Letter From The Publishers, October 2013

My summer travels included the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and Zen rhythm of a long road-trip. Dipping into the South for some comfo... Read More »

A Therapeutic Effect: One-Stop Shop for Natural Health

Dr. Andrew Ashton, a chiropractic doctor, is not one to take credit for the success of A Therapeutic Effect natural health and wellness center, in Mountville. Instead, he insists, “It takes a great team with a common goal and focus.” That team includes Ashton and a dedicated staff comprising seven licensed massage therapists, a colon hydrotherapist, an esthetician, a licensed mental health counselor and an office staff working together to serve clients’ needs, address their concerns and build a real connection with those seeking treatment. Read More »

Celebrating the Gifts of the Spine

Because the spine is the foundation for almost all activity, the single biggest physical stress on the spine comes from the use of the arms and legs. Therefore, understanding the relationship between spinal health and overall quality of life might be more essential than it first appears. We should recognize the vital gifts that our spinal structures have to offer. Read More »

Mind Body Spirit Expo Coming in October

The Mind Body Spirit Expo, the largest natural health and human potential expo in the eastern United States, takes place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., October 4, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., October 5 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 6, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Read More »

Juicing and Mindful Eating Wellness Workshops

Jaclyn Downs, of Get Balanced Wellness, will lead two September workshops The Joy of Juicing and Mindful Eating Wellness. Read More »

Millersville University Hosts Human Rights Conference

The Millersville University International Policy Conference, themed Human Rights Across the Globe, takes place September 26 and 27 in the school’s Bolger Conference Center. Read More »

Creative Crafts and Reuse Resource Expands Hours

Lancaster Creative Reuse will expand its operating hours to include evenings on the first Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Use of the store’s Open Craft Table, where children can enjoy fun activities using up-cycled materials, is free during this time Read More »

Essence of Inshanti Hosts Essential Oils Class

Deb Stoltzfus, founder of Inshanti Wellness Spa, will teach Practical Uses of Essential Oils for Health and Home, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., October 3. Read More »

Natural Fertility Support Group Meets on Tuesdays

The Lancaster Natural Fertility Support Group has changed its meeting time to 6 p.m. Tuesday nights at 112 North Cornell Avenue, in Lancaster Read More »

Semimonthly Reiki Share in Berks County

Through My Garden Gate, located in Temple, is the new home of the Berks Reiki Clinic Read More »

Energizing Qi Activation Wellness Conference in Philadelphia

Qigong practitioner Jeff Primack, the founder of Supreme Science Qigong, is leading a Qi Activation seminar based upon his experiences and feedback from the 40,000 attendees that have attended his previous 65 Qi Revolution seminars. The seminar runs from September 14 to 17 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Read More »

DeLong Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Canine & Equine Massage

Jennifer DeLong has successfully completed a comprehensive 230-unit training program in equine acupressure through the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute to become the only certified equine acupressure practitioner in Pennsylvania Read More »

The Gentle Warrior: Safety in Yoga Practice

Broad calls for yoga to become a more disciplined discipline; he advocates the creation of a governing body of yoga that unites itself closely with science and establishes rigorous standards of certification, so that all teachers know how to keep their students safe. Read More »

Three Critical Elements of Fitness

Fitness can be elusive and challenging to maintain. There are tens of thousands of books available on the subject of physical fitness. Add to those the thousands of video training programs, websites, YouTube channels, gymnasiums and yoga studios. There is no shortage of information on the subject. However, that knowledge only works when people act on what they learn by getting out there and doing it. Read More »