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Spring starts for me when the yellow daffodils start blooming in my yard. Even on the coldest, cloudiest day, they offer a little touch of sunshine. I always debate whether to cut blooms and bring them inside to enjoy for a short time or leave them in the yard and let them slowly fade away. After the rain last night, one daffodil was bending to the ground as if to say, “I’m the one to cut.” And so it sits on my desk in a bright blue bottle—one lone perfect bloom. Now I’m able to admire up close how perfectly nature brings beauty to our world. I would be so sad to live in a world with no sunshine, flowers or trees. After last month’s article, “Superherbs”, I’m letting my “crop” of dandelions grow in the backyard to experiment with their curative elements. It occurs to me that in the eyes of a child, a yellow flower is a lovely thing no matter whether it comes from a purposely-planted daffodil or a naturesent dandelion.

But yet, when we look closely enough the people around us are the same.

Perfectly, uniquely and naturally made. So, it is no wonder that our body, mind and spirit are best fed by nature as well. Some alarming statistics from “Live Green, Save Big” drive this thought home. As a shopper, I know how difficult it can be to find American-produced products even in the grocery store’s fresh produce aisle.

Today more than 60 percent of all US consumer goods are produced overseas, compared to only 8 percent in 1960. And the average human body contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals. No wonder a growing number of people suffer with allergies, asthma, chronic pain and so many other distresses. Eating healthy and using natural products is beneficial to our well-being, happiness and our pocket books!

April 13 begins National Library Week. Reading books from the library is another great way to save money, feed your mind and spirit, and be environmental. After many years of supporting authors and publishers of books, every room in my house has an overflowing bookshelf or a stack of books on a table.

Now I usually check the library before making a new purchase. If you or your child do not have a library card, go get one today and use it. It is one of the best “free” entertainments available to us.

Also in April, Earth Day nationally recognized on April 22, is celebrated by over a half-billion people around the world. Attend a local festival this month or plant a tree. Be inspired by reading “Backyard Birds and Butterfiles” or “Wilderness in Sidewalk Cracks” to connect with the natural world wherever you live and create your own way to celebrate Earth Day. Our local communities were hit hard by the February ice storms. One of our supporters, Springbank Retreat—a natural setting for “Healing Self-Healing Earth”—suffered some structural damage to roofs, fences and the Gazebo chapel.

Many trees fell or lost limbs including Grandmother Tree, an 800+ year-old live oak. They have been busy making repairs and while it is still a beautiful place, they can use your help either by participating in their retreats, working a few hours/days to help with repairs or giving a donation (SpringbankRetreat.org). From Sister Trina McCormick and the staff, “Storms offer opportunities for cleansing, clearing and making space for the ‘new.’ God bless you for your continued support of this healing place.”

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harleston County Park and Recreation Commission invites Lowcountry residents to a sneak peek of a future park. Wine Down Wednesday returns to Old Towne Creek County Park on April 2, 16 and 30 from 5-7pm. Guests can enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music while exploring this hidden gem located in West Ashley. Charleston County residents advance tickets are $15, other residents and day-of admission is $20 per person.

Old Towne Creek County Park, formerly Ashem Farm, was home to Charleston preservationist Emily Ravenel Farrrow and her St. Andrews Riding Academy. The 67-acre estate is dotted with open fields mixed among groves of Live Oaks with views of SC’s first English settlement at Charles Towne Landing. This is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek of the future public park.

Location: 1400 Old Towne Road, Charleston. For tickets/information, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.

Entering into the deep prayer time of Lent, each person creates an icon using acrylics and gold leaf. Then on April 17-20, observe Easter Triduum: Easter Hope in a Time of Ecological Decline.

This retreat includes Holy Thursday, Seder/Eucharist, Good Friday, Way of the Cross, Prayer Lodge, Holy Saturday, Great Easter Fire/Vigil at Mepkin Abbey, and early Easter Sunday Resurrection ritual/ceremony followed by Easter brunch.

On April 22, earth and environmental science teach LeeOra Haring leads Experience Earth Day. Continuing the environmental theme on April 26, ecologist Todd LeVasseur and meditation instructor Jason Hebal lead Experience Deep Ecology. Both one-day workshops include a vegetarian lunch.

Location: Springbank Retreat for EcoSpirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Road, Kingstree. For details and fees, see Calendar page 28, call 843-3829777 or visit SpringbankRetreat.org.

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ttend Charleston County’s 15th Annual Earth Day Festival on April 26, 11am to 4pm, at North Charleston’s ealing and exRiverfront Park. ploring ecology Before entering the through prayer and festival, the following items can be meditation is this dropped off for recycling: old paint, Healing 4-6 month’s Remedies: theme for Self Care, paperApril for shredding, electronic waste, Icon Painting as Prayer, April 8-15 exciting workshops at unwanted clothing and household Easter Hope Starting in a Time Decline, April 17-20 Springbank. on of Ecological items.

Experience Earth Day, April 22 April 4-6, Louise McThis year’s celebration theme “Earth Cormick and Cindy Barkei lead Healing to Charleston…” focuses on educating Remedies: Self Care. Experience and Lowcountry residents about environlearn about therapies that assist with mental issues. Activities include an art self care including aromatherapy, healcontest, reptile demonstrations, musiing touch, herbals, nutrition, mindfulcal stage performances, and a variety ness techniques, guided imagery and of educational and interactive exhibits more. focused on promoting environmental April 8-15, Christopher Marie Wag- stewardship. Back by popular demand ner presents Icon Painting as Prayer. is a scavenger hunt, titled “Passport to

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the Future” where attendees learn about exhibitors and receive a prize. Other events include a Sustainable Market, the Great Cloth Diaper Change, the Re-Trend Clothing Swap and Recycled Fashion Show.

A focal point of the event is an educational tent featuring the different phases in the cycle of composting: farm, table, food waste and compost. Local vendors offer opportunities to purchase a variety of tasty foods served from exclusively compostable packaging to limit landfill waste at the event. Arrive early to receive earth-friendly door prizes!

