IN THIS ISSUE - December 2020

Nov 27, 2020 10:07AM ● By Dave Korba

Click on this link to view the digital version of the December 2020 magazine. Our feature story is entitled “A New Story for the World – Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet”.

In a local supplement to the feature, Emily Gilmore from Dillsburg Yoga, provides ideas on interconnectedness in an article entitled, “Interacting with The Natural World.”

In a local feature, psychotherapist, Joan-Marie Lartin focuses on our mental health by sharing ways to cope with the holidays amid a pandemic, with “Put A Positive Spin on the Holidays Amid a Pandemic”

Our local spotlight article is the final installment of our 6-part Sonnewald Legacy Series. This month’s concluding article in the series is entitled “The Sonnewald Way: Creating Community and Connection.”

You can read the entire print issue, above, in its digital format. In it you’ll find more compelling articles and local news briefs, health briefs, sidebars and spotlights, to keep you educated and informed about what’s happening in our area.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES FOR DECEMBER 2020

In addition to the digital edition found above, here are MORE articles found exclusively online…

Something Worth Saying a podcast by Jordan Leigh

Something Worth Saying… a podcast by Jordan Leigh

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Questions and Inspirations for your Singer Soul

Questions and Inspirations for your Singer Soul

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The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Edible homemade gift ideas that make for healthy holiday treats to help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and provide nourishing food to loved ones. Read More »

Matt Kahn on Transforming the Planet With Love

Interview with bestselling author, spiritual teacher and empathic healer Matt Kahn on mantras, lessons from turbulent times, advice for protesting and awakening on a collective level. Read More »

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Instilling the Giving Spirit in Kids

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Fresh Rituals for a New Year

Here are several New Year’s rituals to help us connect more deeply to our loved ones, to ourselves and to a richer sense of purpose as we embrace the promise of 2021. Read More »

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’Tis the Season to Save the Planet: Eco-Friendly Holiday Ideas

Reduce holiday-related waste with these sustainable twists on classic traditions and eco-friendly, low-waste gift ideas and tips. Read More »

IN THIS ISSUE - December 2020

N THIS ISSUE for December 2020 includes Creating Community & Connection as the main theme, PLUS much more including compelling and informative LOCAL features, along with several Online Exclusives. Read More »

Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly

Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040. Read More »

Healthy Society for All

A New Story for the World: Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet

A revolutionary new way of viewing the world and our place in it points to a future that regenerates the natural environment and reinforces our essential interconnectedness. Read More »

Toxin-Free Cosmetic Make-Up

California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state. Read More »

Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark recipe for holiday gift ideas

Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark

Spread cheer over the holidays with this delicious recipe for Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark, a healthy way to sweeten the season. Read More »

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Climate Refugees Could Reach One Billion by 2050

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, more than 1 billion people worldwide will live in countries with insufficient infrastructure to withstand climate change by 2050. Read More »

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Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta. Read More »

Energy bites recipe

Energy Bites

These customizable energy bites are the perfect snack to grab and go, taking 5 minutes or less to make. It's easy to create festive bites for the holidays by adding food coloring. Read More »

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For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity. Read More »

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Fresh Rituals for a New Year

Here are several New Year’s rituals to help us connect more deeply to our loved ones, to ourselves and to a richer sense of purpose as we embrace the promise of 2021. Read More »

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Holiday Treats for Pets: Homemade Recipes They Will Love

These festive holiday homemade pet treat recipes for Pumpkin Apple Pie, Eggnog, and Turkey Meatballs will have a dog woofing for more and a cat purring for seconds. Read More »

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Instilling the Giving Spirit in Kids

The holiday season is the perfect time for parents to encourage children to learn about the value of giving, teaching empathy and compassion as lifelong lessons. Read More »

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Lentil Brown Rice Soup

Give your loved ones the gift of healthy food this holiday season with a recipe and jar full of all the dry ingredients to make Lentil Brown Rice Soup. Read More »

Matt Kahn on Transforming the Planet With Love

Interview with bestselling author, spiritual teacher and empathic healer Matt Kahn on mantras, lessons from turbulent times, advice for protesting and awakening on a collective level. Read More »

