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SWEET GRATEFUL ZENFUL DREAMS LIVING EATING Putting Insomnia to Rest
The Path to a Better World
Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude
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Contents 1 3 Holiday Gift Guide 14 CHASING ZZZZZs
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How to Put Insomnia to Rest
17 What Medical Experts Have to Say about Thermography 20 Thyroid Imbalance The Over, the Under and Results
21 THE RE-USE
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REVOLUTION
Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies
22 ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture
24 KENNETH C. DAVIS ON SOUTH CAROLINA’S 1 ST CBD + HEMP WELLNESS CENTER
Learning From the Last Global Plague
26 CLICK AND SWEAT
Virtual Workouts Change the Game
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28 KIDS WITH GRATITUDE N A T U R E ’ S
Making Thankfulness Second Nature
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32 URBAN CHICKENS Coming Home to Roost
DEPARTMENTS 5 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 12 eco tip 17 therapy spotlight 18 healing ways 22 green living
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24 wise words 26 fit body 28 healthy kids 30 conscious eating 32 natural pet 33 inspiration 34 calendar 35 classifieds 37 resource guide
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here’s a lot to be thankful for this month's edition. Foodie April Thompson brings joy to the season’s table with her take on “Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude” on page 30. Three of the nation’s top Zen chefs share their wisdom about being grateful, present and peaceful at mealtime—just in time for Thanksgiving! This is such a special time for our family as cooking is one of our favorite things to do together. Now that my children are older, they each take an item they want to make that has been on our table for years and that they love. We decorate our table with candles, cranberries and fresh flowers. Our meal consists of a beautiful delicious turkey, not too big just big enough, sweet potatoes with brown sugar butter sauce topped with a few marshmallows, brussels sprouts with walnuts and cranberries. Dinner wouldn’t be complete without my mom’s famous turkey sausage stuffing and the amazing coffee can bread; no coffee in the recipe but simply baked in the can so the slices are circular which is super cool for my children. Finally, after our meal is complete, we enjoy homemade sweet potato pie with fresh-whipped cream for topping. When describing our dinner and what goes on the table and what enjoyment this meal brings to my family, I can't help but think of how we incorporate gratitude. When we first sit at the table, we each take a turn and say what we are thankful for; it can be just one thing or many. This tradition shows my children that this holiday has so much more to offer us than a delicious meal and revisits what being grateful means to us and others, followed by a simple prayer of blessing and gratitude for our lovely meal we are able to appreciate. We love sitting at the table and reminiscing on how my one daughter loves the turkey leg just as my nana did, my other daughter reminds us how this is her favorite meal and can’t wait to eat the leftovers, while my son loads his plate with mounds of food as he can’t get enough. Then we sit back and casually talk about how much fun and laughter goes into the preparing over the years. I always share stories of when they were little and used to help me and we laugh about how things have changed but yet are still the same in so many ways. Meantime, Ronica O’Hara offers parental tips for instilling thankfulness—one of the most teachable, grow-able strengths—in our children. “Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature” is based on emerging research that shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kick-start happiness and well-being—at any age. Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, a leading figure in a worldwide gratitude movement, puts it all in perspective in this month’s Inspiration piece: “Enough for All: In Pursuit of Grateful Living.” This time of year can start to be overwhelming as the holidays approach and we all get much busier. Let’s not forget to appreciate what we have and savor in the moments of the simple things, as time with our family around the table, making food together or sharing time in the kitchen. Things such as communication, appreciation and love are gifts that we can all give that are priceless. Onward to November!
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Gratitude Kirtan at Unity MB with Lee Mirabai Harrington
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or many, the holiday season can be a time of loneliness and disconnection. For others, it is a time of great celebration and joy. Whether you are in need of healing, or available to offer solace to others, consider experiencing the transformational power of mantra healing in an intimate, in-depth kirtan with mantrayana practitioner Lee Mirabai Harrington from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on November 21 at Unity Myrtle Beach. With a combination of sound, vibration, visualization Lee Mirabai Harrington and one’s own unique healing instrument—the voice—one can heal the body and the mind with the practice of chanting and singing. Tibetan and Sanskrit mantras are reported to tonify the body, alleviate depression and anxiety, calm the nervous system and reduce stress. The event will focus on cultivating a state of gratitude, in honor of the holiday season, and of our indigenous brothers and sisters. Hailed as “one of the best-kept secrets in the chant world,” Harrington has sung mantras for His Holiness Karmapa at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, and for Amma at Amritapuri ashram, in India. With a musical background in classical Indian vocals, gospel and sound healing, Harrington leads kirtans and mantra workshops at festivals, retreat centers, Unity churches, cultural centers and dharma centers worldwide. Cost: $22-$33 suggested donation. Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Myrtle Beach. For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit LeeHarringtonMantraMusic.com. See ad, page 25.
A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea
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ccording to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Actually, it’s the result of a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm (causing one to breathe) that can occur during the transition from initial semi-wakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep prior to REM sleep. In some people, the unintended reduction in the signal is significant enough that breathing goes Lobelia beyond being shallow and completely stops. After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respiration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off during the day or when relaxing or resting, but then they can experience an obstruction problem when trying to go to sleep. Instead of resorting to surgery to remove neck tissue or using a machine to force air into lungs, try a natural, herbal solution that has been used for thousands of years. Lobelia acts as a respiratory stimulant and maintains deep, steady breathing through the stage two sleep period. Thyme improves the ability of the lungs to exchange CO2 for oxygen, while chamomile and cramp bark help the upper trapezius muscles to relax supporting better nerve transmission. Source: MyNaturesRite.com. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit MyNaturesRite.com See ad, page 16. November 2019
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Cape Fear Fair and Expo Returns
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2019 South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
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he 50th annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival is set to be held from noon to 10:30 p.m. on November 28 through 30 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, in Myrtle Beach. The family-friendly event will feature performances from The Marksmen, Lonesome River Band, Carolina Blue, Bass Mountain Boys, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and many more. The venue is an indoor festival, and includes floor and elevated seating. Cost: starts at $40/day for adults for general admission and $20/ day for ages 7 to 15 for general admission. Ticket packages and reserved seating are available. Parking: $5; handicapped parking is free. Location: 2101 North Oak St., Myrtle Beach. For more information including complete schedule, visit AdamsBluegrass.com.
Tri-Mindfulness Community Triathlon
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any events are held throughout Wilmington that are related to health and wellness, but the Tri-Mindfulness Community Triathlon is highly unique among them as nearly anyone Zoë Messina and can compete in it from 9 to 11 a.m. on Holly Konrady November 10 in Wrightsville Beach. “No training is required, only a chance to open your heart and mind to something different and know it is paying tribute to honoring ourselves in whatever stage of life you are in,” comments Holly Konrady, creator of Tri-Mindfulness. Tri-Mindfulness is a relaxing inclusive community triathlon that’s not timed, and consists of a synergy including a 5K run/walk, yoga and guided meditation, all accomplished on the beach. All proceeds will benefit A Safe Place, Wilmington’s center for awareness, outreach and support for victims of human trafficking. “Holly Konrady has been creating community in Wilmington for over 30 years through yoga, and health and wellness in many arenas. This will be the second Tri-Mindfulness event for Wrightsville Beach this year and will continue as a bi-annual event for many years to come,” comments Coordinator Zoë Messina, a local artist who advocates for victims of human trafficking for A Safe Place. “Special thanks to our sponsors as well including Carolina Sports Medicine, Natural Awakenings, Fleet Feet, Konrady and Son Construction, Gravity Records and Long Wave Yoga.” Cost: $35. Location: Beach in front of Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach. Children and dogs are welcome. Refreshments following the event until 2 pm. For more information or to register, call 910-274-5191, email TriMindfulness@gmail.com or visit Eventbrite.com/e/tri-mindfulness-tickets-70794727937. See ad, page 3. 6
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ell-known as one of the longestrunning events in the Port City area, the annual Cape Fear Fair & Expo has been going strong for decades, and will be held from November 1 to 10 and taking over the grounds at the Wilmington International Airport. This expansive festival features rides, exhibits, shows and a variety of entertainment to create a truly memorable experience for fun-loving visitors. Additionally, the venue includes food and game vendors, public competitions like horticultural- and agricultural-themed contests, and much more. Cost: $22/person. Location: 1740 Airport Blvd., Wilmington. Times: Mon.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m.; Fri., 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat., Noon12am; Sun., 1-11 p.m. For more information including ticket discounts and to purchase tickets, visit CapeFearFair.com.
Sugar Crash Course in Hampstead
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ealth issues related to blood sugar imbalances are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 100 million people in North America have health conditions related to blood sugar imbalances and they don’t even know it. Consider attending a Sugar Crash workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on November 11 at Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness, in Hampstead, to learn more. Examples of symptoms associated with blood sugar imbalance may include irritability, anxiety, depression, mood swings, poor concentration, brain fog, insomnia, excessive thirst, excessive sweating, and difficulty breathing to list a few. Cost: Free. Location: 14886 U.S. Hwy. 17 N., Hampstead. For more information or to make reservations, call 910-406-1200. See ad, page 11.
