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Sweet Dreams Putting Insomnia to Rest

Kids With Gratitude

Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Urban Chickens Coming Home to Roost

ENOUGH FOR ALL

In Pursuit of Grateful Living

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Contents 15 WINTER TIPS FOR

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Through Chinese Medicine

16 CLICK AND SWEAT

Virtual Workouts Change the Game

20 KIDS WITH GRATITUDE Making Thankfulness Second Nature

22 CHASING ZZZZZs

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How to Put Insomnia to Rest

25 ZENFUL EATING

Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

28 URBAN CHICKENS Coming Home to Roost

30 ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

32 THE HAPPY THYROID

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Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

34 KENNETH DAVIS ON Learning From the Last Global Plague

DEPARTMENTS 8 community news 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 16 fit body 19 gift guide 20 healthy kids 25 conscious

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28 natural pet 30 green living 32 healing ways 34 wise words 38 calendar 39 classifieds 41 natural

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Gratitude: The Take-Home Assignment …

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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.

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 34.

I have a lot to be thankful for.

I am healthy, happy and I am loved. ~Reba McEntire

EEASC Hosts November Midlands Meetup

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t’s time to meet up! On Tuesday, November 12, from 8 to 9 a.m., the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) is hosting a green networking “meetup” informal session for environmental educators at the Sonoco Recycling facility, located at 1132 Idlewilde Boulevard, in Columbia.

Meetups usually begin with a facilitated round-robin session where participants share updates and announcements.

Attendees should come prepared to announce any program dates, opportunities for partnership, or information requests (max five minutes per person). Following the round robin, educators are invited to mix and mingle over refreshments. Participants that desire to send any information to be disseminated on the day of the event should do so in advance by emailing all items to Jane.Hiller@Sonoco.com. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP.

Parking Instructions: When you arrive at the Sonoco Recycling building, park outside the fence (yes, there are “no parking signs” posted here), use extreme caution crossing the busy truck lot, enter under the awning, and come upstairs.

Contact Jane Hiller at Jane.Hiller@Sonoco. com with any questions.

Cost: Call for details. To RSVP or for more information, contact Jane Hiller at 803-7790608 or Jane.Hiller@Sonoco.com, or visit eeasc.org/event-3470958.

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Malai Hosts Harmony and Hues: Yoga, Painting and Sips for the Soul Event

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n Friday, November 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Yoga with Malai and Canvases with Candace are teaming up to host a yoga and painting event at CoCreate, located at 414 South Lake Drive, in Lexington. Participants will enjoy a wonderful evening of “root chakra” centered yoga, followed by painting and sips. Wine will be served and yoga mats and paint supplies will be provided. This session is one of a seven-part chakra series.

Cost: $30. For more information, call 803-807-2173 or visit HarmonyAndHues.Eventbrite.com.

EdVenture Hosts Military Appreciation Day

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n Monday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EdVenture Children’s Museum will host Military Appreciation Day (Veterans Day) to honor the contributions and sacrifices that military members and their families make in serving and protecting our country (to include children).

Guests that present a valid military ID will be allowed to enter free of charge. Presented

by Gregory Electric, First Community Bank and the law office of Willoughby & Hoefer, PA, the museum will be decorated in flags in honor of the occasion.

Palmetto Pride Hosts Grab A Bag S.C. Event

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n Saturday, November 16, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and PalmettoPride are joining forces to host a state-wide Grab A Bag S.C. litter pickup event for Midlands area communities. Local residents are encouraged to grab a bag, rally some friends, put on a pair of gloves, and come together to clean neighborhoods all around the Midlands.

To learn more about Grab A Bag S.C. and how to participate, email Info@PalmettoPride.org. For more information, visit PalmettoPride.org.

Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-3100 or visit EdVenture.org.

Sustainable Carolina Hosts Green Networking Breakfast

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n Wednesday, November 13, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Sustainable Carolina is hosting its Green Business Networking Breakfast at the Darla Moore School of Business (Sonoco Pavilion), located at 1014 Greene Street, in Columbia. Free to attend, those interested in the area of sustainability are welcome to come out and spend the morning collaborating with other campus and community “green” leaders over breakfast. Each year, Sustainable Carolina and Net Impact bring together students, faculty, staff and community partners with an interest in sustainability to discuss current events, future collaborations, and potential career/research opportunities. As a note, the attire is business casual.

For more information, visit sc.edu.

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community news KMB Hosts 2019 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 22, 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 7:30 p.m.; a live auction featuring great items starting at 8:30 p.m.; and music, dancing and other fun-filled activities at 9 p.m. Bourbon tasting will also take place. 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 803-7331139 or Lauren@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org, or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

Fall Tennis and BBQ

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n Saturday, November 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is hosting its Fall Tennis and BBQ event at Saluda Shoals Park. Catered toward adults, the day’s activities will kick off with level-based round robins hosted by Chris Gardiner at The Courts at Saluda Shoals Park. Directly following, a barbecue lunch will be served. Those interested in participating must register by Wednesday, November 13.

Cost: $10 (tennis members), $15 (non-tennis members). Location: Saluda Shoals Park East, 6071 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. more NASleighBell19.pdf 1 10/21/2019For 3:18:54 PM information or to register, call 803-772-1228 or visit icrc.net.

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ICRC Hosts Holiday Lights on the River

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The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will host its popular Holiday Lights on the River, starting on Wednesday, November 27, through Tuesday, December 31, at Saluda Shoals Park. The popular Midlands recreation park will come alive in a brilliant blaze of more than a million sparkling lights. Drivers can take a journey through more than 400 animated light displays of all shapes and sizes.

