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TheWorld’s Healthiest Cuisines Upbeat Kids Five Steps to Positivity

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tion, I still feel there are loads of to-dos running

around in my head. But I have vowed to myself and my three children, ages 15 and 12, that our lives this summer will be less crazy and more enjoyable.

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in New Jersey. Living in the country meant having to need a car ride to most friends’ houses and long days trying to find what to do. There weren’t many places to walk to and camps weren’t common options like they are for many kids today. But we found endless ways to have fun.

I clearly remember shouting cheers on the last day of school, ready to take in all

that the summer break had to offer—long days, outside playtime and nobody expecting anything of me except to show up for meals. We found local neighbors and quickly became friends, playing down by the creek, riding bicycles, swimming, yearning for ice cream at the local place just down the street. We were bored at times, but that was just part of life and sparked creativity for the next adventure. We did all of this without video games, mobile phones (social media), pre-recorded TV shows, computers and the list go

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on—but now I am really dating myself.

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do or complete, but leaving lots of room to just play around and “be”. Our plans are

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So, this summer we are planning ahead and making goals of things we want to

to have limited time on devices and do other things that can prove to be fun, whether it’s getting a job for the first time, driving with a permit, making a new recipe, juicing, gardening, photography, drawing/painting or going for a simple yet an exciting swim in the pool. You would be surprised how a night swim and a fire pit with s’mores can bring kids of all ages together.

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20, writer Ronica A. Ohara reminisces about those bygone days and presents compelling prescriptions for it. It turns out that their definition of play is the same as mine was when I was young.

We can all have fun reliving our own halcyon days while playing along with our

kids according to their likes. Remember the times you loved the best as a kid? Share those memories and see what your kids make of them, then dive into those simple pleasures all over again (like playing badminton). The possibilities are endless. To the sunny days and warm summer nights,

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THE GRACE OF ABUNDANCE

Five Practices to Create a More Abundant Life

10 HELP FOR HOME GARDENERS

Extension Agents at Your Service

12 SUMMER EATING The Herbal Connection

14 FOREST BATHING

Mother Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rx for Body and Mind

16 CROPS IN THE CITY

Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground

19 ALICE ROBB ON THE Transformative Power of Dreams

20 THE PURE JOY OF PLAY Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun

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26 BEYOND ANTIBIOTICS Pets Can Heal With Natural Approaches

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 9 inspiration 10 green living 12 conscious eating 14 fit body 15 therapy spotlight

19 wise words 20 healthy kids 23 wellness 24 26 27 29 30

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Christ Heart Reiki Foundation Class in Wilmington

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Charts & Healing Arts Offers Multiple Ways to Connect

imberly Logan, owner of Charts & Healing Arts, provides a combination of astrological interpretations and tarot card readings along with using her psychic abilities to give clients the most accurate readings possible by providing timelines, dates and descriptions of the upcoming events in their lives. Kimberly Logan Logan’s service utilizes astrological charting, tarot spreads and her psychic abilities during sessions. “I offer these services in multiple options to best serve the individual including phone, video sessions through Zoom, texted, emailed, as well as in-person sessions. Clients can book appointments online,” she adds. View Natural Awakenings calendar section for class information and locations as well. In addition, Logan is a licensed massage therapist and bodyworker, Reiki Master and Practitioner. She uses her intuition to target problem areas in the body to help clients become pain free or to assist in healing themselves with a facilitator. For more information and or to schedule an appointment, call or text Logan at 910-234-2342, email KimAstroCharting@gmail.com or visit ChartsAndHealingArts.com. See ad, page 9.

oni Dafeldecker, founder of Christ Heart Reiki (CHR) and owner of Healing the Center Reiki & Wellness, will lead a two-day Foundations Class offering on July 27 and 28, in Wilmington. Dafeldecker comments, “In this two-day foundation class, you will Toni Dafeldecker learn the origin and history of CHR, symbols used in CHR, the purpose of and alignment with CHR, the system of Cosmic Realignment and Balancing Therapeutic Communications basics and much more. No prior experience is required. The majority of those who have taken this class have been Reiki Masters and have found Christ Heart Reiki to be the most personally and professionally transformative energy they have ever worked with.” “CHR is here now to assist with Planetary Ascension which is a necessarily wholistic process that requires all living beings on the planet, the planet itself and all non-living matters to be cleansed of any and all toxic cellular memories,” explains Dafeldecker. “I have been practicing CHR with clients for over a decade with remarkable success.” Cost: $700 with a pay-over-time plan available. For more information including event location and to register (required), call 919522-0508, email HealingTheCenter@gmail.com or visit ChristHeartReiki.com. See ad, page 31.

Ecology Exploration Camp at Halyburton Park

he city of Wilmington, Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with their nature programs will host an Ecology Exploration Camp for 7- to 9-year-old youngsters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 22 through July 26 at Halyburton Park. Explore and discover the diversity of plants and animals in North Carolina through handson learning, nature journaling and field trips to various areas attractions. Campers will learn how to safely explore, observe and appreciate nature. Cost: $200/week; lunch not included. Location: 4099 S. 17 St., Wilmington. For more information and to register (deadline is July 5), call 910-341-0075 or visit HalyburtonPark.com.

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Addressing Trauma in Safe Communities in Onslow County “ he suicide rate in the military and veterans’

community is on the rise in alarming numbers. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other related traumas are fueling this fire which needs to be extinguished. Anyone dealing with any type of trauma in their life needs help and a spiritual path of healing may be the answer,” suggests Reverend Al Roberts, spiritual group leader of the Eastern Carolina Community Spiritual Support Network (ECCSSN). Beginning from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 15, group classes will be offered in Jacksonville to raise awareness about PTSD symptoms and to create safe communities “cities of refuge” for trauma survivors in Jacksonville. “We will address the needs of veterans with PTSD and all trauma survivors alike,” adds Roberts. ECCSSN is a subsidiary of WAVE Ministries International Inc. in Greenville, North Carolina. WAVE Ministries is a nonprofit, incorporated religious organization. The Onslow County Group is being facilitated by “Simply God” Ministries. Cost: Free. Location: Lapointe’s Automotive, 337 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville. Registration limited to 10 per class to maximize outcomes. For more information and to register, call 252503-9373, email WaveMinistriesConslt@aol.com or visit WaveMinistriesInternational.com.

Many Area Independence Day Celebrations

onsider attending any of the following events in celebrating Independence Day this year. Events that are listed are not all-inclusive, but are a sampling of activities scheduled in our area.

n July 3 – Fireworks by the Sea: 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Polar Bear Blues Band, a crowd favorite for 40-plus years. Arrive early to grab spot on beach or at the gazebo. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Location: Cape Fear Blvd. and Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach. n July 3 – July Freedom Celebration: 9 p.m. Location: 1 W. First St., Ocean Isle Beach. n July 4 – Southport: 9 p.m. Location: Southport Waterfront. n July 4 – City of Wilmington: 6-10 p.m. Includes live entertainment, food vendors and fireworks starting at 9:05 p.m. Location: Between Market and Princess sts, 54 N. Water St., Wilmington. n July 4 – Broadway at the Beach: 10 p.m. Location: 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC. n July 4 – Barefoot Landing – 10 p.m. Location: 4898 HWY 17 S., N. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Lumina Festival of the Arts

elebrate the artistic side of the coastal South with the Lumina Festival of Arts. University of North Carolina Wilmington Presents and Opera Wilmington have assembled an extraordinary roster of artists featuring opera, theater, dance, film, music, visual arts and performance poetry during this 16-day festival that runs between July 12 and 28. Cost: Specific events range from free to $50. For more information including locations (subject to change) and to see full schedule, visit UNCW.edu/arts/lumina/index.html or call UNCW Office of the Arts Ticket Office at 910-962-3500, Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. July 2019

Snack on Walnuts to Slow Growth of Breast Tumors

The gene expression in the breast cancers of women that ate a handful of walnuts each day for about two weeks changed in a way that suppressed the growth of the tumors, according to a small clinical study from the Marshall University School of Medicine, in Huntington, West Virginia. Five women in the experimental group with biopsies that had revealed breast cancer tumors ate two ounces of walnuts a day until their surgery two to three weeks later. Using cells taken during surgery, researchers identified 456 genes in the walnut-eating group that had significantly changed their expression and slowed tumor growth.