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or those that have ever thought about or wanted to learn more about hypnosis and its healing aspects, consider attending a Healing Hypnosis Training workshop hosted by Novella Hall from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 9 at Madam Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, in Wilmington. Hall, an International Board-Certified Hypnosis Trainer, will provide training on how to apply hypnosis to energy healing practices during this session. She has been treating through hypnosis for attachment trauma, past life regression, future life progression, pain management, plus habit change, as well as providing Akashic readings for over 15 years. This class is open to all levels. Cost: $250; $50 deposit required prior. Location: 1001 S. Kerr Ave. For more information or to make reservations, call 910-350-3583. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 38.
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Turkey Trots around Cape Fear
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onsider participating in a run or walk event on or after Thanksgiving Day. Maybe as part of your planned fitness regimen or as a way to preemptively or proactively burn off calories, see below for a few area planned events. Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot presented by Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity 5K race starts at 8:30 a.m. and a one-mile fun run starts at 8:45 a.m. on November 28. A Black Friday Dash sponsored by Waterline Brewing Company will will host one-mile run starting at 11 a.m. and 5K starting at noon on November 29. Additionally, the Wilmington Roadrunners Club, partnering with Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, will host a fourmile run starting at 9 a.m. on November 30. Cost, locations, registration and general information for each event can be found at Its-Go-Time.com/Wrightsville-Beach-Turkey-Trot, Its-Go-Time.com/black-Friday-dash, and RunSignup. com/Race/NC/CarolinaBeach/WilmingtonRoadrunnersTurkey Trot4MileTrailRunWalk.
Final Kite Event for Season at Fort Fisher
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ome watch as serious kite flyers share their sky art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 2 and 3 at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. The festival was organized as a “fun fly� without competitions or rules (other than safety) to unofficially wrap up the kiteflying year. It is attended by serious kite flyers who enjoy showing their sky art to anyone who appreciates it. This is the final kite event of the season with more than just average kites filling the sky. Attendees will see incredible shapes, sizes, styles and a wide variety of colors float, soar and ride the air. Food trucks and other vendors will be onsite. Cost: Free for spectators. Location: Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, 1000 Logger Head Rd., Kure Beach. For more information, call 910-520-1818 or visit CapeFearKiteFestival.org.
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Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decomposition in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select vegetable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University. Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clothianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos pesticide levels by 60 percent.
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells. This is one of the most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Hibiscus is particularly effective when combined with chemotherapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses. The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.
Caffeine has been the subject of controversy among the one in six adults worldwide that suffer from periodic migraines: Some say it triggers symptoms, while others report it wards them off. A new study from Harvard and two other teaching hospitals of 98 migraine sufferers used six weeks of daily journals to investigate the link and found that drinking up to two servings of caffeinated beverages a day had little effect, but three or more raised the odds of a headache that day or the next. Among people that rarely drank such beverages, even one or two servings increased the odds of having a headache that day. A serving was defined as eight ounces or one cup of caffeinated coffee, six ounces of tea, a 12-ounce can of soda or a twoounce can of an energy drink.
Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia Older people with dementia, often viewed as being passive and immobile, responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions, say researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. The 22 participants between the ages of early 60s and mid-90s had dementia ranging from mild to advanced. They took 10 weekly classes in which the music was “reminiscent” and the movement routines were intuitively easy. “Positive responses such as memory recalling, spontaneous dancing and joking with each other were observed in every session,” reports lead author Ting Choo.
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Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep Chronic pain, affecting 10 to 25 percent of adults, disturbs sleep for two-thirds of them, increasing the risk of depression and aggravating pain symptoms. Chinese researchers analyzed nine studies of 944 chronic-pain patients and found that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping patients sleep. It also improved their quality of sleep as self-measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and lowered their scores of perceived pain.
Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A Using the three-decade longitudinal health records of about 123,000 men and women from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, researchers from Brown University found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer, which occurs in 7 to 11 percent of the population. “We found that higher intake of total vitamin A, retinol and several individual carotenoids, including beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin, was associated with lower risk of SCC,” wrote the authors.
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Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver Sugar-sweetened drinks, already linked to weight gain, diabetes and heart disease, carry another risk: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In a meta-review published in the European Journal of Nutrition, Iranian researchers analyzed six high-quality studies that included 6,326 men and women and 1,361 cases of NAFLD. They found those that drank the most sugary drinks had a 40 percent higher risk of developing the disease compared to those that consumed the least. Sugary drinks include soda, cola, tonic, fruit punch, lemonade, sweetened, powdered drinks, and sports and energy drinks.
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License to Plant
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The nonprofit MomsAcrossAmerica.org (MAA) has launched its Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers while encouraging best practices by suppliers. It will be awarded to those brands that have achieved superior levels of organic practices and eco-friendly procedures, and is intended to make it simple for people to choose the healthiest products and use their wallets to take a stand against unhealthy alternatives and unethical business practices. The standard also provides a path for companies that know better and do better to prosper by shifting the buying power of millions of dedicated mothers behind their products.
Jaws of Life
California Bans Fur Trapping
California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier. The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are considering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats. 10
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Methane Matters
Fracking Linked to Global Warming
As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to stop regulating it. New Cornell University research published in Biogeosciences, a journal of the European Geosciences Union, suggests that the methane released by high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has different characteristics than the methane from conventional natural gas and other fossil fuels such as coal. About two-thirds of all new gas production over the last decade has been shale gas produced in the U.S. and Canada, says the paper’s author, Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and environmental biology: “If we can stop pouring methane into the atmosphere, it will dissipate. It goes away pretty quickly compared to carbon dioxide. It’s the lowhanging fruit to slow global warming.”
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In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence of having done so. To mark World Environment Day in June, Chander Gaind, the deputy commissioner of the district of Ferozepur in Punjab State, had an idea. “I thought about how much Punjabi people love guns,” he says. “We receive hundreds of applications for gun licenses from this district every year. Maybe I could get them to love caring for the environment, too.” India has more than 3.3 million active gun licenses. Tajinder Singh, 47, a farmer in the district, says he wants to protect himself from wild animals and bands of armed robbers.
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Golden Rules
Species Setback
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The U.S. Department of the Interior is effecting significant changes that weaken how the Endangered Species Act is implemented, a move critics fear will allow for more oil and gas drilling on land that is currently habitat-protected, and will limit how much regulators consider the impacts of the climate crisis. The changes affect how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration consider whether species qualify for protections, as well as how the agencies determine what habitats deserve special protections. It could make it more difficult to factor in the impact of climate change on species.
Myriad companies are pledging to make their products and packaging more sustainable, including the multinational food and drink giant Nestlé, which announced in January that it is committed to using 100 percent recyclable packaging for its candy by 2025. Miniature KitKat chocolate bars from its Japan confectionery branch will be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it, post-snack, into the iconic origami crane, a traditional Japanese messenger of thoughts and wishes. Nestlé hopes that this will guarantee the paper remains in use longer rather than be disposed of immediately.
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EPA Weakens Protective Regulations
Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami
Polar Alert
Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster
Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. The ice melted as a result of exceptionally warm water temperatures extending far out into the ocean. The last five years have produced the warmest sea-surface temperatures on record in the region, contributing to record low sea ice levels.
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Health Care Sector Impacts Climate
A new study by the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), in collaboration with Arup, a British multinational professional services firm, claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. It provides, for the first time, an estimate of health care’s global climate footprint. Josh Karliner, HCWH international director of program and strategy and report co-author, says, “The health sector needs to transition to clean, renewable energy and deploy other primary prevention strategies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.”
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Sustainable Skiing
Phoenix, which had 128 days at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit last year, is one of the hottest and fastestwarming cities in the U.S., and most American cities are expected to drastically heat up in the next decades with heat waves and triple-digit days. In the Valley of the Sun, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours. Neighborhoods are active at dawn and dusk when residents hike, jog and paddleboard. Last year, heat caused or contributed to the deaths of 182 people in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix. Ariane Middel, a professor of urban climate at Arizona State University, says, “We are almost a living laboratory. We can test strategies and see different ways to keep adapting and mitigating. By the time it gets hot in other places, they can take what we have learned here.”
