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Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks May 2021

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May: GoingWild - Nature Observation Through the Seasons

By observing the natural systems around us, we can facilitate the rewilding of the ecosystems that surround us. Switching to using native plants boosts the health and carrying capacity of our beloved natural areas. Planting trees is still one of the most effective and easiest ways to mitigate climate change. Learn more about the local resources that are available to help facilitate the rewilding of our backyards, properties and wild spaces.

Fuel Fight: GasUtilities Knock Electric Appliances

As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. But Americans realize that natural gas is a powerful contributor to climate change and source of air pollution and are moving forward with recommending changes that strengthen building codes.

On This Month's Cover

Chelsea Christmas, founder of Fit City Women and winner of the 2021 ASSETS Social Enterprise Pitch. Fit City Women is a space for all women, especially WOC, to come together virtually and in-person for inclusive, affordable fitness training, support and empowerment. Connect on Instagram at FitCityWomen and by email: [email protected].

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Letter From the Publishers | May 2021
Color is bursting from the earth in the form of tulips, azalea and dogwoods, and green unopened buds promise peonies, hydrangea and iris. This season is one of light, movement and expansion, and as the air warms and colors emerge, Mama Gaia’s rhythm is on brilliant display. Read More »
May: Going Wild - Nature Observation Through the Seasons
No longer should we be satisfied with designing landscapes that just “look pretty” but offer little to no contribution as viable wildlife habitats. So many of the species of plants, trees and shrubs used in traditional landscaping are not native to our area, and do little to support the pollinators and wildlife that rely on healthy, intact ecosystems to survive. Read More »
A Soul Centered Vision Quest in Upstate New York
Join the shamanic practitioners of Soul Centered Wellness for an all-inclusive experience at Seneca Lake, in upstate New York, consisting of yoga, breathwork, vision quest activities, gentle hikes, a fire ceremony and ends with a wine tasting at a local winery in the region. Read More »
Decluttering Head, Heart and Home After Divorce
Diane Levenson, certified spiritual life coach, is offering a six-session program, Decluttering Head, Heart and Home After Divorce, designed to help participants navigate discovering who they are after the ending of a marriage. Read More »
Diversifying Doulas: Patients R Waiting Initiative Addresses the Minority Maternal Mortality Crisis
Patients R Waiting is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities by increasing diversity in medicine. Read More »
Dr. Drobin Provides Root-Cause Hormone Help
Dr. Jane Drobin, ND, DC, owner of Naturopathic and Chiropractic Family Health, LLC, in Elizabethtown, assists women in getting to the root cause of hormone issues, including irregular, heavy or painful menstrual cycles; fertility issues; perimenopausal issues; weight gain; polycystic ovary syndrome; acne; fatigue and more. Read More »
Emergence Skin Care Studio Ensures Professional Safe Services for All
At Emergence Skin Care Studio, find affordable and professional services such as facials, body treatments, microblading and more on the menu and can again take advantage of deep discounts with monthly memberships. Read More »
Event Spotlight: 7th Annual Women's Expo
The Women’s Expo invites women of all ages and interests for a lively experience of shopping, inspiration and relaxation, and to learn about products and services. Visitors will also be eligible for a variety of door prizes. Exhibitors—that range from larger businesses to small franchises and “solopreneurs”—will provide women with plenty of opportunities to shop and gather information about health and wellness, travel, home improvements, nutrition, beauty and more. Read More »
Grand Opening Event at Your CBD Store
The Lancaster location of Your CBD Store, a franchise affiliate of SunMed/SunFlora hemp oil products, is having a grand opening event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 22, 2021, to welcome new and existing customers to the benefits of hemp oil. Read More »
Humane Pennsylvania Coordinates Pet Donations
As part of Humane Pennsylvania’s Healthy Pets Initiative (HPI) emergency COVID-19 response, Spike’s Pet Pantry, which was originally founded as Ani-Meals in 2006, oversaw and donated more than 400,000 pounds of pet food and supplies in the past 12 months to those facing economic hardship. Read More »
Local Practitioner Launches Generation Foundation Podcast
Leslie Dowling, certified functional nutrition lifestyle practitioner and owner of East West Functional Training, LLC, along with her son, Nicholas, has launched Generation Foundation, a podcast bringing lifestyle and environmental considerations to the forefront for listeners. Read More »
Lunch and Learn About Seasonal Allergy Relief
Jeannie Peck, traditional naturopath and owner of Health by Design, in Leola, will host a free class at 12:15 p.m., May 11, 2021, via Zoom, about ways to combat seasonal allergies, sinus congestion, skin conditions and asthma with natural solutions. Read More »
On the Cover
Our May 2021 cover features Chelsea Christmas, founder of Fit City Women. Read More »
The Imperial Restaurant Boasts Vegan, Gluten-Free Menu and Outdoor Dining
Diners looking for flavorful and eclectic vegan and gluten-free dishes will have an array of options at The Imperial Restaurant, in downtown Lancaster. Read More »
The Urban Well Hosts A Conversation with Jan Richardson
