Letter From the Publishers | December 2020

What a year 2020 has been. Who could have imagined this time last year that we would all have been forced to stretch, maneuver, get creative and learn new ways of being in this context of a worldwide pandemic. It’s changed us. We’ve had a chance to show our true colors, our strengths and our growing edges. Read More »

Bent Limb Farm Hosts Holiday Open House

Browse their inventory of alpaca and angora rabbit fibers in many forms: raw fiber, roving and yarn, plus a wide variety of finished goods for special gifts suitable for everyone. Refreshments and selfies with the alpacas will delight young and old, and pasture—raised pork, chicken and eggs will be available for purchase. Read More »

Coping with the Holidays for Bereaved Adults

The session aims to help participants not only get through the holiday season, but perhaps find positive activities to focus on and ways to honor loved ones. Read More »

Detoxification Therapies for Immune System Health

It’s typical to start a detoxifying body cleanse from the inside out through dietary changes, juicing and supplements. But there are ways to also detox from the outside in, through therapies such as ionic foot baths, lymphatic drainage, infrared saunas and herbal body wraps. Read More »

Fontana Candle Company Candles are Made Safe Certified

Fontana’s candles provide a clean, non-toxic option to traditional candles that utilize paraffin wax and/or fragrance oils containing chemicals. Read More »

Health By Design Hosts Cardiometabolic Workshop

The session will include natural solutions using science-backed lifestyle interventions related to reversing cardiometabolic risk, restoring wellness and regaining control of health with natural solutions. Read More »

Nature Observation Through The Seasons An Invitation

This year, something unexpected happened. In the midst of tragedy and uncertainty, in the middle of a great collective pause, in an attempt to find normalcy during a time of great change, out of the deep resiliency at the heart of human beings, out of curiosity, necessity, a desire for safety, and a healthy dose of sheer boredom, the people of the world were pushed outdoors. Read More »

Nature’s Intuition Now Accepting Clients

Scheduling clients for yoni steaming, feminine embodiment coaching, intuitive movement workshops, massage therapy and reiki. Read More »

New Location for Ryan J. McGinnis Counseling Services 

McGinnis specializes in marriage and family issues, guidance and career, post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma, mental health and well-being. Read More »

Prosperity for All Community at the Forefront

When consumers make the choice to buy local, a profound ripple effect spreads across communities creating a circle of prosperity that reaches beyond the point of purchase to create change. Read More »

Sound Medicine Promotes Peace and Balance

Sound medicine can boost our immunity, calm our being, and allow us to enter a state of peace and balance even in these times of great change and uncertainty. Participants will learn what sound therapy is, how it works and how to apply some basic techniques for personal use. Read More »

Start the New Year with Write From The Heart Workshops

These are warm and welcoming workshops where students share themselves and their ideas without stress, learn to dodge perfectionism and delight in the moment. Beginners are welcome. Sharing is optional. No grades, grammar or judgment. Read More »

Support Small Businesses at the Annual Holiday Spiritual & Holistic Bazaar

The event will feature crystals, jewelry, gemstone trees, soaps, bath products, essential oils, clothing, incense, books, salt lamps, artwork and photography, instruments and singing bowls, pet products, readers, massage therapy, animal communicators and more. Read More »

Take Heart Counseling Offers New Client Discount

Take Heart Counseling and Equine Assisted Therapy, located in Wernersville, is offering a $25 discount on the first session for new clients if reserved now through January 31, 2021. Read More »

Your CBD Store Opens in Lancaster

Offering a variety of cannabidiol (CBD) infused products that do not require a prescription or medical card to buy. Read More »

Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040. Read More »

A New Story for the World: Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet

A revolutionary new way of viewing the world and our place in it points to a future that regenerates the natural environment and reinforces our essential interconnectedness. Read More »

California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state. Read More »

Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark

Spread cheer over the holidays with this delicious recipe for Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark, a healthy way to sweeten the season. Read More »

Climate Refugees Could Reach One Billion by 2050

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, more than 1 billion people worldwide will live in countries with insufficient infrastructure to withstand climate change by 2050. Read More »

Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta. Read More »

Energy Bites

These customizable energy bites are the perfect snack to grab and go, taking 5 minutes or less to make. It's easy to create festive bites for the holidays by adding food coloring. Read More »

For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity. Read More »

Fresh Rituals for a New Year

Here are several New Year’s rituals to help us connect more deeply to our loved ones, to ourselves and to a richer sense of purpose as we embrace the promise of 2021. Read More »

Holiday Treats for Pets: Homemade Recipes They Will Love

These festive holiday homemade pet treat recipes for Pumpkin Apple Pie, Eggnog, and Turkey Meatballs will have a dog woofing for more and a cat purring for seconds. Read More »

Instilling the Giving Spirit in Kids

The holiday season is the perfect time for parents to encourage children to learn about the value of giving, teaching empathy and compassion as lifelong lessons. Read More »

Lentil Brown Rice Soup

Give your loved ones the gift of healthy food this holiday season with a recipe and jar full of all the dry ingredients to make Lentil Brown Rice Soup. Read More »

Matt Kahn on Transforming the Planet With Love

Interview with bestselling author, spiritual teacher and empathic healer Matt Kahn on mantras, lessons from turbulent times, advice for protesting and awakening on a collective level. Read More »

MilkRun Gives Farmers Direct Sales

MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon company, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers. Read More »

Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts

Have fewer exercise injuries, improve immunity, reduce stress and develop a commitment to fitness by applying mindfulness approaches to your workouts. Read More »

Nap Less for Heart Health

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study. Read More »

Pay Where We Play: Boosting the Hometown Economy

Spending money on purchases from local businesses in the community is so important to help to build robust hometown economies. Here are ways to support your region with your buying power. Read More »

Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study. Read More »

Ras el Hanout Spice Mix

Spice up dishes with the zesty blend of flavors in this recipe for Ras el Hanout, great for sprinkling onto roasting vegetables or added to falafel mixes, soups, stews and tagines. Read More »

Reinvent the Holidays: More Meaning, Less Stuff

The pandemic is shifting this year’s holidays, motivating parents to seek out affordable, meaningful, sustainable and non-material gift ideas for kids, saving money and creating memories. Read More »

Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C

New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods. Read More »

Rosemary-Infused Vinegar

This fragrant, versatile rosemary-infused vinegar recipe makes a delightful holiday gift that can be enjoyed for months, delicious in salad dressings, on vegetables or added to sauces. Read More »

Saving Arctic Ice Using Glass Beads

Arctic Ice Project is proposing to scatter a thin layer of reflective silica glass particles over parts of the Arctic in an effort to protect it from the sun and help ice to re-form. Read More »

Sing to Heal: Using the Voice to Uplift Mind and Body

Singing along to music, humming or chanting mantras can boost mental and physical health, from improving immunity, memory and mood to reducing stress, depression and anxiety. Read More »

Starting Off Singing: Humming and Singing Tips to Try

Expert advice on how to start reaping the health benefits of singing by consciously humming, listening to an uplifting playlist or chanting a mantra. Read More »

The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Edible homemade gift ideas that make for healthy holiday treats to help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and provide nourishing food to loved ones. Read More »

’Tis the Season to Save the Planet: Eco-Friendly Holiday Ideas

Reduce holiday-related waste with these sustainable twists on classic traditions and eco-friendly, low-waste gift ideas and tips. Read More »

WellExplorer App Can Warn of Toxic Drinking Water

WellExplorer is an interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Read More »