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ealthy, delicious food? I’m obsessed. Give me the fresh, the delicious and the healthy! I was recently informed by a friend that I am the meaning of the word “foodie”. It’s often used by the media as a conversational synonym for gourmet, although it is a different concept (that of a food aficionado). The term “gourmet” can refer to a person with refined or discriminating taste who is knowledgeable in the craft and art of food. I absolutely love hand-picking and sampling my organic produce and creating and trying new recipes almost on a daily basis. The idea of preparing a delicious, nourishing, satisfying meal for myself and my loved ones thrills me. It’s a fantastic sensory experience of smelling, tasting, touching and truly appreciating really fresh, healthy food. I love to eat and have an explicit taste for finer and homemade foods, with fresh taste and appealing appearance. Prior to my healthy awakening, I lived life like so many with store-made meals and easy-prep recipes. It wasn’t until I had my son that I had this revelation to eat healthy/organic, grow my herbs/vegetables and started to really care about what was going into my body and how it made me feel. I then began to embrace the love for cooking and not just for food itself. Don’t be fooled by the commercials and the fake marketing claims on packaged foods today. Fresh is the best, and a simple shift in perception can make all the difference. Celebrate whole foods for the entire nutritional bounty they offer your blood, cells and brain. Most people have no idea how great their bodies are designed to be fed. Be sure to read this month’s feature article, “Nutrition Upgrades, Five Strategies for Better Health,” by Melinda Hemmelgarn, on page 16, where she recommends five worthy strategies for upgrading nutrition and greeting the season with a renewed sense of wellbeing. Take your time, research innovative recipes, try new foods in your daily diets and create/make different recipes. Remember, just like your car, your body needs fuel to run. Eat fresh and healthy, but most of all be selective about what you put in your body. Health and happiness,

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12 PHILIPPE COUSTEAU

on the Power of Wonder and Legacy

16 NUTRITION UPGRADES Five Strategies for Better Health

20 VITAMIN INFUSIONS The Ultimate Nutritional Support

22 EXERCISE

VS. ALLERGIES All the Right Moves

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Feed Your Body, Mind & Soul: A Nourishing Daylong Retreat

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2nd Annual Wilmington VegFest Expands

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ue to the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, Wilmington’s VegFest 2019 will span two days,” comments Helene Greenberg, executive director of Triangle VegFest/NC Vegfests. This year’s events will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 30 and noon to 5 p.m. on March 31 in downtown Wilmington. An exciting lineup of speakers and vegan celebrities will educate, showcase and inspire with a variety of family-friendly activities that focus on the vegan lifestyle. Along with demos, speakers and some 50 vendors, attendees can enjoy food trucks, a family-friendly fun zone and a live performance by Official Grey Music. Two nonprofits, Wilmington Vegan and North Carolina Farmed Animals Save, will benefit from this year’s edition. Education Day, set for Saturday at Events! On Front, will foster the opportunity to learn about how to adopt and the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. The festivities continue on Sunday at the Coastline Convention Center where vendors and demos will further showcase all things vegan. “In case you missed it, 2019 was declared the Year of the Vegan by several major news outlets. Forbes predicts that 2019 will be the year that more people embrace a plant-based lifestyle and The Economist stated that veganism will be this year’s most popular topic. Here’s your chance to discover what all the buzz is about,” adds Greenberg. Free admission. Saturday, Sunday $10 donation, kids under 18 free with paying adult. Locations: Events! On Front, 130 N. Front St., and Coastline Conference & Event Center, 501 Nutt St. For more information or to become a sponsor, visit WilmingtonVegFest.com or Facebook.com/NCVegFests. See ad, page 9.

xperience a unique daylong Feed Your Body, Mind & Soul retreat at Old River Farms, in Burgaw. Connect with the sweetness of the earth at this oneof-a-kind opportunity from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 6. Participants will enjoy an all-levels yoga and meditation class designed for every “body”, create a sweet nourishing treat, understand the chakras (energy centers in the body), explore ayurveda (the sister science of yoga that focuses on health and longevity), discover the benefits of hemp plants and savor two delicious, farm-to-table meals. The event is a nourishing way to renew yourself this spring while enjoying the beauty of the land. Journey with a group of like-minded individuals through five workshops designed to inspire a heartfelt connection to the important work of selfnourishment and healing. All you need to bring is your yoga mat, water bottle and journal. Cost: $98. Location: 8711 Old River Farms Rd. For more information, call 910-231-7162, email WeddingsOldRiverFarmsNC@ gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/events/533181933857405/. See ad, page 23.

Access Bars Workshop at Blue Lagoon Wellness Center

onsider attending an Access Bars workshop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 16 with Aubrey Clay at the Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, in Wilmington. The Bars were originally channeled by Gary Douglas, the founder of Access Consciousness, in 1990. Access Bars “are a form of energy healing in which a trained practitioner lightly touches 32 points on your head which dissipates the electromagnetic charge that gets locked in our brains by our thoughts, feelings and emotions that we have stored over lifetimes,” comments Clay. Clay continues, “Access Bars can provide healing and clarity for a lot of common concerns including anxiety, depression, body pain, deeper sleep, more energy, dissipate stress, unlock creativity, find clarity and calm, melt feelings of being emotionally overwhelmed, money flows, relationships, body bliss, ease with exams, and many more possibilities.” Cost: $60 for one-hour session. Location: 1202 Floral Pkwy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 630-2920216, email AubreyClay@yahoo.com or visit AubreyClay.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 30.

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Raise the Bar in Hampstead

aise the Bar Therapy Services will be opening a brand-new, multi-disciplinary Wellness Center in April, at 18676 U.S. 17 North, in Hampstead. They offer physical, occupational and speech therapy for both adults and pediatrics, and also offer ancillary services. Michelle Biele Joining them are Massage4Spirit, Healing Hippies Massage and Reiki, Coastal Ridge Healthcare Services (psychiatric counseling and telemedicine), Restorative Medical Tattoos, Dogwood Developmental, a PA that practices service-based medicine, and an accountant. Michelle Biele, OTR/L and founder, began to dream of this complete healing wellness center more than 20 years ago. She saw the need for patients to be treated on a multidimensional level with a shifted focus on more than just a physical healing. Biele comments, “Imagine an 8,500-square-foot clinic that focuses on the mind, body and the spirit. At Raise the Bar Therapy Services Wellness Center, the patients feel completely taken care of, listened to and all of their needs can be addressed in one stop.” Biele believes that the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of a person are often overlooked as health care became busier as many people would often complain that doctors and healthcare workers didn’t have time to fully evaluate them, to hear their complaints and there was certainly not enough time to discuss the full history of what they have been going through. Biele adds, “Our facility is really raising the bar on this provision of health care.”

Healthy Kids Day at Empie Park

ealthy Kids Day is a one-day festival that will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 27 at Empie Park, in Wilmington. It’ll be the eighth annual partnership with the city of Wilmington Parks & Recreation and the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina in presenting this fun-filled day. The free community event will offer families the opportunity to participate in active play and educational opportunities designed to improve health and wellness. Natural Awakenings is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s event. Free admission and free events will include a three-quartermile fun run/walk, sports stations, face painting, bouncy houses, community booths, animal rescue groups, Zumba, free giveaways and prizes. Food will be available for purchase via local food trucks and vendors. Location: 3405 Park Ave. For more information or to become a sponsor, call Corey Maarschalk, YCMA of SENC, at 910-251-9622 x255 or email Corey.Maarschalk@ymcasenc.org. See ad, page 12.

For more information, call 910-821-1700, email Michelle@ RTBTherapy.com or visit RaiseTheBarTherapy.com or Facebook. com/RaiseTheBarTherapy.

