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WOMENʼS WELLNESS The Beneﬁts of

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Contents 11 COASTAL CAROLINAS CHIROPRACTIC GUIDE

INTEGRATIVE WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

18 THE NATURE OF AN O-SHOT

20 DEVAKI LINDSEY

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22 NATURAL MAMA Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

24 THE BENEFITS OF

PRACTICING MINDFULNESS

One Person's Journey of Transformation

25 COASTAL CAROLINAS YOGA GUIDE DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 12 therapy 20 22 26 26 28

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his month, to celebrate the energy of birth and renewal that springtime brings, we celebrate the power of women to express their inner beauty and feel good, inside and out, with our May Women's Wellness edition. It’s jam-packed with resources to support your healthy home and lifestyle. As we awaken to our personal journey within, this is truly a time of rejuvenation. Individuals that radiate beauty, like a light shining from the inside, usually find it in a deep place of joy and appreciation of life. After all, we all need to rebalance our energies now and then. Women’s health is a vitally important, ever-changing topic, and trying to maintain a balanced life with the myriad demands of family and work, is an art. The people that you love depend on you to be healthy. This issue will provide you with information about many components of living an optimal life, and you may want to keep a copy around for future reference and motivation. Take a minute and browse this issue from beginning to end, starting with the news and global briefs, for an opportunity to read about the events that are going on in our community and the world. Whether you are in search of a particular event, from a healthy living class to information about getting ready for summer, you’ll find it here. Please tell our blessed sponsors and advertisers that it was this magazine that brought you to their door. They need to know that the system works and that we are all part of a natural cycle of natural learning, caring and growth. Peace and harmony, @naturalawakeningscoastalcarolinas @naturalawakeningscc @na_carolinas

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Unity Myrtle Beach Moves to New Location

nity Myrtle Beach (UMB) (formerly Unity Christ Church) recently moved to a new permanent location at 6173 Salem Road, Myrtle Beach, located off of Highway 707, near St. James High School. UMB purchased this five-and-one-half-acre site three years ago and has been improving the property, setting up the office and holding some outdoor Sunday services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now working on plans for building a permanent structure on the property. UMB was founded in 1986 under the leadership of their Founding Mother, Rev. Mary Ann Finch, an ordained Unity minister. Formerly with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Rev. Finch felt called to bring the message of Positive Spirituality and the teachings of Jesus through the lens of metaphysics and conscious awakening, as taught by the Unity movement, founded in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. Rev. Margaret Hiller, Spiritual Leader of UMB since 2005, and the Unity congregation are grateful to have found the new property in the historic Burgess Community and look forward to being good neighbors and an integral part of this significant area and its rich culture. Burgess is a 28-square-mile area, flanked on the west by the Waccamaw River and U.S. 17 Bypass to the east, and was settled and farmed in the 1880s by formerly enslaved people. Wherever one is on their spiritual journey, all are welcome at Unity. To learn more about Unity, consider attending a Sunday service, one of their classes or book groups or any of their ongoing activities and events. For more information, call 843-238-8516, email UnityMyrtleBeach@gmail.com or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 19. See calendar section for event listings.

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osilart designer Edward Lawrence and his wife Diana will present a trunk show of their exquisite pieces from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 7 and 8, at Ziabird, in Wilmington, both in the store and online via Ziabird.com. Edward has been a craftsman all his life, first as a moccasin maker in 1971, working with leather accessories. In a quest for interesting buttons, he was introduced to fossil artifacts. Many years later, his one-of-a-kind jewelry collection thrives using the same material. Their jewelry collection is mostly made of fossil and artifacts from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where people have lived for 25,000-plus years. The designed items include centuries-old harpoon tips, sewing needles and ice testers. He also works with amber from Mexico, jasper, turquoise and silver. Diana designs and strings together these one-of-a-kind necklaces and bracelets. They will also be at Ziabird, which is well known for its highly curated jewelry, for a virtual meet and greet from noon to 1 p.m. on May 8. Location: 1900 Eastwood Rd., Wilmington. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. For more information about this event or Ziabird products, call 910-208-9650, email Info@ Ziabird.com or visit Ziabird.com. See ad, page 13. May 2021

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People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries, concludes new research from Canada’s McGill University. For the study published in PLOS One, interviewers studied 678 people living in Bangladesh and the Solomon Islands, both extremely low-income countries. People in remote fishing villages with subsistence-level incomes reported very high levels of “subjective well-being”, which they attributed to spending lots of time with family and being in nature. Villagers that had migrated to urban areas for work were more likely to gauge their wellbeing by economic and social factors, and reported lower feelings of well-being, leading researchers to speculate that monetization, especially in its early stages, may be detrimental to happiness. “When people are comfortable, safe and free to enjoy life within a strong community, they are happy—regardless of whether or not they are making any money,” says Chris Barrington-Leigh, a professor at McGill’s Bieler School of the Environment.

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As convenient as store-bought baby food is, it can pose hidden dangers for infant brains, say U.S. congressional investigators. A report issued by the House of Representatives on February 4 found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies Hain Foods, Gerber, Beech-Nut and Happy Family Organics. Walmart, Campbell Soup Company and Sprout Organic Foods refused to cooperate with the investigation. On March 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pledged to enact new standards, increase inspections and testing, and support research to lower baby food contaminants. Low levels of exposure to heavy metals can cause serious, irreversible damage to children’s brain development, studies show. Naturally present in the environment, they enter baby foods through soil, water and air; companies attempt to minimize this impact through processing. In one example, Hain Celestial, which makes Earth’s Best Organic, says it no longer uses brown rice, which can harbor arsenic.

