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

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LOGISTICS Where Health Care Meets Affordability, Quality and Excellence

by Odell Williams

17 FAMILY PRACTICE

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OF CHIROPRACTIC

From Pain to Possibilities

by Odell Williams

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AN OYSTER ROAST

It’s a Life Changer!

by Odell Williams

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FOODS REVIVAL

Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods

by Judith Fertig

26 BUILDING

BETTER BONES

Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

by Kathleen Barnes

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28 TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVEL

Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

by April Thompson

34 FELINE WORKFORCE Why a Job is the Cat’s Meow

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letterfrompublisher Changing Emotions & Songs …

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

Greetings readers! October is recognized as National Emotional Wellness Month, and, make no mistake about it, emotions are mind- and life-shaping, and they do matter. I used to love listening to a very popular song from back in the day, titled Hooked on a Feeling, by Swedish band Blue Swede. It was a great tune indeed, but as time has revealed, being hooked on a feeling (especially unproductive ones) can lead to negative thinking, unhealthy behavior and regrettable actions.

Emotional wellness is largely defined as the development of inner strength, peace and balance permeating mind, soul, body and spirit. Now, women are notoriously known for being emotional—that’s why we need our chocolate! However, men can also be emotional. The truth is anyone at any age can be impacted and controlled by such unhealthy emotions as fear, anger, anxiety, stress, and even depression. In fact, according to research by the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 6 million men and 12 million women in America are affected by depression.

Moreover, according to a study commissioned by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders cost the nation more than $42 billion annually.

People suffering from anxiety disorders are three to five times more likely to go to the doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than non-sufferers.

It’s clear: The time is now to “unhook” from those feelings that drive negative thoughts and behavior. Some ways to do just that may include changing your diet (moving to healthier food choices, of course), and breaking from unproductive, routine behavioral patterns by incorporating exercise, recreational activities and mental-development techniques. More difficult, but necessary, choices may include separating yourself from environments, and even people, that leave you stranded on emotional islands of despair, depression and negativity. And, I must add, that we must also learn to accept unavoidable changes in life and set realistic expectations for ourselves and others. It’s not impossible and can be done!

Change your thinking, lifestyle, and possibly your song of choice, like I had to do. Instead of Hooked on a Feeling, try Don’t Worry, Be Happy, by Bobby McFerrin.

It’s a great song to get hooked on!

Balancing my emotions, Annette Briggs, Publisher

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Garner’s Hosts

Midlands Green Business Networking Breakfast

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reen business is good business! On Friday, October 27, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Keep the Midlands Beautiful, the City of Columbia’s Climate Protection Action Campaign, and the counties of Richland and Lexington will host a Green Business Networking Breakfast at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CMA), located at 3250 Airport Boulevard, in West Columbia.

CMA representatives will share with attendees the various innovative ways the airport is supporting sustainability and resource conservation, including the recent installation of its solar farm. The morning will conclude with a networking round robin starting at 9 a.m. The Midlands Green Business program is designed to recognize businesses that adopt sustainable and eco-friendly business practices, thus keeping our community cleaner and greener, and making it a more beautiful place to live. Those interested in attending are encouraged to preregister.

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

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Seventh Annual Fall Health Fair

arner’s Natural Life is hosting its seventh annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, October 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., as a way of saying “thank you” to Columbia and the greater Midlands. Local residents and shoppers are invited to attend this popular annual health and wellness event. Garner’s will extend a very special 25 percent “early-bird” discount on items storewide (to include sale items) from 8 a.m. to noon.

And from noon to 8 p.m., Garner’s will extend a 15 percent off discount on items storewide (to include sale items).

Other health fair activities and highlights include product giveaways, lots of free samples, product demos, and store raffle segments throughout the day. Shoppers will also have the chance to win gift cards, gift baskets and free Garner’s alkalized ionized water. As a note, there is a 15 percent discount cap on doTERRA and CBD oils. In addition, the discounts are only valid the day of the event, with no rain checks allowed.

Adds store manager Nick Beers: “This is one event that our customers rave about year round! We’re preparing with much anticipation and excitement for the more than 500 people that will join us for this very special day of customer recognition and celebration. More than just a huge sale, it’s an amazing health and wellness educational and networking experience!”

Location: Garner’s Natural Life of Columbia, 4840 Forest Dr., Ste 15-A, Columbia. For more information, call 803-4547700, or visit GarnersNaturalLife.com or Facebook.com/GarnersColumbia. See ad, back page.

Preorder Christmas Trees from Gardener’s Outpost NOW!

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he holiday season is approaching, and soon enough, Midlands area residents will be shopping for Christmas trees. Gardener’s Outpost, a popular local and sustainable garden center conveniently located just off Devine Street, is in its fifth year of selling grade A Christmas trees to the community. Customers can put in their Christmas tree preorders from a beautiful, high-quality line of Fraser fir trees produced in scenic Ennice, North Carolina, starting this month. The first batch will arrive on Black Friday weekend.

These classic trees are cut on the same day that they are to be shipped to ensure quality and freshness. States Randall Isherwood, owner of Gardener’s Outpost, “My trees can be ready and available for customers to take home within eight hours of being cut at the farm and shipped to my location.” Coming in various sizes, the trees can be preordered to guarantee the best looking tree for your home. Due to their popularity, shoppers are encouraged to preorder in advance.

Gardener’s Outpost will also carry a beautiful and fresh line of poinsettias that will be arriving soon.

Cost: Varies; call for details. Location: Gardener’s Outpost: 709 Woodrow St., Columbia. Times: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday by appointment only.

For more information or to preorder, call 803-252-0041 or visit GardenersOutpost. com. See ad, this page.

PHF Hosts

Race/Walk Event

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ime to lace up the sneakers for a great cause! On Saturday, October 14, from 7 to 11 a.m., the Palmetto Health Foundation will host its Walk for Life and the Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon. Starting on the property of beautiful Spirit Communications Park (home of the Columbia Fireflies), the beautiful, scenic course will take participants through the capital city’s historic streets and along the Congaree River.

The half marathon will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by a 10K race, a 5K race, and a 5K walk. Runners can register at FamouslyHotPinkHalf.org. Event proceeds will go to the purchase of critical medical equipment and help fund program enhancements at Palmetto Health Breast Center, in Columbia, to ensure that patients and families receive the very best care.

Cost: Varies, see website for details. Location: Spirit Communications Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-434-2898 or visit Events.PalmettoHealthFoundation.org.

City Hosts

Free Canning and Preservation Class

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n Monday, October 16, starting at 10 a.m., the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension will host a canning and food preservation workshop at Earlewood Park Community Center, located at 1113 Parkside Drive, in Columbia. Open to both beginners and experienced gardeners, participants will learn great tips and techniques on canning and ways to stretch one’s stored harvest. The research-based workshop is part of a community gardening program series designed to give attendees the tools needed to start and maintain a healthy and fruitful garden.

For more information, call 803-545-3100. natural awakenings

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communitynews ICRC Hosts

Halloween Zumbathon

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n Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will host its Zumbathon charity event at Seven Oaks Park, located at 200 Leisure Lane, in Columbia. Dance, fitness and fun lovers are welcome to come join some of Columbia’s hottest Zumba instructors as they lead the groovy group in shape-sculpting dance for a great charitable cause. Open to all ages, costumes are encouraged and a prize will be awarded for the best Zumba costume.

Cost: $10 donation. For more information, call 803-772-3336 (Seven Oaks Park) or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 37.

Regional Recycle Days in October

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t’s all about recycling! On Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., both Richland and Lexington counties will host a regional recycling event for residents at Irmo High School. The list of acceptable items includes electronics, household hazardous waste, pesticides, scrap metal, tires and shreddable paper.