Swing into Spring Offers Free Tennis Clinic

ilmington Abilities Tennis will host their ninth annual Swing into Spring from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 2 at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, in Wilmington. This fun day offers a free tennis clinic open to adults and children with intellectual disabilities with an opportunity to try tennis. The Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina was selected as the national 2018 recipient to receive the National Adaptive Award given by the U.S. Tennis Association. Their mission is to promote inclusion and to help change lives by giving those with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to learn a sport, hone a skill, improve physical fitness and build confidence while socializing. Location: 3405 Park Ave., Wilmington. For more information and to register, call Beth Fitzsimons at 910-200-4101. March 2019

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Spiritquest Celebrating 20 Years of Holistic Wellness

piritquest Body Mind Spirit Spa & Gifts located in Ocean Isle Beach is proudly celebrating 20 years in business from noon to 4 p.m. on March 30. Owner and founder Psychic Lisa Ann comments, “I am so proud that this has been my full-time livelihood for the past 20 years. I just want everyone in the holistic field to know they can do it. You can absolutely help people, make a positive Lisa Ann difference in the world, love what you do and make a living at it. This is not only a milestone for me personally, but for all of us out there that have ever been told we couldn’t do something.” Ann is a published author, former TV and radio host, creator of three guided meditation CDs and has her own line of essential oils (Spiritscents). She started Spiritquest from her basement in New York, in 1999. Today, the 4,000-square-foot center features the first salt sanctuary in Brunswick County and offers intuitive healing, past-life regressions, reiki, crystal healing, crystal light therapy with sound healing, BioMat sessions, massage, reflexology, integrative health coaching, meditation, salt sanctuary meditation and workshops. It also has a gift shop with a wonderful selection of crystals. Cost: Free admission with giveaways, snacks, live music, specials and surprises. Location: 6649 Beach Dr. S.W., Ocean Isle Beach. For more information, visit SpiritquestNC.com. See ad, page 21.

Paddle NC Season Begins in March

arolina Paddle owner Walter Mayo is pleased to announce that March kicks off this year's season for kayak instruction, rentals and tours by appointment at the Carolina Beach, Hammocks Beach State Park and Topsails Purmuda Islands Nature Preserve. Mayo adds, “We will have Wayne Horodowich from the University of Sea Kayaking teaching with us from May 17 to 19 and also leading a three-day kayaking trip to Lake James over Memorial Day weekend. This is a great opportunity for beginners wanting to learn kayaking and partake in a kayaking expedition.” Cost: $150/day instructor training and $150/day for expeditions. Locations: See website for details. For more information, call 910612-3297 or visit PaddleNC.com. 8

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Halotherapy Available in Little River “ ry salt therapy,

also known as halotherapy, is one of the newest, natural wellness methods available to treat many health issues including sinus and respiratory problems, colds and flu, stress and skin issues. The therapy has also been shown to detox and address inflammation and bacterial concerns,” relates Wayne Troutman, owner of the Carolina Salt Room, in Little River. He adds, “Studies show that people with asthma and other ailments breathe easier after halotherapy. The calming and detoxifying effects of halotherapy can support the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems. Additional benefits are reduced stress and headaches, increased energy, and better sleep patterns.” The Carolina Salt Room is a member of the Salt Therapy Association and the Halotherapy Owners Network. Location: 3202A U.S. Highway 9E, Little River. Hours: Mondays through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information or to schedule a session, call 843-734-1383 or visit CarolinaSaltRoom. com. See ad, page 19.

Third Annual Carolina Soul Festival Coming to South Brunswick

resented by Community Movement Alliance, the third annual Carolina Soul Festival will be a community-oriented health, wellness, music and arts-based festival in the heart of the South Brunswick Islands area from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 13. This event is a day of engagement, education, entertainment and empowerment designed to help families and individuals take actions and help make choices to become their healthiest and happiest selves. The festival addresses the health and wellness needs of the community and beyond. Attendees will gain insights on nutrition, longevity, fitness, green living and the therapeutic benefits of art in all forms. In addition, a variety of vendors offer informative health and wellness information, fun fitness demos, ninja warrior obstacle course for children, product demonstrations and locally made arts and crafts for sale including jewelry, clothing, kombucha, paddles boards and more. Cost: $5 admission, children 10 & under free. Location: 9480 Ocean Hwy., Calabash (adjacent to Movement Works Studio). For more information, email CommunityMovementAlliance@gmail. com or visit CommunityMoves.org.

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Take the HY+5 Challenge

he line of products from Willing Beauty provides both safe and effective skincare. Their HY+5 Complex product is designed to defend against environmental aggressors that your skin faces daily that can lead to lines, wrinkles and discoloration. It’s been clinically proven to replenish and restore your complexion with vital moisture, nutrients and antioxidants to promote soft, supple, youthful-looking skin that glows and radiates health and happiness. All products are free of parabens, sulfates, DEA, phthalates, mineral oils, chemical sunscreens and synthetic fragrances, making them a healthier choice; and are never tested on animals. If you’re looking to achieve healthy, glowing skin, take the HY+5 Challenge and try the HY+5 Regimen. For more information and to obtain a total money back guarantee with your order, visit WillingBeauty.com/LAJ. See ad, page 21.

Consider Crystal Bed Therapy as Healing Option

he concept of the Crystal Bed, also called crystal bath therapy, was channeled through John of God by the spiritual healing doctors. It was developed for practical use and incorporated as an important healing modality at the spiritual healing center known as “the Casa Dom Inacio in Brazil.” Bonnie Sandera, local Crystal Bath Bonnie Sandera Practitioner, explains, “A Crystal Bed has seven extremely clear and highly polished Vogel cut quartz crystals suspended approximately 12 inches above the client lying on a massage table. Colored lights, chosen to match the vibration frequency of chakra colors, radiate light and energy through the crystals to each respective chakra, and shine on and off in certain rhythms to cleanse, balance, and align your energies.” Sandera adds, “After the sessions, my clients report feeling more energized, [with] better focus, feeling more at peace with themselves, and feeling less stressed with an increased sense of overall well-being to list a few.” Location: Supporting Wilmington area. For more information and to schedule a session, call 585-301-6957, email BonSandera@ yahoo.com or visit LuminousHealing.info. See ad, page 21.

I think of exercise as the father of the body and nutrition as the mother. ~Mandy Ingber March 2019

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Light Pollution Disturbs Sleep Poles Apart

Earth’s Extremities on the Edge

A second NOAA study reported that glaciers at the top of the world are also thawing, melting and breaking down. According to that document, the Arctic is undergoing a period of “record and near-record warmth, unlike any period on record.” Lead Arctic NOAA researcher Emily Osborne announced at a major geoscience conference, “The Arctic is experiencing the most unprecedented transition in human history.”

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The North Pole and South Pole each have unique, pristine environments, virtually untouched by civilization, but a pair of federal studies cast doubt upon their future status. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in a study based on satellite data, warned that ancient glaciers in West Antarctica, thought to be more stable than those to the east, are “waking up” and beginning to dump ice into the sea, which could further contribute to rising sea levels.

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Being exposed to high levels of artificial outdoor light at night contributes to insomnia and greater use of sleeping pills, reports a new study from South Korea’s Seoul National University College of Medicine. The researchers studied the records of 52,027 people without diagnosed sleep disorders—60 percent of them women—and correlated their sleeping pill use with their residential location relative to artificial outdoor light intensity. The brighter the outdoor lighting, the more likely were sleep issues and the greater and more frequent use of sleeping pills. The study joins other research that has shown that artificial nighttime lighting—outdoors and indoors—disrupts circadian rhythms, potentially leading to such metabolic and chronic diseases and conditions as cancer, diabetes, obesity and depression.

