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“We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to keep watering it. You’ve got to really look after it and nurture It.” ~John Lennon Being in a loving relationship is truly precious. When we are fortunate to have found love with a partner, we need to tend to it as if it is a beautiful plant. Attraction comes first but to keep it thriving, will require lots of attention. You can’t just expect it to grow by itself. As Thomas Plante says, page 13, “long-term relationships…are partnerships in living.” My husband and I have been together for 23 years. We met before online dating was popular. But we also met in a rather unconventional way—by a wrong phone call. Though now my husband refers to it as a “right” phone call. He was calling a male friend of his and dialed my number by mistake (or was it?). When I answered, and replied that I thought he had the wrong number, he made a joke and I started laughing. That is how our friendship began that turned into a longterm, living partnership. While our relationship has had its ups and downs, our love is even stronger today than ever. I know that it will continue to thrive because we both have an intention to make it so. Some principles that we have learned and try to live by are: having respect for each other, always wanting the best for your partner, being happily committed to the relationship. I’m not sure which one is the most important but happily committed is probably the hardest. It means that no matter how mad or frustrated we may be at each other or with situations that need our attention, we will find a way to work through them and happily stay together. I feel that being happy is an essential ingredient. While many couples decide to stay in a relationship because of children, financial reasons or just because they think it is easier to stay, that does not make a happy commitment. And unfortunately, those couples are usually miserable with life and/or end up splitting up after even 20, 30 or more years together. Happiness can be elusive for many people for various reasons. In “Happy Meals,” we hear from professionals that eating certain healthy foods can help fight off depression. We also offer a few suggestions for some “Good Mood Meals,” that you may want to serve your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day or to cheer up a loved one after a very stressful time. Even changing your environment with some “Eco Feng Shui” tips may bring more happiness to your home or office.

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newsbriefs Natural Relief for Allergy Sufferers

4E Health Sciences offers all natural remedies for allergies. Its products provide relief for allergy symptoms as well as helping build resistance to the common allergens that are contained in the remedies. Dr. Peter Kfoury is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists. After 35 years in practice, Kfoury has seen virtually every kind of allergy symptom and patient possible. Eight years ago, after reviewing hundreds of allergy tests on patients, it became apparent that when it came to inhalant allergens—environmental substances that people breathe in—80+ percent of patients were sensitive to the same things. Kfoury formulated two homeopathic extracts, taken sublingually—drops placed under the tongue—that help to both relieve the symptoms of allergy, and when used over time, also help to build resistance to those allergens. Thus, K4E Health Sciences was born. The method of administration is quick, easy, safe and effective in reaching the goals of improved resistance to these common allergens. Allergy TR product is for people with allergic symptoms or sensitivity usually associated with outdoors, such as weeds, grasses and trees. Allergy CS is for people with symptoms or sensitivity primarily associated with indoors, such as dust, mites, mold and/or animal dander. As patient Eric comments, “Within the first week my symptoms were starting to get better and during the second week they were gone completely! They both work great and helped clear up my symptoms and kept them away without any side effects.” Make an appointment by calling 843-737-5116 or view information at K4EHealthSciences.com. See ad page 19.

Accomplish Rapid Change with Master Coaching

erry Schmidt, PhD, is a Master Coach, facilitating Personal Transformation. For the past 34 years, he has helped hundreds of individuals, teams and organizations improve their lives and their business results with rapid change methods. Everything Schmidt does originates from modeling human excellence— finding the people who are the best at what they do and learning the structure of their mastery. Modeling is based on the premise that if one person can do something, anyone can. This methodology was refined in the NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) community, where Schmidt was a senior trainer for many years. NLP tools—including Hypnosis—are useful for helping produce rapid, sustainable personal transformation. Schmidt refined these approaches through his own personal journey; healing his wounds and helping his clients heal theirs. At some point, he realized that focusing solely on psychological or personal development was not complete and often didn’t result in lasting change. To explore the spiritual dimension, Schmidt traveled to South East Asia, studied with several masters and was a student of one for 14 years. Currently, Schmidt is focusing his coaching practice here in Charleston. He is passionate about helping people live the life that they want and deserve—full of passion, great relationships, energy, health and happiness. As he says, “So many settle for so much less than they need to when given the right approach.” To begin your personal transformation, contact Gerry for a complimentary conversation at 843-588-9286 or GerrySchmidt.com. See ad page 16 and listing page 27.

Integrative Advancements in Healthcare

riority Health Carolinas is an Integrative Age-Management practice now seeing patients in the greater Charleston and Mount Pleasant area. The focus is on preventive medicine, bio-identical hormones, nutritional support and advanced cardiovascular, cancer and genomic testing. Priority Health conveniently offers house calls and business-office calls six days a week. Maintenance and follow-up visits utilize telemedicine technologies—phone, video or skype. For those suffering from chronic fatigue, weight gain, memory impairment and other chronic illnesses, Priority Health takes plenty of time assessing and addressing each and every concern. Programs are structured to provide the maximum practitioner-patient face to face time. Practitioners are also experienced in providing appropriate diagnostics and therapies for hypothyroidism. Additionally, one of the practitioners is an ILADS member and is able to diagnose and prescribe an integrative protocol for the treatment of Lyme disease, Post-Lyme Disease Syndrome and other tick borne illnesses. Now is the time to avoid degenerative diseases and take advantage of 21st century medical advancements. Dr. Yusuf Saleeby, a nationally recognized anti-aging and integrative physician, author and innovator, directs Priority Health Carolinas. While headquartered in Murrells Inlet, SC, the staff of Registered Nurses makes home visits throughout the state of South Carolina. For more information, visit PHC365.com. Schedule an appointment in February and save $25 off the initial visit, please call 800-965-8482. See ad page 9. (continued on next page)

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newsbriefs Healthy Hair & Skin Boutique

ooking for the amazing skin and body products that are offered by SKIN & CO? It is no longer necessary to travel to Nordstrom; they are now conveniently available right in our own backyard by visiting Salon Indigo. Indigo is a one of a kind healthy hair and skin boutique locally owned and operated in Mount Pleasant. Gorgeous hair and skin can be achieved by using the salon’s handpicked products that contain healthy, top-of-the line ingredients. In February, Salon Indigo is highlighting SKIN & CO’s Truffle Therapy Serum referred to as a “Miracle in a jar” by Lifestyle magazine. The anti-aging boosting serum made Oprah’s list of favorite things. Handcrafted in Umbria Italy, it restores skin with an unmistakable radiance. Fine lines start to fade, roughness is surrendered and silky smoothness is immediately revealed. Skin looks firmer and brighter, creating a healthy youthful complexion. This fantastic product was also the recipient of the “Sarah Afshar 2014 Best fine lines facial serum” award.

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An Oceanside Spiritual Retreat

magine creating a spiritual retreat by the sea to bring more light and healing into our life. That is what Dr. Darlana Fiehtsam accomplished. She recently moved her integrative holistic therapy healing practice, Prema Alternative Psychotherapy, to beautiful Folly Beach and expanded her work to create Seaspirit, a bed and breakfast for transformational travel. She enthusiastically says, “My purpose is to bring more love and hope into our universe and to expand people’s ideas of what is really possible for their life!” The ocean’s divine feminine energy enhances greater compassion and nurturing, expanding the wisdom of our souls. On March 6-8, Fiehtsam and Eleanor Rimedio—a Bob Proctor Certified Coach—host Seaside Soul Journey: How to use the Universal Laws and Metaphysical Meditation to manifest your dreams and life’s purpose. The weekend workshop allows time to relax with four two-hour classes including an introduction to Inner Sanctuary Training. The retreat includes a private room and customized gourmet meals by a personal chef. Fiehtsam adds, “The reward is peace that passes all understanding and the joy of flowing smoothly on our higher paths in life.” For additional details, visit HarmonyBegins.com/news-and-events/ or call 843-3278848. See listing page 26 and Calendar page 29.

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esearch from the New York University School of Medicine found that married people have significantly less cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those that are divorced, widowed or otherwise single. The study used data on the rates of CVD from the health surveys of more than 3.5 million men and women collected at 20,000 U.S. medical centers. Married people under 50 had 12 percent lower incidence of heart disease than single people. Married couples between 51 and 60 years old had a 7 percent lower risk, while those over 60 had a 4 percent lower risk. The results were presented at the 2014 scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology. Researcher and cardiologist Jeffrey Berger recommends that doctors show increased diligence for single patients: “If one of my patients is recently widowed or divorced, I’m increasingly vigilant about examining them for signs of any type of cardiovascular disease and depression,” he says.

Mind-Body Therapies Stimulate the Immune System

large statistical analysis of multiple studies on body-mind therapies such as meditation, tai chi, qigong and yoga found that the practices effectively reduce inflammation and show promise in modulating the immune system. Scientists at the Tufts University School of Medicine analyzed the results of 34 controlled scientific studies that collectively assessed 2,219 people. Each study involved the use of at least one mind-body practice for between seven and 16 weeks and measured immune system health using multiple biological markers. Eighteen of the studies specifically examined inflammation factors, while seven evaluated antiviral-related immunity. Nine of the studies measured C-reactive protein (CRP) levels—an indicator of cardiovascular-related inflammation. The analysis revealed that mind-body therapies reduced CRP levels in subjects with high risk factors for cancer, diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. The scientists added that some of the research suggested that mind-body therapy may also increase immunity against viral infections.

