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Urban & Suburban Agriculture JULY Feature: Plus: Gut Health

s I sit outside with a glass of sun tea, I recall all the fun times during the summer riding my bike as a child. It was so much fun to ride super-fast, slow while chatting with my sisters or friends and always challenging to go up the big hill, but knowing the reward of the free cycle down was the reward. I was never thinking of what bicycling did for me; I just knew I had so much excitement doing it and wanted to ride every day. As the years have passed, my biking days have gotten limited, as I was teaching my young ones to ride, too. Though, I didn't realize how much I had missed it until recently, after taking a quick bike ride around the block—I felt energized and invigorated and wanted to ride more. In the article “Take a Cerebral Spin,” by Marlaina Donato on page 14, she shows the positive impacts of bicycling on the brain: It can improve cognitive function, depression, chronic anxiety and other conditions boosted by happy neurotransmitters. Studies show benefits related to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other brain disorders as well. I have decided to make it a priority to take a family bike ride once a week and maybe a few extras just for myself. Maybe this is why as a child and for my children as well, there is so much satisfaction in riding a bike. It's a great cardio workout, enhances balance, boosts mood and the list go on. Hop on a bike today, whether it is outside or inside, for a mile or just a quick ride around the block—enjoy it! Our August issue shines on animals, too. Julie Peterson presents a helpful overview of the natural approach used by holistic veterinarians. Our holistic veterinarian has brought me to a whole new level of how to understand my dog/cats, symptoms, changed behaviors and eating habits. Our veterinarian is caring, honest and straightforward about what he knows is the best remedy for my pet; understanding my pets, evaluating them and using a whole-body approach of finding and healing the problem versus treating the symptom with medications. Whether you choose a conventional or holistic veterinarian, make sure you always feel comfortable and trust what they are doing to create a healthy relationship for you and your pet.

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Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change

12 WILD AND WONDERFUL Foraging for Foodies

13 SHAMANIC ENERGY MEDICINE

14 TAKE A CEREBRAL SPIN Cycling for a Healthier Brain

16 21ST CENTURY PARENTING

Preparing Kids for the Future

20 FEEDING

HEALTHY HABITS A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive

22 HEALING HARMONIES

Music As Medicine

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Wilmington’s Own Awakening Retreat

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Eileen and Great Oak are ‘In the House’ “ ileen and Great Oak, Psychic Me-

dium, is available every Friday and once a month at the Blue Lagoon Wellness Center,” notes Pat Zachry, owner of the Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, in Wilmington. Zachry explains, “Eileen was Eileen and Great Oak born psychic; meaning she does not need cards or tools to provide information from the other side. She also has the wonderful ability to be a Medium, loved ones that have passed on are able to come through and speak with you via Eileen.” “One of the greatest pleasures a Psychic has is to help others; to assist them in seeing what is real,” comments Eileen and Great Oak. Eileen continues, “Being Psychic is a form of healing. In my readings, people frequently release burdens and pain that they have been carrying. You better believe I keep a box of tissues on the table! The readings can be fun as well, especially when the client has a loved one on the other side with a great sense of humor. Laughter often roars from the reading room.” “So whether you are looking for relief or a great laugh, call or drop in to experience Eileen and Great Oak at the Blue Lagoon Wellness Center,” adds Zachry. “And don’t forget the Rock Shop!” adds Eileen. Cost: Varies per reading. Location: 1201 Floral Pkwy., Wilmington. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 910-685-2795, email BlueLagoonHealing4U@gmail.com or visit BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com. See ad, page 9.

Emotions Anonymous: 12-Step Program for Emotional Wellness

ilmington’s Own will be hosting a retreat at the Light Center beginning at 6 p.m. on September 5 through 11 a.m. on September 8 in Black Mountain. “Awaken your multidimensional self with Wilmington’s Own in this Black Mountain setting,” comments Bonnie Sandera, owner of Luminous Healing and co-founder of Wilmington’s Own. “At this retreat, you’ll be able to Create Sacred Alter and Dance, Explore Akash through Hypnosis, Shamanic Journey to the Upper World, Moving & Mindfulness Meditation, and much more,” adds Sandera. The trip is all inclusive as it includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as double occupancy lodging. If requested, a roommate can be assigned. Transportation to and from this event is not included. Seats are limited so to ensure being part of it, sign up early. Cost: $400/$444, prior to Aug. 7/after. Location: The Light Center, 2109 NC-9, Black Mountain. For more information, call Diane Young at 910-352-7495 or email WilmingtonsOwn@Yahoo.com or BonSandera@yahoo.com or visit LumionousHealing.info.

Next Generation Workshop in Hampstead: Mitigate Top 6 Kid Chronic Health Conditions

motions Anonymous (EA), a 12step organization, offers self-help and a caring group environment to help people cope with their personal emotional difficulties one day at a time and meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at the Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church, in Chapel Hill. It’s an international fellowship of men and women that desire to improve their emotional well-being. EA members come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from all sorts of emotional difficulties. EA members are of diverse ages, races and economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. “If you are afraid or anxious or are struggling with depression, Emotions Anonymous offers this self-help opportunity in a warm and caring atmosphere without a membership fee. Don’t suffer any longer—there is hope,” comments EA Trusted Servant Kathi Moon.

Location: 1712 Willow Dr., Chapel Hill. For more information, call or text Kathi Moon at 919-937-8777, email KMoon711@msn.com or visit EmotionsAnonymous.org.

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tress that occurs continually, or is triggered by multiple sources, can take a toll on a child’s health. Toxic stress that children suffer not only shapes their emotional lives as adults, but also affects their physical health and longevity. Consider attending a workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on August 12 in Hampstead to learn more. Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness will make a presentation and discuss the multiple factors hindering our children’s health today including toxins, stress, screen time and a lack of physical activity. “Recent studies have shown that adolescents and young adults are five to eight times more likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression than kids who lived during the height of the Great Depression,” according to William Stixrud, clinical neuropsychologist and faculty member at Children’s National and the George Washington School of Medicine.

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onsider attending a Natural Health doubleheader event with Part 1 presented by Nature’s Sunshine Products from 10 a.m. to noon and Part 2 presented by Dr. Kim Turner, ND, from 1 to 4 p.m. on August 17 at the Hampton Inn Medical Park, in Wilmington. Part 1 is the Summer Youthful Living Tour presented by Nature’s Sunshine Products. Discover natural ingredients to help you look younger, feel more vibrant and energetic. Giveaway includes first 50 registered receive a 4 oz. bottle Silver Shield ($40 value.) Part 2 is the Power of Herbs for Healthy Living presented by Dr. Kim Turner, ND, of Simple Wellness. Discover how to Dr. Kim Turner choose the most effective herbs to support and maintain health. Attendees will receive a mini-glossary of herbs and traditional uses. This is the premiere event for a planned quarterly Simple Wellness Series. Cost: $10/$39 or $29, Part 1/Part 2. Location: Hampton Inn Medical Park, 2320 S. 17th St., Wilmington. To register for Part 1, call 800-232-8225; for Part 2, call 910-228-8675 or 910330-3838 or email DrKim@DrKimTurner.com.

