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Contents 15 REGENERATIVE

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MEDICINE-

the New Frontier of Stem Cell Therapy

16 PROPER DISPOSAL OF LAWN DEBRIS Take it or Leaf It

17 MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC

Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

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20 ‘LESS MEAT’

GOES MAINSTREAM

Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating

22 REBOOTING LIBIDO

Exercise Rekindles Desire

24 YOUTHS STEP UP TO

THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE

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Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

28 HEALING OUR KIDS

Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

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30 THE RISE OF

BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA Places that Encourage Healthy Living

32 FAREWELL TO A BELOVED PET

Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

DEPARTMENTS 8 community news 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 17 healing ways 20 conscious

eating 22 fit body 28 healthy kids

30 green living 32 natural pet 34 wise words 39 calendar 40 classifieds 41 natural

directory 43 eco tip

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festivals and so much more!

But, unfortunately since 2015, and even recently, sad and very difficult memories also return as painful reminders of life’s unforeseeable twists and turns—specifically thoughts of the devastating flooding that gripped the Palmetto State. So many lives were changed forever and so many families were displaced throughout the Midlands and across many parts of the state by as much as 2 feet of unrelenting rainfall over just 48 hours, spawning a historic flood event for the ages. Numerous financial estimates from detailed analysis indicate the flooding resulted in nearly $12 billion in damages statewide. Thousands of homes were severely damaged or destroyed, and, tragically, precious lives were lost to the storm.

Yes, there are difficult memories still left to process, with many still feeling the after effects. My family was personally impacted, as well as several of Natural Awakenings of Columbia’s advertising partners—some of whom lost everything.

And with the recent material impact and loss of life due to Hurricane Florence in both of the Carolinas, we find ourselves (as a state) challenged, yet again, to rise above the high tide of adversity.

But, as I have said many times, we are a very resilient, stubborn and determined “bunch” in South Carolina, and these are fabulous character traits for life’s trials! For every difficult memory that may fill my eyes with tears, there are so many more that cause my heart to leap with pride, respect and honor as I recount story after story of everyday “heroes” in both of the instances mentioned above that proved to be difference makers at a time when it mattered most: These include first responders; city and state officials; military personnel; law enforcement; churches and nonprofit organizations; schools; and, quite literally, dozens of individuals like you and me that put it all on the line for someone else and chose to remain nameless. … Isn’t that great?!

One of this month’s editorial themes is Game Changers—and they are all around us hiding in plain sight. The quality, content and virtue of one’s character still count for much in my mind, and it is on this solid ground of hope and expectancy that we can build, and even rebuild, after every challenge we face. Need I say more? I want to sincerely thank each individual that continues to hold the line of hope and courage when adversity hits.

You are the game-changing inspiration for the very words that I have written here and the optimism by which I welcome and receive October … with open arms!

Changed by you … again,

Annette Briggs, Publisher

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community news 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 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, page 21.

Local Businesses Offer Textbook Recycling Services

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nchor Shred and Recycling Company LLC now offers textbook recycling. The list of educational centers utilizing these recycling services includes Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Four, and Bookman Road Elementary School. Want to know how this could work at your school or school district? For more information, contact Gail Wilson Giarratano at Info@AnchorShredCompany.com.

In addition, the Department of Corrections is accepting textbooks for recycle from local schools. The books must be delivered to the Broad River Road location.

For more information, to arrange a textbook drop-off or the official delivery address, contact Kathy Baker or Officer Simmons at 803-896-2247. Baker can also be reached at Baker.Kathy@doc.sc.gov.

Recycle Volunteers Needed!

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nterested in promoting recycling at the South Carolina State Fair? Volunteers are welcome and needed from Wednesday, October 10, through Sunday, October 21, to support recycling efforts at the South Carolina State Fair. Large venue events, such as the state fair, can result in a tremendous amount of debris and recyclable material. That said, this is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of sustainable choices and habits.

For more information, contact Shirley Martin at 803-5762446 or Martin.Shirley@RichlandCountySC.gov.

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Recycle Plastic Bottles at Your School

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tarting this month, Midlands area schools can make a difference through the Your Bottle Means Jobs media campaign. Featuring radio ads, billboards and social media ads, this sustainability campaign will provide an opportunity for local schools that recycle their plastic bottles to enter into a contest to win an Adirondack chair made from recycled bottles. The winning school will be featured and highlighted.

To qualify, participating schools must collect bottles during games, events and school sports activities; bag the collected bottles in clear bags after each event; and take pictures of the collected bottles to be emailed to Jane Hiller, at Jane.Hiller@Sonoco.com.

As a note, recycled bottles should be placed into the schools’ bins or carts (not bags) or taken to a recycling convenience center nearby. Lexington County schools are asked to take bottles to the Edmund Landfill, located at 498 Landfill Lane, in Lexington. This is the only drop-off location equipped to handle large volumes of recyclable material. The contest will run through America Recycles Day. To be entered into the drawing, pictures must be sent to Hiller by America Recycles Day (Thursday, November 15).