Calcium and Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dental Decay

study from Argentina’s Buenos Aires University has linked dental caries to low levels of calcium and vitamin D. Dental status and caries risk were assessed by determining the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth, the amount of plaque and the sugar intake of 106 women of the average age of 24. Calcium levels were deficient among nearly 60 percent of the women, 70 percent had low blood levels of vitamin

D, 72 percent consumed soft drinks daily and all of them presented gingivitis (gum disease). The third with the highest caries scores and decayed or missing teeth had significantly lower calcium intake and vitamin D levels and significantly higher intake of protein and soft drinks, plus significantly higher plaque and sugar intake compared with the rest of the women. The researchers concluded that low calcium intake is associated with a high risk of dental caries and a greater severity of oral disease. “Adequate nutritional status of calcium and vitamin D could be an additional factor that may help preserve good oral health,” they state. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

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European Eco-Cooperation Linking Oceans and Human Health

EurOcean 2014, convened by the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Marine Board, the European Commission and three Italian partner institutions—the National Research Council, National Inter-university Consortium for Ocean Science and the National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics—has issued the first of 18 priorities cited in a declaration that adds momentum to a European Marine Board report, Linking Oceans and Human Health (Tinyurl.com/ OceansAndHealth). Participants identified four high-level policy goals: valuing the ocean; capitalizing on European leadership; advancing ocean knowledge; and breaking scientific barriers. Newly discovered toxic nanoparticles and swelling micro-plastic marine pollution, with concerns emerging about higher seawater temperatures incubating chemical carcinogens, pose several new perils to human health. Jan Mees, chair of the European Marine Board, states, “To truly progress our knowledge, European scientists across a broad range of disciplines and domains must make a quantum leap towards holistic approaches and integrated research on a scale that will help us to much better understand, protect, manage and sustainably exploit the seas and oceans that surround us. This is a grand challenge; not just in Europe, but for human society as a whole.” Source: Eurocean2014.eu

Potent Promises

Climate Change Pledges Predict Progress President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both made ambitious pledges to combat climate change. Jinping pledged that China’s CO2 emissions would peak around 2030; the first time that Beijing has set such a target. Obama promised that by 2025, the U.S. will have reduced its emissions by 23 to 26 percent from 2005 levels, twice as much as Washington had previously offered. The carbon emission deal that has been reached between China and the United States is a promising breakthrough. The world’s biggest economies account for one-third of the planet’s emissions, so their initiative should help persuade other countries to reach a global emissions agreement at a United Nations climate summit next year in Paris. President Obama faces opposition in the Republican-controlled Congress, although aides say he can act unilaterally. Moreover, rapidly evolving energy conditions in the United States, from the increased supply of natural gas to the expansion of renewable energies, will ease the pain of carbon cuts. 10

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GMO Pushback Hawaii Lobbies for Anti-GMO Laws

The Aloha State enjoys a year-round growing season, with multiple harvests annually. Last year, the Hawaiian island of Kauai passed genetically modified organism (GMO) farming restrictions, but they were overturned in court. Now, Maui County, which includes the Hawaiian islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai, has approved a moratorium on the cultivation of genetically modified crops. The majority of Monsanto’s GMO corn seed sold to farmers in Argentina, Brazil and the U.S. comes from its Maui operation. If the law stands, Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, another biotech firm with operations in Maui County, will need to seek alternatives. Lawsuits have already been filed by both opponents of the ban and proponents that want rigorous enforcement built in. Michael Lilly, former attorney general of Hawaii, expects the new law to be struck down like the previous Kauai attempt on grounds that state law supersedes it, although appeals in that case are underway. Meanwhile, an injunction has stalled the whole process. The message from anti-GMO forces is that although giant firms have deep pockets and many options, staunch determination to stem the tide of GMO crops worldwide may eventually bear the sweet fruit of victory. Source: Grist

Greenwashing Conundrum

Biodegradable Plastic Bags Are a Hoax In 2010, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed recommendations for environmental marketing claims. The agency has sent warning letters to 15 marketers informing them that their claims may be deceptive, and requested more scientific evidence that plastic bags labeled as biodegradable, or “oxodegradable”, implying the bag will break down in time when exposed to oxygen, were true to the claim. Because many bags are dumped in the low-oxygen environment of a landfill, the FTC considers those advertised benefits as dubious. Joseph Greene, a professor at California State University, Chico, points out that oxodegradable should be amended to “oxofragmentable” to be more accurate, because the plastics just break into smaller and smaller pieces. Chemically, they don’t break down into anything less hazardous. In fact, if these plastic bags disintegrate in the ocean, the fragments will be about the right size for sea creatures to mistake them for plankton. Source: Rabble.ca

When Chicago University psychologists surveyed 20,000 people that were married between 2005 and 2012, they found that a third had met online. Half of them met through Internet dating, the rest via chat rooms and social networking sites. Of all the couples still married, those that met online rated themselves happier.

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Healing With Color by Joyce Stech

oyal Gems is a powerful new Matrix Healing System of colors and corresponding shapes. According to modern physics, all reality can be described as vibrations and waveform patterns—everything is light and information. Royal Gems (RG) is based on the theory that these specific vibrational color energies are what keep us healthy. When these energies are present, we exhibit health. Correspondingly, the loss or compromise of these vibrations result in disease of the body including our mind and spirit. Our body contains information in our organs, cells, DNA, RNA, etc. that form an active matrix. This matrix and its interconnections provide for rapid, coherent intercommunication throughout the body. The vibrations and waveforms in this matrix can be changed. This means that anyone can change their current reality— such as an injury pattern, emotions or some stuck situation within the body—and introduce one of many other new possibilities that are more useful. Think of our DNA as our own unique, paint-by-numbers

portrait. It defines everything about us, from the color of our hair to our chances of having a particular disease. Just like the DNA helix, every organ and cell in our body contains information. They are all linked together in a vibrating matrix, like a human Internet communicating at the speed of light. Royal Gems connect to various specific spectrums of light. Each spectrum has a specific frequency with specific qualities. The RG Matrix Healing System combines all of this into a coherent way to help restore stability and balance to our body’s energy, triggering our natural healing process. The RG colors may be used individually or in a combination to create detailed results depending on the specific intentions of the user and the outcome desired. Intentions may include general outcomes like better health, business success or healing the Planet. They may also be more specific such as stress relief, attracting a partner, increased athletic stamina or cancer remission. The usage of the system also brings into the forefront our deepest thoughts, actions and blocks that stop and retard our inner growth. The system allows for transformation to occur. Healing occurs on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, creating a wholistic opportunity for the client. In essence, Royal Gems act like crystalline switchboards linking multiple dimensions, times and levels of consciousness to each other. This results in the awakening of our higher chakras, glands, subtle energetic circuitry and intuitive senses. Royal Gems allow us to physically embody more of our higher self and soul gifts so we can achieve all of our spiritual goals. This system compliments and can increase the effectiveness of other modalities as well. Reiki, Light Language, Crystal Healing, Massage, Chiropractors, Doctors, Teachers and many others, can all benefit from the increased vibrations of RG. In addition many alternative health practitioners after using the system, due to their newfound connection to their inner self and purpose, wind up developing new methods and systems to use in their own practice. Royal Gems can sharpen our intuitive senses and awaken our inner or third eye vision. They are amplifiers of energy and intention. They work multi-dimensionally as an interface between our consciousness and the higher planes to speed up our process of evolution. When a person is ready for a quantum leap, Royal Gems is a formula that can be used for downloading several levels of light codes. Joyce Stech is the creator of the Royal Gems Matrix Healing System. Request a free video at Royalgems.org/video or email info@resourcesunlimited1.com. See ad this page and listing page 26.

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Happily Coupled Creating Loving Relationships that Thrive by Judith Fertig

“To be fully seen by somebody… and be loved anyhow— this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert

t the conclusion of her bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love, author Elizabeth Gilbert had fallen in love with Jose Nunes (called Felipe in the book), a Brazilian living in Indonesia. The divorced Gilbert, reluctant to have her heart broken again, had vowed never to remarry… yet ultimately changed her mind when U.S. immigration law presented her with multiple choices: marry so they could live together in this country, stay single and live as ex-pat partners or say goodbye to Nunes. Gilbert chose a marital partnership that suits the shared life they want: honest and, after years of travel, settled in one place. She says, “For the first time in my life, living in a small town with a lovely husband in an old house with

a big garden and several pets, I feel absolutely rooted in a way I have never experienced before and never would have imagined even desiring. But it is what we want—at least for now—and we’re relishing that stability.” Gilbert records the process of going from two global wanderers falling in love to a married couple sharing domestic chores in her follow-up memoir, Committed: A Love Story.

Love Science

The spark that ignites such a partnership is love, which is “primarily about connection,” says Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., a positivity expert and author of Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. “It’s vital to our health

and happiness, affecting our brains and bodies at the cellular level. “We were born to love,” emphasizes Fredrickson, who also serves as a psychology professor and director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “The evidence comes from research that shows how our brain and nervous system are designed to enhance our chances of experiencing it.” When we share positive emotions with another person, experience a synchrony between their biochemistry and behaviors and ours, plus exhibit mutual care, love can bloom, whether we stay happily single or decide to pursue a committed relationship. She calls this triple-action sequence “positivity resonance”. Love, she observes, is less a smooth, solid path than momentary experiences of connection.

