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Heart of a Woman The Right Choices Keep It Strong

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Uncover Touchable Skin Laser Hair Removal

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Your Sustainable Lifestyle Partner!

Permanently reduce hair anywhere on your body Remove hair faster and more effectively Lasting results for the touchable skin you’ve always wanted

15 AZUL CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT DANCE:

The Express Train to Awakening

18 KEN PAGE

on Making Love Last

20 AMAZING EMBRACE The Healing Power of Hugs

22 HEART OF A WOMAN

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The Right Choices Keep It Strong

Rachel Hall, M.D. 803-796-1702

130 Suber Road, Ste.D, Columbia

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Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day. The first, the Super Bowl, will most certainly hold hostage all our normal routine activities for hours from coast to coast on February 3 with gridiron plays, and, even better, great commercials to be talked about well after the play clock ends the game. The second, February 14, Valentine’s Day (also the date of my wedding anniversary), harnesses the very essence of love, as individuals everywhere look for the right relationship, right moment, right ring, or even the right card to say the words “I love you” the right way.

Now, I love football, along with countless other Americans. I was born and raised in a football town, namely Tampa, Florida—no Bucs jokes, please! I “love” lots of other things, too, like healthy food, good health, recreation, sunrises and sunsets, and the beach.

Even so, when I ponder the term “love,” which Webster defines as an “intense feeling of deep affection and personal attachment,” I inherently know, as most do, that, although there are “intense” feelings for football, fun times and countless other enjoyable things, the best measure and use of love is far more complex and much deeper.

Love is all about legacy and life-on-life impact. I think of Jack and Rose in the movie Titanic, played so deftly by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Jack told Rose, “I will never let go,” as they faced an end-of-life “moment-of-truth” experience that we all remember to this day. I think of Celine Dion’s deeply inspirational lyrics in “My Heart Will Go On,” the movie’s featured song. Her angelic voice still rings clear: “Near, far, wherever you are. I believe that the heart does go on.” What a beautiful picture of love.

Titanic captures the very deep, complex, and sometimes dark, side of love in a very unique way. It’s all about the heart. Love can be such a contrasting paradox: fun, yet heartbreaking; exhilarating, yet painful; fulfilling, yet depleting; and even life-lifting, yet, in some cases, life threatening, as so well depicted in this blockbuster movie sitting in my video archives.

Now, for a little cold water of truth and reality: The boat did sink, as they do sometimes—sunk by an iceberg. Probably unlike any other time in history, love is in high demand and deficit; researchers are trying to dissect it, songwriters are trying to define it, and Hollywood is trying to sell out movie theaters with it. However, as rising national statistics on divorce, infidelity, domestic violence and relationships indicate, our “love boat” is in real danger. If nothing is done to save the ship, then, as the captain leveled to Rose in the movie, “It will flounder!”

Well … the sun is shining behind the clouds forming over the seas. One must understand that the worth of love for another is actually measured in the currency of integrity, commitment and dedication … not just feelings. Love is not a noun, it is a heavy-lifting verb. We must act accordingly. Jack pursued Rose with passion, commitment and resolve.

We must pursue our loved ones the same way. Love is about a willingness to give up everything if it calls for it. What are you willing to give up for love, for your “Rose”—fear, pride, arrogance, immaturity, selfishness?

Yes, love sports; love your body with wellness and healthy habits; but, most of all, love your significant other(s), as Jack loved Rose … to the end!

All my love,

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community news Saluda Shoals Foundation Hosts Shuckin' on the Shoals Benefit

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ime to shuck ‘em! On Saturday, February 23, from 3 to 7 p.m., the Saluda Shoals Foundation will host its Shuckin’ on the Shoals annual fundraiser event at River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, located at 5605 Bush River Road, in Columbia. This fun, family-friendly event includes a 5K run, a 5K two-man relay, a 1-mile family walk, and the VIP oyster shuckin’. The foundation invites everyone out to enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beer, raffles, prize drawings, and fresh-steamed oysters.

The Saluda Shoals Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization that serves to support and protect Saluda Shoals Park through financial support, fostering partnerships, supportive programs, and creating community awareness of the park’s exceptional outdoor recreational activities, environmental education and cultural opportunities. Event proceeds will benefit the foundation's Inclusive Playground Project. This unique playground will enable children and adults of all abilities to play and socialize with each other.

Cost: See website for details. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Dolly G. Patton at 803-213-2035 or visit SaludaShoalsFoundation.org. See ad, this page.

The Wrong person makes you beg for attention, affection, love and commitment.

The right person gives you these things because they Love you.

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EEASC Hosts February Midlands Meetup

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t’s time to meet up! On Tuesday, February 12, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) is hosting a green networking “meetup” informal session for environmental educators at the Sonoco Recycling facility, located at 1132 Idlewilde Boulevard, in Columbia. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to share upcoming event information (to include flyers) and sustainable program updates with the gathered group in this intentionally informal setting. Those that desire to send any information to be disseminated on the day of the event in advance may do so by emailing items to CooperC@rcgov.us. Attendees are asked to bring their own coffee.

Cost: Free. To register or for more information, contact Jane Hiller at 803-779-0608 or Jane.Hiller@Sonoco.com, or visit eeasc.org/ event-3164773.

Midlands Area Recycling Drop-Off Event

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t’s reduce, reuse and recycle time! On Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the City of Columbia and the counties of Richland and Lexington are hosting a joint Midlands Area Recycling Drop-Off event for residents at Riverbanks Zoo, located at 500 Wildlife Parkway, in Columbia.

The list of acceptable items includes electronics—such as computers (laptops, monitors, CPUs, keyboards, printers, scanners), TVs, copiers, VCR/DVD players and cell phones—shreddable paper and scrap metal.

For more information (including a complete list of acceptable items and guidelines), call 803-545-3800.

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Chapin Holistic Heritage Now Open!

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hapin Holistic Heritage is an apothecary and wellness center focused on providing holistic care and natural remedies to the community. The center carries a wide range of natural products, including organic CBD (cannabidiol) products, organic and custom tinctures, as well as organic herbal teas. Set to open this month is a tea bar with more than 50 different types of herb selections. The innovative health and wellness center offers a number of different healing approaches—everything from herbalism to reiki.

Center life coach Alli Plyler specializes in holistic wellness and energy work. Her services include chakra muscle testing, chakra clearing, and balancing crystal energy work. Other great services include meditation and breathwork sessions, and chakra and self-acceptance workshops.

Center health specialist Aleisha Taylor, DC, is a pregnancy and family wellness chiropractor focused on personalized care. Taylor specializes in the Webster technique, and also offers spinal adjustments, extremity adjustments and Kinesiotape application. She is also Webster technique certified (a special technique focused on proper pelvic alignment and round ligaments during pregnancy to provide optimal space for the developing baby and comfort for the pregnant mother).

Location: 211 E. Boundary St., Chapin. For more information, call Ashley Adams at 803941-7083. See ad, page 19.

USC Office for Sustainability Hosts Green Career Day

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n Wednesday, February 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., the University of South Carolina (USC) Office for Sustainability is hosting its Green Career Fair in the Russell House Ballroom on the USC campus.

The fair will focus on the sustainability industry, featuring employers offering jobs, internships and volunteer and shadowing opportunities, both on and off campus. Registration is required for students and employers.

For more information, call 803-777-6946 or visit SC.edu.

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community news ICRC Hosts Daddy-Daughter Date Night

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t’s a date for dads and daughters on Thursday, February 7, and Friday, February 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Dads and grandfathers all across the Midlands are invited to bring their little princesses out to enjoy a special date night together hosted by the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) at Crooked Creek Park (February 7) and Seven Oaks Park (February 8). The evenings’ festivities will include a candlelight dinner, followed by a night of fun and dancing. Attendees will receive a memory photo and a goody bag. Space is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Must register by Sunday, February 3.

Feb. 7 - Cost: Ages 3 to adult, $45 per couple; $20, additional tickets. Location: Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin. For more information, call 803-345-6181 or visit icrc.net.

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Bare Your Legs Again Laser Leg Vein Removal

Feb. 8 - Cost: Ages 3 to adult, $45 per couple; $20, additional tickets.

Location: Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln., Columbia. For more information, call 803-772-3336 or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 8.

National Wildlife Day

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ational Wildlife Day, founded in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige, serves to bring awareness to the number of endangered animals nationally, as well as globally, that need to be protected, and also to acknowledge zoos and outstanding animal sanctuaries and organizations around the world for everything they do to help preserve this planet's animals and educate the public about conservation.

Held annually on February 22, the birthday of wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, National Wildlife Day also encourages citizens to stand up and fight for animals that need a voice, visit their local zoo, and donate to worthy wildlife rehabilitation sanctuaries and organizations that make a difference in the lives of our wild animal friends. Look up your local zoo or animal sanctuary, sponsor a favorite animal, donate or volunteer to help in any way you can.

For more information, visit NationalWildlifeDay.com.

The 2019 Great American Cleanup

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t’s time for the Great American Cleanup! Throughout the months of March, April and May, Keep America Beautiful, in partnership with Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB), is hosting the national Great American Cleanup campaign across the Midlands. The Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community-improvement program, takes place every year from March 1 through May 31, and involves more than 3 million volunteers and participants comprising more than 20,000 communities across the nation.

The cleanup program is designed and tailored to the unique needs of local neighborhoods and communities throughout the state and nation. Activities will include beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning waterways, holding recycling collections, picking up litter, planting trees and flowers, and conducting educational programs and litter-free events. KMB will loan out gloves, vests, bags and grabbers for the cleanup efforts. The organization will also help organizers select geographic areas of need, recruit volunteers and arrange for trash and debris pickup by the city or county.

For more information, call 803-733-1139, email Lauren@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org, or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org or kab.org.

kudos CrossRoads Wins Recycle Contest

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rossRoads Intermediate School is the winner of the S.C. Department of Commerce’s Your Bottle Means Jobs school contest. The school will receive a recycled lumber chair for submitting contest pictures taken weekly of their plastic bottle recycling efforts. The campaign effort is designed to educate citizens about the robust recycling industry in the Carolinas. Recycling plastic bottles creates jobs.

Kudos to CrossRoads Intermediate School!

KMB Hosts Adopt-A-Highway Campaign

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n Saturday, February 9, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) is hosting an Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) campaign in the Midlands area. Individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to participate. The AAH program is sponsored by the S.C. Department of Transportation and coordinated by KMB for roads in Richland and Lexington counties. KMB also coordinates the Adopt-A-Street program for the city of Columbia.