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The inflamed gum condition known as gingivitis is fairly common and often mild, but can be a precursor of more serious periodontal disease linked to Alzheimer’s and rheumatoid arthritis. German researchers at the University of Freiburg tested 30 people: half in a control group that did not change their diet, and half that switched to a diet low in meat and processed carbohydrates and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin D, antioxidants, plant nitrates and fiber. After four weeks, those on the plant-based diet had significantly less gum inflammation and bleeding. They also lost weight and had higher vitamin D levels.

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Eat Mostly Plants to Ease Gum Inflammation

New research has found the basic micronutrient vitamin B12 may be the first good tool for averting the hereditary form of Parkinson’s disease, which accounts for about 15 percent of such cases worldwide. In lab tests, an international team of scientists found that AdoCbl, one of the active forms of vitamin B12, inhibits the activity of a mutated enzyme linked to Parkinson’s. Inhibiting this enzyme appears to help stabilize dopamine release in the brain. Dopamine deficiencies manifest in the muscle rigidity and tremors that are hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s. Another recent study from the University of California San Francisco that included nonhereditary Parkinson’s patients found that symptoms worsened more quickly in early-stage patients that had low B12 levels than in those with higher levels of the vitamin.

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When we are in alignment, everything flows. There is ease and doors open for us. People, money and resources will show up on our path to help us achieve our goals. Therefore, we must always be awake to our goodness and take inspired actions to manifest our desires into reality.

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C = Commitment

The Grace of Abundance Five Practices to Create a More Abundant Life

by Meriflor Toneatto

Commit to gifting ourselves with an abundant mindset because our mindset is critical to our success. One way to quickly shift our mindset to the positive is to concentrate on our desire and ask ourselves, “What do I have to believe for this to be true?” Our mind will creatively generate many possibilities that can get us excited, which then shifts how we think and feel to what is positive. As we do this, we will also create greater confidence in the knowledge that the universe is always working in our favor.

E = Expression Express our passion by first doing what we love. Then find a way to use our passion, purpose and life to serve others.When we do this, our world, our financial abundance and our joy will expand exponentially. Meriflor Toneatto is the author of Money, Manifestation & Miracles: A Guide to Transforming Women’s Relationships with Money. Connect at Meriflor.co.

bundance means plenty—a flowing of love, vitality, wealth, joy, prosperity, success and more. GRACE is an acronym representing five practices that can magnify abundance in all areas of life, including finances.

G = Gratitude There is tremendous power in being grateful, because what we focus on expands. Gratitude opens our heart to receive and give blessings. This puts us in a space to have more things to be grateful for. Practicing gratitude can be as simple as saying, “I am grateful for…” or “I am thankful for…” If we find ourselves in a negative state, practice gratitude even for as brief a period as 60 seconds. It will positively shift our emotion, thereby allowing us to be open to abundance.

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R = Receiving To graciously receive can be as simple as accepting a compliment. Another way to receive is by requesting our heart’s desire. There is nothing wrong with wanting more. The truth is that we can have more—as much as we are willing to receive.

A = Alignment The key way to get into alignment for more abundance is to know our purpose, follow our passion and work on releasing internal fears and doubts. July 2019

HELP FOR HOME GARDENERS Extension Agents at Your Service

by Yvette C. Hammett

any home gardeners readily list flies, wasps and beetles among the “pests” in their gardens. However, many of these are actually pollinators that help boost production of fruits and vegetables; others are beneficial insects that keep the real plant-killers at bay. A quick call to the local cooperative extension service can help sort out friend from foe— and that’s just the beginning of what this valuable, underutilized resource can offer. Each year, millions in federal taxpayer dollars help fund county agricultural extension programs administered through

the 108 colleges and universities that comprise the nation’s land grant university system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which supplies the money, also helps fund science-based research meant to reach not only farmers, but home gardeners seeking advice on best practices. The USDA is trying to do a better job of raising public awareness of assistance that’s readily available, free of charge, especially now that it’s getting more funding.

Organic on the Rise

“The good news is that the 2018 Farm Bill

provided increases for many of our programs, including the organic agriculture research and extension initiative program for which we received significant funding,” says Mathieu Ngouajio, program leader for the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The USDA is eager to see the connections their constituents are making with the research. “We want to identify the needs of organic gardeners, and the best way to meet those needs to get our research into their hands,” Ngouajio says. County extension agents are on the front lines of this effort, offering low- or no-cost soil testing, handbooks on a variety of local gardening topics and workshops on everything from making rain barrels and creating rain gardens to implementing eco-friendly pest control, cultivating native plants and employing best practices for organic gardening. Master gardeners that volunteer their expertise are central to supporting extension outreach activities. “We would love more business from the public,” says Weston Miller, an associate professor with Oregon State University’s extension service. “The public service of

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which supplies the money, also helps fund science-based research meant to reach not only farmers, but home gardeners seeking advice on best practices.

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the master gardener program is to answer organic pest control, Miller says. “In terms The good news is that the questions,” including what and when to of gardening, there are certified organic 2018 Farm Bill provided plant and how much irrigation is required. products you can use and still be organic.” increases for many of our In Oregon, there are 3,500 master One thing to look for on a label is the seal programs, including an gardeners, with 650 volunteers in Portland of the Organic Materials Review Institute, alone. “We train master gardeners in how organic program for which we which indicates the product is suitable for to use our resources and interpret the received significant funding. organic gardening. research to the public,” Miller says. However, there aren’t many good ~Mathieu Ngouajio “There are trained volunteers in pretty options for weed management, he adds. much every county in the country ready “You have to do weeding by hand or use an and willing to answer any gardening question,” Miller says. For herbicide that isn’t organic.” example, a new organic gardener might not know the correct soil Another issue that extension programs can help with is makamendments to use or how to start a composting pile to suppleing sure organic gardeners receive only scientifically researched ment the soil in an organic garden. information, says Nicole Pinson, an urban horticulture agent with There is also a nationwide network called Ask the Expert the Hillsborough County Extension Service, in Tampa, Florida. (USDA.gov/ask-expert) and questions will automatically go to an “Gardening information is available on websites and on soextension staff person or master gardener in the area where the cial media. Some information that pops up is not research-based, inquiring gardener lives. or they are selling a product and are not unbiased,” Pinson says. “We generally stick to recommendations we have been able to vet Reducing Confusion through research. When we make a recommendation, we give Many of those getting into organic gardening might feel confused folks all of the options of what they can do.” as to what connotes organic, Miller says. “Organic gardening is using a naturally formed material for fertilizer and pesticide, from To find a nearby extension office, visit Tinyurl.com/ExtensionFinder. plant, animal or mineral sources.” The biggest area of confusion is that many people think Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, organic means pesticide-free. But that is not always true. There is Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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SUMMER EATING

The Herbal Connection

by Kajsa Nickels

ummer is an ideal time to add a healthy dose of fresh, organic herbs to make cool salads, luscious smoothies and other hot-weather eats and treats. Herbs are not only a flavorful addition to any meal, they are also chock-full of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure and improving mineral balance to increasing immune support, hydration, energy and healthy skin. Most people consider using herbs in small amounts as seasonings for recipes such as spaghetti sauce, soups or desserts. However, they are edible plants, just like kale and spinach. Although they tend to have strong flavors when dried, fresh herbs are usually quite mild and can be eaten in large amounts like any other vegetable.

