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

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Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat

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22 FEARLESS EATING

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appy spring to all! March is recognized nationally as Women’s History Month, so it is with great pride and enthusiasm that I dedicate this month’s publisher’s letter to the ladies—more specifically, those that have made honorable contributions on behalf of the Palmetto State. This is a “shout out” to the brave and courageous mothers, grandmothers, matriarchs, business professionals and notable trailblazers that, in the face of adversity and through personal sacrifices made, have come through for the sake of others. Some contributions are public knowledge and documented historically, while countless others (way too many to even count) are hidden away in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have benefited from such acts of unselfish love.

English novelist and essayist Virginia Woolf stated the following in her 1929 essay A Room of One’s Own: “Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” True indeed! Women all across our state have broken through locks, bolts and barriers to accomplish great things. Who are these women?

These are women like the Honorable Ferdinan B. Nancy Stevenson, who was elected as a state representative from Charleston in 1975, where she was raised. In 1979, Stevenson became the first and only elected female lieutenant governor of South Carolina.

Then there is Bennettsville native Marian Wright Edelman, who broke both the “locks and bolts” in 1964 by becoming the first African-American female admitted to the Mississippi Bar. Edelman was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award, in 2000. She also founded the Washington Research Project, which later became the Children’s Defense Fund.

TV personality and entertainment star Leeza Gibbons, a Hartsville native, has won three Emmy Awards. Gibbons also was awarded the Congressional Horizon Award and received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Sumter County native Althea Gibson became the first African American to win an international world-championship tennis tournament in 1956. All total, Gibson won 11 Grand Slam tournaments, including six doubles titles. And she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Last but not least, Nikki Haley, born on January 20, 1972, as Nimrata “Nikki” Randhawa to immigrant parents from India, was elected to the S.C. House of Representatives in 2004, becoming the first Indian-American to hold office in the Palmetto State. In 2010, Haley became the first female governor of South Carolina, serving nearly two terms. In January, she was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, subsequently resigning as governor of South Carolina.

The list of Palmetto “jewels” goes on and on—I couldn’t possibly list them all!

Some are still with us, while others have transitioned into eternity. Even so, their cumulative impact resonates still today with ripple effects that will reverberate over many lifetimes. Oh, and by the way, if you’re a woman and reading this, the list has your name on it, too—or soon will. As Woolf said, “no gate, no lock or bolt” can hold you.

P.S. To my mother, daughters and new granddaughter, Avaiah Shayne Page—you are my heroes and the fire burning deep within my heart!

Proud to be a woman,

Annette Briggs, Publisher MidlandsHealthyLiving.com

communitynews Children & Adult Dental Group Opens New Location

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hildren & Adult Dental Group (CADG) is accepting new patients of all ages at its new facility, conveniently located at 7457 Patterson Road, in Columbia (near Wal-Mart on Garners Ferry Road). CADG accepts most insurance policies and will happily file the insurance claim for clients. For smart, budget-conscious parents looking for affordable and quality dental care, CADG is the right choice. CADG also offers extended and Saturday appointments for convenience—minimizing time missed from work or school.

For nervous little ones, CADG offers conscious sedation to minimize fear and improve the dental experience. Fastbraces technology is also used for teens and adults, which results in a straighter smile in less time. CADG’s dentists on staff have more than 60 years of combined experience—offering virtually every dental service and procedure, including dental implants, crowns, dentures and partials.

States CADG team member: “Knowing the mouth is the highway to your health, our team will take the time to educate you on proper oral health care, as well as healthy-eating choices to encourage healthy smiles for a lifetime. Call today to schedule your appointment!”

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 803-807-2140 or visit candaImmediateDental.com. See ad, page 24.

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r. Matthew Furman, of Palmetto Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants (PAAPC), is now accepting new patients at Palmetto Surgery Center, located at 109 Blarney Drive, in Columbia. Furman has more than a decade of experience in practicing pain management, with a proven track record of successful pain relief. Patients are able to return to normal activity the same day. States Furman: “Let us help you get back to loving life and living again … pain-free!”

For more information, call 803-8500062 or visit paapc.net. See ad, page 5.

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communitynews Sustainable Midlands Membership Call

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ustainable Midlands is looking for new members! The Midlands organization’s membership platform provides great “hands-on” opportunities for members to support core mission objectives, such as cleaning and monitoring S.C. waterways, bringing local food to those without access to it, advocating for responsible development in the Midlands, and through such signature events as the Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival.

Individual membership packages are just $50 and include exclusive access to Sustainable Midlands events; a subscription to the monthly Sustainable Midlands newsletter; a bumper sticker; one free ticket to the Sustainable Holiday Celebration (valued at $10); and, as a bonus, one free ticket to the Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival (valued at $15) for those that join the team by Wednesday, March 1. Sustainable Midlands also wants to thank all current members returning for another exciting year of partnership.

To become a member or for more information, call 803-470-4302, email Membership@SustainableMidlands.org or visit SustainableMidlands.org/join. Also visit SustainableMidlands.org.

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pring is in the air! On Saturday, March 11, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will host its Spring Market and Garage Sale at Seven Oaks Park, located at 200 Leisure Lane, in Columbia. Shoppers can find the perfect one-ofa-kind craft or get great deals on secondhand items.

Interested vendors should call 803-772-3336 or stop by the park for vendor applications, additional details and guidelines. Admission is free to the public.

For more information, call 803-772-3336 or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 8.

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2017 S.C. Walk & Bike to School Day Campaign

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he 2017 S.C. Walk & Bike to School Day campaign will take place on Wednesday, March 8. Sponsored by the S.C. Department of Transportation, the S.C. Safe Routes to School program launched the first S.C. Walk to School Day event in the spring of 2012, with nearly 150 schools participating. S.C. Walk to School Day continues to grow in popularity each and every year. Even though the event falls on March 8, schools can host events anytime throughout the entire month of March!

