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Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn. ~Benjamin Franklin This adage applies to people of all ages and it especially holds true for me as a parent in a fast-changing world. It can be tempting to become wrapped up in directing our children’s activities, wanting to always do more for them and watch over their every step. It also might seem easier and less time consuming to simply tell a child what to do in every situation. But I’m learning that it’s far more effective to involve a child in the process of doing while fostering a sense of independent accomplishment and self-confidence. As a working mother of an 14-year-old son and twin 11-year-old daughters, the pace can be hectic and I have to continually remind myself to involve their minds, bodies and spirits in activities. I love that children learn best through play and interactions and have fun playing with them. Being involved in their welfare doesn’t require being a helicopter parent, always hovering over them. I know I’ve had to consciously let go and “cut the cord” in situations in recent years with each of my children. It’s not easy, but I believe the result will be mutual affectionate respect as they become skillful young adults that I get to watch grow up and up. In Deborah Shouse’s feature article, “Simplified Parenting,” expert Gary Chapman offers pertinent advice: “Incorporating love throughout the day keeps a child’s tank full. Consider these tips from love languages: Greet the child with a hug or snuggle while watching TV.” With my teen son, it’s a stretch for me to afford that freedom and then rely and trust that he’ll make use of everything we’ve tried to teach him. Learning about and from him and working with him to operate in his best interests is a constant effort. I admit that it still too often entails fruitlessly telling him what to do rather than facilitating a truly collaborative affair. But I so enjoy it when it is. I still grab my hugs when allowed, foster that communication whenever he is open to talk and support hm to be himself. My daughters are in the tween years so hugs and snuggling are still an acceptable practice though I still need to give them their space for their independence and let them grow. My commitment as a parent is not to just sign him up for the best sports teams and see that he earns good grades. It’s about encouraging him, helping him build character and taking the time to invest in his growing into the man he desires to be. Guiding rather than controlling is the lesson I’m learning, as so many of us must do. Our children are the future and we need to love them unconditionally and enable them to grow up healthy in mind, body and spirit. Nobody ever said it’s easy being a parent, but I know firsthand that it can sure be fun. Oh, didn’t I mention that? To healthy families everywhere,
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Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation
14 NATURAL IMMUNE
BOOSTERS FOR KIDS
How to Power Up Their Defenses
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Why Less Means More Happiness
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19 ERLING KAGGE
on Our Deep Need For Silence
20 MIGHTY MINERALS What We Need to Stay Healthy
22 MULTILEVEL HEALING Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being
25 A KINDER HEART
Cultivating a Life of Compassion
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Back to School Bash Helps Local Kids
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nnate Health Family Chiropractic and Wellness will host a Back to School Bash from noon to 2 p.m. on August 3 in Hampstead. The event is free to the community and all that is requested is donations of non-toxic school supplies which’ll be provided to a selected community school in anticipation of the new school year. Activities planned include face painting and a photo booth opportunity. Back pack checks, height and weight checks and demonstrations on preparing healthy snacks and meals for kids will be conducted as well. Complimentary food and beverages will be available. Discussions on the importance of chiropractic care and wellness for kids will round out the event. Location: 14886 U.S. Hwy. 17N, Hampstead. Patient guests can obtain $39 examination which includes a complete history, consultation, exam, thermal imaging study and X-rays. Call to register to attend at 910-406-1200. See ad, page 12.
Consider a Day Spa for Your Wellness Routine
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ccording to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Consumer Survey, 72 percent of individuals surveyed claimed their primary reason for receiving a massage in the previous 12 months was medical (43 percent) or stress (29 percent) related. A growing body of research supports the health benefits of massage therapy for conditions such as stress, fibromyalgia, low-back pain and more. “Find out how you can benefit from adding massage therapy to your health and wellness routine,” comments Iris Lopez, Licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician and owner of Serenity Day Spa, in Wilmington. Lopez brings 30-plus years of experience to the area with massage therapy services plus skin cleansing treatments, waxing, hair removal body treatments and many more services. “I only use natural, plant-based products for both men and women, and provide the utmost dedication and professionalism to every client served,” adds Lopez. Location: 5019 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon.Sat. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 910-523-9752 or visit SerenityDaySpaWilmington.com. Mention Natural Awakenings. See listing, page 24.
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he Wahine Classic, a beloved surfing tradition at the south end of Wrightsville Beach, attracts all levels and ages of female surfers. This year’s scheduled start time is 8 a.m. on both August 11 and 12. Divisions will include Pro Short and Longboard, and Amateur Short and Longboard. The popular Stand Up Paddleboard as well as the Tiny Wahine divisions are crowd favorites. Check the website for updates, registration and heat schedules. Location: Beach access at Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach. For more information, pricing and to register, visit Facebook.com/WahineClassic.
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any may have considered hypnosis as a treatment or therapy option including those that find themselves pulling into a fast food place then later being frustrated for eating junk food. To help, consider attending a group session led by Master Transpersonal Hypnotherapist Linda Thunberg to assist in eliminating this urge from diets at 7 p.m. on August 9 at Our Place, in Wilmington. “The session will focus on reducing and releasing the cravings, impulses and the desire for foods that are harmful to our bodies,” Thunberg comments. Cost $20/person. Location: Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington. For more information and to register, visit OurPlaceILM.com/calendar. See ad, page 3.
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Take Magnesium to Metabolize Vitamin D Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. Thus, it remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans on nutrient-poor diets, reports a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. “Without magnesium, vitamin D is not really useful or safe,” says study co-author Mohammed S. Razzaque, Ph.D., a professor of pathology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania. As a consequence, taking vitamin D supplements can increase a person’s calcium and phosphate levels, even if they remain vitamin D deficient, he explains; and that can lead to vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren’t sufficient. The magnesium factor may explain why vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily help vitamin D deficiency-related disorders such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. Natural sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews and other nuts, bananas, beans, broccoli, brown rice, egg yolks, fish oil, green vegetables, mushrooms, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet corn, tofu, whole grains, and pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and flax seeds.
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Holding Hands Reduces Pain Holdings hands with a loved one reduces physical pain, report researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Haifa that studied the brainwaves of 22 heterosexual couples between ages 23 and 32. When in each other’s presence, the couples’ brainwaves tended to synchronize, especially in the alpha mu band, a measure of focused attention; holding hands amplified this effect and markedly lowered pain levels. The more empathetic the man was to the woman’s pain, the more their brain activity synced and her pain decreased. Men that were less empathetic did not produce the same effect.
Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet. This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets. The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables. August 2018
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An Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure by Shelly Laine
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The technolhen it ogy—administered comes locally by Beacon to Thermography, breast health, most Inc.—is a noninwomen understand vasive tool used to the importance of identify changes prevention and are in the body over probably already time. For women familiar with the L to R: Shelly A. Laine, Cecilia Laine-Meinhold concerned with traditional wisdom: and Tanis J. Clark breast health, thereat healthy, exercise, mography can begin limit alcohol consumption, conduct self-exams and, once detecting vascular changes eight to 10 years earlier than mammography. you reach a certain age, go in for a bian Using a digital infrared camera that nual mammogram. While those certainly are valuable measures your body’s surface temperature, tips, there is a way to achieve what women’s certified clinical thermographers and sishealth expert and New York Times-bestsell- ters Shelly Laine, Cecilia Laine-Meinhold and Tanis Clark at Beacon Thermography ing author Dr. Christiane Northrup calls create a “digital map” of your body, show“true prevention” through thermography. ing heat patterns that could be a sign of a And when you’re talking about what condition or abnormality. could be the difference between achieving While X-rays, mammograms and wellness and battling sickness, the difference between “an ounce of prevention” and MRIs are only able to provide information on structures within the body, medical “true prevention” is priceless. thermal imaging can pick up warning signs “With thermography as your regular like inflammation or angiogenesis —inscreening tool, it’s likely that you would creased blood supply to a growing tumor. have the opportunity to make adjustments to your diet, beliefs and lifestyle to Or, simply put by Northrup, “Studies transform your cells before they became show that a thermogram identifies precancancerous,” Northrup writes about digital cerous or cancerous cells earlier, produces infrared thermal imaging. unambiguous results, which cuts down on
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additional testing, and doesn’t hurt the body.” Those are just a few of the many reasons internationally recognized medical leaders like Northrup are increasingly endorsing thermography as the best breast cancer screening method available. She also points to the fact that it is a painless procedure that emits no radiation. In fact, it’s safe enough for pregnant or nursing women, since it is only an image of your body’s heat. Thermography is also able to more easily eliminate worry in women with dense or surgically enhanced breasts because it doesn’t identify fibrocystic tissue, implants or scars as troublesome areas that require more testing. And it can detect cell changes around the armpit, an area mammography cannot screen as thoroughly. That doesn’t mean thermography is in competition with mammography. Quite the opposite, actually. Once thermal images are captured, they are reviewed by medical doctors, who are also board-certified thermologists. Taking into consideration a patient’s symptoms, health history and thermography results, the doctor will then report results and may make recommendations. Often, in the case of abnormal screening results, the recommendation is to schedule a mammogram, ultrasound, X-ray or blood work. Mammograms and thermography are very different tests but, together, they can help accurately diagnosis breast cancer as early as possible. Of the many advantages to thermography, perhaps the most significant is one Northrup points to—it consistently provides results that are unique to you and your body, ensuring you receive “true prevention” and real peace of mind. Shelly Laine and her team at Beacon Thermography strive to provide the benefits of well-being through thermography at Elite Chiropractic, in the Landfall Shopping Center, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd., Unit LL, and McKay Healing Arts Center, 4916 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington. For more information, call 910-803-2150 or visit BeaconThermography. com. See ad, page 10.
’ 2018 DIRECTORY
DAILY Cape Fear Farmers’ Market of Bladen County – 7am-6pm. Closed Sunday. Year-round deli & bakery, produce available April – November. 106 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Elizabethtown.
MONDAYS Oak Island Farmers & Artisans’ Market – 8am-1pm thru September. SE 46th St, behind Town Hall, Oak Island. Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market – 8am1pm through October 29. Seawater Ln, Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. TUESDAYS Kure Beach Open Air Market – 8am-1pm thru August 28. Ocean Front Park,105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach. Onslow County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am1:30pm thru August 18. 4024 Richlands Hwy 258, Jacksonville. Port City Farmers’ Market – 4-9pm, yearround. Waterline Brewing Co. 721Surry St, Wilmington. WEDNESDAYS Robeson County Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm thru November. 8th St & Elm St, Lumberton. Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm thru October 26. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 Hwy 17, Wilmington. Southport Waterfront Market – 8am-1pm thru September 29. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E Bay St, Southport.
THURSDAYS Onslow County Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm thru August 30. Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville. Wrightsville Beach Brewery Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm thru November 1. Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr, Wilmington. FRIDAYS Fresh Market at Rankin Terrace – 9:30am12:30pm, year-round. 11th St & Rankin St, Wilmington. SATURDAYS Columbus County Community Farmers’ Market – 7am-noon thru December 8. 132 Government Complex Road, Whiteville. Robeson County Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm thru November. 8th St & Elm St, Lumberton. Morehead City Curb Market – 8-11:30am. Corner Evans St & 13th St, Morehead City. Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm thru September 29. Lake Park Blvd and Atlanta Ave, Carolina Beach. Riverfront Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm thru November 17. Riverfront Park on Water St, Wilmington.
Tidal Creek Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm yearround. 5329 Oleander Dr, Wilmington. Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm thru November. Carteret County Courthouse, 300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort. Onslow County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am1:30pm thru November 17. 4024 Richlands Hwy 258, Jacksonville.