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Planet Earth Has a Flag

A new project by Oskar Pernefeldt, a graduate student at Beckmans College of Design, in Stockholm, Sweden, has designed a new flag for the entire planet to be used worldwide in a move toward unity. Its minimalist design shows seven rings intertwined on a deep, sea-blue background, forming a flower in the middle. Simple and contemporary, the flag evokes the Earth’s natural beauty. “The blue field represents water, which is essential for life,” writes Pernefeldt. “The flower’s outer rings form a circle which could be seen as a symbol of Earth as a planet, and the blue surface could represent the universe.” The flag has yet to be adopted by any official government agencies. 10

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Fantastic Fiber

by Kay Dobis

s a nutritionist, I’m often asked, “What is the most important piece of advice you can give me about nutrition?” Well, that’s a pretty broad question, and I’m a firm believer in individuality when it comes to nutritional requirements. However, the more we learn about fiber, the more I believe this is one type of food that most everyone benefits from, whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, paleo, or omnivorous. And based on the clients I see, most of us are not getting enough in our daily diet. In fact, by most estimates, the average American is consuming less than half the daily recommended amount. Fiber is the mostly indigestible portion of plants and is usually classified as soluble or insoluble. Most nutrients begin to be digested in the stomach and small

intestine, but fiber remains pretty much intact until it reaches the large intestine. There it’s transformed by some of the more than 100 trillion bacteria living in our bodies. Soluble fiber turns excess water in the digestive tract to gel and slows it down, so it can be helpful in the prevention of diarrhea. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool and helps it move through more quickly, preventing constipation. Doctors recommend fiber to prevent GI disorders like diverticulitis, and increasing fiber intake has been shown to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Most foods have some amount of both types of fiber; for example, beans generally have a ratio of about one gram of soluble to three grams of insoluble fiber.

The easiest way to make sure you’re getting enough of both kinds is to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and legumes, and healthy whole grains like quinoa and brown rice. Increasing dietary intake of fiber has been shown to promote weight loss and reduce blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk for Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. The daily requirement for fiber is a minimum goal of 25g per day for women and 38g per day for men. Apps like CRONO-meter and My Fitness Pal can help you track your daily intake. A number of fiber supplements are also available, but obtaining your fiber from food sources allows you to benefit from the other nutrients found in fiber-rich foods. Lentils are one of the best sources of fiber and a good vegetarian source of protein. A simple way to eat lentils is as a salsa or salad. Mix cooked and cooled lentils with chopped tomato, cucumbers, red onion, and jalapeno. Add some fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, a pinch of salt, and chopped cilantro or parsley. You can cook the lentils yourself or use pre-cooked lentils found in the produce department in most grocery stores. Kay Dobis, MS, CNS, is a nutritionist in Myrtle Beach specializing in helping people with chronic disease heal themselves through the power of food and lifestyle changes. See ad, page 19.

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Philippe Cousteau on the

POWER OF WONDER AND LEGACY by Randy Kambic

hilippe Cousteau Jr., the 39-yearold grandson of legendary undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau, is continuing a rich family legacy of sharing the wonders of the natural world with a global audience. A diver, conservationist and environmental activist, the younger Cousteau has also become an inspirational speaker, writer, social entrepreneur and producer of myriad television and film projects. Now in his fifth season of hosting the Emmy-nominated series Xploration Awesome Planet, which airs on a number of outlets, Cousteau and his wife, Ashlan, also co-host the popular Travel Channel series Caribbean Pirate Treasure, a waterborne odyssey that explores pirate legends, shipwrecks and the lore of lost treasures. His previous work has examined the fragile future of sharks, tigers, rhinos and other species nearing collapse, and their critical places in the natural order. Like his grandfather and

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father before him—Philippe Sr. died in a plane crash six months before his son was born—Cousteau has embraced the mission of inspiring youth to take action for a sustainable planet, launching EarthEcho International in 2005 and authoring several children’s books.

How did your grandfather inspire you?

He was a captain in the French Navy during World War II when he and an engineer invented scuba diving. It revolutionized humanity in many ways because until then, we were limited in our ability to explore the ocean. He then went on to help create underwater cameras and lights and the means to do storytelling about this wonderful world that he was exploring. It was the first time for millions of people around the world to get a glimpse of what lived in the ocean. Ted Turner called him the “father of the environmental

movement” because over time, his stories led him to a deeper understanding of the changes that were happening in the oceans and inspired him to embark on a journey not just of exploration, but of conservation. Growing up with that legacy, I was very much inspired by his work. My father was also a big part of the early Cousteau Society, and was a major driver in the early days of the conservation ethic.

not only what it did to the environment, but what it did to the communities that rely on the environment—the fishermen, the tourism operators, other people. They were all shattered and devastated by that spill. It was a powerful reminder that when we talk about conservation, we are really talking about building a world where humans can thrive as much as nature.

How did covering the 2010 BP oil disaster for news organizations and being among the first to dive into the historic spill shape your world view?

What are your goals in reaching out to the next generation?

It was a transformative experience for me, and for the country. It was a muchneeded reminder of the consequences of our addiction to oil. Seeing the spill firsthand was a horrific experience. While I was already engaged and committed to conservation, it really helped [me] to double down on the urgency that I feel on these issues, because I saw

A focus on environmental education is something we’ve always been doing. EarthEcho International has become one of the leading environmental education groups in the U.S. My grandfather always recognized that young people are key to building society’s ethos of environmental sustainability. We have to start with young people to grow constituencies of the older people to understand and be able to connect the dots and to care about it. Xploration Awesome Planet is targeted to the teen and tween audience, and

we also have a lot of adults that watch it. It’s a great example of a program that’s all about inspiring people to not just be a passive observer of the world around them, but to be an active participant, to get engaged.

How can parents build upon the foundational message of environmental responsibility that your work instills in kids? They can treat their kids like the hearts and minds of these issues and recognize that they are more than vessels to be filled with information. We try to encourage them to be treated like they are agents of change, that they are creative, and give them the latitude, trust and empowerment to come up with their own ideas, to look at the world, be informed and inspired, so they can say, “Oh wow. This is an issue I really care about, and I am going to do something about it.” Randy Kambic, of Estero, Florida, is a freelance writer and editor.

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Qigong Healing

How to Reverse Disease Naturally An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack

This is part two of an interview that was conducted by Michelene Bell, publisher of In Light Times magazine. Jeff Primack is a qigong teacher that has studied with many qigong masters from all over the world and has taught over 50,000 people in live seminars. (Part one of the interview ran in our February issue.)

MB: How does qi heal people? How is qigong different from yoga or exercise?

JP: Qigong is an ancient “energy strengthening art” combining powerful breath techniques and slow movement. Dr. Oz praises Qigong saying, “If you want to live to be 100, do Qigong!” There is a powerful magnetic field in the hands that increases/regulates blood circulation. Doing qigong a person can circulate as much blood as if jogging for 2 miles, but while standing perfectly still in one place! Ordinary exercises, like jogging, cause the release of Cortisol (also known as the “stress hormone”), which breaks down muscle tissue. In qigong, your body is totally relaxed, yet blood is mobilized to flow more powerfully. People feel increased pulsation of in their hands while making the movements. Because there is no stress response, the blood can enter areas that may have been blocked off for years. This is why qigong is so good at reducing body pain. Microcirculation to the forehead is increased and digestion is greatly improved. No other exercise offers this level of circulation to organs and glands.

MB: What is your favorite qigong exercise to share with others?

JP: If there was only one technique I could share with the Earth, it would be 9-Breath Method. The most powerful qigong systems rely on breathing techniques to get their effects. Qi Revolution event teaches people a blend of movement, meditation and breathing techniques. Our transmission of this knowledge is precise 14

and exact. Instruction of breathing is specific and we provide all important details needed for success. When performed correctly 9-Breath Method is scientifically proven to improve red blood cell structure in under a minute.

Peter Blake's blood cell analysis, before (left) doing 9-Breath Method and after Qigong student Peter Blake’s blood sample on the left reveals clumped cells before doing any breathing techniques. After a 45-second round of the 9-Breath Method the image on right side reveals the red blood cells are a much rounder shape. This shows how blood circulation is improving on the cellular level by doing this breath technique. The qi feeling is awesome!

MB: What does qi feel like to a new person who has never done it?

JP: During the 9-Breath Method this vibration of energy warms up the abdomen. That is from the enlivening of the blood from oxygenating yourself at the highest levels. With further repetitions of breathing techniques this warmth turns into a tangible electrical force that heals. It’s hard to be angry or worried when feeling a lot of Qi, because the vibrational current gives a profound peace and reminds us we have the light of Spirit inside ourselves. When someone “lays hands” on another person while doing these breathing techniques, it sends a wave of healing Qi into that person.

