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Celebrate Earth Day Locally and Globally

12 HEALTHY HOUSE Easy Ways to Green It Up

14 GARDENING ASANAS

Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free

16 HEALTHY CLIMATE, HEALTHY PEOPLE Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

19 PAUL HAWKEN Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming

20 CHANGING OUR DIET TO COOL THE CLIMATE

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Introducing the Club at CamClinic

he Cameron Clinic, in Wilmington, is excited to offer The Club at CamClinic and will hold an open house introducing it from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. on April 26. Nan Cameron, MSN, RN, LAc and owner of the clinic, expresses, “This is a wonderful opportunity to access alternative therapies in one location. The Club wants to be part of your team to help you take control of your health and wellness.” Cameron opened the Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine in March Nan Cameron of 2000. She is licensed as an acupuncturist by the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board and as a Practitioner of Oriental Medicine by the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine. She is recognized as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She maintains licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Cameron explains, “The Club at CamClinic is open to everyone. You don’t have to be a Cameron Clinic patient to take advantage of our cutting edge technologies. Design your own program with complementary alternative care therapies to evaluate many aspects of your health and provide effective treatments at an affordable fee utilizing Zyto and Evox, Life Vessel, LiveO2, NanoVi, MultiLumen, TheraLumen and the Rife Machine.” Location: 1928 South 16th St., Wilmington. For more information, call 910-342-0999 or visit CamClinic.com. See ad, page 20.

Dr. Hall Returns to Wrightsville Beach with Unique Practice

sland Chiropractic and Acupuncture brings back a familiar face to the area. Dr. Melissa Ferrer Hall, DC, a certified acupuncturist, MSW and a Wilmington native, has returned after practicing for nearly 10 years in Cookeville, Tennessee, as well as living in China for a period. As a new provider to the area, Hall comments that her practice is, “Now open and is the only chiropractic and acupuncture combined clinic on Wrightsville Beach.” Hall continues, “I use the Thompson Drop Table technique and activator so there’s no ‘twisting’ during the adjustment. This technique can help with shoulder, back, neck and hip pains as well as migraines/headaches, allergies, infertility, PTSD and natural pain management.” Hall has experience working with the Veteran’s Choice program as well. Location: 530 Causeway Dr., Ste. F1, Wrightsville Beach. For more information, call 910-839-8615, email WrightsvilleNaturalHealth@ gmail.com or visit IslandChiroAndAcupuncture.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 30.

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Second Annual Roots of Love Yoga Festival in May

onsider attending the second annual Roots of Love Yoga Festival benefit event for Roots of Recovery from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 19, at the Poplar Grove Plantation, in Wilmington. This campaign focuses on creating awareness and building a community devoted to service. A wide variety of yoga classes, workshops and activities will be offered throughout the event for all abilities to participate in. From sunrise yoga on the beach to meditating under the setting sun, the festival has something for everyone. Highlights include international teachers, workshops, catered meals, vendor market, and an evening Kirtan will honor our cherished family and friends who are no longer able to practice yoga with us. Roots of Love is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to empower, strengthen and serve our community by encouraging harmony in mind and body through the practice of yoga. Cost: $20/person. Location: 10200 U.S. 17, Wilmington. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 910-508-6923 or visit RootsOfRecovery.org.

Green Cleaning Option Available Just in Time for Spring

3 Cleaning Services, a local family-owned and operated business, is eager to “spring clean” your home. Using essential oils and all natural cleaning products, D3 Cleaning can provide onetime service or service contracts to fit your needs. Also available for commercial cleaning, D3 Cleaning is licensed and bonded, with current state and federal background clearances. Darryl Pearsall, owner, was born in Wilmington and has lived here his entire life. He has worked in the janitorial field for more than two decades. His wife is the office manager, is a certified Natural Health Practitioner and is finishing her Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition and Natural Health. Together, they and their team can provide a “clean” cleaning for your home. Heather Dembling, Massage and Deep Tissue Laser Therapist, and recent client of D3 Cleaning, recently remarked to Darryl, “I had two clients tell me how they so appreciate how clean everything is from the moment they enter the lobby to the waiting room, hallways and bathrooms.” So whether it’s for spring cleaning, preparing for the sale of your home or for weekly maintenance, consider dependable, dedicated and dynamic D3 Cleaning Services for any of your cleaning needs. For more information or to get a free estimate, call 910-512-6245. See ad, page 13.

Coming Home To Yourself

xpand your sense of inner balance and joy with Dr. Denise Tervo, Ph.D., from 9 a.m. to noon on April 14 in Wilmington. Tervo, a licensed Dr. Denise Tervo psychologist, consultant and trainer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Wilmington has provided counseling to adults, adolescents and children for over 30 years. Move your awareness beyond fear, feeling victimized or by sabotaging yourself. Tervo adds, “We will briefly review the Gestalt Cycle of Experience, as it helps us move through our own sensations, awareness and mobilization of energy to transform and come home to ourselves on a deeper level.” Location: Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington. Cost $25/$30, mail your registration and fee in before April 6/after— mail to: Denise Tervo, PhD, P.O. Box 3312, 3916 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403. RSVP 412-661-5015 answering service or email InnerHarmony2008@gmail.com.

Organic Ayurveda Pain Relief Spa Opens in Brunswick County

VegFest Vendors Show that ‘Change Tastes Good’

rganizers for the Port City’s first VegFest, set for noon to 5 p.m. on April 14 at the Coastline Convention Center, in Wilmington, say that the response from prospective vendors has been overwhelming. Helene Greenberg, the festival’s executive director, observes, “I knew there would be interest, but I’m amazed at the number of inquiries we’ve received.” Greenberg has spearheaded similar festivals in the Triangle area. Even though the benefits of a plant-based diet have been widely touted for years, many may not imagine giving up favorites like meat, cheese and baked goods. Several VegFest food vendors may change a few minds on how easy and delicious it can be to make the switch. Asheville’s No Evil Foods started as a small vegan butcher shop. Offerings include plant-based Italian sausage, chorizo, chicken and pulled pork. Founded in 2014, business is booming and they distribute nationwide. Locally, their food is available at The Veggie Wagon, Lovey’s and Whole Foods. The No Evil Foods’ mission statement says it all: “To use food as a force for good, because real change starts at the center of your plate.” When it comes to cheese, those leaning towards giving up animal products often have the hardest time with this one. Luckily, Durham-based Sama Spread tackles those cravings with their savory, rich and tasty nut-based cheese spreads. They pride themselves on using only the best pure and simple ingredients, which even includes Blue Ridge Mountain Well Water. Also, baked goods are a “sweet spot” for many and the mere thought of doing without is unimaginable. Thankfully, two VegFest vendors, JP’s Pastry, from Raleigh, and Wilmington’s own Brooklyn Café, are meeting the challenge with creative bakery favorites. Along with vendors, festival-goers can enjoy demonstrations, speakers, food trucks, craft beer and music with a live DJ. A Dance Party will follow the expo from 7 to 11 p.m. as well. Cost: $10/person, under 18 free with paying adult. Location: 501 Nutt St. For more information or to be a sponsor, visit WilmingtonVegFest.com or Facebook.com/NCVegFest.com.

ohit Jagessar, CEO of Synergy Organic Well Being, is pleased to announce that the opening of this spa is “the first organic ayurveda pain relief spa open in Brunswick County.” Located at 1780 Chandlers Lane in Sunset Beach, its hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Jagessar continues, “We offer energy flow, body flow and ayurveda pain relief organic therapies for knee, back, neck and shoulder pain. Our full-body organic skin detox organic skin detox removes toxins, spots and blemishes from head to toe.” He adds, “We are affiliated with Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre, rated the best Med Spa in India in 2017.” For more info, call 910-579-2577 or email SynergyOrganicWellBeing@gmail.com. Mention Natural Awakenings for a free consultation. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 31. April 2018