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Waste No Water Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation
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s fresh water becomes increasingly scarce worldwide, communities are coming together to find creative solutions to conserve it. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses some 300 gallons of water a day at home, nearly a third of which lands on lawns and yardscapes. Yet simple solutions like installing lowflow showerheads, turning off the tap while brushing teeth and installing drought-friendly landscaping can save a householder thousands of gallons a year and big money on water bills. The Irvine, California, Wyland Foundation created the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation seven years ago to stimulate awareness and action around water waste by tapping into civic pride and a healthy sense of competition. “What we do at home has a big impact on what happens to natural resources 1,000 miles downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the nonprofit, founded by marine life artist Robert Wyland to foster healthy oceans and waterways. The program pits cities against each other every April to see which one can garner the most water-saving pledges from residents. Prizes for participants include a year’s worth of utility bills paid, green home cleaning kits and low-flow shower heads. It also provides immediate feedback on rankings at MyWaterPledge. com. As of May, 616,000 participants in 4,800 towns and cities had pledged to save 3 billion gallons per year. “Many are attracted by prizes, but over time, become more interested in conservation and sustainability,” observes Creech. “Social modeling is important because people get activated when they see friends and family involved. Surveys also show that we
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Calculate a personal water footprint at WaterCalculator.org. look to local leaders on issues like this, so it makes a difference when mayors take a stance.” Mesa, Arizona’s thirsty desert lawns and gardens suck thousands of gallons of precious water a day. Nearly 20 years ago, the city joined forces with Phoenix and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign that has become among the largest of its kind. Today, hundreds of private and public partners across North America use the Water – Use It Wisely program to turn the tide on water waste (WaterUseItWisely.com). Creative approaches go a long way in encouraging households to save water, says Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the city of Mesa. Its campaign newsletter speaks to 26,000 subscribers. Some 100 water-saving devices and symbols remind consumers to think about how they use water in everyday life. A traveling, 16-foot water tower made of water jugs represents the 120 gallons of water the average person uses per day in Arizona. They even challenge residents to “help your yard drink responsibly” through the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab campaign, rewriting the narrative that sustainable is synonymous with sacrifice. In its second year, more than 11,500 entrants throughout the state put their creativity to work in revamping their backyards. To promote behavior change, Creech suggests that providing justifications for each water-saving action is key. When citizens become more conscious of how they waste the most water, they are more motivated to act. Repairing toilet and pool leaks and exchanging baths for showers are common fixes. “The 40 Gallon Challenge is designed to help people find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ in their water use—such as a leaky faucet or a long shower—that can readily help save 40 gallons a day,” says Ellen Bauske, program coordinator for this initiative of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia, in Griffin (40GallonChallenge.com). It’s designed to be flexible so states and municipalities can address the local context. “It’s been great to see the creative ways it’s been adapted; for example, one agent used the pledge as a scavenger hunt item for 4H clubs,” Bauske notes. More than 11,000 people have taken this pledge across America, potentially saving 1.9 million gallons a day. It can be difficult to measure the real water savings of such challenges, but DiFrancesco says that Mesa has seen a roughly 20 percent reduction in water use since 1999, when the local campaign began to take off. Drop by drop, small acts taken collectively by engaged citizens add up to big savings. Find water-saving tips at HomeAdvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation and NationalGeographic.com/environment/freshwater/waterconservation-tips. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
How to Start Conserving Today
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ccording to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, if every American cut their water use by 25 percent, the nation would save 2.8 trillion gallons in a year; household faucet leaks alone are estimated to waste 1 trillion gallons annually. Opportunities to save water are everywhere. Here are a few examples for the home, office and lawn, from Water – Use It Wisely’s 100+ Ways to Conserve Water (Tinyurl.com/100WaysToConserveWater). Kitchen: Wash produce in a pot of water instead of running the tap, then reuse the water to quench house plants. Bathroom: Save up to 1,000 gallons per month simply by showering for less than five minutes. Laundry room: If city and county codes allow it, have a plumber reroute household gray water to irrigate exterior landscaping rather than losing it to the sewer line. Lawn: Save up to 1,000 gallons a year by refraining from watering the lawn on windy days, when most of the water can blow away. Landscape: Spreading organic mulch around plants helps them retain moisture and fend off evaporation, while deterring the growth of water-sucking weeds. Watering in the early morning, when temperatures are low, minimizes evaporation. Use a rain barrel for hand-watering and zone plants by level of drought tolerance. Pool: Use a pool cover and keep water levels to a minimum to reduce water loss and additions of fresh water and chemicals. Office: Conduct a water audit to see where it’s easiest to save water and put in place a water management plan to address any issues. Promote awareness through a company newsletter to encourage employee water-saving efforts. August 2018
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Forever Fit Fitness Center
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Davis adds, “We are also approved for The SilverSneakers Fitness Program and Silver and Fit that’s offered through many Medicare Advantage, Group Retiree and Medicare supplement health plans at no additional cost. If you are eligible for Medicare, check with your health plan provider to see if SilverSneakers and Silver and Fit is provided free as part of your benefits.” A listing of health plans in the area offering the program can also be found at SilverSneakers.com. Location: 214 Sneads Ferry Rd., Sneads Ferry. For more information, call 910-327-229, email 4EverFitGirl4@gmail.com or visit Forever-Fit-Fitness-Center.com. See ongoing calendar for class schedule sampling on page 29. See listing, page 13.
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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids
How to Power Up Their Defenses by Marlaina Donato
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trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.
Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail
mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health. I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi
Germs Can Be Helpful Research from Professor Linda Harrison, of Charles Sturt University, in Australia, reveals that children that are exposed to other children in a daycare or school environment at an early age develop stronger immunity, even though they might sometimes get sick at the outset. According to a study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, daycare kids have a decreased risk 14
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of developing asthma and allergies later in life. Children also benefit from getting their hands into microbe-rich soil, say Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers in a study published in Science. While germs can help kids build stronger immunity, common good habits like regular hand-washing curb the spread of viruses.
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supports a healthy microbiome.” Adequate protein supports healthy immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies by Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours. Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.
Exercise and Herbal Allies Exercise has been shown to increase blood and lymphatic circulation and in turn, helps move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu. Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults. Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty al-
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lies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response. Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffusing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling. Adding a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender essential oil to Epson or sea salt makes a calming, immuneboosting bath.
Homeopathy Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids often respond positively. There are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida, recom-
mends a more thorough approach. “Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.” Treating children’s illness homeopathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good. “Homeopathic remedies are not preventive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied. Health is wealth, and fortifying the next generation benefits us all. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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More Happiness by Deborah Shouse
Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.
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or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks. It begins with each child feeling loved.
Learn Love Languages
For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’” As Chapman arrives home, his son rushes to hug him, grinning while his dad tousles his hair. Chapman’s daughter often 16
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calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language. Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)? “Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”
Avoid Unreal Idealizing
Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child. The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.” “Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby. “Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.
Simply Raising Children Resources A Fine Parent, blog, Sumitha Bhandarkar, AFineParent.com/blog Edit Your Life, podcast, Asha Dornfest, EditYourLifeShow.com The book Parent Hacks:134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids, by Asha Dornfest
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Focus on the Good
When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them. Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors. “Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area. Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.” Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition. “Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.
Create Rhythm and Rituals
Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness. “Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power
of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating). Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.” Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.