Making Love Last

The more areas of connection we have with our partners, the more opportunities we have to positively resonate every day, adds Frederickson. Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., a psychology professor at California’s Santa Clara University and adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, agrees. “Long-term relationships, like marriages, are partnerships in living,” according to Plante. “The vast majority of the time couples are together they’re not having hot sex, but are sharing a practical day-to-day life together.” Shared activities aren’t always exciting or glamorous. Raising children, working, managing a home, cooking and cleaning, shopping, being with friends and family and the rest of regular daily living is where the rubber meets the road in relationship satisfaction, observes Plante. “If couples aren’t compatible in these areas, then the connection and attraction will inevitably atrophy, tensions emerge and too often, relationships fracture and fall apart.” Compatibility means different things to different people, and requirements can change as individuals in a romantic partnership change over time. Compatibility also means agreement

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that the relationship is worth the effort to nurture and sustain it.

Partnering Life’s Dance

Five couples in different stages of loving partnerships share how they make their special relationships work. The key to them all is shared values. Doing everything together. For newlyweds Drs. Josh and Chelsea Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee, a mutual commitment to vigorous wellness and physical fitness keeps them together. Says Josh, “The healthy lifestyle I have chosen to live is so important that I need someone who is able to not just agree, but also partner with me.” Married in 2012, the two chiropractic physicians went on to co-found the BurstFIT interval training program and meld their professional, as well as personal, lives. Chelsea notes, “There is truth to the phrase, ‘Couples that sweat together, stay together.’ When working out together, you share a specific energy you create while pushing yourself to your mental and physical limits. You have your partner right there doing it alongside you, knowing they’re supporting you; so when you each break through a mental or physical barrier in your workout, you step over together into a strength and confidence that carries over into your marriage. Being a part of each other’s goals and the struggles to reach them unifies us.” Remarks Josh, “I feel like we can both be successful individually, but when we’re a team, the outcome is synergistic.” Chelsea adds, “It’s never a mindset of ‘me.’ It’s always ‘us.’” Balancing work and play. Barbara and Bob Unell, of Leawood, Kansas, dated as teenagers, went their separate ways in college and then found each other again in their early 20s. “We went on a blind date in 1968 and both belted out songs on the car radio,” recalls Barbara. “I thought he had a great sense of humor and was fun to be with. All these years later, it feels like we’re still dating. We’re crazy about each other.” Both Barbara and Bob describe themselves as enthusiastic, playful, entrepreneurial, altruistic and geared toward creative projects, whether un14

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“Seventy-five to 80 percent of all chemistry evaporates within six to eight months unless the relationship is significantly undergirded by deeper and more durable compatibility.” ~Neil Clark Warren dertaken together or separately. “We’re both, ‘Let’s try this,’ sort of people,” says Barbara with a laugh. When the Unells had twins, now grown, they realized there was no national publication addressing how to parent multiples, so they launched Twins magazine in 1984. Bob founded and managed an advertising agency while Barbara wrote bestselling parenting books, but the whole family traveled together on her speaking engagements. In response to becoming a breast cancer survivor, Barbara founded the nonprofit Back in the Swing in 2000 to support survivorship care at cancer centers. When they needed additional staff, Bob joined the team in 2009. One of the biggest things that Barbara has learned from Bob is, “You can make work fun.” “Although we come from different backgrounds, Bob and I know the power of mutual respect, trust and kindness,” reflects Barbara. “Part of our connection is that we have shared history and never take each other for granted.”

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Making long-distance work. Lisa Ekus, who runs the full-service culinary talent agency The Lisa Ekus Group, in Hatfield, Massachusetts, had been married twice and already raised her two children when she met Atlanta Chef Virginia Willis. They got to know each other through culinary events and to their surprise, fell in love. Over the past six years they’ve evolved a relationship that works for them—keeping a deep personal connection, but maintaining separate residences. Cookbook author Willis gardens, develops recipes and writes for her Food Network blog, “Down Home Comfort,” at Ekus’ New England compound in the summers; Ekus travels to the South during cold months. They also meet up as often as they can at conferences, food and wine festivals and other events during the rest of the year. “We are both smart, professional women who love what we do, have strong ethics and a high level of self-expectation in how we work,” says Ekus. “We are also best friends and work together professionally. The respect we have for each other and our work is instrumental in our relationship.” “We often joke about the North/ South, fast/slow cultural difference,” Ekus notes. “I’m more spontaneous; Virginia is more thoughtful in her responses. I tend to move fast and focus on checking off items, while Virginia is more about the journey and being in the moment. It often makes us each take stock and consider what we’re doing and saying.” They make the geographic separation work despite its inherent longdistance complications via consistent communication, saying good morning and good night every day by phone and texting often. They hold regular agent/author meetings to make professional plans and personal calendar meetings at least weekly, recognizing and respecting what is important to each of them. Bridging the age gap. Karen and Dick Eagle, from St. Louis, Missouri, are 16 years apart in age, but are close in the ways that count. Both are strongminded and still vie to get their own way even after 30 years of marriage. “We argue over the stupidest things,

and then resolve our “Marriages based on back and easy to be disagreements and with, I can relax,” says realize how good we a mutual desire to Susan. Michael, on have it,” says Karen. serve and inspire grow the other hand, always What first atseemed to fill a room. tracted them to each continually in richness Jake helps Susan with other—and keeps chores around the and beauty, and are them together—is a property and she is a benediction to all love of playful fun always there cheering and good times with who know of them.” him on from the front friends. Karen rerow when he performs marks, “I knew Dick ~ Meher Baba at local venues. was ‘the one’ when he jumped flat-footed over a wingback Cultivating Care chair at a friend’s house. That showed Working out as a couple, sharing a me that he was young at heart.” creative project or making a gourMaking ends meet. Eleven years met meal together can do more than ago, when family therapist Susan Frankkeep partners feeling connected. lin lost her husband, Michael, a univerShared activities also keep the positive sity college professor, she felt bereft and experiences ongoing and resonating. overwhelmed. The pair had owned a “That special bond and the commitcountry property near Cleveland, Ohio, ments people often build around it where they boarded horses. Susan realare the products of love, the results of ized, “I couldn’t keep the many smaller moments in which up with everything on love infuses you,” mainmy own,” and Jake tains Fredrickson. Such Marshall, a musician moments not only friend of Michael’s, accumulate, but offered to help. Over can also be stored time, Susan and Jake in memory and became close, and banked to feed a they now live relationship during together. the tougher times. Although “Love is someJake is a great thing we should supporter in many re-cultivate every ways, he’s not in day,” she says. A a position to help loving partnership financially. Susan is always a work depends on her late in progress. husband’s insurance and pension benefits, which Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from she would lose if she Overland Park, KS. remarries. “Jake is so laid

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eil Clark Warren, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and co-founder of the eHarmony relationship website, believes there are at least 29 personality dimensions—such as anger management skills, intelligence, feelings about children, energy and ambition—that comprise who we are and play a role in maintaining a relationship. Key personality dimensions include interests and activities, guiding principles and philosophies, expressions of emotional experience, tendencies toward togetherness and separateness, goals and familial and other relationships. Warren suggests categorizing desired qualities in a mate into three lists: non-negotiables, qualities that are top priority and deal breakers; semi-negotiables that are important, yet flexible secondary priorities; and negotiables that are subject to tradeoffs for more important qualities.

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Recent science suggests a deeper meaning to the “gut feeling” adage. Bacteria in the gut and neurochemicals in the brain communicate intimately and bidirectionally via the vagus nerve, explains Swift. Altering the gut’s microbial population, whether from chronic stress, antibiotic overuse or nutritional deficiencies, can change brain chemistry and thereby influence mood, mental clarity and sleep, she says. In 2013, Canadian researchers altered both the neurochemicals and behavior in mice by switching their intestinal microbiota; anxious mice given the microbes of intrepid mice became braver, and vice versa. Another small study in the British Journal of Nutrition showed a decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms in volunteers taking probiotics for a month. Essentially, says Swift, “We have a brain in the belly,” which must be nourished by both prebiotics (soluble fiber) and probiotics (fermented food). “Fiber is the quintessential substance to feed the lovely community of bugs in the gut,” says Swift, “while fermented foods interact with resident bacteria and give them a boost.” She recommends a variety of vegetables as a primary source of fiber, especially legumes, along with fruits, nuts, cheese and the occasional gluten-free whole grain. Probiotic foods include fermented vegetables, kefir, yogurt with live active cultures and apple cider vinegar.

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Most psychiatric medications target feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, says Ramsey, but the body also manufactures these chemicals naturally during the methylation cycle, a B-vitamindependent neurological process. “B vitamins are superstars of the brain,” Ramsey says. “Think of them as lubrication for the brain’s gears.” Folate, or vitamin B9 is particularly important to healthy nervous system

functioning. A meta-analysis of 15,000 people reported in the Journal of Epidemiology associated low folate with a higher risk of depression. Dark leafy greens like kale, spinach and Swiss chard are high in B vitamins, as are beets, eggs, lentils, beans and whole grains; helpful fruits include papaya, avocado and berries.

