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Growing up, I don’t remember being without at least one dog or cat as my dad often brought home strays and unwanted companions. Stumpy, the Cocker Spaniel came to live with us when his family moved away. Tab, a large German Shepherd, later arrived after the young woman who raised him got married. So it was natural for me when I started having my own home to adopt a little pup from the animal shelter. Later Brandy, the Golden Retriever, came to live with me after my neighbors new baby arrived and they no longer had time to care for the dog.

We now share our home with Mr. Rowdy; the cat that showed up one cold winter night over four years ago.

Every dog and cat that I have known has been as different as every human I have met. They each have their own unique personality, quirks, likes and dislikes.

Besides being a great companion, I enjoy the interspecies connection. I have learned to be a better human being because of them. I have also learned how important it is to pay attention to my own natural instincts to be healthy and happy.

“A pet is a medication without side effects that has so many benefits. I can’t always explain it myself, but for years now I’ve seen how instances of having a pet is like an effective drug. It really does help people.” ~ Dr. Edward Creagan, Oncologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN I recently viewed a video of Dr. Creagan talking about how his practice changed after admitting a hospital patient who was suffering from advanced cancer, heart disease and pneumonia. Against the odds, the man was able to return home because he wanted to care for his dog. As Creagan explained, the man’s purpose for living was his 95-pound German Shepherd, Max. Creagan learned more about the healing power of pets as he observed that pets are a catalyst for people wanting to live. When people talk about their pets, their attitude changes, they become more peaceful and they smile. It causes a surge of hormones deep in the center of our brain and can lower blood pressure, pulse and lessen depression.

In effect, when we rescue a dog or cat, we are the ones who really get rescued.

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newsbriefs Tibetan Monks Bring Traditional Ceremonies to Charleston

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he Sacred Art Tour comes to Charleston March 22-29. A group of Buddhist monks from the Tibetan Drepung Gomang Monastery offer opportunities to learn about their culture while they share peace and goodwill. The tour includes Tibetan crafts, creating a Peace Mandala, a Mani Stone workshop and pageant performances including dance, song, chanting and cooking demonstrations.

On March 22, the monks participate during the 9:30 and 11:15 services at Unity Church of Charleston with dialogue about Meditation and Silence. At 1pm, they present a Cultural Pageant with costumes and chanting (see Calendar). The Mani Stone Ceremony, on March 24 at 6:30pm, meets at the Shiwa Center for Peace in Mount Pleasant (email info@shiwacenter.org). On March 25 and 28, traditional Tibetan cooking demonstrations take place at A Center for Well Being (call 843-7696848). The painting of a Peace Mandala will be on display and open to the public from March 26-29 at Unity Church. The closing Dissolution Ceremony, where the mandala is swept up, takes place during the 11:15 Unity service on the 29th.

The Sacred Art Tour brings Tibetan culture that overflows with spirituality, compassion and beauty through art, ritual and prayer. The monks bring relevant ancient teachings and beliefs to help create global peace, non-violent conflict resolution and wisdom. All proceeds during the tour from donations and items for sale go to support the 2300 refugee monks in the monastery, now located in South India.

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The service then provides routine interval spraying of national organics program-compliant products throughout the season to control unwanted insects. Programs and products are tailored to suit each customer and property needs. For best results, interval treatments of organic sprays should begin in early spring, as mosquitoes become active at 50 degrees, and continue through the fall. This allows for the residual effects of the products to protect properties throughout the season. Special event protection is also available, which includes two applications prior to an outdoor event to create a barrier to control unwanted pests.

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Medical Thermography (MT) uses an infrared camera to take images of the body to check for heat discrepancies. There is no physical contact, no painful compression and it is radiation free. Full body thermography screenings are available for men, women and children. A full body scan is ideal as a baseline screening due to the number of thermographic findings that are not visible with the naked eye. By using a MT, it can be determined if there are areas that need improvement now in order to prevent certain diseases, such as cancer. Patients are able to find out what areas can be improved to achieve optimal health.