Walk to School Day is a great way for parents, students, school personnel and other community members to directly understand the fun and healthy benefits of walking by experiencing the trip to school on foot as they walk and bike with students. The program also emphasizes the importance of practicing safety when traveling on foot with the use of helpful tips and precautions. Local schools are invited to plan a walking event. School organizers can plan a walk day to school, a walk day from school, or a walk day at school from one location to another. Interested schools are asked to contact their respective outreach coordinators.

No matter the event type, the goal is to emphasize how walking and biking are both healthy and fun activities.

For more information or to register, visit SCSafeRoutes.org.

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t’s a Spring Fling thing! On Saturday, March 11, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wingard’s Market will host its Spring Fling event as part of its year-long 50th anniversary celebration and commemoration.

Gates will open at 7 a.m. with coffee and homemade biscuits served

by Wingard’s baker, JoAnn Moss.

In addition, tasty sausage bites will be provided by Wingard’s product supplier, Sylvan Farms.

Attendees can also wander through Wingard’s signature fiveroom gift shop, enjoy the taste of local farm fresh produce in the produce market, and prep for the 2017 gardening season, to include wildlife care, by visiting Wingard’s newly opened Wings and Things section. Also as part of the day’s celebration, the first 100 customers will receive 50 percent off any one regular-priced item (on Saturday only).

March 11 will also be the only day that Wingard’s Market will offer Wingard’s Market Garden Dollars to customers and attendees to be spent from Thursday, March 16, through Saturday, December 23. Restrictions and usage guidelines do apply, so call for details.

Come celebrate 50 years of service to the local community with Wingard’s Market—the garden center destination rated among the top 100 centers in America by Garden Center Magazine!

alling all “green” thumbs in Columbia and around the Midlands! Gardener’s Outpost, located at 709 Woodrow Street, in Columbia, is hosting its In the Know to Grow gardening session on Thursday, March 9.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., owner Randall Isherwood and his experienced staff will teach session participants the secrets of creating and maintaining great gardens. Attendees will also learn the fundamentals of cultivating good soil, using great gardening techniques and maintaining pristine landscapes. Spring is here … make sure you’re ready. Join Gardener’s Outpost for some sips, snacks and soil!

Please RSVP. Cost: Free. For more information, call 803-252-0041 or visit GardenersOutpost.com.

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Location: Wingard’s Market, 1405 N. Lake Dr., Lexington. For more information, call 803-359-9091 or visit WingardsMarket.com/springfling.

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n Saturday, April 1, the American Heart Association (AHA) will host the Midlands Heart Walk, the association’s premier fundraising event to combat heart disease and stroke. These life-threatening illnesses are two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Designed to promote physical activity and hearthealthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family. More than 5,000 walkers and more than 100 companies will come together to participate in and support this noncompetitive 3.3-mile signature walk designed to support the mission and efforts of AHA. Money raised goes toward AHA’s efforts to reduce deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Invite a friend or co-worker for a great day of beneficial exercise and bonding for a great cause. Fundraising is encouraged, with donation prize levels available.

Cost: Free, fundraising encouraged. Times: Check-in at 8 a.m.; Heart Walk begins at 9 a.m. Starting location: Colonial Life Arena: 801 Lincoln St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-806-3092 or visit http://www2.heart.org/site/tr/heartwalk/maa-midatlanticaffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=2074.

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ime for some cardio and clay! On Saturday, March 25, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will host its 10th annual 8K Trail Run at Saluda Shoals Park. This year’s theme is Climb the Clay, and although the race course changes from year to year, organizers always ensure that a beautiful view along the Saluda River is provided as a scenic backdrop for runners to enjoy. Those interested in participating are encouraged to register online at icrc.net/climb-the-clay-8k.

Cost: $25, until March 14; $30, after. Location: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-213-2062 or 803-731-5208, or email SHarden@icrc.net. Also visit icrc.net. See ad, page 8.

Shoe Recycle Fundraiser Campaign rom Saturday, April 1, through Friday, May 19, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) is once again collecting shoes to raise funds to support litter-prevention efforts, recycling and beautification in the Midlands while benefiting microenterprise ventures in developing nations and keeping old shoes out of local landfills. The public is invited to participate in a shoe collection drive to support KMB’s mission in celebration of Earth Day.

Individuals can help by donating gently worn and used shoes. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations, such as churches, schools and civic groups, are invited to participate.

Last year, KMB collected more than 4,000 pairs, and wants to collect even more this year—an achievable goal through the support from the local Midlands community. This would be a great Earth Day project!

To participate or for more information, call 803-733-1139 or email Info@ KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org. Also visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

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Spring Rain Hydrotherapy: Colonics 101

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he Month of March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a very serious disease that impacts countless individuals and families. Preventive care, screening and early detection are critical to preventing this potential killer. According to statistics, one in three adults have not been screened. Moreover, studies reveal that 90 percent of individuals more than age 50 that are obese, smoke, drink alcohol daily and consume lots of red meat will develop some type of bowl disease at some point.

Colonics is a cleansing procedure that helps to eliminate the toxins that cause bowel disease. It also helps to minimize gas and bloating while hydrating the body and improving skin health. Seventy percent of the body’s immune system is found in the digestive system. For this reason and emerging data, colonics have become a desired treatment option shown to be safe and effective. In fact, Danbury Hospital of Ohio has integrated colonics (hydro prep) for colonoscopy. It is also an effective treatment option for constipation, irregularity, weight loss, nutritional absorption, stool narrowing and fatigue. Spring Rain Colonics utilizes an innovative closed-system procedure that is approved by both the Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists and the Food and Drug Administration.

