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IN THIS ISSUE - May 2020 Issue

May 03, 2020 09:24PM ● By Dave Korba
In the midst of a pandemic, mother nature continues to blossom as usual. While uncertainty remains in the air regarding the physical and economic health around the country, nature is thriving, providing us the lesson to 'keep moving forward', as discussed in this month's Letter From The Publisher

The following articles appear in the May 2020 PRINT edition:


LOCAL NEWS Briefs:

HEALTH Briefs:

ECO Tip:

Here are this month's ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

These videos and articles do NOT appear in the print edition
and are only found online here:

How to avoid Ticks & Lymes Disease video from Natural Paths To Wellness
Peaceful Heart Meditation video from Rickie Freedman
Recipes from Conscious Eating: Soul Nourishment: The Kitchen As Sacred Space

Here is the link to the DIGITAL Flip Book

IN THIS ISSUE - May 2020 Issue
CLICK HERE to see an overview of all the articles in the May 2020 print magazine, PLUS all of the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and the DIGITAL flip magazine. Read More »
4 Easy Steps to Maximize Health
Keep it simple. Andrew Zang, from Zang Physical Therapy, shares 4 easy steps to keep your body healthy, while we’re all out of our normal routines. Read More »
Peaceful Heart Meditation
Focus on your self-care during these stressful times. Here are some tips from Rickie Freedman. Read More »
Watch UNITY of Harrisburg Sunday services online
Subscribe to the Unity of Harrisburg channel on You Tube Read More »
How to avoid Ticks & Lymes Disease
May through July is peak exposure time in Pennsylvania Read More »
Letter From The Publisher - MAY 2020
Change is the essence of our human journey, and “keep moving forward” is the mantra that keeps me leaning into the wind. Read More »
No Need to Miss the Dauphin County Libraries
County residents can find plenty of books, music, movies and more online at dcls.org. Read More »
Steelton Cannabis Health Expo Postponed
Stay tuned for the new date Read More »
Red Head Yoga Conducting Zoom Classes
Red Head Yoga is reaching out to local restaurants to purchase food for emergency room and hospital workers. Read More »
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
The Mother’s Day plant sale on May 10 will occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. under safe shopping guidelines. Read More »
Traditional Chinese Medicine Perseveres
Rhonda Giddings, owner of Giddings Acupuncture Practice, LLC / Zen & Now Apothecary, is introducing a new format for healing treatment and expansion of preventative and restorative diet therapy, herbal medicine and homeopathic supplements. Read More »
Virtual Reiki Events in May
Tune in on May 6th and May 26th Read More »
Buzz Off: Bee Swarms Form Giant Brains
New research suggests that individual members of a bee swarm behave like neurons in a human brain. Read More »
Charging Ahead: New Batteries From Fruit Waste
Biowaste from durian fruit and jackfruit scraps is a possible candidate to create next generation, high-performance, yet low-cost supercapacitors for energy storage devices. Read More »
Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation
Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation. Read More »
Dancing To Your Own Drummer: The Healing Power of Movement
How the healing power of dance can help with many health issues, from depression, eating disorders and addiction to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and more. Read More »
Eat Less Sulfur Amino Acids to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease. Read More »
Exercise to Boost Sperm Quality
A new Harvard study of young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality. Read More »
Eye Care for Kids: A Clear Path to Healthy Vision
The key time to pay attention to eye health is during childhood. Here are holistic ways parents can foster naturally healthy vision in kids to help prevent myopia and other eye problems. Read More »
Financial Fix: Great Britain Coal Use Falls With Carbon Tax
A tax on carbon dioxide emissions in Great Britain has led to the proportion of electricity generated from coal falling from 40 percent to 3 percent over six years. Read More »
Flower Wow-er: Beautiful Floral Designing
Flower arranging is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can help cultivate mindfulness. DIY tips from floral experts for arrangements using fresh-cut flowers. Read More »
Healing the Immune System: Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope
How diet and lifestyle can play a role in autoimmune conditions and other disease treatments and prevention tips, giving patients new avenues for taking charge of their health. Read More »
Jolly Good: King of Bhutan Requests Selfless Gift
For his 40th birthday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, asked his people to either plant a tree, adopt a stray animal or clean up their neighborhood in his honor. Read More »
Jonathan Safran Foer on Conscious Eating to Save the Planet
Bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer's most recent book, We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast, discusses how we can fight climate change with our food choices. Read More »
Life Perseveres: New Bird Species Found on Remote Island
Five new songbird species and five new subspecies have been found on a single small island near Sulawesi, Indonesia. Read More »
Passing Gas: Seaweed Lowers Cows’ Methane Emissions
If Australia can grow enough of the puffy, pink Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed for every cow in the country, they could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent. Read More »
Soul Nourishment: The Kitchen As Sacred Space
Designating the kitchen as a practical sanctuary is conducive to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Honor the sacredness of food by making these healthy recipes at home. Read More »
Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure
Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Read More »
The Matrix of Life: Boosting Collagen for Better Health
Foods and supplements to help naturally boost collagen for anti-aging, healthy skin, strong bones and other health benefits. Read More »
Tuck Kids In Early to Reduce Depression and Cognitive Issues
Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties and also impacts a child’s brain structure. Read More »
Watch Out: Rapid Weather Changes Boost Flu Risk
Rapid weather swings as a result of climate change raise the risk of flu virus infections and epidemics, reports a study. Read More »
Wild Things: Wildness a Big Factor in Urban Parks
A study finds that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being, impacting both physical and mental health. Read More »
Coronavirus Pet Safety: Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners
Veterinary advice on what pet owners need to know when it comes to COVID-19 and their dogs and cats. Read More »
Finding Calm During Trying Times
How the global pandemic can serve as our spiritual wake-up call to learn how different traditions heal from life-shattering events. Read More »
Virus Fighters: Essential Oils for Challenging Times
In these coronavirus days, an essential oil mixture offers soothing scents for the homebound and might add some viral protection. Here's a DIY recipe to make a Thieves blend at home. Read More »
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