Through these important sustainable partnering programs, caring citizens can take part in preserving and maintaining streets throughout the Midlands, which cultivates great benefits, such as tourism advancement, scenic beautification, improved quality of life, and raised educational and environmental awareness.

For more information and details about this Adopt-A-Highway campaign, including the location, call 803-733-1139, email Lauren@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

PalmettoPride Offers Transportation

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almettoPride is offering free transportation for Title 1 Green Step schools to attend a field study to learn about recycling. The field study, at Columbia’s Sonoco Recycling Facility, is a free session. This event will help students prepare to train their respective schools about the importance and benefits of recycling. Open to grades 3 through 8, schools can bring up to 26 students and four adults, once per school year.

To apply, contact Jessica Albert at JAlbert@PalmettoPride.org.

Important note: If your Title 1 school is not yet a Green Step school, now is a great time to get started. Contact Sonoco Recycling Education Director Jane Hiller at Jane.

Hiller@Sonoco.com.

Columbia Issues Green Bonds to Fund Stormwater Improvements

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he City of Columbia recently issued its first-ever green bonds, a $37.9 million initiative to upgrade its stormwater system. Funding will go toward a $95 million investment to improve the city's drainage and stormwater systems over the next five years.

Upgrades will include improvements to the city's stormwater conveyance system and stormwater detention facilities, as well as stream restoration.

"As climate change brings more extreme weather, cities must prepare by building more resilient infrastructure that can withstand more powerful storms, even as populations increase," says Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. "At the same time, we must invest smartly and in an environmentally responsible way so that we are helping to mitigate these problems and leave a safer, more sustainable world for the next generation."

Kudos to the City of Columbia!

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Rosewood Market & Deli: Your Sustainable Lifestyle Partner!

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by Mary Agnes Duncan

ew Year, New You … no thanks! This outdated and overused mantra emphasizes the false narrative that the you of December 31 is not enough. Companies in the wellness world have traditionally used this line to sell a product or service that they know is not part of a sustainable healthy lifestyle. In turn, there’s an expectation to have a complete lifestyle change in a matter of days, and frustration when there are not immediate results.

Luckily, the wellness landscape is shifting, and Rosewood Market & Deli is helping to lead that shift here in Columbia as we celebrate our 30th year. In 2019, we have our sights set on the sustainable healthy lifestyle instead.

To embark on this journey, first understand that consistency is key. A new lifestyle begins with small and steady daily habits. Before setting broad goals, like “getting in shape” or “eating healthy,” one should start with small shifts in daily habits, such as exercising daily for 30 minute or skipping dessert throughout the week. On the days when good habits are tough, know that it’s okay.

Instead of getting discouraged when the “new you” doesn’t show up overnight, understand that a major part of achieving a healthy lifestyle is caring for one’s self and finding success through small

wins, balance and consistency.

Next, try to focus on all the good that comes from newly formed habits. Instead of thinking about things you can’t have, turn your attention to new things that can be incorporated into your new lifestyle. For example, one might add more nutritious and colorful food, or more nature time and physical outdoor activity. It’s also important to change one’s language and thoughts that help to reinforce bad habits. Instead of thinking or saying, “I can’t have those sweets,” say, “I’m choosing to do right by my body today.” If one consistently looks on the bright side of new habits, then the motivation to continue will thrive.

A healthy and sustainable lifestyle is one of hard work partnered with positivity and self-love. So, lastly, and most importantly, be kind to yourself on the journey. This step is twofold: accept yourself as you are, and work toward the best version of that self. If you are making behavior changes as a punishment for indulgences over the holidays, you will associate a healthy lifestyle with negativity, and new habits will likely be short lived. Just because you are working hard to change, doesn’t mean you can’t love yourself in the now. Celebrate the body that is taking care of you by taking care of it right back.

This mindset is not an excuse to slack on goals or become complacent and settle into an unhealthy lifestyle. If they are important to you, then you should certainly work hard each day to achieve these goals. Balance and hard work create a more sustainable approach. Goals should come from a place of self-love and compassion, rather than a place of punishment for what one cannot do or has not done in the past.

At Rosewood Market & Deli, we support you—your goal setting and your goal getting! You will always find the highest-quality options to fit any dietary standard of choice. We will partner with you to achieve the best healthy lifestyle that suits your needs.

Whether it’s trying CBD (cannabidiol) products for the first time or building your own power bowl food option, the Rosewood Market & Deli team is ready to offer advice, expertise and guidance to help you find health success. Come see us!

Location: 2803 Rosewood Dr., Columbia. Follow us on Instagram @RosewoodMarketSC for updates on new products and special offers.

Daily motivation and inspiration is also featured. Also visit RosewoodMarket.com.

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health briefs

Zinc Combo Fights Aging Diseases When zinc, a trace mineral, is combined with tea, coffee, chocolate and other foods that contain specific antioxidant compounds, it boosts protection against the oxidative stress linked to aging and diseases such as dementia, cancer and heart disease, report researchers from Auburn University, in Alabama, and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, in Germany.

Zinc activates a plant compound known as hydroquinone, which boosts foods’ antioxidant properties. Hydroquinone alone cannot break down harmful free radicals, but when combined with zinc, a type of enzyme is created that helps prevent damage to organs and tissues.

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Harmful bacteria from the genus Mycobacterium have been shown to linger in showerheads and lead to lung infections through inhalation of steam. University of Colorado researchers analyzed 656 biofilms coating the inside of showerheads sent to them by volunteers throughout the U.S. and Europe, and found twice as much mycobacterium in showerheads from households receiving municipal water than in those receiving well water.

Chlorine disinfection

methods were suspected by the researchers. Plastic showerheads had levels that were, on average, two times lower than showerheads made of metal or metal and plastic components. “Hot spots” with high levels of mycobacteria—such as Hawaii, southern California, Florida, the upper Midwest and the mid-Atlantic states—generally overlapped regions where mycobacterium-related lung diseases are most prevalent.

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Harmful Bacteria Linked to Certain Showerheads

Immigration to U.S. Lowers Healthy Gut Bacteria People in developing nations have much greater diversity in gut bacteria than Americans, but a University of Minnesota study of U.S. immigrants has found that six to nine months after moving to the U.S. and eating a Western diet, the gut bacteria of those from countries with predominantly non-Western diets changed to match gut bacteria typical of a Western diet, while their gut bacteria became less diverse and less healthy.

These effects increased with the duration of U.S. residence and were compounded across generations. The more “Westernized” a woman’s microbiome, the greater her risk of obesity.

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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumber-shaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at Universiti Sains Malaysia report that it can significantly improve symptoms and reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis.

Half of 75 patients were given a placebo and the other half 1,500 milligrams three times a day of a bitter melon supplement. After three months, the bitter melon group had significantly fewer symptoms and less knee pain and analgesic use, as well as lowered body weight, body mass index and fasting blood glucose levels.

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Bitter Melon Eases Knee Pain

dance spotlight

Azul Conscious Movement Dance: The Express Train to Awakening

by Kristi Antley

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very human possesses an innate style of individual expression that manifests through body language, movement and gestures. When set to rhythm or music, these natural, flowing expressions and movements combine to create a spontaneous sequence, or “dance,” that transmits, receives and releases energy and emotion, promoting freedom, power and awareness. Although today we may only associate dance with entertainment, fitness or stress reduction, it has been utilized for centuries to create a sense of belonging and is an integral part of ceremonies and festivals. In 2013, a new mode of dance, Azul Conscious Movement, was created as an active meditation practice, similar to yoga, that honors the personal transformation and journey of one’s soul.

Azul Conscious Movement is a personal invitation to explore the creative and spiritual power of dance through alignment with nature, heart and source. Anne Marie Cockrell has created a sacred space (a sanctuary, if you will) on Sunday mornings, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Dance Church Sunday, in the Skyline Room at the Tapp’s Arts Center, in Columbia. Session participants will sweat, laugh and cry together while leaving all expectations at the door.

While not a “religion,” each Azul session embraces a positive spiritual message to heighten awareness, release past blocks, stimulate inner healing and intelligence, and deepen enlightenment. It is recognized as a psycho-spiritual approach based on the

realization that in this lifetime our greatest work is to heal the wounded parts of our being and discover and uncover our unique individual gifts to reach full potential. Conscious awakening for many people is predicated on breaking free of self-limiting paradigms or foundational beliefs that no longer serve a purpose. Time spent in conscious movement allows gentle release of these stumbling blocks or distractions, leading to clarity, joy and truth.

Each session emanates a family or community feel, and students are encouraged to move in the way that seems most natural and necessary. The journey to discover unbridled truth with no cultural, social, age or racial boundaries—exposing only real and raw emotion—is awaiting.

Judgment or criticism is not tolerated; the atmosphere is a healthy, safe and loving environment devoid of fear, awkwardness or embarrassment. No movement is ever “wrong,” as exploration of identity, gifts, desire and compassion are encouraged. Experience is not required. Those with physical challenges are welcome to participate alongside seasoned dancers.

ALL are welcome! Although Anne Marie guides participants with words and cues to provide a deeper experience, the movements are improvisational, effortless and smooth. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended, and shoes are not required.

Anne Marie has a degree in movement studies and dance therapy from the Naropa Institute and is a certified Azul Conscious Movement teacher.

She previously held the Sunday Morning Dance in Columbia, which was home to the Columbia Conscious Dance Tribe.

Dance is a healing art, and it is Anne Marie ’s passion to create a community that supports personal transformation.

Contact Anne Marie Cockrell to host a conscious dance experience for groups or events. Cost: $10-$20 (tickets are on a sliding scale). Dates: Feb. 10 and March 17.

Location: Tapp’s Arts Center, 1644 Main St., Columbia. For more information, call 803771-6661, or visit TappsArtsCenter.com or RolfingColumbia.com. See ad, page 40.

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Ashwagandha Normalizes Hypothyroid Levels Ashwagandha, a traditional ayurvedic herb, can significantly improve symptoms of subclinical hypothyroidism, a condition that affects many women, a new double-blind clinical study shows. Researchers from India’s Sudbhawana Hospital tested 50 patients that had high circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.

For eight weeks, half were given 600 milligrams a day of ashwagandha; the other half were given a placebo.

In the treatment group, TSH levels fell by more than 17 percent, T4 levels increased by nearly 20 percent and T3 levels increased by more than 40 percent. “Ashwagandha treatment effectively normalized the serum thyroid indices during the eight-week treatment period in a significant manner,” the report concluded.