For more information, visit YourBottleMeansJobs.com/schools.

Garner’s Hosts Its Eighth Annual Fall Health Fair

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arner’s Natural Life is hosting its eighth annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, October 20, 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.

A custom Yeti cooler will go to a very lucky person as well. As a note, discounts are not applicable for doTERRA oils and Palmetto Harmony products. In addition, the discounts are only valid the day of the event, with no rain checks allowed.

Adds store manager Nick Beers: “This is an event that we all look forward to (customers and staff alike)! 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 803-454-7700, or visit GarnersNaturalLife.com or Facebook.com/GarnersColumbia. See ad, back page.

Earth Science Week

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ince October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. AGI hosts Earth Science Week (Sunday, October 14, through Saturday, October 20) in cooperation with sponsors as a service to the public and the geoscience community. Each year, local groups, educators and interested individuals organize celebratory events. Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover Earth sciences and engage in responsible planet stewardship.

For more information, visit Earthsciweek.org.

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community news ICRC Hosts Halloween Zumbathon

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n Saturday, October 27, 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 ICRC charitable cause benefiting its ICRC Meals on Wheels program. It is 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 26.

Peace begins with a smile. ~Mother Teresa

ICRC Hosts Backyard Saturday

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eady for a wild adventure? On Saturday, October 6, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Irmo Chapin Commission will host its Backyard Saturday event at Saluda Shoals Park, located at 5605 Bush River Road, in Columbia. Families will have the wonderful opportunity to explore and experience nature at the park through fun, handson learning activities. Participants will also take an exploration tour of the park. On this particular Saturday, raccoons will be featured.

Cost: $5 parking fee. Ages: 7 years old and younger. For more information, call 803-772-1228 (ICRC main office) or 803-772-1228 (Saluda Shoals Park). Also visit icrc.net. See ad, page 26.

Preventing Joint Pain While Exercising

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ountless people want to exercise but find it very difficult due to debilitating joint pain. The fact is that there are ways to help prevent joint pain during exercise.

Here are eight of them: 1. Warm up: Exercising with stiff muscles exacerbates joint pain.

2. Stretch: Loosen the body’s muscles after exercising.

3. Use heat: Heat is best for chronic pain. Apply a warm towel to stiff areas before exercise.

4. Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet: Salmon, spinach, tuna and almonds are great nutritional and natural choices to fight inflammation. Glucosamine supplements are ideal.

5. Break up your workouts to reduce strain: Alternate upper and lower body exercises.

6. Try aquatic workouts: Water workouts give the joints much-needed rest.

7. Get the proper footwear: Well-fitting shoes give joints stability and cushion.

8. Incorporate both low- and high-impact exercise: Exercise regimens, such as low-walking, elliptical training, high-interval training, and running are great options.

For more information on joint health and support, call Karen Fulwood at 563-495-8861 or visit KarenFulwood.usana.com. See ad, page 18.

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ICRC Hosts Indoor Garage Sale

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lean out your garage, attic, kids’ rooms, and closets, and participate as a vendor or drop by for some great bargains and treasures. On Saturday, October 20, from 7 to 11 a.m., the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will host a garage sale at Crooked Creek Park, located at 1098 Old Lexington Highway, in Chapin. Residents throughout the Midlands are encouraged to drop by for some great bargains and treasures. Anyone interested in participating as a vendor should call or stop by the park for cost and participation details. Vendor setup will be the day before (Friday, October 19) between 4 and 7 p.m.

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Cost: Free to enter for buyers. For more information, including vendor participation, call 803-772-1228 (ICRC main office) or 803-345-6181 (Crooked Creek Park). Also visit icrc. net. See ad, page 26.

KMB Hosts 2018 Gala for a Greener Midlands

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eep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will host its annual Gala for a Greener Midlands on Friday, November 16, starting at 6 p.m. The Midlands Green Awards was created to recognize individuals and businesses for their exceptional work in making the Midlands a cleaner, greener, more beautiful community. KMB recognizes individuals, groups and businesses for the wonderful example set for all that reside in, or visit, the Midlands.

There will be a lineup of great activities, including delicious hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at 6 p.m.; a farm-to-table dinner and gala awards presentation at 7 p.m.; a live auction featuring great items starting at 7:30 p.m.; and music, dancing and other fun-filled activities at 9 p.m. Black tie is optional. Platinum-, gold- and silver-table sponsorships are available. Established in 1989 to serve Richland and Lexington counties, the mission of KMB is to inspire and educate Midlands residents about the importance of investing in the community through litter prevention, recycling and beautification.

Cost: $100, individual tickets. Location: Saluda Shoals Park (the River Center), 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia. To sponsor a table or for ticket purchasing, contact Lauren at 803733-1139, Lauren@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

Regional Fall Recycling Cleanup Event

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t’s time to clean up! On Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., both Richland and Lexington counties will host a joint regional recycling event for county residents at Irmo High School (in the main parking lot). The list of acceptable items includes electronics, household hazardous waste, pesticides, scrap metal, tires and shreddable paper. Commercial and business materials will not be accepted and recycle limits will apply (check the website for details).