Cool Benefits “Summertime herbs are important for dealing with the heat and humidity that the season brings,” says Nathaniel Whitmore, a Chinese medicine herbalist and shiatsu massage practitioner in Milford, Pennsylvania. An herb that he recommends for this time of year is American ginseng, which, unlike its Chinese namesake, is considered a “cooling” herb and helps keep the body moist. When combined with fresh chrysanthemum flowers, the result is a powerful elixir that both hydrates and energizes. “A piece of American ginseng root and a few chrysanthemums placed in a jar of water and set on a windowsill for a few days makes a great cold infusion,” says Whitmore. “You can store it in the fridge for a few days and drink it in small amounts at a time to benefit from its energizing and hydrating properties.” 12

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~Nathaniel Whitmore Soft-stemmed herbs such as parsley and dill can be used in large amounts in salads and summer sandwiches. Other heat-tolerant herbs that are easy to grow include lemon balm, rosemary, lavender, mint and basil. “Lemon balm is great for headaches and insomnia that are common during summer heat waves,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., an herbalist and doctor of natural medicine, in Ontario, Canada. “Basil can help reduce summer achiness, while lavender serves as a relaxant and an excellent bug repellant.” In addition to relieving headaches and restlessness, lemon balm is also beneficial for those that suffer from high blood pressure. A study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine reports that it is helpful in reducing blood pressure in patients with chronic stable angina. Rosemary, another herb used for sleep disorders, was found to also help improve memory and decrease anxiety in a study conducted in Iran at the Kerman University of Medical Sciences. One study in 2009 by researchers in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Allahbad, in India, revealed that polyphenols found in herbs and plants harbor antioxidant properties that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Fresh Is Best While herbs can be used in their extracted and dried forms, the most significant health benefits are often found in the raw, organic plant. “Fresh is better,” says Whitmore. “This is especially true when it comes to the more aromatic plants such as basil and lavender. A lot of the more volatile constituents are lost during the drying process.” Most herbs grow best in dry garden areas that receive at least eight hours of sun each day. Although some herbs can grow in partially shaded locations, they won’t be as flavorful. Many herbs can also be grown in containers or pots. Maria Noël Groves, a clinical herbalist in Allenstown, New Hampshire, and author of Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health & Well-Being, lists lemon balm, Korean mint, anise hyssop and purple basil as among her favorite summer culinary and beverage herbs that are easy to grow in pots. These make easy pickings for wraps, salads, sandwiches and more. “Lemon balm can also be used to make infused water,” says Groves. “With lemon verbena, lemon grass or holy basil, the result is refreshing and calming.” Just take a few sprigs and place them in either plain or seltzer water. The result is a delicately flavored beverage that’s also healthy and hydrating. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance writer and a music composer. She resides in northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact her at Fideleterna45@gmail.com.

Herbal Chill-Outs Lemon Balm Vinegar This infusion can be used in place of plain vinegar in summer salad dressings. According to the Journal of Medicine, lemon balm is helpful in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Combining it with apple cider vinegar adds extra health benefits to the mix, including digestion enhancement, detoxing and inflammation reduction. 2-3 cups fresh lemon balm, washed 1 qt apple cider vinegar Add coarsely chopped lemon balm leaves and stems to a 32-ounce mason jar. Add vinegar until lemon balm is completely covered. Allow to sit in a cool, dark place for two to four weeks before straining. From the book Be Your Own Herbalist by Michelle Schoffro Cook. Used with permission from New World Library.

Dandelion and Violet Greens Pesto 1 bunch dandelion leaves 1-2 handfuls violet leaves 1-3 garlic cloves 1-3 oz Parmesan cheese 1 cup toasted, salted/tamari pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Juice of ½ lemon ¼ cup olive oil Coarsely chop the herbs and the garlic. Combine with a mortar and pestle, food processor or blender and blend until minced. Add the liquids and blend to a puree. Serve with organic tortilla chips, crackers or veggie sticks. Will keep for a few days in a tightly sealed container or frozen. From the book Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies by Maria Noël Groves. Used with permission from Storey Publishing. July 2019

The main purpose is not exercise or getting from point A to point B, but rather having a mindful, sensory experience in nature.

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FOREST BATHING Mother Nature’s Rx for Body and Mind

by Marlaina Donato

n 1982, the Japanese government coined the term Shinrin-yoku (“taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing”) to inspire people to visit and appreciate national parks. Today, that walk in the woods has become a medically recommended activity worldwide for improving immunity, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, managing chronic pain and promoting better sleep. The research supporting the physical and mental benefits of forest bathing is so compelling that it’s advocated by the National Institute of Public Health of Japan and prescribed to patients there. Researchers from the University of East Anglia, in England, examined years of studies and found significant evidence that experiencing nature has a positive impact on health. Published in the journal Environmental Research in 2018, the meta-analysis involving 290 million participants from 20 countries concluded that spending time in green spaces lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol. The study also noted a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and death from heart disease.

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Another recent review of studies, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, concluded that Shinrin-yoku can ease the symptoms of adult depression. “Forest bathing plugs us into something we all seek—a source of peace and well-being. The thing that first hooked me into being a forest bathing guide was reading the robust body of research that proves the 14

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benefits of forest bathing,” says Judy Beaudette, board secretary of Friends of North Creek Forest, in Bothell, Washington. Melanie Choukas-Bradley, a certified forest therapy guide and author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, attests to the therapeutic value of forest bathing. “Even occasional nature immersion can have beneficial health effects that can last for days. Many doctors are now prescribing nature to patients. There’s an organization devoted to this called Park Rx America.” She recommends just 20 minutes during a lunch break to sit on a bench or on the ground beneath trees. There are many theories of why spending time in the woods or any other natural place makes us feel good; for example, findings published in the journal Toxicological Research in 2017 attribute the immune-boosting, mood-lifting benefits of forest bathing to natural terpenes released into the air by trees, especially conifers. Terpenes contain anti-inflammatory properties that strengthen the body’s natural defenses.

Sensory Immersion, Not Exercise Shinrin-yoku is intended to engage the trinity of body-mind-spirit. “The main purpose is not exercise or getting from point A to point B, but rather having a mindful, sensory experience in nature. It isn’t some prescribed task you need to do, like pushups,” explains Hannah Fries, a poet and author of Forest Bathing Retreat: Find Wholeness in the Company of Trees. She communes with the wild for both health and inspiration. “Even if it’s only 20 minutes a week, go outside without a phone or other electronic device. Walk slowly. Look more closely. Listen. Smell. Touch. Interact with the living, breathing world around you. It’s that simple.” Choukas-Bradley says that observance is key. Recalling her first forest bathing experience, she says, “We paid attention to our breath and tuned in to the sights, sounds and sensations all around us. I noticed a perfect spider’s web, just barely trembling in the slightest breeze, its creator clinging to the center.” She recommends finding a “wild home”—a neighborhood park, garden or backyard tree. “Make it a practice to find a ‘sit spot’ where you can quietly observe beauty and are apt to feel a sense of awe. Psychology researchers have shown that experiencing awe has many positive effects on emotional health.” It doesn’t matter if we commune with nature in a rural or urban setting, only that we remain dialed in to our surroundings. “Forest bathing is a tool for slowing down our buzzing minds and practicing a secret superpower—the skill of consciously choosing what we put our attention on,” says Beaudette. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Wendy Coleman, founder of LA Urban Farms, works with chefs, resorts, hotels, universities and corporate clients to set up aeroponic tower gardens, such as these kale and lettuce crops.

from elementary school gardens where kids learn to grow, cook and eat nutritious food to corporate gardens inside a new office building for lender Fannie Mae’s employee café. One of its crown jewels is a 6,500-square-foot rooftop garden on the Nationals Park baseball stadium, where edible flowers end up in cocktails and organic produce feeds fine diners and VIP ticket holders. Ray grew his business organically, fueled by passion and curiosity, rather than any horticultural background. “I grew up in NYC, where I had nothing to grow on. When I moved to Florida for grad school, I had a huge backyard to play around with,” says Ray.

