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18 LOVE MAGNET Katherine Woodward Thomas on Drawing True Love Our Way by Debra Melani

19 HEALING HURT A Hawaiian Mantra Lets Love Back In

20 RETHINKING HEART HEALTH Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care by Linda Sechrist

24 SIMPLE STRESS BUSTERS Natural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmness by Kathleen Barnes

26 CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD Boosting Diets and Heart Health by Judith Fertig

28 CYCLES OF SPIN Returning to its Heart-Healthy Origins by Janet Osen

30 CARDIAC CARE FOR PETS How to Keep Little Hearts Humming by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

32 HOME SAFE HOME Practical Pillars of Well-Being by Christa O’Leary

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What an amazing presence our heart is, pumping life-giving oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. This tireless

workhorse, the size of a fist, averages 72 beats per minute, or 2.5 billion beats over a 66-year lifespan, circulating 4.7 to 5.7 liters of blood a minute. The human heartbeat can be detected as early as 22 days after conception, well before the brain has developed. My friend Dian Freeman, a certified nutritionist specializing in holistic health, says it is clear to her that the heart controls the body. Ancient peoples so respected the heart that they considered it the seat of in-telligence while for us it symbolizes the center of human emotions. Our language reflects this; we may speak from the heart, commune heart to heart, feel heartache or follow our heart. We all know what a broken heart is; it takes the joy out of living. But rather than blaming another for mistreating and hurting us, we need to identify how we gave our power away and ignored our deepest needs. Starting this month, we can resolve all kinds of toxic relationships by taking ownership of the role we origi-nally played and continue to play in each dynamic. According to relationship counselor Katherine Woodward Thomas, this usually requires us to overturn false core beliefs about our self that dim our light and typically define our choices and behaviors. We can then learn to firmly yet thoughtfully speak our truth in every situation, thus changing our life story. In particular, I am learning that seeing with my heart enables me to be more truthful with myself. It thus enables me to be more confident in my decisions, so that I feel I’ve made the best choice possible for myself and others in a given situation. Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Rethinking Heart Health,” explores the un-seen links between our heart and mind and the vital role that our emotional health plays in good cardiac care. Meanwhile, medical science is taking progressive steps in using simple noninvasive diagnostic tools and natural supplementation solutions for reversing heart and circulation conditions. In his article, “Improving Cardiovascular Health”, local chiropractor Dr. Tom Wachtmann offers encourage-ment for those diagnosed with heart disease. We also have encouraging news about “Chocolate as Health Food” in honor of Valentine’s Day and the issue focus on heart health. Why not try out cook-book author Judith Fertig’s Conscious Eating recipes with someone you love? If the special day is a reminder that you have yet to find the love of your life, your go-to magazine can help with that too, via NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com. You just might meet the kindred spirit you have been looking for all your life. Are you ready to meet your soul mate? Let the insights you read in these pages help you rewrite your future,

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February Seminars at Herbs to Your Success

The Wellness Spa, in Nazareth, will host Love Your Healthy

Heart—Engage the Power of Oxygen, on February 5, where attendees will learn the reasons this element is so vital to heart health. The oxygen bar will be open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for $10. At Germ Busters—Don't Let the Cold and Flu Season Stop You, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., February, 20, taste an im-mune-boosting smoothie and other natural recipes to combat germs for $10. Herbs To Your Success—The Wellness Spa provides high-quality spa services and was voted the 2012 Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce's Award of Excellence Win-ner. Owner Vanessa Sabatine's personal success in weight management has allowed her to help many clients through the maze of claims and advertisements and customize a plan of health that fits any lifestyle.

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Online Radio Emphasizes Role of Natural Health Care

A special Rethinking Health Matters online radio show, hosted by Natural

Awakenings National Editor Linda Sechrist from 3 to 4:30 p.m. EST, February 7, will highlight the importance of independent media in informing the public about natu-ral health care options. Guests will include several Natural Awakenings publishers and Scott Tips, president of Natural Health Federation, an inter-national educational nonprofit that protects access to healthy food and supplements and alternative therapies without government restrictions. Additional guests are Joanne Quinn, Ph.D., executive director of the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine, which collects clinical data to advance nontoxic, cost-effective therapies, plus international research consul-tant Ferdinando Pisani Massamormile. Also participating are Dr. James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated; Dr. Constance Casebolt, owner of South Caro-lina’s Greenville Functional Medicine; and Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, the world’s foremost open-access, natural medicine database.

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Admission is $7 per day. Riveredge is located at 2107 Bern-ville Road, in Reading. For more information contact Sylvia Seward at 484-706-9844 or visit RadiantLightCenter.com. Vendor booths may still be available. See ad, page 5.

Medically Supervised Weight-Loss Programs

MJA Healthcare is now offer-ing personalized weight loss

plans for men, women and chil-dren. They individualize each pro-gram based on weight-loss goals, metabolic rate, medical conditions, biochemical nutritional assessment and dietary preferences. After the weight goal is achieved, plans con-vert to a maintenance program to keep the weight off. A new low-level laser body contouring treatment stimu-lates the adipocyte fat cells, which results in the breakdown of stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol, mak-ing the laser treatment a natural process. MJA also has a Fast Track program to lose one to two pounds a day that uses Dr. Simeons' “Pounds and Inches” protocol, as seen on The Dr. Oz Show. This program consists of a very low calorie diet in combination with HCG hormone treatments. HCG helps to burn the fat that is stored around the hips, thighs, belly and upper arms, but leaves the struc-tural fat found in the muscles which protects the vital organs.

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Women Sought for Postpar-tum Depression Clinical Trial

The Lehigh Center for Clinical Research has received a grant

to study the effects of a non-drug treatment for major depressive disorder with postpartum. Many women choose to rely less on medications during pregnancy and brestfeeding, and the study uses an FDA-approved, non-medication, non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy as a core treatment for new mothers. Study participants from 18 to 50 years old are eligible for no-cost treatment and compensation for time and travel. Studies have shown that about one in eight new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, a serious illness that can occur in the first few months after childbirth, miscarriage and stillbirth, and symptoms can last for months. Treatment for postpartum depression makes for happier moms and babies, strong bonding during breastfeeding, better physical health and more energetic interactions with other family members.

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Take Advantage of Special Health Events

Sunrise Nutrition Center is holding several public events this month. Find out how

diet plays a role in heart disease with a semi-nar entitled; Heart Disease and Nutrition, to be held beginning at 7 p.m., February 11. Participants will learn about new tests available to determine our heart health and discuss how nutritional deficiencies can be related and what drug-free solutions are available. An On-the-Spot Lab Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 14. The day is dedicated to all-around health, with have many tests available to help anyone measure their health status. Tests include blood screens, bladder and kidney tests, saliva tests, thyroid tests and more. Individuals do not need to be a patient at Sunrise Nutrition Center to do these tests. Prices vary. Nutrition for Optimal Health is offered at 7 p.m., Febru-ary 25. Nutritional deficiencies create a wide range of health problems that people experience today. The seminar address-es the symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and what foods and dietary lifestyle can improve conditions.

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Early Warnings of Heart Troubles Differ for Women

Women may worry more about breast cancer, but

in reality, heart disease is the top killer of American women, claim-ing 300,000 lives a year, 7.5 times the number that die of breast can-cer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although heart disease is more often perceived as a men’s issue, since 1984 more women have died of heart disease than men.

Part of the reason may be that women’s heart attacks can differ from men’s and the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that women often fail to rec-ognize the symptoms, ranging from torso aches and pains and nausea to anxiety, shortness of breath, dizziness and extreme fatigue. They may experience subtle symptoms for months and write them off as byproducts of menopause, heart-burn or effects of aging. The National Institutes of Health states that 43 percent of women that have heart attacks experience no chest pain. The difference between the more subtle signs of a heart attack in women and the more dramatic signs in men may help explain why 75 percent of men, prompt-ed to act quickly, survive a first heart attack, while only 62 percent of women do, according to the AHA. “Research shows that women may not be diagnosed or treated as aggressively as men,” notes the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

FDA Moves to Ban Trans FatsHeart-clogging trans fatty acids may

soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first step to re-move trans fats from its GRAS (gener-ally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products. Trans fats, also known as hydro-genated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, marga-rine and coffee creamers. Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientific studies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol. The FDA’s proposed ban would require the food industry to gradu-ally phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, noting their threat to health. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manufacturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition labeling requirements were intro-duced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.