Other activities include craft-making, marshmallow roasting, and a laser light show. Attendees can also ride the Saluda Shoals train, slide on the Winter Wonder Ride Tube Slide, stroll the lighted Wetland trail, or visit the Santa Claus gift shop.

Nominal fees may apply for some activities. As a special treat, Santa will make his way from the North Pole for a VIP visit and photo-taking opportunities, from Friday, December 13, through Monday, December 23. Fun-filled memories are in store for the entire family to share for years to come!

Cost: $20 per car; $40 per 15-passenger van; $60 per bus. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Location: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia (Note: Must enter at 6071 St. Andrews Rd.—between Aldi grocery store and Wendy’s). For more information, call 803-772-1228 or 803-772-3903. Also visit icrc.net.

Benjamin Watson Joins the Palmetto Acupuncture Clinic Team

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cupuncturist Benjamin Watson has joined the Palmetto Acupuncture team! States Watson, “I am honored to have the opportunity to share with you my passion for Chinese medicine.” His career journey into the art of healing began as a young child through the study and exploration of nutritional science and Asian philosophies. These two seemingly separate interests led him on a path that resulted in a bachelor’s degree in wellness and alternative medicine. Watson has also studied the Eastern culture and history in China, India, Tibet and Bhutan.

“It was during my undergrad that I realized I could pursue these two fields as one in Chinese medicine,” says Watson. “I graduated this year with a master’s and doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from Daoist Traditions, in Asheville, North Carolina.

It was during my time in Asheville that I had the opportunity to study with Jeffery Yuen, a world-renowned master and 88th generation Daoist priest. While studying under Master Yuen, I was able to learn classical Chinese medicine at a level and depth that allowed me to practice this medicinal therapy in its most genuine form.”

Watson is very excited and looking forward to practicing at the Palmetto Acupuncture Clinic alongside Martin Herbkersman, Meghan Cole, Noemi Martinez and Stephanie Stewart. Adds Watson: “The first time that I came to the clinic I could tell it was a place of authenticity and professionalism—two characteristics that I value greatly.

Through my practice in Columbia, I intend on providing safe and effective health care that is aimed at empowering each patient.”

Location: Palmetto Acupuncture Clinic, 1825 Sumter St., in Columbia. For more information, call 803-806-8889 or visit PalmettoAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 13.

ICRC Hosts Holiday Market at Crooked Creek Park

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n Saturday, November 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will host its Holiday Market event at Crooked Creek Park, located at 1098 Old Lexington Highway, in Chapin. Local area artists, crafters and business owners are invited to participate as event vendors. Shoppers can purchase one-of-a-kind items, including paintings, handmade jewelry, home decor pieces, and much more. Those interested in selling items must complete and submit an event application form. Admission is free to the public.

kudos Midlands Local Receives Esteemed Award

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently presented Alix Pedraza with the first place award in the education category for her diversity outreach program: Catominatas Ecologicas. The program was honored for its educational standards, age-specific curricula and overall success.

Kudos to you Alix Pedraza!

Lowe’s Donates Organic Soil for Green Steps Schools’ Gardens Lowe’s home improvement store in Lexington, under the direction of store manager Luke Parris, has generously donated a pallet of organic garden soil to be used in local school gardens.

Kudos to you Mr. Parris and Lowe’s!

Note: Green Steps Schools in need of soil can contact Lexington County Green Steps mentor Richenda Batson at RichendaGoesGreen@gmail.com.

For more information, call 803-345-6181 or visit icrc.net.

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells. This is one of the most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Hibiscus is particularly effective when combined with chemotherapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses. The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.

Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decomposition in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select vegetable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University.

Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clothianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos pesticide levels by 60 percent.

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Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver Sugar-sweetened drinks, already linked to weight gain, diabetes and heart disease, carry another risk: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In a meta-review published in the European Journal of Nutrition, Iranian researchers analyzed six high-quality studies that included 6,326 men and women and 1,361 cases of NAFLD. They found those that drank the most sugary drinks had a 40 percent higher risk of developing the disease compared to those that consumed the least. Sugary drinks include soda, cola, tonic, fruit punch, lemonade, sweetened, powdered drinks, and sports and energy drinks.

Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia Older people with dementia, often viewed as being passive and immobile, responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions, say researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago.

The 22 participants between the ages of early 60s and mid-90s had dementia ranging from mild to advanced.

They took 10 weekly classes in which the music was “reminiscent” and the movement routines were intuitively easy.

“Positive responses such as memory recalling, spontaneous dancing and joking with each other were observed in every session,” reports lead author Ting Choo.

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Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep Chronic pain, affecting 10 to 25 percent of adults, disturbs sleep for two-thirds of them, increasing the risk of depression and aggravating pain symptoms.

Chinese researchers analyzed nine studies of 944 chronic-pain patients and found that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping patients sleep. It also improved their quality of sleep as self-measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and lowered their scores of perceived pain.

Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A Using the three-decade longitudinal health records of about 123,000 men and women from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, researchers from Brown University found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer, which occurs in 7 to 11 percent of the population. “We found that higher intake of total vitamin A, retinol and several individual carotenoids, including beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin, was associated with lower risk of SCC,” wrote the authors.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. ~William Arthur Ward

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global briefs

Kool-Kats

Phoenix, which had 128 days at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit last year, is one of the hottest and fastest-warming cities in the U.S., and most American cities are expected to drastically heat up in the next decades with heat waves and triple-digit days. In the Valley of the Sun, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours. Neighborhoods are active at dawn and dusk when residents hike, jog and paddleboard. Last year, heat caused or contributed to the deaths of 182 people in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix. Ariane Middel, a professor of urban climate at Arizona State University, says, “We are almost a living laboratory. We can test strategies and see different ways to keep adapting and mitigating. By the time it gets hot in other places, they can take what we have learned here.”