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A natural, non-pharmaceutical remedy for anxiety disorders that affect 40 million Americans is as close as our beds, say University of California at Berkeley researchers. In Nature Human Behaviour, they reported that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. The type most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known as non-rapid eye movement, slow-wave sleep during which neural oscillations become highly synchronized and heart rate and blood pressure drop. The researchers used brain scans to identify anxiety levels in 48 volunteers after nights of deep or restless sleep. “Without sleep, it’s almost as if the brain is too heavy on the emotional accelerator pedal without enough brake,” says the study’s senior author Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology. A second survey of 280 people online found that the amount and quality of sleep people experienced from one night to the next predicted how anxious they would feel the next day. Even subtle nightly changes in sleep affected anxiety levels. Coastal Carolinas

Ayurvedic Diet Can Reduce Inflammation Living with chronic inflammation often means living with unpredictable pain. There is no certainty of how bad it is going to feel day to day and the inability to get a handle on this pain can lead to very disempowering frustration. Fortunately, there’s a way to get a handle on it and turn down the dial of chronic inflammation. While inflammation is a symptom of an underlying cause of imbalance, chronic inflammation is often a problem in and of itself exacerbated by toxins we consume day in and out, hiding in plain sight on our plates. An anti-inflammatory diet has long been prescribed as the best defense against chronic inflammation with proven benefits of reducing sugar, refined carbs and hydrogenated oils while increasing alkaline and green foods. An Ayurvedic approach takes this dietary method a step further by considering the “dosha”, or the “biological blueprint” of a person and recommends appropriate foods uniquely for individuals, rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all diet. While space, air, fire, water and earth are all simultaneously present in the body just as in the environment, the expression of these elements in any individual will vary according to their dosha. The most prominent elements expressed physically are air, fire and earth which might look like tendencies of bloating, heartburn or stubborn weight. Ayurvedic medicine classifies inflammation as an excess of the fire element and will seek to balance it by introducing more cooling qualities into the regular diet. Turmeric and ginger root are classic examples of Ayurvedic foods-as-medicine that have become widely popularized as natural anti-inflammatories today. Incorporating fresh herbs like cilantro and ground spices like coriander and fennel into meals and teas is an easy way to begin relieving inflammation by cooling down the excess heat. Hippocrates said best what Ayurvedic medicine proposes, “All disease begins in the gut.” Modern science is catching up to ancient wisdom and proving that food is more than fuel; it’s our medicine or our poison. Let food be thy medicine, and let Ayurveda reveal which foods are right for you. Source: Hillary Carlisle is the owner of Great Love Health and is an IIN Health Coach and Yoga Teacher. For more information about her services, call 337-412- 3873, email GreatLoveHealth@gmail.com or find her on social media @GreatLoveHealth. For more information, visit YogaOTM.com/Ayurveda. See listing, page 25.

A Healthy Body Begins with a Healthy Mouth Just over half of Americans receive routine dental care (52.3 percent reported in 2014 by the American Dental Association), and the oral cavity is a major cause of inflammation and infection. In a journey to achieving holistic health, regular dental screenings may help people with chronic health issues achieve better overall health. Identifying and eliminating sources of infection in the oral cavity can decrease inflammation of the body. Some sources of dental infections come from infected teeth, gum disease, bite and TMJ issues. These dental infections have been shown to play roles in cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, infertility as well as many other health issues. General oral health can reduce: chronic fatigue, sleep-disordered breathing, dry mouth, snoring, bad breath, oral cancer, facial muscle pain. A healthy bite can reduce: headaches, clenching/grinding, clicking/popping, jaw pain, crooked teeth, excessive tooth decay. Healthy teeth can reduce: decay, infections/abscesses, cracked/broken teeth, defective/broken fillings, hot/cold sensitivity, acid reflux, toxic metals. Healthy gums can reduce: bleeding/swollen/red gums, recession, pockets, plaque or calculus. To make sure that one’s dental health is not placing a toxic burden on your systemic health, it is recommended to contact your dentist for a complete oral health evaluation. Source: Wilmington Holistic Dentistry, Wilmington. Dr. Jessica Shireman, DMD. Location: 6200 Oleander Dr., Wilmington. For more information or to make an appointment, call 910-777-4020, email WilmingtonHolisticDentistry@gmail.com or visit WilmingtonHolisticDentistry.com. See ad, page 2. May 2021

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The new Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in the heart of San Antonio across a sixlane highway at Phil Hardberger Park. Private donations and a five-year bond program approved by voters helped fund the $23 million bridge, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Wildlife and vehicle collisions are a big problem across the country, increasing by 50 percent in 15 years, with an estimated 1 to 2 million large animals killed by motorists every year, according to National Geographic sources. In the U.S., 21 threatened and endangered species face extinction partly because of traffic accidents. Wildlife crossings are seen as an effective solution to the problem, with fatality reductions of up to 95 percent, depending on the location. The San Antonio bridge is notable for its size—150 feet wide and 150 feet long—and that it accommodates people, too. Animals in the 330-acre park that benefit from the bridge include ringtails, squirrels, coyotes, lizards, raccoons and deer. They are using it as intended, and it also serves as a habitat for native plants.

Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies

A 13-year study at the University of Colorado at Boulder published in the journal Ecology reveals that the popular goldenmantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. The report states that, on average, the ranges of the animals have shifted more than 400 feet in elevation since the 1980s. Montane mammals, or those already living at higher elevations like the ground squirrel, have moved up 1,100 feet on average. It‘s a significant change that could rob them of their environmental niche. The same species may be harbingers of larger and more urgent changes in the Rocky Mountains. Colorado has warmed by nearly 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the 1980s because of human-caused climate change. As the state continues to heat up, scientists say that ponderosa pine forests and other mountain ecosystems will have to move higher to find cooler weather. Beginning in 2008, the team visited multiple sites in Colorado’s Front Range and San Juan mountains to collect records of the current ranges of 47 species of rodents and shrews. They compared their findings with approximately 4,500 historic records from museum collections dating back to the 1880s and included animal specimens stored at the university museum, which houses nearly 12,000 mammals from Colorado.

