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letterfrompublisher After our February ice storms, I am looking forward to warmer weather for gardening. In a timely manner for your springtime planning, our March issue features articles on fresh food trends, Aquaponics, four superherbs and the spiritual aspects of gardening. As the saying goes, we are what we eat or as our lovely cover portrays, fresh food is not only good for our bodies but lovely to wear.

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One of the fresh food trends that we write about this month is how our faith connects us to being more conscious eaters and to being more respectful of our environment. Having a more reverent respect for the creation of Earth and all the bounty that can be produced for us is not only beneficial for our own body but for all humanity. This trend of appreciating our farms, growers and our environment continues to expand with inspiration from communal gardens, Farmers Markets and backyard plots. If you enjoy gardening, you’ll enjoy the free e-book by Al Fritsch, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (see page 13). As he says, “You can take people out of the country, but not the country out of people.” Even though I no longer live on a farm, the memories linger of large fields of crops and gardens that supplied sumptuous food every year. It also makes me appreciate and revere all of the hard work and time that it takes a local grower to produce the food that I eat. In addition to cost, this consideration gives me another reason to avoid wasting food. Even if you have never lived on a farm, our community affords you the proximity to admire the advantages of having locally grown food. Even having a few pots of your own with herbs can be enough to develop your own spiritual practice of gardening. As Fritsch adds, “We can become gentle revolutionaries who believe in the power of starting small at the grassroots and gradually influencing others to imitate our example. What we sow will ultimately bear fruit.” In his ebook, he offers advice for each month. March offers us the chance to be outdoors and have a new outlook on life while the fresh air and sunshine melts away our problems and provides renewal of our spirit. I have a nice sprinkling of dandelions that were hardy enough to survive the winter. While I usually admire their pretty yellow flowers, I admit that I previously viewed them as a scourge to the yard that needed eradicating. But now, after being reminded of their medicinal properties in our healing ways article this month, I will try cultivating them this year. The internet has tips on how to make tea from the dried roots and using the greens in a salad. Since nature supplies them for free, why not use them? With a little encouragement, you can have an abundant supply and most of your neighbors will probably be glad for you to harvest the ones in their yards. Take a little time to renew yourself by digging in the dirt. Have the pleasure of watching new seeds sprout in your own garden plot, or share one with your neighbors, or even just a flowerpot on your windowsill. Happy gardening,

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contents 6 newsbriefs

7 healthbriefs 9 globalbriefs 13 inspiration

15 healingways 17 greenliving 19 wisewords 21 healthykids

23 naturalpet 25 resourceguide 27 classifieds 28 calendar

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

11 FRESH FOOD TRENDS Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

13 GARDENING AS

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity by April Thompson

15 SUPERHERBS

Four Plants that Fight Off Disease by Kathleen Barnes

17 FOOD REVOLUTION IN A TANK

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Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies by Avery Mack

19 FROM “WHY ME?”

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21 ACTION PLAN

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Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities by Pamela Bond

23 DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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newsbriefs Colucci Center Introduces Newest Pain Relief

olucci Chiropractic & Wellness Center continues to serve the lowcountry for over 29 years by offering an all-natural approach to treating health problems. The practice strives to provide the latest technologies and now introduces Rapid Vibrational Pain Release Therapy (RVPRT) as one of their newest treatment options for chronic pain. Chronic pain occurs when tissue becomes rigid and inflexible, impinging nerves and impairing normal movement in the body. Scars and adhesions form. The RVPRT breaks down scar tissue that traps nerves and causes pain. Some conditions caused by scarring of soft tissue are: muscle spasms, neuromas, tendonitis, tennis elbow, shoulderknees-hip and ankle pain, neck and back pain, carpal tunnel and TMJ. In addition to the new treatment, the Center helps people to restore health and balance in the body by looking at four keys to achieving wellness. These are proper neurological function through spinal alignment, nutritional health with diet and supplements, hormonal balance (including glucose handling problems, adrenal exhaustion and female imbalances), and environmental factors such as toxins. By looking into these four components, the doctors can often find the source of the client’s health problems and not just attend to the symptoms. Located at 1806 Trolley Road in Summerville, Colucci Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers free monthly education workshops listed at ColucciChiropractic.com. For a complimentary consultation and a free RVPRTpain relief treatment, call 843-875-5700 and mention that you read about it in Natural Awakenings. See listing page 25. 6

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Acupuncturist Julie Allison joins Lovegrove Health Solutions

ocal holistic medical center, Lovegrove Health Solutions, welcomes Julie Allison as an additional licensed acupuncturist. Allison is certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received her Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in California in 2012, and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Allison comes to the practice after mentoring for a year in California with a holistic medical doctor. Having attended Ashley Hall High School, the College of Charleston and MUSC, she is happy to be home again amongst the Charleston community. Allison’s integrative approach is a good fit for the holistic philosophy of Lovegrove Health Solutions. The primary care medical center includes MDs and Chinese Medicine Specialists working together to use natural solutions as well as prescription medications to treat chronic or new medical conditions. Allison treats a wide range of conditions including pain management and sports injury, women’s health, stress, anxiety and digestive disorders. “I’m thrilled to be joining Lovegrove Health Solutions,” she says. “I love Chinese Medicine because it focuses on treating the root cause of disease and caters to each individual. Working in collaboration with other holistic physicians, who understand this concept of treating the whole person, really optimizes our ability to help each patient achieve their goals for wellness and vitality.” To contact Julie Allison, LAc, call 843-4691001 or email JulieAllisonlac@gmail.com. Lovegrove Health Solutions is located at 250 Mathis Ferry Road, Suite 101 in Mount Pleasant. See listing page 25.

