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Contents 13 CULTIVATING CONTENTMENT The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy
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14 BEYOND FACTORY FARMS
‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost
17 OUTDOOR FEASTS
Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills
20 BALANCING ACT
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24 CALMING KIDS
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earn about local nesting sea turtles at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion or at the Carolina Beach State Park visitor center from the experts from the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through August 26. The Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project is a 501(c)3 organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to the protection of all sea turtle species. During nesting season, May 1 through August 31, they patrol from the southern end of Kure Beach to the northern end (including Freeman Park) of Carolina Beach. Their mission is to ensure the preservation and protection of threatened and endangered sea turtles, working within federal and state guidelines. Cost: Free. Locations: ocean Front Park & Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave., Kure Beach and Carolina Beach State Park visitor Center, 1010 State Park rd., Carolina Beach. For more information, call 910-707-2015 or visit SeaturtleProject.org.
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njoy Christmas in July by strolling the acre of historic gardens of the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, featuring more than 25 vendors including local authors, artists, food, drinks, handmade, crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 11 in Wilmington. Built in 1770, the magnificent building is the only structure in the city from the colonial era that’s open to the public. Operated as a museum house, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to view a fine example of Georgian architecture and experience what life was like during pre-revolutionary Wilmington. All rooms are furnished with 18th- and 19th-century antiques and showcase hundreds of objects. The colonial-style gardens consist of seven distinct areas, including an orchard with pomegranate and fig trees, a kitchen garden and a rose garden. Cost: free for spectators; food and drink available for purchase. Location: 224 Market St. For more information call 910-762-0570 or visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.
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ign up to discuss, explore and learn all about kombucha with local expert Heather Kilgore from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 11 at the Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, in Wilmington. Kombucha is a fermented, slightly alcoholic, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly consumed for its potential health benefits. Sometimes the beverage is called kombucha tea to distinguish it from the culture of bacteria and yeast. Kilgore will begin with an information session detailing kombucha and how it works. She’ll discuss the benefits of kombucha as well as her personal experiences and provide samples of her products. Each participant will receive instructions and a starter symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) with enough juice to yield a one-gallon batch. Cost: $25. Location: 1201 Floral Pkwy. For more information and to register, call 910-685-2795 or visit BlueLagoonWellness Center.com. See ad, page 23.
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he North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) recently honored three graduating high school seniors Henry Ferrell, of Wilmington, Ella Harlacher of Swansboro and Dylan Gray of Hatteras with 2020 Coastal Stewardship Awards for their accomplishments and activities that make them great coastal stewards. The federation launched the award program in 2019 with one award and expanded the program this year to include three coastwide awards of $1,000 each. This year’s edition was supported by Coastal Stormwater Services, Inc., Emerald Isle Realty, Cyndy Holda and Judy Lotas. “During a time of so much upheaval, and while our students are not able to be in school or participate in group activities, we’re so happy to share some good news and honor these students who have really gone the extra mile for the coastal environment,“ says Sarah King, NCCF development director. “Their dedication and enthusiasm is so inspiring.” The NCCF is a nonprofit membership organization with offices in Ocean, Wanchese and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, that works to keep the coast of North Carolina a great place to live, work and play. Through many programs and partnerships, it provides for clean coastal waters and habitats, advocates to protect the coast and teaches and informs people about the coast and what they can do to protect it. For more information, call 252-3938185 or visit nccoast.org.
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r. David Minkoff and his wife Sue Minkoff, RN, founded LifeWorks Wellness Center, in Clearwater, Florida, in 1997, as a healing haven where people could obtain the best medical care possible in an environment where they would be treated like family. Since then, they have continued to strive to provide the highest-quality natural medicine treatments and services for their clients. LifeWorks is fast becoming one of the leading alternative medical clinics in the U.S., offering more treatments under one roof than many others, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Dr. David Minkoff IV therapy, ozone therapy, enhanced external counterpulsation, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and more. LifeWorks is especially suitable for those with undefined and unresolved underlying health issues, or for anyone just not feeling right. They have been successfully treating patients with a variety of stubborn conditions, including Lyme disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, inflammation, thyroid issues and cardiovascular disease. They conduct research to discover what has changed in the patient’s body and mind, revealing the root causes of health issues, and then treat them naturally with life-enhancing supplements and healing modalities. Location: 301 turner St., Clearwater. For more information or to make an appointment, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. See ad, page 3.
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onsider attending three days of immersion into functional, integrative and holistic Medicine with lectures on a variety of subjects by regional experts in their fields, hosted by Carolina Holistic Medicine, from July 17 through 19. This year’s symposium will be hosted virtually and access will be provided for each day’s agenda and pass code. The theme, focusing on self-care for the patient and provider, will include such lecture topics as autoimmune disease, bioidentical hormones, new developments in nutrition and weight management, Vector Borne illness (Lyme disease) diagnosis and treatments, Low-Dose Naltrexone, PANDAS/PANS, and how to achieve a digital de-cluttering/detox, SIBO (leaky gut), energy medicine and dream interpretation. There’ll also be demonstrations on energy medicine like prana and acupuncture as well as yoga stretching exercises, chair yoga and more. Cost: $150, open to 50 attendees including physicians, chiropractors, traditional Chinese Medicine/Lac practitioners, naturopaths, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and health coaches, and more seats are available, the general public (patients/clients). For more information, call JP Saleeby, M.D., clinical event director, at 800-965-8482, email Dr.Saleeby@CarolinaHolisticMedicine.com or visit tinyUrL.com/DoL-2020.
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attained by donning hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neck-to-knee swimsuits for children. Seek shade, cover up and avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Be extra careful when the UV index is high; check the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at Tinyurl.com/ EPAUVWidget, which offers a widget for smartphones.
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Flocking to beaches is a normal urge with summer in full swing. While practicing social distancing due to the coronavirus crisis, don’t neglect regular health precautions. It’s more important now than ever to soak up vitamin D to bolster the immune system, and it can also reduce the likelihood of developing heart disease or diabetes, according to the UK University of Warwick Medical School.
