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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

12 FEVER REMEDY

17 healingways

Old But Not Outdated by Patrick Lovegrove & Madeline Pregulman

19 consciouseating

13 CONSIDER A

22 wisewords

PURIFICATION PROGRAM by Stephanie Zgraggen

23 fitbody

14 THE RISE OF

25 healthykids

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27 greenliving 28 resourceguide 32 calendar 33 classifieds

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19 SUPER SOUPS

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THE EPIGENETICS REVOLUTION

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25 TREATING AUTISM NATURALLY

Plus Strategies for Prevention by Meredith Montgomery

27 IT’S EASY TO BE GREEN "U )PNF BOE 0O UIF 3PBE by Avery Mack

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Feel Young, Live Long

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Intuitive  Readings  available  in  person  and  by  phone  utilizing  tarot,  astrology  and  numerology  to  unveil  the  dynamics  in  your  life.  Holistic,  healing,  transformative  and  powerful.

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calendarofevents Our Calendar is filled with classes, workshops and events that feed your mind/body/spirit and promote a healthy lifestyle. All submissions for the February issue must be received no later than January 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Workshop  Creating  Possibilities  out  of  the  Im possible  â€“  1:30-­4:30pm  Unity  of  Charleston,  2535  Leeds  Ave,  N.  Charleston.  Presented  by  David  Hiller  (davidhillerministry.com).  Suggested  love  offering:  $20.  Private  sessions  available  Jan.  4.   Unitychs.org,  566-­0600.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Essential  Oil  Weight  Loss  â€“  6:30pm  Colucci  Wellness  Center,  Summerville.  We’re  exposed  to  numerous  toxins  everyday  that  get  stored  in  our  body  fat.  Learn  how  essential  oils  can  help  you  detox/lose  weight.  FREE,  RSVP:  875-­5700.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Charleston  Divorce  Workshop  â€“  8:30am-­noon  Voigt  Murphy  Law  Firm,  815  Savannah  Hwy.  :RUNVKRS KHOSV SDUWLFLSDQWV H[SORUH OHJDO ÂżQDQFLDO and  emotional  issues  of  divorce  with  a  family  law  DWWRUQH\ D ÂżQDQFLDO SURIHVVLRQDO DQG D WKHUDSLVW $45,  Secondsaturdaycharleston.com Getting  Organized  for  Life  â€“  10am-­noon  Carmen  Gagnon,  Healing  Oasis,  772  St.  Andrews  Blvd.  Cus-­ tomize  a  system  with  an  organizer  that  works  for  you.  $45,  call  314-­276-­7772.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 Reiki  Clinic  â€“  2-­4pm  The  Pink  Dolphin,  Summer-­ ville.  Public  invited  to  receive  a  FREE  20-­minute  Reiki  session.  All  lineage  Reiki  Practitioners  welcome  to  give/receive  Reiki.  Hosted  by  Dianne  Thomas,  Usui/Karuna  Reiki  Master/ICRT  Licensed  Teacher.  297-­2468,  Thepinkdolphin.com Vegan  cooking  demo  â€“  2-­3pm  Eucalyptus  Well-­ ness,  280  W  Coleman  Blvd,  Ste  E,  MP.  Presented  by  Sabrina  Burrell,  (In  the  Kitchen  with  Sabrina),  demonstrating  how  to  make  some  yummy  healthy  vegan  delights.  Please  RSVP:  388-­4956.  Vision  For  Life  Workshop  â€“  2-­6pm  (also  1/17)  Carmen  Gagnon,  Healing  Oasis,  772  St.  Andrews  Blvd.  Set  clear  intentions  for  all  areas.  Use  various  methods  to  infuse  with  energy  and  create  visual  aids.  $45,  call  314-­276-­7772.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Intro  to  Detoxification  â€“  6-­7pm  Dr  Stephanie  Zgraggen,DC,CCN  ,  Lime  and  Lotus,  925  Wap-­ poo  Rd,  W  Ashley.  Discover  the  secrets  to  natural  body  detox  and  weight  loss!  FREE,  Please  RSVP:  LimeandLotus.com,  214-­2997.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Usui/Holy  Fire  Reiki  III  ART/Master  Class  â€“  Thurs/Fri/Sat  w/Dianne  Thomas,  Usui/Karuna  Reiki  Master/ICRT  Licensed  Teacher.  Step  into  Reiki  Mastery,  learn  crystal  grids/Aura  Clearing,  receive  Master  Attunement/Holy  Fire  Ignitions.  Requires  Reiki  II.  CEs  available.  $1025,  297-­2468,  thepinkdolphin.com

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Eucalyptus  Wellness  Health  Fair  â€“  10am-­5pm  Eucalyptus  Wellness,  280  W  Coleman  Blvd.  Ste  E,  MP.  Enjoy  huge  discounts  on  products,  local  vendors/wellness  experts,  giveaways  including  a  year  of  free  alkaline  ionized  water!  Food/wine  served,  388-­4956.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Free  Screening  of  â€œAnimals  and  the  Buddhaâ€?  â€“  2:30pm  Charleston  County  main  library  theater,  68  Calhoun  St,  Charleston,  29401.  Light  refreshments  served.  Hosted  by  Lowcountry  Vegan  Society.