Elect De-Stress Over Distress
Everyone can sometimes become overscheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily checkin, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?” She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.” Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out? Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent? Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.
Soothing Quiet Time
Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse. “Climb
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ncorporating love throughout the day keeps a child’s tank full. Consider these tips from love languages expert Gary Chapman.
Physical Touch – Get Close ¤ Greet the child with a hug ¤ Stroke their hair while they talk about a challenging day ¤ Snuggle while watching TV
Affirmations – Encouraging Words ¤ Put a positive note in the child’s lunch box ¤ Appreciate something the child did or said ¤ Create an encouragement jar, with praising words to use as needed
Quality Time – Periods of Undivided Attention ¤ Ask a specific question about their day that elicits discussion ¤ Schedule a date with each child ¤ Create something together, like a photo album
Gifts – Tangible Expressions of Love ¤ Make a special meal or dessert; maybe do it together ¤ Have some small gifts the child can choose from as rewards for positive actions ¤ Seek natural gifts, like a special feather, stone or flower
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Know the Power of Space
Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true. “My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings. She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”
Build Resilience
Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, wellbehaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal. We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment. “To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.” During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words. “This is not the time to lecture
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or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.” Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature. Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life. Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, dementia advocate, parent and grandmother. She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org).
True Happy Meals
When there’s a little time and energy, use these ideas to connect. ¤ Start by smiling upon seeing the kids. ¤ Throw together an impromptu picnic and eat on the living room floor, in the yard or at the park. ¤ Ask the kids to read aloud while parents cook. ¤ Balance a soft item on a spoon held between the teeth and stage a fun race. ¤ While cooking, keep kids busy prepar ing a restaurant-style menu, a place setting with utensils wrapped in paper napkins and a way to take orders. ¤ Put on aprons and whip up homemade pizza, cupcakes or something unusual, like BLT pancake sandwiches. ¤ Buy write-on, wipe-off place mats and have kids doodle while they wait to eat. ¤ Dress up for dinner. Wear old Halloween costumes, put clothes on backwards or eat in pajamas. ¤ Share thanks. Everyone shares one thing they are grateful for. Source: Adapted from 101 Fun Things To Do With Kids To Enjoy Everyday Family Life, by Sumitha Bhandarkar
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ing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.” To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.
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Erling Kagge on Our Deep Need For Silence by Randy Kambic
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Why do you consider silence, “the new luxury”, more important now than ever before? Silence in itself is rich. It is a quality, something exclusive and luxurious, and also a
What have been the most helpful takeaways from your experiences? Your mind—in silence—can be wider than the sky. Silence is about getting inside what you are doing—experiencing, rather than overthinking, and not living through electronic devices and other people.
Where may silence be found? It’s easier to find silence than many people think or believe. I walked alone to the South Pole for 50 days and nights under the midnight sun in search of total silence; but I never found it before I turned inwards toward inner silence and uncovered forgotten sides of a universe just as mysterious as outer space. One universe stretches outward, the other inward.
Are there practical steps to achieve a state of silence?
Which insight from the great thinkers cited in your latest book means the most to you?
You can shut out the world and fashion your own inner silence whenever you run, cook food, have sex, study, chat, work, think of a new idea, read or dance. Silence is not about turning your back on your surroundings, but the opposite; it’s seeing the world a bit more clearly, staying on a course and aiming to love your life as much as you can. I had to use my legs to go far away in order to discover this, but I now know it’s possible to reach silence anywhere. One only needs to subtract. It’s about finding your own South Pole.
The Roman philosopher Seneca, 2,000 years ago, said, “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future.
Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
practical resource for living a richer life. Silence is a deep human need that in our age, has ended up being scarcer than plastic bags from Louis Vuitton. To me, silence is a key to unlock new ways of thinking. I wanted to write about silence because I consider it nearly extinct.
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xplorer, publisher, art collector and author Erling Kagge inspires us to find silence around and within us as a transformative experience. The lengths he’s gone to make himself an authority in this pursuit include being the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot—the North and South poles and Mount Everest summit. He has also traveled to Japan to meditate and practice yoga. The Norwegian’s seventh book, Silence: In the Age of Noise, selected as a 2017 Great Read from the Indie Next List, recounts his experiences and presents observations of many past and present poets, philosophers, artists and other explorers—including Plato, Aristotle, Søren Kierkegaard, Oliver Sacks, Blaise Pascal, Martin Heidegger, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Stendhal, Denis Diderot and Mark Rothko—in exploring where we find silence and how to invoke it to improve well-being. It provokes reader reflection, demonstrating the kind of active engagement Kagge believes silence invites. He explores why it’s essential to our sanity and happiness and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude. Kagge, whose previous books address exploration, philosophy and art collecting, runs Kagge Forlag, a publishing company in Oslo, where he lives.
When they come to the end of it, the poor wretches realize too late that for all this time, they have been preoccupied in doing nothing.” Everything Earthly can be snatched away in an instant. Life is long if you know how to use it. Even if we were to live 1,000 years, our lives would feel short if we threw away this present time. We exist, but few of us actually live.
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MIGHTY MINERALS What We Need to Stay Healthy by Judith Fertig
Minerals—inorganic chemical elements or compounds that cannot be produced by the body, but occur in nature—play a key role in helping us function at our best.
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ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended
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to serve as a guide for good nutrition by covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada. This list of important minerals, based on the worldwide studies collected in the journal Minerals, is a good starting point. Another good reference is the extensive chart from the IOM of the National Academy of Sciences at ConsumerLab.com/RDAs.
Our Body’s Periodic Table Sodium with Chlorine
Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: sodium combines with chlorine in salt; Himalayan sea salt also contains 84 trace elements Recommended Daily Intake: 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium
Potassium
Iodine
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Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: bananas, dried figs, nuts, avocadoes Recommended Daily Intake: 4.7 grams (g) Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg
Sulfur
Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight
Phosphorous
Why we need it: works with calcium to build strong bones, repair cells Food sources: salmon, yogurt, turkey, lentils, almonds Recommended Daily Intake: 700 mg
Magnesium
Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized table salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg
Molybdenum
Why we need it: facilitates production of natural enzymes Food sources: lima beans, cauliflower, peas, soybeans Recommended Daily Intake: 45 mcg
Chromium
Why we need it: reduces insulin resistance, helps lower cholesterol Food sources: lean meats, whole grains, broccoli, green beans Recommended Daily Intake: 25 mcg for adult females, 35 mcg for adult males We require macrominerals—those we need in larger amounts—as well as microminerals—those necessary in trace amounts. For a good overview from the Harvard University Medical School, visit Tinyurl.com/HelpGuide2Minerals. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men
Iron
Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for adult men
Manganese
Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg
Zinc
Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men
Copper
Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg) August 2018
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Multilevel Healing Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being
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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system
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science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing. The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Pow-
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er to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.” During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit— making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a
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Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole. ~Wayne Jonas supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions. For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. “Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman. He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out. All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.” Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas. “Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas. To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/ resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing. Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and well-being, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.