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Health & Happiness Through Harmony

antra Yoga Instructor, Peace Weaver joins the Natural Awakenings community of advertisers. With over 20 years of spiritual studies and practice, she masterfully combines intuition, intelligence and compassion with a multitude of ancient practices, into a sensual energy healing art called Ocean Tantra Yoga. Tantra is relational “communication” bringing pairs of opposites into harmony through a balance of mind-body awareness. This practice works with our senses and the edge of pleasure to reveal true health and happiness from the inside out. It’s a gentle fun way to enjoy life. Students learn to breathe, move, meditate, dance and stretch. Seeing with the eyes of love, they are able to relate safely to others. By feeling energetic boundaries and cultivating good feelings while expanding sexual energy, they open to bliss and connect their hearts and mind to body and spirit. Rooted in ancient wisdom, tantra yoga helps individuals deepen their connections. Weaver teaches a non-erotic form of tantra to couples and individuals seeking to feel more connected to life, God, health and others. While healthy sexuality is important for a balanced life, she also works with committed couples to expand ecstasy. She provides healing support for those with intimate wounds. She offers individual lessons but primarily guides students through a 3-6 month process of finding their bliss. Peace Weaver has recently opened a studio in Mount Pleasant and is scheduling private sessions and booking workshops in holistic centers. She works with students, via phone and in-person in Charleston, Charlotte and Asheville. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 828-488-4211, email OceanYoga@yahoo.com or visit PeaceWeaver.com. See listing page 27.

Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research. In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women. Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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Legumes Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure

cup of beans a day may keep the doctor away. In a randomized trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine of 121 participants diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, daily consumption of approximately one cup of legumes (peas and beans) was found to improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure and heart rate, thereby reducing participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calculated risk score for coronary heart disease (CHD). Body weight, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels also decreased on the legume diet. Legumes appear to make dietary carbohydrates digest more slowly and with a lower glycemic index, which has been associated with reduced hypertension and fewer CHD events in pre-diabetic individuals.

Vitamin E Hope for Cancer Care

lusive anti-cancer elements of vitamin E, natural tocopherols, have been identified by researchers at Ohio State University as being able to deactivate an enzyme essential for cancer cell survival. Although both alpha and gamma forms of natural tocopherols worked, the gamma was the most potent in shutting down the troublesome enzyme. Through manipulating the structure of the gamma molecule, the scientists were able to create an agent 20 times more effective than the original vitamin. In mice, this agent reduced the size of prostate cancer tumors. Over-the-counter vitamin E supplements are limited because many use synthetic forms that do not contain the natural gamma tocopherols. The studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authors, led by Ching-Shih Chen, Ph.D., note that the human body cannot absorb the high dosages of natural vitamin E required to achieve the anti-cancer effect; their goal is to develop a safe pill that could be taken daily for cancer prevention.

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Chemicals Harm Pets, Too

he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals. In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury. PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flameretardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease. Suggestions for minimizing exposure include avoiding chemicalladen household cleaners, furnishings and carpet; drinking carbon-filtered water; steering clear of food and beverage containers made from or lined with plastic (including cans); and eating organic produce and free-range meat.

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Creative Paths for Local Food Sourcing Entrepreneurs are creating novel ways to circumvent the commercial food system that ships food, in or out of season, for hundreds or thousands of miles at the cost of quality and too often, accountability. Re:farm Denver, in Colorado, for example, supplies families with everything they need for backyard gardens, from irrigation systems to seeds. In 2013, 200 families participated. Cottage food laws allow artisans to sell breads, jams, candy and other foods made in home kitchens. While specific restrictions vary, 42 states have some type of cottage law. Beth-Ann Betz, who bakes sweets in her New Hampshire kitchen, says, “It gives me the option to be independent and self-employed at 66.” At the Community Thanksgiving Potluck, in Laguna Beach, California, dinner is shared, not served. For 25 years, those with homes and without, single people, families, city council members and the jobless have gathered to share food and community for the holiday. “It’s a wonderful chaos,” says Dawn Price, executive director of the nonprofit Friendship Shelter. At Bottles Liquor, in West Oakland, California, a banner reads “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available Here.” Bottles is a member of the Healthy Neighborhood Store Alliance, an effort of the nonprofit Mandela Marketplace to bring pesticidefree produce to corner stores throughout the neighborhood.

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LIVING Local natural-health and sustainability advocates show us how.

