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27 PEACE MAIL Spreading Good Will on Earth Through Art by April Thompson

28 JULIA CAMERON SPEAKS FROM HER HEART Creating a Life Beyond Need and Worry by Linda Sechrist

30 EXPLORING OUR CREATIVE SIDE Engaging in Community Arts Brings Unexpected Rewards by Judith Fertig

34 YOGA FOR HEALTH by Meredith Montgomery

38 BANISHING WHEAT BELLY The Drawbacks of a Wheat-Dominated Diet by Lee Walker

40 SAFE REMOVAL OF MERCURY FILLINGS by Dr. Michael Taras

42 MAKING ALLOWANCES Learning to Manage Money at a Young Age by Sharon Lechter

44 CLEAN COMPOSTING Turning Waste into an Asset by Brita Belli

46 WHY PETS NEED REAL FOOD by Lee Simpson

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I always arrive at the end of summer with mixed emotions. This year, I’m glad I got to do several of the 100 things I

wanted to. I saw some of my favorite musicians perform, participated in a series of awesome hot yoga classes and swam at many memorable places.

Warm weather fi nds me generally more relaxed, physi-cally active and committed to having fun. It all helps me re-charge and ends up sparking my imagination in unimagined ways. I think, “What a bummer to say goodbye to summer.”

But then I look around and see that every room in my house needs attention. Stacks of unfi nished business and worthy ideas clutter my workspace. I can’t remember the last time I adhered to a fi xed schedule or was as productive as I wanted to be. Thus, every season brings its own rewards. Maybe a little of the structure that Fall brings would be good for my creative pursuits.

In this month’s special Creative Expression issue, we explore what living an inspired life looks like and receive sound advice from experts and everyday people alike on how to make the breakthroughs necessary to realize our ideal. Over the years, I have realized the importance of recognizing that everything we do is creative, from the thoughts we think to the meals we make to the ways we communicate. It takes far more than artists’ tools to consistently live a fearless, inspired, creative life—it takes courage.

What do you love to do? What song do you need to sing before you go? Are you working toward making that dream a reality? We hope this issue inspires and empowers you to step out of what is and into what can be, to give your unique gift to the world. You just never know the larger blessing awaiting you… until you take the leap.

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Greenshire Creates Holistic School

Greenshire Arts Consortium has cre-ated a holistic middle school, to be

located just east of Quakertown, whose focus is to prepare students to live con-fi dent and inspired lives as responsible stewards of self, community and planet. The curriculum promotes academic excellence, creative self-expression and an opportunity where students can truly develop their whole being.

The school’s philosophy is based upon caring, support and appreciation, providing opportunities for students to explore both inwardly and outwardly. While acquiring knowledge and skills, meaningful growth and transformative change are applauded as each student begins developing into an interdependent adult.

This philosophy has been inspired by Jiddu Krishnamurti, as he affi rmed, “If the unity of life and the oneness of its purpose could be clearly taught to the young, how much brighter would be our hopes for the future!” Equally inspiring from the Dalai Lama: “The good person, the student who is caring, compassionate, peaceful and tolerant. The student who sees all humanity as brothers and sisters. The student whose heart is as well-educated as their mind.”

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The Appalachian Mountain Club has re-leased the Land Conservation and Trails

Tracking System located on the Pennsyl-vania Highlands Conservation Information Center’s website (Henri.Newark.Rutgers.edu/phcic). The tracking system contains interactive and statistics of protected lands and trails within all counties and munici-palities of the PA Highlands. The protected lands are organized into public and non-public fee and easement lands, plus local and regional hiking trials and water trails.

Highlands Mobile is a free, web-based mobile platform that makes it easy for indi-viduals to fi t more hiking, climbing, pad-dling and biking into their life by providing connections to nearby outdoor recreational opportunities through computers and smartphones. The site (HighlandsMobile.Outdoors.org) provides interactive maps and directions for 38 of the Highlands’ top recreation destinations and lets users search by activity type or location.

The Appalachian Mountain Club works to promote outdoor recreation and to conserve the forests, fi elds, and streams of the Mid-Atlantic region, especially in the Pennsylvania Highlands, which includes the Lehigh Valley and areas south and west.

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Club Hosts Bear Presentation

The New Jersey Sierra Club South Highlands Group will host a presentation by Elaine Dunn,

senior vice president of the New Jersey Bear Educa-tion and Resource Group, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., September 19, at Hunterdon Medical Center Audito-rium, in Flemington, New Jersey. The free presenta-tion will cover the true nature of black bears.

According to Dr. Lynn Rogers, a world-renowned bear expert, “You have a greater chance of winning the lottery than ever being harmed by a black bear.” Attendees will learn simple steps to lessen the chance of a bear frequenting their neighborhood. The Bear Education and Resource Group’s mission aims to educate residents about black bears, reduce unwarranted fears, promote tolerance of our bear neighbors and foster peaceful coexistence between people and bears.

At the same location on October 17, the Sierra Club’s South Highlands Group will welcome Terry Stimpfell, the New Jersey Sierra Club fracking issues coordina-tor, for a talk and presentation.

For more information, including the schedule of upcoming events and environ-mental issues that affect our region, visit NewJersey.SierraClub.org/SouthHighlands.

Free Autumn Day of Wellness in Emmaus

The holistic practitioners from the 860 Broad Street building in Emmaus invite the public

to welcome autumn with a free Day of Well-ness, from noon to 3 p.m.on Sunday, Sep-

tember 23. Activities will include a harvest vegetarian lunch featuring local and organic food, a talk by Pana Columbus entitled, “Creating Heaven on Earth Now,” chair massage with the Sanctuary of Healing Therapies, mini-acupuncture sessions and demonstrations with Lisa Baas, pranayama and ashtanga yoga classes with Erica McHugh and meditation and yin yoga with Britt Tagg, both from Emmaus Yoga. The event also marks the grand opening of Columbus’s new offi ce at the building, dedicated to transformation coaching.

Lunch and all activities are free. Giveaways, live music, a free raffl e and spe-cial discounts will be offered for sessions, workshops and classes that individuals can be taken to support their wellness journey this fall.

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Pelvic Healing Destination Growing

The Institute for Women in Pain in Bethlehem

has added Refl exercise specialist Melissa Rogers, biofeedback practitioner Linda Madoff and Embody-ment® Yoga Therapist Linda Bliss to their existing medical staff to enhance the team dedicated to healing pelvic pain. The center in-

tegrates many established practitioners into a vibrant network of physicians, manual therapists, mental health providers, spiritual counselors and others to provide a more seamless approach to caring for patients that suffer with chronic pain of the pelvic re-gion. The Institute is designed for patients with complex symp-toms involving one or more of the following: Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), pelvic fl oor dysfunction, vulvodynia, vestibulitis, pudendal neuralgia, endometriosis and other pelvic and genital pain disorders.

The Institute is also reserving spots for a two-day educa-tional retreat on April 27 and 28, 2013, at Hotel Bethlehem, in Bethlehem. Some of the country’s top chronic pelvic pain specialists will bring their minds together to create a compre-hensive overview of what women need to know and what can help individuals get back on track toward managing and healing chronic pelvic pain.

For more information, visit InstituteForWomenInPain.org or call 610-868-0204. See ad, page 43.

Holistic Pet Store and Dog Training Center Opens

Doggy Dao & Cat’s Meow has opened at 1238 Main Street, in Hellertown. A nutrition focused pet store that

offers all natural holistic foods, treats and supple-ments for cats and dogs, the store features a large selection of frozen raw diets made with hormone free meats, as well as dehydrated and freeze dried raw foods. In addition, the shop sells toys, leashes, collars and accessories with a focus on eco-friendly and products made in the U.S.

The store also features the Doggy Dao Training Center, with classes beginning September 15. In addition to puppy kindergarten and basic obedience, the center will offer a weekly drop-in class designed to target specifi c behaviors the client wishes to address without having to commit to a six-week course, as well as Canine Good Citizen testing and therapy dog certifi cation. It will also serve as a hub for hosting meet and greets and adoption days for local rescue groups and shelters, as well as free lectures by guest veteri-narians and holistic pet practitioners.

Doggie Dao & Cat’s Meow is proud to donate a per-centage of all profi ts to The Gift of Sunshine, Inc. a local nonproft that provides fi nancial assistance to working and retired service dogs and their disabled partners.

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What a Wetter PA Means for Local Communities

Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference

Conference Organizers: Lehigh University Northampton County Conservation District • Nurture Nature Center

Pennsylvania Environmental Council • Saucon Creek Watershed Association Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley • Wildlands Conservancy

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scheduled for Tuesday, Octo-ber 9, at Lehigh University’s STEPS building, in Bethlehem. This year’s conference theme is Rising Waters: What a Wetter Pennsylvania Means for Local Communities. The previous conferences have been great suc-cesses, with well over 200 participants attending talks on a variety of water resource and environmental resource topics and issues. The 2012 conference will feature a repeat of the very popular macroinvertebrate laboratory and several talks on the effects of changing patterns of precipitation on streams and municipal governments.

The conference will bring together watershed groups, municipal offi cials, educators, scientists, technical experts, agencies and industry representatives to forge partnerships to effectively protect and enhance the natural resources of the Lehigh Valley area. Sponsorships for the Fifth Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference are available.

For more information, including sponsorship, contact Erin Frederick at the Wildlands Conservancy at 610-965-4397, x137, or [email protected]. See ad, this page.

Local Artist Launches Inspirational Memoir

Pana Columbus, an Emmaus based transformation coach, workshop facilitator and speaker, has published her mem-

oir, She Wore Blue Invoking the Water, on Kindle. This true story recounts Columbus’s experiences of learning how to lis-

ten to the deepest calling of her heart and following it—no matter where it led her—including to the island of Crete, into the jungles of Hawaii and with the Bedouin in the Egyptian White Desert.

After hearing a photographer’s story about quitting her unsatisfying corporate job and miraculously manifesting thou-sands with which she started her photog-

raphy business, Columbus was inspired to leave her 10-year career as a New York actress. Weeks later, she manifested her own thousands and traveled to Greece, Hawaii and Egypt on a spiritual treasure hunt that transformed her to the core. The memoir is ideal reading for anyone needing a jolt of “any-thing’s possible” or a dose of juiciness, vitality, inspiration or courage.

For more information, visit PanaColumbus.com. Hear Pana speak on Creating Heaven on Earth Now at 12:30 p.m. on September 23 at 860 Broad Street Emmaus during a Day of Wellness Open House.

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New Approaches to Lupus

The Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania is spon-soring New Approaches to Lupus 2012, from

4:30 to 8 p.m., September 13, at The Comfort Suites, in Allentown. The program will include presentations by featured speakers Dr. Steven Baranowitz, Tina Stashko, a naturopathic doctor, Laure Stasik, an independent health care consul-tant and Greg Schweitzer.

Baranowitz, a dermatologist in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania whose research on the biology of the skin has been honored by the University of Oxford, will present the D.A.R.T. Diet: A New Approach to Lupus by Dietary Autoimmunity Reduction Therapy. Other topics will include effortless meditation, Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and the role of the naturopathic doctor in the individualized care of a lupus patient.

The program offers the chance for patients, family, friends and associates in the Lehigh Valley to meet and brainstorm about future plans for lupus awareness and education in the region. Participants will be provided with refreshments and a gift bag. Free samples and literature will also be available.

The Comfort Suites is located at 3712 Hamilton Blvd., in Allentown. For more information, call 570-558-2008 or visit LupusPA.org.

Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo in AllentownThe Metaphysical Univer-

sal Ministry and Meta-physical Learning Center of Allentown is sponsoring the 20th Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., September 15, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 16, at the Allentown Fairgrounds’ Agri-Plex Hall, in Allentown. Featured speakers include Sharon Young, Laurie Moore, Steven Rosley, Corbie Mitlied, Darragh Hodges, Sandee Freidland, Jill Mattson, Dave Maloney and Rev. Sylvia Seward.

The expo will emphasize spiritual love, brotherhood and light while showcasing over 150 vendors of all modalities and alternative healing methods. Participating practitioners include chiropractors, aromatherapists, reflexologists, massage therapists and energy healers. Natural products, gifts, crystals, energy jewelry, art and aura photography will be available, and a large bookstore will be offering a 50 percent discount on all purchases made during the event. Guests will enjoy free infor-mational seminars and door prizes throughout the weekend.

Cost is $7 at the door. Agri-Plex Hall is located at 302 North 17th St., Allentown. For more information, call 610-791-2641. See ad, page 11.





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Taste the Difference

Come out and taste the flavors of fresh, locally grown foods at Lehigh Val-ley Harvest: A Celebration of Local Food and Farms (formerly Taste of

the Lehigh Valley), from 1 to 4 p.m., September 30, at Lutron Electronics Co, Inc., in Coopersburg. The event will give participants the opportunity to taste the area’s most imaginative cuisine from its finest chefs, most dedicated farmers and freshest, locally grown ingredients.

Patrons can enjoy three new tasting rooms: All About Apples, Veritable Veg-gies and Checkin’ Out Cheeses. Several local farmers will be present in each room to greet visitors and offer samples of their products. Individuals can take a tour of the Lutron Experience Center

with its energy-saving lighting controls and automated window treatments. A special VIP hour, limited to 100 participants, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will receive the privilege of early admission, participation in an exclusive raffle and special cocktail and menu samplings.