Early detection is the best defense that can help save a person’s life. Medical Thermography is 97 percent sensitive for breast cancer screenings, whereas mammography is 83.3 percent sensitive. In some cases, heat abnormalities can be found 8-10 years before they would show up on anatomical testing as a malignant tumor.

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EVEN MODEST DRINKING RAISES RISK OF HEART DISEASE

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ontrary to the hypothesis that moderate drinking can be hearthealthy, a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that even light to moderate drinking increases the risk of heart disease.

In a large, randomized meta-study, researchers examined patient data from 261,991 European adults derived from 56 studies. Participants were classified as non-drinkers, light drinkers, moderate drinkers or heavy drinkers. The researchers also used a gene variation to determine alcohol intake—a genetic marker that indicates low alcohol consumption of less than 10 milliliters (about a third of an ounce) per week.

They found that those with the gene variation—and thus are virtually non-drinkers—had a significantly lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and hypertension, and that even light drinking significantly increased heart disease risk. The researchers concluded: “These findings suggest that reductions of alcohol consumption, even for light to moderate drinkers, may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.”

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms.

A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo.

Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

Meditation Minimizes Migraines

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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions.

The other nine received typical migraine care.

Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

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Salty Harvest

Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips.

The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs.

Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment.

Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.

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UN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems.

The report includes in-depth sections on the shift

toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules.

The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture.

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atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After noticing adverse symptoms from dining at a restaurant, Newell initially thought that eating out was no longer an option for her.

Today, she happily ventures out for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says.

From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.”

At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces.

The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.”

True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole.

Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Award-winning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California.

Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels–Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plant-based foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, madefrom-scratch food to his clientele.

New Generation Vending

Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect.

“While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit out junk food.”

Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student. Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says.

Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri. In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.”

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Take a simple can of chicken noodle soup—the kind mom used to fix to soothe cold symptoms. One would expect this to be a natural, healthy and nutritious food. Unfortunately, that can of “wholesome” soup has a lot more in it than just chicken and noodles. When we look at all the items listed on the can label, it may be surprising to find ingredients such as monosodium glutamate, mechanically separated chicken, modified food starch, flavoring, sodium phosphate, soy protein isolate or dehydrated chicken.

Food is supposed to fuel our bodies and our minds, stimulate our senses and keep hunger at bay. When food is used correctly, it can be our most powerful medicine. As Hippocrates advised, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

Consuming overcooked, over-processed and chemically manipulated “fake” foods provides Americans with a diet that is high in calories and unhealthy chemicals that are low in nutritional value. We are polluting our bodies with numerous toxins found in our food supply.

To make matters worse, people are supplementing their unhealthy lifestyles with synthetic vitamins. Over 70 university studies have concluded that nutrient supplements made from whole food may be better absorbed into the body and help with overall health compared to standard synthetic vitamin complexes that most people purchase.

Thomas Edison was well ahead of his time. He suggested, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”

If our New Year’s resolution was to lose weight or to live a healthier life, it is more important than ever to find professionals to understand the right balance of lifestyle, food and supplementation. For instance in weight loss, a better solution is to feed our cells nutrients as opposed to depriving the cells of valuable nutrition by eating processed, low-calorie meal replacements. Finding holistic practitioners that emphasize how the body can heal itself with proper nutrition is key to better health and disease prevention that we all desire.

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits.

Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine.

Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.”

Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60 percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how.

Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender

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A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice.

Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing.

Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor.

Use leafy spring greens in salads.

Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast.

Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar.

Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted.

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Immune Function

by William J Weirs

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ver 3,200 studies concerning vitamin D have been published over the last 10 years alone.

The interesting thing is that vitamin D is not even a vitamin, but rather a hormone with many important functions.

Ty Vincent, M.D. discussing vitamin D and immune function, was one of many excellent lectures at the recent annual American Academy of Environmental Medicine Conference. Some important points are summarized here.

It is well accepted among medical experts that being deficient in vitamin D increases our risk of certain cancers, hypertension, allergies, asthma, osteoporosis and many autoimmune conditions. Deficiency is usually defined as a serum level below 30ng/mL. Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is not at all uncommon.

