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Be thankful for what you have: You’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. —Oprah Winfrey
‘ll let you in on a little secret: At this time of year, it’s not visions of sugarplums that dance in my head—it’s visions of the warm beach far from my never-ending holiday to-do list. I love celebrating with my family, but not the stress that comes with the season. If you feel the same way, this issue is for you. It’s full of solutions to help you relax and enjoy the month, even recipes for homemade thoughtful gifts. Are you hosting a Christmas, Hanukkah dinner or just need ideas for a refreshing change to the menu? Knowing this year things don’t have to be extravagant, why not try some of our delicious recipes on page 21 and “The Gift of Yum” by April Thompson on page 20 to make your meals a little easier. Take advantage of this holiday season by enjoying “Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts” by Marlaina Donato on page 23 to learn how to breathe, de-stress and just be with yourself. “Practicing conscious breathing fortifies the positive impact of exercise and can prevent injuries like hernias that can arise when the breath is held during heavy lifting. One of the most powerful tools for mindfulness during a workout is following your breath.” Sometimes things that seem simple can be harder than you think and that’s for me too; that’s why they call it a practice. Take your time and learn, we are all humans and can change our behavior, but it doesn’t happen overnight, I have to remind myself of that too. We may not succeed the first time and things may seem hard but it’s all a learning process, just like this year we have created called 2020, the new normal. That has been a learning process, too! Many blessing for a joyous holiday season!
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reen cleaning is the process of choosing cleaning products that are better for both people and the planet such as all-natural and organic options. Switching to green cleaning products is beneficial towards the health and well-being of individuals and it also prevents the release of dangerous chemicals into the environment. Ana Antonia, Legacy Clean owner, comments, “We offer organic and natural cleaning products as an option for our clients who prefer not to use harsh chemical cleaning agents in the greater Wilmington area. As a family-run business, we understand that home is where the heart is. We make it our top priority to make sure that your home is clean, comfortable and safe for you and your family to come home to.” Antonia adds, “Cleaning a home naturally is no more difficult than cleaning with harsh chemicals; instead, it improves the indoor air quality and is much safer, especially for children. We treat our clients not only as that, but as friends and hope to form bonds with them!” For more information and to schedule a free consult, call 910-431-5524 or email Legacy Clean2015@gmail.com. Mention Natural Awakenings when contacting them. See ad, page 18.
Third Annual Carolina Beach Holiday Market: Shop Local for the Holidays
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Holiday Flea at the BAC
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he Brooklyn Arts Center will present the Holiday Flea at BAC from 4 to 9 p.m. on December 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 5, and from noon to 5 p.m. on December 6, in Wilmington. Forty of the finest local and regional vendors will present one-of-a-kind vintage, retro, upcycled, and artisan treasures in the church and in the annex just in time for holiday shopping. Each day they’ll have the area’s best food trucks: WilmyWoodie on Friday, Catch the Food Truck on Saturday, and Bill’s Front Porch on Sunday. Additionally, a coffeeshop inside the annex and the BAC full-service bar in the courtyard will serve mimosas, margaritas and more.
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he Great Christmas Light Show at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex will be a park-wide, lighted celebration that’s sure to capture the true spirit of the season to be hosted Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through December 18 and then nightly on through December 30 (closed Christmas Day). The drive-through light show will feature 2-million-plus lights festively displayed along a 1.5-mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. More than 500 magical light displays, some up to 55 feet tall, have been custom made for The Great Christmas Light Show. Visitors will experience 20 enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights will come to life. Additional activities available include a petting zoo, village obstacle course, village treats, Santa’s Express Train ride and, of course, Santa himself. Cost: $15/$20; $30/$60; 1-15 guests/ vehicles Santa Village open/closed, 1630 guests/vehicles, 31+ call to schedule buses. Location:150 Citizens Cir., North Myrtle Beach. For more information, visit Parks.NMB.us.
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Cost: $5 admission; good for all three days, children under 12 free. Location: 516 N. 4th St. Masks and social distancing are required. For more information, visit BrooklynArtsNC.com.
Yoga OFF the Mat: What Feels Good on the Mat and Beyond
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he holidays are that time of year when many will become more aware and concerned with stress that shows up as anxiety, extra weight, poor digestion or irritability. Hillary Carlisle, a yoga teacher and health coach, is offering Yoga OFF the Mat workshops, designed to give students holistic strategies for managing these challenges along with supporting health, throughout December at the Movement Works Yoga Studio, in Calabash, as well as in the Myrtle Beach area and online. “There is a science of yoga called ayurveda that tells us exactly how to eat for the health of our body and mind, and guides us in our lifestyle choices so that we can relieve symptoms of disease and prevent the occurrence of chronic illness,” explains Carlisle. “If there is a time we need these tools most, it’s now.” The workshops introduce ayurveda and teach the yogic approaches to nutrition, movement and spiritual practices. Carlisle says she is excited to share these teachings throughout the holidays when students crave extra support managing issues like stress, anxiety, weight and digestion. Hillary Carlisle “The physical practice of yoga is one of the most accessible and profound ways to improve health both physically and mentally, but I want students to know that their yoga and health doesn't stop at the mat,” comments Carlisle. Cost: $25 /$30, early/day of event. For workshop descriptions, dates and to register, call 337412-3873 or visit Facebook.com/GreatLoveHealth, follow @GreatLoveHealth on Instagram, email GreatLoveHealth@gmail.com. See CRG, page 28. Correction: Last monthʼs issue incorrectly stated cost and dates for YOTM workshops as 4-week series costing $150. Workshops are single events and cost varies by location. Contact Hillary Carlisle for more details.
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Nap Less for Heart Health For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study from Guangzhou Medical University, in China. After analyzing 20 studies of 313,651 people, researchers found those people that napped longer than 60 minutes after sleeping more than six hours at night had a 30 percent greater risk of death from any cause and a 34 percent higher risk of heart disease. However, for people sleeping less than six hours at night, naps of 30 to 45 minutes “might improve heart health,” says study author Zhe Pan. Napping, long thought to be healthy, is under increasing scrutiny, with some research linking it to high blood pressure, diabetes and poor overall physical health. A 2019 Swiss study, published in Heart, of 3,500 people concluded that napping once or twice a week reduces heart disease risk by 48 percent, but benefits decline with more frequent naps, perhaps because ongoing sleepiness can point to underlying health disorders.
“Bulking up” evokes images of bodybuilders and possible steroid use, but new research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods. Researchers from the UK’s University of East Anglia collected data from more than 13,000 people between 42 and 82 years old and reported in The Journal of Nutrition that the highest amounts of vitamin C correlated with the greatest estimated skeletal muscle mass—an important finding, as people older than 50 typically lose half a percent of muscle fat each year, leading to frailty and a lower quality of life. Sixty percent of men in the study and 50 percent of women were not getting enough vitamin C from food or supplements. “We’re not talking about people needing megadoses. Eating a citrus fruit such as an orange each day and having a vegetable side to a meal will be sufficient for most people,” says study co-author Richard Hayhoe.
Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study— good news for the one in 11 Americans that suffer from its anxietyproducing palpitations, racing pulses, dizziness and shortness of breath. In the study, which was presented to the European Society of Cardiology, 538 patients underwent 12 weeks without yoga and then 16 weeks of attending 30-minute yoga classes every other day. During the yoga period, their fibrillation episodes were halved, dropping on average to eight as compared to 15 in the non-yoga period. Average blood pressure was 11/6 millimeters of mercury lower after yoga training. The patients also reported improved moods and energy. “Our study suggests that yoga has wideranging physical and mental health benefits for patients with atrial fibrillation, and could be added on top of usual therapies,” says study author Naresh Sen, M.D., of Sunil Memorial Superspecialty Hospital, in Jaipur, India. elly fairytale/Pexels.com
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global briefs
Conscientious Director Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices
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Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040. The selection includes grocery, household, fashion, beauty and personal electronics products, as well as from brands such as Seventh Generation and Burt’s Bees Baby. CPF products are clearly labeled in shopping results, have additional sustainability information on their product page and are featured in a dedicated section of the online store. The Seattle company, which currently delivers 10 billion items a year, has an enormous carbon footprint due to its commitment to speedy deliveries, transportation-related emissions and data centers. A paper in Environmental Science & Technology, published by the American Chemical Society, found that going to a physical store actually has a lower carbon footprint than shopping on Amazon because customers tend to buy fewer items at a time online. When they go to a store, they’re more likely to stock up and reduce the need for more trips.
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The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has created WellExplorer, a new, interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Exposure to fracking fluid in drinking water has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory problems, premature births, congenital heart defects and other health problems. Different fracking sites use a diverse mix of chemical ingredients, and individuals and researchers are often uninformed about the exact health consequences of living near a particular well. People can view the closest fracking sites in their state, learn which chemicals are used at those sites and view their levels of toxicity by entering their zip code. WellExplorer can be obtained for free at WellExplorer.org or downloaded on Apple’s App store. A recent study published in the journal Database found that operators of wells in Alabama use a disproportionately high number of chemicals that target estrogen pathways, as do those in Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania in impacting testosterone pathways. The information found through WellExplorer might be particularly relevant for those that use private water wells.
The California nonprofit Arctic Ice Project is proposing to scatter a thin layer of reflective silica glass particles over parts of the Arctic in an effort to protect it from the sun and help ice to re-form. Engineer Leslie Field, an adjunct lecturer and chief technical officer at Stanford University, says they are trying to break a self-destructive feedback loop. An underrated feature of Arctic sea ice is the ability of its bright, white surface to reflect light. The frigid poles have acted for millennia as a massive umbrella that helps keep the planet cool and climate stable. Now much of that ice is rapidly melting. As temperatures rise, the reflective white ice dissolves into darker blue water that absorbs more of the sun’s energy instead of reflecting it into space. Warmer water accelerates melting, which means yet more absorption of heat, which drives further melting, in a cycle that is part of the reason why the Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the rest of the planet. In July, the ice cover was as low as it has ever been at the same time of year.
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When the holiday classic Jingle Bells starts playing in department stores, Americans deck the landfills with extra trash. According to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), garbage increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day— or about 1 million extra tons each week—including 38,000 miles of ribbon, $11 billion worth of packing material and 15 million discarded Christmas trees. As this waste decomposes, dangerous greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide are emitted, adding to the climate crisis. This season, include Earth on the gift list by reducing holidayrelated waste. To stop the uptick of mailed catalogs, call stores and request to be removed from mailing lists. Reusable shopping bags are not just for groceries. Bring them to malls and boutiques to cut down on single-use store bags. Wrapping paper, ribbons and bows are beautiful, but create waste. Consider eco-friendly alternatives like towels, tablecloths, scarves and even socks. According to NEEF, an estimated 2.6 billion holiday cards are sold in the U.S. every year. That’s enough to fill a football field 10 stories high. Be kind to the planet by switching to e-cards or making personal phone calls. At the holiday table, use cloth napkins and tablecloths instead of paper. They’re festive, elegant and best of all, washable and reusable. Forgo plastic cutlery, paper plates and single-use plastic cups, too. An extra dishwasher load is better than bags full of trash, plastic being the
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worst non-biodegradable culprit. Social-distancing Americans are expected to flock to the internet for gifts. Consider saving the shipping boxes and packing materials for later use or donating them to a mailing center that would be happy to reuse them. The most environmentally friendly gifts eliminate wrapping and shipping altogether. Here are some favorite low-waste ideas: n Charitable donations n Cooking, music, craft or other lessons n Passes to museums or amusement parks n Gift cards for restaurants or bookstores n Music downloads or spa treatments Most towns recycle Christmas trees and process them into mulch for use in parks. Contact a local waste management agency for details. December 2020
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A New Story for the World
Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet by Linda Sechrist
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he most familiar form of human activity and the most natural way to describe what happens in our lives is through telling stories. Toddlers listen to stories that have contained the same archetypal characters acting out similar plots for millennia. In literature, folktales and myths all over the world, stories serve the purpose of providing life instructions and answering humanity’s fundamental questions about the nature of existence, such as who we are, where we came from, the definition of our purpose and the nature of our reality. 12
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In the 1980s, author and cultural historian Thomas Berry declared that humanity needed a new story that is less destructive and dysfunctional. Berry filled lecture halls, telling attendees, “We are in trouble now because we don’t have a good story. The old story, the account of how the world came to be and how we fit into it, isn’t functioning properly. What once sustained us, shaped our emotional attitude, provided us with life purpose, energized action, consecrated suffering, integrated knowledge and guided education is no longer serving humanity.” As we are discovering globally through hard experience, the old stories of rugged individualism and conquering and dominating the natural world have run their course with grim results. In the last four decades, fragments of a new story have been slowly emerging. Because it isn’t deemed worthy of mainstream media, the public is left in the dark about new, life-instructing stories capable of altering human civilization in positive ways. Were these story fragments woven together in an anthology, chapters on climate, economy, religion, environment, science, politics, medicine, education, conscious evolution and community would constitute a useful account of ideas and concepts capable of bringing about a brighter future for humanity and the planet. These possibilities would surely capture readers’ imaginations.
New Climate Story In Climate: A New Story, writer and activist Charles Eisenstein suggests that we need a new story that makes possible the more beautiful world our hearts know is achievable. The story, which he believes is attainable, calls for people, governments and organizations to embrace a partnership paradigm to protect, restore, regenerate and repair damages to our planet’s natural world, which we call the environment. Using indigenous wisdom, organizations such as the Pachamama Alliance and Bioneers are helping individuals worldwide to recognize that humanity is here to be in service to life. Creating the right conditions for revitalizing life is the opposite of our collective story that views HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com
the natural world only as a resource. Eisenstein’s ideas for regenerative agriculture match those described in environmentalist Paul Hawken’s Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. In October, Drawdown Georgia became the first state-centered effort to crowd-solve for climate change, with solutions tailored to Georgia’s unique natural, economic and social resources.