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ands on Health, Center for Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology and Nutrition has been owned and operated by Dr. Karen Wilson Dr. Karen Wilson since 2000. Wilson has been practicing as a chiropractor in Wilmington since graduating from Life University in 1996. She is renowned for her attention to detail, empathy and effectiveness as a practitioner, bringing a wide range of education and clinical experience to her practice. As her practice continues to enjoy steady growth through referrals, Wilson has sought out an experienced associate to join her practice. Dr. Melinda "Mindy" She found Dr. McDaries Melinda “Mindy� McDaries, who had recently moved to Wilmington in the summer of 2017. A native Tar Heel from Burlington, McDaries had already owned and operated East Nashville Chiropractic for three years after graduating from Sherman College. Having been a post-graduate instructor at Life University for five years, Wilson has taken McDaries under her wing to teach her the fundamentals of applied kinesiology, which is the process of using muscle testing to assess functional imbalances in the body. As specific weaknesses are identified, the appropriate regimen of chiropractic, myofascial release, acupuncture points and
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nutritional counseling is determined and applied. Wilson and McDaries both agree it’s never too late to seek routine chiropractic treatment before the onset of chronic diseases. If you’re already suffering from a chronic disease and are seeking holistic relief and treatment, Hands on Health works to find the best treatment path for you and your specific needs. Hands on Health specializes in applied kinesiology, a form of muscle testing that allows Wilson and McDaries to identify functional imbalances in the body and subsequently implement specific and targeted regimen of chiropractic, myofascial release, acupuncture points, and nutritional counseling. For those suffering with acute injuries, McDaries specializes in cold laser therapy, flexion/ distraction and other palliative options to reduce inflammation and pain. Wilson received her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State and graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Florida Medical School in physiology and neuropharmacology. Upon graduation, Wilson continued her research in neuropharmacology and she spent five years at Life University teaching future chiropractors. Upon seeing the benefits of chiropractic care, she decided to pursue the chiropractic path herself. McDaries graduated from Elon College. She has been a lifelong believer in chiropractic since her college days, and decided to attend Sherman College to become a practitioner herself. Upon graduation in 2014, she bought and expanded East Nashville Chiropractic. She and her husband decided to move back to North Carolina to be closer to family, and arrived in Wilmington in 2017 after selling her practice. Jennifer Hughes, office manager has been with the practice, located at 5725 Oleander Dr., Ste F5, Wilmington for four-plus years. Call her for more information or to schedule an appointment at 910-7961311 or visit KarensChiro.com. Practice hours: Mon. & Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See ad, page 13.
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he path to mentally transcending the world’s intrusive bustle is to be compassionate with our self and others. It begins in a relaxed heart from which emanate daily thoughts, words and deeds. Here’s a helpful centering exercise. Sit or lie in a quiet spot for about 10 minutes with eyes closed and become aware of breaths moving in and out, then feel each one fully by filling the lungs from bottom to top. With each exhale, slowly and completely empty the lungs. On each inhale, refill the lungs again. Mentally reciting “optimum oxygen” three times helps the body deeply absorb the nourishing element. Then bring both hands to the center of the chest to connect with the emotional heart centered there. Feel it pulsing beneath palms and fingers while quietly saying aloud, “I relax my heart.” Let the shoulders release coiled tension and drop gently. Repeat saying, “I relax my heart” and sense the heart fluttering open a bit more. Rest in this feeling. Again say, “I relax my heart” and notice awareness drop into it, a feeling of being present in the heart. Feel all tension and holding-on melting down and out onto the floor.
Then fill the lungs deeply and release the air through puckered lips; blow out with strength and purpose. Continue for a minute or two, allowing each exhalation to come straight from the center of the chest. When it feels complete, the feeling of active release will subside. Sense how much lighter the heart feels. Further relax the heart and shoulders, letting go into the ocean of love native to our heart. Envision floating safety in this ocean. See it stretched into infinity. Feel its warm embrace. Now choose kindness in this moment. Relax into kindness without judgment or pressure, only loving acceptance. Accept the infinite ocean of love available and open to it. It is filled with compassion, and now so are you. Rest gently for a few minutes, until once again aware of everyday surroundings. Rub hands over both arms, legs, hands and feet to feel present in the room. Then go about a heart-centered day with the waves of the infinite ocean of love gently lapping there. Amy Leigh Mercree, of Naples, FL, author of The Compassion Revolution, is a medical intuitive and relationship and wellness coach. Learn more at AmyLeighMercree.com. August 2018
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Zach, a rescued cat, welcomes foster pets to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, in Newport Beach, California, teaching kittens cleanliness, and good manners to dogs. “We can’t imagine life without him,” says Monica Sederholm, co-founder of the organization. A congenital condition causing irregular bone growth in his shoulder blades, fused bones and a missing kneecap hasn’t stopped him. Muscle pain keeps him from retracting his claws, but daily massages help him relax. Although Zach remains mobile, walking is difficult or sometimes impossible when an animal is missing a limb or paralyzed. Designed for specific disabilities and fitted for size, a wheelchair cart provides freedom most cats and dogs embrace. Rescue volunteers and adoptive parents must keep clutter off the floors, supervise and remove the cart to allow for comfortable naps. Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat and the Curl Up with a Cat Tale series, adopted Homer, a blind kitten from Miami. “Never
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having sight, he wasn’t afraid to take risks,” she explains. “He climbed, explored and played with our other cats.” When a move to Manhattan, New York, presented a scary prospect for Cooper, Homer inspired her, saying, “Homer didn’t let fear of the unknown trip him up. He taught me the relationships you’re sure you don’t want can be the most meaningful.” “Dottie CrazyPants, a rescued Harlequin Great Dane with severe skin and ear infections and a dysfunctional Eric Isselee/Shutterstock.com
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One receives an unlimited amount of love and gratitude from saving a special needs pet. ~Kelly Reeves, co-founder, Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue immune system, had no quality of life until I tried holistic treatments,” says Lara Katz, executive director of the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, in Mebane. Dottie didn’t gain weight, even though she ate a lot and drank gallons of water a day, resulting in indoor accidents. “A raw food diet resolved many health and housebreaking issues.” Discontinuing regular medications left Dottie miserable and nearly unable to walk. “A massage therapist said her energy centers were blocked,” Katz says. “After an energy medicine treatment, Dottie slept through the night for the first time in months. Her paws looked better short term.” A combination of holistic treatments including cold laser and red-light therapy, Chinese herbs, an anti-yeast protocol and probiotics works best. Katz also uses only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products. “Certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dottie’s visits take a bit of management because of the types of cleaning products used in nursing homes. It’s worth it. She’s completely changed my lifestyle regarding how many toxins we’re exposed to daily.”
