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Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks April 2021

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES FOR April 2021

In addition to the digital edition found above, here are MORE articles found exclusively online…

Berks County Sustainable Energy Company Awarded Grant

The Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund awarded a $340,000 grant to Solarflux Energy Technologies Inc., a Berks County company developing an innovative solar dish concentrator capable of delivering clean, inexpensive thermal energy for a wide range of applications.

Wise Words: Sheryl DeVore on Appreciating Wildlife & Nature                                   

The award-winning nature and wildlife writer talks about how climate change is disrupting migratory bird patterns, how the pandemic is making people appreciate forest preserves and parks, why small changes in backyard plants can help the environment and why, by saving endangered species, we can save ourselves.

Fit Body: Eco-Fitness                                                      

From donning Earth-friendly activewear to stretching on recycled yoga mats, both professional athletes and everyday people are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. That also can mean urging sports venues to go green, picking up trash while jogging and switching to a sustainable plant-based diet.

                              
Birds like parrots and budgies are beloved as companion animals, appreciated for their intelligence, ability to delight and entertain, and their way of forming bonds with humans. They do require special foods, exercise and stimulation, but in return, they can actually snuggle.

Letter From the Publishers | April 2021
Ah spring! A time to clear out, refresh, move forward. Heavy sweaters are swapped for lighter layers. Brightly colored foods and flavors are added to the plate, in the form of tender spring greens, freshly picked asparagus and spicy radishes. Read More »
Ampersand Integrative Collective Makes Sustainable Choices
Ampersand Integrative Wellness Center made conscious decisions to plant native species, use sustainable and organic soil and mulch and further support the community’s environment. Read More »
Berks County Sustainable Energy Company Awarded Grant
Berks County Community Foundation (BCCF) and the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) administer the Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund, which provides financial support to promote renewable and clean energy, energy conservation and efficiency, and sustainable energy businesses. Read More »
Build Strong Self-Worth with Lisa Lorah
Lisa Lorah, a life coaching specialist and owner of Seasons of Life Professional Life Coaching, offers an ongoing program, Knowing Your Self-Worth: A Guide to Self-Understanding, Self-Acceptance and Self-Love. During private coaching sessions, Lorah shows clients step-by-step what is necessary to build a strong knowing of self-worth, how to have a good opinion of themselves and how to feel worthy of having good things and good experiences. Read More »
Celebrate Earth Day with Berks County Virtual Event
The Berks County Earth Day Committee will host a virtual Earth Day Series from April 22 through 25, 2021. Read More »
Celebrate Spring at the Inner Peace Holistic Expo
The Inner Peace Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 11, 2021 at the Hamburg Field House, in Hamburg. Read More »
Community Herbalist Sarah Preston Encourages Self-Love and Gratitude
“Clearing the home space and keeping it clean, fresh and free from clutter rejuvenates our bodies and our psyches,” notes Sarah Preston, community herbalist and owner of Herbs from the Labyrinth. Read More »
David A. Schwartz, DDS, PC: A Whole-Body Perspective Toward Dentistry
David A. Schwartz, DDS, has been a practicing dentist for more than 30 years. Read More »
DC Eager Helps Refresh Living Environments
The DC Eager team educates people about mold, the process of removing it and give tips on how to live in a home mold free. Read More »
Functional Health of Lancaster Helps Patients Achieve Optimal Health
Wellness and preventative care are highlights of the new practice, and Dr. Mary Regan, CRNP is capable of providing care to patients for acute illnesses and management of chronic diseases. Read More »
Furdunkin Offers Mobile and Urgent Care Veterinary Services
Mobile veterinary services are in addition to urgent care services offered onsite at Furdunkin Urgent Care and Surgical Center, 1090 N. Charlotte Street, Suite 102, in Lancaster. Read More »
Harmonizing Our Home’s Energy: Why It’s Important
Feng shui seeks to harmonize the energetic imbalances within the home. An environment with properly aligned energy can support and improve sleep, energy levels, productivity, creativity, health, relationships and prosperity. Read More »
JDM Therapeutics Acupuncture Moves to Eden Natural Care Center
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 312-505-1618 or visit www.jdmtherapeutics.com. Read More »
Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Situated on 240 acres in Wernersville, the Jesuit Center abounds in natural beauty, welcoming quiet and spiritual sustenance. The public is invited to take a final opportunity to enjoy upcoming five and seven-day directed retreats, private retreats and programs. Read More »
Local Courses Teach Innovative Methodology
All classes take place online through Zoom and offer continuing education credits, psychodrama and Act 48 hours. Read More »
Nature Observation Through the Seasons: April, The Promise of Spring
While the air in our region can still be cold in April, the ground is starting to green. Read More »
Shearing Event at Bent Limb Farm
Bent Limb Farm is hosting a shearing event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 10, 2021. Read More »
Time to Pre-Order Kwee Jack Wild Alaskan Seafood
The spring pre-order season for sustainably-harvested, wild Alaskan salmon and halibut is underway as Kwee-Jack Fish Company’s crew prepares for the summer harvest in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Read More »
Visit Lady Lynora's Gemstone Treasures at Local Holistic Expo