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Seniors, $20 and VIP tickets, $50. Location: 7200 Suter Rd., Coopersburg. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Lehigh Valley chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local and its programs to improve the local food economy. For more information, call BFBL-GLV at 610-703-6954 or visit BuyLocalGreaterLehighValley.org. See ad, page 64.

Forty-three employees of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., in Allentown, partici-

pated in a “Day of Caring” at Lehigh Gap Nature Center. After a brief introduction to the restoration work by LGNC Director Dan Kunkle, Dr. Jen Lansing, ecological consul-tant for the Superfund process, led a safety briefing for the volunteers. The volunteers were then divided into groups, with an LGNC intern assigned to work with each group.

Most of the teams were engaged in cut-ting birch trees and dragging them to one of several paths in the grassland area where they worked. The cut trees were stacked along the trails for easy access. The dead trees will be chipped and transported to an-other area of the Superfund site for disposal. Six of the workers teamed up with LGNC’s Corey Husic to help with the monitoring of the forbs. While on the mountain, the work-ers were treated to various wildlife sight-ings including Blue Grosbeaks, a Common Nighthawk, a fawn and an adult Bald Eagle. Scott Snyder, one of LGNC’s workers on the site, commented that it would have taken the interns three weeks to accomplish what this crowd did in one day. Kunkle thanked the group, complimenting their work ethic, and also saluted Air Products for supporting this day of caring by allowing workers to volunteer for LGNC while being paid their regular salary.

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Jyorei Healing Energy Promotes Health and Happiness

The Kutztown offi ce of Shumei, a spiritual organization com-

mitted to furthering an ideal state of health, happiness and harmony for all mankind, is offering Jyorei healing sessions from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, Thursday and Friday, and from 5 to 7 p.m., the second and

fourth Wednesday of each month. Most healing sessions last just 10 minutes and involve no physical contact.

Jyorei, which means “purifi cation of the spirit,” is a purifying energy that promotes health and happiness. Based upon reports from those who have received Jyorei, it appears that this energy helps purify the blood, detoxify the body, strengthens the immune system, calms the mind, balances the emotions and awakens the spirit. People often report feeling heat, pressure, tingling sensations, peace and joy while receiving Jyorei. There is never a charge for receiving Jyorei, as it is considered a gift. Donations are accepted and used to support efforts to share Jyorei with others.

The Shumei offi ce is located at 361 East Main St., in Kutztown. For more information, call 484-788-8328 or visit Shumei.org. See ad, page 60.






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The Association of Ayurvedic Profession-als of North America’s (AAPNA) 5th

Integrative Medicine Conference, co-spon-sored by American Hindu World Service, will be held November 3 and 4, at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, in Breinigs-ville. AAPNA is a nonprofit organization committed to sharing ayurvedic knowledge and wisdom and exchanging ideas with integrative health professionals and all who are interested in Ayurveda.

Integrative medicine professionals presenting at the conference include: Dr. Shashi Agarwal, integrative cardiology; Dr. Tirun Gopal, integrative gynecology; Dr. Richaritha Gundlapalli, Integrative Pediat-rics; Dr. Vijay Jain, integrative cancer; Dr. Ajay Kiri, integrative weight loss; Dr. Jeffrey Meyers, integrative pain management; Dr. Kiran Viramgama, integrative pulmonology; Dr. Eugene Rajaratnam, integrative urol-ogy; Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, integrative ayurvedic medicine; and Divya L. Selvaku-mar, integrative nutrition.

Proceeds from the conference will be utilized for the free integrative medical ser-vices and education in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Nigeria.

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tunities for personal and spiritual growth, will hold its 33rd annual conference in the Lehigh Valley, September 20 to 23, at the Ben Franklin TechVentures Center, in Bethlehem. The theme for this year’s conference is 2012: Embrace the Vibra-tion. Workshops will offer a variety of development tech-niques and spiritual insight for both the beginner and the most experienced among us. Presenters will include: Jill Mattson, Kali Ishya, Colin Andrews, Elizabeth Bausili, Ria Swift, Nancy Fox, Swami Laraaji Nadabrahmananda and Arji Cakouros.

For more than 32 years, Life Spectrums has been a non-profit organization run by volunteers with the sole purpose of helping others explore, understand and experience their spiritual and metaphysical sides. Life Spectrums has provided a platform for various metaphysical points of view and deliv-ered education on non-sectarian spirituality through work-shops, speakers, seminars and informal interactions.

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Doctor Discusses Thermography Information

Carbon County Women in Business will host Dr. Philip Getson for a women’s

networking event, beginning at noon, Octo-ber 4, at Penn’s Peak, in Jim Thorpe. Getson will also join several other speakers at Mc-Cormick Chiropractic’s second annual You Can Heal Yourself From Cancer workshop, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 13, at North Coventry Fire Department, in Pottstown.

In both presentations, Getson will discuss the use of thermography for the earliest possible detection of breast disease without compression or radiation. Thermography uses state-of-the-art, FDA approved infrared technology to provide an image of the body’s physiologic responses. Since thermal imaging detects changes at the cellular level, studies suggest that this test can detect activity eight to 10 years before any other test.

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released its schedule for the 613 Hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program. The sug-gested schedule of the Diploma Program; offering fl exible day, evening and weekend courses; is designed to take 18 and a half months, starting October 10, on a part time basis. The program may be shortened for those seeking to graduate sooner.

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Few U.S. Adults Regularly Practice Healthy Habits

A recent American Heart Association (AHA) survey reports that only 12 percent of American adults regularly practice the

healthy-life trifecta of good nutrition, exercise and oral care. The most common excuse is a lack of time. Of those surveyed, 80 percent said that eating at least nine servings of fruit and vegetables daily is a struggle. About 60 percent

find it difficult to log the association’s recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. At least 25 percent don’t brush

and rinse twice daily and floss at least once daily. Yet, 90 percent of Americans like the idea of improving their health. The AHA “My Heart. My Life.” initiative offers a straightforward set of solutions to help families understand how to make incremental changes that have long-term health impact (MyLifeCheck.Heart.org). “Whether it is simply adding a 30-minute brisk walk to your day, eating a few more fruits and vegetables with meals, balancing your calories and physical activity to achieve a healthy body weight or creating routine oral care habits—it all contributes to an overall healthier lifestyle,” says Cardiologist Tracy Stevens, a professor of medicine with Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants, in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Mate tea Fights Colon CanCer

According to a recent University of Illinois study, bioactive compounds

in mate tea, a beverage consumed in South America for its medicinal properties, killed human colon cancer cells in vitro. The scientists attribute this surprising health benefit to the tea’s caffeine derivatives that not only induced death in the cancer cells, but also reduced important markers of inflammation.

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youngsters watching creative fantasy films improve their own imagination and creativity. The study involved 52 4-to-6-year-old children. The youngsters were split into two groups and shown two short segments of a popular fantasy movie. The findings showed that the group watching the magical scenes generally scored “significantly better” in creative activities than their peers in the other group that saw scenes without any magical content.


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Noodle DoodleCreativity on TapCreativity is often perceived as an unpredictable event, the product of an unexpected “Aha!” moment. But a pair of Michigan psychologists, Mareike Wieth, of Albion College, and Rose Zacks, of Michigan State University, decided to research the concept. They discovered that problems requiring a fl ash of illumination to solve are best approached during the time of day when thinkers are not actually at what they feel is their peak. Reporting their fi ndings in the journal Thinking and Reasoning, they assigned 428 students to fi ll out a questionnaire with 19 questions, including, “What time would you get up if you were entirely free to plan your day?” and “How much do you depend upon an alarm clock?” Participants were categorized as morning, evening or neutral types and ran-domly assigned to a morning or afternoon testing session. Some problems were analytic in nature, others were inspiration-based. While the more logical type of problem solving showed no statistical difference, morning people scored higher on the insight-demanding challenges in the late afternoon, and vice versa. Wieth and Zacks believe the results depend upon an inhibitory process that suppresses distracting information. It is thought that this system performs less ef-fi ciently when individuals are less alert, allowing random thoughts to enter the decision-making process, resulting in more creative thinking.

Harm AlarmThe Bambi EffectAccording to a report in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, lo-cal ecosystems can be infl uenced and even disturbed by noise pol-lution. Clinton Francis, of the National Evo-lutionary Synthesis Center, in Durham, North Carolina, found that the uproar of noisy gas wells that operate day and night in northwestern New Mexico woodlands drives away some wildlife species and attracts others, and also alters the overall makeup of area plant life. Specifi cally, he discovered that the reshuffl ing of desirable birds and small mammals changed the odds of success for local plant reproduction. Hummingbird pollination, important for certain wildfl owers, increased, while birds likely to spread around pine seeds without eating all of them largely gave way to seed-eating mice.

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Cool Schools Spotlight on Sustainable CollegesEnvironmental credentials, in addition to academic excellence and affordable tuition, are gaining traction in the collegiate selection pro-cess, according to The Princeton Review’s latest poll. Its Hopes and Worries survey sampled 7,445 college-bound students nationwide and found that 68 percent say commitment to sustainability impacts their college choice, based on campus environmental initiatives, how deeply the curriculum integrates sustainability and how well the colleges prepare students for green jobs.

The 16 institutions of higher learning considered most eco-savvy are: American University, Arizona State University, College of the Atlantic, Dickinson College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Northeastern University, Oregon State Universi-ty, San Francisco State University, The State University of New York-Binghamton, University of California-Santa Cruz, The University of Maine, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Virginia Tech and Warren Wilson College. “The best schools integrate sustainability across their com-munity [in] how they manage their fi nances, academic offerings and operations. They don’t treat sustainability as an add-on or extra credit assignment,” says Rachel Gutter, director of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools. “But even the best still have… a long way to go, and there’s a moment for humility in that.”

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Keep RunningRobust Record-Breaking Centenarian

In October 2011, a 100-year-old Briton, Fauja Singh, became the world’s oldest marathon runner, fi nishing the Toronto Wa-terfront Marathon, in Canada, in eight hours and 25 minutes. Last April, Singh went on to complete the Lon-

don Marathon in seven hours and 49 minutes before announcing that he’ll continue running, but only in races from 5K up to half-marathons, and maybe even a vertical run up skyscraper steps. Born in India, Singh moved to the UK in the 1960s, becoming the world’s oldest half-marathoner in 2010 at the age of 99, via the Inter-Faith Marathon, in Luxembourg. He has participated in the Olympic Torch Relay twice, in Athens in 2004 and London in 2012. The London resident credits ginger curry, tea and being happy for his endurance. The mul-tiple Guinness World Record-holder says, “The secret to a long and healthy life is to be stress-free. Be grateful for everything you have, stay away from people that are negative, stay smiling and keep running.” Singh trains by running 10 miles every day.

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National Yoga Month Celebration Kicks OffYoga studios, teachers and students are celebrating Yoga Month throughout the country with free classes and events during September. For the third year, Natural Awakenings is

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Upcycle ItRepurpose Just About AnythingRepurposing possessions saves money by reducing consumption and helps the environ-ment by taking pressure off landfills. Common strategies include using old newspapers for stuffing or wrapping and used tin cans to col-lect cooking grease. Author Jeff Yeager, in his book, Don’t Throw That Away, expounds on such everyday “upcycling”. His tips include using a banana peel to shine shoes, sprinkling crumbled eggshells in the garden as fertilizer and natural pest control, and stuffing dryer lint inside empty toilet paper rolls for fireplace kindling. In-stead of merely recycling plastic mesh bags, nest a few together and use them as a kitchen sink scrub pad. Fill empty plastic bottles with water and freeze them to make the refrigerator more energy-efficient, and also to serve as dripless ice cubes for the family picnic cooler. Before discarding old carpet, salvage the best sections to use in smaller spaces, like a bathroom, closet, car floor or pet house. Instead of buying new shelf liners, consider used gift-wrapping paper for kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Scrap lumber, tile and stones can be made into mosaic art designs. A cat scratching post exemplifies another multi-source (carpet and wood) upcycling project. While about 90 percent of U.S. households now have curbside recycling available, the amount of trash each American produces keeps growing. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average citizen currently gener-ates about 4.5 pounds of trash a day, totaling 600 times their body weight over a lifetime unless they seriously practice the three R’s of reduce, reuse and recycle.

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Farm Aid Music and Food Festival Returns to Pennsylvaniaby Beth Davis

Each year, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews head-

line a Farm Aid concert to bring together a wide variety of musicians, farmers and fans for one mission: keeping family farmers on their land. Farm Aid is the longest running benefit concert series in America, raising more than $40 million to help family farmers thrive all over the country while inspiring millions of people to learn about the Good Food movement. This year, Hersheypark Stadium, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, outside Harrisburg, will host Farm Aid 2012 on September 22.

“The fight to save family farms isn’t just about farmers,” says Nelson. “It’s about making sure that there is a safe and healthy food supply for all of us. It’s about jobs, from Main Street to Wall Street. It’s about a better America.”

Farm Aid 2012 will feature Nelson and fellow board members Mellencamp, Young and Matthews, as well as Tim Reynolds, Kenny Chesney, Jack Johnson, ALO, Pegi Young & The Survivors and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

The signature music and food festival will feature Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Concessions—family farm-identified, local and organic foods. Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Village will give concertgoers a chance to meet farmers, engage in hands-on food and farm activities and learn about the ways family farmers are enriching our soil, protecting our water and growing our economy, in addition to bringing us good food for good health.

In 1985, Nelson, Young and Mellencamp organized the first Farm Aid concert to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on their land. Matthews joined the Farm Aid Board of Directors in 2001. Since its inception, Farm Aid has brought together the greatest artists in American music to help raise more than $40 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture.

