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19 SOUTHERN ROOTS PERIODONTICS:

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Giving Hope to Nursing Moms

20 WASTE NO WATER Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation

22 DIVE INTO SWIMMING

10 Tips to Optimize Workouts

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24 SIMPLIFIED PARENTING

Why Less Means More Happiness

27 ERLING KAGGE

on Our Deep Need For Silence

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community news Columbia Water Hosts Trash the Poop! Campaign

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ime to pick up the poop! On August 1, 8 and 29, Columbia Water’s Trash the Poop! campaign will sponsor the Fireflies’ Wag-Along Wednesday home games. City staff will be in attendance with fun Trash the Poop trivia and information for Fireflies’ fans about resources the city and surrounding counties have to help residents “do their doody” in neighborhoods all around the Midlands. City staff (and their furry friends) involved in the Trash the Poop campaign will make an appearance on the big screen and on the field.

For more information, call 803-545-3300.

ICRC Summer Movie—Moana

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part by Chapin Baptist Church.

s a part of its Summer Movie Series for Midlands area families to enjoy, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) is presenting the movie Moana on Saturday, August 11, at Melvin Park, located at 370 Eptings Camp Road, in Chapin. Free to the public, the movie will begin at 8:45 p.m. and wrap up around 10 p.m. Event sponsors include Scott Hanners State Farm Insurance, The Jeff Riley Team, Wrapabull, and Elledge Automotive. The movie is presented in

For more information, call 803-345-8113 or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 26.

KMB Hosts Adopt-AHighway Campaign

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n Saturday, August 25, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) is hosting AdoptA-Highway campaigns for both Lexington and Richland counties. In addition, the City of Columbia will host an Adopt-A-Stream campaign. Additional volunteers are encouraged to join. As an important reminder, all Midlands area residents are asked to please remember to slow down in project work areas.

For more information, call 803-733-1139 or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

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community news ICRC Hosts Splash and Dash Adventure Race

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he Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will host its Splash and Dash Adventure Race on Saturday, September 15, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Taking place at beautiful Saluda Shoals Park, located at 5605 Bush River Road, in Columbia, event participants will have tons of fun running, paddling and pedaling through the park in teams of two or three. A beginner-friendly but challenging race for all, it will feature the following participation categories: two- and three-person teams and coed (all male or all female).

This teamwork challenge race combines mountain biking (4 miles), trail running (2 miles) and paddling (1 mile). All distances are approximate; the exact order, distance and route of the events are not revealed until the day of the race. Teams must complete each section of the course together and cross the finish line as a team! Whether a veteran or a first-time adventure racer, everyone will compete on the same level playing field, enhancing the camaraderie and sportsmanship. All paddle equipment is provided. Each contestant is asked to bring an off-road bike and helmet.

All ages are allowed as long as an adult (18 years of age or older) is on the team.

Cost: $50 per two-person team, and $75 per three-person team before Sept. 3; $60 per two-person team, and $90 per three-person team after Sept. 3. For more information, call 803-213-2062, email BSenn@icrc.net or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 26.

PalmettoPride’s Palmetto Patriot’s Pickup Challenge

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he challenge is on! PalmettoPride has kicked off a new litter pickup campaign that challenges every South Carolinian to help complete the Palmetto Patriot’s Pickup—a 21-mile litter pickup effort that started on July 4 (Independence Day) and runs through Sunday, November 11 (Veterans Day). The goal of the Palmetto Patriot’s Pickup is to complete a beautification project designed to honor current and former military members and their families, showing pride for local communities throughout the Palmetto State.

Individuals and teams are welcome to choose their campaign pickup miles—whether it is 21 consecutive miles or 1 mile serviced 21 times. Each participating group or individual is asked to keep track of the miles serviced on a form received after sign up.

Pickup challenge supplies will be provided by PalmettoPride upon request. The first 21 individuals or team leaders to complete the challenge will receive a custom Rugged American Flag and be entered for a grand prize drawing to be awarded in November. All forms must be completed and submitted by November 11 to be entered to win.

“PalmettoPride has worked with our military bases and ROTC groups for years. This new challenge seeks to bring awareness to the litter in our beautiful state while supporting our military community,” says Sarah Lyles, executive director of PalmettoPride.

To enter the challenge, email Info@PalmettoPride.org. For more information, call 803-7586034 or visit PalmettoPride.org.

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SCWF Sponsors 2018 Photo Contest

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ttention all amateur photographers! The S.C. Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is now sponsoring the 2018 annual Wildlife Photography Contest. Amateur photographers are invited to submit their best pictures capturing the beauty of South Carolina’s nature—both its natural landscapes and amazing and unique creatures. Contest categories are Carolina Critters, Scenes of South Carolina and Backyard Habitat. All photographs should be unaltered and accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared.

Entries must be images taken within the state. Captive, domestic and exotic species will not be considered. The contest is open to amateur photographers only. SCWF employees, its board members and immediate family members are not eligible.

Each photographer must submit a one-time entry fee of $15, which covers up to nine contest photo entries (three per category). Color or black and white prints can be submitted.

Entries must be postmarked no later than midnight, Wednesday, October 31. For those that want printed pictures that are sent to be returned, a self-addressed, stamped envelope to fit the photographs should be included. Digital copies of photos will be kept on file.

The winners will be notified by the end of the year. First-, second- and third-place finishes will be awarded and published online. The first-place winner in each category will receive a $100 cash prize. Contest photo entries must be mailed to SCWF Photography Contest, 215 Pickens Street, Columbia, 29205, or sent electronically to Photo@ scwf.org.

Note: Contestants, by their entry, agree that the South Carolina Wildlife Federation may publish their images in SCWF publications or use on the SCWF website. Credits will be given when images are used.

For complete participation guidelines and additional contest details, call 803-256-0670 or visit scwf.org.

Annual Springdale 5K Event Supports the United Way

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he ninth annual Springdale 5K will be held Saturday, September 15, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the National Steeplechase Museum, located at 200 Knights Hill Road, in Camden. This annual event supports the hunger and homeless programs of the United Way, and features a free waffle bar, bouncy house, awards and music. The U.S. Track and Field-certified course welcomes runners and walkers of all levels with two and four legs. Those that register before September 1 will receive $5 off of registration—use the code (EARLY) when registering online.

For more information and to register, call 803-432-0951 or visit Springdale5k.com. See ad, page 8.

Anew Acupuncture & Wellness LLC

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new Acupuncture & Wellness LLC, partnering with Vital Steps Chiropractic, is presenting its next educational series: Menstrual Disorders—Part I, with a free session and open discussion scheduled on Saturday, August 25, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The session will highlight the truths and lies concerning menstrual disorders—to include how to care for one’s body during and after a cycle to prevent severe menopausal symptoms.

In addition, Anew Acupuncture & Wellness has moved to a new location at 115 Library Hill Lane, Suite B, in Lexington. The popular health and wellness provider offers Traditional Chinese Medicine services, such as private and community acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbal consultations, gua sha therapy, herbal injectables, facial rejuvenation and aromatherapy. Anew’s new location is the host site for the educational series.

For more information, call 803-520-4134 or visit AnewCommunity.com. Also follow Anew Acupuncture & Wellness LLC on Facebook at Facebook.com/pg/AnewAcupuncture for event updates.

Richland Library Hosts Its Weekly Farmers’ Market

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he Richland County Library is hosting a weekly farmers’ market, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its main branch, located at 1431 Assembly Street, in Columbia. Free to the general public, Midlands area residents are welcome to come out every Wednesday to purchase fresh produce, local honey, and many other items.