Consider arriving by foot, bike, bus or carpool (ridetricountylink.com or ridecarta.com). Parking, admission and all activities are absolutely FREE! For additional information, call the Recycling Center at 843-720-7111. See ad page 13.

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ew Spirit Books & Gifts is one of the leading new thought bookstores in SC, featuring a wide selection of spiritual, metaphysical and inspirational books.

They also carry gift items to inspire and support us on our self development journey including crystals, incense, pendulums, tarot and oracle cards, greeting cards, Native American items and much more.

New Spirit is cleaning out to make room for new merchandise. Attend their gigantic book sale on May 3 from 8am to noon. Purchase select books of current titles, discontinued and shopworn books at the low price of $1-$2 each and CDs for $1. There will be over a thousand different selections to choose from. Credit cards and cash are accepted.

Location: New Spirit Books & Gifts, 2535 Leeds Avenue (in the Unity Church of Charleston just off Dorchester) in North Charleston. For information, email newspiritbg@gmail.com.

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ew research suggests that renovation planning should involve more than just picking the right colors and styles; doing it right may help prevent childhood respiratory conditions. Researchers from St. Louis University, in Missouri, linked home renovations with increased wheezing, asthma and chronic coughing among children living in the home. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, followed 31,049 children between the ages of 2 and 14 years old from seven Chinese cities over a two-year period.

Previous research has also reached a similar conclusion, identifying some specific materials responsible for increased childhood respiratory disorders. A Russian study of 5,951 children ages 8 to 12 found that increased asthma and wheezing were related to recently completed painting, as well as the installation of new linoleum flooring, synthetic carpets, particleboard and wall coverings.

That study, published in the same journal states, “Exposure levels are the highest during and shortly after painting, but low levels of exposure may remain for several months. Wooden furniture, as well as painted or varnished and new furniture, is likely to emit chemical substances.”

A 2002 study of New York children published in the Journal of Urban Health found similar results.

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roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards.

An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations.

Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.

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omatoes are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory and cancerfighting properties, plus benefits to heart health. Now, research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center, at Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts, has found that consuming tomatoes—particularly their lycopene content—can also help prevent and even treat both liver disease and cancer of the liver.

The researchers combed through 241 studies and scientific papers to connect the dots. They report that lycopene up regulates the sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) protein, meaning it increases the number of receptors on cell surfaces, thereby increasing cellular response to it. SIRT1 activation is recognized to protect against obesity-induced inflammation and degeneration of the liver, explain the study’s authors. Lycopene was found to protect against fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and the formation of cancer in the liver and lungs.

Multiple studies have shown cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce offer increased bioavailability of healthful lycopene.

n the mid-1990s, I started having health concerns,” relates Nick A. Jerch, founder and president of Bell Lifestyle Products, of South Haven, Michigan, and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. “I found that natural products supported my health and enhanced my life.” Eighteen years later his herbal nutrition and supplement company helps others access such natural products through more than 7,000 nutrition stores and pharmacies in North America.

One of its latest supplements, Shape and Health, is intended to support and enhance weight management by rejuvenating metabolism, supporting thyroid health, improving carbohydrate assimilation and easing a transition to better eating habits. Ingredients include chromium picolinate, potassium and vitamin B12, as well as extracts of black tang, guarana, kelp and wakame.

A new antioxidant-rich Thyroid Support formula aims to support efficient thyroid function and keep the metabolism in top condition. The supplement also may help improve the condition of hair, skin and nails. It incorporates these botanicals: black tang, ashwagandha, forskohlii, guggul, and the minerals zinc, selenium, copper and iodine. The formulation also includes the amino acid L-tyrosine.

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live leaf may provide nature’s answer to diabetes treatment.

A recent study from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, suggests that olive leaf extract can help reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin production by beta cells in the pancreas.

The researchers tested 46 middle-aged, obese adults at risk for developing metabolic syndrome-related Type 2 diabetes. In the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, olive leaf extract outperformed the diabetes drug metformin and “significantly improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta-cell secretory capacity,” according to the researchers. Insulin helps escort glucose into the body’s cells.

Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs

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n a Frost & Sullivan study report authored by Christopher Shanahan and Robert de Lorimier, Ph.D., the use of dietary supplements, including B vitamins, phytosterols and dietary fiber, could reduce the cost of treating coronary artery disease in the U.S. by nearly $50 billion over the next seven years. In addition, healthcare costs related to diabetes, vision problems and osteoporosis could be reduced by nearly $20 billion collectively with the use of certain supplements.

The projections were based on cost-benefit analysis comparing a series of scenarios to assess the effect on overall disease management costs if an identified high-risk population were to avoid costly medical events by increasing their intake of dietary supplements purchased out-of-pocket versus no supplement usage.

“The healthcare system spends a tremendous amount of money treating chronic disease, but has failed to focus on ways to reduce those costs through prevention,” says Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are spent on the prevention of chronic diseases.

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ir conditioning does more than keep us cool. A study of 300 adults and homes concludes that central air conditioning removes significant levels of volatile organic compounds and pollution particulates from indoor air.

The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, finds that using air conditioning with windows closed reduced indoor air pollution the most. One caveat, however, is that the research was conducted in Taipei, China—notable for its extreme outdoor pollution.

Another recent study published in Environmental Science confirms the general premise. A research team in Zhejiang, China, found that air conditioning reduced the presence of potent atmospheric pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAC) by 23 percent. PACs contain compounds that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic (damaging to fetuses).

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Menus Minimize Greenhouse Gases Experts at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, at Aberdeen University, in Scotland, have created a new menu plan that is healthy and nutritious, as well as good for the environment. The researchers compiled a shopping list of 52 foods arranged in categories according to how much climate-changing greenhouse gases are produced to make and transport them (Tinyurl.com/ScottishDiet).

They then devised a weekly weight allowance for each food, which when followed, would reduce the use of greenhouse gases by about a third. Surprisingly, the list features foods such as chocolate, ice cream and red meat, but anyone wanting to reduce their carbon footprint must only eat them in relatively tiny quantities.