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Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers

A new study by the University of Utah published in the journal PNAS found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense in North America over the last 30 years, aggravating asthma and weakening defenses against respiratory viruses, resulting in more emergency room visits that disrupt lives. Researchers comparing pollen metrics between 1990 and 2018 from 60 monitoring stations indicate that seasons are starting up to 20 days earlier and lasting up to eight days longer, affecting millions of allergy sufferers. The study looked at variable factors such as temperature, rainfall, frost days and carbon dioxide concentrations, and found that an increase in mean annual temperatures was the strongest driver. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 19 million adults have been diagnosed with hay fever, an allergic reaction to pollen, a fine powder from plants that can come into contact with the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.

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any have such as mammograms, seen or heard MRIs and ultrasound, about the can detect. documentary film, The Since thermography Truth About Cancer. In captures heat patthis nine-part series, terns of your body, not the filmmaker heads on structures within your a global quest to track body, as mammography, down as many insights X-rays and MRIs do, the into forms of treatment slightest variation—just around the globe and to 16 cancer cells—may learn as much as posbe detected. And, more sible about the medical importantly, earlier industry surrounding detection of potential the disease. Opinions abnormal conditions Shelly Laine on treatment options can translate into better vary wildly, but when it treatment options and a comes to early detection regarding breast better overall outcome for patients. health maintenance, there is one “truth”, It’s for that reason internationally long held by leading medical experts, recognized wellness practitioners, oncolobeing spoken with more frequency and gists, OB/GYNs, women’s health leaders volume—thermography. and surgeons are increasingly advocating Thermography is a non-invasive tool thermography alongside routine anatomiused to identify changes in the body over cal tests, since these two types of services time. For women concerned with breast work together, not in competition. health, thermography can begin detectIn his bestselling book, No ing vascular changes at the one-year Ma’amograms, Dr. Ben Johnson, M.D., mark. That’s a significant point, consider- N.M.D., D.O., calls thermography a “safe ing the rapid and alarming growth rate way of track-ing breast health and heading of breast cancer cells. Within a year, two off cancer development before it starts.” cells become 16. In four, 16 have adDr. Veronique Desaulniers, a wellvanced to more than 65,000. Yet it takes ness expert and breast cancer survivor, around eight years before those cells have notes in Heal Breast Cancer Naturally that, multi-plied to approximately four billion in addition to the benefit of early detecto create a structure that anatomical tests, tion, thermography is done with “no

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Significant inflammatory chnages in the right breast. Referral to a breast specialist and subsequent biopsy diagnosed inflammatory breast cancer at a very early stage. radiation, no compression, no pain and no touching.” New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Christiane Northrup cites studies that show thermography “identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier, produces unambiguous results, which cuts down on additional testing, and doesn’t hurt the body.” Distinguished author and women’s health expert Dr. Susan M. Lark believes “thermography has the unique ability to ‘map’ the individual thermal fingerprint of a woman’s breasts.” A digital infrared camera measures your body’s surface temperature, and those images reveal heat patterns that could be a sign of a condition or abnormality. Once thermal images are captured, they are reviewed by medical doctors, who are also board-certified thermologists. Taking into consideration a patient’s symptoms, health history and thermography results, the doctor will then report results and may make recommendations. Often, in the case of abnormal results, the recommendation is to schedule a mammogram, ultrasound, X-ray or blood work. To that end, thermography is not a replacement for these structural tools, rather a complement for each other. Shelly Laine is a Certified Clinical Thermographer and co-owner of Beacon Thermography Inc. She and her team can provide clients with the benefits of well-being through thermography. For more information including locations, call 910-803-2150 or visit BeaconThermography.com. See ad, page 11.

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About one in three women is diagnosed with cancer in the course of a lifetime, and they have better survival rates than men, of which one in two receives that diagnosis. Between 2001 and 2017, the overall cancer death rate for women declined by 1.4 percent each year as diagnoses and treatments became more refined and targeted. The number one cancer killer for women is

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lung cancer, although 19 percent diagnosed have never smoked. The next most deadly are cancers of the breast, colon/rectum, pancreas and ovaries. Breast cancer deaths have dropped by 40 percent since 1989, thanks to greater awareness, early detection and better treatments. “Women learned from the AIDS crisis that making noise gets results,” says Domar. “Look at how far breast cancer research and treatment has come in the past 10 to 20 years, how powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month is, and that everyone recognizes that pink ribbon.” Common symptoms: Bowel changes, lingering sores, fatigue, lumps, unusual discharge, difficulty digesting or swallowing, nagging cough or hoarseness, belly or back pain. New research: An international research team has identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increases the chances of developing cancer. Medical advances: Painful, invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a simple blood test that detects more than 50 types of cancer, as well as their location within the body, with a high degree of accuracy, and the City of Hope Cancer Center, in Los Angeles, has developed a urine test that analyzes cell-free fragments of DNA to detect cancer. Preventive strategies: Vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of mortality across all cancers, German researchers found, estimating that if all Germans older than 50 took such supplements, up to 30,000 cancer deaths per year might be avoided. A 10-year study found that people between 55 and 74 that took a low-dose aspirin at least three times each week lowered their risk of all types of cancer by 15 percent and overall mortality by 19 percent.

One in three American women die from heart disease, more than all cancers combined. “Unfortunately, awareness that heart disease can and does happen to women remains low, and this results in delay of care,” says cardiologist Nicole Harkin of Whole Heart Cardiology, in San Francisco. “Women tend to seek medical care later in the course of their heart attack and with more risk factors, resulting in poorer outcomes, and they are more likely than men to die of their first heart attack.” Women have different symptoms of heart disease than men, are often misdiagnosed and have a 20 percent greater risk of dying within five years of a heart attack. Pregnant women that develop hypertension are two to five times more likely to later develop cardiovascular disease. Common symptoms: Heart pressure, fatigue, breathlessness and pain between the shoulder blades. New research: Eating more than seven servings per day of refined grains like croissants and white bread increased the risk of heart disease by 33 percent and stroke by 47 percent, concluded a study

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fibromyalgia, lupus, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, are linked to genetics, environmental triggers, some medications, obesity, injuries and stress. Common symptoms: These vary widely, but may include achy muscles, fatigue, recurring low-grade fever, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain and swelling, hair loss, swollen glands and tingling in hands and feet.