CROPS IN THE CITY Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground by April Thompson

he average American meal travels 1,500 miles to reach its plate, according to the nonprofit Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture. Yet, enterprising green thumbs across the country are bringing the farm back to plate’s reach, growing hyperlocal food in backyards, on rooftops, through indoor farms and more. City farming reconnects urbanites to their food sources while bettering the environment, communities, diets and health. Urban agriculture, harkening back to the Victory Gardens planted to ward off food shortages during World War I and II, is nothing new. While today’s home gardeners have staked out balconies, window boxes and vacant lots in this locavore resurgence, noteworthy pioneers are 16

forging a path to organic urban agriculture on a commercial scale—tapping into new technologies and markets, and turning challenges like dealing with space constraints into fresh opportunities.

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Take Niraj Ray, whose company Cultivate the City is working to transform urban food deserts in the nation’s capital into thriving local food systems. “We want to get more people interested in growing their own food and show them how they can grow more with less square footage through vertical gardens and sustainable techniques like [soil-less] hydroponic systems,” says Ray. Cultivate the City manages numerous gardens for clients around Washington, D.C.,

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Like many other urban farms, Cultivate the City offers a seasonal farm subscription known as a community supported agriculture (CSA) program that allows city dwellers to buy directly from local producers. Ray’s rooftop greenhouse, located on top of a local hardware store that sells his edible plants at retail, offers all the fixings for a healthy, diverse diet: hydroponic towers of leafy greens, trays of microgreens for corporate clients, specialty varieties of hot peppers for the company’s hot sauce and stacking cubes of an albino strawberry variety that Ray crossbred himself. “There are so many ways to contribute to urban farming, from aquaponics to vermicomposting; it’s about finding your niche,” he says.

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By 2050, it’s estimated that 9 billion people will be living on the planet—7 billion in

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cities. “City planners and adults throughThere are so many need innovative soluways to contribute to urban out South Florida. tions like vertical farmThrough their entity ing to feed the growing farming, from aquaponics The Urban Beekeepto vermicomposting; it’s ers, the Coldwells offer population. We can grow at scale, with about finding your niche. beekeeping classes, minimum space and consult with local gov~Niraj Ray environmental impact,” ernments, sell equipsays Wendy Coleman, ment and rescue “feral who began her California-based business hives” to integrate into managed hives. LA Urban Farms in 2013. Today, Coleman’s They’ve worked successfully with parks, team works with chefs, resorts, hotels, uniairports, golf clubs and country clubs to versities, greenhouses and corporate clients put honeybee habitats on site. like Google and Ikea to set up aeroponic Urban beekeeping works in synergy tower gardens across the U.S. and Europe. with city farms, as honeybees forage up to With aeroponics, nutrient-enriched five miles for food, and in so doing polwater is pumped through a garden tower linate a lot of crops. Seventy of the top 100 to shower the roots of plants suspended in human food crops are pollinated by bees, air. “It actually uses 90 percent less water according to the Food and Agriculture than conventional growing, which is a Organization of the United Nations. “We huge benefit in a place like California, and often hear people say their garden is doing avoids any kind of agricultural runoff,” better than it has in years, thanks to the says Coleman. In conjunction with urban apiaries nearby,” says John Coldwell. farming partners, the business churns out The challenges of growing at scale are 30,000 seedlings a month using aeroponic a recurrent theme among urban farmtechnology to grow for their diverse client ers. Ian Marvy, the U.S. Department of base and working with chefs to plan seaAgriculture (USDA) outreach specialist sonal menus around their produce. for the greater New York City area, ran his Aeroponics and other innovaown urban farm, grossing six figures for 14 tive farm technologies are transforming years. However, Marvy says most farmers spaces in cities across the U.S., reclaiming growing in the city aren’t operating at a peripheral and idle spaces like alleys and profitable scale or producing enough for warehouses to grow herbs and vegetables everyone to eat local. in abundance, using 90 percent less land Even so, locally grown produce is by growing vertically, notes Coleman. a booming market in New York City. “With our gardens, diners can see their Greenmarket, founded in 1976, operates food growing at their table; they get such a more than 50 farmers’ markets, limited personal connection with their food. It’s an to vendors that grow within a 200-mile interactive way for hotels and restaurants radius, some of whom take home five to demonstrate their commitment to local, figures on a good day, says Marvy. Interest sustainable food,” she says. in growing at the community level has also mushroomed, adds Marvy, who estimates Breaking into Hives: that 90 percent of the city’s more than 500 City Beekeepers school gardens weren’t there 15 years ago when he started this work. “The USDA “I had a backyard garden that wasn’t doing so well, and I thought it was the lack of pol- has a huge opportunity here and nationally to make cities more sustainable and feed linators, so I got bees; but then I realized I more people. I’m really excited and comwas just a bad gardener,” quips master beemitted to that,” he says. keeper John Coldwell, of Fort Lauderdale. While urban agriculture efforts are Since this humble beginning in 2012 with a few backyard hives, Coldwell and his sometimes criticized for catering to upper wife Teresa have been leading a movement income residents that can afford to pay top to repurpose public land for “microapiardollar for specialty items like microgreens, ies” and provide apiary education for youth many businesses and organizations are

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hose that have never nurtured more than a houseplant shouldn’t be intimidated, says Wendy Coleman, founder of LA Urban Farms. “Growing food is easy and doesn’t require any special background,” says Coleman, who was green to growing when she started her business six years ago. When growing commercially, find a niche, says Niraj Ray, of Cultivate the City. The company grows plants of ethnic or cultural significance to appeal to Asian, African and Latino populations, from the nutrition-packed moringa to okra, a staple of both Indian and African cooking, given it is a growing market for immigrant populations not served by most traditional garden centers. Seek natural allies like sustainability-minded chefs to bolster an urban ag business. The farm-to-fork chef ’s movement has been a boon for beekeepers and farmers, with chefs acting as patrons of the farms, according to beekeeping expert Teresa Coldwell. Sette Bello Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, funds vertical gardens at a community garden where the Coldwells have hives so its chef can have pure organic food like squash blossoms pollinated by local bees. Urban farming has its pleasures and rewards, but can also bring hardships. Ray struggles with employee turnover when newbie farmers face the realities of working in the heat and rain, even from a sleek, trendy, rooftop garden. July 2019

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working on multiple The USDA has a huge ing projects, senior comfronts, with lucrative opportunity here and munities and schools six days a week. specialty crops helping nationally to make cities Their latest project, to subsidize programs more sustainable and the Public Market, is a serving families lacking retail location on Wheelaccess to healthy affordfeed more people. ing’s Main Street that will able food. ~Ian Marvy serve as a year-round Grow Ohio Valley farmers’ market. The organization is also takes an integrated approach to food sovbuilding alliances between local farmers ereignty in Wheeling, West Virginia, and and healthcare providers through a project the Upper Ohio Valley. “This part of the called The Farmacy. A partnership with a Appalachian Rustbelt has lost much of its local free clinic, it targets people suffering population, jobs and economic base over from diabetes and other diseases linked to the last generation. We want to promote poor diets with a doctor’s prescription for health and wellness through fresh food, organic produce offered free through the while helping to transform the urban landscape from falling-down buildings and organization’s CSA. These urban agriculture pioneers are vacant lots into productive community ashelping to not only grow food, but comsets,” says founder Danny Swan. munity, and are nurturing renewed con The operation’s food hub aggrenections to the Earth. City growing has so gates produce from small local farmers, many benefits: decreasing packaging, costs providing a guaranteed market for their and food miles traveled, making it easier produce and the opportunity to reach a to eat organic seasonal food and a more larger market, usually only served by food diverse diet. “The connection people feel grown thousands of miles away. The prowhen they plant seed and get to harvest the duce is supplemented by four urban farm sites run by the organization, including an mature plant is transformative. Growing food is something we can all do to make a apple orchard on the site of a demolished difference, for our health and the environhousing project. ment,” says Coleman. Grow Ohio Valley also works to reach the “last-mile customers” that lack access Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance to high-quality affordable produce via a writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com. mobile farmers’ market that goes to hous-

