Letter From the Publishers | July 2020

We stand in solidarity and with conviction and compassion, for the rights that are long overdue, for the respect and the dignity that are rising as calls for unity and reparations are being made. Read More »

Animals Roam Free Close to Home

There is rich heritage in Lancaster County with a real appreciation for the hard work and integrity that goes into family farms. Read More »

Big Move for Grey Muzzle Manor Sanctuary

SAFER (support for families enabling recovery) Program provides foster care for pets belonging to individuals who are seeking or undergoing inpatient mental health, drug or alcohol treatment, escaping domestic violence, temporary homelessness and more, with the goal of reunification. Read More »

Call to Action: 2020 Census Awaits Your Response

We encourage every household to respond via online, phone or mail to take an active role in the funding and congressional representation of their communities. Read More »

Chef Oliver Shares Cultural and Culinary Expertise

I decided to start a food delivery service—making prepared meals and delivering them to residential homes and businesses. Read More »

DayStar Natural Practitioners

The philosophy of The Emotion Code and The Body Code methodology is that there are 60 emotions, which can all get stuck in our bodies at one point or another, blocking energy and preventing us from healing. Read More »

Dr. David Brant Joins Take Heart Counseling Team

Dr. Brant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Take Heart team, with more than 35 years in the psychology field. Read More »

Heinz Chiropractic Accepting New Clients

During chiropractic treatment, the chiropractor may use precise spinal adjustments to restore the fixed articulations of the spine to stabilize spinal movement and posture. Read More »

Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank Seeks Donations

Helping Harvest is continuously adapting their work to respond to the drastically increased need for food in our community. Read More »

Herbs from the Labyrinth Launches New Website

Shopping online for Herbal Remedies, Bath & Beauty, Clothing, Adornment, Dried Herbs, Essential Oils & Perfumes and more. Read More »

Let Green Leaf Cleaning Freshen Your Space

We are implementing new procedures to minimize the transmission of viruses as part of our pursuit to protect people and the planet. Read More »

Letting the Dogs Out Again

Dogs love routines. Be consistent with outdoor breaks, feeding times, play times and quiet crate times. Read More »

Nationally Recognized CBD Face Oil from Local Hempfield Botanicals

As an anti-inflammatory cannabidiol (CBD) oil blend, Soothe CBD Face Oil calms sensitive and acne-prone skin. Read More »

Our Gut Should Have Our Back

It’s never too early to begin supporting the army, nor is it ever too late to make some diet and lifestyle changes to improve the current state of affairs of a neglected one. Read More »

Penn Street Market Season Has Begun

The season kicks off with their two main produce vendors, Blue Mountain Academy Farm and Country Lane Poultry and Produce. Read More »

Reach Financial Goals Sooner with The Debt Shredder Team

Debt Shredder is the ‘Financial GPS’ which directly helps them regain direction and control of three of those essentials. Read More »

Update from Lancaster School of Psychodrama & Experiential Psychotherapies

Online sessions for coaching and clinical supervision for mental and other health professionals as well as educators and other helpers are now being offered. Read More »

Zest! Reopens Store and School

The health of our staff, customers and students is of paramount importance to us as we continue to provide exceptional kitchen tools, gadgets and more. Read More »

Avoid Chlorhexidine Mouthwash to Reduce Cavity Risk

Chlorhexidine gluconate, a mouthwash commonly prescribed by dentists for gingivitis, actually increases acidic levels in the mouth, leading to an increase in cavity-causing bacteria. Read More »

Balancing Act: Exercises for Strength and Stability

Protect yourself from falls and injury with core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi exercises and poses designed to increase agility. Read More »

Beyond Factory Farms: ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

The industrial factory farms that monopolize the livestock industry at great cost to the environment are getting a pushback from people and organizations exploring sustainable options. Read More »

Boost Motivation with Ayurvedic Bacopa

Anhedonia—the clinical name for a lack of motivation and inability to feel pleasure in life—can be helped by Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, an Ayurvedic herb. Read More »

Calming Kids: Ways to Turn Anxiety Around

In these uncertain times, many kids are feeling anxious, but parents can use these straightforward strategies to help lower childhood anxiety. Read More »

COVID Kids: Stress Can Impact Sperm and Future Offspring

Fear and anxiety brought on by major stressors such as the COVID-19 pandemic may have a lasting impact on a man’s sperm composition that could affect future offspring. Read More »

Cultivating Contentment: The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy

Tending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Here are ways to create more joyous moments. Read More »

Earth-Friendly Pets: Our Animals Can Go Green, Too

Eco-friendly alternatives pet owners can choose for toys, homeopathic remedies, grooming, food and more for dogs and cats. Read More »

Eat More Citrus for a Thinner Waistline

Studies show that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight. Read More »

Eco-Friendly Beach Tips: Maximizing Sun and Surf During Crises

It’s more important now than ever to soak up vitamin D to bolster the immune system, but social distancing and other health and environmental precautions need to be practiced at the beach. Read More »

Forest Loss Leads to Spread of Human Disease

Viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land, says a new study. Read More »

Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

The use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass. Read More »

Gut Talk: Tips for a Healthy Microbiome

Healthy gut bacteria are essential for our metabolic health and immune system. Here are foods and lifestyle tips for developing and preserving gut health. Read More »

Healthy Glow: Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation

In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Read More »

Help Recover from Stroke with Ear Acupuncture

Researchers have found that acupuncture in the ear can help speed rehabilitation of stroke patients. Read More »

Mindfulness and Meditation May Promote Longevity

Mindfulness and meditation techniques have been linked to anti-aging and longevity, as marked by longer telomere length, a biomarker of human aging. Read More »

Natural Thinking: Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance

Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention. Read More »

Outdoor Feasts: Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

Whether firing up the backyard grill or having a picnic, these healthy, plant-based recipes are perfect outdoor meal ideas to savor this summer season. Read More »

Reduce Artery Plaque Risk with Berberine

A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque. Read More »

Reduce Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi

Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception. Read More »

Stephen Dinan on a Sacred Vision for America

Stephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, discusses his new book, Sacred America, Sacred World, and how we can all help to build a new chapter in American history. Read More »

Sweet Serenade: Music as Medicine

Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study. Read More »

Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis

Researchers find a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination works just as well as the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, Aleve, in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Read More »