Evolution biologist Elisabet Sahtouris’ stories about science shine a light on the broader perspective of life and science gained from studying multiple worldviews. A scholar of ancient sciences, Sahtouris reminds us that the original purpose of science was to find guidance for human affairs by studying nature. During a recent conversation with Ubiquity University founder Jim Garrison in the online Humanity Rising’s Global Solutions Summit, she says, “We have acted in opposition and made ecology subservient to our economy, using ecology as a set of resources for human economics. When we make our economy fit into nature’s economy, which we call ecology, we’ll have ecosophy, the ‘wisdom of the Earth itself ’ that occurs when a man knows how to listen with love.” Sahtouris teaches corporations about ecosophy’s new view of a conscious universe and a living Earth in which we are co-creators. This, she believes, takes humans out of fatalistic victimhood so that we can become consciously active agents of our destiny. Lifting the fog of our selfimage as consumers of stuff gives humans the rights and responsibilities to live out our full co-creative humanity.
A Global Commons Sharing Solutions Through the daily sharing of stories with keynote speakers and panel discussions, Garrison increases the momentum of the Humanity Rising movement, which includes Ubiquity University students, program participants and more than 400 organizations that come together as a “global commons” to take counsel and
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share what they are developing for their own networks. Humanity Rising was launched to try to leverage the crisis of the coronavirus pandemic into an opportunity for human renewal and increase our resilience to future challenges. This new form of real-life competency education delivered in TED Talk-style presentations, moderated dialogues, working groups, blogs, ongoing conversations, group discussions and other interactions provides participants a wide scope of possibilities and activities for working together for global solutions.
Economics Story If British economist Kate Raworth writes a follow-up to her bestselling book Donut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist, she’ll certainly add a case study of her consulting work in Amsterdam, where her donut model is now embraced as the starting point for public policy decisions. Amsterdam is the world’s first city to make a commitment to Raworth’s concepts: “Out with the global attachment to economic growth and laws of supply and demand, and in with … what it means for countries, cities and people to thrive in balance with the planet,” as reported in The Guardian. The simple central premise of Raworth’s alternative to growth economics is that the goal of economic activity should be to meet the core needs of all within the means of the planet.
Interconnectedness Author Robert Atkinson’s contribution to the new story is his understanding of the underlying unity in all religions and all humanity, expressed throughout his book The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness. “Nature is an embodiment of the divine, and the whole Earth is sacred. Its vast resources are our common heritage entrusted to us,” he says. “Humanity is one family. Having passed through the stage of childhood, humanity is now struggling to leave behind its adolescent ways while taking on new patterns of thought and action in approaching its maturity. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting peace.” Atkinson believes global harmony is inevitable when we exercise our obligation to inDecember 2020
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dependently investigate reality and stop blindly and uncritically following various traditions, movements and opinions. He says, “I consider this as one of the main sources of world conflict.”
Undivided Wholeness In a world engulfed by fragmentation, the film Infinite Potential: The Life & Ideas of David Bohm is a healing balm with the potential to overturn our ideas about the world and ourselves. “The core work of David Bohm, considered one of the most significant theoretical physicists of the 20th century, is our essential interconnectedness and undivided wholeness from which we get a sense of our own interconnectivity,” says producer and director Paul Howard. “This realization makes it logical to start taking better care of ourselves, each other and planet Earth.” Howard notes, “David was interested in the nature of thought and consciousness. Realizing that he wanted to develop full expression of his interests, he explored wider domains and investigated different worldviews with sages, philosophers and spiritual leaders such as the Dalai Lama, who called David his ‘science guru’. A lifelong concern with social and political change led him to develop the Bohm Dialogue, a form of communication aiming to break through our collective modes of habitual thought. He also spent time with indigenous people, searching for a new form of language in which to express his ideas in a more process-oriented way.”
Indigenous Wisdom While the early church developed and grew in numbers by assimilating the wisdom of the world about it, including paganism,
it neglected to assimilate the intuitive ways in that indigenous people knew the natural world, how it functioned and how intimately they were integrated with it. Tribes around the globe have ancient extinction stories that foretold the crises we are collectively experiencing, as well as potential outcomes and possible solutions. In Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change, Sherri Mitchell (Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset) tells the story of the Mohawk Seventh Generation Prophecy. “The Onkwehonwe, or real people, rise up and demand their wisdom and way of life be respected and that the natural way of the Earth and way of life be fully restored. Teachings on the indigenous way of life are being sought after, and all that remains is that we work together to restore the Earth to a state of balance and good health,” she says.
Medicine and Community Thousands of people are gathering in online intentional communities associated with personal growth, healing and spiritual awakening. Jennifer Phelps, M.D., owner and director of Phelps MD Integrative Medicine, in Redding, Connecticut, practices mind-body medicine and is a faculty member of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C. A trained facilitator of small groups, she has been teaching trauma and stress healing via Zoom calls during the pandemic. Initially, Phelps was concerned about how the levels of intimacy, trust and vulnerability necessary for individuals to develop a sense of cohesiveness and bonding could be formed via computer screens. By using the center’s model of self-care, selfawareness and mutual support that has its roots in indigenous culture, she felt her concern dissipate as group members began to bond quickly. “Our guidelines call for no cross-talking and no interrupting. Confidentiality is sacred. I’m a facilitator and a participant, which most models don’t allow,” says Phelps. She speculates that the success of online bonding might be due to participants feeling safer in their homes with a little extra anonymity, noting, “Not being face-to-face seems to allow people to share more freely. These weird times are creating a commonality and a sense of community connection.”
