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A new year is here, prompting us to figure out how to re-energize ourselves enough to catch up with everyday to-do’s after setting almost everything aside in favor of exciting, yet exhausting, holiday tasks. Through trial and error, I have learned to adopt a few simple things that get me going that may help you, too. I love having these go-to tips at hand and live well by applying them as often as needed. May they jumpstart your January! n Use a treadmill, walk around the house or go for a walk outside; 10 minutes of walking can up your energy quotient for hours. n A good laugh will pump you up and put off sluggishness. Call a friend that’s good for a laugh, check out YouTube’s lighter-side videos or play with kids. n Chia seeds can also do the trick. Packed with B vitamins, fiber and proteins; they’re naturally made to be an instant pick-me-up. Sprinkle them into yogurt or slip them into smoothies. n Stretching for a few minutes loosens muscles and can help stimulate the nervous system to boost your body and mind. n Eating healthfully and regularly working out always contribute to feeling good. Have a big piece of salmon loaded with omega-3 fatty acids; it’s known to improve mood.
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16 SILVER THREAD AND GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings
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he Qi Revolution, the largest qigong event in North America that has been praised by experts of yoga and naturopathic medicine, will take place from March 30 through April 1 at the Cellular Center, in Asheville. Qigong exercises and food-based healing will be taught in detail by 20-year qigong practitioner Jeff Primack and 20 other instructors. Experiencing ourselves as pure energy for even one minute is the ultimate “reset button” to relieve stress and improve focus. The Nine-Breath Method, a signature technique, allows for this transformation. Oxygen retention and pulsation of breath is the secret of the masters and few courses offer this level of comprehensive instruction. Primack healed himself of lifelong asthma and through his workshops has helped others discover the secrets of maximizing their own healing potential. During the first day, instructors teach guests level-one qigong healing and breathing applications and move into even more powerful breathing applications on days two and three.
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Cost: $199 for all 3 days with advanced registration required. For more information or to register, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad, back cover.
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ince 2011, Maximized Mind has provided the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas with the most effective and efficient forms of psychology including Hypnotherapy and NLP Life Coaching, as well as various forms of alternative and traditional psychological modalities. They specialize in anxiety and depression relief, smoking cessation, weight loss, life coaching, self-esteem and confidence enhancement, and relationship coaching. Mike Oglesbee, founder of Maximized Mind, says, “We specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression where we provide the most in-depth programs with maximum support available. We are dedicated to providing only the highest quality services because we are passionate about creating real change in this world. Our staff is highly trained and carefully selected based on their character, passion, and desire to be part of our vision and each of us understand our responsibility to be change agents.”
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f you are like many with a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, consider programs available at BioSymmetry with Dr. Chris Pate in Wilmington. Pate is one of the few doctors in the area certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. The program includes a comprehensive workup including diet labs, metabolic test, EKG and a body composition test. Afterwards, Pate reviews clients’ test results and configures a personal diet for each individual detailing nutritional information and specific dietary guidelines. Pate explains, “The success with this program includes that real food is consumed, no shakes, supplements or pre-packaged foods. It is easy to follow, medications may be included in the regime and the BioSymmetry staff will teach individuals how to eat properly to maintain a healthy weight for life.” A client recently attested she was able to lose 64 pounds, no longer needed to take blood pressure medication and felt a considerable increase in energy. Location: 265 Racine Dr., Ste. 102, Wilmington. For more information, call 910-399-6661 or visit BioSymmetry.com. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive a $50 discount on a comprehensive diet workup program. See ad, page 20. 6
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r. Marcus Woodburn, DC, reports that the Greatest Potential Chiropractic has arrived in Leland and is located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Plaza off of Highway 17 in Leland. Woodburn comments, “Here at Greatest Potential Chiropractic, we specialize in seeing athletes, entire families (newborn through geriatrics), pregnant women, both pre- and postnatal, and newborn babies with our gentle technique. Our goal is to improve the health of our community together naturally. At our office, we use the most up-to-date scientific technology to find and correct misalignments in the spine. We utilize techniques that are gentle and specific for everyone, no matter what your current health status is.” Location: 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste. 170, Leland. Hours: Mon., Wed. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.; Tues., 2 to 6 p.m.; closed Fri. to Sun. For more information, call 910-477-3661 or visit GreatestPotentialChiropractic.com. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive 50 percent discount on cost of initial visit.
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onna Putnam, owner and founder of Radiant Health and Wellness, is pleased to announce an expansion of services provided at her Wilmington location. “Along with colon hydrotherapy and infrared sauna therapy, we also offer individualized deep tissue cleaning, sound therapy, Chi energy, microbiome gut report, candida report and many natural products,” Putnam comments. “We take an innovative approach to providing health and wellness services that will leave you feeling stronger and healthier. We provide our clients with a variety of options when it comes to managing their overall well-being. Contact us if you are seeking an ailment for a particular condition or if you are simply interested in maintaining your health through a holistic and natural approach,” adds Putnam. Location: 2315 Oleander Dr., Wilmington. For more information, call 910-447-9041 or visit RadiantHealthandWellness.org. See ad, page 13.