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Celebrate Earth Day Locally and Globally

arth Day, on April 22, will serve again as a galvanizing force on ways to save our planet. With the theme of End Plastic Pollution, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is setting a specific focus this year on the importance of reducing the use of plastics and finding more Earth-friendly alternatives (EarthDay.org). The nonprofit notes that of the approximately 300 million tons of plastic annually produced to make bags, bottles, packages and other commodities worldwide, only about 10 percent is successfully recycled and reused. The rest ends up in landfills or as litter, leaching dangerous chemicals into soil and water, endangering humans and wildlife alike. EDN asks everyone to pledge to switch to sustainable alternatives, subscribe to its newsletter, spread the word via social media, educate and mobilize citizens to demand action, and donate

to support the adoption of a global framework to regulate plastic pollution that will engage individuals, companies and governments worldwide. Further, EDN is extending people’s ability to take personal responsibility by self-rating and guiding their involvement via practical toolkits. “People can create and follow a plan to reduce their plastic footprint and also share that data to help others via the Billion Acts of Green online campaign,” says Valeria Merino, vice president of Global Earth Day, adding that participants will be able to create an ongoing record and track their commitments. The initiative is also providing materials, tips on organizing cleanup events and social media tie-ins. Help Southeast North Carolina celebrate and forward progress in sustainability efforts by participating in various local Earth Day 2018 events, including the following festival.

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‘rECOnnect’ at 2018 Earth Day Festival

Consider attending rECOnnect, a fun-filled day of live music, good food, and environmental information and activities for all ages to celebrate Earth Day 2018 from noon until 6 p.m. on April 21 at Hugh MacRae Park, in Wilmington. Discover what issues affect our environment, talk with local groups and learn how you can get involved. The theme was selected to bring awareness of humans’ deep-rooted connection to our planet and to encourage people in our community to get back to those roots. More than 50 environmental exhibits will be on display representing various local organizations and businesses. Drinks will be provided by Waterline Brewing Company, Bill’s Front Porch Pub and Brewery, Panacea Brewing Co. and Smart Smoothies; and Vittles, Port City Puffs & Stuff, and Bubba & Finn’s Tropical Treats will provide delicious food. Culligan will provide drinking water, so bring your reusable water bottle or buy an official Earth Day Alliance water bottle at the event. This year’s festival will be a zerowaste event. New Hanover County Environmental Management will collect food scraps from the event (plus any the public wants to bring from home), to compost. Live music performances allday long with Coastal Collective will start at noon, followed by Stray Local at 2 p.m. and Striking Copper at 4 p.m. Plenty of kid-friendly activities and events will be held throughout the day as well. Free admission. Location: 314 Pine Grove Dr., Wilmington. Free parking available off site at the New Hanover Government Center parking lot with free trolley service running every 30 minutes starting at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit WilmingtonEarthDay.com.

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Whole Grains Help Us Eat Less When overweight adults exchange refined grain products such as white bread and pasta for whole-grain equivalents, they tend to feel full sooner, eat less, lose weight and experience a reduction in inflammation, the journal Gut reports. Researchers from Denmarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Food Institute and the University of Copenhagen studying 50 adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease found that test volunteers realized these benefits by eating whole grains, and rye in particular.

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Herbs Ease Polycystic Ovary Symptoms Ingesting a combination of five herbs while making healthy lifestyle changes significantly reduced symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in a recent Australian study of 122 women published in Phytotherapy Research. The herbs were Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Hypericum perforatum (St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wort), Paeonia lactiflora (peony) and Tribulus terrestris (tribulus). Menstrual cycles returned to normal duration for 55 percent of the women, and significant improvements occurred in body mass index, pregnancy rates, hormones, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Subjects also exhibited less depression, anxiety and stress.

High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse A high-fat diet increases the risk of relapse of multiple sclerosis in children by as much as 56 percent, reports The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. A multi-university study of 219 children also found that each 10 percent increase in saturated fat as a share of total calories tripled the risk of relapse. Inversely, each additional cup of vegetables per week cut the risk of the disease by 50 percent.

FRUIT PESTICIDES LOWER FERTILITY IN WOMEN A Harvard study of 325 women undergoing fertility treatments found that those consuming the most produce high in pesticide residues, such as strawberries, spinach and grapes, were 18 percent less likely to become pregnant and 26 percent less likely to have a live birth compared to women eating the least amount of pesticide-laden produce. Study co-author Dr. Jorge Chavarro suggests that women trying to conceive should eat organic produce or low-pesticide choices like avocados, onions and oranges. April 2018

Clear Gain

A study published in the journal Science found that forests across Asia, Latin America and Africa release 468 tons of carbon per year, equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the annual U.S. carbon footprint. Thus, tropical forests may no longer be acting as carbon sinks and could be releasing more carbon than they store. Lead author Alessandro Baccini, with the Woods Hole Research Center, in Massachusetts, says, “These findings provide the world with a wake-up call on forests. If we’re to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, we need to drastically reduce emissions and greatly increase forests’ ability to absorb and store carbon.” Researchers think nearly 70 percent of this loss of carbon storage capacity is caused by small-scale degradation from logging, drought and wildfire. Researchers say that policies to curb deforestation, reduce degradation and restore the integrity of the land could turn forests back into carbon sinks.

Distributed Power Energy Users Control Own Supplies

Some municipalities spend between 20 and 40 percent of their annual budgets on the energy needed to operate wastewater treatment plants. The city of Thousand Oaks, California, has transformed their biggest energy user into an energy generator. Across the U.S., energy users of all sizes are taking control of their power supply and relieving stress from the grid. That’s the idea behind distributed energy. Atlantic Re:think and Siemens have partnered to explore this burgeoning energy revolution. View a video at Tinyurl.com/ TheThousandOaksSolution.

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Solar energy is now the cheapest form of new energy in dozens of countries, with record-setting solar farms being built worldwide. Researchers have been investigating ways to make transparent solar panels that resemble glass that could be used as window panels at the same time as converting the light that shines on them into electricity. “Highly transparent solar cells represent the wave of the future for new solar applications,” explains materials scientist Richard Lunt, Ph.D., from Michigan State University. “We analyzed their potential and show that by harvesting only invisible light, these devices have the potential of generating a similar amount of electricity as rooftop solar while providing additional functionality to enhance the efficiency of buildings, automobiles and mobile electronics.” As reported in Nature Energy, his team has developed a transparent, luminescent, solar concentrator that looks like clear glass, covered in small, organic molecules adept at capturing only ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths of light. The visible light that enables human vision isn’t obstructed, so we can see through the cell. If scaled up to cover the billions of square feet of glass surfaces throughout the U.S., it could potentially supply about 40 percent of our country’s energy needs.

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Scientists’ Security

France Welcomes Beleaguered Climate Researchers

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded 18 climate scientists from the U.S. and elsewhere millions of euros in grants to relocate to his country for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidential term. Macron’s “Make Our Planet Great Again” grants are meant to counter Trump’s intent on the climate change front following his declaration to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord. One winner, Camille Parmesan, of the University of Texas at Austin, who is working at an experimental ecology station in the Pyrenees charting how human-made climate change is affecting wildlife, says that in the U.S., “You are having to hide what you do.”

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Sway Congress Save Wild Horses Campaign Update

The Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget again calls on Congress to lift long-standing prohibitions on the destruction and slaughter of wild horses and burros. The budget seeks to cut approximately $14 million of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program by selling as many as 90,000 federally protected American mustangs for slaughter to avoid management costs and supply foreign markets with horsemeat. So far, citizens have held the line in favor of America’s iconic equine heritage. As Congress discusses appropriations for 2019, we must continue to press our senators and representatives to stand with the 80 percent of Americans that demand protection for these animals. Make your voice heard today via the online form at Tinyurl.com/ SaveWildHorsesNow.

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Horses make a landscape look beautiful. ~Alice Walker April 2018

Healthy House Easy Ways to Green It Up

On the Floor

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iving green isn’t difficult or expensive. Start small, one room at a time.