Looming Law

International Pact Could Lower Food Protections The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the largest global trade pact to be negotiated since the inception of the World Trade Organization. Many details remain a mystery and negotiations are being conducted in secret. Leaked drafts of its provisions indicate that the TPP would give multinational corporations the power to sue countries, states, counties or cities in order to negate laws specifically designed to protect citizens, such as bans on growing genetically modified organisms (GMO). Corporations would be allowed to resolve trade disputes in special international tribunals, effectively wiping out hundreds of domestic and international food sovereignty laws. The TPP would require countries to accept food that meets only the lowest safety standards of the collective participants. If enacted, consumers could soon be eating imported seafood, beef or chicken products that don’t meet basic U.S. food safety standards, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would be powerless to stop imports of such unsafe foods or ingredients. Plus, the labeling of products as fair trade, organic, country-of-origin, animal welfare-approved or GMO-free could be challenged as barriers to trade. Opposition has grown, thanks to petitions by members of the Organic Consumers Association and other groups. More than 400 organizations, representing 15 million Americans, have petitioned Congress to do away with accelerated acceptance of the measure without full debate. For more information, visit OrganicConsumers.org and search TPP.

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Illegal Hunting Continues to Decimate Species

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Whales are still being killed, despite an international ban on commercial whaling. According to Greenpeace, many whale species are down to around 1 percent of their estimated former abundance before the days of commercial whaling. Fourteen whaling nations came together in 1946 to form the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to manage whale stocks and recommend hunting limits where appropriate, but the continuing decline of populations forced the IWC to call for an outright ban on all commercial whaling in 1986. Yet Japan, Norway and Iceland continue to defy the ban, each harvesting hundreds of whales every year. Several green groups, including the Natural Resources Development Council (NRDC), recently petitioned the U.S. government to take action against Iceland under the Pelly Amendment to the Fisherman’s Protective Act. “The Amendment allows the president to impose trade sanctions against a country that is ‘diminishing the effectiveness’ of a conservation agreement—in Iceland’s case, the whaling moratorium and another international treaty that prohibits trade in endangered species,” writes the NRDC. The petition names several Icelandic firms—including major seafood companies with ties to the country’s whaling industry—as potential targets for trade sanctions. To learn more, visit iwcoffice.org, Greenpeace.org and nrdc.org.

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lishes educational articles at Wildman SteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says. Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming. Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging

What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat? From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet. Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to har-

vest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.” For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who pub-

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation.com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microor-

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ganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

Feed Matters

The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat. According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agri-

culture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

Faith

How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.” Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things. Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process. Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for

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Gardening as Spiritual Practice Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity by April Thompson

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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.” It’s hard not to be humbled and

awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden.htm). Over

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What is Alchemical Breathwork? By Shankarji

lchemical Breathwork is a powerful healing and personal growth technique practiced worldwide. It is used consistently to release energy blockage in the body, clear negative thought and habit patterns, thereby bringing one into greater alignment with one’s purpose. Breathwork begins by working with the physical body and as a result it cleanses the mental, emotional and spiritual elements. The technique involves using different types of breathing patterns as guided by a trained breath worker. Alchemical Breathwork is effective in connecting people to an awareness of their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual energy fields. The breath highlights places where energy has become blocked and through increasing oxygen and life force energy—Prana or Chi—to the area; it releases stuck tension or energy restrictions. The effect can be instantaneous and profound. This physical cleansing allows old mental and emotional patterns of tension to come back into consciousness and to be healed. By learning to breathe consciously and fully, we discover and

release the core issues currently held in our mind and emotions.

What happens during the breathwork?

Many experiences may arise when doing this work but the goals are Oneness, healing and inner wisdom. When the body and mind enter a non-ordinary state through controlled breathing, the inner wisdom uses the opportunity to work toward physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. Alchemical Breathwork operates under the principles that we are our own best healers and let the breath do the work. The breather may experience a wide range of sensations during the course of a session including a heightened physical awareness of their body, a variety of emotional states and at times even a sense of being in touch with a spiritual presence.

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increase of internal energy with tingling, vibrating and surging of life force through the physical and energy body. This energy starts to build up and focus itself where the body holds the current blockage or issue as tension or dis-ease. Tapping and releasing old emotions that block our energy is often the result of these sessions. A sense of freedom and peace is most commonly experienced. People often say after their first session, “I’m more relaxed than I have ever felt.” At some point during the session, the participant enters what is called the Journey portion. The person has entered a more relaxed breathing rhythm and experiences a period of what is usually referred to as “bliss”. For most people, this is their first taste of the true goal of meditation. The mind is free of ego filtering and we are able to experience aspects of our life through a different perspective—one free of old wounds and judgments. Old relationships undergo a healing and past traumas are cleared. Learning to breathe enables us to relax and experience peace, transcendence, ecstasy and bliss. Our body is filled with fresh Life Force every day. Better breathing helps in our personal healing as it increases our ability to receive love and give love, which makes our relationships work better. By mastering our breathing potential, we are able to live more fully. Shankarji is the founder of Alchemical Breathwork and Spiritual Head of the Laughing Buddha Business Institute. Attend a session on March 8-9, see Calendar page 28, or for a Private Session call 843-870-4462.