Jaws of Life

California Bans Fur Trapping

California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier. The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are considering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats.

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Golden Rules

Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

The nonprofit MomsAcrossAmerica.org (MAA) has launched its Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers while encouraging best practices by suppliers. It will be awarded to those brands that have achieved superior levels of organic practices and eco-friendly procedures, and is intended to make it simple for people to choose the healthiest products and use their wallets to take a stand against unhealthy alternatives and unethical business practices. The standard also provides a path for companies that know better and do better to prosper by shifting the buying power of millions of dedicated mothers behind their products.

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Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode

Myriad companies are pledging to make their products and packaging more sustainable, including the multinational food and drink giant Nestlé, which announced in January that it is committed to using 100 percent recyclable packaging for its candy by 2025. Miniature KitKat chocolate bars from its Japan confectionery branch will be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it, post-snack, into the iconic origami crane, a traditional Japanese messenger of thoughts and wishes. Nestlé hopes that this will guarantee the paper remains in use longer rather than be disposed of immediately.

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Hot Habits

Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

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Winter Tips for Health and Wellness Through Chinese Medicine

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hinese medicine promotes a life in harmony with the five elements theory of nature and four climate seasons, creating balance between our bodies and the external environment. Winter comes at a slow, gentle pace—very different from the nonstop activity of summer. The natural world is withdrawing, moving inward and embracing a long season of slumber and dormancy. There is an invitation to rest, reflect, restore and redirect energy for the spring season. Even though the calm, quiet, peaceful aspect of winter can seem oppressive or stagnant, each season has the potential to either bolster or encumber your personal sense of well-being.

Adapting one’s diet and lifestyle to accommodate the coming winter season drastically reduces the likelihood of imbalance and disease. It is critical to maintain wellness during the cold season through

proper diet, supplementation, good hydration and exercise. Being associated with the water element in the five elements theory of nature, winter is the time to devote attention to the kidneys. Energy is drawn from the kidneys during times of stress and anxiety or when the body requires healing.

Strengthening kidney energy can lead to increased willpower, more ambition and a desire to move forward toward new opportunities. The more rest taken in the winter, the more bountiful the spring and summer harvests.

The food that we consume has a profound effect on health and wellness,

creating a basis for weakness or vitality.

It impacts the body internally, just as the weather and environment have an impact on the body externally. The principle of understanding the proper foods to consume each season is based on hundreds of years of practical and nutritional Chinese therapy. In fact, the primary key is to eat produce that is naturally grown in season.

Squash, potatoes, root vegetables, winter greens, cabbage, mushrooms, apples and pears are recommended in the winter months, along with warm, rich stocks and broths. Stews, soups, broths and slowcooked meats with bones supplement and nourish the kidneys, thus stimulating yang energy within the body.

The Chinese have been healing sickness naturally for centuries. People are more susceptible to cold virus and the flu in the winter because bacteria and pathogens attack and weaken the immune system. Chinese medicine has a vast array of herbs to alleviate bacterial and viral infections—quickly expelling pathogens from the body. This effective ancient therapy also helps to soothe sore throats; boost the immune system; and clear up phlegm, coughing and wheezing. Holistic alternative therapies and herbs are prescribed as healing agents depending upon each specific and unique symptom and ailment.

Don’t let the cold and flu get the best of you this season; take time to listen to your body now and prevent illness later.

Winter allows for deeper introspection, evaluation and nourishment. Acupuncture can effectively boost the immune system, help restore physiological harmony, alleviate symptoms, and avoid disease. Call today to schedule an appointment!

Palmetto Acupuncture and Holistic Health Clinic is located at 1825 Sumter St., in Columbia. For more information, call 803-8068889 or visit PalmettoAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 13.

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Click and Sweat Virtual Workouts Change the Game

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elcome to the digital age, where budding gym rats, former couch potatoes and schedule-challenged fitness freaks are finding new ways to get in shape. These days, virtually anyone with a smartphone or Wi-Fi connection can connect with a yoga video, a spin class or any number of personal exercise experiences.

Some folks are wearing devices that calculate distance and monitor bodily functions—then post it all to social media.

Private trainers are offering online workout routines with motivational emails and text messages, while some gyms include online training as an add-on to membership or leverage technology to provide classes to consumers globally.

Virtual fitness is growing in leaps and bounds. The use of health and fitness apps has more than tripled since 2014, and three-quarters of active users open their apps at least twice a week, according to Flurry Analytics. Yet, it’s not for everyone.

Erin Nitschke, Ed.D., of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the director of educational

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partnerships and programs at the National Federation of Professional Trainers, is monitoring the upsurge in virtual fitness and believes it will take time to perfect the options. “While virtual training may be a best practice for a certain population of users, it may be a barrier to others,” she says.

Accessible, Flexible and Affordable

The convenience and affordability of virtual training has some clients thriving on their ability to marry technological tools to fitness goals. They can log in anytime, anywhere, even while travelling; take a variety of classes from famous trainers for a fraction of the cost of in-person sessions and receive emails or texts that provide encouragement to reach the next level.