For more information, call Linda Salyer (I-ACT certified) at 803-361-2620. See ad, page 35.

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n Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Lexington County Solid Waste Management, in partnership with the Town of Batesburg-Leesville, will host an electronic recycling and paper shred at Southern Tool Works (the old Piggly Wiggly), located at 438 W. Railroad Avenue, in Batesburg-Leesville. The list of acceptable items includes computers and accessories, TVs, stereos, household electronics (including VCRs and DVD players), radios and fax machines. Other items include printers, phones, gaming systems, stereo equipment and much more.

As a note, this event is for Lexington County residents only. No refrigerators or commercial waste please.

For more information, including a complete list of acceptable items, call 803-7853340 or visit lex-co.sc.gov/solidwaste.

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t’s great news for the City of Columbia! The city is getting a quick start on its Sustainability Tools for Assessing and Rating (STAR) certification for communities from the QuickSTARt program. The year-long, all-inclusive program package provides the highest level of training and technical assistance to participants. The City of Columbia was the only government selected from a national pool of applicants for this new program, coordinated by STAR Communities and the Siemens Cities Center of Competence.

Through QuickSTARt, the capital city is on a fast track to becoming the first STAR-certified community in the state. STAR’s national sustainability rating system defines community-scale sustainability and presents a vision of how communities can become more healthy, inclusive and prosperous. Created for local governments by local governments, 50 cities and counties across the country have already received certification.

Kudos to Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia!

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almetto Clean Fuels will soon launch its Plug in SC campaign, which is aimed at unifying electric vehicle (EV) stakeholders to increase EV adoption and visibility in the Palmetto State. Palmetto Clean Fuels strives to provide an informative platform for the general public to learn more about the value of EV integration and adoption through quality information, stakeholder engagement and by maintaining a strong presence in the area of alternative fuels.

Plug in SC is a product of the S.C. electric vehicle market study—a Palmetto Clean Fuels report that will be released this spring. This study includes guidance and information in key areas, such as past research and efforts; the current state of electric vehicles in South Carolina; digital marketing and content; workplace charging expansion; and infrastructure development and deployment.

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Toxic Crops Oil Wastewater Irrigating California Fields

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

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Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry

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In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply.

Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease.

Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

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Bag Ban

California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife.

In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

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Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried.

The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest.

It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle.

Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in practical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.”

Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate.

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In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers.

A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots.

The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

Source: FoodAndWaterWatch.org

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Your NEW SMILE Is Waiting at Smile Columbia

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he importance of one’s teeth cannot be overstated. Research reveals that healthy teeth have an important effect on one’s diet, health, and overall sense of well-being and quality of life. Studies also indicate that approximately 17 percent of U.S. adults (more than 30 million people) are missing all their upper teeth, with nearly 40 percent missing at least some of their upper back teeth (bicuspids and molars).

The statistics may be a little eye-opening, but the fact is that tooth loss can impact anyone of any age at any time. And losing one’s teeth, particularly in the case of adults, can result in numerous adverse effects and unintended consequences, such as restrictive diets, social awkwardness, poor

self-esteem and lack of confidence. For this reason, many individuals choose dental implants to correct the issue, which is fine provided the materials used to make the implants are not just effective but safe. Choosing the right dental implants is very important.

And nobody understands this more than Drs. Hahn and the professional dental staff at Smile Columbia Dentistry, located at 690 Columbiana Drive, Suite A, in Columbia. Their dentistry team utilizes the CeraRoot zirconia implant system—a highly effective and safe treatment option. CeraRoot implants are made from zirconia—a biocompatible, ceramic material that facilitates complete assimilation into the jawbone.

A recent microscopic study conducted on CeraRoot implants at the University of Minnesota confirmed optimal bone

osseointegration without any signs of inflammation or foreign body rejection. Many other scientists have reported that zirconia is an ideal material for dental implants.

Unlike metal implants, CeraRoot zirconia implants are hypoallergenic. In fact, cases of titanium implant sensitivity have surfaced years after surgery, leading to itchiness and inflammation around the implant sites—a perfect scenario for bone loss and potential implant failure.

Today, a growing number of people have allergies, skin sensitivities and compromised immune systems; therefore, the implantation of metal devices should be seriously scrutinized beforehand, especially since the removal of a titanium implant from the jawbone can be a pretty complex procedure. Before selecting an implant system, an individual should consider getting tested for metal allergies and sensitivities.

Zirconia is a biocompatible material that is resistant to chemical corrosion, and will not conduct electricity or heat. As bioinert material, it does not trigger chemical reactions, migrate to other areas of the body, or interfere with oral health and hygiene. Titanium, on the other hand, is another story. It has been scientifically proven that a titanium implant can corrode in the wet environment of the mouth, especially if there is more than one metal in the vicinity that can trigger a reaction, such as amalgam fillings, alloy metal crowns or bridges. Metal corrosion is even more active in the presence of fluoride, which is often found in public water systems, toothpaste and mouthwash.

Fluoride also attacks the surfaces of titanium implants.

The importance of choosing the right dental implants is abundantly clear.

And although losing teeth is often a part of life and living, particularly for adults, a great smile can still be found for many with dental implants that are safe and effective. CeraRoot zirconia implants could be the perfect choice for you. Call Smile Columbia Dentistry today to learn more. Your new smile is waiting!

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 803-781-9090 or visit SmileColumbia.com. See ad, page 31.

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Wheezing Toddlers Prone to Food Allergies

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DHA Boosts Elder Brain Function

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esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo.

The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

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esearchers in Singapore studied the relationship between eczema and wheezing in babies and food allergies in toddlers. They collected data from 849 children that had completed skin prick testing for inhalant and food allergies, including eggs, peanuts and cow’s milk at 18 months and 36 months of age. The resulting data were compared to information obtained from questionnaires administered to the children’s mothers at several intervals throughout their first three years of life to determine the prevalence of allergic diseases such as eczema and rhinitis, along with wheezing.