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Mother Nature’s most potent healing herbs are already on most spice racks or growing nearby, often right outside the door.

erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities. Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs. Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Ver-

mont, the renowned author of Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds. Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to

a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases. “Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar. Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England. Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding.

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icture a salad of mixed lettuces or romaine accented with microgreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complemented by a dessert of fresh strawberries—all organic, eco-friendly and freshly harvested, even in the middle of winter. The ingredients for this meal don’t have to travel many miles to reach the table—they can be found just several feet away, thanks to aquaponics. “Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two. Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.” FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels. The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for our superfood salad

greens, herbs and tilapia.” FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain. The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production. “In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water for fish,” says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida. The 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaponic plants grow

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Aquaponics Advantages ! Enthusiasts can start small ! No soil is needed ! No fertilizer is needed (provided by the fish) ! No toxic pesticides ! Uses 90 percent less water than conventional methods ! Plants help filter indoor air ! Pests and diseases are easier to spot for treatment ! Growing basil helps repel pests ! Operator controls nutrition levels at less cost and waste ! No nutrients pollute the larger environment ! Stable, high yields of organic produce and safe-fed fish ! Year-round production from indoor systems ! Easy to harvest; fish harvesting is optional ! Aesthetic enjoyment faster and offer higher yields, plus the sustainable technology recycles 90 percent of the water. In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquaponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, affordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and strawberries. Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and root vegetables like beets and carrots. Tilapia and bass sell

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wisewords From “Why Me?” to “Thank You!”

Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist

fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.

these miracles show up. There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?

You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?

My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more

I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a

tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all. Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

What can you see clearly about your role as a parent? I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.” Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.

What has your life taught you about prayer? I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from. My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the extended interview.

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What Is Qigong About? Q by Jeff Primack

igong is breath mastery. The best schools emphasize breathing to remove blockages and build a surplus of energy. Through technical training in abdomen placement, body temperature and blood circulation can be increased on demand. Bible scripture suggests a connection with being alive and breath incoming through our nostrils. Genesis 2:7, “God formed man of the dust of the ground & breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Qigong is getting high—naturally. Qi has no side effects except making us feel full of vitality. With focused practice, most people can move qi causing a mild to intense euphoria. Qi is free, abundant and right under our noses making it the ultimate ally to rise above life’s obstacles and reduce stress. Qigong strength training is nurturing. Unlike some traditional exercises that can be taxing, even people with old injuries can practice qigong. Using “Holding Qi” postures like Horsestance helps build our root chakra and leg strength. Doing HyperThrows with fast followed by slow brushing movements works wonders for circulatory issues, building speed/strength and giving a burst of energy. Yin/Yang alternating movements open arteries to expand blood flow beyond the capability of traditional exercise. Anyone can do qigong strength training. One example of how qigong can heal is Mike Maier, a retired fighter pilot and martial arts seeker who was so badly injured he couldn’t hold his arms above his head for more than ten seconds. From the beginning of his training, his body was adaptogenic and building new neurons preparing his arms for the next time he would be holding the postures. Six months later, Mike became an advanced teacher of qigong strength training. The belief is qi moves blood and possibly helped move circulation into his torn shoulder along pathways that were previously blocked.

Enlightenment requires a body that can hold the light. Fitness is not only about muscles; it’s about the nervous system. Our lower abdomen is the seat of what qigong calls “Dan Tien” and it’s the center of gravity housing the majority of vital energy. Yogis describe nirvana as a mind-state where we access our Super Consciousness. From these higher-vibration states we can receive divine insight and creativity. Healthcare practitioners can prevent feeling drained by using specialized breath/movement exercises. Many nurses complain of feeling drained and massage therapists often take on the aches and pains of their clients. Often doctors who specialize in a certain aspect of medicine are exposed to a certain “Energy Information Signal” so frequently that they end up with the same problems they are surrounded by. By using qigong one can easily cleanse their energies. Practicing qigong in groups is the secret. By the year 1999, before China made qigong illegal to practice in groups, there were 100-200 million people practicing under a handful of very famous qigong masters. Dr. Yan Xin was perhaps the most influential qigong figure of all time. He facilitated 30,000-person qi lectures inside of stadiums. Due to the huge collective energy at these stadium events, many experienced the deepest levels of qigong within hours and many healings were reported. Historically speaking, qigong went from being practiced by almost no Chinese people in the 1970’s to 200 million by mid 1980’s. Hundreds moving and breathing in sync is truly vivid and allows one to experience ENERGY beyond practicing by one self. Jeff Primack, Kai Van Bodhi and dozens more instructors host 4-days of intensive training for $149. “Qi Revolution” comes to Asheville NC on March 22-25, and Atlanta GA on April 12-15. To reserve your tickets, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad page 2.

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n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients. Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause long-term tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adult-onset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says. If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.

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Suspects: Intolerance to casein— a protein prevalent in dairy cow milk different from its form in breast milk that can get into mothers’ milk or formula—tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman. Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose a brand made with predigested casein or whey.

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Chronic Diarrhea

Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic substances, plus gas and bloating, often accompany these intolerances. Lactose intolerance is usually a root cause and is present in nearly everyone that’s gluten intolerant, Dorfman says. Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.