Cost: Free (Richland and Lexington County residents only). Location: Irmo High School, 6671 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. For more information, including a complete list of acceptable items and recycle criteria and guidelines, call 803-785-3340 or visit www.

Lex-co.sc.gov/solidwaste.

The America Recycles Day RETHINK Contest

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ot creativity?

Throughout the month of October, the Midlands Recycling and Sustainability Alliance will host its annual America Recycles RETHINK Contest for K-12 students in Lexington and Richland counties.

Participating schools can submit up to six entries for the contest, to be held on Saturday, November 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at EdVenture Museum, located at 211 Gervais Street, in Columbia.

Students are asked to create bats, bat art or bat games made from used and upcycled materials after researching how local bat species benefit the midlands. Entries should include a digital picture and a paragraph (written by the student(s)) describing how the individual or group project was created and what was learned from the necessary research. The name and grade level of the student(s) should be included.

Cash prizes will be awarded!

For more information, email Jane.Hiller@Sonoco.com.

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The Art of Dentistry Participates in Operation Gratitude

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ll call for Halloween candy! The Art of Dentistry wants to buy your Halloween candy as part of the 2017 National Halloween Candy Buyback Program, otherwise known as Operation Buyback. The program was started with the goal of getting some of the massive amounts of candy “off the streets” for a good cause. Dental offices nationwide, like the Art of Dentistry, pay kids for their unopened candy. Participating dentists then send the collection to Operation Gratitude, which sorts the candy, packs it in boxes and ships them to troops serving our country abroad. The Art of Dentistry will pay $1 per pound up to $5 per child for unopened Halloween candy. Candy will be collected at the office from Wednesday, November 1, through Friday, November 3.

Location: 7505 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-781-1600. See ad, page 2.

Wingard’s Market Hosts Kids’ Corn Maze

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alloween is always fun at Wingard’s! On Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wingard’s Market is hosting its Hallopalooz for kids. Fun-filled, kid-friendly activities include the Gobblin’ Train and a corn maze. The train ride is free. Entry into the corn maze is only $3 per child.

Other event highlights include child coloring pages, apple bobbing and much more. Food will be provided by Ray’s Pizza.

Cost: Free to enter; $3 for train ride.

Location: Wingard’s Market, 1403 N. Lake Dr., Lexington. For more information, call 803-359-9091 or visit WingardsMarket.com. natural awakenings

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communitynews Cohn Life Coaching: Design the Life You Want

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SOUL SHINE

by Marianne Williamson

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ur deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

ebbie Cohn is a qualified professional with extensive experience as a therapist and life coach specializing in numerous areas of skilled coaching, such as relationships, life and personal, grief and bereavement, midlife challenges, and leadership. Cohn believes that an individual’s personal and professional potential can be unlocked through the life coach experience—utilizing the tools, insight and guidance to reach set goals, acquire wants, and fulfill one’s vision and desires.

States Cohn: “The life coach experience can improve your life by moving you beyond self-imposed limitations, helping you to realize your full potential.

Individuals learn to tap into strengths to maximize success. Adds Cohn: “The real art of life is in the balancing—living in the present with an ability to focus on the future. Often, people need to be reminded that we create our own lives through our beliefs, intentions, courage and ability to link our desires to our actions. Life coaching can help you find that balance, and it works! You are the expert in your own life. If you want to unlock your potential and focus on your future, have better relationships and be more creative, contact me today!”

Schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation. For convenience, scheduled coaching sessions can be conducted via video chat, over the phone, or in person by appointment.

To schedule a consultation, email Debbie Cohn at Debbie@CohnLifeCoaching. com. For more information, visit CohnLifeCoaching.com. See Natural Directory entry, page 41.

From A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson.

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Vitamin D plus Calcium Lowers Cancer Risk

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esearchers from the Creighton University School of Nursing, in Omaha, Nebraska, studied 2,303 healthy postmenopausal women to determine whether a link between vitamin D and cancer existed. The treatment group comprised 1,156 women receiving 2,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D3 and 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day for four years. The 1,147 women in the control group received placebos for the same duration.

Within the study timeframe, 64 women from the placebo group were diagnosed with some form of cancer, while only 49 subjects from the treatment group faced a cancer diagnosis. This represents a small, but significant reduction in the cancer rate for those taking vitamin D3. Further analyses of the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood revealed that the women that developed cancer had substantially lower levels of this vitamin than the subjects that remained healthy.

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Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia

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pirulina platensis, a single-celled blue-green algae used in supplements, is often taken for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. A new study from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, in Iran, tested the efficacy of spirulina supplementation on the body mass index (BMI), weight and cholesterol levels of 64 obese adults between the ages of 20 and 50.

Subjects were divided into intervention and placebo groups. The intervention group took twice-daily supplements of Spirulina platensis for 12 weeks. BMI, fasting blood samples and lipid profiles were assessed at the beginning and end of the study, and food intake and appetite were reported daily.

The scientists found more than double the reductions in both body weight and BMI in the spirulina group, compared to the control group. In addition, reductions in both total cholesterol and appetite were found in the intervention group.

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study from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, examined the impact of regular walking on people with vascular cognitive impairment, the second-most common form of dementia.

The ailment occurs when blood vessels become damaged by cardiovascular disease, impeding good blood circulation and making the brain work harder.

The researchers scanned the brains and conducted computerized decision-making and attention tests on 38 people with mild, early forms of vascular cognitive impairment. Half of the subjects were asked to participate in supervised, one-hour walking sessions three times per week for a six-month period. The remaining subjects did not walk.

After six months, the walking group showed improvements in both blood pressure and brain function, with their brains requiring less effort during the decision-making and attention tests.

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esearchers from the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, studied the impact of music therapy on 60 patients that had undergone spinal fusion surgery. Half received a 30-minute music therapy session, along with standard postoperative care, within 72 hours of surgery.

The other half received only standard care.

The scientists used the visual analog scale to measure pain before and after music therapy in both groups concurrently. The patients receiving music therapy experienced average pain level reductions from 6.2 to 5.09, while the control group averaged slight increases in pain, from 5.2 to 5.87.

“The degree of change in the music group is notable for having been achieved by non-pharmacologic means, with little chance of adverse effects,” explains Center Director and study co-author Joanne Loewy. “Pain is subjective and personal, and warrants an individualized approach to care. Certified, licensed music therapists can tailor treatment to each patient’s musical preferences and address their pain level.”

Banning Trans Fats Lowers Heart Attacks

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leven counties in New York instituted restrictions on trans fatty acids in restaurants in 2007. Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine used data from the New York State Department of Health statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System and U.S. Census population estimates to determine the impact of these restrictions on the health of the community; they compared the 11 counties that had the restrictions to 25 counties without them. The scientists concluded that hospital heart attack admissions were significantly lower for the 11 counties with the restrictions.

WOMEN LIVE LONGER WHEN SURROUNDED

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esearchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, followed 108,630 U.S. women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study between 2000 and 2008, comparing their mortality rates with the amount of vegetation around their homes.

The researchers also accounted for related risk factors such as age, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and smoking behaviors. They concluded that subjects living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate than those living in the least lush areas during the study period.

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Columbia Travel Logistics: Where Health Care Meets Affordability, Quality and Excellence

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ore and more, people all across the globe are discovering the tremendous benefits of medical tourism. It has become common knowledge that this blossoming industry very often offers a more affordable medical treatment without compromising the quality of care. Often referred to as health tourism, medical tourism is defined as the act of going overseas to obtain medical, cosmetic or dental treatment.

Why would one consider such an option? The benefits and advantages are well worth considering. They include lower costs, making it more affordable (some have saved as much as 40 to 50 percent on many healthcare service procedures through medical tourism compared to like treatments performed in the U.S.); prompt service; much-improved flight and communication services; and, of course, tourism opportunities. Healthcare costs in developed nations have exploded. And for many, health insurance does not cover the full cost of a procedure.

