Letter From the Publishers | October 2019

Fall brings a certain energy – a freshness to the air and to our steps. We are caught by surprise by the cool breezes and leaves falling from the trees, wondering just who is underneath the costumes of the trick-or-treaters at our door. Read More »

Emergence Skin Care Studio Hosts Open House

Emergence Skin Care Studio, in Mountville, will host its annual open house from 1 to 3 p.m., October 13, as a way to offer gratitude and give back to the community. Read More »

Lemon Street Market Celebrates Eight Years

To commemorate eight years in business, the Lemon Street Market will host special events throughout the month to celebrate local vendors and thank loyal shoppers. Read More »

Health Advocacy Class with Jeannie Peck

Jeannie Peck, traditional naturopath and founder of Health By Design, located in Leola, is offering a comprehensive class, How To Be Your Own Health Advocate, at two locations from 10 a.m. until noon; October 12, at Miller’s Natural Foods, in Bird in Hand, and October 26, at Health by Design. Read More »

Natural Living & Holistic Expo in Lancaster

The fourth annual Natural Living & Holistic Exposition of Pennsylvania will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 20, at the Farm and Home Center, in Lancaster. Read More »

Women’s Expo Returns to Lancaster County with Shopping, Demonstrations, Entertainment and Puppies

Mothers, daughters, sisters and friends can spend some time together and find a little rejuvenation at the Lancaster County Women’s Expo, held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 12, at Spooky Nook Sports, in Manheim. Read More »

Bountiful Berks Banquet

The third annual Bountiful Berks Banquet will be held at 6 p.m., November 1, at the Leesport Market, in Leesport. The farm-to-table, family-friendly event will feature fresh, local food, an auction, a business exchange and much more. Read More »

Classical Style Hatha Yoga at Radiance

Roberta Strickler, RYT-E-500, is teaching Classical Yoga as a Lifestyle, at 7 or 8:45 a.m., Thursdays, October 3 through October 17 and October 31 through December 12, at Radiance, in Lancaster. Read More »

Welcome Fall 2019 at Inner Peace Holistic & Metaphysical Expo

The Inner Peace Holistic & Metaphysical Expo, a weekend-long, family-friendly event, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 2, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 3, at the Hamburg Field House, in Hamburg. Read More »

Swartz’s Roadside Stand

Swartz’s Roadside Stand, in Mohnton, offers an assortment of non-genetically modified (non-GMO) chicken eggs, duck eggs and goose eggs, as well as pasture-raised, non-GMO turkey and chicken. Seasonal produce is also available. Read More »

Dr. Stephen Conicello

Dr. Stephen Conicello, founder of Agape Institute of Functional Health and Chiropractic located in Coatesville, understands first-hand how a disconnect between vision and the brain can negatively impact learning for children, teens and adults alike. Read More »

Healthy Oral Habits Begin at Home

Happy, healthy smiles are a result of repetition. Parents are able to develop healthy oral habits through repeating healthy choices for their infant. Read More »

Hormones and Weight Loss

When struggling with weight gain, the traditional approach is to restrict calories and to get on the treadmill six days a week. Read More »

Karen Carnabucci Opens Lancaster School of Psychodrama

The Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies opened with a full-class schedule in September, and is located at Liberty Place, 313 West Liberty Street, in Lancaster. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks October 2019

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Neuro Emotional Technique

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), developed by Dr. Scott Walker, is a stress-reduction technique that may help various mind and body stress-related symptoms. Read More »

Neurotransmitter Balancing Therapy

Factors such as stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, environmental toxins, hormonal changes, disease and injuries could have a negative impact on normal brain function. Read More »

Nutrition Response Testing

Nutrition Response Testing analysis is done by testing neurological reflexes and specific acupuncture points on the body’s surface Read More »

Oral Care Goes Beyond Brushing and Flossing

Area practitioners Dr. Owen Allison, DMD, Dr. Tammy del Sol, DMD, Dr. Carol Layton, DMD, and Dr. David Schwartz, DDS, described some dental, mouth, jaw and sleep care indications to consider beyond regular brushing and flossing, as well as actions that can be taken to enhance the mouth and body connection for overall good health. Read More »

Order Organic, Pasture-raised Turkeys from Rodale Institute

Rodale Institute is taking pre-orders until November 19 for local, organic, pasture-raised turkeys from their Kutztown farm. Pickup day is from 3 to 6 p.m., November 26. Produce will also be available for purchase à la carte during pickup. Read More »

All You Need Is Love: New Book Reminds Us of Essential Truths

All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom shines a light on many popular spiritual myths with essays from various practitioners. Read More »

Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat

By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction. Read More »

Avoid Pesticides to Lower Kids’ Risk of Depression

Another reason to consider organics: A study of teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. Read More »

Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being

Study finds that men and women who have abstained from alcohol during their lives have the highest levels of mental well-being. Read More »

Consider Motherwort to Reduce Postpartum Bleeding

An injection of oriental motherwort can help decrease blood loss and other adverse events for mothers giving birth. Read More »

Diplomatic Freeze: Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Read More »

Eco-Flossing: A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet

Popular commercial flosses, some made of Teflon, leach chemicals into the body and don’t biodegrade. Here are some eco-friendly, greener choices for dental hygiene. Read More »

Fertile Fish: Unexpected Aquatic Rebound

Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast faster than expected, thanks to legal protections. Read More »

Fight MRSA With Herbal Extracts

A study finds that herbal extracts significantly reduced the ability of MRSA bacteria to grow and spread, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug. Read More »

Humanitarian Plea: Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

A group of 24 scientists is urging that environmental destruction in conflict zones be treated as war crimes by establishing a new protocol in the Geneva Conventions. Read More »

Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

Visual artist and writer Jenny Odell on her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, and why we must rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability. Read More »

Melted Memorial: Vanished Ice Immortalized

Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change. Read More »

Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

A grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains. Read More »

Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

Holistic dentistry takes into consideration the connections between basic oral care and the overall health of our vital organs affected by the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. Read More »

Mushrooming Problem: Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. Read More »

Other-Worldly Rock: Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

A 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock has been found in South Africa that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, suggesting extraterrestrial origins. Read More »

Panther Power: Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas. Read More »

Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets. Read More »

Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D

Children born with low vitamin D levels, determined by the mothers' levels during pregnancy, have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure. Read More »

Rethinking Our Stuff: Moving Toward a Circular Economy

The “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. Read More »

Runoff Results: Gulf Dead Zone Keeps Growing

Agricultural fertilizer runoffs from the Midwest are resulting in an algae-choked “dead zone” the size of Massachusetts at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More »

Slow Food Takes Root: Global Movement on Fast Track

Slow Food activists focus on food that is “good, clean and fair”—which also tends to be food that is local, healthy and sustainable. Read More »

Spinal Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

Optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system, allowing practitioners to address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. Read More »

Superfund Success Story: Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A 47-acre contaminated Superfund site in Bellingham, Washington, has been cleaned up and now holds restored wetlands, walking paths, new trees and returning bird life. Read More »

Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep

Rosemary herbal supplements can help to improve memory and sleep, reduce anxiety and lessen depression. Read More »

The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology

Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Read More »

Tiny Scrubbers: Nanoparticles Purify Water

A chemical engineer who grew up in Tanzania has designed a water purification system based on nanomaterials that is being put into use throughout the country. Read More »

Try Fennel Oil to Fight Vaginal Yeast

Laboratory researchers have found that fennel oil has significant antifungal properties against vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks Launches New Community Website

Natural Awakenings has unveiled a brand-new, comprehensive online hub for all things healthy and sustainable in the Lancaster and Berks County area. Read More »