Vitamin D is known to be very important for proper tissue integrity and an important regulator of barrier function. It also increases the production and regulation of T regulatory white blood cells, which play a critical role in directing the immune response away from certain antigens. Thereby, vitamin D regulates “tolerance” within the immune system function and is critical for protection against allergy and autoimmune conditions. Vitamin D also regulates the production of Cathelicidin and Defensin—two proteins that play an important role in the immune system response against bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Vitamin D is critical to keeping the immune system on the right track.

So how much vitamin D do we need to take? The answer depends on a few things and points out one of the principles of environmental medicine— the concept of biochemical individuality.

In other words, we are all genetically unique.

DIET

An important source of vitamin D is through certain foods, especially fish

and dairy. One website (whfoods.org) lists important sources of to include: salmon, sardines, tuna, cow milk, eggs and even shiitake mushrooms. Clinical experience has shown that most people do not meet their vitamin D requirement with diet. However, diet should be taken into consideration when trying to estimate an appropriate vitamin D supplementation dose.

SUN

Ideally, we would each get just the right amount of sun exposure to generate vitamin D while not too much to increase the risk of skin cancer. In perfect conditions, it is estimated that between 10-15 minutes of direct sun exposure on unprotected skin over 35 percent of body surface produces around 20,000 IU of vitamin D. Even more fascinating is the fact that there is a mechanism which prevents our body from making too much vitamin D with sun exposure. We make the amount needed then it “shuts off”.

This mechanism depends on genetics, location on the globe, the time of year and amount of exposure.

SUPPLEMENTS

Many of us may need to resort to supplementation. The recommended dosage is the amount required to get

our serum D3 level between 50-80ng/ mL. In some cases, it is recommended shooting for a higher number around 100ng/mL, but for general health benefits most studies suggest levels around 50 to 70ng/mL are optimal. The only way to know how much is required is through a standard vitamin D level blood test.

The general recommendation for everyone living in the US is to supplement with an amount of vitamin D3 to maintain serum levels between 50-80ng/mL through fall, winter and spring. Most adults do best with a 5000 IU daily dose. However, there are patients who only need 2000 IU daily to achieve optimal levels, and other patients that need over 15,000 IU daily just to stay in normal serum range. That is why it is always recommended that adults supplement with a dose they are comfortable with for a month or two, then have their level checked. It only takes a few measurements to figure out an individual’s required dose.

William J. Weirs, MD, FAAEM is a physician at the Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. For more information on Vitamin D testing and immune function, visit online at COEM. com or call 843-572-1600. See ad page 5 and listing page 26.

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has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.”

No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

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LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

by Sandra Murphy

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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

How to Help

Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/ neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters.

Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters

post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl. com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2).

Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters.

About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person

Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list.

Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org).

“Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.”

Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya.

Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and

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Aquariums,� says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.�

Pangolins eat ants and termites.

Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins).

Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,� says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer— don’t buy ivory or other endangeredanimal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money. “IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,� says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.�

Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries.

Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,� says Frank Keesling.

Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps.

The animals are counting on us.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone.

For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.”

Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org).

“General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help

by Sandra Murphy

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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization.

He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director.

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get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.”

Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded.

Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources.

Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents.

Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush.

Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat.

Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com).

Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pastureraised and nonGMO (genetically modified) eggs.

“We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena.

He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution.

The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife.

Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,

but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands.

NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop.

“The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems.

When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.”

The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures

What You Can Do ! Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. ! Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. ! Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. ! Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. ! Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. ! Tell companies what is acceptable or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. ! Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply.

Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers.

The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org).

Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed.

See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens.

Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they

Did You Know… " San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. " One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. " An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. " Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” " Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada.

“That to me is the ultimate question.”

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kill native species,” says cofounder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains.

Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs.

As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild.

Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center.

Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation.

Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.”

One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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ummer is a perfect time for teens to broaden their horizons—mentally, emotionally, socially and literally—through foreign travel, and now is a good time to sign up. Programs enable young adults to explore different cultures and careers, learn to work effectively in

multicultural arenas, serve communities in need and see the value of conserving resources, all while enjoying safe adventures away from home.