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Leah Lamb, a sacred storyteller in Topanga, California, defines her role as a seer far beyond the present moment. In Lamb’s online classes with her storytelling community, she loves sharing quotes by other storytellers such as Rebecca Solnit, “We think we tell stories; but stories often tell us … Too often stories saddle us, and they ride us and whip us onward and tell us what to do and we do it without questioning. The task of learning to be free is to learn to hear them; to question them, to pause and hear silence, to name them and then become a storyteller of your own story.” “In our role of storyteller, we can’t be without understanding that we tell stories about how we are in the world as much as stories tell us how to be in world. Identify and notice your stories,
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PAY WHERE WE PLAY Boosting the Hometown Economy by Sandra Yeyati
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message we hear throughout the year, but especially during the holidays, is, “Buy local.” The idea is to purchase from locally owned and operated businesses. Facing competition from big chains like Walmart or internet companies like Amazon, they need our support. But it’s not just a nice thing to do; consumers that buy local help build robust hometown economies with a long list of impressive benefits. “About three dozen studies have found that two to four times more money stays in the economy for every dollar spent in a locally owned business rather than a nonlocal one,” says economist Michael Shuman, author of The Small-Mart Revolution, Put Your Money Where Your Life Is and The Local Economy Solution. “What’s more, the community enjoys a multiplier effect, generating two to four times more job opportunities, two to four times more income and two to four times greater tax collections. If your interest is in reducing poverty and raising social equality, locally owned businesses are your ticket to doing so.” According to Shuman, cities that rely on just one or two large companies to drive their economies are far less self-reliant and less resilient than towns that support a diversified base of smaller, locally owned businesses. “The more you have control over your economy, the less likely you’re going to be hurt if one big company splits for Mexico,” he explains. Cities that have many thriving local businesses enjoy other benefits, too. “We know from political science studies that they have higher rates of voting participation and vol-
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unteering,” Shuman says. “Sociology studies show lower crime and greater degrees of social organization and civil society. Health studies reveal that local business communities replace a lot of unhealthy, imported food with healthier, fresher, lesspackaged food that lowers rates of diabetes and obesity. Unique local businesses attract tourists. And because they shorten the lines of distribution and supply, we know they bring down carbon footprint.” Phoenix business leader Kimber Lanning, who opened a record store in 1987 and an art gallery in 1999, has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of local commerce. “Doing business with people we know heightens our connection to place, and when we care about place, we’re more likely to vote, volunteer and give charitably.” In 2003, Lanning founded the nonprofit Local First Arizona (LFA) to help local businesses thrive and eventually eliminate city, state and federal subsidies that multinational companies were receiving. “Big chains move in, claiming they’re going to drive so much sales tax revenue that the city should pay them to be there,” she explains. “Cabela’s [the outfitter chain] got a $68 million subsidy from Glendale to open one retail location. These sweetheart deals extract money out of the community that could have been spent on parks, libraries and fire departments, but instead goes to shareholders living elsewhere.” Responding to political pressure by LFA and others, Arizona passed a law banning these subsidies five years ago—a major victory—leveling the playing field for smaller businesses, according to Lanning. As the author of 13 destination guidebooks, Florida-based travel journalist Karen T. Bartlett helps people discover the often-hidden flavors and experiences unique to their own region, meeting neighbors and supporting the local economy along the way. “From kayak adventures and foodie tours to community theater productions and galleries featuring local artists, fun and meaningful ways to enjoy the distinctive offerings of home abound,” she says. “Think local first,” Lanning says. “Spend your money with people you know in your HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com
community—from haircuts to oil changes. Use a local pharmacy. Go to the farmers’ market and move your money to community banks and credit unions.” “For people to get excited about the purchase of a five-dollar hammer and not pay attention to where they have their mortgage is utterly irrational. Rank [in] order your business expenditures, which starts with your home, then probably goes to your car and then health care, and think about ways of localizing those things, rather than every grocery item,” Shuman advises. “Usually, you find cheaper, better-quality goods and services, or at the very least, comparable options,” he says, adding that even if a purchase is slightly more expensive or a bit less convenient, favoring the neighborhood vendor is always going to benefit the local economy.
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REINVENT THE HOLIDAYS More Meaning, Less Stuff by Ronica O’Hara
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ike many parents, Alicia Hough, a corporate wellness expert in New York, used to go overboard plying her kids with gifts at Christmas. “I was always busy with work, which is why I thought that buying my children the latest or most trending toy in the market will make up for the time I’ve lost,” she recalls. “As kids, they indeed get excited with material gifts, but that joy is just temporary, and that’s what I realized throughout this pandemic. In the end, it’s the relationship with people you value that matters, and not these material things or celebrations.” Hough, who considers the pandemic a turning point, is not alone. In this turbulent year, holiday celebrations will likely be smaller, quieter and less opulent for many families. Yet the crisis has also set the stage for families “to create a holiday that is more in keeping with their values, finding deeper connection and meaning with less rushing around and spending less money,” says Laura Markham, a clinical psychologist and author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. Besides passing up traveling and parties for cozy pajama times, many families are seriously rethinking their gift-giving habits. Although presents are a beloved part of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, many families have come to wonder how the shopping and spending has gotten so out of hand. According to Investopedia, in 2019, the average American spent $942 on holiday gifts, a figure that has steadily mounted in the last decade to total $1 trillion. An estimated $16 billion worth of those gifts are unappreciated and tossed aside, reports Moneyish. This pandemic season offers “a chance to reset expectations if festive gift-giving has become excessive in recent years,” says Beth Kempton, author of Calm Christmas and a Happy December 2020
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New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy. “Perhaps most important is to have a conversation with children about buying less stuff and avoiding waste,” she adds. “They may have their own ideas about how to reduce waste and relish the challenge of thinking about what they really want.”
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Gentle Self-Care for Parents It’s been a long, hard year for many parents, and working to make the holidays special for the children may add another layer of stress and anxiety. That’s why it’s key to acknowledge any sadness one is experiencing. “Feelings of melancholy are a reality for many people over the holidays, and this year it is likely to affect more of us than usual, given how so many of us have lost someone or something this year,” says Beth Kempton, author of Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy. “It is vital to acknowledge these feelings and accommodate them, whilst also making space for joy. This comes down to talking about it, letting people know what you need or asking what they need and being prepared for the emotions to rise to the surface in the middle of things.” She suggests “putting some slack in your schedule, taking extra care of your health, reaching out for support and giving yourself permission to do things differently this year.”
For Evan Porter, of Milton, Georgia, a parenting writer at DadFixesEverything.com, “Less clutter and fewer gifts are something we’ve been working toward anyway.” This year, he and his wife plan to drastically pare down their kids’ gifts, possibly using this formula: “Something to read, something to wear, something you want and something you need.” Instead of presents under a tree, Dawna Campbell, of Bigfork, Montana, founder of ThetaHeartHealing.com, will give her kids an unplugged (and coronaviruscompliant) nature retreat where they can investigate the natural environment, work with animals and journal about how to make the world a better place. For parents that want to embrace creativity, low costs and sustainability this holiday season, Kempton suggests the following gift-giving ideas: n Build anticipation with a treasure hunt or by opening presents over a period of time. n Incorporate a sense of wonderment with a wooden magic set or a storybook written by either or both parents that stars the child. n Surprise the children by transforming a room in the house into a winter wonderland or turning the garden shed into
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Santa’s grotto. n Offer a parent’s time, skills and attention in the form of promissory notes or a small token that indicates a future shared experience, such as a jar of homemade marshmallows tied with a label promising a family camping trip. n Give children items that they can use or eat that are handmade by the parents. n Invoke a sense of nostalgia that prompts family storytelling, such as a jigsaw that summons memories of putting together a puzzle with a grandfather 50 years ago. n Celebrate environmental stewardship by planting and growing a Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush. Even gift wrapping can become a fun and eco-smart family game by challenging everyone to creatively repurpose everything from old maps and fabrics to magazines and paper bags, perhaps decorated with artwork and nature finds. If every American family wrapped just three presents in re-used materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields, estimates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However they are wrapped, gifts demonstrate in these unprecedented times that deep joy comes not from acquiring new stuff, but from caring for and giving to each other—especially our children. “In the end, the most precious gift parents can give their children this holiday is their attention, infused with a little bit of festive magic,” says Kempton. Ronica O’Hara, a Denver-based health writer, can be reached at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.
