Letter From the Publishers | September 2019

Yoga and meditation teach us to tune in to the breath, and in doing so, we tune into our bodies and eventually into our whole selves, finding increased empathy and connection with others. Read More »

Write From The Heart’s Fall Workshops

Women’s Memoir Workshop, “Exploring Our Life Stories”, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays, September 9 through October 7. Read More »

Dishes 2 Nourish

Lindsay Coleman, registered dietitian, hosts Dishes 2 Nourish (D2N), free for the community cooking demonstrations on a wide-range of nutritional topics, in the Lancaster Cancer Center dining commons. Healthy Eating During Cancer Treatment will be held at 10 a.m., September 12. Read More »

After School Kids Cooking Club

Instructor Gwen Eberly will host a series of kids cooking classes from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mondays, September 16 and 30, October 14 and 28, and November 4 and 18, at Zest Cooking School, in Lititz. Read More »

Local Panel Discussion About Aging America: Coping with Loss, Dying and Death in Later Life

Hospice & Community Care will hold a pre-recorded teleconference, Aging America: Coping with Loss, Dying, and Death in Later Life, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., October 3 (Registration deadline is September 30.) Read More »

Finnegan Farms Industrial Hemp Products

Finnegan Farms, LLC, provides local farmer-grown industrial hemp plants and hemp products, including premium quality cannabidiol (CBD) oils for human use and also for pets, CBD Muscle Rubs, hemp hearts, hemp honey, hemp teas, hemp treats for pets and more. Read More »

Fall on the Farm at Rodale Institute

Rodale Institute’s family-friendly Fall on the Farm event gives everyone a chance to explore the Institute’s organic farmland, Garden Store, apple orchard and more. The kick-off weekend begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 2 p.m., September 21 and 22. Read More »

Women’s Expo

The Eighth Annual Women’s Expo, sponsored by On-Line Publishers, will be returning to Lancaster County this fall, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 12, at Spooky Nook Sports, in Manheim. Read More »

A Berks Health Initiative: Six Years Getting Gutsy

The sixth annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 28, at the FirstEnergy Stadium, in Reading. Read More »

Reiki I for Health Care Providers

Reiki I for Health Care Providers will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 15 and 22, at Helene Williams Reiki, in Lancaster, offering the standard Reiki I class agenda plus reiki research, energy theory and reiki in health care. Read More »

Weekend of Wisdom and Humor

Quaker author, speaker and pastor Phillip Gulley will be sharing stories of wisdom and humor at 7 p.m., November 2, in the Fellowship Hall of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Read More »

Innovative Bodywork Techniques at the Spa at Willow Pond

The Spa at Willow Pond has recently added services include zero gravity massages, which aids in deep tissue massage with ultrasound, LED lighting and infrared rays. Read More »

BotanicWise MidAtlantic Women’s Herbal Conference

The MidAtlantic Women’s Herbal Conference will be celebrating its ninth annual event from September 27 through 29, in Kempton. Read More »

Age-Defying Bodywork: How to Turn Back the Clock

The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, including massage, energy work, acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology. Read More »

Ayurvedic Cooking: Ancient System Restores Balance

Ayurveda works to rebalance health in coordination with mind-body energy. An Ayurvedic diet can address imbalances and optimize health and well-being. Start with these simple recipes. Read More »

Be a ‘Warm’ Parent to Extend Kids’ Lives

Researchers have discovered that cold or unsupportive mothering styles can harm a child’s health into adulthood. Read More »

Be Wary of Dental Antibiotics

It has been found that preventative antibiotics prescribed by dentists for senior patients with specific heart conditions are unnecessary 81 percent of the time. Read More »

Brainy Beasts: Elephants Never Forget—What They Smell

Elephants have such sensitive olfactory discrimination that they can determine different amounts of food just by sniffing it. Read More »

Breathing Risk: Pollution Rises Across the U.S.

Air pollution in general worsened markedly across America between 2015 and 2017, likely due to raising temperatures from climate change. Read More »

Cetacean Liberation: Canada Bans Captive Sea Mammals

Canada’s Parliament recently passed legislation banning the practice of breeding and keeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity. Read More »

Cola Quandary: Companies Urge Vietnam Recycling Plans

Suntory Holdings, a giant Japanese beverage company, has joined its rivals Coca-Cola and Nestlé to encourage new recycling strategies to fend off outlawing single-use plastic items. Read More »

Deathly Air Pollution: More Deadly Than Cigarettes

New research finds that toxic air is killing more people in Europe than tobacco smoking. Read More »

Digital Kids: How to Click With Young Techies

Sound strategies from experts that parents can use to help kids navigate the electronic world we live in. Read More »

Eat Vegan Without Compromising Stamina

A new study shows that eating a vegan diet does not compromise endurance in runners. Read More »

Fairy Magic: Feeling Their Touch in Nature

Fairies are the heart and soul of living nature. To enter into a profound relationship with fairies, first we must believe in them—we must make-believe. Read More »

Growing Pains: Climate Changes Upend Farming

Cultivation throughout the U.S. is becoming more difficult because of unpredictable weather patterns, leading to higher prices and lowered productivity. Read More »

Lower Anxiety to Ease Allergies

Those suffering from anxiety or depression are more likely to have seasonal or chronic allergies. Read More »

Pet Peeve: Natural Remedies for Allergies to Furry Friends

Natural, alternative treatments for those who are affected by allergies from dogs, cats and other furry animals. Read More »

Radha Agrawal on Creating Connections and Community

Entrepreneur, DJ and author Radha Agrawal is on a global mission to catalyze community and connect people with her new book. Read More »

Sleep Tight to Keep Ulcers at Bay

Sleep quality, including taking longer to fall asleep and waking more during the night, may be linked to the development of peptic ulcers. Read More »

Soak Up Rays for a Healthier Bowel

Regular exposure to sunlight can decrease the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in children. Read More »

Sustainable Scrubbing: Tips for Toxin-Free House Cleaning

Safe and effective non-toxic, green cleaning solutions using natural ingredients that are good for our health and the planet. Read More »

The Power of Yoga: Tapping Into the Life Force

The many health benefits of practicing yoga, including protecting against loss of mobility, cardiovascular disease and depression, lowering elevated blood pressure and much more. Read More »

The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit. Read More »

Trees Please: Rain Forest Dwindling

The Amazon Rain Forest continues to lose habitat for animals and plants by clear cutting practices that add to the burden of climate change. Read More »

Try Maqui Berry for Dry Eyes

Maqui, black berries that grow wild in the rain forests of Chile and Argentina, show promise for relieving dry eyes and eye fatigue from excessive screen time. Read More »

Venous Rising: Natural Help for Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can cause pain, cramping, itching, swelling and lead to blood clots and poor circulation. Here are natural strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent them from developing. Read More »

Whale Wipe-Out: Record Numbers Starving to Death

More than 160 dead gray whales have washed up on the Pacific Coast this year, and scientists estimate that they represent just 10 percent of the total number of the dead. Read More »