For others, such procedures are unavailable in their resident countries. Medical Tourism bridges these gaps by providing an effective and affordable solution. In addition, technological advancement and the overall standard of health care have rapidly improved, and international travel has become more reasonably priced and hassle-free.

Numerous specialized travel agencies offer medical tourism as an integral part of their product and service portfolios. One such agency is Colombia Travel Logistics (CTL). Located right here in Columbia, South Carolina, this U.S.-based company provides country-to-country medical travel accommodations and services from the U.S. to Medellin, Colombia, and back; the agency’s mission is to provide its clients with an outstanding aesthetic surgical experience abroad within a culturally rich environment. CTL’s team of American and Colombian professionals, along with its associated agency enterprises, allow the agency to do just that in beautiful Medellin.

Colombia’s healthcare system is ranked number 22 out of 191 countries by the World Health Organization. As a comparison, Canada is ranked 30th and the U.S. is ranked 37th. Considered as one of the most innovative cities in South America, Medellin is also the home to many excellent and accredited aesthetic

surgeons with certifications recognized worldwide and backed by a state-ofthe-art medical infrastructure. Colombia’s aesthetic surgery services are low-cost, high-standard options backed by experienced surgeons working in modern facilities. In fact, more than 25,000 medical tourists travel there annually. Medellin has historically been considered an excellent medical tourism destination for such treatment procedures as abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction, buttock lift, ear surgery, eyelid surgery, facelifts, liposuction and rhinoplasty, among others.

CTL’s service packages are complete, covering all medical expenses, including surgeon and accredited clinic/hospital costs; travel insurance; hospital/clinic health insurance; pharmaceuticals; private transportation from and to the hotel and clinic; fourand five-star hotel accommodations in El Poblado (a trendy and exclusive area of the city); and several tour and exploration options. From the arrival at Medellin’s airport to hotel check-in and throughout the entire experience, CTL’s friendly and hospitable bilingual staff members assist and accompany guests as needed.

Medical tourism can be very appealing for those interested in high-quality and affordable health care. CTL is ready to help you get the quality health care and unparalleled customer service you’re looking for at budget-friendly prices. The agency’s qualified representatives coordinate air travel, provide private terrestrial transportation, assist with hotel accommodations, and provide translators and tour guides for clients—making the trip to beautiful Medellin safe and enjoyable. Call CTL today!

For more information, call 888-5993248, ext. 701, or visit ctl-llc.net. See ad, page 6.

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family practice of CHIROPRACTIC:

FROM PAIN TO POSSIBILITIES

by Odell Williams

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ctober is National Chiropractic Health Month, and there is very little question as to the critical importance of good spinal and nervous system health. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only the common cold accounts for more lost days of work than “back pain.” Millions of people worldwide suffer from the effects of debilitating back and body pain—many desperately seeking a real solution that provides lasting relief, recovery and healing.

This is actually what chiropractic care is all about. Imagine a natural healthcare solution that honors the body’s innate ability to heal—something that can help one reduce or eliminate pain and suffering and allow the body to function at its highest level so that one can feel his or her best every day.

Dr. Jim Minico and his team of doctors at Family Practice of Chiropractic focus on the correction of disorders

and the adverse conditions often experienced in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Minico has successfully treated patients suffering from back and neck pain, joint pain, radiating pain throughout the arms and legs, chronic headaches, numbness, sports injuries, and auto accidents.

The underlying premise of chiropractic care is the elimination or reduction of spinal subluxations, which by definition are partial dislocations (misalignments) of the vertebrae. Regarded in chiropractic theory as the root cause of many health problems in addition to just pain, subluxations can restrict nerve space, thus altering and interfering with the nervous system’s ability to properly control the body’s functions.

Subluxations can occur as a result of something extreme, such as an auto accident, or from something considered “routine” and minor, such as bending

down to pick something up.

The correction of these misalignments can relieve nerve interference, allowing the brain to better communicate with the rest of the body. This encourages and stimulates the body’s natural healing process and system functionality, leading to restoration, rejuvenation and better health and wellness.

Family Practice of Chiropractic, in Chapin, offers a range of other services that support natural health care, such as massage therapy, injury rehab, digital X-ray, stateof-the-art spinal decompression therapy, exercise, nutrition and more. While the initial objective for new patients is to reduce or alleviate pain, there are other goals that can be achieved with chiropractic care. Once the initial stage of healing begins, patients move on to spinal and whole-body strengthening designed to achieve a more balanced and healthier state to prevent future complications.

Chiropractic can benefit not only adults but also infants, children and teens.

It’s time to get back into living well again—fully alive, active and free to enjoy your world pain-free!

For the month of October, Dr. Minico and his staff invite you to begin the journey to natural health and wellness with a special Family Chiropractic *Gift Certificate for ONLY $27 for the first visit. *Includes all exams, consultations and X-rays (if necessary).

Family Practice of Chiropractic is located at 203 Amicks Ferry Rd., in Chapin.

To schedule an appointment, call 803932-9399 or visit DrMinico.com. See ad, page 21.

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

Saving Salmon

A legal challenge in Washington state may require spending nearly $2 billion to restore salmon habitat by removing barriers that block fish migration. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a 2013 ruling ordering the state to fix or replace hundreds of culverts that allow streams to pass beneath roads, but block the salmon.

Lorraine Loomis, chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, states, “This is a win for salmon, treaty rights and everyone that lives here.” The group represents 21 tribes in western Washington that challenged the state over the culverts in 2001, part of decades-long litigation over tribal fishing rights. She advises, “Fixing fish-blocking culverts under state roads will open up hundreds of miles of habitat and result in more salmon.”

Fast Foodies

Eco Sneakers

Biodegradable Reeboks Help Solve Waste Problem Reebok is introducing a completely compostable sneaker designed to neither harm the environment when created nor potentially clog a landfill when discarded. The shoe’s upper section is made of sustainable organic cotton, while the sole is derived from industrially grown corn, harvested when it’s older and tougher. Even the eyelets are stitched, using no metal or plastic.

A collaborative study published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that toddlers under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than vegetables on any given day; one in four 6-to-11-month-olds and one in five 1-year-olds consumed no vegetables at all.

This concerning downward trend began more than a decade ago. The percentage of babies and toddlers eating canned or frozen fruits and vegetables declined by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012, and the consumption of dark, leafy greens among those under 2 has halved since 2005. Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, an associate professor with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, says, “You often have to offer a new food to a toddler up to 10 times before they will eat it.”

Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life.

~Yoko Ono

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Resource Saver

Innovative Building Material Trumps Concrete Concrete and steel allow us to build immense houses, skyscrapers and dams, but in 2012, the U.S. Energy Information Administration determined that cement manufacturing uses more energy than any other industry. A new substitute process of growing biodegradable bricks via millions of bacteria-depositing chemicals, similar to the way coral grows, is now coming into use.

The bacteria are injected into a brick mold with an aggregate material such as sand. After a short time, the bacteria turn it into a solid brick. Not only is this a renewable resource, it uses relatively little energy and is a viable option for future methods of construction, including terraforming other planets (Tinyurl.com/Biodegradable BuildingMaterials).

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Court Removes Manmade Barriers

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it’s a Life Changer!

MORE THAN JUST AN OYSTER ROAST,

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or the 11th year, Harmony is hosting its Oyster Roast Benefit fundraiser on the Harmony School campus on Saturday, November 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. Midlands area residents are welcome to join staff and supporters for a wonderful night of delicious food, great live music and a chili cook-off to be judged by local area celebrities. Other event highlights include all-you-can-eat steamed oysters, wine and beer, a bonfire, African drumming, and bluegrass music by The Mustache Brothers. A 200-item silent auction is also scheduled, filled with lots of great stuff to bid on, such as travel opportunities, restaurant gift certificates, children’s items, gifts, books, original handmade art, and much more.