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Co-Create the Life You Want and Deserve in 2019
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ranspersonal Hypnotist Linda Thunberg will once again be kicking off the new year with a workshop designed to help you get clear, motivated and moving towards the life you desire and deserve from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 12 at Unity of Wilmington, in Wilmington. Collaborating with Unity, Thunberg is facilitating a threepart, all-day workshop to empower yourself including coaching, discussion, meditation and journaling. Attendees will learn how to overcome internal barriers—those destructive thought processes and limiting belief systems that tend to hold you back from your best life—by examining them, and doing exercises to let them go. Formulate what it is that you really desire—deciding and being precise in what you do and don’t want in your life is the key—and how it will be different in 2019. Set things in motion for the new year with emotion, expression and visualization of what your life is about in the new year. Cost: $129/$193.50 individual/bring a friend and buy one get one half off. Location: 717 Orchard Ave., Wilmington. For more information and to register, call 855-772-0459 or email Linda@ TransperonsalPower.com.
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eginning in the spring of 2019, the Southern Institute of Natural Health (SINH) will be offering local on-site courses in the Wilmington area. “We are open for online enrollment now for degree and certification courses as well as smaller individual interest classes,” comments Wanda Seitz, ND, CCII. SINH instructors are leaders in their fields. The instructors have held leadership positions on the International Iridology Practitioners Association Board and are but a handful of RBTI Professional instructors in the world. Seitz continues, “With local instructors and in-person classes, students will have a hands-on benefit in terms of classroom instructions. In addition, all of our online courses are taught in an interactive online classroom giving immediate access to class material, quizzes and lessons.”
estore Health and Wellness, in Wilmington, is offering a detox package which includes sauna sessions, MIC B12 injections, and pharmaceutical-grade supplements in detoxification packages, as well as their immune boost package that includes Myers IV infusion, elderberry syrup and more. “We are offering special discounts and pricing for these services through January 31 to help ring in a happy and healthy new year,” says Tabetha Smith, FNP-C, of the practice. “The accumulation of toxins is a major contributor for all chronic diseases and cancer,” says Smith. “You cannot expect to overcome chronic disease until the detoxification systems of the body are functioning at an optimal level. To regain health, the cycle of poor health habits must be broken. To accomplish this task, most people need a point of departure, and a place to start, but also a place to return when old habits inevitably resurface.” Smith adds, “In addition to detoxifying your body, this new year consider an immune system boost to help fight and deter colds as well as the flu virus. Our immune boost package is a great way to promote and support overall health.”
For more information, call 910-216-0100, email Admin@ SouthIntstituteOf NaturalHealth.com or visit SouthernInstituteOf NaturalHealth.com.
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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients. In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.
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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress. Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.
Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.
Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons. For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and
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significantly lowered their body fat. “[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D. To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.
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Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them. They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.
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Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological wellbeing involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods. Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease. January 2019
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Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007. New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science. Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”
The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.
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Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds
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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.
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In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing. Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup. “The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.
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r. Sonya Young, North America, Europe the owner and and Australia, speaking founder of Elite and motivating other docChiropractic, in Wilmtors on the five essentials ington, is a graduate of to health and life. A the University of North member of the Wellness Carolina and Life UniAdvisory Council and versity for Chiropractic. working with USA Team As an official Maximized sports, she served as a Living Health Center, Elite credentialed doctor that Chiropractic is transformassisted USA athletes at ing the health of hundreds the London 2012 Summer of families in the area by Olympics. teaching them how to Additionally, she is achieve true health and involved in many comhealing through mainmunity events sponsorDr. Sonya Young taining a healthy nervous ing health and promotsystem and living a healthy lifestyle. ing the five essentials at area churches, Young is passionate about empowerschools, businesses and corporate ing patients with the knowledge that healing wellness programs. She sponsors events comes from within. Through this principle, for Smash Cancer, PNCC and University the practice is helping change the way health of North Carolina Wilmington tennis care is viewed and applied in America. tournaments. As an avid athlete herself, Young sees amazing results with her patients she was offered a gymnastic scholarship because she makes it her top priority to to University of North Carolina. Now give patients the most effective chiropractic she is a triathlete, marathon runner and corrective care and the most cutting-edge tennis player. As mother of two children, information on health and wellness. Sydney and Noah, she recognizes the imShe travels the globe, especially in portance in proper balance and healthy
lifestyles in our youth and community. Young has received advanced training in spinal correction, toxicity, exercise and nutrition from some of the largest health clinics in the world. She has access to the latest scientifically based research and protocols in health and healing today, and is one of only a few hundred doctors certified in the five essentials of health. “Elite Chiropractic specializes in ‘structural correction chiropractic’ where the spine is put back into proper alignment through the combination of chiropractic adjustments and state-of-the-art rehab. We use the latest spinal technology and research to identify the root causes of chronic misalignments enabling our patients to see amazing changes in their health,” she says. “At Elite Chiropractic, you can expect a highly trained doctor and staff who have one goal in mind: to help you and your family reach and maintain your health potential. While other doctors choose to limit their scope of practice to pain relief only, our goal is to detect and eliminate root causes of health problems that you may be suffering from now and in the future.” Lauren McClarnon is the office manager and clinical chiropractic assistant for Elite Chiropractic, which is located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd., in Wilmington. Join Dr. Young and her team in discussing the five essentials to health and wellness and learn how to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle from the ground up. For more information, call 910-256-9115 or visit EliteChiropracticWilmington.com. See ad, page 26.