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EGG WHITES FUNCTION LIKE BLOOD PRESSURE MEDSMaintaining healthy blood pressure is vital for long-

term heart health, and scientists have now discovered evidence that a component of egg whites may have benefi-cial cardiovascular effects. Researchers from Clemson University, in South Caro-lina, found that a peptide in egg white, one of the building blocks of proteins, reduces blood pressure in animals about as much as a low dose of Captopril, a prescription medication for high blood pressure. The RVPSL peptide acts as a natural ACE inhibitor, functioning similar to the entire family of prescription medications that treat hypertension.

THE WHOLE FISH IS BEST FOR BLOOD PRESSUREOver the years, a broad range of research has confirmed

that omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines promote heart and brain health. Now researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medi-cine have found that taking fish oil supplements isn’t as effective at keeping blood pressure under control as eating an actual fish. The animal study published in the U.S. Proceedings of the National Acad-emy of Sciences shows that eating oily fish helped open ion channels, a complex series of membranes in the cells that line blood vessels, letting sodium, calcium and potassium in and out of those crucial cells and helping reduce blood pressure. Because fish oil supplements did not activate the ion channels, they didn’t reduce blood pressure in the same way.


A Different Breathalyzer Test for Heart FailureSimply blowing up a balloon may help doctors test heart

function, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. Although such examinations usually require expensive and sometimes invasive procedures, the new test can be done in a doctor’s office in 30 seconds, according to the research findings published in the Journal of the Ameri-can College of Cardiology. The patient simply breathes into a Mylar balloon, similar to a party version, and the air is passed through a machine to produce an individual “breathprint”. Researchers determined that exhaled breath contains volatile organic compounds that can be easily analyzed to determine potential heart failure.

Zinc Orchestrates Immune ResponseMany have heard that zinc can stop a cold in its tracks,

and new research from Ohio State University tells us why; it turns out that zinc gently taps the brakes on immune responses, slowing them down and preventing inflammation from spiraling out of control. The researchers’ work with human cells and animals

found that zinc serves to balance the immune response within the cells so that the consequences of insufficient zinc at the time of an infection include excessive inflammation. Of all the zinc contained in our bodies, only about 10 percent of it is readily accessible to help fight off an infection, notes Daren Knoell, professor of pharmacy and internal medicine and lead author of the study, published in Cell Reports. The research team suggests that proper zinc balance is especially important in battling serious and potentially deadly infections. Zinc deficiency affects about 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. elderly.

Happy Marriage, Healthier LivesA University of Missouri expert says that people in happy marriages are more

likely to rate their health better than their peers as they age. Evidently, engaging with one’s spouse builds a strong relationship that can improve spirits, promote feelings of well-being and lower stress. Analyzing data from 707 continuously married adults that participated in the Marital Instability Over the Life Course panel study, a 20-year nationwide research proj-ect begun in 1980, researchers found that married people have better mental and physical health and are less likely to develop chronic conditions than their unmarried, widowed or divorced peers. Thus, researchers recommended involving spouses and families in treatment for any ill-ness. They further suggested that in cases of a strained marital relationship, improving marital harmony would also improve health.


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Wild ValentinesMany Animals Mate for LifeHumans like to think of themselves as unique when it comes to taking vows of togetherness. But a surprising number of other species in the animal kingdom provide sterling examples of fidelity, monogamy and lifelong pairing. Gibbons, of the ape family, are the nearest relatives to humans that mate for life. They form extremely strong pairings and both sexes are on relatively equal footing in their relationships. Bald eagles, our national emblem, typically mate for life, except in the event of a partner’s inability to procreate. Wolves, often portrayed as tricksters in folklore, conduct a family life more loyal than many human relationships. Wolf packs typically comprise a male, a female and their offspring, making them akin to a human nuclear family. Swans form monogamous pair bonds that last for many years or even for life. Their loyalty is so storied that the image of two swans swimming with their necks entwined in the shape of a heart has become a universal symbol of true love. French angelfish are seldom found far from their mate, because they live, travel and even hunt in pairs. The fish form monogamous relationships that often last as long as both individuals are alive. In fact, they act as a team to vigorously defend their territory against neighboring pairs. Other examples include albatrosses, African antelopes, black vultures, Mala-gasy giant rats, prairie voles, sandhill cranes, termites and, of course, turtle doves.

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Sweet SolutionTurning Agri-Waste to Good Use

Cement that incorporates waste ash from sugar production is not only stronger than ordinary cement, it also qualifies as a greener building material. Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, have found that cement made with sugar cane ash mixed in is stronger,

can withstand higher pressure and crumbles less than ordinary cement. In countries where sugar cane is grown, such as Cuba and Brazil, this agri-cultural waste product has been added to cement for years. Extracting sugar from the cane typically leaves a lot of fiber waste that is burned into ash, discarded and then requires disposal. Using sugar cane ash also can lower the energy use and carbon footprint of cement production. Heloisa Bordallo, a researcher at the Institute, comments, “You are saving both CO2 emissions and raw materials.”

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Loving LocalSmall Retailers Gaining ForceWhile online mega-shopping malls have decimated many types of small businesses around the country, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies notes that independent bookstores are doing surprisingly well. For the last four years, their number and total sales have grown, despite the recent recession. In 2009, citizens patronized 1,651 independent bookstores in the United States; today their number exceeds 1,900. In addition, local coffee shops have grown faster than the largest chain’s storefronts. Bakers and specialty food purveyors, independent pharmacies and pet, fabric and stationery stores are growing, too. One reason for the good news is the “buy local” ethic promoted by groups such as the American Independent Business Alliance. Last year, sales at indepen-dent businesses in cities benefitting from these campaigns grew 8.6 percent; those without them still increased 3.4 percent. Independents are winning customer loyalty in part by hosting and sponsor-ing events that enrich the community. The public is realizing that buying local supports area families, keeps more dollars circulating locally and strengthens a healthy sense of community that benefits everyone.

Source: YesMagazine.org

Greenwashing WatchdogDr. Bronner Clears Out ImpostersThe nonprofit manufacturer of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps (DrBronner.com), known in the U.S. for more than 50 years for its devotion to purity and informa-tion-crammed product labels, has taken to filing law-suits against companies that don’t live up to health

claims or that employ deceptive greenwashing tactics. One primary focus is the cosmetics industry’s use of so-called “organic” ingredients. Company president David Bronner reports, “About 80 percent of these companies simply dropped their claims; the others reformulated.” He also lobbies for labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in Washington State.

Source: Worldwatch.com

Star TrekkingVoyager 1 Enters Interstellar SpaceThe U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) recently confirmed that after 36 years, the Voyager 1 probe crossed the bound-ary of the heliosphere, or the extent of our Sun’s influence, a year ago. It’s the first manmade object to venture into interstellar space.

At a distance of about 12 billion miles from the Sun, the latest data indicates that Voyager 1 has been traveling through the plasma, or ionized gas, present in the space between stars. The journal Science notes that this corroborates the existence of a long-hypothesized boundary between the solar plasma and the interstellar plasma. Voyager 2, a companion craft launched at the same time, is also expected to break the barrier.

Source: EarthSky.org

Green FinanceCanada Shows the Way via Mass TransitThe government of Ontario, Canada, is issuing “green bonds” to fund the expansion of mass transit infrastruc-ture in the province. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says, “Green bonds are a great tool to raise capital for a project with specific environmental benefits. The worldwide market for green bonds in the last year has dou-bled; it’s now estimated to be more than $346 billion in U.S. dollars.”

