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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue, readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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A NEW YOU

with Reconnective Healing®

by Niki Cox, LMT

16 THE FACTS

About Mold Exposure After Flooding

by The COEM Health Team

18 BODY SCULPT

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WITH KETTLEBELLS Workouts Burn Fat and Tone Muscle

by Taylor Geiger

22 WEIGHT-LOSS SABOTEURS

Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

by Lisa Marshall

26 THE DARK SIDE OF GLUTEN-FREE LIVING

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Most People Benefit from Gluten

by Judith Fertig

28 AFFORDABLE

COMPLEMENTARY CARE Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less

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by Meredith Montgomery

30 HOLISTIC DERMATOLOGY 30 Inner Health, Radiant Skin

by Linda Sechrist

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letterfrompublisher Fearing Forks …

H contact us Owner/Publisher Annette Carter Briggs Writer Odell Williams Senior Editor Sara Gurgen Design & Production Kristina Parella Billy Briggs Stephen Gray-Blancett Advertising Sales Annette Carter Briggs Sustainability/ Development Consultant Aloysius Anderson To contact Natural Awakenings Columbia Edition: PO Box # 2812 Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: 803-233-3693 Cell: 803-309-2101 Fax: 877-412-4905 Email:

appy New Year! Another page in the book of life has turned, revealing a fresh blank sheet on which to write your story.

Quick question: How do you feel about the incoming year? Are you optimistic? Let’s approach the topic from a different, somewhat abstract, angle. Bear with me … I’m getting somewhere!

How many times have you driven your car or truck, pedaled your bike, or jogged in an unfamiliar place and came upon a fork in the road? I’m sure the answer to this question is “more than once” for most of us. Let’s be truthful … a fork in the road in an unfamiliar place can give rise to confusion, anxiety, and even fear at times. Why is this?

Here’s my answer: I think the main reason is the fear of the unknown fueled by a lack of knowledge (information), poor preparation and an overactive mind gripped by negative thoughts. Think about it, a fork in the road is nothing more than a pivotal point of decision, marked by two possible outcomes. Now, if you’ve driven or jogged the area before and are very familiar with the surroundings, then navigating a fork in the road is a piece of cake. However, if you are approaching uncharted territory, everything changes.

In such cases, planning and preparation are the keys to confident decision-making when the time arrives—and it will my friend. You find this to be true especially on long road trips. One should strategically think the entire journey through from beginning to end before embarking on a trip to an unfamiliar location. Critical questions must be asked and answered: “What do I need to take with me? Which route should I take and do I have a map? Do I have enough fuel for the trip? Who’s going with me? Is my spare tire in good condition?” And so on.

January 2017 is your proverbial “fork in the road” for the year ahead, in which you will inevitably sojourn into uncharted and unfamiliar places and circumstances that will represent pivotal points of decision. Knowing this to be true, are you ready? Have you prepared, assessed and answered the critical “pre-trip” questions that will, ultimately, determine your actions, or reactions, when facing the crossroads of life, where decisions have real consequences? The same goes for your health and wellness. Are you “listening” to your body? It requires the same approach. I want you to be wise, confident, informed and, most of all, prepared for what lies ahead. Leave fear behind, and pack faith, focus and optimism for the journey.

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Kids Cook!

RMHC of Columbia Hosts

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n Saturday, January 21, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia will host its 11th annual Red Shoe Run at Hand Middle School, 2600 Wheat Street, located in the beautiful Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. On-site registration will start at 6:30 a.m., with the 10K starting at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 8 a.m.

Both courses are USA Track & Field certified. An awards ceremony and after-party will follow. All proceeds raised will help support the work and mission of the Ronald McDonald House, which is to provide a comfortable “home away from home” where families of seriously ill or injured children can rest, enjoy home-cooked meals, access laundry and shower facilities, and, most importantly, receive network support from families dealing with similar circumstances. Those registering prior to January 4 will receive an early bird discount.

Cost: See website for details. To register or for more information, call 803-254-3181, or visit rmhcOfColumbia.org/RedShoeRun or Facebook/rmhcColumbiaSC.

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ring your little chef out on Wednesday, January 4 or 18, for EdVenture Children’s Museum’s Kids Cook! culinary arts experience for kids ages 6 through 10.

Starting daily at 4 p.m., this event is a remarkably unique experience that leads participating pint-sized cooking aficionados on an exciting journey of the culinary arts. Students will partake in many exciting food preparation and meal creation activities. Each little chef will learn lifelong health and nutrition knowledge of culinary arts. The respective dishes on the planned prep menu are DIY salad bowls and Zoodle spaghetti. Due to its popularity, those interested are urged to register early for this event. Online registration closes 24 hours before the scheduled class, and participants will not be able to register on the day of the event online or at the museum. Participants can register with Ashley Hutto at AHutto@EdVenture.org or Kenny Smith at KSmith@EdVenture.org.

ttention all schools, scout and church groups! Sustainable Midlands is kicking off the new year in high gear with its education outreach curricula. The local watershed ecology curricula are called Carolina River Rangers and Green L.E.A.F. The programs will focus on several key areas of sustainable interest. Those interested in an experiential curriculum that addresses such topics as local watershed ecology, understanding stormwater, 10/1 riparian zone ecosystems, food webs, local food and sustainable agriculture, native SEI-Columbia plants and animals, and pollution control should contact Sustainable Midlands. The 540-1235-NA-CareFutureMa-4x3 Cost: $10 (plus museum admisorganization can also help coordinate and lead sustainable field trips throughout Natural Awakenings sion—see website for details). Loca4.75 x 3.25 Columbia to local farms, LEED-certified buildings, wild edible plant paths, as well as tion: EdVenture Children’s Museum, PK local rivers and parks.

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For more information, contact Executive Director Autumn Perkins at 803-470-4302 or Autumn@SustainableMidlands.org, or visit SustainableMidlands.org.

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ustainable Midlands has volunteer and intern opportunities for committed individuals in and around the Midlands! The organization is looking for interns in the following areas of study: environmental science, education, business admin/accounting, and marketing/social media. The mission of Sustainable Midlands is to encourage responsible growth, ensure access to local food, and establish a healthy environment for all Midlands communities. Those interested should contact Executive Director Autumn Perkins at Autumn@ SustainableMidlands.org.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Executive Director Autumn Perkins at 803-470-4302 or Autumn@SustainableMidlands.org, or visit SustainableMidlands.org.

City of Cayce and Lexington County Host Recycle Event

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n Saturday, January 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the City of Cayce and County of Lexington Solid Waste Management will host an electronic recycling event at a location to be determined. The list of acceptable items includes computers and accessories, TVs, stereos, household electronics (including VCRs and DVD players), radios and fax machines. Other items include microwave ovens, telephones, pagers and answering machines, gaming systems and much more.

Residents are limited to eight items per family, and only residential materials are permissible.

For recycle location and more information, including a complete list of acceptable items, call 803-785-3340, email RVandergeest@lex-co.com or visit www.Lex-co.SC.gov.

MLK Day of Service 2017

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onday, January 16, is the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Observed nationally each year the third Monday in January, people of all ages and backgrounds come together in honor of the vision of a “beloved community” that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned for America designed to improve lives, bridge social barriers and strengthen communities to bring the nation closer together. King devoted his life’s work to causes of equality and social justice. The federal holiday in his honor is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor King’s legacy through service. Individuals, companies and organizations alike are challenged to explore ways to participate. Find a way to get involved by finding partnership opportunities with local organizations and businesses around the Midlands that intend to participate.