New Hemp Nanobidiol Technology: Smaller CBD Molecules Means More Bioavailability

onest Marijuana Company, based in Colorado, recently launched a new Hemp Theory line of hemp-based products that contain cannabinoids and provide a bevy of calming, painrelieving benefits. The line features a full-spectrum hemp oil extract tincture for the most efficient consumption possible (just add a few drops on the tongue or in a beverage), a hemp cream that provides the ultimate pain relief, and a honey. “All of these products are free of THC (they don’t have any psychoactive effects) and feature Nanobidiol Technology, so they have a high bioavailability that ensures they provide an ultra-quick and clean onset of effects. In a clinical study, Hemp Theory’s technology was proven to make CBD molecules smaller and more bioavailable than other competing products—those who consumed Hemp Theory had a greater CBD concentration over an extended period of time,” comments Shannah Henderson, a spokesperson for the Honest Marijuana Company. Hemp Oil Extract Tincture is made with Nanobidiol technology and ensures the user has an unparalleled hemp oil experience. It “is unique in that it nano-encapsulates each hemp cannabinoid molecule to make it much smaller, [which] in turn makes the molecules much more water-soluble, increasing their bioavailability,” adds Henderson. The hemp extract in the Hemp Theory Hemp Extract Oil quickly and easily enters the bloodstream, allowing for one of the cleanest hemp oil experiences available. Made from only the highest quality hemp, the extract tincture is also extremely simple to use, just dispense a few drops under your tongue, apply it to your skin, add it to your coffee, and more. Additional products using this technology include Hemp Cream and Hemp Theory Honey. For more information, call 888-434-3183, email Info@HonestMarijuana.com or visit HonestMarijuana.com.

There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew. ~Marshall McLuhan August 2019

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ntrepreneur Walt Fletcher and Kyle Stenerson, owner of Humble Roots Farms, have partnered and launched a new business endeavor titled Restoration Hemp. This venture launched Walt Fletcher in September 2018 provides full-spectrum products to the greater Wilmington area. Fletcher says, “There are hundreds of varieties of hemp and each possesses its own unique profile of cannabinoid and terpenes. Each of our extracts are made Kyle Stenerson from a unique and specific strain of hemp, allowing us to consistently manufacture oils with the same cannabinoid and terpene profiles from one batch to the next. This consistency in our formulation allows you to purchase our extracts with confidence, knowing you will receive the same profiles from one bottle to the next.” Fletcher continues, “Kyle’s passion for farming is rooted in a genuine desire to grow nutrient-dense food products in an environment free of the typical pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers one might find on a farm today. He utilizes those same principles when growing our hemp and thus far, the results have yielded flower containing greater than 18 percent cannabinoids. Those high yields allow us to manufacture highly concentrated oils, saving the consumer money by reducing the amount of oil they have to take from full droppers to individual drops.” For more information or to order a product, visit RestorationHemp.net and mention Natural Awakenings. See ad, page 10.

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Take It Easy on the Eggs Eggs should only be a now and then thing, the latest research from Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, indicates. The new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, looked at pooled data on 29,615 U.S. racially and ethnically diverse adults with an average of more than 17 years of follow up. It found that for every 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol eaten per day, risk of death from heart disease increases by 17 percent and mortality from any cause increases by 18 percent. One large egg has a whopping 186 mg of cholesterol in the yolk, and eating three to four eggs a week increases heart disease mortality by 6 percent and allcause mortality by 8 percent. Frank Hu, M.D., at the Harvard School of Public Health, comments that low to moderate intake of eggs can be included as part of a healthy eating pattern, but they are not essential. Dietary cholesterol also comes from red meat, processed meat and high-fat dairy products such as butter and whipped cream.

Savor Cherries to Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk Montmorency tart cherries, first discovered by Roman legionnaires along the Black Sea, have been shown to have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, according to scientists. Now a study from the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Hertfordshire published in the Journal of Functional Foods has found that the cherries can mitigate factors that lead to metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Just two hours after being given cherries in the form of juice or capsules, subjects showed significantly decreased systolic blood pressure, and insulin levels were significantly lower after one and three hours compared to those given a placebo.

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Walk or Run to Keep Blood Vessels and Brains Young Running novices that trained for six months and then ran their first marathon actually reversed the aging of major blood vesselsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and older and slower people benefitted most, report researchers at University College London. The study of 139 healthy first-time marathon runners, ages 21 to 69, was presented at the 2019 European Society of Cardiology Congress. It found that those first-timers reduced their arterial age by four years and their stroke risk by 10 percent over their lifetime. In another study presented at the Congress that was based on data from 605 heart failure patients, researchers reported that those walking the farthest in a six-minute test, indicating better fitness, were significantly less likely to have the cognitive impairment that afflicts 67 percent of patients with heart failure. August 2019

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Beyond Sustainability Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change by Yvette C. Hammett

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ost people have never heard of regenerative agriculture, but there’s plenty of talk about it in the scientific and farming communities, along with a growing consensus that regeneration is a desirable step beyond sustainability. Those that are laser-focused on clean food and a better environment believe regenerative agriculture will not only result in healthier food, but could become a significant factor in reversing the dangerous effects of manmade climate change. This centers on the idea that healthy soils anchor a healthy planet: They contain more carbon than all above-ground vegetation and regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. “We have taken soils for granted for a long time. Nevertheless, soils are the foundation of food production and food security, supplying plants with nutrients, water and support for their roots,” according to the study “Status of the World’s Soil Resources,” by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Most of the world’s soil resources, which also function as the planet’s largest water filter,

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are in fair, poor or very poor condition, the report states. Tilling, erosion and chemicals all play significant roles in soil degradation. Regenerative agriculture seeks to reverse that trend by focusing on inexpensive organic methods that minimize soil disturbance and feed its microbial diversity with the application of compost and compost teas. Cover crops, crop and livestock rotation and multistory agroforestry are all part of a whole-farm design that’s intended to rebuild the quantity and quality of topsoil, as well as increase biodiversity and watershed function. “True regenerative organic agriculture can improve the environment, the communities, the economy, even the human spirit,” says Diana Martin, director of communications for the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Rodale, a leader in the organic movement, has been carrying the global torch for regenerative agriculture since the 1970s, when Bob Rodale, son of the institute’s founder, first began talking about it. “He said sustainability isn’t good enough. In the U.S., we are depleting our topsoil 10 times faster