The researchers found children that experienced eczema or wheezing within their first 18 months were more likely to have an allergy at 36 months. Occurrences of eczema or wheezing after youngsters were 18 months old appeared to have no notable impact on the later allergy skin test results.

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.”

These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children.

The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

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esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults.

The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years.

Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total.

The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

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utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye.

The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs.

Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

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he Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will celebrate the grand opening of its newest park development in Chapin with a grand opening celebration taking place on Saturday, March 11, starting at 10 a.m. at 370 A Epting Camp Road, in Chapin.

To commemorate the opening, ICRC will host a VIP “First Pitch” ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by refreshments, tours of the new fields and facilities, and Spring Sports Opening Day scrimmages and activities. The general public is invited to attend.

The new park was developed by ICRC with financial assistance from a $100,000 grant received from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF). BTF, a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, provided funding for construction of two youth baseball/softball fields, including fencing, irrigation systems and the construction of the playing surfaces. In addition, ICRC received funding from SC PARD, Palmetto Pride grants, private donations and business

sponsorships to help complete the new park.

The new Chapin park is the latest development in ICRC’s master plan for the district. Guided by residents, the plan called for additional athletic facilities and recreational amenities in the Chapin area. The park encompasses 70 acres, and features a six-field baseball complex with restrooms and a concession pavilion, an eight-court tennis complex, two multiuse fields, and a splash pad. These new amenities provide much-needed space for public recreation, as well as youth and adult athletics in the Chapin area.

“The new park in Chapin will offer much-needed space to accommodate the growth in the community and the rising need for fields for youth athletics and tournament play,” says Elizabeth B. Taylor, executive director for ICRC. “The splash pad will offer an additional fun outdoor amenity for Chapin residents to enjoy.”

“The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is proud to support the construction of Chapin park,” says Cathy Bradley, executive director of BTF. “On behalf of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, we thank the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission for its efforts to expand opportunities for young baseball and softball players in the community by providing safe and quality playing fields and programs.”

ICRC seeks to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of the district through the development of recreation programs that promote a lifestyle of wellness, physical activities and cultural experiences for all ages.

For more information, call 803-772-1228 or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 8.

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NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ITCHY PETS

Gentle Ways to Calm Allergies

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ather than routinely giving drugs to dogs and cats to relieve dry, itchy, skin or food allergies, consider more gentle natural alternatives.

As with people, knowing what an animal is allergic to is key to finding the right remedy and preventing future outbreaks.

With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients. Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies.

Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies.

“If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware. “This isn’t something you can do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.”

While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If your pet even just nibbles the

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eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen.

Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period.

Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment.

Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust and pollen are among the culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing, runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea.

Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital.

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its odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften affected skin—plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea.

“Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies. Find a holistic vet to work with.”

Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance.

“Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.”

She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm.

Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.”

Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.”

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Prime Sources of Healthy Fats

Thumbs-Up on Fats

Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says.

Each amount listed indicates a serving size.

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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information.

Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy.

The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born.

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In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

Weight Loss Benefit

Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking.

“Eating fat can make you lean. Healthy cell walls made from high-quality fats are better able to me-

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Most plant-based liquid oils (one tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon) Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

Source: Adapted from Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, M.D.

tabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated.

Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also increase fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes.

Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts.

Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.

“Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higher-fat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.”

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

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be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.

Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

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“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet.

Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years.

“I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports.

Many experts agree on at least one

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days.

“These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wide-ranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no.

They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience

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extreme peanut allergies.

The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening.

For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them.

Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must

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underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases.

Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and

processed foods.

Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods.

GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining.

Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.”

Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links

As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products.

For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch gluten and headaches.

Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna, last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

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to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.

Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu.

Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her threeweek diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners.

“When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin.

“You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She

adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.”

Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch.

Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan.

Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes.

Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics.

They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health.

Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin.

Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Food Intolerances Self-Questionnaire

by JJ Virgin Answer each question with never (0), seldom (1), sometimes (2) or often (3).

1. I need a cup of coffee or another caffeinated pick-me-up to jumpstart the middle of my morning or afternoon. _____ 2. I crave baked goods, pasta and other high-sugar impact foods. _____ 3. I have difficulty falling asleep or I awake during the night feeling anxious and struggle to get back to sleep. _____ 4. My bowel movements occur infrequently (less than one a day), which can sometimes be painful and involve straining. _____ 5. My mood can change swiftly and I take out my crankiness and irritation on coworkers and family members. _____ 6. I want to lay my head down on my desk mid-morning or afternoon because I have little motivation to remain productive. _____ 7. During meetings or conversations I zone out and struggle to concentrate for long periods of time on my work. _____ 8. After eating a big meal, I’m hungry and craving more of what I ate several hours later. _____ 9. Doing routine and important tasks takes all the energy and initiative I have. _____ 10. Even as an adult, I struggle with acne, rashes or blotchy skin, even though I use expensive skin cream. _____ 11. I head to the bathroom or step outside after a meal because of gassiness, bloating or other uncomfortable gut issues. _____ 12. The smell of a scented candle, perfume and detergent bothers me. _____ 13. Walking or moving around can create cramping, achiness or joint pain. _____ 14. I develop headaches that prevent me from enjoying the moment and leave me scrambling for a pain reliever. _____ 15. Even though I don’t have other cold/flu symptoms, I suffer from a scratchy throat or sinus trouble. _____ 6. I eat all the right foods in moderation, exercise religiously, and yet struggle 1 intensely to lose every pound. _____ Total Score: ______

What Scores Mean

18 or above – You most likely struggle with food intolerances that create many unpleasant symptoms and stall fat loss. By removing the seven target foods for just three weeks, you’ll see these symptoms disappear and the scales will start moving again.