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Even as a child, Dr. John Harrington, owner of Sun-rise Nutrition Center, was interested in health and why one person would be sick and another person

wouldn’t, even if exposed to the same germs or environ-ment. His foray into alternative medicine was sealed when, as a teen, he watched his mother suffer from can-cer. He witnessed the negative side effects conventional treatment had on her, as well as the lack of compassion and help from her doctors. In 1996, Harrington graduated from New York Chiro-practic College. As a chiropractor, he got great results, but not all of his patients would get better. He came to real-ize that nutrition was the missing link to achieving optimal

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health and wellness, so a few years after earning his doctor of chiropractic, he received a master’s in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, in Connecticut. He began incorporating nutrition services into his practice and watched as his patients started getting better. He started offering nutrition visits on separate days, sometimes even encouraging his chiropractic patients to book a nutri-tion appointment instead of chiropractic. In 2006, he was in-troduced to Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), which helped him mitigate his own health problems. “It changed my life,” explains Harrington. “After suffering from a stubborn case of Lyme disease, I was finally able to fully recover using Nutrition Response Testing as a way to improve my immune system, detoxify the body, improve sleep and eliminate brain fog—all without drugs. My son, after suffering from seizures, fully recovered after being on a program also.” Harrington knew it was time to make a change. He im-mediately stopped practicing chiropractic and opened the Sunrise Nutrition Center in 2009 to help address the negative effects malnutrition has on human health. He and his staff offer nutritional counseling and clinical nutrition programs tailored to each individual. To determine what’s best for each person, they use NRT, which uses a biofeedback analysis of the acupuncture and neurological reflexes on the surface of the skin. “This allows us to find out which organs are stressed and what nutrition is needed to improve their function,” he explains. By tapping into the bio-electrical system of the body using a type of kinesiology (known as muscle testing), he says they can find out exactly what is wrong and exactly what it needs to heal itself. After intense training and practice on hundreds of peo-ple, he says they are able to help almost anyone who walks in the door. They also can order lab tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, saliva testing, hormone testing and more, if needed for the patient. Sunrise Nutrition Center specializes in helping clients with Lyme disease, thyroid and hormone problems, chronic fatigue, weight loss, digestive issues, attention deficit dis-order and developmental disorders, diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune diseases. Harrington says they also see some clients who just want to optimize the function of their body, improve their immune system and increase their over-all wellness. To get a detailed understanding of what is happening with a patient’s body, a thorough history and a “21-point in-spection” of the human body to ensure every organ is func-tioning at its optimal level is completed on the first visit. If a problem is spotted, Harrington finds the underlying reason for the stressed organ. He says malnutrition, undetected food or environmental allergies, toxins like mercury, lead and pesticides, as well as hidden immune challenges are just some of the many stressors that could be plaguing the body. After that’s done, a heart rate variability test is per-formed. This is a computerized, non-invasive test that shows not only how healthy the heart is, but also an individual’s real biological age. Weight, blood pressure and body fat

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After years of expe-riencing love going sour, Katherine

Woodward Thomas set a goal: She would marry her soul mate within a year. Her quest inspired a surprising awakening that spurred her to look deep inside for the key that would unblock love. Thomas realized the trans-formation that enabled her success involved clear steps that could help anyone. Today, the licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert has guided thousands toward successful relationships via her national bestseller, Calling in “The One”: 7 Weeks to At-tract the Love of Your Life, and subse-quent books and seminars.

What catalyzed your Calling in “The One” professional journey?I was 41, a card-carrying member of one of America’s largest-growing groups—the never-marrieds. I had bought into the cultural belief that a woman my age had little chance of finding a great husband. I felt anxious and resigned, trying to come to terms with it, but sad inside. Fortunately, at the time, I was part of a small group supportive of each oth-er’s intentions. So I set the outrageous intention that I would be engaged by my next birthday. I also recognized my longstanding pattern of attracting unavailable men who were engaged, married or alcoholics. A woman in the group said, “Katherine, I will hold that intention with you if you permit me to

LOVE MAGNETKatherine Woodward Thomas

on Drawing True Love Our Wayby Debra Melani

hold you accountable to be the woman you would need to be in order to fulfill it.” Her wake-up call turned my focus from running out to find love to going within to discover the barriers I had against it. Thus I began what be-came the Calling in “The One” process.

How does it differ from other approaches to finding love?Many approaches focus on the external reasons love is elusive, such as all the good men are taken, men don’t like powerful women or just not having met the right person. This approach focuses more on the internal reasons—going within to discover and release one’s own conscious and unconscious barriers. For most of us, a gap exists between how much we think we want love and how much we are actually open and ready to receive it. Until we bridge that gap, we will covertly keep love at bay, and won’t even realize we are doing it.

What are the most common hidden barriers to love?One hidden barrier is resentment. We only resent people to the extent that we’ve given our power away to them. Uncover your role in what happened. Even if it was 97 percent their fault and 3 percent yours, zero in on that 3 percent, because you’ll only be able to trust yourself to love again once you’ve taken that responsibility. If you still feel resentful, you have not yet evolved beyond the person you were before.

Another centers on old agree-ments—the spoken and unspoken,agreements we make, usually in an emotional time—such as “I’m never going to let myself get hurt again” or “I’ll never love anyone the way I love you.” Such agreements live in our lives as intentions. They may no longer be conscious, yet still set our course. Another has to do with toxic relational dynamics. To find the best partnership, you need to be your best self. Maintaining a toxic dynamic drains personal power, making it hard to move forward in life. It’s vital to evolve out of this debilitating dynamic so you are in the center of your power everywhere in life. The fourth area, and probably the most important, revolves around the core beliefs you hold about both your-self and others. You might have a rea-sonably clear sense of yourself around money, career and friendship, but your core love identity might cause you to believe yourself unworthy of a quality partner. Identifying and challenging these beliefs is critical in learning how to break free from them, helping to raise your value in your own eyes and thus in others.

You believe the best way to find a needle in a haystack is to become magnetic and allow that needle to find you. How does one become magnetic to love?Being centered in the truth of your own value and the real possibilities you hold for true love is wildly attractive. Love yearns to embrace us, but can’t come to us if it can’t come through us. When we shift into this place of possibility, we can become profoundly magnetic to love.

Learn more at CallingInTheOne.net, ConsciousUncoupling.com or KatherineWoodwardThomas.com.

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Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian huna, a secret to facilitating forgiveness within;

or simply, the art of forgiveness. Four healing phrases are employed in a harmonic mantra to help “make things right” or “correct the errors”. It works to cleanse hurt feelings and relieve suffering from being in an unforgiving or unforgiven state. Accord-ing to the Babylon online dictionary, Ho’oponopono is used to release prob-lems and blocks that cause imbalance, unease and stress in the self; bring peace and balance through physical, mental and spiritual cleansing that involves re-

pentance and transmutation; and create balance, freedom, love, peace and wis-dom within individuals, social entities, the world and the universe.

Ho’oponopono Forgiveness Mantra

I am sorry.Please forgive me.Thank you.I love you.

These four forgiveness phrases, both individually and collectively, help heal us and our relationships with oth-ers, especially loved ones. Each one

HEALING HURTA Hawaiian Mantra Lets Love Back In

inspiration melts hearts and heals souls. Going deeper, we can voice this mantra in communing with the divine and see the effect both within and without.

I am sorry for participating in this er-roneous memory data.

Please forgive me for not seeing the perfection in this moment, and play-ing back a universal memory I have received within me that is riddled with wrongs and errors.

Thank you for cleansing me, others, the world and the universe.

I love you. Loving the sweet divine is the greatest power or energy there is in all space. I am now loving everyone involved and affected. I know that my perceptions of them are within me, where this error first occurred and where it can be eradicated.