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“It’s a horrible notion that fat is bad,” says Ramsey. Swift agrees, noting, “We need a major renovation and reeducation of this important neuro-nutrient.” The integrity of a neuron cell membrane, which Swift describes as “a beautiful and fluid layer of lipids,” is crucial for brain health because it dictates communication among neurotransmitters. “The fat we eat becomes the fat of our cell membranes,” she says. “So nourish your membranes with adequate amounts of the right types of fat.” Long-chain omega-3s (DHA) docosahexaenoic acid and (EPA) eicosapentaenoic acid build and protect neurons, help prevent cognitive decline with age and can boost overall mood and mental performance, says Ramsey. A study in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry found that treating depressed patients with omega-3 EPA was as equally effective as Prozac. “DHA and EPA are the two most important fats for brain health on the planet, period,” states Ramsey. Foods rich in omega-3s include fatty seafood like salmon, mussels and oysters, plus sea vegetables, walnuts, flaxseed and grass-fed beef. For vegetarians and vegans, Ramsey recommends an algal DHA supplement.

Focusing on feeding the brain doesn’t preclude staving off heart disease, obesity or diabetes. “Follow the rules of eating for brain health,” Ramsey says, “and you’ll also be slim,

energized, focused and resilient.” It’s all a recipe for happiness. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

Good-Mood Meal Plans Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon with Sautéed Swiss Chard, Pickled Beets and Banana-Avocado Pudding Salmon is an excellent source of omega3s, and Swiss chard offers fiber and folate. Beets are high in folate, as well as nitrites, which improve circulation throughout the body and the brain, says Nutritionist Kathie Swift. Double-down on beets’ power by eating them pickled in apple cider vinegar, promoting healthy gut flora. Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid involved in serotonin production, and avocados are high in folate and oleic acid, a model unsaturated omega-9 fat needed for healthy brains, advises Dr. Drew Ramsey. Lentil Salad with Hummus, Grilled Asparagus, Broccoli, Red Onion and Grilled Watermelon Lentils, chickpeas and asparagus are high in fiber and B vitamins, while walnuts add omega-3s. Broccoli is an excellent source of chromium, a mineral found to lower blood sugar and reduce symptoms of depression in some people, according to a Cornell University study. Grilled onions (along with garlic, which can be blended into hummus) belong to a food family called alliums that promote healthy vascular function and blood flow to the brain and also contain a high concentration of chromium, says Ramsey.

Watermelon’s red color is due to its high concentration of the antioxidant lycopene, which helps resolve free radical damage, inflammation and hormone imbalances associated with depression, notes Swift. Grass-Fed Beef with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Kale and Greek Yogurt Swirled with Raspberries A British Journal of Nutrition study showed that beef raised on chlorophyllrich grass provides more omega-3s than grain-fed beef. Like other animal proteins, beef is a significant source of tryptophan. Kale and sweet potatoes contribute fiber, folate and vitamin A, which promotes the enzymes that create the pleasure neurotransmitter, dopamine. Yogurt is also high in tryptophan, and raspberries provide folate and antioxidants. Free-Range Egg Omelet with Spinach, Tomatoes, Cheese and Fresh Papaya Eggs are a power-packed food full of B vitamins, tyrosine and tryptophan amino acids, plus selenium, zinc and iodide, micronutrients vital for proper functioning of the energy- and metabolism-regulating thyroid, says Ramsey. Tomatoes and natural cheese are high in lycopene and tryptophan, respectively, and spinach and papaya are packed with folate and fiber.

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blocks for brain neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Deficiency can impair nerve cell communication, hindering memory, focus and attention. Encourage a child to eat B-packed organic foods like eggs, poultry, bell peppers, yams and spinach, and sprinkle Bvitamin-rich nutritional yeast on dishes like noodles and soup. Naturopathic Doctor Laurie Brodsky, e-consultant, DrLaurieND.com, New York City. Give up gluten. Gluten is a complex, gooey conglomeration of many proteins that sticks to the digestive tract, often stimulating behavioral issues. When gluten inflames a child’s digestive system, brain inflammation likely occurs, as well. Look for gluten-free pasta, bread, crackers and cookies made from rice, quinoa, flaxseed and non-GMO (genetically modified) corn. Pair fats with food. Healthy brain function requires a proper ratio of antiinflammatory omega-3 fats to the more common inflammatory omega-6 fats (found in canola, soybean and corn oils). Encourage balance by eating omega-3 foods at mealtime, when the gallbladder releases bile into the digestive system, allowing better omega-3 absorption. Avoid processed foods. High-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors such as Yellow 5, Blue 1 and Red 40 are linked to increased hyperactivity in children. Choose whole, real foods like whole grains and organic meats, vegetables and fruits. Use maple syrup rather than white sugar to sweeten foods—it’s full-

flavored, so a little goes a long way. Behavior Specialist Margit Crane, educator, GiftedWithADD. com, Seattle, Washington. Lead by example. Parents have more power to handle their child’s ADHD than they think. Model the desired behaviors—if children are not allowed to eat in the living room, the rule should apply to the whole family. Maintaining consistent rules is vital. Set boundaries. Many parents and teachers believe that boundaries for ADHD-laden kids, that are often sensitive by nature, may be harsh or limiting. But these children actually thrive with boundaries. Rather than offer kids unlimited choices, give them two or three options. This helps a child feel safe. Regard a troubled child as scared, rather than angry—this will enable parents and caregivers to speak to them with compassion.

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rief can arrive suddenly with the death of a loved one, serious illness, loss of a job, parental dementia or decaying relationship. In any case, it takes a toll. “Grief encompasses all of our thoughts and feelings. Mourning is when we put them into action by talking, crying, perhaps doing rituals,” explains Tracy Riley, a licensed clinical social worker and grief counselor in Jacksonville, Florida. “Grief isn’t something that’s over when you wake up one day,” Riley counsels. “It’s ridiculous when an employer gives you three days off and then expects everything to be fine.” She notes that time helps heal all wounds, but even a decade after losing a loved one, the pain can remain and life is never the same, although most of us learn to live with loss and move forward. “Some things can’t be fixed,” concludes Megan Devine, a psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon, and author of the audio book, When Everything is Not Okay, who blogs at RefugeInGrief.com. After witnessing the drowning death of her fiancé, she says, “I didn’t need to hear platitudes that everything would be OK. I needed something solid to hold onto when my whole world exploded.”

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An unexpected death and any emotional shock is an extreme stressor that causes the adrenal glands to release a flood of adrenaline. Tina Erwin, La Mesa, California author of The Lightworker’s Guide to Healing Grief, explains, “If you get a shock when someone close to you dies, your adrenal glands are blown out almost instantly and you are overwhelmed with adrenaline, much like we often see in people with post-traumatic stress disorder. You need to rebalance your body chemistry.” Intense grief can sometimes show up as chest pain, a classic sign of heart attack, due to a temporary disruption of the heart’s normal pumping action from a surge in stress hormones, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet Imperial College London scientists now have found that a recognizable “broken heart syndrome” may temporarily protect the heart from being overwhelmed with adrenaline. “Healing the physical side of grief ultimately helps healing on an emotional level, too,” says Erwin. To assist herself following the death of her 6-year-old niece from a sudden infection, she uses several Bach flower remedies for trauma—Res20

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cue Remedy, to rebalance the flood of adrenaline; Star of Bethlehem, for shock and loss; and Mimulus, for fear and anxiety. “Combining a few drops of each of these in a water bottle or tea several times a day helps you regain a feeling of balance,” Erwin says. She also likes drinking blood-cleansing noni juice to help wash adrenaline out of the body, and taking salt baths enhanced with lavender essential oil to literally “wash away the darkness.”

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Riley views art and music therapy, plus journaling (a “personal roadmap” that helps chart her progress), as powerful healing tools. She’s also seen firsthand how animals can play a key role through the mourning process. Her miniature schnauzer intuitively approaches her clients that are anxious and grieving and gives them permission to pet him. “It puts people at ease,” she says. “Then they can talk more freely about their pain.” Numerous studies, starting in the 1980s, show that stroking a furry pet lowers blood pressure.

Charting a Personal Course

For the bereaved (literally defined as “torn apart”), the symptoms of grief are meant to slow us down, advises Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition, in Fort Collins, Colorado, and author of numerous related books, including Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart. Society expects bereaved people to “carry on, keep their chins up, be glad they had him/her as long as they did or else be grateful that our loved one’s pain is over”—all platitudes that are more hurtful than helpful, says Wolfelt. Mourning takes time, but it also requires a social context, he explains. “It’s the shared response to loss. If you isolate yourself, you are grieving, not mourning. You can’t do this on your own. It’s bigger than you.” For those that feel stuck or unable to move forward, experienced grief counselors may be able to help. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Ten Best Ways to Manage Stress. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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pet’s love is extraordinary because it is unconditional. It doesn’t have expectations, pass judgment or try to leverage guilt. It is rich in loyalty, trust and adoration. Domestic pets provide warmth, companionship and love, as well as purpose, fun and conversational gambits for family members. For lonely hearts, they are a lifeline, providing a physical, emotional and spiritual connection to life that may prove critical to survival and happiness. Loving pets seem like an endless source of happiness while with us, but few outlive their owners. Loss is as much a part of having a pet as potty training and vaccinations. For some, the loss of a dog or cat is debilitating and the grieving process can take months. Rev. Gary Kowalski, author of Goodbye, Friend and a Unitarian Universalist minister in Santa Fe, New Mexico, contends that the depth of the relationship that we develop with pets emerges from the time we spend with them every day—exercising, feeding, grooming and even sleeping with them. The relationship is pure and uncomplicated, and the pain of separation can be especially intense and profound. The challenge of pet loss is often complicated by the difficult decision to euthanize an aged or suffering animal. “One of the hardest things about having a dog is that sometimes you have to decide to end its life,” says Jon Katz, of upstate New York, a New York Times bestselling author of many books about dogs, including Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die. “Our job as pet owners is to be an advocate for our pets, making sure they do not suffer. Don’t poison the joy that you shared with your pet with guilt over your decisions,” he says. Katz recommends taking photos of pets and making intentional memories in the time leading up to parting to encourage closure.

