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LIVE A HEART-HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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17 BUILD GREEN INDUSTRIES

Creating Synergy for Efficiency

18 HYPNOTHERAPY Key to Unlocking the Subconscious Mind

19 COASTAL CAROLINAS

CHIROPRACTIC GUIDE

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20 SAYING 'I DO' TO THE Green Weddings Embrace Sustainability

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22 HEARTFELT EATING

Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet

25 COASTAL CAROLINAS YOGA GUIDE

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elcome to February, the month of hearts and love! What is your favorite thing about February? The weather is getting warmer, so much sunshine and yes, our days are getting longer too, but it’s a new month and full of opportunity—there are hearts everywhere, which always takes me back to my younger days and makes me smile! I sill cut out hearts with my daughter and put them on the front door and windows—love is in the air. We have so many exciting articles this month, great health in feature stories “Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease” by Ronica O’Hara, on page 14. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (brisk walking, water aerobics, gardening, tennis, dancing) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (running, jumping, swimming laps), as well as muscle-strengthening activity (weights) at least two days a week. Now is the time to get up, get moving and exercise it is so easy to sit and become complacent, and do nothing. Start small, make a vision board; set an attainable goal, grab a friend or pet for a walk or maybe even try something you have never done before, just get your heartrate going and have fun. Check out our delicious heart-friendly recipes on page 23, some yummy for your tummy! As you journey through February, think about what makes your heart happy and do more of it. Especially in the current times we are living, do your best and make someone else’s heart happy, too. It’s a great feeling and it’s good for you, too. Did you know that studies show that helping others is actually beneficial for your own mental health and well-being? And that it can help reduce stress, improve emotional well-being and even be positive to your physical health as well? Take care of your heart and someone else’s this month and do something that creates more happiness in your lives and reap the many rewards. I hope that February brings beauty and love, not just the things you can see and touch, but feelings of inspiration, joy, happiness and love. Remember to like us on Facebook/Instagram and Twitter and visit our website HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com for much more information to support and encourage your healthy and green lifestyle. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. ~Helen Keller

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Consider Aikido to Train Mind, Body and Spirit

Historic Wilmington Foundation Names New Executive Director

ollowing a vote last month by its board of trustees, the Historic Wilmington Foundation (HWF) appointed Travis Gilbert as its new executive director. “It is my distinct pleasure to announce that Travis will become our new executive director,” says HWF Board President Amanda Mason. “Despite challenging times on a global scale, our Foundation continued to make tremendous progress in its mission under Beth Rutledge’s great leadership. Travis, also is an established and dedicated leader in our organization and community. As such no one else is better suited to continue our progress. We are excited about the future.” Gilbert, who is currently the educator and collections coordinator at Old Baldy Lighthouse, was previously the manager of the Latimer House at the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. He has long been active in local historic organizations, serving on the boards of the Southport Historical Society and Thalian Hall. Gilbert is well-known to many of HWF’s members through his efforts as an Azalea Festival Home Tour captain and Tar Heels Go Walking tour guide. Recently, he began giving free historic tours on the first Sunday of each month through HWF’s Ten Tours program. He is also on the HWF board of trustees, but will be resigning to take the leadership post at HWF which has protected and preserved Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region since 1966. “I am humbled and honored to serve as Historic Wilmington Foundation’s next executive director,” says Gilbert. “For over 50 years, HWF has protected the Lower Cape Fear’s irreplaceable historic resources. I have proudly contributed to this nonprofit’s success as a member, volunteer, and finally, as a board member. Now, as HWF’s next executive director, I look forward to advocating for the inclusive preservation of our community’s heritage as Wilmington navigates unprecedented growth.” Location: 211 Orange St., Wilmington. For more information, call 910-762-2511 or visit HistoricWilmington.org.

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ikido (pronounced eyekey-dough) is a classical, Japanese martial practice that is a discipline— an educational process James Richard Bartee, Jr. for training the mind, body and spirit. “Negative force is not opposed. Rather, it’s joined, controlled and redirected through the power and balance of spiral movements,” explains James Richard Bartee, Jr., sensei and director of Aikido Myrtle Beach. “Increased stamina, flexibility and muscle development occur naturally as a result of training, but the techniques themselves do not depend on strength for effectiveness. Since aikido’s movements and techniques arise from the most efficient utilization of the entire being, great power can be developed by the practitioner, regardless of physical strength. Aikido practice encompasses a broad range of training styles and allows people to train based on their individual stage of development. As a result, aikido can be practiced by men, women and children of all ages,” adds Bartee. Bartee Sensei is an Aikido 5th degree black belt as well as an honorably retired U.S. Secret Service Senior Special Agent. He had the honor to be personally assigned to the duties of protecting President George Bush and his family, President Bill Clinton and his family, presidential candidates and visiting heads of states. Location: Classes held at Olympia Gymnastics, 9625 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach. For more information or to arrange for a class, call 864-414-7425, email Sensei@ AikidoMyrtleBeach.com or visit Aikido MyrtleBeach.com. See listing, page 29. February 2021