Sun Protection
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of fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins C and B, which are depleted when exposed to the sun. It also recommends natural tanning creams such as a combination of sesame nut oil, anhydrous lanolin and water; the liquid of one large cucumber added to rose water and glycerin; or a blend of fresh mint leaves, water, sesame or coconut oil, one egg yolk, wheat germ oil and lemon juice. Natural sunscreen innovations are emerging: the European Journal of Organic Chemistry reports that synthesizing discarded cashewnut shells holds promise. Effective UV protection can be
Respect wildlife that may be present. Be cognizant of designated turtle hatching areas; their prime nesting season continues through October. Also, tell kids not to disturb shorebirds and other winged friends that may be on the sand; some may be resting or eating after flying many miles on a long migratory journey.
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Don’t leave any trash behind, especially plastic straws or bags; it’s best to use metal or bamboo straws and cloth bags. With a stiff breeze, plastics can end up in the water to entangle and choke marine life or break into toxic microplastics that pollute drinking water supplies. The online journal PLOS ONE estimates there are 5 trillion pieces, or approximately 269,000 tons of plastic, already in Earth’s oceans.
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Reduce Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi
Berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque, concludes a new study from the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. Researchers studied the metabolic pathways for atherosclerosis using protein interactions developed from drug research. The databasedriven research confirmed that berberine reduces artery inflammation and the thickening of blood vessel walls that can lead to atherosclerosis—the hardening of the arteries. Previous studies have found that berberine reduces blood sugar levels, accelerates weight loss and lowers bad cholesterol levels.
In good news for the 10 to 20 percent of people over age 65 that suffer with mild cognitive impairment, research from China’s Central South University, in Hunan, shows that practicing the gentle ancient martial art of tai chi can significantly improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception. The research analyzed data from 10 studies that included 1,061 people with symptoms such as forgetting conversations and names, and having difficulty with complex tasks. “As it emphasizes mental concentration, physical balance, full-body stretching and relaxation, and relaxed breathing, tai chi has a great potential for becoming widely integrated into rehabilitation interventions for various medical and psychological conditions,” write the study’s authors.
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Research published in the Phytotherapy Research Journal analyzed 13 studies from around the world involving 921 people. The studies showed that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight. The research data found that citrus and its extracts reduced body weight by an average of 2.8 pounds per person and almost an inch of waist and hip circumference. It also reduced body mass index among those studied.
For people suffering from the crippling pain and disability of osteoarthritis, the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug naproxen, marketed as Aleve and other products, is a common prescription or over-the-counter medication, but it comes with side effects that can include gastrointestinal distress and higher blood pressure. In a study of 60 patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis, researchers at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences compared naproxen in a double-blind trial with a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination. After two doses a day of each for four weeks, the levels of prostaglandin in patients taking the herbs matched the improvements in those patients taking naproxen. Prostaglandin levels gauge joint inflammation in osteoarthritis.
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Help Recover from Stroke with Ear Acupuncture Acupuncture in the ear can help speed rehabilitation of stroke patients, researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine have found. In a study of 42 stroke patients, those treated with auricular acupuncture for just six days showed significant improvements in range of motion for arms and legs compared to those given standard acupuncture treatments and conventional rehabilitation.
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Avoid Chlorhexidine Mouthwash to Reduce Cavity Risk Chlorhexidine gluconate, a mouthwash commonly prescribed by dentists to treat the swelling, redness and bleeding gums of gingivitis, actually increases acidic levels in the mouth, leading to an increase in cavity-causing bacteria, reports a new study from the UK University of Plymouth, published in the journal Scientific Reports. The researchers analyzed saliva and blood samples of 36 healthy people that used the chlorhexidine twice a day for seven days and compared the results to using a placebo for the same amount of time. Other recent research has found that the germicidal mouthwash disrupted the ability of oral bacteria to turn nitrate into nitrite, a key molecule for reducing blood pressure, increasing the risk of higher systolic blood pressure. Chlorhexidine has been used increasingly as a pre-rinse before dental procedures due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation
In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, British scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). In the study at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, healthy volunteers agreed for their skin to be safely exposed to a single, inflammation-causing dose of UVR. Skin samples were taken and researchers examined their immune profile and skin composition over time. Results showed that the T-cells CD4+GATA3+ and CD8+GATA3+, which help the skin repair itself after UVR exposure, altered skin composition for 14 days. “They could be there to prevent abnormal skin growth or potentially to act as gatekeepers against further inflammation,” says lead author Nathan Hawkshaw, Ph.D. 12
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More of our time is spent indoors than ever before. One of the ways by which nature may improve cognitive function (i.e., the acquisition of and goal-oriented use of knowledge) is by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention; the kind that requires focused effort. By comparing and contrasting 13 studies, a team of researchers has shed light on this complex interaction in research published in Frontiers in Psychology. The studies used the backward digit span task, which requires participants to invert a series of numbers and repeat them back. All demonstrated significantly improved cognition in nature as compared to urban environments. The benefits of studies like this are two-fold: not only are we learning more about how the brain interacts with its environment, but also how to leverage this interaction to lead healthier, more productive and happier lives.
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A new Stanford University study published in Landscape Ecology reveals viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land. Researchers found the loss of tropical forests in Uganda put people at greater risk of physical interactions with wild primates and the viruses they carry, with implications for the emergence and spread of infectious animal-to-human diseases in other parts of the world. People have converted nearly half of the world’s land into agriculture. Tropical forests have suffered the most, with some of the highest rates of conversion occurring during the last few decades. Study co-author Tyler McIntosh says, “At the end of the day, land conservation and the reduction of forest fragmentation is our best bet to reduce human [to] wild animal interactions.”