Emotional Relief Tracy Krulik, a certified canine separation anxiety trainer in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, is a graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers. “Using videoconferencing, I can watch my client’s dogs at home, see when panic starts and create daily training plans to keep them safely calm.” Feldenkrais practitioner and author of Grow Young with Your Dog: Learn How You and Your Canine Companion Can Feel Better
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Educational Resources
n Video of Feldenkrais practitioner Mary Debono working with a cattle dog at DebonoMoves.com n Help for rescuing blind, deaf and wheelchair dogs and cats at PetsWithDisabilities.org n Equipment for special needs pets at HandicappedPets.com n Answers to questions about animal wheelchairs, from a no-kill-shelter advocacy group courtesy of BestFriends.org
Special Pet Journeys
n Beaux Tox, a Labrador with a smooshed face, loves his transformed life, Tinyurl.com/LabradorsNewLife n Starfish, the dog, learned to walk and run after a rough start, Tinyurl.com/NewlyMobilePooch n Pumpkin, a dwarf mini-pony, not only walked, but ran after receiving custom braces, InspireMore.com/dwarf-pony
at Any Age! Mary Debono, of Encinitas, California, sees a variety of pets. “I invited an Arabian named Easy to be the demo horse during a class I taught,” she recalls. “Sore all over, he couldn’t lift his feet high enough to step over a pole lying on the ground.” Easy showed dramatic improvement through Feldenkrais, which focuses on improved function, rebooting the body by interrupting the cycle of pain and tension, so that the patient realizes change is possible. Debono also treated a rabbit that didn’t like to be touched. “I used the eraser end of a pencil through an opening in his crate. Non-habitual touch gets the attention of the nervous system; areas of tension are sore, so gentle lifts provide relief.” Without pain, movement is easier and behavior improves.
Lesson Learned Sandy Johnson, former actress and author of The Pet Healer Project and Miracle Dogs: Adventures on Wheels, in Los Angeles, was in recovery from Stage 4 kidney cancer when she adopted Charley, a Brussels Griffon. “Her singlemindedness taught me my greatest lesson about the body’s ability to heal,” she says. Animals show less concern about blindness, a bum knee or even the need for a wheelchair than humans do. People that live with special needs animals are quick to say the benefits far outweigh the cost. When we’re open to the possibilities, such pets offer lessons in living life to the fullest. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Ladies only. Bring all your fabulous friends for an evening of fun and pampering. Make-up demos, raffles, shopping, skin care, food, drinks & more. Cost $10. Limited space, must register. 14886 US 17, Hampstead. Call 910-406-1200.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Eco Camp – 8am-3pm. Tailored to children between the ages of about 9 years to 13 years old. Hunt for venus flytraps, interact with live animals, scour the Southport shore for shells, and paddleboat a cypress lake dripping with egrets. This camp is action packed with tons of outdoor adventures. Cost $190/$165, member/non-member. Cape Fear River Watch, 617 Surry St, Wilmington. For more information or to register call Kaylynn, Education Manager at 910762-5606 or visit CapeFearRiverWatch.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic – 8am. Beloved surfing tradition at the south end of Wrightsville Beach, attracts all levels of ages of female surfers. Includes Pro Short, Longboard, SUP, and Tiny Wahine divisions. Free to spectators. Beach access at Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. Facebook.com/WahineClassic.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
Our Place Women’s Group – 10am-noon. A circle of divine women co –creating in the world. A circle of sharing, of listening and holding space for each other on our journey. Open group, all women are welcome. Cost $10/person. OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
Group Hypnosis for a Variety of Challenges – 7-9pm. Join JoDee Land for a group clinical hypnosis designed to build your inner confidence and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you have what it takes to accomplish your goals. Cost $20/person. OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Back to School Bash – Noon-2pm. Complimentary face painting, photo booth and complimentary food and beverages available. All requested is donation of non-toxic school supplies for local school. Patient guests afforded examination includes history, consultation, exam, thermal imaging study and X-rays. Cost $39/person. Innate Health Family Chiropractic and Wellness, 14886 US 17, Hampstead. Registration required. Call 910-406-1200.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 River Watch Educational Seminar – 8am. Free. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, followed at 9am by an educational seminar. Topic: CAFO and the GenX update, presented by Kemp Burdette. Donations accepted. Cape Fear River Watch, 617 Surry St, Wilmington. 910-762-5606. CapeFearRiverWatch.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Mary Chapin Carpenter Concert – 5pm. Enjoy songs from the singer-songwriter’s newest release Sometimes Just the Sky combined with her other hit songs under the stars in the beautiful Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Rain or shine event. Cost $45$75 /per ticket. 1941 Amphitheater Dr, Wilmington. 910-343-3614. GreenfieldLakeAmpitheater.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Mediation with Our Place Gang – 7-8pm. Join us for a time of deep relaxation, de-stress, and find your
center as we meditate together opening to the field the possibilities that is always available to us. Cost / Love Offering. OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Group Hypnosis for Eliminating Junk Food – 7-9pm. Do you find yourself pulling into a fast food place then later being frustrated at yourself for eating junk food? Master Transpersonal Hypnotherapist Linda Thunberg will be leading us in focusing reducing and releasing the cravings, the impulses, and the desire for foods that are harmful to our bodies. Cost $20/person. Transpersonal Power at OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Mud Day – 9am-noon. Join the Children’s Museum celebration of Mud Day with the messiest fun you can imagine. Kids will create a connection to the joys of playing in nature with this event by squishing, stomping, and sliding in the mud, making mud pies in the mud kitchen, exploring “Magic Mud” and other new gooey concoctions. Wear bathing suit or old clothes and bring towel or change of clothes. Cost: free with admission or membership. 116 Orange St, Wilmington. 910-254-3534. PlayWilmington.org. Ladies Night Out – 5:30-8:30pm. Presented by Innate Health Family Chiropractic and Wellness.