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Jeff Primack Thousands of Qi Revolution attendees have said they were pain-free after doing a breathing session, likely due to endorphin release. Studies show that beta-endorphin, the feel-good bliss molecule produced by the pituitary gland, is 10x a more potent painkiller than morphine. A natural high is always its own reward and dissolves stress far better than pharmaceuticals.

MB: Jeff, you also teach a lot about food-healing at Qi Revolution. How do specific foods help to reverse specific diseases?

JP: Some foods, like kiwi, have open lungs and have reversed Asthma in 100’s of attendees we’ve seen since teaching Qi Revolution starting back in 2005. It could be the vitamin C in kiwi is very high, but it’s most likely a combination of many phytochemicals that help improve breathing. Asparagus is another time-tested food that helps people reverse cancer and keep the immune system functioning properly. It is rich in glutathione, a master detoxification enzyme produced by your liver. Eating asparagus raises the body’s level of glutathione and increases the liver’s capacity to detoxify. We learned from real people what food protocols give live-saving results for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and we share this wisdom at all our events.

MB: What drives you to charge only $199 for the 3-day seminar?

JP: My life has been greatly enhanced using the qigong and food-healing knowledge. During my training I vowed to make qigong accessible to the common people. I feel compelled to make these energizing practices available to all of society, not just for people with thousands of extra dollars to spend on seminars. Money ideally should not be a factor in someone’s decision to learn qigong healing methods. Our goal is to share it with millions of people. People simply need to try qigong! This is what drives me to keep it affordable.

“Qi Revolution” comes to Asheville Cellular Center March 30 to April 1. Jeff Primack and 20 instructors will teach three days of Amazing Qigong for $199. To reserve tickets and for more information, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. Veterans are admitted free of charge. See ad, page 32.

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Five Strategies for Better Health

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

pringtime brings a desire to clean up our diets and refresh our plates. Here are five worthy strategies for upgrading nutrition and greeting the season with a renewed sense of well-being.

Ditch dieting.

According to the Boston Medical Center, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year and spend more than $30 billion annually on weight-loss products. Despite this hefty investment, restrictive diets don’t work, says Sandra Aamodt, a neuroscientist based in northern California. Aamodt co-presented the Neurobiology of Dieting: Evidence for Improving Mental Health With a Self-Care Approach session at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) annual meeting last October in Washington, D.C. “Diets are not harmless,” Aamodt explains. “They create stress, persistent hunger, 16

trigger eating disorders such as binge eating and even make people fatter over time.” It’s better to take a kinder approach, says Rebecca Scritchfield, a Washington, D.C.-based registered dietitian and Aamodt’s co-presenter. Scritchfield is the author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out – and Never Say Diet Again. She teaches her clients to value their self-worth regardless of body size, practice mindful eating and focus on overall self-care: Think enjoyable physical activity, adequate sleep and positive self-talk. Mindful eating includes paying attention to thoughts and feelings that trigger eating such as hunger, but also stress, boredom and loneliness, says Californiabased registered dietitian Andrea Lieberstein, who wrote Well Nourished: Mindful Practices to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Feed Your Whole Self, and End Overeating. She encourages clients to identify voids in their lives and fill them

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Learn how to cook and garden. The best

dietary upgrade starts in our own kitchens, where the cook controls the ingredients. Home cooking with fresh, whole foods is at the heart of feeding ourselves well. Processed food manufacturers would like us to equate cooking with drudgery or think that cooking takes too much time, yet this couldn’t be further from the truth. Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle, established a culinary medicine program that includes both cooking and gardening classes. Sethi says, “Eating is sacred; it’s our connection to the earth.” She also believes there is wisdom in the way food has been traditionally cooked. Sethi recommends a Mediterranean eating pattern for

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NUTRITION UPGRADES

with healthy relationships and pleasurable activities, rather than food. The “health at any size” philosophy is accepted by a growing number of health and nutrition experts, including Annie Kay, a registered dietitian and registered yoga therapist at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She’s the author of Every Bite is Divine: The Balanced Approach to Enjoying Eating, Feeling Healthy and Happy, and Getting to a Weight That’s Natural for You. Kay injects compassion into her work, promoting stress reduction, conscious eating and finding peace for individuals to reach their natural weight.

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its power to reduce depression and ward off chronic diseases. She also promotes the “herb and spice pharmacy” to reduce inflammation and treat and prevent disease. For example, she says, “Ginger and turmeric both act on the same biochemical pathways as antiinflammatory medicines.” Cooking and eating together as a family has multiple benefits, too, improving children’s nutrition, self-esteem and school performance. Best of all, says Sethi, “Family meals allow us to connect with the people we love.” Put away phones, turn off screens and truly tune in to each other. Connecting to the earth through gardening also improves our health, according to both Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, a registered dietitian and associate director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Diana Dyer, a Michigan-based organic farmer, registered dietitian and author of A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing. They promote gardening as a way to interact with nature, reduce stress and improve quality of life. With just a small patch of soil, home and community gardens provide a ready source of affordable, fresh and nutritious vegetables and herbs.

Eat to protect our planet. According to the

American Public Health Association, climate change is a major threat to our population. Droughts, fires, storms and flooding create obvious challenges to growing crops, but new research also shows how increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere decreases the nutritional quality of food, leading to lower levels of protein and minerals. One solution is to change the way we farm and eat. For example, Jennifer Jay, Ph.D., a professor of environmental engineering in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California Los Angeles, calculated the carbon footprints and climate impacts of a variety of food choices. In general, she says, the fewer animal products in our diets, the lower the greenhouse gas impact. But meat and other animal products

Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut. ~Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle. need not be totally off the table. Simply choose smaller portions and when possible, purchase local pasture-raised products produced without antibiotics and hormones. Organic food production introduces less fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and greenhouse gases into our environment. So, what’s best for the planet is best for us. Jay provides easy, plant-based and planet-friendly recipes at Meals4Planet.org.

Support gut health.

Around 400 B.C., Hippocrates said, “Bad digestion is the root of all evil.” Fast forward through the centuries to today, and one of the hottest areas of research in health, medicine and nutrition revolves around the microbiome; more specifically, the community of microorganisms living in the gut. “Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut,” explains Sethi, which is why she advises,“Feed the bacteria in your gut real food.” Similarly, Teresa

Martin, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Bend, Oregon, emphasizes the value of unprocessed, highfiber, organic plant foods to nourish gut bacteria and maintain microbial balance. Speaking at the same recent meeting, Martin described multiple ways gut bacteria influence our physical and mental health, including nutrient absorption, body weight and blood sugar control, bone density, inflammation and mood. Microbes in the colon digest and ferment plant fibers into short-chain fatty acids, which help ensure a thick, healthy, intestinal mucus lining. Martin notes, “When we don’t eat enough plants, we can’t make enough short-chain fatty acids,” which are key to gut-brain crosstalk and control of appetite and mood. Martin recommends eating 35 to 50 grams of fiber per day from food, not supplements. She also warns against “microbial assassins” such as antibiotics, processed meats, high-fat diets, refined carbohydrates, added sugars and artificial sweeteners, plus the emulsifiers polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose, which are commonly added to foods like ice cream and baked goods to improve texture and extend shelf life. All contribute to microbial imbalance, the loss of microbial diversity and leaky gut—the inability to keep offending food compounds like gluten and intact milk protein out of the bloodstream—leading to food intolerance, inflammation and autoimmune disorders.