Chronic Ear Infections

Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity. Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients. Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.

Itchy Skin

Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple. Action: Because itchiness can suggest a histamine response, ask an allergist for an IgE radioallergosorbent (RAST) blood test to detect food sensitivities.

Hyperactivity

Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped blood-brain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Action: When possible, buy organic foods certified to contain no artificial colors. Otherwise, scrutinize food labels for the nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes in U.S. foods: Blue 1 and 2, Citrus Red 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.

Crankiness

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss. Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

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Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size—height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises. Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says. Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online. After sipping a zinc sulfate solution, the child will report either tasting nothing (indicating deficiency) or a bad flavor (no deficiency). Zinc-rich foods include beef, chicken, beans, pumpkin seeds, cashews and chickpeas. To counter a deficiency, ask a family healthcare provider for an age-appropriate supplement dose.

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Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp by Sandra Murphy

Scouts, badges, troops and summer camp—they’re not just for kids anymore. Dog Scouts of America is a new twist on tradition that is fun for all ages.

ogs, their owners and the larger community all benefit when a pet earns the basic Dog Scout certification badge. Any dog can participate, as long as he’s well-behaved. To qualify for the initial badge, he must be able to heel without pulling, greet a person calmly, meet another animal without overreacting and to see food and leave it alone. The test criteria are similar to that used for the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club. Tests can be videotaped if there’s no organization evaluator in the area. Once the dog’s earned the basic Dog Scout badge, the rest of the badges are optional, depending on how involved human-canine pairs wish to get. Instead of pursuing a particular sport or activity, scouting allows the dog to dabble and find what he likes best. Distinctive badges can be earned in separate ability levels including obedience, community service, trail work, nose work, water sports, pulling, herding and lure coursing (a performance sport first devel-

oped for purebred sighthound breeds). Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part. “We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana. “As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.” Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog. Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching. If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer camp is a good

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forum to investigate lots of options. Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July. “Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Holloway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with me and each has his or her favorite activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.” One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time to go airborne,”

says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingInto Darkness.blogspot.com. Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can

and should be integrated into daily life. In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.” The Dog Scouts of America Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather. Learn more and join with others for a troop experience at DogScouts.org. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Spirit Â Quest Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm-ÂSun Â 1pm Â Springbank Â Retreat. Â Prayerful, Â insightful Â experience Â w/Grandmother Â June Â Perry Â & Â Betsy Â Bowman. Â Focusing Â on Â being Â open Â and Â receptive Â to Â Spirit Â in Â seven-Âhour Â quest Â and Â Prayer Â Lodge. Â $200 Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

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Playing Â With Â Energy Â Night Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30-Â8pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Celebrate Â this Â special Â evening Â of Â exchange/sharing, Â healing, Â learning Â and Â developing Â your Â talents! Â First Â timers Â ZHOFRPH HQFRXUDJHG WR FRPH SOD\ 'RQDWLRQ Resourcesunlimited1.com, Â 870-Â4462.

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Awakening Â Spirit Â Within: Â Learning Â to Â Play Â the Â Flute Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm-ÂSun Â 1pm Â Springbank Â Retreat. Â /HW \RXU VRXO VSHDN WR \RX WKURXJK Ă&#x20AC;XWH SOD\LQJ and Â expressive Â painting Â w/ Â Carinthia Â Corley. Â $275 Â fee Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Native Â Plant Â Sale Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9am-Ânoon Â Parking Â lot Â of Â &KDUOHV 7RZQH /DQGLQJ 3URFHHGV EHQHÂżW /RZ-Â country Â Chapter Â of Â SC Â Native Â Plant Â Society. Â Peren-Â nials, Â shrubs, Â trees, Â ferns, Â and Â native Â grassesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;list Â available Â at Â scnps.org. Â Info: Â cdegarady@tnc.org, Â 937-Â8807 Â ext Â 15.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Customer Â Appreciation Â Day Âą $OO 'D\ DW $OO Charleston Â County Â Parks. Â CCPRC Â says Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank Â youâ&#x20AC;? Â by Â offering Â free Â gate Â admission. Â Register Â for Â a Â chance Â WR ZLQ ZDWHUSDUN ÂżVKLQJ SDVVHV *ROG 3DVV PHP-Â bership. Â More Â info: Â CharlestonCountyParks.com, Â 795-Â4386. A Â Gathering Â of Â Souls Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 11-Â12.30pm Â A Â study Â in Â practice Â of Â A Â Course Â in Â Miracles Â scribed Â by Â The Â Foundation Â For Â Inner Â Peace, Â offered Â by Â Chi. Â Visit Â Chitheshaman.com Â click Â on Â Workshops, Â email: Â gaachi@aol.com Â or Â call Â 270-Â3814.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

Drum Â Making Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30am-ÂWed Â 5pm Â Springbank Â Re-Â treat. Â Share Â in Â ancient Â wisdom Â by Â creating, Â blessing Â and Â awakening Â your Â drum Â in Â native Â tradition Â w/The-Â resa Â Linehan. Â $200 Â includes Â lodging/meals Â plus Â $100 Â materials. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 21