Why should you attend and support the mission? Though it’s been a long road of recovery for Harmony School since the flood devastated the school’s campus two years ago, the school’s staff, faculty and student families are thrilled to announce that Harmony School is finally ready to break ground very soon on the construction of a

new preschool facility. Nestled in the heart of the Forest Acres area, Harmony School was hit extremely hard by the major flood event that devastated so much of the Midlands area in 2015. Much has been accomplished, but a significant challenge still lies ahead.

Due to the extensive damage to the preschool, renovation costs, the permitting process and red tape, it became evident to school administration that restoring the preschool building was neither financially feasible nor prudent. Moreover, the construction site for the new facility, understandably, had to be moved away from the designated flood zone very near to the campus to a location adjacent to the existing elementary building.

The proceeds generated from this crucial event will help Harmony School continue to recover. By far, this is the school’s largest fundraiser of the year, and its critical importance cannot be overstated. Help is needed, and this event provides the perfect opportunity to do just that—all while having a blast. Please help make this year’s Oyster Roast Benefit a great success and the final step in finally rising above the flood impact!

Tickets are available through Eventbrite or through the school directly.

As a note, this is an “adults only” event.

Those interested in becoming a sponsor and/or donating an item to the silent auction, should contact the school at HarmonySchoolSC@gmail.com.

Cost: $35; event registration available online. Location: Harmony School Campus, 3737 Covenant Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-787-1899 or visit HarmonySchoolSC.com/oyster-roast.

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Choosing a Chiropractor How to Find the Best One

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hiropractic medicine is known for its non-surgical approach to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, but also has much more to offer. However, finding the right doctor can be as daunting as shopping for a comfortable pair of shoes. Here, three reputable practitioners talk about securing individualized care and getting the most out of chiropractic.

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Address Specific Needs

Clarifying the desired outcome is helpful, because some clients are just looking for a quick fix to reduce pain, while others may be seeking overall better health, lasting wellness and an improved quality of life.

“Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of

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Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.”

Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees.

“Chiropractic care encompasses many styles, so one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain.

If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.”

“There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St. Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston.

Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation.

Ask Questions

First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor has practiced and their governing philosophy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays.

Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current

therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.

Be Consistent

“You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results.

St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results.

Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.”

Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.”

She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.”

Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine. It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis.

Active Release Technique – This approach is used for soft tissue conditions, both acute and from repetitive motion, or recurring injuries such as those experienced by athletes. It targets adhesions in muscles

and connective tissues that tighten around nerves to limit joint mobility.

Atlas Orthogonal Method – Adjustment of the atlas—the first spine vertebra that supports the skull and provides a path for the spinal cord—helps reduce stress in the brain stem and nervous system.

Blair Technique – Adjustment of the upper cervical (neck) area, especially the first two vertebrae, is especially beneficial for nerve function.

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

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Directional Non-Force Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses.

Diversified Technique – Widely used among chiropractors to generally improve neurological function, reduce neck, back and leg pain, especially from herniated disks, this technique may also be helpful for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Extremity Manipulation FlexionDistraction – This involves manipulation of the extremities (arm/shoulder, leg/hip).

It helps improve joint mobility and reduce stress along the spine and is especially useful for carpal tunnel syndrome and problems with posture and gait.

Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints.

Gonstead Technique – The most recognizable form of chiropractic manipulation and similar to Diversified Technique, this approach addresses misalignment and involves variable-pressure spine adjustment and realignment. It includes X-ray analysis to pinpoint prob-

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lem areas and is deemed safe for children, pregnant women and the elderly.

Graston Technique – Instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic causes of fibromyalgia.

Kinesiology – This common diagnostic technique—often for sports-related injuries—targets specific muscle groups via massage and pressure points to gauge overall body functioning.

Logan Basic Technique – A low-force way to realign bones via gentle, sustained pressure at the base of the spine, it’s considered beneficial for headaches, including migraine, neck and low back pain and stress. A safe form of physical rehabilitation that’s considered effective for all ages.

Myofascial Technique – This soft tissue therapy resolves trigger points deep within muscles and joints. Beneficial for muscle spasms, it’s thought to be useful for sciatica and piriformis syndrome. It’s also used by massage therapists.

Network Spinal Analysis (network chiropractic) – This low-force technique

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addresses the entire body to improve communication between the brain and nerves via points along the spine and is suited to all ages.

Pettibon System – Based on a total body assessment, both structural and nutritional, this system focuses on posture correction and spinal alignment, diet and muscle development.

Sacro-Occipital Technique – Focused on the relationship between the bases of the spine and skull, it employs triangular-shaped blocks under the pelvis to target lower back issues; low-force adjustments include slow pressure to address issues related to the skull. It is considered especially beneficial for hiatal hernia and gastro-esophageal reflux.

Somato Respiratory Integration – Special exercises leverage the body-breath connection to assist stress management, tension release and whole body awareness. It employs focus, breath work, touch and movement. Compatible with other treatments, it can also be done at home.

Thompson Drop Technique – Employed via a “drop table” and thrust of the chiropractor’s hands. It can help determine discrepancies in leg lengths. Benefits include improved posture, flexibility and sleep, and decreased pain.

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Fermented Foods Revival Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods

by Judith Fertig

Colorful jars of fermented Korean kimchee, Indian chutney, German sauerkraut and bottles of kombucha line many grocery store shelves today. We’re in the midst of a fermented food revival.

Grassroots Groundswell

“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were common foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,” says Sandor Katz. This Woodbury, Tennessee, writer who travels the world giving related workshops is credited with bringing fermented foods back into the limelight. He explains, “I am self-taught and learned to ferment by experimentation.

It was that first successful batch of sauerkraut that sparked my obsession.

I also love eating cheese, beer, chocolate, coffee, yogurt and many other products of fermentation.”

Kirsten and Christopher Shockey, the authors of Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes, homestead in Oregon’s Jackson

Valley. “A fateful Christmas gift—a ceramic crock full of bubbling, fermenting cabbage under the tree, funky fermenty smell and all,” first piqued their interest, Kirsten recalls. “Eventually, we started our own small farmstead fermentation company.” Christopher explains that the combination of salt and shredded or chopped vegetables can launch the production of probiotic lactic acid bacteria that preserves the food and drives off “bad bacteria”.

Jennifer McGruther, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of The Nourished Kitchen cookbook, an offshoot of her blog of the same name. Her first batch of fermented food was yogurt. Now she visits her local farmers’ market every Saturday before spending Sunday prepping foods for the rest of the week. “Traditional foods like fermented vegetables, yogurt or kombucha don’t take long to prepare; they take time to culture, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.

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How Much Is Enough?

Fermented foods offer a variety of positive effects on health. “If you’re consuming a diet rich in fermented foods, you’re essentially bathing your GI tract in healthy, food-related organisms,” says food research scientist Robert Hutkins, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fermented foods with live probiotics can also improve brain function, according to a study in the journal Gastroenterology.

Fermented foods are meant to be eaten as condiments, not consumed in large quantities. Overdoing such intake might cause bloating, cramping and other digestion problems. Dr. Leonard Smith, a gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon and medical advisor

for the University of Miami Department of Integrative Medicine, recommends “a half-cup of cultured vegetables or two ounces of your favorite probiotic liquid per day to start.” He says it’s possible to eventually work up to having a serving of cultured vegetables and probiotic liquids at every meal, or possibly as a between-meal snack.