Free recipe cards will be available as well.

National Honey Bee Day

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t’s all about bees on Saturday, August 18! The importance of the honey bee cannot be overstated. The primary goals of National Honey Bee Day are to promote and advance beekeeping, educate the public about honey bees and beekeeping, and make the public aware of the environmental concerns that impact honey bees. National Honey Bee Day honors the insect responsible for more than one-third of the food humans eat and those that work to protect them, such as beekeepers, beekeeping clubs and associations, honey bee enthusiasts, and pollinator habitat protectors. Bee associations, individuals and other groups are encouraged to get involved. The program is free and open to all.

For more information, visit eeinsc.org or HoneyLove.org/National-Honey-Bee-Day.

For more information, call 803-354-2131.

Lexington County Hosts Recycling Event

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n Saturday, August 18, the County of Lexington is sponsoring its Summer Clean Out Recycling Day collection event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Forts Pond Elementary School, located at 7350 Fish Hatchery Road, in Pelion. For Lexington County residents only, the list of acceptable items includes household electronics, such as computers, monitors, accessories and small appliances. Shreddable paper will also be accepted.

For more information (including a complete list of acceptable items and guidelines), call 803-755-3325 or visit Lex-Co.SC.Gov/SolidWaste.

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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet.

This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets. The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables.

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Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. Thus, it remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans on nutrient-poor diets, reports a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. “Without magnesium, vitamin D is not really useful or safe,” says study co-author Mohammed S. Razzaque, Ph.D., a professor of pathology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As a consequence, taking vitamin D supplements can increase a person’s calcium and phosphate levels, even if they remain vitamin D deficient, he explains; and that can lead to vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren’t sufficient.

The magnesium factor may explain why vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily help vitamin D deficiency-related disorders such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. Natural sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews and other nuts, bananas, beans, broccoli, brown rice, egg yolks, fish oil, green vegetables, mushrooms, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet corn, tofu, whole grains, and pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and flax seeds.

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kudos LMES Students “Green” Wrap KMB Truck

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tudents from Lake Murray Elementary School (LMES) created a rolling work of art by decorating a pickup truck in an effort to generate awareness and spread the word about Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB). The truck was donated to KMB by Councilman Darrell Hudson, who also arranged for the school’s fifth grade students to paint the truck.

Kudos to the students of LMES, Councilman Darrell Hudson and KMB!

EEASC Honors S.C. Environmental Impact Leaders

Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar In a study that offers hope for people with Type 2 diabetes, Rutgers University researchers have shown that a diet high in diverse fibers promotes the growth of certain gut bacteria, leading to improved blood glucose control, increased insulin production and improved average blood glucose (A1C) levels. In the six-year study published in Science, 27 diabetes patients in China were fed a diet of whole grains, Traditional Chinese Medicinal foods and prebiotics for up to 86 days, while a group of 16 similar patients ate a similar diet with less fiber. All took the diabetes drug acarbose, which helps turn starch into fiber.

By the study’s end, 89 percent of those on the high-fiber diet and 50 percent of the lower-fiber diet group reached blood sugar levels in the normal range. Researchers theorized that the fiber increased numbers of the specific bacteria that break down carbohydrates, producing short-chain fatty acids that nourished gut-lining cells, reduced inflammation and helped control appetite. A shortage of short-chain fatty acids has been associated with Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

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he Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) recently presented Jane Hiller, education director for Sonoco Recycling, with the Environmental Educator of the Year award at its annual awards ceremony held this year in June at the Roper Mountain Science Center, in Greenville, South Carolina. Other award recipients include Rachel Enggasser, Youth Environmental Education award winner; WP Rawls, Green Business Environmental Education award winner; and James Smith, Environmental Legislator award winner.

Formed in 1977 by the Environmental Education Advisory Council, EEASC is a nonprofit association with a leadership role in environmental and natural resource conservation education in South Carolina.

Kudos to Jane Hiller and all of the other EEASC award winners!

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Plog On

Picking Up Litter While Jogging Becomes a Winning Trend

Sweden’s latest fitness craze, plogging, is a mashup of jogging and the Swedish plocka upp, meaning pick up, in this case, litter. There are plogging groups in Scandinavia, Germany and other parts of Europe. According to the Swedish fitness app Lifesum, which makes it possible for users to track plogging activity, a half-hour of jogging while picking up trash will burn 288 calories for the average person, compared with 235 via jogging alone. A brisk walk expends about 120 calories.

The Washington Post reports that in the U.S., it’s just starting to catch on among exercisers fed up with rubbish along their routes. They carry trash bags and pluck litter and recyclables off sidewalks and bushes wearing gardening gloves for safety. The environmental organization Keep America Beautiful recently started promoting plogging to encourage trash-free communities, putting out the #plogging message to its 600 affiliates. Spokesman Mike Rosen reports that response has been surprisingly robust.

Climate Consensus

Researchers Raise Red Flags

A research paper, World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice, published in the journal Bioscience about the fate of humanity, has received more than 20,000 signatures and endorsements from scientists in 184 countries.

Meanwhile, if humans don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain carbon sinks like forests within 10 years, the impact on our climate will be catastrophic, according to the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.

Researchers there have developed a model that they believe could do the trick; it calls for fossil fuel consumption to be reduced to less than 25 percent of the global energy supply by 2100, a drastic cut from the 95 percent being used now. Deforestation also must be cut significantly to lead to a 42 percent decrease in cumulative emissions.

The target is in line with the Paris agreement on climate change, which 194 countries have signed, but not the United States.

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Hyperloop Hyper-Speed

Innovative Shortcut to Faster Travel A Hyperloop is a proposed vacuumtube mode of passenger or freight transportation moving enclosed capsules along on thin cushions of air; it was first named in an open-source “vactrain” design released by a joint team from Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX companies. It could offer an affordable, low-carbon and super-fast alternative to current transportation systems.

Flying between Amsterdam and Paris usually takes an hour, but can be longer due to security procedures. Currently, the same trip on a Thalys railway fast train takes three hours and 17 minutes.

Hyperloop passenger group and cargo capsules can theoretically travel at more than 700 miles per hour, thus making the journey in about 30 minutes.

Hyperloop seems ideally suited to a small continent with many large urban centers. The Dutch team that won the SpaceX Hyperloop competition is rapidly working toward a commercial solution to connect all of Europe. Hardt Global Mobility has the backing of the Technical University of Delft, Dutch railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen and multinational construction company BAM.

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EXPECT WELLNESS Offers New Cutting-Edge Treatment Options

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achel Hall, M.D., is excited to announce that she will soon have new esthetic offerings at Expect Wellness with the addition of two laser medical devices: SculpSure and TempSure. SculpSure is a breakthrough in noninvasive body contouring, designed to treat stubborn areas of fat that seem impossible to get rid of, even with diet and exercise, and TempSure encourages collagen production in the skin to tighten and reduce signs of aging.

The first laser, SculpSure, is able to target and destroy fat cells without surgery or downtime, and without affecting the skin’s surface.

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to permanently destroy up to 24 percent of treated fat cells in problem areas, such as the abdomen and love handles. Over time, these damaged fat cells are naturally absorbed and removed from the body, with results seen as quickly as six weeks, and optimal results typically seen at 12 weeks.

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Treated fat cells are destroyed during the treatment and will not regenerate.

SculpSure is ideal for people with trouble spots, particularly those that seem resistant to diet and exercise. Even with diet and exercise, many people have difficulty losing weight in these trouble areas.