From mountain peaks to base lodges, many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Skiers will discover that sustainability is the watchword at a growing number of facilities, with a focus on reducing energy usage and cutting back on waste. In Vermont, Killington Resort uses four offsite solar farms, as well as the AllEarth Solar tracking system that rotates panels using GPS technology to produce enough energy to run all the lifts for the resort and nearby Pico Mountain for the entire season (Killington.com). To prepare for this winter, Bromley Mountain upgraded its snowmaking system with stateof-the-art, variable-frequency drive motors to conserve energy. Stratton Mountain Resort will now offer drinking straws by request only and feature a bamboo option; retail shops have switched to bags made of 100 percent recycled paper. Aspen Snowmass, in Colorado, has begun using a dirt-based pipe at its Buttermilk section to reduce snowmaking, saving more than $15,000 in electricity and 4 million gallons of water each year. Winter Park has installed a small wind turbine at the top of Parsenn Bowl to power its lift shack there. Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain and Purgatory are among the many resorts in the state that offer carpooling incentives for skiers (ColoradoSki.com). After pledging in January to expand on energy- efficient operations, seven state ski trade associations—Ski Vermont, Colorado Ski Country USA, Ski Utah, Ski California, Ski Areas of New York, Ski New Mexico and the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association—along with 70-plus other organizations and companies of the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership gathered on Capitol Hill in May to “advocate for immediate and bipartisan climate action, specifically, putting a price on carbon” (SnowSports.org). Families can forego the expenses, travel time and Earth impacts of alpine skiing by turning to the crosscountry version. A few inches of snow and strapping on longer, thinner skis can transform a flat or gently hilly park, wooded trail or spacious backyard into a quiet, serene, eco-playground. “This low-impact exercise delivers amazing cardiovascular benefits, works all the major muscle groups, challenges your balance, keeps your joints healthy and is good for your mental health,” according to CrossCountrySkiColorado.com.
Economics Drive Farm Food Losses
Farmer Cannon Michael left more than 100 acres of ripe cantaloupes unharvested last year because he couldn’t sell them for enough to cover the cost of labor, packing and shipping. According to a new study from Santa Clara University, in California, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Most research on food loss and food waste has focused on post-harvest, retail and consumer levels. The new study offers a far more accurate look at on-farm food loss by relying on in-field measurements. ReFED, a coalition of nonprofits, businesses and government agencies that fight food loss and food waste, estimates that 21 percent of water, 18 percent of cropland and 19 percent of fertilizer in the U.S. are dedicated to food that is never eaten. 12
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In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.
CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest by Marlaina Donato
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ossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association. The causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop. Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic. The effects are profound. Compromised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immunity and chronic inflammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with depression also experience sleep deprivation, and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream. However, a number of natural and holistic approaches can provide lasting
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results without undesirable side effects. Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.
Body and Mind, a Tangled Web
Psychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest. “Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed. So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at TheSleep Expert.com. “Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components, but is also affected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.” The intricate connection between emotion and sleep-robbing stress hormones explains why insomniacs are often caught in an undertow of racing thoughts and preoc-
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cupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.” Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds. Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day. Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our ability to sleep restfully or restoratively.”
Resetting Inherent Rhythms
Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is affected by light and internal changes in temperature. Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, explains that it’s helpful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours. “When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling
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asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.” Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel. Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain
times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says. Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.” Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania,
Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring. ~Elina Winnel
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For healthy circadian rhythm and melatonin cycles, try:
4 Shutting off all screen devices, including the TV, two hours before going to bed 4 Going to bed when you get that 9 p.m. slump and just taping a favorite show 4 Walking barefoot and feeling the earth 4 Spending quality time outside in sunlight, preferably in a natural setting 4 Taking nourishing baths with natural soaps, lavender essential oil or herbs 4 Designating certain time slots to not answer the phone or answer emails 4 Exercising regularly and not within three hours of bedtime 4 Taking a break from work every 90 minutes for two minutes of slow, deep breathing 4 Breaking the caffeine habit by replacing coffee and tea with healthier alternatives
For emotional components of insomnia, try:
4 Going on a “worry fast” for five or 10 minutes, and then practice doing it for an hour or a full day 4 Reserving time with loved ones for in-person conversations and get-togethers 4 Checking in with yourself and acknowledging all emotions and fears without judgment 4 Setting aside ambitions for a day to recharge 4 Sleeping in without guilt—shopping and running errands can wait 4 Choosing not to compare your life with others
adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”
Two Sides of Every Brain
Smartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel. “This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta—associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep. Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.” To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.
Promising Plant Allies
Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep. Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or injuries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.” Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist physical, chemical or biological stresses. Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping November 2019
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Learning New Tricks
Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy
People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain. ~Jenn J. Allen for insomnia (CBT-I). The American College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without
supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD. CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman. CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction. A good night’s rest is indeed possible. Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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adults to combat stress,” Allen says, reminding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications. Going for that extra cup of coffee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience dreaming states,” cautions Davies. CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.
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any have seen or have heard about the documentary film, The Truth About Cancer. In this nine-part series, the filmmaker heads on a global quest to track down as many insights into forms of treatment around the globe and to learn as much as possible about the medical industry surrounding the disease. Opinions on treatment options vary wildly, but when it comes to early detection regarding breast health maintenance, there is one “truth”, long held by leading medical experts, being spoken with more frequency and volume—thermography. Thermography is a non-invasive tool used to identify changes in the body over time. For women concerned with breast health, thermography can begin detecting vascular changes at the one-year mark. That’s a significant point, considering the rapid and alarming growth rate of breast cancer cells. Within a year, two cells
become 16. In four, 16 have advanced to more than 65,000. Yet it takes around eight years before those cells have multiplied to approximately four billion to create a structure that anatomical tests, such as mammograms, MRIs and ultrasound, can detect. Since thermography captures heat patterns of your body, not structures within your body, as mammography, X-rays and MRIs do, the slightest variation—just 16 cancer cells—may be detected. And, more importantly, earlier detection of potential abnormal conditions can translate into better treatment options and a better overall outcome for patients. It’s for that reason internationally recognized wellness practitioners, oncologists, OB/GYNs, women’s health leaders and surgeons are increasingly advocating thermography alongside routine anatomical tests, since these two types of services
work together, not in competition. In his bestselling book, No Ma’amograms, Dr. Ben Johnson, M.D., N.M.D., D.O., calls thermography a “safe way of tracking breast health and heading off cancer development before it starts.” Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, a wellness expert and breast cancer survivor, notes in Heal Breast Cancer Naturally that, in addition to the benefit of early detection, thermography is done with “no radiation, no compression, no pain and no touching.” New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Christiane Northrup cites studies that show thermography “identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier, produces unambiguous results, which cuts down on additional testing, and doesn’t hurt the body.” Distinguished author and women’s health expert Dr. Susan M. Lark believes “thermography has the unique ability to ‘map’ the individual thermal fingerprint of a woman’s breasts.” A digital infrared camera measures your body’s surface temperature, and those images reveal heat patterns that could be a sign of a condition or abnormality. 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 results, the recommendation is to schedule a mammogram, ultrasound, X-ray or blood work. To that end, thermography is not a replacement for these structural tools, rather a complement for each other. Shelly Laine is a Certified Clinical Thermographer and co-owner of Beacon Thermography Inc. She and her team can provide clients with the benefits of well-being through thermography. For more information including locations, call 910-803-2150 or visit BeaconThermography.com. See ad, page 19. November 2019
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The Happy Thyroid Seven Ways to Keep It Humming
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uch of our day-to-day wellbeing—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterflyshaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suffers from a malfunctioning thyroid, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences. It’s a delicate balancing act. A thyroid that produces too few hormones makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods. Hypothyroidism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women deficient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women to produce a child with autism. If the thyroid produces too many hormones, we suffer from hyperthyroidism with a racing heart, irritability, light periods, unexplained weight loss and insomnia; it can lead to hardening of the 18
arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research. The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts. Their recommendations:
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Keep up mineral levels. The
thyroid needs iodine to churn out hormones, and usually iodized salt or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms. Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine. However, too much of a good thing can tip the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with super-charged iodine foods like cranberries: A four-ounce serving contains twice the daily requirement. In addition, our thyroids need selenium (one or two Brazil nuts a day will do it) and zinc (nuts, legumes and chocolate) to function optimally.
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Eat fermented foods. About 20
percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active hormone (T3) takes place in our gut,
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which makes “good” bacteria critically important. Andrea Beaman, a New York City health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.
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Filter drinking water. “Fluoride and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as fluoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.
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Detox cosmetics. Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in cosmetics, nail polish and shampoos; they are also in plastic toys, and 3-year-old girls exposed to phthalates have shown depressed thyroid function, Columbia University scientists report. Research cosmetics and find toxin-free alternatives at the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. (ewg.org/skindeep).
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Wake up easy. About 85 per-
cent of thyroid diseases involve an underactive thyroid, says Beaman, adding that it is often the body’s pushback against frenzied, stressful lifestyles: “The thyroid is literally slowing down—our body is saying, ‘Slow, slow, go slow.’” For a low-key start to the day, she suggests not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing some long, slow stretching and
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Poses such as plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health.