Some food groups, such as dairy products and meat, produce much bigger emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide than others because of the way they are manufactured and brought to market. The production of fruit, vegetables and legumes is much less likely to produce such high emissions.

Solar industry jobs are up nearly 20 percent in the 14 months through November 2013 as cheaper panels and rising electricity rates spurred people to turn to solar, according to a report by the nonprofit Solar Foundation research group.

At latest count, solar companies employ nearly 143,000 solar workers, up more than 23,000 from September 2012—a job growth rate that’s 10 times faster than the national average and is Source: Scotsman.com helping local economies, according to the foundation. The industry is expected to create 22,000 new jobs in 2014, although at a slower pace than 2013.

Feds Give Dangerous Green Light Cuts of 8,500 positions are projected The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a draft statement essentially giving the green light to the mar- in the sector that generates electricity from fossil fuels. keting, sale and planting of Dow Chemical’s genetiSolar firms surveyed in the report cally modified (GM, GMO, GE) corn and soybeans said that more than 50 percent of their resistant to 2,4-D, which will trigger a huge increase in the use of the toxic herbicide. business and homeowner customers The determination under the Plant Pest Act comes despite intense opposition over turned to solar to save money, while the past two years from farmers, more than 400,000 other individuals and some 150 nearly 23 percent said they invested in farm, fishery, public health, consumer and environmental groups and private businesses. panels because costs are now compaMeanwhile, the Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued talking points rable with utility rates. The report noted against GMO labeling laws for food industry lobbyists that claim the laws are unthat the cost of solar equipment has constitutional, violating the First Amendment, although other legal experts say the fallen about 50 percent since the beginassertion is baseless. ning of 2010, motivating more people Take action at Tinyurl.com/PushToLabelGMO. Learn more at OrganicConsumers.org. to go green.

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Forests Have Limited Powers to Save Us

Mailbox Libraries Gain Worldwide

Forests have a finite capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a recent study from Northern Arizona University. Results published in the online journal New Phytologist illustrate how today’s rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) might alter the carbon and nitrogen content of ecosystems.

In contrast to expectations, research over an 11-year period showed that ecosystem carbon uptake was not significantly increased by high CO2.

While plants did contain more carbon in the presence of higher CO2 levels, the soil lost carbon content due to microbial decomposition. These factors essentially canceled each other out, signifying that nature cannot entirely self-correct against climate change.

Marine Maneuvers Harnessing the Ocean’s Power Potential

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $16 million on 17 tidal and wave projects to sustainably and efficiently capture energy from waves, tides and currents. The projects will also help gather crucial data on how these devices interact with the surrounding environment.

The DOE will also spend $13.5 million on eight projects to help U.S. companies build durable, efficient wave and tidal devices that reduce overall costs and maximize the amount of energy captured. Specifically, the projects will focus on developing new components and software that predicts ocean conditions and adjusts device settings accordingly to optimize power production.

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Alice Mills smiles as she looks at the box that sits on her lawn in Hutchinson, Kansas, an act of kindness for neighbors and the community. Inside the box is a miniature library. Books sit on two shelves; the bottom with short stories for children and the top with novels for adults.

After her children grew up and moved away from home, they took the books they wanted with them. The rest sat on a bookshelf collecting dust. “If they’re here, they’re not being read,” Mills says.

The concept for the Little Free Library began in 2009 to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as to build a sense of community, according to LittleFreeLibrary.org. They are now popping up around the world in the United States, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Spain, Turkey and the Congo.

A recent Pew Internet & American Life Project survey shows that Americans strongly value the role of public libraries in their communities, both for providing access to materials and resources and for promoting literacy and improving the overall quality of life. More than half used a public library in a one-year period, and 72 percent say they live in a “library household”. Most Americans say they have only had positive experiences at public libraries and value a range of library resources and services. National Library Week begins April 13.

Contributing source: HutchNews.com

Porous Pavement

Widespread Use Awaits Cleaning Machines Rainwater flows through porous pavement, allowing it to quickly reach soil, which helps keep pavement clearer from ice and snow in the winter and reduces the amount of pollutants that rain washes off of streets and into bodies of surface water.

“It works about 50 percent of the time,” says David Drullinger, an environmental quality professional with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. He explains that dirt, sand and other debris get stuck inside the pavement; for it to be effective again, it must be cleaned. More machines capable of unclogging these road surfaces are needed before widespread installation is viable.

As more contractors gain experience working with the new material, the more effective it may become. Several communities in Michigan already are adopting the use of porous pavement for its benefits.

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Albatross Advance

Other Endangered Animals Continue to Decline The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has updated its “red list” of threatened species, upgrading two kinds of albatross. However, the okapi, or “forest giraffe”, has taken a turn for the worse in Africa; the species is now listed as endangered and its numbers are dwindling, say IUCN officials.

Among species that saw an increase in population are the black-browed albatross, which was promoted from endangered to near threatened, and the black-footed albatross, which went from vulnerable to near threatened.

With stripes on its legs similar to those on zebras, the okapi is revered in its native habitat within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and even appears on the country’s currency. Protecting the species has been difficult amid political turbulence because armed rebels, elephant poachers and illegal miners encroach on parts of the okapi’s range, say conservationists.

Source: Mother Nature Network

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SAVE BIG Five Eco-Friendly Life Decisions that Can Actually Save Us Money

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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food— generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

1. Buying a Home

When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial nor

ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying.

Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness.

Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your natural awakenings

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Green Housing Yields Social and Security Benefits ! Large-home inhabitants may go all day without seeing one another and communication and togetherness can suffer. Family members living in small homes can more easily cultivate strong communications and cohesion. ! Dense neighborhoods encourage interaction and cooperation among neighbors, nurturing a cohesive community that can reward us with social connections, collective responsibility and assistance when needed. ! Urban homes give vandals and thieves fewer opportunities because neighbors are close by and passersby may be more readily noticed. ! Small homes can encourage disconnecting from technology and getting outside. When the TV can be heard throughout the house, parents are more likely to urge outdoor playtime for kids. ! The footprint of a small dwelling uses a fraction of the buildable lot, leaving more outdoor space for planting gardens that can nourish bodies and souls.