During the treatment, most patients feel a tingling sensation intermittently, which is generally well-tolerated. There is no downtime with SculpSure, so you can have the treatment during your lunch hour and return to work immediately.*

“We’re excited to offer this new noninvasive, targeted fat-reduction treatment for troublesome areas, like love handles, belly, even neck. SculpSure removes tough, unwanted fat effectively and efficiently, and is a great enhancement for our clients who have achieved great results through hard work to cultivate a wellness lifestyle but have stubborn areas they can’t seem to lose. Our patients will love their results and appreciate how quickly the procedure can be performed,” says Dr. Hall, the owner of

these treatments could be the right choice Expect Wellness. for you. Please visit DrRachelHall.com for

Expect Wellness’ second new offering more information. Expect Wellness will is TempSure Envi, a new radiofrequency soon host a launch event to introduce these treatment that minimizes wrinkles and great new added services. fine lines, tightens skin through soft tissue

Those interested in attending the coagulation, and improves the appearlaunch event are asked to keep an eye on ance of cellulite. As we age, our body can’t the website, friend and follow the Expect generate collagen as fast as it used to. As a result, wrinkles and fine lines form, leaving Wellness Facebook page, and continue to read Natural Awakenings of Columbia for you with smile lines, crow’s feet, and other registration details. You can also call the bothersome creases. TempSure Envi is safe for all skin types and levels of sun exposure, office to register at 803-796-1702. Also see the Expect Wellness ad on page 29. so it fits perfectly into any beauty-mainte Dr. Rachel Hall is a board-certified nance routine, any time of year! There’s no Integrative/Holistic Medical Doctor who prosurgery, no needles and no downtime, so vides a full approach to health and wellness. you can immediately get back to what you “At Expect Wellness, we consider the entirety were doing and look great doing it!

TempSure Envi delivers radiofrequen- of the patient: body, mind and spirit, as a cy to gently heat your skin. Increasing your treatment plan is derived. This plan will inskin’s temperature for a defined therapeutic volve lifestyle modifications, complementary and alternative medical therapies, as well as time will trigger your body’s natural reaction to produce new collagen. The new col- conventional Western medical therapies, for a comprehensive plan to treat lagen fibers are tight and the patient as a whole. Evaludense, leaving you with ations include exploration of beautiful, younger-lookthe health of the body, mind, ing skin. TempSure emotions, environment, social Envi has been known structure and spiritual path, to give an instant glow, looking to achieve balance in resulting in a smoother all areas,” says Dr. Hall. appearance and younger-looking skin. Patients *Sources: 1. Single treathave reported that it feels Rachel E. Hall, M.D. ment with an average in fat similar to a relaxing hot volume as measured by MRI; Clinical and stone massage. Slight redness may appear Histological Evaluations of a 1060 nm Laser after the procedure, which is caused by Device for Non-Invasive Fat Reduction John the skin’s elevated temperatures during the treatment, and will subside soon afterward. W. Decorato, M.D., FACS. Rafael Sierra, Ph.D., BoChen, Ph.D., Westford, MA, 2014.

You will be able to return to your normal day-to-day activities immediately after your 2. Average patient discomfort rating of 3.7 on a scale of 1-10; Katz B, Doherty S. A treatment. multicenter study of the safety and efficacy

Additionally, TempSure Vitalia offers of a noninvasive 1060 nm diode laser for fat the same therapeutic heat to intimate areas reduction of the flanks. Paper presented at: that may have been affected by pregnan2015 Annual American Society for Laser cy and childbirth, and other hormonal Medicine and Surgery Conference; April 22fluctuations, including hormonal contraception use and menopause. The treatment 26; Kissimmee, FL. improves blood flow and therefore helps reverse dryness and other signs of atrophy, as well as reduce incontinence. “This will be a great additional therapy for our bioidentical hormone replacement clients,” says Dr. Hall. If you have stubborn areas of fat, skin that could be tightened, vaginal dryness or incontinence, one or more of August 2018

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Southern Roots Periodontics:

Giving Hope to Nursing Moms

by Matthew J. Rowe, DDS, MSD

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ever in my imagination would I have believed that someday it would be my passion to care for families who are struggling in the area of infant nursing, specifically the ability to effectively do so. Some of the heartbreaking but common self-reflective questions I’ve heard from families include: “I have breasts but cannot use them”; “I have breasts but will never know what it is to nurse my baby”; or “I’ll never know what it feels like when my baby wants to nurse, but I’m too sore from nursing to feed him or her.” This very issue impacted my own family when my wife struggled to nurse our boys—enduring pain, emotional stress, and agonizing debate over whether to continue the process or just give up.

The journey for this passion of mine started long before my wife and I were having breastfeeding difficulties with our own children. It all began when she and I attended a babywearing meeting where I was asked by Kristyn Leonard, CLC, who is now my colleague, if I knew how to perform frenectomies on babies that are unable to nurse. I responded, “Sure I can, but I was taught how to do them with scissors and a scalpel.” Kristyn then asked me a question that would forever change how I perform surgeries: “Can you perform the surgeries using a laser?” Her question immediately filled my mind with intrigue. How do I even begin to learn how to use a laser when they were not even discussed in dental school? Additionally, there were no discussions of how tongue and lip ties can negatively affect a baby’s ability to nurse. Her question sent me on a quest for learning and expertise to meet a critical need amongst mothers—one that I felt she was challenging me take on.

Filled with trepidation and doubt, I boarded a plane to Bothell, Washington, where I attended my first laser surgery and safety proficiency course. I was fascinated but felt the need to learn more before I invested in the laser technology for my practice. I traveled to Tufts University, in Massachusetts, for more training. I bought books to read about tongue

and lip ties and the genetics surrounding this issue. I called all of the U.S.-based laser companies to question CEOs about how their lasers work. My mind and heart were satisfied when I called the owner of LightScalpel, a CO2 laser manufacturer that produces precision lasers that many plastic surgeons use. I was warmly greeted by the company CEO, Peter Vitruk, Ph.D., who gave me a grand tour of the company’s headquarters. There, I met everyday American workers that proudly build the company’s lasers. I learned a great deal about the physics behind this laser. Indeed, my calling was found.

Following my very valuable visit, I returned home to Columbia, bringing back with me this newfound technology to integrate into my practice, Southern Roots Periodontics: Implant & Laser Dentistry LLC. Over the course of the past year and a half, I have had the distinct blessing and honor of teaming up with some of the best providers throughout our state, as well as surrounding states.

Now, collaboration with lactation consultants, chiropractors, massage therapists, speech pathologists, pediatricians, ENTs, and others, is vital and an everyday part of my practice. Families now have the option to have lactation support and bodywork under one roof—helping to assess the functionality and restriction of the lip and tongue. At Southern Roots Periodontics, families can now find peace of mind knowing that, if surgery is necessary for their little one, skilled expertise and gentle and compassionate guidance will undergird them every step of the way. To me, there is no better feeling in the world than to hear a loving mother, once ready to give up her nursing relationship with her child, tell me that she will continue to nurse as a result of effective treatment—one without pain.

Southern Roots Periodontics: Implant & Laser Dentistry LLC is located at 2120 N. Beltline Blvd., Ste. B, in Columbia. For more information, call Matthew J. Rowe, DDS, MSD (Diplomate, American Board of Periodontics and Implantology), at 803-7820528. See ad, page 8.