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deep breathing. “It takes just five minutes, and you’re starting the day not in fight-or-flight mode, but in a fully relaxed and fully oxygenated body.”
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Talk it out. In Eastern philosophy, the thyroid in the throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “it helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewhere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.
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Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as plow pose, fish pose,
boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroidism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
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Help for a Troubled Thyroid
o verify a possible thyroid condition, consult a doctor, endocrinologist, functional medicine doctor or naturopathic doctor. Ask for a range of tests, not only the standard thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, but also free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies for autoimmune reactions, and thyroidreleasing hormone (TRH) tests for a full picture. The standard pharmaceutical approach for hypothyroidism, the most common condition, is the synthetic hormone levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid) that boosts T4 production; but it can cause depression and weight gain, researchers at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center report in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Ask also about Armour Thyroid, derived from animal thyroids, that contains both T3 and T4, and is often preferred by functional medicine doctors. Other testing can uncover a reaction to gluten, which is often linked to thyroid dysfunction. “For many with thyroid issues, gluten can provoke an autoimmune response via celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and health coach Amanda Wikan, of Petaluma, California. If a celiac test is negative, she suggests trying a six-week, gluten-free diet and watching afterward for any signs of non-celiac sensitivity such as headaches, bloating, gas or brain fog. November 2019
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Thyroid Imbalance The Over, the Under and Results by Deb Read
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any of us often feel hot, awake and hungry whereas others may feel cold and sleepy, and are prone to gaining weight. The problem could be one’s thyroid gland and either the under or over production of thyroid hormone. More than 13 million Americans currently suffer from thyroid disorder and the imbalances are more prevalent in women. The thyroid hormones are metabolic hormones secreted by the thyroid gland that regulate temperature, metabolism, cerebral function and energy. They protect against cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, fatigue, weight gain and memory loss. More than 200 symptoms are related to thyroid imbalance. When the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormone, the body uses energy at a slower pace than it should. This condition, an underactive thyroid, is called hypothyroidism. Some of the main symptoms that are seen in patients with low thyroid function are: thin and sparse hair, a poor sense of 20
well-being, constipation, depression and low energy. The thyroid can also produce too much hormone, making the body use energy faster than it should. This is called hyperthyroidism. Although this is rarer, symptoms can include inability to tolerate heat, nervousness, rapid heartbeat and sleep disturbances. Genetics, iodine deficiency, pregnancy, toxins, stress and autoimmune diseases are contributing factors to thyroid disease, but the underlying causes are not well understood. Many common problems such as fatigue, depression and difficulty losing weight can be due to low thyroid. Many people, especially women, are not getting the treatment that they need. This is because severely low thyroid levels are often not picked up by the standard TSH, T4 and T3 testing, which is the only testing done about 90% of the time. New studies indicate, however, that the ratio of active thyroid hormone (T3) to the T3 blocking hormone (reverse T3) must be determined to accurately deter-
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mine an individual’s true thyroid levels according to a University of Maryland Medical Center 2016 study. This can often reveal a problem of hypothyroidism even though the standard tests are normal. This test is rarely done, however, even though this is the most important determinate of thyroid function. Individuals on thyroid hormone also often receive improper doses, usually too low, when only the TSH is used for dosing according to the study. There’s mounting evidence that hypothyroidism is present in the majority of and possibly all fatigued patients. The problem is that standard blood testing that consists of TSH, T4 and T3 does not detect it. Thus, many patients are erroneously told over and over that their thyroid levels are fine. TSH is secreted by the pituitary in the brain, telling the thyroid to secrete T4, which is not the active thyroid hormone. T4 must then be converted in the body to the active thyroid hormone T3. When T4 and T3 levels drop, the TSH should increase indicating hypothyroidism. This is the standard way to diagnose hypothyroidism. There are, however, many conditions that result in hypothyroidism are not diagnosed using the standard TSH, T4 and T3 testing. This method misses thyroid problems with patients 90% of the time. Biosymmetry performs a thorough thyroid testing analysis ensuring nothing is missed. Dr. Chris Pate, who is board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and has additional certifications from the National Menopause Society, understands the intricacies of the thyroid gland and how to best treat patients that are having thyroid issues. Biosymmetry can help you get to the root of the problem. Deb Read is a Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy consultant, nurse and office manager for Biosymmetry, located at 265 Racine Dr., Ste. 102, Dr. Chris Pate Wilmington. For more information or to make an appointment for lab work and a consult with Dr. Pate, call 910-399-6661. See ad, page 25.
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We had one bottle of Nestlé Pure Life with over 10,000 pieces of plastic. ~Sherri Mason, Ph.D.
The Re-Use Revolution Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies
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aily news footage and photos capture the damage plastic is doing to the planet’s oceans: turtles ensnared in plastic nets, whales with guts full of plastics and aerial views of the burgeoning island of floating detritus known as the Pacific Garbage Patch. Tiny pieces of plastic are even showing up in our food and drinking water. The growing plastics crisis has some people yearning for the days when soft drinks and beer all came in reusable containers that required a deposit, or when milk and cream were delivered to the front porch in quaint, glass bottles. Sherri Mason, Ph.D., sustainability coordinator at Penn State Behrend, in Erie, Pennsylvania, believes this is exactly the direction this issue may take. “I do think some of it will be a return to glass,” she says. Mason conducted a study in 2018 and discovered that bottled water contained tiny bits of microplastic. An earlier tap water study she conducted showed there were about five particles of plastic in a liter of tap water, if averaged across the globe. “We thought that would shock people into demanding change. Instead, a lot of the comments were to drink more bottled water.”
In the 2018 study, Mason and her team, then at the State University of New York at Fredonia, tested 259 bottles of water from nine countries that included all the top brands in the U.S.—Dasani, Aquafina and Nestlé Pure Life, among them. “On average, for every liter of bottled water in total, you would be ingesting 325 pieces of plastic. We had one bottle of Nestlé Pure Life with over 10,000 pieces of plastic. These are the particles that can make their way across the gastrointestinal tract and be carried to your blood, liver, kidneys and brain,” Mason says. Analysis of the particles indicates that the plastics found in bottled water leach from the container itself, while the source in tap water may be PVC pipes and fittings. However, plastics are also ubiquitous in surface and groundwater, and may make their way into drinking supplies via air, wind, rain and industrial activity, according to an assessment published earlier this year in the journal Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health. After Mason’s findings were released, the World Health Organization announced a review into the potential risks of plastic in drinking water. Meantime, the impact of plastic pollution on marine life—zooplank-
ton, seabirds, marine mammals and reptiles throughout the food chain—is well documented, according to a 2014 study published in the online journal PLOS ONE. The study estimates more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic, weighing somewhere near 269,000 tons, are floating in the Earth’s oceans. People are loudly calling for change, and innovators are responding. In the United Kingdom, there is the Plastics Pact, which brings together businesses from across the plastic industry to eliminate problematic or single-use plastics through redesign, innovation and alternative delivery models. A UK startup, Ooho, has created an edible water container made of seaweed to provide the convenience of plastic bottles while limiting the environmental impact. Tom Szaky, the CEO and founder of TerraCycle, a Trenton, New Jersey, recycling company, is among those pioneering a rebirth of reusing with a pilot project launched in May called Loop. The company has partnered with Proctor & Gamble, Nestlé, Clorox and other major brands to deliver and retrieve products in durable, reusable containers, just like the milk man. Consumers can order everyday items from the online Loop store—paying a deposit on the container—and UPS will deliver it to their doorstep, picking up empties to be washed, refilled and used again and again. “Hundreds of products, from Tide to Häagen-Dazs to Tropicana, are being delivered,” says Szaky. “It’s growing very fast in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C.; and we’ve just expanded to Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Delaware—eventually nationwide.” The re-use revolution is also taking shape in 10 states and a U.S. territory that have passed “bottle bills”: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Guam. Typically, the laws require a deposit of 5 to 15 cents be placed on all glass, plastic and metal containers. Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com. November 2019
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ast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required. It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate. But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation. “Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently— no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.” Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé. The new word for antiques is “brown furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 percent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature. Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforesta-
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tion, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published. The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box. When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.” Merrill’s vintage offerings now focus on mid-century modern and
upcycled, repurposed furnishings, something the millennials have taken to. The kids will continue to come around, he says. “If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture. With the antique market hitting bottom, it is hard to ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.” There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.” Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My generation is all about experiences. If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.” Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.” Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says. “The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says. “Take an old door and repurpose it … Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”
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Kenneth C. Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague
She said if you ever want to write about it, I’d love to know, and it was around the time that I was beginning to think about the 100th anniversary of the flu and the end of World War I. These were two extraordinary moments in modern human history that many people don’t understand.
by Randy Kambic
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long with annual flu season warnings, there’s more news than usual on the dangers of microbes and transmittable diseases, including recent domestic measles outbreaks and the rise of resistant bacteria from the improper use of antibiotics. In his latest book released earlier this year, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth C. Davis describes the worldwide epidemic that killed millions only a century ago and warns of a potential relapse. Davis is also the author of In the Shadow of Liberty, an American Library Association Notable Book and a finalist
for the Youth Adult Library Service Association Award for Excellence in Nonfiction. His New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed Don’t Know Much About book series for both adults and children makes many, sometimes esoteric facts and figures on history, The Bible, the universe, geography and other subjects come alive. Davis is a TED-Ed educator whose lectures are globally available online.