Of all the concerts for causes that began in the mid-80s, Farm Aid remains the only one that has the unique and unwavering commitment of its original founders. Farm Aid continues to host the annual concert that raises funds to sup-port Farm Aid.

“We all see what’s happening with agriculture, what’s happening to our small towns,” says Mellancamp. “They are going out of business. That’s a direct result of the farm prob-lem. We’re still doing Farm Aid because it is contributing. It’s doing a job.”

As a nonprofit organization, Farm Aid works to accom-plish its mission by promoting food from family farms, grow-ing the Good Food Movement, helping farmers thrive and taking action to change the system.

“Just as rock and roll is loud and proud, so is Farm Aid,” states Young. “Farm Aid’s greatest accomplishment, I believe, is in the spirit. It’s the fact that we represent the spirit of the good fight, to keep something good happening. It just keeps getting stronger and stronger.”

For more information, visit FarmAid.org. Farmers that need help may call 1-800-327-6243, email [email protected], or visit Farm Aid’s Farmer Resource Network.

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Painter Franck de Las Mercedes, of New York City, has combined a pair of hopeful concepts—world

peace and free art for all—in a quickly broadening art initiative inspired by an “Aha!” moment at the local post office. “I had always painted on the boxes I shipped my paintings in,” relates the native Nicaraguan. “One day, a postal clerk commented that my boxes were like works of art. I thought about how I had prompted the worker to pause in her everyday routine and wondered, ‘What if I shared my painting on the out-

side of a box, rather than the inside, and what if it carried a message of peace?’” Since that pivotal 2006 encounter, the artist has sent more than 10,600 ab-stractly painted, pre-paid boxes, labeled with messages like, “Handle with Care: Contains Peace,” to individuals in 70 countries, as part of his Priority Boxes Art Project. Each empty box is symbolically “full” of meaning, engaging the thought of the recipient as well as the sender, plus the interpretation of all those han-dling it throughout its postal journey. De Las Mercedes hopes that his

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painted-message boxes will stimulate new ways of communicating through art. He maintains, “We shouldn’t have to wait for world leaders to take a stand or create peace; it can begin through interpersonal dialogue.” While many people write to the artist requesting boxes for themselves, others order them for loved ones. Requests vary widely, from a death row inmate that asked for a box for his daughter and a mom that wanted to give one to her son, a leukemia sufferer whose daily highlight was a trip to the family mailbox. The brightly painted boxes also have helped reconcile feuding friends and family members, serving as a peace offering from one to the other. It all helps to bring feelings of greater peace and understanding to the human race, one person at a time. More than 100 schools across the United States have adopted the proj-ect, with students creating their own versions of the peace box in the class-room. School-sponsored peace boxes reach patients in hospitals and military personnel overseas and have been used in interschool box exchanges to sup-port anti-bullying campaigns. It would be difficult to find a group that couldn’t benefit from such fresh inspiration.

To request a box, make a donation or start a local peace art project, visit fdlmStudio.com/PriorityBoxes.html.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.


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Julia Cameron is an award-winning author, poet, play-

wright and filmmaker, perhaps best known for her precedent-set-ting works on creativ-ity, including The Art-ist’s Way, The Vein of Gold, Walking in this World and The Right to Write. In her latest book, The Prosperous Heart, she presents a 10-week program that guides readers in developing a life that is as full and satisfying as they ever imagined possible.

How is unblocking creativity linked to having a prosperous heart and a life of enough?

I have taught creative unblocking for 35 years. When I’ve asked my stu-dents about money, inevitably their responses are emotional exclamations: “Money is the biggest block to my creativity,” or “I feel like I can handle anything but money,” or “Do we have to talk about money?” I believe that every person is cre-ative, and can use his or her creativity to create a life of “enough”. I have worried about money and found that having money does not end this worry. I have also discovered practical tools that have lifted my students and me out of money worries into a prosper-ous heart. Prospering is something we can do today, no matter how much money we have.

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CREATING A LIFE BEYOND NEED AND WORRY

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Prosperity is not just about money, although our relationship to mon-ey must be brought out into the light, and we must be brave enough to look at it candidly. Having enough is hav-ing a life beyond need and worry. It’s about finding satisfaction in our lives, improving the lives we have, straight-ening out our finances and creating a life that is enough for us.

What led you to conclude that a prosperous heart is about a spiritual bottom line, rather than a financial one?

My experience of this principle has been cumulative. When teaching The Artist’s Way through the years, I have sometimes been moved to give away memberships in a class in order to help creatively stymied individu-als that felt they couldn’t afford the 12-week course. While this didn’t add to my bank account, I felt rewarded on a spiritual level as I watched those students blossom over the course of the class.

What tools do you offer readers in the Prosperous Heart?

Morning Pages remain the primary tool of a creative recovery and for estab-lishing prosperity. Three daily pages of longhand writing—strictly stream of consciousness—work to provoke,

clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and synchronize the day at hand. Counting is another bedrock tool of prosper-ity; keeping a small notebook tracking every penny in and every penny out puts us in touch with our true values, which is one of the first and finest fruits of prosperity. This daily writing, coupled with counting, brings emotional and fi-nancial clarity. Together, they help us discover our true values—both personal and monetary—and uncover the ac-tions that will lead to a life that is truly our own. Abstaining from financial imbal-ance is simple when we stop debting. A commitment to practicing the tool of abstinence plugs the leaks and our personal lifeboat stops sinking. While this may seem severe, it leads straight to more prosperity. Walking at least twice a week for a minimum of 20 minutes works to put events into a healthier perspective. We may walk out with a problem and walk back in with a solution. Walking also offers the opportunity to encounter sights and sounds that fire the imagina-tion and replenish our inner well of creativity. As we walk, we can experi-ence the richness of the world, as well as our own inner prosperity. I recommend taking a time out once in the morning and once at night, for five minutes, to sit quietly and con-sciously count your blessings, or simply rest. Time outs also put us in closer touch with our own inner resources. Ideas often come to us during these pe-riods, which prove to be time-efficient and guided by wisdom. Through many years of experi-ence, I have seen how the tools explored in The Prosperous Heart help people from all walks of life come into contact with their true value system. When they act in alignment with their values, they naturally feel a sense of prosperity. When they do what they love and do it well, the money seems to take care of itself.

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Three years ago, Janine Joslin, a savvy business executive, set her sights on becom-

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the arts is beneficial on many levels.

National TrendIn a recent study commissioned by the Wallace Foundation, Gifts of the Muse: Reframing the Debate About the Ben-efits of the Arts, the researchers found that, “People that engage in arts in a group setting develop a sense of com-

munity as they exchange favors (such as meeting to learn lines or loaning painting supplies); identify themselves with a cast, music ensemble or choral group; and develop a sense of trust and expectations of reciprocity.” It also noted, “Through the arts of ethnic traditions—such as classical Indian dance, Jamaican steel drums or Japanese raku ceramics—participants develop and maintain their cultural heritage and communicate their cul-tural identity to outsiders.”

Gateway ExperiencesMost art disciplines can be experienced at any age. No previous training or abil-ity is required, just a curious spirit and willingness to participate and learn. Fun options range from a painting party, in which participants set up an easel and paint a canvas at Uncork’d Art, in Washing-ton, D.C. (UncorkdArt.com), to African drum-ming at DrumRise, in Decatur, Georgia (DrumRise.net). “A drumming class is a great way to reduce stress, have fun, relax and reenergize, all at the same time; it has even been shown to posi-tively affect your immune system,” say co-founders Amy Jackson and Colleen

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Engaging in Community Arts Brings Unexpected Rewards

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~ Doug Plummer, photographer and contra dancer, Seattle, Washington


Caffrey. Such activities allow us to dabble and explore amidst the power of a group and maximize the joy of artful endeavors, which many prefer to the cost of individual lessons. One of the most accessible commu-nity arts is choral music, as it requires no special equipment. Singing in a group can also become a community tradi-tion that gathers people of all ages and lifestyles in fellowship and celebration. Since 1882, singing Handel’s Messiah has become an annual high-light for a Swedish wheat-farming community in South-Central Kansas. For three months before Palm Sunday, 200 farmers, homemakers, college students and business owners from the Lindsborg area gather twice weekly to rehearse the three-hour piece (Bethanylb.edu/Oratorio_History.html). Becky Anderson, the owner of Lindsborg’s Swedish Country Inn, who has sung for 41 years, points to a par-ticularly thrilling moment during each performance. “There is just this exhilara-tion as the audience jumps to their feet yelling, ‘Brava, Brava.’ Golly, that’s fun.” Chicagoans maintain a similar holiday tradition. For 35 years, free Do-It-Yourself Messiah concerts have provided a community-funded uplift (im-fChicago.org). Thousands of audience members lend their voices to thrilling performances of this masterpiece, led by a world-class conductor and soloists and backed by an all-volunteer orchestra of local professionals and amateur musi-cians. Storytelling is yet another commu-nity performing art that requires no spe-cial equipment. The National Storytell-ing Network (StoryNet.org) advances the art of storytelling through a national conference and local storytelling guilds. The Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild,

in Pennsylvania, meets once a month at a local coffee house (LVStorytellers.org). Members include professional and amateur storytellers, poets, actors and newcomers that love to prac-tice—or just listen to—this ancient art. Strong community and cul-tural identity is forged on other stages, as well. The Community Actors Theatre, in San Diego, Cali-fornia’s, Oak Park, performs many plays written by local playwrights exploring themes in black culture (CommunityActorsTheatre.com). For Calvin Manson, a local poet and playwright who teaches acting workshops, the nonprofit venue feels like a mom-and-pop outfit. “They have the raw tal-ent that could be developed into something wonderful. People don’t just learn to be actors and playwrights. They learn to work together, to commit to a common struggle. When they leave, they know how to work with people, to be team players.” Sometimes, a life change can

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open the door to a creative outlet. As a newly single 30-something, photog-rapher Doug Plummer says that when he fell in with the Seattle contra dance scene in the mid-1980s, “It became my primary social life.” Derived from New England folk dance, two lines of dancers face each other and move to the rhythms of fiddle music. “Since 2003, anytime I’m in New England, I try to stay over on a Monday and catch the Nelson [New Hampshire] dance,” says Plummer. Likening it to participating in the slow-food and similar local move-ments, he says, “I feel like I’m enter-ing into a mode of slow-dancing.” At the weekly Nelson gatherings, “The dancers will drift in; singles, couples and families with kids,” he relates. “Someone


puts out the fiddle case for the $2 ad-mission. Whoever volunteered to bring baked goods sets them out. Harvey shows up with his fiddle, sits on the fold-up chair on the stage. Bob sits at the piano. ‘Line up for a contra,’ barks Don, in a clipped, Yankee accent. ‘First dance is Monymusk.’ Then everyone just joins in.”

Auditioning for the Role of a LifetimeThe next level of volunteer arts partici-pation may involve an audition and a greater commitment. At the same time, these pursuits offer prime opportuni-ties to expand artistic skills and join in something bigger than one’s self. Since 1873, the Cincinnati, Ohio, May Festival has served as a shining ex-ample of community showmanship (May Festival.com). Chorus auditions are held in September, rehearsals begin in January

and concerts routinely sell out by May. Music critic Nancy Malitz com-ments, “It’s that special, tiny sliver of the year when everybody stretches. When hundreds of amateur singers accelerate the tempo by devoting every night to rehearsal and every day to thoughts of the concerts to come… when audiences look their finest, clap their loudest.” Lawrence Coleman, a chorus mem-ber for 15 years, has found that singing and networking with other May Festival vocalists has paid off in surprising ways. “I’ve recorded and had other singing engagements and opportunities, all be-cause I’ve been connected to the chorus and the people in it,” he says. Coleman also sings with the rhythm and blues gospel group Fo Mo Brothers, perform-ing at area churches and the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion. Coleman remarks, “I have friends in the chorus from very different walks of life. We come together for the single purpose of making great music. People of differing backgrounds and schools of thought can do more than coexist. It’s confirmed for me that we can learn to celebrate our differences when we have a common goal.” Even those that don’t feel inher-ently artistic can find venturing into an art form unexpectedly rewarding. Channeling an inner Elizabeth Bennett or Mr. Darcy is commonplace in Bay Area English Regency Society waltzes

and “longways” dances, in Palo Alto, California (baers.org). Alan Winston, a computer systems administrator and veteran dance caller, observes that these patterned dances appeal to math-sci-ence-logic-computer types. “It’s a great place for people that live in their heads to get out and be social,” he says. Appropriately, the dances all feature choreography from Jane Austen’s era. Depending on the theme of the dance—like the sophisticated Cyprians Ball or spirited Return of the Regiments Ball—the ambience may be elegant or rowdy, explains Winston. Dances are taught beforehand to music such as George Washington’s Favourite Cotillion, an 1808 tune performed by musicians playing a clarinet, piano and recorder. Many wear period costumes, while others come in jeans. Winston is usually bedecked in a wine-colored waistcoat with tails that he found on eBay. Plein air painters forsake the in-

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Boost in MoodYoga’s deep breathing, combined with the need for balance and concentration, works to reduce stress, anxiety, heart rate and blood pressure levels, according to research published by the Mayo Clinic. Yoga’s breathing techniques have reportedly re-duced blood pressure more effectively than other soothing activities, such as listening to relaxing music.