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Waste No Water Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation

by April Thompson

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s fresh water becomes increasingly scarce worldwide, communities are coming together to find creative solutions to conserve it. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses some 300 gallons of water a day at home, nearly a third of which lands on lawns and yardscapes. Yet simple solutions like installing lowflow showerheads, turning off the tap while brushing teeth and installing drought-friendly landscaping can save a householder thousands of gallons a year and big money on water bills.

The Irvine, California, Wyland Foundation created the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation seven years ago to stimulate awareness and action around water waste by tapping into civic pride and a healthy sense of competition. “What we do at home has a big impact on what happens to natural resources 1,000 miles downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the nonprofit, founded by marine life artist Robert Wyland to foster healthy oceans and waterways.

The program pits cities against each other every April to see which one can garner the most water-saving pledges from residents. Prizes for participants include a year’s worth of utility bills paid, green home cleaning kits and low-flow shower heads. It also provides immediate feedback on rankings at MyWaterPledge. com. As of May, 616,000 participants in 4,800 towns and cities had pledged to save 3 billion gallons per year.

“Many are attracted by prizes, but over time, become more interested in conservation and sustainability,” observes Creech.

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they see friends and family involved. Surveys also show that we look to local leaders on issues like this, so it makes a difference when mayors take a stance.”

Mesa, Arizona’s thirsty desert lawns and gardens suck thousands of gallons of precious water a day. Nearly 20 years ago, the city joined forces with Phoenix and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign that has become among the largest of its kind. Today, hundreds of private and public partners across North America use the Water – Use It Wisely program to turn the tide on water waste (WaterUseItWisely.com).

Creative approaches go a long way in encouraging households to save water, says Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the city of Mesa. Its campaign newsletter speaks to 26,000 subscribers. Some 100 water-saving devices and symbols remind consumers to think about how they use water in everyday life. A traveling, 16-foot water tower made of water jugs represents the 120 gallons of water the average person uses per day in Arizona. They even challenge residents to “help your yard drink responsibly” through the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab campaign, rewriting the narrative that sustainable is synonymous with sacrifice. In its second year, more than 11,500 entrants throughout the state put their creativity to work in revamping their backyards.

To promote behavior change, Creech suggests that providing justifications for each water-saving action is key. When citizens become more conscious of how they waste the most water, they are more motivated to act. Repairing toilet and pool leaks and exchanging baths for showers are common fixes.

“The 40 Gallon Challenge is designed to help people find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ in their water use—such as a leaky faucet or a long shower—that can readily help save 40 gallons a day,” says Ellen Bauske, program coordinator for this initiative of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia, in Griffin (40GallonChallenge.com). It’s designed to be flexible so states and municipalities can address the local context.

“It’s been great to see the creative ways it’s been adapted; for example, one agent used the pledge as a scavenger hunt item for 4H clubs,” Bauske notes. More than 11,000 people have taken this pledge across America, potentially saving 1.9 million gallons a day.

It can be difficult to measure the real water savings of such challenges, but DiFrancesco says that Mesa has seen a roughly 20 percent reduction in water use since 1999, when the local campaign began to take off. Drop by drop, small acts taken collectively by engaged citizens add up to big savings.

Find water-saving tips at HomeAdvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation and NationalGeographic.com/environment/freshwater/waterconservation-tips.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Calculate a personal water footprint at WaterCalculator.org.

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ccording to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, if every American cut their water use by 25 percent, the nation would save 2.8 trillion gallons in a year; household faucet leaks alone are estimated to waste 1 trillion gallons annually. Opportunities to save water are everywhere.

Here are a few examples for the home, office and lawn, from Water – Use It Wisely’s 100+ Ways to Conserve Water (Tinyurl.com/100WaysToConserveWater).

Kitchen: Wash produce in a pot of water instead of running the tap, then reuse the water to quench house plants.

Bathroom: Save up to 1,000 gallons per month simply by showering for less than five minutes.

Laundry room: If city and county codes allow it, have a plumber reroute household gray water to irrigate exterior landscaping rather than losing it to the sewer line.

Lawn: Save up to 1,000 gallons a year by refraining from watering the lawn on windy days, when most of the water can blow away.

Landscape: Spreading organic mulch around plants helps them retain moisture and fend off evaporation, while deterring the growth of water-sucking weeds. Watering in the early morning, when temperatures are low, minimizes evaporation.

Use a rain barrel for hand-watering and zone plants by level of drought tolerance.

Pool: Use a pool cover and keep water levels to a minimum to reduce water loss and additions of fresh water and chemicals.

Office: Conduct a water audit to see where it’s easiest to save water and put in place a water management plan to address any issues. Promote awareness through a company newsletter to encourage employee water-saving efforts.

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SWIMMER ESSENTIALS

by Marlaina Donato

Stay Hydrated. Even in water, we perspire, and a mere 2 percent dehydration can affect muscle performance. Even slight dehydration leads to water absorption during swimming and in turn, considerable amounts of chlorine or salt. n Sip water every 15 to 20 minutes during a swimming session n Drink water within 30 minutes after swimming for optimum rehydration n Avoid sugary sports drinks; opt for filtered water

Rinse off. Due to chlorine’s magnetic alkaline composition and healthy skin and hair’s natural acidity, soaping up doesn’t remove it. To outwit the chemical bond and reestablish a healthy pH balance after exposure to chlorinated or salt water: n Shower before swimming to protect skin from excessive absorption of chemicals. n Apply coconut or olive oil before swimming to moisturize and maintain pH to fend off viruses and bacteria. n Shower immediately after swimming; start with warm-hot water to open the pores and finish with a cooling spray to close them. n Add a few jar capfuls of apple cider vinegar to water and rinse hair and skin thoroughly; the vinegar’s acidity breaks the chemical bond between chlorine and skin/hair, restores pH and prevents skin and hair damage. n Wash hair and skin with sulphate-free, antioxidant shampoo and body wash.

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DIVE INTO SWIMMING 10 Tips to Optimize Workouts

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by Jim Thornton

wimming may be the perfect lifelong sport; it’s a low-impact, joint-friendly, sustainable way for anyone to stay fit at any age. In taking the plunge—including after a prolonged hiatus—be wisely aware of some caveats.

4Allow for relevant muscles to get into swim-shape. Endurance training increases their ability to use oxygen and nutrients more efficiently.

4Although swimming generally boasts low injury rates, avoid overdoing it. For the first month, concentrate on refining proper technique, including minimizing drag.

Intense workouts can come later.

Here are 10 ways to optimize a swimming workout.

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Make Like a Missile. With hands alongside the body, push off the wall underwater and glide until coming to a stop.

Next, try it with arms outstretched about shoulder-width apart and the head tilted slightly upward like Superman flying. Then, repeat while contorting the body into the longest, straightest, thinnest shape possible.

Overlap hands, extend arms and fingertips overhead to the max, squeeze biceps over ears with the head down. After pushing off, bring legs together with knees straight and toes pointed to eliminate any rudder effect.

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Look Down. Keep the head down with eyes trained on the lane line, reducing drag and strain on the neck and lower back.

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Roll with It. A good side-to-side body roll cuts drag and activates core muscles in powering arm pulls. Practice rolling by extending the right arm forward as far as possible, place the left arm flat against the torso, then push off the wall with the left shoulder pointing upward, the right, at the pool bottom. Maintain this position while kicking eight to 10 times. Then pull the right arm through the water, simultaneously rolling to the opposite side. Then extend the left arm forward and repeat.

When pulling, concentrate on directing power straight back. Pushing down on the water squanders energy during the onset of the stroke, as does pushing upward during the final phase. It eliminates bobbing.