What inspired you to tackle this deadly subject?
My editor had the flu and mentioned that her grandmother died of the Spanish Flu. I said that’s a fascinating subject.
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It was the most extraordinary pandemic in modern times, the worst since the Black Plague. So many aspects of the story can teach us lessons, like the role of propaganda that created the circumstances that allowed the flu to flourish, politicians ignoring sound science. In Philadelphia in September of 1918, the health commissioner was warned not to allow a big parade that was meant to sell war bonds. He did, and 200,000 people crowded the streets. Two days later, there was not a hospital bed left in the city. It was that sudden and explosive gathering of mass numbers of people that lit the fuse for a tremendous flu bomb to explode. It’s important to understand the connection between science and history. Often, we treat history as a collection of dates, battles and speeches, and we don’t connect with what was going in the scientific and medical world, but these things are always closely linked together. Disease has always been more deadly than war, and that makes it more relevant than ever, because there are crises and conflict zones all over the world today. The situation is ripe for that explosion of another infectious disease.
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might have heard something else, and this is truer than ever with social media. The nature of the flu virus, of infectious diseases, is that they change, evolve and mutate rapidly like the Spanish Flu did.
Why do you write, “Another pandemic is a distinct possibility”?
Such pandemic diseases are often diseases of crowds. We live in a world that’s more crowded, where high-speed transportation is much more readily capable of spreading a pandemic. When we have a world in which scientific risks and information is disregarded, that’s when we have the possibility of another pandemic. Then there’s climate change. We are living in a world that’s wetter and warmer. This breeds the possibilities for more disease. When we weaken guardrails, when we don’t fund science and disease prevention properly, we take great risks.
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We’ve had the largest outbreak of measles in decades, and it’s a disease we thought we had pretty much defeated a long time ago. But because of the spread of misinformation, rumors and unverified scientific medical information, we have a dangerous outbreak of measles in this country. People have traveled to places where there were no vaccinations, then return home. This is a clear and very present danger of the “anti-vaxx” movement, as it’s called. It ignores longestablished, peer-reviewed science over decades and unfortunately, we are in a time when someone with a megaphone or microphone or another platform can reach a lot of people with a lot of very dangerous information. We ignore sound science at great peril. Randy Kambic, of Estero, Florida, is a freelance writer and editor.
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elcome to the digital age, where budding gym rats, former couch potatoes and schedule-challenged fitness freaks are finding new ways to get in shape. These days, virtually anyone with a smartphone or Wi-Fi connection can connect with a yoga video, a spin class or any number of personal exercise experiences. Some folks are wearing devices that calculate distance and monitor bodily functions—then post it all to social media. Private trainers are offering online workout routines with motivational emails and text messages, while some gyms include online training as an add-on to membership or leverage technology to provide classes to consumers globally. Virtual fitness is growing in leaps and bounds. The use of health and fitness apps has more than tripled since 2014, and three-quarters of active users open their apps at least twice a week, according to Flurry Analytics. Yet, it’s not for everyone. Erin Nitschke, Ed.D., of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the director of educational partnerships and programs at the National
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Federation of Professional Trainers, is monitoring the upsurge in virtual fitness and believes it will take time to perfect the options. “While virtual training may be a best practice for a certain population of users, it may be a barrier to others,” she says.
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The convenience and affordability of virtual training has some clients thriving on their ability to marry technological tools to fitness goals. They can log in anytime, anywhere, even while travelling; take a variety of classes from famous trainers for a fraction of the cost of in-person sessions and receive emails or texts that provide encouragement to reach the next level. For those new to exercising, virtual training eases self-consciousness. It’s an opportunity to learn the basics and begin the process of toning up at home before venturing into an unfamiliar environment where everyone seems to know what they’re doing. In this respect, virtual training can serve as a gateway to establishing a fitness routine that eventually leads to the local gym.
“One of the most frequent reasons One of the most frequent She carefully monitors her clients for people cite for not maintaining a regular form and doesn’t plan to offer virtual trainreasons people cite for exercise habit is lack of time,” says Ameriing because it’s impossible to give clients not maintaining a regular can Council on Exercise President and bodily adjustments. “It leaves trainees at exercise habit is lack of time. Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., risk of not getting full benefit or getting of Redmond, Washington. He points out hurt,” Hetzel says. “An effective workout is ~Cedric Bryant that virtual tools and devices may help about the quality of the movements.” eliminate some of those time barriers, allowing people to get Bryant says that instructor interaction is a plus; however, quality workouts. the best virtual workouts give detailed instruction and regression or progression of all moves, allowing participants to choose an The Real Deal appropriate intensity level. But some people go to the gym or attend fitness classes because they enjoy the social connection more than the sweat. Nitschke says that social support can be a predictor of success, so it’s possible that virtual training can have a negative impact. Bryant agrees. “There are different fitness personality types, and some need the live and in-person experience.” Bryant points out that gyms and trainers often request health information and fitness goals beforehand to provide clients a more customized program. In-person instruction also has the benefit of immediate feedback to ensure safe, effective and proper technique. Erika Hetzel, a Pilates instructor and personal trainer in Dane County, Wisconsin, believes that virtual workouts are fine for people that have attended classes enough to know the exercises and have good body awareness. “For beginners, hands-on cues and modifications are important, especially if there are any contraindications for exercise.”
Making a Virtual Connection Logging in with a high-speed internet connection, gathering required equipment in advance and possessing self-motivation might prevent getting discouraged. However, overconfidence can lead to injury, so being fully aware of limitations is essential before taking a dive off the recliner directly into a series of lunges. For social butterflies, a real-live friend to login with may be necessary to make virtual training fun. Fitness training may be forever changed by technology, but Nitschke says it remains to be seen if fitness professionals can respond to individual learning styles to foster success and elevate the fitness client’s virtual experience. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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it,” says Bono. “Being specific with your words helps, too, because it shows what behavior mattered to you and why.” Adds psychologist Mary Jo Podgurski, founder and president of the Academy for Adolescent Health, in Washington, Pennsylvania: “If we express our gratitude by making eye contact, with sincerity and by providing an example of how much we are appreciative, the words are empowered. Telling the grocery clerk, ‘I really like the way you packed my berries on top. Thanks for taking the time to be careful with my purchases,’ will light up the clerk’s face.” That can translate into a child not simply saying, “Thank you” to a grandparent for birthday money, but also explaining how excited they are about the game they plan to buy with it.
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“It’s also good for families to come up with gratitude rituals,” says Bono. “Everyday conversations about the good things and people we have or encounter in life, and being specific with words, helps young children understand the connection between kindness and feeling grateful better.” For writer Judy Gruen’s family in Los Angeles, this means a morning prayer:
“When we wake up in the morning, the first words we say are those of gratitude that we have awakened and have the opportunity for a new day.” At dinner time, some families play “a rose, a thorn, a bud”— with each person saying what happened that day that they’re grateful for, what problems came up and what they’re looking forward to. As a bedtime ritual, Heidi McBain, a counselor and author in Flower Mound, Texas, follows a routine with her two children that includes “reading, checking in about their day—the good/bad/ugly—and at least one thing they are grateful for from their day. And I often share mine, as well!”
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By getting creative, we can make kids’ expressions of gratitude even more enjoyable. Business coach Kristi Andrus, in Denver, says that her family toasts a lot at mealtime, raising their glasses and clinking them. “Our toasts are simple, ‘Today I’m grateful, thankful, or happy to share ________.’ [fill in the blank]. The kids love it and the parents always smile at what the kids bring up.” Charlene Hess, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a blogger and homeschooling mom to seven kids, has set up a gratitude door with a sticky note added each day from each child. “This really helps the kids become more aware of all the good things in their lives, particularly as time goes on and they have to get more creative with their responses.” “A rampage of appreciation” is what Jeannette Paxia, a moti-
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ZENFUL EATING Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude
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n Zen monasteries, the head cook (known as the tenzo) is one of the most important positions a monk can hold; Eihei Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, one of the longest-established sects of Buddhism, said this is “because the position requires wholehearted practice.” In the 13th-century volume Instructions for the Zen Cook, Dogen wrote, “In preparing food, it is essential to be sincere and to respect each ingredient, regardless of how coarse or fine.” Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiritual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance. “Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of The Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes. “Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop. These things are the foundation of a great meal,” says Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained 30
Zen priest in San Francisco. Greenwood trained in Buddhist monasteries in Japan for more than five years, experiences she draws from in her recent memoir and cookbook Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples. While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most monasteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compassion towards animals, as well as the Earth. Climate change caused by meat consumption causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada. The “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—striking the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Greenwood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpowering. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.