Eat-Right Resources Dorothy Sears: beta.prx.org/stories/225407 Food Sleuth Radio interviews: exchange.prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio “The Great Nutrient Collapse:” Tinyurl.com/GreatNutrientCollapse The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, by Brenda Davis. BrendaDavisRD.com Mediterranean diet pyramid: Tinyurl.com/OldWaysMediterraneanDiet The Obesogen Effect: Why We Eat Less and Exercise More but Still Struggle to Lose Weight, by Bruce Blumberg Tanmeet Sethi: beta.prx.org/stories/243771 Whole Grain Hierarchy: Youtube.com/watch?v=nkFJZUIUeEA Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession with Weight Loss, by Sandra Aamodt March 2019

Try intermittent fasting and smart meal timing. Allow-

ing the body at least 12 hours without food intake benefits gut microbial diversity, says Martin. Intermittent fasting, or eating patterns in which no or few calories are consumed between 12 to 16 hours, can protect against a variety of metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, perhaps in part due to the effect on gut microbes. Dorothy Sears, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Cen-

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ter for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, studied the effect of intermittent fasting, or “time-restricted feeding”, on the risk of breast cancer recurrence. In a study of more than 2,300 breast cancer survivors, Sears discovered the women that fasted for at least 13 hours a day reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent, regardless of other dietary factors. Putting this into practice, if the last meal of the day ends at 6 p.m., the first meal of the next day would not begin before 7 a.m. In addition to this “prolonged nightly fasting,” Sears says that when we eat affects the way our bodies handle calories. She recommends eating during the first half of the day, when the sun is up and our enzyme and hormone systems are best able to handle calories, control blood sugar and body weight. Spring forward with these five tips and enjoy better 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. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio through iTunes, Stitcher and KOPN.org.

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Registered dietitian Brenda Davis, of British Columbia, also recommends wholefood, plant-based diets to reverse Type 2 diabetes. She developed a “whole-grain hierarchy” to identify the most gut-friendly, least-processed grains, including cracked oats, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, sprouted grain, wheat berries and kamut. Along with beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, Davis says these foods nourish beneficial gut microbes and reduce inflammation.

Quick Tips for Enjoying Good Food, Fast

1. Cook once, eat twice (or more). Smart, busy cooks use this wise, old home economics strategy. A big pot of soup, stew or chili makes many servings of easy-to-heat leftovers. Store extra servings in glass, never plastic, for quick, heat-and-serve meals. Add a side salad and fruit for dessert for a nourishing, fulfilling meal.

2. Master the omelet. Eggs, prefer-

ably free-range and organic, make fast, easy, affordable meals. Get creative with personalized omelet fillings. For example, in a tablespoon or more of olive oil, quickly sauté any combination of seasonal vegetables like potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, kale or spinach. When tender, slide vegetables into a bowl. Add a few more drops of olive oil to the pan and pour in beaten eggs. When eggs are almost set, top them with sautéed vegetables and a sprinkle of cheese. Cover the pan, set heat to low and when cheese is melted, it’s time to eat. For an alternative filling, try beans, avocado, cheese, onions or peppers with a side of salsa.

3. Use an electric pressure cooker. Say goodbye to sodium-laden,

BPA-lined cans of beans. With today’s

safe and easy electric pressure cookers, a pot of un-soaked dry beans can be ready in less than an hour. Use cooked beans in a variety of quick, delicious dishes, including hummus, burritos, soups, chili and veggie burgers. For tips on vegetarian cooking and stress-free pressure cooking, visit TheVeggieQueen.com.

4. Make friends with farmers.

Find local farmers’ markets for the most flavorful, fresh, seasonal produce. For those not sure what to do with kohlrabi or a strange-looking squash, farmers and fellow shoppers will gladly provide ideas. It’s like going to a community party with fellow foodies—much more fun than a trip to the grocery store.

5. Experiment with helpful cookbooks. Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Ex-

press provides 404 seasonal dishes that can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Betty Crocker, the renowned classic teacher, shows beginning cooks how to make standard dishes from scratch. For delicious vegetarian meals, check out Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. And to enrich children’s taste buds, invite them into the kitchen with The Kids’ Multicultural Cookbook: Food & Fun Around the World, by Deanna F. Cook.

6. Invest in a microplane grater or handheld rasp. Add a punch

of flavor and pizzazz with this versatile kitchen tool. Use it to add freshly grated garlic, ginger and turmeric; plus lemon, lime and orange zest.

7. Purge cupboards of packaged, processed foods. Read

ingredient labels to remove the big offenders: refined flours, sugar and substitutes, artificial colors and additives that harm gut microbes, including polysorbate 80 and carboxymethyl cellulose.

8. Stock up with grab-and-go snacks. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, nut but-

ters and plain yogurt (sweeten to taste with local honey, seasonal fruit and cinnamon) make satisfying, high-nutrient snacks.

9. Keep assorted organic herbal teas handy. Unsweetened herbal teas

make cozy companions during prolonged nighttime fasting. Staying well hydrated is key to mental performance and weight control, too. Thirst often masquerades as hunger, so drink water or tea first, then reassess appetite.

10. Put fun and pleasure back into eating. Host a potluck with

friends to share cooking and clean up, or have a picnic with kids of all ages. Put flowers or a candle on the table and play soothing music—it all enhances digestion and encourages mindful eating. Bon appétit!

March 2019

Vitamin Infusions

The Ultimate Nutritional Support

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by Karla Vavra Melcher

any people assume that IV vitamin infusions are relatively new, with the rise of “drip bars” and endorsements by celebrities. However, this highly helpful treatment has existed for several decades shares Tabetha Smith, FNP-C, at the Restore Health & Wellness Center, who began practicing integrative medicine and IV therapy in 2005. As a nurse practitioner, she began offering IV nutritional therapy (IVNT) at the request of a naturopathic physician who moved to the Wilmington area, was highly trained in IV vitamin therapies and had great success in treating patients. Naturopathic physicians are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges to diagnose, prevent and treat chronic illness to restore optimal health by supporting patients’ inherent self-healing process. However, they are not allowed to practice medicine in North Carolina. “The naturopath wanted to continue receiving her own IV therapy and asked me to learn how to do it so I could give it to her,” says Smith, a member of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society. “I started offering the Myer’s Cocktail IV to her and to my other patients. In 2007, I became certified through the International IV Nutritional Therapy training at the National College of Natural Medicine, in Portland, Oregon, [that] teaches different protocols and formulas [and] how to calculate and customize nutritional IVs, and I’ve been offering them ever since.” IVNT utilizes sterile solutions of vitamins, minerals and other naturally occurring nutritive substances that’re infused directly into the bloodstream. In the 1960s Dr. John Myers pioneered developing a

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“cocktail” of vitamins and minerals which he injected into patients to successfully treat many chronic conditions. Many of his patients found relief and, after his death, they sought continued treatments from Dr. Alan Gaby, a renowned nutritional medicine expert who became one of the treatment’s major proponents. Doctors and other medical providers have had success treating allergies, anxiety, asthma, chronic pain, depression, eczema, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, autoimmune issues, migraines, muscle spasms, injuries and more via IVNT. Smith attests it can also improve neuropathy and neurologic issues. Other benefits from the treatment can include increasing energy, overcoming cold, flu or chest infections, and recovering from exhaustion, stress, traveling and athletic performance. Our bodies must regularly have the vitamins and minerals it needs to function properly. Even with the most efficient digestive system, we absorb only 15 to 25 percent of orally ingested vitamins and minerals. If our nutrient levels slip to deficient levels, we might develop health issues and a weakened immune system. Modern life may be the main cause of the inability to absorb nutrients properly through the digestive tract due to gut inflammation. The standard American diet—low in fiber and high in sugar and saturated fats—can decrease the amount of nutrients that the gut can be absorb. Heavy alcohol use and stress are other disruptors. For those with “leaky gut”, which many have to some degree, the amount absorbed in the intestines is even lower. In people with chronic illnesses, the intestines are often inflamed, leading to failure to absorb vitamins and minerals, causing

decreased levels of nutrients in the tissues even when dietary approaches and nutritional supplements should be providing optimal nutrition. Increased intestinal permeability and gut inflammation can foster celiac disease, Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Some studies show that leaky gut may be associated with other autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, psoriasis, Grave’s disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, allergies, asthma, acne, obesity and mental illness. With IVNT, instead of nutrient absorption through the often-compromised gastrointestinal tract, nutrients go directly to the bloodstream, enabling absorption and energy production at the cellular level and bolstering their functionality. While it can be extremely helpful for almost everyone, seek a medical provider who is certified and well trained in its safe administration according to the current medical standards and follows the latest protocols. Fainting, irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure or other responses sometimes occur, and the infusion should be performed and monitored by a trained infusion nurse who is well-versed in reversing any of these possible reactions. “We aren’t just helping your hangover or ‘hydrating you.’ It’s a medicinal treatment for medical issues. It can be used for boosting energy for anyone who is not sick, but we are medically trained and medically certified,” states Smith. “We purchase our medications and nutrients through specific compounding pharmacies which have been recommended by other physicians who are specialists in this field. We get our glutathione from a pharmacy recommended by Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist well known for his work regarding brain health. Glutathione also needs to stay refrigerated, so we have it shipped overnight with ice so the quality is not compromised. [We] use the highest quality therapies and compounds to [produce] the maximum benefit of every infusion. Our staff walks you through every step to ensure you receive the right IV infusion protocol for your special needs.” For more information on IV Nutritional Therapies, call 910-7631960 or visit RestoreHealthWellness.com. See ads, pages 3 and 7. Karla Vavra Melcher, RN, BSN, is a nurse at the Restore Health & Wellness Center.