10 to 17 – You display some of the symptoms that food intolerances can trigger.

You would greatly benefit from eliminating target foods to lose symptoms and those last few pounds.

Below 10 – While you suffer few of the symptoms brought about by food intolerances, you could still benefit from the same regimen. Even the healthiest person can take their game up a notch and ditch those last few stubborn pounds.

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Holistic Eye Care Taking the Whole Body into Account

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he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.

“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist

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method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.”

Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose

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books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision.

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye & Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease.

Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope.

According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses.

Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many factors can affect our eyesight, including other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot.

Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants

by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent.

In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes.

Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss.

Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important.

“A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.”

The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Hello Gyro Workouts Use Natural Body Patterns

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magine an exercise system that strengthens the body enough to be used in training world-class athletes, stretches more safely than any form of yoga and expands the core training concepts of Pilates into natural full-body movements like those used in everyday reaching and walking, along with jumping and swimming. This is the Gyrotonic system,” says Angela Crowley, a Gyrotonic master teacher, trainer and exercise spa owner in Coral Gables, Florida.

A former gymnast and dancer, Crowley took to the Gyrotonic approach after being severely injured in an automobile accident. “Traditional physical therapy only addressed certain aspects without bringing me back to normal,” she says. “Running and yoga felt intolerable.

Gyrotonic exercises became a perfect bridge. I was able to rehabilitate safely while challenging myself to return to normal expectations and now, beyond.” The system of fluid movements leverages specially designed equipment that can be customized for every individual.

“The Gyrotonic system combines

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Find an illustrative video and search classes by postal code at Gyrotonic.com. elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas. “The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf.

While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses spring tension.”

Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates and yoga all complement weightlifting and strength training, affording

a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences low- and high-threshold exercise, low-intensity and high-intensity, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activity,” she says.

Crowley sees the Gyrotonic approach complementing virtually any activity. “The exercises help practitioners learn how to move more efficiently, easily, powerfully, gracefully and successfully in every facet of life.”

The method is also offered without equipment in the form of Gyrokinesis, a flowing class done on a chair, mat and standing. This affordable option can be practiced independently at home.

“My youngest client is 7, my oldest is 94,” relates Crowley. “We have clients that have become bored by repetitive exercise and enjoy the limitless variations of movements that keep both their minds and muscles alert.

We have chronic pain clients that have exhausted other medical options and are improving their ability to function more optimally and enjoying their lives again.”

Both Schrimpf and her husband, Juan Trujillo, teach the Gyrotonic method. “Our greatest reward is the feedback we get. Once people try it, they’re hooked,” she says. “It transforms how people think about movement and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. They feel their joints becoming more supple and balanced, and find their bodies responding well to the natural movement patterns.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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FOREVER GREEN Eco-Burial Options Grow

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atural burials allow those that lived their principles of an environmentally sound life to complete their days in a planet-friendly, personalized way.

“The number of U.S. cemeteries allowing natural burials has increased by 30 in the last year,” says Elizabeth Fournier, owner of Cornerstone Funeral Services, in Boring, Oregon. “More than 150 cemeteries allow them now. We encourage replacing cut flowers with plants. A multipurpose wooden casket can serve as a bookshelf until needed, or a casket can be made of natural wicker, paper or grass.” Formaldehyde-free embalming fluids made of non-toxic and biodegradable essential oils allow for a synthetic chemical-free burial.

“Green burials tend to be unique and can last from one to four hours,” says Brian Flowers, green burial coordinator for Moles Farewell Tributes, in Bellingham, Washington. “One funeral had 50 Civil War re-enactors in blue and gray outfits, along with a 21-musket and two-cannon salute. Another was led by a shaman. Natural burial isn’t just for the Birkenstock/patchouli crowd. Our area is farm-rich, so a green burial fits with the idea of living close to the land.”

The Moles’ four-and-one-half-acre

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meadow for natural burial will expand in the next two years to eight acres.

Flowers explains, “It’s an ecological restoration site. We manage invasive species and plant three native plants for each burial.”

In Houston, Terry Ward, president and CEO of Country Communities, notes how fast-paced lifestyles can prevent intimate connections among siblings.

“At Indigo Fields, we’re able to implant an app-accessible microchip into an urn or stone. The information can include photos, details of the person’s life and stories that might otherwise become lost.

It can be updated at any time and serves as a gift for anyone researching the family tree. It helps the living heal and talk about their fears, too.”

Added Green Alternatives

Cremation has always been an alternative to burial, but is energy intensive; recycling medical parts helps green up this option. Many choices are available for the cremains, the ashes that remain after a cremation.

Many states outlaw burying pet remains in a human cemetery, so Lisa Brambilla, of Yorba Linda, California, invented 100 percent biodegradable Bio Urns. “Before, pet lovers had few

choices when it came time to say goodbye. Laying a cremated pet to rest this way makes a loss easier because it’s a physical manifestation of a pet in plant form. It hurts a little less,” she says. Each urn comes with a seed for a tree or shrub and the proper soil to help it grow.

“Maka, a keeshond, was the dog my son’s heart bonded with; he was 6 when she died,” Brambilla relates. “After she grew into a tree, he could smile when he talked about her. It teaches kids to create a new life and to treat the planet well. Death is nothing but a word.

The only thing real is life.” Bio Urn expanded to include human clients after Brambilla’s father-in-law requested to be remembered via a redwood tree and her mother, a Christmas tree.

Eternal reefs are made of ashes mixed with cement placed in the ocean in a military-style ceremony to help support marine life for at least 500 years. Family members retain the reef’s GPS coordinates and can boat or dive to visit it.