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or those interested in trying home growing or supporting metro area farmers, here are some resources for eating food grown in and around your zip code. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture Toolkit walks prospective city farmers through all of the necessary steps to planning a successful urban agriculture operation, from soil testing to accessing financing. Tinyurl. com/UrbanAgriculturalToolkit. UrbanFarming.org features a clickable map of community gardens in the U.S. and beyond where neighbors can connect and grow together. The FairShare CSA Coalition’s site (CSACoalition.org) offers an interactive Farm Search tool to find community supported agriculture (CSA) programs where city dwellers can subscribe to local farms and receive a share of the seasonal bounty. The American Community Garden Association (CommunityGarden.org) provides resources for finding, starting and managing community gardens. Local Harvest (LocalHarvest.org) has a searchable national directory of farmers’ markets, farms, CSAs and more. 18

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Transformative Power of Dreams

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by Randy Kambic

e know and your study that sleep of them? is good for It was where it all got mental and physical started for me and health, but whether even though it was dreams can play a role eight years ago, I still is a fascinating topic. remember my first luWhen we journey cid dream as if it was into that state, science yesterday. If I hadn’t journalist Alice Robb had that experience feels we can reap even of doing the exercises more benefits and make to elicit lucid dreamour waking lives more ing, I don’t know if I productive, healthier would’ve written the and happier. book—although I’ve Her recent book always been fascinated Why We Dream: The Knowing you are by my regular dreams, Transformative Power lying in bed, but also which have been of Our Nightly Journey, feeling, physically, that vivid, and have often which blossomed from you are in another place, wondered what was a trip to Peru, posits a going on in my brain new way to look at our is very powerful. to produce them—esdreams including how pecially when I felt ~Alice Robb to recall and even influthey were affecting my ence them, and how doing so benefits us moods or my daily life. when awake. Rich with recent studies and evoking famous artists, thinkers and othHow is lucid dreaming different ers over centuries, she traces the intricate than normal dreaming? links between dreaming and creativity, and offers tips on how we can relish the intense In lucid dreams, you are aware that you adventure of lucid dreaming. are dreaming. A lot of people will be in Robb was a staff writer for The New a nightmare; it’s really scary, and you say Republic and has also written for New York to yourself, “This can’t be real, this must Magazine, The Atlantic, Elle, The Washbe a dream,” and then maybe you can get ington Post, the BBC and British Vogue. A yourself out of it. You can train yourself to graduate of Oxford with Bachelor of Arts prolong those lucid moments. Some people degrees in both Archaeology and Anthrodo it naturally while others can do different pology, she resides in Brooklyn, New York. meditation exercises to learn to gain awareness within their dreams. Before you start trying to have lucid How did your experience in dreams, it’s important to have very good

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recall of your regular dreams. We’re all dreaming every night, every time we have a REM cycle, about every 90 minutes that we are asleep, even if you don’t remember your dreams. It’s easier for most people to improve their dream recall. It’s as simple as saying to yourself before bed, “I want to remember my dreams tonight.” The more intention you have, the more you think about your dreams during the day, can be enough to trigger you to better remember your dreams. If you pay close attention to your environment, looking and examining it and asking yourself whether it’s real, you will then ask yourself the same question in a dream.

How do you feel lucid dreaming can improve our overall well-being?

You can practice a speech you are worried about. If you are an athlete, you can mentally prepare. It can help with your mental health. You can use lucid dreams to confront your demons; you can summon someone that you want to have a conversation with and practice talking with them. They are awe-inspiring. Knowing you are lying in bed, but also feeling, physically, that you are in another place, is very powerful.

What steps can we take to improve our ability to recall dreams?

Keep a dream journal. It doesn’t have to be pen and paper; you can speak your dreams into your phone in the morning or in the middle of the night if you wake up… whatever you can do to train yourself to hold onto them because if you don’t remember them when you wake up, then they will fade pretty quickly. As soon as I started keeping a dream journal, I was amazed at how many I was remembering. When getting started, make sure to write something every morning, even “I don’t remember anything.” The habits will become ingrained and you’ll start to remember dreams. Randy Kambic, of Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer. July 2019

~Peter Gray imaginative make-believe, experimenting and risk-taking. It cites 147 studies showing that play builds skills critical for adult success such as problem solving, collaboration and creativity; decreases stress, fatigue, injury and depression; and increases range of motion, agility, coordination, balance and flexibility. Here are some ways to up the play in children’s lives:

The Pure Joy of Play

Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun

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ot so long ago, kids would be shooed out the door to play and told to return home at meal time. But the rising use of digital devices and kids’ highly scheduled sports and school activities, as well as parental fears about safety, has made that kind of unstructured play rare—with resulting drops in children’s independence, resilience and creativity, experts say. In fact, play has been

shown to be so critical to children’s development that an American Academy of Pediatrics 2018 clinical report, “The Power of Play,” recommends that doctors write prescriptions for it. “Play is not frivolous; it is brain building,” concludes the report. It defines play as voluntary, fun and spontaneous activities that engross a child, often resulting in joyous discovery, and includes

Explore Free Play OutsidePlay.ca: This online, 20-minute, self-quiz helps parents reflect upon their own childhood adventures and figure out a plan they feel comfortable with for their children’s unstructured “risky play”. Preliminary study data show that by three months, 93 percent of parents using the quiz had accomplished their goals. “The Power of Play”: Tinyurl.com/ThePowerOfPlay-AAP This study by the Ameri-

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Give them lots of free time away from devices. Yes, they

might be bored at first—but boredom enhances creativity, partly by allowing for daydreaming, concludes a study from the UK’s University of Central Lancashire.

Encourage fun, rather than competition. By age 6, 60 percent

of American boys and 47 percent of girls are participating on organized sport teams, but three out of four kids quit sports by age 13—one major reason being, “I was not having fun.” Play, on the other hand, is based on pure enjoyment and spontaneous collaboration among kids, minus overanxious adult “sidelining”. “When children play in their own ways, they generally play cooperatively. We adults impose competition, unfortunately. Yet even in our competitive society, the really successful and happy people are the ones who are oriented toward cooperation,” says Peter Gray, Ph.D., a Boston College psychology professor and author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life.

Encourage them to take the lead. Let kids decide whether they

want to play with friends, siblings or alone. They will happily make up their own games with lots of raw materials that are on hand—blocks, balls, puzzles, crayons,

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Play is how children learn to create and govern their own activities and solve their own problem independently of adults.

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boxes, wooden spoons, old costumes and hats, sand, water, tarps and shovels. “Play is how children learn to create and govern their own activities and solve their own problems independently of adults,” says Gray. “Stated differently, it is how children learn to become adults. This value is destroyed when adults take charge of children’s activities.”

Back oﬀ from hovering supervision. It can rob them of

a sense of ownership and accomplishment. Leigh Ellen Magness, a clinical social worker and registered play therapist in Athens, Georgia, grappled with anxiety as she watched her 5-yearold son clamber up a roadside sculpture designed for climbing. “He climbed so high that my stomach flip-flopped to see him so far from me. But I knew there was no better way for him to learn the limits of his own body than to test them,” she says. Mariana Brussoni, Ph.D., an associate professor in the department of pediatrics and the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia, Canada, concurs: “When they’re given the chance, even very young children show clear abilities to manage risks and figure out their own limits. The potential for learning is enormous.”