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 803-755-3325 or visit www.Lex-co.sc.gov/solidwaste.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patient’s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at doses requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga.

A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Tocotrienols are a natural form of vitamin E found in a number of foods, including wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit. A recent meta-review of clinical research finds that tocotrienols can decrease heart-related health risks in seniors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Music Reduces Need for Post-Surgery Opioids

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Natural Vitamin E Lowers Heart Risks

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Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety, which can produce dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties in 4 to 30 percent of patients worldwide, may be relieved by acupuncture, according to research from the University of York, in the UK. Analyzing six studies of 800 patients, researchers found that acupuncture reduced anxiety by an average of eight points on an 80-point scale, a level considered clinically significant.

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Vitamin D Supplements Ease Irritable Bowels Oncology researchers from the University of Sheffield, in the UK, report that people with irritable bowel syndrome tend to be low in vitamin D. In a review of research, they found that supplemental vitamin D tends to ease associated symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, and improve quality of life.

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Calorie Restriction Slows Aging Thirty-seven healthy, non-obese adults between 21 and 50 years old put on a calorie restriction diet for two years showed reduced systemic oxidative stress, indicating greater protection against age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as cancer and diabetes. Participants in this research, conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cut their calories by 15 percent and lost an average of 20 pounds without experiencing anemia, excessive bone loss or menstrual disorders. Their metabolism also slowed, indicating that they burned energy more efficiently, a factor that may be linked to longevity.

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global briefs

Turtle Turnaround

Software Tracks Farm to Fork Supply Chain

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available.

In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group.

Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed.

FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

Corporate Conscience

Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

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McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons.

AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy.

Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

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Hatchlings Return to Mumbai Beach After 20 Years

At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankle-deep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress.

For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution.

Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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therapy spotlight

Regenerative Medicine— the New Frontier of Stem Cell Therapy

by Kristi Antley

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ease and chronic pain can be devastating, and when pain has become too much to bear, a decision must be made. Surgery creates more injury to the body and can be traumatic to overall health, while medications can create a toxic environment prone to additional illness and inflammation for extensive periods of time. Many patients may not be candidates for invasive treatments due to age, current health conditions, religious views, and other factors. This has led millions to search for alternative solutions to activate the body’s natural healing capabilities without harmful injections, narcotics or surgeries.

Stem cell therapy is an innovative, ground-breaking technology. Stem cells are used to harness the power of the body and restore structure and function to damaged, dysfunctional tissues and organs.

A stem cell is a “blank” cell that has the ability to become any other type of cell—blood cells, muscle cells, brain cells, nerve cells, etc.

This type of cell is able to multiply at an astounding rate to become new tissue that could not otherwise be repaired, promoting natural healing and regrowth. Stem cell therapy may be used to treat or invoke positive responses to reduce the effects of leukemia; heart disease; blindness; arthritis; spinal cord injuries; and in the near future, possibly Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes and dementia. Data from new studies are being published at a rapid rate, as this method of healing and renewal has become a part of mainstream integrative and alternative medicine practice.

Successful treatment and regeneration of tissue with stem cells began more than 30 years ago using bone marrow and

umbilical cord cells. Extensive research and testing have opened the door to placental stem cell treatment, in which the discarded placentas of healthy, planned cesarean sections are utilized. Like the Fountain of Youth, placental stem cells have the power to recover and grow at an unbelievable rate when compared to other cells. They are loaded with a higher concentration of young, fresh cells, and thus, harvesting the cells results in a more viable treatment outcome and reduced risk, which makes the procedure available to a wider variety of patients across the spectrum. After being harvested, the placenta is frozen in a way that it can be defrosted and injected with a compound that enables the stem cells to be extracted at a later time.

SC Stem Cell, located at Forest Acres Well Care (FAWC), in Columbia, is excited to provide its patients with stem cell treatment, and proud to offer the only Food and Drug Administration-registered and regulated stem cell product on the market today—along with a safe, patented extraction and preservation method that can be traced back to the donor, if so desired.

FAWC believes that all stem cells are not created equal. FAWC stem cell treatment options are of excellent quality, infused with collagen and inflammation healing properties—all at a very affordable cost.

Each patient has an individual consultation to create a unique plan to meet their specific needs and lifestyle. Injections at FAWC are performed by a board-certified anesthesiologist. Chiropractic care, along with joint therapy and functional assessments before and after a procedure, optimizes treatment and accelerates healing with maximum results. No hospital stay is necessary, as everything is done “in house” with physician monitoring, and there is no downtime. The physicians and staff at SC Stem Cell are a living testimony; all have had stem cell therapy for ailments prior to employment and take pride in guiding patients through every step of the procedure.