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ur four-legged friends—from pampered pooch to stray cat— have the inborn ability to seize the moment. No matter what chaotic circumstances may swirl around them, they have a knee-jerk response to spring into playful action or curl up in a patch of inviting sunlight. As humans, we tend to postpone the smallest of joys and avoid emotional self-care, opting for that extra glass of wine or spending more than usual to feel
better for a brief period of time. Tending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Emotional well-being is a garden we must weed and water daily, and in turn, our physical health can’t help but be well-nourished by the harvest. Studies through the years have shown that certain sites and organs in the body, including the thymus, immune cells and bone marrow, have receptors for neurotransmitters
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like serotonin, which could explain why cultivating contentment might boost our natural defenses. Seasoned yogis and meditators often speak of an inner wellspring of joy that can be accessed through a committed practice. Perhaps joy is less of a mood and more of a frequency that is accessible to all of us when we’re willing to align with its bandwidth. Making it a habit to step outside for 10 minutes to witness a sunset or greet the twilight while dinner cooks can be a beautiful way to advance felicity. Taking five-minute joy breaks during the workday to listen to a favorite piece of music with earbuds, read a few pages of an inspiring book or notice the clouds is another easy way to tend to happiness. Filling a “joy jar” with lovely memories written on scraps of colorful paper can prompt a spontaneous smile any time of day. Taking a half-hour drive on a pretty back road instead of scrolling through social media can reset depleted emotional reserves. Today, we can shift our thinking and see contentment as a precious, deserving loved one that needs nourishment like any other. Feeding joy in our lives can pave the daily humdrum road with jewels. In the end, perhaps fostering inner happiness by example is the greatest legacy we can leave behind. Marlaina Donato is the author of Spiritual Famine in the Age of Plenty: Baby Steps to Bliss. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. pany research and analysis firm, named LetsGetChecked to its inaugural Digital Health 150 list in October. For more information or to register, visit HealthyLivingCoastalCarolinas.com. Natural Awakenings readers can receive 20 percent off their order by using discount code Natural20. See ad on page 31.
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a push toward greater efficiency created the shift to industrial livestock production. However, attempts to maximize production for higher returns at minimal cost come at a price. For example, a growing body of evidence
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shows that CAFO leads to the social and economic decline of rural communities. “Research has consistently found that living near a CAFO is associated with an array of negative health impacts, including respiratory disease, mental health problems and certain types of infections,” says Keeve Nachman, Ph.D., director of the CLF Food Production and Public Health Program. Everett Murphy, M.D., a retired pulmonologist from Kansas City, concurs, “Not only are the odors from factory livestock farms offensive, but individuals living within three miles of industrial animal operations are at risk for serious, life-shortening illnesses and permanent disabilities.” Concrete reservoirs designed to hold manure present a problem as well, he adds, “They always leak into the groundwater, spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria and making the source of water to neighboring communities unusable and toxic.” Joan Olive says she is living proof that exposure to air pollution from factory farms is every bit as harmful as scientists and
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health experts have warned about for years. On one fateful December day 16 years ago, Olive was outdoors on her family farm near Spencer, Iowa, when she noticed a strong, sickening odor. Feeling nauseous, she went inside, but later that evening, her tongue swelled, she became disoriented and began shaking and sweating profusely. Olive’s symptoms subsided over the next few days, but since then she has experienced multiple chemical sensitivities, transient symptoms of brain fog, muscle twitching, migraines, and respiratory and circulatory problems. Health experts at the University of Iowa identified the source of the sickening odor as toxic hydrogen sulfide from liquid CAFO waste that had been sprayed on farmland one mile from Olive’s home. In addition to the region’s concentration of hog CAFO, her home sat two miles from 1.5 million chickens. Today, Olive drinks filtered water and eats organic food to protect her health, but she notices that her symptoms return when triggered by exposure to CAFO air pollution and pesticides. In March, Olive moved to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she’s breathing easier and enjoying time outdoors. But she believes she left behind “thousands of rural residents who are having their lives and health destroyed by Big Ag.”
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evin Walker, a Michigan State University professor and author of The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More, says, “Meat is the poster child of industrial food gone awry.” Independent animal farmers are disappearing while factory farms are getting bigger, causing more air, soil and water pollution in rural communities nationwide, reports the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Large industrialized farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) rely on the routine use of antibiotics to both prevent the spread of disease and promote animal growth and weight gain—a practice known to fuel antibiotic resistance and compromise human health.
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“Government oversight and policies designed to safeguard the health of individuals and the environment from these operations have been inadequate,” says Bob Martin, director of the CLF Food System Policy Program. Citing environmental and public health hazards, the American Public Health Association issued a new policy statement last November calling for a precautionary moratorium on all new and expanding CAFO. It advises a complete halt until additional scientific data has been collected and public health concerns addressed.
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Many consumers don’t realize that the majority of beef, pork and chicken sold in supermarkets, served in restaurants and distributed to institutions nationwide comes from the industrial food system. According to the Public Justice Food Project, 85 percent of the meat Americans consume is produced by four corporate giants—Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill and JBS—each accused of hiding labor, animal or environmental abuses behind folksy brand names and packaging images. To shed light on abuses and steer consumers away from industrial meat, the Center for Food Safety created a website that pulls back the curtain on CAFO. It recommends replacing half of the meat we eat with humane, sustainably raised, grass-fed and organic meat, while replacing the other half with plant-based sources of protein such as beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds—a dietary approach that benefits our gut microbes and protects us against a host of chronic diseases.
Meat Alternatives
As concerns mount about the health, ethical and environmental impact of animal products, the food industry has responded with more plant-based, lab-grown meat
practices. “Industrial agriculture is absolutely harmful,” reports A Greener World, a nonprofit certifier of the trustworthy Animal Welfare Approved label. But thinking we have to go vegan or purchase fake meat to protect our health or the planet is misguided.