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Control Hands. Keep hands about shoulder-width apart throughout a freestyle pull. To avoid fishtailing from side-to-side, imagine a vertical line separating two halves of the body and don’t allow hands to cross over it.

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Don’t Kick Hard. A good freestyle kick helps maintain balance and positioning to increase speed. Avoid over-kicking; small, quick kicks generate almost as much force as large, powerful ones and with less

drag. Point toes, keep knees fairly straight and try to keep legs within the torso’s slipstream.

on a one-to-one ratio, such as 30 seconds of sprinting followed by 30 seconds of rest, repeated eight times.

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Loosen Ankles. Efficiency is more about ankle flexibility than foot size.

If taking up swimming after years of land sports, ankles may be tight and inflexible.

Wearing swim fins will loosen them up.

Seek Quiet. Make each stroke smooth and “fish-slippery”. Practice swimming quietly.

Splashing and thrashing wastes energy.

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Follow the 10 Percent Rule. The three basic components of swim training are the duration, intensity and frequency of workouts. Seek to increase one component by 10 percent each week; for example, work on duration first and intensity later.

A reasonable goal for most swimmers is to reach three to four sessions a week of 40 to 60 minutes each. Ascertain what’s sustainable for the long term. Once a routine is established, add in short, fast swims, alternating bursts of speed with rest

Take Tomorrow Off. Rest days enable physical gains, especially as we age.

For collegiate swimmers, two practices a day, six days a week might be normal. For retirees, four, one-hour swim practices per week can help preserve fitness safely.

Team Up. Coaching and instruction are available for all ages and abilities at many YMCA and recreation centers; check U.S. Masters Swimming at usms.org/ club-resources. Learning with others helps keep us motivated.

Jim Thornton, of Sewickley, PA, swam for the University of Michigan in 1970, took a 15-year break, and then resumed competing through U.S. Masters Swimming in 1984.

He’s placed in the top 10 nationally 96 times in different events and age groups. In 2012, he placed first worldwide in the 200-meter freestyle for ages 60 to 64.

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More Happiness

by Deborah Shouse

Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

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or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks.

It begins with each child feeling loved.

Learn Love Languages

For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’”

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calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language.

Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)?

“Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

Avoid Unreal Idealizing

Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child.

The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.”

“Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby.

“Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.

Simply Raising Children Resources A Fine Parent, blog, Sumitha Bhandarkar, AFineParent.com/blog Edit Your Life, podcast, Asha Dornfest, EditYourLifeShow.com The book Parent Hacks:134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids, by Asha Dornfest

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Focus on the Good

When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them.

Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors.

“Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area.

Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.”

Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition. “Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness. “Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers

a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating).

Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”

Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.

Elect De-Stress Over Distress

Everyone can sometimes become over-scheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily check-in, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?”

She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.”

Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out? Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent?

Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.

Soothing Quiet Time Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse.

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ncorporating love throughout the day keeps a child’s tank full. Consider these tips from love languages expert Gary Chapman.

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Ask a specific question about their day that elicits discussion Schedule a date with each child Create something together, like a photo album

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Make a special meal or dessert; maybe do it together Have some small gifts the child can choose from as rewards for positive actions Seek natural gifts, like a special feather, stone or flower

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Ask, “How can I help you today?”

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playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.”

To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving.

A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate

a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

Know the Power of Space

Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true.

“My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have

been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings. She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

Build Resilience

Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, well-behaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal. We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment.

“To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.”

During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words.

“This is not the time to lecture or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.”

Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature.

Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life.

Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, dementia advocate, parent and grandmother.

She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org).

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Erling Kagge on Our Deep Need For Silence

by Randy Kambic

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xplorer, publisher, art collector and author Erling Kagge inspires us to find silence around and within us as a transformative experience. The lengths he’s gone to make himself an authority in this pursuit include being the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot—the North and South poles and Mount Everest summit. He has also traveled to Japan to meditate and practice yoga.

The Norwegian’s seventh book, Silence: In the Age of Noise, selected as a 2017 Great Read from the Indie Next List, recounts his experiences and presents observations of many past and present poets, philosophers, artists and other explorers—including Plato, Aristotle, Søren Kierkegaard, Oliver Sacks, Blaise Pascal, Martin Heidegger, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Stendhal, Denis Diderot and Mark Rothko—in exploring where we find silence and how to invoke it to improve well-being. It provokes reader reflection, demonstrating the kind of active engagement Kagge believes silence invites. He explores why it’s essential to our sanity and happiness and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude.

Kagge, whose previous books address exploration, philosophy and art collecting, runs Kagge Forlag, a publishing company in Oslo, where he lives.

Why do you consider silence, “the new luxury”, more important now than ever before?

Silence in itself is rich. It is a quality, something exclusive and luxurious, and also a

When they come to the end of it, the poor wretches realize too late that for all this time, they have been preoccupied in doing nothing.”

Everything Earthly can be snatched away in an instant. Life is long if you know how to use it. Even if we were to live 1,000 years, our lives would feel short if we threw away this present time. We exist, but few of us actually live.

What have been the most helpful takeaways from your experiences?

Your mind—in silence—can be wider than the sky. Silence is about getting inside what you are doing—experiencing, rather than overthinking, and not living through electronic devices and other people.

Where may silence be found?

It’s easier to find silence than many people think or believe. I walked alone to the South Pole for 50 days and nights under the midnight sun in search of total silence; but I never found it before I turned inwards toward inner silence and uncovered forgotten sides of a universe just as mysterious as outer space. One universe stretches outward, the other inward.

Are there practical steps to achieve a state of silence? practical resource for living a richer life.

Silence is a deep human need that in our age, has ended up being scarcer than plastic bags from Louis Vuitton. To me, silence is a key to unlock new ways of thinking.

I wanted to write about silence because I consider it nearly extinct.

Which insight from the great thinkers cited in your latest book means the most to you?

The Roman philosopher Seneca, 2,000 years ago, said, “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future.

You can shut out the world and fashion your own inner silence whenever you run, cook food, have sex, study, chat, work, think of a new idea, read or dance.

Silence is not about turning your back on your surroundings, but the opposite; it’s seeing the world a bit more clearly, staying on a course and aiming to love your life as much as you can. I had to use my legs to go far away in order to discover this, but I now know it’s possible to reach silence anywhere. One only needs to subtract. It’s about finding your own South Pole.

Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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mission, muscle contraction Food sources: bananas, dried figs, nuts, avocadoes Recommended Daily Intake: 4.7 grams (g)

Calcium

Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg

MIGHTY MINERALS What We Need to Stay Healthy

by Judith Fertig

Minerals—inorganic chemical elements or compounds that cannot be produced by the body, but occur in nature—play a key role in helping us function at our best.

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ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances.

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended to serve as a guide for good nutrition by

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covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada.

This list of important minerals, based on the worldwide studies collected in the journal Minerals, is a good starting point. Another good reference is the extensive chart from the IOM of the National Academy of Sciences at ConsumerLab.com/RDAs.

Our Body’s Periodic Table Sodium with Chlorine

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: sodium combines with chlorine in salt; Himalayan sea salt also contains 84 trace elements Recommended Daily Intake: 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium

Potassium

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve trans-

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Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight

Phosphorous

Why we need it: works with calcium to build strong bones, repair cells Food sources: salmon, yogurt, turkey, lentils, almonds Recommended Daily Intake: 700 mg

Magnesium

Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men

Iron

Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for adult men

Manganese

Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg

Zinc

Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men

Copper

Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg)

Molybdenum

Why we need it: facilitates production of natural enzymes Food sources: lima beans, cauliflower, peas, soybeans Recommended Daily Intake: 45 mcg

Chromium

Why we need it: reduces insulin resistance, helps lower cholesterol Food sources: lean meats, whole grains, broccoli, green beans Recommended Daily Intake: 25 mcg for adult females, 35 mcg for adult males

Iodine

We require macrominerals—those we need in larger amounts—as well as microminerals—those necessary in trace amounts.