For more information, visit eeInSC.org or NationalService.gov/mlkday.

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About Your Health

New Year, New Home

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Starts Health Blog for 2017

Breath of Salt Spa, in partnership with instructor Maryjo Briggs, is also starting a new Halo Yoga class, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Space is limited! Those interested are encouraged to call to reserve a space. “Breath of Salt looks forward to serving you in 2017! May your new year’s resolutions include taking better care of you! We wish you health, happiness and prosperity in 2017,” adds Streett.

bout Your Health (AYH) is starting a new health blog for the new year!

The blog is designed to be used as a tool to pass along the vast wealth of helpful health and wellness information and knowledge retrieved from AYH staff members to be used to enrich the lives of those in search of ways to revitalize and improve health, energy levels and basic quality of life.

The inspiration for the blog was fueled, in part, by a powerful health and wellness conference attended by AYH staff members Yvonne Lucas and Jennifer Skubic last November in Montgomery, Alabama. The conference, titled the Wise Traditions Conference, was sponsored by the Weston A. Price foundation, which is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. One of the conference’s main goals was to provide health seekers with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve robust health at any age.

Some of the 53 topics covered, included Dental/Cranial Development and Its Impact on Overall Health; The Adrenal Heart Connection; Heal and Prevent Tooth Decay; Mercury Amalgam Detoxification; Removing the Five “Obstacles to Cure” in Order to Attain Optimal Health; and so many more.

Lucas, Skubic and the entire AYH team are passionate about helping people achieve and maintain good health, and look forward to doing just that through their new blog.

For more information, call 803-772-7258 or visit BreathOfSaltSpa.com/wp. See ad, page 4.

The About Your Health blog can be found at AboutYourHealthSC.com/good-health-blog. See ad, page 41.

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t’s a brand new year, and Breath of Salt Spa has moved to a brand new (temporary) location. The popular spa’s new address is 817 Moss Creek Drive, in Cayce. The phone number will remain the same: 803-772-7258. The professional staff of Breath of Salt Spa, led by owner Brenda Streett, is committed to the health and well-being of every client—especially when it comes to breathing. States Streett: “Although we have changed locations, there will be no change in the quality of service and customer satisfaction. It will be business as usual, with no planned disruptions!” Salt spa sessions are natural and effective health treatment options for ailments such as asthma and bronchitis, which can intensify in cold and inclement weather. Call today to schedule your appointment for a salt session!

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Grinding of the Greens Tree Drop-Off and Mulch Giveaway

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nterested in environmental education or youth outreach? Project Learning Tree (PLT) will host a workshop on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the River Oaks Retreat Center, located at 180 Youth Camp Road, in Honea Path, South Carolina. Participants will receive PLT’s Pre-K-8 and Project WILD K-12 activity guides.

The workshop will include materials and snacks; however, participants should plan to bring a bag lunch. Room accommodations are available for an additional fee. Contact the center directly for pricing at 864-634-7600. Space is limited, so preregistration is strongly suggested.

PLT is an environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators working with students from pre-K through high school. It uses the forest as a “window” into the natural world, helping young people gain awareness, a sense of responsibility, and knowledge of the environment. The S.C. program is sponsored by the S.C. Forestry Foundation, S.C. Department of Education, and S.C. Forestry Commission, and the forest industry at large.

et’s keep on grinding the greens! Started on December 26, Keep the Midlands Beautiful will continue its Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree drop-off campaign at the various process and mulch sites located across the Midlands through Thursday, January 12. Participants are asked to honor the following guidelines: Remove all lights, tinsel and ornaments from the tree; remove the tree from the stand; drop off trees only—no wreaths, garlands or other greenery; and remove any string, wire or ties on the tree. The free mulch produced will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, on Saturday, January 14, starting at 8:30 a.m. The pickup sites are the S.C. Farmers’ Market, located at 3483 Charleston Highway, in West Columbia; and Seven Oaks Park, located at 200 Leisure Lane, in Columbia.

For more information, including a complete list of drop-off site locations, call 803733-1139 or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

For more information, contact Project Learning Tree Coordinator Matt Schnabel at 803-896-8855 or MSchnabel@scfc.gov. Also visit SCForestry.org/project-learning-tree.

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communitynews Devine Chiropractic Introduces ChiroThin WeightLoss Program

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any struggle to lose weight and may not know where to begin. Excess weight is a detriment to one’s health, but finding a solution can be challenging. To help individuals get a jump-start on successfully achieving their weight-loss goals for 2017, Devine Chiropractic is offering ChiroThin: an all-natural, safe and effective weight-loss program designed to help one feel and look one’s best. The program is doctor-supervised through each step to ensure successful and safe results.

With ChiroThin, patients have lost 15 to 25 pounds, on average, in only six weeks. There are no prepackaged meals or shakes and little-to-no exercise over the six weeks.

The program is effective because it combines an all-natural product that suppresses the appetite and boosts the body’s metabolism along with a diet plan that is formulated according to one’s blood type. ChiroThin has proven, repeatedly, to help individuals struggling with weight loss to successfully set, meet, and even exceed set weight and health goals. To help one start the new year out right, Christy Rody, doctor of chiropractic and owner of Devine Chiropractic, is offering a $75-off special for the month of January. Participants must bring in the ad featured in this month’s edition of Natural Awakenings to redeem this special offer. Call today to schedule a consultation!

Location: Devine Chiropractic, 2908 Devine St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-497-3860 or visit DevineChiroSC.com. See ad, page 18.

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Exercise in Midlife Helps Preserve Mental Sharpness

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esearch from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood obesity, a growing concern in the U.S., can be reduced by putting children to bed before 8 p.m.

The researchers examined reports from mothers of 977 4-and-a-half-year-old children born in 1991 regarding their typical weekday bedtimes. The answers were divided into three categories: 8 p.m. or earlier, between 8 and 9 p.m. and later. Responses were compared to the obesity levels of the same children at an average age of 15.

Of the group with the earliest bedtime, comprising about 25 percent of the subjects, only one in 10 were obese, compared to 16 percent of those with childhood bedtimes between 8 and 9 p.m., representing 50 percent of the subjects. The youngsters that went to bed the latest reported a 23 percent obesity rate, the highest overall.

Dr. Meena Khan, a sleep medicine specialist at the university’s Wexner Medical Study Center, comments about the challenge of maintaining proper bedtimes: “Kids do well with a schedule and a routine.”

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study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981.

A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals that participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those that did less vigorous exercise.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Protecting Pollinators

Maryland Bans Bee-Killing Pesticides

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Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines. The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than onethird of the world’s food supply could be at risk if these and other pollinators are lost.

Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and AllIn-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths.

The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it.

Source: BeyondPesticides.org

Eat Safer

Although food manufacturers have pledged to voluntarily eliminate bisphenol A (BPA)—an endocrine disruptor linked to developmental problems in fetuses, infants and children—in their packaging materials, it’s still found in the lining of many canned goods. Recent testing by an advocacy group found BPA in 70 percent of nearly 200 samples, including products from Campbell and Kroger, which have joined the pledge.

“It’s in beer, coffee, tea, energy drinks and aerosol cans for whipped cream... it’s everywhere,” says Samara Geller, a database and research analyst with the Environmental Working Group (EWG). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, BPA is safe at the levels people are exposed to via canned foods, but many consumers would rather not take the risk.

Consequently, EWG created a new tool to help consumers avoid the 16,000 products that may have BPA in their packaging. The numbers listed on package UPC codes can be compared against the database at Tinyurl.com/EWG-BPA-Lookup.