Christopher Shockey adds, “We don’t see these foods as a ‘medicine’ to be eaten daily because you have to force yourself; instead, we see it as a fun, delicious, easy, healthful addition to mealtime.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

A Few Fermented Recipes to Start

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ermented foods are well known for building gut health. Now a growing body of research shows that they improve immunity, brain and heart functions,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D. The board-certified doctor of natural medicine, certified herbalist and author blogs from Vancouver, Canada.

Get started with these simple, plant-based recipes from her latest book, The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life.

Salvadoran Salsa Yields: about 1 quart This gingery and spicy salsa, also known as curtido, is a traditional Salvadoran food. The twist here is added turmeric and green apple. Serve on its own, as a condiment with chips, on sausages or over salad. Maybe mix a couple of heaping spoonfuls with freshly mashed avocado for a fresh take on guacamole.

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turmeric. (Consider wearing food-safe gloves to avoid touching the chili.)

Transfer to a crock or a large glass or ceramic bowl, and mix well.

In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the saltwater over the salsa mixture until all ingredients are submerged, leaving a couple of inches at the top for expansion.

Place a snug-fitting plate inside the crock or bowl over the salsa-water mixture; then weigh it down with food-safe weights or a bowl or jar of water, so the vegetables remain submerged under the brine as they ferment. Cover with a lid or a cloth, and allow it to ferment five to seven days, checking periodically to ensure the salsa is still submerged below the water line.

If any mold forms on the surface, simply scoop it out. It won’t spoil the salsa unless it gets deeper inside the crock. (It may form where the mixture meets the air, but it rarely forms deeper.)

After one week, put the salsa in jars or a bowl, cover and place in the fridge, where it usually lasts up to a year.

Vegan Kefir Yields: about 1 quart Traditional kefir is made with cow’s milk, but can be made with plantbased milks like cashew, almond, sunflower seed or coconut. The sweetener feeds the kefir microbes, leaving minimal sugar in the end product. ½ green cabbage 1 to 2 carrots 1 green apple, cored and quartered One 2-inch piece fresh ginger ½ cayenne chili ½ small purple or red onion One 2-inch piece fresh turmeric 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water Use a food processor with a coarse grating blade to shred the cabbage, carrots, apple, ginger, chili, onion and

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The grains will grow over time; only about one tablespoon of kefir grains is needed to keep the kefir going; remove the extras to eat, give to friends or add to compost.

1 quart (or liter) filtered water ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews 1 tsp coconut sugar, pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1 Tbsp kefir grains (a natural starter, available at health food stores and online) Mandarin sections for garnish (optional) Use a blender to blend the water, cashews and coconut sugar (or maple syrup or agave nectar) until it’s smooth and creamy.

Pour the cashew milk into a 1½- to 2-quart glass jar, making sure it is less than two-thirds full. Add the kefir grains, stir and then place the cap on the jar.

Leave the jar at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, gently shaking it periodically.

The cashew milk will become somewhat bubbly, then will begin to coagulate and separate; shake it to remix the kefir or scoop out the thicker curds and use them like soft cheese or sour cream.

Refrigerate up to one week. When ready to serve, pour the kefir into a glass and garnish the rim with mandarin orange sections, if desired.

Fermented Chopped Salad Yields: about 6 cups Unlike other salads, this version stores for many months in the fridge. Serve on its own or toss it in vinaigrette and serve over brown rice for a quick and nutritious rice bowl dinner.

1 radish, finely chopped ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 turnip, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 carrot, chopped into ½-inch chunks 3 small apples, chopped into ½-inch chunks

Handful of green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 rutabaga, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 to 2 grape leaves, kale leaves or other large leafy greens (optional) 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water In a medium bowl, mix the radish, onion, turnip, carrot, apples, green beans and rutabaga; then transfer to a small crock.

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Place the grape leaves or other leafy greens on top of the chopped ingredients to help hold them under the brine; then weigh the mix down with foodsafe weights or a jar or bowl of water.

In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt.

Pour the brine over the salad, cover with a lid or cloth, and let ferment for one week.

Remove the covering, weights and grape leaves or other leafy greens.

Dish out into jars or a bowl, cover and refrigerate, where the salad should last six to 12 months.

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Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

by Kathleen Barnes

Success in the quest for stronger bones is possible at any age.

Start and Stay Young

“Peak bone strength is reached by the age of 30, so it’s vital for young people to engage in dynamic impact movement through their teen years and 20s,” says Sherri Betz, chair of the American Physical Therapy Association bone health group, a doctor of physical therapy and geriatric-certified specialist with a private practice in Santa Cruz, California.

Engaging in sports during our youthful developing years helps build strong, wide and dense bones that will carry us well into old age, literally giving us a firmer base to stand on. It’s paramount to encourage children and young people to be physically active and for us all to continue with athletic activities throughout adulthood to preserve the bone health peak we reach at age 30.

Optimal Bone Exercises

“Adulthood is a perfectly good time to start building and improving bone fitness and health. The outcome is just a little bit less,” says Steven A. Hawkins,

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Ph.D., a professor of exercise science at California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks.

“Bone responds to exercise much like muscle,” explains Larry Tucker, Ph.D., professor of exercise sciences at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. “Bone doesn’t grow, per se, but like muscle, it does get denser and stronger according to the stresses and strains put on it.”

“The key is to put a heavy load on bones to stimulate them to grow,” Hawkins notes.

Standing exercises are recommended, because the bones most likely to benefit from strengthening exercise are 30 targeted leg and hip bones, says Tucker.

“Surprising the bone is your best bet,” points out Betz. “Don’t do the same things over and over again at the same time, either repetitive exercises like running or weight lifting or consistent combinations; even high-intensity exercise can diminish the effects.”

The most highly recommended exercises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping—from

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basketball to lively dances, and even some intense yoga postures. Hopping and jumping are probably the best way to strengthen bones, but must be done in the proper way, according to Tucker and others. Research by Tucker’s team published in the American Journal of Health Promotion studied the effects of jumping on hip bone density in premenopausal women. It may seem counterintuitive, but Tucker reports that most benefits are gained from jumping as high as possible, resting 30 seconds and repeating up to 10 times twice a day in intervals at least eight hours apart. “If you jump continuously, the exercise loses effectiveness pretty quickly,” he says.

Those that enjoy circuit training should do something else during the 30-second rests between repetitions, Tucker advises. Because it’s the jolt of jumping that stimulates bone strength, using a mini-trampoline or another cushioning device to lessen impact on the body won’t increase bone density.

Betz cautions against starting a jumping program too quickly. “Proper alignment, balance and body awareness come first,” she says. “Do 20 to 25 heel raises in a row, a full squat with good alignment and a full lunge to ready the body for a jumping program.” Such strengthening safeguards against falling and injury.

Yoga for Bones Yoga doesn’t involve bouncing or jumping for the most part, but it can be helpful in maintaining strong bones, says Sherri Betz, a Santa Cruz, California, physical therapist and Pilates and yoga instructor. “Poses, including the tree, chair, warrior, triangle, half moon and sun salute, need to be as dynamic as possible and focus on leg strengthening and spine extension.

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Walking, running, weight training and other repetitive exercises don’t improve bone density, says Hawkins.

“Walk and do other repetitive exercises for cardiovascular health and general fitness. While these might help maintain current bone strength, they won’t improve bone density.” Walking reduced the risk of hip fracture by 41 percent for postmenopausal women walking four hours a week, with fewer falls due to improved strength, balance and other factors per the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Numerous studies confirm that exercise of any kind keeps us healthy, but for bone health, the answer is to start weight-bearing exercises early and sustain the practice for a lifetime.

Kathleen Barnes is a health writer and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Best Bone Test The most common way of testing bone density is a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan. The result is called a T-score and is one case where a zero is perfect.

