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hy do we call it the dog days of summer? Loving history, anthropology, religion and philosophy, I decided to share what I learned on my journey with you. The first solstice of the year occurred on June 21. Solstices have long been recognized by cultures around the world as important turning points and powerful times for personal and collective shifts. Solstices function as energetic gateways, allowing a greater influx of stellar radiation as the axial tilt of the Earth comes to a gravitational standstill for three days. The “dog days” follow this solstice and are defined as the period from July 3 through Aug. 11. Sirius becomes visible above the eastern horizon for a brief moment just before sunrise, after it had not been visible 70 days since April 25. Sirius is known as the Dog Star because of its prominence in its constellation Canis Major (Greater Dog). The rising of Sirius marked the flooding of the Nile for the Egyptians and the “dog days” for the ancient Greeks. It was believed to influence people’s behavior, those who suffered under the spell of the star were said to be star-struck. This time sorted the light from the dark, truth from lies, true perception from deception. You are either doing great or not so good. You may be top dog, or the underdog, but every dog has its day. Sirius is known in Greek as Sothis. The hieroglyph for Sothis features a star and a triangle. Sothis was identified with the goddess Isis, who formed a part of a triad with her husband Osiris and their son Horus. The 70-day period symbolizes the passing of Isis and Osiris through the Egyptian underworld. This story is mirrored in the Greek myths of Demeter and Persephone. Isis was worshipped as the ideal mother, wife, patroness of nature and magic, friend of slaves, sinners, artisans and the downtrodden; but also listened to the prayers of the wealthy, maidens, aristocrats and rulers. Often depicted as the mother of Horus, the hawk-headed god of war and protection she is known as protector of the dead and goddess of children. Isis was the first daughter of Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, goddess of the Sky, born on the fourth intercalary day. The popular motif of Isis suckling her son Horus has lived on as the popular image of Mary with her infant. Rome and Catholicism sought to reign in all paganism from the edges of its Holy Roman Empire and incorporated imagery to allow common symbolism as a unifying gesture. No matter how you look at it, the visibility of the star Sirius is symbolic and a profound sight. To the naked eye, the star Sirius often appears to be flashing with red, white and blue hues when near the horizon. This time of year has typically been a sign of Independence through the ages. Whether it is Isis prevailing over Seth, Demeter coming back from Hades, or our 13 colonies gaining independence from the British Monarchy; there is always a strong Warrior Queen prevailing over the enemy with her wisdom, providence and sovereignty. Happy Independence Day to the United States and the Republic for which it stands. Let freedom ring!

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onna Rothman, PhD, owner of Vitality by Design, Doctor of Natural Medicine and board certified holistic health and transformation coach, is offering a workshop called 6-weeks to a Happier, Healthier You from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on successive Mondays starting July 21 through Aug 25. Vitality by Design offers programs and one-to-one sessions in natural health and weight loss coaching with online programs to help accelerate results, as well as nutraceuticals and detoxifying therapies. Old habits, beliefs and thought patterns often become Donna Rothman ingrained, even when they no longer serve a purpose. Rethinking and discarding those that are no longer needed is a positive step towards a better future. Rothman’s unique coaching methodology helps people transform their actions, and discard unneeded behaviors, resulting in enhanced health and happiness. Rothman also offers a personal 1.5 hour Breakthrough Health Strategy Session for $225. New patients in the month of July will receive a 15 percent discount off this session. Cost for the 6-weeks to a Happier, Healthier You workshop is $275.

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Massage Therapy As A Natural Remedy

hlara International has expanded its programs to include massage therapy as well as a wide array of classes and services from gentle yoga to Pilates. Healing comes from within. Massage heals by relieving muscle tension, reducing stress, and evoking feelings of calmness. It affects the body as a whole, and particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems. When the body’s energy level is not resonating properly, it is out of balance. Energy work and massage therapy can restore balance naturally. Ahlara provides well-trained professionals that offer kind and compassionate understanding and are experts in the healing arts, offering Reiki, foot reflexology, chakra balancing, singing bowls and more. After a massage, clients can linger in the Zen Den and bask in the warmth of the infrared sauna. Location: 155 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. For more information, call 704-6620946, email AhlaraInternational@yahoo.com, or visit AhlaraInternational.com. See ad, page 32.

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ans of Harry Potter will certainly enjoy entering a realm of magic and otherworldly experiences from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 19 at the Nook. Explore and learn about potions, fairies, aura cleansing, pendulums, palmistry, flame messages, tarot and more in a warm and inviting atmosphere at The Nook. Classes, lectures and workshops are led by professional, certified mediums and others highly trained in spiritual healing. Location: 19621 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius. For more information, call 704-8963111, or visit meetup.com/thenook. See ad, page 23.

Restaurant Specializes In Locally Sourced Italian Dishes

t is said that every restaurant must have a specialty. Risto’s Place is fresh food made from scratch with produce and fruits from the local farmers market. Soups and sauces are simmered for hours, desserts homemade daily, and herbs are homegrown. Owner, Sheryl Toukola is adamant in her quest to buy American. The restaurant serves fresh fish caught in American waters, and Black Angus Omaha Beef, sausages, salamis and cheeses, sourced from U.S. specialty stores. Even the serving dishes, silverware and glassware are American sourced. The only concession is Italian aged Prosciutto. Daily seasonal offerings add ever-changing variety to the standard menu. Spirits are available in the restaurant and lounge, and live music fills the lounge on Thursday and Friday nights. Location: 123 North Center St., Statesville. For more information, call 704-8725557, or visit RistosPlace.net.

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New You Organic Salon is having a grand opening and ribbon cutting party from 2 to 6 p.m. July 15, to celebrate the opening of their new salon in Mooresville. The new salon is offering eco friendly and healthy professional care for the feet, face and hair. The celebration party will feature hair consults, chair massages and oxygen bar sessions, all free, as well as a lottery drawing for a free hair coloring. Lea Lally, salon owner, will be there to answer all of your questions about the products she is using. Healthy snacks will be provided.

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inda Thunberg of Transpersonal Power, whose philosophy is that metaphysics is in music; performers and movies, is hosting metaphysical musicians at Our Place this Christy Snow summer. At 7 p.m., July 11, she is hosting international touring and recording artist Christy Snow in concert. Snow is a Charlotte based singer/songwriter with a live show that carries the listener away. She has been voted one of Charlotte’s best female vocalists by Creative Loafing magazine. With her percussive acoustic guitar, rich vocals, life affirming lyrics and captivating stage presence, Snow sings about life, love and our connection to one another. She weaves the enchanting and hypnotic sounds of the Native American flute with humorous storytelling. Snow is also co-pastor of the Spiritual Living Center of Charlotte and a spiritual life coach, so expect to be uplifted and inspired with words and energy that encourage and empower. Tickets are $15 when purchased in advance, and $20 at the door. Location: 19900 S. Main St. Suite 5, Cornelius. For more information, email Linda@TranspersonalPower.com or visit meetup.com/Our-Place-in-Cornelius. See ad, page 21.

isasters come in many forms; hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, flooding, ice storms, fire, and others. Those disasters may require anything from a short absence from your home, or a temporary or permanent evacuation. Next Level Readiness is a full-service emergency preparedness, disaster planning and response company, with a staff of 20 emergency service personnel. Owner, Andre Gagne, used his experience as a former firefighter and tactical paramedic to create a full line of emergency readiness kits for both humans and pets. The kits contain everything an individual or family may need in the event of an emergency. They even have a Canine emergency kit with specialized food, water, bowl, leash and a first aid kit to help your pet survive relocation in the event of an evacuation. With hurricane season already started, severe weather can happen at any time. Pre-planning a response to an emergency can help save time, money and loss of life. Shelf life on the Canine kits is 2 to 5 years, based on the food. The other survival kits have at least a five-year shelf life, which can be extended if they are stored in a dark and cool place. Mention Natural Awakenings for a 10 percent discount on all items except firearms and ammunition. Location: 12810 S Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville. For more information, call Andre Gagne 603-275-4007, email Andre@NextLevelReadiness.com or visit NextLevelReadiness.com.

kudos Mooresville public education activists spent Monday afternoon June 9, in front of Gibson Brothers Furniture on the corner of Iredell Ave. and Main St. doing a Moral Monday support activity. They collected signatures for the “We Heart Public Schools” petition, offered assistance on voter registration, and spoke about the importance of keeping great educators in the state. Becky Snyder, President of the Mooresville Association of Educators, along with local educators and students shared their support for public education. Snyder wants everyone to know that anyone who supports public education (not just educators), can become an Associate Member of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) for only $25. For more information, email Yoseffan@Hotmail.com. To sign the petition, visit ncae. org/We-Heart-Public-Schools-Online-Petition.

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Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun

cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSA

ssential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

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SUN’S RAYS MAY HELP HEART HEALTH

n addition to triggering vitamin D production, the sun may have other health benefits. University of Edinburgh researchers studied 24 healthy volunteers that used lamps that produce ultraviolet A (UVA) light mimicking the sun’s UVA rays, compared with similar lamps that only produce heat. Two sessions under the UVA lamps significantly lowered blood pressure and boosted nitric oxide levels in the blood. The latter is linked to better circulation. The scientists concluded that the combined effect may help prevent heart disease.