Weight LossBecause yoga tends to raise awareness of the benefits of healthy living, it also is used to motivate overweight individuals to gain control of eating habits and support their efforts to lose weight. Many teachers offer yoga programs specifically designed for those wanting to shed pounds. A 10-year lifestyle study of 15,500 adults in their 50s, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, found that regular yoga practice was associated with less age-related weight gain.

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If a person decided today to take a yoga class, where would they start? In the Lehigh Valley alone, there are 20 different kinds of yoga classes at a dozen different studios.

Each modern style of yoga has its specifi c techniques, modi-fi cations and degrees of diffi culty. Each is valid and benefi -cial—just ask the teachers and their dedicated students. They will all say that yoga has changed their lives for the better.

The stylization of yoga has occurred over just the last 100 years. For hundreds, even thousands, of years, there was just yoga. The word raja means “royal.” Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning to “join together, to unite.” Thus, raja yoga can be translated as “the royal path.” It is the science of self-realization; using mindfulness in the present moment to unite the mind, body and spirit. The ancient yogis found in their meditations that it is our false identifi cation with the ever-changing external world that causes us to suffer. The breaking of this identifi cation to see the eternal light of the True Self is raja yoga. It is the “royal path” because it encompasses all the sacred writings, postures, breathing and cleansing techniques, as well as the various meditations as the means to self-realization.

Around 200 B.C., a grammar scholar named Patanjali, known as the “codifi er of yoga science,” systematized into simple steps the various philosophies, practices and beliefs outlined in ancient Vedic scriptures like The Upanishads and The Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of Samkhya philoso-phy. His writings are now called The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Lucky for us in the West, these teachings were practiced and preserved by the mystics and yogis of the East in their jungle temples, mountain caves and ashrams for thousands of years until the West was deemed ready to receive them. In the late

1800s, great swamis began to travel to Japan, Europe and the Americas to share the perennial wisdom that is yoga.

Raja yoga attempts to answer the age-old questions, “Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? Who is God?” The answer is always, “You are divine. Your purpose is to realize your divine self. God is within.” But, these lofty questions with answers that are just as lofty must be taken within and applied to our daily lives—one step at a time, one moment at a time.

The application of Raja Yoga philosophy is that each of us, as conscious human beings, have been given the gift of free will; the freedom of choice in our actions. The way we perform actions is in thought, word and deed. These, in fact, are the only three things we can control in our lives. The second Yoga Sutra states, “Yogas Chittas Vritti Narado,” which translates to”Yoga is the stilling of the thought waves of the mind.”

Because of our busy lifestyles, attachment to the material world and sense of instant gratifi cation, we can get extremely overwhelmed, which can turn into anxiety, depression and physical illness; the thought waves of the mind are disturbed. Like a clear, calm lake, we can see through it to the bottom; a clear mind can see through the disturbance of everyday stress to the light of the Self. Raja Yoga teaches us that if we turn our attention inward and learn to control thoughts, words and deeds, we can achieve liberation from our stress. This will not eliminate stress from our lives, but allow us to fi nd balance in both the external world of material objects and the internal world of thoughts, feelings and emotions.

Our most valuable tool for self-control and self-trans-formation is our minds. The Bhagavad Gits says, “An un-controlled mind is our worst enemy. A controlled mind is our best friend.” To make our minds our ally, we must learn to focus it in the present moment and be willing to analyze our thoughts honestly and lovingly. This is where our breath comes in to help us. Breathing deeply and serenely increases our lung capacity, blood and oxygen levels and decreases our physiological stress levels. This will help make the body calm and the mind clear so that we can truly see just how many gifts we have in our lives. The gifts of family, commu-nity, health, music, art, and, of course, love.

In a typical raya yoga class, a student can expect to learn from the sacred texts of India, an intention for that day, breathing instruction and practice throughout class, a balanced asana (postures) session and relaxation and medi-tation. The yoga experience in class should extend through the rest of our daily life so that we can make the changes we need to make in order to make life more enjoyable and fulfi lling without having to hurt anyone in the process. This takes time. Keep in mind the three P’s: patience, practice and perseverance.

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logical step was to reduce blood sugar by eliminating wheat—organic, multi-grain, whole grain and sprouted—from anyone’s diet. Patients that followed my simple directives and replaced the lost calories with healthy foods such as vegetables, raw nuts, meats, eggs, avocados, olives and olive oil returned three months later with lower fasting blood sugars and lower glycohemoglobin levels, which tests how well diabetes is being controlled. Some diabetics became non-diabetics and pre-diabetics became non-pre-diabetic. On average, these people each lost about 30 pounds and experienced relief from arthritis and joint pains, acid reflux, migraine headaches, edema and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as other condi-tions. Some even reported that they no longer needed inhalers for asthma. Initially, it seemed like these posi-

tive results were just odd coinci-dences. However, based on the overwhelming number of inci-

dences, I clearly saw that it was a real and repeatable phenomenon. I began systematically removing wheat from all my patients’ diets and continued to wit-ness similar turnarounds in health. Research related to agricultural genetics, an area largely ignored by medical doctors, and my own inter-views with U.S. Department of Agricul-ture experts substantiated what my own anecdotal evidence has revealed.

why has wheat suddenly become such a health threat?

The wheat we eat today is not the same wheat our grandmothers used for baking. In the 1970s, in anticipation of a global population explosion and world hunger issues, a well-meaning University of Minnesota-trained geneticist developed a hybridized strain of high-yielding dwarf wheat. By 1985, all wheat prod-ucts were made from the altered dwarf strain, which now comprises 99 percent of all wheat grown worldwide. By weight, this modern wheat is approximately 70 percent carbohydrate, in a highly digestible form of a starch known as amylopectin A, which con-verts more easily to blood sugar than nearly all other simple or complex food carbohydrates. Gram-for-gram, wheat


increases blood sugar and causes insu-lin problems to a greater degree than even potato chips or table sugar. Wheat, which now typically com-prises 20 percent of all the calories we consume, is in hundreds of prepared foods such as instant soups, salad dress-ings, candy and granola. In 1970, this wasn’t true. Wheat was only in such foods as bread, rolls, cookies and cake, and it was in a natural form.

How does a wheat-dominated diet compromise health?

Eating a wheat-based cereal for break-fast, wheat crackers and pretzels for snacks, two slices of whole wheat bread for lunch and whole wheat pasta for dinner results in too much expo-sure to amylopectin A, and repeated spikes in blood sugar levels. This leads to insulin resistance and cultivates the growth of visceral fat in the abdomen, which tends toward diabetes and other infl ammatory responses. Even worse, the gliadin protein in wheat is an opiate that stimulates appetite and addictive eating behavior (it does not relieve pain). All this plus the direct intestinal toxic effects of the wheat germ agglutinin protein in wheat add up to a destructive ingredient that spurs acid refl ux, bowel urgency and irritable bowel syndrome, and leads to infl ammation in various organs.

describe how eliminating wheat has affected you.

Thirty pounds ago, I was an enthusiastic consumer of “healthy whole grains,” who relied on pots of coffee or walking and other exercise to maintain focus and energy. My cholesterol values refl ected my wheat-consuming habits: HDL 27 mg/dl [milligrams per deciliter of good cholesterol] (very low), triglyc-erides 350 mg/dl (very high), and blood sugars in the diabetic range (161 mg/dl). I had high blood pressure of 150/90 and excess weight around my middle. Eliminating wheat from my diet reversed all of these conditions without drugs, including the struggle to maintain attention and focus. Overall, I feel bet-ter today at 54 than I felt at 30.

Are gluten-free foods the answer?

Commercially produced gluten-free foods made with tapioca, cornstarch or rice starch—all poor replacements for wheat—are destructive to the body. Homemade or locally made gluten-free foods absent such ingredients are bet-ter, as are the free recipes available via WheatBellyBlog.com.

Millet, quinoa and amaranth, whole grains that lack most of the undesirable properties of modern wheat, are bet-ter but not necessarily safe in unlimited quantities because most people today have spent their lives overexposed to carbohydrates. Eating only small por-tions of these non-wheat grains is key.

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The safety of mercury, or amalgam, fi llings in the mouth is an ongoing

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Dr. Donald Robbins, author of The Toxic Dental Offi ce, says when we activate the surface of mercury fi llings by chewing, drinking hot beverages or carbonated sodas, the mercury vapor that’s released increases dramatically. “This mercury gets absorbed directly


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In his book, The Poison In Your Teeth, Dr. Tom McGuire says, “Amalgam fillings contain and release mercury as a poi-sonous vapor. As it accumulates, it poisons cells and tissues, particularly the brain and nervous system.”

So, it comes as no surprise then that people are asking to take out their mercury fillings and have them replaced with safer, tooth-colored fillings. Without a doubt, it is a neces-sary first step to health, but it is crucial that the toxic fillings be removed safely. As one might imagine, when the fillings are removed they create a large burst of mercury vapor. The mercury absorbed by the patient can act as a significant bio-burden so multiple protective measures are essential.

A CleanUp Suction device that fits circumferentially around the tooth being treated and a larger DentAir Vac 7 suction device that is positioned by the patient’s chin need to be part of the removal protocol to catch the newly released mercury vapor. An Isolite suction device can further isolate the section of the mouth being treated and a Mercury Vapor Ionizer and air purifiers with HEPA filters create clean ambient air.

Multiple heavy metal binders are essential to deal with any mercury that may be introduced into the patient’s system and a special oral rinse further protects the mouth during treatment. After the initial removal procedure, ozone can be used to in-activate toxic mercury in the deeper portions of the tooth and also to kill bacteria that may be close to the nerve

Kinesiology (muscle testing) has demonstrated that no mer-cury load is introduced into the system with a patient undergo-ing the above protocol. Applying these sound scientific and holistic principles can give the patient peace of mind. While it’s crucial to get the mercury fillings removed safely, it’s also important to replace them with a material that’s biocompatible and safer. To determine which dental materials are best suited for each patient, a biocompatibility test can be done on the patient’s blood.

Having an experienced holistic dentist who is specifically trained in safe mercury filling removal is an important addition to an overall health and wellness plan.

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By the time a child is 5 or 6, he or she should be able to understand how an allowance works and the

reasons for receiving it. When deciding

to pay a child an allowance, the family should first talk together about how he or she will be using the money. Is the plan to save it or spend it?

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Instituting an allowance plan that works best for each child is a sound way to start teaching the value of money, budgeting and saving.

Will a parent need to approve any purchases? Learning to consistently put away a portion in a savings account and perhaps gift another portion to charity become valuable life lessons. Many parents adopt the “three piggy bank” method to teach these lessons. My 20 years of experience work-ing with parents and teens has shaped a practical framework of four proven strategies to help a family wisely com-municate this mutual commitment and set parameters, including a policy as to the amount and frequency of payment. Allowance decisions can differ from one child to the next in the same family. Personal responsibility: There should be no financial reward for things that children need to do for their own health and development, such as re-sponsibly heading to bed on time after brushing their teeth. One father shared that he had to pay his son to brush his teeth every morning and night, so who was in charge? Family or social responsibility: Tasks that contribute to the family or social environment should not result in financial reward, such as washing the dishes or reading to a younger sibling. One mother, after explaining the plan to her children and consistently apply-ing it, saw their attitude transform in


just a couple of weeks. Instead of fighting, the three kids now work together each night to clean up after dinner without arguing. Paying for completion of specific tasks: Determine and agree to guidelines that include the general tasks or duties that are expected, the performance of which will result in earning the speci-fied allowance. By defining what is over and above personal, family or social responsibility, parents encourage and reward children for their extra efforts. Those same kids agreeably cleaning up after meals may also be thinking of extra chores around the house to earn their al-lowances. Encouraging a child’s entrepreneur-ial spirit: Inspire children to think of creative ways to earn money and watch in pleased amazement at how creative they become when they really want something. One 12-year-old now has a business collecting cans from all of his neighbors and is earning $100 every other week. He was able to buy the faster skateboard he wanted and even justi-fied it as a business expense, because he could collect the cans more quickly with it. Providing structure and enabling communication in a family’s approach to allowances is critical to ensuring that children learn good money habits that will serve them well for life. It’s a mutu-ally constructive way to teach principles related to the importance of saving, spending less than they earn and consis-tently giving back to their community. The answer to the question of wheth-er or not to pay a child an allowance and under what conditions rests with the par-ents. The greater and more vital question is what mindset do they want to create and nurture within their children: a sense of entitlement or an entrepreneurial spirit? The foundational choice is theirs.

Sharon Lechter is CEO of Pay Your Family First, creator of the ThriveTime for Teens life and money reality board game and co-author of Outwitting the Devil, Three Feet from Gold and Rich Dad Poor Dad. A recognized financial education expert, she is a member of the National CPAs Finan-cial Literacy Commission. Learn more at SharonLechter.com.