Once you learn how our modern industrial food system has transformed what most Americans eat, you become highly motivated to eat something else. ~Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, Chew on This and co-producer of Food, Inc. alternatives. Yet, according to the Food and Technology 2019 report by the market research firm The Hartman Group, many meat replacements rely on highly sophisticated technologies that hardly meet consumers’ definitions of “natural”. “It’s all about what isn’t on the label,” says Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., chief science advisor of the GRACE Communications Foundation. According to Rangan, many plant-based and fake meat products are actually ultra-processed foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients and rely on petroleum-based chemicals that are not required to be listed on the label. “The Impossible Burger introduces over 48 new proteins to the human diet without a thorough safety investigation,” warns Rangan. She questions whether these new meat alternatives are better than meat from animals raised on pasture without routine drugs and synthetic fertilizers. There’s a big difference between the health and environmental impact of meat from animals raised in feed lots versus those raised with regenerative agricultural
Eating Less, But Better Meat
“Our bodies are designed to be omnivores, and animal products are part of a diverse, real food diet,” says Rebecca Thistlethwaite, director of the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network at Oregon State University. Thistlethwaite, author of Farms with a Future and The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat, believes in ancestral eating and eating as close to nature as possible. She is mindful of portion size and eats only organic and pasture-raised animal foods to avoid synthetic chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, in Bluffton, Georgia, declares, “It’s not the cow, it’s the how.” Harris transitioned his livestock operation from the industrial model to certified humane animal husbandry and sustainable practices that emulate nature. The switch to a pasturebased system yields healthier animals, he explains, and helps take carbon out of the atmosphere and back into the soil. In Cows Save the Planet and Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth, author Judith Schwartz describes how grazing animals play a key role in restoring soil health, and therefore human health. “Well-managed pastures and grasslands with ruminant animals can sequester more carbon than they emit, improve soil health and increase groundwater recharge,” explains Thistlethwaite. Plus, both livestock and poultry can make use of inedible feeds that humans don’t consume, such as grass and sagebrush.
Critical Questions to Find and Support Good Food Where does my food come from? Who produced it and under what conditions? Were workers treated fairly and animals humanely? What’s in or on my food? Were pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives used in producing it? Is it rich or poor in nutrients? What might be the unintended consequences of my food and farming choices? How might those choices affect our environment and future generations? July 2020
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The COVID-19 health crisis highlights inequalities in how we produce and distribute food. A new bill, the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA), will help to create a more healthy, sustainable and equitable model, by placing a moratorium on new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (commonly known as factory farms), cracking down on the monopolistic practices of multinational meat corporations and supporting farmers to transition to healthier, pasture-based models and organic farming. To support the FSRA, the Sierra Club has made it easy to contact members of Congress at Tinyurl.com/BlockFactoryFarms.
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Rangan and Harris emphasize that the power of consumer spending can shift the market. However, Thistlethwaite says, “We cannot just vote with our forks, as many people don’t have that luxury.” She urges change at both personal and political levels, favoring incentive-based approaches with fewer subsidies going to the industrial system. “We need more farmers raising highquality animals in a humane, ecologically responsible manner,” says Thistlethwaite. But we also need more small-scale slaughterhouses and meat processors throughout the country to get quality meat to more of our tables. In addition to farmers’ markets, cooperatives and community supported agriculture, organizations such as the American Grassfed Association and Local Harvest connect consumers directly to farmers using sustainable practices to help rebuild regional food hubs and networks. “Start with small steps,” suggests Thistlethwaite. “Buy milk from a local creamery, eggs from a farmer in your community or one-quarter cow to fill your freezer from a local, grass-fed beef producer. Reward the farms and ranches that are doing it right by purchasing from them, promoting them, supporting them.”
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spreads and pickles and a little something sweet, and you’ve got all you need to create a memorable meal outdoors.” Robyn Lindars, of Fort Myers, Florida, author The Healthy Electric Smoker Cookbook: 100 Recipes with All-Natural Ingredients and Fewer Carbs, says, “I love grilled veggies paired with goat cheese and fresh herbs on French or Italian bread. You can add capicola or just stick to veggies for tasty sandwiches that do well in a cooler.”
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OUTDOOR FEASTS Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills
by Marlaina Donato othing defines the summer season picnicking not only in woodlands and quite like firing up the grill or on beaches, but on rooftops. Being open escaping with a picnic basket to a to different times of the day welcomes a favorite hideaway. From luscious fruits to shift in mood. “I’m particularly fond of gorgeous greens, enjoying a meal outdoors breakfast picnics. They’re an excellent way inspires us to eat what is in season and to clear your head and get motivated, as invites us to sip the moment. Most of all, they’re an activity fully engaging all of the it gives us special time with loved ones or senses. Twilight picnics are another favorwith ourselves. ite. As the sun begins to set, the light is less Ashley English, of Candler, North harsh and the mood outdoors becomes Carolina, author of A Year of Picnics: Recipes decidedly quieter. I find picnics during for Dining Well in the Great Outdoors, sees this time of day to be especially relaxing,” picnics as a delicious excuse to eat healthy says English. and in sync with the seasons. “No matter Simple tasks like washing salad greens what time of year you’re picnicking, there’s or whipping up a quick hummus dip the always going to be something ripe and in night before a picnic can save considerable season to showcase. We all know that foods time. Traditional picnic baskets are not eaten at their peak time of ripeness simply required, and English recommends vintage taste better, so use your summertime picnic suitcases, wooden crates or a backpack, as an opportunity to bite into a ripe waterespecially if the picnic destination involves melon or your autumn picnic as the ideal an uphill trek. She also emphasizes simplictime to bake an apple crisp.” ity: “While a lavish spread with myriad options is quite fun, a simple picnic can be Portable Pleasures equally enjoyable. A grazing board to-go Thinking outside the box can jazz up is quite easy. Pack up a medley of fruits, the ordinary. English sings the praises of veggies, charcuterie or cheeses, crackers,
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Grilling “adds a ton of flavor to food without needing to add additional fat or calories. Cooking over fire is also the oldest method of cooking,” says Lindars. Happily, the health risks associated with barbequing meat over hot coals can be reduced by using flavorful marinades or opting to go vegan. Reducing temperature decreases carcinogenic compounds associated with grilling meats and can be best accomplished by waiting until charcoal turns to embers or turning the gas grill down a notch or two. Grilling further from the flame on an elevated rack is also a good option. Citrusy or balsamic vinegar-based marinades naturally minimize toxic potential by reducing the formation of unhealthy compounds, studies show. “You are what you eat and what you eat was eating. Opt for the highest-quality protein possible—grass-fed beef, organic, humanely raised protein,” suggests Lindars. “Make your own marinades and rubs to avoid ingredients like soybean oil and corn syrup. You can easily make your own with simple ingredients like olive oil, fresh herbs, vinegars, sea salt and spices. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest, juice, sea salt, pepper and garlic with a splash of olive oil makes for an amazing marinade, and can even be paired with grass-fed butter to put on chicken. A basic rub of smoked paprika, sea salt, fresh ground pepper and dash of garlic powder is great on just about anything.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. July 2020
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Recipes for Outdoor Feasts
Fire-Roasted Gazpacho 3 lb small-to medium-size tomatoes, possibly a mixture of San Marzano and Campari tomatoes (The smaller tomatoes will get more exposure to the grill) 2 large cucumbers 1 poblano pepper 1 head of garlic 8 oz mini-bell peppers 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 cup water (or more) Dash olive oil 1 tbsp sea salt (preferably bourbon barrel smoked sea salt) 1 tbsp black pepper (preferably bourbon barrel smoked pepper) 1 tsp sugar 1 large bunch basil 1 ripe avocado, diced Preheat a charcoal grill for medium direct heat—about 350° F. (Gas works, but will not produce as much smokiness as charcoal.) Prepare the veggies to go on the grill: wash everything and slice the cucumbers into thin lengthwise pieces; put the garlic cloves onto skewers.