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Dried Plums Prevent Bone Loss

onsuming dried plums, Prunus domestica, appears to reduce bone loss and may increase bone mass. Studying 236 post-menopausal women for one year, Florida State University researchers gave half of the women 100 grams of dried plums per day, while the other group received 100 grams of dried apples. Bone scans done at three, six and 12 months found significantly greater bone mineral density among the group that ate dried plums. A study from Oklahoma State University showed similar results with post-menopausal mice put on a diet supplemented with dried plums or other dried fruits for two months. Only the diet with dried plums prevented bone loss among the mice. Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found increased bone mass among both elderly and adult male mice that ate a diet comprising 25 percent dried plums, while those that did not eat dried plums lost bone mass.

Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

he ancient ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) shows promise in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to two recent studies. For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditory-verbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.

PRETERM BABIES GROW BETTER WITH SUPPLEMENTS

n a study published earlier this year in Pediatrics, researchers from Liverpool Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital gave either a standard diet or that plus multivitamin and mineral supplementation intravenously to 150 preterm infants for 28 days after their birth. Supplemented babies had higher rates of growth, measured in weight, plus head circumference sizes that were between five and eight millimeters greater. The differences in head circumference remained nine months after the supplementation period ended.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Learning and Social Skills

study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association finds that increased fruit and vegetable consumption among schoolage children may increase learning skills related to interacting with others, as identified in social cognitive theory. Researchers divided 138 students into two groups, with one group consuming more fruits and vegetables than the other. After three months, the group on the healthier diet tested higher in social cognitive learning skills. They also scored better in self-efficacy (belief they could succeed) in difficult situations, social support and observational learning. natural awakenings

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Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce. At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.” Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/ windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization. Source: Emagazine.com

Strength in Numbers

It Takes a Village to Feed the World Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples. Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet. Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years. Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment. Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020. Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds. 10

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Shame Game Corporations Bow to Public Pressure

Microbeads are tiny balls of hard plastic found in facial scrubs, shampoo and toothpaste that flow down drains and pass through wastewater treatment plants, ending up in waterways, where they enter the food chain. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has proposed the first U.S. legislation banning plastic microbeads in commonly used cosmetics (Tinyurl.com/ BeadLegislation). Finding microbead-free products isn’t easy; we must read ingredient lists and steer clear of products that contain polyethylene or polypropylene. Natural alternatives include ground almonds, oatmeal and pumice. Palm oil is a natural ingredient used in thousands of everyday products from snack foods to shampoo. But as tropical forests are cleared and carbon-rich peat swamps are drained and burned to make way for palm oil plantations, carbon is released into the atmosphere, driving global warming and shrinking habitat for endangered species. Tropical deforestation currently accounts for about 10 percent of the world’s heat-trapping emissions. Last March, General Mills and Colgate-Palmolive announced new palm oil policies. Concerned citizens can tell other major corporations that for the sake of our atmosphere, tropical forests, peat lands and endangered species, the time to act is now, and to use only deforestation-free and peatlands-free palm oil going forward. Take action at Tinyurl.com/Palm OilPetition.

Sperm Killer

Monsanto Roundup Herbicide May Cause Gene-ocide The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled to allow Roundup herbicide residues in food at concentrations a million times higher than levels already shown to be carcinogenic in cell research. Now a new study published in Free Radical Medicine & Biology adds to a growing body of research implicating the herbicide’s main ingredient, glyphosate, at concentration ranges well within the EPA “safe level” for food, in inhibiting male infertility. Noting the research revealing Roundup’s toxicity to the germ line (sperm and egg) of animal species, the argument can be made that this chemical has contraceptive properties and therefore, genocidal consequences. By directly affecting the biologically immortal cells within the testes that contain DNA with more than 3 billion years worth of information essential for the future of the human species, Roundup could even be considered an instrument of mass destruction. Minimally, the precautionary principle should be applied that any chemical with the potential to disrupt or destroy our species’ reproductive cells should be banned unless the manufacturer can prove its safety beyond a reasonable doubt. Source: GreenMedInfo.com

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U.S. Organic Standards Under Siege Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the non-organic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase. Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others. Sign a petition in protest at Tinyurl.com/ OrganicStandardsPetition.

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Vermont Demands GMO Labeling Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for the state to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. Anticipating the current lawsuit by Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees. The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states. Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs. Donate to Vermont’s defense fund at Tinyurl.com/ SupportGMOLabeling.

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Top predator species of the Southern Ocean, far-ranging seabirds, are tied to the health of the ecosystem and to global climate regulation through a mutual relationship with phytoplankton, according to a study from the University of California-Davis, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. When phytoplankton are eaten by grazing crustaceans called krill, they release a chemical signal that attracts krilleating birds. The chemical signal, dimethyl sulfide (DMS), forms sulfur compounds in the atmosphere that also promote cloud formation and help cool the planet. Seabirds consuming the krill then fertilize the phytoplankton with iron, which is scarce in oceans. “The data is really striking,” says Gabrielle Nevitt, Ph.D., a professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior at the university, who co-authored the paper. “This suggests that top marine predators are important in climate regulation, although they are mostly left out of climate models. More attention should be focused on how ecological systems impact climate. Studying DMS as a signal molecule makes the connection.”

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r. John Woodward in the past, all of which stands out from provided no answers to the status quo her problem. Woodin medical practice ward’s background as today, where praca functional medicine ticing one or two doctor prompted him related specialties is to ask the woman the norm. Woodward detailed dietary quesa rare find, specialtions, through which izing in the widely dihe discovered that vergent areas of critical for years she had been care as a hospital emerusing a medication that gency room doctor, and as can inhibit magnesium a primary care physician absorption; he knew that Dr. John Woodward practicing integrative, one of the well-known holistic, alternative and side effects of magnesium natural medicine at his newly opened deficiencies is arrhythmia. “Simply preclinic, EverVitalMD in Mooresville. scribing an over-the-counter magnesium Woodward sometimes struggles supplement helped resolve her probwith a crisis of conscience in the ER, lem,” he recalls. trying to limit a patient’s toxic exposure EverVitalMD is a integrative and to X-rays and CT scans or talk a patient functional clinic that offers an overall out of an unnecessary antibiotic prescrip- wellness approach to medicine. It has tion. “There is an inherent style difference sister locations in Indiana and Illinois, between practicing holistic medicine each run by a specialist in integrative and emergency care,” says Woodward. and holistic medicine. Woodward’s “It is often difficult to treat patients apgoal for the Mooresville clinic is to intepropriately when they have been trained grate the best of conventional medicine otherwise by conventional paradigms.” with evidence-based, alternative and With his advanced training in critical care holistic treatment and lifestyle modifiand treating trauma, as well as board cation. Says Woodward, “We believe in certification and fellowship training in treating the entire person—focusing on integrative and holistic medicine, he is lifestyle changes such as; healthy eatacutely aware of these differences. ing, physical activity and education.” The style difference between con On the first visit, each patient at ventional and holistic care is exempliEverVitalMD is assessed and a wellfied through Woodward’s retelling of a ness treatment plan is initiated based woman that came into the ER suffering on patient needs and aimed towards from heart palpitations (arrhythmia). Her an end result of optimal health. Most history indicated she had completed a conventional primary care consists of significant amount of advanced testing diagnosing and treating disease symp-

toms. But, says Woodward, “The goal at EverVitalMD is to treat and correct disease related dysfunction by eliminating the source, and thus curing the condition. Patients immediately notice the difference. Instead of having just a few minutes with a busy doctor, the patient gets an entire curriculum of education and support.” EvervitalMD offers food sensitivity panels, high sensitivity cardiac lab screening and hormone testing. Patients are directed to be their own health advocate. This new approach to treating patients with chronic conditions such as; thyroid dysfunction, type II diabetes, adrenal fatigue, fibromyalgia and others, encourages our patients to take charge of their own health. According to Woodward’s wife Erin, who is also the clinic’s dietitian, “Patients often say that after completing our wellness program, they feel better than ever”. Everyone in the clinic follows a path towards educating the patient in the fundamentals of health. “We teach by example,” Woodward emphasizes. “That’s the key. We are proud of the results our patients achieve. It is the end result of working with them every step of the way. Our dieticians, wellness and weight-loss coaches, high-tech fitness tracking, and customized curriculum have had unparalleled results. It is a whole new approach to wellness.” In addition to the education provided during patient visits, events and educational talks are scheduled at other local venues. Woodward personally embraces challenge, once riding a bicycle from Colorado to Illinois for personal trial and reflection. His challenge now is to convince patients and his medical peers that the integration of conventional primary care with alternative and natural medicine can be successful, providing a much better overall result for the patient. Location: 2785 Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 23, Mooresville. For more information and event schedule, call 704-928-5767 or visit EverVitalMD.com. James Occhiogrosso is a natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life. Connect with him at HealthNaturallyToday.com.