March 2019

Try Some Yoga

Exercise vs. Allergies

All the Right Moves

by Marlaina Donato

easonal allergies plague more than 26 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, with numbers on the rise in recent years. This is due in part to a dramatic increase in the amount of airborne pollen, a possible byproduct of climate change. Environmental and lifestyle stress, inadequate nutrition and weakened immune systems are also factors, leaving many feeling too miserable to engage in physical activities. Yet, research shows that exercise can help ease allergy symptoms and lessen severity. A survey of 2,000 allergy sufferers sponsored by the UK National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit showed those that exercised the most had the mildest symptoms.

More Exercise, Less Discomfort

Boosting heart rate through aerobic activities such as running, walking, jumping rope, treadmill routines, tennis and team sports like volleyball or basketball seems to offer anti-allergy benefits. Vitamin C can also help. Researchers from the Faculty of Sports Science at Chulalongkorn University, in Bangkok, Thailand, found that 70 percent of participants that took a vitamin C supplement and ran for half an hour experienced decreased nasal congestion and sneezing. “Exercising regularly creates a cumulative effect in the body, helps speed up metabolism and improves immunity, so you could find even less allergies occurring over time,” says Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and former allergy sufferer from Chicago. “I used to get allergy shots for a runny nose and headaches during certain times of the year, but personally transformed my allergies through expanding my lungs and chest and balancing out my nervous system.” The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy recommends 22

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Mansour, a certified yoga instructor, attests to the benefits of the practice. To ease the symptoms of allergies, she recommends yoga both for its physical effects and its breath benefits. “Yoga can also help bring equilibrium to the nervous system and help the body relax. When the body is in a healthy balance and relaxed, it’s more effective at warding off things like infection or allergies.” Registered nurse and yoga instructor Kristin Brien, of New York City, concurs. “A yoga practice trains and strengthens the vagal nerve, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system— rest and digest mode—and turns off the inflammatory response,” Brien says. “When we are under chronic stress, our nervous systems react as though our bodies are under constant threat, thus making some of us more susceptible to hypersensitive reactions to offending seasonal antigens like pollen and ragweed.” Yoga practitioners across the board recommend inverted poses such as the plow, shoulder stand and downward facing dog to relieve allergy-related congestion. While yoga can be beneficial, inverted poses should be avoided by anyone with high blood pressure, glaucoma or retinal issues due to increased pressure in the blood vessels of the head, and some experts emphasize that allergy sufferers and asthmatics should avoid hot yoga and other demanding forms during flare-ups. A gentle approach goes a long way. Ideally, Brien recommends asanas that anyone can do, including legs up the wall, supported bridge pose, supported reclined goddess pose and child’s pose.

Warm-Up No matter the type of exercise, warming up can play a key factor. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, stretching before activity and boosting heart rate helps to maximize exercise and its symptom-reducing effects.

Create a Healthy Space Lessening the body’s burden by making small changes in living or workout space can also optimize the benefits of exercise. Brien, an allergy sufferer and asthmatic, recommends using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce circulating allergens and also wiping down all surfaces, including yoga mats, floors, window sills and vents. During drier, colder times of the year, Mansour recommends using a humidifier to add moisture to the air and improve breathing. Exercise may not cure seasonal allergies, but it can lessen related symptoms, along with effecting a more balanced nervous system and better overall health. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmberMusic.com.

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gentler forms of exercise, and cautions against vigorous workouts such as Crossfit or long runs that can be counterproductive and exacerbate allergy flare-ups. Mansour recommends yoga, Pilates, walking or weight training—especially when congestion is a factor.

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Helpful Workout Tips Before and After:

n Use a nasal saline spray beforehand. n Change clothes and shower after outdoor exercise; wash workout clothing exposed to pollens.

Consider Wearing:

n Wraparound sunglasses to avoid allergens getting into eyes n A breathable mask to filter allergens during outdoor activity

Avoid Exercising:

n In the morning when pollen and mold counts are highest n When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm, dry or windy outside n On busy roads where exhaust fumes can irritate bronchial and nasal passages n When tired, sick or under significant stress; all three states prompt the immune system to react more severely to allergens

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n Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exercise for at least two hours after an allergy shot to avoid significant side effects.

March 2019

Roundup and Gut Health

Healing From Genetically Altered Foods Another Reason to Go Organic by Marlaina Donato

As I dug deeper, I put health have ignited conwenty-five years ago, the first the pieces together of troversy among sciengenetically modi- the relationship between tists, consumers and even fied (GM) crop came to governments. GMOs, gut health and market in the form of a Much of the research subsequent diseases. has been conducted in tomato engineered for a longer shelf life. Today, ~Michelle Perro, pediatrician, other countries—more as much as 80 percent of author and executive director than 60 have banned food in the U.S. contains GMOs—and most of GMO Science GMOs (as they are best studies have focused on known) and most of the world’s genetically the health effects of the glyphosate used engineered crops are treated with glyphosate on these crops, which the World Health herbicides, primarily Monsanto’s Roundup. Organization in 2015 declared a probable Unlike hybrids produced by convenhuman carcinogen. “Glyphosate adversely tional breeding, GMOs are created in a affects the mitochondria, neurotranslaboratory, often incorporating DNA from mitter production and hormones,” says other species, such as bacteria and viruses. Smith, whose recent documentary, Secret Researching the potential health effects Ingredients, presents stories of people that “must be our number one priority, because overcame chronic illnesses by eliminating GMO technology is replacing nature,” says GMOs from their diets. Jeffrey Smith, executive director of the Smith recently conducted a survey Institute for Responsible Technology, in published in the International Journal of Fairfield, Iowa. “The altered genomes are Human Nutrition and Functional Medipassed on to future generations.” cine in which 3,256 respondents reported Although U.S. regulators generally improvement in a number of health regard these foods to be safe, the ubiquity problems after they switched to largely of GMOs in the food chain and a lack of non-GMO and organic diets. “Many of the research on their long-term effect on human conditions that improved in the survey 24

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“Roundup can loosen the tight junctions between our cells,” explains Smith. “This can lead to leaky gut, which can contribute to inflammation and numerous diseases.” Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvardeducated physician and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease, concurs. “I do believe that the microbiome is crucial for health, and by switching to organic, we eliminate the potential microbiome-damaging effects of glyphosate.” Palanisamy, based in San Francisco, emphasizes glyphosate’s known ability to cause DNA damage and potentially induce cell death. “It may be a contributing factor to Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, infertility and gastrointestinal disorders,” he says. “It is impossible in the U.S. to just eliminate GMO foods from the diet, so eating organic is the only way to guarantee avoiding GMO foods. This automatically also reduces pesticides from the diet.”

Anecdotal Evidence

Dr. Michelle Perro, a pediatrician, author and executive director of GMO Science, in San Rafael, California, became involved when she came across research by plant biologist Dr. Arpad Pusztai, one of the first scientists to raise concerns about the safety of genetically modified foods. “I was able to correlate his findings with the change in children’s health that I was beginning to notice in my own practice,” says Perro. “As I dug deeper, I put the pieces together of the relationship between GMOs, gut health and subsequent diseases.” Perro has seen improved health in her patients once a cleaner diet is introduced. “Parents have the ability to help

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participants are similar to the health issues found in lab animals fed GMOs or the associated herbicide Roundup,” he wrote. More than 85 percent reported improvement from digestive disorders. It is possible that glyphosate, which is antibiotic in nature, may disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome, a community of microbes that inhabit the gut.

