Celebrating the Men in Our Lives

June is a time for enjoying barbeques, ballgames, yoga in the park, smores by the fire, outdoor concerts and hikes in the woods. It’s a time to relax, lounge and de-stress, taking time away from phones and computers. Read More »

State-of-the-Art Wellness Services from The Spa At Willow Pond

Sponsored Content With an array of facials, massage services, body wraps for toning and detoxification, lymphatic drainage, cosmetic services and more, The Spa at Willow Pond staff can customize what is best for each individual. Read More »

BARNopoly Returns to Berks County

The nonprofit Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.), an organization that cultivates opportunities for farmers, ag-related businesses and consumers to grow everyone’s prosperity, is debuting the return of BARNopoly for 2022. Read More »

Expanding Services at Integrative Healing Arts

Integrative Healing Arts Studio, celebrating 10 years in business, has expanded studio space for classes, events and the Raven’s Corner Herbals & Enchantments boutique. Read More »

Free Student Conservation Training

The Berks County Conservation District will conduct the Don Hartman Conservation Leadership School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 22 through 24, 2022, at the Berks County Agricultural Center. Read More »

Gardner's-Sponsored Community Podcast

Lancaster Connects highlights local small businesses and nonprofits making a difference in Lancaster County. Read More »

Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom is a Pet Paradise

Godfrey’s is located in an 1867 stone bank-style house on four acres of land that includes dog play areas. Read More »

Health by Design Offers Natural Options

The concept for Health by Design was born from a desire to help others in her community to get their health back on track. Read More »

Hempfield Apothecary Grand Opening in Lancaster

Hempfield Apothecary, official retailer of Hempfield Botanicals, will have a Grand Opening event for their new Hempfield Apothecary Wellness Hub at 100 W. Walnut St., in Lancaster, from 3 to 7 p.m., June 24, 2022. Read More »

Holistic Expo in Lancaster

The Therapeutic Thymes Magazine Midsummer Holistic Expo brings together readers, shamans, reiki practitioners, crystal vendors, handcrafted jewelry, essential oils, and more. Read More »

Learn Sound Healing from Local Sound Sage

Lana Ryder, HTA, AADP, director and senior instructor at Soundwise Health Associates, LLC, is offering a six-month sound practitioner school, Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy. Read More »

Maintaining Loving Dignity at Life's End

Elena Snyder, LPN, owner of Peaceful Passages provides companionship, nursing care and other services to those under hospice and/or end-of-life care. Read More »

Plan Ahead for Sustainable Landscaping Projects

People have learned the value in re-introducing native trees, shrubs and other plants to their environments, removing invasives, reducing non-beneficial plants and expanses of mown and fertilized grassy areas in favor of low-maintenance landscape plans that are beneficial to wildlife and the environment. Read More »

Stop Pain at the Source

Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC, owner of Link Chiropractic Clinic, incorporates specialty panel testing that comprehensively checks for common and uncommon disorders to effectively determine the underlying cause of a problem so that patients can stop guessing about the cause of persistent pain by learning the root cause. Read More »

Welcome, Dr. Javier Palacios!

Dr. Javier Palacios is a new addition to the team at Generative Health, LLC, contributing naturopathic care for migraines, chronic headaches, men’s health, insomnia, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, among other conditions. Read More »

West End Yoga Studio Offerings Blossom

West End Yoga Studio is conducting outdoor classes and a new Plan Your Own Yoga Celebration. They will also offer free yoga classes at Lancaster Veg Fest and Lancaster Pride. Read More »

Ban Plastics in National Parks

Nonprofit Free the Ocean is circulating a petition to Get Single-Use Plastic Out of U.S. National Parks. Read More »

California Canals Gain Solar Panels

To both conserve water and generate clean energy, solar arrays are being installed over canals in the Turlock Irrigation District to evaluate their impact on water quality and evaporation. Read More »

Classic Manhattan

A sustainable twist on the classic cocktail recipe. Read More »

Climate Change Causing Birds to Lay Eggs Earlier

About a third of the bird species nesting in Chicago are laying their eggs a month earlier than they did 100 years ago, and researchers think the culprit in this shift is climate change. Read More »

Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain

Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study. Read More »

Eco-Volunteering: Hands-on Ways to Help Our Planet this Summer

Helping nature while enjoying the great outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity. Here are a few ideas to join the fun while contributing sweat equity. Read More »

Frank Bruni on Living with Afflictions

New York Times writer Frank Bruni shares how he and others encountered and dealt with medical challenges in his new book, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. Read More »

Healing Trauma: Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope

Trauma is widespread and deeply embedded, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. Here are effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken. Read More »

How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion

While we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early. Read More »

Misbehaving Dog Walks: Ways Humans Get It Wrong

Humans are just as capable of bad behavior during walks as dogs are. Here are the reasons why and ways we can correct to ensure a safe, fun and rewarding walk for both dog and human. Read More »

National Parks Enacting New Regulations

The National Park Service (NPS) has cracked down on some recreational activities to better manage the human impact on natural environments. Read More »

Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim. Read More »

Pump Iron to Boost Sleep

For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests. Read More »

Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline

Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase the distance ran in a standard 12-minute Cooper Test. Read More »

South Pole Registers Historic Temperature

Antarctica registered record temperatures for March of 40.82° F at a time of the year when readings are usually already sub-zero. Read More »

The Exercise Power of E-Bikes: Get a Workout on an Easier Ride

Discover the health, environmental and other benefits of riding pedal-assist electric bicycles. Read More »

The Gift of an Imperfect Father

We inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful. Read More »

The Healing of the Modern Man: Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

More men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom, stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders. Read More »

Trauma Treatment Options

Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs. Read More »

Try Neem and Walking to Ward Off COVID-19 Symptoms

Studies suggest that neem, a plant used for centuries in India to treat malaria, intestinal ulcers and skin diseases, may offer protection against COVID-19 and future variants. Read More »

Unplugged Adventures: Eco-Tripping for a Digital Detox

For those that want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon. Read More »

Weeds Attract Pollinators to Increase Harvests

It turns out that the presence of weeds benefits trees and pollinators. Read More »

Whale Hello There

This refreshing cocktail combines citrus flavors with sustainable gin. Read More »