Radiant Â Splendor: Â The Â Interface Â of Â Science Â & Â Spiritualityâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm-ÂSun Â 1pm Â Springbank Â Retreat. Â Explore Â issues Â of Â faith Â and Â transformation Â of Â con-Â sciousness Â w/Barbara Â Fiand. Â $275 Â includes Â lodging/ meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Aura Â Photography Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-Â4pm Â 757 Â St Â Andrews Â Blvd. Â See Â your Â aura Â in Â real Â time. Â $85/45-Âmin Â session Â includes Â 20-Âpage Â report Â w/photos Â & Â 15-Âmin Â energy Â healing Â by Â Beverly Â Lucas. Â HealingOasis.info. Â Call Â to Â reserve Â your Â spot: Â 743-Â5222. Â

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

A Â Gathering Â of Â Souls Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 11-Â12.30pm Â A Â study Â in Â practice Â of Â A Â Course Â in Â Miracles Â scribed Â by Â The Â Foundation Â For Â Inner Â Peace, Â offered Â by Â Chi. Â Visit Â Chitheshaman.com Â click Â on Â Workshops, Â email: Â Â gaachi@aol.com Â or Â call Â 270-Â3814. Complementary Â Care Â Health Â Fair/ Â Fund Â Raiser Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â at Â Unity Â Church, Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave, Â N Â Charleston. Â Receive Â up Â to Â (5) Â mini-Â Â sessions, Â such Â as Â Reiki, Â Tarot Â or Â Angel Â Card Â Readings, Â Hypnosis, Â Massage, Â Akashic Â Records, Â Energy Â Work, Â Crystal Â Healings Â and Â more. Â $30 Â admission, Â Lunch Â served Â at Â 12:30 Â for Â 'RRUV RSHQ DW WR VLJQ XS IRU VHVVLRQV VW VHVVLRQ DW SP 6LOHQW $XFWLRQ DQG 5DIĂ&#x20AC;H ,QIR Chrys Â Franks Â 364-Â5725.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Awarenessâ&#x20AC;? Â through Â Writing Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-ÂTues Â 4pm Â Springbank Â Retreat. Â Awaken Â to Â your Â life Â and Â identify/express Â what Â your Â heart Â holds Â through Â H[SUHVVLYH ZULWLQJ QDWXUH DQG SUD\HUIXO UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQV w/Mary Â Catherine Â Harris. Â $200 Â includes Â lodging/ meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

markyourcalendar How Â to Â Conduct Â a Â SĂŠance â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communicating Â w/Rela-Â tives, Â Loved Â Ones Â & Â Friends Â in Â the Â World Â Beyond.â&#x20AC;? Â Munish-Â warji Â leads Â us Â in Â profound Â tech-Â niques Â to Â connect Â with Â Spirit Â World. Â Communicate Â with Â departed Â to Â express Â love, Â facilitate Â healing Â of Â the Â heart Â and Â experience Â that Â Consciousness Â continues Â when Â we Â leave Â the Â Physical Â Plane. Â Participants Â encouraged Â to Â bring Â a Â photograph/ personal Â object Â of Â departed Â loved Â one.

0DUFK Â&#x2021; SP $40 Â (at Â the Â door) Natsu Â Mura Â Karate Â & Â Kobudo Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville Â (Private Â spiritual Â astrology, Â esoteric Â healing Â & Â channeling Â sessions Â available Â March Â 24-Â25, Â $85/30-Âmin Â session. Â Appointment: Â 404-Â822-Â6058) Â

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Natural Â Solutions Â to Â Allergy Â Problems Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30pm Â Colucci Â Chiropractic, Â Summerville. Â Learn Â how Â natu-Â ral Â healthcare Â can Â help Â by Â addressing Â the Â nervous Â system Â and Â its Â relationship Â to Â total Â body Â wellness. Â Limited Â seating, Â call Â to Â reserve Â your Â spot: Â 875-Â5700. Â Try Â the Â BEMER Â & Â Presentation Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30-Â 7:45pm Â Seeking Â Indigo, Â 445 Â King Â St, Â Charleston. Â Learn Â about Â and Â try Â the Â revolutionary Â device Â that Â improves Â so Â many Â health Â issues. Â FREE, Â RSVP: Â Gerry@bemerme. Â Com, Â or Â 588-Â9286, Â Bemerme.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

Basketry: Â Weaving Â Balance Â & Â Beauty Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30am-Â Sun Â 4pm Â Springbank Â Retreat. Â Enjoy Â contemplative Â DUW RI EDVNHW PDNLQJ SHUVRQDO UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQ DQG FRP-Â munal Â prayer Â w/Linda Â Szocik. Â Materials Â furnished. Â $325 Â fee Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

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Healing Â Remedies Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sun Â 1pm Â Springbank Â Re-Â treat. Â Louise Â McCormick Â & Â Cindy Â Barkei Â workshop Â about Â self Â care Â therapiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;aromatherapy, Â healing Â touch, Â herbals, Â nutrition, Â mindfulness Â techniques, Â guided Â imagery, Â more. Â $275 Â includes Â lodging/meals, Â materials: Â $35. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

savethedate Writing Â is Â Good Â for Â the Â Soul A Â Hands-ÂOn Â Writing Â Exploration Â of Â the Â Creative/Spiritual Â Connection. Â Â