In the Kitchen Defrosting trays have been available for a while, and although they aren’t a miracle solution, they are eco-friendly and easy to clean; thawing most meats, seafood and vegetables usually takes just 30 to 60 minutes. It’s one way to avoid using the microwave. Most cutting boards of sustainable bamboo or cork originate in China, creating a big carbon footprint. Glass boards are breakable and hard on knives. Consider planet-friendly boards made of recycled cardboard and food-grade plastic combined with flax husks. A countertop convection oven set about 25 degrees lower circulates heated

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sizes and shapes. Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint. Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

air to cook food 25 to 30 percent faster and more evenly than a conventional oven; it uses less energy and has fewer emissions. Foods come out crispier, which also makes for great veggie chips. A conventional oven is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake. Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved silicone mats. They are easy to clean, affordable and available in many

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Keep floors clean and healthy by leaving shoes at the door. They track in dirt, pesticides, chemicals, pet waste and leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls. Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces shipping costs, supports American businesses and can give the home a unique design. “Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, co-owner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peel-and-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an ecofriendly, UV-cured finish.” For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl. com/Eco-FriendlyFloors.

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In the Bathroom Instead of air freshener sprays, hang petand child-safe plants. Use fast-drying towels up to four times before washing. Hand towels see more frequent use, so change every other day. Longer wear makeup stays longer on a washcloth; to prevent reintroducing germs to the face, use a facecloth only once. All-natural cleaning products are easy to find or make. For some tips, see Tinyurl. com/LovelyEcoLoo.

In the Bedroom From sheets and bedding to a fluffy robe, choose eco-friendly organic cotton in white, or colored with environmentally safe, non-metallic dyes. Blue light from a smartphone, computer, tablet or TV can foster sleeplessness. “I keep all devices out of my bedroom and block all unnatural light,” says Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, who reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber. com. “I sleep on a fantastic mattress that won’t fill my room with pollution.” A good pillow is a necessity. Citrus Sleep rates the Top Ten Eco Options at Tinyurl.com/NaturalPillowPicks. Mattresses should be replaced every eight years. In the U.S., an average of 50,000 end up in landfills each day. California law requires manufacturers to create a statewide recycling program for mattresses and box springs. An $11 recycling fee, collected upon each sale, funds the Bye Bye Mattress program. Connecticut and Rhode Island also recycle them. “An alternative is extending mattress use with a topper,” says Omar Alchaboun, founder of topper-maker Kloudes, in Los Angeles.

What and Where to Recycle Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and a zip code or call 1-800-cleanup. Going green is money-saving, environmentally wise and coming of age, which makes eco-friendly products easier to access. Earth Day is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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2018 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

Health & Wellness Issue

Natural Stress Relief JAN Feature: Plus: Understanding Nutraceuticals Living Courageously FEB Feature: Plus: Meditation Styles

Healthy Food Issue

MAR Climate Health Update APR Feature: Plus: Healthy Home Feature: Ethnic Cuisine Plus: Super Spices

Women s Health Issue

Natural Care First MAY Feature: Plus: Personalized Medicine Livable Communities JUNE Feature: Plus: Natural Beauty

Nutrition Issue

Farmers Rooted in Health JULY Feature: Plus: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Simpliﬁed Parenting AUG Feature: Plus: Multilevel Healing

Body Movement Issue

Joint Health SEPT Feature: Plus: Yoga for Flexibility Game Changers OCT Feature: Plus: Chiropractic

Health Defense Issue

Immune System Boosters NOV Feature: Plus: Safe Drinking Water Uplifting Humanity DEC Feature: Plus: Holidays

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Gardening ASANAS

Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free

by Marlaina Donato

ardening is good for body and soul, but long hours and repetitive movements can negatively impact even the fittest body. While stiffness and pain patterns might manifest in the lower back, shoulders, legs and hands, performing a few yoga poses can lessen pain, increase flexibility, boost stamina and prevent injury. “Every action needs a counter action for structural balance to be maintained. Repetitive movements can tighten fascia, restrict movement and compromise nerve impulses,” explains Asheville, North Carolina, yoga teacher and back care specialist Lillah Schwartz, author of Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief. “What goes into spasm tends to remain in spasm,” observes Schwartz, who has helped many people overcome back pain and other chronic structural issues. Practicing yoga before, during or after spending time outside also promotes mind-body awareness which helps us tune

1. Downward Facing Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) with feet placed against a support

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2. Warrior 1 pose (Virabhadrasana I) 3. Straddle Forward Fold pose (Prasarita Padottanasana) 4. Standing Scissor Twist (Parivrtta Hasta Padasana) standing close to and bracing against a wall or fence

5. Locust pose (Salabhasana) 6. Squat Pull Spinal Traction (Ardha Malasana in traction)

Take a Breath 3.

“Conscious breathing involves both the body and the mind. Long, slow inhalations and exhalations help us tune into our body,” says Schwartz. “Using long breaths when stretching in the garden can help muscles find relief.” To reduce pain: n Stop and breathe. Take slow, deep breaths with a pause (inhalation retention) between inhalation and exhalation.

n Don’t resist the pain or allow self-judgment.

into our body’s natural rhythms and prevent physical problems in the first place. Here are some basics to consider when working in the garden.

n Wait for a release.

Be Aware

Bringing mindfulness to garden work not only helps prevent injury, but helps make it a more enjoyable experience. Here are a few more tips.

Great agility and strong muscles cannot compensate for being in one position too long, over-reaching or fatigue. “Listen to your body’s messages such as, ‘It’s time for a rest,’ or, ‘That’s too heavy,’” recommends Schwartz. Remember to take regular breaks to rest, stretch and drink water.

Strike a Pose

Doing yoga regularly will condition the body, but incorporating asanas, or poses, while gardening can be both a fun and practical way to avoid overstressing certain muscle groups and keep the spine and hamstrings supple. Using props in the garden environment such as fences, a wall or a chair can provide convenient support. Feel free to perform all poses before or after gardening, and all except numbers one and five in the garden.

Enjoy Being Outside

n If rising early, begin time in the garden with a Warrior 1 pose while facing east. n Be mindful of feeling the breeze when it brushes the skin and pause to breathe deeply. n Notice the music of the birds or other pleasing sounds in the surrounding environment. n Stop to drink some water and take pleasure in the garden’s beauty and bounty. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

April 2018

Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health by Lisa Marshall

amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots. 16

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“I was aware that the weather had changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

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Ahdoot, now a vocal climate change activist, is among a growing number of healthcare professionals that have begun to reframe climate change not as a concern for elsewhere or the future, but as a pressing U.S. public

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Healthy Climate, Healthy People

health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality. In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vector-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands. Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health. “We want the public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

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Flora and Fauna Issues

During the past century, average temperatures have increased between 1.3 and 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit, with annual increases accelerating in recent years as 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 all set records for ambient heat. Such rising temperatures, combined with increased rain and record-high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, can have a significant impact on plants— both those that irritate or nourish us, says Howard Frumkin, a medical doctor who co-authored the Lancet report and teaches environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle. Wild, allergy-inducing plants like ragweed and poison ivy are flourishing. Poison ivy is growing faster, larger and more toxic as excess carbon prompts it to produce more of its rash-inducing compound, urushiol. “We are seeing the season for ragweed productivity expanding, with pollen levels rising higher and earlier and lasting longer by several weeks,” advises Frumkin. In 2016, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, endured a ragweed season that was 21 days longer than in 1990. Other, desirable crops, like grains, do worse in hotter carbonrich climes, producing less protein and other nutrients, Frumkin notes. Meanwhile, bugs are thriving, with longer seasons and wider ranges in which to reproduce. Mosquitoes’ capacity to transmit dengue fever— the world’s fastest-growing mosquitoborne illness—has risen by 11 percent since 1950, more than half of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Five Steps to Take Today

Swap tailpipes for pedals: Bike or walk instead of driving, especially for distances of less than two miles, which comprise 40 percent of all car trips. A study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that if everyone did this in just 11 cities in the Midwest, not only would carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fall, but it would extend 1,300 lives and save $8 billion in healthcare costs due to better air quality and less sedentary lifestyles.