“Teens can have fun, gain new perspectives and get out of their comfort zones in a supportive environment,” says Theresa Higgs, vice president of global operations for United Planet (UnitedPlanet.org). The Boston nonprofit annually places more than 300 youths in 35 countries in programs ranging from environmental conservation to teaching English.

“We’ve had alumni return to start their own nonprofit organizations, change majors or even just change daily habits like turning off the water when they brush their teeth after learning about water scarcity issues,” says Higgs.

Programs range from language immersion, in which students are matched with host families, to studies aboard ships where they engage in marine conservation activities. Whatever the activity, teens are sure to be challenged and inspired in ways they couldn’t have envisioned before venturing forth. The most unexpected part is often the expansive thrill of exploring a foreign culture.

“On a normal day, after a delicious Indian breakfast, my host’s siblings and I would ride the bus to school.

There, we learned Indian dance, art, cooking and many other aspects of the culture,” says 16-year-old Genna Alperin, who traveled to India with Greenheart Travel in 2014 (GreenheartTravel.org). “I learned how to communicate, share my lunch and be a good friend. When I returned, I wanted to be like the amazing people I had met.” The Chicago organization facilitates language camps, service trips and study abroad programs for high school students.

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Immersion can be both the fastest and most fun way to learn a language. Language study abroad programs steep students in foreign tongues in memorable settings that help accelerate learning, whether practicing Spanish in the coffee-growing highlands of Costa Rica or Mandarin in China’s bustling city of Beijing.

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deepen their understanding of local idioms, complementing classroom lessons from native teachers. Homestays also offer students an insider’s view of the regional culture, from cuisine to family life. Students can elect to learn an entirely new language with no prior exposure or build on beginnerlevel proficiency. Some programs even enable high school students to earn college credits.

Study Earth’s Underwater Vastness

Action Quest, in Sarasota, Florida, takes teens on seafaring voyages from the Florida Keys to the Caribbean, where they can learn to sail or scuba dive, study marine life and engage in projects to help restore coral reefs and protect sea turtle habitats (ActionQuest.com). Participants gain a deeper appreciation for the ocean’s fragile and complex ecosystems and knowledge of winds and tides.

Acting as crew members, teens also learn teamwork and confidence-building skills.

Explore Careers as an Intern

Internships offer teens a chance to test potential career paths, gain resume-worthy work experience and strengthen college applications. While many internships target college students, an increasing number are open to high school students with companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies nationwide and abroad. Fields can range from accounting, law and engineering to nonprofit work. AIESEC (aiesec.org), an international, student-run organization headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, works with partners ranging from multinational companies to local nonprofits to offer opportunities in 126 countries for youths interested in interning abroad.

Serve Community, Discover Culture

Whether headed to a destination in Africa, Asia or the Americas, community service trips help teens gain enlightened perspectives and become responsible global citizens. Students can volunteer to teach English, build wells, restore historic sites or rebuild homes destroyed by natural disasters. Most service trips also include fun outings and options for learning about the host culture, such as learning traditional African dance or Thai cooking, or hiking the Inca Trail to the sacred site of Machu Picchu.

Witnessing the challenges faced by developing communities to access basic needs like clean water and health care can be transformative. Being a small part of a solution can awaken young people to their power to change the world.

Helpful clearinghouse sites for teen travel programs include TeenInk.com/summer and TransitionsAbroad.com/listings/ study/teen.

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No pain, no gain. It’s true that what

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Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a workout with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical advice.

“Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run.

Never exercise a sore muscle.

Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout.

If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it.

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To lose a belly, crunch the abs.

Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly.

The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule.

The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option.

Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury.

Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed.

Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly

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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 April issue must be received no later than March 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.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Usui/Holy  Fire  Reiki  I  &  II  Classes  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  9am-­6pm  Sat/Sun  Usui/Karuna  Reiki  Master,  ICRT  Licensed  Teacher  Dianne  Thomas,  Summerville.  Includes  ICRT  NEW  HOLY  FIRE  REIKI  healing  energy  for  yourself/others.  Nurses/Massage  Therapists  CEs.  $350,  297-­2468,  Thepinkdolphin.com Making  Sense  of  Myself  Workshop  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  10am-­Sun  SP 6SULQJEDQN 5HWUHDW ([SORUDWLRQ WR ÂżQG ZD\V RI OLYLQJ D PRUH IXOÂżOOLQJ OLIH XVLQJ 0\HUV %ULJJV (Q-­ neagram  and  3  Keys  models.  $175  includes  lodging/ meals.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

tion,  meditations,  vibrational  exercises,  learning  to  eat  for  chakras,  movies  &  more.  Lunch  provided.  $145,  registration:  Healingoasisllc.com Â

Basic  Astrology  Class  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  8am-­4pm  Learn  how  your  astrology  chart  is  a  map  of  your  deepest  self  and  true  purpose.  Space  is  limited.  Registration  &  info,  call  Aleka  at  870-­7455  or  go  to  Alekasky.com Native  Plant  Sale  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  9am-­noon  Charles  Towne  Land-­ LQJ SDUNLQJ ORW %HQHÂżWV /RZFRXQWU\ &KDSWHU RI 6& Native  Plant  Society.  Perennials,  shrubs,  trees,  ferns  and  native  grasses.  Cash,  check  or  credit  card.  Info:  cdegarady@tnc.org,  937-­8807  ext.15  or  SCNPS.org

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Chakra  Harmonizing  Workshop  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  10am-­4pm  Sat/ Sun  Healing  Oasis,  772  St  Andrews  Blvd.  Powerful  healing/spiritual  growth  time  packed  with  informa-­

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FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Spiritual  Cinema  Night  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm  Healing  Oasis,  772  Saint  Andrews  Blvd.  Conversations  with  God  based  on  Neale  Donald  Walschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  best-­selling  books.  Chronicles  true  story  of  struggling  man  turned  home-­ less  who  becomes  spiritual  messenger.  Donation.  Register:  Healingoasisllc.com

Yoga  Loftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  200  hour  TT  starts  March  14-­15

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Understanding  Shamanism  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  10am-­4pm  Spring-­ bank  Retreat.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soul  Retrievalâ&#x20AC;?  a  shamanic  healing  SUDFWLFH FRQWDFWV VSLULW JXLGHV DVNV WKHP WR ÂżQG and  restore  wounded  soul  parts.  $50  includes  veg-­ etarian  lunch.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

Dances  of  Universal  Peace  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm  Unity  of  Charles-­ ton,  2535  Leeds  Ave,  N  Charleston.  With  dance  leader  Jane  Jabbour.  Beautiful  movements  with  enchanting  music.  Spiritually  enriching.   Love  offering.  Unitychs. org,  unitycharleston@msn.com.  Info:  576-­4543.

Preventing  &  Improving  Type  2  Diabetes  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  6:30pm  Colucci  Chiropractic  &  Wellness  Center,  Summerville.  Learn  more  about  insulin  resistance  DQG KRZ DQ DOO QDWXUDO VXJDU GHWR[LÂżFDWLRQ FDQ UH establish  glucose  balance  and  control.  Call  today  875-­5700.

Behold,  I  Shall  Make  All  Things  New  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm-­Sun  1pm  Springbank  Retreat.  Explores  depth  issues  of  faith  and  transformation  of  consciousness  for  a  con-­ version  of  the  heart.  $275  includes  lodging/meals.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Awakening  Spirit  Within  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  10am-­Thurs  3pm  Spring-­ bank  Retreat.  Learn  how  to  let  your  soul  speak  through  1DWLYH $PHULFDQ VW\OH Ă&#x20AC;XWH SOD\LQJ H[SUHVVLYH painting.  $225  fee  includes  lodging/meals.  843-­382-­ 9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13

Customer  Appreciation  Day  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Free  Admission  at  Caw  Caw  Intrepretive  Center,  Wannamaker,  Palmetto  Islands  &  James  Island  County  Parks,  free  parking  RWKHU ORFDWLRQV SOXV IUHH ÂżVKLQJ DW )ROO\ 03 3LHUV Info:  795-­4386,  CharlestonCountyParks.com Â