For those new to exercising, virtual training eases self-consciousness. It’s an opportunity to learn the basics and begin the process of toning up at home before venturing into an unfamiliar environment where everyone seems to know what they’re doing. In this respect, virtual train-

ing can serve as a gateway to establishing a fitness routine that eventually leads to the local gym.

“One of the most frequent reasons people cite for not maintaining a regular exercise habit is lack of time,” says American Council on Exercise President and Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., of Redmond, Washington. He points out that virtual tools and devices may help eliminate some of those time barriers, allowing people to get quality workouts.

The Real Deal But some people go to the gym or attend fitness classes because they enjoy the social connection more than the sweat. Nitschke says that social support can be a predictor of success, so it’s possible that virtual training can have a negative impact. Bryant agrees. “There are different fitness personality types, and some need the live and in-person experience.”

Bryant points out that gyms and trainers often request health information and

fitness goals beforehand to provide clients a more customized program. In-person instruction also has the benefit of immediate feedback to ensure safe, effective and proper technique.

Erika Hetzel, a Pilates instructor and personal trainer in Dane County, Wisconsin, believes that virtual workouts are fine for people that have attended classes enough to know the exercises and have good body awareness. “For beginners, hands-on cues and modifications are important, especially if there are any contraindications for exercise.”

She carefully monitors her clients for form and doesn’t plan to offer virtual training because it’s impossible to give clients bodily adjustments. “It leaves trainees at risk of not getting full benefit or getting hurt,” Hetzel says. “An effective workout is about the quality of the movements.”

Bryant says that instructor interaction is a plus; however, the best virtual workouts give detailed instruction and regression or progression of

all moves, allowing participants to choose an appropriate intensity level.

Making a Virtual Connection Logging in with a high-speed internet connection, gathering required equipment in advance and possessing self-motivation might prevent getting discouraged. However, overconfidence can lead to injury, so being fully aware of limitations is essential before taking a dive off the recliner directly into a series of lunges. For social butterflies, a real-live friend to login with may be necessary to make virtual training fun.

Fitness training may be forever changed by technology, but Nitschke says it remains to be seen if fitness professionals can respond to individual learning styles to foster success and elevate the fitness client’s virtual experience.

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The good news about gratitude is that it is one of the more growable character strengths—and it’s never too late. ~Giacomo Bono

Kids With Gratitude Making Thankfulness Second Nature

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his Thanksgiving, there’s something to be especially thankful for—gratitude itself. Emerging research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kickstart happiness and well-being. “The good news about gratitude is that it is one of the more growable character strengths—and it’s never too late,” says Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., an assistant professor at California State University, in Dominguez Hills, and co-author of Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character.

It’s also never too early to “plant” it: Even toddlers love to parrot, “Thank you.”

Research by Bono and others shows kids that are grateful are happier, more engaged and studious, and less envious, depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. It can be taught: After one week of daily 30-minute lessons on gratitude, 8- to 11-year-olds wrote thank-you notes for a PTA presentation that were 80 percent longer than notes by kids that didn’t have the lessons.

To instill gratefulness in a child:

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Be grateful and show it.

“Kids are more likely to do something if they see adults around them doing it,” says Bono. “Being specific with your

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words helps, too, because it shows what behavior mattered to you and why.”

Adds psychologist Mary Jo Podgurski, founder and president of the Academy for Adolescent Health, in Washington, Pennsylvania: “If we express our gratitude by making eye contact, with sincerity and by providing an example of how much we are appreciative, the words are empowered. Telling the grocery clerk, ‘I really like the way you packed my berries on top. Thanks for taking the time to be careful with my purchases,’ will light up the clerk’s face.” That can translate into a child not simply saying, “Thank you” to a grandparent for birthday money, but also explaining how excited they are about the game they plan to buy with it.

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Enact a small daily ritual.

“It’s also good for families to come up with gratitude rituals,” says Bono. “Everyday conversations about the good things and people we have or encounter in life, and being specific with words, helps young children understand the connection between kindness and feeling grateful better.”

For writer Judy Gruen’s family in Los Angeles, this means a morning prayer: “When we wake up in the morning, the

first words we say are those of gratitude that we have awakened and have the opportunity for a new day.”

At dinner time, some families play “a rose, a thorn, a bud”— with each person saying what happened that day that they’re grateful for, what problems came up and what they’re looking forward to. As a bedtime ritual, Heidi McBain, a counselor and author in Flower Mound, Texas, follows a routine with her two children that includes “reading, checking in about their day—the good/bad/ugly—and at least one thing they are grateful for from their day. And I often share mine, as well!”

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By getting creative, we can make kids’ expressions of gratitude even more enjoyable. Business coach Kristi Andrus, in Denver, says that her family toasts a lot at mealtime, raising their glasses and clinking them. “Our toasts are simple, ‘Today I’m grateful, thankful, or happy to share ________.’ [fill in the blank]. The kids love it and the parents always smile at what the kids bring up.”

Charlene Hess, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a blogger and homeschooling mom to seven kids, has set up a gratitude door with a sticky note added each day from each child. “This really helps the kids become more aware of all the good things in their lives, particularly as time goes on and they have to get more creative with their responses.”

“A rampage of appreciation” is what Jeannette Paxia, a motivational speaker and children’s book author in Modesto, California, does with her five children: “We spend 10 minutes walking around and appreciating all we see. My children love it!”

In the home of northern New Jersey therapist Shuli Sandler, when one family member shows gratitude to another, a coin is put in a jar. “When it is full, the whole family can go out and do something together, like grab ice cream or something fun—remembering of course to say thank you,” she says.

