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Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania

IN THIS ISSUE - August 2024

IN THIS ISSUE, AUGUST 2024, our feature story is The Power of Community. Other topics include Gathering Around the Friendship Fire; In Search of the Healthiest DietThe Power of Healing CirclesProtecting Waterways; Natural Pet article Pet Posse – Building a Network Around Our Animal Companions; plus, local article New Visions Holistic Expo; In addition to these 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:

The Reiki of Star Wars  May the Force be with you

The Reiki of Star Wars ~ May the Force be with you!

The Force is an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us: it binds the galaxy together. Read More » 

 

Discovering the State of the Region in South Mountain

Discovering the State of the Region in South Mountain

The South Mountain Partnership (SMP) is a collaborative network of people and organizations protecting and promoting agricultural, natural, cultural, and recreational resources. Read More » 

 

Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness: Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

The pervasive use of social media, economic uncertainty, hybrid work environments, climate change anxiety and societal pressures contribute to this sense of loneliness for Generation Z. Read More » 

 

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Cross-Brain Fitness: An Integrative Workout for the Mind and Body

Cross-brain fitness training encourages the use of both the left and right hemispheres of the brain in tandem to improve body and brain function. Read More » 

 

Ilarion Merculieff on The Wisdom of the Elders

Ilarion Merculieff on The Wisdom of the Elders

Ilarion Merculieff has chaired global climate change summits, led Indigenous gatherings for the healing of Mother Earth, participated in sacred ceremonies around the world, given keynote ... Read More » 

 

The Environmentally Friendly Workplace

The Environmentally Friendly Workplace

A greener work environment reduces costs, optimizes building operations, saves energy and water, reduces waste and improves employee morale. Read More » 

 

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Harmful Chemicals in Decaffeinated Coffee

Environmental activist groups filed petitions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remove two chemicals from their safe list that are used in the production of decaffeinated coffee. Read More » 

 

Featured LOCAL Articles

From the AUGUST 2024 PRINT Edition

Letter from Publisher - August 2024

Letter from Publisher - August 2024

The Healing Power of Community Read More » 

 

Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Raising 10000

Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Raising $10,000

The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association has moved their headquarters to 338 South Front Street, in Wrightsville Borough. Read More » 

 

New Visions Holistic Expo

New Visions Holistic Expo

The 22nd annual New Visions Holistic Expo is coming to Memorial Hall East at the York Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 11. Read More » 

 

Dog Wellness Day

Dog Wellness Day

Mella Luna Healing & CBD American Shaman will provide free canine massages, free CBD dog treats & raffle prizes on Dog Wellness Day from 12:30 to 4 p.m., August 17. Read More » 

 

Alchemy Through Astrology at 1881 Salt Sanctuary

Alchemy Through Astrology at 1881 Salt Sanctuary

A new womxn's circle, Alchemy Through Astrology, is being held at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month in West York at 1881 Salt Sanctuary Read More » 

 

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Healing Through Horses

The Penn State Extension will host a one-hour webinar, “Healing Through Horses: Using Horses in Therapeutic Settings,” from noon to 1 p.m., August 21, Read More » 

 

Chesapeake Bay Fundraiser

Chesapeake Bay Fundraiser

The Taste fundraiser for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., September 5 at the Railroad House. Read More » 

 

Happie Soul Wellness Adds New Services

Happie Soul Wellness Adds New Services

Happie Soul Wellness has added new holistic weight-loss option, Laser Lipo, which provides a cutting-edge solution for body contouring and fat reduction. Read More » 

 

Reflexology By June

Reflexology By June

June T. Minaya, owner of Reflexology By June, is accepting new clients for reflexology sessions Read More » 

 

KUDOS - 1881 Salt Sanctuary

KUDOS - 1881 Salt Sanctuary

1881 Salt Sanctuary was voted one of the Best Massage businesses in York and Hanover for their nature-focused, holistically minded, exceptional massage services. Read More » 

 

KUDOS-Happie Soul Wellness

KUDOS-Happie Soul Wellness

Happie Soul Wellness has received the Harrisburg's Best Readers’ Choice Award for a Place That Helps You Lose Weight for the second consecutive year. Read More » 

 

First Life Saved  Cumberland County Leads the Way With Lifesaving Program

First Life Saved! Cumberland County Leads the Way With Lifesaving Program

The Peyton Walker Foundation is thrilled to announce a major milestone in the 4-Minute City initiative, highlighting a successful life-saving intervention in Cumberland County. Read More » 

 

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Regional Clean Waterway Efforts

here are two local / regional organizations that help support and maintain water quality in our region Read More » 

 

All Other Articles from the AUGUST 2024 Issue…