Like planting a seed in soil that grows into nothing of our making, the divine does the work as we allow it to work through us. As we come to consis-tently use the Ho’oponopono mantra, we may elect to select a special word as a substitute for the whole mantra to use as a touchstone, so that when we say or think this word, we are immediately clear and clean of all the pain associated with any erroneous memory data pre-sented. Our heart is healed and family or friends will return to relationships with a lighter heart. We do not need to under-stand how it works, only that it does.

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RETHINKING HEART HEALTHPioneering Doctors and Patients

Reinvent Cardio Careby Linda Sechrist

plus the degree of inflammation in the arteries. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys to improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 per-cent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida. While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley sus-pected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-min-ute external ultrasound confirmed it. The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the cartoid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck. “This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age. A healthy, young cardiovascular system has less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carot-id Doppler ultrasound, which looks for artery obstructions suggesting surgery. A practitioner of functional medi-cine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his allopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise, not enough fruits and vegetables, high emo-tional stress and excessive body fat.” To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of op-tions that enhance the cardiovascular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environmental toxins, hormones, stress and biochemical factors such as blood sugar control and inflammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a customized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engag-ing in exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries; and learning how to

In 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defined the reversal

of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases such as heart fail-ure and stroke, as physiologically im-plausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed for-ward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medi-cal Association, proved that individuals with preexisting coronary atheroscle-rosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experi-ence improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs. Based on his 30-plus years of clini-cal research, Ornish and his colleagues further showed that five years of follow-

ing proper nutrition, fitness and stress management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite nu-merous studies showing a medical basis for its occurrence, the reason why CHD is reversible is still the subject of debate. Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneer-ing integrative physicians successfully collaborating with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

Plaque the CulpritThe cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fine layer of fatty material that forms within the arter-ies and blocks blood flow. It is largely the result of food and activity choices,


better manage stress. He contends that cardiovascular events remain the top cause of death because individuals are largely un-aware of treatment options before they get into trouble. More, “Most people falsely assume that their condition has been fixed with a medical proce-dure and/or drugs, and that a lifestyle change isn’t necessary.”

Cholesterol’s Bad RapDr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Man-chester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm. He now prescribes a combination of conven-

tional medicine, food, supplements, mind/body strategies and natural heal-ing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescrip-tion for Healing the Heart, relates many inspiring case histories that address the psycho-emotional component of heart health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions. Following two years of Gestalt psy-chotherapy training and seven years of bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the field of natural cardiology, he had once believed that cholesterol and fat were the primary causes before

Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what

makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness,

what makes us suffer and what leads to healing.

~ Dr. Dean Ornish, Love & Survival

40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise. “Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. “The body produces and needs cho-lesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semi-permeable membranes for the body’s trillions of cells, plus bile salts for digestion. Even your brain makes and uses cholesterol to build connections between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.”

Real PerpetratorsSinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, inflammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefits less from a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, overturning widespread medical mantras. Also, a high-fructose, high-grain carbohydrate diet raises triglycer-ides, increases the risk of metabolic


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syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cholesterol, as well as more inflammatory, low-density lipopro-tein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults, may overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for CHD. The AHA currently is focused on increasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Its Go Red for Women campaign empha-sizes the vital need to take preventive basic actions, including adopting an ex-ercise routine, healthier diet and doctor visits for appropriate non-invasive tests.

Essential SpiritDr. James Forleo, a chiropractor in Durango, Colorado, with 30-plus years of clinical experience, maintains that health is simple, disease is complicated (also the title of his book). He counsels patients, “If mental stress is present in your life, you owe it to your cardiovas-cular system to change to a healthier lifestyle. Your life may depend on it.” Forleo has recognized that an indi-vidual’s state of mind can be a big help or hindrance in maintaining a healthy heart. “The heart represents a differ-ent realm of experience entirely, one that cannot be explained by logic and reason,” comments Forleo. He champions the link between maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of

Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the per-spective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes. He explains that when our emo-tions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. “If you or someone you know experi-ences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the surface,” he says. “There are excep-tions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.” Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and direc-tor of research at California’s Institute of HeartMath. His research papers include The Energetic Heart: Bioelec-tromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People. “Today, evidence suggests that the heart may play a particularly important role in emotional experience. Research in the relatively new discipline of neurocardiology has confirmed that the heart is a sensory organ and acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center that learns, remem-bers and makes independent functional decisions that don’t involve the cerebral cortex,” advises McCraty.

To Happy HeartsPioneering integrative medical doc-tors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that

in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently co-authored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a lead-ing founder of the self-help movement, applies her 25 years of experience as a medical intuitive with the best of West-ern clinical science, brain research and energy medicine. Shultz observes, “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or some-one in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Our use of language—such as frustra-tion makes our heart race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confirm. If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hypertension to cardiovascular events.” According to the American Jour-nal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovascular disease prevention and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment proce-dures and hospital care. For individu-als interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embraces the emerging paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, life-saving decision.

Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for full interviews.


Simple Stress BustersNatural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmnessby Kathleen Barnes

We all encounter everyday stressors and usually find our own ways of defusing them.

However, when chronic stress remains unresolved, it extracts a toll on health that may range from heart disease and stroke to obesity, gastrointestinal problems and depression. Thankfully, Natural Awakenings has uncovered inviting ways to regularly de-stress that naturally make us feel good. Here are some refreshing ideas for immediate rest and relaxation. Eat Mindfully. Chocolate can be an excellent antidote to stress-related binge eating, advises Dr. Susan Lord, an integrative physician in Great Bar-rington, Massachusetts, who leads mind-body medicine programs at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge. “We rarely eat mindfully,” comments Lord. “We’re usually gulping down our food while watching TV, ar-guing with the kids or reading a book.” She often leads a meditation in which participants are allotted one small piece of chocolate that they must eat slowly and consciously. “Most people discover they have never really tasted their food,” she says. “They are pleas-antly surprised to discover that they feel satiated and satisfied on every level.” Lord’s teaching is supported by a study from an Oregon Research Institute affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing that people lost significant amounts of weight by eating slowly and mindfully. Accordingly, Kripalu has encouraged eating in silence for nearly

40 years, a practice Lord heartily recom-mends to her patients for one meal a day. Walk a labyrinth. A meditative walk on a labyrinth may be just what the doctor ordered, says physician Esther Sternberg, professor of medicine and research director at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. “A labyrinth dif-fers from a maze, which has high walls and many dead ends,” notes Sternberg. “Walking a maze is inevitably stressful; a labyrinth has the exact opposite effect. There is only one path in and one path out. You go to the middle, meditate and walk back out. It’s a perfectly calming walking meditation.” In physiological terms, Sternberg explains, the deep breathing induced by labyrinth walking activates the vagus nerve, which prompts relaxation. It does this by interrupting the brain’s stress response and halting the release of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands. Our ancestors built labyrinths as early as 4,000 BCE. They exist today in churches, healing centers and backyards all over the world. Finger labyrinths, even as simple as an outline printed on a piece of paper, also have proved to be effective relaxation tools, says Neal Harris, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington, Illinois. His study confirming its relaxing effects was published in the Annals of Psychothera-py & Integrative Health. Shake (or laugh) it off. Anyone that has ever felt like exploding from

tight shoulders, indigestion, head-aches or other conditions caused by accumulated stress can benefit from Lord’s recommendation to experience a whole-body shake. “Just stand with your feet firmly planted and start shaking—first your feet, then your legs, arms, head and neck and eventually, your whole body—for at least two or three minutes,” she coun-sels. “You’ll shake off all of that tension, energize every cell and probably start laughing, another great stress reliever.” A good belly laugh is likewise a powerful stress reliever, according to a study by researchers at Indiana State University, in Terra Haute, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Results also showed that laughter increased production of the pro-tective cells that boost immune function. Create a memory garden. For Sternberg, her personal place of peace is an unconscious re-creation combining the sights and smells of her grand-mother’s garden with the comfortable “at home” feeling of her parents’ deck and mementos from a happy time in Crete. At the center of Sternberg’s happy memories are fragrant jasmine and gardenia trees, lavender and basil, all reminders of happy times in her life. She recalls, “It wasn’t until I was fin-ished that I realized what I had done.” A review of relevant science report-ed in Neural Plasticity explains that the brain’s hippocampus region, a seat of memory, especially related to place, also normally regulates the production of cortisol. But an excess of cortisol due to stress can impair its memory functions. “When we are in a place that brings happy memories to mind, we let go of stress and stop the release of cortisol,” says Sternberg. “It helps to just think of a place where we have been happy.” She recommends creating a home space with some plants on a window-sill, photos of happy family gatherings, fabrics or paint in beloved colors and perhaps inherited items that trigger fond memories.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numer-ous natural health books, including 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Breathe DeeplyPerform this subtle de-stressor while in line at the market or driving. It slows heart rate, oxygenates the body, improves mental clarity and has a relaxing effect on the nervous system.

n Sit or stand straight.

n Put the tip of the tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind the upper front teeth, and keep it there throughout the entire exercise.

n Inhale through the nose for a count of four.

n Hold each breath for a count of seven.

n Exhale completely through the mouth with a whoosh sound for a count of eight.

n Repeat three more times.