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

Gratitude-Building Resources Gratefulness.org: Essays, practices and resources for grateful living.

Making Grateful Kids: Advice from leading researchers at Psychology Today: Tinyurl.com/MakingGratefulKids.

How to Teach Gratitude to Tweens and Teens: Tinyurl.com/ TeachingGratitudeToTeens.

TED talks playlist: Videos that inspire gratitude: Ted.com/ playlists/206/give_thanks.

Research on gratitude in children: Tinyurl.com/ YouthGratitudeProject.

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In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.

CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest

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ossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association.

The causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop. Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic.

The effects are profound. Compromised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immunity and chronic inflammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with depression also experience sleep deprivation, 22

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and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream.

However, a number of natural and holistic approaches can provide lasting results without undesirable side effects.

Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.

Body and Mind, a Tangled Web

Psychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest. “Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed. So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at TheSleepExpert.com. “Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components,

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but is also affected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.”

The intricate connection between emotion and sleep-robbing stress hormones explains why insomniacs are often caught in an undertow of racing thoughts and preoccupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.”

Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds.

Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day. Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our ability to sleep restfully or restoratively.”

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Resetting Inherent Rhythms

Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is affected by light and internal changes in temperature.

Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, explains that it’s helpful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours.

“When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early

morning awakenings.”

Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel.

Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest

Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring. ~Elina Winnel

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For healthy circadian rhythm and melatonin cycles, try:

4 Shutting off all screen devices, including the TV, two hours before going to bed 4 Going to bed when you get that 9 p.m. slump and just taping a favorite show 4 Walking barefoot and feeling the earth 4 Spending quality time outside in sunlight, preferably in a natural setting 4 Taking nourishing baths with natural soaps, lavender essential oil or herbs 4 Designating certain time slots to not answer the phone or answer emails 4 Exercising regularly and not within three hours of bedtime 4 Taking a break from work every 90 minutes for two minutes of slow, deep breathing 4 Breaking the caffeine habit by replacing coffee and tea with healthier alternatives

For emotional components of insomnia, try:

4 Going on a “worry fast” for five or 10 minutes, and then practice doing it for an hour or a full day 4 Reserving time with loved ones for in-person conversations and get-togethers 4 Checking in with yourself and acknowledging all emotions and fears without judgment 4 Setting aside ambitions for a day to recharge 4 Sleeping in without guilt—shopping and running errands can wait 4 Choosing not to compare your life with others

every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says.

Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.”

Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”

Two Sides of Every Brain

Smartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel.

“This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta— associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep.

Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.”

To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.

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People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain. ~Jenn J. Allen nabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.

Learning New Tricks

Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). The American

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College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD.

CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman.

CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction.

A good night’s rest is indeed possible.

Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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ries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.”

Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist physical, chemical or biological stresses. Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping adults to combat stress,” Allen says, reminding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications.

Going for that extra cup of coffee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience dreaming states,” cautions Davies.

CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Can-

conscious eating

ZENFUL EATING Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

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n Zen monasteries, the head cook (known as the tenzo) is one of the most important positions a monk can hold; Eihei Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, one of the longest-established sects of Buddhism, said this is “because the position requires wholehearted practice.” In the 13th-century volume Instructions for the Zen Cook, Dogen wrote, “In preparing food, it is essential to be sincere and to respect each ingredient, regardless of how coarse or fine.”

Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiritual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance.

“Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of The Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes.

“Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop. These things are the foundation of a great meal,” says

Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained Zen priest in San Francisco. Greenwood trained in Buddhist monasteries in Japan for more than five years, experiences she draws from in her recent memoir and cookbook Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples.

While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most monasteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compassion towards animals, as well as the Earth.

Climate change caused by meat consumption causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada.

The “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—striking the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Greenwood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpowering. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.

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Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop. ~Gesshin Claire Greenwood

Mind Over Mouth Mindful eating can open up a beautiful new relationship to food, says Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon. “This country is in an epidemic of out-of-balance eating. People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.”

Mindful eating is not about restrictions, but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”

Tuning In at Mealtime Rushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the supermarket when you’re hungry, and head to the perimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges? Would broccoli be good for us?’ Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says.

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monies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating.

“Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your awareness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays.

Such a focus leads to a sense of appreciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.”

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

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ere are a few simple tips from Buddhist priests and cooks on making mealtime more mindful.

Have a mid-meal gut check, suggests Jan Chozen Bays. “When your stomach feels three-quarters full, have a conversation with a friend or have something to drink before continuing to eat. Often you will find after 20 minutes you are actually full,” says the author and priest.

Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center, suggests setting a phone timer in the kitchen to mark it as a practice time to tune into the senses. “Try to slow down and notice what’s happening as you cook. Try to stay with the sensory experience and not judge everything, like whether the carrot is cut right. It can be a very relaxing and peaceful way to work in the kitchen.”

Make the first few sips or bites of a meal mindful, spending the first few moments in silence if possible, says Bays.

“Working quietly with that pile of carrots or onions, you have space to focus on just one task,” adds Merk.

Incorporating all of the five tastes of Buddhism—salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami (savory)—is another way to bring meals in balance, according to author and priest Gesshin Claire Greenwood. “Having all of these flavors represented makes a meal feel balanced and satisfying.”

Cooking Like a Zen Master photo by by Samuel Joubert

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the sweet potato and figs in a baking dish.

Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and bake for 30 minutes.