Music lovers can choose to have their ashes compressed into a vinyl record. A live recording of goodbyes, a last will and testament or compilation of

favorite songs can be prerecorded. Ashes can also be compressed into colorful memorial gemstones ready to be set into jewelry to keep a loved one close.

Resomation, or bio-cremation, liquefies the body in a heated alkaline bath, using far less energy than traditional cremation and without environmentally harmful chemical emissions; afterward, the bones are ground, resembling cremains, and are returned to the family.

Promession is a way to freeze-dry the body by immersion in liquid nitrogen at -321° F. When it becomes brittle, vibrations shake the corpse into small pieces, water is evaporated and the dust that remains can be used as compost.

Invented by Swedish biologist Susanne Wiigh-Mäsak, she feels it’s the utmost Earth-friendly way to return a body to the soil.

As people opt to avoid the higher costs of a traditional funeral and elect practical, eco-friendly ways to exit the human scene, natural burials can become more accepted ways to achieve Biblical dust-to-dust while doing no harm.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

GONE GREEN Each year, traditional funerals use and bury: n Hardwoods for caskets (30 million board feet) n Steel for caskets (90,272 tons, plus 14,000 tons for vaults) n Copper and bronze for caskets (2,700 tons) n Reinforced concrete for vaults (1.636 million tons) n Embalming fluids (827,060 gallons)

Earth-friendly methods: n Cost about half as much as a traditional funeral. n Use non-toxic embalming fluids. n Offer biodegradable caskets. n Replace quarried headstones with natural stone or greenery. n Restore native plant areas, reducing invasive species, mowing and herbicides. n Contribute to peace of mind with a green legacy.

Source: Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America

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SIMPLE STEPS TO WELL-BEING

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octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a board-certified family physician for more than 30 years. His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness?

One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five

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milligrams per deciliter).

It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now?

I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water.

Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play?

Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel.

One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.

Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts. Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climate-controlled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make?

Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits.

It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin.

The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect.

Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health?

Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic.

At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers—including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University.

The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat.

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

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Silencing Cyberbullies How to Defuse Bad Actors

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hether it’s a damaging rumor posted on Facebook, a humiliating photo shared on Instagram or a threatening text, cyberbullying is increasing among today’s youth. A 2015 Cyberbullying Research Center study of middle school students found that 43 percent had been targeted, while 15 percent admitted to being online bullies. Meanwhile, students, parents and teachers are combating cyber-aggression with initiatives to make the phenomenon socially unacceptable in schools.

Grassroots Action

Tyler Gregory, 23, attended a small, insular high school in rural Ohio where bullying was problematic. As a senior with younger siblings approaching their high school years, he aimed to change the local culture to make bullying uncool.

Gregory decided to make a movie to submit to the NO BULL Challenge, a national organization that provides

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students a platform to develop and disseminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, beginning with 70 students participating in his production.

“I appealed to classmates by asking, ‘How do you want to be remembered?

Why not choose to be viewed positively, as leaders?’” says Gregory, who later became a spokesperson for NO BULL Challenge. To date, the challenge has received 600 submissions, garnering 23 million impressions through digital and social media, the vehicles of cyberbullies. A recent graduate of Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University, Gregory has spoken to about 45,000 students in 27 states in school assemblies.

Nancy Willard, director of Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, headquartered in Creswell, Oregon, believes that

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such initiatives, which shift schools from punitive approaches to making bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change. “We need to cultivate a climate where being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values.

Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard. The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility. org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students and teachers to foster positive school environments.

Protecting the Vulnerable

Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that non-heterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted.

Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.”

Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’ ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.

Helpful Responses

Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory. Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate

Muting Meanness Here are some tips to help keep digital spaces safe and civil. * Think twice before posting a photo or comment that could be taken out of context and misappropriated. * Report bad behavior to an adult that can help figure out the right course of action.

openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee.

Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.”

Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends.

While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees Gregory.

“Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than most students realize.”

Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction.

Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

* Don’t portray youth as victims, which can perpetuate the idea they are weak and vulnerable targets. * Save cyber evidence to help officials take appropriate action.

Some schools now have online reporting systems that allow students to anonymously submit screenshots from social media. * Don’t retaliate. It likely will only aggravate unwanted behavior and drag everyone down to the cyberbully’s level of consciousness. * Keep watch. Apps like Online Guardian for Families, CyberSynchs and YouDiligence allow parents to monitor children’s exposure on social media via keywords related to bullying.

Resources: EmbraceCivility.org; Cyberbullying.org; Tinyurl.com/Bully PreventionTips; Tinyurl.com/Apps BlockBullies; StopBullying.gov/ cyberbullying.

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MARCH 1, 6, 11, 16, 21 & 27 Discount Days at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price; mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Luck Drawing–Noon-2pm–Module I w/Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage. Cost: $20. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519, SevenRaysBookstore.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Providence Cooks—Veggies 101–6-8pm. Registered dietitian Kay MacInnis hosts a sophisticated heart-healthy multi-course meal with instruction.

Special guests attending. Limited space. Cost: $25.

Providence Health Northeast, 120 Gateway Corp Blvd, Columbia. Info/registration: 800-424-3627, bit.ly/ProvCooks2017.

TUESDAYS MARCH 7 & 21 Stress, Hormone Health Seminar–Presented by Dr. Rachel Hall. Cost: Free. Due to limited capacity, call immediately to preregister and reserve a space.

Only those preregistered will be allowed to attend.

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

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 In the Know to Grow Gardening Session–5:30pm.

Learn the secrets of creating and maintaining a great garden. Also join us for some sips and snacks.