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The same kind of rituals we use to honor and say goodbye to other family members can likewise help ease the pain of a pet’s passing. Owners can gather with loved ones and friends to celebrate the life of their pet with a burial ceremony or memorial. Kowalski likes adding meaningful words. His book includes a variety of readings that pet owners can use in their rituals taken from poems, literature, the Bible and other sacred texts. When a human friend or family member dies, compassion and empathy flows from everyone we meet, but many may not be aware of, or understand, the depth of grief associated with a pet’s death. “Some people feel embarrassed or don’t understand that mourning a deceased pet is a normal process,” explains Julia Harris, a pet bereavement counselor from Ellijay, Georgia, and author of Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide. Support is essential during times of grief, and it can be difficult to find

an understanding friend to discuss it with. Several online communities are devoted to providing support. An Internet search of “pet loss support” yields a wealth of online resources. In the same way that the belief in an afterlife comforts people of many faith traditions when a person passes, the possibility of the same destiny for pets can offer comfort. “Perhaps one of the most common questions I am asked is whether or not animals have a soul,” explains Harris. “I encourage people to know that the soul, like love, is eternal. It leaves the physical body, but the loving relationship continues.” While there’s no standard timeline for the grieving process, it’s important to keep perspective. Excessive grief can lead to depression. “If the grief is interfering with life and your work, then you may need to seek professional help,” advises Katz. Not even a parent is capable of providing the purely unconditional

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or many children, the loss of a beloved pet is their first exposure to death, and age-appropriate honesty is the best policy for helping them through this difficult time. Rev. Gary Kowalski advises parents and caregivers to reassure kids that the death of an animal is not something they have to fear, and let them know that the animal is not in pain, is not sleeping and is in a peaceful place. He cautions parents against speaking euphemistically about death to young children. Involving children in the planning of a memorial service for a pet can be therapeutic. Let them talk openly about their favorite memories together and their sadness. Bereavement counselor Julia Harris encourages parents to share stories from their faith traditions that address afterlife. “These stories can help your child best understand that God continues to watch over their pet,” she contends. “This provides a sense of security that the pet is safe and remains with your child in spirit and memory.”

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impacted by furnishings and décor. When seeking out the cleanest, greenest options, pay special attention to: Cleaning products. Safely discard toxic cleaning chemicals by taking them to hazardous waste pickup sites. Many household jobs can be done with vinegar and baking soda. Paint. Revisions in wall, trim and furniture colors quickly freshen a room and bring new energy, especially when they align with Earth’s natural elements. Avoid conventional paint, which contains dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOC) that off-gas into the air. Look for widely available zero-VOC brands. Other options include displaying art or colorful wall hangings. Flooring. Many toxins lurk in conventional carpeting and adhesives used to lay wood or tile floors. Look for natural wool rugs, reclaimed wood and zero-VOC floor adhesives. Preserve resources and alter the energy in a space by repurposing reclaimed materials for rehab projects. For good feng shui, smudging with dried sage cleanses any negative energy leftover from previous owners. Furnishings and fabrics. Mainstream furniture is typically treated with toxic flame retardant, so always ask how furniture has been treated before purchasing. Seek out nontoxic and natural materials like natural rubber mattresses and hemp or organic cotton shower curtains and window coverings.

Follow Your Joy

Feng shui is multifaceted, but at its center is a search for balance and harmony. When making changes at home, it’s good to know we can follow our instincts and add things that bring us joy. Feng shui experts provide guidance in choosing colors and elements, but each of us is ultimately the best judge of what feels best for our own space. “I often ask my clients: What kind of message are you sending yourself?” says Duneier. “You can use your space to send yourself a message of a beautiful, abundant and healthy life.” Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist, a writer from Tucson, Arizona, also freelances for GreenAmerica.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

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DANA PAPPAS, MHA, LAc JULIE ALLISON, LAc, Dipl OM Merge Medical Center Dk% Gc\XjXek Â&#x203A; /+*$+-0$(''( MergeMedicalCenter.com

Licensed Â acupuncturists, Â herbalists, Â holistic Â nutrition-Â ists, Â & Â Chinese Â Medicine Â specialists Â practicing Â inte-Â grated Â medicine Â with Â a Â physi-Â cian. Â Specialties Â include: Â Fertility, Â Autoimmune Â Dis-Â eases, Â Digestion, Â Thyroid, Â Fatigue, Â Arthritis, Â Allergies, Â Weight Â Loss, Â & Â Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Health.

SUMMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

127 S. Main St 843-810-1225 SummervilleCommunityAcupuncture.com Bring Â us Â your Â headaches;Íž Â back Â Â pain, Â tennis Â elbow, Â indigestion Â or Â whatever Â is Â bothering Â you! Â A f f o r d a b l e Â A c u p u n c t u r e Â between Â $15-Â$35. Â PTSD Â treat-Â ments Â for Â Veterans Â $5. Â Appoint-Â ments Â or Â Walk-Âins Â welcome! Â See Â ad Â page Â 18. Â

ALTERNATIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. PATRICK S. LOVEGROVE Merge Medical Center Dk% Gc\XjXek Â&#x203A; /+*$+-0$(''( MergeMedicalCenter.com

AMA Â Board-Â Â certified Â Medical Â Doctor Â specializing Â in Â alternative/ integrative Â medicine, Â holistic Â nutrition, Â weight Â loss, Â fatigue Â and Â pain Â management. Â Services Â include Â acupuncture, Â bioidentical Â hormones, Â a n t i -Â a g i n g , Â n u t r a -Â c e u t i c a l s , Â GHWR[LÂżFDWLRQ &KLQHVH $\XUYHGLF medicine, Â naturopathy, Â Reiki, Â & Â blood/saliva/urine/ hair/stool Â Functional Â Medicine Â lab Â analysis Â for Â treatment Â of Â chronic Â disease. Â

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BEAUTY CONSULTANT YOUR GROOMING GURU 843-813-1838 845 Savannah Hwy West Ashley

Your Â Grooming Â Guru, Â Barbara Â Brant-ÂWilliams, Â is Â an Â experienced Â hairstylist, Â makeup Â artist Â and Â FHUWLÂżHG 2UJDQLF &RORU 6SHFLDOLVW practicing Â out Â of Â Lola Â Salon. Â She Â is Â Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â go-Âto Â source Â for Â hair, Â makeup Â and Â beauty Â product Â k n o w l e d g e . . . Â v i s i t Â <RXU*URRPLQJ*XUX FRP WR ÂżQG RXW ZK\

LOTUS HEALING CENTRE Abigail McClam, LMBT 6411 232 A Ashley Ave, Charleston 843-724-9807 Abigail@lotuscharleston.com

Massage Â Therapist Â and Â owner Â of Â Lotus Â Healing Â Centre. Â Holistic Â Massage Â Specialties Â include Â chronic Â pain Â management, Â trauma Â r e l e a s e , Â a t h l e t i c Â t r a i n i n g Â maintenance Â and Â integrative Â wellness. Â Lotus Â is Â a Â collaboration Â of Â holistic Â health Â practitioners Â XQLÂżHG E\ WKHLU PLVVLRQ WR LQVSLUH HPSRZHU DQG educate Â our Â community Â in Â mind, Â body Â and Â spirit. Â The Â Lotus Â Team Â offers Â a Â multidimensional Â approach Â to Â holistic Â health Â care Â through Â massage Â therapy, Â acupuncture, Â chiropractic Â care, Â Craniosacral Â therapy, Â Reiki Â and Â Ayurveda.

VIRGINIA CHAPLIN

Certified RolferÂŽ, RN ifcĂ&#x201D;e^Z_Xic\jkfe%Zfd Â&#x203A; /+*$/(*$..+, Virginia@rolfingcharleston.com 5ROÂżQJÂ&#x152; 6WUXFWXUDO ,QWHJUDWLRQ LV a Â highly Â effective Â hands-Âon Â therapy Â designed Â to Â restore Â alignment Â and Â SURSHU IXQFWLRQ WR WKH ERG\ 5ROÂżQJ can Â create Â dramatic Â changes Â in Â posture Â and Â physical Â structure Â by Â addressing Â the Â patterns Â in Â your Â body Â that Â may Â be Â causing Â pain, Â poor Â posture Â or Â general Â feelings Â that Â daily Â activities Â are Â harder Â to Â do Â than Â they Â used Â to Â be. Â Re-Âsculpt, Â Re-Âalign, Â Re-Âcharge Â your Â life!