For more information and to schedule your consultation, call SC Stem Cell today at 803318-2811. Location: 5101 Forest Dr. (Forest Acres Well Care in the heart of Forest Acres, in Columbia). See ad, page 2.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF LAWN DEBRIS:

Take it or Leaf It

by Chenille Williams

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alling leaves is one of the tell-tale signs of fall—along with the brisk air and rogue acorns. And every year, piles of bagged and unbagged leaves line streets as they wait for curbside pickup. While people are eager to remove lawn debris (also referred to as “yard trash”), it is important to properly dispose of it. Some residents have curbside pickup as an option; some residents transport their leaves to the landfill. Some residents compost their leaves. And some simply place them in a nearby ditch. There are many options for disposing fallen leaves, and some are more environmentally friendly than others.

Drains aren’t dumps: If curbside pickup is your preferred option, make sure leaf piles or bags are away from a storm drain, and never intentionally put leaves into a storm drain.

Nell Orscheln, of Columbia Water, regularly encourages citizens to be mindful of what goes into storm drains. “Drains aren’t dumps, and putting anything down them is illegal.

When storm drains get blocked by leaves and other yard debris, it doesn’t give the water a place to go, so water just sits there flooding an area.”

But the problem doesn’t end there. When leaves wash in the storm drainage pipe, the sludgy mix of rain water and decomposing organic matter creates a perfect breeding ground for the Culex mosquito—a genus known for transmitting West Nile virus, according to Richland County Vector Control. During that next heavy rainfall, the decomposing leaves may get flushed away, but because storm drains lead to waterways, those leaves are transported to the nearest creek or stream. The nutrients from the leaves are dumped into the waterway where they can negatively impact aquatic life.

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they are designed to remove water from yards and roads, just like curb storm drain inlets. Filling a ditch with trash or leaves can cause standing water. Richland County Stormwater Management’s Jake Cannon often comes across this situation during his inspections. “I see people who dump their yard debris and trash in the drainage path and it causes issues,” says Cannon. “It’s important to keep ditches, storm drains, and any other drainage pipes clear to make sure water can flow the way it’s supposed to.”

Decomposing leaves: bad for water, good for soil: The best option is to make use of lawn debris instead of putting it into a landfill, ditch or roadway. Leaves can be composted—the process of facilitating natural decomposition. Composting lawn debris and kitchen scraps provides an option for disposing of leaves and keeps food waste out of the landfill. A combination of nitrogen-rich “greens” and carbon-rich “browns” is necessary to make composting happen, and fallen leaves make a perfect “brown” for the right balance. As the organic matter is broken down, it becomes compost filled with nutrients that can be added to soil to reduce the need for fertilizer. The solid waste and recycling divisions for City of Columbia, Lexington County, and Richland County all accept lawn debris that is later composted and made available to residents.

Whether they are composted, picked up on the curb, or transported to the landfill, make properly disposing of your leaves a priority this fall. Off the lawn should not mean out of mind.

For more information about the proper disposal of lawn debris, contact Chenille Williams, education program coordinator for Richland County, the Department of Public Works and the Stormwater Management at 803-576-2491, or Williams.Chenille@ RichlandCountySC.gov. Also visit RichlandCountySC.gov. See ad, page 9.

There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition.

Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions, obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.”

Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate.

The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.”

Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy.

Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different

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angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Donald David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options

Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non-functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attention-deficit disorders.

Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments.

Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry

needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health.

“Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. She lives in Hawley, PA. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide.

According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates.

With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plantbased eating is creating unprecedented demand.

“I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

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Millennials Lead the Way

GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront.

“The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern.

Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health.

Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.”

Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, and co-author of its groundbreaking spinoff vegetarian cookbooks,

has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes.

They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

Benefits All Ages

Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn.

Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrient-dense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases.

For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

Looking Forward

The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful

to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone.

Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres.

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along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!”

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs.

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

“Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

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and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants.

“Stress is one of the biggest libido-killers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

Aging Passionately

The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise,

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Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour.

In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.”

According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response.

Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.”

No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit.

Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.”

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~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist tiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

Running for Governor Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on

Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics.

Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seek-

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ing political office.

Girl Up! Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C.

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the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message: “To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?”

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In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives.

In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work.

A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-year-olds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

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to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

Earth Child Institute Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel.

A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools.

Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

Plant-for-the-Planet

Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme.

Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sitdown meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items.

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If not us, then who; if not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something. ~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter

A Revolution in Education After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old.

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Time’s Up Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice.

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education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future.

“Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plantbased lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions.

Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore, Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform. “It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing. This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin.

At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all.

Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow.

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

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SC DHEC Action in the Classroom: In-school presentations for fifth and seventh grades, as well as high school environmental science and driver's education classes. For more information, contact Janice Allen at JaniceAllen@GreenLeafedu.com.

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Lexington County Recycling: Inschool presentations available, as well as career day, Parent Teacher Organization, and staff meeting presentations; tours of the Edmund Landfill and Transfer Station are also available (60-person maximum). For more information, contact Traude Sander at TSander@Lex-Co.com.