Please RSVP. Cost: Free. Gardener’s Outpost, 709 Woodrow St, Columba. Info: 803-252-0041, GardenersOutpost.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Crowned with Success–Noon-2pm–Module II w/ Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage. Cost: $20. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519, SevenRaysBookstore.com.

Electronics Recycling and Paper Shred Event– 9am-1pm. Lexington County Solid Waste Management, in partnership with the Town of Batesburg-Leesville, will host an electronic recycling and paper shred event. Southern Tool Works, 438 W Railroad Ave, Batesburg-Leesville. Info/including a complete list of acceptable items: 803-785-3340, lex-co.sc.gov/solidwaste.

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ICRC Grand Opening/First Pitch Ceremony–10am. The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will celebrate the grand opening of its newest park development in Chapin. ICRC will host a VIP “First Pitch” ceremony, followed by refreshments, tours of the new fields and facilities, and Spring Sports Opening Day scrimmages and activities. The general public is invited to attend.

370 A Epting Camp Rd, Chapin. Info: 803-7721228, icrc.net.

SASS FORCE Intense Self-Defense Class–6:308pm. Phase I. A 12-hour self-defense conditioning program designed to help women defend themselves against violence and assault. Elite Personal Training Studio, 1186 Columbia Ave, Ste 101, Irmo. Call for further class dates. Info: 803-749-4279, ElitePersonalTrainingStudio.com.

Spring Market/Garage Sale–7-11am. Join us for this unique shopping opportunity as we combine our annual spring craft show and garage sale. Find the perfect one-of-a-kind craft and snag great deals on secondhand items. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Vendors should stop by the park for vendor applications and fees. Info: 803-772-3336, icrc.net.

Wingard’s Market Spring Fling–7am-6pm.

Wingard’s 50th anniversary celebration and commemoration. Enjoy coffee and homemade biscuits.

Stroll through the gift shop and produce market for specials, discounts and more. Wingard’s Market, 1405 N Lake Dr, Lexington. Info: 803-359-9091, WingardsMarket.com.

WEDNESDAYS MARCH 15 & 29 Stress, Hormone Health Seminar–Presented by Dr. Rachel Hall. Cost: Free. Due to limited capacity, call immediately to preregister and reserve a space.

Only those preregistered will be allowed to attend.

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

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Climb the Clay 8K Trail Race–8:30-10:30am. 10th annual 8k Trail Run at Saluda Shoals Park along the beautiful scenic Saluda River. Cost: $25 before March 14/$30 after. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-213-2062, SHarden@icrc.net, icrc.net.

Don’t Mess with My Luck–Noon-2pm–Module III w/Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage. Cost: $20. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519,

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

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Midlands Heart Walk–8am. The American Heart Association’s premier fundraising event to combat heart disease and stroke. The Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family. More than 5,000 walkers and more than 100 companies will come together to participate in and support this noncompetitive 3.3-mile walk.

Cost: Free. Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St, Columbia. Info: 803-806-3092.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 iGoddess Fair–Noon-7pm. An all-day immersive event celebrating and honoring women. Embrace Your Inner Goddess. Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St, Charleston. Info: email Suzie Webster at Info@iGoddessFair.com or visit iGoddessFair.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Providence Cooks! Veggies 101–6-8pm. Registered dietitian Kay MacInnis hosts a sophisticated heart-healthy multi-course meal with instruction.

Special guests attending. Limited space. Cost: $25.

Providence Health Downtown, 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia. Info/registration: 800-424-3627, bit.ly/ ProvCooks2017.

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

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Columbia Resilience Integrated Health–6-8pm.

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

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

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

Prenatal Massage Consultations–10am-4pm.

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

Healing Through the Senses–10-11:15am. A women’s group exploration of healing trauma and chronic stress through reconnecting and grounding one’s sense of self. Class is free to Richland County residents. St. Mark UMC, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info/registration: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

Healing Through the Senses–6pm. A women’s group exploration of healing trauma and chronic stress through reconnecting and grounding one’s sense of self. Class is free to Richland County residents. CHI Energy, 3610 Landmark Dr, Forest Acres. Info/registration: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

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

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

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

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Awaken Your Energy, Awaken Your Life–7pm.

Every 2nd Wednesday. Align your energy to feel better, manage your life goals, and have better relationships. Cost: $30. Preregistration required. 6 Cupola Ct, Blythewood. Info/registration: 803-8009211, http://bit.do/awakenyourenergy.

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

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

doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. Wellness in the workplace. Free. Chiropractic Care Center, 7245 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: Call Patty Kranendonk at 803-730-9083.

Green Drinks–5:30-7pm. Every 3rd Wednesday.

Keep the Midlands Beautiful and Sustainable Midlands are partnering to bring you Green Drinks at Jake’s on Devine. Enjoy a drink and get together

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with like-minded folk and share ideas. Jake’s Bar & Grill, 2112 Devine St, Columbia.

Holistic Practitioners Networking Group–7pm.

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

thursday

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

Gentle Yoga & Energy Balance–10-11:15am. Easy yoga stretches and postures for calming the nervous system and accessing “stress reset” points through self-care techniques and coping with chronic stress, anxiety and post-trauma injury. Class provided through Columbia Resilience and the Richland County Discretionary Grant for women for trauma relief. Preregistration required. Chi Energy Balance, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info/registration: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

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

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Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

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

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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.

To place a classified listing, email content of listing to ColaPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or mail with payment to Natural Awakenings, P.O. Box 2812, Columbia, SC 29202. $20 for 35 words each month.

Additional .50 per word over 30 words.

Please include billing contact information. Deadline is the 12th of the month prior.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Garner’s Natural Life – Seeking part-time help.

Apply online at GarnersNaturalLife.com or email GarnersNick@gmail.com.

FOR PROFESSIONAL Room for Rent at About Your Health – Perfect for massage therapists, reflexologists or energy workers. $10 an hour. Call About Your Health at 803-798-8687 for more information.