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routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.”

Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings.

With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.

2. Deciding Where to Live

Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices.

But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget.

For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.”

In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health.

Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People.

Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free

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Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo. much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.

3. Choosing a Car

We know two primary facts about cars: They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one.

Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy.

A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds.com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one.

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasolinepowered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail

4. Buying American

According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy.

The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods.

Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains.

Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.

5. Getting Healthy

Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet.

Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants

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and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition.

To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods.

By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too.

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toxic solvent,” so wear gloves.

Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Use it to whiten grout and remove stains.

HOMEMADE ECO-CLEANERS DIY Recipes Keep Your Home Naturally Clean

by Lane Vail

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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death.

Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains.

Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.”

One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products.

For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a 16

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Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.

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Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online.

White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold.

Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties).

Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens.

Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin.

Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any

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Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.”

Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free.

Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.

Home Formulas

All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors.

For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray.

Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens.

Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping.

Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks.

Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap.

Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).

Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda.

Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse.

Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.

Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil.

Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop.

Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-anda-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner.

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Ecological and economical alternatives include cloth dishrags, towels, napkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus washable diapers and menstrual pads. Jean Calleja, co-owner of the Eco Laundry Company, in New York City, suggests customers buy recycled, organic, unbleached cloths and local products when possible.

In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose cotton T-shirts into 10-by-10-inch squares to use regularly with a homemade all-purpose cleaner on surfaces. Replace paper towels with cloth towels for drying hands.

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At the table: Cloth napkins enhance mealtime. Buy or make plain napkins (by hemming cotton fabric squares) for everyday use and celebrate holidays with fancy patterned fabric rolled into napkin rings.

In the bathroom: Substitute chlorine-laden disinfecting wipes with homemade reusable ones. DIYNatural.com recommends mixing three-quarters of a cup of white vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, seal with a lid and shake, so the solution is absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a ready-made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean.

Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags often, hang-drying them thoroughly before adding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen and bathroom rags (added to the bathroom towel load) separately each week. According to Calleja, “Presoaking rags overnight in a non-toxic, chlorine-free, whitening solution can make a huge difference in getting them clean.” Combine a halfcup of hydrogen peroxide with two to three gallons of water, spot-testing every fabric first for colorfastness. Calleja also likes using a white vinegar and eucalyptus oil rinse aid to dissolve soap residue, soften fabric and leave a fresh scent.

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Backyard Birds and Butterflies Native Habitats Draw Critters and Delight Kids

by Avery Mack

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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination.

Josh Stasik, a father of three and owner of SweetSeed.com, in Syracuse, New York, sees firsthand how feeding winged wonders can be an inexpensive way to start a new family activity. “My mom taught me about flowers and bird feeders. I hope my kids will someday pass the information along to their children,” he says.

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“Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice.

Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.”

Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/ map.html follows their migration sites.

Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca,

New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds.Audubon. org/Christmasbird-count). The Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, folbird photos courtesy of Susan lows in February Gottlieb, of Venice, California (gbbc.BirdCount.org).

“In our yard, we have five nesting boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.”

He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour.

The monarch butterfly population is another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of genetically modified plants that reduce the growth of native species.

“You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. Also consider planting garden phlox, coneflower and lantana. Migrating monarchs live about nine months and fly up to 30 miles per hour.

Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden

that includes parsley. “Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to see the entire butterfly life cycle.”

Rabbits add another dimension to backyard wildlife.

Just as birds and butterflies need trees, bushes and plants to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the floor above ground and create tunnels and escape routes, plus a home base. Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants. Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide. Visit Tinyurl.com/BunnyShelters.

City ordinances or subdivision regulations might prohibit brush piles in ordinary yards. Find out how to gain certification as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat.

Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the species. Make sure their space is sufficient.

Before attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles.

A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Wilderness in Sidewalk Cracks Small Nature Reaches Out to City Kids

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You can take Molly Steinwald out of the city, but you’ll never get the city out of her. Growing up as a free-schoollunch kid on the outskirts of Manchester,

New Hampshire, she notes, “I didn’t do the skiing and mountain climbing thing.”

Instead, she found solace watching ants parade across the sidewalk or tracing the intricate lines on a leaf. Yet when she graduated from high school, Steinwald traveled as far as she could from those city streets, earning a degree in biology, and then a master’s degree

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in ecology researching kangaroo rats in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains.

Still, the city always tugged at her.

“I was really excited about big nature,” Steinwald says. “But I kept coming back to small-scale, mundane nature that I knew as a kid. I felt I needed to get back to help people who never see this stuff.”

Today, Steinwald is doing just that.

She is now pursuing a Ph.D. researching human interactions with nature in built environments. As director of science education and research at the Phipps Conservatory, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she has been charged with reimagining urban environmental education and reaching out to at-risk youth. Her basic assumption is: One doesn’t have to go to a national park, or even a city park, to connect with the natural world. It’s crawling past us on the sidewalk or drifting through the air right under our nose.

That, she says, is where city kids can forge a lasting connection with nature—if they’re paying attention. As one of the many ways to get kids to tune in, Steinwald directs programs that arm them with digital cameras and challenges them to take pictures of the fragments of nature they find on the streets.

The approach is a departure from the belief held by some that “nature” is defined as parks or green spaces—places apart from our everyday lives.

Lisa Graumlich, dean of the University of Washington School of the Environment, in Seattle, Washington, says Steinwald is making waves in environmental education circles: “She was an urban kid.

She brings the voice of someone from a different economic class to the table.”

Graumlich says it makes intuitive sense that connecting with street-level nature will help build a lasting bond with the natural world. The next challenge is figuring out how to provide kids with more of these experiences: “It may be as simple as a mom walking home from the bus stop with bags of groceries and two children in tow, feeling like she has time to look at a sidewalk crack with them.”