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Healing Our Kids Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

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he statistics are startling—as many as a quarter to one half of American children now have a diagnosed chronic condition, according to studies that include one in Academic Pediatrics that includes obesity. Over the last few decades, the number of children with asthma has tripled to affect one in eight; those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have doubled to one in 10; and autism diagnoses have increased at least 10-fold, to affect one in 50 (one in 31 boys).

“It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.

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org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.”

Call to Action As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors.

“Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an inte-

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grative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s diet to nutrient-dense, additive-free foods and supplements for gut and brain health; employ allergy testing and elimination, detoxification and behavioral and physical therapies; vet household contaminants; target medications like antifungals and anti-inflammatories; and use homeopathy and acupuncture.

Case Study Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal.

Your son was born this way.”

O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!”

After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”. Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and min-

future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports. “He can do anything he sets his mind to.”

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More Help for Healing EWG.org – the go-to website of the Environmental Working Group for information about toxicity in food, products and the environment Why It Matters – video accounts from doctors; parents and recovered children; DocumentingHope.com erals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California.

Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving.

By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The

“Once you have addressed the root causes, you can optimize healing by using the additional integrative modalities to help prevent chronic illnesses now and in years to come,” explains family physician Madiha Saeed, of Naperville, Illinois, author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease.

The multipronged integrative approach is supported by studies that link poor gastrointestinal health to childhood diseases, notes Lambert.

Italian researchers found a greater prevalence of “bad” gut bacteria in autistic children. In New Zealand, it was shown that those with ADHD have gut bacteria that reduces dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward center.

At EpidemicAnswers.org, medical professionals and parents have created a comprehensive database of resources, studies, strategies and health coaches to help realize a child’s full potential. It plans to follow 14 children with chronic conditions through 18 months of healing and recovery therapeutic services to be documented in a film titled Canary Kids.

“We want to show parents that there’s hope—because then they can take the next step and move forward,” says Lambert.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America Places that Encourage Healthy Living

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an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents.

“Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.”

The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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The five original Blue Zones are Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy.

Blue Zone Basics

Move Naturally – Even at work, get up and move at least once every 20 minutes.

Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk

or meditate.

Act Intentionally – “People that feel

they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning tend to live seven years longer than those who just go through the motions,” says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose defines quality of life.

Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy.

Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticide-free food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes.

Maintain Relationships – “If you have

fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains.

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“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.

Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of

life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice.

“Over the last eight years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.”

The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity.

“We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.”

He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.”

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Blue Zone-Certified Cities

ertified communities have achieved their predetermined goals (outlined in project blueprints) as attested to via a combination of the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index and community-reported metrics.

California—Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach Iowa—Algona, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Fairfield, Harlan, Iowa City, Marion, Mason City, Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, Waterloo, Woodbine

Minnesota—Albert Lea Cities and other areas transforming to Blue Zone status

Hawaii—East/North/West Hawaii, Kapolei/Ewa, Koolaupoko, Manoa/Makiki/ McCully/Moiliili, Wahiawa, Wailuku/Kahului (aka Central Maui) Oklahoma—Pottawatomie County Oregon—The Dalles, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Umpqua Southwest Florida—Ave Maria, Bonita Springs, Estero, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Naples/East Naples

Texas—Fort Worth Wisconsin—Beaver Dam, Horicon, Juneau, Mayville

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

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Attention All Dog Lovers!

Don’t Miss ICRC’s October Pet Events...

PAWS IN THE PARK:

Bring your four-legged family members out on Saturday, October 6, from 9 to 10 a.m., to Paws in the Park. Hosted by the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC), this 1.5 mile dog walk will begin and end in the Saluda Splash parking area of Saluda Shoals Park.

Following the walk, participants can enjoy Soggy Doggy Day on the Splash Pad. Other event highlights include vendors, food trucks, and a live DJ. All participants will receive a Paws in the Park T-shirt and dog waste bag.

Cost: $25. All ages. Location: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-772-1228 or visit icrc.net.

See ad, page 26.

SOGGY DOGGY DAY:

On Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (directly following the Paws in the Park event), ICRC will host its Soggy Doggy Day at Saluda Shoals Park. A standing tradition, Soggy Doggy Day is a special day where our canine friends can enjoy time in the park’s very popular Saluda Splash after it closes for the season. Barking lot dog park pass holders receive free admission to the Splash Pad. Cost: $3 per dog; $5 parking fee.

Location: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-772-1228 or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 26.

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Farewell to a Beloved Pet Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor.

Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.

Innovative Containers

Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines. com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.”

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Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.

Aquamation or Cremation

Veterinary offices commonly arrange for the pet’s body to be sent to a crematorium, with ashes returned several days later. Using temperatures from 1,400 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options.

At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and

chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care.

Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA.

Elizabeth Fournier, author of The Green Burial Guidebook, owns and operates Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs.

One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a human-only funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says.

The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for bio-cremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier.

“It’s my favorite story.”

“The zero-emission aquamation

process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas.

Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area.

Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty.

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

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change

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s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care.

Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president.

Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products.

UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patient-centric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness. The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer.

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of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues.

My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?

UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney

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Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care.