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Grill the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic and poblano pepper until char marks form on all sides. Remove the veggies and place in a big pot. Add water. With an immersion blender, mix everything together until uniform in consistency.
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Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; more water for a thinner consistency; and the basil at the end with one last blend with the immersion blender. Chill at least 3 hours before serving so the flavors have time to meld together. Garnish with diced avocado and fresh basil. recipe and photo courtesy of robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.
New Twists on Old Favorites Brew up delicious and colorful herbal teas for gourmet lemonades. Try hibiscus, lemongrass, lavender or fresh ginger tea, adding fresh organic lemon juice and a sweetener of choice. In a blender, whip up unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, coconut or cashew) with a ripe banana, a small handful of dates and a splash of vanilla extract, and pour into popsicle molds. Combine peanut, almond, sunflower or soy butter with cocoa or carob powder, a tablespoon of plant-based hazelnut creamer and a pinch of salt. Roll into balls and then add sesame, chia seeds, cinnamon, coconut sugar or chopped dates.
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Grilled Romaine Hearts 1 romaine heart per person 1 Tbsp olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper Parmesan cheese or another hard, aged cheese Prepare the grill for direct heat.
Fruta Picada Yields: 8 to 10 servings A combination of fresh fruit, lime juice and chili seasoning, fruta picada is served at markets and roadsides throughout Mexico. The combination of spice and salt partnered with sweet fruit is guaranteed to take the edge off of a blistering summer’s day. Spice Blend 3 Tbsp chipotle powder 3 Tbsp smoky paprika 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1½ tsp celery seeds
Rinse/dry the romaine hearts, drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and pepper. Grill the romaine hearts on direct heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until char marks form and the lettuce begins to wilt. Remove the hearts from the grill, grate a generous amount of the cheese on the hearts and add a little more olive oil. For a crowd, chop the hearts up and put them in a bowl to serve as a large salad on the side of the main course. Recipe and photo courtesy of Robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.
Fruit 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into spears ½ watermelon, peeled, cut into spears and seeded 1 large jicama, peeled and cut into spears 1 large papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into spears Juice from 2 limes Grind all of the spice blend ingredients together in a spice grinder or food processor or with a mortar and pestle until finely powdered. Transfer to a lidded container with a shaker screen. Place all of the fruit spears onto a serving platter. Squeeze the fresh lime juice evenly across. Let guests serve themselves as much fruit as they’d like, and then sprinkle with the spice blend. From A Year of Picnics: Recipes for Dining Well In the Great Outdoors, by Ashley English. Photo by Jen Altman. Reprinted in arrangement with Roost Books, an imprint of Shambhala Publications, Inc. July 2020
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specialist and author of The Balance Manual. “The problem is people gradually spend less and less time standing and moving around— chasing kids or doing yard work—and spend more time watching television or sitting in front of the computer.”
Whole Body Equilibrium Balance training for all ages helps the body to move fluidly as a singular, balanced unit. Stephanie Mansour, a Chicago fitness expert and host of the PBS weekly Step it Up with Steph show, says, “Some people who have hip or back pain may have an imbalance: One side is more developed than the other. Other people may feel wobbly during workouts or walking upstairs, or less agile while getting in and out of cars; doing everyday movements. Balance training will help improve those everyday activities.” Full-body exercises engage core muscles to stabilize movement. “You’ll be
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Practice walking on stable logs while hiking in the woods or walking in a straight line on the beach. Take a balance-boosting paddleboard yoga class. Take a few moments to breathe deeply while balancing on the balls of the feet in the yard or on the balcony each morning.
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Everyday Tips and Recommendations From Stephanie Mansour, some things to do every day: When you’re walking to the restroom, do it slowly in a straight line, as if you’re on a tightrope. If you’re cooking in the kitchen and standing in place, try balancing on one leg while you’re lifting the other one. Press down through the heel and pull your navel in toward your spine to engage your core. Unstable blood sugar levels, nutritional deficiencies, blurred vision, inner ear infections and side effects from medication can also contribute to poor balance. It’s important to find the source of balance issues with a physician. From Kollins Ezekh, here’s a basic exercise that anyone can do at any age: Start by simply balancing on both legs, using support if needed. By doing this, you can work on reducing relying on your support and placing your feet closer and closer together with your eyes closed. When you’re ready, try balancing on one leg. You can do this for 30 seconds at a time and repeat this three to five times. Don’t forget to make sure you give both legs the same attention. As you get more advanced, you can step it up and balance on one leg with your eyes closed while performing an activity, like hopping in place. In whatever you do, make sure to always work each leg evenly. surprised by some muscles that are triggered that are otherwise less engaged during traditional exercises. No matter where you start, it only takes a few minutes of balance work a day to make a difference,” says Los Angeles fitness trainer Kollins Ezekh, emphasizing the added benefit of improved posture that naturally reduces lower back stress and resulting chronic pain. Balance training also packs a positive punch for brain health
by focusing the mind and improving cognitive function while lowering stress levels.