“A lot of nature in the city is really small,” Steinwald observes. “I want to show these kids that even if their nature is small, it’s still darned good nature.”

Greg Hanscom is a senior editor for Grist.org, in Seattle, WA.

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Culinary Mushroom Magic Delicate Powerhouses of Nutrition and Medicine

are three, 106 and 17 while pink oyster delivers 2.45, 66 and 33 mg of the three nutrients. Thus, they deliver significantly more than recommended daily allowances (RDA)—for example, niacin’s adult RDA ranges from 14 to 16 mg and riboflavin’s is just 1.1 to 1.3 mg.

Mushrooms also present one of the few food sources of vitamin D—primarily D2—but some also contain small amounts of vitamin D3, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture research. Also, their D2 levels spike dramatically when sun-dried spore-side-up, confirmed in research by internationally recognized Mycologist Paul Stamets.

Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium.

Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—longchain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Yale and the University of California. Mushrooms’ (1-3)-beta-glucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions.

Stamets explains that mushrooms also contain sterols, shown to benefit cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs.

Can we take these benefits back to the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to be cooked to release their health-giving

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oday, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus—the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits, according to those that study them.

University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes.

“Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs.

“Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.”

As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight.

The fiber content can range from 20 grams per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) in the case of portobello to a lofty 48 grams per 100 grams in the Phoenix oyster mushroom.

Mushrooms also supply potent B vitamins. One hundred grams (about 3.5 ounces) of portobello contains more than four milligrams (mg) of riboflavin (B2), 69 mg niacin (B3) and 12 mg pantothenic acid (B5). Shiitake’s comparable numbers

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Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients

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1-2 cups of chopped stropharia, shiitake or maitake mushrooms 1 cup crumbled tempeh or other healthful protein source ¼ cup chopped onions ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds 1 cup corn 1 chopped sweet pepper (add hot peppers if desired) 1 small handful of chopped olives 4 shakes of soy sauce 1 Tbsp spiced hot chocolate 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup broth or water

Makes a healthy filling for tacos and enchiladas, or crumble as a topper on deluxe nachos. They taste as good as they smell, and like chili they taste almost better as leftovers.

Sauté mushrooms, protein and onions until crispy (uncrowded in the pan).

Then add remaining ingredients and braise on low heat. Allow mixture to cook down to desired consistency.

Mushrooms are so versatile we can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

They add a note of delicious creativity to diverse dishes. Plus they deliver protein, vitamins and protective compounds. Fresh is always best and just-picked is better, although dried can work in a pinch.

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by Loni Jean Ronnebaum This rare mushroom has a unique firmness reminiscent of noodles and can be soaked and rinsed to clean, and then cut into cauliflower-like chunks. Slow cook overnight for best results.

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t seems dogs travel just about everywhere with their humans these days.

They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drive-through restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners.

“Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax.

Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.”

Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that a fourlegged pal has had enough.

“Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills, while basic obedience—leave it, sit, stay, down, off, an effective recall and walking nicely on a leash—form the basis for good

manners. Reward good behavior with praise, treats or a favorite activity.

Eating Out

Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first.

“Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the way of customers and the wait staff.”

It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert.

A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer.

Increase the amount of time the pet is expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.

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Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag.

He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.”

Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries.

In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.

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Dogs may be welcome in the workplace. Alexandra Blackstone, design director for Killer Infographics, in Seattle, Washington, takes her corgi puppy, Buster, to the office. “He was good when he was the only dog at work,”

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explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.”

He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communication skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week.

She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate behavior if someone else shares responsibility for walking him.” She reports that with positive training techniques, Buster is learning to respond well and now splits his time between day care and the office.

“It’s your responsibility to make taking the dog along a good experience for all,” counsels Proctor. “That includes using a leash and always picking up after him, every time.”

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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 May issue must be received no later than April 10. Basic listings are a maximum of 35 words, not including the day/date. Please email to: calendar@nalowcountry.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

Healing  Remedies  –  7pm–Sun  1pm  Springbank  Re-­ treat.  Louise  McCormick  &  Cindy  Barkei  workshop  about  self  care  therapies—aromatherapy,  healing  touch,  herbals,  nutrition,  mindfulness  techniques,  guided  imagery,  more.  $275  includes  lodging/meals,  materials:  $35.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org.

Reiki  I  &  II  Classes  –  9am-­6pm  Sat/Sun  Learn  art  of  healing  with  Reiki  energy  for  yourself  and  others.  Nurses/Massage  therapists  CEs.  $350,  Usui/Karuna  5HLNL 0DVWHU ,&57 &HUWL¿HG 7HDFKHU 'LDQQH 7KRP-­ as,  Summerville.  297-­2468,  ThePinkDolphin.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Writing  is  Good  for  the  Soul  –  1-­4pm  Cir-­ cular  Congregational  Church,  Charleston.  A  KDQGV RQ ZULWLQJ H[SORUDWLRQ RI WKH FUHDWLYH spiritual  connection  presented  by  Mary  Ann  Henry.  For  more  information/registration,  email   LowcountryWritersRetreat@comcast.net The  Rainbow  Fish  Ballet  –  5pm  Davies  Audito-­ rium,  Ashley  Hall.  Ballet  Academy  of  Charleston’s  Jr.  company  presents  ballet  of  31  students,  ages  3-­16  accompanied  by  live  music.  Tickets  $15/adults,  $8/ students  at  Ballet-­Academy.org  or  at  door.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 A  Gathering  of  Souls  –  11am-­1pm  A  study  in  the  practice  of  A  Course  in  Miracles,  scribed  by  The  Foundation  For  Inner  Peace.  Visit  Chitheshaman.com  click  on  Workshops,  email  Chi  at  gaachi@aol.com  or  call  270-­3814.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Icon  Painting  as  Prayer  –  7pm  (thru  15th)  Spring-­ bank  Retreat.  w/Christopher  Marie  Wagner  enter  time  of  Lent  through  writing  and  learning  about  Mother  of  Tenderness  (Vladimir  Madonna).  $675  includes  lodging/meals,  materials:  $40.  Details:  SpringbankRetreat.org,  843-­382-­9777.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 7th  Annual  Charleston  International  Film  Festi-­ val  –  (thru  Sunday)  Films  shown  at  Sottille  Theater  and  Charleston  Music  Hall.  Schedule  &/or  purchase  tickets:  Charleston  IFF.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Try  the  BEMER  &  Presentation  –  6:30-­7:45pm  Seeking  Indigo,  445  King  St,  Charleston.  Learn  about  and  try  the  revolutionary  device  that  improves  so  many  health  issues.  FREE,  RSVP:  Gerry@bemerme.com  or  588-­9286,  Bemerme.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 What  the  Folk  Music  Festival  –  5-­10pm  &  Sat  11am-­10pm  Sewee  Outpost,  Hwy  17,  Awendaw.  Featuring  artists/bands;͞  food/beer  trucks.  $25/Fri-­ day;͞  $35/Saturday;͞  $50/2-­day  pass.  $20/camping.  3RUWLRQ RI SURFHHGV EHQH¿WV &DUROLQD 6WXGLRV ,QIR WhattheFolkFest.org.  East  Coast  Paddlesports  &  Outdoor  Festival  –  thru  Sun  at  James  Island  County  Park.  Learn  about  water  sports,  try  equipment,  compete  in  races  and  other  activities,  enjoy  food  &  music.  Pricing,  schedule  &  register:  CharlestonCountyParks.com,  795-­4386.