6DW $SULO Â&#x2021; SP Circular Â Congregational Â Church, Â Â downtown Â Charleston. Â Â For Â more Â information, Â email: Â Â LowcountryWritersRetreat@comcast.net

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

Icon Â Painting Â as Â Prayer Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm Â (thru Â 15th) Â Spring-Â bank Â Retreat. Â w/Christopher Â Marie Â Wagner Â enter Â time Â of Â Lent Â through Â writing Â and Â learning Â about Â Mother Â of Â Tenderness Â (Vladimir Â Madonna). Â $675 Â includes Â lodging/meals, Â materials: Â $40. Â Details: Â SpringbankRetreat.org, Â 843-Â382-Â9777.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

Easter Â Triduum: Â Easter Â Hope Â in Â a Â Time Â of Â Eco-Â logical Â Decline Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-ÂSun Â 1pm Â Springbank Â Re-Â treat. Â Retreat Â includes Â events Â from Â Holy Â Thursday, Â Good Â Friday, Â Easter Â Fire/Vigil, Â Resurrection Â ritual/ ceremony Â and Â more. Â $375 Â includes Â lodging/meals. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

Experience Â Earth Â Day Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-Â4: Â 30pm Â Spring-Â bank Â Retreat. Â Workshop Â w/LeeOra Â Haring Â teaches Â about Â Mother Â Earth. Â Become Â better Â acquainted Â with Â the Â way Â the Â earth Â works Â and Â have Â some Â fun. Â $40 Â includes Â vegetarian Â lunch. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Experience Â Deep Â Ecology Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-Â4:30pm Â Springbank Â Retreat.Instructors: Â Todd Â LeVasseur Â & Â Jason Â Hebal Â engage Â your Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;head, Â heart Â and Â handâ&#x20AC;? Â discussing Â basics Â of Â Deep Â Ecology, Â meditative/ ritual Â techniques Â to Â cultivate Â ecological Â awareness. Â $40 Â includes Â vegetarian Â lunch. Â 843-Â382-Â9777, Â Â SpringbankRetreat.org.

ongoing events

Karate Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â Brown/Black Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7:30pm Â Natsu Â Mura Â Karate Â & Â Kobudo, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Sum-Â merville. Â 875-Â4543 Â or Â 870-Â4462, Â Natsumura.com.

thursday

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

monday Nia Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 4-Â5pm Â Hanahan Â Senior Â Center, Â 3102 Â Mabe-Â line Â Rd Â (near Â Trident Â Tech Â off Â Rivers Â Ave). Â Lively Â movement Â class, Â energetic, Â embraces Â The Â Bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Way/Nia Â Way. Â With Â Ashima Â Kahrs, Â Nia Â Blue Â Belt Â Instructor, Â 813-Â2834. Â Free Â Hydration Â Clinic Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm Â (1st Â Monday) Â Dr. Â Marianne Â Rosen, Â 776 Â Daniel Â Ellis Â Dr Â Ste Â 1A, Â James Â Island Â (right Â side Â before Â entrance Â to Â Lowes). Â Learn Â how Â to Â change Â your Â life Â for Â the Â best. Â 723-Â6529. Karate Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â White/Purple/Blue Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm;Íž Â Green/Brown/Black Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8:15pm Â Natsu Â Mura Â Karate Â & Â Kobudo, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Sum-Â merville. Â 875-Â4543 Â or Â 870-Â4462, Â Natsumura.com. Bible Â Study Â Class Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6pm Â Rhett Â Avenue Â Christian Â Church Â (DOC), Â 5103 Â North Â Rhett Â Avenue, Â North Â Charleston. Â 747-Â2464.

tuesday Take Â Control Â of Â Your Â Health Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9am-Â2pm Â Dr. Â Karyn Â Meadows, Â North Â Charleston. Â Tired Â of Â medicine? Â Need Â options Â to Â manage Â your Â health Â or Â de-Âtox Â natu-Â rally? Â Mention Â Natural Â Awakenings Â for Â $15 Â discount Â on Â consultation Â (regularly Â $50). Â Call Â 553-Â9700. CofCs Â Center Â for Â Creative Â Retirement Â Weekly Â Lectures Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 1pm Â St. Â Joseph Â Family Â Life Â Center, Â 1695 Â Raoul Â Wallenberg Â Blvd, Â W Â Ashley. Â Weekly Â lectures Â on Â many Â topics. Â First Â time Â guests Â are Â FREE. Â Information, Â contact Â David Â Barnard: Â 216-Â6640. Charleston Â PFLAG Â Meeting Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8:30pm Â (2nd Â Tuesdays) Â Circular Â Congregational Â Church, Â 150 Â Meeting Â St Â (Lower Â Lance Â Hall Â behind Â church). Â Support Â and Â discussion Â group Â for Â Parents, Â Friends Â and Â Family Â of Â Lesbians Â and Â Gays. Â 619-Â7354 Â or Â PFLAGCharleston@gmail.com. The Â Reiki Â Connection Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm Â Unity Â Church, Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave. Â All Â welcome Â for Â guided Â meditation Â fol-Â ORZHG E\ PLQL 5HLNL VHVVLRQV E\ FHUWLÂżHG SUDFWLWLR-Â ners. Â Love Â offering. Â (1st Â Tues Â for Â practitioners Â only) Â Chrys Â Franks, Â Reiki Â Master/Teacher, Â 364-Â5725.