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of

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heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well. Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations. Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age

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of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up. Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that contribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists. Most recently, they planted an organic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at

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the age of 23. Joraan’s to learn orchard is home to thrivwhere their ing, health-supporting food comes apple, apricot, cherry from and the and plum trees, plus reasons fresh, native aronia berries. organically It also injects fresh life grown food into the community. really matters Each spring, the Forto our health,” bords celebrate their says Lanier. son’s birthday by “wakHowever, ing up” his orchard. “This is just the His mother explains: tip of the iceLuverne and Mary Jo Forbord “People of all ages berg for us. Ulgather—an assortment timately, we’d of our friends, Joraan’s friends and their like to be a chemical-free community growing families, neighbors, relatives, through advocating for reduction and co-workers, students and others—to elimination of pesticide and chemical keep his legacy growing. The incredible use in schools, hospitals, households community support keeps us going.” and local parks and ball fields.” Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want Tarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the to see area hospitals Center for Family and Community Development establish organic food Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for Family and Community Development (CFCD) and Victory Teaching Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants Tinyurl.com/KlaasMartensPartOne all children to grow up in safe comTinyurl.com/KlaasMartensPartTwo munities with access to plenty of wholesome food. After working for Tinyurl.com/AnneMosness nearly two decades with some of South Alabama’s most vulnerable families, Lanier wanted to “provide more than a crutch.” In 2009, she established the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedicated to healthy living. Within five Dyer Family Organic Farm: years, she had assembled a small, but DyerFamilyOrganicFarm.com hard-working staff that began building community and school gardens and Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch. creating collaborative partnerships. org/common-resources/fish/fish-farming Recently, the group established the Lakeview Organic Grain and Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first Greenmarket’s Regional Grains urban teaching farm and community Project: LakeviewOrganicGrain.com resource center. “The farm will serve and GrowNYC.org/grains-main as an onsite experience for children

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Conscientious food producers are teachers, innovators, environmental stewards and change-makers creating a brighter future for us all.

Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite organic flowers and vegetables for farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture members in Telluride and the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple decided to take fewer trips away from their children and homestead, and instead bring more people to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community. From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains,

including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red kidney beans and edamame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a lens of abundance, rather than scarcity, and working in cooperation with their neighbors instead of in competition. The result has been a groundswell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and economic strength throughout their region. The Martens switched to organic farming after Klaas experienced partial paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, compounded by concern for the health of their three children. Because the Martens work in alliance with nature, they’ve learned to ask a unique set of questions. For example, when Klaas sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill it?” but, “What was the environment that allowed the weed to grow?”

Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one summer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a crew member and then a captain in the Copper River and Bristol Bay fisheries. During that time, Mosness became a passionate advocate for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems. “Like farm families on land, fishing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political forces may be even more damaging to our livelihoods and wild fish.” For example, “We are replicating some of the worst practices of factory farming on land in our marine environment with diseases, parasites and voluminous amounts of pollution flushing into our coastal waters,” explains Mosness. She’s also concerned about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engineered (GMO) fish without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO labeling so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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ssential oils are not magic or folklore. There is solid science behind them,” says Elizabeth Jones, founder of the College of Botanical Healing Arts, in Santa Cruz, California. Here’s what happens after inhaling lavender, the most popular of all essential oils: The cilia—microscopic cellular fibers in the nose—transport the aroma to the olfactory bulb at the bottom of the brain, from where it proceeds to the limbic brain and directly affects the nerves, delivering a soothing effect. “Or put it on your skin and other properties of essential oils are absorbed straight into the bloodstream,” advises Jones, author of Awaken to Healing Fragrance. Thai studies show that a whiff of lavender oil is calming and lowers blood pressure and heart rate, yet there are many more benefits attributed to the art and science of aromatherapy and essential oils. For those struggling with summer

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Minor Scrapes, Cuts and Blisters Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylococcus and other nasty bacteria and works to prevent infection, according to a meta-analysis from the University of Western Australia. The researchers further suggest that tea tree oil may be used in some cases instead of antibiotics. Oregano and eucalyptus oils are likewise acknowledged for their natural abilities to eliminate infection-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses. “Blend all three for a synergistic effect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand.com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy A small amount of undiluted lavender oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand. Add

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Almost all essential oils are so strong that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use coldpressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil.

a few drops to a dollop of cooling aloe vera gel for extra relief and moisture, suggests Jones. Undiluted lavender is also a great remedy for insect bites, says Tisserand. “You can stop the pain of a bee sting in 20 seconds with a few drops.” Chamomile, either the German or Roman variety, helps with rashes, according to Jones, especially when mixed with her summertime favorite, aloe vera gel. She recommends mugwort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefit affirmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formulation Research Group.

Allergy Relief During hay fever season, several aromatherapy oils from a diffuser can offer relief, counsels Tisserand. He recommends eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils, all of which contain antihistamines. Use them separately or blended. When using a diffuser, it’s not necessary to put the oils into a diluting carrier oil or gel. He notes that a steam tent containing 10 drops of each of the three oils mixed with two cups of boiling water is highly effective.

Sprains, Strains and Joint Pain Lessen inflammation and the pain from tendon and muscle sprains and strains with rosemary or peppermint, adding a dash of ginger for additional benefit, says Tisserand. He recommends rubbing the oils (diluted in a carrier) directly on the sore spot. Rosemary is particularly effective for bringing blood flow to an injury

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hether urban or rural, children in our state average 4.5 minutes outdoors and four hours in front of a screen every day,” says Barbara Erickson, president of The Trustees of Reservations conservation nonprofit, in Sharon, Massachusetts. One way to disconnect kids from electronics is to go camping. Such educational, fresh air exercise is inclusive and inexpensive. David Finch, superintendent of the Dunes Edge Campground, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, suggests borrowed gear for the first outing. A backyard campout can be a rewarding trial run; each child can ask a friend to stay over and a parent and the family dog can participate. Once kids have the hang of sleeping somewhere outside their own bedroom, consider an overnight program at a local or regional zoo. Kids get a kick out of watching the animals and learning about their behaviors, diets and habitats. The Toledo Zoo, in Ohio, offers Snooze at the Zoo, including a pizza dinner, breakfast and admission the next day. Children sleep near one of the exhibits or in a safari tent. The program teaches

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animal adaptations, food chains and ecosystems and meets requirements for scout badges in a fun setting. The Irvine Nature Center, in Owings Mills, Maryland, near Baltimore, offers a rich outdoor experience. Organizers provide food, activities and camping equipment. Children first attend a fire safety class, and then help cook a meal and make s’mores. At night, participants learn how to mimic owl hoots and practice their new skills, often receiving hoots in return. Night walks sometimes include sightings of deer, bats or flying squirrels, while morning walks showcase groundhogs and birds. Jean Gazis, with the women’s and girls’ rights nonprofit Legal Momentum, in Brooklyn, New York, observes, “It’s easier to camp with small, even tiny, children, than with older kids. Babies are portable.” She recalls taking her 7-week-old infant along and nostalgically comments, “Now that the kids are 11 and 14, they don’t have as much free time.” Drive-up camping in a state park that offers facilities and planned activities sets up a good time. Gazis feels that

“It’s not how fast and how far you go, it’s what you see, smell, touch and listen to along the way. You might move only five feet in 15 minutes, but what you see and discuss will help children grow into respectful explorers and lifelong campers. Take photos and bring a journal; a child’s adventures are the best keepsakes.” ~ Stephanie Rach, founder of the Let’s Go Chipper play-based learning program, in Corte Madera, CA a destination four hours away is the limit for car trips with small children. She advises giving everyone duties. “My young son once had a great time digging a ditch around the tent when

it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping bags dry and got to play in the mud.” Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born. We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His mandatory equipment includes good walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adhering to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick flowers or touch animals is non-negotiable. Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beaufort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively. “We like to do observational scavenger hunts—find the flower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills, boosts creativity and improves physi-

cal and mental health,” she says. Wear notes that her kids have listed 70 forms of life in the family’s backyard alone. Visit a local park or NatureRocks.org to take part in more activities and explore different locations. “Nature presents a great parenting tool,” she remarks. Summertime camping helps every member of the family unplug, unwind and wander along new paths. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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moothies offer big nutrition in a small package. Based on a vegan source of lean protein like coconut milk or yogurt, soy, chia seeds or a vegan protein powder made from dried beans or hemp, they can energize us for a full day of summer activities. Other ingredients follow the peak of summer crops. Berries, greens, melon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, celery, carrots and stone fruits like peaches and mangoes add antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. A tablespoon or two of milled flax seeds, hemp or nut butter adds richness to the flavor, while providing omega-3 fatty acids necessary for complete nutrition. For the finale, add a touch of sweetness from fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar or stevia. The best way to mix a smoothie is to start with either a liquid or an ingredient with a thicker consistency,

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like yogurt, placed in a standard or high-speed performance blender. Next, add the desired fruits or vegetables and flavorings, followed by ice. Start on a slower speed, holding down the lid tightly, before increasing the speed to achieve a velvety texture. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. Freezing the fruits first and then blending them into a smoothie can substitute for ice. Peeling bananas before freezing them makes smoothie-making easier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size portions also simplifies the process. Smooth-fleshed fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries. Tender, baby greens such as spinach, kale or chard virtually disappear within a smoothie; if using mature, rather than baby greens, cut out the stems unless the blender is extremely powerful.

Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients. Spirulina (made from a microsaltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture

difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be apparent if it sits for 20 minutes or more. With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure.

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Yields 2 servings ¼ cup cranberry juice 1 cup pitted sweet black cherries ½ cup raspberries 1 /3 cup plain soy or coconut yogurt 4 ice cubes Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Mango Lassi Yields 2 servings ¾ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk ¼ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk yogurt ¾ tsp vanilla extract 1½ cups chopped fresh mango, frozen ½ tsp ground cardamom Agave nectar to taste Ground pistachios for garnish Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, mango and cardamom and blend using low to high speeds until smooth. Add agave nectar to taste and blend again. Sprinkle ground pistachios over each serving.

Tomato Smoothie Yields 2 servings 2 cups tomatoes, chopped ½ cup tomato juice ¼ cup apple juice ½ cup carrots ¼ cup celery, chopped Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste 2 cups ice

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Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Yields 2 servings

Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie

2-3 cups watermelon, seeded 1 cup low-fat vegan vanilla yogurt 1 cup frozen organic strawberries 1 cup frozen organic sliced peaches

Yields 2 servings 1 cup apple juice 1 cup sliced sweet apple ¼ cup applesauce ½ cup sliced carrots ½ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced 2 cups ice Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

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Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Summer Salad Smoothie Yields 2 servings ½ cup apple juice 2 cups stemmed and chopped baby spinach, Swiss chard or kale 1 apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped ½ avocado, peeled and chopped ½ cup cilantro leaves 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp matcha (fine green tea powder) 1 Tbsp milled flax seeds ¼ cup vegan protein powder Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

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Carob, the fruit of the Ceratonia siliqua tree, is rich in natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Free of the stimulants caffeine and theobromine found in chocolate, it’s safe for dogs and its vitamin E supports skin health. Recent research published in the Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal shows that carob also has natural antibacterial properties.

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o keep our dog’s skin and coat healthy, supplements may first come to mind, especially oils and powders. However, whole foods deserve a closer look for naturally elegant results.

Chia

Chia seeds contain more healthy omega-3 fats and fiber than flax or other grain seeds and are a good source of protein and antioxidants, notes Patrick Skerrett, executive editor of Harvard Health Publications. They are abundant in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plantbased form of omega-3, which combats skin inflammation and improves the skin’s texture and softness, says holistic nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith, of Tucson, Arizona.

Eggs

Eggs are nutritional powerhouses containing the most bioavailable protein for dogs. Eggs have vitamin A, which promotes cell turnover. Their zinc further supports protein synthesis and cell division, necessary for wound healing, the formation of connective tissue and skin health, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Egg yolks provide a valuable source of biotin, effective in treating dry skin, seborrhea and itching associated with skin allergies, reports PetEducation.com, a website of veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty 28

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Smith, owners of Foster and Smith, Inc. Avoid raw eggs, as they contain avidin, which interferes with the metabolism of biotin, fats, glucose and amino acids, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Almonds

Almonds contain the entire vitamin E family of tocopherols and tocotrienols. “Deficiency of vitamin E has been implicated in the development of certain dermatological disorders in dogs,” counsels Lee Russell McDowell, Ph.D., in Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition. Almonds are also an excellent source of B vitamins, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc and bioflavonoids, with a trace of omega-3. While safe in small quantities for larger dogs, whole almonds are not easily digested and can upset the stomach and create intestinal distress. Almonds are easily ground into a powder using a blender, and almond meal is also available at many grocery stores.

Coconut

Renowned herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy pioneered the use of coconut in natural diets for companion animals. Raw coconut contains medium-chain, saturated fats that transform into energy and can decrease bacterial growth, irritation and inflammation, according to

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A fortifying cereal low in starch and high in mineral content, especially potassium and phosphorus, oats also harbor calcium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. The grain’s primary benefit to skin and coat is its soluble fiber content, which also helps a dog’s gastrointestinal system to remove toxins.

Liver

Liver from grass-fed animals enhances healthy skin. Nutrients include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A, C, D, E and eight B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin.

Wild Salmon

Cooked wild salmon is ripe with omega-3 fatty acids, which along with benefiting the skin and coat, appear to boost the immune system, and may assist dogs with allergies, according to the article “10 ‘People’ Foods for Dogs,” by Elizabeth Pask and Laura Scott.

Cranberries

Cranberries contain a variety of bioactive components, including proanthocyanidins and anthocyanin antioxidants, plus the phytochemical ellagic acid. “Animal experiments show that supplementation with anthocyanins effectively prevents inflammation and subsequent blood vessel damage,” explains Northern California Registered Dietitian Marilyn Sterling, who also points to myriad studies of the antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins. According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, ellagic acid can prevent skin cancers.

The 16th-century herbalist Henry Lyte documented their use in treating skin wounds and eczema.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes can be considered a skin superfood, because they hold a high level of betacarotene (a precursor form of vitamin A) and are a good source of vitamin E. Their vitamin C content, which increases with cooking, facilitates collagen production, contributes to photoprotection, decreases photodamage and supports wound healing, according to a report by Alexander J. Michels, Ph.D., of the Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute. Suzi Beber is the founder of The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund via Canada’s University of Guelph Veterinary College and Teaching Hospital Pet Trust. She also contributes to Animal Wellness magazine, from which this article was adapted and used with permission.

Chow Down Try to use organic ingredients whenever possible.

Chia Coconut Crunch

1½ cups rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup coconut flour 1½ Tbsp chia seeds ¼ cup coconut oil 1 cup almond butter 2 whole eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla ¼ cup carob chips Preheat oven to 350 F. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients except carob chips. After ingredients are well incorporated, add carob chips. Form small balls of dough with hands, place on cookie sheet and lightly flatten each ball with the back of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or bag.

Oats ‘n Egg Scramble 2 eggs, whisked ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup goat’s milk Olive oil Combine ingredients in a medium-sized bowl; let sit for 10 miutes. Lightly coat a pan with olive oil, add bowl contents and then scramble like regular eggs. Cool before serving as a topping to a dog’s regular meal.

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he ocean is my bliss. My job lets me do what I love and call it work,” says Andrea Neal, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Sciences, a scientific collaboration seeking healthy water solutions, in Ojai, California. “When I surf, I’m in sync with water and air at the same time.” One time during a Scandinavian snowfall, she donned a wet suit to ride eight-foot waves; after splashdown, she emerged with ice-tipped eyelashes and a huge grin. “I’ve never been so cold, but it was glorious!” Neal likens scuba diving to entering another world, revealing nature’s undersea glories. “Crabs sneak a peek and you’re face-to-face with fish. Sea lions want to play,” she says. “I’ve also had great white sharks cruise by and give me an intimidating nudge.” It’s not just sharks and extreme weather that swimmers, divers and watercraft enthusiasts worry about these days—it’s trash, too. The most basic requirement for safe water sports is clean water. Plastics, paper and other debris, ranging from microscopic toxins to everyday garbage, pose life-threatening hazards to human and marine life. “I want my kids and their kids to share in what I’ve experienced,” exclaims Neal, part of the global scientific community redefining clean water habitats as an investment. Semiannual walking beach cleanups, an Oregon tradition for 30 years, have removed 2.8 million pounds of trash, largely comprising cigarette butts, fishing ropes and plastic bottles. Unusual items include telephone poles and a 200-pound Styrofoam block. In the 2014 spring campaign, 4,800 volunteers that treasure coastal recreational activities removed an estimated 24 tons of litter and marine debris (solv.org). What West Coasters see can also show up in Japan and vice versa, so coordinated cleanup efforts benefit outdoor enthusiasts in both countries.

Lake Tahoe, on the California/ Nevada border, beckons paddleboard, raft, canoe and kayak aficionados. Last year, volunteers for the Great Sierra River Cleanup, a Sierra Nevada Conservancy project, finessed the condition of this recreational site by picking up a ton of trash in and near the water and were able to recycle 600 pounds of it (Tinyurl.com/SierraRiverCleanup). Desert winds, combined with flat landscapes, blow Las Vegas debris into Nevada’s Lake Mead. Operation Zero – Citizens Removing and Eliminating Waste, ferries volunteers to a cove accessible only by boat to clean and enjoy the area (Tinyurl.com/LakeMeadOperationZero). The improved natural environment attracts visitors to the lake to try new sports like wakesurfing, riding the water behind a wave-producing boat by dropping the tow line once waves form. The more adventurous go wakeboarding, which combines water skiing, snowboarding and surfing skills as the rider becomes airborne between waves. The more advanced sport of

Be a hero, take pollution down to zero. ~ National Park Service waterskating requires more stylish skateboarder moves. Further inland, Adopt-a-Beach volunteers help keep the Great Lakes clean. More than a beach sweep, volunteers regularly monitor litter throughout the year and perform a complete beach health assessment on each visit. The eight Great Lakes border states—Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—benefit from teams of volunteers continually working to improve beach health (GreatLakes.org/adoptabeach). Moving south, Project AWARE cleans up Iowa’s waterways, “one stretch of river, one piece of trash at a time” (Tinyurl.com/IowaAware). Stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing are popular river activities. Paddlers collect litter en route and leave it in designated bins at access points.