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Lunar  Essential  Oils:  Supporting  Gynecological  Health  –  2-­3:30pm  Blue  Heron  Acupuncture  &  Apothecary,  680-­A  King  St.  How  to  use  essential  oils  to  improve  gynecological  health  and  nurture  the  female  body.  Suggested  donation:  $10.  937-­6890,  blueheroncharleston.com  Nutrition  Detective  Program  –  3-­6pm  Sozo  Healthy  Living,  314  North  Cedar  Summerville.  For  children/parents,  children  learn  to:  read  labels,  make  healthier  choices  and  detect  marketing  schemes.  Grocery  store  tour.  $5/child  RSVP:  695-­8895,  Facebook.com/sozohealthyliving.

Archetypes  of  Love:  Eros,  Philia,  Storge,  and  Agape  –  5-­7pm  Gage  Hall.  Prof.  June  McDaniel  H[DPLQHV XQLYHUVDO DUFKHW\SHV RI /RYH IURP FURVV cultural  perspectives,  Jungian  and  Hindu  included;͞  wonderful  PowerPoint  images.  Refreshments  &  CEUs  available.  CharlestonJungSociety.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 “Take  Charge  of  Your  Life!�  –  10am-­3:30pm  Holi-­ day  Inn,  250  Johnnie  Dodds  Blvd,  Mt  Pleasant.  Pa-­ tricia  Cota-­Robles  FREE  Seminar  empowering  your  I  AM  Presence  and  the  Truth  within  the  Divinity  of  your  Heart.  EraofPeace.org/speaking-­engagements,  888-­310-­4488.

A  Gathering  of  Souls  –  11am-­1pm  A  study  in  the  practice  of  A  Course  in  Miracles,  scribed  by  The  Foundation  For  Inner  Peace.  Visit  Chitheshaman. com  click  on  Workshops,  email  Chi  at  gaachi@aol. com  or  call  270-­3814.

Free  Introductory  Talk  on  Transcendental  Meditation  –  2pm  Charleston  County  Library,  68  Calhoun  St.  Learn  how  TM  easily  and  naturally  unfolds  our  full  potential  through  the  elimination  of  stress.  Visit  TM.org/charlesonsc  or  call  345-­5936.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Playing  With  Energy  Night  –  6:30-­8pm  Natsu  Mura,  125  S  Main  St,  Summerville.  Celebrate  WKLV VSHFLDO HYHQLQJ RI H[FKDQJH VKDULQJ KHDOLQJ learning  and  developing  your  talents!  First  timers  welcome,  encouraged  to  come  and  play.  Donation.  Resourcesunlimited1.com,  870-­4462.

Spring  Tune-­Up  –  5-­7pm  Blue  Heron  Acupuncture  &  Apothecary,  680-­A  King  St.  Community-­style  acupuncture  treatment  to  nourish  and  strengthen  the  body.  Special  Spring  goodie  bag  includ-­ ed.  $25.  Schedule  an  appointment:  937-­6890,  info@blueheroncharleston.com  FREE  Movie:  Genetic  Roulette  –  6:30-­9pm  Sozo  Healthy  Living,  314  North  Cedar  St,  Summerville.  HOT  topic  –GMOs.  Understand  better  how  they  DUH LQ¿OWUDWLQJ RXU IRRGV /RFDO H[SHUW GLVFXVVHV solutions  to  GMOs.  RSVP:  695-­8895,  Facebook/ sozohealthyliving.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Experience  Earth  Day  –  10am-­4:30pm  Spring-­ bank  Retreat.  Workshop  w/LeeOra  Haring  teaches  about  Mother  Earth.  Become  better  acquainted  with  the  way  the  earth  works  and  have  some  fun.  $40  includes  vegetarian  lunch.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Free  Computerized  Nutritional  Scan  –  9am-­6pm  Colucci  Wellness  Center,  Summerville.  Newest  technology  tells  you  what  your  body  needs.  Test-­ ing  includes  a  complimentary  consultation  with  Dr.  Colucci  to  review  results  ($85  value).  Call  875-­5700  to  schedule  today.