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New research: Eating significantly fewer foods containing the amino acid methionine, found at high levels in meat, fish, dairy and eggs, could slow the onset and progression of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, reports a study in Cell Metabolism.

in The British Medical Journal. In a Stanford study, participants that ate plant-based meat for eight weeks had improved markers of heart health, lower LDL levels and lost two pounds compared to those eating meat. Medical advance: To successfully fix a floppy mitral valve that’s hampering blood flow in the heart, doctors can guide a catheter up a patient’s leg vein and staple the troubled parts of the valve with a tiny clip, a safer and less invasive procedure than openheart surgery. Preventive strategies: Eating nuts several times a week lowers by 30 to 50 percent the risk of heart attacks, sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease, four large cohort studies have shown. Older women with high fitness levels have one quarter the risk of dying from heart disease as women that are out of shape, report Spanish researchers.

Autoimmune Diseases The prevalence of autoimmune diseases has grown by one half in two decades, even as medications and targeted therapies have kept more patients active and out of wheelchairs. “Where it used to be the norm for many physicians to consider women with some autoimmune illnesses to be neurotic, that approach is now being recognized as being abusive and unacceptable. This is a critical step towards recovery,” says chronic fatigue expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! About 80 percent of the 23 million Americans that suffer from debilitating autoimmune diseases are women, and those conditions tend to develop during childbearing years. The eighth-leading cause of death among women, these illnesses shorten lifespan by an average of eight years. The 80-plus diseases, including 16

Medical advance: Evidence is mounting that low doses of naltrexone, a substance-abuse treatment drug, can treat conditions like lupus, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis by normalizing the immune system and relieving pain with few side effects. “It costs only about 70 cents a day, is made by compounding pharmacists and is remarkably beneficial for a host of autoimmune conditions,” says Teitelbaum. Preventive strategy: To fight inflammation, take a daily turmeric or curcumin supplement that includes piperine (black pepper) for better absorption. A University of Houston meta-study in Nutrients found that curcumin supplements improved symptoms in 14 osteoarthritis, two ulcerative colitis and eight Type 2 diabetes studies.

Hormonal Imbalances The past 20 years has seen significant improvements in the studies and treatments of female hormonal issues. “There are now treatment options that allow women to transition into menopause, options for prevention of osteoporosis and momentous changes in fertility,” says Stephanie Seitz, a naturopathic family physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the same time, she adds, “I have seen environmental toxins rising in my female population. I see young girls coming in with polycystic ovary syndrome, early menarche and painful menstrual cramping; women having trouble getting pregnant for unknown reasons; the rise of fibroids, premature ovarian insufficiency and endometriosis.” Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, regulating processes ranging from hunger to blood pressure to mood and playing a key role in reproduction. They have come under assault from endocrine disrupters, thousands of largely unregulated perand polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are found in everything from plastics to cushions to canned foods, and are in the blood of 98 percent of Americans. Studies have linked them to girls experiencing puberty one year earlier than 40 years ago; to rising cases of infertility, miscarriages and low birth weight; to menopause occurring two to four years earlier; and to obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and breast cancer. Common symptoms: Because hormones regulate all of the body’s processes, symptoms of imbalance run the gamut and may

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include fatigue, weakness, erratic menstrual cycles and weight gain or loss. New research: Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flashes and night sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. Eating five teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil daily reduced women’s moderate to severe menstrual cramps by 83 percent in two months, Iranian researchers found. Medical advance: A major study of 9,000 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer showed 94 percent that received hormonal therapy, but not chemotherapy, did not have recurrences. Preventive strategies: To avoid toxic chemicals, buy organics; replace plastic kitchen containers with glass; replace Teflon pans with ceramic or cast-iron; use chemical-free cosmetics and shampoos; nix air fresheners and chemical cleaners; and check out food and care products at the Environmental Working Group (ewg. org). To help detox the body, consider working with a naturopathic doctor to develop a program that may include cleansing foods, herbs, saunas, elimination diets and chelators such as activated charcoal and algae.

Depression

Common symptoms: Sadness, anxiety, flat feeling, loss of motivation or feelings of pleasure, change of eating or sleeping patterns, low energy, difficulty concentrating or headaches. New research: Sleeping irregular hours, doing night shifts and working for more than nine hours a day have been shown to put women at higher risk of depression, while eating more dietary fiber in produce, grains and legumes significantly lowers this risk. Medical advances: For the estimated one in four people with depression that doesn’t respond to medication or therapy, emerging approaches offer fresh hope. Low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine lifted the depression of 70 percent of hard-to-treat subjects by targeting specific serotonin receptors, Swedish researchers report. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the prefrontal cortex, lifts symptoms for 50 to 60 percent of subjects, studies show. Preventive strategies: Eating at least two servings a week of wild-caught, oily fish or a daily 1,000-to-2,000-milligram fish oil supplement with a 60-to-40 EPA to DHA ratio has been shown to be effective for symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and postpartum depression. Taking a brisk daily walk in nature with a friend or dog lowers four factors linked to depression: a “nature deficit”, physical inactivity, low vitamin-D levels and isolation. Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, with one in four having a major episode at some point in life, yet fewer than half seek treatment. “Many women are too busy caring for others and feel guilty about their depression, fearing it could get in the way of their caregiving goals,” says New York psychoanalyst Claudia Luiz. “Many have the fantasy that if they open that door and allow themselves to focus on their feelings, they won’t be able to keep going.”

Depression occurs most frequently in women ages 25 to 44, and one in five teenage girls reports having had a major depressive episode, a number that has exploded due to social media use. Psychotherapy is effective for 62 percent of adults with depression, antidepressants work for 54 percent and combining the two is helpful for 72 percent.

May 2021

The Nature of an O-Shot by Debbie Read

he O-Shot is a solution that can give one a healthier and more satisfying sex life. It’s an exciting, new, non-invasive treatment that helps one’s natural growth processes regenerate their vaginal system to increase their overall sexual health. The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has grown tremendously in sexual medicine due to its proven regenerative potential and is a safe, natural and derived from patient’s own blood and not foreign substances.