For a good overview from the Harvard University Medical School, visit Tinyurl. com/HelpGuide2Minerals.

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Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized table salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg

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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge

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an individual’s core multi-dimensions— body/external, behavior/lifestyle, social/ emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing.

The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you.

This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.”

During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us— body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions.

For nearly 40 years, James Oschman,

Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole. ~Wayne Jonas Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman.

He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out. All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy.

An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.”

Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas.

“Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas.

To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing.

Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and well-being, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids

How to Power Up Their Defenses

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trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.

Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health. I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi supports a healthy microbiome.”

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immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies by Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours.

Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.

Exercise and Herbal Allies Exercise has been shown to increase blood and lymphatic circulation and in turn, helps move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according

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to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu.

Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults.

Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty allies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response.

Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffusing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling.

Adding a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender essential oil to Epson or sea salt makes a calming, immune-boosting bath.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids often respond positively.

There are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida, recommends a more thorough approach.

“Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.”

Treating children’s illness homeopathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good. “Homeopathic remedies are not preventive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied.

Health is wealth, and fortifying the next generation benefits us all.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Natural Therapies Transform Lives

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Pets, like humans, can face physical and mental challenges.

Today’s fresh approaches help pets replace disabilities with abilities and lead fuller, happier lives.

Zach, a rescued cat, welcomes foster pets to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, in Newport Beach, California, teaching kittens cleanliness, and good manners to dogs. “We can’t imagine life without him,” says Monica Sederholm, co-founder of the organization. A congenital condition causing irregular bone growth in his shoulder blades, fused bones and a missing kneecap hasn’t stopped him.

Muscle pain keeps him from retracting his claws, but daily massages help him relax.

Although Zach remains mobile, walking is difficult or sometimes impossible when an animal is missing a limb or paralyzed. Designed for specific disabilities and fitted for size, a wheelchair cart provides freedom most cats and dogs embrace. Rescue volunteers and adoptive parents must keep clutter off the floors, supervise and remove the cart to allow for comfortable naps.

Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat and the Curl Up with a Cat Tale series, adopted Homer, a blind kitten from Miami. “Never having sight, he wasn’t afraid to take risks,” she explains.

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inspired her, saying, “Homer didn’t let fear of the unknown trip him up. He taught me the relationships you’re sure you don’t want can be the most meaningful.”

“Dottie CrazyPants, a rescued Harlequin Great Dane with severe skin and ear infections and a dysfunctional immune system, had no quality of life until I tried holistic treatments,” says Lara Katz, executive director of the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, in Mebane. Dottie didn’t gain weight, even though she ate a lot and drank

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Physical Adaptations

One receives an unlimited amount of love and gratitude from saving a special needs pet. ~Kelly Reeves, co-founder, Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue gallons of water a day, resulting in indoor accidents. “A raw food diet resolved many health and housebreaking issues.”

Discontinuing regular medications left Dottie miserable and nearly unable to walk.

“A massage therapist said her energy centers were blocked,” Katz says. “After an energy medicine treatment, Dottie slept through the night for the first time in months. Her paws looked better short term.”

A combination of holistic treatments including cold laser and red-light therapy, Chinese herbs, an anti-yeast protocol and probiotics works best. Katz also uses only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products.

“Certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dottie’s visits take a bit of management because of the types of cleaning products used in nursing homes. It’s worth it.

She’s completely changed my lifestyle regarding how many toxins we’re exposed to daily.”

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and behavior improves.

Lesson Learned

Sandy Johnson, former actress and author of The Pet Healer Project and Miracle Dogs: Adventures on Wheels, in Los Angeles, was in recovery from Stage 4 kidney cancer when she adopted Charley, a Brussels Griffon. “Her singlemindedness taught me my greatest lesson about the body’s ability to heal,” she says.

Animals show less concern about blindness, a bum knee or even the need for a wheelchair than humans do. People that live with special needs animals are quick to say the benefits far outweigh the cost.

When we’re open to the possibilities, such pets offer lessons in living life to the fullest.

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

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Educational Resources

n Video of Feldenkrais practitioner Mary Debono working with a cattle dog at DebonoMoves.com n Help for rescuing blind, deaf and wheelchair dogs and cats at PetsWithDisabilities.org n Equipment for special needs pets at HandicappedPets.com n Answers to questions about animal wheelchairs, from a no-kill-shelter advocacy group courtesy of BestFriends.org

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n Beaux Tox, a Labrador with a smooshed face, loves his transformed life, Tinyurl.com/LabradorsNewLife n Starfish, the dog, learned to walk and run after a rough start, Tinyurl.com/NewlyMobilePooch n Pumpkin, a dwarf mini-pony, not only walked, but ran after receiving custom braces, InspireMore.com/dwarf-pony

Tracy Krulik, a certified canine separation anxiety trainer in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, is a graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers. “Using videoconferencing, I can watch my client’s dogs at home, see when panic starts and create daily training plans to keep them safely calm.”

Feldenkrais practitioner and author of Grow Young with Your Dog: Learn How You and Your Canine Companion Can Feel Better at Any Age! Mary Debono, of Encinitas, California, sees a variety of pets. “I invited an Arabian named Easy to be the demo horse during a class I taught,” she recalls. “Sore all over, he couldn’t lift his feet high enough to step over a pole lying on the ground.” Easy showed dramatic improvement through Feldenkrais, which focuses on improved function, rebooting the body by interrupting the cycle of pain and tension, so that the patient realizes change is possible.

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Sit or lie in a quiet spot for about 10 minutes with eyes closed and become aware of breaths moving in and out, then feel each one fully by filling the lungs from bottom to top. With each exhale, slowly and completely empty the lungs. On each inhale, refill the lungs again. Mentally reciting “optimum oxygen” three times helps the body deeply absorb the nourishing element.

Then bring both hands to the center of the chest to connect with the emotional heart centered there. Feel it pulsing beneath palms and fingers

while quietly saying aloud, “I relax my heart.” Let the shoulders release coiled tension and drop gently. Repeat saying, “I relax my heart” and sense the heart fluttering open a bit more. Rest in this feeling.

Again say, “I relax my heart” and notice awareness drop into it, a feeling of being present in the heart. Feel all tension and holding-on melting down and out onto the floor.

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FRIDAYS AUGUST 3 & 17 Jubilee! Circle Coffee House and Open Mic–7pm.

Opening headliner. Bring your instrument, songs, poems, spoken word pieces, and other talent to the mic! Free, but donations accepted. All ages. Jubilee!

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Kidz Night Out–Bricks for Kidz–6-9pm. Creative free-building time, a preplanned model build, mosaic making, and games with Lego bricks. Pizza dinner is included. Preregistration is required. Registration is until the Tuesday the week of or until full. Space is limited. Ages 5-12. Cost: $30/session. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info/registration: 803-772-3336, icrc.net.

Heart ‘n Soul Dance–7-10:30pm. Doors open at 6pm. Featuring R&B band Heart ‘n Soul. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shag, swing and rock to the classic hits of the 1950s and ‘60s.

All ages and open to the public. Cost: $20/advance, $25 at door. Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia.