St.  Paddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Pawlooza  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  noon-­4pm  North  Charles-­ ton  Wannamaker  County  Park,  8888  University  Blvd.  Live  music,  craft  beer  and  food  trucks.  $5/ person,  dogs,  kids  12  &  under  &  Gold  Pass  members  are  free.  Info:  795-­4386

Basketry:  Weaving  Balance  &  Beauty  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  9:30am-­ Wed  5:30pm  Springbank  Retreat.Contemplative  art  RI EDVNHW PDNLQJ ZLWK WLPH IRU SHUVRQDO UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQ &  communal  prayer.  $275  includes  lodging/meals/ materials.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

Sacred  Acupuncture  Meditation  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7-­8:30pm  Healing  Oasis  LLC,  772  St  Andres  Blvd.  Sound  Wave  Vibrational  music  and  acupuncture  combined.  Acupuncture  performed  by  Paige  Hetherington,  LAc.  Energy  Exchange:  Love  Donation.  Register  at  healingoasisllc.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

Teacher  Training  comes  to  Summerville!

With  Vicki  Rickard,  500hr  eRYT This  8-­month  Teacher  Training  is  for  people  interested  in  teaching  yoga  and  who  want  to  expand  their  knowledge  and  practice  of  yoga.  Go  to  website  for  dates  &  registration  info:  Yogaloftsc.com/events

specialevent Complementary  Care  Health  Fair 6XQ 0DUFK Â&#x2021; SP Receive  up  to  (5)  20-­minute  sessions  from  Practitioners  such  as  Reiki,  Massage,  Tarot,  Akashic  Record  Consults,  Health  and  Life  Coaching,  Hypnotherapy,   Chiropractic  Care,  Shamanic  Healing,  Jin  Shin  Jyutsu  and  more!  Tickets:  $30,  Lunch  available  at  12:30pm:  $7  UDIĂ&#x20AC;H VLOHQW DXFWLRQ DQG VKRSSLQJ DW 1HZ 6SLULW Books  &  Gifts  during  event  hours.  Questions?  Call  Chrys:  364-­5725   Fundraiser  for  Unity  Church  of  Charleston,   2535  Leeds  Ave,  N.  Charleston

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Living  Sacred  Moments  (Celtic  Spirituality)  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm-­Sun  1pm  Springbank  Retreat.  Celtic  tradition  &  spirituality  reveal  divine  presence  within  &  call  to  our  wild,  soulful  nature.  $275  includes  lodging/ meals.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 All-­Day  Meditation  and  Silence  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7:30am-­5:30pm  Unity  of  Charleston,  2535  Leeds  Ave,  N  Charleston.  Come  for  all  or  some  sessions.  Explore  multiple  medi-­ tation  practices.  Spiritually  enriching.  Love  offering.  Unitychs.org,  unitycharleston@msn.com,  566-­0600.

Wisdom  of  the  Horse  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  2-­4:30pm  Become  fully  pres-­ ent  in  life.  Communicate  with  horses,  nature,  higher  self  to  learn  true  nature  of  your  experience.  Horses  naturally  connect  you  to  unlimited  universal  energy.  $85,  Registration:  343-­8956,  TracyLiebmann.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Tibetan  Cultural  Pageant  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  1-­3pm  Unity  Church  of  Charleston,  2535  Leeds  Ave,  N  Charleston.  Experi-­ ence  beautiful  sacred  Deprung  Gomang  Monastery  Monks  art,  dress,  dance,  chanting  and  prayer.  Sug-­ gested  donation  $15  for  Monastery.  Sacredarttour.org,  Unitychs.org,  unitycharleston@msn.com,  566-­0600.