Don’t worry. “The data show that

children are far more likely to get injured in adult-directed sports, where they are pushed to compete, than in free play,” says Gray. “Moreover, the kinds of injuries that occur in free play are relatively easy to recover from.” As for the fear of kidnapping by strangers, the odds are very small—one in a million, according to the latest U.S. Department of Justice data. “Weigh the effect of the limits you place on your kids to prevent that very, very, very unlikely possibility versus the fundamental importance for their own health and development of exploring freedom,” advises Brussoni. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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he gut microbiome is critical in both its role in our wellness and our ability to modify it to promote balance, thereby improving our gut health and, consequently, our overall

health. When optimized, the gut microbiome cooperates to maintain our health and prevent disease. However, when out of balance, these microbiomes can harbor pathogenic organisms, promote disease, and encourage inflammation and bodily stress. A healthy gut also affects hormone balance. In this way, the gut and its flora effects nearly every aspect of the body and our health. The gut microbiome affects digestive wellness, immune system health, nutrient absorption, hormonal balance, and much more. It’s critical in both its role in our wellness and our ability to modify it to promote balance, thereby improving our gut health and, ultimately, our overall health. Excess inflammation, constipation, gas and bloating, whether in the actual gut or throughout the body, is an indication of dysbiosis. Stress, inadequate sleep, poor diet, excess weight and too little or too much exercise can all lead to increased inflammation and an unbalanced microbiome. There are several nutritional approaches to support gut healing. Adequate, good sources of protein and fat are essential for a healthy gut lining. The cells of the mucosal lining require both ingredients as building blocks to properly replace old and damaged cells with healthy new ones. Collagen or bone broth are both wonderful additions to heal a damaged gut lining. Our goal is to not only be able to help individuals understand where their gut health currently is on the spectrum of dysbiosis to balance for wellness, but also offer personalized support to re-balance a disturbed gut. Through new technologies, one’s microbiome can be tested for both pathogenic and beneficial species. When optimized, the gut microbiome works to maintain our health and prevent disease. Donna Putnam is the owner of Radiant Health and Wellness located at 2315 Oleander Dr., Wilmington and a certified Colon Hydroptherapist with more than 20 years of experience in health care, biotechnology and life sciences. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 910-447-9041, email MSDPutnam@gmail.com or visit RadiantHealthAndWellness. org. See ad, page 15.

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Toning the Vagus Nerve Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation

by Marlaina Donato

esearch is helpThe superpower of The vagus nerve ing doctors this double-branched stems from the brain connect the cranial nerve lies in to the abdomen like dots between seemingly transporting major a communication unrelated conditions like neurotransmitters irritable bowel syndrome, superhighway between along what is known rheumatoid arthritis, as the brain-gut axis. your gut and brain. post-traumatic stress “The vagus nerve stems ~Hannah Aylward disorder (PTSD), chronic from the brain to the fatigue syndrome and abdomen like a comfibromyalgia, revealing a common denomina- munication superhighway between your tor: the multitasking vagus nerve, the longest gut and brain,” says Hannah Aylward, an in the autonomic nervous system. Orlando-based certified holistic health

Vagus-Nourishing Diet Tips Advice from gut health expert Hannah Aylward: 4 Eat plenty of vegetables, high-quality proteins, fiber and healthy fats. 4 A diet low in sugar and processed carbohydrates supports healthy vagus nerve function by maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. 4 Practice intermittent fasting, which stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (not recommended for people suffering from adrenal fatigue or high stress). 4 Take probiotics. Lactobacillus has been shown to increase GABA via stimulation of the vagus nerve. Bifidobacterium longum has demonstrated it can normalize anxietylike behavior in mice by acting through the vagus nerve. 24

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Recent studies have shown that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can improve quality of life for individuals suffering from numerous conditions. One type is a device that can be implanted by a neurosurgeon, which sends electrical impulses to the vagus nerve in children that suffer from seizures and adults with depression as a supplemental treatment when surgery or medications are not possible or effective. There is also a handheld, non-invasive VNS option called gammaCore, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved device that offers hope for sufferers of cluster and migraine headaches. Its effectiveness for chronic pain management, as well as in cases of epilepsy and depression, was published in the Neuromodulation Journal in 2015. PTSD researcher Imanuel Lerman, M.D., and his colleagues with the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, found that VNS affects areas of the brain responsible for processing emotional pain. The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE earlier this year, also show that VNS delays the brain’s response to pain signals in individuals with PTSD.

Mental Health, Trauma and the Gut

When it comes to the vagus nerve, anxiety is physical. Post-traumatic stress is rooted in neurobiology and experienced in the body, not just the mind, says Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado-based clinical psychologist and author of The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole. “This is why you can’t simply think or talk your way out of your trauma reactions.” According to Schwartz, “Disruptions in the gut flora, which often occur with overuse of antibiotics, can have a significant impact on mental health. An imbalance in the gut can lead to an inflammatory response in the immune system and a wide range of disruptive symptoms.” Aylward notes that 95 percent of the body’s mood-boosting chemical serotonin

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resides in the enteric nervous system, which governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract. “The brain-gut axis is becoming increasingly important as a therapeutic target for psychiatric and GI disorders,” she says. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and founding co-director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, explains the trauma loop. “Developmental trauma impairs the integrative circuits of the brain and nervous system—the prefrontal cortex. When this happens, the brain will be hyperalert, interpreting some non-threatening situations as threatening. “Learning to be aware of our internal state and learning calming techniques helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system and can go a long way,” says Siegel. “High ventral vagal tone means having a state of calm.”

Vagus Power Everyone can benefit from increased vagal tone, which goes hand-in-hand with engaging the parasympathetic nervous system for optimum equilibrium at the cellular level. Acupuncture, chiropractic—with a focus on the cranial nerves—massage, meditation, singing, laughing loudly, chanting mantras, gentle yoga and exercise, positive social interactions, belly breathing and chanting all make the vagus nerve a happy camper. These activities promote relaxation and help to decrease inflammation. “As a certified yoga instructor, I can attest to a wide range of natural vagus nerve stimulation techniques, especially using the breath,” says Schwartz. “Diaphragmatic breathing creates a gentle massage across your digestive organs, releases the diaphragm and stimulates nerve fibers within the lungs. Heart rate is reduced.” Brief exposure to cold water or cold air improves vagal tone and is a good option when anxiety is high. Eating cold-water fish like wild salmon or other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as walnuts, seaweed, hemp, flax or chia seeds provides vagal nourishment. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Beyond Antibiotics Pets Can Heal With Natural Approaches by Karen Shaw Becker

ike people, pets can develop allergies to medications that are overprescribed, including antibiotics, which also have a long list of side effects—many of which are long-term. There is also the escalating problem of resistance, which is the result of too-frequent and unnecessary use of these drugs. One of the most important things to know is that dogs and cats are exposed to antibiotics when they eat food containing the meat of factory-farmed animals, which includes about 99 percent of pet foods on the market today. The exception is a very small number that contain free-range, organic ingredients.

Antibiotic Resistance

In many cases, even when bacteria are exposed for the first time to a particular antibiotic, the majority will die, but some will survive and pass on that resistance to other bacteria. The problem is not that certain disease-causing bacteria are antibioticresistant, but that the resistance genes in any type of bacteria can transfer their ability to survive to billions of other bacteria. 26

This is how superbugs are born. These are a strain of bacteria able to withstand assault by multiple types of antibiotics. When a veterinarian can no longer eliminate bacterial infections with antibiotics, the life of the animal is threatened, and that’s the biggest concern. If a veterinarian makes a diagnosis of infection, ask for a culture and sensitivity test. Otherwise, he or she is making a guess at what type of organism is present and the best antibiotic to treat it. Each time an unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic is prescribed, the potential for resistance increases. Only in an emergency situation should a veterinarian prescribe an antibiotic before the culture and sensitivity test can be performed. The vet can then switch medications if necessary when the results arrive. Giving the proper dose of the antibiotic at the proper intervals and using up the entire prescription is important, even if the pet seems to be fully recovered before the medication has run out. This will ensure the infection is totally resolved and prevent the pet from having to take another full course of antibiotics because