Walnut Leaves Improve Diabetic Health In a double-blind study of 40 Type-2 diabetes patients, Iranian researchers gave half of them 200 milligrams of an extract of walnut leaf (Juglans regia) for eight weeks and the other half a placebo. Although the walnut leaf extract had no significant effect on their blood glucose levels or insulin resistance, it significantly lowered systolic blood pressure and body weight in the patients.

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Practicing gratitude is a healthy habit, yet people often hesitate to write heartfelt thank-you notes to people that have touched their lives. Researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Texas, in Austin, report that writers underestimate how much people receiving those notes are surprised, happy and appreciative.

The researchers also found that the letter writers were unduly concerned about their ability to express their gratitude skillfully. While the writers worried about choosing the right words, the recipients felt happiness simply through the warmth of the gesture.

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The Power of Thank-You Notes

global briefs

Bat Cave Rescue

Bug Apocalypse

A cold-loving fungus known as white-nose syndrome (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) originating in Eurasia, where bats evolved to develop immunity to it, began infecting 15 species of hibernating bats in North America in 2006. As the fungus grows over bats’ noses and wings, it disrupts their winter sleep, causing them to expend too much energy and burn up fat they need for winter survival. More than 6 million bats have succumbed to the disease so far. Some species are experiencing near total collapse: Little brown bat populations have been decimated by about 90 percent, while tricolored and northern long-eared bats are suffering losses of around 97 percent. Ecologists thought the fungus might halt at the Rockies, but by 2016 it had made its way to Washington State.

A collaboration between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, biologists, ecologists, mycologists, biochemists and other scientists at universities, NGOs and state, federal and tribal agencies have made significant progress in combating the fungus using genomics: Sequencing its genes has allowed them to determine its origin. Plans include treating the caves and mines in which the bats hibernate. It also appears that some species are developing resistance to the fungus or developing coping strategies, like waking up together every night to generate extra group warmth.

Insects around the world are in a crisis, and a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the problem is even more widespread than scientists first believed. In a pristine rain forest in Puerto Rico, the number of invertebrates—including moths, butterflies, spiders and grasshoppers— dropped 60-fold between 1977 and 2013, probably due to a four-degree rise in average temperature. The lizards, birds and frogs that fed on them also seriously declined.

In 2014, an international team of biologists estimated that globally in the past 35 years, the numbers of invertebrates such as beetles and bees had decreased by 45 percent.

Another recent study showed a 76 percent decrease in flying insects in the past few decades in German nature preserves. The food web may be being obliterated from the bottom: Insects pollinate three-quarters of our food crops, feed the birds and fish that are also consumed by larger species and are vital to the decomposition that keeps soil healthy and ecosystems running. “Nature’s resilient, but we’re pushing her to such extremes that eventually it will cause a collapse of the system,” Brad Lister, a co-author of the Puerto Rican study, told the New York Times.

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en Page is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and author of Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy.

A relationship, intimacy and dating expert, he has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality and taught at Columbia University, the Omega Institute and the Garrison Institute. Page also hosts the Deeper Dating Podcast (DeeperDatingPodcast.com).

What are Core Gifts, and what role do they play in the search for lasting love?

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In my decades of work as a psychotherapist and coach, I’ve come to realize again and again that the qualities people feel most embarrassed or awkward about—their deepest insecurities—are some of their greatest gifts.

These Core Gifts are like secret parts of ourselves that we often want to hide because we feel so vulnerable around them. But these gifts are where we have the greatest sensitivity and passion; they’re the things we feel and care the most deeply about and the keys to finding someone who really loves us for who we are. When we learn to lead with and cherish our Core Gifts instead of hiding them away, the story of our romantic life completely changes.

But the opposite is true, too. Suppressing our gifts is actually an act of

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quiet violence against our most authentic self, and it always leads us into situations where we end up feeling diminished or hurt. The degree to which we feel ashamed of those vulnerable parts of ourselves is the degree to which we’re going to be attracted to people who are bad for us.

How can we move past our insecurities to discover and honor our Core Gifts?

If you find yourself repeatedly attracted to people who don’t treasure you for who you are, there are Core Gift qualities you haven’t learned to honor. Anywhere you’re insecure, you can ask yourself questions that really change the way you think about yourself. What might be the gift that lies inside this insecurity, and how have I not honored it? Who are the people in my life who have valued my gifts and how did that feel?

You can also discover your Core Gifts by asking yourself what sensitivities keep getting stepped on or neglected—those are qualities you haven’t learned to treasure enough yet.

Why is it important to differentiate between what you call Attractions of Inspiration and Attractions of Deprivation?

This is perhaps the most important distinction you can make in your search for love.

Attractions of Deprivation are attractions to people who are only sometimes available to love and treat you well, but you become deeply invested in trying to get them to love you because you’re unconsciously trying to heal old childhood wounds through the relationship.

But there are also Attractions of Inspiration; these are people who inspire you by who they are in the world and how they treat you and others. When you start really learning how to honor and lead with your Core Gifts, your attractions change. You’ll start becoming attracted to available people who love you for who you are.

Deciding to say no to Attractions of Deprivation to only pursue Attractions of Inspiration is quite simply the most important decision you’ll ever make in your search for healthy love.

What is the Wave of Distancing, and how can it sabotage relationships?

The Wave of Distancing is the single greatest saboteur of healthy love that I know of.

If you haven’t yet learned to honor your Core Gifts, you’ll want to flee when you meet Attractions of Inspiration who are available and kind. You may begin noticing qualities about them that irritate you and find yourself wanting to leave—this is what I call the Wave.

The Wave is fear, because something deep inside you knows that this person could be special, and to open yourself up to and possibly be hurt by a kind person is a very scary thing. So your psyche unconsciously protects you by making you want to flee, and if you don’t understand this, then you may leave what could be a wonderful relationship.

If you do understand it, you’ll come to realize that like a wave, it hits hard, but then passes. If you can stick around long enough and just keep enjoying that person throughout the Wave, those feelings will disappear and the attraction will return.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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when exposed to a virus,” says Murphy.

“But individuals who also tend to receive lots of hugs appear protected from this additional risk.”

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A Primal Need for Connection

AMAZING EMBRACE The Healing Power of Hugs

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ugs don’t just feel good; they do good. A simple embrace can boost our health and mood, connect us spiritually and even help mend society.

Hugs and other types of affectionate touching can provide numerous benefits in the face of threats or stress, according to Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a researcher with the Laboratory for the Study of Stress, Immunity and Disease at Carnegie Mellon

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University, in Pittsburgh. “The research shows that touch behaviors like hugs reduce negative responses to threats and make people feel happier, more secure and more supported.”

In a study of 404 adults, Carnegie Mellon researchers looked at how social support and hugs affected participants’ susceptibility to the common cold after being exposed to the virus. “People experiencing lots of conflict are more likely to get a cold

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Mata Amritanandamayi, a 65-year-old Indian spiritual leader better known as Amma, has hugged tens of millions of people around the world, earning her the nickname, “the hugging saint.”

Amma’s tradition of hugging people grew organically, from hugging someone she noticed in distress, to how she receives massive crowds clamoring for one of her loving, compassionate embraces.

“A hug is a gesture that reveals the spiritual truth that, ‘We are not two—we are one,’” says Swami Amritaswarupananda, one of Amma’s senior disciples. “In today’s world, where people often feel alienated and lonely, a hug can uplift and make us feel reconnected to the people and world around us.”

Intention is key to the exchange of energy that occurs with a hug, says Amritaswarupananda. “What is important is the sincerity behind the action—the genuine feeling of love and compassion. A simple glance or mere touch of the hand can have that same power to make us feel whole if that genuine, heartfelt connection is there.”

Hugs tap into that fundamental human need to belong, says Murphy. “Hugs and other forms of affectionate touch act as powerful reminders that we belong. “These behaviors also turn down our biological response to stress and may even improve how our immune system works.” For example, researchers think that touching might trigger our body to release oxytocin, a hormone that can reduce fear and improve social bonding, Murphy notes. Hugs and the associated oxytocin release can have powerful ripple effects in the body, decreasing heart rate and levels of stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, along with improving immune function and pain tolerance. Oxytocin can also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine.

Bridging Divides With a Hug While Murphy cautions that the jury is out on the effects of hugs on strangers, as most research has been done on embraces between loved ones, Ken Nwadike, Jr. has built a national campaign around the concept. Known as the “free hugs guy”, the former competitive runner began offering up hugs during the 2014 Boston Marathon, the year after the deadly bombing.

Nwadike has since brought the Free Hugs Project to more divisive spaces, from political rallies to protests, offering hugs to all to spread love and inspire change.

The Los Angeles activist’s all-embracing hugs are a symbol of unconditional love, respect and unity at a time when tensions and political divisions are running high. For Nwadike, hugs are a way of de-escalating conflict and mending the human divide.

“Communities are divided because of fear, hatred and misunderstanding. Starting the conversation with kindness, rather than hatred, will get us a lot further,” he says.

Consent is always important, and not everyone appreciates an unsolicited hug. But like compliments, hugs are free to give and usually well received. As humans, we bear arms that were built not to harm, but to heal.

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Heart of a Woman The Right Choices Keep It Strong

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ometime between the salad and the main course at her grandson’s bar mitzvah, Joyce Lenard, then 69, felt a crushing pressure deep within her chest.

A tireless go-getter who had worked in Hillary Clinton’s district office when she was a U.S. senator, raised two daughters and recently donated a kidney to one of them, Lenard had spent months painstakingly planning the 100-guest gala, so when the pain came, she ignored it and got on with the party. She even drove herself to her Long Island home that night. “I just assumed I was having indigestion and it would pass,” Lenard recalls.

Hours later, her husband rushed her to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a rare, often-fatal form of heart attack, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, in which intense stress literally changes the shape of the heart. Thankful to be alive, she has since taken up meditation, cleaned up her diet and now leads a support group for female heart patients of all ages. Like her, 22

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many of them never saw it coming.

“Women tend to be the caregivers,” says Lenard. “We take care of our husbands, our families, our friends, our careers, and we often forget about our own health. Then look what happens.” Lenard is among the 44 million U.S. women with cardiovascular disease, an insidious illness that until recently has been erroneously framed as a “man’s disease”. In reality, it is the number one killer of women, responsible for one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). By comparison, one in 26 women die of breast cancer.