“Our main goal was to get this out quickly to as many people as possible,” says Geller. “The UPC code is really your best defense to finding out what they’re talking about,” because product names can change.

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Recirculating Jet Air Linked to Illness Aerotoxic syndrome is the medical term for the illness caused by exposure to contaminated air in jet aircraft, and it’s causing that ailment, plus the permanent disability and even death of airline employees and passengers. Whistleblowers have been met with ridicule and termination. The problem has been called the “asbestos of the airline industry” by critics. French scientist Jean-Cristophe Balouet, Ph.D., who discovered the syndrome in 1999, thinks it may have already affected 250,000 pilots, cabin crew and passengers worldwide.

In 1963, aircraft moved from drawing fresh air into the cabin to “bleeding” part of it from the engines. The synthetic oil used by jets contains organophosphates used in pesticides and nerve gas, and was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for residential use in 2001 because of known toxicity.

The byproducts of these carcinogenic organophosphates can also include aldehydes and carbon monoxide.

Airplane seals wear out and there are no chemical sensors onboard aircraft to detect fumes— only noses to detect the “dirty sock” odor. The Aerotoxic Association continues to push for air quality detectors on all planes and the Cabin Air Quality Act sponsored by California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

For more information, visit Aerotoxic.org.

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A New Year ...

A NEW YOU

with Reconnective Healing®

by Nikki Cox, LMT

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hat the world needs now is healing—deep, transformational healing. It’s called Reconnective Healing. Whether it’s emotional trauma, chronic physical pain or mental stress that leaves a person feeling drained, anxious or in a constant state of tension, Reconnective Healing can greatly enhance and improve all aspects of one’s life.

I recently returned from Belize.

I stayed at a rustic lodge out from a village. On the last night, the lodge’s owner confided to me that she had been praying all day for her 16-yearold granddaughter who was severely depressed.

Having been to doctors, and even a new psychiatrist the day before, she said her granddaughter was hopeless; she felt her life was hopeless. She explained that her granddaughter had left school, refused to leave her room for two years, wouldn’t talk to anyone, had attempted suicide, would become

angry, and had even threatened her mother as well as her grandmother.

I offered a healing session for her granddaughter. The grandmother was doubtful that her granddaughter would see me. She went to her granddaughter and asked, and came back with the excitement of “yes” in her eyes. I followed her outside into another building and into the girl’s bedroom. She sat on the farthest corner of the bed with her knees pulled up against her chest, her eyes registering a high state of alertness.

In a few sentences, I explained myself and asked her permission to move around the room. Initially, she sat there watching me. Then she relaxed, lay down and closed her eyes. Afterward, I offered a second session. She accepted.

I returned to her room early the next morning for the second session.

Three days later, I received this email: “I realized I forgot to thank you for the healing session. How rude of me.

I really felt different afterwards; there was a huge shift in my mood and my perspective. For the first time in a long time, I felt a motivational drive to pick my life back up and keep going. I felt really clear and weightless. ... It was no coincidence that you ended up here at the right time.”

I immediately offered her a third session—this time a distance healing session—and her quick response via email was: “Yes, I want to schedule another session. Is it possible tomorrow, in the morning before I go to school?”

Her energy entrained with the Reconnective Healing Frequencies of energy, light and information, and she received her healing. Reconnective Healing is that simple, and can be that easy. Most people have been raised in a sickness-based paradigm that clouds their perspective of what healing is and how it can occur. Folks don’t realize that they are beings of energy, light and information, and that they respond to energy, light and information—the very elements of Reconnective Healing Frequencies.

Reconnective Healing utilizes energy, light and information. This powerful approach to healing is leading the way in the emerging field of energy health care, which is changing the traditional understanding of health and healing.

Reconnective Healing does not focus on symptoms, nor does it diagnose or treat. Reconnective Healing is a return to an optimal state of balance, renewing health, vitality and wholeness.

Reconnective Healing is recognized and supported by science, including researchers affiliated with institutions such as Harvard, Yale and Stanford.

To learn more about Reconnective Healing, contact Nikki Cox, LMT, at 803-351-3127, or visit TransformationalTouchMassage.com or TheReconnection.com. See ad, page 11.

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THE FACTS

About Mold Exposure After Flooding

by The COEM Health Team

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ctober marked the one-year anniversary of the historic “1,000-year flood” caused by more than two feet of rain that fell across large parts of South Carolina’s Midlands and Lowcountry. In a twist of fate, the one-year anniversary coincided with the arrival of Hurricane Matthew, which unleashed its fury on much of the Southeast coast with heavy winds, rain and storm surge. Both October weather events caused tremendous damage and, tragically, loss of life. While some homes are more flood-prone than others, just about all homes are at risk of water damage from either indoor water sources and/or the results of heavy rainfall.

Please read the following carefully so that indoor water problems do not become financial, emotional or health disasters.

• Mold (fungi), mold spores and their particulates as well as poisons that offgas from mold (called mycotoxins) can be very dangerous, especially to people with allergies or weakened immune

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systems. Like pollen, mold spores are inhaled and often colonize in the sinuses.

It is now known that each spore can contain anywhere from 250 to 500 smaller particles that become the vehicle through which mycotoxins enter the body.

• Fungi, such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys, Cladosporium and Alternaria, are commonly found indoors at levels capable of causing adverse health effects after flooding or heavy rainfall, such as occurred last year and the year before.

• Mold exposure can cause adverse health effects by three mechanisms: infection, allergy and toxic effects from mycotoxins. Mold exposure is associated with about 96 percent of all chronic sinusitis patients and about 93 percent of chronic fatigue patients.

As explained in the article “Explosion of Mold Cases in Homes, Workplaces and Occupational Medicine Practice” (see reference on facing page), 48 patients heavily exposed to mold were examined and found to have the following health problems:

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1. Muscle and joint pain (71%) 2. Fatigue and weakness (70%) 3. Neurocognitive dysfunction (67%)— such as worsening memory and concentration 4. Sinusitis (65%) 5. Headaches (65%) 6. Gastrointestinal problems (58%)— such as nausea and vomiting 7. Shortness of breath (54%) 8. Anxiety/depression/irritability (54%) 9. Chest tightness (42%) 10. Insomnia (40%) 11. Dizziness (38%) 12. Numbness/tingling (35%) 13. Laryngitis (35%) 14. Tremors (25%) 15. Heart palpitations (21%) The point is that every system in the body can be adversely affected by mold exposure.

After a known or suspected mold exposure, evaluation by a specialist properly trained to diagnosis and treat mold toxicity, such as an environmental medicine physician, should be consulted. A comprehensive health history and physical examination, along with appropriate laboratory testing, are required to arrive at a definitive diagnosis and to formulate the most effective treatment plan.

TESTING CAN INCLUDE: 1. Mold and mycotoxin antibody levels 2. Autoimmune markers 3. Allergy testing for molds Treatment for mold exposure and mold toxicity is individualized and might include anti-fungal medicines, allergy/ immunotherapy, nutritional/herbal supplementation, intravenous vitamin and mineral supplementation, and a formal program of biodetoxification.

Treatment is designed to

References: Curtis L, Lieberman A, Stark M, Rea M, Vetter M. “Adverse Health Effects of Indoor Molds.” Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (Sept 2004) 14(3) 261-274.

Lieberman, A. “Explosion of Mold Cases in Homes, Workplaces and Occupational Medicine Practices.” Presented at the 21st Annual Symposium on Man and His Environment in Health and Disease, Dallas, Texas, 19-22 June 2003. reduce the total toxic load of a patient, including chemical, biological and social/psychological stressors.