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than we are replenishing it. We only have the soil, we essentially expose a lot of the 60 years of farmable topsoil remaining,” carbon dioxide, which burns off carbon.” says Martin. Cover crops can be planted right after The institute is working with corpoharvesting a cash crop to help regenerate the rate brands in conducting a pilot project soil, adding nitrogen and organic matter, on farms around the world to certify food he says. “It is a long-term benefit, so a lot of as regenerative organic. It has three pillars farmers are hesitant. It takes a while to imthat were created with the help of the U.S. prove soil fertility through cover crop use.” It Department of Agriculture’s National Ordoesn’t cost much, but for a corn or soybean ganic Program: soil health; animal welfare; In the U.S., we are depleting farmer making almost no money right now, and social justice, the latter because people every expense matters. “The real things we our topsoil 10 times faster are working on are more toward different want to know that workers are being treated than we are replenishing it. cropping systems,” he says, in which farmfairly, Martin says. We only have 60 years of “In some ways, we felt the organic ers are growing perennial tree crops that program could do more, so we introduced farmable topsoil remaining. produce nuts and fruits, absorb carbon and the regenerative organic certification. It is don’t require replanting or tilling. ~Diana Martin a new, high-bar label that is very holistic,” There’s considerable interest in regensays Jeff Moyer, an expert in organic agrierative organic agriculture in Idaho, as many culture and the executive director at the Rodale Institute. The farmers there have already adopted no-till practices, says Sanford pilot phase involves 21 farms with connections to big brands Eigenbrode, a professor at the University of Idaho, who specializes like Patagonia, Lotus Foods and Dr. Bronner’s. “We needed in entomology, plant pathology and nematology. Farmers want to relationships with brands to make this a reality,” Moyer says. try to improve retention of soil carbon to both stabilize soils and Product should be rolling out by this fall. improve long-term productivity, he says. “There are economic and “There’s kind of a broad umbrella of things going on,” says environmental advantages.” Bruce Branham, a crop sciences professor with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “No-till farming certainly is Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, a small step toward regenerative ag, because every time we till Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Wild and Wonderful Foraging for Foodies

by April Thompson here is such a thing as a free lunch, and it awaits adventurous foragers in backyards, city parks, mountain meadows and even sidewalk cracks. From nutritious weeds and juicy berries to delicate, delicious flowers and refreshing tree sap, wild, edible foods abound in cities, suburbia and rural environments. Throughout most of history, humans were foragers that relied on local plant knowledge for survival, as both food and medicine. Today’s foragers are reviving that ancestral tradition to improve diets, explore new flavors, develop kinship with the environment, and simply indulge in the joy and excitement of finding and preparing wild foods.

Wild Foods As ‘Superdiet’ “There are many benefits to eating wild food,” says Deane Jordan, founder of EatTheWeeds.com, of Orlando, Florida. “Wild plants, because they must take care of themselves, tend to be more nutritious than cultivated plants—particularly in terms of phytochemicals and antioxidants. They also tend to be lower in sugar and other simple carbs, and higher in fiber.” Purslane, a wild succulent, has more omega-3s than any other leafy vegetable, says John Kallas, the Portland, Oregon, author of Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt to Plate. Mustard garlic, a common invasive plant, is the most nutritious leafy green ever analyzed, says Kallas, who holds a Ph.D. in nutrition. “However, the real dietary benefit of foraged plants is in their great diversity, as each has a unique profile of phytochemicals. There is no such thing as a superfood, just superdiets,” he adds.

Know Thy Plant Rule number one of foraging is to be 100 percent sure of your identification 100 percent of the time, says Leda Meredith, the New York City author of The Forager’s Feast: How to Identify, Gather, and Prepare Wild Edibles. Foraging experts say the fear of 12

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wild plants is largely unfounded. “The biggest misconception is that we are experimenting with unknowns,” says Kallas. “Today’s wild edibles are traditional foods from Native American or European cultures we have lost touch with.” For example, European settlers brought with them dandelions, now considered a nuisance weed, as a source of food and medicine. All parts of it are edible, including flowers, roots and leaves, and have nutritional superpowers. To assess a plant, Kallas adds, a forager must know three things about it: the part or parts that are edible, the stage of growth to gather it and how to prepare it. “Some plants have parts that are both edible and poisonous. Others can be toxic raw, but perfectly edible cooked,” he says. Timing is everything, adds Meredith. “A wild ingredient can be fantastic in one week, and incredibly bitter a week later, so it’s important to know when its prime season is.” Kallas recommends staying away from highly trafficked roadsides and polluted areas. Given that many lawns and public areas are sprayed with herbicides, Sam Thayer, author of The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants, recommends not foraging in an area if it’s uncertain whether chemicals have been applied. Environmental awareness includes understanding how foraging may positively or negatively affect the ecosystem, says Meredith. “Overharvesting can endanger future populations. But there is a ‘win-win’ way to forage, where I get fantastic food and the landscape is better for my having foraged, by clearing invasive plants around natives or planting seeds while collecting a local plant gone to seed.” Thayer, of Bruce, Wisconsin, suggests collecting where species are abundant and thriving: “Fruit, for example, can be harvested limitlessly, as can wild invasives that disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and crowd out native species.”

Meal Preparation Vinegars, jams and cordials from wild fruits and flowers can be wonderful, but require some patience for the payoff, yet many wild edibles can be eaten raw or lightly sautéed, requiring very little prep work. Thayer recommends sautéing wild greens with just a little soy sauce, vinegar and garlic. Foraging builds confidence, powers of observation and connections to the natural world. The biggest benefit, says Thayer, may just be the fun of it. “You can experience food and flavors you cannot have any other way. A lot of these foods you cannot buy anywhere, and really, it’s better food than you can buy.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Wild plants, because they must take care of themselves, tend to be more nutritious than cultivated plants—particularly in terms of phytochemicals and antioxidants.

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Potential Benefits from an Energy Session

Energy sessions focus on the following aspects: Power loss, Soul loss, Intrusions, Spirit releasing, Ancestral work and Energetic imprints in the luminous energy field. People experiencing any of the following are candidates for shamanic energy work: depression; repetitive negative behavior patterns/addiction; emotional or health issues related to one’s ancestry; past emotional traumas that continue to haunt; apathy, numbness, lack of vitality or fatigue; an unhealthy attachment to any individual; chronic illness or weak immune system; a propensity toward addictions and destructive behaviors; feelings of either emptiness or of watching one’s life from the outside; or inexplicable mood swings or personality shifts.