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HeartMath: Awakening the Heart of Humanity via Blue Lagoon Wellness Center

he North Carolina Coastal Federation and partners, that set out to restore 50 million oysters to coastal waters through their 50 Million Oyster Initiative, nearly tripled that goal with 140 million oysters living on 43 acres of newly created oyster reefs. The initiative was launched in Pamlico Sound, where the federation, state Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) and partners created 40 acres of new oyster sanctuary between 2017 and 2019. Monitoring of the Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary by the Division of Marine Fisheries in 2020 indicated oyster densities as high as 2,000 oysters per meter squared on this reef. This translates to roughly 136 million oysters on the oyster sanctuary alone, when the reef architecture is taken into consideration. “We are very pleased with this sanctuary’s ability to grow oysters year after year, and will continue to monitor its performance as a reference for future sanctuary design and construction,” says Cameron Luck, oyster sanctuary biologist with the DMF. The success of the initiative is to be celebrated for all the myriad benefits that these oysters, and the effort to restore them, bring to the coast. It provided jobs for contractors, fishermen, construction workers, truck drivers and many others during the construction of the reefs. The reefs are now actively providing fish habitat and improving water quality, which benefits both commercial and recreational fishermen, the tourism industry and the coastal environment as a whole for years to come. Oﬃces located in Ocean, Wanchese and Wrightsville Beach. For more information, call 252-393-8185 or visit NCCoast.org.

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or more than 25 years, the HeartMath Institute (HMI) has been researching the heart-brain connection and helping people bring their physical, mental and emotional systems into balanced alignment with their heart’s intuitive guidance. Fortunately for the Port City area, Lana Buecker, certified HeartMath mentor, now brings this modality to the Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, in Wilmington. HMI is committed to helping awaken the heart of humanity and believe that when we align and connect our hearts and minds and connect with others, we also awaken the higher mental, emotional and spiritual capacities that frequently lie dormant. HMI aspires to always conduct our operations with passion, compassion and a heartfelt desire to transform lives, in keeping Lana Buecker with our desire to help usher in an era of ever-expanding heart intelligence. Buecker, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, is highly regarded as a motivational speaker, having appeared extensively across the U.S., North America and Russia. Her areas of emphasis include human resource issues, stress management, communications, one-onone studies, group trainings and consulting. HeartMath has been taught to many Fortune 500, North Carolina Public School Systems, and she now brings this modality to our local community. Cost: $110/60-minute session. Location: 1202 Floral Pkwy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 910-685-2795 or 910-524-0723. Appointments on Sundays can be booked from 1 to 5 p.m. See ad, page 4.

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Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid that can be purchased for a few dollars at local pharmacies, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic. Among African Americans, a group disproportionately impacted by the virus, the risk was reduced by 52 percent. For the study, published in PLOS Biology, researchers used artificial intelligence to compare the host genes and proteins of the novel coronavirus to those of 64 other diseases across a range of categories. They found 34 drugs for possible repurposing, then combed through 27,000 patient records to find which drugs had in fact lowered the risk of contracting the virus. “We’re excited about these results and to study that connection more, but large-scale observational studies and randomized controlled trials are essential to confirm what we’ve found here,” says lead researcher Feixiong Cheng.

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks. Among those advised to avoid amalgams, which contain mercury, silver, copper and tin, are pregnant women; women that plan to become pregnant or are nursing; children, especially those under the age of 6; and those with kidney problems or preexisting neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Over time, amalgams can release small amounts of mercury vapor, depending on how extensively people grind their teeth or chew gum and how old the filling is, studies show. It’s a more cautious tone for the FDA, which along with the American Dental Association, has long maintained that amalgams are safe, a finding disputed by health advocates. Mindful of health and aesthetics, patients are increasingly opting for tooth-colored resin composites. Nearly half of all U.S. dentists no longer use mercury, and its use is being legally phased out in more than a dozen countries. kevin bation/Unsplash.com

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Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of 4,729 studies involving 570,000 people. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic reported to the annual scientific session of the American Heart Association that frequent chili eaters also had a lower risk of dying from any cause by 25 percent compared to those that rarely or never ate the fruit. Because it was difficult to measure the type and amount of chili pepper eaten by the Americans, Italians, Chinese and Iranians in the study, no quantities were specified. Previous studies have found that chili pepper has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer and blood glucose-regulating effects due to capsaicin, its active ingredient.

Take Propolis and Vitamins A, E and D for Respiratory Tract Infections Two new studies offer hope for dealing with the winter’s respiratory woes. Propolis, the resin-like substance made by bees from plants to build their hives, has been used for centuries to heal wounds and treat colds. In a new study, researchers from Italy’s University of Naples Federico II gave either a propolis extract oral spray or a placebo three times a day to 122 people with mild upper respiratory tract infections. After three days, 83 percent of the patients in the propolis group enjoyed remission of all symptoms such as sore throat, hoarseness and throat swelling and redness, compared to 28 percent of the placebo group. The propolis reduced the duration of infection from five days to three days, two days less than the placebo. A second study in Britain of 6,115 adults found that those with adequate intakes of vitamins A and E from diet and supplements had fewer respiratory complaints. People taking vitamin D as supplements, but not from their diet, also fared better at fending off such symptoms as breathlessness, bronchial trouble, viral pneumonia and throat infection.