The best way to avoid mold exposure is to prevent water or moisture intrusion, as mold will not grow heavily indoors in the absence of moisture.

Indoor water problems, such as a leaky pipe, should be fixed, and wood floors and carpets should be dried within 24 hours to prevent mold buildup.

If one must enter a potentially moldy environment, he or she should wear protective gear.

1. First, the nose, mouth and eyes should be protected with a tight-fitting respirator mask.

2. Gloves should be worn.

3. Mold-exposed clothing or shoes should not enter a mold-free environment, as mold spores are quite small and can cling to porous materials. One should take a shower and wash his or her hair immediately afterward.

4. A hazmat suit might be useful for a person particularly susceptible to mold.

For large mold clean up jobs (mold growth covering more than 10 square feet), it is highly recommend that a professional company specializing in mold remediation be contacted. In the event one does attempt any personal remediation, the use of products with concrobium are recommended to clean mold in a home or building. Do not use chlorine bleach.

One should use grapefruit seed extract liquid when washing the skin or clothes.

Do not take moisture intrusions and mold lightly. Wood furniture can be cleaned, but upholstered furniture and mattresses should be thrown out to avoid mold spores that are present on their surfaces from colonizing previously remediated areas.

One should pay attention to the body’s signs and symptoms, especially memory, concentration and behavior. If changes develop, a physician should be consulted immediately. Long-term exposure to mold in general, and short-term exposure by individuals with weaker immune systems, previous exposures, or severe allergies can result in serious health problems.

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Body Sculpt with Kettlebells

Workouts Burn Fat and Tone Muscle

by Taylor Geiger

Kettlebell training promotes fat loss, toning of major muscle groups and greater functional strength, while requiring less time than its dumbbell counterpart.

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ettlebells can replace almost all other exercise equipment in providing an all-in-one workout, combining strength and cardio benefits,” explains Shelly Bumpus, an Athletics and Fitness Association of America-certified personal trainer and owner of the Studio Women’s Fitness Center, in Scott, Louisiana. Bumpus often uses kettlebells in strength and conditioning exercise classes to afford a balanced full-body workout that’s fun and engaging.

“Consistent kettlebell training imitates and strengthens movements we use to function in daily life,” explains Athena Concannon, an American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and healthy lifestyle blogger at AchieveWithAthena.com, in Boston. For example, actions like lifting grocery bags and standing up from a sitting position become easier.

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She notes that the growing popularity of different kinds of functional training in the past decade has bolstered recognition of kettlebell benefits as people seek ways to move away from assisted weight machines toward natural body movements.

Kettlebells now show up in circuit training, CrossFit and both functional fitness and step classes. People see results because, “It takes multiple small and large muscle groups to redirect movement while maintaining control with a kettlebell, requiring more muscle recruitment than with a traditional dumbbell; it’s because its shape provides unbalanced weight resistance that strengthens a multitude of different muscles,” explains Julie Joffrion, owner of All-Inclusive Health, in New Orleans.

A kettlebell’s configuration requires exercisers to pay close attention to

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Learn more at Tinyurl.com/ KettlebellsFitnessStudy. maintaining a neutral spinal posture and avoid locking knees and wrists to avoid pain or injury. By starting with a smaller weight and focusing on form first, exercisers build a foundation that allows them to more fully enjoy the benefits.

Momentum training with kettlebells also compares favorably to traditional dumbbells or weighted bars.

“The distinctive shape and weight distribution allows for a variety of exercises and grip positions that are not as comfortable and effective or even possible with a dumbbell,” says Joffrion.

Although kettlebells have been popular with Russian athletes since the 1700s, they are a relatively new addition to U.S. fitness clubs. “I first learned about kettlebell fitness in 2005 when some gyms were purchasing them. However, because trainers didn’t yet know how to use or instruct on proper movement of the bells, they sat dormant for awhile. I started using them and fell in love. After a few months, I knew this would be

something I’d stick with for a long time,” recalls Lorna Kleidman, an accomplished kettlebell champion who has earned gold awards in 17 national and international competitions.

Now the founder of KettleX, a business focused on making kettlebell fitness available to everyone through DVDs, private sessions, online coaching and seminars, Kleidman says, “The beauty is that the bells keep you strong and looking great, no matter what your age or fitness experience. I’ve rarely met a person that didn’t get hooked after working out with the appropriate bells, be it a child or an 80-yearyoung client.

“They are excellent for power, cardiovascular enhancement, endurance and physical symmetry, which is important for the health of the tissues and joints. At the same time, they create a healthful-looking physique, including toned arms, flat abs and a round, lifted butt.” she adds.

Participants completing 20 minutes of a high-intensity kettlebell workout burned an average of 20 calories per minute in a study sponsored by the American Council of Exercise. The researchers compared this level to running a six-minute mile and credited the more intensive calorie burn as a result of challenging the total body, which quickly raises the heart rate when performed with speed. The study concluded that kettlebell training is especially beneficial for those that want to fit in a time-efficient, total body workout.

Proponents go a step further, claiming that kettlebells can deliver increased benefits in half the time of traditional workouts. Bumpus advises, “If you’re solely interested in building strength and muscle power, stick with free weights, but if you’re looking for a way to burn fat while increasing muscular and cardiovascular endurance, kettlebells are a valuable option to incorporate into your training.”

Taylor Geiger is a freelance writer in Phoenix, Arizona. Connect at TaylorGeiger.wordpress.com.

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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

by Lisa Marshall

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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more. Yet few will reach that goal.

One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four

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Food Sensitivity/ Allergy

Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food.

“You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days. When we are

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are heavier now than before participating on the show.

Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the bestlaid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in.

Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them.

repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count.

Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them.

What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods—for four days).

Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.

mone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner.

In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroid-damaging metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.

Underperforming Thyroid

The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet.

“The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains.

Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein. Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin.

Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health.

“If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight.

What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria

The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent.

Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.”

What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hor-

Imbalanced Gut

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diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.

Overdoing Diets

As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat.

“If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing the immune system.

That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says.

Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain.

What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week.

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Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.

Dark, Cold, Stressful Workplaces

Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge.

Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers.

What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings. After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night.

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Natural Slimming Supplements Ashwaghanda root: While research is scarce, this Indian herb is traditionally believed to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol (which can boost belly fat storage). It’s also believed to boost conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 to the more metabolically active thyroid hormone T3. Doctor of Naturopathy Natasha Turner recommends 500 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) twice daily.

Chromium: This mineral plays a key role in enhancing insulin’s action in the body. Numerous studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers and others suggest that taking chromium supplements can stabilize blood sugar, potentially reducing the cravings and energy slumps that come with glucose spikes and dips. Research on chromium’s impact on body composition and weight has been mixed. Turner recommends 200 to 400 micrograms (mcg) daily.

Curcumin: This golden spice, found in turmeric, curbs painful joint inflammation from over-exercising, and has been shown by Tufts University and Columbia University researchers to improve fat metabolism in mice.

L-carnitine: Helps the body use fat for fuel more efficiently and also can be used as an energy booster before cardio or strength training. Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith recommends 500 to 1,000 mg daily.

Omega-3 fatty acids: In addition to being potent anti-inflammatory agents, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been associated with greater weight and fat loss when added to a diet and exercise program, according to studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the International Journal of Obesity.

Prebiotics: These undigested fibers provide food for good gut bacteria to keep the digestive system and metabolism on track.