Jan Richardson will speak about how we can become whole as we enter into the strange graces that grief brings. Tune in to her talk on grief, loss and stubborn hope via Zoom Read More »
Workshops Aim to Connect Women with Their Inner Wisdom
Monthly workshops scheduled in May and June include Intuitive Movement, Embodied Menstruation and Awakening Your Sensual Creature. Sip and Yoni Steam Ceremonies, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, consist of embodied meditation, tarot card pulling and wine sipping while receiving the ancient healing technique. Read More »
Zest! Summer Camps Cook Up Fun and Confidence
The Zest Cooking School, located in Lititz, has released its summer camp schedule for kids and teens with an intriguing assortment of recipes. Read More »
Littered crumpled plastic bottle floating in water
Artificial Intelligence Joins Fight Against Marine Litter
MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea. Read More »
Pregnant woman declining offer of caffeinated beverage to protect baby's brain development
Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development
A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity. Read More »
Baby with bib on being spoon fed bowl of healthy homemade baby food
Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies
Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods. Read More »
Ingredients for homemade baby food smoothie using sliced banana, spinach, and blueberries
Baby Blueberry Smoothie
This 5 ingredient recipe for homemade baby blueberry smoothies is the perfect way to get little ones started with solid foods. Read More »
Healthy homemade baby food in jars using superfoods broccoli, cauliflower, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, peas, zucchini, pears, bananas, and squash
Baby Superfood Purée
Make simple, healthy, homemade baby food purée with these superfood ingredients. Read More »
Allergy sufferer blowing nose outside experiencing more symptoms from climate change
Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers
A study found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense over the last 30 years with an increase in mean annual temperatures being the strongest driver. Read More »
Compostable human remains
Composting Human Remains is a Reality
Environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose, the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle, Washington, where composting as a form of human burial is legal. Read More »
Golden-mantled ground squirrel quirrel climbing uphill in Colorado to escape warming temperatures from climate change
Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies
A study reveals that the popular golden-mantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. Read More »
Picture of pet owner holding three cats in arms
Curbing Cancer in Cats: Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy
1 in 5 cats will be diagnosed with cancer, but the risk of contraction and severe outcomes can be lowered with these holistic treatment options and healthy preventative tips. Read More »
Hormone scholar and nutrition and gut expert Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson
Devaki Lindsey Berkson on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health
Hormone scholar and nutrition and gut expert Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson discusses plant-based bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) and its role in women's health. Read More »
Happy family holding baby
Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness
People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries. Read More »
Eco-friendly, sustainable beauty product bar of soap on tray and towel with cosmetic brush
Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products
Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands. Read More »
Countertop gas stove appliance
Gas Utilities Knock Electric Appliances
As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. Read More »
Aconitum napellus
Homeopathy to the Rescue: Create a Family First-Aid Kit
The emergency remedies of homeopathy are straight-forward, low-cost and easy to administer for first aid to cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, and poison ivy. Read More »
Group of healthy women looking off in the distance
Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do
Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression. Read More »
Healthy pregnant woman lying in bed holding belly
Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy
Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby. Read More »
Jars of healthy baby food free of metal toxins
Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals
A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies. Read More »
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Pregnancy Apps
Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of the best holistic pregnancy apps. Read More »
Open can of a non-alcoholic beverage
Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic beer is booming in popularity, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Read More »
Athlete lying down on massage table receiving body work from therapist
Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage
Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym. Read More »
Model wearing sustainable fashion clothing made from eco-friendly fabrics
Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet
The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options. Read More »
The back of a teddy bear wearing hat placed on ground with comforting arm around other teddy bear
Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions
We can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion. Read More »
Aerial shot of Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio, Texas
World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio
The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Read More »
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