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ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law. At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally. As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle. Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer. com to learn more.
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After trying cannabis in my teens, I realized what I had been told about the herb was not true, and I began thinking more critically about mainstream and natural approaches to health. Cannabis helped me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our NA-SENorthCarolina.com
healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people. Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light. Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.
Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for? My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids. Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.
It’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years. How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?
Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction. Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.
Are there any side effects?
The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.
If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step? The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource. Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Northwest Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com.
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Grateful
New Year Brings New Opportunities
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by Didi Pearsall
appy New Year! Now these words can bring a huge smile to a face... or a frustrated frown. What is so happy about changing calendars? What is so new? Well, yes, there is a whole year of scheduled days stretching out ahead of today… but what makes all of this worth celebrating? In a word… opportunities! From a holistic point of view, the heart, mind, soul and body have concerns for this new year. They all want new opportunities for peace, growth and safety. And when pondered upon all at once, this seems like a huge undertaking—and stressful! But look around. Natural has the answer... notice the unfolding of the flower—it opens one petal at a time. In watching a chick emerge from an egg, it’s by one small peck of a shell at a time. Look how infants learn to walk—by crawling first and then stumbling and then baby steps. All around is the answer on how to approach the new year: Slowly—in small
doses—recognizing that progress may be unrecognizable at times… and be mindful of the importance of keeping expectations realistic and size appropriate.
Physically
So you are seeking to lose those extra pounds. Great, but really look at the time available to truly care for the body; it may be that five times a week at the gym is not going to happen. Not even buying that membership can guilt you into the routine, but maybe five minutes a day walking around the block is doable. The body wants a chance to perform at its best. Listen and learn. Be still for a few moments each day. Good, organic foods and plenty of clean water is a great start. Get to know what foods make the body feel strong and ready for anything. Keep a food diary and enjoy each day’s meals. Be grateful.
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Now the soul has a chance to grow and change. Small things have meaning and oftentimes small things have very grand meanings. Hug a friend who is sad and look into their eyes the moment you let go. Your care and concern has just given them hope and you purpose. Your authentic feelings have touched and changed the other person and they have changed you. Small steps are often needed in this area as today’s society has altered many natural responses but helping another should never be hindered. The soul’s need to reach out should never be restrained. Imagine how you would like to be treated and allow your imagination to produce scenarios of hope. And then start living them.
Hopeful
The mind races ahead of hope and produces dreams. A goal to strive for, a reason to do unpleasant tasks, all are possible if fulfilling a dream is within grasp. The mind wants to create and be positive, as enriching goals benefit all who become a part of the desired outcome. Once a solitary thought can now become a project, a partnership, and an intimacy. The mind is constantly active, in small moments. Take that energy and apply it for good, for the body, soul and heart and for the betterment of those around you. Opportunities are only limited by the openness of the mind, so be open.
Responsive
Being open at the heart level can cause caution. It can hurt to be open and honest with another. It can hurt to be open and honest with yourself. It can hurt worst to be closed off to both. The heart yearns and needs. It functions on relationships and feedback. Tiny steps may be best in this area. But steps forward are opportunities to make new friends, to be a better person and to have peace. To know in all of your being that today mattered, that your input mattered and that you are eager to matter again tomorrow. So here’s to you. Happy New Year… one new day and one new opportunity at a time. Didi Pearsall, natural health professional and bachelor of science in nursing, resides in the Snow Bridge area of Wilmington and is also the operations manager for D3 Cleaning Services. See ad, page 35.
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25 Years of Natural Awakenings by Jan Hollingsworth
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By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living. The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach. Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission. As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships. Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities. Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.” The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other. Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets. “We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute
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To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. to our magazines. Our publishers are torchbearers aligned with the vision of a healthier world and the mission to facilitate that transformation.” During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.” By identifying and responding to a simple need in one community, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place, a greater force just might step in to enable success beyond anything you imagined. The real ‘natural awakening’ is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.” We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come. It is my honor to join her on this journey as Natural Awakenings celebrates its silver anniversary.
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niors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration. reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the working-memory part of their brain.
New Energy for the New Year by Ronica A. O’Hara
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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise— we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organ-by-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality. “Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.” Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine: 18
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Boost the Brain
“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.
Assess it: If you find it hard concentrat-
ing, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.
Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy
to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950 se-
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ternating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.
Rejuvenate the Heart
Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.
Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms. Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.
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Supplement with this: Ruhoy recommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.
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Drink this: Green tea is proven to
Drink this: hot, golden turmeric milk,
made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.
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Supplement with this: Hawthorn
strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.
Try this movement: Hop on a bike:
Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.
Cleanse the Lungs
Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to de-
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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness
of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.
Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 European adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process. Drink this: a juice combining cilantro, carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.
Supplement with this: vitamin D. Low
levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.
Try this movement: To loosen the
airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.
Detox the Kidneys
The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.
Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, short-
ness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.
Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.
An Ounce of Prevention
y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:
Brain
Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.
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creases in lung function. “You can actually give yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.
Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the University
of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers. “Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.