Place the ginger, garlic and salt in a mortar (preferred) or blender, then mash the ingredients together.

Transfer to a bowl and add the tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup and oil.

Stir to combine.

Buddha Bowl Cookbook author Jean-Phillippe Cyr says, “I love bowl recipes: they’re generous and colorful, and they let us get creative. Layer grains or cereals, vegetables, legumes and dressing, and voilà! That’s all there is to it.”

Pumpkin seeds are an incredible source of protein, and tahini contains more protein than milk. Healthy cooks will be sure to keep this tahini dressing recipe close, because they can use it in everything.

Yields one bowl 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 dried figs, sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1½ cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked For the dressing: 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp olive oil Garnish: Pumpkin seeds Microgreens

Place the sweet potatoes and figs in a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and edamame. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish.

Serve immediately.

Tip: For those that can’t digest raw garlic, don’t use it, or cook it before adding it to the dressing.

Hearty Moroccan Soup “This is hands-down my favorite soup,” says Cyr. “It reminds me of a Moroccan tajine, a savory stew made with vegetables and spices. The name tajine comes from the particular type of roasting dish in which Moroccan stews are cooked. There’s no need to buy any special equipment to make this recipe, but you will want to hunt down harissa, a North African chili paste you can find in most grocery stores nowadays. Be careful, though—it’s hot!”

Yields 8 to 10 servings

and drained 2 yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 1 Tbsp harissa paste 3 bay leaves Salt and black pepper, to taste In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onions and sweat for 4 minutes.

Add the mustard seeds, celery seeds, cumin, coriander, oregano, turmeric and garlic. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot.

Excerpted with permission from The Buddhist Chef, by Jean-Phillippe Cyr.

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URBAN CHICKENS Coming Home to Roost

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Bird Benefits

Chickens are relatively simple and inexpensive to maintain. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, are easy to bond with and their entertainment value can’t be underrated. “You will enjoy watching them for hours,” says Andy G. Schneider, of Georgia, the national spokesperson for the Avian Health Program run by the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has authored three books on chickens.

He says that keeping chickens is also a good way for children to learn responsibility and where their food comes from.

He says, “They are living animals that depend on their owners and can live for 10 years or longer.”

Backyard flocks readily compost food waste and hunt insects to eat. Their nitrogen-rich droppings and old bedding from the coop can fertilize gardens, or the chickens can be let loose in garden areas to fertilize and weed at the same time.

However, they will eat desirable plants, so consider fencing off a fallow section of garden where they can prepare the

Chicken Facts

n Newly hatched chickens are “chicks”. The young males are cockerels, the young females are pullets. After one year, they are roosters and hens. n Chickens see in color and can see UV rays, according to FreshEggsDaily.com. They have

one eye sighted in for distance and one for close-up vision so that they can look for seeds and bugs on the ground while simultaneously searching the sky for aerial predators.

n The life expectancy of a hen varies from three to 12 years, depending on size, breed and safety from predators. n Roosters instinctively protect hens from predators or any perceived danger (includ-

ing people) by sounding an alarm, and then facing the danger as hens run and hide. n Roosters have been known to ward off predators or die trying. n A rooster is not needed for hens to lay eggs.

n Hens begin laying eggs as early as 16 to 20 weeks and have variable production, de-

pending on breed and amount of daylight. Egg production can continue through life, but slows after about 3 years old (Tinyurl.com/ChickensStopLaying).

n Egg shell color can be white, pink, blue, green, brown or speckled, but it’s determined by genetics and will remain basically the same throughout a hen’s life (Tinyurl.com/ EggShellColorDetermination). n Fresh eggs have a coating that prevents bacteria from entering the pores of the shell.

If eggs are washed, they must be refrigerated (Tinyurl.com/WashedOrUnwashedEggs).

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ocavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even people that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend.

It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets.

“You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four years. A veterinary staff member, she takes in rescues on her small farm in Foster, Rhode Island. Her current flock of eight chickens has room to forage with a turkey, some goats and sheep. At night, her birds sleep in a predator-proof chicken coop. As a vegan, Cobin gifts the eggs to others. “It’s gratifying to give eggs to friends and family who might otherwise buy eggs from factory farms,” says Cobin. “It’s as if I’m helping those hens, too.”

Those country chickens could be city chickens—if the municipality allows.

An increasing number do, with a few rules.

Roosters aren’t usually allowed (think crowing at 4 a.m.); the number of hens is limited; and they can’t roam the neighborhood.

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ground for the next crop. Composting, fertilizing, weeding and pest control are benefits that even matronly hens that have slowed egg production still provide.

The miracle of producing an egg is a journey of its own. Rarely does a child— or grownup—squeal with as much glee as when the pet hen lays her first egg. Add the excitement of double-yolkers and tiny, yolkless “fairy eggs”, and collecting the hens’ bounty is a daily adventure.

Drawbacks

Like all pets, chickens need regular maintenance. They can get parasites such as mites or worms, or become sick. But the hardest thing about maintaining chickens is keeping them safe, according to Lisa Steele, a rural Maine farmer and author of 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks From Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and Your Hens.

“No matter where you live, there is something that wants to kill or eat your chickens. A secure coop and run or pen are important,” Steele says. The family dog, fox, coyotes, raccoons, owls and hawks are just some of the many potential predators.

If a rooster is in the flock, he instinctively protects hens from perceived danger—great for predators, but not necessarily a desirable pet. They crow louder, earlier and more often than most would expect.

Unless eggs to hatch are wanted, no rooster is needed.