While awareness has risen since 2004, when AHA launched its Go Red for Women campaign, surveys show only 17 percent of women view cardiovascular disease as something that should concern them.

It should, experts say, because 80 to 90 percent of cases are avoidable with lifestyle and dietary changes. In some cases, natural remedies can even reverse it. “We have all

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this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented,” says integrative cardiologist Christina Adams, M.D., of the Scripps Women’s Heart Center, in La Jolla, California.

Know Risks and Address Them Early

In the late 1990s, researchers discovered women were about as likely as men to be diagnosed with the disease, and far more likely to die from it. “They didn’t have the classic signs and symptoms, so they often went undiagnosed and untreated,” explains Jennifer Mieres, M.D., a cardiology professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in New York.

Along with chest pain, women often suffer fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion, pain in the neck, back or jaw, nausea or anxiety in the months leading up to a heart attack. In more than half of the cases, according to one recent study in the journal Circulation, doctors fail to recognize these symptoms.

Then there is the “not now” factor. “I used to see women all the time who said, ‘I have had these symptoms for months, but I just didn’t have time to take care of it,’” says Mieres, co-author of Heart Smart for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living.

Recent research has also shown that women are uniquely vulnerable to developing heart disease in ways that men don’t share. Taking birth control pills (especially while smoking) can boost risk. Complications during pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can be hard on the heart, increasing vulnerability for years to come. Because estrogen is believed to be cardio-protective, when it wanes during perimenopause and menopause, risk goes up again.

“As soon as we hit menopause, our biological milieu starts to change,” says Mieres, noting that “good” cholesterol tends to decrease and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides tend to increase.

Yet, arterial plaque—which can ultimately build up, break loose and cause a heart attack or stroke—starts accumulating as

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We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented.

early as age 20, so the earlier women start paying attention, the better.

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Thirty years after the first cholesterol-lowering medication hit the market, so-called statin drugs have become the largest class of medications in the world, with U.S. sales doubling between 2000 and 2010 to reach $20 billion, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. While drugs can be appropriate for those already diagnosed with heart disease and at high risk of heart attack or stroke, they are not without serious side effects. Statins can cause chronic muscle pain, memory loss and increased blood sugar, while hypertension drugs can precipitate fainting and kidney damage.

For many patients, there’s another way, integrative cardiologists say. Unfortunately, most of the talk about prevention focuses on prescription medications, says Stephen Devries, M.D., executive director of the Chicago-based Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology. “What often gets lost in the discussion are the dietary changes, which can be equally important.”

Devries recommends a plant-based Mediterranean diet—low in the saturated fat found in beef, processed meats and cheese—and high in leafy greens, whole grains and the “good” fats found in fatty

fish, olive oil and avocados. Specific foods have also been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Nuts, including walnuts, peanuts and almonds, have been shown to lower LDL. One 2017 study of 77,000 female nurses, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found those that ate peanuts or tree nuts (including almonds and cashews) two or more times per week had a 19 percent lower risk of developing heart disease. Those that ate walnuts once a week cut their risk by 23 percent.

Dark purple and red fruits contain compounds called anthocyanins that boost production of nitric oxide, and in turn expand blood vessels, improving circulation. Another recent study, published in the journal Circulation, followed 94,000 women for 18 years and found those that ate four servings or more per week of blueberries and strawberries were a third less likely to have a heart attack.

Pomegranates are also key for heart health, with recent research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition showing a daily serving of juice can make platelets less sticky, lower blood pressure and reduce plaque formation.

Dark leafy greens like kale and broccoli—which are rich in vitamin K—play an important role in fostering a healthy heart

structure, with each serving per week cutting the risk of heart disease by 23 percent, according to the Gaples Institute.

Nurturing the Emotional Heart

No discussion of heart health would be complete without an emphasis on social and emotional health, a critical risk factor which until recently has been largely absent, says Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., director of the Heart Failure Program at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and author of the new book, Heart: A History.

But research shows the emotional heart can break, too, as in Lenard’s case.

With as many as 90 percent of incidents occurring in women, the condition that landed her in the emergency room often shows up in patients with no signs of obstructed blood vessels or high cholesterol.

Rather, factors like financial worries, work stress or the death of or break-up with a loved one can flood the heart with stress hormones, changing its shape to one that resembles a Japanese pot called a takotsubo and weakening it profoundly. “Remarkably, in many cases, once the emotional state returns to normal, so does the heart,” says Jauhar.

Longer-term, emotional stress has been shown to lead to platelet aggregation, or stickiness in the blood, which can impact

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♥ Red yeast rice extract: This over-

the-counter (OTC) extract, commonly used in Chinese medicine, has been shown to significantly lower both total cholesterol and LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels, much like a statin does. Studies show 1.2 to 2.4 grams per day can reduce cholesterol by 26 percent in 12 weeks.

♥ Omega-3 fatty acids: Eating fatty fish

or taking fish oil supplements (one to four grams daily of EPA/DHA) has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease in healthy people and lower triglyceride levels and risk of heart attack in those already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Walnuts, chia, hemp and flax seeds are excellent vegan sources of Omega-3s.

♥ Coenzyme Q10: Found in small

amounts in organ meats, sardines, cauliflower and asparagus, this powerful antioxidant—also available in OTC supplements—can lower blood pressure and help combat the side effects of statins.

♥ Nicotinamide riboside: Fairly new on the supplement scene, this compound, known as NR, has been shown to mimic the beneficial impacts of calorie restriction, improving blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension. ♥ Garlic: Some studies suggest that garlic, either fresh or in supplements, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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blood flow. Also, constant bombardment by stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol can damage the inner walls of blood vessels, boosting accumulation of plaque.

To nurture the metaphorical heart, integrative cardiologists recommend taking time to maintain healthy personal relationships and minimize work stress. As well, exercising five to six days per week for at least 30 minutes and practicing activities like mindfulness meditation or yoga have been shown to lower heart rate. A recent study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes looked at 201 people with coronary heart disease. It found those that practiced meditation were 50 percent less likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke in the span of five years.

Finding quiet spaces to retreat to can also be important. A study published in November by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, found that living and working in chronically noisy environments can boost the risk for heart problems. It is also wise to prioritize sleep (at least seven hours per night), because the lack of it can inflame arteries.

The bottom line is that a holistic approach is best, says Jauhar. “If you want to live a long life, don’t smoke, eat well and exercise, but also pay attention to the quality of your relationships and your ability to withstand stress and transcend distress. Those are also a matter of life and death.”

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RECIPES A HEART WILL LOVE

Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health

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s a special meal for Valentine’s Day or any other, many plantbased dishes are so tasty that no one will miss the meat. Low in fat and sugar and high in ingredients that promote heart health, the following recipes are courtesy of Carol D’Anca, a board-certified nutrition practitioner and author of Real Food for Healthy People: A Recipe & Resource Guide, in Highland Park, Illinois.

Start With Soup

Rich in dietary fiber and low in fat, butternut squash with low-salt vegetable broth and spices is an easy-to-make soup loaded with nutrients and flavor. Allow 40 to 45 minutes to roast the squash.

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: Four servings 1 butternut squash, 2-3 lbs, peeled and cut in cubes to equal 4 cups

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Dash red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper Pepitas or pumpkin seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a heavy baking pan with parchment paper. Spread squash cubes in a single layer, using two lined pans if needed. Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Alternate method: Wash the squash. Make several slits to allow for escaping steam.

Roast whole in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft and easy to peel and cut.

Transfer the roasted squash to a food processor or heavy-duty blender. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add additional broth to reach desired consistency.

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Divide into four bowls. For texture and crunch, garnish with roasted pepita or pumpkin seeds.

Hearty Bread

This whole-grain, gluten-free, no-knead, no-mess bread contains flax, sunflower and chia seeds, hazelnuts, oats, coconut oil and maple syrup as a sweetener. Accompanying soup, it makes for a satisfying meal.

This recipe is adapted from “Change Your Life Bread” in D’Anca’s book My New Roots.

Let it sit on the counter for at least two hours, or all day or overnight. When the dough retains its shape, even when you pull the sides of the loaf pan or lift the parchment, it’s ready to bake.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Place loaf pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 20 minutes. Remove bread from loaf pan, place it upside down directly on the rack and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool completely before slicing.

Store bread in a tightly sealed container for up to five days. Freezes well. For a quick and easy toast, slice before freezing.

The Pleasures of Pasta

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Yields: One loaf 2 cups shelled raw sunflower seeds 1 cup whole flax seeds 1 cup blanched hazelnuts 3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats, if needed) 4 Tbsp chia seeds 6 Tbsp psyllium husks Pinch fresh ground coarse salt, preferably Himalayan 2 Tbsp maple syrup 6 Tbsp coconut oil, liquefied at low temperature in a small pan 3 cups water In a loaf pan lined with parchment, combine all dry ingredients, stirring well.

Whisk maple syrup and water together in a measuring cup.

Add to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is soaked and dough becomes thick. If it’s too thick to stir, add one or two teaspoons of water until it’s manageable.

Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

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Pasta is guilt-free when we use a whole wheat variety that digests more slowly than white flour pasta, avoiding blood sugar spikes, D’Anca says. Gluten-free, grain-free or vegetable pasta can be substituted for whole grain pasta. Fresh asparagus is recommended. If it’s not in season, consider red chard for its bright red and green colors and abundance of vitamins K, A and C. It’s a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron and dietary fiber.

1½ Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 lb fresh asparagus, pencil thin is best (if not available, substitute red chard) ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup white wine or white wine vinegar Squeeze garlic from its skins into a large skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is reduced and thickened to a sauce (coulis), about 20 to 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta well and place back in the pan. Add tomato coulis and olives. Toss well to infuse flavors. Let warm for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve at once.

Savory Side Dish

Chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are available in white, orange, green and purple. Lycopene gives red tomatoes their color, may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Yellow tomatoes have twice as much iron and zinc and higher levels of vitamin B and folate to help red blood cells. Darker tomatoes ranging from purple to black produce higher levels of antioxidants for a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Don’t overlook green tomatoes, which are higher in vitamin K and calcium than reds or yellows.

Roasted Chickpeas with Grilled Vegetables Yields: Serves two, or four if dished over quinoa

Whole Grain Pasta with Asparagus and Tomato Coulis Yields: 6 servings for dinner or 8 as a smaller first course.