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Ashima Kahrs, CMT Mt. Pleasant & Goose Creek Location /+*$/(*$)/*+ Â&#x203A; Xj_`dX%ZXk_p(7ZfdZXjk%e\k Authorized Â Continuum Â Teacher, Â &HUWLÂżHG :HOOVSULQJ 3UDFWLWLRQHU &HUWLÂżHG :DWVX 3UDFWLWLRQHU )OXLG Integration Â Therapy Â Cranio-ÂSacral/ Sacred Â Spaces Â Massage, Â Chakra Â Dialog/Tissue Â Awareness Â Therapy, Â Ly m p h Â D r a i n a g e Â T h e r a p y, Â Myofascial Â Release, Â Raindrop/ Aromatherapy Â Treatment, Â Nia Â Blue Â Belt Â Instructor Â (group/private), Â Primary Â Facilitator Â for Â NCBTMB Â a p p r o v e d Â w o r k s h o p s Â t h r u Â J LT M . Â Vi s i t Â joyouslivingmassage.com Â for Â details. Â See Â ad Â page Â 18.

(in Unity Church of Charleston) 2535 Leeds Ave, North Charleston newspiritbg@gmail.com Spiritual, Â metaphysical Â and Â inspirational Â books Â plus Â gift Â items Â including Â crystals, Â incense, Â tarot/ Â oracle Â cards Â & Â more. Â Open Â Sunday Â 10:30am-Â1pm;Íž Â 0RQ WKUX :HG DP SP FDOO ÂżUVW 843-Â566-Â0600.

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CHIROPRACTOR

COLUCCI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Gina Colucci 1806 Trolley Rd, Summerville :fclZZ`:_`ifgiXZk`Z%Zfd Â&#x203A; /+*$/.,$,.'' Serving Â the Â Summerville Â area Â for Â 29 Â years, Â specializing Â in Â holistic Â care;Íž Â weight Â loss Â & Â nutritional Â cleansing, Â pain Â management, Â bio-Â identical Â hormones, Â sugar Â detox, Â stress Â testing, Â chiropractic, Â peripheral Â neuropathy, Â detox Â footbaths, Â emotional Â (TBM/NET) Â and Â wellness Â care. Â

DRS. GINA & MICHAEL COURSON

3373 South Morgans Pt Rd, Suite 307, MP coursonchiro.com 426 West Coleman Blvd Ste D, MP mtpleasantchiro.com Â&#x203A; 843-971-8814 Family Â Practice Â providing Â full Â service Â health Â and Â well ness Â care. Â Many Â technologies Â including Â no Â twisting Â and Â cracking. Â M a s s a g e Â t h e r a p y , Â nutritional Â counseling, Â energy Â balance Â and Â detox. Â Insurance Â accepted. Â Free Â Consults. Â Open Â Saturdays.

UNITY CHURCH OF CHARLESTON 2535 Leeds Avenue /+*$,--$'-'' Â&#x203A; le`kpZ_j%fi^ Reverend Ed Kosak, Minister

Sunday Â Services: Â 9:30am Â & Â 11:15am. Â Are Â you Â more Â spiritual Â than Â religious? Â Do Â you Â believe Â in Â many Â paths Â to Â God? Â Then Â please Â join Â us! Â

COLON HEALTH A CENTER FOR WELL BEING

843-769-6848 acenterforwellbeing.com Grass Roots Healthcare since 1991 Therapeutic Â Massage, Â Colon Â Hydrotherapy, Â TFH, Â Bioresonance, Â Detox Â Foot Â Baths, Â Sauna, Â Cleansing Â Retreats, Â Healthy Â Food Â Choice Â Coaching, Â NBCTH Â &HUWLÂżHG DQG , $&7 0HPEHUV 2IIHULQJ SHRSOH a Â vehicle Â to Â help Â improve Â their Â quality Â of Â life. Â Specializing Â in Â Probiotic Â education.

DENTISTRY JARED L. SLOVAN, DMD

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DR. KARYN G. MEADOWS

Family First Chiropractic, N Charleston family1chiro.com 843-553-9700 A Â powerful Â approach Â to Â natural Â healing Â through Â chiropractic Â and Â the Â use Â of Â therapeutic Â grade Â essential Â oils. Â Massage Â Therapy Â and Â Weight Â Release Â Counseling Â a v a i l a b l e . Â Yo u n g Â L i v i n g Â Independent Â Distributor. Â Most Â insurances Â accepted.

DR. RICK DIGREGORIO

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CHURCHES

A caring and accepting congregation! 5103 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston Sunday Worship: 11am Â&#x203A; 843-747-2464

Searching Â for Â somewhere Â spiritually Â safe Â to Â explore Â what Â you Â believe Â or Â looking Â for Â a Â nonjudgmental Â place Â to Â worship? Â Give Â us Â a Â try!

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ALCHEMICAL BREATHWORKâ&#x201E;˘ Terry 703-407-1729 Frank 843-514-2253 breathworkhealing.net

B r e a t h i n g Â b r i n g s Â oxygen Â to Â the Â body Â to Â reduce Â stress, Â release Â toxins Â and Â blockages Â to Â aid Â us Â in Â being Â more Â Loving, Â Open Â and Â Present. Â It Â is Â a Â great Â healing Â tool Â and Â helps Â complete Â RWKHU KHDOLQJ WKHUDSLHV )UDQN DQG 7HUU\ DUH FHUWLÂżHG Alchemical Â Breathworkers. Â Call Â today Â for Â an Â appointment. Â For Â more Â info Â visit Â their Â website.

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Rev. Â Cindy Â connects Â with Â Spirit Â to Â help Â you Â find Â answers Â to Â lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â challenges Â and Â to Â discover Â messages Â waiting Â for Â you Â from Â those Â loved-Â ones Â no Â longer Â here. Â Experience Â Cindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â unique Â healing Â power Â as Â VKH DVVLVW \RX ÂżQG EDODQFH IRFXV and Â Inner Â Peace. Â Learn Â the Â keys Â to Â Self-Â Empowerment. Â Call Â Today Â for Â Readings Â and Â Guidance. Â See Â ad Â page Â 22. Â

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JENNIFER MICHAELS STUDIO

Energy Healer & Spiritual Life Coach Artist, Author, Speaker Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant /+*$,(+$)/+/ Â&#x203A; A<D`Z_X\cj%Zfd Are Â you Â suffering? Â In Â recovery? Â C r e a t i v e l y Â b l o c k e d ? Â N e e d Â direction? Â ENERGY Â HEALING Â & Â S P I R I T U A L Â L I F E Â COACHING Â can Â help! Â I Â offer: Â Reiki, Â Meditation, Â Guided Â Imagery, Â Intuitive Â Guidance, Â Crystal Â & Â Aromatherapy Â to Â Clean, Â Clear Â & Â Align Â Chakras. Â Feel Â Better;Íž Â Awaken Â Spiritually, Â Recover, Â Experience Â Vibrant Â Health, Â Understand Â Life-ÂPurpose, Â Enjoy Â Loving Â Relationships, Â Adventure Â and Â Abundance! Â 1-Â2 Â Hour Â Sessions Â available. Â Professional Â & Â &RQÂżGHQWLDO 6FKHGXOH WRGD\

PREMA ALTERNATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY

Darlana Fiehtsam, MSW, PhD Folly Beach, SC _XidfepY\^`ej%Zfd Â&#x203A; /+*$*).$//+/ Spiritual Â psychotherapy Â and Â energy Â healing, Â specializing Â in Â healing Â sexual Â problems, Â anxiety Â and Â PTSD. Â Blending Â intuitive Â gifts Â with Â professional Â training, Â Dr. Â Darlana, Â D FHUWLÂżHG PHGLXP KDV D GRFWRUDWH in Â transpersonal Â psychology.

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THE PINK DOLPHIN-REIKI CENTER

301 E Richardson Ave, Summerville Dianne Thomas, Life Mentor & Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher 843-821-0232 Â&#x203A; thepinkdolphin.com underthewillow@earthlink.net Reiki Â relieves Â stress, Â restores Â balance Â and Â well-Âbeing, Â and Â promotes Â healing. Â Call Â for Â appointment. Â Dianne Â is Â licensed Â with Â ICRT Â (reiki.org) Â and Â teaches Â all Â levels Â of Â Usui Â and Â Karuna Â Reiki. Â CEUs Â available. Â

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The Â Lowcountryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â new Â premier Â holistic Â wellness Â center Â and Â detox Â spa Â fuses Â Integrative Â Nutrition Â Programs Â with Â advanced Â wellness Â and Â detoxification Â services Â from Â professionals Â in Â preventative Â and Â functional Â medicine. Â

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Harbor City Real Estate Advisors, LLC 510 Live Oak Drive, Mt. Pleasant chris@harborcityadvisors.com 843-805-8011 A Â metaphysical Â approach Â to Â real Â estate. Â Attract Â a Â harmonious Â transaction Â through Â visualization, Â generation Â of Â a Â positive Â feeling Â tone, Â and Â alignment Â of Â your Â actions Â and Â dominant Â thoughts. Â Residential Â and Â commercial Â services. Â See Â ad Â page Â 23. Â

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DR STEPHANIE ZGRAGGEN, DC, MS, CNS, CCN 925 Wappoo Rd, Ste F, Charleston ?\XcPfli?fidfe\jEfn%Zfd Â&#x203A; /+*$)(+$)00.