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new relationship to food, says Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon. “This country is in an epidemic of out-of-balance eating. People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.” Mindful eating is not about restrictions, but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”
Tuning In at Mealtime Rushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the supermarket when you’re hungry, and head to the perimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges? Would broccoli be good for us?’ Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says. At the Great Vow Zen Monastery, the first morning meal is conducted in silence, along “with a prayer to bring gratitude for the food and to all living beings whose life flows to us in our food,” says Bays, adding that research shows ceremonies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating. “Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your awareness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays. Such a focus leads to a sense of appreciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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Cooking Like a Zen Master Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the sweet potato and figs in a baking dish.
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Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and bake for 30 minutes. Place the ginger, garlic and salt in a mortar (preferred) or blender, then mash the ingredients together. Transfer to a bowl and add the tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup and oil. Stir to combine.
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Buddha Bowl Cookbook author Jean-Phillippe Cyr says, “I love bowl recipes: they’re generous and colorful, and they let us get creative. Layer grains or cereals, vegetables, legumes and dressing, and voilà! That’s all there is to it.” Pumpkin seeds are an incredible source of protein, and tahini contains more protein than milk. Healthy cooks will be sure to keep this tahini dressing recipe close, because they can use it in everything.
Place the sweet potatoes and figs in a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and edamame. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish. Serve immediately. Tip: For those that can’t digest raw garlic, don’t use it, or cook it before adding it to the dressing.
Yields: one bowl 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 dried figs, sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1½ cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked
Garnish: Pumpkin seeds Microgreens
Yields: 8 to 10 servings 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp celery seeds 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp turmeric 1 clove garlic, minced 8 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (19 oz) can green lentils, rinsed and drained 2 yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 1 Tbsp harissa paste 3 bay leaves Salt and black pepper, to taste In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onions and sweat for 4 minutes. Add the mustard seeds, celery seeds, cumin, coriander, oregano, turmeric and garlic. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
For the dressing: 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp olive oil
vegetables and spices. The name tajine comes from the particular type of roasting dish in which Moroccan stews are cooked. There’s no need to buy any special equipment to make this recipe, but you will want to hunt down harissa, a North African chili paste you can find in most grocery stores nowadays. Be careful, though—it’s hot!”
Hearty Moroccan Soup “This is hands-down my favorite soup,” says Cyr. “It reminds me of a Moroccan tajine, a savory stew made with
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot. Excerpted with permission from The Buddhist Chef, by Jean-Phillippe Cyr.
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Coming Home to Roost
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ocavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even people that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend. It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets. “You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four years. A veterinary staff member, she takes in rescues on her small farm in Foster, Rhode Island. Her current flock of eight chickens has room to forage with a turkey, some goats and sheep. At night, her birds sleep in a predator-proof chicken coop. As a vegan, Cobin gifts the eggs to others. “It’s gratifying to give eggs to friends and family who might otherwise buy eggs from factory farms,” says Cobin. “It’s as if I’m helping those hens, too.” Those country chickens could be city chickens—if the municipality allows. An increasing number do, with a few rules. Roosters aren’t usually allowed (think crowing at 4 a.m.); the number of hens is limited; and they can’t roam the neighborhood. Local ordinances vary widely and change frequently, so be sure to get the facts for each area. 32
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Chickens are relatively simple and inexpensive to maintain. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, are easy to bond with and their entertainment value can’t be underrated. “You will enjoy watching them for hours,” says Andy G. Schneider, of Georgia, the national spokesperson for the Avian Health Program run by the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has authored three books on chickens. He says that keeping chickens is also a good way for children to learn responsibility and where their food comes from. He says, “They are living animals that depend on their owners and can live for 10 years or longer.” Backyard flocks readily compost food waste and hunt insects to eat. Their nitrogen-rich droppings and old bedding from the coop can fertilize gardens, or the chickens can be let loose in garden areas to fertilize and weed at the same time. However, they will eat desirable plants, so consider fencing off a fallow section of garden where they can prepare the ground for the next crop. Composting, fertilizing, weeding and pest control are
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benefits that even matronly hens that have slowed egg production still provide. The miracle of producing an egg is a journey of its own. Rarely does a child— or grownup—squeal with as much glee as when the pet hen lays her first egg. Add the excitement of double-yolkers and tiny, yolkless “fairy eggs”, and collecting the hens’ bounty is a daily adventure.
Like all pets, chickens need regular maintenance. They can get parasites such as mites or worms, or become sick. But the hardest thing about maintaining chickens is keeping them safe, according to Lisa Steele, a rural Maine farmer and author of 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks From Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and Your Hens. “No matter where you live, there is something that wants to kill or eat your chickens. A secure coop and run or pen are important,” Steele says. The family dog, fox, coyotes, raccoons, owls and hawks are just some of the many potential predators. If a rooster is in the flock, he instinctively protects hens from perceived danger—great for predators, but not necessarily a desirable pet. They crow louder, earlier and more often than most would expect. Unless eggs to hatch are wanted, no rooster is needed.
Starting a Flock
After selecting breeds, a new flock can be started with adult hens or chicks from a hatchery or breeder. Steele points out that it’s important to get chicks from a reputable breeder and start them off with good-quality feed, room to exercise, fresh air and clean water. Coops can be built from plans or purchased. There is a trendy industry for palatial coops replete with window boxes, but the necessities include enough space for each chicken, roosting bars to sleep on, nesting boxes to lay eggs, good ventilation and predator-proofing. “The curtains, wallpaper and twinkle lights are fun, but not necessary,” says Steele. Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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“chicks”. The young males are cockerels, the young females are pullets. After one year, they are roosters and hens. n Chickens see in color and can see UV rays, according to FreshEggsDaily. com. They have one eye sighted in for distance and one for close-up vision so that they can look for seeds and bugs on the ground while simultaneously searching the sky for aerial predators. n The life expectancy of a hen varies from three to 12 years, depending on size, breed and safety from predators. n Roosters instinctively protect hens
from predators or any perceived danger (including people) by sounding an alarm, and then facing the danger as hens run and hide. n Roosters have been known to ward
off predators or die trying.
n A rooster is not needed for hens to lay eggs. n Hens begin laying eggs as early as 16 to 20 weeks and have variable production, depending on breed and amount of daylight. Egg production can continue through life, but slows after about 3 years old (Tinyurl.com/ ChickensStopLaying). n Egg shell color can be white, pink,
blue, green, brown or speckled, but it’s determined by genetics and will remain basically the same throughout a hen’s life (Tinyurl.com/ EggShellColorDetermination). n Fresh eggs have a coating that pre-
vents bacteria from entering the pores of the shell. If eggs are washed, they must be refrigerated (Tinyurl.com/ WashedOrUnwashedEggs).
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rateful living is the awareness that we stand on holy ground— always—in touch with mystery. Jewish sages interpret the words of Genesis 3:5 in a way that is of great relevance to grateful living. “Take off your shoes; the ground on which you stand is holy ground.” The soles of your shoes are leather—dead animal skin. Take off the deadness of being-used-to-it and your live souls will feel that you are standing on holy ground, wherever you are. It is pretty evident that greed, oppression and violence have led us to a point of self-destruction. Our survival depends on a radical change; if the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about this necessary change. Grateful living brings in place of greed, sharing; in place of oppression, respect; and in place of violence, peace. Who does not long for a world of sharing, mutual respect and peace? Exploitation springs from greed and a sense of scarcity. Grateful living makes us aware that there is enough for all. Thus, it leads to a sense of sufficiency and a joyful willingness to share with others. Oppression is necessary if we want to exploit others. The more power you have, the more efficiently you can exploit those
below you and protect yourself against those above you. But grateful people live with a sense of sufficiency—they need not exploit others—thus, oppression is replaced by mutual support and by equal respect for all. Violence springs from the root of fear—fear that there may not be enough for all, fear of others as potential competitors, fear of foreigners and strangers. But the grateful person is fearless. Thereby, she cuts off the very root of violence. Out of a sense-of-enough, she is willing to share, and thereby tends to eliminate the unjust distribution of wealth that creates the climate for violence. Fearlessly, she welcomes the new and strange, is enriched by differences and celebrates variety. Grateful eyes look at whatever is as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again. This is a most realistic attitude, for every moment is indeed unique. Adapted from an interview, with Brother David Steindl-Rast that originally appeared in Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ ABetterWorldThroughGratitude. November 2019
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2020 EDITORIAL CALENDAR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE
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Age-Defying Habits Plus: Healthy Immune System
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Cardiovascular Health Plus: Regenerative Medicine
Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival – 6-10pm. Third year for the event which will feature seafood vendors serving up unique dishes. Kid-friendly activities, a beer and wine garden and a corn hole tournament are also planned along with live music. 410 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach. MyrtleBeachSeafoodFestival.com. 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 Av, Wilmington. Unitywil.com. 910-763-5155.