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Climate Change Makes Hurricane Destruction Worse

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A study from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University published in Nature predicts that hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change. In the 1960s, hurricanes lost 75 percent of their energy in the first day after making landfall, but more recent hurricanes lost only about 50 percent of their energy in that same time. Hurricanes feed off heat energy from the sea and rapidly lose strength once they reach land. Pinaki Chakraborty, a senior author of the study, and its lead author, Ph.D. student Lin Li, analyzed data on storms that made landfall after forming in the North Atlantic between 1967 and 2018. They found that how slowly the storms weakened closely matched changes in sea surface temperatures during the same period. From computer simulations of hurricanes, they discovered that hotter temperatures allowed the hurricanes to hold on to more moisture, which they could continue to use as a source of heat energy once they reached land.

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Researchers at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water. Food is contaminated with plastic as well, which we also ingest. The researchers took data from 26 studies that measured plastic in salt, beer, sugar, fish, shellfish, water and urban air, and combined it with U.S. dietary guidelines to calculate how many particles people 12

likely consumed annually. The results are 50,000 particles per year for adults and 40,000 for children. When inhalation is included, the estimate rises to between 74,000 and 121,000 particles per year for adults. Even these figures are likely underestimated, because the foods in the studies make up only 15 percent of the typical American caloric intake. The particles’ effect on the human body is not yet understood. Another study revealed that some plastic is expelled from the body in feces. But there is also evidence that it gets absorbed, and that the tiniest particles can enter the bloodstream and lymphatic system, which could affect immune response and aid transmission of toxic chemicals.

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Childhood Immunity Enhanced by Natural Environment

At the University of Helsinki, in Finland, a new project recorded in the journal Science Advances found that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system within a month by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria. The researchers studied 75 children between 3 and 5 years of age at 10 daycare centers in two Finnish cities to see how a change in their playing environment altered their skin and gut microbiota, as well as immune markers in their blood. Four centers turned their gravel playgrounds into fields of forest floor, soil and grasses, while three already had that setting. Three others kept their existing gravel playground. One month after the changes were made, scientists collected samples of skin, blood and feces from the children. In just a few weeks, microbiota of the children at the renovated daycare centers quickly shifted to become more like the microbiomes of children that attended centers that already had more natural play surfaces. The children at the renovated daycare centers developed a higher ratio of the anti-inflammatory proteins to proinflammatory proteins in their blood, indicating that their immune systems were in better shape.

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Keep Germs Outside It may take some getting used to, and some friends may think it odd, but banning shoes in the house is a good idea. Research has shown that when we’re out and about, our shoes come into direct contact with a variety of microbes, including viruses and bacteria. If we walk around our homes in these same shoes without disinfecting them first, we can track in some of those germs and spread them throughout our living spaces. Pollen and mold can also come into the house on shoes. Upping the gross factor, think about picking up fecal matter left by pets on lawns, drive-

ways and sidewalks, as well as the human kind from public restroom floors. Keeping the indoor sanctuary as clean as possible should be job number one, especially if one or more people in the house are allergy sufferers, immunocompromised individuals or small children that play on the floor and regularly stick things into their mouths. Organisms survive longer in carpets, which are harder to clean and disinfect than hard floors, but the easiest solution is to leave shoes by the front door. Setting up a seat and shoe storage area at the entrance

makes the transition much easier. Designate one or two pairs as indoor shoes—they could be slippers or comfy loafers that never go outdoors. Socks or good-old-fashioned bare feet are also options. Some people swear by antimicrobial doormats, wiping their feet two or more times on the treated mat before crossing the threshold. Periodically cleaning shoes is a good idea, too. The first step is to check the shoe manufacturer’s instructions. Some shoes, like canvas sneakers, can be placed in the washing machine and air dried. Most rubber or leather soles can be scrubbed with soapy water using an old toothbrush or a washcloth. Avoid detergents or cleaners with bleach unless the shoes are white. Thoroughly rinse off the soap to avoid making the shoes slippery. Asking guests to remove their shoes before entering the abode may feel awkward. Be kind and gentle when making the request, explaining that it will help preserve the family’s health. And if they seem uncomfortable, be flexible. When hosting a gathering, it may be wise to give invitees advance warning of the no-shoe preference so that they can bring slippers or socks. A proactive host might even have fresh socks or house shoes available for guests.