Celebrate  Spring  Equinox  &  World  Water  Day  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  2-­4pm  Springbank  Retreat.  Unite  with  others  to  pray  for  Earth  and  our  waterways.  Bring  small  container  of  water  from  source  special  to  you.  Donations.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Intro  To  Essential  Oils  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 SoulCollage  Workshop  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  10am-­2pm  Healing  Oa-­  Healing  Oa-­ Healing  Oa-­ sis,  772  Saint  Andrews  Blvd.  Learn  art  of  making  Soul  Collage  Cards.  Discover  your  wisdom,  change  your  world.  Energy  exchange:  $45  includes  supplies  and  snacks.  More  info/register:  Healingoasisllc.com Co-­Create  Your  Life  Workshop  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  1-­4pm  w/ Jennifer  Michaels,  Energy  Healer/Spiritual  Life  Coach.  Group  Energy  Healing,  Meditation,  Guided  imagery  &  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  AMâ&#x20AC;?  statements.  Flow  with  Universe  to  co-­create  Life  you  want.  Only  $65!  Info/RSVP:  Jemichaels.com,  514-­2848.

Shamanic  Journeying  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  6:30-­8pm  Learn  to  journey  in  an  authentic  Tipi!  Shamanic  drumming  helps  you  gain  clarity,  direction  and  wisdom  from  this  ancient  form  of  meditation  in  Tipi  sacred  space.  Limited  Space.  $35,  Registration:  343-­8956,  TracyLiebmann.com

Shiva  Nataraja  Qigong  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  6-­7pm  Natsu  Mura,  125  S  Main  St,  Summerville.  Qigong  martial  art  for  wellness  of  body/mind/spirit,  and  Shiva  Nata-­ raja  the  dance,  for  integration  into  your  energetic  body.  $5/class.  Comfortable  clothing.  870-­4462,  Resourcesunlimited1.com

Nia  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  11am-­noon  Hanahan  Senior  Center,  3102  Mabeline  Rd  (near  Trident  Tech).  Lively  movement  class,  energetic,  embraces  The  Bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Way/Nia  Way.  With  Ashima  Kahrs,  Nia  Blue  Belt  Instructor,  813-­2834. Â

Metaphysical  Documentary  Night  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm  Heal-­ ing  Oasis  LLC,  772  St  Andrews  Blvd.  Feature  to  be  announced.  Love  donation.  Details  at  Healingoasisllc.com

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SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Charleston  PFLAG  Meeting  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7-­8:30pm  (2nd  Tuesdays)  Circular  Congregational  Church,  150  Meeting  St  (Lower  Lance  Hall  behind  church).  Sup-­ port  and  discussion  group  for  Parents,  Friends  and  Family  of  Lesbians  and  Gays.  PFLAGCharleston@ gmail.com  or  619-­7354.

Lowcountry  Cajun  Festival  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  noon-­6pm  James  Island  County  Park.  Zydeco  music,  Cajun  &  Creole  food,  kids  activities  and  more.  $15/person,  Free  for  kids  12  &  under  and  Gold  Pass  members,  no  coolers  or  pets.  795-­4386. Â

The  Reiki  Connection  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm  Unity  Church,  2535  Leeds  Ave.  All  welcome  for  guided  meditation  fol-­ ORZHG E\ PLQL 5HLNL VHVVLRQV E\ FHUWLÂżHG SUDFWLWLR-­ ners.  Love  offering.  (1st  Tues  for  practitioners  only)  Chrys  Franks,  Reiki  Master/Teacher,  364-­5725.

plan ahead THURSDAY, APRIL 9 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spaâ&#x20AC;?  for  the  Soul  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm-­Sun  1pm  Springbank  Retreat.  Heal  body,  mind  &  soul  with  foot  massage,  healing  touch,  aromatherapy,  nutritional  wellness  info  while  energizing  creative  spirit  through  art.  $375  fee  includes  lodging/meals,  $35/materials.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org  TUESDAY,

APRIL 14

Pottery  &  Native  Spirituality  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  9:30am-­Fri  (24th)  1pm  Springbank  Retreat.  Prayer  Lodge,  Spirit  Quest  and  more.  $790  fee  includes  lodging/meals.  Spirit  Quest  only  (4/17-­19:  $200)  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Healthy  Living  Expo  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  10am-­4pm  Northwoods  Mall,  near  Dillards.  Natural  Awakenings-­Lowcoun-­ try  health  living,  healthy  planet  community  event.  For  info:  ads@nalowcountry.com  or  843-­821-­7404.

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