Everyday Activity Being proactive throughout the day and adopting simple habits have far-reaching effects. “Start in the morning when you’re getting dressed for the day and pay attention to which foot you balance on first to put your legs in your pants. Consciously do the opposite. When you’re drying your hair or brushing your teeth, balance on your tip toes,” suggests Mansour. Ross recommends staying active in the daily routines. “Make a point of breaking up long periods of sitting like desk work and [watching] television. Get up and play with the kids instead of watching them. If you can, do your own housecleaning and yard work instead of hiring someone. Find a sport that you can engage in as you age. For instance, you might play tennis in your 20s and 30s and then pickleball and Ping-Pong in your 50s.” No matter what type of training we choose, there’s a way to fit in balance elements. “You can try yoga, where the different poses really challenge your balance strength,” says Ezekh. “When doing weight training, you can do lateral exercises with dumbbells on your shoulders or even squatting movements. You need to use your balance strength to prevent yourself from swaying or toppling over. Even exercises like walking down steps require proper levels of balance.”
A Steady Diet Vitamin B12-rich foods, including whole-grain cereals, plantsourced milks, eggs, sardines and nutritional yeast, as well as resveratrol-rich fruits like grapes or blueberries, can help improve coordination and motor function. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science reveals that women over 60 with higher serum vitamin D levels exhibit better stability and strength in their lower extremities. Overall, fostering good balance pays off in the long run. Ross notes, “Ideally, the time to start proactively doing activities that stimulate your balance is way before that first fall in your 50s and 60s.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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t’s hard to imagine surrendering control of our minds and bodies to trillions of microorganisms, but an ever-growing body of research from the Human Microbiome Project shows how microbes living in and on our bodies affect and even predict our physical and mental health. The majority of these microorganisms, or microbiota, live within our large intestine. According to Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and head of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois– Chicago, we have more microbial cells within our gut than we have human cells
in our body. These microbes help digest food, regulate appetite, produce certain vitamins, synthesize chemicals such as serotonin, metabolize carcinogens and regulate our immune system. She suggests that we think of them collectively as an organ that develops and changes as we age. “A huge proportion of your immune system is actually in your GI tract,” says Dan Peterson, assistant professor of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Taking care of our gut microbes is paramount during times of stress and risk of infection. In their book, the Good Gut: tak-
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ing Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-term Health, Stanford researchers Justin and Erica Sonnenburg explain how healthy gut bacteria are essential for both metabolic health and strong immunity, adding that the chemicals our gut microbes synthesize behave like drugs—they are absorbed into our bloodstream and influence our biology. Seattle-based biologist Ann Bikle refers to the colon as an “onboard medicine chest”. Unfortunately, warns Sonnenburg, physicians too often prescribe antibiotics, which wreak havoc on our microbiota, leaving us susceptible to disease-causing organisms.
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The Sonnenburgs define a microbiotafriendly diet as rich in plant-based, high-fiber foods and limited in meat and saturated animal fats. Low-fiber diets contribute to a decline in gut microbe diversity, resulting in a weakened immune system. “Fiber is fuel for the gut,” says Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul. It’s naturally found in fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Fermentable fibers such as fruit pectin, beta-glucans in barley and oats, and oligosaccharides in beans are metabolized by gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids that provide energy to cells in the colon. Many fermentable fibers are called “prebiotics” because they promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Inulin, for example, is a prebiotic fiber found naturally in onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, wheat and oats. Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, who researches gut health and disease prevention, recommends 35 to 50 grams of fiber per day to promote diverse, abundant and resilient gut microbes. For those over 50 years of age, the Institute of Medicine
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Choose an organic, plant-based diet. Aim for a variety of different plant species each day. Enjoy fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir and sauerkraut, but be cautious with probiotic supplements. Only use those with proven safety and effectiveness. Limit “microbial assassins”. Artificial sweeteners and emulsifiers such as polysorbate 80, carageenan and carboxymethylcellulose, typically found in processed foods, can lead to bloating, irritable bowel and inflammation. Enjoy physical activity; avoid sitting for more than 30 to 60 minutes. Go outside, enjoy fresh air and play in the dirt. Reduce stress. Try yoga, meditation and mindfulness. Sleep six to eight hours each night. Think about gut microbiota every day, advises Martin. “Anything you can do to help fuel healthy microbes, no matter how small, will make a difference to your health.” Melinda Hemmelgarn, the Food Sleuth, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, Mo. reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.
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Everyday Anxiety-Busters Here are some other straightforward strategies that can lower childhood anxiety.