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Wisdom  of  the  Winds 6DW $SULO ‡ DP SP  A  blend  of  Mayan,  Hindu  and  Chinese  teachings  with  Brook  Still.  Learn  about  the  Primary  Winds,  understand  where  and  when  they  are  out  of  bal-­ ance.  Learn  a  Mayan  form  of  full  body  healing,  FDOOHG -XS WR UHPHG\ H[FHVV ZLQG OLNH DFXSUHV-­ sure),  and  Chinese  cupping.  Receive  a  shamanic  initiation  of  the  directions  and  winds.  Investment:  $110  by  4/3;͞  $150  on  4/4  or  after Location:  Natsu  Mura  Karate  &  Kobudo  125  S  Main  St,  Summerville RSVP  required:  Joyce  Stech  at   josanstech@yahoo.com  Resourcesunlimited1.com,  870-­4462

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Easter  Triduum:  Easter  Hope  in  a  Time  of  Eco-­ logical  Decline  –  10am-­Sun  1pm  Springbank  Re-­ treat.  Retreat  includes  events  from  Holy  Thursday,  Good  Friday,  Easter  Fire/Vigil,  Resurrection  ritual/ ceremony  and  more.  $375  includes  lodging/meals.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Experience  Deep  Ecology  –  10am-­4:30pm  Springbank  Retreat.Instructors:  Todd  LeVasseur  &  Jason  Herbal  engage  your  “head,  heart  and  hand�  discussing  basics  of  Deep  Ecology,  meditative/ ritual  techniques  to  cultivate  ecological  awareness.  $40  includes  vegetarian  lunch.  843-­382-­9777,  SpringbankRetreat.org.

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Health  Fair  &  Grand  Opening  Party  –  10am-­4pm  Sozo  Healthy  Living,  314  Cedar  St,  Summerville.  FREE  event  for  parents  and  children.  Come  meet  our  ORFDO KHDOWK H[SHUWV DV WKH\ VKDUH WKHLU NQRZOHGJH Info:  695-­8895,  Facebook.com/sozohealthyliving.

Eating  for  Spring:  A  Chinese  Medical  Approach  to  Health  –  2-­3  pm  Blue  Heron  Acupuncture  &  Apothecary,  680-­A  King  St.  An  interactive  dis-­ cussion  on  food  and  Chinese  Medicine  to  stay  healthy.  Suggested  donation:  $10.  937-­6890,  blueheroncharleston.com

)HUPHQWDWLRQ 3URELRWLFV ZLWK 6WHSKDQLH Burg  –  2-­4  pm  Blue  Heron  Acupuncture  &  Apothe-­ cary,  680-­A  King  St.  A  hands-­on  workshop  on  how  to  support  healthy  digestion  with  probiotics.  $30.  937-­ 6890,  Stephanie@StephanieBurgCoaching.com,  blueheroncharleston.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 A  Gathering  of  Souls  –  11am-­1pm  A  study  in  the  practice  of  A  Course  in  Miracles,  scribed  by  The  Foundation  For  Inner  Peace.  Visit  Chitheshaman.com  click  on  Workshops,  email  Chi  at  gaachi@aol.com  or  call  270-­3814.

markyourcalendar Healing  Numbness Sun,  April  27  ‡ DP SP  Deep  Group  Workshop  with  Brook  Still  that  can  change  your  life  in  a  profound  way.  Everyone  has  pieces  in  them  that  are  numb.  There  is  no  shame  or  guilt  to  be  felt;͞  it  is  a  means  of  protection  when  the  pain  is  more  than  we  can  bare.  We  welcome  you  to  do  this  deep  work  in  a  very  powerful  space  of  energetic  clearing  and  a  specialized  group  method  to  drop  away  numbness  and  feel  alive  again.  Investment:  $110/by  April  3  or  $150/April  4  or  after.  Requirements:  must  be  18  or  older  &  sign  D PDQGDWRU\ FRQ¿GHQWLDOLW\ ZDLYHU

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 Preventing  and  Improving  Type  2  Diabetes  –  6:30pm  Dr.  Colucci’s  Wellness  Center,  Summer-­ ville.  Join  Dr.  Colucci  and  learn  how  to  balance  your  glucose  utilizing  a  unique  approach—sugar  GHWR[ V\VWHPV EDODQFLQJ )5(( OLPLWHG VHDWLQJ RSVP:  875-­5700.

planahead SATURDAY, MAY 3 Gigantic  Book  Sale  –  8am-­noon  New  Spirit  Books  &  Gifts,  2535  Leeds  Ave,  N  Charleston  (in  Unity  Church).  Large  selection  of  current  titles,  discontin-­ ued  &  shopworn  books  $1-­$2;͞  CDs  $1.  CC  or  cash.  Info  email:  newspiritbg@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, MAY 15 Connect  to  Spirit,  Guides,  Angels  &  Loved  Ones  –  7-­9:30pm  Rev.  Cindy  Boehley  ,  Medium  &  Intui-­ tive  at  Center  for  Holistic  Health,  1470  Ben  Sawyer  Blvd,  Mt  Pleasant.  For  info:  call  571-­432-­7891  or  visit  SoulEvolutionSolutions.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 23 Meditation-­A-­Thon  –  Friday-­Sunday  hosted  by  Healing  Oasis  at  Bridge  to  Avalon.  48  hrs  of  con-­ tinuous  meditation.  Stop  by  for  10-­15  minutes  or  as  long  as  you  like.  More  details  in  May  issue  or  call  Beverly:  743-­5222.

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.  Free  Hydration  Clinic  –  6-­7pm  (1st  Monday)  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/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.

Bible  Study  Class  –  6pm  Rhett  Avenue  Christian  Church  (DOC),  5103  North  Rhett  Avenue,  North  Charleston.  747-­2464.

tuesday Take  Control  of  Your  Health  –  9am-­2pm  Dr.  Karyn  Meadows,  North  Charleston.  Tired  of  medicine?  1HHG RSWLRQV WR PDQDJH \RXU KHDOWK RU GH WR[ QDWX-­ rally?  Mention  Natural  Awakenings  for  $15  discount  on  consultation  (regularly  $50).  Call  553-­9700.

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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.

Charleston  PFLAG  Meeting  –  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.