Eat less red meat: Producing

red meat results in five times more climate-warming emissions per calorie than chicken, pork, dairy or eggs, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. It also creates 11 times more emissions than the production of potatoes, wheat or rice. Eating less red meat can also decrease an individual’s risk of certain cancers.

Encourage hospitals and doctors’ offices to go green:

The healthcare system is responsible

“Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

Heat Pollution

Rising heat can also aggravate lung conditions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness. Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006. Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended

for about 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent study by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut. Boston-area hospitals recently slashed their overall emissions by 29 percent in five years.

Plant more trees: As they grow, trees remove carbon dioxide from the air. Being around green space has also been shown to boost mental and cognitive health.

Show compassion: Americans,

per capita, emit six times more CO2 than the global average, according to research by Jonathan Patz, a medical doctor who directs the Global Health Institute at the University of WisconsinMadison. In a TED Talk, he observed that U.S. lower-income populations and those in developing countries are often hit hardest by gaseous emissions. “Those most vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change are often the least responsible,” he says. “Doing something about this is a matter of compassion.”

up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now, I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says. Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association. Exposure to natural disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior. Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough. “When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist April 2018

in Portland, Oregon. “There’s a sense of mystery and powerlessness around it that weighs on people.”

Fresh Perspective, New Hope

Mona Sarfaty, a family physician who is now director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, attests that 69 percent of Americans are aware that climate change is occurring, and more than half agree that human activities are at least partly to blame. Yet only a third believe it could ever harm them personally. “So much of the early focus was on the receding glaciers and the penguins,” she says. “People today still think it will affect ‘those other people over there,’ but not them.” She agrees with the recent focus on imminent health issues, and is encouraged that a growing number of healthcare professionals feel it’s their duty to inform their patients about climate change to mobilize action. “When you talk about climate change not only in terms of the health impact it has on individuals and families, but also in terms of the real-time benefits of taking action against it, people are a lot more interested in doing something,” says Sarfaty. For instance, shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of coal can effect better air quality and easier breathing now. Cycling or walking to work rather than driving can reduce carbon emissions, boost feel-good brain chemicals and keep weight in check. Writing letters to editors or attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies can not only fend off the anxiety and depression that comes with feeling helpless, but also effect real change. Ahdoot is taking these steps now. She has solar panels on her roof, is assisting the local hospital to reduce its carbon footprint, takes public transportation to work and encourages her kids to walk whenever possible. “I don’t feel powerless at all. I feel empowered and optimistic,” she says. “The more we know, the more we are moved to act. We can all do something small every day to protect our climate.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com. 18

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Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming by Linda Sechrist

or author Paul Hawken, a leading environmental entrepreneur working with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers, the climate goal is drawdown, or reversing global warming—the point in atmospheric time when the concentration of greenhouse gases peaks and begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Hawken edited Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, a compendium of the 100 most substantive solutions that already exist.

Are you optimistic about achieving the goal?

Why is drawdown the goal? If we don’t name the goal, we are unlikely to achieve it. To date, language like mitigation, stabilization and reduction has been used to address climate change. These goals are not particularly ambitious and will do little to preserve civilization. Those verbs are about slowing the amount of released gases, but do not reverse them. If you are going the wrong way down a road which heads straight over a cliff, slowing down is not a helpful goal. We need to turn around, and that is what drawdown research is all about.

Why and how did you do the research? We wanted to know if it was game over with respect to global warming, or could we reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases with techniques and practices already underway? We gathered a qualified and diverse group of 70 researchers from around the world to identify, research and model the 100 most substantive existing solutions. They modeled the impact the solutions will have if they continue to scale in a rigorous, but reasonable way, and what the cost and profits would be. All carbon data was based on peer-reviewed science. Economic data came from respected international institutions like the World Bank. The goal of the

tion is the most powerful lever available for breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty while mitigating emissions by curbing population growth. Ranked seventh, family planning, particularly in low-income countries, impacts world population. For women to have children by choice rather than chance and to plan their family size and spacing is a matter of autonomy and dignity. Together, these two solutions would account for significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. The United Nations estimates a difference between the high and median population projections in 2050 of 10.8 billion versus 9.7 billion. The difference is almost entirely determined by availability of family planning.

book was to present the findings and describe the solutions in ways that fascinated and informed, accompanied by images that enlivened and inspired.

What are the top 10 solutions? The top 10 solutions, in order, are: refrigerant management, wind turbines, reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, tropical forests protection, educating girls, family planning, solar farms, silvopasture—the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock as an integrated, intensively managed system— and rooftop solar. All 100 are listed at Drawdown.org/solutions-summary-by-rank.

Did any of the solutions surprise you? None of the solutions surprised us, but their rankings did. For example, educating girls, number six, has a dramatic bearing on global warming. Women with more years of education have fewer, healthier, children and actively manage their reproductive health. Educated females realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth. Educa-

Drawdown is not about optimism, hope or pessimism. It is a reality project. The science on climate change is amazing, if not stunning. It is the best problem statement humanity has ever created, which I see as a gift, not a curse. Global warming is feedback from the atmosphere. The Earth is a system, and any system that does not incorporate feedback fails. It holds true for our body, ecosystems, social systems and economic systems. The knowledge of global warming and its potential impacts is creating huge breakthroughs in energy, transport, agriculture, housing, urbanization and materials. If it wasn’t for the science of climate change, we would be destroying our planet faster than we already are. Focusing repeatedly on the problem does not solve the problem. Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up. The science of what will happen if we do not act has been here for a long time. What Drawdown points out is that humanity is on the case. The plan we refer to in the book’s subtitle is not our plan; we found a plan being activated by the collective intelligence of humanity. This is a different story than one of gloom and doom. It is a story of innovation, creativity and generosity—that is who we are. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. April 2018

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Changing Our Diet to Cool the Climate

Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

by Judith Fertig

hree years ago, the New York Times added a new word to the world’s food vocabulary: Climatarian (n.) A diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change. This includes eating locally produced food (to reduce energy spent in transportation), choosing pork and poultry instead of beef and lamb (to limit gas emissions), and using every part of ingredients (apple cores, cheese rinds, etc.) to limit food waste. Changing our food choices to support this model can have a ripple effect. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2017 study published in the journal Climatic Change, looked at how diets impact personal health, the healthcare system and climate. They found that adopting a more plant-based diet reduces the relative risk of coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 40 percent. National annual health care costs could drop from $93 billion to $77 billion. Direct greenhouse gas emissions could annually drop 489 to 1,821 pounds per person. Such an approach involves considering the related water usage, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint—the energy required to cultivate, harvest and

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transport food—plus processing associated food waste. Here are some top choices.

Foods that Go Easy on Water

Hydroponic greens are hands-down winners. The Shelton Family Farm, near Whittier, North Carolina, weekly produces 10,000 to 12,000 heads of hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce. The controlled environment and carefully engineered nutrient delivery systems maximize all resources. “It’s an enclosed system that runs 24/7, and it’s highly efficient from a waterusage standpoint because we recycle the water,” says William Shelton Jr., a fourthgeneration family farmer. “The only water that’s actually consumed is what’s taken up and transpired through the plants.” In a moderate climate, energy costs to recycle the water and keep the plants at an even temperature are moderate, as well. Dry-tilled heirloom tomatoes, okra, melons and quinoa are drought-tolerant and only use available rainfall.