The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together.

Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education.

Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”.

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

Building Personalized Connections After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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by Sheila Julson

hen confronted with a breast cancer diagnosis, connecting with those that have been through similar experiences can provide whole-person emotional and spiritual support. Since 1999, Milwaukee-based After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) has offered comfort and encouragement through a nationwide network of mentors—all of whom are breast cancer survivors or caregivers—that provide customized peer support via phone, text and email communication.

Executive Director Ellen Friebert Schupper says ABCD was founded by the late Melodie Wilson Oldenburg, a longtime Milwaukee TV journalist. When Oldenburg was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, she shared her story with the public. “She believed that nobody should feel alone when they’re diagnosed with breast cancer,” Schupper says. “What she discovered by sharing information about herself on public TV was that she started getting calls from people that wanted to share their own stories about breast cancer. She realized that she could help create a oneto-one support network connecting people with similar stories.”

Breast cancer survivors that are at least one year out from treatment may volunteer after going through a 12-hour training program. ABCD’s pool of 285 mentors, representing every type of breast cancer, is based throughout the country. The mentors range in age from 30 to 90; come from all religions, walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds; and have gone through traditional, holistic or integrative treatments.

As a nonprofit, all services provided

by ABCD are free and begin with a phone call or email. “We make it easy. We’re not about adding another meeting or another appointment to someone’s life. People call us and tell us a bit about themselves so we can then create a powerful connection with one of our trained mentors who is ready to give back and help someone else in need of support” Schupper says.

ABCD is dedicated to closely pairing their callers to a mentor, and have a cross section of people so that they can find as close a match as possible. “Those close connections can have a strong impact on someone going through breast cancer. We match people based on who they are as a person, in addition to their specific breast cancer diagnosis and treatment,” Schupper says.

“We connect a 45-year-old working mom who has just

been diagnosed with breast cancer with a woman who is a survivor, also 45 and a busy working mom. We meet each caller at the place where they’re at.”

They also get calls from family members that need help supporting their loved ones, such as a recent call from a father. His young daughter had been diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer, and he needed help in talking to her. While they weren’t able to connect him to another father, they matched him to a mentor whose age, place in life and diagnosis were very similar.

It’s been a powerful match, Schupper reports. “The person who seeks out our service gains tremendous value, but it’s also good for the mentors. The power of these connections is important to their overall health as well, by keeping them connected and engaged, which results in better health outcomes. It helps them pay attention to their own self-care.”

In addition to the mentorship connections, ABCD has a healthcare liaison program where they focus on raising awareness about their services throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. “We are working very deliberately to deepen relationships with health facilities within all major medical institutions in our hometown community,” Schupper explains.

“Our information is included in the educational folders presented to patients upon diagnosis, and physicians and clinicians regularly refer patients to ABCD.”

Sister organizations include the Susan G. Komen foundation and the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse, which organizes an annual fundraising event where local interior designers transform a historic home that is opened for tours. ABCD also has a strong partnership with the Nurses Affecting Change program of UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing. The program sends nurses into underserved communities to do free breast exams. “Although our focus is to provide assistance after diagnosis, we want to support efforts of organizations that promote research and early detection, too,” she says.

For more information about the services of After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, or to become a mentor or donate, call 1-800-9774121 or visit ABCDBreastCancerSupport. org or Facebook.com/ABCDAfterBreastCancerDiagnosis.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Business Breakfast Meetup–8-9am. Network with Lexington business owners/professionals while enjoying Roly Poly breakfast sandwiches. Cost: $5.

Roly Poly, 5076 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Info: Call Rebekah Hilbish at 803-996-0397.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Nutrition and Spinal Health–5:30-7:30pm–w/Dr. Tim Losby. Wellness360 Nutritional Healing Center, 3935-H, Sunset Blvd, W Columbia. Info: 803-7080476, text 803-566-2600, Wellness360@usa.com.

Emotions and Essential Oils Make-and-Take Class–7pm. Learn how to use doTERRA essential oils to deal with your emotional health. Cost: Free to attend; “make-and-take” bottles $5. Roly Poly, 5076 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Info: Call Silver Wellness Advocate Christine M. Steen at 803-422-7068.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Senior Fall Festival and Wellness Expo–9am-2pm.

Senior-focused business vendors, entertainment, health screenings, flu shots, a free chili luncheon, and more! Free to attend. Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia. Info: 803-779-1971, LourieCenterSC.com.

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

Singer/songwriter Noah Ballou opens. Bring your instrument, songs, poems, spoken word pieces, and other talent to the mic! Free, but donations accepted.

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

Essential Oils and Body Systems–7pm. Cost: Free to attend. Essential Balance, 1625 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia. Info: Call Patty Kranendonk at 803-730-9083.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 A Course in Miracles–6:30pm. Facilitator Gina Gibson continues a series of monthly talks. Meditation and Q&A to follow. Free and open to the public; donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@ JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Touch-A-Truck–10am-noon. Children will get hands-on experience with large commercial vehicles and talk to the people that operate them. Free. Saluda Shoals Park East, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia.