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Discarded vegetable ends, egg-shells, coffee grounds and lawn clippings… most of us throw

away a huge amount of compostable material. What could be a significant environmental asset, if transformed into nutritious garden soil, has become in-stead a major environmental problem. The U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency reports that yard trimmings and food residuals together account for 26 percent of our total municipal solid waste stream. Also, unnecessary food waste doesn’t just happen at home—it’s a fact of life for most restaurants, stadiums, convention centers, hotels, schools and anywhere else people gather to eat. Choosing to turn scraps into rich fertile soil, courtesy of beneficial bacte-ria and fungi, has multiple advantages. It creates rich humus for high-yield crops, works to suppress plant diseases and pests and limits the need for chemi-cal fertilizers. Those same organic scraps have a devastating effect on the environment when they are trapped in oxygen-starved landfills. Due to their highly compacted nature, organic waste is not able to fully decompose and releases methane—a global warm-ing gas that’s 25 times more damaging to air quality than carbon dioxide. Part of the challenge is that there’s no widespread collection system in place to encourage or require munici-pal composting. Unlike the bottles and cans we place in handy curbside bins, or the newspapers and cardboard we tie and separate for recycling trucks, food waste doesn’t yet have designated places to be taken to. A few cities are changing that model, but others are

slow to follow. Seattle was the first to require households to compost food waste; San Francisco was the first to add businesses and restaurants. These progressive cities provide green compost carts for food scraps, including meat, bones, seafood and dairy plus soiled paper, like tea bags, coffee filters and greasy pizza boxes; and yard trimmings including grasses, branches and leaves. All of these can thus be safely diverted from landfills. But where city collection of compostable materials is not yet a reality, clean composting at home is an answer. Whether in an urban apartment or a suburban home, composting has never been simpler. “Keeping your pile aerated is key to keeping it odor-free,” counsels Elle MacKenna, a home improvement con-tractor and design consultant. “A good mix of materials will allow oxygen in, keeping smells away and helping your pile compost quicker.” She suggests adding moist, shredded newspaper or thin cardboard to give some variety to the compost make-up.

Farmer Annie Farrell, of Millstone Farm, in Wilton, Connecticut, which specializes in heirloom, organic veg-etables and heritage (pure-bred) chick-ens, sheep and pigs, says composting at home is as simple as investing in three metal or plastic garbage cans desig-nated for the purpose of food waste and yard scraps. She sets the three cans off the ground using cinder blocks, drilling half-inch holes into the cans to allow air to circulate. Next, she layers foliage clippings, food matter and old newspa-pers in what she describes as a “lasa-gna-like mix,” in bin number one. As the mixture begins to decompose, she dumps it into the second bin, followed by the third bin when it’s almost ready for use. (Using multiple bins to “turn” the compost also allows oxygen in, an essential part of the process.) Farrell likes to use bungee cords to secure the lids to prevent animals from getting in. Other store-bought variations on composting bins range from compact ceramic, bamboo and stainless steel crocks and pails for indoor storage to outdoor tumblers (for easy turning) and stackable “worm bins” that can hold up to 90 gallons. When worms are enlist-

clean compostingturning waste into an Assetby Brita Belli

composting 101Each of these websites offers basic information, plus its own helpful advice.

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EarthEasy.com/grow_compost.html

Earth911.com/blog/2007/04/02/ composting-with-worms

TreeHugger.com/files/2007/07/ green-basics-compost.php

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ed, composting goes by the name of vermiculture. Worms—ideally, red worms, which do well in confi ne-ment and eat more than their own weight in food each day—produce the most fertile garden soil. They also speed the pro-cess of breaking down waste into soil, while helping to keep smells at bay. Kids also are more likely to get involved when adults enlist the help of a few hundred wiggling allies.

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A Crash Course in Vermicomposting

Carmen Pirotte

Composting saves money and resources by transform-ing organic matter into a rich garden amendment and

by diverting food scraps, junk mail, yard waste and fallen leaves from sanitary landfi lls. The basic approach to com-posting is simple. Collect browns (dry materials such as yard waste: wood chips, dried leaves and grass, etc.) and greens (moist materials such as freshly cut grass and food scraps). Avoid animal fats and proteins as they may attract unwanted foragers. Place equal amounts of browns and greens in a heap or bin. Cover food scraps with nonfood matter. Water enough to dampen uniformly like a wrung out sponge. Cover to retain moisture and to prevent satura-tion from precipitation.

Vermi is Greek for “earthworm:” vermicomposting is composting with earthworms. The right species of earth-worms will transform much of your household waste into an environmentally-friendly soil amendment. If you plan on having an outdoor vermicompost bin, keep temperature into consideration. Even the hardiest earthworms (Eisenia fetida and Lumbricus rubellus) will be driven away or killed when bacterial activity heats up the organic matter. Consider using a bin without a fl oor, so the worms have a chance to escape high temperatures. Use a heavy but coarse screen for a bottom; this will minimize predation and allow earthworm passage. Field worms (Allolobo-phora calignosa) and Nightcrawlers (Lumbricus terrestris) will work on compost heaps and manure piles from the bottom so they can return to their earthen burrows. The earthworms will eat the organic matter in your compost pile and produce castings which contain a highly active biological mixture of bacteria, enzymes and remnants of plant matter. The castings are rich in water-soluble plant nutrients, and contain more than 50% more humus than what is normally found in topsoil.

Carmen Pirotte is the owner of Earthworms Plus, a Stewartsville New Jersey company supplying bait worms to local fi sherman, composting worms to gardeners and educational programs for early childhood learning centers and summer camps. To learn more about earthworms call 908-387-1135, email [email protected] or visit www.earthwormsplus.com


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The food we eat is critical to our health and well-being; it turns

directly into replace-ment cells for all our organs—our liver and

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and so on. This is why the quality of food is

vital to good health. The same principle applies to our pets.

Veterinarians insist that pets should not be fed human food, but then

recommend giving hamburger and rice after a bout of diar-rhea. How can it only be beneficial when they are sick?

If we were handed a piece of pretzel or an oyster cracker and told that

this would be our diet for the rest of our life—our entire

diet—even if it was supplemented with everything we would ever need to be healthy—would we believe it? Would

we be happy and look forward to meal-time? Probably not. How then, do we expect it to be healthy and satisfying for our pets? Dogs have a much keener sense of smell than humans do, and sense of taste is related to smell. It must be torture for them to smell the wonder-ful foods we cook and eat, but not be allowed to eat any of it.

The pet food industry is a huge and lucrative industry. There is no regula-tion on what goes into pet food by any outside group. Many of the ingredients in pet foods are meat and grains that are unfit for human consumption. Is the meat fresh, or does it contain tumors and abscesses as well as dead, dying, diseased and downer animals. Are the blueberries, cranberries and avocados listed on the bags fresh plump berries, or are they the skins and pulp left over from making juice and guacamole? With commercial food, we never know.

A high quality commercial food can be part of a pet’s diet, but every dog and cat should receive some home-made, human food every day for good health—both physical and mental. They are carnivores, so they should be fed meat. Many dogs and some cats also relish fruits and vegetables. Commer-cial pet food already contains lots of carbohydrates—starches such as corn, rice, barley, peas and potatoes.

Starches are not good nutrition as they only make the pet fatter. For pets that eat some commercial food, don’t add more carbs. Instead, add meat, cooked eggs, vegetables and fruits. Ex-amples are beef, turkey, chicken, pork, lamb, fish including canned sardines, mackerel and salmon (watch the salt), cottage cheese, cooked eggs, carrots, celery, cucumber, broccoli, squash, tomatoes, green beans, green leafy vegetables, apples, all berries, peaches, apricots (watch the pits), all melons, and so on. Vegetables can be raw or lightly steamed. Avoid grapes, raisins, and macadamia nuts.

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It is important to make any changes to a pets diet slowly. Working with a veterinarian who is experienced with homemade diets can assure a successful transition to a healthy diet for pets.

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Community Acupuncture - Rochelle Aubert. Af-fordable for you and your family! Managing stress, boost the immune system, and balance the mind-body-spirit. Sit with a small group for ~30 minutes for treating simple conditions (private sessions for complex conditions). 11 am-12:30pm, $35, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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Tuning fork healing Sessions & Lecture – A wonderful day under the trees of Granite Mountain. Using Energy Psychology and tuning forks to heal the body and mind through the Art of Healing Vibrations. Increase the fl ow of energy, relax and invigorate, and increase your wellness. 1-5pm. $100. Call 610-867-3119 now to reserve your space.

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fall holistic Detox and 30day yoga Challenge – A 10-day personalized whole foods detox, 4 group healthy living workshops and 30 days of unlimited yoga. You can change your health though yoga and diet! Personal Investment in your health: $300. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

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The Core Strength Transformer – Visiting NYC teacher Sadie Nardini leads this vigorous and em-powering fl ow including a full spectrum of asana to ignite and transform core strength using deeper core alignment, signature core poses, energetics, and breath. Please call to reserve your space. 1-4pm. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Unlock the Brain for Creativity – Betsy Wetzig. Learn how moving your body can develop a “whole new brain” enhancing your creativity! Flourish in these new times for a healthy and fulfi lling life – career, relationships, and overall personal well-being. Creativity is needed in all you do! 7-8 pm, $15. Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

yoga - Improve overall well being, alleviate back pain, relieve stress, increase fl exibility, & build strength through yoga focusing on proper align-ment. Weekly, 5:30-6:45pm Level 2 & 7:15-8:30pm Level 1, beginners welcome. Near Bethlehem Wegman’s. Yoga with Stephanie Snyder, RYT. 610-867-0116.

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healthy Aging – Dr. Maulfair presents a seminar discussing the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. He explains the causes of these problems and they are not what you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will be fully explained. Free. 6:30pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court. Orefi eld. 610-682-2104

Beginner Bellydance – With Surayyah. A fun but challenging escape from the ordinary. Learn about body awareness, build muscle tone, learn basic moves and combinations while exploring Middle Eastern music. 8-9pm. $85/8wks. East Coast Dance Connection, 22 Alta Drive, Whitehall. Call 484-995-6029.

Weight Control Group program – 4 sessions: Tues. Sept. 11th & 25th and Oct. 9th & 23rd, 2012. 6-7:30pm. $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email [email protected]. 2020 Downyfl ake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

The Dynamic Duo – Tues. Tues. Sept. 11th 2012. Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. $25. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email [email protected]. 2020 Downyfl ake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.


8 week Tai Chi Series – With Hilary Smith. Tues and/or Thursday 6:30-7:45pm. 9/11-11/1. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.


Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

8 Week Tai Chi Series – With Hilary Smith. Wednes-days 11am-12pm. 9/12-10/31. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Beginner Bellydance – With Surayyah. A fun but challenging escape from the ordinary. Learn about body awareness, build muscle tone, learn basic moves and combinations while exploring Middle Eastern mu-sic. 6-7pm. $85/8wks. East Coast Dance Connection, 22 Alta Drive, Whitehall. Call 484-995-6029.

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Reiki Level II – Learn how to transmit Reiki heal-ing energy over distance and time by employing the use of sacred symbols. Lots of extras taught by Amanda Melhem. NCBTMB approved for 9 hours. 9/14 6-9pm and 9/15 9:30-4:30pm. $260. Health Options Institute, State Licensed Massage School, Bethlehem. 610-419-3535


Jump into Juicing! – Learn juicing recipes for refreshing and nutritious juices you and your family are sure to love. Join in to discover the power of juicing and how to make it part of your daily life. Add juices into everyday diets and do a short 1 day juice cleanse! Recipe guide provided. 11am-1pm. $25. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

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SepTemBeR 15Th 10Am-5pmReaders & Healers include OBK Percus-sionist, el kiyah Medium & dossing rods. Childrens area with Ledgends of the Fae storytime. Good food from Harvest Café. $5. Workshops included in price. Drum circle at 6pm. Bring Drums. Vendors Needed. Spon-sored by Rock Amour Herbs. 1300 Orioles Drive Lehighton. 570-386-2791. visit www.rockamourherbs.com email [email protected]

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Qi Gong: 10 Week Session with Hilary Smith. Thursdays, 10/11 – 12/20 - 4-5pm. $124

Triba l Be l ly Dance : 6 Wk Sess with Tara Sommerfield. 10/12- 11/16. 7-8pm. $75

exploring Creative flow and Transitions of the Vinyasa Practice With Erica Taxin Bleznak & Julie Pogachefsky (of Jai! Yoga in Philly) 10/14 – Noon-2pm $30

Lotus flow exploration with Iris Kish - 10/21 - Noon-2pm - $30 Pre-registration re-quired Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad Street, Suite 105, Emmaus, PA 18049 610.421.8200. www.emmausyoga.com

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Fireflies Musical Yoga for Kids – With Kira Willey. An active musical parent/child workshop packed full of yoga poses, songs, movement imaginative play, age appropriate props and relaxation. Kids ages 3-8 with parent 9/15 and 10/13. 1:30-2:30pm. $25. Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad St. Emmaus. 610-421-8200.