At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. ~Jane D. Hull
Intuitive Teen & Young Adult Support Group – 11:30am. With Candice Moreau. A safe, judgement free gathering for young people to explore intuition and metaphysics under the guidance of professional. Parents welcome to attend. Cost $20/ person. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic – 8am. See August 11 listing. Wrightsville Beach.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Monthly Mediumship Practice Group – 6:308:30pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Strengthen your intuitive gifts in connecting with people who have passed, spirits, and more under the guidance of wellknown professional spiritualist and healer. Cost $35/ person. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. Group Hypnosis to Eliminate Gluten – 7-9pm. Do you want to go gluten free but you are finding it difficult to motivate yourself? Join Nickie Golden in a group clinical hypnosis to assist you in making easy choices, staying on track, and eliminating the desire for gluten in your life. Cost $20/person. Transpersonal Power at OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Paddle Holly Shelter – 7:30am or 8:30am. Join the CFRW paddlers for a quiet 6 mile paddle of Shelter Creek and lunch at Holland’s Seafood Restaurant. Paddlers may either meet at CFRW’s Surry St. offices to caravan to the put-in or meet us at the putin (the SR1520 bridge over Shaken Creek) at the latter time listed. Cost range up to $25/person for member rental. Cape Fear River Watch, 617 Surry St, Wilmington. To register call Jen at 910-762-5606 or visit CapeFearRiverWatch.org. Akashic Records Workshop – Noon-2pm. With Novella Hall. Learn how to access the records of your soul across the ages and why being able to access them can help you heal and grow. Cost $35/ person. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Learn Stone Casting with Linda Thunberg – 7-9pm. The casting stones are a collection of crystals and gemstones that are thrown onto a flat surface and
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“read” by the psychic – we will have a demonstration and practice. Cost $20/person. Transpersonal Power at OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 Mediation with Our Place Gang – 7-8pm. Join us for a time of deep relaxation, de-stress, and find your center as we meditate together opening to the field the possibilities that is always available to us. Cost/ Love Offering. OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Monthly Card Reading Group – 6:30-8:30pm. With Cindy Heunemann. Bring your tarot and oracle decks to practice amongst like-minded people under the guidance of lifetime experienced card reader and healer. Cost $30/person. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Healing Circle – 7-9pm. Join for a night of shared healing modalities~ Reiki, Reconnection, Matrix Energetic just to name a few. If you are a practitioner of a healing modality or in need of healing or just want to experience awesome energy to help you on your path, join us for our monthly healing circle. Cost/ Love Offering. OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Group Hypnosis; Exploring Life Between Lives – 7-9pm. Ever wonder what agreements you made prior to incarnating this life? Join Master Hypnotherapist Linda Thunberg as she takes us on a journey between lives to ask questions, seek meaning and experience deeper insight into our current life. Cost $20/person. Transpersonal Power at OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Is Your Battery Charged? – 1-2:30pm. Did you know you replace the macula of the eye every 48 hours and your gut mucosa every 3-5 days? We need a strong energy foundation to make new cells. Chronic disease happens when you are missing needed building blocks and your energy is too low to make new cells. Registration required. Cost $5/$10, Cameron Clinic and The Club Clients / all others. Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine, 1928 S 16th St, Wilmington. 910-342-0999 to reserve space.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Our Place Open House – 5:30-10pm. Explore and learn about the collaboration of practitioners and teachers available, coming from many different backgrounds and streams of consciousness, but with the same core spiritual vision of raising the energy, collective consciousness and love of the world. Free. OUR Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
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monday Geri-Fit – 8:30-9:15am. Geri-Fit, a Monday morning class. Senior Resource Center, 2222 S College Rd, Wilmington. 910-798-6409.
tuesday Chair Yoga – 10am. Teaching breathing and stretching using muscle strength and endurance to hold poses. Concentrating on the Sun Salutation Flow Series and Iyengar poses. Cost $6 / 1 class-day pass. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293. Qigong – 5:30-6:30pm. With David Coon. All are welcome. No experience needed. Cost $20. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981. Register QigongAwareness.com.
wednesday Monthly Bird Hikes – 8-9:30am. 2nd Wednesday. Fly over to participate in monthly Bird Hikes, cohosted 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. Tai Chi – 6:30pm. With Jay Stempin, a T’ai chi Ch’uan practitioner. Help promote balance, clarity of thought, relaxation, and loosening tension in the mind and body. Cost $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Parkway, Wilmington. 262-515-9005.
thursday Volunteer Opportunity at Airlie Gardens – 9am. Looking for an outdoor volunteer position? Airlie’s grounds volunteers gather in the Garden Services Center of Airlie Gardens. Volunteers are led out in to the garden to perform a variety of gardening tasks including planting, weeding, mulching, vine-pulling, and dead-heading of plants, and are appropriately nicknamed the “Dirty Dozen.” An Airlie staff groundskeeper always accompanies the volunteers. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington. 910-798-7700. Medical Qigong -2-3pm. With David Coon, MQM. David has over 30 years of experience in medical qigong and healing practice. Cost $75. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981. Qigong – 5:30-6:30pm. With Melissa Culbreth. All are welcome. No experience needed. Cost $15. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981.
friday Bird Hikes – 9-10am. Free. First Friday. Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around
Halyburton Park. Search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Ages 5 and up. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Registration required. 910-341-0075. Cardio Fit – 10am. This class will lead you through a great motivating low- to high-intensity workout. Combining with weights and dance based moves and ending with stretching. Cost $6 / 1 class-day pass. Forever Fit Fitness Center, 214 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry. 910-327-2293. Psychic Readings – 11am-4pm. With Eileen & Great Oak. Drop in welcome. Cost $40/$75, 30/60minute sessions. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to schedule 910-685-2795. Living Art Series – 7pm. 3rd Friday of month. Join monthly for introduction and post-movie discussion facilitated by Dameron Midgett on the living art of embodied presence. Cost/love offering. Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.