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In Missouri, the Big River beckons. Jeff Briggs, an insurance adjustor in High Ridge, tubes the mile-plus stretch between dams at Rockford Beach Park and Byrnes Mill. “When we’re tubing, it’s just for enjoyment,” he says. “For a longer float, we take the jon boat so there’s space to stow trash.” Table Rock Lake, in southern Missouri, draws fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. Their WK Lewis Shoreline Cleanup has removed 179 tons of trash in 10 years. In 2013, 670 volunteers filled 11 dumpsters (Tinyurl. com/WK-Lewis-Cleanup). “It takes love and commitment, patience and persistence to keep cleaning up habitats,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., co-founder of four grassroots water advocacy groups. “Clean water is important though, to sustain fit life on the planet.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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How Trash Impacts Marine Life by Avery Mack “No matter where you live, trash can travel from your hands to storm drains to streams and on to the sea. The problem of ocean trash is entirely preventable, and you can make a difference,” advises the Ocean Conservancy. The Ocean Trash Index provides information by state and country on how much and what kind of trash enters our waterways. Each fall, data is collected during the organization’s International Coastal Cleanup oneday campaign both on land and under water. About 10 million pounds of trash was collected worldwide in 2013; of that total, 3.5 million pounds, or nearly 35 percent, originated in the U.S. The most common offenses include discarded cigarette butts and filters, food wrappers, plastic bottles and bags, beverage caps and lids, cups, plates, utensils, straws and stirrers, glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper bags. All of it could have been recycled, including the cigarettes (see RippleLife.org/butts).

Trash enters the water from illegal or thoughtless dumping, extreme weather events, a crashed plane, sunken boat, lost fishing traps, nets or lines, movie props or windblown litter. For example, a plastic bag blows out of the trash can or truck, enters a storm drain or creek and moves into rivers and the ocean, where it endangers marine life, swimmers and watercraft. Water boards in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area recognize that voluntary measures aren’t enough to solve the problem. Some cities in the Los Angeles area have implemented fullcapture systems designed to trap debris greater than five millimeters in size. Prevention is obviously the least expensive, safest and easiest way to keep water clean. To protect local, regional and global waters, follow the familiar refrain of recycle, reuse, repair and repurpose. Be thoughtful about what’s in the trash can and keep it securely closed. Move the car on street

sweeping days—along with dust, dirt and leaves, a street sweeper picks up animal waste and oil from cars. Ask for and advocate less packaging on commonly used products, stiffer fines for polluters and increased funding for enforcement and research. Knowing what comprises most trash helps consumers demand product redesigns and new policies that address the most problematic items and materials, explains Nicholas Mallos, a marine debris specialist with the Ocean Conservancy. Rippl is a free mobile application that can help users practice what they preach in making simple, sustainable choices by delivering weekly green living tips, available at OceanConservancy. org/do-your-part/rippl.html. A safe, fun day near, on, in or under the water starts with green practices at home. For details visit Tinyurl.com/ CoastalCleanupReport.

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048 is a plan to prevent wars, eliminate poverty and create the conditions for global sustainability by the time we celebrate the centennial of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, unanimously adopted in 1948 by all UN member countries. 2048 dispels myths, including a major misconception that peace and prosperity are hopelessly complicated and unattainable. In truth, both can be secured through the realization of five fundamental freedoms for everyone: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for the environment and freedom from fear. These basic freedoms establish a framework within which other rights can flourish. The five fingers of our hand illustrate the possibilities, starting with the thumb. It looks different and stands out. It is strong. It represents freedom of speech, an idea that stands up to dishonesty and corruption. With our index finger, we point and indicate direction. It represents freedom of religion. Each of us is free to choose our own way. Those that decide God is their guide are free to live their own relationship with God. The middle finger, the longest, represents freedom from want—the long road of existence and the certainty that

there’ll be food, water, education and health care for every one of us as we go along. Next is the wedding ring finger for many of us, and a finger with a direct link to our nervous system for all of us. It represents freedom for the environment and for life. We all have a direct link to the Earth and the ecosystem of which we are a part. When the life of the Earth is spoiled, our lives are spoiled. Finally, there is our little finger, the least imposing. It represents freedom from fear. It’s the “finale” of our hand, our reward. All the others lead to this one. As we recount the five freedoms represented by our fingers, remember that we didn’t ask for that hand; we were born with it. Everyone was born with the right to all five freedoms. They are the essence of a good life for all, and in this way they are intertwined; the success of each bolsters the others. As we learn our rights, we come to expect and demand them, with lasting results. They become our way of life. Source: Adapted excerpt from 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together by Kirk Boyd. Used with permission of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. See the evolution of human rights at Tinyurl. com/HumanRightsTimeline.

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TUESDAY, JULY 1

Drum Circle & Bon Fire – 6-9pm. Community drumming is a great way to connect to each other and the rhythm of life. Come to listen or play, drums, rattles, percussion, or simply enjoy the bon fire. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.

Private Healing Sessions with Sandra Grace Brooks – Craniosacral attunement, chakra assessment and repair, migraine clearing, hypnotherapy, quantum healing and energetic clearing. Call to register. New Client: $165; Returning client: $140. Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. For more info, c: 704-662-0946. Ahlara International.com/workshops.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 Private Healing Sessions with Sandra Grace Brooks – Craniosacral attunement, chakra assessment and repair, migraine clearing, hypnotherapy, quantum healing and energetic clearing. Call to register. New Client: $165; Returning client: $140. Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. For more info, call: 704-662-0946. AhlaraInternational.com/workshops.

THURSDAY, JULY 3 Private Healing Sessions with Sandra Grace Brooks – Craniosacral attunement, chakra assessment and repair, migraine clearing, hypnotherapy, quantum healing and energetic clearing. Call to register. New Client: $165; Returning client: $140. Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. For more info, call: 704-662-0946. AhlaraInternational.com/workshops. Fun, Family & Fireworks – 4-10pm. The largest Independence Day celebration in the area—the Lowe’s YMCA July 3rd Summer Celebration! We invite the community to join us for free family fun, kids games, inflatables, entertainment, vendors and fireworks! Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Avenue, Mooresville. For info: 704-716-4000. YMCA Charlotte.org/branches/lowes/socialresp/events.

FRIDAY, JULY 4 Huntersville 4th of July Celebration - 10am-1pm. Participate in bike decorating, face painting, a clown parade and a water fight between the fire stations. Enjoy food and loads of games. Free. Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Pkwy and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. For more details: Huntersville.org. Fourth of July Parade – 5-7pm. South & Main Streets, Davidson. Free. For info: Davidson CommunityCalendar.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 KIDS: Kid’s Intuitive Discovery Series Age 9-16 – 10am-2pm. July is Stones and Crystals month. We will be learning how they energize us. Moms, Dads or other adults welcome. Limited to 16 kids. Bring a snack or box lunch. Fee: $20 for the first child/$10 for other siblings. OUR Place 19900 S. Main St., Suite 5, Cornelius. For more info, call: 704-2373561. To register: Classes@TranspersonalPower. com. TranspersonalPower.com.

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Portal to Shamanism – 1-3pm. Share the renaissance of an ancient spiritual practice; a class designed to be a gateway to ancient knowledge and sorcerer’s visioning. Bring your drum. Ages 18+. Class fee: $25. The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. For more info, call: 704-896-3111. TheNook-Store.com.

therapy is right for you and your family? Come and find out how easy it is to use. We will discuss the benefits for you, your family and your pets. FREE class. (Materials sold separately. Bring a friend and any questions you may have. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Movie Night – 7pm. Come join us to watch the movie, Food Matters! Food Matters is an inspiring documentary about the food industry, and how we, as consumers, can use our food choices to keep ourselves, our environment, and our economy healthy and strong. Cost: Free. Questions: 704-6557324. Wellbeing, 21121 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. WellBeingNaturalHealth.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 Christy Snow in Concert – 7pm. Percussive guitar, rich vocals and life affirming lyrics from a singer/songwriter that has been voted one of Charlotte’s best female vocalists by Creative Loafing magazine. Tickets: $20 at the door, $15 advance tickets. OUR Place 19900 S. Main St., Suite 5, Cornelius. For more info, call: 704-237-3561. To register: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com.