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Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing Heart Disease

ardiology has made mind-boggling advances in efficiently repairing everything from clogged arteries to floppy mitral valves and even replacing the entire failing heart itself. Yet the stubborn fact remains that almost half of all Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, killing one in four of us, and those numbers are rising. Research shows that simple lifestyle changes can prevent 80 percent of these deaths, but many cardiologists typically reach for a prescription pad rather than explore diet, exercise and other prevention options with their patients. “Medicine can be life-saving, but optimal heart health can’t come from medicine alone,” says cardiologist Stephen Devries, co-author of Integrative Cardiology. “There is a common belief among many physicians that patients generally don’t want to make lifestyle changes—an assumption that is often dead wrong and refuted by surveys of patients that show that the majority are looking to do exactly that.” Los Angeles restauranteur and musician Gianni Neiviller, 54, is such a case. When he found holistic cardiologist Cynthia Thaik three years ago, he had already endured four major surgeries for gut illnesses; was suffering from obesity, high blood pressure, anxiety 14

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and depression; and was heavily abusing alcohol and marijuana. Thaik ordered tests that uncovered sleep apnea, and she encouraged him to turn to an all-organic diet, take vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise and practice mindfulness and meditation. “At first it was all fairly hard, but as I started losing the pounds, my mind became more clear, and little by little, it all started getting a bit easier,” Neiviller says. He lost 86 pounds within a year, got sober and ceased taking blood pressure medication and using a sleep apnea machine. He now walks six miles a day; practices a hybrid HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com

regimen of qigong, yoga and meditation; and is switching to a holistic health career. “When people try to push my buttons, they rarely succeed these days,” he smiles. Rebounding into vibrant health is what integrative cardiologists like Devries and Thaik strive for. Also known as preventive or holistic cardiologists, they focus on guiding patients to change long-held, harmful, physical and emotional practices. Although they are comparatively few in number—probably no more than 100 nationally—these doctors are vocal and influential, imparting valuable advice about preventing and reversing heart disease through daily lifestyle choices.

Heart-Happy Eating Substantial research affirms that one major line of defense against heart disease is what we put into our mouths every day, yet only 8 percent of cardiologists consider themselves capable to give nutritional advice, a survey showed. To counter that, Devries co-founded the Gaples Institute, a Naperville, Illinois, nonprofit that offers free nutritional training online to the public and nutritional accreditation for medical clinicians. Devries, who trained at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, lectures internationally and recently authored What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Cholesterol. “People have a lot more power over their heart health than they realize,” he says. According to Devries, the name of a diet is not as important as the anti-inflammatory foods it should contain, such as “a wide variety of vegetables and fruit, plenty of beans, whole grains in place of refined, minimizing or eliminating meat (especially processed meat like bacon and sausage), minimizing added sugar (especially from sugar-sweetened beverages) and using small amounts of the most healthful oils, like extra-virgin olive oil.” And the evidence is increasing, he says, of “minimizing or eliminating animal products and getting most or all of your protein from highquality plant sources like beans, tofu, whole grains and nuts. Fish is one exception for which there is good evidence.” He’s backed up by a November 2020 study of 220,000 adults published in the

Journal of the American College of Cardiology. It concludes that those with diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary beverages had a 46 percent higher risk of heart disease and a 28 percent higher risk of stroke compared to those consuming anti-inflammatory diets rich in green and yellow vegetables, whole grains, coffee and tea. Devries suggests that gradual, incremental changes to the diet may be easier than abrupt and dramatic choices. For example, he might recommend switching from sugary soda to flavored seltzer first, then trying lemon water and black tea with milk before opting for plain, green tea. Sipping a cup of green tea at least every other day reduces the risk of heart attacks and dying of heart disease by one-fifth, Chinese researchers report in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Powerful Supplements As a young cardiologist frustrated by the revolving-door nature of his patients, Stephen Sinatra came upon an obscure 1982 study of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) that he realized could have saved the life of a favorite patient. This catalyzed his intensive studies into nutrition and bioenergetics that produced 17 books, including the bestselling Reverse Heart Disease Now and The Sinatra Solution. He helped formulate the new field of metabolic cardiology that proposes preventing and treating cardiovascular disease with nutraceuticals to improve energy production in heart cells. In addition to suggesting a high-potency, multi-nutrient, fish oil, magnesium and vitamin C for prevention, he recommends four key nutrients that produce and use adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body’s basic cellular fuel:

YCoQ10 is synthesized in the body, but

declines with age and statin use. It protects from the free radical damage linked to inflammation. Dosage: 90 to 250 milligrams (mg) daily for prevention, 180 to 360 mg for hypertension and 300 to 600 mg for heart failure.

YL-carnitine ferries fatty acids to be

oxidized to make ATP and moves toxic metabolites out of heart cells. Dosage:

1,000 to 1,500 mg in divided doses to prevent deficiency and up to 3,000 mg for heart disease.

YMagnesium, required in all reactions involving ATP, is depleted by some gastrointestinal medications and diuretics. Dosage: at least 400 mg. YD-ribose is a naturally occurring sugar derivative of ATP that hastens energy regeneration. Dosage: five to seven grams (gm) daily as a preventive, seven to 10 gm daily for heart failure. In other nutrient news, adults that took glucosamine/chondroitin every day for a year or longer had a 65 percent reduction in cardiovascular-related deaths, reports West Virginia University researchers that analyzed 16 years of data from 16,686 adults.