Starting a Flock

After selecting breeds, a new flock can be started with adult hens or chicks from a hatchery or breeder. Steele points out that it’s important to get chicks from a reputable breeder and start them off with good-quality feed, room to exercise, fresh air and clean water.

Coops can be built from plans or purchased. There is a trendy industry for palatial coops replete with window boxes, but the necessities include enough space for each chicken, roosting bars to sleep on, nesting boxes to lay eggs, good ventilation and predator-proofing. “The curtains, wallpaper and twinkle lights are fun, but not necessary,” says Steele.

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

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ast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required.

It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate.

But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation.

“Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently—no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.”

Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé.

The new word for antiques is “brown furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 percent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature.

Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforesta-

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tion, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published.

The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box.

When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.”

Merrill’s vintage offerings now focus on mid-century modern and upcycled, repurposed furnishings, some-

thing the millennials have taken to.

The kids will continue to come around, he says. “If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture. With the antique market hitting bottom, it is hard to ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.”

There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.”

Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood

pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My generation is all about experiences. If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.”

Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.”

Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says.

“The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says.

“Take an old door and repurpose it …

Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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The Happy Thyroid Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

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uch of our day-to-day well-being—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterfly-shaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suffers from a malfunctioning thyroid, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences.

It’s a delicate balancing act. A thyroid that produces too few hormones makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods. Hypothyroidism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women deficient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women to produce a child with autism.

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insomnia; it can lead to hardening of the arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research.

The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts.

Their recommendations:

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Keep up mineral levels. The

thyroid needs iodine to churn out hormones, and usually iodized salt or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms.

Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine. However, too much of a good thing can tip the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with super-charged iodine foods like cranberries: A four-ounce serving contains twice the daily requirement.

In addition, our thyroids need selenium (one or two Brazil nuts a day will do it) and zinc (nuts, legumes and chocolate) to function optimally.

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Eat fermented foods. About 20 percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active hormone (T3) takes place in our gut,

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which makes “good” bacteria critically important. Andrea Beaman, a New York City health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.

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Filter drinking water. “Fluo-

ride and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as fluoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.

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Detox cosmetics. Phthalates are

endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in cosmetics, nail polish and shampoos; they are also in plastic toys, and 3-year-old girls exposed to phthalates have shown depressed thyroid function, Columbia University scientists report.

Research cosmetics and find toxin-free alternatives at the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. (ewg.org/skindeep).

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Wake up easy. About 85 percent

of thyroid diseases involve an underactive thyroid, says Beaman, adding that it is often the body’s pushback against frenzied, stressful lifestyles: “The thyroid is literally slowing down—our body is saying, ‘Slow, slow, go slow.’” For a low-key start to the day, she suggests not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing

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Talk it out. In Eastern philosophy, the thyroid in the

throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “it helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewhere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.

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Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as plow pose, fish pose,

boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroidism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer.

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Help for a Troubled Thyroid

o verify a possible thyroid condition, consult a doctor, endocrinologist, functional medicine doctor or naturopathic doctor. Ask for a range of tests, not only the standard thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, but also free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies for autoimmune reactions, and thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) tests for a full picture.

The standard pharmaceutical approach for hypothyroidism, the most common condition, is the synthetic hormone levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid) that boosts T4 production; but it can cause depression and weight gain, researchers at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center report in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Ask also about Armour Thyroid, derived from animal thyroids, that contains both T3 and T4, and is often preferred by functional medicine doctors.

Other testing can uncover a reaction to gluten, which is often linked to thyroid dysfunction. “For many with thyroid issues, gluten can provoke an autoimmune response via celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and health coach Amanda Wikan, of Petaluma, California. If a celiac test is negative, she suggests trying a six-week, gluten-free diet and watching afterward for any signs of non-celiac sensitivity such as headaches, bloating, gas or brain fog.

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From mountain peaks to base lodges, many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Skiers will discover that sustainability is the watchword at a growing number of facilities, with a focus on reducing energy usage and cutting back on waste.

In Vermont, Killington Resort uses four offsite solar farms, as well as the AllEarth Solar tracking system that rotates panels using GPS technology to produce enough energy to run all the lifts for the resort and nearby Pico Mountain for the entire season (Killington.com). To prepare for this winter, Bromley Mountain upgraded its snowmaking system with stateof-the-art, variable-frequency drive motors to conserve energy. Stratton Mountain Resort will now offer drinking straws by request only and feature a bamboo option; retail shops have switched to bags made of 100 percent recycled paper.

Aspen Snowmass, in Colorado, has begun using a dirt-based pipe at its Buttermilk section to reduce snowmaking, saving more than $15,000 in electricity and 4 million gallons of water each year. Winter Park has installed a small wind turbine at the top of Parsenn Bowl to power its lift shack there. Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain and Purgatory are among the many resorts in the state that offer carpooling incentives for skiers (ColoradoSki.com).

After pledging in January to expand on energyefficient operations, seven state ski trade associations—Ski Vermont, Colorado Ski Country USA, Ski Utah, Ski California, Ski Areas of New York, Ski New Mexico and the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association—along with 70-plus other organizations and companies of the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership gathered on Capitol Hill in May to “advocate for immediate and bipartisan climate action, specifically, putting a price on carbon” (SnowSports.org).

Families can forego the expenses, travel time and Earth impacts of alpine skiing by turning to the cross-country version. A few inches of snow and strapping on longer, thinner skis can transform a flat or gently hilly park, wooded trail or spacious backyard into a quiet, serene, eco-playground. “This low-impact exercise delivers amazing cardiovascular benefits, works all the major muscle groups, challenges your balance, keeps your joints healthy and is good for your mental health,” according to CrossCountrySkiColorado.com.