Lady Lynora’s Gemstone Treasures will be vending at the InnerPeace Holistic Expo, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 11, 2021, in Hamburg. Read More »
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Access Expanded for Scientific Papers
An open-access project, called Plan S, recently began requiring that scholarly papers published from the work they fund be made immediately available for public reading at no charge. Read More »
B12 and Prenatal Supplements Gain Official Nod
In updated dietary guidelines, the U.S.D.A. and the Department of Health and Human Services have endorsed the specific use of certain supplements, particularly prenatal vitamins and B12. Read More »
Allergy-sufferer outdoors holding bouquet of flowers, naturally symptom-free
Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes
Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever. Read More »
Satellite image of a warming planet Earth from climate change
Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet
The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities. Read More »
Curcumin supplements for heart health
Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health
Curcumin and nano-curcumin can improve cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels, boost antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduce C-reactive protein levels. Read More »
Nurturing space in a home with a plant near windows created by feng shui principles
Create a Nurturing Nest
Home is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration. Read More »
Deforestation in changing climate
Deforestation Alert System Mitigates Climate Change
Global Forest Watch, a free application, uses satellite imaging to detect and alert deforestation activities, a key factor of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate change. Read More »
Discarded disposable face masks recycled, reused or repurposed
Discarded Safety Gear Used to Build Highways
Researchers have formulated a new road-making material comprised of a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble designed to meet civil engineering safety standards. Read More »
Glass of beet juice to lower blood pressure
Drink Beet Juice to Lower Blood Pressure
A new study suggests that beetroot juice may be a practical solution for people with high blood pressure that have little access to diagnostic help or money for medication. Read More »
Eco-friendly athletes drinking from sustainable, green water bottles after working out
Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind
Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action. Read More »
Family hiking outdoors in the trees exploring nature
Family Time in the Woods
Prominent nature writer Richard Louv offers ways for families and communities to connect to the natural world. Read More »
Pet bird flying
Feathered Friends: The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets
What you need to know before considering having a bird as a pet, including the costs to keep them healthy, long-term commitments, the benefits involved and more. Read More »
Woman opening up window to let fresh air into home with plant and air purifier for detoxing
Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space
Ways to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment. Read More »
Mediterranean diet food guideline chart
Keep Off Junk Foods for Cognitive Wellness
Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating. Read More »
Man holding chest from experiencing heartburn symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux
Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux
Harvard University researchers have found that gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms can be reduced by adopting five lifestyle strategies. Read More »
Pelican in wildlife refuge
National Wildlife Refuges are Overwhelmed and Understaffed
The National Wildlife Refuge System is facing crumbling infrastructure, maintenance needs, lack of resources, staffing cuts and chronic underfunding. Read More »
Earth rising sea levels preservation
Nations Band Together to Preserve One-Third of the Planet
More than 50 countries have united as the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC 30x30), avowing to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030. Read More »
Kids playing outside in the woods, climbing trees and enjoying nature
Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors
Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies. Read More »
Organic vegetables for sale
Protecting the Organic Marketplace
While demand and activity around organic products is rising, the challenge is to safeguard standards from large corporations that buy up organic brands and try to weaken USDA requirements. Read More »
Nature writer Sheryl DeVore
Sheryl DeVore on Appreciating Nature and Wildlife
Award-winning science, health and nature author Sheryl DeVore discusses being more aware of our outdoor environment and the need to preserve it. Read More »
Woman holding bundle of leafy greens to detox her diet
Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally
Shake off the sluggishness of winter and jumpstart new healthy habits by “spring cleaning” the body with these healthy detox and cleanse diet tips. Read More »
Glass of sweet mango smoothie
Sweet Mango Smoothie
Sweet fruit pairs with spinach for an extra dose of fiber, vitamins and super-green-detoxifying antioxidants to make a delicious, healthy version of a mango smoothie. Read More »
Planted tree to combat rising temperatures and climate change
The Benefits of Planting Trees: More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures
The restoration of trees is among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation. Here are some ways to take action against deforestation and support the planting of trees. Read More »
Bowl of vegetable yum soup
Vegetable Yum Soup
This soup recipe helps provide the body with nutrient- and fiber-rich vegetables in an easy-to-digest format, while the broth helps supply water for detoxification and a sense of satiety. Read More »
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