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Many conditions for which antibiotics are often indiscriminately prescribed respond very well to a combination of natural therapies, including herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutraceuticals, immune system stimulants and specific nutritional interventions. Functional medicine veterinarians, a group that is thankfully growing in number, realize this and are able to partner with pet parents to offer alternatives to antibiotics. A 2016 study showed cranberry extract to be as or more effective in preventing E. coli-related urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs as short-term antibiotic treatment. In addition, cranberry extract can help fight multidrug-resistant bacteria in dogs with recurrent E. coli UTIs. In a study of shelter dogs, researchers compared the use of probiotics to antibiotics to treat acute diarrhea caused by stress. They concluded probiotic therapy was as effective as antibiotic therapy. In addition, dogs that were unresponsive to antibiotics appeared to benefit significantly from subsequent probiotic treatment. Oregano oil, propolis, olive leaf, essential oils, colloidal silver and Manuka honey help reduce bacterial skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with good success. If a dog or cat isn’t facing a lifethreatening health situation, talk with the veterinarian about alternatives to antibiotics. In these situations, pet parents often find it beneficial to consult a functional medicine or integrative veterinarian whose goal is to treat these problems by starting with the least toxic options first. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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the first one wasn’t fully administered and the infection wasn’t effectively cleared. It’s important to reseed the pet’s gastrointestinal (GI) system with friendly microorganisms—probiotics—during and after antibiotic therapy to reestablish a healthy balance of gut bacteria. This will also help keep a dog or cat’s digestive system working optimally and the immune system strong.

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from Charts & Healing Arts will be doing a combination of astrological interpretations, tarot card readings; along with using her psychic abilities to give clients the most accurate reading possible. Cost: $40-$90. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1201 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795 or text Kim 910-234-2342.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

Emmet Fox Study Group – 10-11am. See July 6 listing. Wilmington.

Crystal Bowl Chakra Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience a Guided Crystal Bowl Chakra Meditation designed to cleanse and bring balance to the 7 main Chakras. You’ll leave feeling balanced, re-energized, and relaxed. Register online SpiritQuestNC.com. Cost: 15. Spiritquest, 6649 Beach Dr, SW 1, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229.

Unity Basics Class – 10am-2pm. Covers Unity principles and New Thought established in 1889. A uniquely American religious movement that grew out of ideas embraced by Emerson and Thoreau. Facilitator: Rev. Margaret Hiller. Registration required. Located at Unity MB’s new land off Hwy 707, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516.

Oasis – 7-8pm. Take time to stop, calm and rest in the Spirit. Join us for a time of prayer and meditation as we settle down for a brief mid-week break. Stay a little longer to receive an Oneness Blessing. We meet in the Parlor. All are welcome. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Psychic Development with Meditation – 6:307:30pm. Yes, you are psychic. Come tap in, practice and fine-tune you psychic skills in a group of likeminded individuals. Fun exercises and a brief guided meditation. No experience necessary. Register online SpritiquestNC.com. Cost: $15. Spiritquest, 6649 Beach Dr SW 1, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229.

THURSDAY, JULY 4

Oasis – 7-8pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington.

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Ecstatic Dance – 7-8:30pm. Come together in dance to celebrate life, celebrate Spirit and celebrate each other. This free-style dance offers a 90-minute playlist of eclectic and world music inspired by Gabrielle Roth’s Five Rhythms. Cost: $10. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155.

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SATURDAY, JULY 6 Emmet Fox Study Group – 10-11am. Come explore New Thought spiritual leader and the early 20th century author famous for his pamphlet titled, The Golden Key, and his book The Sermon on The Mount: The Key to Success in Life. The group is open to all from the greater Wilmington community and is now discussing Power Through Constructive Thinking. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155. Summer Psychic Fair – CANCELLED – 4-10pm. Psychics, Tarot Card Readers, Shamans, Spirit Guides, Angel Work, Healers and more. Cost: Free to attend. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

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Pangu Healing Qigong – 9am-5pm. Qigong Grandmaster Wen Wei Ou offering introductory classes and healing. Pangu Shengong works deeply in the body to support healthier, happier, and longer life. Pangu Yoga also available. Cost: Varies/class. Stateview Hotel, 2451Alumni Dr, Raleigh. Visit TriangleQigong.com or call 919-616-9218.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Pangu Healing Qigong – 9am-5pm. See July 12 listing. Raleigh. Blue Lagoon Readings – 10am-2pm. Kim Logan

Spirit Animal Discovery – 10:30am-1pm. With Kimberly “Fox” Coffman. Learn what your Soul Spirit Animal is and how it can help you in relationships, career, self-care and authentic living. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Pangu Healing Qigong – 9am-5pm. See July 12 listing. Raleigh. Spiritual Awakening Development Circle – 2-4pm. With Felicia Grant. Receive professional, tailored guidance as you awaken to energy, psychic abilities, intuitive senses, healing, and more. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Kayak Holly Shelter – 8:30am-12:30pm. Kayak program offered through Nature Programs at Halyburton Park. Cost: $45 16 yo+. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. For more information and to register call 910-341-0075. Hormone Reboot Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Learn how the impact of regulating your hormones and fixing your gut bacteria can boost your health. Lifestyle change can improve your hormonal health and allow you to feel and perform your best. Cost: Free. Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness, 14886 US HWY 17N, Hampstead. 910-406-1200.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 Sunday Service and Ice Cream Social – 9-11am. Join our spiritual community for service at 9 or 11am and stay for an ice cream social. Topic of the day is Can You Imagine That designed to enhance our ability to create our lives based on our capacity to imagine. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 Zentangle Whimsical Tangled Birds – 6-8pm. Join Diane and Sandie as they teach you the Zentangle Method of drawing with this Beyond the Basics – Whimsical Tangled Birds Class. This is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Register online SpiritquestNC.com. Cost: 30. Spiritquest, 6649 Beach Dr SW 1, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229.

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PTSD & Trauma Support Group – 7-9pm. Reverend Alan Roberts, Spiritual Group Leader, of Simply God Ministries leads group to address and raise awareness about PTSD and to create safe communities “cities of refuge” for trauma survivors. Group sessions offer a spiritual healing path for trauma survivors. Cost: Free. Limited 10 per class to ensure beneficial outcome. Location: Lapointe’s Automotive, 337 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville. 252-503-9373.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 Conscious Evolution Meditation – 6:30-8pm. With Cindy Heunemann. De-stress, center and align in this monthly guided meditation group open to all levels of experience. Dress comfortably, bring a mat and pillow. Cost: $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1201 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Sound Bath Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Relying on ancient sounds that are simple and accessible, the sound bath is an immersive experience in music and meditation that is healing, meditative and highly relaxing. Join Certified VST Practitioner Teresa for this incredible healing experience. Register online SpiritquestNC.com. Cost: $15. Spiritquest, 6648 Beach Dr SW 1, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229. Oasis – 7-8pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington.

THURSDAY, JULY 18 Sensational Sea Turtles – 10-11am. Part of Nature in a Nutshell program. Dress for the weather and be ready for outdoor fun. For ages 2-5. Cost: $3/ participant. Meet at Event Center. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17 St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. Mediumship Practice Group – 6:30-8:30pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Explore what it is to sense, hear, speak, and see those who have passed away to the “other side” in this monthly meet-up group that exercises your mind, heart and soul as you awaken to your gifts of being a medium. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1201 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 Sensational Sea Turtles – 10-11am. See July 18 listing. Wilmington.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 Emmet Fox Study Group – 10-11am. See July 6 listing. Wilmington. Sensational Sea Turtles – 10-10:30am. Part of Nature in a Nutshell program. Dress for the weather and be ready for outdoor fun. For ages 2-5. Cost: $3/ participant. Meet at grassy area next to picnic shelter #2. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17 St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075.

SUNDAY, JULY 21 National Ice Cream Day

MONDAY, JULY 22 Ecology Explorers Camp – 8am-5pm. Ages 7 to 9 years old. Explore and discover the diversity of

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plants and animals though hands on learning. Cost $200/week, lunch not included. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17 St, Wilmington. For more information and to register, call 910-341-0075.