The O-Shot Treatment

Research has shown that sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence affect more than 60 percent of women and 58 percent of postmenopausal women experience vaginal dryness. Many women need to realize that they are not alone in this. As women go through normal aging, hormonal changes, and life events such as childbirth, their bodies change. Taking a longer time to achieve an orgasm, or experiencing less intense orgasms, are more common than previously realized. Women most likely also experience urinary leakage with common activities such as sneezing and laughing or have some vaginal dryness. There are now effective options available for these problems. 18

In female rejuvenation, Dr. Chris Pate uses the regenerative capabilities of PRP selectively to help the treatment of urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness (atrophic vaginitis) and certain gynecologic disorders such as lichen sclerosis. Decreased clitoral sensation/ability to achieve orgasm and pain during vaginal intercourse benefit from this procedure as well. Many post-menopausal women or patients with gynecological cancers with severe vaginal dryness are unable to have sexual intercourse due to the lack of lubrication or secondary to pain at the entrance of their vagina (introitus). These women can benefit from the healing capabilities of PRP and are able to engage in nonpainful sexual relations again. The use of laser technology such as Mona Lisa and PRP in combination has been highly promising and amplifies the results of each individual treatment alone in the approach to these common concerns. Many of our patients at BioSymmetry have had profound life-changing results from this combination treatment.

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not mean they also have to spell the end of your sex life. Almost two-thirds of women experience vaginal dryness after menopause and about the same number suffers from urinary incontinence. Enjoying sex is a part of being human and that should not go away with the passing years because one’s vaginal lubrication and sensitivity have declined. For those that are experiencing increased vaginal dryness, have found their ability to achieve orgasm has decreased, are dealing with bladder leakage when one sneezes or coughs, or are experiencing pain at the entrance of one’s vagina, the O-Shot can be a great treatment option.

The O-Shot Procedure

1. First, blood is drawn from a vein to be processed to obtain the PRP. 2. A small amount of topical numbing ointment is placed on the treatment area. 3. A clitoral block (local anesthetic block) is performed, with the use of ice and numbing cream to help numb the area. 4. The PRP is mixed with several ingredients to activate the platelets and to reduce the discomfort during the injection. 5. PRP is injected to specific areas to help treat your area of concern. HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com

There is mild swelling and discomfort, but most patients do not need to take anything more than Tylenol. The entire procedure takes less than 10 minutes after the PRP is processed, and there are no activity restrictions afterwards. Pate is certified in the procedure of the O-Shot. In addition, the PRP processing method we utilize helps us achieve the highest growth factor concentration for optimal results.

Treatment Results to Expect

Biosymmetry patient testimonials have reported increases in sensitivity throughout the vaginal area, lubrication and comfort during sexual activity. They also report increased interest in sex, possibly as a result of the other improvements. This is not a procedure for more serious cases of urinary incontinence, but for mild cases, the O-Shot has proven effective. Results can vary by patient. These results last for between six months and two years. We’ve found that patients can extend their results for a longer duration with a follow-up OShot at six months to one year after their initial procedure. For best results, other complementary strategies such as health optimization, nutrient and hormonal support are vital for the success of all O-Shot treatments. Pate has found great success in combining MonaLisa, the vaginal rejuvenation treatment that uses a laser to rejuvenate inner and outer vaginal tissue, with the PRP growth factors and rejuvenation qualities of the O-Shot. He believes these two procedures complement one another very well. Deb Read is a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy consultant, nurse and office manager with Biosymmetry, located a 265 Racine Dr., Ste. 102, Wilmington. The practice is currently accepting new patients. For more information about their weight-loss program or any of their other services, call or text 910-399-6661, email Contacts. Wilmington@BioSymmetry.com or visit Biosymmetry.com. See ad, page 20.

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Devaki Lindsey Berkson on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health by Linda Sechrist

ormone scholar Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a nutrition and gut expert as well as a continuing education professor for medical doctors and pharmacists, frequently lectures at conferences to clarify misinformation about hormones, such as the difference between synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and plant-based bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT). This peer-reviewed, published researcher is the bestselling author of Safe Hormones Smart Women and Sexy Brain: How Sizzling Intimacy & Balanced Hormones Prevent Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Depression & Divorce and a breast cancer survivor of 26 years.

Why do you refer to hormones as nature’s physiologic internet system? Hormones send invaluable “email” signals to cells throughout the entire body and brain.

What is the difference between HRT and BHT? Synthetic hormones are altered by pharmaceutical companies to make them profitable. Bioidentical hormones are like 20

those made by the body and designed by Mother Nature. I advise tracking hormone levels every decade throughout life to determine which levels help an individual feel their best. Unfortunately, doctors are still being taught that hormones are mainly important for reproductive or sexy things, addressing issues like peri- or postmenopause, andropause, erectile dysfunction or disease.

How did the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) affect the use of hormones? Up until 2002, when WHI prematurely stopped one of its hormone study groups which was prescribed a combination of Premarin plus synthetic progesterone, estrogen therapies were the recommended standard of care for menopausal women and the biggest-selling pharmaceuticals in history. Medical journals, research institutions and expert cancer doctors accepted that estrogen was safe and did not increase the risk of breast cancer. Carried out by the U.S. National Institutes of Health from 2002 to 2008, WHI conducted a series of 40 group studies following the health of 161,809

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postmenopausal women. Studies covered various aspects of aging women’s health from diet, bone health and nutrients to heart health and the risk of hormonedriven cancers, as well as two randomized trials on hormone therapies. The resulting claims that the HRT combo of Premarin plus synthetic progestin significantly increased the risks of breast cancer, cardiac events, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke alarmed the public and huge numbers of U.S. doctors stopped prescribing hormones.