Lungs
Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.
Kidneys
To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.
Liver
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Supplement with this: Dandelion tea helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins. Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.
Shore up the Liver
“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.
musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.
Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver
disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.
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few daily to-dos that benefi t the whole body:
Walking. A mere 20 minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.
Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like
kombucha, kefi r and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus signifi cantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.
Adaptogens. Taking super-herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress.
Supplement with this: Milk thistle has
Turmeric. An antioxidant and
been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.
Try this yoga movement: With
feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle. Reverse direction. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
anti-infl ammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Nature. A dose of greenery a day
keeps the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows. Sources: Harvard University School of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil (DrWeil. com), American Journal of Preventive Medicine, ScienceDaily.com.
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or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Drink this: Water with squirts of lemon
Are You Happy?
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by Ada Aniniba
re you ready to challenge some of the beliefs you may have about your life today such as the thoughts you think, the stories you tell yourself and the ways you react to stress? All may have very little to do with your life and everything to do with your gut. This may be surprising, but hang in there for a moment. First, know that you are a neurochemical being. No, this is not something out of a science fiction movie. Your brain is run by chemicals. When you witness something you like, your brain releases four main “feel good” chemicals: endorphin, oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. In contrast, in the presence of danger, the “bad feeling” chemical cortisol, is released. If your brain is not happy, the old-school tactic of approaching this is to fix your brain. Therapists have been helping people do this for years. However, a challenge that is often heard with
this approach is that no matter how hard we try to fix life circumstances, we may still be unhappy, anxious or depressed. Worse yet, the smallest piece of stress can trigger a fit of rage. This is because the chemicals that the brain releases that make you happy are produced in your gut. If your gut is not producing these happy chemicals, your life could be wonderful and you still feel down. The key is getting your gut to produce more of these happy chemicals It all comes down to the diversity of your microbiome. You have good and bad bugs that live in your gut. The good ones are busy making these happy chemicals, strengthening your immune system and providing energy. The bad ones are doing everything possible to destroy the good ones. They act like the bullies of your gut. The key to this balance is to focus on keeping the good bugs alive and happy. Ways to achieve this include eating more fermented foods; getting your hands into the dirt “literally” as this is a great source for healthy microbes; avoiding antibiotics including those found in medicine, food, hand sanitizers and mouthwashes; petting your pets; eating more prebiotic foods like vegetables; and every 90 days, taking a high-quality probiotic for one month. The more happy bugs you grow, the more happy chemicals you will make. It’s that simple. Just for today, put down that painful thought you keep thinking over and over again and turn your attention to making more happy gut bugs. Do one of the aforementioned strategies every time you catch yourself thinking that thought that pains you. Let me know how it works. Cheers to a happy day! Dr. Ada Aniniba is a Max Living Doctor at Innate Health Family Chiropractic and Wellness. She focuses on five essentials of health – a healthy mind, chiropractic, nutrition, lean muscles and minimizing toxins. She is passionate about bringing the chiropractic principles of life to everyone with her focus on pediatrics, women’s and men’s health, families and athletes. See ad, page 25.
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xercise is often Stringing together lots of water or shoveling associated with snow from the driveway. of small decisions the gym or yoga throughout your day According to a study in studio, but structured the Archives of Internal and week can add workouts aren’t the only Medicine, everyday activup to significant gains ity outside of traditional way to keep physically and mentally fit. Whethexercise might be even in your strength and er regulating blood prescardiovascular system … more beneficial than an sure, avoiding obesity hour at the gym. ~Jeremy Hyatt, or promoting brain “Staying active health, regular movethroughout the day personal trainer ment throughout the day helps regulate hormones yields promising benefits. Research shows like insulin, which help metabolize carbothat small changes in routine tasks—from hydrates to be used for fuel, and enzymes house cleaning to grocery shopping—can like lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which help make quick and lasting improvements in release free fatty acids for muscle activity. overall health. Remaining sedentary for extended periods
Burn Calories Without the Workout Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) burns calories by keeping us moving throughout the day. “In essence, NEAT is how we use our bodies when we’re not doing a specific exercise or sitting still,” says San Diego’s Pete McCall, author of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple. Over time, doing simple things can add up, like getting off the couch to refill a glass 22
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can actually lower LPL,” notes McCall, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer and host of the podcast All About Fitness. Jeremy Hyatt, who owns Hyatt Training, a Portland, Oregon, gym, agrees that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or structured to make an impact. “Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system, and in the
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process, reduce risks for some of our main causes of disease and disability due to metabolic conditions.” Hyatt suggests staying active by walking the dog after dinner, taking the stairs instead of an elevator and carrying two bags of groceries home from the store or to a distant parking spot. Adding simple body weight movements to everyday chores and tasks can also have a positive effect. A research study in The Journal of Neuroscience links exercise and neurotransmitter production, offering new hope for depressive disorders in which levels of the brain regulators glutamate and gamma-eminobutyric acid (GAMA) are out of balance.
Bring on the Joy Opting for activities that are fun and interesting is a surefire way to create a healthier lifestyle. Dancing, for instance, can offer a wide range of benefits, especially for older individuals. That’s why dance is now a significant component in many programs designed to treat depression, addiction and eating disorders. “We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City. For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis...”