wednesday Kids Â Yoga Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 4pm Â (ages Â 3-Â12) Â Play Â Garden, Â 320 Â West Â Coleman Â Blvd, Â Mt Â Pleasant. Â Fun Â way Â to Â relax Â after Â school Â at Â drop-Âin Â eco-Âfriendly Â play Â space. Â KidsPlayGarden.com. Hatha Â Yoga Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5-Â6:30pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Start Â with Â silent Â meditation Â followed Â E\ K\SQRWLF Ă&#x20AC;RZ RI VWUHWFKLQJ Ă&#x20AC;H[LQJ DQG UHYLY-Â LQJ LQ KHDOLQJ HQHUJ\ &HUWLÂżHG ,QVWUXFWRU ,VKZDUL Yanta. Â $10/drop-Âin, Â $84/6-Âweek Â sessions. Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com.

Take Â Control Â of Â Your Â Health Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9am-Â2pm Â Dr. Â Karyn Â Meadows, Â North Â Charleston. Â Tired Â of Â medicine? Â Need Â options Â to Â manage Â your Â health Â or Â de-Âtox Â natu-Â rally? Â Mention Â Natural Â Awakenings Â for Â $15 Â discount Â on Â consultation Â (regularly Â $50). Â Call Â 553-Â9700. 3rd Â Thursday Â in Â Summerville Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5-Â8pm Â (3rd Â Thursday Â of Â month) Â Shops Â and Â restaurants Â open Â late Â and Â with Â special Â promotions Â and Â live Â entertainment. Â Visit Â Simple Â to Â Sublime Â at Â 120 Â Short Â Central Â Ave, Â Simplesublime.com. Karate Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â White/Purple Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â7pm;Íž Â Blue/Green Â belts Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8pm Â Natsu Â Mura Â Karate Â & Â Kobudo, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â 875-Â4543 Â or Â 870-Â4462, Â Natsumura.com. Shiva Â Nataraja Â Qigong Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â6:55pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Qigong Â for Â wellness Â of Â body/mind/spirit Â and Â Shiva Â Nataraja Â (dance) Â weaving Â your Â meridians Â and Â energies Â allowing Â for Â integration. Â $44/series. Â Comfortable Â clothing. Â 870-Â 4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com. Karttikeyan Â Yogic Â Healing Â Method Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Experience Â heal-Â ing Â energy Â and Â explore Â deeper Â inner Â self Â in Â safe Â and Â protected Â environment. Â Bring Â mat/pillow Â for Â comfort. Â Donation, Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com. 1

friday

Nia Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 11am-Ânoon Â Hanahan Â Senior Â Center, Â 3102 Â Ma-Â beline Â Rd Â (near Â Trident Â Tech). Â Lively Â movement Â class, Â energetic, Â embraces Â The Â Bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Way/Nia Â Way. Â With Â Ashima Â Kahrs, Â Nia Â Blue Â Belt Â Instructor, Â 813-Â2834. Â Hatha Â Yoga Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5-Â6:30pm Â Natsu Â Mura, Â 125 Â S Â Main Â St, Â Summerville. Â Start Â with Â silent Â meditation Â followed Â E\ K\SQRWLF Ă&#x20AC;RZ RI VWUHWFKLQJ Ă&#x20AC;H[LQJ DQG UHYLY-Â LQJ LQ KHDOLQJ HQHUJ\ &HUWLÂżHG ,QVWUXFWRU ,VKZDUL Yanta. Â $10/drop-Âin, Â $84/6-Âweek Â sessions. Â 870-Â4462, Â Resourcesunlimited1.com.

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

sunday Unity Â Church Â of Â Charleston Â Worship Â Services Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30 Â & Â 11:15am Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave, Â N Â Charleston. Â Are Â you Â more Â spiritual Â than Â religious? Â So Â are Â we! Â Do Â you Â believe Â in Â many Â paths Â to Â God? Â Then Â join Â us. Â Unitychs.org, Â 566-Â0600. Unity Â Church Â of Â Mt Â Pleasant Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am Â Meets Â at Â Somerby Â Room Â at Â Somerby Â Retirement Â Community, Â 3100 Â Tradition Â Circle. Â For Â info, Â contact Â Rev Â Janet Â Herron Â by Â email: Â RevJanetHerron@gmail.com Â or Â call Â 364-Â4923. Rhett Â Avenue Â Christian Â Church Â (DOC) Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10-Â 10:45am Â Spirituality Â Discussion Â Group Â Topics Â vary. Â Worship Â Service Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 11am Â 5103 Â North Â Rhett Â Ave, Â North Â Charleston. Â 747-Â2464. Â U Â R Â WELCOME Â HERE!

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