Foods that Go Easy on Greenhouse Gases

Plants beat meat. “Livestock farming produces from 20 to 50 percent of all

manmade greenhouse gas emissions,” says nutritionist and climate activist Jane Richards, of GreenEatz, in Mountain View, California. “You can reduce your footprint by a quarter by cutting down on red meats such as beef and lamb.” An exception is the vegetarian staple of rice. According to researchers at Project Drawdown, a climate solutions organization in Sausalito, California, rice cultivation is responsible for at least 10 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and up to 19 percent of global methane emissions. New farming techniques, like mid-season draining of the rice paddies, could cut methane emissions by at least 35 percent. Richards notes, “Meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint; fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, much lower. The carbon footprint of a vegetarian diet is about half that of a meat-lover’s diet.” Root crops such as carrots, radishes, potatoes and beets have a lower carbon footprint than above-ground plants due to

less food waste. A beautiful beet is easier to grow than a bell pepper that blemishes more easily. Seasonal, regional fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey have a lighter carbon impact because they are transported shorter distances. Usually what grows best in a region and is consumed locally is also best for the climate. Foods naturally suited to their environment grow and taste better, and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit that builds healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org).

Hopeful Developments

New agricultural developments can also benefit our climate environment. According to Project Drawdown research, perennial grains and cereals could be pivotal in reaching soil, carbon and energy targets. The Land Institute, in Salina, Kansas, has been working with the Rodale Insti-

tute, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to develop a perennial wheat that would not have to be planted from seed each year. This would save soil, carbon and both human and machine energy. Kernza, a new perennial grain proven to prosper in natural grasslands like the Great Plains, is not yet widely distributed. Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains, advises, “With up to 15-foot-long roots, it can be harvested for five years and uses less fertilizer than conventional wheat. Kernza tastes almost like a cross between rice and wheat—sweet, grassy, mesmerizing.” Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual and creator of the film Food, Inc., suggests we keep it simple: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Climatarians would add another guideline—eat as locally as possible. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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April 2018

In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous. ~Aristotle

Touching the Earth The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot by Martin Zucker

elanie Monteith, of San Diego, California, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 24 and plagued by symptoms for 14 years. Simple daily tasks became challenging. She relied on walking aids and walls to keep from falling. Eventually, she quit her job. Every day tested her survival skills. Then, in late 2017, Monteith tried grounding and it changed her life. Grounding, also called Earthing,

refers to the discovery of major health benefits from sustained contact with the Earth’s natural and subtle electric charge. Recent research published in the Journal of Inflammation, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Neonatology and Health indicates that grounding stabilizes the physiology in many ways, drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress, and generates greater well-being. Grounding can be as simple as going

barefoot in nature, including the backyard, for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a day on surfaces like grass, soil, gravel, stone and sand. If this isn’t practical, special grounding mats and pads are available online for convenient indoor use while sitting or sleeping; people with compromised health often benefit from more time being grounded. The activity restores a primordial electric connection with the Earth that has been lost with modern lifestyles. We wear shoes with insulating, synthetic soles and live and work elevated above the ground. These overlooked lifestyle factors may contribute to increasing global rates of chronic illnesses. Grounding revitalizes us, akin to charging a weak battery, because our bodies operate electrically and our movements and thoughts are based on electrical signals. We are bioelectric beings. Eighteen years of grounding research in a variety of indoor settings, plus grassroots feedback from around the world, clearly show that our bodies operate more effectively when grounded. We sleep better, have less pain, more energy and even look better. Here are some of the documented benefits.

Reduction of chronic inflammation “Inflammation is intimately linked to most chronic and aging-related diseases,” says Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, who has conducted multiple grounding studies. “Grounding seems to be nature’s way to reduce inflammation.”

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Thick, sludgy blood is a common feature of diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Several grounding studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in blood viscosity and enhanced blood flow. “Grounding represents a potent circulation booster; a simple, yet profound preventive and therapeutic strategy,” says integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, of Manchester, Connecticut, co-author of the book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

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Decreased stress Tracy Latz, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist in Mooresville, North Carolina, has found, “Patients with anxiety issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, often benefit from grounding.”

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Improved vagus nerve function The vagus nerve connects with and regulates key organs, including the lungs, heart and intestines. In one study, doctors at the Penn State Children’s Hospital, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, grounded hospitalized premature infants and documented improved vagal function that could potentially boost resilience and reduce complications. “These babies have a lot of health challenges,” observes Dr. Charles Palmer, former chief of the center’s division of newborn medicine. “It seems that they are more relaxed when grounded.” More research is needed. Within a few months of grounding both day and night, Monteith’s disease symptoms receded dramatically. Her balance and stability improved when standing and walking. She sleeps more deeply and has more energy. An eye issue for which there is no drug subsided. She says her health continues to improve and she looks forward to living each day. Troy Baker, a recovery consultant for special populations and chief program officer of the nonprofit Adapt Functional Movement Center, in Carlsbad, California, who has been overseeing Monteith’s exercise training schedule, has observed a reduction in the effects of multiple sclerosis since she started grounding. “Her body is more fluid, not as stiff. She moves much better, with increased energy and stamina.” For more information on grounding, visit EarthingInstitute.net. Martin Zucker, a former Associated Press correspondent, has written about alternative medicine for 40 years and is co-author of the book Earthing.

INDIGENOUS WISDOM Elders Urge Us to Reimagine Life

by Anita Sanchez

irst, 27 indigenous elders from 23 North American tribes, two African tribes, a Tibetan Buddhist and a Sami from Finland gathered at Turtle Mountain, in Dunseith, North Dakota, in 1994. Recently, 13 elders from 10 tribes from Russia, Columbia, South Africa and the U.S. gathered in Kauai, Hawaii. Other such gatherings, too, are participating in a shared prophecy supporting world salvation. They offer humanity four sacred gifts of wisdom rooted in their life experiences. This is our invitation to receive them.

Power of Healing

Power to Forgive the Unforgivable

Power of Hope

Forgiveness is releasing ourselves from the prison of pain, hurt or mistreatment. It takes courage and self-love to do this. The reward of this act is freedom to use our energy to create what is life-giving to our self and the lives of those we touch.

Power of Unity

This is a time for us all to become and remain united and steadfast, repairing the world from the misuse of power and greed. When we choose to stand in the circle of unity, there is strength. Each of us has an important part to play in the circle of life to sustain precious relationships among people, Earth and spirit for ourselves, our children and future generations.

Indigenous elders tailor their healing practices to the whole human being, using good medicine, defined as anything or anyone that brings into positive alignment the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Healing can take many forms, based on tradition, the healer, patient and nature, yet four basic elements or practices are consistent: listening, supportive relationships, unconditional love and committing to creative, positive action.

Hope springs from the choice to tap into an infinite energy source. It may not be understood by modern science, but indigenous wisdom keepers behold an inner certainty of something bigger than us all. When we open ourselves to hope, it is possible to release the pressure and desire to try to know something about everything, and instead free our imagination to create expansive possibilities. Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the new book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, from which this was adapted. For videos and a song, visit FourSacredGifts.com. April 2018

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INTO THE WOODS Nature Helps Kids Build Skills and Character

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movement is afoot to get kids grounded in nature. Wilderness awareness programs, also known as primitive skills or Earth-based education, teach life-changing survival skills that build courage, compassion and camaraderie. “We help youth experience a true aliveness in nature. Kids gain knowledge of the outdoors and increase awareness, confidence and self-reliance, while having fun, positive experiences,” says Dave Scott, founder of the Earth Native Wilderness School (EarthNativeSchool.com), in Bastrop, Texas. They often go on to enthusiastically share what they’ve learned about natural flora and fauna with their families.

