Birthing a New Paradigm of Peace

The gentle awakening of spring is all around us… a palpable quickening in splendid color and bloom, yet soft and unfurling in a way that beckons our attention for more to come. Read More »

Alleviate Pre- and Post-Menopausal Discomfort

Health by Design owner Jeannie Peck works with women through all phases menopause using traditional naturopath and functional nutrition approaches. Read More »

Come Back to Unity

Unity of Reading Spiritual Center has re-opened and welcomes the community to participate in a friends and family potluck lunch after the 10:30 a.m. service on May 7, 2023. Read More »

Comprehensive Women’s Health Diagnostics

Heath Chiropractic & Wellness is using thermography for women’s health. It can be used with all types of breasts and breast conditions. Read More »

Energy Consciousness Transformational Healing at Energy Body Works

Energy Body Works owner Asha Scatchard, a Brennan Healing Science practitioner and integrated kabbalistic healer is offering $50 off your first two-hour session and $25 off your second one-hour session throughout May and June 2023. Read More »

Explore the Beauty of Ireland's West Coast

Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram is conducting a Meditation, Yoga & Irish Culture Women’s Retreat from July 6 through 12, 2023. Read More »

Hand Protection for Spring Gardeners

Garden Glove Balm is both prevention and antidote. Inshanti Pure Essential Oils is offering 15 percent off Garden Gloves Balm in May (2023). Read More »

Indigenous Wellness Celebration

Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, American Rivers of Berks Nature and Barrio Alegria will present their inaugural Good Medicine Indigenous Wellness Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 3, 2023, at Riverfront Park, in Reading. Read More »

Learn How to Choose the Best Mattress

Gardner’s Mattress & More is holding in-person sleep elevated seminars one to three times a month at the Universal Athletic Club in Studio 2. Read More »

May is Women's Health Month

Functional Health of Lancaster offers certified functional medicine services for women with Dr. Mary Regan, DNP, CRNP, who is trained in bioidentical hormone replacement and the use of alternative remedies for female health issues. Read More »

Men’s Wellness Series

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The Healthy Man, each Tuesday in June (2023) at 8 p.m. Read More »

Nutrition is Vital for Cancer Recovery

Dr. Donna M. Kulp, owner of Kulp Nutrition & Wellness Center, now offers personal plans helping to support patients’ nutrition while undergoing treatment for cancer. Read More »

Positive Patient Experiences at Dr. Super’s House of Health

At her practice, Dr.Super’s House of Health, Doctor of Chiropractic Tabetha Super and her team provide chiropractic care, massage, reiki, raindrop therapy and reflexology. Read More »

Touchstone Foundation Mental Health Fundraiser

The Touchstone Foundation will conduct a Feast of the Senses fundraiser on June 1, 2023, at Excelsior, in Lancaster. Read More »

Treating Common Skin Conditions

Three Lancaster-area skincare specialists share tips for how to alleviate and prevent common skin issues such as acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, aging skin and sunburn. Read More »

VegFest at Buchanan Park

The seventh annual Lancaster VegFest will take place from noon to 5 p.m., June 3 and 4, 2023, at Buchanan Park. Read More »

Wellness Practitioner Continues Legacy with Honeysuckle Wellness

Naturopath Michelle Conicello opened Honeysuckle Wellness which provides cutting-edge screening tools including thermography, bioenergetic scanning and iridology, along with Bach flower remedies and ionic foot detoxing. Read More »

Women’s Heath is the Focus at A Therapeutic Effect

A Therapeutic Effect provides specialty care for women that are pregnant, postpartum or menopausal, as well as for alleviating symptoms of menopause. Read More »

Zest! Summer Cooking School

Zest Cooking School is offering summer cooking camps for kids 7 to 12 and teens 13 to 16 during the summer of 2023. Read More »

Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Ashwagandha(Withania som- nifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women. Read More »

Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting. Read More »

Bringing the Bounce Back: Integrative Treatments for Pets With Mobility Issues

While vets often suggest surgery for certain debilitating conditions, less invasive treatments might be just as effective with considerably less risk, particularly for animals that cannot tolerate anesthesia. Read More »

Carol Penn on Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

Dr. Carol Penn, double board-certified in family and obesity medicine, is a movement, meditation and mindset coach who teaches people to prioritize self-care to achieve their best and highest selves. Read More »

Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

This year, consider putting an ecological spin on Mother’s Day by showering her with gifts that honor Mother Earth. Here are some sustainable gifting ideas. Read More »

Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Roughly measuring the size of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is one of the most rapidly melting ice formations in Antarctica, having retreated more than eight miles since the 1990s. Read More »

First Signs of Menopause: How to Resolve Vaginal Dryness

Today, integrative and functional doctors, researchers and continuing education instructors are leading the charge to provide innovative and customized answers for women experiencing vaginal dryness and other hormone-related symptoms. Read More »

Fir Trees Die in Record Numbers

According to unpublished research by the U.S. Forest Service reported by Columbia Insight, fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022. Read More »

Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature. Read More »

Kale and Tempeh Tacos

In this yummy, low-carb taco recipe, cabbage leaves substitute for the tortillas and are filled with a mixture of protein-packed tempeh, veggies and lots of great spices. Read More »

Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life. Read More »

Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids. Read More »

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established. Read More »

Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Scientists have developed a water-activated, disposable, paper battery, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Scientific Reports. Read More »

Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin. Read More »

Solving Stress: Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual. Read More »

Sulfur Shortage Predicted

A shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040. Read More »

Taking Control of Our Hormones: Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate Balance

Think of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions.Keeping these hormones in proper balance is critical for health, and imbalances can lead to a wide range of effects. Read More »

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

The pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role. Read More »

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture, Food, Fuel and Plastic

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Honda is experimenting with the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii class of algae they have nicknamed “Dreamo." Read More »

Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios

A great dessert or breakfast treat, a scone is a baked good usually made with wheat flour and butter. This recipe calls for almond flour instead to reduce the carbs and increase the nutrition. Read More »

Women's Wellness Series Presents Experts

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a series of five women’s wellness events entitled Overcoming Stress: How to Balance It All on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. during the month of May 2023. Read More »