Shamanic Energy Medicine by Bonnie Sandera

his healing modality is based on a holistic view of health and well-being as practiced by Medicine Healers around the globe. A person’s health is assessed through tracking the alignment of body, mind and spirit. This balance is essential for internal as well as external health (relationship to others and the world around us). Many Medicine Healers believe illness is believed to have an energetic origin based in a traumatic event that the person has experienced. This event can be recent or long ago and beyond immediate recall. The trauma leaves an energetic imprint that if left unattended and unhealed, can develop into a chronic emotional, mental or physical condition. Therefore, the Medicine Healer tracks for and addresses the origins of this trauma at the energetic level, thereby removing the imprint and its influence on our health and well-being. Sometimes we may have trouble freeing ourselves of formlimiting beliefs, which result in repetitive and damaging patterns of behavior. Our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being may be compromised despite our best efforts to change. Shamanic healing is a powerful tool for tracing the roots of the issue to its energetic source, rather than focusing on the all too familiar story. From this energetic origin, our affinity for the issue can be transformed. This in turn frees us from old binding thought and behavior patterns and connects us to our dreams and the infinite possibilities available to us.

What to Expect in a Shamanic Energy Session

A typical session takes approximately one hour. All Energy work is conducted in a very safe environment and is strictly private and confidential. The process involves a consultation in which one is given the time to talk about the presenting problem. In telling “your story”, the shaman is given the opportunity to track where the toxic energy imprint is housed within your energy systems. When the location is identified, the process continues by having the person comfortably recline and the work of clearing the energy field proceeds. After the session, one may be given homework and suggestions for lifestyle changes that may be necessary to support the healing process. Depending on the nature of the work involved, significant healing can be accomplished in as few as three sessions. The success is affected by the intensity of one’s desire for healing and one’s willingness to actively create healing patterns in their life. Bonnie Sandera teaches and practices her energy medicine in Wilmington and also Rochester, NY. She received her 500-hour training certification from the Four Winds Society and Alberto Villaldo, has a bachelor’s degree from St. Johns University and has studied in Brazil; Peru; Glastonbury, England; Ireland; Scotland and Brittany, France. She is planning trips next year both to Peru to visit ancient healing sites and to Glastonbury next September. For more information including on her trips, school or healing sessions, email BonSandera@yahoo. com or visit LuminousHealing.info or contact her at BonSandera@ yahoo.com. See ad, page 25.

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~Carmen Ferreira

Take a Cerebral Spin Cycling for a Healthier Brain

by Marlaina Donato

opping on a David Conant-Norville, There is not one bicycle on a neurological disease M.D., a Portland, Oregon beautiful day psychiatrist, recommends that cannot benefit cycling to help children or taking a spin class at from aerobic exercise, challenged by attention the gym offers proven cardiovascular benefits deficit hyperactivity disfrom Parkinson’s like lowering cholesterol order (ADHD). disease to Lou and blood pressure. Now, Gehrig’s disease. growing research shows Depression and that it also packs a power- ~Laurence Kinsella, M.D. Memory ful punch for brain health. “Cycling brings more Aerobic exercise has been found to oxygen and nutrients to the cells,” says have the greatest impact on cognitive abilCarmen Ferreira, owner of SunShine Barre ity, and low-impact cycling leads the way. Studio, in Rocky Point, New York. “When

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we ride our bikes, our brains also increase their production of proteins used for creating new brain cells.” Cycling has been shown to significantly boost the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, as well as brainderived neurotrophic factor—BDNF—a protein that increases during aerobic exercise. Low levels of BDNF have been linked to obesity, excessive appetite, clinical depression, anxiety and cognitive decline. According to a 2016 study by the New York University Langone Medical Center published in the journal eLife, higher levels of BDNF help decrease symptoms of depression while improving memory function. BDNF helps maintain brain health and stimulates the growth of new neurons. Pedaling regularly can fire up brain cell production by at least twofold; cycling only 20 to 30 minutes a day can decrease symptoms of depression—and might even prevent it.

Cycle for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

“For years, we’ve been touting the benefits of mental exercises for Alzheimer’s disease, but physical exercise is also highly beneficial. There is not one neurological disease that cannot benefit from aerobic exercise, from Parkinson’s disease to Lou Gehrig’s disease,” says Laurence Kinsella, M.D., a neurologist at the SSM Health Medical Group, in Fenton, Missouri. According to 2017 Canadian studies involving Parkinson’s patients, cycling improved motor function during a 12-week period. The results, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, also show a marked improvement in gait. Promising 2018 research pub lished in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals cycling and other forms of aerobic exercise to be

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When we ride our bikes, our brains also increase their production of proteins used for creating new brain cells.

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the most effective activity in slowing Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline.

Build Stress Resistance

In general, living a sedentary life sets up a hair-trigger stress response in the body, while forms of exercise like cycling help to regulate excessive levels of age-accelerating stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Kinsella says, “Exercise like cycling makes us channel that part of the ancient brain that helped our ancestors run from a tiger, and when we engage the brain to run, chase or survive, the aging process slows down.” Cycling can also be beneficial for people with fibromyalgia. Ferreira notes, “I have a few students with fibromyalgia who have reported having more energy, as well as better mood.”

Shorter Sessions, Better Results

While cycling can be a memory booster, it can also temporarily impair cognitive function if sessions are too intense or long. Kinsella recommends that his students work up to 75 percent of maximum heart rate. He also emphasizes common sense. “Strive for a reasonable pace, and by that, I mean ramping up your heart rate gradually over three weeks. Go slowly with beginning any vigorous exercise and accept that it will take months.” For Alzheimer’s patients, he recommends breaking a sweat with five, 30-minute sessions a week. Ferreira also advises moderation. “Do as much as your body allows—15, 20 or 45 minutes, the latter being the duration of a full-length class. Have clear communication with the instructor to help you reach your goals.” Whether objectives are accomplished on an outdoor or stationary bike, it is important to be consistent. Kinsella suggests making it enjoyable. “You can get on your bike and watch your favorite television show for 30 minutes or more and get a good workout.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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PARENTING Preparing Kids for the Future by Meredith Montgomery

oday’s children have more opportunities to change the world than ever before. Teenagers are organizing global activism movements, LEGO lovers are mastering robotics and young entrepreneurs are launching successful businesses before they’re old enough to drive. But for Mom and Dad, this fastpaced, technology-driven childhood looks drastically different from their own. To help kids thrive, parents must learn to mindfully embrace today’s modern advances without losing sight of timeless virtues and skills such as kindness, creativity and critical thinking.

Finding Balance

After-school hours used to be filled with outdoor free play in which kids independently developed their natural capabilities as self-learners and creative problemsolvers. The Children & Nature Network has reported that just 6 percent of children ages 9 to 13 play outside on their own. Instead, stress and anxiety are on the rise in our competitive culture as many kids attempt to balance heavy homework loads with an overflowing schedule of extracurricular activities. With the ability to connect to the world at our fingertips, Thomas Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, in Washington, D.C., notes that devices can also disconnect us from those right next to us. “It’s a massive struggle to find balance and mindfulness, but it’s vitally important. How often do we see an AP [advanced placement] kid that is falling apart emotionally? As parents, we need to recognize that kids have a lot on their plate—more than ever before.” 16

Salt Lake City-based Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More, worries that parents are creating résumés for a life their children probably don’t want. On her BeMoreWithLess.com website, she focuses on living with less clutter, busyness and stress to simplify life and discover what really matters. “It’s challenging to maintain close connections when we’re overwhelmed with what’s in our inbox, or on Instagram or what the kids are looking at online,” she says. On her own journey to practical minimalism, she gained a greater sense of presence with her daughter. “When you can pay attention to a conversation and not feel distracted and antsy, especially with young kids, that is everything,” says Carver.