MilkRun Gives Farmers Direct Sales

MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon company, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers. Read More »

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Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts

Have fewer exercise injuries, improve immunity, reduce stress and develop a commitment to fitness by applying mindfulness approaches to your workouts. Read More »

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Nap Less for Heart Health

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study. Read More »

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Pay Where We Play: Boosting the Hometown Economy

Spending money on purchases from local businesses in the community is so important to help to build robust hometown economies. Here are ways to support your region with your buying power. Read More »

Practicing Yoga for Heart Health

Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study. Read More »

Ras el hanout spice mix recipe

Ras el Hanout Spice Mix

Spice up dishes with the zesty blend of flavors in this recipe for Ras el Hanout, great for sprinkling onto roasting vegetables or added to falafel mixes, soups, stews and tagines. Read More »

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Reinvent the Holidays: More Meaning, Less Stuff

The pandemic is shifting this year’s holidays, motivating parents to seek out affordable, meaningful, sustainable and non-material gift ideas for kids, saving money and creating memories. Read More »

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Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C

New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods. Read More »

Rosemary infused vinegar recipe as a holiday gift

Rosemary-Infused Vinegar

This fragrant, versatile rosemary-infused vinegar recipe makes a delightful holiday gift that can be enjoyed for months, delicious in salad dressings, on vegetables or added to sauces. Read More »

Saving Arctic Ice Using Glass Beads

Arctic Ice Project is proposing to scatter a thin layer of reflective silica glass particles over parts of the Arctic in an effort to protect it from the sun and help ice to re-form. Read More »

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Sing to Heal: Using the Voice to Uplift Mind and Body

Singing along to music, humming or chanting mantras can boost mental and physical health, from improving immunity, memory and mood to reducing stress, depression and anxiety. Read More »

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Starting Off Singing: Humming and Singing Tips to Try

Expert advice on how to start reaping the health benefits of singing by consciously humming, listening to an uplifting playlist or chanting a mantra. Read More »

Homemade holiday food gift idea

The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Edible homemade gift ideas that make for healthy holiday treats to help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and provide nourishing food to loved ones. Read More »

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WellExplorer App Can Warn of Toxic Drinking Water

WellExplorer is an interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Read More »

Something Worth Saying… a podcast by Jordan Leigh

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Letter from Publisher - December 2020

The stories we hear in our childhood are the ones we remember all our lives. – Stephen King Read More »

Kudos - The Roots of Health

Lady the Dog, at The Roots of Health, received therapy dog certification in September from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Read More »

Interacting with The Natural World

Everything is connected and related. We know that the care of ourselves and the Earth are essentially the same thing. Read More »

Put A Positive Spin on the Holidays Amid a Pandemic

Just about everyone on the planet has been making large accommodations to their lives or may be suffering deeply because of this pandemic, and it isn’t over yet. Read More »

The Sonnewald Way: Creating Community and Connection

This is the final of 6 installments of the Sonnewald Legacy Series. Sonnewald has a rich history of education and service to the community and love and respect for nature and the earth. Read More »

Questions and Inspirations for your Singer Soul

If you have a voice that can produce sounds, you ARE a singer! Here are some questions to ask your singer soul as you decide to sing for yourself or for an audience: Read More »

Sustainable Agricultural Conference 30th Anniversary

PASA Sustainable Agriculture will hold their annual conference in a virtual format this year online from January 19 through February 5, 2021. Read More »

KnoWEwell Platform Offers One-Year Free Memberships in December

KnoWEwell is offering individuals and providers the opportunity to receive a complimentary one-year membership to its global community and marketplace. Read More »

Celebrate the Holidays with Lavender

Hope Hill Lavender Farm is holding their ninth Annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., December 5. Read More »

The Healthy Grocer Offers Subscriptions and Pick Up Service

A simple new subscription program at The Healthy Grocer means more convenience. Read More »

Pandemic Food Drive

Alta View Wellness Center is collecting unexpired, non-perishable food and household items for a local food pantry nearby in Colonial Park through December 23. Read More »

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