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reverse chronic disorders plaguing their children, including asthma, eczema, food allergies and neurocognitive disorders such as autism and ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].” Palanisamy has also seen significant changes in his patients’ health when they heed his advice and avoid GMOs. “Often, they report improvement in digestion, mood, brain fog and energy levels.” The body is designed with the innate ability to heal, says Pero. “Chronic diseases can be reversed when organic nutrition is the foundation.” The Hartman Group’s Organic & Natural 2018 report reveals that 46 percent of American shoppers now seek GMO-free food. “The tipping point here in the United States has begun,” says Smith.

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Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality, health and wellness and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Helpful Resources

n 2018 Journal of the American Medical Association study: Tinyurl.com/OrganicFoodAndCancer n What’s Making our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It, by Dr. Michelle Perro and University of California San Francisco medical anthropologist Vincanne Adams; ChelseaGreen.com/product/whatsmaking-our-children-sick March 2019

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Swing into Spring – 9:30am-1pm. 9th annual free tennis clinic open to adults and children with intellectual disabilities hosted by Wilmington Abilities Tennis. Fun day with an opportunity to try out tennis. Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave, Wilmington. Beth Fitzsimons 910-200-4101. Build Self-Esteem & Confidence Seminar – 1:30-2:30pm. Join Maximized Mind seminar to learn how hypnotherapy and coaching can help you build and strengthen your self-esteem and confidence levels to achieve greater fulfillment and higher levels of success in your life. Cost: free. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, Myrtle Beach. 843-213-2597.

tion with your children using Life Color methods, intuition and more. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2102 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

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Low Impact Cardio Fit – 9-9:50am. A fun cardiovascular workout, low impact, but you can make it harder with your own intensity moves, with 15 minutes of free weights for upper and lower body. Cost: $6/1 class-day pass; free to members. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293.

Ease Allergy Symptoms – 6pm. Seminar shares how good health and nutrition can ease allergy symptoms, especially with Spring right around the corner and with seasonal allergies flaring up. Cost: free. Mention Natural Awakenings for free far-infrared sauna session with first IV therapy purchase. Restore Health & Wellness Center, 1010 S 16th St, Wilmington. 910-763-1960.

Silver Sneakers Circuit – 10-10:50am. Circuit workout using free weights, tubing and small ball, combining Cardio with segments of strength training. Cost: $6/1 class-day pass; free to members. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Angel Speak – 6:30-8pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Receive channeled messages of guidance and healing from the Angelic Realm. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2102 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Spirit Animal Discovery – 10:30am-1pm. With Kimberly “Fox” Coffman. Find out what your Spirit Animal is and learn how knowing such can help you in your relationships, career, communication, family and self-growth. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2102 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. Working with Pendulums – 11:30am-12:30pm. Join us and learn all about pendulums. How to choose them and how to use them properly as well as do mini readings. Cost: free. Spiritquest, 6649 Beach Dr SW 1, Ocean Isle. SpiritquestNC.com, 910-444-2229. Mastering Life in the 5th Dimension – 1:303:30pm. Calling all Lightworkers. These are very exciting times. Come learn about life in this amazing new energy, your Soul Tool Box and much more. Cost: $35. Spiritquest, 6649 Beach Dr SW 1, Ocean Isle. SpiritquestNC.com, 910-444-2229. Communication with Our Youth – 3:30-5:30pm. With Eileen Kapler. Learn valuable spiritual and scientific ways to bridge the gaps in communica-

Vitamins 101 Workshop: Why Food isn’t Enough – 6:20-8pm. Learn how World War II influenced the quality of food today. Become aware of the 6 most dangerous nutritional deficiencies. Find out how to research quality supplements. Discover the top foods to avoid and how to decode labels. Cost: free, but must register. Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness,14886 US Hwy 17 N, Hampstead. 910-406-1200.

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Ease Allergy Symptoms – 6pm. See March 11 listing. Wilmington.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. With Felica Grant. Gift and receive Reiki Energy Healing under the guidance of Reiki Master and teacher. Cost: $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2102 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 The Psychology of Change through Hypnotherapy & Coaching – 7:10-8:10pm. Join Mike Oglesbee to learn how to create fast, effective and permanent change in your life as he teaches you the Theory of Mind, the Process of Change, and how Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching can help you overcome your biggest challenges and struggles to create a more fulfilling and successful life. Cost: free. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, Myrtle Beach. 843-213-2597.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Spring Shaklee Extravaganza – 9:30am-noon. Learn how to Live Younger Longer and Love Your Life with Shaklee from special guest speaker Heather Chastain, Shaklee President of US and Canada. Learn how to win a $500 gift certificate or a trip to Las Vegas with our Healthy Weight Challenge. Cost: free, limited tickets. Homewood Suites, Wilmington. Must register by calling 910-231-4786. Access Bars Workshop – 10am-6pm. Aubrey Clay leads access bars workshop. Learn how energy healing works through trained practitioner lightly touches 32 points on head and relieve and release multiple common ailments. Cost: $60/hr session. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wi l m i n g t o n . C a l l 6 3 0 - 2 9 2 - 0 2 1 6 , e m a i l AubreyClay@yahoo.com or visit AubreyClay.com.

Message Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. With Psychic Lisa Ann. Receive a message from your Guides, Angels or loved ones. Everyone in attendance will receive a brief message and be allowed to ask one question. Bring a piece of jewelry or something metal. Limited seating. Cost: $35. Spiritquest, 6649 Beach Dr SW 1, Ocean Isle. SpiritquestNC.com, 910-444-2229.

MONDAY, MARCH 25 Spiritquest Live on Facebook – 7:30-8:30pm. Join from the comfort of your own home. Get inspired, educated and motivated. Join in the discussion and be with like-minded people. This is a live FB event and you need to request to join ahead at Spiritquest Live FB group. Cost: free. For details, visit SpiritquestNC.com. 910-444-2229.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Tarot Card Group – 6-8pm. With Cindy Heunemann. Practice using your tarot cards under the guidance of 2nd generation intuitive reader and teacher. Cost: $25. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2102 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

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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. Cost: $199 with early registration required. Cellular Center, Asheville. 800-298-8970. Wilmington VegFest – 10am-5pm. 2nd annual edition will span 2 days this year. First day is educational day and second day is festival day. Free admission Saturday with suggested donation of $10 for Sunday.

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arts-based festival. Gain insight on nutrition, longevity, fitness, green living and the therapeutic benefits of art in all forms plus kid-friendly activities. Local arts and crafts available for sale. Cost: $5 admission; 10 & under free. 9480 Ocean Hwy, Calabash (adjacent Movement Works Studio). For info, email CommunityMovementAlliance@gmail. com or visit CommunityMoves.org.

Celebrating 20 Years Holistic Wellness – Noon4pm. Join owner/founder Psychic Lisa Ann of Spiritquest Body Mind Spirit Spa & Gifts to celebrate 20 years of her business success. Free admission, with giveaways, snacks, live music, specials and surprises. 6649 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach. SpiritquestNC.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Qi Revolution – 9am-6pm. See March 30 listing. Asheville. Wilmington VegFest – Noon-5pm. See March 30 listing. Wilmington.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 and connect with the sweetness of the earth. Cost: $98/person, includes 2 farm-to-table meals. Old River Farms, 8711 Old River Farms Rd, Burgaw. 910-231-7162.

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plan ahead MONDAY, APRIL 1 Qi Revolution – 9am-6pm. See March 30 listing. Asheville.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Auro Photography & Soul Contract Readings – 10am-7pm. With Howard Minton. Call ahead to schedule. Cost: $60/person. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 2102 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Feed Your Body, Mind & Soul – 9am-7pm. Experience daylong Feed Your Body, Mind & Soul Retreat

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Master Gardner Volunteer Association Plant Sale – 9am-5pm April 11-13, Noon-4pm. April 14. With over 7 acres and over 10,000 plants to choose from, purchase a number of in-house and locally-grown herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and native plants, as well as handmade wooden accessories. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington. NHCArboretum.com or call 910-798-7660.