A score of +1.0 to -1.0 is considered normal. A score between -1.0 and -2.5 is considered osteopenia, or weakened bones. A score lower than -2.5 indicates some level of osteoporosis.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends bone density testing for women and men older than 65 and 70, respectively, and those that are petite, prone to breaking bones or have other risk factors.

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Walking Isn’t It

TRANSFORMATIVE

TRAVEL Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

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An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.

Declare Your Intentions

Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau.

Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or

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even a casual acquaintance. Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings and understand the pull to a place.

Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers.

It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.

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Stay Open

Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook.

“Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble. Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country. Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau.

Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.”

Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents.

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If we truly want to know the secret of soulful traveling, we need to believe there is something sacred waiting to be discovered in virtually every journey. ~Phil Cousineau One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.

Move Beyond Comfort

“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes.

“When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real change can occur,” says Haupert.

“My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.”

“Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.”

If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.

Do Less, Experience More

To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend.

“Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.”

Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in

one’s thinking.

Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau.

He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do when they palm the feet of a Buddha statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall.

Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says.

Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”

Lasting Travel Gifts

When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards

Close Encounters Eager for a transformative adventure without traveling afar? Here are some ideas for exploring cultures and connecting with others closer to home.

4 Attend festivals celebrating varied cultures in your local community. Every spring in Washington, D.C., embassies showcase the cuisine, art and history of 70 countries. Frackville, Pennsylvania’s 103-year-old Lithuanian Days is the oldest ethnic festival in the country.

4 Host a traveling cyclist and hear tales from the trails via WarmShowers.org, a hospitality exchange for 90,000 touring cyclists and hosts.

4 Take advantage of local, state and national parks, including 88 ocean and coastal parks within the National Park Service (nps.gov). Along with wilderness sites, the service also stewards important cultural heritage sites nationwide.

4 Find a spiritual retreat center at RetreatFinder.com.

4 Overnight on an organic farm. Visit FarmStayUS.com to sample what’s in season in the region.

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from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseball-crazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.”

Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream. Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-year-old pair had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.”

They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of clothing and accessories modeled after

Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.

Drive Home Transformation

Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.”

Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating your “traveler self” back into normalcy.

It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert.

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Journey Jump-Offs Here’s a short list of resources to inspire transformative adventuring.

n The blog at AyanaJourneys.com explores Cambodia’s sacred Buddhist sites.

n Evergreen Escapes at Evergreen EscapesIntl.com specializes in unforgettable locales tailored to the traveler’s inner calling.

n “The Travelers” podcast via Holocene.io/travelers features stories and advice from 200-plus change-makers on topics ranging from creativity, fear and gratitude to travel-related careers.

n Muddy Shoe Adventures at MuddyShoeAdventures.com offers small-group trips that challenge participants with combinations of physical activities and cultural experiences.

n OuterTravelsInnerJourneys.com connects people through shared spiritual adventures like mind-body healing and immersion in nature.

n Phil Cousineau (PhilCousineau.net) hosts writer’s retreats, literary tours and pilgrimages to historic sacred sites.

n Responsible Travel at Responsible Travel.com offers socially and environmentally conscious tours to all seven continents, including small-ship cruises to more authentic, lesser-known ports of call.

n Transformational Travel Council’s website Transformational. travel conveys uplifting stories, a travelers’ forum and other tools for change-seekers.

n World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (wwoof.net) links volunteers with organic farmers to help build a sustainable global community.

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Adventure travelers named transformation and an expanded worldview as top motives for their explorations. ~Adventure Travel Trade Association or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau.

The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage.

Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections.

“We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video.

The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. natural awakenings

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choolchildren are learning the calming effect of tuning into their minds and bodies through a pioneering program in Baltimore, Maryland, that’s replacing time outs and school detentions with mindful moments.

Trained staff—including many former students—teach yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, centering and breath work that empower kids to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Brothers Atman and Ali Smith and friend Andres Gonzalez founded the nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001 in response to the pressing need to help kids living in challenging urban environments better manage stress, anger and other heightened emotions. Today, the organization is sowing the seeds of mindfulness with some 7,500 students a week across 18 Baltimore-area schools, usually beginning through daylong, school-wide interventions and afterschool programs supporting targeted populations.

Frustrated kids cool off and center themselves through breathing exercises and meditation in the Mindful Moment Room in the HLF flag-

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ship Robert W. Coleman Elementary School. “Sometimes when I get mad, I just breathe deep. I picture being in a certain place I like and I just stop being mad… I think of being a bigger person and doing something maybe a wise man would do,” advises one fifth-grade participant.

“When we had to take a big test, before I took it and in the middle, I took deep breaths to stay calm and finish the test. When everybody around you is making a lot of noises, you just try to tune them out and be yourself, do your breathing,” says another fifth-grader.

The training starts with educators learning mindfulness techniques both to help their students and also manage their own stress in the classroom. “The program was a fantastic experience,” says Lori Gustovson, a teacher at Baltimore’s Lincoln Elementary School. “We integrated the exercises into our daily schedules, helping many students and teachers focus their attention and regulate emotions such as anxiety, anger and frustration. We are a better school because of the time they spent in our classrooms teaching us the beauty of

These are tools kids can rely on for the rest of their lives, and use them to get back to their center.

Mindful Exercises

~Ali Smith paying attention to breath, movement and each other,” she observes.

Participating schools have reported fewer fights, better attendance and higher grades, among other benefits, according to Ali Smith, all results backed by independent research.

Recent studies in schools from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio, have shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can heighten attentiveness, self-control and empathy, while reducing stress, hyperactivity and depression, and improving academic performance.

The kids also apply their newfound skills at home. “To take ownership of the practice and understand the benefits, you have to know how to explain it, so we use a reciprocal teaching model,” says Ali. “We teach the kids to say, ‘Mom, Dad, you look stressed; can you take a breather with me?’”

Martin, a Lincoln Elementary student, was pleased to report, “I went to my house and taught my mom how to do all the things you guys taught us.”

Virginia, another student, noted, “This morning I got mad at my dad, but then I remembered to breathe, and then I didn’t shout.”

Other schools are following suit.

Mindful Schools began in 2007 as a single-school program in Oakland, California, and then expanded to support online and in-person courses and a network of mindful educators spanning all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The David Lynch Foundation funds efforts to bring transcendental meditation to underserved kids in classrooms like the Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, in Queens, New York; Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon; and Wayzata West Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, among others.

Find easy instruction at Tinyurl.com/ MindfulnessStarterLesson.

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

This meditation exercise is recommended by the Holistic Life Foundation to help kids slow down, relax, de-stress or clear their heads:

Sit comfortably with one hand on your belly, with your head, neck and spine in alignment. Breathe through your nose. As you inhale, feel your belly expand and pause for a second. Then, exhale and feel the belly fall. Repeat for 10 breaths.

This mindfulness instruction is excerpted from a starter lesson at MindfulSchools.org:

Mindfulness is noticing what is happening in the present moment. It can help calm us when we are angry, sad or frustrated. It can help us notice when we are happy or grateful and also to focus, whether in school or in sports.

It’s important to let our bodies be very still. When that happens, it gets very quiet. When we have still and quiet bodies, that’s what we call our mindful bodies. Now, let’s close our eyes and just sit like this for one minute.

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Millennials, now comprising a third of this country’s stressed-out labor force, according to the Pew Research Center and American Psychological Association, are among those that can benefit from having a cat around. Lowered blood pressure is one result, according to research by psychologist Karen Allen, Ph.D., conducted at the University at Buffalo. Even when comfort breaks are hard to schedule, insistent cats cannot be ignored.

“Pompous Albert, a rejected show cat, works at SafeWise, in Salt Lake City,” relates Sage Singleton, who handles Albert’s Instagram account. “He boosts morale, reduces stress and provides entertainment.”