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t is difficult for children to make sense of what’s happening in response to COVID-19 as schools close, sports and extracurricular activities stop and many people wear masks. Before these unsettling circumstances took place, one in eight children experienced anxiety disorders, but now parents are reporting that even happy-golucky children that skipped through life have turned clingy; regressing to playing with old toys or becoming withdrawn. “The dramatic change in schedules, reduced social contact and worry about the illness itself can all contribute to the anxiety,” says Eli Lebowitz, Ph.D., director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. “Some children will also have relatives or friends directly impacted by the virus.” As the situation improves, so should children’s emotional well-being, but if anxiety lingers, parents can take heart in new research from the center that shows how childhood anxiety can be reversed before it becomes a crippling adult condition. The study of 124 children aged 7 to 14 with anxiety disorders found that when parents made simple behavior changes, their kids’ symptoms sharply decreased 87.5 percent 24
of the time and disappeared completely 60 percent of the time. Parents drew closer to their children and felt less stressed themselves, and the kids continued to improve even after the study ended. According to Lebowitz, lead author of the study, the key is to reduce parental accommodation—actions that parents take to soothe and protect their anxious children, like texting to provide constant reassurances, speaking for a child with social fears or staying with a child that fears separation until they fall asleep. These actions may not be a problem in the short term or in tough times, but when used repeatedly, the child often becomes more fearful, less confident and unable to function in a normal manner. In a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, parents learned in 12 weekly sessions how to slowly pull back from accommodating actions while validating the child’s emotions and conveying confidence in their ability to handle challenges. Notably, a parent-focused program, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, produced better results than the control group, in which the children underwent
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child to do any kind of exercise: jumping, swinging, running, catch, tag, hopscotch, biking, hiking, skateboarding. These activities are all considered weight-bearing because they place deep pressure on the joints and muscles, which calms their sensory systems that help regulate emotions,” advises Brittany Ferri, a Rochester, New York, occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics and mental health.
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the production of vitamin D and moodboosting serotonin, and studies show that even brief nature walks can lower anxiety and improve focus in kids.
Giving them seeds and a shovel.
Planning and working in their own garden give kids a healthy dose of fresh air, physical activity and a sense of accomplishment, and growing their own vegetables makes them more likely to enjoy eating them.
Breathing deep. “Parents can teach
children coping skills such as relaxing their body or taking slow deep breaths to help them regulate their anxiety,” says Lebowitz. For example, a child can lie on their back and pretend to blow up a balloon. Or using a fresh flower, a child can breathe in the scent through the nose for a count of four, hold the breath for the same amount of time and then breathe out slowly through the mouth.
Playing it out. “Parents can help a child role-play what they could do in a situation that they’re nervous about,” says Leigh Ellen Watts Magness, a clinical social worker and play therapist, in Athens, Georgia. “They can create a puppet show where the characters have a similar problem, create a poster about some strategies
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they might use to relax or have their figurines talk to other toys about how they feel. All of these things help kids process feelings of anxiety.”
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STEPHEN DINAN ON A SACRED VISION FOR AMERICA by Linda Sechrist
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tephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, is committed to creating a healthy, sustainable, peaceful and prosperous world, as are the 200,000 members of his worldwide organization. Interested in personal growth and spirituality since his early 20s, Dinan’s core passion has been to shift society, not just the individual. In his book Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, Dinan harvests the world’s wisdom and his own experiences to show how humans can grow, evolve and mature psychologically and spiritually, laying out an envisioning process for what’s possible when America achieves its full potential. Positing that envisioning is not only the work of leaders but of all of America’s citizens, Dinan sheds light on a new sacred conversation and overriding vision that can guide us to finding the will and the way to midwife a new chapter in American history.
What is a sacred worldview?
We have a lot of forces pulling us into our separate identities, whether this is as Americans, Democrats, Republicans or identifying as counterculture or mainstream culture. Bifurcations, which happen when we identify with a part of reality and make the rest wrong, bad or problematic, keep us in a state of suffering. 26
A sacred worldview means living in reverence for all humanity and all life; seeing divinity in all people and things, not just in a few people, a group or political party; seeing the higher, nobler and deeper dimension to all manifest reality that is expressed in humanity’s spiritual and religious impulses. A different way of engaging each other and designing how life works flows out of seeing life as the great mystics do; from a higher vantage point of interconnectedness.
At its heart, what is Sacred America about?
Sacred America, Sacred World is about recognizing our role within the larger whole. It’s about our unity as one human family. When we can redesign our society from this standpoint, we’re fulfilling the deepest principles upon which this country was based. Part of the fulfillment of a sacred vision for our country is building upon our most ancient principles. For example, “E pluribus unum” is a deep metaphysical concept meaning out of many, one. It’s not that all is oneness. This principle tells us that we evolve out of our “manyness” into our oneness, with each of us having a different role. Our manyness, our individuality, the unique flavors of life, different cultures and languages, is not something we want to erase. We do want to remember that we share this
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unitive ground and vision, as well as the powerful founding code of liberty, equality and justice for all. Our country is coded with a mission to lean toward unity, to lean toward oneness. As the melting pot for the world, we integrate more cultures than any other country, creating unity from a great diversity of traditions, cultures, philosophies and religions. This is our shared inheritance. Ultimately, Sacred America, Sacred World is about building a movement of awake, conscious and caring citizens who are powerfully committed to building a new era for America.
How do we do this?
America can fulfill its higher potential and promise in the way that parallels how an individual matures to his or her next level of development. I believe that America’s next level of expression is within each of us, but it requires that we do some internal housecleaning, clearing out the past, letting go of our different political polarizations, being more solutions-focused and more focused on fulfilling our larger mission in service to the globe, rather than just in service to ourselves. We have to go beyond partisan warfare to embrace those with other political views as our deepest allies. They are also part of the team that is here to help America shine; yes, even the people you can’t stand. In short, we need to open to a vision of possibility for our country, one in which we successfully navigate the crises, polarizations and political warfare of today to create a country that reflects our highest ideals and that truly serves the birth of a new, global era for humanity, one that is peaceful, sustainable, healthy and prosperous. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com. To listen to the full interview, Tinyurl.com/SDinanInterview.
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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. Thursday, July 2 Angel Speak Gallery Readings – 6:30-8pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Receive channeled messages from the Angelic Realm in a group setting from an Intuitive, Spiritualist and Medium. You will learn about the Angels and who is coming through to assist us now. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2720 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2765. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com.
Moma’s – 6:30-8pm. With Michelle Wells of Soal Star Intuitive Arts. Support group for magical mamas and mamas of magical children of all ages to come together in a safe space to learn, talk, share, and ask questions for parent empathic or Indigo children. Cost: $20. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2720 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2765. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com
Tuesday, July 7
Eileen & Great Oak – 11am-4:30pm. Eileen was born Psychic; meaning she does not need cards or tools to provide information from the other side. She has the wonderful ability to be a medium, loved ones that have passed over are able come through and speak with you via Eileen. One of the greatest pleasures a Psychic has is to help others, to assist them in seeing what is real. Cost: $75/$110, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. BlueLagoon WellnessCenter.com.