Probiotics: These are generally believed to promote healthy gut bacteria so that the body metabolizes food more efficiently. One recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition followed 125 obese men and women throughout a 12-week diet, followed by a 12-week maintenance period, and found that the women taking probiotics containing the bacterial strain Lactobacillus rhamnosis lost significantly more weight during the diet than women that didn’t; plus, they continued to lose weight during the maintenance period. The men studied did not show similar results.

Selenium: Selenium is critical for the conversion of inactive T4 to active T3 that the body can make use of. Smith recommends 100 to 200 mcg daily.

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THE DARK SIDE OF GLUTEN-FREE LIVING Most People Benefit from Gluten

by Judith Fertig

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ales of gluten-free products reached $973 million in 2014 and are projected to grow to $2.34 billion in 2019, according to Packaged Facts, a market research publisher. Many such products cost more than their gluten-based counterparts.

Gluten Sufferers

The latest study, published in the American Medical Association publication JAMA Internal Medicine, found that the number of Americans with celiac disease remained relatively stable from 2009 through 2014 at about 2.7 million.

Meanwhile, marketers for gluten-free products report about 40 million consumers.

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder in which ingesting gluten causes issues such as intestinal damage, anemia and fatigue. Those afflicted improve when gluten is removed from their diets and their intestinal tracts heal,

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according to the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.

Those with a non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy also experience a range of symptoms, including bloating, brain fog and joint pain, when they ingest gluten. According to the Center, as many as 7 percent of Americans, or 18 million people, fall into this vague category, due to a far less understood immune response distinct from what’s linked to celiac disease.

Gluten Beneficiaries

The many Americans unaffected by gluten may want to avoid gluten-free products, says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition. The bestselling author of How Not to Die, Greger founded the educational nonprofit NutritionFacts.org and is a founding fellow of the American Col-

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lege of Lifestyle Medicine.

“Just because some people have a peanut allergy doesn’t mean everyone should avoid peanuts,” says Greger.

“Some evidence suggests that a gluten-free diet may adversely affect gut health in people without celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy.” He cites a small study published in Gut Microbes which found that a one-month, gluten-free diet may hurt gut flora and immune function, potentially precipitating an overgrowth of harmful intestinal bacteria for those on gluten-free diets.

The gluten components that cause problems for the wheat-sensitive may act as prebiotics and feed good bacteria for the rest of us, says Greger.

“Wheat bran contains the important wheat-based prebiotic arabino-xylan-oligosaccharide,” explains Case Adams, a Morro Bay, California, naturopath and author of The Gluten Cure: Scientifically Proven Natural Solutions to Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities. “It feeds the probiotics that produce enzymes which help break down gluten and gliadin proteins.”

Researchers from Pennsylvania’s University of Reading conducted multiple studies showing that arabino-xylan-oligosaccharide derived from wheat bran increases beneficial bifidobacteria populations in the guts of humans.

It is disappointing that a number of highly publicized studies done on celiac patients have been inappropriately applied to the general population, notes Adams.

Gluten may also boost immune function. In a study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, researchers found that after less than a week on a diet with added gluten protein, subjects experienced significantly increased natural killer cell activity, which could improve their ability to fight cancer and viral infections.

An earlier study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that high-gluten bread improved triglyceride

levels better than regular gluten bread.

Plus, Greger says, avoiding gluten means missing out on all the fiber, B vitamins, trace minerals and other nutrients from whole grains like wheat, barley and rye. A whole-grainrich diet has been repeatedly shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer in studies from such institutions as the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden.

“Most gluten-free processed foods are not made with nutrient-rich, health-protecting whole grains,” adds Katherine Tallmadge, a Washington, D.C., registered dietitian, nutrition coach and author of Diet Simple. Ingredients such as potato starch and cornstarch with little nutritional value typically help take the place of wheat flour. “The gluten-free label has little to do with nutritional value.” French fries and many candies, for example, are naturally gluten-free.

Impact of Self-Diagnosis

Self-diagnosing a gluten issue can delay a doctor’s accurate assessment, cautions Greger. “We diagnose celiac by looking for the inflammation caused by gluten in celiac sufferers. If they haven’t been eating a lot of gluten, we might miss diagnosing the disease. Thus, instead of being on a gluten-free diet, we want celiac suspects to be on a gluten-loaded diet, such as four to six slices of gluten-packed bread daily for at least a month before they come in for a diagnostic exam.”

Studies are ongoing and information continues to evolve regarding the pluses and minuses of a gluten-free diet.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus follow-ups and urgent care at minimal costs.

The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see.

Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

Medical Cost-Sharing

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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates.

Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit.

Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values.

“Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine.

“Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.”

Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org).

Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group.

Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.

Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse.

The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

Complementary Care Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less

by Meredith Montgomery

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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

Membership-Based Care

When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC).

Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains.

Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients

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“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to natural-health conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

GreenSurance

Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine.

“When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls.

CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life.

Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com).

Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list

of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.

Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance.

GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.”

Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Getting to ‘Yes’ with an Insurer C

Know What a Policy Covers

Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs. Keep insurance-related communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.

Explore Available Options

Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for

complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific CAM approaches.

Ask Practitioners About Payments

When seeing a complementary or integrative practitioner, clarify payment and insurance details before the first visit. Learn the cost of initial and follow-up appointments; how many appointments are needed; additional costs such as for tests, supplements or equipment; and if they offer an income-based sliding scale. Also confirm which insurance plans are accepted and if the patient or provider files claims. When insurance doesn’t cover a service, inquire about installment plans and discounts for cash payments.

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onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased over the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.

Save with Tax-Exempt Accounts

Flexible spending accounts offered by some employers allow participants to set aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses. Health savings accounts can be established by individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible and interest is tax-free.

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Holistic Dermatology Inner Health, Radiant Skin

by Linda Sechrist

Holistic skin care practices are simple, healthy and sustainably good for people and the planet because they follow nature’s example.

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edical Doctor Alan M. Dattner, a 35-year pioneer in the field of holistic dermatology, faithfully follows nature’s principles in supporting skin health. His book Radiant Skin from the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist’s Guide to Healing Your Skin Naturally maps out how skin reflects the body’s healthy or unhealthy organs and systems.

Finding the internal root cause of problems on the skin, the body’s largest organ, takes time to investigate. Dattner, who practices in New York City and New Rochelle, New York, and considers himself a “skin detective”, says that although his forensic work continues to expand, he still begins his sleuthing by compiling a detailed and comprehensive history that yields clues for solving health puzzles and points him in the direction of what’s causing problems.

Some patients with acne also have symptoms of bloating, gastrointestinal issues or chronic bowel disease. Others may have traveled to another country where they contracted diarrhea from a parasite or foreign bacteria that upset their intestinal microbiome.

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Skin outbreaks can also be the result of food sensitivities or food allergies. “I make patients aware of the issues underlying their skin problems so that they understand the connection between internal health and skin. Then they can make conscious food choices,” says Dattner.

Diet is a critical aspect of healthy skin. Food sensitivities can cause inflammation that can show up on the skin, he explains.

Dattner incorporates several diagnostic techniques and remedies from other medical traditions, including herbal, homeopathic and ayurvedic. A tongue diagnosis he uses is taken from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He uses Applied Kinesiology to refine his therapeutic choices as the results align with his knowledge of dermatology, immunology and integrative medicine.

Janice MacKenzie, acupuncture practitioner, teacher and author of Discovering the Five Elements: One Day at a Time, views the skin as a third lung, because it breathes. “If the organs of elimination aren’t working well—large intestine, liver and kidney—then toxins leave through the

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skin, another organ of elimination,” says MacKenzie, who practices in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.