What has changed? By 2004, re-analysis of the combo study demonstrated opposite findings, and a 19year follow-up WHI analysis revealed that estrogen protects against breast cancer while on it and even 10 years after, while progestins do the opposite. Dr. Leon Speroff, professor at the University of Oregon and the physician who authored Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, twice concluded after reviewing every statistical nuance of the WHI, “There continues to be good reason to believe that there are benefits associated with treatment, including improvement of quality of life beyond the relief of hot flushes, maximal protection against osteoporotic fractures, a reduction in colorectal cancers, maintenance of skin elasticity and the possibility of primary prevention of coronary heart disease and Alzheimer’s.” Although new science clearly showed that hormones rule body and brain health and are critical for staying healthy, HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com

fighting illness long-term rather than short-term and lowering mortality timing by preventing heart attacks and strokes, CEOs of Big Pharma companies that provided the synthetic hormones used in the WHI trials continued to fight hard against BHT formulated by compounding pharmacists. Now these very same CEOs have released a BHT combination of estradiol and progesterone and are writing in peer review studies about how much better and safer it is. Big Pharma intends be the sole source of supply. They plan to do that by eliminating their competition: compounding pharmacies.

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uring her first pregnancy, Sarah Wallace, a former registered nurse in Atlanta, was chronically anemic. “I was so tired I would fall asleep while I was eating dinner,” she says. That pregnancy resulted in a baby with a low birth weight. Fortunately, Wallace learned more about nutrition and wellness. Her now 4-year-old has caught up to the growth charts and is thriving, and her next pregnancy went smoothly. No matter how pregnancy is counted—280 days, 40 weeks or three trimesters— mama and baby share blood, nutrition and air for the duration. “Taking a holistic path before and during pregnancy is about embracing the nature of our bodies and committing to maintaining all aspects of wellness during this journey,” says Nancy Peplinsky, founder of the Holistic Moms Network, based in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Nutrition for Two The right foods nourish the growing baby, the placenta and the mother’s increasing blood volume, maintaining the mother’s body during the complex mission. Whole foods rather than processed are best. The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start, by integrative obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) Jennifer Lang and dietitian Dana Angelo White, makes it easier to select the proper nutrients along the way and provides ways to deal with nausea and cravings. Choose organic foods when possible to reduce exposures to pesticides. If organic isn’t an option for every food, The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, from the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), can be downloaded and taken to the market. Either avoid foods on the “Dirty Dozen” list or go organic for those items. A high-quality prenatal vitamin fills nutrition gaps. Wallace saw a difference between her first and second pregnancy by switching brands. “The first time, I took generic prenatal vitamins. With the second pregnancy, I found whole-food supplements. I never got that exhaustion, and my second baby was a healthy weight,” she says. “Research has shown that healthy nutrition during pregnancy improves outcomes for mom and baby, while unhealthy food choices can lead to premature childbirth, high-risk pregnancies and poor developmental outcomes in children,” says Peplinsky. 22

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In addition to clean food, it’s important to reevaluate body care products and household cleaners for toxicity. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has linked personal care and cleaning product ingredients to endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive disorders, neurotoxicity and cancer.

Body Love Kristen Burgess, in Fife Lake, Michigan, creator of the website NaturalBirthAnd BabyCare.com, teaches classes for momsto-be. “[Exercise] helps your blood volume increase, brings plenty of oxygen to your baby, increases your stamina and endurance for labor (which is an athletic event), and perhaps best of all, keeps you feeling great,” she writes in her blog. Options such as stretching, walking and prenatal yoga can be soothing for mom and baby. Burgess also advocates prenatal belly dancing to raise the heart rate “while bonding with your baby and relishing your beautiful pregnant form.” Peplinsky notes, “A holistic approach to pregnancy also embraces integrative therapies such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic, which may HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com

assist in reducing stress, minimizing physical discomfort and joint pain, while improving overall life quality for mom and baby.”

Support Along the Way

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A healthy pregnancy includes assistance. In the U.S., most women choose an OB-GYN, with just over 9 percent of 2017 births incorporating a midwife to support the mother before, during and sometimes after birth. A midwife is medically trained and, depending on state law, may offer gynecological examinations, birth control counseling and prescriptions. On her own or as an assistant to a doctor, she coaches the mother during labor and assists with the delivery, which may be in a home, birthing center or hospital. The American College of Nurse-Midwives, in Silver Spring, Maryland, offers a midwife locator. Another option is engaging a doula that focuses on emotional support for mom, her partner and the family during pregnancy and birth. During labor, she may offer massage, encouragement and breathing coaching. While doulas only provide non-medical care, they can offer evidence-based resources to inform decision-making. There is a database to find one at DoulaMatch.net. There are also books and apps to provide week-to-week details on pregnancy. Genevieve Howland, a childbirth educator in Destin, Florida, and author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, offers a weekly article at MamaNatural.com about what’s going on with the developing baby and mother. “Being a holistic mom is about connecting the mind, body and spirit, and approaching wellness with all three in mind,” adds Peplinsky. “The more we listen to our instincts and our needs, the more our health improves during childbearing and afterwards.”

Pregnancy Apps

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Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of apps. There are even apps for dads. Ovia has many features that expand based on the data entered. It answers questions about food safety and medications, and even has a community feature to connect with other moms. Hello Belly offers practical tips and a good dose of silliness with pregnancy jokes and memes. There are also yoga videos. Glow Nurture can be customized, has community spaces, symptom trackers, reminders for appointments and a boatload of articles. Expectful Pregnancy gives reminders to focus on joy by taking a moment to breathe or meditate. With guided sessions for pregnancy, moms-to-be can put regular meditation practices in place.

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Sprout Pregnancy has a pregnancy timeline, weight tracker and journal. The 3-D images showing development of the baby are really cool, as well. Who’s Your Daddy gives Dad a to-do list, weekly updates, a development timeline, suggestions for taking care of Mom and helps him pick baby names.