Kirtan- Devotional chanting is a wonderful way to cleanse yourself of negative energy and stress with the healing vibrations of divine sound. This event is free though donations will be accepted, potluck afterwards! 6-8pm, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356

suNdAY, sePtemBer 16millions Against monsanto march – Join us for a 2-day, 12-mile march from the Bethlehem Public Li-brary 11 W. Church St., Bethlehem at 11am to Senator Toomey’s office on S. Cedar Crest Blvd in Allentown on 9/17. Rallys at start 9/16 - 11am and finish 9/17 - 3 pm. We need of donations and volunteers. Please RSVP at [email protected]

A Day of Qigong and Contemplative Arts – Join us for a relaxing day of Qigong with Hilary Smith. Enjoy Ikebana style flower meditation, guided nature meditation and gentle qigong with music. Vegetarian lunch included. 10am -4pm. $80. Kirkridge Retreat Center, Bangor. 610-759-1942

Reiki Level I Attunement Workshop - The Usui System of Reiki Healing is a hands-on energy healing practice channeling through the practitioner’s hands for self-treatment or treatment of others. Receive your Reiki Level 1 attunement and begin practic-ing immediately! Includes attunement, book and manual. 12-5:30pm, $150, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

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fRIDAy oCT. 12 - monDAy oCT. 15Know Thyself and Play for Success: Health * Relationships * Career - Join us to explore the Power of Your Core Being, Two nationally recognized experts, Dr. Mary Alice Long and Betsy Wetzig lead this fun, transformative workshop. You will: enjoy unique, playful explorations; partner with your movement-mind link for physical and mental well-being; and utilize your “Authentic Self’s Gifts”. $495(early discounts). Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Breinigsville, PA 610-395-3355, www.twinpondscenter.com

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ReIKI LeveL II WoRKShop oCT 27-28Th, 1-5pm eACh DAy

The Usui System of Reiki Healing is a hands-on healing practice. Reiki is chan-neled through the practitioner’s hands for self-treatment or treatment of others. Includes attunement (initiation), manual, techniques and reiki symbols for self-healing and healing of others and practice under the guidance of experienced practitioners . $225 or $240 day of workshop. Pre-requisite: Reiki Level 1 Certificate. Register today: Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356, www.quietheartyoga.com

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Community Bike Works family fun fest –Live Music: The Olympus Corporate Band Peripheral Vi-sion, Demonstrations by DaVinci Center, Magician at Large, Bike Inspections, Kid Activities, Great Food by Smokin’ Bandits, Featuring: Adult Tricycle Relay Race, and Lots of Fun. Free. Noon-4pm. Valley Preferred Cycling Center. Trexlertown. Call 610-434-1140

In-Depth Anatomy – For Yoga Teachers & Praction-ers with PT Florence Corcoran. The focus for this workshop is the lower extremities. Includes injury, pathology, and protection in Asana. 1-4pm. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.


Weight & Body health with Whole/plant Based foods – Hilary Smith. Join us to learn the art and science behind the eating plan that is easy, delicious, and puts you in charge of your health. Call to regis-ter, 6:30-8pm. $195/4 week series ($298/2 cooks in same kitchen), Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

Spark – A cleanse program to ignite your inner fire. 4-week online cleanse to help boost your metabolism, providing freedom from cravings, increased energy, enhanced mood, well-being and much more. The class includes 1 weekly, 1 hour cleanse coaching call, recording of calls, online private community, recipes and one 30 minute private post cleanse consulta-tion. 8pm. $150. 484-291-4848


medical Alternatives Seminar – Join Dr. Maulfair and staff in this discussion which contrasts allopathic and osteopathic medical philosophies. People are not aware they can choose a more natural route in medical care. Clarify the best care for you and your family. Tips on insurance choices. 6:30pm. Free. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court. Orefield. 610-682-2104

Rejuvenate, Regenerate and Replenish – Introduc-tion to Acupuncture with the use of Color Therapy and Sound and Vibration. Colorpunctue can address almost any emotional, mental and physical concern. Feel how this modality can help you to relax and re-juvenate and bring replenishment to the whole body, while unblocking negativity and emotional trauma that is impacting your life. 5:30pm-7pm. Herbs To Your Success, 35 Belvedere Street, Nazareth. 610-365-8996.

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Weight Gain mysteries Solved – Dr. Tom Wa-chtmann, D.C. Join us to learn about the various cellular, metabolic, hormonal, glandular, and toxic causes of unnecessary weight gain, and how to naturally correct them to not only lose weight, but become much healthier in the process. 7-8 pm, $20, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, call to register, 610.395.3355

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effortless meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Thermographic Imaging – Liesha Getson, BCTT of Health Through Awareness and TDI offers out-reach thermographic imaging services at Dallas Wellness, 4048 Freemansburg Ave, Easton, PA. Call 610-253-1977 to schedule. For information on thermography, visit www.tdinj.com. Save $$ - mention ad.

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nutritional Live Blood Cell Analysis – A unique method of examining a small droplet of blood to reveal information on the general wellness and nutritional needs of the individual. Blood screen-ings along with a 20-30 minute consultation are performed by Gwen Ward N.D. $60. Health Habits Natural Food Store on RT 873 in Schencksville Call 610-767-3100 to schedule an appointment

y12SR yoga & 12-Step Recovery – With Josh Kehler. Join Josh for a 45 minute beginner-friendly yoga class followed by a 45 minute Step-Meeting. All are welcome & no previous yoga experience is needed. 7:00-8:30pm. Pay what you can. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.


effortless meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

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peR monThThis is a comprehensive program designed to deepen your understanding of yoga practice and philosophy. This program is open to those who are interested in taking their yoga practice to a deeper level as well as those who want to teach. Our program is registered and approved by the National Yoga Alliance, and those who complete all components of the program will be eligible to apply for RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com

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SepTemBeR 2012 ThRoUGh JUne 2013

Everything you ever wanted to know about energy medicine. Includes diagnostic skills, self development skills, energy work, body-work and other essential skills for the medi-cal intuitive. Learn how to See and perceive energy in yourself and your clients. Learn how to see imbalances in the energetic body before it manifests in the physical. This class is great for Massage Therapists, doc-tors, nurses, healers and anyone interested in maintaining their own health. Taught by Lisa Baas – Acupuncturist, herbalist and Shiastu Practitioner. Weekend classes. Call 610-967-0515 for More information.

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GeT hoT Seven DAyS A WeeKPush yourself to your edge in Lehigh Valley Yoga’s Hot Yoga room. These challenging Vinyasa flow classes is held in a ninety-eight degree room designed to build strength and stamina while offering detoxifing benefits. Sunday 10am, noon, 5:30; Monday 8am, 4:30pm, 730pm; Tuesday 10am, 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Wednesday 4:30, 7pm; Thursday noon, 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Friday 10am, noon, and 6pm; Saturday 8:30am, noon . Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd in Allentown. Call 610-776-2676 or visit LVYoga.com

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A nATURAL meDICIne foRUmThURSDAy, SepTemBeR 20 - 6pm

Join us for a free, informal Question and An-swer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related ques-tions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

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Community Acupuncture - Rochelle Aubert. Af-fordable for you and your family! Wonderful for managing stress, boosting the immune system, and balancing the mind-body-spirit. Sit with a small group for approximately 30 minutes for treating simple conditions (private sessions for complex conditions). 11 am-12:30pm, $35, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

Change your energy Attractor patterns: Change your Life - Transpersonal Psychology practitioner Annelie Shultz, M.A., C.H.T., will help you to break out of old patterns by understanding your subtle energy bodies, energy attractor fi elds and the power of forgive-ness. Experience guided visualizations and one guided past life regression. 12-5:20pm, $85 or $95 the day of. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Claiming your Ground – Become more empowered to express yourself authentically as you truly are. Unify more with your divine essence. Facilitated by Elizabeth Grubb. $140 early preregistration by 9/17, $170 thereafter. 9:30am-9:30pm w/breaks. Call Health Options Institute, State Licensed Massage School, Bethlehem 610-419-3535

suNdAY, sePtemBer 237 nat’l. CeU’s, Reiki Refresher Class – Kathleen Sterner. Review and improve your Reiki work with a refresher that includes symbols, hand positions, hands-on practice, and Reiki exchange between students with Reiki Master supervision. 9 am-5 pm, $119, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

fRee yoga Samplers – Get a taste of what yoga has to offer in one of these 45 minute sessions: 11 AM: Go With the Flow, Noon: Kripalu, 1 PM: Yogalates, 2 PM: Deeper Expressions, 3 PM: Iyengar, 4 PM: Yoga for Athletes. No previous experience necessary. Try one or all. Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, call to register 610.395.3355

pilates Tension Release foam Roller – Workout with Paola Montes. Join Paola in exploring the dynamic effects of the foam roller, invaluable tool for core development, stabilization, and creating fl exibility, and more.1-3pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.


yoga for Skiers and Boarders – Get your body ready before you hit the slopes this winter with this lively sequence and steer clear of injury and soreness. All levels. 6 wk Session 9/24 to 10/29. $75. Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad St. Emmaus. 610-421-8200.


Smoking Cessation Group program – 3 ses-sions: Tues. Sept. 25th, Oct. 9th & 23rd, 2012. 7:30-8:30pm. $150 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email [email protected]. 2020 Downyfl ake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

Living healthy in a Toxic World – Understand how toxins affect your health; staying healthy is the real way to defeat high health care costs and the problems of aging, past street and medical drug use and chemical exposures. Free. 6:30pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court. Orefi eld. 610-682-2104


hot Towel face massage and foot Scrubs – No experience necessary. Receive and give a relaxing and toning hot towel face massage. Pamper your-self! NCBTMB approved for 7 hours. Instructed by Nancy Porambo. 9-5pm. $120 early pre-registration by 9/18, $130 thereafter. Call Health Options In-stitute, State Licensed Massage School, Bethlehem 610-419-3535

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Chanting and postural Alignment - With Erica McHugh. Postures, props and partnering will con-nect you with core muscles and assists you in holding your optimal, effortless spinal alignment. Chanting will help calm the mind. 9am-Noon. $25. $75. Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad St. Emmaus. 610-421-8200.

Relax & Renew – Restorative Yoga with Alysha Pfeiffer. Join Alysha for an afternoon of supported yoga postures that allow deep relaxation and help release stress. No previous yoga experience needed! 4-6pm. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Thermographic Imaging – Liesha Getson, BCTT of Health Through Awareness and TDI offers out-reach thermographic imaging services at Queens Health Center II, 707 Route 113, County Line Plaza, Souderton, PA. Call 215-721-8828 to schedule. For information on thermography, visit www.tdinj.com. mention ad.





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vegfest 2012September 8 -- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The 2nd annual VegFest brings together an array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and education in a fun and welcoming environment. Talk directly to food producers, taste free samples, learn what vegetarian foods are available around town. Enjoy fun and games for kids, dog and cat adoptions, and live music and entertainment. Natural Awakenings Magazine booth features a live demo and book signing with Local Raw Food Expert Megan Elizabeth. Pick up a free magazine and some free raw food samples. SouthSide Bethlehem Greenway, 316 South New Street,Bethlehem. 610-751-4979 or visit BethlehemVegFest.org.

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TmS Information night for DepressionThursday, September 27 - 6pm-8pm

Learn about FDA approved Transcranial Magnet-ic Stimulation Therapy, a drugless, non-invasive outpatient treatment option for Depression. Un-derstand the TMS treatment that energizes mood centers of the brain and can essentially reboot the brain to stimulate normal function. Speak to Dr. Paul K. Gross and satisfi ed clients in this informational session. Free with RSVP. 401 N 17th St., Suite 304, Allentown. 610-820-0700. TMSLV.com.

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dailyCare Alternatives volunteers – Care Alternatives is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certifi ed Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to im-pact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

hike, Bike and Kayak – Join the Sierra Club of the Lehigh Valley and enjoy nature. See meetup site for activities: www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Lehigh-Valley-Group/

first Strides – An introductory walking/running program for women. Offering group walks, educa-tion and support. Bethlehem-Sand Island, Hanover Township, Bethlehem Township and Poconos loca-tions. Go to FirstStrides.com for days and times.

sundayyoga/Level 2 – For student with yoga experi-ence with Sandra Kessel. 10-11:25am. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denom-inational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sun-day services 10:30 am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown. 610-776-7211

Go With The flow yoga – Mixed levels. Leave refreshed and calm with this energizing class that moves you through a series of poses linked with the breath followed by stretching and savasana (re-laxation). 9:30-10:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Raja (Classical) yoga - Offers philosophy, pos-tures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specifi c meditations. Handouts included. No exp nec. 10-11:30am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

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hooping for Good – A series for all levels who wish to incorporate (hula) hooping into their daily routine for low impact fi tness, meditation, fun,

and a feeling of whole goodness. Hoops provided. 7:30-8:30pm, $88 for 8 weeks. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., 484-515-8356

Raja (Classical) yoGA- Christi Rutkowski. Class offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specifi c medi-tations. Handouts included. No exp. necessary. 5:45-7:15pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Ham-ilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356

houryoga/yoga Workout - 8:15am and noon- Also meets on Tuesdays and Fridays. $10. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852

Gentle yoga – With Melanie Smith. Learn to slowly build strength & fl exibility while also us-ing restorative postures and breath work to relax. No previous yoga experience required. 7-8:15pm. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethle-hem. 610.867.9642

yoga for health – A physical (hatha) style yoga class for the mind, body and spirit--without the im-pact and stress to joints. Improve strength, posture, fl exibility, balance and lung capacity. Balance the nervous system. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333.