Info: 803-772-1228, icrc.net.

Writing as a Spiritual Practice–10am-noon.

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

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

Toe Readings–11am-3pm–w/Pam Borawski.

Your feet hold the story of your life. Cost $20 for a 15-minute reading. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Paws at the Park–9-10am. 1.5mile dog walk.

Vendors, food trucks and DJ. Following the walk will be Soggy Doggy Day: 10am-2pm. Cost: $25.

Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia.

Info: 803-772-1228, icrc.net.

Build Your Immune System Make-and-Take Class–6:30pm. Learn how to use doTERRA essential oils to build your immune system. Cost: Free to attend; “make-and-take” bottles $5. Cayce Museum Visitor's Center (downstairs), 1800 12th St, Cayce.

Info: Call Silver Wellness Advocate Christine M. Steen at 803-422-7068.

Introduction to Orgone–1-3pm. Free. Space is limited; must call to reserve space. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/register: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos.

OCTOBER 5, 11, 19 & 25 Discount Days at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price; mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-765-1083, RosewoodMarket.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Grand Opening of Wellness360 Nutritional Healing Center–4:30-8pm. Drop in. Presentation from 5:30-7pm. Refreshments and free nutritional health check. Wellness360 Nutritional Healing Center, 3935-H, Sunset Blvd, W Columbia. Info: 803-7080476, text 803-566-2600, Wellness360@usa.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 You and Your Gut–5:30-7:30pm. Plant-based nutrition. You don’t have to be vegan. Wellness360 Nutritional Healing Center, 3935-H, Sunset Blvd, W Columbia. Info: 803-708-0476, text 803-566-2600, Wellness360@usa.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 ICRC Indoor Yard Sale–7-11am. Great bargains and treasures. Admission is free to buyers. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info/ vendor: 803-345-6181, icrc.net.

Vision Board Workshop–10am-1pm. Gina Gibson takes us through the creative process of building a vision board based on our spiritual goals. Cost: Free, but donations accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info/register: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Athletics and Essential Oils–7pm. Learn how to use doTERRA essential oils to relieve joint and muscle pain naturally. Free. Body Shop, 5347-B Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Info: Call Silver Wellness Advocate Christine M. Steen at 803-422-7068.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Bone Broth–5:30-7:30pm. How to make it and its healing powers. Wellness360 Nutritional Healing Center, 3935-H, Sunset Blvd, W Columbia. Info: 803708-0476, text 803-566-2600, Wellness360@usa.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Improverts–6pm. Beth DeHart leads an evening of improv games for introverts. Come with an expectation to have a great time! Suggested $10 donation to cover use of the space. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

Halloween at the Park–6:30-8:30pm. Bring your little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treating on our outdoor trick-or-treat trail. All ages. Cost: $5/child.

Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info: 803-345-6181, icrc.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Halloween Zumbathon–10am-noon. 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: 803-772-3336, icrc.net.

Menstrual Disorders Part I–Noon-1pm. Noemi Martinez, LAc, acupuncturist, will be discussing menstrual disorders and how Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help. Free. Anew Acupuncture & Wellness LLC, 115 Library Hill Ln, Ste B, Lexington. Info: 803-520-4134.

Chakra Workshop and Meditation–Noon1:30pm–w/Joy Stagg. Reserve your space in advance. Cost: $20 in advance, $30 at door. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/ register: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos.

Tales From Feyron Storytelling–Class one: noon1:30pm; class two: 2-4pm. Local author Diana Wicker will be offering an interactive storytelling activity for children ages 5 and up. Donations accepted. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info: 803-553-7010. Facebook.com/ PalmsToPalmettos.

Meditation and the Law of Attraction–2-4pm.

Ivy Ellerby, creator and host of Feng Shui It!, will offer her signature course, Feng Shui Your Way to the Law of Attraction. Cost: $99. Space is limited; preregistration required. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia. Info/register: 803-5537010, Facebook.com/PalmsToPalmettos.

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Will O’ the Wisp–4-8pm. Train rides, s’mores, face painting, crafts, the mega maze, the famous Pumpkin Show, and more! 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: 803-772-1228, icrc.net.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Essential Oils 101–7pm. Learn how to use doTERRA essential oils on a daily basis. Free. Counseling Plus, 107-C Vista Oaks Dr, Lexington. Info: Call Silver Wellness Advocate Christine M. Steen at 803-422-7068.

planahead WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Dental Implant Seminar–6-7pm. 5:30pm registration. Learn the benefits of dental implants; includes refreshments. Free. The Art of Dentistry/ Dr. Gregory Wych, 7505 St Andrews Rd, Irmo.

Info/registration: 803-781-1600, DentalImplantsColumbia.com.

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

Additional .50 per word over 35 words.

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

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

Call 803-553-7010.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tuesday 7 Rays Meditation–Noon. Every Tuesday. Meditation with Victoria. Donations accepted. Seven Rays Book Store, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519, SevenRaysBookstore.com.