May 2021

The Beneﬁts of Practicing Mindfulness One Person’s Journey of Transformation by Brooke J. Justason

he practice of babies and I stopped to mindfulness take a deep breath. A provides the optranquil moment with portunity to pause and nature—moments we may reclaim the power of the so rarely get to enjoy as we present moment. As we shift into the hustle and are all students, this allows bustle that comes with us the potential to shift adulthood. Flashbacks of the awareness and start playing in the dirt with fresh in any moment. my brother arose, lifting Touching into a space of rock after rock to colpresence, wisdom is at lect worms and running your fingertips along with to the little pond in our love and creativity; there backyard to throw them are so many possibilities. to the abundant fish and The freer one becomes, the seemingly monstrous closer one arrives to their frogs. I felt so grateful to Brooke J. Justason truest self. be able to rediscover this This may all seem like a fairy tale to part of myself and to be able to do this as an some—one you may dance through only occupation. With this drastic change in ocin your dreams. However, dreams really cupation, my mental health flourished, my do have the power to become reality. In physical health was strengthened and my yoga, there is something called the gunas, morals became virtuous. Many moments of Sanskrit for strands or qualities that make bliss followed with gratitude, only to be emup this current life and the universe as we powered through the toughest situations. It know it. There are three gunas: tamas, rajas was a beautiful domino effect on my overall and sattva. Tamas provides us with our well-being that nature helped to initiate. foundation, rajas give it vitality and breath, This state of being is known as sattva. and sattva permeates it with consciousI had been working at the farm for about ness and compassionate awareness. There a month then, coming out of the stressful are certain environments and lifestyles environment of waitressing. As a 19-yearthat help to nurture our reality, cradling it old woman, I made the conscious decision within one of these gunas. to explore uncharted land for someone my Nearly two years ago, I was sheltered age, valuing happiness over money. Little in a greenhouse overlooking the Shelton did I know that this would guide me to a Herb Farm at my transplanting station. I sattvic state of being. Spending long days on was cranking out some Malabar Spinach the farm, outdoors in every sort of condition, I realized where my values, interests and strengths lie. I truly believe if I had not pursued this alternative path from the typical norm today, I would still be residing within the tamas state of being. As my final semester approached at University of North Carolina, Wilmington, I began to think more in depth about what I wanted to get out of my 480-hour internship for my major, Global Public Health. Just the thought of leaving the farm, the place I felt that permeated my being with compassionate awareness, shook me up. As I was guided to Nan Cameron at the 24

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Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine, we decided this could be a good fit for us both. As I shifted my external environment, from a full-time farmer to a fulltime intern at the clinic, there were many internal shifts as well. Now I realize what it’s like to find freedom in any moment and rediscover this power that one best sees fit for oneself, and the world at large. I encourage every reader to acknowledge what power they can take back that has caused possible limiting beliefs on their self. Something as simple as going for a walk all by yourself, getting our hands in dirt, buying some ingredients for a week of nourishing smoothies, giving yourself that nurturing environment to reach that sattvic state of being—life has a plethora of possibilities of which you can define. I thank my mentors Margret Shelton, Elizabeth Hewitt and Cameron, who have helped me to reach where I am today and to this frame of mind I have now. Brook J. Justason is currently a student at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, graduating in Spring 2021 majoring in Global Public Health with a minor in Yoga Studies. The Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine is located at 1928 S 16th St., in Wilmington. For more information or to make an appointment, call 910-342-0999 or visit CamClinic.com. The Shelton Herb Farm is located at 340 Goodman Rd., in Leland. For more information, call 910253-5964 or visit SheltonHerbFarm.com. See ad, page 4. HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com

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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. SATURDAY, MAY 1 Bringing Community Together Through Wellness & Art – 9am-6pm. 2021 Wellness Expo presented by East Coast Complementary Health. Meet Wellness Practitioners, Artists and Authors for a day full of Inspiration and ways to Cultivate a Healthy Lifestyle. Free demos & intro classes to a combined Art/Yoga session, Book signings, Sacred Living Solutions and much more. Cost: $5 admission. Holiday Inn & Suites, 2225 Boundary St., Beaufort. 941-735-8373.

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A Positive Path for Spiritual – 10:30am-12:30pm. Basics of Unity movement, history and teachings. All welcome, new or familiar for review and understanding. Bring outdoor chair and use mask protocol outdoors under pavilion. Unity Myrtle Beach. 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. UnityMB. com. 843-215-0260.

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

SATURDAY, MAY 15

save the date Fosilart Trunk Show at Ziabird – 11am-5pm. Also May 8. From the remote region of St Lawrence island Alaska to California to Bali, this one-of-a-kind collection of jewelry has traveled and been created for Ziabird in Lumina Station. The pieces are all unique and truly captivating! Prices for items in the collection range from $116 upward. Ziabird, 1900 Eastwood Rd, Ste 9, Wilmington. 910-208-9650. Ziabird.com.

A Positive Path for Spiritual – 10:30am-12:30pm. See May 4 listing. Myrtle Beach.

Riding the Waves of Energetic Change – 10amnoon. Working with Tektites. Moldavite, Libyan Desert Glass, Tibetan tektites and Thailandite. Cost $35. Registration required. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. 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 Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWellness Center.com. 910-685-2795.

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Sharron Britton’s Fabulous Crystal Trunk Show – 1-5pm. Sharron will be going to the Franklin Wholesale Show before coming to us! She will have some of the latest, oneof-a-kind crystals and minerals available. Sharron has been doing this for over 30 years and her knowledge and crystals will amaze and delight you. Admission is free. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter. com. 910-685-2795.

We know what we are, but know not what we may be. ~William Shakespeare

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Sharron Britton’s Fabulous Crystal Trunk Show – 1-5pm. See May 15 listing. Wilmington. National Rescue Dog Day – Fun fact - Aims at encouraging people to adopt dogs from shelters and rescues, as well as educating children about animals and their benefits and raising awareness to the importance of spaying and neutering your pets.

SATURDAY, MAY 29 Saturday Psychic Brook 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.

MONDAY, MAY 31 Memorial Day

planahead THURSDAY, JUNE 3

save the date Aura Photo Day – 11am-5pm. See your energetic signature in living color. Appointments or walk in. Cost $35. We fill up fast! Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center. com. 910-685-2795.