Karttikeyan  Yogic  Healing  Method  –  7-­8pm  1DWVX 0XUD 6 0DLQ 6W 6XPPHUYLOOH ([SH-­ ULHQFH KHDOLQJ HQHUJ\ DQG H[SORUH GHHSHU LQQHU self  in  safe  and  protected  environment.  Bring  mat/pillow  for  comfort.  Donation,  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  :HVW &ROHPDQ %OYG 0W 3OHDVDQW )XQ ZD\ WR UHOD[ after  school  at  drop-­in  eco-­friendly  play  space.  KidsPlayGarden.com.

Hatha  Yoga  –  5-­6:30pm  Natsu  Mura,  125  S  Main  St,  Summerville.  Start  with  silent  meditation  followed  E\ K\SQRWLF ÀRZ RI VWUHWFKLQJ ÀH[LQJ DQG UHYLY-­ LQJ LQ KHDOLQJ HQHUJ\ &HUWL¿HG ,QVWUXFWRU ,VKZDUL Yanta.  $10/drop-­in,  $84/6-­week  sessions.  870-­4462,  Resourcesunlimited1.com.

Wine  Down  Wednesday  –  5-­7pm  (2nd,  16th,  30th)  Old  Towne  Creek  County  Park,  West  Ashley.  Not  yet  open  but  visit  on  these  dates  to  enjoy  wine,  hors  d’oeuvres  &  music.  $20/$15  CCR  advance  registra-­ tion.  CharlestonCountyParks.com,  795-­4386.  Karate  Classes  –  Brown/Black  belts  –  6-­7:30pm  Natsu  Mura  Karate  &  Kobudo,  125  S  Main  St,  Sum-­ merville.  875-­4543  or  870-­4462,  Natsumura.com.

thursday Take  Control  of  Your  Health  –  9am-­2pm  Dr.  Karyn  Meadows,  North  Charleston.  Tired  of  medicine?  1HHG RSWLRQV WR PDQDJH \RXU KHDOWK RU GH WR[ QDWX-­ rally?  Mention  Natural  Awakenings  for  $15  discount  on  consultation  (regularly  $50).  Call  553-­9700.

3rd  Thursday  in  Summerville  –  5-­8pm  (3rd  Thurs-­ day  of  month)  Shops  and  restaurants  open  late  and  with  special  promotions  and  live  entertainment.  Visit  Simple  to  Sublime  at  120  Short  Central  Ave,  Simplesublime.com.

Karate  Classes  –  White/Purple  belts  –  6-­7pm;͞  Blue/Green  belts  –  7-­8pm  Natsu  Mura  Karate  &  Kobudo,  125  S  Main  St,  Summerville.  875-­4543  or  870-­4462,  Natsumura.com.

Shiva  Nataraja  Qigong  –  6-­6:55pm  Natsu  Mura,  125  S  Main  St,  Summerville.  Qigong  for  wellness  of  body/mind/spirit  and  Shiva  Nataraja  (dance)  weaving  your  meridians  and  energies  allowing  for  integration.  $44/series.  Comfortable  clothing.  870-­ 4462,  Resourcesunlimited1.com.

friday 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.  Hatha  Yoga  –  5-­6:30pm  Natsu  Mura,  125  S  Main  St,  Summerville.  Start  with  silent  meditation  followed  E\ K\SQRWLF ÀRZ RI VWUHWFKLQJ ÀH[LQJ DQG UHYLY-­ LQJ LQ KHDOLQJ HQHUJ\ &HUWL¿HG ,QVWUXFWRU ,VKZDUL Yanta.  $10/drop-­in,  $84/6-­week  sessions.  870-­4462,  Resourcesunlimited1.com.

saturday Karate  Classes  –  Brown/Black  belts  –  9:30-­11am;Íž  White/Purple/Blue/Green  belts  –  11am-­noon  Nat-­ su  Mura  Karate  &  Kobudo,  125  S  Main  Street,  Sum-­ merville.  875-­4543  or  870-­4462,  Natsumura.com. Â

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Unity  Church  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.

Unity  Church  of  Mt  Pleasant  –  10am  Meets  at  Somerby  Room  at  Somerby  Retirement  Community,  3100  Tradition  Circle.  For  info,  contact  Rev  Janet  Herron  by  email:  RevJanetHerron@gmail.com  or  call  364-­4923.

Rhett  Avenue  Christian  Church  (DOC)  –  10-­ 10:45am  Spirituality  Discussion  Group  Topics  vary.  Worship  Service  –  11am  5103  North  Rhett  Ave,  North  Charleston.  747-­2464.  U  R  WELCOME  HERE!

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EARN  WHILE  SHARING  WITH  FRIENDS  –  Interested  in  learning  about  essential  oils  while  sharing  with  friends?  Host  an  Essential  Oils  Home  Show!  For  more  information  call  Dr.  Karyn  Meadows:  843-­471-­7743.  Check  out  the  products:  www.youngliving.com.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ADULT  AND  PEDIATRIC  CRANIOSACRAL  THERAPY  –  by  Marianne  Nubel,  LMT.  843-­708-­ 2373.  ([SHULHQFH WKH KHDOLQJ SRZHU RI D JHQWOH WRXFK 5HOD[ GHHSO\ 5HOHDVH FKURQLF SDLQ DQG ORQJ KHOG WUDXPD *UHDW IRU 376' KHDGDFKHV ¿EURP\DO-­ gia,  Autism,  ADD/ADHD,  cerebral  palsy,  and  much  more.  References  available.

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SHOPPING SURPLUS  STORE  –  Military  and  law  enforce-­ ment  clothing,  camping/outdoor  gear.  Shop  online  at  Bravoseven.com  or  visit  Surplus  Store  (M-­Sat),  1024A  North  Main  St  (behind  the  Pawn  shop)   Summerville,  843-­821-­1181.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Hiromi Shinya ! $ " #" The Enzyme Factor â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you drink a large glass of Kangen Water immediately when you wake up, you will jump start your day! Do this before your morning coffee and watch what happens!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tom Meletis

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