Managing Technology

The ubiquity of digital devices is a defining difference between today’s youth and that of their elders, making it difficult for parents to relate and know how to set boundaries. As senior parenting editor at nonprofit Common Sense Media,

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Caroline Knorr helps parents make sense of what’s going on in their kids’ media lives. “We can think of media as a ‘super peer’: When children are consuming it, they’re looking for cues on how to behave and what’s cool and what’s normal.” Parents need to be the intermediary so they can counterbalance the external messages with their own family’s values. Today’s devices are persuasive and addictive. “As parents, we need to set boundaries, model good digital habits and help

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kids to self-regulate more—which is our ultimate goal,” Knorr says. To raise good digital citizens, Richard Culatta, CEO of International Society for Technology in Education, in Arlington, Virginia, believes conversations about device use shouldn’t end with screen time limits and online safety. “Ask kids if their technology use is helping them be more engaged and find more meaning in the world or is it pulling them out of the world that they’re in,” he says. “Talk about how to use technology to improve the community around you, recognize true and false info, be involved in democratic processes and making your voice heard about issues you care about.” Parents are often uncomfortable with their kids socializing digitally, but Culatta encourages the introduction of interactive media sooner rather than later, so they understand how to engage with the world online before they are old enough to have social media accounts. Geocaching, which uses GPS-enabled devices to treasure hunt, and citizen science apps provide family-friendly opportunities to engage in both outdoor activities and online communities. “The majority of our kids will need these digital communication skills to be able to work with anyone at any time,” says Murray. He’s witnessed the impact of connecting classrooms around the world, observing, “When students learn to navigate time zones and language barriers to communicate and collaborate, they see that they can solve the world’s problems together.”

Raising Innovators

“The world doesn’t care how much our children know; what the world cares about is what they do with what they know,” says Tony Wagner, senior research fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, an education research and policy nonprofit in Palo Alto, California. In his latest book, Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era, he emphasizes the importance of creative problem-solving and the joy of discovery, especially as more jobs become automated. “We’re born with a temperament of creative problem solvers. But then something happens. The longer

We need to create an intentional family culture where virtues like kindness and respect are talked about, modeled, upheld, celebrated and practiced in everyday life. ~Thomas Lickona kids are in school, the fewer questions they ask, the more they worry about getting the right answer and fewer and fewer think of themselves as creative in any way,” he says. “Instead of listening and regurgitating, kids need to learn how to find and be a critical consumer of information,” says Murray. Fewer employers are asking for college transcripts—including Google—as they discover the disconnect between what students are taught and what innovative skills they actually need.

While most schools are slow to adapt to the modern needs of the future workforce, parents can proactively foster the entrepreneurial spirit and discourage a fear of failure at home by offering safe opportunities for risk-taking and independence. After speaking extensively with compelling young innovators around the world, Wagner discovered that their parents explicitly encouraged three things: play, passion and purpose. Their children were provided with many opportunities to explore new interests, as well as to learn from their mistakes. “The parents intuitively understood that more important than IQ is grit, perseverance and tenacity. You don’t develop that when Mom is yelling at you to practice; you develop it because you have a real interest.” To create a culture of innovation, Murray encourages teachers and parents to get to know the interests, passions and strengths of today’s children “and prove to them every day that they matter.” When that interest blossoms into a passion, it can lead to a deeper sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference. According to Wagner, this happens when parents and teachers instill one simple, but profound moral lesson, “We are not here on this Earth primarily and only to serve ourselves; we have some deep, profound obligation to give back and to serve others.”

PARENT RESOURCES

Common Sense Media (CommonSenseMedia.org) provides education and

advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children. They provide independent, age-based, media reviews for TV shows and movies. Each detailed review includes pertinent information for parents, plus talking points to foster critical thinking skills.

Let Grow (LetGrow.org) seeks to restore childhood resilience by pushing back on

overprotection, and shows concern that even with the best intentions, society has taught a generation to overestimate danger and underestimate their own ability to cope. Its programs work with schools and parents to give kids more of the independence to do the things their parents did on their own as children—bike to a friend’s house, make themselves a meal or simply play unsupervised in the front yard.

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t’s not easy raising children in today’s media-saturated landscape. From TV and video games to internet and mobile devices, our kids are exposed to a steady stream of persuasive marketing messages promoting low-nutrient junk foods. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association warn that media’s pervasive influence over children’s food preferences increase their risk for poor nutrition, obesity and chronic diseases later in life. Protecting children against marketing forces may seem like an uphill battle, but these strategies can help provide a solid foundation for good health.

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Teach children to be media savvy. Andrea Curtis, Toronto-

based author of Eat This! How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and how to fight back), says, “Kids don’t want to be duped.” By showing children how the food industry tricks them into buying foods that harm their bodies and the Earth, we can turn kids into food detectives that reject processed foods and sugary drinks.

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Feed children’s curiosity about where food comes from. Take

children to farmers’ markets and U-pick farms; organic growers reduce exposure to harmful pesticide residues. Kids that might turn up their noses at supermarket spinach tend to eat it in bunches when they’ve helped grow, harvest and prepare it. That’s the story behind Sylvia’s Spinach, a children’s book by Seattle-based author Katherine Pryor.

Introduce children to the rewards of gardening. Connie

Liakos, a registered dietitian based in Portland, Oregon, and the author of How to Teach Nutrition to Kids, recommends introducing children to the magic of planting seeds and the joy of caring for a garden—even if it’s simply a pot of herbs on a sunny windowsill or a small plot in a community garden.

Teach children how to cook.

Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, says learning how to cook frees us from being “hostage to the food industry.” She believes cooking is such an essential life skill that we should be

Keep emotion out of eating, and allow children control over how much they eat. ~Connie Liakos teaching it along with reading, writing and arithmetic in kindergarten. When we cook, we’re in control of the ingredients’ quality and flavor. Plus, cooking together creates parent-child bonding. Invite children to help plan and prepare family meals and school lunches. (Remember to slip a note inside a child’s lunch box with a few words of love and encouragement.)

Visit the library. From simple children’s stories about

food adventures to basic cookbooks, libraries open up a world of inspiration and culinary exploration. Find stories about seasonal foods to prepare with a child.

Prioritize family meals. Children that eat with their

families are better nourished, achieve greater academic success and are less likely to participate in risky behaviors. Family meals provide time to share values, teach manners and enjoy caring conversations. To foster peace and harmony at the table, Liakos advises families to “keep emotion out of eating, and allow children control over how much they eat.” Establish rules banning criticism, arguing and screens (TV, phones) during mealtime.