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Youth engaged with organizations like this one enjoy gaining nature-oriented survival skills, such as making bows, baskets, shelters and fire. “By making a bow out of a particular type of tree, children discover what type of habitat the tree prefers and how to harvest it sustainably. Indigenous skills like animal tracking also help them relate to wildlife and develop empathy for animals,” says Scott. “When you learn to trust rather than NA-SENorthCarolina.com

fear nature, you’re more likely to take care of it,” adds Rick Berry, founder of 4 Elements Earth Education (4eee.org), a Nevada City, California, nonprofit that helps kids and adults connect with planet Earth via immersion in nature. Leaving room for spontaneity and improvisation is important. While infusing indigenous knowledge into their curriculum, wilderness programs emphasize universal principles such as deep understanding of local environments and life’s interconnectedness. “Fire making is for everybody. Shelter making is for everybody. We are all caretakers of the land,” says Berry. Physical and other challenges, such as walking blindfolded through the woods, heighten sensory perception while building confidence. “The landscape is a great teacher with its uneven ground and obstacles, posing an opportunity to learn agility, practice balance and ultimately, expand awareness,” says Simon Abramson, associate director of Wild Earth (WildEarth.org), in High Falls, New York. Nature-immersion programs like Wild Earth’s further help kids sharpen their observation skills through activities like learning to identify birdsongs and trees. During a popular activity called “sit spot”,

children learn to sit quietly, listen and observe from a specific location they may revisit over the course of a day or year to witness nature’s varied beauty. Another time, they may try “foxwalking”, creeping silently and slowly, or test their “owl vision”, using peripheral vision. For younger kids, instructors may incorporate such skills into a game like “coyote or rabbit,” where by staying still, they can avoid detection by a predator. Kids learn to listen both to nature and their own inner voice, which can be challenging in the midst of dominating peers and authority figures. “We build on the tradition of vision quest, in taking time to get quiet in nature and hear what the heart is saying,” says Berry. Activities may be patterned after natural cycles of the seasons, the four directions and diurnal rhythms. On a bright morning, emphasis is on high-energy, outward-facing activities; day’s end brings a pause to reflect, glean and share what participants have made and learned.

Lasting Life Lessons

Mother Nature’s lessons can be hardearned, but the outdoor trials that kids experience are often their most honored and memorable moments. Whether youths

try out a wilderness program for a season or stay on for years, Earth-based learning can have an enduring impact. They help foster healthy relationships not only with the Earth, but with other people, according to Samuel Bowman, a program coordinator with the Wilderness Awareness School (WildernessAwareness.org), in Duvall, Washington. Team-driven activities like building a communal shelter can help kids learn how to work through conflict, listen to others and appreciate differences. “The kids that have come through our programs prove to be creative problemsolvers prepared to handle just about anything. They have focus and commitment, and tend to be service oriented,” observes Abramson, noting that 60 percent of their instructors are alumni. “Thinking back on kids we’ve worked with, you can often see their wilderness journey reflected in their paths as adults, how they are making choices with their heart and pursuing their passions,” concludes Berry. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

More Wilderness Resources

hese resources will help parents and educators connect with quality, nature-based learning.

Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature (CoyotesGuide.com) is an inspirational publication for teachers, mentors and parents based on ancient worldwide cultural wisdom, including mythic animal stories, nature-based ceremonies and survival tools. The Tracker School (TrackerSchool.com), founded by wilderness expert Tom Brown in 1978, offers 75 classes on wilderness survival skills and a list of tracker clubs and affiliates across North America and beyond. Tom Brown’s Field Guide to Nature and Survival for Children is another respected resource.

Children & Nature Network (ChildrenAnd Nature.org) connects children, families and communities with nature through evidence-based resources and tools, broadbased collaboration and grassroots leadership. This international initiative was co-founded by Richard Louv, renowned author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Earth Skills Alliance (EarthSkills Alliance.com) is a collective of youth program leaders dedicated to Earth skills instruction. Its annual conference and other platforms share best practices and experiences.

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Nature’s Remedies How Animals Self-Medicate by Sandra Murphy

Every species embodies a solution to some environmental challenge, and some of these solutions are breathtaking in their elegance.

~Linda Bender, Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals

rom birds and elephants to dolphins, animals, whether by instinct or learned behavior, have discovered ways to cope with parasites, pests, aches and pains. This science of self-medication is called zoopharmacognosy (zoo for animal, pharma for drug and cognosy for knowing). At home, a dog or cat that eats grass is practicing it to eliminate parasites or hairballs. Donald Brightsmith, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University, directs the Tambopata Macaw Project in the lowlands of southeastern Peru, studying the many macaws and other parrots that gather clay to eat as a supplement. First thought to help remove toxins from their bodies, clay adds needed sodium to their diet, researchers now believe. A pregnant elephant in Kenya’s Tsavo Park was observed by ecologist Holly Dublin, Ph.D., to travel miles to find a tree not normally eaten. Four days later, the elephant gave birth. Dublin discovered that Kenyan women make a drink from the same leaves and bark to induce labor. While studying Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) in the 26

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Sabangau peat swamp forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, primatologist Helen Morrogh-Bernard, Ph.D., of the University of Exeter, UK, observed an orangutan chew the leaves of a plant that were not part of its usual diet until it formed a lather. The orangutan spit out the leaves and used the lather much like humans apply a topical pain reliever. While animals have been known to eat certain plants when ill, hers may be the first sighting of an animal creating a salve. Nearby villagers grind the leaves to make a balm for sore muscles and inflammation. Morrogh-Bernard believes humans learned this topical application from apes and passed it down through the generations. In the Red Sea, bottlenose dolphins rub against bush-like gorgonian corals covered by an outer layer of antimicrobial mucus that may protect them from infection, according to dolphin researcher Angela Ziltener, of the University of Zürich, Switzerland. “It’s amazing how much we’ve learned, but forgotten,” says Ira Pastor, CEO at Bioquark Inc., in Philadelphia, a life sciences company developing biologic products to regenerate and repair human