Source: DrWeil.com

Music Soothes the SoulDozens of studies from leading institutions like Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, in Yonkers, New York, and Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, show that music can offset stress, relieve pain, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and support restful sleep. So play a tune or two of much-loved music and let the calming effects induce a state of relaxation. According to research from the American Society of Hypertension, classi-

cal music, the blues and other soothing music work best because they cause the body to release endorphins and slow breath-

ing rates. It’s better yet if our favorite music inspires stress-releasing body movement.

Source: GreenMedInfo.com


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“Research tells us that 14 out of any 10 individu-

als like chocolate,” quips cartoonist San-dra Boynton. American chocolate lovers buy 58 million-plus pounds around Valentine’s Day, according to Nielsen Research. Ideally, the dark treat would be as healthy as a salad or an apple. Fortunately, accumulating research is on the way to giving plant-based chocolate superfood status. All chocolate starts with cacao beans, seeds from the pods of the tropi-cal cacao tree that thrives only in hot, rainy climates in Africa, Indonesia and South America. Local soil and climate conditions determine flavor character-

CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOODBoosting Diets and Heart Health

by Judith Fertig

Small-batch, artisan chocolate makers strive to make delicious chocolate in the purest, most ethical and sustainable ways possible. They often travel to meet the growers to source the best cacao beans (organic preferred), use fair trade principles and take a personal interest in making fine chocolate with-out filler ingredients. Here is a partial list of conscientious members of Craft Chocolate Makers of America:

Amano Artisan Chocolate, AmanoChocolate.comAskinosie Chocolate, Askinosie.comPatric Chocolate, Patric-Chocolate.comTaza Chocolate, TazaChocolate.com

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istics, much as with grapes. Harvested beans are fer-

mented to create the chocolate taste and

then dried. Afterwards, chocolate makers add

brand-specific ingredients to the cacao solids.

“The percentage number on a bar’s wrapper represents the weight that actu-ally comes from the cacao bean content,” says Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pitts-burgh and author of What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained. “The higher the number, the lower the percentage of sugar and the less sweet, more bitter and complex the flavor.” This is significant because dark chocolate contains higher levels of an-

tioxidants which can help reduce cell damage, according to the Integrative Medicine Department at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Alex Whitmore, founder of Taza Chocolate, in Somerville, Massachusetts, recently had one of its bars lab tested for antioxidant levels, called ORAC, or oxygen radical absorption capacity; the higher the value, the more antioxi-dants. Taza Chocolate’s 80% Dark Bar had a 65 percent higher ORAC than Himalayan goji berries, famed for being a superfood. “This is very high for a chocolate bar,” notes Whitmore. Cocoa also serves as a superfood for cardiovascular and metabolic health, report two recent studies from separate teams of Harvard School of Public Health researchers. A 2012 me-ta-analysis of clinical trials published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutri-tion concluded that consuming dark, unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate can improve blood pressure, vascular dilation and cholesterol levels, plus reduce metabolic precursors like diabetes that can lead to heart disease. In 2011, Eric Ding, Ph.D., a Har-vard School of Public Health epidemi-ologist and nutrition scientist, reviewed short-term trials of subjects ingesting 400 to 500 mg per day of flavonoid-rich cocoa, which he equates to 33 bars of milk chocolate or eight bars of dark chocolate. While Ding feels this is

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Vegan Chocolate PieServe this with fresh raspberries and enjoy a little romance.

Yields 8 servings

Chocolate Wafer Crust6½ oz dairy-free chocolate wafer cookies, crushed into fine crumbs1 Tbsp maple or date sugar3 oz vegan buttery stick (such as Earth Balance), melted and slightly cooled

Chocolate Filling13 oz dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli)1/3 cup strong brewed coffee1 tsp vanilla extract1 lb silken tofu, drained1 Tbsp agave1 (9-in) prepared chocolate wafer crust

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

For the crust, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar and melted vegan but-tery stick. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom, up the sides and just over the lip of a 9-inch metal pie pan. Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the crust is set and appears dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 1 hour.

For the filling, melt the chocolate chips with the coffee and vanilla in a me-dium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring often with a spatula. Combine the tofu, melted chocolate mixture and agave in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the filling becomes firm.

Vegan Hot ChocolateA comforting way to enjoy the benefits of chocolate on a cold day.

Yields 4 servings

2½ cups plain rice milk3 Tbsp maple or date sugar3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder½ tsp salt½ tsp vanilla extract1 pinch ground cinnamon1 pinch cayenne pepper

Bring the rice milk, sugar, cocoa pow-der, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to a simmer in a sauce-pan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and whisk until frothy. Serve immediately.

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Chocolate Cookeryan unreasonable amount to eat because of the extra calories from sugar and fat, he states, “Supplements with concen-trated cocoa flavonoids may perhaps be helpful for garnering the benefits dis-covered. The key is getting the benefits for heart disease while avoiding the calories, and for that, chocolate bars are not likely the best solution.” Another observational study pub-lished in Nutrition shows that eating dark chocolate might help keep the pounds off for teenagers. Researchers with the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence program at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, knew that chocolate consumption in adults already had been linked to lower body mass index. They found that choc-olate consumption was also associated with lower total and midsection fat in European adolescents, reports Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMed Info.com, a natural health research database. “The quality and cocoa content they used in their research is probably much higher than in America,” says Ji. “From my perspective, it appears that even when researchers don’t control for type, the results across the board are rather startling. Even American sub-jects, presumably eating common milk chocolate bars, see benefits.” So, this Valentine’s Day—and every day—we can happily relish that one-ounce piece of artisan dark chocolate melting slowly in our mouth and know we’re doing it for pleasure and for health. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.


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CYCLES OF SPINReturning to its Heart-Healthy Origins

by Janet Osen

Like many newly minted sports, “Spin” has at its center a near-mythical figure: its creator,

Jonathan Goldstein—better known as Johnny G—by most accounts a unique eccentric with an unheralded passion for cycling. In 1987, while training for the re-nowned The Race Across America bike event, a mega-marathon 3,100-mile race from Los Angeles to New York, Goldstein was struck by a car and nearly killed. It produced an epiphany: Building an indoor bike simulating the outdoor experience would create a novel workout that would incorporate cardio training and emphasize a mind-body connection. With the formation of Mad Dogg Athletics in 1994, the Spinning craze began rolling. Rolling Stone magazine named it the newest hot exercise and by 1996 there were 1,000-plus Spin-ning centers in 30 countries.