Reject dieting. Weighing, shaming and putting chil-

dren on restrictive diets is a recipe for developing eating disorders. Instead of stigmatizing children by calling them

“obese”, Liakos emphasizes creating healthy eating and activity habits for the entire family. Children may overeat for many reasons, including stress or boredom. Pay attention to sudden weight gain, which could be an indication that something is wrong, she says.

Find or create a “tribe” of like-minded parents.

Set up play groups with parents that share similar values. Advocate together for improved school food policies, establish a school garden or plan group field trips.

Spend more time in nature. The American Academy

of Pediatrics recommends one hour of daily physical activity. Locate parks and hiking or biking trails to strengthen children’s innate love for their natural world. According to research at the University of Illinois, spending time in nature also helps reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Protect children’s sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against TVs, computers and smartphones in children’s bedrooms. Children, depending on their age, need eight to12 hours of undisturbed sleep each night to support physical and mental health, and help prevent obesity. Remember that our children are hungriest for parental time, love and support. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer, speaker and syndicated radio host based in Columbia, Missouri. Contact her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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Center on Media and Child Health: cmch.tv/clinicians/eatingexercise-tips. Common Sense Media: CommonSenseMedia.org. Eat This! How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and how to fight back), by Andrea Curtis: AndreaCurtis.ca. Prevention Institute: Tinyurl.com/StopJunkFoodMarketing.

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Music bypasses the language and intellectual barriers in the brain that can prevent healing.

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HARMONIES Music As Medicine

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rom ancient Mongolian shamans that used drumming for physical and emotional healing to modern, board-certified music therapists that work with special needs kids, science now confirms what we’ve always known: Music makes us feel better. Decades after Don Campbell’s groundbreaking work about the cognitive effects of listening to the music of Mozart, growing research reveals music’s ability to reduce chronic and acute pain, restore brain connections after a stroke, boost immunity and promote brain development in children. Recent studies of the benefits of music published in BJPsych International show decreased depression in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders and improvement in people with certain types of epilepsy.

Neurochemistry and Pain Reduction

Listening to music we find pleasurable can have an analgesic effect on the body, and researchers theorize that the brain releases a cascade of natural opioids, including dopamine. A pilot study on cancer patients published in the Indian Journal of Palliative Care in 2016 shows a significant reduction of pain when individuals are exposed to music for 20-minute intervals. Music also minimizes chronic pain associated with syndromes like fibromyalgia. Collective studies published in Frontiers of Psychology in 2014 suggest that relaxing, preferred choices of music not only reduce fibromyalgia-related pain, but also significantly improve mobility.

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and intellectual barriers in the brain that can prevent healing. Music helps the brain compensate for whatever damage that has occurred through illnesses, disease or trauma,” she says. “I also work with children to help them build language and motor skills through music. Research last year by the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles has shown that music training strengthens areas of the brain that govern speech, reading skills and sound perception in children. The results, published in Cerebral Cortex, indicate that only two years of music study significantly changes both the white and gray matter of the brain. Kirk Moore, in Wheaton, Illinois, is a certified music practitioner who provides live therapeutic music for people that are sick or dying. He says he sees daily changes through music. “I see heart rates slow down and blood pressure reduced. Breathing becomes steadier; pain and nausea cease.” Moore has also witnessed patients with aphasia—a language impairment caused by stroke or other brain damage—spontaneously sing-along to songs and regain the ability to speak. One memorable patient could only utter a single word, but listening to Moore ignited a dramatic change. “I sang ‘You Are My Sunshine’ and within seconds, she was singing. After 20 minutes of music, I expressed to the patient my hopes that the music had been helpful to her. ‘Oh goodness, yes!’ she responded.”

Pick Up a Drum

Drumming has been proven to be able to balance the hemispheres of the brain, bolster immunity and offer lasting physical and emotional benefits for conditions ranging from asthma to Parkinson’s disease, autism and addiction recovery. Medical research led by neurologist Barry Bittman, M.D., shows that participation in drumming circles helps to amp up natural killer cells that fight cancer and viruses such as AIDS. Recent research published in PLOS/ONE reveals a profound reduction of inflammation in people that took part in 90-minute drum circles during the course of the 10-week study.

Music and End of Life

Music’s capacity to bring healing and solace also extends to the end of life. Classically trained musician and certified music practitioner Lloyd Goldstein knows firsthand the power of providing music for cancer patients and the terminally ill. “I feel a deep responsibility to be as present as I can possibly be, to what I’m doing, the people I’m playing for,” says Goldstein, who left a secure orchestra position to join the team at The Arts In Medicine Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. “It’s taught me how to be a better musician and a better person.” As much as the musician gives, music gives back. “I end up calmer than when I begin a session. That healing environment travels with me,” Moore says. Marlaina Donato is a composer and the author of several books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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The Human Gut Microbiome and Our Health How the Communities Within Influence Overall Health by Donna Putman

even typical phyla are present in the human microbiome which consist of bacteroidetes, firmicutes, proteobacteria, actinobacteria, euryarchaetoa, fusobacteria and verrucomicrobia. Of these, two of them—bacteroidetes and firmicutes—should make up the majority of the gut in healthy individuals with the former typically being predominant. The “third” phylum of particular interest and importance, however, is proteobacteria; not because it should be registering significantly within a healthy gut, but because it often is. Elevated proteobacteria is indicative of gut dysbiosis and inflammation, a gut in crisis. Our attentiveness to this specific phylum is out of concern, not interest, as it is an indicator of imbalance. Two of the most beneficial genera are those of the bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, belonging to the actinobacteria and firmicutes phyla, respectively. Two of the most pathogenic and concerning species we look for are E. coli and C. diff, which belong to the proteobacteria and firmicutes phyla, respectively. This is a wonderful example of how each phylum has both good and bad strains. Fungus is just as significant a microbial community in the gut as bacteria. The fungal community includes yeasts and molds. As with the bacterial gut contributors, there are both good and “bad” players. In particular, candida, S. boulardii and saccharomyces all belong to the ascomycota phylum, the first of which is a popular topic in gut health, as it is a pathogen and associated with gut imbalance, while S. bolardii and saccharomyces have been shown to benefit gut balance. As a result of the intricate and influential roles that bacteria and fungi microorganisms play in gut health, and the way in which these two different communities coordinate either to maintain balance and host health, or to wreak havoc and imbalance, addressing both is essential to gut flora health. Donna Putnam is the owner of Radiant Health and Wellness, located at 2315 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, and a certified Colon Hydrotherapist. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 910447-9041, email MSDPutnam@gmail.com or visit RadiantHealthAndWellness.org. See ad, page 15.