Smart Testing Preventive cardiologist Joel Kahn, the author of Your Whole Heart Solution and The Plant-Based Solution, says that lab tests typically prescribed by cardiologists and other doctors are inadequate. “Standard lab tests have not changed in 30 to 40 years, but science has,” he says. “For example, inflammation is now understood to be a fundamental process for most chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. A simple lab test, hs-CRP, is available to measure inflammation. Very few doctors add this to their panel. When it is high, it leads to a search for why there is inflammation and diet, lifestyle and other measures to resolve it.” After 25 years as a cardiologist treating heart-attack emergencies, Kahn, who is vegan, went back to college to study preventive cardiology and set up the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, in Bingham Farms, Michigan, which focuses on dietary counseling and preventive screenings. His list of “must have” tests includes:

YAdvanced cholesterol panel for a

breakdown of LDL-cholesterol particle number and size, which is highly predictive of cardiovascular problems.

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risk-elevating genetic form of cholesterol that’s present in about 20 percent of those tested. February 2021

YHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) to identify inflammation of blood vessels.

YHemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) to obtain the three-month

measure of sugar in hemoglobin, a marker of both diabetes and heart disease.

YVitamin D to identify deficiencies linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart failure, angina and heart attacks.

Move It or Lose It The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (brisk walking, water aerobics, gardening, tennis, dancing) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (running, jumping, swimming laps), as well as musclestrengthening activity (weights) at least two days a week. Only 20 percent of adults exercise for the full 150 minutes per week, which may be why physical inactivity is a major factor in an estimated one-third of heart disease deaths. “I like to frame it as ‘being active’, because exercise sounds onerous,” Devries says. “Even a small amount of activity goes a long way—walking at a gentle pace 30 minutes a day confers very significant benefits. Up to a point, more can be better, but only for some people, and only to a point.” Even moving a few minutes daily can add up. Doing 12-minute bursts of vigorous exercise favorably impacts 80 percent of the metabolites that govern such functions as oxidative stress, inflammation and vascular reactivity, reports a new study in Circulation. Just one hour a week of strength training significantly lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease death, another study found. And simply holding thigh and calf stretches for 45 seconds for a total of five minutes daily improved arterial blood flow, reports a study in the Journal of Physiology.

The Emotional Heart As a child in Myanmar, Thaik witnessed hands-on healing at a clinic she visited with her physician mother, but holistic care only entered her life after 20 years of practice as a frustrated cardiologist, when she was laid low by severe anemia that required transfusions and surgery. Today, the Harvard-trained cardiologist is the author of Your Vibrant Heart and founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles, which integrates the medical model with lifestyle strategies and approaches like homeopathy and acupuncture. “I very much believe that we are both physical beings and energetic or spiritual beings. Our physical makeup is closely intertwined with our mental and emotional makeup,” Thaik says. She counsels patients to practice the following:

YMindfulness. “A mentor of mine, (life coach) Mary Morrisey,

taught me to avoid the three Cs—complaining, comparing or criticizing. If you attempt to do this for even an hour, you will find that it is actually a hard task. Practicing this allows us to be acutely mindful of our thoughts.” 16

YGratitude. “I wake up every morning and before my feet hit

the floor, I make this statement five times and fill in five different answers: ‘I am so happy and grateful now that ...’”

YReleasing. “I believe the most important ingredient to health

and healing is the ability to release—to forgive self and others, to let go and abandon all of our negative thoughts, our self-limiting beliefs, our notions of right and wrong, our feelings of injustice and being wronged.” She advises, “When we can abandon all these beliefs and allow ourselves to float or drift unimpeded—imagine yourself on a tube in a lazy river—that is when healing within our bodies begins, when our parameters of stress and the hormones and neurotransmitters associated with stress start to down-regulate, and we can literally feel a wave of relaxation passing through our bodies. This will lower our heart rate, blood pressure, adrenaline and cortisol levels, thereby mitigating our risk of a heart attack or stroke.” Ronica O’Hara, a natural health writer, can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

More Heart-Healthy Strategies take long soaks. Middle-aged Japanese adults that took a daily bath in warm or hot water had a 28 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 26 percent lower risk of stroke than people that didn’t bathe in the tub more than twice a week, concludes a study in the journal Heart. outdo each other. People that competed with each other to walk more steps ended up walking about 100 miles more in nine months than people that simply walked on their own, reports the JAMA Internal Medicine. consider cannabidiol. This non-psychoactive form of cannabis has been shown in small lab studies to lower inflammation and ease arrhythmia. “CBD can help to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve anxiety and depression, reduce inflammation, improve glucose regulation, diminish pain and thereby lower our adrenergic (fight-orflight) tone,” says holistic cardiologist Cynthia Thaik. brush a lot. In a 10-year Korean study, people that brushed their teeth three or more times a day had a 10 percent lower risk of atrial fibrillation and a 12 percent lower risk of heart failure. sidestep pollution. Stay away from traffic and industrial areas when exercising. Even a few hours of exposure to the ultrafine particles generated by emissions may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack, reports research in Environmental Health Perspectives.