1 lb of your favorite whole grain pasta 3 large cloves garlic, roasted for about 25 minutes in their skins 3 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Use red, orange, yellow or a mix of colors

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12 small mushrooms, sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips 1 yellow pepper, cut in strips 1 red onion, cut into wedges, or 1½ cups leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned, and cut chiffonade-style About 6 cloves of garlic, peeled 2, 14-oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Balsamic or white wine vinegar

Put mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion and garlic in a large roasting pan. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables caramelize.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean all salads, all the time. From appetizer to dessert, healthy, easy-to-make, creative and colorful recipes can improve health and add flavor to life.

Almond Butter and Raw Cacao Chocolate Truffles Yields: 12 servings

Remove the pan and turn the vegetables over. Add the chickpeas and rosemary and return to the oven. Roast for another 30 to 45 minutes until the edges of the vegetables start to turn dark and the chickpeas are browning.

1 cup almond meal ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao, organic 3 Tbsp grade B maple syrup 1 tsp organic vanilla ¼ cup raw almonds, ground ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground Finely ground nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts, shredded coconut or raw cacao for texture and added flavor

Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, toss and serve warm as is or over quinoa.

Make a flax “egg” by mixing the ground flax seeds with the water. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to an egg consistency.

Burgers for Lunch

These burgers are good either oven baked or grilled, weather permitting. Offer toppings like baby spinach, salsa, nut cheese, pesto, fig jam, mango or slaw. Apple cider vinegar, dill, celery salt and agave nectar to taste makes a dressing for slaw. Thin slices of Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples add a tang of tart or hint of sweetness.

Black Bean/Veggie Burger 1 16-oz can of black beans, drained, rinsed well and dried on a paper towel ½ red bell pepper, cut in large pieces 1 medium-size onion, cut in large pieces 1 Tbsp chili powder, mild or hot to taste 3 cloves of garlic, rough chopped 1 tsp black cumin 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds 3 Tbsp water Approximately 1 cup bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed) to act as a binder 4 buns or bread of choice

Place the bell pepper, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth.

Remove the mixture and drain in a fine sieve. Too much liquid will make the burgers fall apart.

Place black beans in the food processor and pulse to a thick, sticky consistency.

Add the drained red pepper mixture, flax “egg”, cumin and chili spice. Process until lightly mixed.

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix them to a smooth batter. Chill the batter for about 20 minutes.

Roll into either bite-sized or larger balls to serve as is or roll in nuts, coconut or cacao for texture and added taste.

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Remove the burger mixture to a bowl.

Add bread crumbs until the mix forms into patties.

Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, or bake in a 350° F oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes on each side.

Guilt-Free Chocolate Dessert

“Chocolate desserts usually include loads of sugar and butter, making them a highly processed and saturated-fat food,” says D’Anca. “These treats deliver the good fat of cacao nibs and the antioxidants of raw cacao.”

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Preheat oven to 400° F.

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Soothing Anxious Kids Natural Remedies Restore Calm

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ids and teens have always had plenty to be stressed about, such as family finances, parental bickering, the birth of a sibling and other challenges on the home front. Then there are the age-old tensions of taking school exams and squabbles with friends and other classmates.

Yet with the proliferation of social media and cyber-bullying, kids face obstacles other generations did not, and chronic juvenile anxiety has become a pervasive mental health issue. However, there are a number of integrative approaches that can help heal youthful psyches. “I encourage kids and parents to focus on skills, versus

pills,” says Lawrence Rosen, M.D., founder of The Whole Child Center, in Oradell, New Jersey. “There are several safe and cost-effective natural options for anxiety.”

Mindful Modalities Relaxing and engaging the imagination are necessary for healthy brain development and offsetting stress. Downtime in general and specifically limiting screen time is paramount. “Electronic devices can be very overstimulating and can cause or exacerbate anxiety,” says Kristi Kiel, ND, Ph.D., of Lake Superior Natural Health, in Ashland, Wisconsin. “There should be at least a one-to-

one balance of screen time and outside play.”

Mindful activities and creative outlets like art, music and dance in a no-pressure environment help kids get out of “fight-orflight” mode. “Both parents and kids need to have go-to coping skills,” says Rosen.

“Meditation and yoga are safe and work very well.” Kids need to feel a sense of control over their bodies, he adds, and mindful breathing techniques can make a significant difference in how they handle stress.

So can a regular dose of the great outdoors. Exercise helps boost serotonin levels, which decreases anxiety. Timothy DiGiacomo, Psy.D., clinical director of the Mountain Valley Treatment Center, in Plainfield, New Hampshire, emphasizes the value of getting outside. “Connection to nature, calmness and present-moment awareness are all benefits.”

Sleep and Diet Triggers Before parents seek any treatment for their child’s anxiety, Kiel stresses the importance of looking at the basics. “When children don’t get enough sleep, their bodies don’t respond as well to stressful situations.

School-age children need 10 to12 hours of sleep per night, and teenagers should be getting nine to 10 hours.” Sensitivity to certain foods such as gluten or dairy is also something to consider, says Kiel.

Rosen concurs. “Artificial dyes and sweeteners can negatively impact mood and focus. More of an issue, though, is nutritional imbalance.” Skipping breakfast or eating mostly carbs can feed anxiety, he notes. “The brain relies on sustainable fuel—a blend of lean proteins, healthy fats—and in some cases, gluten-free, whole grain carbs.”

Eating foods high in healthy fat and protein can help minimize blood sugar fluctuations that can trigger symptoms of anxiety in kids. Probiotics and/or cultured and fermented foods can help gut health and promote equilibrium. Omega-3 fats from fish or vegetarian sources are also important additions.

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It’s important to know that anxiety is highly treatable. ~Dr. Timothy DiGiacomo for relaxation, especially anxiety accompanied by muscle tension.

B-complex vitamins are also important because they are depleted by stress and help the body to handle stress,” says Kiel. Her herbal recommendations include skullcap, hops and milky oat as teas or glycerin-based extracts. “For teenagers, in addition to these three gentle herbs, I recommend kava kava, which can have a significant calming effect without drowsiness.”

Polyvagal Theory Research by Stephen Porges, Ph.D., a professor at the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, addresses the importance of the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain through the face and thorax to the abdomen. His polyvagal theory suggests the interconnectedness of emotions, mind and body in both children and adults.

This nerve affects all major organs and plays a critical role in anxiety and inflammation. Mindful breathing and using the vocal chords, especially singing, stimulates the vagus nerve and nourishes well-being. Splashing the face with cold water during times of stress also tones this nerve and reduces acute anxiety.

DiGiacomo emphasizes that different natural therapies offer hope even for severe cases, advising, “It’s important to know that anxiety is highly treatable.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy.

Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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omeopathic remedies are most effective and long-lasting when they are prescribed by an experienced practitioner that can find a constitutional remedy that matches the child’s symptoms. However, they can also be used effectively on a short-term basis.

n Aconite: for panicky feelings that seem to come out of nowhere, or for anxiety that begins after some type of trauma

n Arsenicum: for anxiety about health or fear of germs n Gelsemium: for stage fright and both performance and anticipatory anxiety

n Phosphorus: for children that worry about the safety of their parents

n Pulsatilla: for children that have a hard time being alone and need lots of reassurance and attention

Food for Thought In 2015, The New York Times reported on the use of mind-altering medications for infants and toddlers. Approximately 83,000 prescriptions for Prozac were written for kids of ages 2 and younger in 2014, as well as 20,000 prescriptions for antipsychotics.

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WARMING UP FOR WINTER SPORTS Sure-Fire Ways to Get Fit

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hether skiing on Preparing your training. Winter fitness prep fresh powder body should be on classes offer ideal benefits, but simple walking or on a mountain top of your list of running up and down stairs slope, ice skating or snowshoeing, winter recreation vacation details. can also do wonders. “Stairs are the closest thing to a hill, offers new opportunities to ~Linda Scholl and you can get creative with get in shape and a specialstairs—skipping a stair or hopping. It also ized focus for fitness. has a cardio component which helps you

“Preparing your body should be on top adjust to the altitude of a ski destination,” of your list of vacation details,” says physical says Scholl. therapist Linda Scholl, of the University of

Maggie Lehrian, owner of Roots Yoga Utah Orthopaedic Center. Her ski fitness Studio, in Hawley, Pennsylvania, attests to classes in Salt Lake City focus on developing four muscle groups: quads, hamstrings, glutes yoga’s benefits for conditioning, “The standand core. “Ideally, you should take six to eight ing sequences in yoga practice, especially weeks to prepare for a ski vacation, but three hatha yoga, are tremendously effective at increasing balance and strength in the legs weeks’ prep is better than nothing,” she says.

That also goes for most winter pursuits. and glutes needed for cross-country and downhill skiing, skating and snow shoeing.”

Sean Sewell, founder of Mountain Fitness School, in Denver, concurs. “People

She recommends adding 30 minutes tend to think that these sports are mostly of cardio, such as walking or running, three times a week to a balanced yoga quad-dominant, but it’s not necessarily the practice that includes components of case. I believe the body works as a unit, and strength-building and stretching. Yoga is therefore only as strong as its weakest link, so all muscle groups are important in fosters concentration and endurance and the big picture.” offers unrealized benefits. “Breathwork can be extremely helpful when traveling Winter-Ready Workouts to higher altitudes,” says Lehrian. Yoga also scores high for attaining a confident, Lunges, single-leg dead lifts and lateral-mohealthy beach body for a winter Caribbean tion exercises are all well-suited for tailored 30

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Experts agree that the body’s core muscle groups are not only key in getting fit, but play a major role in preventing common injuries. “The core should always be activated during heavy exercises. This keeps the back safe and allows for better power output,” says Sewell. “The core is not just the abdominal muscles. I like to think of the core as an area from the shoulders to the knees and both the front and back of the body.”

Proper alignment is paramount.

“Skiing involves absorbing a lot of force.

It’s literally controlling a fall downhill, so leg alignment is everything,” says Scholl.

This applies to many winter sports—including skiing, hockey and ice skating— to avoid injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, which stabilizes the knee.

Body Basics

Being winter-ready also means eating well and staying hydrated, both on and off the slopes. “Eat well and take recovery seriously,” says Sewell. “If you are serious about performance and recovery, then do not skip out on eating.”

Scholl recommends drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol before hitting the slopes and consuming a good balance of protein and carbohydrates, especially post-workout or after a day of skiing.