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Reiki  Level  I  â€“  10am-­5pm  Sat/Sun  Practical  hands-­ on  class  includes  history,  discussion  and  practice;Íž  manual,  Attunement  that  allows  you  to  transmit  5HLNL WR \RXUVHOI RWKHUV DQG FHUWLÂżFDWH &(8V $199.  Info:  Maureen  Donohue  327-­4761,  registra-­ tion:  bodhitreecharleston.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Usui/Holy  Fire  Reiki  I  &  II  Classes  â€“  9am-­6pm  Sun/Mon  w/Dianne  Thomas,  Usui/Karuna  Reiki  Master/ICRT  Licensed  Teacher  includes  NEW  HOLY  FIRE  REIKI.  Healing  with  Reiki  energy  for  yourself  &  others,  CEs  available,  $410,  297-­2468,  thepinkdolphin.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Wine  Down  Wellness  Wednesday  â€“  6-­8pm  Lime  and  Lotus,  925-­F  Wappoo  Rd,  W.  Ashley.  Enjoy  wine  and  networking  while  learning  about  wellness!  TOPIC:  New  Year,  New  You.  â€“  Energy  Exchange:  $10.  RSVP:  LimeandLotus.com,  214-­2997. Intro  to  Essential  Oils  â€“  6:30pm  Colucci  Wellness  Center,  Summerville.  Join  Dr.  Colucci  and  learn  how  essential  oils  can  help  your  friends  and  family  with  everyday  health  problems.  FREE-­  limited  seating.  RSVP:  875-­5700.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Intuitive  Playground  â€“  7-­9pm  Lime  and  Lotus,  925-­ F  Wappoo  Rd.  W.  Ashley.  Discover  your  intuition.  Learn  techniques  for  improving  your  skills  and  life.  Energy  exchange:  $10  RSVP:  LimeandLotus.com,  214-­2997.

Your  Best  Life! 6DW -DQ ‡ DP SP /HDUQ KRZ WR OLYH D GLVHDVH IUHH SDLQ IUHH GUXJ IUHH OLIH  Discover  how  to:  boost  metabo-­ lism;Íž  increase  energy,  balance  hormones,  over-­ come  pain  and  illness,  rid  your  body  of  toxins,  prevent  and  even  reverse  disease.  $20/person  (includes  lunch). Presented  by  Dr.  Justin  James.  Location:  455  Old  Trolley  Rd,  Summerville.  RSVP:  851-­2417,  Jamesfamilychiropractic.com

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ongoing events New Membership Special – January 1-­31 Breathe Pilates Studio & Spa, 624 Long Point Rd, Ste 1, Belle Hall Shopping Center, MP. New membership sales receive FREE pair of ToeSox or Shashi brand socks! 884-­4420, Breathepilates.us

monday Community Yoga Class – noon-­1pm;; Iyengar Yoga /HYHO – 6-­7:30pm Lotus Healing Centre, 232-­ A Ashley Ave, Charleston, Lotuscharleston.com, 724-­9807. Nia – 4-­5pm Hanahan Senior Center, 3102 Mabe-­ line Rd (near Trident Tech off Rivers Ave). Lively movement class, energetic, embraces The Body’s Way/Nia Way. With Ashima Kahrs, Nia Blue Belt Instructor, 813-­2834. Energy Clinic – 5-­8pm (4th Monday) Bliss Spiri-­ tual Co-­op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Enjoy free 15-­minute sessions each month with Sylvia Barnhill of Sarva, LLC and other energy practitioners. Love donation. Contact: 224-­7377, Sylvia@sarvallc.net Karate Classes – White/Purple/Blue belts – 6-­7pm;; Green/Brown/Black belts -­ 7-­8:15pm Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Sum-­ merville. 875-­4543 or 870-­4462, Natsumura.com. Guided Meditation – 7pm (1st Monday) Bliss Spiritual Co-­op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleas-­ ant. Join Sylvia Barnhill of Sarva, LLC for a guided meditation, the 2nd Monday of each month. Love donation. Contact: 224-­7377, Sylvia@sarvallc.net

tuesday CofCs Center for Creative Retirement Weekly Lectures – 1pm St. Joseph Family Life Center, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, W Ashley. Weekly lectures on many topics. First time guests are FREE. Information, contact David Barnard: 216-­6640. Shiva Nataraja Qigong – 6-­7pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Qigong for wellness of body/mind/spirit and Shiva Nataraja the dance, for integration into your energetic body. $10/class, $40/month. Comfortable clothing. 870-­4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com The Reiki Connection – 7pm Unity Church, 2535 Leeds Ave. All welcome for guided meditation fol-­ ORZHG E\ PLQL 5HLNL VHVVLRQV E\ FHUWL¿HG SUDFWLWLR-­ ners. Love offering. (1st Tues for practitioners only) Chrys Franks, Reiki Master/Teacher, 364-­5725.