Flow Class with Live Music – 6:30-8:30pm. Lisa Strickland will lead a Flow class, with Jared Allan playing live music to enhance the Rhythm and flow of the class. Letting the energy created in the class enhance your yoga experience. Suggested donation: $15. For info call: 704-663-7188. Your Karma, 195 West Statesville Ave, Mooresville. YourKarmaYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 15 A New You Organic Hair Salon with Lea Lally Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting and Open House – 2-7pm. Please join us in welcoming Lea to “A New You” family of healthy living providers. There will be free organic coffee and tea samples, light healthy snacks, free chair massage and free oxygen bar. Come in to enter a free drawing for a cut and color, a $130 value. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.

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Private Karmic Astrology Readings with Susan Reynolds – 10am-5pm. Karmic Astrology is different from traditional astrology. Susan is able to read a chart and see visions of past lives and explain how those are impacting current life. Provide birth date, birth time and place when registering. $100 per hour. Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. For more info, call: 704-662-0946. AhlaraInternational.com/workshops.

21 Days to Wellness – 3 week class – 9am. Corrine Lewis, CNA, CFH, leads you through a three week food cleanse to help improve digestion, boost energy and immunity, lose weight, decrease pain, reduce menopausal symptoms, and feel happier! July 12, 19, and 26, cost for all three weeks is $125. Wellbeing, 21121 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. Please call with questions: 704-655-7324. WellBeing NaturalHealth.com.

KIDS: Field Trip for Kids to Hiddenite Gem Mine – 10-4pm. Learn while digging for Stones and Crystals at Hiddenite Gem mine. Parents or guardians needed to car pool. Bring snacks, drinks and boxed lunch. Purchases at gem mine not included. Fee: $20 for the first child/$10 for other siblings. Questions? Linda@transperosnalPower.com. Or for more info: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com.

Expanding Intuition, Having Fun with The Spirit Guides – 10am-12noon. Expand your intuitive gifts with fun and amazing techniques and exercises. Work with your Spirit Guides. Class fee: $25. The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. For more info, call: 704-896-3111. The-Nook-Store.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Stay Off Statins – 11am. Join Corrine Lewis, CNA, CFH, as she provides proven techniques to lower your cholesterol naturally without the use of prescription medications. You don’t want to miss this class! Cost for class is $10. Please call to register and answer any questions: 704-655-7324. Wellbeing, 21121 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. Well BeingNaturalHealth.com.

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Organic Tea and Coffee Tasting – 9-10am. Sample our organic, healthy teas (some from local herbalists) and coffees. Come in and see why they are the healthiest options for your body, mind and spirit. Free. Info: 704-902-0997. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Magic and Mystical Extravaganza – 10:30am2:30pm. Ever want to go to Hogwarts? Experience potions, fairies, aura cleansing, pendulums, palmistry, flame messages, tarot and more! Entry fee: $10. For more info, call: 704-896-3111. The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. The-Nook-Store.com.

Color Therapy with June Hamilton – 1-3pm. Experience the vibrations of color! This workshop will introduce you the healing properties of color, providing you with a new healing tool for yourself, family and friends. Class fee: $25. For more info, call: 704-896-3111. The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. The-Nook-Store.com.

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Soul Journey & Crystal Healing – 1-3pm. Guided meditation, ritual, crystals, and sound, can assist you in healing. Experience a soul journey to access your Higher Mind & Spirit Helpers. Facilitator: Joni Red Wing Stone. Class fee: $15. Pre-registration required. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 Getting to the Center or Tai Chi – 2pm-4pm. With Amy Sullivan. Beginners and advanced students. In this workshop, we will reveal and experience the real purpose behind practicing Tai Chi. Learn how to change your state of being through simple tai chi movements and meditations. Class Fee: $40. Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. For more info, call: 704-662-0946. Ahlara International.com/workshops.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Introduction to Gemstones $10 –7-8:30pm. Amanda Todd, PhD will focus on common gemstones. Students will have the chance to feel the stones while learning more about their properties and how to use them. Class fee: $10. OUR Place 19900 S. Main St, Suite 5, Cornelius. For more info, call: 704-2373561. To register: TranspersonalPower.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Myofascial Massage – 8am-5pm. Soft tissue can become restricted due to stress, overuse, trauma, infectious agents, or inactivity, often resulting in pain, muscle tension, and corresponding diminished blood flow. Cost: $45. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S. Main St. Kannapolis. Pre-registration is required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Email: DrHurley@HurleyWellnessCenter. com. Website: HurleyWellnessCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 An Afternoon of Awakening, Card Readings and Healings – 11am-4pm. Eight experts will offer healing modalities, chakra balancing, foot reflexology, and reiki; also, angel & tarot card readings, and much more. Schedule your sessions at 704.662.0946. Walk-ins welcome but appointments suggested. Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave, Mooresville. For more info, call: 704-6620946. AhlaraInternational.com/workshops. Hands-on Workshop with an Aeroponic Tower Garden – 4-5:30pm. Learn how to grow organic fruits and vegetables in your at home. Grow up to 20+ plants in only 3 square feet of space! Grow a healthy, nutrient dense. Free Class. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-9020997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.

tuesday Your Karma Center for Yoga and Wellness – 9am, Gentle Yoga, 10:30am Yin Deep Stretch Yoga, 12pm PiYo Strength, 5:30pm Yahweh Yoga, 6:45pm Hatha Yoga with Yoga Nidra. Drop-in: Adult Yoga $10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com.

monday Monday Morning Meditation – 9-9:50am. Bringing like minds and hearts together; this once a week period of stillness may be just what you need to start each week with a happy sigh. Fee: $5. The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. The-Nook-Store.com. Your Karma Center for Yoga and Wellness – 9am; Flex and Flow Yoga/Pilates, 10:30am; Yoga Therapy, 12pm; Hatha Yoga, 6:30pm; Hot Baptiste Yoga. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Cold Laser Therapy for Healing & Pain Relief – 8am-5pm. Cold laser therapy is a form of phototherapy or light therapy. The cold laser device produces a beam of light, which is applied over the injured area to stimulate healing. There is no pain with this therapy. Fee: $20, pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S. Main St. Kannapolis. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. Monday Meditations – 11am. With Kevin. Begin the week with a short intentional meditation, then a release meditation. Bring blanket, water and loose clothes. Free. Love offerings welcome. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-9020997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Pathways to Intuition – 7-9:00 pm, 3rd Monday of the month. Ever make the statement: There has to be MORE than this. Learn how to align your heart to your soul’s desire to be a spiritual being having a physical experience. $15. For more info, call: 704237-3561. To register: TranspersonalPower.com. Trivia Nite – 7:30pm. Summit Coffee 128 S Main St, Davidson. From now till forever. For more info: 704-895-9090. SummitCoffee.com. Intuitive Development/Mental Mediumship for Beginners – 6:30-8pm. Curious about Intuitive Development? Interested in learning the power of working with your Spirit Guides? This class is a great place to start! First and second Monday of the month. Class fee: $20 The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. For more info, call: 704-896-3111. The-Nook-Store.com. Bikram Yoga Lake Norman – The original hot yoga. Daily and evening classes for all levels. Flexibility not required. Open 7 days a week. For class times and pricing, check our website, www.bikramlkn.com. No pre-registration required. Bikram Yoga Lake Norman, 236 Raceway Drive, Suite 1, Mooresville. More info: 704-618-7993. Hello@ BikramLKN.com. BikramLKN.com.

Cold Laser Therapy for Healing & Pain Relief – 8am-5pm. Cold laser therapy is a form of phototherapy or light therapy. The cold laser device produces a beam of light, which is applied over the injured area to stimulate healing. There is no pain with this therapy. Fee: $20, pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S. Main St. Kannapolis. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. The Park-Huntersville Novant Health Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Every Tuesday from now through Labor Day from at the corner of Gilead Rd and Reese Blvd on the Novant Health Campus. Facebook.com/FarmersMarketTheParkHuntersville. Morning Intuitive Development Group – 10am12pm. 2nd Tues of month. Join Linda Thunberg to discover the process of intuition; empower innate intuition and abilities. Awareness, Meditation & Practice. All levels welcome. $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St Ste 5, Cornelius. 704237-3561. Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com. Earth Fare Good Olde Days – 4:30-7:30pm. Let Earth Fare take you back to the Good Olde days with an old-fashioned chicken dinner. Rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies. Eat in or to go. $7. Earth Fare, 14021 Boren St, Huntersville, 704-875-3122. EarthFare.com. Crystals, Stones and Humans – 6:30-8pm. 1st Tuesday of month. Bring your favorite crystals and stones to share. We will work with grids and participate in shamanic crystal journeys. Amanda Todd or Nancy Petrozelli will facilitate. Love Offering. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Call or email. 704-237-3561. Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com. Simply Goddess – 7-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. Amanda Todd’s Women’s Group focusing on awakening, empowering and affirming the feminine spirit. Come to either or both. Suggested donation $5-$15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register at AmandaToddphd.com/ calendar2014.htm. AmandaToddphd@gmail.com. Monthly PTSD Support Group – 7pm. Last Tue of the month. This group is designed to help individuals who experienced traumatic events and how to cope in everyday life. Peer to peer support group. Traumas can be caused by an accident, severe illness, assault, crime, emotional distress, military service, grief and loss. Free to the public. A New You Body Works, 246 Talbert Road, Mooresville. Facilitated by: Joni Stone. 704-732-0707. Joni@StoneByStone.net. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.