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rom advising couples about Earth-friendly menus to reducing and reusing plastic in her business operations, wedding planner Erica Jill Razze, of Capiche Custom Events, in Wilmington, Delaware, is dedicated to environmentalism. When designing her own wedding last year, she wanted it to serve as a portfolio example of sustainability. “Our parents are a little more traditional, so there were certain aspects that we tried to respect and uphold for them, while still finding our happy place from an environmental standpoint,” she says. Although no wedding can be totally zero waste, there are always greener options, starting with the invitations. The most eco-friendly choice is email, which Razze’s parents declined to use, so she opted for the next best thing: biodegradable, non-toxic paper directly benefitting women in India. In lieu of a response card, which would have required more paper and another mailing, she created a website for RSVPs. Bridal shower invitations were printed on botanical paper embedded with seeds. Invitees that followed the planting instructions were delighted to welcome blooming flowers in their yards. “Find a venue that already fits your theme, so that you’re not trying to transform a space or shipping in plastic decorations that add to the carbon footprint and end up in landfills,” says Razze, who prefers horticultural centers or outdoors spaces. “The beauty and simplicity of what’s around you is what makes it so wonderful,” she says. “Don’t try to turn a ballroom into a forest and vice versa.” Flown-in, farmed flowers are a big no-no. “The transportation is a huge carbon footprint. If they’re growing one particular flower, they’re treated with pesticides,” Razze says. Sustainable alternatives are locally harvested, organic wildflowers; dried flowers that haven’t been sprayed or painted with toxic chemicals; silk blooms; and rented potted plants. Some local florists collect flowers after the event for composting. Heart-shaped confetti made of dried leaves is a clever swap that begins composting once it hits the ground. Razze’s vegan meal offered another planet-saving opportunity. While real stoneware and silverware gets expensive because it requires hiring staff, single-use plastics that are gold-decorated to simulate real china betray the Earth and believability. “You’re not fooling anybody with that stuff,” she says, recommending less costly alternatives like biodegradable bamboo and palm-leaf disposables. “Instead of fake-impress, show people something new. Thankfully, taking care of the environment has become trendy, so it’s an easier sell.” Instead of wedding favors, most of which come from China and are wrapped in plastic, donate meals to people that don’t have access to food, advises Emily Raezer, director of weddings at Global

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ypertension affects nearly half of all Americans, increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading cause of death. We can help mitigate that risk and have a healthy “change of heart” by revamping our diets.

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While food fads are constantly changing, the basics of a heart-healthy diet have not, says Cheryl Strachan, a registered dietitian in Calgary, Canada, and founder of SweetSpotNutrition.ca. Strachan notes the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been used to help lower blood pressure and with other heart disease risk factors since its development in the 1990s. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and low-fat dairy foods. While it includes lean meat, fish and poultry, it limits sugary foods and fatty meats. The Mediterranean diet, says Strachan, is another proven regimen for heart health, citing a five-year Spanish study in The New England Journal of Medicine that found the incidence of cardiovascular events was 30 percent lower among participants on this diet, supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, compared to those assigned a reduced-fat diet. A Mediterranean diet doesn’t necessarily mean eating dishes specific to that region. “It’s the type of foods that matters: a largely plant-based diet focused on whole grains such as the bulgur in tabouli, legumes, nuts, seeds, olive oil and some animal products like fish, poultry and dairy,” says Strachan. Michael Greger, a Seattle physician and author of the bestseller How Not to Die, disagrees that meat-based proteins have a place in a heart-healthy diet. “Only one way of eating has ever been proven to reverse heart disease in the majority of patients: a diet centered around whole-plant foods,” says Greger, adding that the most critical risk factor is elevated LDL cholesterol. “To drastically reduce LDL cholesterol levels, we need to drastically reduce our intake of trans fat, which comes from processed foods and naturally from meat and dairy; saturated fat, found mainly in animal products and junk foods; and playing a lesser role, dietary cholesterol, found exclusively in animal-derived foods, especially eggs.” Michelle Routhenstein, a preventive cardiology dietitian and owner of Entirely Nourished, a nutrition counseling practice in New York City, likes to meet clients where they are rather than trying to force a drastic switch they can’t maintain. “Often, people get very broad advice, like ‘Adopt a HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com

Nutrients for Heart Health Potassium is a key mineral for heart health, as it can help the body remove excess sodium, lower blood pressure and improve blood flow and blood vessel health. Yet research shows less than 2 percent of Americans get enough. Beans, sweet potatoes, lentils, beets and avocados are among many potassium-rich foods with multiple heart benefits. There is a growing awareness of the importance of inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in fish like wild salmon, arctic char and sardines. Routhenstein also advocates omega-9 fatty acids such as in tahini and avocado. Omega-9s have been shown to help increase HDL “good” cholesterol and decrease LDL “bad” cholesterol while protecting blood vessel health. Heart attacks often seem to occur suddenly simply because the damage happens gradually and quietly, warns Routhenstein. “Heart disease is progressive, so over time a poor lifestyle and diet can damage blood vessels and accelerate hardening of the arteries that lead to heart attacks,” she warns. “Some damage may not be entirely reversible, but it’s never too late to optimize heart functioning.” Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Servings for the Heart Quinoa, Edamame and Carrot Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing Edamame are whole, young, green soybeans that are mildly grassy in flavor. They have about five times the folate—a highly important cardiovascular nutrient—of mature soybeans. Edamame’s flavors pair well with fluffy quinoa, crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw, and combine seamlessly with the spicy, toasty notes of the ginger-sesame dressing. Yield: 2 servings ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup edamame, fully cooked and chilled