wednesday Kids Yoga – 4pm (ages 3-­12) Play Garden, 320 West Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant. Fun way to relax after school at drop-­in eco-­friendly play space. KidsPlayGarden.com Free Hydration Clinic – 6-­7pm (1st Wed) Dr. Marianne Rosen, 776 Daniel Ellis Dr Ste 1A, James Island (right side before entrance to Lowes). Learn how to change your life for the best. 723-­6529.

Karate Classes – White/Purple belts – 6-­7pm;; Blue/Green/Brown belts – 7-­8pm;; Black belts – 8-­9pm Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Summerville. 875-­4543 or 870-­4462, Natsumura.com Meditation Class – 6:30-­7:30pm Center for Holis-­ tic Health, 1470 Ben Sawyers Blvd Ste7. Guided & silent for beginners & advanced with Energy Healer & Spiritual Life Coach Jennifer Michaels. $10/class, Drop-­ins welcome. Jemichaels.com, jennifer@jemichaels.com, 514-­2848. ,\HQJDU <RJD /HYHO – 8-­9:30am;; Intro to Iyen gar -­ 10-­11am Lotus Healing Centre, 232-­A Ashley Ave, Charleston, Lotuscharleston.com, 724-­9807.

thursday Hypnosis Lecture – 6pm (1st Thursday only) Au-­ toGenesis Hypnosis Solutions (call for location) MP. Learn how Hypnosis & Self-­Hypnosis can EHQH¿W \RX FREE but reservation required please: 442-­6847. Shiva Nataraja Qigong – 6-­7pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Qigong martial art for wellness of body/mind/spirit, and Shiva Nataraja the dance, for integration into your energetic body. $10/ class, $40/month. Comfortable clothing. 870-­4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com 6DWVDQJ ,Q WKH &RPSDQ\ RI WKH 7UXWK – 7:15-­ 8:15pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. A time of coming together to receive sacred Teachings/Philosophies and sharing love with one another. Love donation. Resourcesunlimited1.com, 875-­4543.

friday

sunday Zen Meditation Group – 7:45-­10:15am Holy Cow Yoga, 10 Windermere Blvd. Three half-­ hour rounds of sitting with walking meditation in between. Newcomers asked to arrive 8:15 for brief introduction to the practice. FREE, info@charles-­ tonzen.org, CharlestonZen.org Unity of Charleston Worship Services – 9:30 & 11:15am 2535 Leeds Ave, N Charleston. Are you more spiritual than religious? So are we! Do you believe in many paths to God? Then join us. Unitychs.org, 566-­0600. Max Meditation System – 10-­11am Healing Oasis, 772 St Andrews Blvd. Fusing 5 styles of medita-­ tion. Lead by Carmen Gagnon. $10 at the door, Info: 314-­276-­7772.

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Community Yoga Class – 12-­1pm Lotus Heal-­ ing Centre, 232-­A Ashley Ave, Charleston, Lotuscharleston.com, 724-­9807. Nia -­ 11am-­noon Hanahan Senior Center, 3102 Mabeline Rd (near Trident Tech). Lively movement class, energetic, embraces The Body’s Way/Nia Way. With Ashima Kahrs, Nia Blue Belt Instructor, 813-­2834. Transmission Meditation – 6:30pm Healing Oasis, 6W $QGUHZV 9HU\ SRZHUIXO ZRUN %HQH¿FDO IRU humanity and self. Healingoasisllc.com, 743-­5222, transmissionmediation.com

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Karate Classes – Brown/Black belts -­ 9:30-­ 11am;; White/Purple/Blue/Green belts – 11am-­ noon Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main Street, Summerville. 875-­4543 or 870-­4462, Natsumura.com Community Yoga Class – 10-­11:30am Lotus Healing Centre, 232-­A Ashley Ave, Charleston, Lotuscharleston.com, 724-­9807. New KIDS Class – noon-­1pm (ages 4-­10);; Adult Yoga Class – noon-­1pm. GC Yoga, 105 Laurel Ave, Goose Creek. Kids class utilizes yoga poses, creatively tucked into activities, music, stories and more – seriously FUN! $10/child, $5/sibling.

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