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Our Calendar is filled with classes, workshops and events that feed your mind/ body/spirit and promote a healthy lifestyle. All submissions for the March issue must be received no later than February 10. Basic listings are a maximum of 35 words, not including the day/date and cost $5/month. Highlighted events are $.50/word plus $10/photo. Please email to: calendar@nalowcountry.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Kangen Â Water Â Info Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5:30-Â6:30pm Â Eco-Â health Â Wellness Â Center, Â 1051 Â Johnnie Â Dodds Â Blvd Â Ste Â B, Â MP. Â FREE, Â learn Â how Â Kangen Â ionization Â and Â QHJDWLYH R[LGDWLRQ SRWHQWLDO KHOSV LQ GHWR[LÂżFDWLRQ and Â neutralization Â of Â free Â radicals. Â Preregistration Â required: Â Ecohealthwellness.com Â

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Munay-ÂKi Â 6th Â Rite Â Initiation Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30-Â9pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â Summerville. Â Instructor Â Shankarji Â leads Â class Â in Â understanding Â Munay-ÂKi Â Rites Â and Â Rituals Â and Â being Â able Â to Â pass Â rite Â on Â to Â others. Â $65 Â (for Â class, Â not Â initiation). Â 875-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com Contemplative Â Retreat Â & Â Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ai Â Chi Â Chih Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm-Â Sun Â 1pm Â Springbank Â Retreat, Â Kingstree. Â W/Trina Â McCormick Â & Â Theresa Â Linehan. Â No Â experience Â required. Â Other Â healing Â modalities Â available. Â $225 Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Usui/Holy Â Fire Â Reiki Â I Â & Â II Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9am-Â6pm Â (Sat/Sun) Â Usui/Karuna Â Reiki Â Master, Â ICRT Â Licensed Â Teacher Â Dianne Â Thomas, Â Summerville. Â Includes Â NEW Â HOLY Â FIRE Â REIKI. Â Healing Â for Â yourself Â & Â others, Â CEs Â for Â Nurses/Massage Â Therapists. Â $350, Â 297-Â2468, Â ThePinkDolphin.com Playing Â Footsie Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 2-Â6pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â Summerville. Â w/Joyce Â Stech. Â Bare Â your Â feet Â to Â learn, Â experience Â DQG VHHS \RXUVHOI LQ SOHDVXUH ZLWK UHĂ&#x20AC;H[RORJ\ Bring Â your Â Sweetie Â or Â best Â buddy. Â Includes Â Es-Â sential Â Oils. Â $75/couple, Â $40/single. Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com Â

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Completing Â Your Â Past, Â Heart Â IQ Â Experience Â Day Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-Â6pm Â 470 Â Ben Â Sawyer Â Blvd, Â Suite Â 7. Â Re-Â empower Â yourself Â and Â heal Â unresolved Â guilt, Â anger Â or Â hurt Â holding Â you Â back Â in Â life. Â $100/person. Â Must Â RSVP: Â 803-Â380-Â5516 Â or Â pursueyourjoy.com/letgo

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Wholeness/Holiness Â Retreat Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30am-Â Sat Â 4pm Â Springbank Â Retreat. Â Margie Â Hosch Â leads Â integrative Â retreat Â to Â bring Â together Â spiritual Â & Â psychological Â aspects Â to Â develop Â inner Â strength/ self-Ânurturing. Â $650 Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â 382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org USAF Â Band Â Rhythm Â in Â Blue Â Concert Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm Â @ Â Sterett Â Hall. Â FREE, Â advance Â ticket Â required Â (limit Â 6) Â at Â Cultural Â Arts Â Dept Â or Â SASE Â to: Â Tickets/City Â of Â NCharleston Â Cultural Â Arts Â Dept, Â Box Â 190016, Â North Â Charleston Â SC Â 29419-Â9016. Â

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Detox Â Workshop Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30pm Â Colucci Â Wellness Â Cen-Â ter, Â Summerville. Â Tired, Â weight Â loss Â challenges, Â poor Â

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Day Â Dance Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â10pm Â Unity Â of Â Charles-Â ton, Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave, Â N Â Charleston. Â All Â are Â welcome. Â DJ Â playing Â a Â mix Â of Â pop, Â rock Â and Â oldies Â music Â with Â refreshements Â and Â lots Â of Â fun! Â $10/person, Â $16/couple. Â 566-Â0600.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Paint Â Your Â Prayer Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-ÂThurs Â 3pm Â Spring-Â bank Â Retreat Â w/Frances Â Grady. Â Using Â watercolor Â techniques Â to Â pray Â & Â rejoice Â in Â divine Â gift Â of Â our Â creative Â & Â artistic Â energy. Â $350 Â includes Â lodging/ meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Playing Â With Â Energy Â Night Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30-Â8pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Night Â of Â Shar-Â ing, Â Healing, Â Learning Â and Â Developing Â our Â Talents! Â Come Â play Â with Â energy. Â Always Â an Â interesting Â evening. Â Everyone Â welcome. Â $donation. Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Round Â of Â Wellness Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5:30-Â7:30pm Â Ecohealth Â Wellness, Â MP. Â Enjoy Â 15-Âminute Â sessions Â each Â of Â Migun Â Massage, Â infrared Â sauna, Â detox Â foot Â bath, Â nutritional Â analysis, Â smoothie Â demo Â and Â spa Â service, Â plus Â Kangen Â water Â & Â healthy Â snack. Â $45, Â RSVP: Â Ecohealthwellness.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Private Â Sessions Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â (& Â 20, Â 23) Â Multiple Â Modalities, Â Spiritual Â Coaching/Counseling Â sessions Â with Â Grand-Â masters/Seers Â Samyama Â & Â Munishwarji Â Walking Â Tall, Â Creator Â of Â Royal Â Gems/Metaphysical Â Master Â JAH, Â Spiritual Â Head/Founder Â of Â Alchemical Â Breath-Â work Â Shankarji. Â Appointments Â only: Â 870-Â4462.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 12-ÂStep Â Retreat Â for Â Women Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm-ÂSun Â 1pm Â Springbank Â Retreat Â w/Kathy Â McGrogan. Â Explore Â recovery Â process Â through Â Native Â American Â Spiritu-Â ality Â connecting Â with Â Higher Â Power. Â For Â members Â of Â any Â 12-Âstep Â program. Â $195 Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Dreaming Â Your Â Multi-ÂColored Â Universe Â Into Â Be-Â ing Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10am-Â6pm Â Sat/Sun Â Natsu Â Mura, Â Summerville. Â Introductory Â weekend Â with Â Metaphysical Â Masters. Â Been Â Stuck? Â Dream Â your Â Life Â into Â Existence! Â Ex-Â plore Â possibilities. Â Invest Â in Â yourself: Â $495 Â ($395 Â by Â 2/14) Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com Â

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Two Â Divine Â Light Â Activation Â Sessions Session Â One: Â 2-Â3:45pm Â Session Â Two: Â 4-Â5:45pm Abdy Â works Â with Â the Â Christ Â energy, Â a Â bridging Â consciousness Â that Â aligns Â the Â con-Â sciousness Â of Â man Â to Â the Â consciousness Â of Â the Â Divine. Â The Â power Â that Â Abdy Â is Â a Â con-Â duit Â for Â aligns Â people Â to Â the Â presence Â of Â the Â Divine, Â in Â mind Â heart Â & Â spirit. Â Participants Â receive Â activations Â wherever Â itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â required Â for Â them Â in Â that Â particular Â moment Â to Â bring Â about Â healings, Â alignments, Â realizations, Â transformations, Â advancements Â and Â assist Â one Â in Â opening Â to Â the Â Christ Â Light Â within. Location: Â Unity Â Church Â of Â Charleston, Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave, Â N Â Charleston. Â Please Â bring Â a Â mat Â & Â blanket. Â Exchange: Â $50/Session Â (cash Â or Â check Â only). Â Pre-Âregistration Â required. Â To Â register Â or Â for Â info, Â contact Â Angel Â at Â 327-Â1440.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Let Â Yourself Â GO, Â Your Â Heart Â is Â Calling! Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-Â Â Tues Â 4pm Â Springbank Â Retreat Â w/Pepper Â Sarnoff Â & Â Faye Â Townsend. Â Nurture Â yourself Â with Â music, Â movement, Â mindfulness Â & Â self-Âdiscovery Â through Â creative Â expression. Â $225 Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org

specialevent Free Â Public Â Health Â Lecture 7XHV )HE Â&#x2021; SP Peter Â Greenlaw Â is Â considered Â one Â of Â the Â leading Â activists Â alerting Â the Â world Â about Â the Â toxicity Â in Â our Â environment, Â nutri-Â WLRQDO GHÂżFLHQF\ LQ RXU IRRG VRXUFHV WKH overweight Â epidemic, Â and Â the Â number Â one Â killer Â we Â are Â all Â up Â against, Â chronic Â stress. Â He Â brings Â fresh Â insights Â into Â understand-Â ing Â the Â real Â situation Â with Â a Â clarity Â of Â solutions Â to Â live Â a Â healthier, Â longer Â life. Must Â register Â at: Â Eventbrite.com//e/peter-Âgreen-Â law-Âlecture-Âtickets-Â14277587649?aff-Âeac2