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VET CHECK Treating the Whole Pet by Julie Peterson

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bout 10 years ago, Kim Krouth’s dog, Buckeye, was suffering from severe allergy symptoms. The mixedbreed shepherd was licking and biting her paws until her toe pads were bleeding. “Our conventional vet prescribed steroids,” recalls Krouth. “It helped some, but also agitated Buckeye. When I found out that other side effects could include serious health problems, I didn’t want to put her at risk.” The Madison, Wisconsin, animal lover headed to a holistic pet supply store to ask about alternative treatments for the dog’s allergies. She learned about herbal remedies, and was advised to take Buckeye to a holistic veterinarian. “Treating her holistically seemed like a better option than the side effects of treatment with drugs,” she says. The holistic veterinarian recommended acupuncture. It helped, but the dog later became sensitive to the needles. At that point, she was given homeopathic plant-based treatments that worked well with no side effects. Buckeye, now 15, has also received laser light therapy and spinal manipulation to help with mobility in her senior years.

The Holistic Difference

Holistic veterinarians have been treating dogs, cats, chickens, livestock and exotic animals across the nation for some time, but many people aren’t entirely clear about how their approach—and their training— differs from a conventional vet. Both enter the profession after earning a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree. Holistic practitioners can then choose to train in a variety of modalities, including 24

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acupuncture, herbs and physical rehabilitation, plus trigger point, megavitamin and stem cell therapies. “Any method that is sufficiently different from conventional medicine requires extra training ... over a period of weeks, months or years,” says Nancy Scanlan, DVM, the executive director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, in Mount Shasta, California. Veterinarians, holistic or not, typically do the same initial examination of an animal, she says. From there, a holistic vet may look at additional areas or assess things in a slightly different way. “For example, someone trained in veterinary osteopathy or veterinary chiropractic would explore the range of motion of joints or the spine.” In treatment, holistic DVMs use an integrative approach. The goal is to look at the animal as a whole and treat the underlying condition, rather than treating the symptoms. “Integrative medicine is about broadening our medical options, blending both conventional medical and holistic approaches. It focuses on client education and participation in the healing process of their pet,” says Danielle Becton, DVM, of Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital, in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Holistic veterinarians may also choose to use fewer conventional drugs and limited vaccinations. “Vaccine titers can be used to determine if a patient has adequate antibod-

Integrative medicine is about broadening our medical options, blending both conventional medical and holistic approaches. It focuses on client education and participation in the healing process of their pet.

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was the right one. “We are so glad that we still have Buckeye at this golden age, and believe it’s due to holistic care that she has lived a comfortable, long life,” says Krouth.

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. She has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Contact her at JPtrsn22@att.net.

FINDING THE BEST VET

n some areas, holistic veterinary care is so popular that appointments are hard to come by. In others, there are few veterinarians practicing alternative medicine.

ies to a disease to create immunity,” says Becton. “If a pet is already immune, they may not need another vaccine booster that year.” Becton and Scanlan agree that alternative treatments such as acupuncture, laser therapy or massage can be used in lieu of drugs for pain management. However, Scanlan does note that in an acute or emergency situation, many natural methods do not work fast enough, “and that is when holistic veterinarians are more likely to use drugs.”

Ask Around

One way to find a veterinarian that has expanded beyond the confines of Western medicine is to ask other pet owners. Employees at pet food or supply stores will often have recommendations, as well. Search online or use the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association’s “Find a Holistic Veterinarian” search feature at ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian.

Choosing a Holistic Veterinarian

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If there are several doctors to choose from, read their websites to find out the nature of initial consultations, available treatments and associated fees. Read patient reviews there and look for some that aren’t on their site. Consider stopping in to see how the practice looks and feels.

Pet owners seek out holistic veterinarians for different reasons. In Krouth’s case, it was the unacceptable side effects to drugs that led her to explore other options. Becton points out that she gets clients looking for a more natural approach for their pets after they personally have had success with human integrative medicine. However, it’s important that pets are treated by professionals that are trained to treat animals. People with holistic training for humans may not understand animal anatomy or physiology. Ultimately, choosing a veterinarian is a personal decision, and seeing a beloved pet thrive is the best confirmation that it

First Appointment

Once an appointment is made, know what’s needed to make the most of it. Most veterinarians want historical records and intake forms filled out in advance. Be prepared to pay for services during that first visit. Because holistic care is personal-

ized to deal with underlying causes instead of symptoms, be ready to spend more time talking about the pet.

Going Forward

No matter which veterinarian is chosen, expect reasonable outcomes. Pets should be comfortable at the appointment and owners should feel they are heard. Care and cost of care should make sense. Follow-up calls from the office to check on treatment progress show that the interest in clients goes beyond the appointment. Reminder calls, emails or postcards about upcoming appointments or recommended services convey that the practice is organized and has a long-term interest in animal health.

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Sharks & Fossils – 10-11am. Bring Little Explorers to discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Cost: $3/person. Registration required. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075.

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Angel Speak – 6:30-8pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Receive channeled messages from Angelic Realm in group settings as your explore healing, growth, and self-awareness by working with Angels. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. Sharks & Fossils – 10-11am. See August 1 listing. Wilmington. Spirit Animal Discovery – 10:30am-1pm. With Kimberley “Fox” Coffman. Learn what your Soul Spirit Animal is and how it can help you in relationships, work, communications, and authentic living. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 National Watermelon Day – 9am-1pm. Celebrate National Watermelon Day. Enjoy lawn and water games, bubbles, watermelon themed crafts and of course, a snack of watermelon served at 10:30. Bring swimsuit, towel and change clothes. Cost: $5/5 and under. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. 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. Sharks & Fossils – 10-11am. See August 1 listing. Wilmington.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 National Root Beer Float Day

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 Kundalini Yoga – 10am. Kundalini Yoga is a spiritual, physical, mental & healthy way to ignite your soul energy and connect to Truth & Love. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is a life-changing technology that incorporates Kriya, Mantra, Mudra, Meditation and other tenants of Yogic Philosophy. Cost: $5. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. With Felicia Grant. Experience the healing power of community Reiki Healing in this twice a month gathering that invites those who wish to receive and/or gift Reiki energy. Cost: $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

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& lack of physical activity. Discover the top 6 chronic health conditions that affect U.S. kids today. Cost: Free. Innate Health & Family Chiropractic Wellness, 14886 US Hwy 17 N, Hampstead. 910406-1200.

Kundalini Yoga – 10am. See August 7 listing. Wilmington.

All About Alligators – 6-7pm. Learn about the biology and habits of alligators and take a look at a live alligator. Presented by NC Aquarium. Cost: $5/age 5 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. Crystal Bowl Chakra-Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an evening of healing as we use the Crystal Bowls along with guided meditation to cleanse and bring balance to the 7 main Chakras. You will leave feeling balanced, re-energized and relaxed. Cost: $15. Register online SpiritquestNC.com. 6649 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229. Zen Therapy – 6:30-8pm. With Chrissy Velez. Awaken the spirit and release tension and stress through drums, sound therapy, ecstatic movement, and meditation breathing. Cost: $20. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795. Five Principles of Unity Class – 7pm. Join us for a class covering the basic principles, five tenets of belief of Unity as a spiritual and metaphysical movement. This interactive class will be facilitated by Rev. Nickie Golden. Textbook: The Five Principles, Ellen Debenport. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155.