Info: 803-779-1971, ext 103, LourieCenterSC.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 & 5 The Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness– Saturday, 9:45am-7pm, $10. Sunday, 10:45am-6pm, $8. Both days $15. Intuitive counselors, alternative healers, aura photography, vendors and workshops on health and spirituality. American Legion, 200 Pickens St, Columbia. Info: Email Jan Posey at JanTheMother@aol.com.

SATURDAYS AUGUST 4, 11, 18 & 25 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.

Dkr. Khozmiq NeWage Readings–Noon-6pm.

30-minute session. Cost: $50. Seven Rays, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519, SevenRaysBookstore.com.

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FRIDAYS AUGUST 10, 17, 24 & 31

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

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: 803-765-1083, RosewoodMarket.com.

ICRC Indoor Yard Sale–7-11am. Great bargains and treasures. Doors open to vendors at 6:30am.

Setup must be done Friday between 4-7pm. Admission is free to buyers. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info/vendor cost info: 803-345-618, icrc.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Writing as a Spiritual Practice–10am-noon.

Minister Candace Chellew-Hodge, published author and songwriter, leads workshop to help participants use creative writing as a way to grow their spiritual practice. Bring pen and paper or laptop for writing exercises. Free, but donations accepted. Jubilee!

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

Introduction to Orgone–11am-3pm. 1st Saturday w/Donna Spratt, owner of The Alchemist Chamber and one of the leading experts in orgone and sacred geometry. Free. Space limited. Reserve in advance.

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

Introduction to Feng Shui–Noon-2pm. Ivy Ellerby teaches the basic principles and core concepts, and how to create a flow of chi (energy) in your home or office. $79, register before Aug 15; $99 at door.

Space is limited. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/register: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Improverts–6pm. Beth DeHart leads an evening of improv games for introverts. Come with an expectation to have a great time! Suggested $10 donation to cover use of the space. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

Personal Intuitive Sessions–11am-3pm–w/Joy Stagg. 30-, 45- and 60-minute and 2-hour sessions.

She will also do remote house blessings. Reserve your space in advance. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/register: 803-5537010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos.

Setting and Achieving Your Goals–10am-1pm.

Gina Gibson takes us through a process to set and move toward achieving our goals. Donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia.

Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle. com, JubileeCircle.com.

Tasty Tomato Festival–1-7pm. Fun for all ages.

Includes live music, bouncy houses, face painting, local food from local vendors, and much more.

Proceeds from the festival support Sustainable Midlands’ local community programs and promote local businesses. Cost: $15/$10 for those that bike to the event. City Roots Urban Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd, Columbia. Info: TastyTomatoFestival.com.

Crystal Magic and Chakra Balancing–1-2:30pm.

Bev Hollis will teach you how to do a 7 chakra crystal healing and will give suggestions of what stones work best for you. $40 if registered before Aug 25; $50 at door. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/register: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos.

Melvin Park Summer Movie Series–8:45pm.

Family movie night. Moana. Free. All ages. Melvin Park, 370-A Eptings Camp Rd, Chapin. Info: 803345-8113, icrc.net.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 & 12

Business Breakfast Meetup–8-9am. Network with Lexington Business Owners/professionals while enjoying Roly Poly Breakfast Sandwiches. Cost: $5.

Lexington Roly Poly, 5076 Sunset Blvd, Lexington.

Info: Call Rebekah Hilbish at 803-996-0397.

Reiki Level 1 Training Healer, Heal Thyself– 10am-3:30pm. Deepen your healing journey w/Joy Connor, a reiki master since 1993. Reiki is a form of healing that anyone can learn and receive from our divine source. Preregistration required. Cost: $325.

Info/registration: Call Connor at 803-447-6499.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

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

Back to School with doTerra oils–7pm. Learn how to incorporate essential oils into your daily life. Free.

Optional make-and-take rollers, $5 each. Lexington Roly Poly, 5076 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Info: Call Christine Steen at 803-422-7068.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Dental Implant Seminar–6-7pm. 5:30pm registration. Learn the benefits of dental implants; includes refreshments. Free. The Art of Dentistry/Dr. Gregory Wych, 7505 St Andrews Rd, Irmo. Info/registration: 803-781-1600, DentalImplantsColumbia.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 ICRC Indoor Yard Sale–7-11am. Great bargains and treasures. Doors open to vendors at 6:30am. Setup must be done Friday between 4-7pm. Admission is free to buyers. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info/vendor info: 803-733-1139.

Splash and Dash Adventure Race–8:30am. Teams of two/three will run, bike and paddle in this race along the trails of Saluda Shoals Park. Paddle equipment is provided. Bring an off-road bike and helmet. All ages allowed with an adult (18 and over) on the team. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info/cost/register: 803-213-2062, BSenn@icrc.net, icrc.net.

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

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

Info/cost: 803-798-8687.

The Sunday Morning Dance–10:15am-12:30pm.

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

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

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

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

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

monday

Columbia Resilience Integrated Health–3:307:30pm. Every 4th Monday. Energy-balance modalities offered through trained practitioners for chronic stress and post-trauma relief. Suggested donation: $10/session. By appointment only, must preregister.

St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info/appointment: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

Monday Meditation–6pm. Every Monday. Joy Stagg hosts a series of meditations on several topics, including opening the chakras and meeting spirit guides. Donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

tuesday

Healing the Body and Spirit–5:30-6:45pm. Every Tuesday. Classes are a group exploration of the body’s natural healing wisdom, using aromatherapy, voice and deep relaxation techniques. Sponsored through the Richland County Discretionary Grant.

Donations to Columbia Resilience accepted to support the Community Integrative Trauma Clinic.

Space limited, preregistration required. Chi Energy Balance, 3610 Landmark Dr, Columbia. Info/register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

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

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

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Directional Healing Group Sessions–5:306:45pm. Every 3rd Thursday. Group healing to facilitate spiritual/emotional/physical clearing and energy balance. Suggested fee: $15 at door. Space limited, preregistration required. Chi Energy Balance, 3610 Landmark Dr, Columbia Info/register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

Yoga Gives Back–6-7pm. Studies have shown that yoga has been effective in relieving anxiety, reducing stress and increasing energy. The first class is free. To attend regularly, participants are asked to give a $5 donation, volunteer at least one hour of time at a determined scheduled event or give two to five canned goods to a specified food drive. Mats and blankets are provided. North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-414-2885.

friday

Ananda Goat Yoga–6-7:30pm. One-hour yoga taught by a certified yoga instructor while goats entertain. Half hour to mingle with goats. Refreshments. Cost: $30. Preregistration required. The Barclay School, 1364 Cook Rd, Ridgeway. Info/ preregister: Schedulicity.com/Scheduling/agywyw.

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Additional .50 per word over 35 words.

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Deadline is the 12th of the month prior.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Garner’s Natural Life – Interested in working in Natural Health? Garner’s Natural Life is always looking for qualified candidates that share the same passion we do for natural health and helping others.

Apply online at GarnersNaturalLife.com.

Natural Awakenings of Columbia is seeking a qualified and experienced advertising account specialist to join our Columbia team. If you are a self-motivated, energetic, independent thinker with great people skills, call or email today to schedule an interview: 803-309-2101 or ColaPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

Natural Awakenings Writer – Natural Awakenings is seeking a writer to write a couple of features a month.

Must have been published. Interested applicants, please call Annette at 803-309-2101 or email ColaPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

FOR PROFESSIONALS 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.

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

Call 803-553-7010.