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Charlotte Motor Speedway Hosts the Summer Shootout Series – June 3 thru July 29. Legends Car and Bandolero racing, also special attractions, and fireworks extravaganza night. $7 for adults, children under 13 admitted free with a paying adult. $30/ night includes a camping spot at the speedway with full hookups call 704-455-4445. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord. 704455-3200. CharlotteMotorspeedway.com.

wednesday

Intuitive Development /Mental Mediumship – 10:30am-12Noon & 6:30-8pm. Explore and expand the depth of your own skills and gifts, journey into another realm, working with your Guides! Mediumship practiced! Class fee: $20 The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC. For more info, call: 704.896.3111. The-Nook-Store.com.

Statesville Rotary Farmers Market – 7am-noon. Locally grown fresh fruits and produce in-season. East Sharpe Street, Statesville. 704-878-4371. North Mecklenburg Farmers Market – 7amnoon. Cornelius Elementary School, 21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-336-2561. Spirit Art Summer Class – 10:30am-12noon. Paint a picture directly given from your Spirit Guides and Teachers, a unique message to you from your ‘people’! Materials provided. Class fee: $20. The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC. For more info, call: 704.896.3111. The-Nook-Store.com. Lunch in the Lot – 11am-2pm. We will be featuring some of LKN’s & CLT’s tastiest food trucks. Be sure not to miss lunch from some of the area’s best “restaurants” on 4 wheels. Bella Love, 21325 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. Cwarnemunde@BellaLove. org. BellaLove.com. Family Night at Kabuto Lake Norman – 4:309:30pm. To provide healthy and entertaining dining experience for families is our goal. With purchase of one adult Hibachi dinner, get one child’s free. One child/family. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Kabuto Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 16516 Northcross Dr, Huntersville. 704-655-0077. KabutoLakeNorman.com. Conversations – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday. Who are you now? How is the shift affecting your life? Discussion and meditation. Suggested love offering $515. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Call or email. 704-237-3561. Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com. Evening Guided Meditation & Automatic Writing – 6:30-8pm. This class will align your intuition, Spirit Guides and Source! Become empowered and then more empowered, exploring consciousness. Event fee: $20. The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. For more info, call: 704.896.3111. TheNook-Store.com.

thursday Coffee with Veterans – No Charge – Free Coffee for Veterans. Richards Coffee Shop and Veteran’s Museum. 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville. Open to the public every day! 704-663-0488. Welcome Vets@gmail.com. WelcomeVets.com or Welcome HomeVeteran.org. Your Karma Center for Yoga and Wellness – 9am; Gentle Yoga with light foam rolling added, 10:30am; Slow Flow Yoga, 5:30pm; Restorative Yoga/ Gentle Yoga, 6:45pm; PiYo Strength. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com.

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Lunch Time Meditation – 12pm. With Kevin. Clear your mind and replace it with love, gratitude, peace and harmony. Be led in this meditation with gentle peaceful wisdom. Love donations welcome. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.

Troutman Depot Farmers Market – 3:30-6:30pm. The Market will operate from April 18-September 26. Located at: 137 S Main St, Troutman. 704-4915415. Farm430.com. Thirsty Thursday’s Wine Tasting – 6-9pm. Enjoy live music. Daveste’ Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Rd, Troutman. 704-528-3882. Daveste.com. Open Mic Night – 7:30-11:30pm. Kadi Fit Studios hosts an evening of local entertainment and drink specials. Bella Love will feature LKN’s and Charlotte’s creative artists in a collaborative setting. $5/cover. 21+. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St, Ste 6, Cornelius. Asharpe@BellaLove.org. BellaLoveCharlotte.com. Wine Tasting – 7pm. Explore Wines from around the world at our catered tasting. Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-663-5445. 202Wines.com. Open Mic Night – 7:30-11:30pm. Kadi Fit Studios hosts an evening of local entertainment and drink specials. Bella Love will feature LKN’s and Charlotte’s creative artists in a collaborative setting. $5/ cover. 21+. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St, Ste 6, Cornelius. Asharpe@BellaLove.org. BellaLove Charlotte.com. Live Music at Risto’s Place – 8pm – 12:00am. Come enjoy live entertainment in the lounge at Risto’s Place in Downtown Statesville. Risto’s Place Food & Spirits, 123 N. Center St. Statesville. Contact Sheryl Toukola. RistosPlace@gmail.com. 704-872-5557. Shag Night-DJ Dance Party – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. 704-696-8322. RiverCityBarAndGrillLKN.com. RiverCityBG@gmail.com. Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. 704-895-9090. SummitCoffee.com.

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Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two! The Bathtub Gin, 166 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704-658-0958. WelcomeToTheTub.com.

friday Cold Laser Therapy for Healing & Pain Relief – 8am-5pm. Cold laser therapy is a form of phototherapy or light therapy. The cold laser device produces a beam of light, which is applied over the injured area to stimulate healing. There is no pain with this therapy. Fee: $20, pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S. Main St. Kannapolis. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. The Bella Love Art Crawl – 5-9pm. 2nd Friday. Cornelius Cultural Arts Group invites everyone to experience the monthly art crawl that features the area’s innovative artisans. Live performances, food trucks and events at local businesses. Free. For info: 704-577-1283. Find us on Facebook, CorneliusCultural-Arts-Group. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St, Cornelius. Mooresville Artist Guild – 6-8pm. 2nd Friday of the month. An artist reception in the renovated Historic Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center. Off Interstate 77 and less than 40 minutes from uptown Charlotte. For more info: 704-663-6661. Corner of Main and Center Sts, 103 W Center Ave, Mooresville. Magart.org. MUSIC ON MAIN 2014 – 6-9pm. Thru October. 1st Friday of the month. Family-oriented concert series on the lawn of Town Hall in downtown Mooresville. Bring blankets or chairs. . For info: 704-662-3336. Outdoor Concert Series, Mooresville Town Hall lawn, 413 N Main St, Mooresville. DowntownMooresville.com. Metaphysical Movie Night at OUR Place – 6:309:30pm. 2nd Friday of month. Bring the family & snacks for a fun evening. For details: Our-PlaceIn-Cornelius@meetup.com for this month’s movie night. Love offering. OUR Place 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. Mingling on the Greens Concert Series – 7-9pm. Enjoy an outdoor FREE concert series at Birkdale Village at 8712 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville. For info: 704-895-8744. BirkdaleVillage.net. Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Details: 704-895-9090. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. SummitCoffee.com. Live Music at Risto’s Place – 8pm – 12:00am. Come enjoy live entertainment in the lounge at Risto’s Place in Downtown Statesville. Contact Sheryl Toukola. RistosPlace@gmail.com. 704-872-5557. Risto’s Place Food & Spirits, 123 N. Center St. Statesville. www.facebook.com/RistosPlace. Live Music & Karaoke – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. For info: 704-696-8322. RiverCityBG@gmail.com. RiverCityBarAndGrilllkn.com. Live Music – 9-11pm. 202 N main Wine Shop & Music Room, located in downtown Mooresville. For info: 704-663-5445. Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-663-5445. See website for schedule: 202Wines.com.

saturday Statesville Rotary Farmers Market – 7 am-noon. Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season. For Info: 704-878-4371. East Sharpe Street, Statesville. North Mecklenburg Farmers Market – 7amnoon. For details: 704-336-2561. Cornelius Elementary School. 21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. Davidson Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. MayOctober. For details: 704-400-0880. Located at 120 S Main Street, Davidson. Next to Davidson Town Hall, between Main and Jackson. Denver Market – 8am-12pm. For info: 704-7368452. Located at: Rock Springs Elementary School, 3633 Hwy 16 N, Denver. Mooresville Farmer’s Market – 8am-noon. Every Saturday from thru October. For info: 704662-0270. Located in the community parking lot off of N Main Street on the corner of Church Street and West Iredell. This is located directly behind Fifth Third BankFacebook.com/Downtown MooresvilleFarmersMarket/info. The Huntersville Growers’ Market – 8am-12pm, Enjoy the best local farmers have to offer including fresh produce, meats and more. Call: 704-766-2220. Main & Maxwell Park is at the center of Huntersville. From I77, exit 23; go East approximately 2 miles to Maxwell St, North on Maxwell to the corner of Main. Huntersville.org. Pick Your Own at Carrigan Farms – 8:30am-7pm. Crops available that we pick or you pick. Apples begin Labor Day weekend and last a few weeks and then once October starts its pumpkin time. Phone: 704-664-1450. Carrigan Farms, 1150 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville. Kelly@CarriganFarms. com.CarriganFarms.com. Community Music Bluegrass – 9am-12pm. Richards Coffee Shop and Veteran’s Museum, 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville. 704-663-0488. Welcome Vets@gmail.com. WelcomeVets.com. Metaphysical Men’s Group – 9:30-11:30am. 2nd Saturday of the month. Exclusively for men. Gary Dobson, CCP, CHt will facilitate a group meditation and discussion of metaphysical topics. Suggested love offering $10. Registration: 704-237-3561. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com.