Carlos, a former rescue kitten, greets employees at PetNovations, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, each morning. He’s the star of the corporate Instagram account and blog, and promotes the company’s eco-friendly Cat Genie litterless cat box.

Smith’s Ace Hardware and Housewares, in Princeton, New Jersey, has Dusty patrol its 18,000-square-foot facility, often escorting customers along the aisles.

At St. Augustine Health Ministries, in Cleveland, the furry receptionist is Oreo. This black-and-white stray claimed the job by installing herself at the front desk to welcome guests and visit with residents that miss having their own pet.

Therapists At the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco, Duke Ellington Morris visits with patients while nurses check vital signs; he’s part of an animal-assisted therapy program through the city’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

With the help of his humans, Jessica and Eric Hagan, of Pennsylvania’s Wolf Creek Township, Draven was certified through a local Love on a Leash chapter that qualifies pet-provided therapy animals. He showed My Cat From Hell host Jackson Galaxy his hospital routine for a segment called “My Cat From Heaven.” Draven regularly visits the Grove City Medical Center, in Pine Township, local nursing homes and service groups.

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Literacy Aids “At 18, Cleo, my small, gray cat, retired from therapy visits and missed the attention,” says Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Silt, Colorado. “Kids reading to her at the school library provided a solution that satisfied everyone.”

In 2010, the public library in White Settlement, Texas, adopted Browser to remedy a rodent problem. Five years later, the city council cited pending renovations and a potential impact on allergies in backing a motion to oust Browser. Supporters, pointing out that the cat brought children through the doors, successfully petitioned to keep the four-legged employee.

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Less socially developed feral felines can provide needed services. The Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats rescues such cats from Los Angeles shelters. Each is vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped. “When they’re adopted out in threes, community cats are more likely to stay on the job,” notes founder and headmistress Shawn Simons.

“In Southern California, working cats are employed as assistants to brewmasters at the Monkish Brewery to protect the grain and hops and at Saluti Cellars as vintner support in charge of gopher population control,” says Simons. “More traditionally, cats at the Portuguese Bend Riding Club barn discourage mice and make friends with horses and riders.”

The school’s Working Cat Program partners with area recycling centers, golf courses, warehouses and industrial parks that could otherwise lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to vermin-related structural damage, including gnawed wiring and other potential fire hazards. “Businesses get an all-natural, safe and effective way to control pests and cats live life naturally,” says Simons.

Working cats of many stripes are becoming increasingly common. For a business, it’s a money-saver; for a cat, it’s a lifesaver.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 & 25

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

Providence Cooks–Fall into the Mediterranean–6-8pm. Registered dietitian Kay MacInnis hosts a sophisticated healthy multicourse meal inspired by Mediterranean dishes. Cost: $25. Limited space. Providence Health Northeast, 120 Gateway Corp Blvd, Columbia. Info/registration: 800-4243627, bit.ly/ProvCooks2017.

Health, Hormones and Homeostasis Seminar– Presented by Dr. Rachel Hall. Cost: Free. Due to limited capacity, call to preregister and reserve a space. Only those preregistered will be allowed to attend. Expect Wellness, 130 Suber Rd, Ste D, Columbia. Info/times/registration: 803-796-1702, DrRachelHall.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 & 17

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

Halloween at the Park–6:30-8:30pm. Bring your little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treating on our outdoor trick-or-treat trail. Also carnival games and prizes, a costume contest and scream contest.

Concessions available for purchase. All ages. Cost: $5/child. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info/registration: 803-345-1681, icrc.net.

Health, Hormones and Homeostasis Seminar– Presented by Dr. Rachel Hall. Cost: Free. Due to limited capacity, call to preregister and reserve a space. Only those preregistered will be allowed to attend. Expect Wellness, 130 Suber Rd, Ste D, Columbia. Info/times/registration: 803-796-1702, DrRachelHall.com.

Kombucha Workshop and Tasting–6:30-8pm.

Follow us on Facebook for updates and more details: Facebook/palmstopalmettos. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/cost/details: 803-553-7010.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

Crooked Creek Indoor Yard Sale–7-11am. Drop by for some great bargains/treasures. Interested vendors call for details. Cost: buyer admission free.

Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info/registration: 803-345-1681, icrc.net.

Ralph Jarrell’s Book Release and Signing–6-8pm.

Ill Gotten Gain. Go to Facebook/palmstopalmettos for details. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info: 803-553-7010.

OCTOBER 5, 10, 16, 21, 26 & 31 Discount Days at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price; mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Dances of Universal Peace–7-9pm–w/Marguerite Frongillo. The dances lift our spirits and open us to awareness of the divine in each other. Cost: Free; donations accepted. Near Midtown Mall, in Forest Acres, Columbia. Info/directions: Contact Frongillo at 803-743-0731 or Mff426@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Create Your Life-Vision Board–Follow us on Facebook for schedule, fees and more details Facebook/palmstopalmettos. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/cost/details: 803-553-7010.

Soggy Doggy Day–10am-2pm. A special day where our canine friends can enjoy time on Saluda Splash after it closes for the season. Barking Lot Dog Park pass holders receive free admission to the Splash Pad. $3 per dog, $5 parking. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info/registration: 803-213-2062, icrc.net.

OCTOBER 7, 14, 21 & 28 Murraywood Health Food–10am-6pm. 20% off all grocery items, excluding local honey. Murraywood Shopping Center, 7001 St Andrews Rd, Columbia.

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Breathwork Basics 102–Prerequisite, Breathwork Basics for Health and Healing. Follow us on Facebook for updates and more details: Facebook/palmstopalmettos. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/cost/details: 803-553-7010.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 Mother/Son Game Night–6:30-8:30pm. Corn hole, 9 square in the air, and more. Dinner included. Registration ends Wednesday, October 18. All ages. Cost: $15/per person. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info/registration: 803-7723336, icrc.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Garner’s Natural Life Fall Health Fair–8am-8pm.

Discounts, free samples, demos, raffle for prizes and more. Garner’s Natural Life, 4840 Forest Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-454-7700.

Regional Recycle Event–9am-1pm, Lexington and Richland County residents can get rid of electronics, hazardous material and paint, tires, scrap metal and shred paper. Irmo High School, 6671 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-785-3340, www.Lex-co.SC.gov.

Tales From Feyron Storytelling–11am-1pm. Local author Diana Wicker. Story and craft time for children ages 8 and up. Donations accepted for craft supplies. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info: Call Edie Enright at 803-553-7010.

Columbia Children’s Theatre–4-7pm. Join us for a double feature theater performance of Romeo and Juliet and Pinocchio. The performance is brought to you by the Saluda Shoals Foundation in partnership with Columbia Children’s Theatre. Cost: $5. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info/ registration: 803-213-2062, icrc.net.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Halloween Zumbathon–10am-noon. To benefit ICRC Meals on Wheels. Join some of Columbia’s hottest Zumba instructors dancing for a good cause.

A prize will be given for best costume. All ages.

Cost: $10. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info/registration: 803-772-3336, icrc.net.

Will O’ the Wisp–4-8pm. Train rides, s’mores, face painting, crafts, the mega maze, the famous Pumpkin Show, amazing animals with park ranger Zach Pensa, games and candy! Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance. Cost: advance: $2/adult, $7/child; day of: $3/adult, $8/child. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info/ registration: 803-213-2062, icrc.net.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Providence Cooks–Healthy Entertaining–6-8pm.

Registered dietitian Kay MacInnis hosts a sophisticated holiday dining event with instruction and special guests. Cost: $25. Limited space. Providence Health, 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia. Info/registration: 800-424-3627, bit.ly/ProvCooks2017.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 Sustainable Holiday Celebration Fundraiser–4:30-8:30pm. Fundraiser for Sustainable Midlands. Cost: $10, advance $5. 701 Whaley St, Columbia. Info/tickets: 803-470-4302, Info@ SustainableMidlands.org, SustainableMidlands.org.