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The Gift of Yum
Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer by April Thompson
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ift-givers seeking memorable presents while avoiding holiday shopping stress need look no further than the kitchen. Edible homemade gifts make special, welcome treats, help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and increase creativity in the kitchen. While 79 percent of recipients return some holiday gifts every year, food and handmade items rank in the top 10 treasured gifts, according to Survey Monkey research. Mackenzie Burgess, a Fort Collins, Colorado, dietitian and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices, encourages holiday gift-givers to think beyond the Christmas cookie. One of her go-to holiday gifts, a lentil and brown rice dry soup mix, features colorful dry ingredients layered in a Mason jar and the recipe attached with a pretty ribbon. “This shelf-stable dry soup mix is the perfect, plant-based meal to make on a chilly night, and makes for a unique, affordable and thoughtful gift,” says Burgess, adding that the Mason jars can be repurposed. For a sweet but healthy treat, Burgess offers freezer-friendly energy bites, which can be made in large quantities in advance and frozen or refrigerated, then popped into jars at gift time. These gluten-free, vegan treats can be made with common pantry items, including a base of oats, nut butter and a sweetener like honey or agave, as well as “fixings” such as shredded coconut, dried cranberries or goji berries, chopped nuts, or chia or flax seeds to boost the flavor and nutrition. Natural food coloring can also be added to foster a more festive look. To give a gift a “wow” factor, blogger Shelley Fulton, in Hudson, Ohio, recommends making a themed basket that may include a mix of homemade and purchased items. “You can take your signature spice rub or that homemade soup mix everyone raves about and expand into a gift basket with other products that support the theme, like barbecue tools for the spice rub or a kettle with cute soup bowls and a new ladle for the soup mix,” says Fulton, the creator of Two Healthy Kitchens. For the dog lovers on a holiday list, Fulton suggests making homemade sweet potato dog biscuits, which can be bundled in a dog bed 20
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with other canine comforts. Stephanie Hafferty, author of The Creative Kitchen: Seasonal Plant Based Recipes for Meals, Drinks, Garden and Self Care, suggests handcrafted items like infused vinegars, herb salts, herbal tea blends or spice mixes for foodies on the holiday gift list. Infused concoctions can be easily made by steeping a light vinegar like champagne or cider with rosemary, thyme or other perennial herbs, along with a spiraled citrus peel, for two weeks before gifting. “Infused vinegars look so lovely and go with so many winter dishes. They also have the advantage of being antiviral and having the shelf life of a few years,” says Hafferty. Herb-infused olive oils make another gorgeous foodie gift, but Hafferty warns of botulism risk if the herbs are not completely dried beforehand and fully submerged in the oil. “Make this one closer to the time you plan to give it and include instructions to use within a few weeks,” recommends the Somerset, England, author. Unusual spice mixes are another favorite gift of Hafferty’s, which can encourage home cooks to get creative. “Ras el Hanout is a versatile Moroccan spice blend that elevates dishes to another dimension. You can upcycle an old tin and decorate it with images of Moroccan tiles and add a homemade booklet with recipe ideas,” she says. For a hostess gift that will be eaten immediately, Fulton loves making fruit kabob bouquets, made festive by using red and green fruits like strawberries and kiwi cut into holiday-themed shapes like stars and bells. “This is a fun one to make with kiddos,” adds the blogger. If concerned about preparing food items for someone due to COVID-19, Fulton suggests assembling a countertop herb garden or a handmade book of favorite recipes, with a promise to cook together soon. The spirit that goes into holiday giftmaking matters as much as the end product. Making thoughtful presents for loved ones is a great time to reflect upon our blessings, especially those that have blessed our lives this year. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com. HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com
Holiday Gift-Giving Recipes YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
If presenting the soup mix as a gift, layer dry ingredients in a Mason jar and print recipe to attach to the jar. 1 cup green or brown lentils ½ cup uncooked brown rice ½ cup green split peas 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1 Tbsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 large vegetable bouillon cubes (1 cube should be equivalent to 1 Tbsp of granulated bouillon) 8 cups water Optional: 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
Optional: Sauté onion in oil in a large stock pot over high heat for 3 minutes. Add can of diced tomatoes. Add dry soup ingredients and 8 cups of water to the same large stock pot (unless starting with this step). Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, covered with a lid. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with crusty bread and parmesan cheese, if desired. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months. Recipe from Mackenzie Burgess, Cheerful Choices.
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Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark YIELD: 30 PIECES
½ cup 100% cocoa powder, unsweetened ½ cup coconut oil, melted 2 Tbsp raw quinoa 2 Tbsp maple syrup ¼ tsp stevia ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup pistachios, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp candied orange, diced in small pieces ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt 2 Tbsp white chocolate, melted (optional)
Freeze for 1 hour. Break into pieces and enjoy. Store leftovers in freezer for up to 3 months.
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Recipe from Mackenzie Burgess, Cheerful Choices.
Toast raw quinoa over medium-high heat until slightly browned and nutty aroma. In a small bowl, mix together cocoa powder and melted coconut oil. Stir in toasted quinoa, maple syrup and stevia.
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Pour mixture onto a plate or sheet pan lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Sprinkle pistachios, dried cranberries, candied oranges and salt over the melted chocolate mixture. Drizzle white chocolate over the top and use a toothpick to create swirl effect if desired.
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This is lovely sprinkled onto roasting vegetables or added to falafel mixes, soups, stews and tagines. 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 tsp cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick, ground 1 tsp smoked paprika or red pepper flakes 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp cayenne (optional for spicier version) 5 star anise ½ tsp ground cloves Seeds from 10 cardamom pods 1 tsp dried rose petals Dry roast the cumin, coriander, peppercorns, fennel and star anise in a cast-iron skillet until lightly toasted. This takes a minute or two and smells gorgeous. Cool and mix with the other ingredients, grind-
ing in a pestle and mortar or spice blender until the mixture resembles a fine powder. Store in a glass-lidded container. This spicy mix is good for up to six months.
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when you stop exercising and start moving, anything you do can bring you enjoyment. Do things that leave you feeling successful and motivated to do them again.”
Mind-Body Fitness How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts
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hen mindfulness approaches are applied to fitness training—which can be as simple as breathing consciously and tuning into subtle body sensations— the results can be fewer injuries, improved immunity, a lowered stress response, a brighter mood and a deeper commitment to staying fit. Being in the present moment can also spark enjoyment. Research shows that mindfulness training can also significantly raise self-esteem, and women that cultivate meditative self-compassion experience a boost in acceptance of and satisfaction with their bodies. “In nature, the bigger the eye of the storm, the more powerful the winds, suggesting that our workout potential and enjoyment is dependent not on how hard we push, but how calm and self-aware we can be,” says John Douillard, DC, author of Body, Mind, and Sport and the founder of LifeSpa, in Boulder, Colorado. “Slowing down and being aware of the body allows the mind to attend to muscles, which can increase blood supply, lymph drainage and replace a potentially damaging fight-or-flight response during a workout with a rejuvenating parasympathetic response.”