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PLANT-BASED NUTRITION ISSUE
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Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet Plus: CBD
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Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies Plus: Healthy Home
WOMEN’S WELLNESS ISSUE
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Autoimmune Breakthroughs Plus: Protein & Collagen Connection
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Inspired Lifestyle Travel Plus: Brain Health
THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE
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Beyond Factory Farming Plus: Gut Health
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Biological Dentistry Plus: Environmental Education
SELF-EMPOWERMENT ISSUE
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Emotional Well-Being Plus: Adaptive Yoga
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Stress Management Plus: Joint Health
Saturday, November 2 Holistic & Psychic Expo – 11am-6pm. 8th Semi-Annual Wilmington’s Own. Includes psychics & mediums, tarot card readings, angel intuitive readings, crystal healing bed, aura photography, reiki, tuning forks, chair massage, reflexology, crystals and more. Complimentary talks, raffle with prizes. Cost: $7/entry fee. Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St, Wilmington. 910-352-7495.
Sunday, November 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends
Wednesday, November 6 Snake and Turtle Feeding – 4-4:30pm. Enjoy brief presentation about the live animals on display and then watch them. At least one snake and one turtle fed during demonstration. Ages 3/up. Cost: $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075.
Thursday, November 7 Angel Speak – 6:30-8pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Receive channeled messages from the Archangels and angelic realm in a group setting that explores healing, guidance, and connection to Spirit. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call 910-685-2795.
THE DIABETES CHALLENGE ISSUE
Friday, November 8
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Personalized Diabetes Strategies Plus: Skin Care
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Creating Community & Connection Plus: Spending Locally
Black Bear Trips – 7am-5pm. Visit Lake Matt Amuskeet NWR, home to thousands of Tundra Swan and Snow Geese in the winter and Pocosin Lake, home to the red wolf red-cockaded woodpecker and one of the largest populations of American black bears. Cost: $95. Depart from Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. HalyburtonPark. com or 910-341-0075.
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Saturday, November 9 Fantastic Fall Colors – 10-10:30am. Educator leads lesson on topics correlating with a weekly Little Explorers program theme. Nature themes brought to life through stories, songs, games, hikes
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and more. Cost: $3, ages 2-5. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. HalyburtonPark.com or 910-341-0075. Recognizing the Power of Relationship – 10amnoon. With Anne Baldwin, LPC. Part 1 of a 4-week workshop series focused on understanding and recognizing how your relationship with yourself affects all relationships in your life. 325 Sound Rd, STE 209, Holly Ridge. Call for details and to reserve seat. 386-215-2696.
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Saturday, November 9 Healing Hypnosis Training – 11am-5pm. With Novella Hall. Receive training to apply hypnosis techniques to energy healing practices. Open to all levels. Cost: $250, $50 deposit/reservation required. Madam Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S Kerr Av, Wilmington. Call 910-350-3583. Spirit Animal Discovery – 11am-1pm. With Fox. Learn who your Soul Spirit Animal is and how it can help you align certain aspects of your life. Cost: $35. Must register. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call 910-685-2795.
Sunday, November 10 Unity Wilmington Sunday Service – 9am and 11am. Special guest Armand and Angelina are international inspirational speakers and performing artists offering music, a profound message and a native flute workshop after the service (12:45pm.) Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Av, Wilmington. UnityWil.com. 910-763-5155.
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Sunday, November 10 Tri-Mindfulness Triathlon – 9-11am. Relaxing inclusive community triathlon that’s not timed, and consists of a synergy including a 5K run/walk, yoga and guided meditation, all accomplished on the beach. Cost: 35. Beach in front of Shell Island Resort, 2700 N Lumina Av, Wrightsville Beach. 910-274-5191 or email TriMindfulness@gmail.com.
Monday, November 11 Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 12 Reiki Share – 6:30-8:15pm. With Felicia Grant. Gift and/or receive powerful community reiki healing under the guidance of Reiki Master Healer. Cost: 15. Must register. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call 910-685-2795.
Wednesday, November 13 Project Flying Wild – 9am-3pm. 6-hour workshop that offers practical hand-on classroom and outdoor field investigation experiences connecting real-
world experiences in bird biology, conservation and natural history. Counts towards Criteria 1 for NCOEE certification. Cost: Free. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. HalyburtonPark.com or 910-341-0075.
Thursday, November 14 Community Acupuncture Clinic – 1-3:30pm. Join Jessica Holleman, LAc as she leads a community acupuncture clinic. Cost: $25. The Far East Clinic held at Uptown Yoga, 4915 Arendell St, STE 1, Morehead City. Call 910-340-4575.
Friday, November 15 Zumba – 7-8pm. Join Shirley Melito as she leads a fun and exciting low-impact Zumba class. This dance movement targets a variety of muscle groups to tone the entire body while having fun. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Av, Wilmington. Unitywil.com. 910-763-5155.
Saturday, November 16 Access Bars Class – 10am-6pm. Access Bars Certification Class taught by Aubrey Lueck and learn a tool to create a better life for yourself. Sleep better, fix relationships, break habits and more. 537 Vorlis Ln, Ste. 301, Wilmington. For cost details and to reserve spot, email AccessAubrey@yahoo.com or call 630-292-0216. Recognizing the Power of Relationship – 10amnoon. See November 9 listing. Holly Ridge. Sugar & Gluten Sensitivity Workshop – 11am1pm. With Chris Poorten. Explore the effects of foods on our body, mind, and spirit and how gluten and sugar sensitivities develop under the guidance of wellness coach and advisor. Cost: $15. Must register. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call 910-685-2795.
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Sunday, November 17 Journey to Self-Love – 1:30pm. A Heal Your Life Workshop: Loving ourselves is at the core of everything; good health, positive relationships, a happy home life and work environment, financial success and more. Join us for a time to explore ways to begin this process in a safe, supportive environment. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Av, Wilmington. 910-470-2745.
Monday, November 18 Sugar Crash Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Health issues related to blood sugar imbalances are on the rise. Join Innate Health Family Chiropractic and Wellness for a thorough workshop on this health concern. Cost: Free. 14886 HWY 17N, Hampstead. Call to register, 610-4069-1200.
Thursday, November 21 Birding Trail Hike – 8am-2pm. Explore Fort Fisher along the NC Birding Trail. Hike approximately 2 miles. Transportation from Halyburton Park included. Cost: $10. 4099 S 17th, St, Wilmington. HalyburtonPark.com or 910-341-0075. Mediumship Practice Group – 6:30-8:30pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Explore and strengthen your gifts in connecting and communicating beyond the veil in a like-minded community setting. Open to all levels, new to professional. Cost: $35. Must register. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call 910-685-2795. Kirtan and Sound Healing, Lee Mirabai Harrington – 7-8:30pm. Spiritual, devotional and healing experience, combining metta and wisdom energies of Buddhist mantras, Bhaki tradition, and Tibetan Medical Mantra. Light refreshments after. Cost: Suggested donation / $22-$33. Unit MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516.
Friday, November 22 Discovery Hour – 3:30-4:30pm. Scales & Tails: Corn Snakes. Drop-in for a special hour-long interactive exhibit. Park educators will present temporary displays featuring touchable animals, plants, and artifacts from the park’s collection. Cost: Free. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. HalyburtonPark.com or 910-341-0075. Unity of Wilmington’s Annual Auction – 5:30pm. A Night of Entertainment with top Wilmington talent; LaRaisha Dionne, Farrah Roberts, Samantha Mifsud & Elisa Eklof-Smith. Enjoy a delicious meal and an opportunity to enjoy a spectacular evening. Cost: $30. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Av, Wilmington. 910-470-2745.
Saturday, November 23 Recognizing the Power of Relationship – 10amnoon. See November 9 listing. Holly Ridge.
Sunday, November 24 Intuitive Gift Development Circle – 2-4pm. With Felicia Grant. Identify your own intuitive gifts and receive tailored guidance from professional healer, intuitive, and Reiki Master to develop and strengthen those innate gifts. Cost: $35. Must register. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call 910-685-2795.
Thursday, November 28 Happy Thanksgiving SC State Bluegrass Festival – Noon-10:30pm. Indoor, family-friendly event will feature performances from The Marksmen, Lonesome River Band, Carolina Blue, Bass Mountain Boys, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and many more. Cost: $40/$20, starts at for adults/ages 7-15. 2101 North Oak St, Myrtle Beach. AdamsBluegrass.com.