True to FormConceived as a form of cardio biofeed-back, the activity keyed on training the heart muscle aerobically using a heart monitor. The original goal was to provide an “aerobic base” by working at 65 to 80 percent of one’s maximum heart rate, making the heart a more effective pump and increasing oxygen levels throughout the body. The Spin program follows the prin-ciple that participants will train aero-bically for six to 12 weeks prior to a “Race Day”—a special ride performed at a steady anaerobic threshold gener-ally at 85 to 95 percent of maximum heart rate. Anaerobic threshold, or AT, is the point at which the body accumu-lates lactic acid in the muscles faster that it can be removed. “Aerobic base building creates a strong foundation for increasing one’s lactate threshold,” explains Lorey Pro, a master Spin instructor and assistant direc-

tor of fitness and wellness at Louisiana State University. “Riders can increase their tolerance for anaerobic exercise.” “The metabolism’s foundation is strengthened by aerobic base building. Without it, the body will fall apart if the athlete moves right into anaerobic threshold training,” explains Shannon Derby, a master Spin instructor and cer-tified group fitness and personal trainer at Mountain’s Edge Fitness Center, in Boulder, Colorado. In contrast to indoor cycling, Spin requires that exertion rates be correlated to levels based on maximum heart rates, and revolutions per minute (RPMs) or pedal strokes be kept at pre-specified levels. According to Pro, Spin should combine mind and body training by using a variety of heart rate zones to im-prove health, fitness and performance. Instructors take participants through a series of rides known as Energy Zones, each serving a specific purpose like endur-ance, strength or recovery. Terri Arends, a master Spin instructor and group fitness director at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas, Texas, attests that without such rides, the aerobic foundation crumbles. She likes to put riders through “kicking Spin rides and moments of Zen that allow riders to let go and find their inner athlete.”

Lost in TranslationIn today’s typical Spin class, no one wears a heart monitor. While some gyms and boutique facilities offer endurance or strength rides, most conduct only interval rides featuring top 40 music selections and a loose interpretation of the prescribed movements, positions and cadence rates. “Interval rides tend to get picked most,” observes Derby. “There are many different kinds and they are fairly easy to teach and well liked, even though that isn’t what the official Spin-ning program recommends.” Del Lugo, a Spin instructor and fitness professional in Suffern, New York, who works at the nearby Torne Valley Sports Complex and Lifeplex Health Club, says he rarely sees classic Spin done anymore. In Lugo’s world, Spin should be simply a “fun, safe experi-ence with the instructor endeavoring to instill enthusiasm and encouragement.”


Latest Spins on Original SpinHydrorider: Lightweight aluminum, rust-proof bike affords aqua cycling in the pool.

RealRyder: Bike innovation tilts and moves with participants’ body weight to more ac-curately simulate outdoor cycling.

High Tech: Onboard computers track resistance levels, cadence and heart rates de-signed for precision rides.

Bands Classes: Resistance bands attach to a sliding track on the ceiling to tone abs, arms and chest.

Fusion: Classes combine Spin with other workouts like yoga.

Moving ForwardOne key indicator of whether a fitness activity is a trend and not a fad is the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual Fitness Trends survey. In 2012, Spin made ACSM’s top 20 list of fitness trends, citing it as “one of the most popular group exercise programs in the commercial sector.” Yet it fell off of ACSM’s list last year. Reviving the original training program may prove helpful in prevent-ing potential Spin burnout. Workouts were originally designed to culminate each week in a meditative, low-impact recovery ride to allow for rest and re-covery, which is pivotal to any success-ful fitness program. The key to Spin’s continuity may be in moving cycling back to its origins—re-educating partic-ipants about how best to use Spinning to maximize desired results for body, mind and spirit.

Janet Osen is a freelance writer in Rock-land County, NY. She is a certified Spin instructor currently working toward her 200-hour yoga teacher certification.


Symptoms that suggest a dog or cat’s heart is not pumping effec-tively include coughing and fatigue

from light exercise. Before the signs are evident, it is far better to check for heart disease during regular twice-yearly visits to the veterinarian. Using a stethoscope, a skilled doctor can pick up telltale heart murmurs during the examination. A fairly common problem with cats, heart disease tends to occur as cardiomy-opathy, an issue with the heart muscle. In most dogs, where cardiomyopathy is rare, it usually involves damaged heart valves, resulting in “leaks” that allow blood to flow in both directions. Upon an initial diagnosis of heart disease, one of two mistakes in treat-ment routinely occur: Either a doctor prescribes strong cardiac medications to “prevent” heart failure from happen-ing (even though no medication has been shown to prevent heart failure), or he takes a wait-and-see approach, only intervening when the disease progresses to irreversible heart failure. The better approach is to do fur-ther testing and evaluation at the first

Cardiac Care for PetsHow to Keep Little Hearts Humming

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

sign of a murmur, including chest X-rays, an electrocardiogram (EKG) and a cardiac ultrasound to classify the stage of the disease and determine if conven-tional medications can help. Follow-up visits every six months allow the doc-tor to identify the point at which heart disease has progressed toward impend-ing heart failure. In general, pets with either a dis-eased or failing heart can benefit from supplements. Individual regimens vary, based on the nature of the patient’s case.

Omega-3Fish oil contains beneficial docosa-hexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapen-taenoic acid (EPA) unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. The principle metabolites derived from the metabolism of EPA and DHA tend to be anti-inflammatory. Contrariwise, omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in warm-weather vegetable oils, produce pro-inflam-matory mediators. Because omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids compete with each other to be converted to active metabolites (pro-inflammatory and

naturalpet

anti-inflammatory) in the body, decreas-ing the intake of omega-6 fatty acids and/or increasing dietary omega-3 fatty acid levels, available through fish oil, is generally considered beneficial. The differing numbers identifying omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids simply refer to where the carbon-carbon double bonds are positioned in the molecules. Supplementing with fish oil may also reduce the occurrence of athero-sclerosis, thrombosis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden cardiac death by decreasing inflammation throughout the body, including in the heart.

Coenzyme Q-10Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinol or ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring antioxidant synthesized in most tissues in the body. The highest concen-trations are in the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas. In the diet, CoQ10 is found in foods such as organ meats, poultry, fish, meat, nuts, soybean oil, fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products. The Professional’s Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medi-cines explains that CoQ10 is used in electron transport in mitochondria—small organelles inside cells that con-vert carbohydrates and fats into energy. It reports that studies in people with hypertension showed a reduction in systolic blood pressure through CoQ10 supplementation. Benefits of such therapy studied in people with a heart that has failed in its pumping ability showed increased improved heart func-tion and proper dilation of the blood


vessels for improved circulation. It is proving to be one of the best nutrients to help an ailing heart.

HawthornThe herb hawthorn is highly regarded for its suitability in the treatment of heart disease due to its flavonoid and other antioxidant content. It provides several beneficial effects for the heart—helping to maintain a normal heart rhythm with decreased risk of arrhythmias; bolstering the force of heart muscle contraction; increasing coronary blood flow; and decreasing the organ’s energy demands. It acts like angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as the medicine Enalapril, used to help regulate blood pressure and reduce the workload of a failing heart. While other therapies can be used to help pet heart patients, these three are a sound starting point. In some cases, they may be suitable instead of medications that can cause side effects to the kidney and liver, or at least allow for smaller doses. Natural remedies pro-vide a gentler alternative.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veteri-nary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

There is now an accurate, inexpen-sive way way to allow the detec-

tion of cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet actually develop clinical signs of cancer. The blood panel tests provide early detection that allow intervention prior to disease pro-gression, when greater damage occurs and options become more expensive and limited. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity: abnormal cell divi-sion and systemic inflammatory activity. Thymidine kinase (TK) is a measure of dysregulated cellular proliferation; as cancer cells divide, TK is usually increased. C-reactive protein (CRP) is elevated in the presence of systemic in-flammatory diseases, including cancer. In a study group of 360 dogs fol-lowed for up to one year, incidence of cancer and serious disease were tracked. The study showed that almost 100 per-cent of cancers were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing symp-toms. Designed to be part of a routine

wellness plan, these cancer screening tests are the most comprehensive single blood test available in monitoring the overall health status of a dog. In addition to screening for cancer, checking the vitamin D status of a dog is also important, because low levels of vitamin D have been shown to contrib-ute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases.