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Mindful fitness instructor Ellen Barrett, in Washington Depot, Connecticut, offers clients a full-body experience with a fusion of movement forms and weight training. “We think mindfulness is some sort of yoga thing, but everything can become mindful. Jumping jacks and biceps curls can be mindful. It’s not the movement, but the awareness behind the movement. Mindfulness is about being present.” Adding in balance training, tai chi and Pilates, and swapping a bit less time on the treadmill for a few moments of meditation or visualizing positive results can go a long way, say fitness experts. Debbie Rosas, founder and co-creator of Nia—a body-mind conditioning program anchored in martial arts and modern dance—underscores the importance of listening to cues. “Notice any areas that feel tight, blocked, rigid and bound. This wisdom through felt sense and awareness will immediately alert you to stop, adjust and slow down.” The Portland-based co-author of The Nia Technique points to the fun factor. “I believe that
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Breath as a Compass Practicing conscious breathing fortifies the positive impact of exercise and can prevent injuries like hernias that can arise when the breath is held during heavy lifting. “One of the most powerful tools for mindfulness during a workout is following your breath. Mindfulness is the key, but it’s hard to be mindful when you’re breathing 26,000 times a day into the upper chest, activating a fightor-flight response,” says Douillard. Breathing through the nose instead of the mouth during exercise bolsters mindfulness, and as Douillard has demonstrated in studies, causes brain waves to shift from stressed beta waves to a meditative alpha state. “It takes longer to fully inhale and exhale during nose breathing, which creates a baseline of calm,” she says. “Don’t rush. Be aware of the body breathing and feel each muscle contracting and relaxing with each rep and stretch.” Chicago-based fitness expert Stephanie Mansour, host of the PBS weekly Step it Up with Steph show, concurs. “Sync your breath with your movement. Mindfully transition from exercise to exercise.” Mansour also suggests working out next to a mirror to improve alignment and avoiding the distraction that can come with having a workout buddy. “Another trick to improve form is to put on headphones and zone out by listening to white noise so that you have no distraction,” she says. Exercising with deep body-presence is something we do for ourselves. “If you’re really paying attention, you can steer yourself towards invigoration and away from irritation. The body is always providing feedback, but we’re often too ‘out of body’ to notice. Giving full attention to your body is a big gift of self-love,” says Barrett. “Breathe. Move. Be free,” adds Mansour. “This is your dedicated ‘me’ time and you can use it to feel good about yourself.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. December 2020
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Beware of These Troublemakers n Caffeinated products. Gary Richter, a holistic veterinarian in Oakland, California, and author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide, suggests keeping caffeinated drinks and food away from pets. Caffeine contains stimulants called methylxanthines, and pets are much more sensitive to the effects of these substances than humans are. Ingesting even a small amount can make dogs vulnerable to caffeine poisoning, which can cause hyperactivity, panting, elevated heart rate, tremors, seizures and collapse. Seek immediate veterinary care for treatment if these symptoms develop in a dog.
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ooking for our pets is a great way to ensure they are eating wholesome, nutritional foods. It’s also a fun way to customize a pet treat recipe to meet specific dietary needs. These three festive holiday treats will have a dog woofing for more and a cat purring for seconds. Choose organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Pumpkins and apples are always at the top of the culinary list for holiday treats. Not only are these two foods safe for pets, they offer health benefits. Both are packed with fiber, which helps dogs feel fuller. It’s also good for digestive and colon health and can yield firmer stool. For the kitty friends, that fiber also helps move hairballs along. In addition, apples contain phytonutrients and flavonoids like quercetin, which are helpful in treating allergies. The chia seeds in this pet pie not only help firm up the pie, but are packed with nutrients that naturally boost energy. Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids and are a great source of antioxidants. They also contain minerals, fiber, calcium, protein and vitamins A, B, D and E. Cinnamon and ginger are wonderful spices to use in pet holiday treats. Both of these warming spices improve digestion and soothe the stomach lining. Select Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia cinnamon, because the latter contains higher amounts of coumarin, which can harm the liver and increase the risk of cancer. Ginger may act as a blood thinner, so don’t use it if a dog is going to have surgery or is pregnant. It may also lower blood pressure and blood sugar, so if a dog has heart issues or diabetes, talk to a vet. When in doubt, leave it out. 24
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n Artificial sweeteners. San Diego veterinarian Madison Rose says artificial sweeteners such as xylitol can cause a massive insulin release, leading to acute and profound hypoglycemia, or low-blood sugar, and hypokalemia, or low potassium levels. Marked by lethargy, ataxia, collapse, twitching or seizures, ingestion requires immediate veterinary care. n Raw, yeasty bread dough. This will expand when ingested, potentially causing a deadly twisting of the stomach. n Raisins and grapes. Common in holiday recipes, in large quantities, these can cause kidney failure in dogs. n Nutmeg. A toxin for pets. n Cooked bones. Not only are these choking hazards, they can pose a serious threat to the digestive tract.
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OHANA YOGA
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HAMPSTEAD HAMPSTEAD YOGA STUDIO HampsteadYoga.com 910-228-9124 16090 US 17
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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH VINTAGE VIOLET www.HolyShift.me 337-412-3873 807 2nd Ave N
OAK ISLAND TREE OF LIFE YOGA TOLYoga.com 910-366-3664 8809 E Oak Island Drive
MYRTLE BEACH: SAGE WELLNESS
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Throat Chakra – 9am-10am. 4-week ChakraRealignment Yoga Series. See December 1 listing. Oak Island.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Due to COVID-19, events, classes and groups may take place on modified schedules or in virtual formats. We suggest confirming details with the host before attending. Please also regularly visit our online calendar or the social media pages and websites of your favorite businesses for their updated schedules. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Root Chakra – 9am-10am. 4-week Chakra-Realignment Yoga Series. Join Micki Beach to learn basic chakra characteristics and how to balance each. Cost $12 Drop-in. Pre-register/receive “Toolbox” handout. Island Healing Chiropractic Center & Massage, 8809 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island. IslandHealingChiropractic.com. 910-278-5877.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 Sacral Chakra – 9am-10am. 4-week Chakra-
Realignment Yoga Series. See December 1 listing. Oak Island. Holiday Flea at the BAC – 4-9pm. 40 local and regional vendors present one-of-a-kind vintage and upcycled treasures. Cost: $5 admission for all 3 days, under 12 free. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N 4th Str, Wilmington. BrooklynArtsNC.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Holiday Flea at the BAC – 10am-5pm. See December 3 listing. Wilmington.
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Carolina Beach Holiday Market – 9am-3pm. Enjoy 60-plus local vendors offering handmade items for your holiday shopping list. Shop local, support community. S Lake Park Blvd at Atlanta Ave, Carolina Beach. Facebook.com/Carolina BeachFarmersMarket. Psychic - Mystic Karen – 10:30am-3:30pm. Intuitive, Vedic Palmist, Tarot Card reader, and Medium with 23 years helping and guiding individuals. Cost: $60/$110; 30/60 min. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWell nessCenter.com. 910-685-2795.