Perks of Winter Sports

Choosing a winter sport is ideal to help combat cold weather blues and the all-toocommon winter rut. As a bonus, skiing and snowboarding burn a surprisingly high number of calories. In essence, getting outside just makes winter more enjoyable.

“Whether it is a solo powder day or a mellow spring day, being in the mountains is empowering and rejuvenating,” says Sewell.

Scholl agrees. “It’s important to stay active, regardless of how cold it is outside.

Enjoy winter and where you are.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Start off with a TRX or a high box for pushups to reinforce good form. Once proficient, progress to floor pushups. ❄ Core exercises are for quicker results, safety and reinforcement for the back. Try planks and hollow holds.

Winter-Worthy Workouts According to Mountain Fitness School founder Sean Sewell: ❄ Stretching and warming up are a must for mobility, recovery and most importantly, to maximize all exercises. Using foam rollers or a lacrosse ball and yoga and massage are all recommended. ❄ Kettlebell Swing is the best bang-for-your-buck exercise for glutes, core, calorie-burning and endurance. If this is too advanced, a deadlift can replicate many of the same benefits. ❄ Squat for healthy knees, strong quads and core, and better motor control. Try the goblet squat, offset squat, double kettlebell squat or body squat, or whatever else might be more comfortable. ❄ Lunging is a good starting exercise; step-back, front and side lunges are three options. Add weight when proficient with a kettlebell, dumbbell or even a backpack.

According to physical therapist Linda Scholl, the following are recommended for three days a week for six to eight weeks to build strength and skill without overtraining. Repeat each exercise with a 15-second rest. ❄ Hamstrings focus: dumbbell dead lifts standing on one or both legs (three repetitions, 10 each side) ❄ Squats: body weight squat (10, three repetitions progressing to 10, three repetitions each leg) Tip: Technique matters. Squat with good form: knees over your ankles in both the frontal and sagittal plane (knees in line with your first and second toe and never in front of the toes throughout the entire squat). ❄ Buttocks/Lateral Motion: speed skater hops (three repetitions of 20 seconds each from side-to-side) ❄ Core focus: plank/side plank (three repetitions of 30 seconds each) Check with a physician before beginning an exercise regimen.

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Essential Oils for Pets How to Use Them Safely

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ssential oils are One thing I’d say is, learn to tell our veterinary derived from all you can before using class, ‘Cats are not plant-based small dogs, so they oils around pets. sources, leading people can’t be treated as if ~Gary Richter, integrative they are’—always good to equate natural with safe; but that’s not always veterinarian and founder of to remember.” the case. Knowing how Ultimate Pet Nutrition and when to use oils is Soothing Effects vital, according to Gary Richter, DVM, an Just as chamomile tea relaxes humans, anxintegrative veterinarian and medical director ious dogs find its scent calming. Some vets of Holistic Veterinary Care, in Oakland, spray the exam room with lavender between California. A veterinarian trained in the use appointments to calm anxious clients. of essential oils understands the properties Sally Morgan, a physical therapist of each oil, along with its proper dilution and and advanced certified practitioner of the application, a subject not generally taught in gentle animal bodywork therapy known traditional veterinary schools; holistic medias Tellington TTouch, sees clients in her cine requires additional training.

Northampton, Massachusetts, office. “I

With proper use under professional put a drop of a peace and calming blend guidance, essential oils can be part of a or lavender on the carpet or a pillow,” she larger treatment plan, says Richter. Cats says. “It relaxes the animal and dissipates are generally more sensitive to oils because the smells of previous clients. I don’t use they don’t metabolize medicine as efficient- diffusers. The odor can be too strong for ly as dogs, he notes. “As one professor used their sensitive noses. There’s also a danger

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it could spill and be licked up.”

Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed Kim Paciotti, owner of Training Canines, LLC, based in Statesville, North Carolina, finds the scent of green apples relieves anxiety and soothes upset tummies for dogs and puppies that suffer from motion sickness. “Cotton balls placed inside a small container clipped to the outside of their crates deliver the smell,” she says. “They don’t have direct contact, but still reap the benefits, allowing the dogs to self-medicate by sniffing when they feel the need.”

Kimberley Wallace, founder of kW Sustainable Brands, in San Diego, burns organic, sweet basil-scented candles for their antiviral, antibacterial properties. Her pugs love the smell. “Our rescue pug has mast cell tumors which compromise her immune system. I do my due diligence to buy all-natural products whenever I can.”

Proceed With Caution Pure essential oils are far too strong to use undiluted, Richter says. Age, physical condition and species are so varied that guessing which oil and how to use it can be dangerous to the pet. “Skin irritation like a hot spot or rash is a relatively minor problem that could benefit from the right essential oil. An open wound requires a veterinary visit,” he says. “Some oils aren’t recommended unless under veterinary guidance. Reactions can range from mere annoyance to toxicity.”

Wintergreen, melaleuca, pennyroyal, tea tree and pine oils cause the most

reported problems for dogs, according to PetPoisonHelpline.com. Peppermint, cloves, cinnamon and oregano oil also can be quite strong and require educated use, says Richter. An uneven gait, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and weakness can be symptoms of toxicity, requiring immediate veterinary care to prevent damage to the central nervous system or organ failure.

In its fragrance and taste, plants have defense mechanisms to ward off destructive insects or to attract bees and butterflies. Those same properties can help people and animals. The plant’s natural compounds can ward off fungi, bacteria, parasites or inflammation. However, just reading a label isn’t enough to know which oils will work best for these problems.

“The Animal Desk Reference II: Essential Oils for Animals, Second Edition,

by Melissa Shelton, is a reader-friendly guide,” says Richter. “I touch on the subject in my book The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats, but for deeper study, I recommend Shelton’s book.”

“One thing I’d say is, learn all you can before using oils around pets,” Richter says.

“There’s not a one-size-fits-all formula for dilution for safe use. There are too many variables with oils and animals.”

Be more than a well-meaning pet lover—also be well-educated.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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INVESTING FOR GOOD

How to Align Money With Values

by April Thompson

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ow we spend our money is important, but how and where we save it matters just as much. Today’s financial marketplace offers diverse options for values-based investing and banking, regardless of interests or assets.

Sustainable, responsible and impact investing is rapidly expanding. Professionally managed assets in the U.S. using socially responsible investment (SRI) strategies grew from $8.7 trillion to $12 trillion in the last two years, according to a 2018 report by the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. This represents 26 percent—about one in four dollars—of all U.S. assets under professional management.

The Big Bank Break-Up While large numbers of investors are moving their money responsibly, changing bank accounts can still feel difficult to many people, says Fran Teplitz, executive co-director of the Washington, D.C., nonprofit Green America, which works to promote a more sustainable economy.

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America’s Get a Better Bank campaign at GreenAmerica.org/GetABetterBank breaks it down into bite-sized steps. “Educate yourself on the issues with the conventional banking industry, from Wall Street speculation to predatory lending practices,” says Teplitz.

People don’t need to sacrifice banking needs for their values. Reflect upon what’s important in a financial institution, and then shop around for the right fit. Credit unions and community development banks that lend in local and underserved communities are often great choices, says Teplitz. Green America’s Get a Better Bank database is a great starting point for responsible banking options.

Investing for the Future For longer-term investing, there are more vehicles available to responsibly assist investors toward their financial and social goals. While responsible investing once meant simply screening out “sin stocks”, like tobacco, guns and gambling, which were available only to investors able to make a large minimum deposit, today there are values-based funds to suit every cause and income level.

“Socially responsible investing has

come a long way since it got off the ground in this country during the apartheid divestiture movement in the 1980s,” says Gary Matthews, an investment advisor and CEO of SRI Investing LLC, headquartered in New York City.

Countering some investor concerns about underperforming SRI funds, there is a growing body of evidence to show that money that does good can also do well. The firm Nuveen TIAA Investments assessed the leading SRI equity indexes over the long term and “found no statistical difference in returns compared to broad market benchmarks,” nor any additional risks, according to a 2017 report Responsible Investing: Delivering Competitive Performance.

SRI Approaches and Outcomes

Fossil fuel-free portfolios are trending, Matthews notes—which Green America encourages. While acknowledging the ever-fluctuating price of oil, Matthews says he’s seen diversified portfolios that eliminate oil, coal and natural gas do better at times than those that include them.

A subset of SRI investments, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing focuses less on what sector a company is in than on how they conduct their business. The way companies treat their employees and respond to climate change are factors that may have a positive influence on financial performance.

Robo-advisors, a recent arrival in the SRI sector, are online investment services that automate money management. Robo-advisor companies make it easier for people to invest and leverage technology to keep fees down, although they usually do not offer in-depth impact research on the companies within the financial products they offer, according to Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, an impact investment company in Santa Monica, California.

Swell evaluates thousands of companies to build diversified portfolios of businesses aligned with at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Like most SRI firms, Swell offers retirement IRAs (individual retirement accounts), as well as more liquid brokerage accounts, with a minimum initial deposit of $50.

While the array of investment options can be daunting, investors should aim for progress, rather than perfection, in their portfolios. As the money and impact in a portfolio grows, so does an investor’s confidence and knowledge.

A WORD TO THE MONEY-WISE ● Verify that a bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), where accounts are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. ● Responsible investors can also influence banking practices in their workplaces, religious institutions or professional associations by educating account managers about the issues.

Green America has a free booklet for 401k benefits managers at GreenAmerica.org/finance. ● There are as many names for socially responsible investing (SRI) as there are approaches to it including community, ethical, green, impact, mission-related, responsible, sustainable and values-based investing. What an institution or a fund does and how they do it is more important than how it’s labeled. ● The mainstreaming of SRI, while positive overall as impact investing is getting the attention of larger firms, has led to some “greenwashing”, where portfolios are being touted as socially responsible without much depth to their criteria, cautions investment advisor Gary Matthews, of SRI Investing LLC, in New York City. Fund sustainability rankings like the Morningstar Sustainability Rating can help take out the guesswork, although it pays to ask hard questions and look at a fund’s individual holdings. ● Returns, whether social, environmental or financial, aren’t everything. “When it comes to investing, it’s important to get clear about specific goals, whether it’s planning for a home purchase or paying off student loans, understand the potential risks and returns, and set up an appropriate time horizon,” says Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, a Santa Monica-based impact investment firm.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Make Your Own Medicine–11am. Learn how to make a tincture for anxiety. Receive tincture enough for several bottles and your own custom label. Cost: $60. Chapin Holistic Heritage, 211 E Boundary St, Chapin. Info: Call Ashley at 803-941-7083.