We feel the answers for the future will be found in the past, not in chemical factories. ~Ira Pastor organs and tissues. “We live with other organisms which from a health and wellness perspective are much further advanced than humans. No other species tries to cure with any single solution. Nature employs multiple options. We’re not appropriately imitating nature yet. We need to do more.” Cindy Engel, Ph.D., of Suffolk, England, author of Wild Health: Lessons in Natural Wellness from the Animal Kingdom, says, “Animals rely on plants to provide them with the essentials of life, making their health intimately dependent on plant chemistry to provide everything they need to grow, repair damage and reproduce.” She continues, “Wild animals carry diseases that affect livestock and humans. It’s sensible to explore why they’re successful in fending off the worst effects in order to find ways to improve our own health, instead of just trying to eradicate the disease. We can learn from behavioral self-help strategies animals employ.” Accomplishing this is more difficult than ever, she believes, because today’s severely shrinking habitat makes it hard to find truly wild animals and plants. “Over the last 100 years, we’ve done a horrible disservice to all life by destroying habitat and exploring only a small percentage of what nature has to offer,” agrees Pastor. “As patents expire, pharma has to change. It’s important to develop botanicals. We’re advised to vary our diet and exercise, yet take the same dose of the same pill daily. We’ve studied dead organisms under microscopes, but living organisms, even as small as microbes, can communicate helpful positive reactions.” Western medicine has strayed from what nature offers to keep us healthy. Now is the time to take care of both the planet and all living beings on it. “We’ve discarded thousands of years of evidence,” says Pastor. “We cannot destroy the bounty of possibilities.” To connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy, email her at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Health Forum. Northeast Region Library, Pine Room, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington. 910-342-0999. Forever Young Workshop – 6:45pm. With Dr. Ada Aniniba of Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness. Do you want to stay forever young? Discussion on various healthy ways to look and feel young way beyond your years. Free. 14866 US 17, Hampstead. Register online at Workshop04102018. eventbrite.com or call 910-406-1200.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Full Moon Qigong – 6:45pm. Certified qigong instructor, Alison L. Born leads a Full Moon Qigong practice. All ages and ability levels welcome to this monthly meetup. Gentle yet invigorating exercises designed to boost immunity, open the heart and calm the mind. Wrightsville Beach public access #3. Cost: donation, all proceeds to local charities. Alison@CapeFearAcupuncture.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Medical Qigong – 2pm. See April 5 listing. Wilmington.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Spirit Animal Discovery Workshop – 6-8pm. With Kimberly “Fox” Coffman. Discover your Soul Spirit Animal and learn ways to connect and work with it to empower the self and shift energy around you. Cost $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to register: 910-685-2795. Meditation with Kat Arnoldy – 7-9pm. Join for a time of deep relaxation, de-stress, and find your center and meditate together opening the field of possibilities available to us all. Cost: love offering. Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register: OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Cacao & Chanting – 7-9pm. A heart-opening gratitude ceremony with cacao and bliss-filled “call-and-response” chanting. A sublimely musical journey lead by Rick Franz who is on his fourth cross-country tour. Includes a vegan, organic, fair trade, warmed Cacao drink. Rick has two Kirtan albums featuring intricate guitar solos and an overall jazz feel. Cost: $20. Breathing Space Yoga, 1404 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville. 910-977-4476.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Healing with Angels & Crystals – 6:30-8:30pm. With Sheri Perbeck and Chris Simpson. Learn to connect with the Angelic Realm and incorporate crystal energies into your life to heal the mind, body, and soul. Cost: $45. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to register: 910-685-2795. Medical Qigong – 2pm. Medical Qigong Healing Clinic with David Coon, MQM. Come join us, relax, heal and save money. Cost: $75 for one hour. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. Please sign up in advance by calling 910-791-1981 or visit MckayAcupuncture.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Pathways to Intuition 2-Day Intensive – 6-9pm. Open door to you innate abilities with Linda Thunberg, Delphi-certified Medium and Life Coach. Learn how to open your own heart, mind, consciousness, and connect with spirit inside of you to awaken your intuition, trusting it for yourself and others. Cost: $159. Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register: OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Pathways to Intuition 2-Day Intensive – 10am4pm. See April 6 listing. Wilmington. Pendulum Workshop – 10am-noon. With renowned professional Psychic Teacher Deb Bowen. Learn the history of pendulums, how to choose your own, and how to use them in this two-hour workshop. Cost: $25. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to register: 910-685-2795. Medical Qigong – 2pm. See April 5 listing. Wilmington. Cacao & Chanting – 7-9pm. A heart-opening gratitude ceremony with cacao and bliss-filled “call-and-response” chanting. A sublimely musical journey lead by Rick Franz who is on his fourth cross-country tour. Includes a vegan, organic, fair trade, warmed Cacao drink. Rick has two Kirtan albums featuring intricate guitar solos and an overall jazz feel. Cost: $20. Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St, Wilmington. 910-977-4476.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Charging Your Battery – 5:30-7:30pm. Free. With Nan Cameron of Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine, MSN, RN, LAc, guest speaker for the Whole

Clean Up Burnt Mill Creek – 9-11am. Join Cape Fear River Watch in partnership with Keep New Hanover beautiful. Focus is on creek, using watercraft to sweep up as much as possible. Canoes and kayaks provided. If you’d like to use one, arrive early. All other volunteers will work from the bank. Wear boots. As always, gloves, pickers and trash bags will be provided. Meeting at Shirley Rd dead-end off of 23rd St, Wilmington. Patrick Connell 910-728-3373. Coming Home to Yourself – 9am-noon. Expand your sense of inner balance and joy with Denise Tervo, PhD, licensed Psychologist. Move your awareness beyond fear, feeling victimized or by sabotaging yourself. Cost: $30/$25, after/ before April 6. Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. RSVP 412-661-5015 or email InnerHarmony2008@gmail.com. VegFest – Noon-5pm. Port City’s first VegFest. Enjoy a variety of vegan foods prepared by local vendors including meat, cheese and baked goods plus more. Demonstration, speakers, food trucks, craft beer, music and more. Cost: $10/person, 18 under free with paying adult. Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St, Wilmington. WilmingtonVegFest.com. Our Place Women’s Group – 1-3pm. A circle of divine women co-creating in the world; circle of sharing, listening, and holding space for each other on our journey. Open group, all women welcome. Cost: $10. Transpersonal Power at Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register: OurPlaceILM.com/calendar. Medical Qigong – 2pm. See April 5 listing. Wilmington.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Pain Relief Consultation – 10am-3pm. Learn more about our knee and back pain Organic Therapies, energy balance and full body skin detox designed to get rid of knee and back pain. Free. Synergy Organic Well Being, 1780 Chandlers Ln, Sunset Beach. 910-579-2577.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Paddle the Ivanhoe – 7:30am-3pm. Paddle about 7 1/2 miles of the upper reaches of the Black River from the WRC put-in near Ivanhoe to Beatty’s Bridge with the Cape Fear River Watch. Experienced paddlers for this event only, rentals available. Cost: call for details. Jen 910-762-5606. Holistic & Psychic Fair – 11am-6pm. 5th annual. Psychics, Mediums, Tarot Card Readers, Angel Intuitive Readings, John of God Crystal Healing Bed, Aura Photography, Reiki, Tuning Forks, Chair Massage, Cymatics, Jewelry, Crystals and Metaphysical merchandise. Cost: $7/person. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. DianeYoung.413@ gmail.com or 910-352-7495.

techniques and connect with like-minded individuals in this monthly meet-up group led by a 40 years+ professional Psychic Tarot Reader. Cost: $30. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to register 910685-2795.

of our spiritual journey. Short meditation and conversation; help raise the vibration of Wilmington’s metaphysical community and universal consciousness. Cost: love offering. Transpersonal Power at Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.

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Community Dinner – 6:45-8pm. With Dr. Ada Aniniba of Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness. Join us at Community Dinner, where we’ll help you understand the importance your nervous system plays in keeping your body healthy and strong. If you want to transform your health but don’t know where to start, this event is your opportunity to take a step in the right direction. Free. 14886 US 17, Hampstead. Register Dinner04302018.eventbrite. com or call 910-406-1200.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Medical Qigong – 2pm. See April 5 listing. Wilmington.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Like Minds Group -6:30-8pm. With Linda Thunberg. Meet other like minds, and share experiences

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friday Bird Hikes – 9-10am. First Friday. Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park. Search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Ages 5 and up. Free. 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. Registration required. 910-341-0075.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Numerology – 6-8pm. Intuition, the universe and angels are sending us numbers all the time. Discover the meanings of Numbers and how you can easily interpret numbers showing up in you life. What does this year have in store for you? Join Linda Thurnberg, MHt for informative and useful class. Cost: $15. Transpersonal Power at Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Healing Circle with Kat Arnoldy – 7-9pm. Join for a night of shared healing modalities; Reiki, Reconnection, Matrix Energetic just to name a few. If a practitioner of healing modality or in need of healing, or just want to experience the awesome energy to help you on you path, join monthly healing circle. Cost: love offering. Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Pain Relief Consultation – 10am-3pm. See April 19 listing. Free. Sunset Beach.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 26 The Club at CamClinic Open House – 11am1pm and 4-6pm. Find out more about changes taking place at the Cameron Clinic. The Club wants to be part of your team and help you design a program for your health and wellness. Free. Cameron Clinic of Oriental Medicine, 1928 S 16th St, Wilmington. 910-342-0999. CamClinic.com. Monthly Card Reading Group – 6:30-8:30pm. With Cindy Cooper-Heunemann. Explore

sunday Lectio Divina: Learning to Hear the Voice of God – 4-5:15pm. Rev Ed Heuer. Start the New Year off right by learning to listen to the voice of God through scripture and the use of meditation/ contemplation. Cost: love offering. Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register: OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.

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Living Art Series – 7pm. Third Friday. Join monthly for introduction and post-movie discussion facilitated by Dameron Midgett on the living art of embodied presence. Cost: love offering. Our Place, 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington. Register: OurPlaceILM.com/calendar.

saturday Thermography Scans – 10am-4pm. 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Mammography doesn’t see anything till it’s something, thermography can see something before it’s anything. Cost: dependent on scan type. Beacon Thermography at Elite Chiropractic, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste LL, Wilmington. 910-8032150. BeaconThermography.com.