Psychic Development with Meditation – 6:307:30pm. Yes, you are psychic. Come tap in, practice and fine-tune your psychic skills in a group of likeminded individuals. Fun exercises and a brief guided meditation. No experience necessary. Cost: $15. Register online SpritiquestNC.com. 6649 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229. Five Principles of Unity Class – 7pm. See August 7 listing. Wilmington.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 National Relaxation Day

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Citizen Science Workshop – 9am-1pm. Join Environmental Educator Jessica Stitt and learn how to use Citizen Science apps and programs such as eBird and iNaturalist in classrooms and outdoor education lesson plans. Earns criteria II NC Environment Educator’s Certification credits. Cost: $10/16 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. 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. Cost: $40. Register online at SpiritquestNC.com. 6649 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Dog Massage – 7pm. Join Lillian Arena as she shares her deep wisdom and energy of our canine friends and how to use it to positively influence our human environments. She will demonstrate canine massage techniques. Cost: $20. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Emmet Fox Study Group – 10-11am. See August 3 listing. Wilmington. 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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Next Generation Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Kids today encounter more toxins, stress, screen time,

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Young Living Workshop – 6:30-8pm. With Terri DeWees. Learn about the benefits of Young Living Essential Oils. Cost: Free. Innate Health & Family Chiropractic Wellness, 14886 US Hwy 17 N, Hampstead. 910-406-1200.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Natural Health Symposium – 10am-noon and 1-4pm. Doubleheader event, premiere of new quarterly Simple Wellness Series. Part 1; Summer Youthful Living Tour presented by Nature’s Sunshine Products. Discover natural ingredients to help look younger, feel more vibrant and energetic. Cost: $10. Part 2; Power of Herbs for Healthy Living presented by Dr. Kim Turner, ND. Discover how to choose the most effective herbs to support and maintain health. Cost: $39/ $29. To Register: Part 1 call 800-223-8225, Part 2 call 910-228-8675 or 910-330-3838. Hampton Inn Medical Park, 2320 S 17th St, Wilmington. Access Bars Class – 10am-6pm. With Aubrey Lueck. This energy transformation modality, links season wisdom, ancient knowledge, and highly contemporary pragmatic tools for positive change. Cost: $350. Hearts and Sol Wellness, 200 Country Club Road, Ste D, Oak Island. 630-292-0216.

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Five Principles of Unity Class – 7pm. See August 7 listing. Wilmington.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 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, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 Shark Tooth Island Kayak Trip – 5-8pm. For ages 16 and older. Meet at Halyburton Park. Cost: $45. Must register. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Call 910-341-0075 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 Kundalini Yoga – 10am. See August 7 listing. Wilmington. Sound Bath Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. 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. Cost: $15. Register online SpiritquestNC.com. 6649 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229.

Shamanic Experience – 7pm. Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer provide a musically-inspired shamanic experience focusing on The Medicine Wheel and Four Directions. Private sessions available August 23 and 24. Cost: love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. See Facebook.com/UnityMyrtle/Beach.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Emmet Fox Study Group – 10-11am. See August 3 listing. Wilmington.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26 National Dog Day

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. See August 13 listing. Wilmington.

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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 dance portion of Chrissy’s “Zen Therapy Class.” Dress comfortably and bring water. Cost: $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 910-685-2795.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 Make Your Own Nut Milk – 6-7pm. Health Coach Stacie, aka The Food Label Ninja, will demonstrate how to make nutrient-dense, plant-based alternative milks that aren’t full of unnecessary chemicals. Cost: $35. Register online SpiritquestNC.com. 6649 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach. 910-444-2229.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Emmet Fox Study Group – 10-11am. See August 3 listing. Wilmington.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Black Mountain Retreat – Thru Sept. 8. Awaken your multi-dimensional self with Wilmington’s Own in this Black Mountain setting. Create Sacred Alter and Dance, Explore Akash through Hypnosis, Shamanic Journey to the Upper World, Moving & Mindfulness Mediation, and more. Cost: $400/$444 (all inclusive), prior August 7/after. For more information contact Diane Young at 910-352-7495 or email WilmingtonsOwn@Yahoo.com, or BonSandera@yahoo. com, or visit LuminousHealing.info. The Light Center, 2190 NC-9, Black Mountain.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Acupuncture Walk for Awareness – 10am1pm. Come out and join NCSAAM’s annual Walk for Acupuncture Awareness. Proceeds from event are for raising public awareness, assisting in increased insurance coverage and patient access to acupuncture, and in garnering support toward legislative efforts for NC Medicare/Medicaid coverage. Cost: $15/walker. Register at SSL.CharityWeb.net/ncsaam/cpwalk.htm. Hugh MacCrae Park, 314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington. For more information, call 919-410-6494.

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Morning Circle – 9:45-10:45am. Dialog re book: Whatever Arises, Love That. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516.

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Unity MB Sunday Morning Circle – 11am. Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Service with inspiring message, meditation and music. Wherever you are on your spiritual path, you are welcome here. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside 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.

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. Readings with Kim Logan – 10am-2:30pm. Kim Logan of Charts & Healing Arts will offer combination of astrology, tarot and psychic readings. Cost: $1/minute (10-minute minimum) with longer sessions available. Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. Text Kim at 910-234-2342. Unity Book Group – 12:30-1:30pm. Current book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516. Mediation Group – 5:30-6:30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday in Unity bookstore. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516.

ADVERTISE HERE – Are you hiring, renting property/office space, selling products, offering services or in need of volunteers? Advertise your personal/business needs in Natural AwakenThese walks are for beginner birders and all welcome. Ages 5 and up. Cost: free, registration required. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. Psychic Readings – 11am-4pm. Eileen and Great Oak in the House. 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. Psychic Readings – 10am-1:30pm. Guest Readers. Drop-ins welcome. 15-, 30-, 45- or 60-minute sessions; price varies per session length. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to schedule 910-685-2795. Thermography Scans – 10am-4pm. 1st and 3rd Sat. Mammography doesn’t see anything till it’s something... thermography can see something before it’s anything. Cost: dependent on scan type. Beacon Thermography at Elite Chiropractic, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste LL, Wilmington. 910-8032150. BeaconThermography.com.

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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 A Course in Miracles – 12:30-2pm. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516. A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516.

friday Bird Hikes – 9-10am. 1st Fri. Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park. Search for migrants, residents and point out year-round species, too.

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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 25.

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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 13.

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 19.

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 25.

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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SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY

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 13.

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 9.

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 15.

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