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plant-based diet,’ but when it comes to the heart, you have to find a way of eating you can commit to long term. I start by asking what foods bring them joy, as well as their food dislikes, history and culture.” For Routhenstein, an optimal diet for the heart includes a healthy balance of good fats, lean protein and the complex carbs that are important sources of fiber. “Research has shown that every additional 10 grams of fiber per day can decrease the risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 25 percent,” by helping the body remove excess cholesterol, says the dietitian and author of The Truly Easy HeartHealthy Cookbook: Fuss-Free, Flavorful, Low-Sodium Meals. While fatty foods are sometimes scapegoated for poor health, unsaturated fats are “really good for blood vessel health,” she adds.

2 Tbsp ginger-sesame dressing 1 cup shredded carrots 2 cups shredded cabbage In a small pot, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Add the edamame to the pot and cook for an additional four minutes, until the water in the quinoa pot has been absorbed and the edamame is tender. In a medium-size bowl, combine the quinoa and edamame with the dressing, shredded carrots and shredded cabbage and serve. Tip: There are three ways to make this easier: batch-cook the quinoa; thaw, cook and shell the edamame and keep overnight in the refrigerator; and buy prepackaged slaw. Just assemble.

Ginger-Sesame Dressing Typical sesame dressing is high in sodium from the soy sauce; even the low-sodium varieties are high in salt. This dressing is well-balanced, low in sodium and adds flair to just about any dish. Toasted sesame oil is aromatically pleasing and adds immediate flavor that is balanced by tangy rice vinegar, zesty ginger and crunchy sesame seeds. 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

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calendar of events NOTE: Visit HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com for guidelines and to submit entries online. Email Editor@ HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com with questions. Deadline for calendar/events: 12th of the month. Please call ahead to confirm event times.

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, FEBRUARY 2

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

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Grease Drive-in Movie – 7pm start. Share the fun of outdoor movies when Drive-In Movies return to Wilmington. Cost: $28/carload. UNCW Kenan Auditorium Parking Lot, 5505 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington. 910-962-3500.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Snake & Turtle Feeding – 4-4:30pm. Brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and then a chance to watch them feed. Cost: $1/admission. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Bird Hike – 9-10:30am. Free. Halyburton Park presents free monthly bird hike with a park guide. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. Frozen II Drive-in Movie – 7pm start. Share the fun of outdoor movies when Drive-In Movies return to Wilmington. Cost: $28/carload. UNCW Kenan Auditorium Parking Lot, 5505 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington. 910-962-3500.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Saturday Psychic Brooke Rowe -10am-3:30pm. RMT, Intuitive Tarot Reader, CPSS, helps you find purpose by connecting with your authentic self. Cost: $45/$80 30/60 minutes. Schedule or drop-in for first available. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center.com. 910-685-2795.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Superbowl Sunday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Indigo Mom’s w/ Michelle Wells

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Dr. Daniel Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference – 11am-2:30pm. This two-day conference focus on awareness, attitude, and action to increase behavioral understanding and empower your response. Free for Caregivers, $35 for professionals (w/CEU’s). DementiaNC.org/LBD2021.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Heart & Soul Ecstatic Dance – 6-9pm. Join Indigo Soul Sound and The Emporium Underground for an evening of “Transcendence” as we celebrate Movement Works Yoga Studio’s 7th year in business. $15/$20 Pre/Day of. Movement Works Calabash, 9500 Ocean Hwy W, Calabash. MyMovement Works.com.

Romantic Valentine Carriage Rides – Times by reservation only. Treat your sweetheart to a moonlight carriage ride for two. Surprise him or her with a red rose, a box of chocolates, and your private French evening coach for an unforgettable, romantic tour of downtown Wilmington. Call Springbrook Farms to reserve and for cost at 910-251-8889.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Romantic Valentine Carriage Rides –See February 12 listing. Wilmington. Psychic Eileen & Great Oak – 10am-3:30pm. 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Happy Valentine’s Day Romantic Valentine Carriage Rides –See February 12 listing. Wilmington. Take a Kid Fishing Day – 9am-1:30pm. Kids 12 & under fish for free on half-day fishing trip with the Hurricane Fleet. Catch variety of sea bass, porgies, sharks, flounder, and other bottom species. Cost: $45/adult. 9975 Nance Street, Calabash. 843-249-3571.