Third Eye Chakra – 9am-10am. 4-week ChakraRealignment Yoga Series. See December 1 listing. Oak Island.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Psychic – Eileen & Great Oak – 10am-3:30pm. Allow her to be a medium for loved ones or release burdens and pains you are carrying. Cost: $75/$110/$160; 30/60/90 min. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Blue LagoonWellnessCenter.com. 910-685-2795.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 Winter Solstice
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Crown Chakra – 9am-10am. 4-week ChakraRealignment Yoga Series. See December 1 listing. Oak Island.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Candlelight Zoom Service – 7-8pm. Readings, meditation, prayer, healing focus. Join Zoom at US02web.zoom.us/j/88461671976?pwd=RHhX akVLNFJzMldNQUlGcTR4UjdqQT09. Meeting ID/passcode: 884 6167 1976 / 569241 Unity Myrtle Beach.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve
Holiday Flea at the BAC – Noon-5pm. See December 3 listing. Wilmington.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Solar Plexus Chakra – 9am-10am. 4-week ChakraRealignment Yoga Series. See December 1 listing. Oak Island.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Heart Chakra – 9am-10am. 4-week ChakraRealignment Yoga Series. See December 1 listing. Oak Island.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Psychic – Michelle Wells – 10:30am-3:30pm. Intuitive psychic, healer and light worker brings clarity and healing to you. Cost: $55/$75/$110; 15/30/60 min. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com. 910-685-2795.
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daily Acupuncture Therapy Plus – 8am-5pm. Patrick Giguere, LAc., Reiki Master, and Medical QiGong practitioner offers healing modalities incorporating the mind’s connection to health and wellness. Cost: $80/hour. Healing Leaves Holistic Ctr, 1015 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. HealingLeavesNC.com. 910-660-8127.
Yo-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. Work isometrically for stability in Yoga asanas/poses and move isotonically for mobility in T’ai Chi. Cost: $12 Drop-in. Island Healing Chiropractic, 8809 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island. IslandHealingChiropractic.com. 910-278-5877.
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Massage Therapy – 8am-5pm. George Dorman LMT offers deep tissue, Swedish, trigger points, sports, prenatal and more. Call to schedule appointment. Cost: $70/$100, 30/60 min. Healing Leaves Holistic Ctr, 1015 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. HealingLeavesNC.com. 910-660-8127.
Mat-Based Pilates – 9:30-10:30am. Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength, and develops control and endurance of the entire body. Cost: $12 Drop-in. Island Healing Chiropractic, 8809 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island. IslandHealingChiropractic. com. 910-278-5877.
Therapy & Coaching – 8am-5pm. Tomoka Iwamoto integrates Eastern and Western therapies. Call to schedule appointment. Cost: $85/$125, 30/60 min. Healing Leaves Holistic Ctr, 1015 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. HealingLeavesNC.com. 910-660-8127.
Psychic Michelle Wells – 10:30am-3:30-pm. I’ve used my “knowing” and energy to heal before I ever knew that was a thing. Cost: $50/$75/$110, 15/30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter. com. 910-685-2795.
Island Healing Holiday Raffle – 10am-5pm. Monday thru Friday in December. Win a Christmas service provider basket by purchasing raffle tickets. All proceeds donated to local nonprofit charity. Island Healing Chiropractic, 8809 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island. IslandHealingChiropractic.com. 910-278-5877.
Indigo Mom’s – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Tuesday. With Michelle Wells. Support group. Cost: $20. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com. 910-685-2795.
Nights of a Thousand Candles – 4-9pm. Through Dec 31. Enjoy holiday music amid soft glow of over 2,7000 hand-lit candles and sparkling lights. Cost: $20/$12, $25/$15; member/non-member adult/child. Brookgreen Gardens. 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet. Brookgreen.org. 844-271-3410.
sunday Sunday Morning Circle – 9:30-10:30am. Via Zoom. Unity Minister, Rev. Marilynn Mattox, facilitates book dialog, “Happier Than God: Turn Ordinary Life into an Extraordinary Experience,” authored by Neal Donald Walsch. Zoom meeting link US02Web.zoom.us/j/888336799360, meeting ID 883 3679 9360, password 066467. 843-2388516. UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Sunday Service – 11am. Livestream only. Live stream on Unity Myrtle Beach Facebook or recorded via YouTube afterwards. For more information call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org.
monday BeU Flash Flow – 6-7am. Integrates the core principles of traditional hot Bikram yoga with a Vinyasa power flow. Practiced in 105°F and 50% humidity room. BeUnlimitedYoga.com. 910-3994882.
Nothing is so potent as the silent influence of a good example. ~James Kent
wednesday BeU Salty Flow Ocean Side – 7:30-8:30am. Enjoy BeUnlimited Yoga’s signature sequence the BeU Flow over crystal waters with sun-kissed, salty skin. Cost: $10 drop-in. Crystal Pier @ Oceanic Restaurant, 703 Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. BeUn limitedYoga.com. 910-399-4882. Psychic Debbie Turner – 10am-3:30pm. Choose full-hour 10 crystal, 5-stone or 3-stone readings. Cost: $50/$90, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Blue LagoonWellnessCenter.com. 910-685-2795. Book group via Zoom – 12:30-1:30pm. “The Five Principles” by Rev. Ellen Debenport. Read, Dialog, Insights, Community, Support. Love Offering. Link: Us02web.zoom.us/j/82727171650?pwd= UVZRS09YRU1LYjFSV2t5aDZHYzNwQT09, Meeting ID 827 2717 1650, password 118188. UnityMyrtleBeach.org. 843-238-8516.
Woman’s Fellowship Circle – 6:30pm. 2nd Thursday. Join to connect, encourage, and support in a safe and sacred place. Cost: $20. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com. 910-685-2795.
friday Foundation to Flow – 9-10am. 8-week course. Whether you have never stepped on a mat before or you are looking to refine your current practice, this series is for you. Cost: $12 Drop-in. Island Healing Chiropractic, 8809 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island. IslandHealingChiropractic.com. 910-278-5877. Friday Psychic Eileen & Great Oak – 11am4:30pm. Ability to speak to your loved ones who have passed over. Cost: $75/$110/$160, 30/60/90 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center. com. 910-685-2795.
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thursday Unity Conversation Circles – 10:30-11:30am. Facilitators: Margaret and David Hiller. Cost: Love Offering. Outside under the pavilion. Unity Myrtle Beach, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach (off HWY 707, near St. James High School.) 843-238-8516. Psychic Mystic Karen – 11am-3:30pm. Intuitive, Vedic Palmist, Tarot Reader, and Psychic Medium. Call to schedule. Cost: $55/$100, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
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ACUPUNCTURE LUMINA ACU CLINIC
Enhong “Annˮ Yu LAc 6781 Parker Farm Rd, Ste 130, Wilmington 910-256-3939 • Info@LuminaAcuClinic.com LuminaAcuClinic.com
At our practice, we combine acupuncture with traditional Chinese herbal remedies to address a variety of our patient’s needs. Dr. Yu’s extensive training in both Chinese and Western medicine in China gives her a unique perspective that allows her to deliver the best possible care to all her patients.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE CLUB AT CAMCLINIC
Nan Cameron, MSN, RN, LAc 1928 S 16th St, Wilmington 910-342-0999 • CamClinic.com
Located at the Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine, The Club increases your treatment options utilizing complementary alternative therapies. We help you design a program that meets your health and wellness goals utilizing cutting-edge technology. Let us be part of your team!
BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BIO SYMMETRY
Dr. Chris A. Pate, MD 265 Racine Dr, Ste 102, Wilmington 910-399-6661 • BioSymmetry.com Are you experiencing any of the following: muscle loss, weight gain, night sweats, vaginal dryness, low sex drive, memory loss, mood swings, depression, anxiety, erectile dysfunction? You could have declining hormones and benefit from Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for both men and women. See ad, page 21.