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

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

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

Yoga Gives Back–6:30pm. Studies have shown that yoga has been effective in relieving anxiety, reducing stress and increasing energy. The first class is free. To attend regularly, participants are asked

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to give a $5 donation, volunteer at least one hour of time at a determined scheduled event or give two to five canned goods to a specified food drive.

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

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

Info/cost: 803-798-8687.

thursday 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.

Introduction to Meditation–Every Thursday (am and pm available). Learn the benefits of meditation. Cost: $25. Preregistration required. Carolina Healing Arts Institute, 540 St Andrews Rd, Ste 116, Columbia. Info/times: Call Chopra-certified instructor Joy Connor, LMT, at 803-447-6499.

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

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

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

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.

Intuitive Readings and Chakra Balancing–11am-3pm. Every 1st Saturday w/Bev Hollis which has 30 years experience in Intuitive and tarot readings and chakra balancing. 30 and 60-minute sessions. Reserve your space in advance. Palms to Palmettos, 3357 Leaphart Rd, W Columbia.

Info/cost/register: 803-553-7010, Facebook.com/ PalmsToPalmettos.

Women’s Spirituality Group–Noon. Every 4th Saturday. Meditation with Victoria. Donations accepted. Lotus Lodge, 5436 Mead Ct, Columbia.

Info: 803-376-7385.

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

ACUPUNCTURE THE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

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

See ad, page 27.

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.

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

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

CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC

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

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

FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

A holistic approach to health utilizing chiropractic, massage therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition, weight management and homeopathy. See ad, page 18.

CHIROPRACTIC

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CHI ENERGY BALANCE

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

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 13.

COLLABORATIVE LAW

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.

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

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

LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

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

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

COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

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

All disease begins in the colon.

Constipation; slow, sluggish bowel; gas and bloating? A colonic will help to rid you of these problems. Colonics promote good digestion, help speed metabolism, help lower cholesterol, and help relieve joint pain. Linda Salyer is IACN certified and a retired nurse. Saturday appointments available with an additional small convenience fee. See ad, page 20.

DENTISTRY FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

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

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

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

This is achieved using atraumatic methods of dental treatment, including extraction of infected teeth, sleep dentistry, tooth replacement with nonmetallic/ceramic implants, laser gum therapy, and the use of the platelets of patients, to accelerate healing. Additionally, Dr. Rowe’s passion is treating tongue and lip ties, which negatively affect feeding/ nursing, speech and chiropractic health. Dr. Rowe and his professional team work with a dedicated network of providers to provide integrative care for tethered oral issues. See ad, page 11.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. ~Albert Einstein

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

to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 27.

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE

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

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

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

HEALTH FOOD STORE

EXPECT WELLNESS

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

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

Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms. Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. Inhouse diagnostic labs and therapies. See ad, page 23.

INTUITIVE EDUCATION JOY STAGG

803-575-0811 JoyStagg@mail.com

Joy is an Intuitive coach that is ready to inspire you. She understands the need to look inside one’s self for answers but also knows there’s a greater source of knowledge within reach. She offers meditations, classes and one-onone sessions on many subjects, such as how we can better enrich our lives. See ad, page 25.

MURRAYWOOD HEALTH FOODS

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

Locally owned and proudly serving Irmo and the Midlands area for more than 25 years, Murraywood Health Foods is a health and specialty food store featuring the very best natural product brands, vitamins and minerals, herbs and homeopathic remedies. The store also carries natural and organic gluten-free foods and health and beauty products. Call today for more information or to schedule a special appointment. See ad, page 29.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

Our main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. One-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-

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KOMBUCHA LIL’ DUCK KOMBUCHA

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

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

See ad, page 33.

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

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

REAL ESTATE JOSH MINICO

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

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

ROLFING ANNE MARIE COCKRELL

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

Feel better with structural integration, also known as Rolfing.

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

Anne Marie has been practicing bodywork professionally since 1991. Her services include Rolfing and CranioSacral Therapy. She works with people of all ages, and her office is wheelchair accessible. She is also a leader of Columbia Conscious Dance Tribe. See ad, page 27.

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SPIRITUAL HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE?

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

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

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

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 27.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

At Garner’s Natural Life, we offer the purest, most innovative highquality natural products. With more than 130 collective years of wellness experience! Allows us to encourage your healthy choices.

See ads, page 3 and back page.

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

Last Straw

Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless

About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless. n The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws. n Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree.org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont. n Strawfree.org, a Southern California volunteer-driven organization, offers kits that include bamboo straws, carrying holders and cleaning brushes. n McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries. n In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement.

Eco-Cycle, Inc. (EcoCycle.org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020. n StrawlessOcean.org offers straw alternatives made of paper by Aardvark, steel and silicone by Klean Kanteen, metal by Steelys Drinkware and bamboo

by StrawFree. n EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers. It also recommends wheat stems, corn bioplastic and bucatini pasta, a spaghetti-like noodle with a hole in the middle.

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