SATURDAYS FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16 & 23 Murraywood Health Foods 20% off Saturdays–10am-6pm. 20% off all grocery items, excluding local honey. Murraywood Shopping Center, 7001 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-732-3847.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 A Course in Miracles–6:30pm. Facilitator Gina Gibson continues a series of monthly talks. Meditation and Q&A to follow. Free and open to the public; donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@ JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

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Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info/register: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle. com, JubileeCircle.com.

Foundations of Meditation—The Basics–Noon2:30pm–w/Carolyn Gregory. First of a three-part series; this is a prerequisite class for the other two that follow. Meditative practice strengthens your mind/body connection to spirit. It establishes a platform to explore your intuitive gifts. Cost: $100.

Space is limited; preregistration is required. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/palmstopalmettos.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Writing as a Spiritual Practice–6:30-8:30pm.

The weeknight edition. Minister Candace ChellewHodge, published author and songwriter, leads workshop to help participants use creative writing as a way to grow their spiritual practice. Bring pen and paper or laptop for writing exercises. Free, but donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info/register: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Pickleball Tournament–9am-2pm. Men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. Age brackets determined after registration deadline. Register by Feb 10. Cost: $15. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: 803-772-1228, icrc.net.

Essential Oils 101–11am. Learn how to use doTERRA essential oils in your everyday life. Free.

Panera Bread, 1007 Bower Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call Christine M Steen at 803-422-7068.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Love Your Spine Posture Workshop–6pm. Learn the importance of posture and exercises to jumpstart your postural correction and meet Dr. Taylor. Free.

Chapin Holistic Heritage, 211 E Boundary St, Chapin. Info/RSVP: 803-760-7862.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Permission to Prosper–10am-1pm. Gina Gibson leads workshop on how to ignore society's messages about prospering and get out of our own way to find the life we want. Free and open to the public; donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@ JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

The Powers of Colors–Noon. Learn the power of colors in decorating, clothing and candle rituals.

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Open House at White Knoll Family Wellness–7pm. Featuring chiropractic, massage therapy, essential oils and more. Free. White Knoll Family Wellness Center, 1926 S Lake Dr, Lexington. Info/ register: Call Christine M Steen at 803-422-7068.

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ust as whales are born with an instinct for the deep, we are born with an impulse toward creating a quality of life. No matter the type of work that leads us there, following that impulse is the destiny of each soul, so we search to find our medium through which aliveness can express itself. Following our instinct for the deep, we find each other.

In areas of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, whales sing basically the same song, and when a new verse is added, they all incorporate it. As humans, we have a greater capacity to communicate, yet we resist adding to our common song.

Whales occupying the same geographical areas that may include large oceans tend to sing similar songs with local variations, but whales from other regions of the world will sing entirely different songs. Once united, though, they find a common pitch. The songs are constantly evolving over time, and old patterns are not repeated. In essence, whales stay current, freshly updating their communications with each other. It’s a noble task for us all to emulate.

Most whales, especially humpbacks, compose patterns of sound that are strikingly resonant with human musical traditions. What helps whales be such good communicators is that sound travels about four times faster in water than on land. Thus, it is profoundly easier to hear in the deep. Dwelling there, we have a better chance of staying current and hearing our common song.

When we follow our instinct for the deep, we discover our common song, which brings us alive. Through this unfolding, we make our contribution to the common good. From generation to generation, all that we learn and create adds to this living work of art we call a quality of life.

Room Available for Holistic Practitioner – Call to schedule an appointment to see the space. Dawn of Your Wellness, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia.

Call 803-553-7010.

SPACE AVAILABLE Event/Workshop Space at Jubilee! Circle – 2,200 sq. ft. available for one-time events, study groups, classes or weekly meetings. Long-term rentals available for hosting ongoing events or classes. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info/ tour space, contact Rev. Candace Chellew-Hodge at 803-569-6385.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Columbia Resilience 501c3 provides three community work projects to support sustainability in the Midlands. The Community Orchard, First Time Bank of Columbia, and the Integrated Health Clinic.

Participate in evolving your neighborhood into the beautiful place you want to live in. Go to our website at ColumbiaResilience.org and our Facebook page to join one of the projects. Alternative therapy practitioners interested in volunteering for the Integrated Health Clinic fundraiser should contact Pam Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

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Adapted excerpt from More Together than Alone, by Mark Nepo. Connect at MarkNepo.com and ThreeIntentions.com.

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ongoingevents sunday Eckankar Discussion and Sound of Soul Event–10am. Free. Every 2nd Sunday. An esoteric approach to God realization without dogma or judgment. 7 Oaks Park 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.

The Sunday Morning Dance–10:15am-noon.

Dance barefoot in a sacred, verbal conversation free space. Arrive a few minutes early to get settled in.

Cost: $12. The Emerald Ballroom, 1333 Omarest Dr, Columbia. Info: Call Anne Marie Cockrell at 803-771-6661.

Grandmothers Speak–1-2:15pm. Every 2nd Sunday. Based on the book Our Love Is Our Power, by Sharon McEarlane, and the international organization at NetOfLight.org. Free. Chi Energy Balance, 3610 Landmark Dr, Columbia. Info/register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

Yoga at Rosewood–2pm. Every Sunday. Provided

by Rooted in Wellbeing. Bring your own mat. Free.

Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

Info: 803-765-1083, RosewoodMarket.com.

A Course in Miracles–Original Edition–4:30-6pm.

Every Sunday. Jesus teaches love, forgiveness and peace. “You are the light of the world.” Donations accepted. Please call for directions or to schedule introductory sessions with Joy Connor. Info: 803447-6499.

7 Rays Meditation–6pm. Every Sunday. Meditation w/Victoria. Donations accepted. Seven Rays Book Store, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803404-4519, SevenRaysBookstore.com.

monday Columbia Resilience Integrated Health–3:307:30pm. Every 4th Monday. Energy-balance modalities offered through trained practitioners for chronic stress and post-trauma relief. Suggested donation: $10/session. By appointment only; must preregister. St Mark United Methodist Church, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info/appointment: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

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Soul Good Meditation–7pm. Every Monday w/ Health Coach Kathy Cooper. Anew Acupuncture & Wellness LLC, 115 Library Hill Ln, Ste B, Lexington. Follow her page for updates to the classes at Facebook.com/groups/531423620637510. Info/ cost/register: 803-546-4464, AnewCommunity.com.

tuesday Yoga Gives Back–6:30pm. Studies have shown that yoga has been effective in relieving anxiety, reducing stress and increasing energy. The first class is free. To attend regularly, participants are asked to give a $5 donation, volunteer at least one hour of time at a determined scheduled event or give two to five canned goods to a specified food drive.

Mats and blankets are provided. North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-414-2885.

wednesday Zyto Balance Scans–9:15am-2pm. Available from Wellness Matters. The scan can determine the level of toxins and nutrients in the body. It can also detect if one’s emotional frequency is out of balance and suggest the remedy to regain balance. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia.

Info/cost: 803-402-1212.

Community Acupuncture–3-7pm. Every Wednesday. Community acupuncture in a clinic setting, and it's more affordable than a private treatment.

New patients: $60; returning: $30-$50. Anew Acupuncture & Wellness LLC, 115 Library Hill Ln, Ste B, Lexington. Info: 803-520-4134. AnewCommunity.com.

Soul Good Meditation–7pm. Every Wednesday w/ Health Coach Kathy Cooper. Anew Acupuncture & Wellness LLC, 115 Library Hill Ln, Ste B, Lexington. Follow her page for updates to the classes at Facebook.com/groups/531423620637510. Info/ cost/register: 803-546-4464, AnewCommunity.com.

thursday Introduction to Meditation–Every Thursday (am and pm available). Learn the benefits of meditation. Cost: $25; preregistration required. Carolina

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Healing Arts Institute, 540 St Andrews Rd, Ste 116, Columbia. Info/times: Call Chopra-certified instructor Joy Connor, LMT, at 803-447-6499.

Conversations, Tools and Tea–4:30-6pm. Every 3rd Thursday. Meditate, tap into the divine feminine, and learn energetic tools to manage personal energy.

Love offering accepted. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/register: 803-5537010, Facebook.com/palmstopalmettos.

friday Jubilee! Circle Coffee House and Open Mic–7pm.

Every 1st Friday. Featuring a headliner and open mic at 8pm. Bring your instrument, songs, poems, spoken word pieces, and other talent to the mic. A cash bar will be open for beer and wine. Free, but donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info/register: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

saturday Murraywood Health Foods 20% off Saturdays–10am-6pm. 20% off all grocery items, excluding local honey. Murraywood Shopping Center, 7001 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-732-3847.

Readings with Carolyn Gregory–11am-3pm.

Every 4th Saturday. Aura and rose readings and blessing card readings. Cost: 15-minute session, $15; 30-minute session, $30; and 60-minute session, $50. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/ palmstopalmettos.

Toe Readings–11am-3pm. Every 3rd Saturday w/ Pam Borawskis. Your feet hold the story of your life. Cost: $20 for a 15-minute reading. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/palmstopalmettos.

Introduction to Orgone–1-3pm. Every 1st Saturday. Space is limited; must call to reserve space.

Free. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/register: 803-553-7010, Facebook. com/palmstopalmettos.

naturaldirectory Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Natural Directory, call 803-233-3693 or email ColaPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

ACUPUNCTURE THE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

William D. Skelton, DAc 620 Sims Ave, Columbia 803-256-1000 • SCAcupuncture.com

Bill Skelton is dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier, active lives with safe, gentle and effective techniques.

He has 38 years’ experience and trained in the Republic of China. Call to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 19.

ANEW ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS Noemi Martinez, DAc 115 Library Hill Ln, Ste B, Lexington 803-520-4134 • AnewCommunity.com

Noemi Martinez, acupuncturist and owner of Anew has more than a decade of experience treating patients for various ailments, both acute and chronic, using Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments in the form of acupuncture, Gua sha, cupping and herbal therapy. Anew also offers facial rejuvenation treatments and acupuncture injection therapy for various health ailments. See ad, page 29.

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a locally owned family business. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you using aromatherapy for pain, anxiety, energy enhancement and more. We carry several brands of essential oils, including doTERRA. See ad, pages 3 and back page.

CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC

Dr. Shelly Jones, DC 5209 Forest Dr, Ste C, Columbia 803-771-9990 • DrShellyJones.com

Webster Technique certified, Dr. Jones provides family chiropractic care, health information and wellness resources to support the body’s natural ability to heal, allowing one to feel better and enjoy living a more active lifestyle! Call to schedule your appointment or discuss bringing our onsite chiropractic care and health-education services to your business, school or athletic team.

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COLLABORATIVE LAW

DOWDY RUDOLPH CHIROPRACTIC LLC

LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

Dr. Gerald Rudolph, DC, focuses on finding the root cause of your problems and not just treating your pain. He utilizes digital X-rays to help diagnose problems, spinal adjustments to stimulate proper movement of spinal and extremity joints, active therapeutic movement exercises to correct movement disorders, and spinal decompression to help relieve numbness and tingling down your arms and legs. Dowdy Rudolph Chiropractic also offers a state-of-the-art full-body lounge hydromassage table that can help you feel more rejuvenated and relaxed. See ad, page 24.

Shannon Burnett helps families through legal issues that normally tend to tear families apart. She works in a collaborative fashion with other trained professionals to minimize the damage done to your family; it is her goal for your family to achieve a successful outcome and healthy resolution.

Dr. Dowdy Rudolph, DC 1444 Barnwell St, Columbia 803-376-6293 • DowdyRudolphChiro.com

FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Jim Minico, DC 203 Amicks Ferry Rd, Chapin 803-932-9399 • DrMinico.com PatientServices.fpc@gmail.com

It is our mission to provide the community with the highestquality chiropractic care possible.

Exceeding your expectations in a caring, modern and positive environment. Restoring the body’s natural healing process.

A holistic approach to health utilizing chiropractic, massage therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition, weight management and homeopathy. See ad, page 21.

FLEX CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Angela Larson Dr. Felicia Danio 1811 Bull St, Columbia 803-252-0108 • FlexChiros.com

With more than 22 years of experience in the chiropractic i n d u s t r y, o u r t e a m i s knowledgeable, experienced and courteous. Combining a passion for healing and alleviating pain with two decades of good oldfashioned know-how, we give you the customized chiropractic treatment you truly deserve. Our vast list of services includes: decompression; Pro Adjuster; pregnancy care; newborns, infants and toddler care; massage therapy; ultrasound; Kinesiology taping; and cold laser. Call today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Larson or Dr. Danio. Let our team help you achieve a happy, healthy life through chiropractic care!

109 N Main St, Blythewood 803-786-1758 • ShannonBurnettlaw.com Shannon.skblaw@gmail.com

COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

Linda Salyer 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste H, Columbia 803-361-2620 • LSalyer@ymail.com

All disease begins in the colon.

Constipation; slow, sluggish bowel; gas and bloating? A colonic will help to rid you of these problems. Colonics promote good digestion, help speed metabolism, help lower cholesterol, and help relieve joint pain. Linda Salyer is IACN certified and a retired nurse. Saturday appointments available with an additional small convenience fee. See ad, page 33.

CRANIOSACRAL CHI ENERGY BALANCE

Pamila Lorentz, MSW, RN, LMBT 3610 Landmark Dr Forest Acres • 803-749-1576 ChiEnergyBalance.com

The innate wisdom and healing potential is within you to heal patterns of chronic stress and past trauma. Chi Energy Balance provides experienced guides to support you on your personal journey of health and freedom from pain and anxiety. Services include spiritual aromatherapy, CranioSacral Therapy, integrated massage, sound/vibrational frequencies, reiki and directional healing. Call today!

DENTISTRY FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

Dr. Joanna Silver Dover, DMD 3731 Forest Dr, Columbia 803-782-8786 • ForestDriveDental.com

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 mercury-

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naturaldirectory filling removal following IAOMT standards using supplemental oxygen, special filters and amalgam separators to keep toxic metals out of our waterways.

See ad, page 7.

SOUTHERN ROOTS PERIODONTICS Matthew J. Rowe, DDS, MSD 2120 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia 803-782-0528

Dr. Rowe and his team specialize in helping patients achieve a stable foundation for oral health, leading to great overall health.

This is achieved using atraumatic methods of dental treatment, including extraction of infected teeth, sleep dentistry, tooth replacement with nonmetallic/ceramic implants, laser gum therapy, and the use of the platelets of patients, to accelerate healing. Additionally, Dr. Rowe’s passion is treating tongue and lip ties, which negatively affect feeding/ nursing, speech and chiropractic health. Dr. Rowe and his professional team work with a dedicated network of providers to provide integrative care for tethered oral issues. See ad, page 25.

DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS CHRISTINE M. STEEN

Restoring Life Oils LLC doTERRA Essential Oils Silver Wellness Advocate 803-422-7068

Christine M. Steen, doTERRA Silver Wellness Advocate, has embarked on a mission to help those seeking to live happier and healthier lives by using essential oils. Steen’s passion is to educate those that want to learn more about doTERRA oils and the quality and standard they represent. Call Steen today to learn more about doTERRA essential oils. See ad, page 5.

ECO-RICH SKIN CARE PRODUCTS JUST WANNA MELT LLC Misty Rawls • 803-331-0063 Info@JustWannaMelt.com JustWannaMelt.com

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.

HEALTH FOOD STORE MURRAYWOOD HEALTH FOODS

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. See ad, page 35.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

Our main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. 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 24.

HOLISTIC FOOT CARE SWEET FEET FOOT CARE

Mona Patterson/Master Pedicurist 9153 Two Notch Rd, Ste 11-C, Columbia 893-394-4421 • SweetFeetCare.com

Columbia’s foot care service with a holistic approach. Here at Sweet Feet Foot Care, we focus on Preventive Care, Effective Pedicure Treatments and Cleanliness. With advanced knowledge and skills, we help correct disorders of the feet and lower limbs with pedicure treatments and orthotics. Services are ideal for Diabetics, Seniors and Knee- and Back-Pain Issues. Call today to learn more about our services.

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.

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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, pages 4 and 10.

INTUITIVE EDUCATION JOY STAGG 803-575-0811

JoyStagg@mail.com

Joy is an Intuitive coach that is ready to inspire you. She understands the need to look inside one’s self for answers but also knows there’s a greater source of knowledge within reach. She offers meditations, classes and one-on-one sessions on many subjects, such as how we can better enrich our lives. See ad, page 20.

KOMBUCHA LIL’ DUCK KOMBUCHA

Debey Hancock Soda City Market, 1500 Main St, Columbia 803-566-2600 LilDuckKombucha.com

Debey is a functional nutritionist and naturopathic and homeopathic consultant. She has created her own version of kombucha, an ancient fermented tea-based probiotic beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria. Revered as a healing agent, kombucha is believed to provide micronutrients, probiotics and bacteria beneficial to digestion, detoxification and cleansing. It is also believed to help balance pH levels, stimulate metabolism, enhance energy levels and much more!

You can find Debey on Saturdays at the Soda City Market on Main Street, in Columbia. See ad, page 39.

MEDITATION & SELF-CARE INSTRUCTION JOY LEE CONNOR, LMT Columbia and Chapin 803-447-6499 JoyLeeConnor@gmail.com

Joy is a Chopra-certified I n st r u c t o r f o r me d ita tio n , yoga and Ayurveda. Joy offers meditation classes for all people that want to learn how to calm the mind and create peace. As a part of this meditation program, you will receive a personal mantra (instrument of the mind) and easyto-follow instructions for a successful meditation practice. Please request a class date and time that is convenient for you at Joy’s retreat, or even your own home or office.

REAL ESTATE JOSH MINICO

eXp Realty 803-569-0633 OwnItColumbia.com LakeMurrayRes@gmail.com

I provide professional real estate services in Chapin, Irmo, Lexington, and the Greater Columbia and Lake Murray areas. It is very important for you to know that I take the opportunity to work with you very seriously. Given that opportunity, whether buying or selling your home, I can guarantee great results!

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

Our main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. One-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aquachi 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 24.

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! Allows us to encourage your healthy choices.

See ad, pages 3 and back page.

REIKI Allison Hallman, Reiki Master 2911 Devine St, Columbia 803-760-3712 • StaceyOStudio.com

Reiki is a modality that is subtle and profound. Allison Hallman’s Reiki Master Practice is offered here as an invitation for deep relaxation and a gentle means of engaging stored or blocked energy to dissolution.

With the assistance of this practice, the system can begin to release effects of ailing emotional, mental and physical patterns and create space for new life.

Call Allison today to schedule an Appointment. See ad, page 18.

ROLFING ANNE MARIE COCKRELL

Certified Advanced Rolfer 1911 Barnwell St, Ste C, Columbia 803-771-6661 • RolfingColumbia.com

Feel better with structural integration, also known as Rolfing.

This holistic form of bodywork addresses the connective tissue in the body known as fascia. It improves posture and relieves pain naturally, allowing for freer movement and improved physical performance.

Anne Marie has been practicing bodywork professionally since 1991. Her services include Rolfing and CranioSacral Therapy. She works with people of all ages, and her office is wheelchair accessible. She is also a leader of Columbia Conscious Dance Tribe. See ad, page 40.

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.

eco tips

Tips for a Tree-Free Home Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use

If one in five households switched to electronic bills, statements and payments, the collective impact would save 151 million pounds of paper annually, eliminating 8.6 million full garbage bags and 2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the PayItGreen Alliance. While computers continue to offer significant environmental benefits, there are other “tree-mendous” things we can do to conserve forest resources. ✔ Paper bags can be substituted for plastic bags as trash can liners and serve as compost-ready receptacles for fruit and vegetable scraps. ChasingGreen. org describes many ways to reuse paper bags after cutting them along the seams; use them to wrap gifts and shipping boxes or let the kids paint or draw on them. ✔Use the blank side of sales receipts, envelopes, shopping lists and other paper scraps to jot down to-do lists, notes and more. The family can keep a small pile that everyone can tap into. ✔ Replace paper napkins and towels with cloth napkins or portions of old T-shirts that can be washed and reused. ✔ Choose paper products that are gentle on the Earth in how they are made.

TreeZero Inc. (TreeZero.com) markets, supplies and distributes 100 percent carbon- neutral paper made from recycled sugarcane waste fiber. ✔ Consider “branching out” and help protect trees that are being threatened by overharvesting, development and the effects of climate change by supporting the Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees.org), a national nonprofit that plants trees in communities across the nation. Get the shovels ready to pitch in when the Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org) celebrates its 148th annual tree-planting events on April 26—especially important this year due to the destruction of many trees from recent hurricanes and fires.

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