Friday, November 29 Black Friday Holiday Sale Blue Lagoon – 11am-5pm. 25% off entire purchase – two days only! Find unique and energy inspired metaphysical gifts and crystals, receive intuitive guidance from Psychic reader and her guide, Eileen & Great Oak, and enjoy supporting small businesses in our community. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call 910-685-2795.
Saturday, November 30 Holiday Sale Blue Lagoon – 10am-2pm. See November 29 listing. Wilmington.
plan ahead Thursday, December 5 Night of a Thousand Candles – 3-10pm. More than 4,500 candles and thousands of lights illuminate the sculptures and gardens starting this weekend. The display runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the 21. Tickets must be purchased in advance as space is limited. Cost: $20/$12, adult/child. Call 843-235-6000 for more information.
Saturday, December 7 Recognizing the Power of Relationship – 10amnoon. See November 9 listing. Holly Ridge.
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Unity MB Contemplative Service – 8:30am. 3rd Sunday. Cost: Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, Unity Center, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516.
Bird Hikes – 9-10am. 1st Fri. Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park. Search for migrants, residents and point out year-round species, too. These walks are for beginner birders and all welcome. Ages 5 and up. Cost: free, registration required. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075.
Sunday Morning Circle – 9:45-10:45am. Dialog re: Book, “Whatever Arises, Love That”. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516.
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.
Unity MB Sunday Service – 11am. Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Service with inspiring message, meditation and music. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516. Heal Your Life – 7-8:30pm. Join licensed Louise Hay Heal Your Life teacher once a month. Cost: love offering. Unity Church of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Av, Wilmington. For more information, call Terri at 910-470-2745.
monday Eating For Well-being – 6pm. Teri Mann leads a plant-based diet discussion and ensuing weekly forum. Bring favorite recipe share with you and any questions you may have. Cost: Free admission. Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr, Wilmington. 910-799-2667.
tuesday Ageless Body – 10:30-11:30am. Complete system of ageless body enhancement, healing, flexibility and strength. For anyone who wants a pain free, flexible, beautiful ageless body. Males, Females and Teens welcome. Cost: $25/$10, month/class. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516.
saturday Kundalini Yoga – 10am. Enjoy 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 Av, Wilmington. 910-763-5155. Unity Book Group – 12:30-1:30pm. New book starts soon: Rising Strong by Brene Brown. Read, dialog, insights, community and support. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516. Chenrezig-Amitabha Sadhana – 7:30pm. Chenrezig is the representation of compassion. This meditation involves chanting a liturgy while mentally performing a series of visualizations and finishing with mantras and an insight visualization. Cost: Free. Location: Forestbrook area of Myrtle Beach, call for information and directions. 843-655-8056.
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.
thursday A Course in Miracles – 12:30-2pm. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516.
Holistic Health Practitioner Training – 3rd Saturday. Comprehensive class will empower and equip with thorough overview and all principles a Holistic Health Practitioner needs to counsel others in natural health care. Call for times, location and details. Southern Institute of Natural Health. Call or text 910-216-0100. Natural Family Basics – 2nd Saturday beginning in October. Curriculum for parents, teachers and children as a local class for Brunswick Islands area. Courses encourage individuals to take responsibility of their own health. Call for times, location and details. Southern Institute of Natural Health. Call or text 910-216-0100. 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.
A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516.
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Access Energy Services Aubrey LUECK
Access Bars Facelift & Body Process Practitioner End of Life Specialist 630-292-0216 • AccessAubrey@yahoo.com AccessAubrey.com Offering Access Bars, Facelift and Body process hands-on method promoting energies to flow, heal and repair. This energy transformation modality, links season wisdom, ancient knowledge, and highly contemporary pragmatic tools for positive change. Receiving these holistic, non-invasive treatments will leave you with a sense of peace and space; and a feeling like there are more possibilities open to you. All of life comes to me with ease, joy and glory.
ACUPUNCTURE Lumina Acu Clinic
Enhong “Ann” Yu, LAc 6781 Parker Farm Rd, Ste 130, Wilmington 910-256-3939 • Info@LuminaAcuClinic.com LuminaAcuClinic.com At our practice, we combine acupuncture with traditional Chinese herbal remedies to address a variety of our patient’s needs. Dr. Yu’s extensive training in both Chinese and Western medicine in China gives her a unique perspective that allows her to deliver the best possible care to all her patients.
ALLERGY ELIMINATION LIFELINE CHIROPRACTIC & NATURAL MEDICINE
Dr. Luis J. Buffalino, DC 1133 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington 910-679-4079 LifeLineChiroNC.com Got Allergies? NAET is a noninvasive, drug-free, natural choice to control reactions to food, water, pollen, grass and mold. If you have symptoms which have not responded to traditional care and don't make sense, visit NAET.com or LifeLineChiroNC to review our testimonials and learn more.
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 5.
ANIMAL SERVICES GOOSE MASTERS, LLC
910-523-9668 • Info@Goose-Masters.com Goose-Masters.com Natural, humane and eco-conscious Canada goose control company offering services in Southeastern North Carolina and Northeastern South Carolina. Highly trained Border Collies that never touch or harm geese bring peace of mind to properties overrun with Canada geese by persuading and keeping the birds away.
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 25.
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 11.
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 7.
HEALTH EDUCATION SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF NATURAL HEALTH
Brunswick Islands of NC 910-216-0100 SouthernInstituteofNaturalHealth.com We educate and empower students to higher knowledge concerning natural health and healing. Offering a variety of local classes and online courses to support living, sharing and teaching a natural, healthy lifestyle.
HEALTHY BODYWORK RAY O’QUINN
Advance Bodywork & Massage (NCLMBT 3455) Holistic Wellcare Coach 828-216-6500 • RayOQuinn@gmail.com RayOQuinn.com Trust your WholeBody to a pro. 20+ years in results specific bodywork and restorative massage therapies. A Holistic WholeBody Connection. Visit website for details in neuromuscular/ myopractic/ postural rebalancing, structural integration, connective tissue repatterning/ visceral and pelvic floor manipulation, along with multiple calming WellCare therapies. Appointments by text or talk.
HOLISTIC DENTIST Wilmington Holistic Dentistry Dr. Jessica Shireman, DMD AIOMT 6200 Oleander Drive, Wilmington 910-777-4020 WilmingtonHolisticDentistry.com
Dr. Shireman is excited to bring holistic dentistry to Wilmington. She and her family recently relocated from Raleigh where she had a holistic practice for 5 years. S h e h o l d s b o t h S M A RT certification and is accredited by the IAOMT in safe-mercury removal and has a unique, patient-based approach to dentistry. See ad, page 9.
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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 7.
iNTUITIVE Consultation Bonnie Sandera
Luminous Healing 309K Ave, Unit A, Kure Beach 585-301-6957 • LuminousHealing.info Offering private energy medicine and spiritual coaching sessions. Her sessions allow clients to release any past issues which prevent them from moving forward and finding true happiness. Bonnie creates a personalized healing map for with each client to follow on their own road to happiness. Additionally, offers a 200-hour Energy Medicine training program. See ad, page 2.
Natural Services 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 23.
NATUROPATH New Earth Wellness
Haley Conner, BCHHP Traditional Naturopath 1133 Military Cutoff Road, #110 Wilmington (Located inside Lifeline Chiropractic) 910-208-0037 Facebook.com/HaleyConnerVRT Traditional naturopath specializing in non-invasive, lifestyle consultation. Clients find that long standing health problems have improved or disappeared. In fact, the greatest success of naturopathy is in rebuilding health, which then naturally improves or eliminates chronic illness. Currently accepting new clients.
REIKI HEALING THE CENTER REIKI & WELLNESS
Toni Dafeldecker, RN, BCHN, CCHRMT 1303 Summer Hideawy Rd, Wilmington 919-522-0508 • Healing-The-Center.com 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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Metaphysical Shop Madame Meerkat’s Cabinet of Curiosities 1001 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC MadameMeerkat.net
A community metaphysical shop supplying crystals, tarot, incense, and local art in a welcoming atmosphere complete with coffee bar, energy healers, intuitive readers, and workshops to help you learn and grow. Facebook/Instagram: @ madamemeerkat. See ad, page 7.
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 25.
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 7.
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 19.
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 36.
PURELIFE WELLNESS CENTER
Victoria RP Chavez, Owner/Manufacturer 317 N Front St, Wilmington 910-343-1374 MiracleSkinRelief.com Creating wellness paradigms for mind, body and soul. Offering vitamins, herbs, minerals, specialty formulas, handmade herbal remedies, fresh organic juices, smoothies and salads, local products and honey, over 100 varieties of teas, spices and herbs; and also wellness therapies including reiki, cognitive behavior therapy, ear candling, hypnotherapy, and neurolinguistic programming. See ad, page 19.
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