Reiki Inspired Yoga – 10am-11am. Join Lesa Stephin in this gentle flow Yoga floor practice designed to incorporate chakra balancing, Reiki and guided meditation to engage innate healing potential. Visualizations are utilized to enhance your own light and personal power. Cost: $15/ class. Punch card discounts available. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 262-496-2593.

wednesday Tai Chi – 6:30pm. With Jay Stempin, a T’ai chi Ch’uan practitioner. Help promote balance, clarity of thought, relaxation, and loosening tension in the mind and body. Cost $15. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. 262-515-9005.

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ACUPUNCTURE CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

Alison Larmee Born, LAc, FABORM 3802 Park Av, Wilmington 910-352-4555 • CapeFearAcupuncture.com S o u t h e a s t e r n N C ’s o n l y acupuncturist certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, specializing in fertility, gynecology and hormonal imbalances. Well versed in prescribing herbs, nutraceuticals, and nutrition/lifestyle modifications. Also offering Wilmington’s only “community clinic” (sliding scale-reduced cost) acupuncture, treating a wide array of acute and chronic health conditions. See ad, page 12.

LUMINA ACU CLINIC

Enhong ‘Ann’ Yu LAc 6781 Parker Farm Rd, Ste 130, Wilmington 910-256-3939 • Info@LuminaAcuClinic.com LuminaAcuClinic.com At our practice we combine acupuncture with traditional Chinese herbal remedies to address a variety of our patient’s needs. Dr. Yu’s extensive training in both Chinese and Western medicine in China gives her a unique perspective that allows her to deliver the best possible care to all her patients. See ad, page 15.

MCKAY HEALING ARTS

Leon McKay, LAc 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 910-791-1981 • McKayHealingArts.com Providing services beyond acupuncture in a picturesque environment including massage, herbal pharmacy, and medical Qigong. Emphasizing on selfhealing and consciousness transformation through still and moving postures, breathing techniques and creative visualization. Call for free Acupuncture consultation. See ad, page 18.

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

Trained in Australia and China with over 25 years’ experience in Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Affordable treatments are designed to treat the whole person. Treating all health disorders especially infertility, allergies, PTSD, pain management and much more. Hours by appointment only. Currently on North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board.

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Pamela Butz LAc, MSOM 5046 Wrightsville Ave, Ste 200, Wilmington 970-306-5323 • WilmingtonAcupuncture.com Pam is delighted to provide acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to the Wilmington community! She treats patients of all ages with a wide range of health issues; include wellness treatments to stay healthy all year long. Ask for a free consultation to see how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you! See ad, page 25.

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 complimentary alternative therapies. We help you design a program that meets your health and wellness goals utilizing cutting edge technology. Let us be part of your team! See ad, page 20.

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 27.

ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Melissa Hall, DC 530 Causeway Dr, Ste F1, Wrightsville Beach 910-839-8615 • IslandChiro&Acupuncture.com Dr. Melissa Hall is a Wilmington native who is a chiropractor that is also certified in Acupuncture. Dr. Hall works with you to achieve your health goals. Dr. Hall can help with back, shoulder and neck pain. She also specializes in infertility, allergies, migraines and Veteran health issues.

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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 yearround 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 14.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE RESTORE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Tabetha Smith, FNP-C 1010 S 16th St, Wilmington 910-763-1960 • RestoreHealthWellness.com At Restore Health & Wellness, we locate the root causes of your issues to provide tools to restore normal body function and optimize long-term health outcomes. Specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy, digestive and immune disorders, thyroid and adrenal problems, endocrine health, food sensitivities, nutritional analysis/therapy, nutritional IV therapies, weight management, pharmaceutical grade supplements, far infrared sauna, and more. See ads, pages 11 and 13.

HYPNOSIS SOLOMON HYPNOSIS

Mrs. Azariah Solomon – Partner/Coordinator 1328 N Lake Blvd, Ste 106, Carolina Beach 910-343-1171 • SolomonHypnosis.com The brain rules and controls each and every cell in your body. However, its commands come from your subconscious. Through hypnosis, the mind is guided to provide healthier and happier living for individuals. End addictions, phobias, depression, panic, pain, insomnia, lose weight and gain confidence effortlessly and permanently. Over 30 years’ experience. See ad, back cover.

TRANSPERSONAL POWER, LLC

Linda Thunberg, MHt, CCP 4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 855-772-0459 • TranspersonalPower.com Meetup.com/Transpersonal-CommunityOf-Wilmington Transpersonal Hypnosis is spiritually centered, incorporating body, mind and spirit! The sessions are extremely client- based, a natural way of self-healing and enhancing what you want in your life. Achieve your highest and best you. Sessions available for weight, anxiety, childhood patterns, relationship issues, self-worth, soul advancement and more. See ad, page 7.

MASSAGE DESTINY TAYLOR, LMBT

Lumina Acu Clinic 6781 Parker Farm Rd, Ste 130, Wilmington 910-256-3939 • LuminaAcuClinic.com Info@LuminaAcuClinic.com Destiny is a North Carolina licensed massage and bodywork therapist who enjoys customizing her work to the needs of each individual client. Whether fatigued and stressed from daily life, in need of relaxation and rejuvenation or need relief from pain, Destiny will do her best to help you and is passionate about helping her clients achieve pain relief, relaxation and a sense of overall well-being.

NATURAL PRODUCTS 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, and over 100 varieties of teas, spices and herbs. See ad, page 3.

NATURAL SERVICES D3 CLEANING SERVICES 910-512-6245

Using “all natural” cleaning products. Services include power washing, carpet cleaning, whole house cleaning, one-time cleaning and cleaning to fit every lifestyle. Call for a free estimate. See ad, page 13.

PAIN RELIEF SYNERGY ORGANIC WELLBEING 1780 Chandlers Ln, Sunset Beach 910-579-2577 • SOWSPA.us

Get rid of knee and back pain with 5 Organic Therapies. Our pain relief package includes a full body skin detox from head to toe, complete knee and back pain relief, energy balance, fatigue and stress relief as well as mindbody wellness. Come in for a free consultation.

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

Thermography is state-of-the-art, radiation-free diagnostic tool which creates a digital map of your body, illustrating heat patterns that may detect some condition or abnormality using a scanning-type infrared camera that measures your body’s surface temperature. Thermography aids in the detection and monitoring of many types of diseases and physical injury. Multiple scanning locations throughout the Wilmington area. See ad, page 3.

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WELLNESS CENTER BLUE LAGOON WELLNESS CENTER Pat & 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 28.

OUR PLACE WELLNESS CENTER

4320 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington 910-833-8916 • OurPlaceILM.com Meetup.com/Transpersonal-CommunityOf-Wilmington A place where you can feel as though you are part of the whole. A place to empower yourself or get guidance and assistance for healing and growth through energy healing and various modalities. Private sessions with various practitioners. Groups and classes. Meditation room, metaphysical lending library and metaphysical items. See ad, page 7.

WATERFORD WELLNESS

DAVID J. COON, MQM

Melonie Mosley 1003 Olde Waterford Way, Ste 1, Leland 919-337-7300 • Waterford-Wellness.com

David cultivates and directs the energetic life force called chi in Traditional Chinese Medicine through qigong practice. His teachings are simple, effective and can be practiced by anyone of any age. Also available for private healing and coaching sessions via Skype or telephone.

Waterford Wellness is an innovative medical spa offering the most advanced treatments with the best results in a relaxing spa atmosphere. Melonie Mosley, experienced Medical Aesthetician and Laser Specialist, has been practicing for over a decade and remains dedicated to client education and satisfaction. Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 25.

4916 Wrightsville Av, Wilmington 910-791-1981 • QigongAwareness.com

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