“When constipation leaves toxins to be reabsorbed into the blood and recirculated through the liver, the body, out of desperation, seeks ways to get rid of toxins through the skin. This can result in eczema, psoriasis, rashes, boils and acne,” notes MacKenzie.

In TCM, the facial redness of rosacea originates in a heating of the blood caused by toxicity. An inflammatory condition of excess energy and toxicity in the stomach travels upward through the stomach energy meridian that runs from the eye to the second toe. It’s supposed to flow downward through the mouth, throat and intestines and out.

Elina Fedatova, cosmetic chemist, aesthetician, owner of spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, and formulator of Elina Organics, addresses skin as an aspect of a whole healthy body.

Her product line is created wholly from organic plant extracts and essential oils, made in batches every two weeks.

These purely natural products can be ingested without harmful effects.

“Formulas are made using holistic principles and adjusted for each season,” says Fedatova.

She agrees with Dattner, “Protecting skin from the inside with a nutritious diet that benefits the entire body is vital, as important as keeping the skin’s surface clean.” In caring for skin from the outside, a gentle exfoliation that can be done at home three times a week using a honey mask is the first step. Skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, dull appearance.

Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are necessary elements of a complete facial skin care regimen, as is a natural sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

“Using skincare practices and products that follow nature’s example are the perfect external complement to good internal health,” says Fedatova.

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Compounding the challenge, the frontal lobes, responsible for higher functions like insight, judgment, impulse control and empathy, fully mature last; it’s no coincidence that teens struggle in these areas, according to Jensen. The plasticity of the teenage brain is optimal for learning and adaption, but without the frontal lobe feedback, it’s a challenge for them to moderate the heightened emotions, novelty seeking and sexual impulses adolescents are also experiencing.

“We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there,” says Jensen. “Acknowledging this can lower frustration levels for everyone.”

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their heads, according to Dr. Frances Jensen, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. “The brain is the last organ to mature, and isn’t fully complete until young people reach their late 20s. This allows the brain to adapt to its environment, which can be both good and bad,” says Jensen, author of The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults.

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Teens learn more from experience than lectures, so parents should facilitate positive experiences and influences at home, advises Carla Atherton, director of The Healthy Family Formula, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, which fosters family well-being by holistically addressing root causes of poor health. Such activities can include regularly preparing meals together and going for family walks, rather than eating dinner in front of the TV.

“Doing everything you can to connect with kids while they are in an environment you can control gives them a good foundation they can take into the world,” says Atherton, the mother of three teens.

Parents have to give trust to gain kids’ trust stresses educator Naomi Katz, of Galilee, Israel, author of Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman.

“Create an environment where kids feel like they don’t have to hide or lie about anything,” Katz says. She also encourages

parents to empower adolescents in decision making: Rather than telling them not to try drugs or alcohol “because I said so,” provide them real facts to help them draw their own conclusions.

to cope with, parents need to cultivate their own sense of inner calm; to be the rock that they can cling to. “Caring adults need to give teens a periodic frontal lobe assist,” says Jensen. “It helps when we share more details and insights about how we organize our lives and make decisions. Modeling the rationality and empathy that teenagers may lack can be an effective counterbalance.”

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In today’s hyper-connected world, Katz observes, “Social dynamics can get really confusing and painful and impact kids in far-reaching ways. We used to come home from school and be away from those issues until the next day; now that break doesn’t come because of social media and smartphones.”

Katz recommends encouraging journaling or other forms of selfexpression to help teens unplug and reflect. Breathing exercises can help calm nerves and allow them to think more clearly in tough social situations before they react. Katz also suggests teens set aside time each week for a feel-good activity like playing sports or music, to give them a reliable source of pleasure and accomplishment, no matter what else is going on in their lives.

Stay Alert to Signs

Despite a parent’s best efforts, kids can and will make unhealthy choices, and parents need to be prepared to manage the consequences. If a child is suspected or found to be engaging in dangerous or addictive behaviors like self-harming or an eating disorder, it’s important to address these immediately, seeking professional help if needed, counsels Katz.

Jensen remarks that it’s easier to learn unhealthy patterns when the brain is malleable, and addictive behaviors are harder to eliminate than if they are acquired as an adult.

The signs of unhealthy behaviors can be subtle, so it’s important to recognize cues without making flash judgments or placing blame, says Atherton, For example, a parent that notices her teen eating differently or obsessed with working out should consider initiating a conversation with him or her about body image.

Talking to teens about images in the media can help them gain a more balanced and positive self-perspective.

“You can tell your kids, ‘These advertising images are trying to sell you someone’s idea of a perfect look, but it’s not reality,’” says Atherton.

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Salad in a Jar Using doTERRA Oils–10-11am.

Cost: Free. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Ste A, Columbia. Register at Facebook.com/GoodLifeCafeWC. Info: 803-726-2310, GoodLifeCafe.net.

doTERRA Oils Metabolic Benefits–6:30pm. Learn about the metabolic benefits of doTERRA oils Slim and Sassy. Cost: Free. Receive a free gift. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Ste A, Columbia. Register at Facebook.com/GoodLifeCafeWC. Info: 803-7262310, GoodLifeCafe.net.

Curious Containers–Module I: Magickal Mojo Bags–Noon-2pm–w/Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage. Cost: $20. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

JANUARY 5, 11, 21 & 27 Discount Days at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price; mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 City of Cayce Recycling Event–9am-1pm. Acceptable items include computers and accessories, TVs, stereos, household electronics (including VCRs and DVD players), radios, fax machines, microwave ovens, telephones, pagers and answering machines, gaming systems and much more. Residents are limited to eight items per family, and only residential materials are permissible. Info/recycle location: 803-785-3340, RVandergeest@lex-co.com, www.

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The Catalyst of Candle Magick–Module II: How to Read Candles–Noon-2pm–w/Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage. Cost: $20. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 Good Life Café Fundraiser–9:30am-1pm. Buffet brunch fundraiser for Cotton Branch Sanctuary.

Cost: $11.95. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Ste A, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310, GoodLifeCafe.net.

SUNDAYS JANUARY 8 & 22 Sunday Meditation–6pm–w/Victoria Keeton. Cost: Donation. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia.

Info: 803-404-4519.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9 Signs of Toxic Stress–7-9pm. Cost: Free. Julie Ann Scott discusses the amazing benefits of doTERRA oils. Cost: Free. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Ste A, Columbia. Register at Facebook.com/GoodLifeCafeWC. Info: 803-726-2310, GoodLifeCafe.net.

JANUARY 10, 18 & 24 Stress, Hormone Health Seminar–Presented by Dr. Rachel Hall. Cost: Free. Due to limited capacity, call immediately to preregister and reserve a space.

Only those preregistered will be allowed to attend.

Expect Wellness, 130 Suber Rd, Ste D, Columbia.

Info/registration: 803-796-1702, DrRachelHall.com.

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THURSDAY- SATURDAY, JANUARY 12-14 Harbison Theatre/Mulan Jr.–Thurs and Fri, 7:30pm; Sat, 10:30am and 3pm. Tickets: $7 seat.