Passion, Purpose & Prosperity Workshop – 11am-8pm. Ignite your passions, live your purpose and prosper doing what you love. Unleash your gifts and talents, break free of limitations and live your purpose with Jenny Ngo, RN, MSN, Transformational Healer & Intuitive Coach. Claim your full-scholarship free ticket. Cost: free access/ ticket does not include lodging or meals. Camp Dogwood Meeting and Retreat Center, 7050 Camp Dogwood Dr, Sherrills. For more info or to register, call 980-689-0261 or visit GlobalQuantumHealing. com/liveevent/.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Passion, Purpose & Prosperity Workshop – 7am8pm. See April 26 listing. Sherrills. Healthy Kids Day – 9:30am-1:30pm. 8th annual opportunity for families to participate in active play and educational sessions designed to improve health and wellness. Free admission with food available for purchase. Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave, Wilmington. 910-251-9622.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Carolina Soul Festival –11am-5pm. 3rd annual community-oriented health, wellness, music, and

Passion, Purpose & Prosperity Workshop – 7am4pm. See April 26 listing. Sherrills.

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monday Geri-Fit – 8:30-9:15am. Geri-Fit, a Mon morning class. Free. Senior Resource Center, 2222 S College Rd, Wilmington. 910-798-6409. Gentle Yoga – 9am. 8-week course starting March 4 through April 22. Cost: $60. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Register: HalyburtonPark. com or 910-341-0075. Heal Your Life – 7-8:30pm. 4th Mon. Join licensed Louise Hay Heal Your Life teachers once a month. Cost: love offering. Unity Church of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. For more information, call Terri at 910-470-2745.

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. Gentle Yoga – 9:30am. 8-week course starting March 6 through April 24. Cost: $60. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Register: HalyburtonPark.com or 910-341-0075. Pilates – 5:30pm. 8-week course starting March 6 through April 24. Cost: $60. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Register: HalyburtonPark. com or 910-341-0075.

Ultimate Teen Night – 6:30-9pm. 2nd Fri (to May 10). Middle School Students; sports, arts and crafts, social time and more. Refreshments served. City of Wilmington, Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington. Cost: free, must pre-register. 910-341-0096. Kids Night Out – 6:30-9pm. 3rd Fri (to May 17). For ages 6-11; sports, arts and crafts and more. Refreshments served. City of Wilmington, Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington. Cost: free, must pre-register. 910-341-0096.

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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.

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Kids Tennis Clinic – 9:30-10:30am (ages 5-7) and 10:30-11:30am (ages 8-13). March 2 through April 6. Cost: $60 for 6 sessions. Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, 3405A Park Ave, Wilmington. Register at EmpiePark.com or call 910-341-4631.

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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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Yoga – 6:30pm. 8-week course starting March 6 through April 24. Cost: $60. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Register: HalyburtonPark. com or 910-341-0075.

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 into 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. 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.

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 welcome. Ages 5 and up. Cost: free, registration required. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. 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.

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ACCESS ENERGY SERVICES AUBREY CLAY

Access Bars Facelift & Body Process Practitioner End of Life Specialist 630-292-0216 • AccessAubrey@yahoo.com AubreyClay.com Offering Access Bars, Facelift and Body process hands-on method promoting energies to flow, heal and repair. This energy transformation modality, links season wisdom, ancient knowledge, and highly contemporary pragmatic tools for positive change. Receiving these holistic, non-invasive treatments will leave you with a sense of peace and space; and a feeling like there are more possibilities open to you. All life comes to me with ease, joy and glory.

ACUPUNCTURE 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 11.

THE ACUPUNCTURE ALTERNATIVE Karen A. Vaughn, LAc. 5725 Oleander Dr, E-2, Wilmington 910-392-0870 AcupunctureOfWilmington.com

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.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE CLUB AT CAMCLINIC

Nan Cameron, MSN, RN, LAc 1928 S 16th St, Wilmington 910-342-0999 • CamClinic.com Located at the Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine, The Club increases your treatment options utilizing complementary alternative therapies. We help you design a program that meets your health and wellness goals utilizing cutting-edge technology. Let us be part of your team! See ad, page 18.

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BIO SYMMETRY

Dr. Chris A. Pate, MD 265 Racine Dr, Ste 102, Wilmington 910-399-6661 • BioSymmetry.com Are you experiencing any of the following: muscle loss, weight gain, night sweats, vaginal dryness, low sex drive, memory loss, mood swings, depression, anxiety, erectile dysfunction? You could have declining hormones and benefit from Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for both men and women. See ad, page 3.

CHIROPRACTIC ELITE CHIROPRACTIC

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 3.

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 23.

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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 6.

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 10.

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 long-term health outcomes. Specializing in bio-identical hormone therapy, thyroid and adrenal problems, endocrine health, food sensitivities, nutritional health/therapy, B12 and MIC-B12 injections, VI Peels and CyroPeel facials, pharmaceutical grade supplements, nutritional IV therapies such as Myers IV, Glutathione, and Vitamin C infusions, RegenePulse D-Actor 100 Ultrasound Treatments for musculoskeletal issues, plantar fasciitis, cellulite, facial wrinkles/scars, erectile dysfunction, farinfrared sauna and more. See ads, pages 3 and 7.

HALOTHERAPY CAROLINA SALT ROOM

3203A Highway 9E, Unit A, Little River, SC 843-734-1383 CarolinaSaltRoom.com Using the latest state-of-the art, computerized, halo generator, flooring of 3,600 pounds of pink Himalayan Salt, and more than 32 square feet of Himalayan salt lighting panels while relaxing in zero-gravity reclining chairs, relieving symptoms of allergies, cystic fibrosis, asthma, eczema, COPD, ear infections, cold/flu, psoriasis, chronic cough, sinusitis and many more. See ad, page 19.

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 23.

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KAY DOBIS NUTRITION

BEACON THERMOGRAPHY, INC.

Kay Dobis is a nutritionist in Myrtle Beach who specializes in helping people with chronic disease heal themselves through the power of food and lifestyle changes. Kay has a Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health and is a board-certified Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). See ad, page 19.

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.

1211 44th Ave N, Ste 200, Myrtle Beach 843-957-9482 KayDobis.com

SPIRITUAL CONSULTATION BONNIE SANDERA

Luminous Healing 309K Ave, Unit A, Kure Beach 585-301-6957 • LuminousHealing.info Offering private energy medicine and spiritual coaching sessions. Her sessions allow clients to release any past issues which prevent them from moving forward and finding true happiness. Bonnie creates a personalized healing map for with each client to follow on their own road to happiness. Additionally, offers a 200-hour Energy Medicine training program. See ad, page 21.

DIANE YOUNG

910-352-7495 DianeYoung.413@gmail.com Reverend Diane Young is now offering Spiritual Guidance consultations. Background is extensive, with over 40 years assisting people with life challenges and has an uncanny ability to create a sacred space for healing and is now offering this to the community. An ordained minister with LEWA since 2011 combined with her background in Hypnosis gives her the experience to assist on many levels.

Shelly Laine 910-803-2150 BeaconThermography.com

WELLNESS CENTER BLUE LAGOON WELLNESS CENTER Pat and Jo Zachry 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington 910-685-2795 BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com

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 ads, pages 10 and 21.

SPIRITQUEST

Body Mind Spirit Spa & Gifts 6649 Beach Dr, Ocean Isle Beach 910-444-2229 • SpiritquestNC.com Offering halotherapy (salt sanctuary), readings, intuitive healing, past life regressions, reiki, crystal healing, crystal light therapy with sound healing, BioMat sessions, massage, reflexology, integrative health coaching, meditation, salt sanctuary meditation and workshops. We also have an awesome gift shop with a wonderful selection of crystals. See ad, page 21.

APRIL

Coming Next Month

Sustainable Living plus: Creative Arts Therapy

March 2019

SE North Carolina & Serving Myrtle Beach

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