Dr. Shawn Messonnier is a holistic vet-erinarian in Plano, Texas, and founder of Dr. Shawn’s Naturals all-natural products and supplements for dogs. Natural Awakenings readers can save 10 percent on all in-stock products with the code DRSHAWN. For more infor-mation, visit DrShawnsNaturals.com.

New Tests Detect Early Cancer in Dogs

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier


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Home Safe HomePractical Pillars of Well-Being

by Christa O’Leary

Done right, our home serves as an empowering

foundation for well-being. Aligning with four key

pillars of harmony will facilitate an inspired, healthy

and vibrant home that supports body, mind and spirit.

Mainstays of a Home in HarmonyCreating an inspired and healthy home environment soothes the soul and recharges our proverbial batteries. Making healthful choices in the products we use and consume helps ensure we retain a healthy body and vibrant living in an era when we are inundated with disease-produc-ing toxins in our homes, food, air and water. Applying simple solutions to slow down helps us maintain a calm mind amidst the frenetic pace of daily life. Periodically unplugging from the instant demands of tech-nology is a good first step. Tuning into our life purpose and sharing it with others allows us to shine. We naturally radiate our inner light in ever-expanding ways.

Mindful StrategiesA study published by the International Academy for Design and Health shows that because our home influences us on many levels, the setting is continually either supporting or depleting its occupants. Consciously creating and sustaining a nurturing environment fortifies the roots from which family members evolve and grow. Experience shows us how improving our immediate surroundings, ranging from our wardrobe to household fur-nishings, helps to manifest positive internal transformations. The activity likewise reflects our inner landscape, allowing us to take a step back and observe how we are changing and hope to change.

That’s why we periodically feel impelled to clear unset-tling clutter from our private spaces. It’s an irritant that disrupts order and our sense of beauty; even when it’s stashed in draw-ers and closets, we still know it’s there. It competes for atten-tion and distracts our focus. A recently relocated design client felt that her new house was beautiful, but didn’t feel like a home. The woman ex-plained that when she was there, she was short-tempered with her kids, a sharp contrast to her usual demeanor. She yearned to love her home, enjoy her kids and live vibrantly. A key part of the solution was tackling the home’s mudroom entrance that was cluttered with the kids’ detritus, a condition that irritated her the minute she walked through the door. Many of the home products we buy contain disquiet-ing, hidden elements. Understanding which ingredients are hazardous is imperative to maintaining a safe home envi-ronment. Key decisions range from the choice of carpets, couches and bedding to cleaning products, laundry solutions and air fresheners. Knowing the products we use are healthful enhances peace of mind. As one homeowner said, “I am so relieved to have a better understanding of what products I shouldn’t bring home. I was so scared before that I just ignored the idea that chemicals could be harmful.” Being informed and alert to the composition of the items we bring into our home—including food—is vital. More than 80,000 chemicals make up the ingredients in commonly available products that end up in the typical American home, and a large portion of them are toxic. Nearly 20 percent of the chemicals are not divulged, according to the U.S. Envi-ronmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA also reports that the average person holds more than 700 toxic chemicals in their body. We inhale myriad chemical byproducts that fill the air both indoors and out, plus ingest numerous toxins in the foods and beverages we consume. Once absorbed, they remain in the body unless flushed out, throwing it out of balance and, as widespread research shows, causing a broad range of diseases. WebMD.com reports that the psychological impacts of feeling stressed, helpless and overwhelmed by the fear of lurking poisons can directly influence our physical health. Mak-ing informed choices can alleviate such feelings. It only requires taking a series of small and manageable, progressive steps to create our own style of a healthy and harmonious home life. On a spiritual level, we can rest assured that such car-ing for our inner temple and larger environment supports a greater good and fosters a deeper connection to life’s Source. We feel more physically, psychologically and spiri-tually vibrant. Our home becomes a vital wellspring that, cleaned and furnished with holistic awareness, continually refreshes us.

Christa O’Leary is founder and CEO of Home in Harmony, Inc., combining expertise in marriage and family therapy, interior design and green living. Her book, Home in Harmony Lifestyle: Designing an Inspired Life, will be released in November. Connect at ChristaOLeary.com/FreeKit.


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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4Natural Strategies for Weight Loss – Find out about the healthiest program to address stubborn weight and why so many people have trouble with this ever increasing problem. Bring a friend and receive a money saving coupon for supplements. 7pm. Sunrise Nutrition, 149 Rt. 94, Blairstown, NJ 908-362-6868.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Your Yoga Therapy Group – Experience the profoundly healing Svaroopa® Yoga easily and af-fordably. Take advantage of this body-friendly yoga for overall well-being. Expedite the release of the body’s own deep healing power with no effort or strain, gain freedom from stress and pain as the body and mind re-pattern and release built-up tensions. 11am. $36. Bangor, PA. Register with Sarvataa at 862-354-3704, BangorYogaTherapy@gmail.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Reiki 1 Certification Program – Highlights: His-tory of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1

Initiation, hands-on practice time, includes 179 page Manual. CEUs granted for Massage Therapists. 9:30am-5pm. Contact Anthony V. Wojnar. Life Holistic Center LLC, Mountain Top. 570-868-6635. [email protected]. Yogalates with Jackie LeClaire – East meets West with the merging of the ancient practice of yoga with the core-stabilizing, posture-enhancing dynamics of Pilates. Each Saturday at 11:15am. Saylorsburg. Call (866) 998-4100

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11Heart Disease and Nutrition – Learn how diet plays a role in heart disease and about new tests available to determine your heart health. Discuss how nutritional deficiencies can be related and learn about drug-free solutions. 7pm. Sunrise Nutrition, 149 Rt. 94, Blairstown, NJ 908-362-6868.Jackie’s 6 Week Challenge – A group program to lose weight and feel great! A holistic program that includes personal training, hypnotherapy and nutrition. Meetings are Tuesdays at 6pm. Winner receives $50. Saylorsburg. Please call for more details 866-998-4100.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12Non-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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14On-the-Spot Lab Day – We will have many tests available to help anyone measure their health. Tests include blood screens, bladder and kidney tests, saliva tests, thyroid tests, etc. Prices vary. 9am-3pm. Sunrise Nutrition, 149 Rt. 94, Blairstown, NJ 908-362-6868.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15Yogalates with Jackie LeClaire – East meets West with the merging of the ancient practice of yoga with the core-stabilizing, posture-enhancing dynamics of Pilates. Each Saturday at 11:15am. Saylorsburg. Call (866) 998-4100Valentines Yoga Massage – Denise Kay leads this perfect way for the couple wanting to enhance their relationship or friends wanting some quality time together. Learn new ways of relating to each other. Enjoy some champagne and chocolate at the end of the workshop. 6:30-8:30pm. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 155 State Rd 94, Blairstown. 908-362-1668.

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SUNDAY, FEBRAURY 16Women’s Wellness Retreat – A winter day of self nurturing for women, will include gentle stretching, breathing awareness, meditation, future visioning & goal setting, a labyrinth walk, sharing and a vegetar-ian lunch. 10am-4pm. $85. Registration requested by February 7th. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Cen-ter, Montrose, Pa. 570-278-9256; [email protected]

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20Healthy Thursday – A great day to stock up on healthy products. 20% off all non-sale supple-ments. Every third Thursday of the month. Ed’s Health Foods, 180 Mountain Ave. Hackettstown. 908-979-0888.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22Angels, Mantra, and Sound – Attuning and restor-ing one’s field with frequencies and vibrations. The energetic imprints fill the space within the ethereal, physical, and spiritual body, which allows healing, growth and manifestation.3-5pm. $50. Milford PA. Call Maleine at 631-848-6062 or email [email protected] for more information.Reiki 2 Certification Program – Inner Peace, Wilkes-Barre. Highlights: Three Reiki Sym-bols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 2 Attun-ement/Initiation, hands-on practice time, includes 179 page Manual. CEUs granted for Massage Therapists. 9:30am-5pm. Register by 2/15. Member: IARP, ICRT. Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D., OBT, RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC,: 570-868-6635. [email protected]. Yogalates with Jackie LeClaire – East meets West with the merging of the ancient practice of yoga with the core-stabilizing, posture-enhancing dynamics of Pilates. Each Saturday at 11:15am. Saylorsburg. Call (866) 998-4100

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25Nutritional Deficiencies Seminar – Learn what are the symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and what are the best foods and dietary lifestyle to address this most common problem and improve health. 7pm. Sunrise Nutrition, 149 Rt. 94, Blairstown, NJ 908-362-6868.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26Non-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

SUNDAY, MARCH 2The Body Rejuvenation Cleanse – A 6-week food program that guides you through the elimination of toxic and disease causing foods to the highest qual-ity whole foods available. The BRC manual, meals and instruction are all included. 12:30-3:00pm. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 155 State Rd 94, Blairstown. 908-362-1668.

savethedateA NATURAL MEDICINE FORUM

OPEN FORUM Q&ATUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 6PM

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 or for more information.