Harbison Theatre/Midlands Tech, 7300 College St, Irmo. Ticket purchase: icrc.net. Info: 803-407-5011.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Breaking Through with Spiritual Baths–Module II: The Wonders of Sacred Water–Noon-2pm–w/ Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage. Cost: $20. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

Grinding of the Greens Mulch Give Away– 8:30am. Pickup sites: SC Farmers’Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy, W Columbia; and Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: (including a complete list of drop-off site locations) 803-7331139, KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 2017 Blue Thumb Landscaping Conference–8:30am-3pm. This one-day conference will cover plant placement, pond maintenance, irrigation practices, maintaining rain gardens, biological pest controls, and inspections. Cost: Free. Midlands Technical College (Northeast), 151 Powell Rd, Columbia. To register and for full agenda, visit BlueThumb2017.eventbrite.com. Info: 803-5762491, WilliamSC3@rcgov.us.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Red Shoe Run–The Ronald McDonald House will host its 11th annual Red Shoe Run at Hand Middle School, 2600 Wheat St, Columbia. On-site registration at 6:30am, 10K starting 7:30am, 5K starting 8am. Cost/info/registration: 803-254-3181.

SPI-RITUAL-ity–Altars Module II: Assembling–Noon-2pm–w/Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage. Cost: $20. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 doTERRA Oils Class–6:30pm. Working out at the gym? Come learn about the benefits of deep blue to refresh muscles. Cost: Free. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Ste A, Columbia. Register at Facebook.com/GoodLifeCafeWC. Info: 803-726-2310, GoodLifeCafe.net.

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Let’s Get Raw–9:30-11:30am. Raw prep class with Sharon Wright. Cost: $25. Must preregister and pay at GoodLifeCafe.net. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Ste A, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

planahead THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Daddy Daughter Date Night–6-9pm. Candlelight dinner, dancing, a memory photo and a goody bag.

Space limited. Cost: $45/couple. Tickets purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale Jan 2. Registration Jan 2 thru Feb 5 or until full. Ages 4-14. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info: 803-345-6181, icrc.net.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Dances of Universal Peace–7-9pm–w/Marguerite Frongillo. The dances lift our spirits and open us to awareness of the divine in each other. Cost: Free; donations accepted. Near Midtown Mall in Forest Acres, Columbia. Info/directions: Contact Frongillo at 803-743-0731 or Mff426@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Daddy Daughter Date Night–6-9pm. Candlelight dinner, dancing, a memory photo and a goody bag.

Space limited. Cost: $45/couple. Tickets purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale Jan 2. Registration Jan 2-Feb 5 or until full. Ages 3-adult. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info/vendor applications: 803-772-3336, icrc.net.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Saluda Showdown–7am-Noon. A family-friendly trout tournament on the Lower Saluda River. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to compete. All ages.

Cost: $10/adult, $5/youth (16 and under). Parking fee does not apply. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-213-2062, SHarden@icrc.net.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Pickleball Tournament–9am-Noon. Tournament will include regular doubles and mixed doubles.

Ages: adults. Age brackets will be determined after registration deadline. Cost: $10. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: 803-772-3336, icrc.net.

ongoingevents sunday Eckankar Spiritual Discussions and Community HU–10am. Free. Every 2nd Sunday. An esoteric approach to God realization without dogma or judgment. 7 Oaks Rec Center, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: Call Steve Fischer at 803-318-1887, or visit Eck-SC.org or Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers.

Sunday Meditation–6pm–w/Victoria Keeton. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Cost: Donation. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

monday Columbia Resilience Integrated Health–6-8pm.

Every 4th Monday. Energy-balance modalities offered through trained practitioners for chronic stress and post-trauma relief. Suggested donation: $10/ session. St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Must preregister. Info/register: Call Pamila Lorentz, of Chi Energy Balance, at 803-749-1576 or email ChiMassage@bellsouth.net.

Infant Massage Classes–4-week series on Mondays. Parents and caregivers learn how to build confidence, develop a nurturing touch, and a massage routine for their babies. Cost: $75, person; $100, couple. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info/times: Call Liana Marconyak at 803-386-7261 or visit tbiHealth.net.

Infertility Support Group–7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Monday. Free and confidential. Resolve: The National Infertility Association. Richland Library, 1431 Assembly St, Columbia. Info: Email Andrena King at ResolveColumbia@gmail.com.

Poetry Night at Good Life Café–7-9pm. Every 3rd Monday. Magnify Magnolias Poetry & Live Music Night/Open Mic. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

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Every Monday. Free. Learn the benefits of massage during your pregnancy and how it will help prepare your body for delivery. A Knead for Nurturing, 2908 Devine St, Columbia. Info/to schedule an appointment: 803-851-4563.

tuesday doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. Wellness in the workplace. Free. Chiropractic Care Center, 7245 St Andrews Rd, Columbia.

Info: Call Patty Kranendonk at 803-730-9083.

Healing Through the Senses–10-11:15am. New classes beginning Jan 3. A women’s group exploration of healing trauma and chronic stress through reconnecting and grounding one’s sense of self.

Class is free to Richland County residents. St. Mark UMC, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info/registration: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

Homeopathic Remedies Webinar–7:30-8:30pm.

Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Learn about homeopathic and holistic remedies for you and your pet from the comfort of your home. Live Q&A after the webinar. Info/register: Call Brenda M Tobin-Flood at 803-712-4522 or sign up and get the webinar link by emailing Info@WellnessMattersOnline.com.

Private Spiritual Readings–2-6pm–w/Dkr. Khozmiq Newage. Cost: $30 for 20 minutes. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

wednesday Awaken Your Energy, Awaken Your Life–7pm. Every 2nd Wednesday. Align your energy to feel better, manage your life goals, and have better relationships.

Cost: $30. Preregistration required. 6 Cupola Ct, Blythewood. Info/registration: 803-800-9211, http:// bit.do/awakenyourenergy.

Biergarten at Gardener’s Outpost–5:30-7:30pm.

Every 1st Wednesday. Live entertainment and refreshments. Browse Biergarten’s unique garden gifts. Gardener’s Outpost, 709 Woodrow St, Columbia. Info: 803-252-0041, GardenersOutpost.com.

Holistic Practitioners Networking Group–7pm.

Every 4th Wednesday. Come join a fun, informative group designed to help practitioners connect, learn and grow their businesses. Free. 108 Netherland Dr, Irmo. Info: Call Julie Bradshaw at 803-800-9211.

thursday First Thursdays on Main–7-9pm. Live music with Palmetto Latin Orchestra. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

Gentle Yoga & Energy Balance–10-11:15am.

New classes beginning Jan 3. Easy yoga stretches and postures for calming the nervous system and accessing “stress reset” points through self-care techniques and coping with chronic stress, anxiety and post-trauma injury. Class provided through Columbia Resilience and the Richland County Discretionary Grant for women for trauma relief.

Preregistration required. Chi Energy Balance, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info/registration: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

Private Spiritual Readings–2-6pm–w/Dkr. Khozmiq Newage. Cost: $30 for 20 minutes. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

friday Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

Every Friday. Meet your SC growers. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY LMTCPT Is Hiring Contract Personal Trainers – Hiring for the am hours. Compensation, $14 per hour. Need current national certification, CPR certification and liability insurance. Email resume, along with availability, to Info@lmtcpt.com.

The Balance Institute Is Looking for Practitioners to Rent Their Space – Looking for self-starters, team members and contributors to client health. Email to Info@tbiHealth.net.

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Dr. Dover provides comprehensive, and compassionate dental care. BPA- and Bis-GMA-free composites, BPA-free occlusal guards, natural periodontal therapy, fluoride-alternatives for tooth remineralization, and mercuryfilling removal following IAOMT standards using supplemental oxygen, special filters and amalgam separators to keep toxic metals out of our waterways.

See ad, page 38.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Joe Palmer; Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 864-438-0903 • PalmerDMD.com

Biological Dentistry using the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office. See ad, page 42.