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Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults. Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period. Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health. Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt. Wildish agrees that making the decision to begin and keeping it fun is paramount. “Do what you can and stick with it when you find something that brings you joy, even when it’s challenging.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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mericans are atYour Alarm Clock and 1,268 There are lots tached to their gadWays to Outsmart the Hazof solutions for gets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative deliver the latest innovations exposure without and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level. (RF), a high-frequency EMF associated We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods. “The main health concerns include “5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.
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Create a Safer Haven
With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.
Find Some Distance
EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.
Unplug Each Night
Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.
Identify Overlooked Sources
“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.” Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.
Change Wireless Habits
Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on. For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.
Shield With Caution
Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.” Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.
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odifying the use of electronics is just one piece of the puzzle in reducing the health impact of EMFs. Other healthy habits include:
Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation and other
indoor air pollution can be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.
Fortifying health. A strong, nourished body provides
greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.
Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a
transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside.
Accessorizing. Many experts, including Gittleman, recommend wearing jewelry made of shungite, a black mineraloid composed almost entirely of carbon that can absorb harmful radiation from EMFs. For more information on EMFs and public health, go to: National Cancer Institute Tinyurl.com/ElectromagneticFieldsAndCancer National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Tinyurl.com/ElectricAndMagneticFields
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BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health
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ood detectives trained in the art of investigation know not only how to look for, collect and interpret evidence, but also how to use the tools that can help them solve a mystery. With the right tool, such as a comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis, an experienced practitioner trained in systems biology examines the body’s metabolic blueprint, unravelling the enigma of declining health hijacked by chronic disease. Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues
and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.
Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs.
In the field of blood chemistry analysis, there are two main types of reference ranges—pathological and functional. The pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary. “It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.” It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other non-pharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says. Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis. This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.
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A Better Roadmap to Health McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis. “Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says. If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals. If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag. “Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.” Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results. However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. January 2019
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his redness and hives to a minimum while we figured out his allergies: He can handle brown rice, but not corn or wheat.” Grains aren’t evil, says integrative veterinarian Marty Goldstein, DVM, of South Salem, New York, and author of The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. “There is not a real requirement to feed them. The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem,” he notes. “Foods high in beans, peas and potatoes can block taurine utilization...” That could be unhealthy for some dogs, according to an alert issued last summer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It notes that taurine is an amino acid that’s lacking in dogs that develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The condition, which can lead to heart failure if left untreated, has long been associated with certain large and giant-sized dogs. Concerns about grain-free foods were raised when reports of DCM surfaced in breeds not typically predisposed to the disease. While the FDA investigates the potential link between taurine deficiency in some
grain-free foods, dog owners and veterinarians ponder the best ways to approach a healthy canine diet. Opinions are divided. Justin Shmalberg, DVM, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist based in Gainesville, Florida, and chief nutrition officer at the pet food company NomNomNow, says there’s a longstanding debate about the necessity of carbohydrates for dogs. “Metabolically, a carb-free, meaty diet, including proteins for necessary blood sugar, works.” Still, dogs absorb many carbs just fine, he says. “Carbs are part of our dogs’ evolution. People eat carbs, and as dogs were domesticated, they adapted to eating more carbs.” Some food formulas substitute potatoes for grains, which are high in starch, says Gleicher. “Too much starch can raise blood sugar levels, which can be especially harmful for dogs with obesity or diabetic issues.” Goldstein, founder of Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend freeze-dried pet food, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, favors a predominantly meat diet for carnivorous dogs. “The addition of a small amount of cooked, whole grains is okay, especially for a healthy dog. My golden, eating food that contained some brown rice, lived to 19-and-a-half, much longer than today’s life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.” In some cases, it may not be the grain itself that’s creating the problem. “A chemical residue on the grain or a genetically modified variety might trigger an allergic reaction,” Gleicher says. There’s no denying that for some dogs, removing grain has led to significant relief from allergy symptoms. If it helps, there’s no reason to panic over the latest controversy, say the experts. On the other hand, take care in jumping on the grain-free bandwagon without due diligence, careful consideration and consultation with a vet. “The best diet is individualized,” says Shmalberg. “Feed quality foods, rotate protein sources and ask where ingredients come from. Dogs are adaptable. Do what’s best for each of your dogs. Don’t just follow a trend.” Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. January 2019
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AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN AXIS A Promising Approach to Healing by Emily Courtney
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ith the diagnoFrom specialized diet Kids with ASD sis of autism and supplement regimens to may have spectrum disorder a variety of alternative therainflammation in pies, parents have a wealth (ASD) on the rise—now the brain, and aff ecting one in every 59 of complementary options school-age children, accordfrom which to choose. One we’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very integrative approach, howCenters for Disease Control ever, is showing exceptional, much related to research-backed promise: and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation identifying eff ective, intehealing the gut. grative remedies is more of the gut. The Gut-Autism important than ever. “You may have fi ve kids ~Kenneth A. Bock, Connection M.D. Children with ASD frequently with ASD that are very diff erexperience gut issues such as ent in how they present and what contributes to the disorder, so one size constipation or diarrhea; a review from the International Society for Autism Research and one treatment does not fi t all,” says indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock Integrachildren exhibited at least one gastrointestive Medicine, in Red Hook, New York, tinal (GI) symptom. And, the more severe author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and a child’s GI symptoms, the more severe the Allergies. The Groundbreaking Program autism, according to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. for the 4-A Disorders. Not coincidentally, research is fi ndASD encompasses a range of disoring that these digestive conditions and the ders characterized by repetitive behaviors accompanying ASD may be connected to the and impaired social skills and communigut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of cation. Although it includes four distinct microbes living in the digestive tract. conditions, one of its hallmarks is how “Kids with ASD may have infl ammamuch it varies from person to person and tion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it how diff erent the restrictions can be for can be very much related to infl ammation each child. The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately signifi cantly eff ective, says Bock. “ASD connected because the majority of our imis really a whole-body disorder that afmune system is in the gut—are two of the fects the brain, so a whole-body approach most crucial systems involved in autism makes so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”
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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut fl ora leads to problems with improper immune function, infl ammation and a leaky gut barrier. It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-infl ammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier. Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.
Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care
For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health eff ects. “With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, infl ammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing infl ammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem— and in doing so, decrease infl ammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock. Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualifi ed healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fi ts in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors. Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the diff erence. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock. Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 Happy New Year’s Day!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 Meditation Groups – 6:30-8pm. With Melanie Palubicki. Find healing, inner balance, and peace with a guided meditation and educational discussion. Cost: $10. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 Anxiety & Depression Seminar – 1-2:30pm. Join Mike Oglesbee for this special free seminar to learn more about anxiety and depression, how it works, and why you’re experiencing it. You will also learn about the most effective treatment in overcoming it and living your life without it. Free. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Myrtle Beach. 843-213-2597.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Reiki Energy Share – 6:30-8:30pm. With Felicia Grant. Explore and experience the power of community healing in this twice a month group. Cost: $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Anxiety Workshop – 9:30-11:30am. Join Mike Oglesbee, C.Ht., Barb Cardinal, LISW, Dr. Alan Levy, DC, and Kay Dobis MS, CNS as they present the facts about anxiety, how it effects the mind and body, and how you can live without its debilitating
Battle of Ft. Fisher – 10am-4pm. Join the 154th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher with uniformed infantry units on hand to answer questions, display camp life and run drills. Artillery demonstrations will include firings of the rifled and banded 32-pound cannon, bronze 12-pound Napoleon cannon, and a 10-pound Parrott Rifle. Cost: Free to attend. Fort Fisher State Park, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd, Kure Beach. 910-458-5538.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Co-Create the Life You Want and Deserve in 2019 – 10am-4pm. With Linda Thunberg, MHt, CCP. Kick off the new year with a workshop designed to help you get clear, get motivated, and get moving towards the life you desire and deserve. Cost: $129/$193.50, individual or two. Transpersonal Power at Unity Church of Wilmington, 707 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. Register 855-772-0459 or Linda@TranspersonalPower.com. Contra Dance – 7:30-11pm. The Contra Dance at the Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington features an intro session on the basics, music by Contraforce, and open dancing. Cost: $7. Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St, Wilmington. 910-341-7860.
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Beethoven 15K and 5K – 8:35am start. The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents the 6th annual Beethoven 15K and 5K at Brunswick Forest in Leland, NC. The event off ers 5K and 15K races, and 5K and 15K walks and new this year: Beethoven’s Doggy Dash 1-mile fun walk or run. Cost: $30-$45. Brunswick Forest, 1007 Evangeline Dr, Leeland. Register at WilmingtonSymphony.org or call 910-791-9262.
Spirit Animal Discovery – 10am-12:30pm. With Kimberly “Fox” Coff man. Find out what your spirit animal is and how it can help you heal, grow, and live authentically. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
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Behavior Change Seminar – 9am-1pm. Learn how to develop a healthy approach to a balanced life. Free. Innate Health Family Chiropractic and Wellness, 14886 US Hwy 17N, Hampstead. Must register by calling 910-406-1200.
Meditation Groups – 6:30-8pm. With Cindy Heunemann. Find healing, inner balance, and peace with a guided meditation and educational discussion. Cost: $10. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. Hypnotherapy & Coaching Seminar – 7-8pm. Join Mike Oglesbee to learn The Theory of Mind, The Process of Change, and how hypnotherapy and coaching can help you overcome the challenges, barriers, and diffi culties that may be keeping you from achieving your goals, happiness, or becoming a better you. Free. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Myrtle Beach. 843-213-2597.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Mediumship Practice Group – 6:30-8:30pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Strengthen and explore your gifts in communicating with the “other side” under the guidance of a professional medium and spiritualist. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Winter Bird Identification – 9am-3pm. Coastal North Carolina is home to numerous species of birds, including many that migrate through this area. Join Becky Skiba with the NC Wildlife Resource Commission and Andy Fairbanks with Halyburton Park to explore the various habitats in the Wilmington area. Cost: $10 for 16 yo/up. Registration required. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Reiki Energy Share – 6:30-8:30pm. With Felicia Grant. Explore and experience the power of community healing in this twice a month group. Cost: $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Vision Board Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm. How can you have it if you can’t see it? Attend this fascinating workshop led by 2 licensed Heal Your Life teachers and learn how to create the life you desire. Take home your own vision board. Supplies provided. Bring old magazines. Cost: $15 suggested love off ering. Unity of Wilmington 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. Contact Terri Mann at 910-470-2745.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Qi Revolution – 9am-6pm. Learn powerful qigong exercises, breathing techniques, strength training and proven system of food healing at this 3-day venue. Cellular Center, Asheville. Cost: $199 with early registration required. 800-298-8970.
