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IN THIS ISSUE - April 2024

IN THIS ISSUE, APRIL 2024, our feature story is Sustainable Travel. Other topics include A Look at Single-Use Plastics; Heal-Our-World Checklist; Connecting to Sentient Earth; From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative; Exploring Beyond the Classroom; Relief for Parkinson’s Patients: How Traditional and Complementary Interventions Can Help; Natural Pet article Taking Pets on Family Trips; plus local Community Spotlight Bittinger Opens Moringa Sagrada Wellness Retreat in Ecuador. In addition to the preceding linked articles, you’ll also find the following Online Exclusive articles, plus Local News, Local Articles, Health Briefs, Global Briefs, and much more. Enjoy!

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES:

Earth Day Festival in Mechanicsburg

Earth Day Festival in Mechanicsburg

The Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership will sponsor the Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival on April 20 Read More » 

 

Talk With the Animals

Talk With the Animals

a lot of the learning that is necessary to become an effective listener and animal communication translator is about clearing our filters. Read More » 

 

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Treating Anxiety With Mindfulness

According to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been found to be a well-tolerated treatment option that can be as effe... Read More » 

 

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Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times

Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the United States, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scal... Read More » 

 

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Ashley Walsh: From Personal Health Crisis to Organic Farming

As the founder of Pocono Organics, a leading regenerative organic farm in Pennsylvania, Ashley Walsh understands that the way food is grown can determine its nutritional properties and si... Read More » 

 

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Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks

With health benefits like stronger heart health, a lower risk of respiratory ailments and a boost in mental health, hiking is a fun way to stay fit, but prepping for the physical demands ... Read More » 

 

Featured LOCAL Articles

From the APRIL 2024 PRINT Edition

Letter from Publisher - April 2024

Letter from Publisher - April 2024

Now more than ever, we need to come together and take personal action with environmentally friendly efforts in our own backyards. Read More » 

  

Walk With a Woodsman Series

Walk With a Woodsman Series

Sonnewald Natural Foods is collaborating with Chad Redding to host a monthly Walk with a Woodsman series in 2024. Read More » 

 

An Indigenous Perspective on Modern Times

An Indigenous Perspective on Modern Times

Joan-Marie Lartin, Ph.D., presents, Keeping Your Head Above Water In Perilous Times—Indigenous & Spiritual Perspectives on Our Turbulent Times. 4-6 p.m., April 14. Read More » 

 

KUDOS - Happie Soul

KUDOS - Happie Soul

Cristina L. Dunbar at Happie Soul Wellness has been nominated in Harrisburg’s Best 2024 competition in several categories... Read More » 

 

Refill and Repeat for Earth Day

Refill and Repeat for Earth Day

Refillism celebrates their anniversary with giveaways from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 21, then free litter clean-up kits on April 22, Earth Day. Read More » 

 

Chamomile Workshop at ReWeaving Balance

Chamomile Workshop at ReWeaving Balance

Kristina Nousianen, LMT, will lead a Gentle Plants Workshop on chamomile from noon to 2 p.m., April 27. Read More » 

 

MorelFest at Conscious Acre Farm

MorelFest at Conscious Acre Farm

Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly mushroom and environmental education from noon, April 27, to 5 p.m., April 28, at Conscious Acre Farm. Read More » 

 

Carlisle Creative Vibes

Carlisle Creative Vibes

Carlisle Creative Vibes and Sarabesque celebrate diversity in all forms of healing from 2 to 4 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month, including April 28 Read More » 

 

Eat More Wild Seafood

Eat More Wild Seafood

Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers sustainably harvested wild Alaskan salmon fillets and portions. Read More » 

 

York County and Dauphin County Womens Expos

York County and Dauphin County Women’s Expos

Women of all ages and interests can spend a day shopping, relaxing and learning about products and services. Read More » 

 

Native Plant Sale

Native Plant Sale

Nonprofit Wild Ones South Central PA will conduct a Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 4 Read More » 

 

Changes at Crystal Cove Collective

Changes at Crystal Cove Collective

The Crystal Cove Collective in Camp Hill is open, but their Morning Sun Marketplace location at 5309 Lincoln Highway, in Thomasville, has closed. Read More » 

 

New Services at Happie Soul

New Services at Happie Soul

Happie Soul Wellness has partnered with Rewaken Life to offer a number of health care services Read More » 

 

Dr McLaughlin Expanding Online Presence

Dr. McLaughlin Expanding Online Presence

Dr. Tia McLaughlin, owner of Wholistically Simple RX, has moved from their office in Hanover and will be operating virtually online and by phone, with some in-person appointments Read More » 

 

From Saboteurs to Sages

From Saboteurs to Sages

Positive Intelligence Coach, Dan Gormley, helps people build powerful habits for a positive mind. Read More » 

 

Bittinger Opens Moringa Sagrada Wellness Retreat in Ecuador

Bittinger Opens Moringa Sagrada Wellness Retreat in Ecuador

Nancy Bittinger has established Moringa Sagrada, a multifaceted wellness center and retreat in Ecuador to help people heal and discover more about their true selves. Read More » 

 

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