SERVICES

Sound Healing Meditation with Crystal Bowls– Every 4th Friday. With Pam Lorentz, MSW, RN, LMBT, Sound Healing Practitioner. She has engaged groups with the vibrant frequencies of the singing bowls at multiple venues and conferences.

One-hour sound meditation. Participants must bring a mat, pillow, blanket and water bottle. Suggested offering: $8. Time/location: TBD. Must preregister.

Info/register: Call Lorentz, of Chi Energy Balance, at 803-749-1576.

Kombucha Workshop and Tastings – Debey Hancock, Functional Nutritionist, will come speak at your church events, businesses, schools, civic groups and support groups on the importance of gut health, healing, and prevention of chronic and acute illness/ disease and taking control of your own wellness.

Attend or host a Kombucha taste testing and learn how to make your own Kombucha. Call Hancock at 803-566-2600 or email Wellness360@usa.com.

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.

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

saturday

Intuitive Readings and Chakra Balancing–11am-3pm. Every 1st Saturday w/Bev Hollis.

Intuitive and tarot readings and chakra balancing.

30-, 45- and 60-minute sessions. Reserve your space in advance. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/cost/register: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos.

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SPACE AVAILABLE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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

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

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 30.

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, page 3 and back page.

CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC

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

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

FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

A holistic approach to health utilizing chiropractic, massage therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition, weight management and homeopathy. See ad, page 9.

CHIROPRACTIC FLEX CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

COLLABORATIVE LAW LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

109 N Main St, Blythewood 803-786-1758 • ShannonBurnettlaw.com 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. Saturday appointments available with an additional small convenience fee. See ad, page 33.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CHI ENERGY BALANCE

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

The innate wisdom and healing potential is within you to heal patterns of chronic stress and past trauma. Chi Energy Balance provides experienced guides to support you on your personal journey of health and freedom from pain and anxiety. Services include spiritual aromatherapy, CranioSacral Therapy, integrated massage, sound/vibrational frequencies, reiki and directional healing. Call today! See ad, page 31.

DENTISTRY FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

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

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

See ad, page 7.

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

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

This is achieved using atraumatic methods of dental treatment, including extraction of infected teeth, sleep dentistry, tooth replacement with nonmetallic/ceramic implants, laser gum therapy, and the use of the platelets of patients, to accelerate healing. Additionally, Dr. Rowe’s passion is treating tongue and lip ties, which negatively affect feeding/ nursing, speech and chiropractic health. Dr. Rowe and his professional team work with a dedicated network of providers to provide integrative care for tethered oral issues. See ad, page 8.

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. ~Frederick Douglass

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naturaldirectory ECO-RICH SKIN CARE PRODUCTS Misty Rawls • 803-331-0063 Info@JustWannaMelt.com JustWannaMelt.com

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

HEALTH FOOD STORE MURRAYWOOD HEALTH FOODS

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

Locally owned and proudly serving Irmo and the Midlands area for more than 25 years, Murraywood Health Foods is a health and specialty food store featuring the very best natural product brands, vitamins and minerals, herbs and homeopathic remedies. The store also carries natural and organic gluten-free foods and health and beauty products. Call today for more information or to schedule a special appointment. See ad, page 30.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

Our main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. One-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 9.

Well done is

better than well said. ~Benjamin Franklin

Columbia Edition

PHOENIX RISING

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

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

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

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

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

Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms. Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. Inhouse diagnostic labs and therapies. See ad, page 29.

INTUITIVE EDUCATION JOY STAGG

803-575-0811 JoyStagg@mail.com

Joy is an Intuitive coach that is ready to inspire you. She understands the need to look inside one’s self for answers but also knows there’s a greater source of knowledge within reach. She offers meditations, classes and one-onone sessions on many subjects, such as how we can better enrich our lives. See ad, page 33.

KOMBUCHA LIL’ DUCK KOMBUCHA

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

Debey is a functional nutritionist and naturopathic and homeopathic consultant. She has created her own version of kombucha, an ancient fermented tea-based probiotic beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria. Revered as a healing agent, kombucha is believed to provide micronutrients, probiotics and

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bacteria beneficial to digestion, detoxification and cleansing. It is also believed to help balance pH levels, stimulate metabolism, enhance energy levels and much more! You can find Debey on Saturdays at the Soda City Market on Main Street, in Columbia.

See ad, page 11.

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

Joy is a Chopra-certified Instructor for meditation, yoga and Ayurveda. Joy offers meditation classes for all people that want to learn how to calm the mind and create peace. As a part of this meditation program, you will receive a personal mantra (instrument of the mind) and easyto-follow instructions for a successful meditation practice. Please request a class date and time that is convenient for you at Joy’s retreat, or even your own home or office.

REAL ESTATE JOSH MINICO

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

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

ROLFING ANNE MARIE COCKRELL

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

Feel better with structural integration, also known as Rolfing.

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

Anne Marie has been practicing bodywork professionally since 1991. Her services include Rolfing and CranioSacral Therapy. She works with people of all ages, and her office is wheelchair accessible. She is also a leader of Columbia Conscious Dance Tribe. See ad, page 43.

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

Eckankar hosts free, informal, nondogmatic spiritual discussions. All are welcome. Topics include dreams, coincidences, past lives, God’s creative life force, and more. Call ahead. Times and dates may vary.

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP KDM WELLNESS CONFERENCE

Lady Pleshette Greggs-Ash 843-325-1963 • PleshetteGreggs@ymail.com

Join Spiritual Leader Lady Pleshette for four hours of mind, body and spirit wellness and detoxing. Holistic rejuvenation with meditation; body movement and gent le stretching to strengthen your core; and jubilant infusion of unconditional joy. Refresh, relate, restore and rejoice in your newness of life. Call for date and time. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Avenue, Columbia.

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

Our main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. One-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aquachi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 9.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

eco tip

Rethinking Toiletries

Using Less Saves Both Money and the Planet

The maxim “less is more” applies well to skin care and personal hygiene.

Overuse of products is costly and increases pollution. Both genders are prone to overdoing it when it comes to basic activities like washing, shampooing and shaving. Here are some helpful tips.

Take fewer showers and spend less time in the shower to conserve water. A study by the Water Research Foundation ranks showers as the second-highest residential use of water at 20 percent, just behind toilets, at 24 percent.

Some traditional soaps can strip natural skin oils. Dr. Doris Day, a dermatologist in New York City, suggests products labeled as “cleaner”, such as a body wash formulated to add moisture back into skin.

An estimated 2 billion disposable razors are discarded annually in the U.S. Helpful ideas include using a long-handled safety razor to shave women’s legs; positioning it at a 20-degree angle with the proper pressure can significantly increase a blade’s lifespan, saving money and the environment.

To streamline our personal care routine, Treehugger.com suggests we completely use up existing products, resist seasonal fads and new colors, and use products that serve multiple roles. For example, a good oil can serve as a makeup remover, skin and face moisturizer, lip balm, frizz tamer and shaving lotion.

For men’s aftershave, it’s healthier to go natural, avoiding perfumed products that contain petroleum-based chemicals. ChasingGreen.org recommends makers like Weleda, Herbal Choice, Burt’s Bees and Aubrey Organics, which offer skin toners and balms with natural ingredients like sunflower, coconut, lemon, St. John’s wort, witch hazel, myrrh, shea butter, beeswax and essential oils, including organic jojoba seed oils.

Note that some products labeled as organic and natural can include synthetic chemicals when the term organic doesn’t apply to the entire formula.

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 3 and back page.

Connect with us naturally!

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