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Latin Dance Cardio Circuit – 6:30-7:30pm. Great motivating low- to high-intensity workout. Cost: $6 non-members/free to members. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293.
friday Bird Hikes – 9-10am. 1st Fri. Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park. Search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Ages 5 and up. Free. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Registration required. 910-341-0075.
monday Geri-Fit – 8:30-9:15am. Geri-Fit, a Monday morning class. Senior Resource Center, 2222 S College Rd, Wilmington. 910-798-6409. Silver Sneakers Classic – 10am. A beginner fi tness workout using weights, small ball, and tubing. Chair-based class with periods of cardio, dancebased moves. Cost: $6/1 class-day pass. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293. Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Tai Chi for beginners with Jay Stempin. Cost: $15. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981. Heal Your Life – 7-8:30pm. 4th Mon. Join licensed Louise Hay Heal Your Life teachers once a month. Unity Church of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. Cost: love off ering. For more information, call Terri at 910-470-2745.
tuesday Qigong – 5:30-6:30pm. Qigong class with David Coon, MQM. All levels welcome. Cost: $20. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981. Mindfulness Meditation Class – 6-7pm. Dropins welcome. Mindfulness is a practice in mental awareness, attention, and acceptance that is linked with numerous health benefits, including and especially stress reduction. Cost: $8 suggested donation. YMCA Midtown, 709 George Anderson Dr, Wilmington. 910-619-8931. Cardio Fit Dance – 6:30-7:30pm. Great motivating low to high intensity workout. Cost: $6 non-members/free to members. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293.
wednesday Monthly Bird Hikes – 8-9:30am. 2nd Wed. Fly over to participate in monthly Bird Hikes, co-hosted
with Wild Bird & Garden. Birders of all levels are encouraged, over 200 species recorded. Cost: $9/$5, adults/New Hanover County residents and military (ID required), free for members. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington. 910-798-7700. Divine Dance – 6-7pm. Belly Dance: Free your Spirit, Fall in Love with your Body. Cost: $12.50 and up. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. DivineDanceGoddess.com
thursday Volunteer Opportunity Airlie Gardens – 9am. Looking for an outdoor volunteer position? Airlie’s grounds volunteers gather in the Garden Services Center of Airlie Gardens. Volunteers are led out in to the garden to perform a variety of gardening tasks including planting, weeding, mulching, vine-pulling, and dead-heading of plants, and are appropriately nicknamed the “Dirty Dozen.” An Airlie staff groundskeeper always accompanies the volunteers. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington. 910-798-7700. Qigong – 1-2pm. With Leon McKay. Movement and focused breath work to increase energy and decrease stress. All levels welcome. Cost: $15. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981. Medical Qigong – 2-3pm. Medical Qigong Healing Clinic with David Coon, MQM. Cost: $75. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. To register call 910-791-1981 or McKayAcupuncture.com. Qigong – 5:30-6:30pm. With Melissa Culbreth. Increase energy, decrease stress with movement and focused breath work. Cost: $15. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981. Cardio Fit Dance – 6:30-7:30pm. Great motivating low to high intensity workout. Cost: $6 non-members/free to members. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293.
Psychic Readings – 11am-4pm. Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $45/$80 for 30-/60-min sessions. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy. Call to schedule 910-685-2795.
saturday Cape Fear River Watch Seminar – 9am. 1st Sat. CFRW hosts Educational Seminar with guest speakers. Cost: Free. Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters, 617 Surry St, Wilmington. 910-762-5606. Psychic Readings – 10am-2pm. Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $45/$80 for 30-/60-min sessions. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy. Call to schedule 910-685-2795. Thermography Scans – 10am-4pm. 1st and 3rd Sat. Mammography doesn’t see anything till it’s something..., Thermography can see something before it’s anything. Cost dependent on scan type. Beacon Thermography at Elite Chiropractic, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste LL, Wilmington. 910-8032150. BeaconThermography.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
LUMINA ACU CLINIC
Enhong ‘Ann’ Yu LAc 6781 Parker Farm Rd, Ste 130, Wilmington 910-256-3939 • Info@LuminaAcuClinic.com LuminaAcuClinic.com At our practice we combine acupuncture with traditional Chinese herbal remedies to address a variety of our patient’s needs. Dr. Yu’s extensive training in both Chinese and Western medicine in China gives her a unique perspective that allows her to deliver the best possible care to all her patients. See ad, page 13.
MCKAY HEALING ARTS
Leon McKay, LAc 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 910-791-1981 • McKayHealingArts.com
THE CLUB AT CAMCLINIC
Nan Cameron, MSN, RN, LAc 1928 S 16th St, Wilmington 910-342-0999 • CamClinic.com Located at the Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine, The Club increases your treatment options utilizing complementary alternative therapies. We help you design a program that meets your health and wellness goals utilizing cutting-edge technology. Let us be part of your team! See ad, page 24.
BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BIO SYMMETRY
Providing services beyond acupuncture in a picturesque environment including massage, herbal pharmacy, and medical qigong. Emphasizing on selfhealing and consciousness transformation through still and moving postures, breathing techniques and creative visualization. Call for free acupuncture consultation. See ad, page 10.
THE ACUPUNCTURE ALTERNATIVE Karen A. Vaughn, LAc. 5725 Oleander Dr, E-2, Wilmington 910-392-0870 AcupunctureOfWilmington.com
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 20.
CHIROPRACTIC ELITE CHIROPRACTIC
Trained in Australia and China with over 25 years’ experience in Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Affordable treatments are designed to treat the whole person. Treating all health disorders especially infertility, allergies, PTSD, pain management and much more. Hours by appointment only. Currently on North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board.
Dr. Sonya Young, DC 1319 Military Cutoff, Ste LL, Wilmington 910-256-9115 EliteChiropracticWilmington.com Dr. Sonya Young is the owner and founder of Elite Chiropractic in Wilmington. She is passionate about empowering patients with the knowledge that healing comes from within. Through this principle, Elite chiropractic is helping change the way health care is viewed and applied in America. See ad, page 26.
INNATE HEALTH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS
Dr. Ada Aniniba, DC 14886 US Hwy 17N, Hampstead 910-406-1200 • DrAdaAniniba.com Dr. Ada Aniniba 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 familycentric 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 25.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY RADIANT HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER 2315 Oleander Dr, Wilmington 910-447-9041 RadiantHealthandWellness.org
We are a unique player in the wellness industry, taking an innovative approach to providing health and wellness services that will leave you feeling stronger and healthier. Make the positive lifestyle change you’ve been wanting with our services including: colon hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, individualized deep tissue cleansing, sound therapy, Chi energy, Microbiome Gut report, Candida report and many natural products. See ad, page 13.
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 9.
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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE RESTORE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Tabetha Smith, FNP-C 1010 S 16th St, Wilmington 910-763-1960 • RestoreHealthWellness.com At Restore Health & Wellness, we locate the root causes of your issues to provide tools to restore normal body function and optimize longterm health outcomes. Specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy, digestive and immune disorders, thyroid and adrenal problems, endocrine health, food sensitivities, nutritional analysis/therapy, nutritional IV therapies, weight management, pharmaceutical grade supplements, far infrared sauna, and more. See ads, pages 3 and 31.
HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND
Hypnotherapy & Coaching 4378 Oleander Dr, Ste 4, Myrtle Beach 843-213-2597 MaximizedMind.com Since 2011, Maximized Mind has provided the Grand Strand and surrounding areas with the most effective and efficient forms of psychology in the world including hypnotherapy, NLP coaching, and various forms of alternative and traditional psychological modalities. We specialize in anxiety and depression treatment, smoking cessation, weight loss, life coaching, and various other challenges people face every day. See ad, page 3.
NATURAL PRODUCTS PURELIFE WELLNESS CENTER
Victoria RP Chavez, Owner/Manufacturer 317 N Front St, Wilmington 910-343-1374 • MiracleSkinRelief.com Creating wellness paradigms for mind, body and soul. Off ering vitamins, herbs, minerals, specialty formulas, handmade herbal remedies, fresh organic juices, smoothies and salads, local products and honey, and over 100 varieties of teas, spices and herbs. See ad, page 13.
MARJORIE RAYL
Serving Greater Wilmington to Myrtle Beach MRayl@ATMC.net PositiveLiving.MyShaklee.com 910-231-4786 Shaklee provides the purest and best ingredients from nature and applies rigorous scientifi c standards to create clinically proven products that are “Beyond Organic”. Beyond Organic is our philosophy that Shaklee quality standards go beyond how and where an ingredient is grown. Shaklee provides vitamins, supplements, skin care, sports nutrition, healthy weight, personal care and cleaning products that are all gluten free. All products have a 100% money back guarantee.
NATURAL SERVICES D3 CLEANING SERVICES 910-512-6245
Having your home or business free from harsh chemicals is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. We use all natural/organic cleaners and off er schedules to fi t your need. Services include general and deep cleaning: carpet, grout, exterior, etc. Insured. Bonded. Licensed. Call for your free quote today.
QIGONG DAVID J. COON, MQM
4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 910-791-1981 • QigongAwareness.com David cultivates and directs the energetic life force called chi in Traditional Chinese Medicine through qigong practice. His teachings are simple, eff ective and can be practiced by anyone of any age. Also available for private healing and coaching sessions via Skype or telephone.
THERMOGRAPHY BEACON THERMOGRAPHY, INC. Shelly Laine 910-803-2150 BeaconThermography.com
Thermography is 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 9.
WELLNESS CENTER BLUE LAGOON WELLNESS CENTER Pat and Jo Zachry 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington 910-685-2795 BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com
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Besides being one of Wilmington’s largest rock shop emporiums, we offer counseling, energy work, chakra balancing, crystal therapy, massage, CranioSacral Therapy, hypnotherapy and past life regression. Many classes. Check Meetup for listings. See ad, page 9.
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