Community exchange Time Bank - When neigh-bors exchange services everyone benefi ts. Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hos-pital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610-969-2486 for more information.

yogalates, mixed levels – Integrating yoga and Pilates for fi tness, strength, and fl exibility with the spirituality of Yoga and strengthening of the body’s core muscles with Pilates. 5:30–6:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

feldenkrais® method – This method of gentle movements helps you improve your capabilities and overcome injuries by teaching your brain to re-organize and rebuild physical movements. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Le-high Valley, 610-395-3355.

yoga Basics - mixed levels - This Kripalu yoga class will help you perform your daily activities pain free, with greater ease and pleasure by de-veloping deeper self-awareness using the basics of yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Le-high Valley, 610-395-3355.

tuesdayQigong - Fun, stress-free meditative movement class for a positive attitude, and manage aches, pains, and anxiety, and so much more! Specifi c Medical Qigong and energy cultivation will be explained and practiced. Call for start date, 11am-noon, $99/8 wks. Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Go With The flow yoga – Mixed Levels. Leave refreshed and calm with this energizing class that moves you through a series of poses linked with the breath followed by stretching and savasana (relaxation). 4:30-5:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

pilates on foam Roller- A fun beginners class for body awareness and better posture while building core strength. This class will help you to increase strength, stability, and balance while decreasing muscle stress and tension. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Coordination pattern™ Breakthru Training– Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally, for success in life and the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exer-cises. 7-8 pm, $75/6 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Deeper expressions yoga – Mixed levels. Learn the principles of yoga while gradually building a stronger practice, creating a clearer mind, and increasing fl exibility and confi dence. Align with your optimal “self.” 6:45-8 pm, Twin Ponds Cen-ter, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy fl ow. 6:30-7:45pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

new Warrior Training Adventure – Sponsored by The ManKind Project. The training adventure provides men an opportunity for focused self ex-amination and personal growth. A local MKP men’s group meets in the Lehigh Valley every oth-er Tuesday. Call 866-820-1691 or visit MKP.org.

mAReA meeting – Monthly meetings of the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association held the last Tuesday of the month. Open to the public and free of charge. Held at TEK Park in Breinigs-ville at 7p.m. Get involved with planning the an-nual Energy Festival. Visit www.themarea.org.


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free Reiki Clinic – Collaborating practitioners serve all who want to experience the healing benefits of Reiki. 1st Tuesday of every month. Sessions are 20 minutes each. 6-8:30pm. RSVP required to 610-739-4201. Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Dr., Bethlehem. Near Westgate Mall

Living Green in the Lehigh valley – Environmen-tal-themed segments about reducing one’s carbon footprint will air during “On the Media” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 6pm. Visit www.wdiy.org.

hatha yoga - Works on harmonizing and trans-forming the whole being, physically, emotionally, mentally and intellectually, to bring about balance. 10-11:30am, $11 in adv. or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Ham-ilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

meditation with mantra - Sacred sounds, called mantra, express teachings by repetition. Learn how to speak and repeat mantras, then take them into meditation to experience their healing and empow-ering effects. 5-6pm, $8 in advance or $10 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Raja (Classical) yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp necessary. 6:15-7:45pm, $11 in adv. or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

wednesdayRaja (Classical) yoGA- Offers philosophy, pos-tures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, re-laxations and specific meditations. Handouts includ-

ed. No experience nec. 8:30-10am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

family yoga - A fun way to teach children yoga and get your own practice in! Learn about your mind-body connection, balancing, coordination, the importance of breathing, stretching and relaxation. 4:15-5pm. $13 for 2 or $20 for 3 or more people. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Traditional middle-Eastern Bellydancing- Express yourself while experiencing an exhilarating way to exercise. Explore traditional Egyptian and Near East movements, music, and culture while utilizing nearly every muscle and joint.6-7pm, $110/10 wks. Starts 9/12. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356

Raja (Classical) yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No ex-perience nec. 7:15-8:45pm, $11 in adv. or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Community yoga – An open class for anyone to come and try yoga and experience the many benefits for just $5. 7:15 pm. Also meets on Mondays at 7:15. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852

yoga for health – A physical (hatha) style yoga class for the mind, body and spirit--without the impact and stress to joints. Improve strength, posture, flexibil-ity, balance and lung capacity. Balance the nervous system. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333.

yogaStretch® – A style of yoga for active older adults. Includes a variety of safe and fun yoga pos-tures. Using a chair for support. Work at your own

pace to build flexibility and endurance. Breath-work is coordinated with yoga postures. 1:30-2:30pm. YMCA/YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allen-town. 610-434-9333.

Sierra Club meeting – Join us at our monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month except July. All are welcome. Bring ideas and en-vironmental concerns. 7pm. Room 640S, Fowler Center, NCCC, Third and Buchanan Streets, South Bethlehem. Email [email protected].

Living Green in the Lehigh valley – Environ-mental-themed segments about reducing one’s carbon footprint will air during “All Things Con-sidered” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 5:45pm. Visit www.wdiy.org.

easton/Bethlehem Area Lyme Support Group – Meets the first Wednesday of every month to dis-cuss and answer questions. 7 to 8:30pm. Country Meadows, 4035 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem. Open to public. Contact Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253.

Spiritual healing and meditation – 7 PM - 9 PM - 1st Wednesday of each month. Weather per-mitting. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-791-2641

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 11:00am-12:15pm. Please call 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

yogalates – All levels. Integrating yoga and Pi-lates for fitness, strength, and flexibility with the spirituality of Yoga and strengthening of the body’s core muscles with Pilates. 6-7 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

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Tai Chi – A gentle movement class that helps with balance, coordination, blood pressure, cardio re-spiratory function, sleep, the ability to move and much more! Tai Chi (energy) is created strengthen-ing and energizing your body. 7:15-8:15 pm, $99/8 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

thursdayAlign & Shine yoga – This invigorating class is designed to slowly unwind the student through preparatory posses while building toward a steady flow focused on building strength and flexibility. 6:30-7:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Val-ley, 610-395-3355.

pilates mat Work - Learn how this low impact class incorporates the breath and body - increas-ing the strength and power of your core muscles (abdominal, lower back and buttocks) to serve as the center of all movement. 5:45-6:45pm, $75/6 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Coordination pattern™ Breakthru Training – Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally, for success in life and the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exer-cises. 7-8 pm, $75/6 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

yoga for Athletes, neW - Regular practice of yoga builds core strength, increases balance and flexibil-ity, and brings breath awareness—integral to any athletic activity. Prevent injuries and offer a fresh focus to your sport! All levels. 6-6:50 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

Iyengar yoga – Levels 1–2. Builds upon prelimi-nary poses with an emphasis on body alignment in order to develop strength, balance, and flexibil-ity. Props will be used to assist students as they go deeper into each pose. 7-8:15 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Laughter yoga - Come laugh your stress away! Simple movements and games dissolve self-consciousness, leading to prolonged belly laughter. 7-8 pm. First class is free. Inspired By You Spa & Studio, 50 E. Broad St, Bethlehem. 610-419-8819.

Reiki & Aromatherapy Circle -Learn the healing arts of Japanese Reiki and Aromatherapy. Lecture, meditation, mini Reiki session with an essential oil sample. Meets last Thursday of each month. 6:30-7:45pm guest & practitioners. $5. Must RSVP. Em-maus. Handicap accessible. 610-967-5106.

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 6:30-7:45pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, BethlehemWeekly Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15-10:30am or 5:15- 6:30pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. Call 610-282-0709 to register. free herbal Consultations – Learn a natu-ral way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610-253-0940.Community exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6-8pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg Campus, RT22 and Shoenersville Rd, Bethlehem. 610-969-2486 oneness Blessings - 7 PM - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street, Allentown PA. 610-776-7211Raja (Classical) yoga – Offers philosophy, pos-tures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No experience nec. 9-10:30am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescos-ville. 484-515-8356. hatha yoga - Works on harmonizing and trans-forming the whole being, physically, emotion-ally, mentally and intellectually, to bring about balance on all levels. 5:30-7pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Ho-listic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356. Raja (Classical) yoga - Offers philosophy, pos-tures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp nec. 7:15-8:45pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Ho-listic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

fridayvegan Supper Club – Every Weekend in Here-ford. Call or email for details. [email protected] 484-330-6405yoga/Core flow 1&2 – With Laurel Attanasio. Friday 9:30-10:45am. Learn how to use your

core in every yoga pose, taking your practice to a higher level. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 yoga for All - Come together to celebrate life and to feel good - Beginners, all levels and all ages wel-come. Donation-based yoga class in Easton. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Eas-ton. 610-559-7280

Beginner’s yoga – Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those begin-ning or challenged with limitations. 10-11 am, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Kripalu yoga – Mixed levels. Greater self-aware-ness by learning the basics of yoga and gentle move-ments of Feldenkrais will help you perform daily ac-tivities with greater ease.11:30 am-12:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Inner fire yoga - Taught by Shiva Das and David Newman. All levels. A balanced mix of postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Based on bal-ancing chakra system. 10-11:30am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

saturdayGentle hatha yoga- Harmonizing and transform-ing the whole being, physically, emotionally, men-tally and intellectually. For those looking to gently ease into yoga. Must be able to climb stairs! 8:15-9:45am. $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356

Kundalini yoga – As taught by Yogi Bhajan. A 5,000-year-old authentic system of yoga exercise and meditation that promotes mental, physical, and spiritual well-being by combining a dynamic blend of postures, movement, breath, meditation, and sound current . 10-11:30am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

vegan Supper Club – Every Weekend in Hereford. Call or email for details. [email protected] 484-330-6405

Bicycle Lessons - Learn to ride a bike at any age. Learn maintenance/repair. Year-round. Bethle-hem Bicycle Cooperative (BBC). Certified instruc-tors. Downtown Bethlehem, www.car-free.org

Gamblers Anonymous meeting – Join us every Saturday morning from 11am-1pm at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem in the Education Center. Rm 111. Call 215-872-5635.

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AYurvedA wellNess AYURVEDA WELLNESS CENTERDr. Shekhar Annambhotla567 Thomas Street Coopersburg, PA 18036484-347-6110 www.ojas.us

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BioeNerGetic BodYworK TRUDY ANN TERPLAN395 Molasses Rd.Bangor, PA 18013610-762-3039

A systematic approach that works with the body’s own innate intel-ligence and it’s ability to heal itself. BioEnergetics gives your body a “voice” to communicate knowledge about you. The more you learn about your mind and body, how they work, what is benefi cial or detrimental to you,

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Allow your body to heal itself and restore your vital life force with Shiatsu. Relieve stress, anxiety, back pain, digestive issues and headaches. Shiatsu also helps with fertility and reproductive prob-lems. Move stagnant energy, re-move blockages and create balance

in the body’s major energy systems. Trained at In-ternational School of Shiatsu. Available by appoint-ment. See ad, page 33.

MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGEMarie Ruxton CMT, CN628 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049610-965-2500

Marie is a certifi ed massage thera-pist trained since 1997 in Ad-vanced Myofascial Release Ther-apy, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Ear Candling, Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition. Offers compre-hensive custom bodywork for those wanting to overcome chron-ic pain and movement problems. Sessions range from a (2 hour)

Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certifi cates available. See ad, page 33.

MODERN CRANIOSACRAL THERAPYDavid Nemeroff, NCBTMB2008 Eberhart Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052610-737-4212www.therapy4healing.com

Restore balance to your body and decrease pain with the power of Craniosacral Therapy. This gentle and non-invasive western osteo-pathic technique can help relieve many pain issues including mi-graines, back pain, neck prob-lems, vertigo, TMJ, stress, neuro-

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Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & well-being and reclaiming your life. Safe, effective method of re-moving waste from the large in-testine. Full services available on site, in addition to educational and teaching seminars to certify inter-ested parties. See ad, page 31.

NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER21 Main StreetClinton, NJ 08809908-713-1900NewLeafWellness.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coach-ing and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper ph in the body and restore regular bow-el movement.

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MEG DEAK MCAT, LPCVitality in Emmaus &Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center610-504-4830www.eft4stress.com

Are you ready for change? Does tension, stress and anxiety get in your way? How would things be, if you could easily release anger, fear, guilt or sadness? Does trauma from your past in-terfere with enjoying your life, now? Call Meg today to sched-ule a free, 20 minute consulta-tion.

REV. LYN S. FELIX, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RMSmart Solutions and Creative Holistic Therapy3037 S. Pike Ave. #105Allentown, PA 18103610-282-0709 www.creativeholistictherapy.com

A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra en-ergy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fear-based thinking, be-lieving, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life.

GAIL-ELAINE TINKER, M.S., R.M.3005 Broadhed Road #260Bethlehem, PA 18020610-216-4319www.tinkerpsychotherapy.com

Positive and holistic approach to addictions, anxiety, chronic illness/pain, depression, grief and trauma. Offering individual, adolescent, family, and small group counseling as well as advocacy, life-coaching, reiki and aftercare support. Dy-namic techniques of relaxation, mind/body awareness, art/narrative

therapy, play therapy, and psycho-education with talk therapy to facilitate empowerment and self-di-rected change.

fuNerAl services NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INCNicos C. Elias, SupervisorAllentown, PA. 610-433-2200www.eliasfuneralhome.com

Mr. Elias offers several different green and eco-friendly funeral plans using biodegradable cas-kets, preservation without chem-icals, and earth friendly paper goods. A natural, back to the earth approach. Biodegradable urns for those choosing cremation. Also offering assistance with home-based funerals

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Dedicated to helping people improve the quality of life while they strengthen, revitalize, and explore new horizons through holistic stud-ies, creative arts, conversation, re-treats and community involvement. In a nurturing atmosphere, individu-als are invited to experience Green-shire’s space for peace whilawaken-ing to the Art of Inspired Living. See ad, page 49.

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER4833 Chestnut St.Emmaus, PA 18049610.966.7001www.pathwaysholistic.com

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of re-storing health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Compre-hensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, .

prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad, page 31.

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER628 Twin Ponds RdFogelsville Area, 610-395-3355www.twinpondscenter.com

Over 20 practitio-ners offering tech-niques for stress management, re-laxation, mind/movement chal-

lenges, life & professional concerns, emotional distress, weight management, spine/joint pain, and much more. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class, workshop or retreat. See ad, page 21 and 25.

