First Annual Holistic Expo Aims to Inspire : Healthy Living

The Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) will host the first annual Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 10 at Mount Airy Casino Resort. The regional event will feature a variety of holistic, natural and eco-friendly professionals and practitioners, providing attendees with the opportunity to gather information and meet the providers face-to-face. Read More »

New Jersey Teacher, Blogger and Mom Launches New Magazine

  Jodi Ciampa, of Jefferson Township, New Jersey, has launched a new interactive magazine, From One Mother to Another, for all moms, ... Read More »

Smoothies and Juicing Create the Essence of Health

  Easton has a new place for freshly made all-natural smoothies, healthy juice options and organic coffee. Essence of Heath on 25th S... Read More »

Train for a New Massage Career

  The Massage Academy of the Poconos is offering a Massage Therapy class, beginning August 26. The curriculum includes the history of... Read More »

Food Forests Taking Root

  The Lehigh Valley Food Forest aims to create a restorative ecologic plot focused on edible plants within the Lehigh Valley.  Food F... Read More »

Drug-Free Solutions for Structural Headaches

  Lehigh Valley headache sufferers have a valuable resource to turn to when looking for expert diagnosis and drug-free relief. Dr. Ro... Read More »

OH Natural Open for Business

  Fogelsville and surrounding communities now have a new source for natural foods and supplements. OH Natural located at 7819 Main St... Read More »

Josh Fox Digs Deeper into Fracking Debate

  Gasland II, the sequel to the Oscar-nominated and Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary Gasland, made by acclaimed filmm... Read More »

KUDOS

  Rodale Inc., the company that helped to catalyze the American organic movement and remains the leading authority on healthy, eco-fr... Read More »

Family Fun Nite at Baer Memorial Swimming Pool

  The Lehighton Area Pool Pals are hosting an evening of swimming, dancing, eating, swimming races and relays, water games and water ... Read More »

Manorama Presents The Warrior Within Through the Bhagavad Gita

  The world-renowned teacher Manorama will teach Sanskrit and yoga philosophy from 1 to 5 p.m., July 21, at The Yoga Loft of Bethlehe... Read More »

FAM Tours Return to Easton Main Street

  The Easton Main Street Initiative kicks off their second season of FAM (familiarity) Tours July 6, followed by tours on August 24 a... Read More »

Red Light Skin Rejuvenation

  Miracolo Bella Hair and Wellness Spa is now offering a new service, Red Light Skin Rejuvenation sessions, which were developed by N... Read More »

Learn Natural Agriculture

  Learn about a new way of growing that does not require any additives, chemicals or fertilizers at a two-day conference, July 26 and... Read More »

Power Girls Blossom

  A weeklong camp for Power Girls age 9 to 13 is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, starting July 22 at Lehigh Valley Yoga... Read More »

Cleanse To Ignite Your Inner SPARK

  Three-week SPARK cleansing sessions begin July 15, with the intention to boost energy, sleep better, improve digestion, stop cravin... Read More »

Publisher's letter

Welcome to summer. Nature’s bounty is here to turn our cookouts, picnics and family gatherings into feasts worthy of the season and the love that we share for each other. We are excited to rev up the festivities with Natural Awakenings’ Summer Living and Food Watch issue.  Read More »

Cool, Fit Fun

Kevin Nagle, owner of Beltzville Stand Up Paddle, grew up in New Jersey, an hour from the beach, where his grandfather had a home. He spent a lot of time at there, and in the water, teaching himself to surf. In ninth grade, he moved to Pennsylvania, where he also moved on to organized sports—football, baseball and wrestling. However, his passion for being on the water never waned. Read More »

The Mercury Safe Dental Office

The average thermometer contains half of a gram of mercury. If a thermometer breaks in our house, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a protocol which recommends taking such safety measures as having everyone, including pets, leave the area, wearing rubber gloves while cleaning the spill, ventilating the room to the outside and then contacting our local health department about how to properly dispose of the mercury-contaminated items. Read More »

Help for Food, Body and Weight Issues

  Gina Consalvo, RD, LDN, is holding a six-week skills-based mindful eating program designed to help individuals learn essential mind... Read More »