saturday Cape Fear River Watch Seminar – 9am. Free. CFRW hosts Educational Seminar by guest lecturer Roger Shew, with topic on Offshore Energy NC: Current Status and possible implications of exploration and development. Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters, 617 Surry St, Wilmington. 910-762-5606. Qigong – 10-11am. Teachers rotate. All are welcome. No experience needed. Cost: $15. McKay Healing Arts Studio, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. 910-791-1981. Thermography Scans – 10am-4pm. 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 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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CHIROPRACTIC
Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit NA-SENorthCarolina.com or call 910-833-5366. WILMINGTON ACUPUNCTURE
ACUPUNCTURE CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
Alison Larmee Born, LAc, FABORM 3802 Park Ave, Wilmington 910-352-4555 • CapeFearAcupuncture.com S o u t h e a s t e r n N C ’s o n l y acupuncturist certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, specializing in fertility, gynecology and hormonal imbalances. Well versed in prescribing herbs, nutraceuticals, and nutrition/lifestyle modifications. Also offering Wilmington’s only “community clinic” (sliding scale-reduced cost) acupuncture, treating a wide array of acute and chronic health conditions. See ad, page 22.
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 12.
MCKAY HEALING ARTS
Leon McKay, LAc 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 910-791-1981 • McKayHealingArts.com Providing services beyond acupuncture in a picturesque environment including massage, herbal pharmacy, and medical qigong. Emphasizing on selfhealing and consciousness transformation through still and moving postures, breathing techniques and creative visualization. Call for free acupuncture consultation. See ad, page 6.
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.
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Pamela Butz LAc, MSOM 5046 Wrightsville Ave, Ste 200, Wilmington 970-306-5323 • WilmingtonAcupuncture.com Pam is delighted to provide acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to the Wilmington community! She treats patients of all ages with a wide range of health issues; include wellness treatments to stay healthy all-year-long. Ask for a free consultation to see how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you! See ad, page 15.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Melissa Hall, DC 530 Causeway Dr, Ste F1, Wrightsville Beach 910-839-8615 IslandChiroAndAcupuncture.com Dr. Melissa Hall is a Wilmington native who is a chiropractor that is also certified in acupuncture. Dr. Hall works with you to achieve your health goals. Dr. Hall can help with back, shoulder and neck pain. She also specializes in infertility, allergies, migraines and Veteran health issues.
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 complimentary 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 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.
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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 12.
HANDS ON HEALTH
Dr. Mindy McDaries, DC 5725 Oleander Dr, Ste F5 910-796-1311 • KarensChiro.com Arriving from Nashville, TN, Dr. Mindy McDaries joins Hands on Health contributing additional expertise in chiropractic and holistic health care providing comprehensive care focusing on total body balance through the use of chiropractic, applied kinesiology, and nutritional support. Dr. Mindy’s skills also include multi radiance laser therapy and instrument assisted soft tissue therapy (IAST). She is especially passionate about pre-natal and pediatric care. She is presently accepting new patients. See ad, page 13.
FARM SHELTON HERB FARM 340 Goodman Rd, Leland 910-253-5964 SheltonHerbFarm.com
Specializing in growing a large variety of culinary herbs, and grow seasonal vegetable plants, heirloom and native plants; butterfly and bee plants. Open year-round with seasonal varieties. Provide fresh-cut herbs, edible flowers and microgreens to local restaurants, caterers and home use. Also participate in local farmers’ markets, garden shows and special events. Farm tours, workshops and classes available. See ad, page 21.
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 bioidentical hormone therapy, digestive and immune disorders, thyroid and adrenal problems, endocrine health, food sensitivities, nutritional analysis/therapy, nutritional IV therapies, weight management, pharmaceutical grade supplements, far infrared sauna, and more. See ads, pages 3 and 18.
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Creating wellness paradigms for mind, body and soul. Offering vitamins, herbs, minerals, specialty formulas, handmade herbal remedies, fresh organic juices, smoothies and salads, local products and honey, and over 100 varieties of teas, spices and herbs. See ad, page 23.
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 10.
Victoria RP Chavez, Owner/Manufacturer 317 N Front St, Wilmington 910-343-1374 • MiracleSkinRelief.com
NATURAL SERVICES D3 CLEANING SERVICES 910-512-6245
Using “all natural” cleaning products. Services include power washing, carpet cleaning, whole house cleaning, one-time cleaning and cleaning to fit every lifestyle. Call for a free estimate.
PAIN RELIEF SYNERGY ORGANIC WELLBEING 1780 Chandlers Ln, Sunset Beach 910-579-2577 • SOWSPA.us
Get rid of knee and back pain with five organic therapies. Our pain relief package includes a full-body skin detox from head to toe, complete knee and back pain relief, energy balance, fatigue and stress relief, as well as mindbody wellness. Come in for a free consultation.
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 ad, page 21.
OUR PLACE WELLNESS CENTER
4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 910-833-8916 • OurPlaceILM.com Meetup.com/Transpersonal-CommunityOf-Wilmington A place where you can feel as though you are part of the whole. A place to empower yourself or get guidance and assistance for healing and growth through energy healing and various modalities. Private sessions with various practitioners. Groups and classes. Meditation room, metaphysical lending library and metaphysical items. See ad, page 3.
WATERFORD WELLNESS
Melonie Mosley 1003 Olde Waterford Way, Ste 1, Leland 919-337-7300 • Waterford-Wellness.com Waterford Wellness is an innovative medical spa offering the most advanced treatments with the best results in a relaxing spa atmosphere. Melonie Mosley, experienced Medical Aesthetician and Laser Specialist, has been practicing for over a decade and remains dedicated to client education and satisfaction. Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 20.
PILATES ABSOLUTIONS PILATES STUDIO Kinney Fontecchio, Owner/Instructor 704 Decatur Rd, Jacksonville 910-459-3847
Kinney has been successfully healing and changing bodies for 10 years using the profound body conditioning method of Pilates. Kinney enjoys working with clients who are looking for real change and long-lasting transformation. She is certified through Romana's Pilates, has 1200+ hours of Pilates training and 8,000 hours of real teaching experience. See ad, page 10.
QIGONG DAVID J. COON, MQM
4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 910-791-1981 • QigongAwareness.com David cultivates and directs the energetic life force called chi in Traditional Chinese Medicine through qigong practice. His teachings are simple, effective and can be practiced by anyone of any age. Also available for private healing and coaching sessions via Skype or telephone.
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