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ABIBA WELLNESSBarbara FentonEmmaus, PA 18049610-967-5106www.abiba.com

Helping individuals find their inner balance, beauty, and peace while enhancing their harmony, happiness, and overall wellness. Offering Reiki, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and other healing modalities in a relaxing environ-

ment. Seminars, workshops, healing retreats, and Certified Reiki classes are available.

DANCING DRAGONFLIES WISDOMIngrid GeronimoFounder & Life Coach888-228-0244 / 908-213-3214www.dancingdragonflieswisdom.com

Intuitive Life Coach to help you un-cover and overcome the limited self-talk that has kept you from living the life you’ve always desired. Let me guide you to your next best life. Your best thinking has gotten you where you are, let me show you how much further you can go! Intuitive Reiki Sessions for $1 per minute.

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Betsy’s readings are compassion-ate, straight forward, and inspira-tional. All subjects, such as rela-tionships, career, health, life path, past lives etc. are addressed in readings. Guidance is given to help an individual evolve, grow

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MINDFUL CHANGEAshley M. Taylor40 Clarendon Dr.Easton, PA 18040 484.548.0622www.mindfulchangehypnotherapy.com

Through hypnotherapy, realize your inner potential for greatness, success, health, and wellness. When you change your mind, you change your life. Quit Smoking, Lose Weight, Gain Confidence and Achieve More. Become your best self. See ad. page 12.

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EFFORTLESS MEDITATION Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355www.twinpondscenter.com

Destress, revitalize and be healthier with scientifically validated and physician recommended Effortless Meditation. Experience rest deeper than sleep! Greg Schweitzer taught for Deepak Chopra, M.D. and other notables for 30+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour course.

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The Feldenkrais Method reconnects the body to its natural movements, focusing on the relationship be-tween motion and thought. It works with the nervous system, rather than muscles or bones, to improve everyday motion, such as walking, running, golfing, biking, yoga, posture, breathing, etc.

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BEATA A. CARLSON, D.D.S.Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry2600 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045610-252-1454www.beatacarlson.com

Dr. Carlson begins with a Natural or Holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. Mercury free, non-surgical periodontal treatment, tooth whit-ening, cosmetic makeovers and herbal support in a gentle, relaxing and caring atmosphere. See ad. page 16.

MICHAEL TARAS, DMD, FAGD, FIND, CNC, IBDM, NMD2900 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103

Dr. Taras is a mercury free, holistic dentist who performs safe mercury filling removal and is the developer of the mercury protection program. Mercury testing, pH, ozone, homeo-pathics, ionic minerals, & drainage remedies are used to heal patients naturally. See ad. page 40.

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A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINICDR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC

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Specializing in Natural Medi-cine for over 25 years, Dr. Lo-quasto holds doctorates in Natur-opathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine. He is also a Master Herbalist as well as a cer-tified Clinical and Dietitian Nutri-tionist. Dr. Loquasto offers cus-tom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chela-

tion therapy. In addition the following tests are done at the clinic: live cell microscope, circulation test-ing, EKG, pulmonary lung testing, bone density, x-ray, scanning for foot & ankle problems, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and blood testing for diabetes and other health issues. The goal is to re-store and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

PHILLIP GETSON, D.O.Family Physician · Board Certified ThermologistServing Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsvillewww.healththroughawareness.com · www.tdinj.com • (856) 596-5834

A board certified family physician for 35 years and co-founder of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ. An internationally recognized expert in the diagno-sis and treatment of Reflex Sym-pathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD). An advocate for health and pre-ventive medicine championing

thermography as an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.Certified by four Thermographic Boards. Outreach assess-ments available in PA. See ad, page 41

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTERConrad Maulfair, D.O.2970 Corporate Court, Suite 1Orefield, PA 18069610-682-2104 • www.drmaulfair.com, www.purelyyoudetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Thera-py, Hubbard Method Sauna de-toxification – Purely You, and

many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 39.

WOODLANDS HEALING RESEARCHFamily, Environmental and Preventative MedicineNicholas DiMartino, D.O.5724 Clymer Rd, Quakertown, PA215-536-1890

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice sup-porting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consulta-tion to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN,

menopause, osteoporosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad, page 18.

NAturAl HeAltH DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLCDebra E Dallas, PhD, MIfHI, DCNT4048 Freemansburg AvenueEaston, PA 18045610-253-1977, dallaswellnesscenterllc.com

Dallas Wellness Center is an inte-grated therapy and diagnostic cen-ter. We offer Iridology, Thermo-graphic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, nutraMetrix, Home-opathy, Herbology, Blood Typing, Hair Analysis, Ion Cleansing, Re-flexology, Reiki, and Qi-Cultivation

classes. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us. See ad, page 45.


ROBERT E HARTzELL RPH, CCNShelley Surber RD, LDN300 American StreetCatasauqua, Pa 18032610-264-5471 ext 237

Offering our successful (FLT) First Line Thera-py, and Ultra Lite thera-peutic Life style pro-grams. Our programs will help with weight concerns; blood sugar

concerns, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pres-sure. Let us help to implement healthy changes into your life. Change your life, Take back your health. Call for an appointment See ad, page 20.

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355www.twinpondscenter.com

Let our world class practitioners help you relieve stress, renew your over-al l heal th and achieve more in

your life. Our services are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class or workshop. See ad, pages 20 and 25.

NAturoPAtH

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Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutri-ent 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 fol-

low and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential! See ad, page 6.

NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIESNicholas Theodorou ND5 Stonecroft DriveEaston, PA 18045610-258-1894Nutritek.net

“Dr. Nick” Traditional Naturopath. Get and stay healthy. Proven Five-Point Program teaches you about eating a wholesome diet, prudent exercise, the proper use of supple-ments, getting quality sleep and re-ducing stress. Internationally recog-nized expertise on nutritional supple-

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NutritioN & educAtioN

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Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters - Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simpli-fied in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Ki-nesiology 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 vari-ous Bach flower remedies. See ad, page 15.

NutritioNAl couNseliNG

ALICIA RAMBO-WOSNIAK Center for Healthy Living @ Easton Yoga524 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042610.923.7522www.eastonyoga.com

Are you in a food rut? Want to lose a few pounds? Feeling sluggish and unmotivated? Whole foods detox-ing is what your body need. I offer customized detox plans and whole-body care. Over 10 years of well-ness experience through yoga and now offering wellness coaching through lifestyle and nutritional

counseling. Free Health Consultations, call now!

LAURA TIMBROOKHolistic Health Coach C.H.CNazareth, PA 18064484-291-4848 • LauraTimbrook.com

pend an hour to work on your nutri-tion and goals with a trained profes-sional. As a Health Coach, I create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve all of your health goals. I have studied all the major dietary theories and use practical lifestyle coaching meth-ods to guide you in discovering

which approach works best for you. Call today for a Free Health History Consultation

iNteGrAtive NutritioN

GALE MALESKEY, MS, RD, LDNTwin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355www.twinpondscenter.com

Learn how to live a healthier life, recover from serious illness, lose weight, gain energy, and develop life-sustaining habits, using a coaching-based, integrative nutri-tion approach. Gale Maleskey is a registered dietitian, licensed Wellness Coach, and trained at Dr.

Andrew Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Call for a free 20-minute, get-acquainted chat.

THE JOYFUL ELEPHANTMichelle M.L. Trent, MBA, NETCertified Nutritional Education Trainer and Food CoachBethlehem, PA484.515.6603JoyfulElephant.com

Providing food coaching, menu planning, and hands-on cooking demos. My training is in plant-based diets for weight loss and dis-ease prevention and reversal as seen in the film Forks Over Knives. I support,

motivate, and encourage you to reach your wellness goals. I help you to try new recipes and broaden your skill set so that you can feel confident in preparing healthy, tasty meals.

refleXoloGY

B.HEALTHYStephanie M. Shelly, CHC, MRP3864 Courtney Street, Suite 150Bethlehem, PA 18017484-903-8381www.StephanieMShelly.com

Stephanie is a medical reflexol-ogy practitioner, certified health coach, and chef. Her focus is to stop further deterio-ration, persuade the body to biologically correct itself, strengthen and reinforce all systems of the body, and con-tinue the body’s maintenance of good health. See ad, page 53.

SPIRITAL HEALING SHUMEI 361 E. Main StreetKutztown, PA 19530484-788-8328 [email protected]

Jyorei was developed by Mokichi Okada in Japan in the early part of the twen-tieth century. It is a simple yet profound healing art in which spiritual Light is fo-cused on others. One Jyorei session usually takes about

ten minutes. No fee is requested for the session, although donations are accepted. Hours: Mon, Thu and Fri 3pm-5pm, 2nd and 4th Wed 5pm-7pm.


stucturAl iNteGrAtioN

ANDREI KAzLOUSKI Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355www.twinpondscenter.com

ROLF METHOD OF STRUC-TURAL INTEGRATION - highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certi-

fied Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad, page 12.

tHermoGrAPHic imAGiNG

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHCBoard Certified Thermologist Technician Holistic Health CounselorServing Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsvillewww.healththroughawareness.com · www.tdinj.com - 856-596-5834

A Board Certified Thermo-graphic Technician has imaged thousands of patients for many types of health concerns. She is a Holistic Health Counselor and is a member of the American Association of Drugless Prac-titioners. A founding partner of Health Through Awareness in

Marlton, NJ, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, and biopuncture. Liesha administers outreach thermogram assess-ments in several eastern PA centers regularly. See ad, page 41.

veteriNAriAN – Holistic

LEE SIMPSON DVM, CVA1141 Hawk Mountain RdKempton, PA 19529610-756-6036HealingOptionsForAnimals.com

100% Holistic practice for dogs and cats since 2000. Certified in Veterinary Acu-puncture. Experience using only alternative healing in-cludes, homemade diets, herbs, acupuncture and nu-traceuticals to help cancer patients, severe allergies, and other serious diseases as

well as musculoskeletal problems. Please check the website for more information.

veteriNArY cANiNe reHABilitAtioN

ANIMAL THERAPY CENTERPamela J. Mueller, PhD DVM3247 B Wimmer RoadBethlehem, PA 10820610-865-4348www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Mueller is a veterinarian with advanced training in exercise physiology and canine rehabilita-tion. We welcome dogs with neurologic problems, sports inju-ries and following surgery. Aquatic exercise can rejuvenate geriatric pets and condition com-petition companions. See ad, page 47.

veteriNArY AcuPuNcture

ANIMAL THERAPY CENTERDanielle Dulin MVB,CVA3247 B Wimmer Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020610-865-4348AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Dulin is a veterinarian certified in medical acupuncture for animals. Acupuncture has been used in hu-mans and animals for over 4000 years and is a good adjunctive therapy to western treatment plans to increase overall vitality and en-ergy and produce profound chang-es on physical and emotional levels. See ad, page 47.

veteriNArY PHYsicAl tHerAPY

ANIMAL THERAPY CENTERBeth Kenny M.P.T 3247 B Wimmer Rd.Bethlehem, PA 18020610-865-4348

A physical therapist with 17 years experience, including special edu-cation in canine anatomy and condit ions for the past 10 years. Utilize many of the same rehabilitative techniques and therapies used for years with hu-mans to help your animal compan-ion recover from injury, surgery,

or to improve their quality of life in the golden years. See ad, page 47.

YoGA

KULA HEART YOGA3864 COURTNEY ST, BETHLEHEM610-746-5852www.kulaheartyoga.comFacebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga

Bringing community of the hearts together as we embrace diversity & celebrate life. Diverse yoga classes, certified/registered yoga teach-ers, Yoga Teacher Train-ing, Kid’s/Family yoga,

Therapeutic, Restorative, Anusara Inspired, Kund-alini, Prenatal, & Pilates. Workshops with interna-tionally renowed teachers. Massage therapy ser-vices in our beautiful wellness center. New student special $30 for 30 days unlimited yoga.

QUIET HEART YOGA, FITNESS & HOLISTIC HEALTH, R.Y.S.5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106, Unit #[email protected], 484-515-8356

At affordable costs and con-venient times, we offer Raja (Classical), Kundalini, Hatha, Family Yoga, and Bellydanc-ing. Experience a unique and welcoming atmosphere for all ages and levels of experience. Workshops, kirtans and haflas

regularly. Medical Massage Therapy and Energy Healing also available. Contact us for more info!

THE YOGA LOFT521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor (above Cantelmi’s Hardware)Bethlehem, PA 18015610-867-YOGA (9642)www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com

The Yoga Loft offers quality yoga instruction for students of all levels in a variety of styles. We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Prenatal Yoga, and Mat Pilates. See ad, page 34.

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one hour Therapeutic massage – $50. Relaxing Chair Massage $20.00. Add a foot massage with chair massage $5 more. Jim Thorpe East Side call Deidra Kerrick Licensed Massage Therapist for ap-pointment 267-980-0137.

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part Time Space Available – For rent in holistic offi ce in Emmaus, 3 treatments rooms and offi ce space in holistic building. Call 610.967.0515

Twin ponds Integrative health Center – A con-veniently located beautiful, relaxing environment, offers hourly/daily rates for room with capacity of 50 people. Great for workshops, seminars, etc. Lo-cated just west of Rt. 100 between Fogelsville and Trexlertown, call 610.395.3355

Treatment Rooms Available - Measurements are 10x10 and 10x14. Peaceful setting and off street parking. Pathways Holistic Center, 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus. 610-966-7001

Large open space available to rent hourly – In Bethlehem yoga studio with wood fl oors, lots of light and free parking. Please contact [email protected] or 610-867-9642.

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