50 local and regional artists with items priced under $500, food trucks, and the BAC Bar. Cost: $5 admission good for both days. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N 4th St, Wilmington. 910-859-4615. Saturday Psychic Michelle Wells –10:30am3:30pm. 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. BlueLagoon WellnessCenter.com. 910-685-2795.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Art for All 11 – Noon-5pm. See February 20 listing. Wilmington.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

save the date Intro to Ayurveda Workshop – 10:30amnoon. With Hillary Carlisle. Learn about the Sister of Yoga. Learn the basics so you can take first steps practicing this off-the-mat Yoga. Cost: $25/$30, early/door. Movement Works, 9500 Ocean HWY W, Calabash. 337412-3873.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Dementia Support Group Facilitator Training – 8am-noon. This virtual training is intended for facilitators who will begin a group within 90 days of the training date, or who have already assumed responsibilities of an established group. Conducted via Zoom. $20. DementiaNC.org/SGFTFeb2021.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Raiders of the Lost Ark Drive-in Movie – 7pm start. Share the fun of outdoor movies when DriveIn Movies return to Wilmington. Cost: $28/carload. UNCW Kenan Auditorium Parking Lot, 5505 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington. 910-962-3500.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Saturday Psychic Mystic Karen – 10:30am3:30pm. Intuitive, Traditionally trained Vedic Palmist, Tarot Reader, and Psychic Medium. Call to schedule appointment or drop by for next available. Cost: $55/$100, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

Hearts & Horses – 1-5pm. Hearts & Horses at The Wild Horse Preserve features pony petting, pony rides, pony train, Valentine craft activities, and hot dog plates. Cost: $7. Event is cancelled for rain. Grayce Wynds Farm, 2450 Grayce Wynds Dr SW, Supply. 910-515-3743.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Toy Story 4 Drive-in Movie – 7pm start. Share the fun of outdoor movies when Drive-In Movies return to Wilmington. Cost: $28/carload. UNCW Kenan Auditorium Parking Lot, 5505 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington. 910-962-3500.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Art for All 11 – 10am-5pm. Featuring more than

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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.

Us02web.zoom.us/j/82727171650?pwd=UVZRS 09YRU1LYjFSV2t5aDZHYzNwQT09, Meeting ID 827 2717 1650, password 118188. UnityMyrtle Beach.org. 843-238-8516.

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. 910-399-4882.

Qigong Can Change Your Life – 7:30pm. Qigong is an ancient Chinese energy art that combines focus, concentration, visualization, physical movement, and specific breathing patterns to promote the balance flow of the vital life force which the Chinese refer to as qi. For pricing and to register, visit SihingFrank.com. Myrtle Beach.

Hypnotherapy – 8am-5pm. Amber Law Inner Guidance Hypnotherapist. Client centered, Transpersonal, Clinical & Regression Hypnotherapy. Every session tailored towards individual. Cost: $80/session. Healing Leaves Holistic Ctr, 1015 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. HealingLeavesNC.com. 910-660-8127. 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. Healing LeavesNC.com. 910-660-8127. Numerology Soul Contract Readings – Offered virtual. Howard Minton, Reiki Master and Intuitive, provides Soul Contract Numerology Readings, a form of numerology solely based on the clients’ birth certificate name. Cost: $60. Contact Blue Lagoon Wellness Center to request and schedule reading. 910-685-2795. 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.

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. 843-238-8516. UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Intuitive Psychic, Oracle & Mediumship Readings with Anaswara Erica – 10am-5pm. Natural born intuitive reader, Anaswara Erica offers readings using her innate gifts to heal. As a life coach, she can help you find your highest purpose in life or help you ground through the difficulties you are facing. Starts at $35. Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. Sunday Service – 11am. Live Stream only. Live stream on Unity Myrtle Beach Facebook or recorded via YouTube afterwards. For more information call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Heart Math – 1-5pm. HearthMath session with Lana Buecker/Certified HearthMath Mentor. Understand the relationship between emotions, stress, performance, and health. Cost: $110/60-minute session. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter. com. 910-685-2795.

Gentle Yoga for Grounding – 9:30-10:30am. With Hillary Carlisle. Gentle Yoga for Grounding is a floor-focused hatha class appropriate for all levels. Bring blanket or blocks for extra support. Cost: $15 drop-in. Movement Works in Calabash, 9500 Ocean Hwy W, Calabash. @GreatLoveHealth on FB or IG. MyMovementWorks.com. Yo-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. Work isometrically for stability in Yoga asanas/poses and move isotonically for mobility in tai chi. Cost: $12 Drop-in. Island Healing Chiropractic, 8809 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island. IslandHealingChiropractic.com. 910-278-5877. Yoga for Moms + Crawlers – 10:45-11:30am. With Hillary Carlisle. For moms with little ones this yoga class is designed just for you. Round up around the little ones in a circle of yoga flow love. Limited class size register early. Cost: $15 drop-in. Movement Works, 9500 Ocean Hwy W, Calabash. @GreatLoveHealth on FB/IG. MyMovementWorks.com.

tuesday 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. 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. 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.

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. BlueLagoonWel lnessCenter.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:

thursday Rune & Oracle Readings with Roger Lockshier – 10am-2:30pm. Roger is a Shaman, Healer, &amp; Ritualist, offering an array of services. Including rune/Oracle readings, healing sessions, &amp; so much more. Starts at $55. Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. 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. 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. BlueLagoon WellnessCenter.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.

saturday Monica the Maiden Minx – 2:30-6:30pm. Utilizes 4 decks to guide, heal and empower individuals. Magick Manifestation Sessions also available and include full reading, custom carved spell candle and supplies. Starts at $30. Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington.

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