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

monday Beginners’ Yoga–5:30pm. Perfect for starting yoga. Cost: $14 drop-in, package rates available.

Expect Wellness, 130 Suber Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-796-1702.

Columbia Resilience Integrated Health–3:307:30pm. Starting October 30, then every 4th Monday. Energy-balance modalities offered through trained practitioners for chronic stress and post-trauma relief. Suggested donation: $10/session.

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

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

tuesday Green Drinks–Sustainable Midlands and Keep the Midlands Beautiful are partnering to bring you Green Drinks at Jake’s on Devine. Enjoy a drink and get together with like-minded folk and share ideas.

Call for date, time and details 803-733-1139. Jake’s Bar & Grill, 2112 Devine St, Columbia.

Healing the Body and Spirit–5:30-6:45pm. Every Tuesday. Twelve-week series for women for selfcare trauma relief. 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.

Holistic Practitioners Networking Group– 6:30pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. Come join a fun, informative group designed to help practitioners connect, learn and grow their businesses. Free. 108 Netherland Dr, Irmo. Info: Call Julie Bradshaw at 803-800-9211.

Reflexology with Essential Oils–7pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. Free. Chiropractic Care Center, 7245 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: Call Patty Kranendonk at 803-730-9083.

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Yoga Gives Back–6:30pm. Studies have shown that yoga has been effective in relieving anxiety, reducing stress and increasing energy. The first class is free. To attend regularly, participants are asked to give a $5 donation, volunteer at least one hour of time at a determined scheduled event or give two to five canned goods to a specified food drive. Mats and blankets are provided. North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-414-2885.

wednesday Awaken Your Energy, Awaken Your Life–7pm.

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

thursday Beginners’ Yoga–5:30pm. Cost: $14 drop-in, package rates available. Expect Wellness, 130 Suber Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-796-1702.

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.

Energy Balance for Life–w/Joy Connor, LMBT– 10-11:30am. This class is part of the women’s trauma-release series, a six-week session beginning September 14. Learn and practice stress-reduction techniques. Bring a mat or towel. Cost: $5. Location to be provided with registration. Must preregister.

Info: 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.

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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.

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Natural Roots Pest Control – The Midlands eco-friendly pest control and wildlife-removal company is seeking a pest control and wildlife technician. Full-time, hourly position, no experience necessary. Interested applicants, please email NaturalRootsEco@gmail.com.

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

Room Available for Holistic Practitioner – Available December 1. Call to schedule an appointment to see the space. Dawn of Your Wellness, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Call 803-553-7010.

SERVICES 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.

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

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

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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 13.

ANIMAL HOMEOPATH WELLNESS MATTERS

Brenda M. Tobin, DVetHom, CertCN 803-712-4522 WellnessMatters4U@yahoo.com

FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

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

COLLABORATIVE LAW LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

Brenda holds her degrees in classical homeopathy and veterinary homeopathy. She uses her extensive knowledge of homeopathy, essential oils, herbs and supplements to treat you and your pets’ acute and chronic disease naturally. Bioenergetic feedback is also available. Office visits, phone/Skype consults, and home and barn visits are available.

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.

AROMATHERAPY

COLON HEALTH

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, 31 and back page.

CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC.

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

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

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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 9.

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 8.

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DENTISTRY ART OF DENTISTRY

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

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

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CHILDREN AND ADULT DENTAL GROUP

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

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

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.

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

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

EMPOWERMENT & INSPIRATION JULIE E. BRADSHAW

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

Julie helps women release and let go of stress, overwhelming circumstances and life situations.

She helps to instill confidence, and can assist you in creating the life you truly can enjoy and be passionate about! Call Julie today!

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.

HEALTH & WELLNESS FOREST ACRES WELL CARE

Misty Clare-Sumerell 5101 Forest Dr, Columbia 803-851-5890 ForestAcresWellCare.com

A family-owned well-care facility focusing on mind, body and beauty.

Scheduled health and healing activities in our new salt room include: group yoga (led by Clare Ellinger); group meditation; “gong bath” group healing (led by Christi Stewart); afterschool children sessions; and hourly individual sessions. Coming soon: an all-natural organic spray tan booth and weight-loss and pain-management modalities. We look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness. See ad, page 43.

KOMBUCHA

PALMS TO PALMETTOS

Edie Enright, Artist 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia 803-553-7010

LIL’ DUCK KOMBUCHA

Edie is a self-taught artist from California. Her Spirit-guided paintings are a mixture of styles and vibrant color inspired by her rich life experiences. Edie’s work speaks deeply to the inner soul.

Come visit her eclectic gallery and wellness center, which features a wide variety of oneof-a-kind gifts, beautiful art pieces, services, and great health and wellness items for the mind, body and soul.

Services include massage, reiki, holistic counseling and homeopathy. See add, page 8.

INTEGRATED HEALING

PHOENIX RISING

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

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

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

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

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

Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms.

Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. In-house diagnostic labs and therapies. See ad, page 11.

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

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

You can find Debey on Saturdays at the Soda City Market on Main Street, in Columbia. See ad, page 25.

LIFE COACHING COHN LIFE COACHING

Debbie Cohn, MSc, ILCT 803-467-4072 Debbie@CohnLifeCoaching.com CohnLifeCoaching.com

Debbie can help you maximize your personal and professional potential by providing you with the tools and insight to reach your goals, wants, vision and desires—as you are the true expert of your own life. She specializes in many aspects of professional coaching, including relationships, personal and life challenges, grief and bereavement, midlife issues, and leadership development. Debbie is a qualified professional with extensive experience as a therapist and life coach. Call Debbie today for a FREE 30-minute consultation!

MASSAGE THERAPY A KNEAD FOR NURTURING Jenny Sepulveda 3608 Landmark Dr, Columbia 803-873-6355

Jenny Sepulveda is a licensed massage therapist with more than 14 years’ experience. She also has a degree in occupational studies from The Swedish Institute of Manhattan. Sepulveda is certified in prenatal, craniosacral, reflexology, and hot and cold stones treatment. She is dedicated to providing stress and pain relief through massage for people of all walks of life. Come and experience the relaxation massage therapy has to offer you. See ad, page 11.

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MEDICAL TOURISM

SPIRITUAL

COLOMBIA TRAVEL LOGISTICS (CTL)

HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE?

888-599-3284, Ext 700 ColombiaTravelLogistics.com

Colombia Travel Logistics (CTL) provides outstanding aesthetic surgical experiences abroad with accredited surgeons working in state-of-the-art facilities. CTL takes care of the travel arrangements, private transportation from the airport to the hotel and clinics, bilingual translators, fourand five-star hotel lodging, medical/travel insurance and local area tours. Service regions and countries include Central America, Spain, England, Japan, Italy and the U.S. Save as much as 50 percent of the cost of equivalent procedure in the States. Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 6.

PSYCHOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE HEALING CARE LLC Jennifer Bennett, LISW-CP 1703 Richland St, Columbia 803-254-5650, ext 202 JenniferBennett.ihc@gmail.com

Jennifer is a holistic psychotherapist who integrates traditional and nontraditional approaches to healing mind, body and spirit under her license in South Carolina as an LISW-CP. In a comfortable, supportive atmosphere with a highly personalized approach, Jennifer supports you in achieving your personal potential. Call Jennifer today to schedule an appointment.

THERMOGRAPHY

Contact Steve 803-318-1887 • ECK-SC.org Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers

Eckankar hosts free, informal, non-dogmatic spiritual discussions.

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

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

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 30.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

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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.

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