ECO-RICH SKIN CARE PRODUCTS JUST WANNA MELT LLC

CHI ENERGY BALANCE

Pamila Lorentz, MSW, RN, LMBT 6136 Old Bush River Rd & 3610 Landmark Dr Columbia • 803-749-1576 CenterForHealthIntegration.com

Dr. Gregory J. Wych, DDS 7505 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo 803-781-1600 • IrmoCosmeticDentistry.com

Misty Rawls • 803-331-0063 Info@JustWannaMelt.com JustWannaMelt.com

Feeling scattered, disconnected, achy or fatigued? The CHI Energy Balance’s essential touch therapies help to restore, renew and revitalize the well-being experience. Services include CranioSacral Therapy, lymphatic drainage, directional healing, sound/vibrational therapies and integrative massage. Pamila Lorentz is also a Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitator.

CHI also offers acupressure for emotions and Young Living therapeutic essential oils. See ad, page 24.

A green skin care company that creates high-quality, non-GMO, all-natural products that are gentle to the skin and safer for the environment. Our brands include ingredients such as organic oils, butters, flowers, herbs, botanicals, local grains, beeswax and honey. Find our products at such stores as Garner’s Natural Life, Four Oaks Farm, Wingard’s Nursery, Whole Foods and more.

For a complete list of retail locations, visit our website.

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Richard Beale, Owner • 803-732-3847 7001 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo In Murraywood Shopping Centre Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm

Locally owned and proudly serving Irmo and the Midlands area for more than 25 years, Murraywood Health Foods is a health and specialty food store featuring the very best natural product brands, vitamins and minerals, herbs and homeopathic remedies. The store also carries natural and organic gluten-free foods and health and beauty products. Call today for more information or to schedule a special appointment.

HOMEOPATHY WELLNESS MATTERS

Brenda M. Tobin-Flood, DVetHom, Cert CN 803-712-4522 WellnessMatters4U@yahoo.com

Brenda M. Tobin-Flood holds her degrees in veterinary homeopathy and canine nutrition from the British Institute of Homeopathy.

Brenda uses her extensive knowledge of human-grade essential oils, herbs and reiki for healing modalities, treating all types of animals, including farm and exotic. Phone consultations, home visits, barn visits, K-Kal requirements for canines, and nutritional consultations are also available. See ad, page 4.

INTEGRATED HEALING PHOENIX RISING

Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW, EFT-CC, TAEE Psych-K, Health & Wellness Intuitive 803-530-6199 • Katz-PhoenixRising.com

Are you unhappy in your relationships, current job or career choice? Are you frustrated with not feeling well or being in pain? Katz can guide you to greater health and a better life by combining her traditional and intuitive skills to help you. Call Katz Delauney-Leija today to schedule an appointment.

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

Dr. Rachel Hall 130 Suber Rd, Columbia 803-796-1702 • DrRachelHall.com ExpectWellness@sc.rr.com Find us on Facebook for great health tips.

Integrative/Holistic medicine consults for anyone wanting to approach their health more naturally. Dr. Rachel Hall is board certified in both family medicine and integrative holistic medicine.

Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms. Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. Inhouse diagnostic labs and therapies. See ad, page 31.

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CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

Preventative and Personalized Health Care w/more than 75 years of combined medical practice. Board-Certified Environmental, Functional and Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness.

Allergy Testing. Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health. See ads, pages 7 and 43.

Dr. Bettina Herbert, M.D., has 25 years of osteopathic experience and is board certified in Physical Medicine. Treatment uses gentle manipulation primarily using cranial osteopathy to relieve pain, improve performance and promote healing. See ads, pages 7 and 43.

Drs. Lieberman, Weirs & Herbert 843-572-1600 • coem.com

MASSAGE THERAPY A KNEAD FOR NURTURING Jenny Sepulveda 2908 Devine St, Columbia 803-851-4563

Jenny Sepulveda is a licensed massage therapist with more than 14 years’ experience. She also has a degree in occupational studies from The Swedish Institute of Manhattan. Sepulveda is certified in prenatal, craniosacral, reflexology, and hot and cold stones treatment. She is dedicated to providing stress and pain relief through massage for people of all walks of life. Come and experience the relaxation massage therapy has to offer you. See ad, page 18.

MINDSET COACHING JULIE E. BRADSHAW

Inner Wisdom Guide 803-800-9211 • Juleseck@aol.com TheSourceWithinYou.com

Do you ever think, “What’s wrong with me that I struggle financially, attract bad relationships, can’t lose weight, etc?” What if there’s nothing wrong with you? Discover why you have created the life you have, what you can do to change it, and how to listen to your inner wisdom.

ORGANIC MOLD AND PEST REMOVAL HOME RENEWAL INVESTORS LLC DJ Brown • 803-509-1980 djaredbrown@gmail.com HomeRenewalInvestors.com

Home Renewal uses the newest technology to kill indoor mold, odors and pests in about a day.

Results are guaranteed! Our oneof-a-kind process breaks down oxygen molecules and helps remedy 200 health issues. This nonchemical service saves as much as 99% less than the usual costs associated with wall demolition treatment methods.

It is utilized by hospitals, government agencies, schools, medical facilities, historic buildings, museums and hundreds of residents. Contact the indoor air quality experts of Home Renewal for at FREE evaluation. See ad, page 5.

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Dr. Bettina Herbert 843-572-1600 • coem.com

SOLAR ENERGY VIVINT SOLAR

Joe McClintock, Energy Consultant 803-445-6373 Joseph.McClintock@VivintSolar.com

We, of Vivint Solar, are powering people by helping our customers s a v e m o n e y, c h o o s e t h e i r power source and shrink their environmental carbon footprint.

See ad, page 3.

SPIRITUAL HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE? Contact Steve 803-318-1887 • ECK-SC.org Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers

Eckankar hosts free, informal, nondogmatic spiritual discussions.

All are welcome. Topics include dreams, coincidences, past lives, God’s creative life force, and more. Call ahead. Times and dates may vary.

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia 803-798-8687 • AboutYourHealthSC.com

About Your Health Inc.’s main focus is health education and health-enhancing services.

Including one-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 41.

Connect with us naturally!

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

4840 Forest Dr, Ste 15a, Columbia Trenholm Plaza 803-454-7700 • GarnersNaturalLife.com

At Garner’s Natural Life, we offer the purest, most innovative highquality natural products. With more than 130 collective years of wellness experience! We are proud to say that our knowledge allows us to encourage choices that will positively impact the heath and future of our community and environment. See ads, page 21 and back page.

WATER/HYDRATION INCREDIBLE WATER

Eddie and Nilah Gann 803-404-1378 • KangenDemo.com

Every functional process that takes place within the human body is dependent upon water in some way. With this foundational element correct, all other body processes function properly.

Incredible Water represents a Japanese company that has been changing lives for over 40 years. Individuals interested in alkaline, antioxidant and cellular hydration are encouraged to call.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship .-Buddha

About Your Health

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New Client Appointment

(The best place to start. A good way to see how the body is out of balance and learn how to help it back into balance.)

Balance for Life

This year, discover how good you can feel.

At About Your Health we are here to guide you back to the basics of good health, energy and a vibrant life.

Visit our website to help you decide where to begin.

 Live/Dry Blood Cell Analysis (See for yourself the dynamic activity going on inside the body. Helps you to begin to understand the impact of diet & lifestyle on the body.)

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Thermography

(Digital Thermal Imaging of the Body)

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Far Infrared Sauna

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Whole Food Supplements

(Gets to the toxins stored in fat cells, burns calories, helps with inflammation.)

(Supplements made with real food, so your body knows how to use them.)

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Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

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