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

savethedateREIKI 3A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

MARCH 8, 2014, 9:30AM-5PMMOUNTAINTOP, PA

Highlights: Master symbol Initiation, use of crystals in Reiki grid,Arua clearing,moving Reiki medita-tion. includes Manual Register by March 01, CEUs granted for Massage Therapists. Member: IARP, ICRT. Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D., OBT, RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC,: 570-868-6635. [email protected]. LifeHolisticReiki.com.

savethedateMEDITATION INSTRUCTION SERIES

MARCH 10, 17, 24, 2014: 6–7PMThis course makes meditation easy and accessible for you, and provides you with the understanding of what you are doing and why. You’ll go from begin-ner to experienced meditator in just only weeks. You learn how to handle any difficulties you encounter in the process, so meditation becomes one of the reliable highlights of your day. You’ll enjoy life more fully, be calmer, gain clarity, enjoy reduced pain and stress, feel great in your body and mind and more.$100. Bangor, PA. 862-354-3704. http:/ bangoryogatherapy.yolasite.com/meditation-101.php

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Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-689-0436 or [email protected]

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] .

Hunterdon Helpline – Looking for caring volunteers! Spend an hour a week with a senior, tutor an ESL/ GED learner, or become a translator (looking for all languages). 908-782-4357 [email protected]

COURSES

Hypnotherapy Certification Classes - 150 hours. “At Home” and/or classroom environment and “hands-on” practice experience. Reasonably priced! Payment plans accepted. For more info or to register contact Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. Coopersburg area.

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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.

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The Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center in East Stroudsburg is looking for an Acupuncturist who is willing to provide services at the center 1-2 days a week. This will be a patient pay service. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is available by contacting Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 [email protected]. All proposals must be returned by March 15th.

Vegetarian Café Co-Creator – Seeking invested co-creator for healthy café in South Allentown. Restaurant quantity food preparation and nutritional expertise required. Investment required. Serious inquiries only. 610-737-4882.

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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

Hypnotherapy CDs and DVDs – Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Insomnia, Personal Develop-ment, Stress Management, Procrastination. Prices: CDs $29- DVDs $49. Call Bev at 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change.com Mention this ad for a $5 discount!


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tuesdayYoga I: Vinyasa-Style Yoga – 9:45am. $15/drop in or membership. 9am-4pm. Elevations Health Club Marshalls Creek, Meadow Lake Plaza, Rte 209. 570-223-7725. Modified Ashtanga Class – More advanced poses. 6-7:15pm. $15. The Wellness Works, Rte 390, Mountainhome. 570-242-7283. 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 (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, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Snydersville. 570-992-0943.

wednesdayNatural Health Talk – Learn about drug-free ways to be your best. Covers overall health, nervous system, nutrition and the spine. Always time to ask questions. 6:30pm. Free. Please call ahead to RSVP. Life is Good Chiropractic, 1807 Route 209, Brodheadsville. 570-992-2929Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain with FDA approved Laser therapy. Clients with limited 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. 570-504-1681Tai Chi – Experience the benefits of this moving, meditative practice. All levels. 5:15pm. Asian Insti-tute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898. Sibling Therapy Group – Every other Wednesday. For children and adolescents with brothers and sister diagnosed with physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities. Focus on understanding and acceptance and give participants a chance to interact with others. 5:30-7pm. Comprehensive Psychological Services, 274 Rte 940, Ste 103, Blakeslee. 570-643-0222.

thursdayGuided Meditation & Prayer Group – First we meditate then we send out group energy to those who need it. All welcome. Donation. 10-11am. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Snydersville. 570-992-0943. 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. 6:30-8pm. $8. Effort location. 570-977-0814 Silent Meditation Group Meeting – 2nd Thursday. All welcome. Experience a deep sense of warmth and relaxation as you learn to create a space for deeper silence in your life. A unique opportunity to go deeply inward. No group discussion since it tends to stimulate the mind and ego. 7-8:15pm. Free. Effort. RSVP & directions call 570-977-0814.

fridayChair Yoga with Nadya – Angels of Light presents therapeutic yoga for every body. Building a healthier you with gentle movement. No experience neces-sary. 5:30pm. $36. Healing Arts Center2937 Rt 611, Tannersville. Call to reserve 570-656-9713.TGIF Yoga – All levels. A light-hearted, well-balanced yoga class with a focus on good alignment. 6-7:15pm. 1st class free. $10. Dingmans Medical, Center for Infinite Health, 1592 Rte 739, Dingmans Ferry. 845-790-3408. Freebie Fridays – Reiki Share 1st & 3rd Fridays. Runes/Psychic Defense 2nd Friday. Tarot Circle 1st Friday, guest speaker on other night. 7-9pm. Donation. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton, Stroudsburg. RSVP. 570-992-0943. Yoga and More – Learn yoga from an experienced yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Each student is encouraged to explore their personal needs while following a moderate sequence that brings balance to the strength and flexibility of the body. All levels. $10 or 4cl/$35. 4:15pm. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060

saturdayNatural Health Talk – Learn about drug-free ways to be your best. Covers overall health, nervous system, nutrition and the spine. Always time to ask questions. 9am. Free. Please call ahead to RSVP. Life is Good Chiropractic, 1807 Route 209, Brod-headsville. 570-992-2929Social Skills Group – For children and adolescents ages 5-18 with autism spectrum disorders as well as those with behavioral and emotional difficulties who need to develop communication and interaction skills. Every other Saturday. 9am-4pm. Comprehen-sive Psychological Services, 274 Rte 940, Ste 103, Blakeslee. 570-643-0222. Meditation 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. Tai Chi –Adults of all ages and physical abilities can partake and gain the many benefits and healing aspects of Tai chi. With Janet Butchko. 3 sessions - 11am, 1pm, 3pm. $40/8 class series or $5/class. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Stroudsburg. 570-992-0943. Hatha Yoga – Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness and resolution. 1st & 3rd weekends. Begin-ners series. 4:30-5:45pm. $12. Arsha Vidya Guruku-lam, RD 5 Box 5050, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.

dailyCare Alternatives Volunteers – Care Alternatives is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.Boys’ and Girls’ Peer Support Groups – Top-ics include: friendship and bullying, self-esteem, media messages, organization, time management, hygiene, internet safety, communication and body language and emotion management. 45 min. for 10 wks. Call for group start dates. $25 per session, free for Medicaid/NJ Family Care. The Center for Assessment and Treatment. 254B Mountain Ave, Suite 300, Hackettstown. 908-852-5858

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.

mondayHatha 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. Guided Meditation & Prayer Group – First we meditate then we send out group energy to those who need it. All welcome. Donation. 6:30-7:30pm. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Snydersville. 570-992-0943. Yoga and More – Learn yoga from an experienced yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Each student is encouraged to explore their personal needs while following a moderate sequence that brings balance to the strength and flexibility of the body. All levels. $10 or 4cl/$35. 5pm. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060Prenatal 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. 570-253-8060Yoga 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. 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.

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