for one-hour session. By appointment only. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Vulture Feedings – 12:30-1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. Vultures are smart. The Raptor Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of these birds. Free with regular admission. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville. CarolinaRaptorCenter.org. Sacred Path Retreat – 1-4pm. Second Saturday of the month Gathering. Our mission is to provide a place where people can come to dream, explore, learn and teach in a sacred and safe environment as they travel their spiritual path. See website for this month’s topic. Sacred Path, 292 State Park Rd, Troutman. SacredPathRetreatCenter@gmail.com. SacredPathCenter.org. Tour de Food – 1:30-4:30pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. Take a tour of Davidson and sample the finest culinary delights. Tour starts at the Old Cotton Mill now The Brick House Tavern, 209 Delburg St, Davidson. Contact: Lisa Schnurr, 336-406-6294. Info@ TourdeFood.net. TourDeFood.net/Davidson.htm. Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In – 4-8pm. 1st Saturday of the month. Downtown shines with chrome and glitter during the monthly Cruise-In. It’s a great chance to show off your car and chat with other car enthusiasts. Free. Broad St, Mooresville. DowntownMooresville.com. Mingling on the Greens Concert Series – 7-9pm. Enjoy this outdoor concert series. Free. Details 704-895-8744. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville. BirkdaleVillage.net Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Info: 704-895-9090. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. SummitCoffee.com. Live Music & Karaoke – 8pm. For details: 704696-8322. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. RiverCityBG@gmail.com. RiverCityBarAndGrillLKN.com. Live Music – 9-11pm. 202 N main Wine Shop & Music Room, located in downtown Mooresville. For info: 704-663-5445. Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-663-5445. See website for schedule: 202Wines.com. Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two! Info: 704-658-0958. The Bathtub Gin, 166 N. Main Street, Mooresville. WelcomeToTheTub.com. Live Music – 10pm-1am. For info: 704-664-2695. George Pappas Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Drive, Mooresville. GeorgePappasVictoryLanes.com.

sunday

Mooresville Museum – 10am-2pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. llluminating our past, interpreting the present, envisioning our future. See recent acquisitions, exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. For info: 704-6631873. Mooresville Museum, 132 E Center Ave, Mooresville. TheMooresvilleMuseum@yahoo.com. TheMooresvilleMuseum.org.

The Bridge – 9, 10 & 11am services. Connecting God and the community. There is a place for you at The Bridge. Church of the Nazarene. Life Groups, Services, Pre-School, Teens, Seniors. Phone: 704664-4216 2940. The Bridge, Charlotte Hwy, Hwy 21, Mooresville. TheBridgeLKN.com.

Crystal Healing & Energy Sessions – 12-4pm. Joni “Red Wing” Stone offers individual or group sessions, using her crystals, gemstones, guided meditation & sound for balancing your mind, body and spirit. $45

Worship at THE COVE – 9:30, 11:15am, 6pm. You are invited to worship at THE COVE Church, 197 Langtree Rd, Mooresville. Call: 704-655-3000. CoveChurch.org.

Worship at THE COVE – 9:30 and 11:15am. You are invited to worship at THE COVE Church. Statesville High School-MacGray Auditorium, 474 N Center St, Statesville. For info: 704-655-3000. COVEChurch.org. The Gathering – A New Kind of Church. 10am11am. We honor the uniqueness of each person’s experience of our Source, and the Biblical understanding that the word of God is written on our hearts. Phone: 704-662-0946. Ahlara, 155 Joe V. Knox Avenue, Mooresville. AhlaraInternational.com. Unity Church of Lake Norman – 10am. Celebration. Spiritual not religious, warm and welcoming, participative Sunday celebration experience. Support for wherever you are on your spiritual path. For more info: 704-267-5498. Unity Church, 19900 S. Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. UnityLakeNorman.org. Worship at New Hope Missions Church – 10am. Our worship is contemporary and informal, with messages that are authentic and applicable to your life. Info: 704-928-5390. Lake Norman Dance Gallery, 443 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. New HopeMissionsChurch.org. Pick Your Own at Carrigan Farms – 11:30am5:30pm. Crops available that we pick or you pick. Apples begin Labor Day weekend and last a few weeks and then once October starts its pumpkin time. Details: 704-664-1450. Carrigan Farms, 1150 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville. Kelly@ CarriganFarms.com. CarriganFarms.com. Mingling on the Greens Concert Series – 4-6pm. Enjoy this FREE outdoor concert series at Birkdale Village in Huntersville at 8712 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville. Details: 704-895-8744. BirkdaleVillage.net. Concerts on the Green – 6-8pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays thru September. Addition of July 4th Concert on the Village Green in Downtown Davidson. Free. Rain or shine. Food/beverages available for purchase. Coolers and picnics are welcome. Located at the corner of Main St. and Call: 704-892-7591. Concord Rd. Davidson Public Library, 119 S Main St, Davidson. ConcertsOnTheGreen.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE LENNOX MORRIS L.AC.

Your Karma 95 W Statesville Ave 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville YourKarmaYoga.com I believe that empowering each and every client with the knowledge and tools to participate in maintaining their own health is the key to promoting a healthy lifestyle.

HYPNOTHERAPY TRANSPERSONAL POWER, LLC

Linda M. Thunberg, MHt Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius Elemental Healing, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200, Charlotte 704-237-3561 TranspersonalPower.com Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, treating body, mind and spirit, and addressing issues such as Weight Loss, Stress, Relationship, SelfEsteem, Regressions and more. Group or individual sessions. See ad, page 21.

WELLBEING NATURAL HEALTH

Cristin Gregory, MSOM, Dipl OM, L.Ac. 21121 Catawba Ave, Cornelius 704-655-7324 WellbeingNaturalHealth.com Treating a variety of conditions such as pain, depression, autoimmune, anxiety and insomnia, combining Acupuncture, Herbs, Qigong and natural supplements. A l s o o ff e r i n g p r i v a t e a n d community acupuncture. See ad, page 18.

DOG GROOMING A NEW YOU ZEN DOG SALON 250 Talbert Rd, Mooresville 704-491-2450 or 704-902-0997 ANewYouZenDogSalon.com

The only Organic, Stress Free, Kennel Free Dog salon. Specializing in Senior, special need dogs and puppies. One dog family at a time. By Appt only. See ad, page 6.

HORMONE COMPOUNDING HEALTHSMART PHARMACY 108 Leaning Oak Dr, Mooresville 704-658-1184

HealthSmart Pharmacy can fulfill all of your pharmacy needs. Specializing in compounding hormone replacement therapy and much more. See ad, page 31.

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MASSAGE THERAPY A NEW YOU BODY WORKS 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville 704-902-0997 ANewYouBodyWorks.com

Prices starting at $45 per hour make us the best valued spa in town. Michelle Lally and her team provide several types of therapeutic body work, deep tissue, reiki, chakra balance, thai massage, reflexology, detox therapies, hot stones, body wraps cranio-sacral and more. See website for full list. See ad, page 6.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN DR. LORA HURLEY, ND, CTN, CPT ANCB & ANMCB Board Certified Traditional Naturopath, ASPT Board Certified Phlebotomist, Certified in Lymphatic Detoxification & Clinical Microscopy 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis 704-938-1589 HurleyWellnessCenter.com

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Wellness Healthcare Provider & Educator. Medically educated, clinically trained, 20+ years experience. Whole body detoxification. Treating people, not symptoms. Finding the source of dis-ease. See ad, page 19.

NUTRITIONIST CORRINE LEWIS, CNA, CFA BS NATURAL HEALTH SCIENCES CERTIFIED NUTRITIONAL ADVISOR CERTIFIED FAMILY HERBALIST Simply Nutritious LLC 21121 Catawba Ave, Cornelius 704-746-6242 SimplyNutritiousNow.com

Your eating habits affect your overall health and lifestyle. By providing solutions for your food challenges, you’ll cook delicious, nutritious meals and eat healthy on any budget.

ORGANIC SALON A NEW YOU ORGANIC SALON

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SPA / BOUTIQUE / HOLISTIC CENTER AHLARA INTERNATIONAL

155 Joe V. Knox Ave, Mooresville 704-662-0946 AhlaraInternational.com Ahlara International is Lake Norman’s premier spa, boutique, and Center for Yoga and Pilates. The holistic environment offers highly qualified and dedicated practitioners, healers, teachers and lecturers. See ad, page 32.

SPIRITUAL HEALING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/ CERTIFIED MEDIUM

Rev. Dr. Marsha G. Cook, Heidi E. Kent, M.A. 19621 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius 704-896-3111 The-Nook-Store.com Offering a unique, spiritual counseling session that eliminates negative charges attached to the stories of your life. Be daring, be bold, be whole! See ad, page 23.

SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE MEDIUM HEIDI E. KENT

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