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CHIROPRACTIC INNATE HEALTH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS
Dr. Ada Suter, DC 14886 US Hwy 17N, Hampstead 910-406-1200 • DrAdaAniniba.com Dr. Ada Suter is a Max Living Doctor at Innate Health Family Chiropractic and Wellness. She focuses on five essentials of health: maximizing the mind, chiropractic, nutrition, lean muscle and minimizing toxins. Innate Health is a family-centric practice open to patients of all ages. Corrective and wellness care programs provide a primary source of wellness, nutritional support, immunity and allergy support, education, inspiration and fitness. See ad, page 18.
All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien COACH - HEALTH LIFESTYLE HEALTH COACHING Hillary Carlisle, IIN Health Coach, Ayurveda Yoga Teacher North Myrtle Beach 337-412-3873 GreatLoveHealth@gmail.com Facebook.com/GreatLoveHealth
#YogaOFFtheMat Consistency to your practice will alchemize ordinary to extraordinary. Expand your practice OFF the mat. My 1:1 coaching helps yogis ready for healing discover clarity and actualize change. Nutrition, yoga, lifestyle. Free discovery consultation. @ GreatLoveHealth on IG/FB. DM, Text, Call, Email.
CUTLERY SERVICES KNIFE & SCISSOR SHARPENING Charlie Robertson Local to Wilmington 516-978-4773 Charles.Robertson@MyGait.com
Don’t let your knives and scissors lead a dull life! Over 40 years of professional experience. Dull knives are dangerous and require more force causing a higher chance of slipping and missing the mark! Call Charlie today for an appointment and directions.
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DIABETES WELLNESS DIABETES WELLNESS COUNCIL 4006 Postal Way, Myrtle Beach 843-236-1928 DiabetesWellnessCouncil.org
We are a nonprofit organization focused on helping improve the health of those struggling with diabetes, prevent complications, live healthier happier lives and prevent diabetes in those who are at risk. Are you passionate about what weʼre doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality.
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JEWELRY ENERGY HEALING STACEY FORD, REIKI MASTER TEACHER
Serving the greater Jacksonville area 910-581-2900 CoastalMassageWellness.com Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, PTSD, addictions? This non-invasive energy healing helps balance your energy system for any emotional, physical, spiritual issue you may be encountering. Offering sessions specializing in Traditional Usui Reiki. Call or email to schedule an appointment. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive free intuitive reading at visit.
FARM SHELTON HERB FARM 340 Goodman Rd, Leland 910-253-5964 SheltonHerbFarm.com
Specializing in growing a large variety of culinary herbs, and grow seasonal vegetable plants, heirloom and native plants; butterfly and bee plants. Open year-round with seasonal varieties. Provide fresh-cut herbs, edible flowers and microgreens to local restaurants, caterers and home use. Also participate in local farmers’ markets, garden shows and special events. Farm tours, workshops and classes available. See ad, page 4.
HOLISTIC DENTIST WILMINGTON HOLISTIC DENTISTRY Dr. Jessica Shireman, DMD, AIOMT 6200 Oleander Drive, Wilmington 910-777-4020 WilmingtonHolisticDentistry.com
Dr. Shireman is excited to bring holistic dentistry to Wilmington. She and her family recently relocated from Raleigh where she had a holistic practice for 5 years. S h e h o l d s b o t h S M A RT certification and is accredited by the IAOMT in safe-mercury removal and has a unique, patient-based approach to dentistry. See ad, page 5.
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METAPHYSICAL SHOP MADAME MEERKAT’S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES 1001 S. Kerr Ave, Wilmington MadameMeerkat.net
A community metaphysical shop supplying crystals, tarot, incense, and local art in a welcoming atmosphere complete with coffee bar, energy healers, intuitive readers, and workshops to help you learn and grow. Facebook/Instagram: @ MadameMeerkat. See ad, page 22.
NATURAL AESTHETICS BLISS AESTHETICS STUDIO
Bonnie Briceno 4712 New Centre Drive, Wilmington 910-515-7641 BlissAestheticsStudio.com All-natural skin care services and treatments using unique, naturally corrective products for all types of skin and ethnicities to treat all skin care concerns; including fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, enlarged pores acne and more! Permanent makeup and lash extensions also available. Mention Natural Awakenings for discount. See ad, page 19.
NEUROSCULPTING SHARON MENY, CNSF
910-899-3124 BloomgrowBlossomYoga.com Neurosculpting® is a 5-step meditation process that aids in releasing the grip of old patterns and training the brain to create new and more supportive patterns, habits and behaviors. Classes offered online and one-on-one inperson sessions, as well as corporate and private sessions. Currently accepting new clients. Mention Natural Awakenings for discount.
SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY UNITY MYRTLE BEACH
1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr Surfside Beach 843-238-8516 • UnityMyrtleBeach.org Our uplifting mission of prayer, service and education enriches and transforms lives. We are a spiritual community of individuals dedicated to knowing Self and knowing God, and doing our part in supporting the emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of children, individuals and families on the Grand Strand. See ad, page 15.
UNITY OF WILMINGTON
717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington 910-763-5155 • UnityWil.com A positive path for spiritual living committed to expanding consciousness and inspiring transformation, Unity teaches a culturally Christian and spiritually unlimited way of life. Unity is an open-minded, accepting community emphasizing practical, everyday application of spiritual principles for more abundant and meaningful living. Check Facebook and Meetup for events. See ad, page 4.
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THERMOGRAPHY BEACON THERMOGRAPHY, INC. Shelly Laine 910-803-2150 BeaconThermography.com
Thermography is a state-of-the-art, radiation-free diagnostic tool which creates a digital map of your body, illustrating heat patterns that may detect some condition or abnormality using a scanning-type infrared camera that measures your body’s surface temperature. Thermography aids in the detection and monitoring of many types of diseases and physical injury. Multiple scanning locations throughout the Wilmington area. See ad, page 7.
THYROID HEALTH LETS GET CHECKED
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PURELIFE WELLNESS CENTER
Victoria RP Chavez, Owner/Manufacturer 317 N Front St, Wilmington 910-343-1374 MiracleSkinRelief.com Creating wellness paradigms for mind, body and soul. Offering vitamins, herbs, minerals, specialty formulas, handmade herbal remedies, fresh organic juices, smoothies and salads, local products and honey, over 100 varieties of teas, spices and herbs; and also wellness therapies including reiki, cognitive behavior therapy, ear candling, hypnotherapy and neurolinguistic programming. See ad, page 2.
WELLNESS CENTER BLUE LAGOON WELLNESS CENTER AND EMPORIUM ROCK SHOP Pat and Jo Zachry 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington 910-685-2795 BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com EmporiumRockShop.com
Besides being one of Wilmington’s Largest Emporium Rock Shops with all your Metaphysical needs, we offer Energy Work, Chakra Balancing, Reiki, Crystal Therapy, Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Psychic Readings. Many classes. Check Meetup and Natural Awakenings online for listings. See ad, page 2.
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