Tuesday Psychic – 10am-3:30pm. My name is Michelle Wells I’m a mama of 4 by day and an intuitive psychic, healer and light worker well always! I am from New Jersey but grew up in Florida. I realized at a very early age that I was different. I sensed and saw things other people didn’t. I just kind of “know” things and sense spirit energy. It’s hard to put into words...it’s just a knowing that I feel. I’ve used my “knowing” and energy to heal family and friends before I ever knew that was a thing. Cost: $25/$55/$95, 15/30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com.
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Happy Independence Day Saturday Psychic Brooke Rowe – 10am-3:30pm. Hi, my name is Brooke Rose, RMT, Intuitive Tarot Reader. I’m thrilled to be on this journey with you. It is my goal to help others find their purpose by connecting them with their authentic self. Schedule or drop by for first available, last reading 3:30pm. Cost: $45/$80, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910685-2795. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com.
Sunday, July 5 Sunday Services Unity MB LIVE – 11am. Join Unity Myrtle Beach and Reverend Margaret Hiller live on Facebook every Sunday until further notice. Visit Facebook.com/UnityMyrtleBeach. For more information call 843-238-8516 or visit Unity MyrtleBeach.org. Sunday Services Unity of Wilmington LIVE – 11am. Join Unity of Wilmington and Reverend Mindy Tucker live on Facebook every Sunday until further notice. Visit Facebook.com/UnityofWilm. For more information call 910-763-5155 or visit UnityWil.com.
Monday, July 6 Indigo Mom’s: Community Support Group for
Women’s Fellowship Circle – 6:30pm. Join us for a chance to connect, encourage and support each other in a safe, sacred space. Whatever is challenging you right now: feelings of anxiety, grief and loss or loneliness, it always feels good to come together with others experiencing similar life challenges. Bring beverage/snack. Cost: $15 cash. Reservation required. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
Friday, July 10 Eileen & Great Oak – 11am-4:30pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington.
Saturday, July 11 Saturday Psychic – Mystic Karen – 10:30am3:30pm. Karen is an Intuitive, Vedic Palmist and card reader. Karen has 23 years in the field of helping and guiding people on their journey. Call or drop in to receive guidance. Cost: $55/$100, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com. Growlers of Kombucha – 1-2:30pm. Heather Kilgore leads through the world of Kombucha. Information session about what and how Kombucha works, followed by sampling variety of taste you
can create at home. Each participant leaves with instructions and starter SCOBY to get one-gallon batch started. Cost: $25. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-6852795. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com.
Sunday, July 12 Sunday Services Unity MB LIVE – 11am. See July 5 listing. Myrtle Beach. Sunday Services Unity of Wilmington LIVE – 11am See July 5 listing. Wilmington.
Monday, July 13 Indigo Mom’s: Community Support Group for Moma’s – 6:30-8pm. See July 6 listing. Wilmington.
Tuesday, July 14 Tuesday Psychic – 10am-3:30pm. See July 7 listing. Wilmington.
Friday, July 17 3rd Annual Functional Medicine Symposium – 8am-5pm. Three days of immersion in Functional, Integrative and Holistic Medicine with lectures on a variety of subjects by regional experts. Lecture will be held virtually this year. Theme of symposium is self-care for the patient and provider. Open to 50 attendees. Cost: $150/person for 3 days. Call 800-965-8482. For more information visit Tinyurl. com/DOL-2020. Eileen & Great Oak – 11am-4:30pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington.
Saturday, July 18 Saturday Psychic – Eileen & Great Oak – 10am3:30pm. Eileen was born Psychic, meaning she does not need cards or tools to provide information from the other side. She has the wonderful ability to be a medium, loved ones that have passed over are able come through and speak with you via Eileen. One of the greatest pleasures a Psychic has is to help others, to assist them in seeing what is real. Cost: $75/$110, 30/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-6852795. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com.
Sunday, July 19 Sunday Services Unity MB LIVE – 11am. See July 5 listing. Myrtle Beach. Sunday Services Unity of Wilmington LIVE – 11am See July 5 listing. Wilmington.
Monday, July 20 Indigo Mom’s: Community Support Group for Moma’s – 6:30-8pm. See July 6 listing. Wilmington.
Tuesday, July 21 Tuesday Psychic – 10am-3:30pm. See July 7 listing. Wilmington.
Thursday, July 23 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Friday, July 24 Eileen & Great Oak – 11am-4:30pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington.
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saTurday, July 25 Saturday Psychic – Beth Urban – 10am-3:30pm. Elizabeth Urban of Oceanside Oracle has been intuitive since was a child. The best way to describe my services would be like someone took a psychic, a medium, Tarot, and talking with your BFF and then combined them into a mixer and hit the BLEND button. Cost: $30/$60/$80, 30/45/60 minutes. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com.
sunday, July 26 Sunday Services Unity MB LIVE – 11am. See July 5 listing. Myrtle Beach. Sunday Services Unity of Wilmington LIVE – 11am See July 5 listing. Wilmington. Healing Fire Circle – 6-7:30pm. Join with us for a Transformational program prepared by Howard Will, as we form a circle around a fire outside and recite prayers for self-healing, our Community healing and Global healing. Limited to 25 to honor social distancing. Cost: $15 cash-only. Call to RSVP. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2720 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2765. BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com.
Monday, July 27 Indigo Mom’s: Community Support Group for Moma’s – 6:30-8pm. See July 6 listing. Wilmington.
Tuesday, July 28 Tuesday Psychic – 10am-3:30pm. See July 7 listing. Wilmington.
Friday, July 31 Eileen & Great Oak – 11am-4:30pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington.
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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 5.
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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 16.
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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 23.
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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 21.
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