TUESDAY, JULY 23 Ecology Explorers Camp – 8am-5pm. See July 22 listing. Wilmington.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Ecology Explorers Camp – 8am-5pm. See July 22 listing. Wilmington. Oasis – 7-8pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington.

THURSDAY, JULY 25 Ecology Explorers Camp – 8am-5pm. See July 22 listing. Wilmington. Monthly Tarot Card Group – 6-8pm. With Cindy Heunemann. Bring your Tarot Cards to this monthly meet-up where you will explore technique, form and practice under the supervision of second generation, lifelong card reader and intuitive healer. Open to all levels of experience. Cost: $25. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1201 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

FRIDAY, JULY 26 Ecology Explorers Camp – 8am-5pm. See July 22 listing. Wilmington. Message Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. With Psychic Lisa Ann. Receive a message from your Guides, Angels or loved ones. All in attendance receive a brief message and are allowed to ask one question. Bring a piece of jewelry or something metal. Limited seating, pre-registration required. Register online at

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SATURDAY, JULY 27 Christ Heart Reiki Foundations Class – 9am6pm. Christ Heart Reiki System of Cosmic Realignment & Balancing, 2-day foundations class. No prior experience required. Self-healing or work with others. Empowerment through aligning with your True Cosmic Nature. Clears personal and cosmic meridians allowing for unprecedented healing and progress. Cost: $700 with pay-over-time plan available. Reservation required; location provided after registering. 919-522-0508 or Healing-The-Center.com. Blue Lagoon Readings – 10am-2pm. Kim Logan from Charts & Healing Arts will be doing a combination of astrological interpretations, tarot card readings; along with using her psychic abilities to give clients the most accurate reading possible. Cost: $40-$190. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1201 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795 or text Kim 910-234-2342. Emmet Fox Study Group – 10-11am. See July 6 listing. Wilmington.

SUNDAY, JULY 28 Christ Heart Reiki Foundation Class – 9am-6pm. See July 27 listing. Wilmington. Spiritual Awakening Development Circle – 2-4pm. See July 14 listing. Wilmington.

MONDAY, JULY 29 Community Dinner – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to take preventative measures to manage your family’s wellbeing. Learn how our clinic can assist you in improving your health now to last a lifetime. Bring a friend and enjoy a free meal. Cost: Free with guest, reservation required. Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness, 14886 US Hwy 17N, Hampstead. 910-406-1200.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Oasis – 7-8pm. See July 3 listing. Wilmington. Zen Dance – 7-8pm. With Chrissy Velez. An active, guided one-hour energy dance session to release stress, align the mind, body, and soul, and empower the self. Open to all levels of experience and fitness. Note: This is the dance portion of Chrissy’s Zen Therapy Class. Dress comfortably, bring water to drink. Cost: $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1201 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

plan ahead SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Blue Lagoon Readings – 10am-2pm. Kim Logan from Charts & Healing Arts will be doing a combination of astrological interpretations, tarot card readings; along with using her psychic abilities to give clients the most accurate reading possible. Cost: $40-$190. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1201 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795 or text Kim 910-234-2342.

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Morning Circle – 9:30-10:30am. Dialog re: metaphysics as taught by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, and other current New Thought teachers. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516.

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.

Unity MB Service – 11am. Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Service with inspiring messages and music. Wherever you are on your spiritual path, you are welcome here. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516. Chenrezig-Amitabha Practice – 7pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Study and meditation group. Chenrezig-Amitabha Sadhana. Chanting liturgy, meditation or introduction to Buddhism class offering. Cost: Free. Location: Forestbrook area of Myrtle Beach, call for information and directions. 843-655-8056.

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.

wednesday Monthly Bird Hikes – 8-9:30am. 2nd Wed. Flyover 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. Pilates – 8-8:50am. Mat Pilates with traditional Pilate moves. Cost: $7 non-members/free to members. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293. Unity Book Group – 12:30-1:30pm. Current book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Trolle. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516. Chenrezig-Amitabha Sadhana – 7:30pm. Chenrezig is the representation of compassion. This meditation involves chanting a liturgy while mentally performing a series of visualizations and finishing with mantras and an insight visualization. Cost: Free. Location: Forestbrook area of Myrtle Beach, call for information and directions. 843-655-8056.

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-mem-

Psychic Readings – 11am-4pm. Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $45/$80 for 30-/60-min sessions. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 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. 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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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 of 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.

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 7.

ASTROLOGY KIMBERLY LOGAN

Charts and Healing Arts 910-234-2342 ChartsAndHealingArts.com Offers a reading combination using astrological charting, tarot spreads, and her psychic abilities during the session. She utilizes phone, video sessions through Zoom, texted, emailed, as well as in-person sessions. Also a licensed massage therapist and bodyworker, Reiki Master and Practitioner. See ad, page 9.

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 11.

CHIROPRACTIC 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 9.

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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 15.

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 12.

HYPNOTHERAPY INNER GOLD COUNSELING & HYPNOSIS

Novella Hall Serving Greater Wilmington area 910-398-4724 • Novellac@BellSouth.net Novella Hall has been treating through hypnosis for attachment trauma, past life regression, future life progression, pain management to restore vital and healthy functioning, plus habit change, as well as providing Akashic readings for over 15 years. Both private and group sessions including over telephone and via Skype. International Board of Certified Hypnosis Trainer.

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 12.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION BONNIE SANDERA

Luminous Healing 309K Ave, Unit A, Kure Beach 585-301-6957 • LuminousHealing.info

REIKI HEALING THE CENTER REIKI & WELLNESS

Toni Dafeldecker, RN, BCHN, CCHRMT 1303 Summer Hideawy Rd, Wilmington 919-522-0508 • Healing-The-Center.com

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 8.

Board-certified holistic nurse offering traditional reiki sessions as well as the profoundly transformative Christ Heart Reiki© sessions to clear, balance and rejuvenate your entire energy system. Safe for use on everyone and everything including children and animals. Reiki will also enhance one's spiritual connection.

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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 offer schedules to fit your need. Services include general and deep cleaning: carpet, grout, exterior, etc. Insured. Bonded. Licensed. Call for your free quote today.

GREENCORE CLEANING

910-800-1951 GreencoreClean@gmail.com Offering comprehensive, ecofriendly cleaning services for both the home and oﬃce. Using only green products, we believe your home should look and feel as healthy as you do. Pet-friendly, veteran-owned. Attention to detail sets us apart. See ad, page 8.

NUTRITION KAY DOBIS NUTRITION

1211 44th Ave N, Ste 200, Myrtle Beach 843-957-9482 KayDobis.com 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 3.

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UNITY MYRTLE BEACH

1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr Surfside Beach 843-238-8516 • UnityMyrtleBeach.org Our uplifting mission of prayer, service and education enriches and transforms lives. We are a spiritual community of individuals dedicated to knowing Self and knowing God, and doing our part in supporting the emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of children, individuals and families on the Grand Strand. See ad, page 3.

UNITY OF WILMINGTON

717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington 910-763-5155 • UnityWil.com A positive path for spiritual living committed to expanding consciousness and inspiring transformation, Unity teaches a culturally Christian and spiritually unlimited way of life. Unity is an open-minded, accepting community emphasizing practical, everyday application of spiritual principles for more abundant and meaningful living. Check Facebook and Meetup for events. See ad, page 15.

THERMOGRAPHY BEACON THERMOGRAPHY, INC. Shelly Laine 910-803-2150 BeaconThermography.com

Thermography is a state-of-the-art, radiation-free diagnostic tool which creates a digital map of your body, illustrating heat patterns that may detect some condition or abnormality using a scanning-type infrared camera that measures your body’s surface temperature. Thermography aids in the detection and monitoring of many types of diseases and physical injury. Multiple scanning locations throughout the Wilmington area. See ad, page 15.

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 ad, page 15.

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 12.

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