Letter From the Publishers | November 2019

Nestled between breezy autumn and frosty winter, November invites us to reflect on gratitude. Read More »

Adjustable Bed Bases Ease Sleep Challenges

Sleep challenges like snoring, restless leg syndrome, sciatica pain, low back pain, sleep apnea and more are some of the most common challenges in need of a proper sleep solution. Read More »

Holistic Hair Care is the Highlight at The Green Room Organic Salon

The stylish yet cozy feeling of The Green Room Organic Salon locations in downtown Lancaster and Mount Joy welcomes clients and makes them feel like they are sitting in a friend’s living room. Read More »

Kudos - Rhonda Larson

Rhonda Larson, a naturopath and functional medicine practitioner from Beautiful Healing Journey, in Lititz, has completed her certification in Functional Medicine training from Functional Medicine University. Read More »

Acupuncture to Support Thyroid

The thyroid is a critical part of our wellbeing; it can impact all of our hormones, including stress and reproductive hormones, the strength of our immune system and our ability to maintain a healthy weight. Read More »

Kiwis Encourage Better Quality Sleep

According to the American Sleep Association, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. have a sleep disorder. Read More »

Zest! Spice Shoppe Opens

A doorway from the inside of Zest! specialty cooking store, located at 30 East Main Street, in Lititz, leads to more culinary delights with the addition of Zest! Spice Shoppe. Read More »

Holiday Open House at Rodale Institute

The Winter Open House at Rodale Institute, located in Kutztown, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., December 7, at the Garden Store and Visitor Center. Read More »

Farm to Fashion Mohair from Pure American Naturals

The Glen Cauffman Farm, in Perry County, is home to more than 150 Angora goats. The herd is kept on more than 15 fenced acres of the farm, with no crowding or areas of grass cover loss. Read More »

Elizabethtown Doctor Educates and Empowers

Elizabethtown native Dr. Jane Drobin has returned to her hometown to help patients get to the root cause of their health issues and take a more active role in their health and wellness through her practice, Naturopathic & Chiropractic Family Health LLC. Read More »

Create Art/Create Change

Creatively Fit Coach Susan Korsnick, founder of Susan Korsnick: Art and Soul, believes creative expression is a playful, powerful way to gain insight, peace and balance in the midst of change or stress. Read More »

Meet the Community Herbalist at Embark Herbals

Tiffany Davies, founder and lead professional herbalist at Embark Herbals LLC, located in Mohnton, is having a Meet Your Community Herbalist open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16. Read More »

Rock Around the Christmas Tree with Inshanti

Inshanti’s holiday open house, themed Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 21 and 23, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., November 22. Read More »

Body & Sole Reflexology and Spa Open House

Body & Sole Reflexology and Spa will host their 12th annual open house from 5 to 8 p.m., November 14. Read More »

CBD American Shaman of PA Opens Lancaster Location

CBD American Shaman of PA is opening their fourth Pennsylvania location at The Shoppes at Landis Valley, 2355 Oregon Pike, Suite 105, in Lancaster, on November 15th. Read More »

De-Stress During the Holiday Season with Reiki

The Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic is offering by-donation, 25-minute reiki sessions to relieve stress during the holiday season on the third Thursday of each month, at the Farm and Home Center, in Lancaster. Read More »

Saturday with Santa at A Therapeutic Effect

A Therapeutic Effect, located in Mountville, is hosting their third annual Saturday with Santa, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., December 14. Read More »

Coping with the Holidays

The Pathways Center for Grief & Loss understands the difficulty that surrounds the holidays after the loss of a loved one and offers special sessions this time of year. Read More »

Kudos - Rhonda Larson

Rhonda Larson, a naturopath and functional medicine practitioner from Beautiful Healing Journey, in Lititz, has completed her certification in Functional Medicine training from Functional Medicine University. Read More »

Abandoned Crops: Economics Drive Farm Food Losses

According to a new study, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Read More »

Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way. Read More »

Click and Sweat: Virtual Workouts Change the Game

Between health and workout apps, online classes and electronic devices calculating distance and monitoring bodily functions, virtual fitness offers many personal exercise experiences. Read More »

Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions. Read More »

Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides

Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month. Read More »

Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

A nonprofit has launched Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers. Read More »

Healing Hazard: Health Care Sector Impacts Climate

A study claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. Read More »

Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A

Researchers found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer. Read More »

Hot Habits: Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode

In Phoenix, one of the hottest and fastest-warming cities in the U.S. with heat waves and triple-digit days, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours at dawn and dusk. Read More »

Jaws of Life: California Bans Fur Trapping

California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood. Read More »

Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

In his book, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth Davis describes the epidemic that killed millions and warns of a potential relapse. Read More »

Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children. Read More »

Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

KitKat chocolate bars from Nestlé's Japan confectionery branch will soon be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it into the iconic origami crane. Read More »

License to Plant: Gun Control in India Goes Green

In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence. Read More »

Methane Matters: Fracking Linked to Global Warming

As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the EPA has taken steps to stop regulating it. Read More »

Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver

Drinking sugar-sweetened drinks can increase the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by 40 percent. Read More »

Polar Alert: Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster

Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. Read More »

Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines

Study finds that drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day raises the odds of a headache that day or the next. Read More »

Species Setback: EPA Weakens Protective Regulations

As the Endangered Species Act is being weaken, critics fear more oil and gas drilling will be allowed on land that is currently habitat-protected, impacting the climate crisis. Read More »

Sustainable Skiing: Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes

From mountain peaks to base lodges, discover how many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Read More »

Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

A hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells, one of the most difficult to treat types. Read More »

The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks. Read More »

Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep

Patients suffering from chronic-pain find that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping them sleep. Read More »

Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits. Read More »

Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup. Read More »