or novice. 6:30pm. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 155 RT94, Blair-stown. 908-902-4082.Simply Yoga – Suitable for those looking to im-prove the physical as well as emotional well being.

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