SERVICES Integrative Health Clinic – Experience multiple modalities at your church or community organization. Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Columbia Resilience has been awarded the 2016 Richland County disbursement grant to create the Hands for Peace Women’s Trauma Clinic. Any experienced alternative health practitioners interested in volunteering (training available for volunteers on Trauma Clinic protocols) one day a week, please contact community health chair Pamila Lorentz at the Center for Health Integration at 803-749-1576.

WANTED Compassionate, Kind Caregivers – If you have these attributes, we want you to join our team! Must drive, read, write, pass drug and alcohol testing, pass background check and have a reliable vehicle. No phone calls please. Online application: EpicInHomeCare.com.Columbia. Info: Email Andrena King at ResolveColumbia@gmail.com.

ecotip Eco-Joe

Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can express our affection for both java and the Earth by following these eco-tips.

4 Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-to-remove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020.

4 Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facilitating more servings and reducing waste. Treehugger.com recommends the Moka Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a funnel-shaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with two glass chambers connected by a thin neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator.

4 Some coffee farms exploit their workers, paying subsistence wages, damage rainforests and use unsustainable farming practices. Jake Carney, co-founder of TheAlternativeDaily.com, founded Lucy’s Bru, an organic whole-bean coffee that’s exclusively shade-grown under fair trade conditions, sustainably farmed and free of harsh fertilizers and pesticides.

4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen.org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom. The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent.

4Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee. com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press.

4 For to-go drinkers, many coffee shops and restaurants will pour fresh brew into mugs that patrons bring in. Keeping a clean spoon in the car can save on plastic stirrers.

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CLASSIFIEDS

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 15.

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 ads, pages 16 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.

FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

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 33.

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LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

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

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.

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. Special pricing every third week of the month. See ad, page 35.

CPA CHRISTINA A. BOSWELL, CPA, LLC Quick Books Pro Advisor CBoswell@CABCPASC.com 803-233-9303 • CABCPASC.com

Christina A. Boswell has more than 25 years accounting and bookkeeping experience.

Boswell is a member of the SCACPA (SC Association of CPAs) and the AICPA (American Institute for CPAs). Her customized services include general ledger review and adjustments, bank reconciliations, light payroll services, quarterly/annual payroll tax filings (including preparation of W-2s and 1099s), monthly tax filings and more.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CHI ENERGY BALANCE

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

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COLLABORATIVE LAW

Pamila Lorentz, MSW, RN, LMBT 6136 Old Bush River Rd & 3610 Landmark Dr Forest Acres • 803-749-1576 CenterForHealthIntegration.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! See ad, page 35.

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DENTISTRY ART OF DENTISTRY

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

Dr. Wych and his staff are committed to giving each patient the quality care and attention each desire and deserve. He believes that in dentistry, discovering the cause of the problem is the key to resolving it and to preventing its recurrence. Something he has done successfully for his patients for more than 28 years. Call today to schedule your appointment.

See ad, page 2.

CHILDREN AND ADULT DENTAL GROUP

Tonia Patterson - Regional Manager 7457 Patterson Rd, Ste 107 Columbia • 803-807-2140 candaImmediateDental.com

Wi t h a f o c u s o n d e n t a l health education, our team of professionals will help you love your smile again. From straighter teeth in just 6 to 12 months with Fastbraces technology, to implants or dentures—we can have you smiling again in no time. We also offer conscious sedation, allowing for a positive experience for little ones. Call today! See ad, page 24.

FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

Dr. Joanna Silver Dover, DMD 5101 Forest Dr, Ste A, 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-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.

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.

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SOLAR ENERGY

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE

VIVINT SOLAR

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

EXPECT WELLNESS

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.

HOMEOPATHY WELLNESS MATTERS

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

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

Brenda uses her extensive knowledge of human-grade essential oils, herbs and reiki for healing modalities, treating all types of animals, including farm and exotic. Phone consultations, home visits, barn visits, K-Kal requirements for canines, and nutritional consultations are also available. See ad, page 19.

INTEGRATED HEALING PHOENIX RISING

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

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

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

Integrative/Holistic medicine consults for anyone wanting to approach their health more naturally. Dr. Rachel Hall is board certified in both family medicine and integrative holistic medicine. Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms.

Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. In-house diagnostic labs and therapies. See ad, page 9.

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

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

MINDSET COACHING JULIE E. BRADSHAW

Connect with us naturally!

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

Eckankar hosts free, informal, non-dogmatic 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.

SPIRITUAL HEALER GAYLORD SPIRITUAL COUNSELING 5227 Two Notch Rd Columbia • 803-786-2684 ColumbiaPsychic.com

At Gaylord Spiritual Counseling, we offer many methods in dealing with everyday problems. We also offer insight and guidance for those dealing with unexplainable difficulties. Our gifted and intuitive advisers will help you discover the answers you seek. See ad, page 41.

THERMOGRAPHY

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

ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT PALMETTO ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN CONSULTANTS (PAAPC) Dr. Matthew Furman Palmetto Surgery Center 109 Blarney Dr, Columbia 803-850-0062 • paapc.net

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

See ad, page 3.

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 33

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

PAAPC can help you break free from the grip of pain to recover your health and enjoy a painfree life again! We will assess your concerns and symptoms, determine the problem source of the chronic or acute pain, and identify the best treatment options best suited to your specific needs. Referrals not needed. See ad, page 5.

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 ads, page 16 and back page.

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MidlandsHealthyLiving.com

27 S.Pleasantburg Dr. (beside the Fresh Market), Greenville Trenhom Plaza, 4840 Forest Dr., Columbia Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm, Sun: ll am-7pm Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm, Sun 11am- 5pm (864) 603-5550 (803) 454-7770