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 At Â the Â Heart Â of Â it Â All!â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30pm Â Colucci Â Wellness Â Center, Â Summerville. Â Nutritional Â Strategies Â for Â Car-Â diovascular Â Health. Â Frustrated Â with Â over Â prescribed Â statin Â drugs, Â options Â for Â hypertension? Â Workshop Â discusses Â cholesterol, Â how Â glucose Â effects Â your Â heart. Â RSVP: Â 875-Â500. Â

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Native Â Drum Â Making Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30am-ÂSun Â 5:30pm Â Springbank Â Retreat, Â Kingstree. Â w/Theresa Â Linehan. Â Creating Â & Â crafting Â a Â hand-Âheld Â drum Â in Â the Â native Â tradition. Â $200 Â includes Â lodging/meals Â $100/materi-Â als. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org

plan ahead FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Seaside Â Soul Â Journey Â Retreat Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â Fri-ÂSun Â Seaspirit, Â Folly Â Beach. Â w/Dr. Â Darlana Â Fiehtsam Â & Â Eleanor Â Rimedio: Â How Â to Â use Â Universal Â Laws Â and Â Meta-Â physical Â Meditation Â to Â manifest Â dreams Â and Â lifeâ&#x20AC;şs Â purpose! Â $647 Â includes Â food/lodging. Â INFO: Â 327-Â 8848, Â Harmonybegins.com/news-Âand-Âevents/

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Basketry: Â Weaving Â Balance Â & Â Beauty Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30am-Â Wed Â 5:30pm Â Springbank Â Retreat, Â Kingstree. Â w/ Linda Â Szocik. Â Contemplative Â art Â of Â basket-Âmaking Â with Â time Â for Â personal Â reflection Â & Â communal Â prayer. Â $275 Â includes Â lodging/meals/materials. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org

Bible Â Study Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm Â Fellowship Â Hall Â of Â Rhett Â Avenue Â Christian Â Church, Â DOC, Â 5103 Â North Â Rhett Â Ave, Â North Â Charleston, Â 747-Â2464.

tuesday CofCs Â Center Â for Â Creative Â Retirement Â Weekly Â Lectures Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 1pm Â St. Â Joseph Â Family Â Life Â Center, Â 1695 Â Raoul Â Wallenberg Â Blvd, Â W Â Ashley. Â Weekly Â lectures Â on Â many Â topics. Â First Â time Â guests Â are Â FREE. Â Information, Â contact Â David Â Barnard: Â 216-Â6640. Shiva Â Nataraja Â Qigong Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Qigong Â martial Â art Â for Â wellness Â of Â body/mind/spirit, Â and Â Shiva Â Nata-Â raja Â the Â dance, Â for Â integration Â into Â your Â energetic Â body. Â $5/class. Â Comfortable Â clothing. Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com

Satsangâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;In Â the Â Company Â of Â Truth Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7:15-Â 8:30pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Join Â Joyce Â Stech Â (Master Â JAH) Â for Â sacred Â Teachings Â and Â Philosophies Â and Â to Â share Â with Â one Â another. Â Do-Â nation Â ($10), Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com

friday Nia Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 11am-Ânoon Â Hanahan Â Senior Â Center, Â 3102 Â Mabeline Â Rd Â (near Â Trident Â Tech). Â Lively Â movement Â class, Â energetic, Â embraces Â The Â Bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Way/Nia Â Way. Â With Â Ashima Â Kahrs, Â Nia Â Blue Â Belt Â Instructor, Â 813-Â2834. Â

saturday Karate Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â Brown/Black Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30-Â11am;Íž Â White/Purple/Blue/Green Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 11am-Ânoon Â Nat-Â su Â Mura Â Karate Â & Â Kobudo, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â Street, Â Sum-Â merville. Â 875-Â4543 Â or Â 870-Â4462, Â Natsumura.com. Â

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Charleston Â PFLAG Â Meeting Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8:30pm Â (2nd Â Tuesdays) Â Circular Â Congregational Â Church, Â 150 Â Meeting Â St Â (Lower Â Lance Â Hall Â behind Â church). Â Support Â and Â discussion Â group Â for Â Par-Â ents, Â Friends Â and Â Family Â of Â Lesbians Â and Â Gays. Â PFLAGCharleston@gmail.com Â or Â 619-Â7354.

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The Â Reiki Â Connection Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm Â Unity Â Church, Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave. Â All Â welcome Â for Â guided Â meditation Â fol-Â ORZHG E\ PLQL 5HLNL VHVVLRQV E\ FHUWLÂżHG SUDFWLWLR-Â ners. Â Love Â offering. Â (1st Â Tues Â for Â practitioners Â only) Â Chrys Â Franks, Â Reiki Â Master/Teacher, Â 364-Â5725.

Unity Â Church Â of Â Charleston Â Worship Â Services Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30 Â & Â 11:15am Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave, Â N Â Charleston. Â Are Â you Â more Â spiritual Â than Â religious? Â So Â are Â we! Â Do Â you Â believe Â in Â many Â paths Â to Â God? Â Then Â join Â us. Â Unitychs.org, Â 566-Â0600.

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Rhett Â Avenue Â Christian Â Church Â (DOC) Â Worship Â Service Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am Â Sunday Â School;Íž Â 11am Â Worship Â Service, Â 5103 Â North Â Rhett Â Ave, Â North Â Charleston. Â 747-Â2464. Â U Â R Â WELCOME Â HERE!

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Eight-Âmonth Â Teacher Â Training Â for Â those Â interested Â in Â teaching Â yoga, Â and Â for Â those Â who Â want Â to Â expand Â their Â knowledge Â and Â practice Â of Â yoga. Â Go Â to Â website Â for Â dates Â & Â registration Â info: Â Yogaloftsc.com/events

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Kids Â Yoga Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 4pm Â (ages Â 3-Â12) Â Play Â Garden, Â 320 Â West Â Coleman Â Blvd, Â Mt Â Pleasant. Â Fun Â way Â to Â relax Â after Â school Â at Â drop-Âin Â eco-Âfriendly Â play Â space. Â KidsPlayGarden.com

Understanding Â Shamanism Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-Â4pm Â Spring-Â bank Â Retreat, Â Kingstree. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soul Â Retrieval,â&#x20AC;? Â shamanic Â healing Â practice Â w/Joanna Â Schuster. Â $50 Â includes Â veg-Â etarian Â lunch. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org Â

Free Â Hydration Â Clinic Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm Â (1st Â Wed) Â Dr. Â Marianne Â Rosen, Â 776 Â Daniel Â Ellis Â Dr Â Ste Â 1A, Â James Â Island Â (right Â side Â before Â entrance Â to Â Lowes). Â Learn Â how Â to Â change Â your Â life Â for Â the Â best. Â 723-Â6529.

ongoing events daily Yoga Â & Â Pilates Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â Variety Â of Â styles Â & Â times Â offered Â daily. Â Yoga Â Loft, Â 410 Â N Â Gum Â St, Â Sum-Â merville. Â Check Â online Â for Â up Â to Â date Â schedule: Â Yogaloftsummerville.com, Â 509-Â3370.

monday Nia Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 4-Â5pm Â Hanahan Â Senior Â Center, Â 3102 Â Mabe-Â line Â Rd Â (near Â Trident Â Tech Â off Â Rivers Â Ave). Â Lively Â movement Â class, Â energetic, Â embraces Â The Â Bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Way/Nia Â Way. Â With Â Ashima Â Kahrs, Â Nia Â Blue Â Belt Â Instructor, Â 813-Â2834. Â Karate Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â White/Purple/Blue Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm;Íž Â Green/Brown/Black Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8:15pm Â Natsu Â Mura Â Karate Â & Â Kobudo, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Sum-Â merville. Â 875-Â4543 Â or Â 870-Â4462, Â Natsumura.com

Karate Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â White/Purple Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm;Íž Â Blue/Green/Brown Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8pm;Íž Â Black Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 8-Â9pm Â Natsu Â Mura Â Karate Â & Â Kobudo, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â 875-Â4543 Â or Â 870-Â4462, Â Natsumura.com. Meditation Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30-Â7:30pm Â w/Jennifer Â Michaels Â @ Â Center Â for Â Holistic Â Health, Â 1470 Â Ben Â Sawyer Â Blvd, Â Suite Â 7, Â MP. Â Stay Â calm Â and Â centered. Â Guided Â and Â quiet Â meditation. Â All Â welcome: Â safe, Â comfortable, Â beginners Â & Â advanced, Â non-Âdenomi-Â national. Â $10/class, Â JEMichaels.com, Â 514-Â2848 Â or Â jennifer@jemichaels.

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3rd Â Thursday Â in Â Summerville Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5-Â8pm Â (3rd Â Thurs Â of Â each Â month) Â Shops Â and Â restaurants Â open Â late Â and Â with Â special Â promotions Â and Â live Â entertainment. Â Visit Â Simple Â to Â Sublime Â at Â 120 Â Short Â Central Â Ave, Â Simplesublime.com.

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Shiva Â Nataraja Â Qigong Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Qigong Â mar-Â tial Â art Â for Â wellness Â of Â body/mind/spirit, Â and Â Shiva Â Nataraja Â the Â dance, Â for Â integration Â into Â your Â energetic Â body. Â $5/class. Â Comfortable Â clothing. Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com Â

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

Stimulates the body’s own natural defense system

Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: :

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

Give your child a package of tissues to keep in his or her desk.

Encourage your child not to share water bottles, food or other personal items.

Ask your child’s teacher to include hand-washing time before lunch or snacks.

Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

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