Love yourself first and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. ~Lucille Ball

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $25 (up to 20 words) + $1 per word over 20 words. To place listing, email content to Editor@HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas. com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

SALES IMPRESSIONS DIGITAL MARKETING: We are seeking people who are passionate about health and wellness to sell advertising for Natural Awakenings magazine. And, techsavvy people who want to help businesses grow with online target marketing on big brand sites/ Impressions Digital Marketing; a division of Natural Awakenings. A supplemental income (commission based). Outside sales experience preferred. Please call: 609-915-2033 or email: Sales@ImpressionsDigitalMarketing.com.

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Dialog re: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo. Cost: Love Offering. Meeting ID: 832 0816 4530 * Passcode: 960133

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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.

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.

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, and so much more. Starts at $55. Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington.

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. HealingLeavesNC.com. 910-660-8127. Nutritional Therapy – 8am-5pm. Certified Nutritional Therapist Katina Kontarakis works with you to help find the root cause of your health concerns and reach individual health goals. Healing Leaves Holistic Ctr, 1015 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. HealingLeavesNC.com. 910-660-8127. 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, Finding Yourself in Transition, authored by Unity Minister, Robert Brumet. Zoom meeting ID 897 4918 2385 *Passcode: 735455. 843-238-8516. UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Intuitive Psychic, Oracle & Mediumship Readings with Anaswara Erica – 10am-5pm. Naturalborn 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.

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. 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. Yoga Off the Mat – 7-8pm. Beginning April 13, 4-week introductory series to Ayurvedic nutrition led by Hillary Carlisle. Cost: Sliding-scale tuition. Visit YogaOTM.com/Ayurveda for details.

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: $60/$110, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Ctr, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 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. 910-2785877. 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 $35. Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington.

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. BeUnlimitedYoga.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. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com. 910-685-2795. UnityMB Bookgroup via Zoom – 12:30-1:30pm.

May 2021

community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com or call 910-833-5366.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE CLUB AT CAMCLINIC

Nan Cameron, MSN, RN, LAc 1928 S 16th St, Wilmington 910-342-0999 • CamClinic.com

BUILD BUILD MORE MORE THAN MUSCLE. THAN MUSCLE. Claire Chapin Epps YMCA Family YMCA Claire Chapin Epps Family 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Dr. Myrtle Beach 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Dr.SC 29588 www.coastalcarolinaymca.org Myrtle Beach SC 29588 843.449.9622 For a better us. www.coastalcarolinaymca.org 843.449.9622

For a better us.

JUNE

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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.

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 2.

If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. ~Roald Dahl

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COACH - HEALTH HILLARY CARLISLE, CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH Registered Yoga Teacher 337-412-3873 GreatLoveHealth@gmail.com YogaOTM.com

#YogaOFFtheMat 1:1 health coaching for the yoga-hearted who are ready for clarity and support to actualize change with nutrition & lifestyle. Free strategy consultation. Intro to Ayurvedic Nutrition virtual group workshops.

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.

CP KNIFE SHARPENING Gerry Amitrano 516-662-7778 Gerry.Amitrano@gmail.com

Mobile knife sharpening service conveniently comes direct to your location and serves the greater Wilmington area. Offering cutlery and lawn tool sharpening services.

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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ENERGY HEALING STACEY FORD, REIKI MASTER TEACHER Yoga Room 27 Massage Therapy 921-B Lejeune Blvd, Jacksonville 910-581-2900 YogaRom27MT.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 2.

HOME SEXUAL HEALTH TESTING LETS GET CHECKED

910-833-5366 • NA-SENorthCarolina.com Save 20% Code: Natural 20 Convenient at-home STD testing with online results in a matter of days. Accurate and reliable, private and confidential, discreet packaging along with a dedicated medical support team available 24/7 to call and explain your results and provide treatment options.

JEWELRY ORIGAMI OWL

609-915-2033 JewelryByLAJ.OrigamiOwl.com Tell your story through customizable jewelry. Origami Owl is a leading custom jewelry company known for telling stories through our signature Living Lockets, personalized Charms, Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings.

MARTIAL ARTS AIKIDO MYRTLE BEACH

Sensei James Bartee Jr. 9625 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach 864-414-7425 • AikidoMyrtleBeach.com

Offering Classical and Traditional Japanese Martial Art Training and Self Defense Training. Bartee Sensei is a certified USSS Fitness Coordinator, 5th degree black belt in Aikido, 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, 1st degree black belt in Laijtsu and defense training expert. Training provided for organizations, groups, and individuals. Classes held at Olympia Gymnastics.

METAPHYSICAL SHOP BLUE LAGOON WELLNESS CTR, EMPORIUM ROCK SHOP & METAPHYSICAL 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 Natural Awakenings online calendar event listings. See ad, page 29.

LABYRINTH WALKING

4505 Socastee Blvd STE J, Myrtle Beach 843-868-1431 LabyrinthWalking.net From crystals and organic herbs, to tarot cards, books and an array of soul-centered services, we’re here to support your spiritual growth.

We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. ~Maya Angelou

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 2.

Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women. ~Michelle Obama

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 2.

NATURAL SERVICES WILLING BEAUTY

609-915-2033 WillingBeauty.com/LAJ You don’t have to choose between safe & effective skincare! We are a skin-loving beauty brand with heart, created to inspire your life, celebrate your beauty. We believe in simple, safer, better-for-you formulas that harness the power of nature, deliver proven results, and are fun to use. Our products are free of parabens, sulfates, DEA, phthalates, mineral oils, chemical sunscreens and synthetic fragrances. Never tested on animals. Rewards program available.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY UNITY MYRTLE BEACH

6173 Salem Road, Myrtle 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 19.

April 2021

UNITY OF WILMINGTON

THYROID HEALTH

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 30.

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 11.

WEB SERVICES IMPRESSIONS DIGITAL MARKETING

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Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach

Natural Awakenings Coastal Carolinas - May 2021

Articles inside

INTEGRATIVE WOMEN’S WELLNESS

THE NATURE OF AN O-SHOT

THE BENEFITS OF PRACTICING MINDFULNESS