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some long, slow stretching and deep breathing. “It takes just five minutes, and you’re starting the day not in fight-or-flight mode, but in a fully relaxed and fully oxygenated body.”

Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

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long with annual flu season warnings, there’s more news than usual on the dangers of microbes and transmittable diseases, including recent domestic measles outbreaks and the rise of resistant bacteria from the improper use of antibiotics. In his latest book released earlier this year, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth C. Davis describes the worldwide epidemic that killed millions only a century ago and warns of a potential relapse.

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Davis is also the author of In the Shadow of Liberty, an American Library Association Notable Book and a finalist for the Youth Adult Library Service Association Award for Excellence in Nonfiction.

His New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed Don’t Know Much About book series for both adults and children makes many, sometimes esoteric facts and figures on history, The Bible, the universe, geography and other subjects come alive. Davis is a TED-Ed educator whose lectures are globally available online.

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What inspired you to tackle this deadly subject?

My editor had the flu and mentioned that her grandmother died of the Spanish Flu. I said that’s a fascinating subject.

She said if you ever want to write about it, I’d love to know, and it was around the time that I was beginning to think about the 100th anniversary of the flu and the end of World War I. These were two extraordinary moments in modern human history that many people don’t understand.

What makes the Spanish Flu epidemic relevant today?

It was the most extraordinary pandemic in modern times, the worst since the Black Plague. So many aspects of the story can teach us lessons, like the role of propaganda that created the circumstances that allowed the flu to flourish, politicians ignoring sound science. In Philadelphia in September of 1918, the health commissioner was warned not to allow a big parade that was meant to sell war bonds. He did, and 200,000 people crowded the streets.

Two days later, there was not a hospital bed left in the city. It was that sudden and explosive gathering of mass numbers of people that lit the fuse for a tremendous flu bomb to explode.

It’s important to understand the connection between science and history.

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Often, we treat history as a collection of dates, battles and speeches, and we don’t connect with what was going in the scientific and medical world, but these things are always closely linked together. Disease has always been more deadly than war, and that makes it more relevant than ever, because there are crises and conflict zones all over the world today. The situation is ripe for that explosion of another infectious disease.

we had pretty much defeated a long time ago. But because of the spread of misinformation, rumors and unverified scientific medical information, we have a dangerous outbreak of measles in this country. People have traveled to places where there were no vaccinations, then return home. This is a clear and very present danger of the “anti-vaxx” movement, as it’s called. It ignores long-established,

peer-reviewed science over decades and unfortunately, we are in a time when someone with a megaphone or microphone or another platform can reach a lot of people with a lot of very dangerous information. We ignore sound science at great peril.

Randy Kambic, of Estero, Florida, is a freelance writer and editor.

Should we take for granted that some health risks of the past have been totally eradicated via modern medicine?

We should not. It’s dangerous to be complacent. All too often, there’s a cost in disregarding sound medical advice—what we know to be true—because we might have heard something else, and this is truer than ever with social media. The nature of the flu virus, of infectious diseases, is that they change, evolve and mutate rapidly like the Spanish Flu did.

Why do you write, “Another pandemic is a distinct possibility”?

Such pandemic diseases are often diseases of crowds. We live in a world that’s more crowded, where high-speed transportation is much more readily capable of spreading a pandemic. When we have a world in which scientific risks and information is disregarded, that’s when we have the possibility of another pandemic. Then there’s climate change.

We are living in a world that’s wetter and warmer. This breeds the possibilities for more disease. When we weaken guardrails, when we don’t fund science and disease prevention properly, we take great risks.

What do you think about the stronger enforcement of vaccinations because of measles outbreaks?

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Whole Truth Health and Nutrition–Learn how, then actually do, a 10-day whole food nutritional detox! In Esprit de Corps (spirit of the team) semi-private coaching, you'll go step-by-step through a body detox for renewed health. Cost includes workbook and two on-site sessions. Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes workbook and two on-site sessions. Preregistration is required. Whole Truth Health, located inside Cocreate, 714 S Lake Dr, Ste 100, Lexington. Info/register: 803-746-4588, WholeTruthHealth.org.

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Introduction to A Course in Miracles–6:30-8pm.

6 weeks. Jumpstart in your study and experience of ACIM with Joy Connor, and be ready to start the Workbook for Students on your own on January 1, with confidence and commitment. Magenta Studios, Seven Oaks Office Park, 540 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-447-6499.

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doTERRA Essential Oils 101–7pm. We will be making roller bottles to aid with immune health, allergies, headaches, stress, sleep and more. Makeand-take bottles $5. Refreshments provided. Roly Poly, 5076 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Info: Call Gold Wellness Advocate Christine M. Steen at 803-422-7068.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

A Talk on A Course in Miracles–6:30pm. Facilitator Gina Gibson continues a series of monthly talks.

Q&A to follow. Free and open to the public; donations are accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@ JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Writing as a Spiritual Practice–10am-12:30pm.

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. Suggested donation of $20 or more, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Jubilee! Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info/ register: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Link Between Digestion and Autoimmune Disease Workshop–7-8:15pm. Learn how digestion problems are associated with a myriad of health concerns, including chronic fatigue, depression, skin issues and many other autoimmune disorders.

Cost: Free. Cocreate, 714 S Lake Dr, Ste 100, Lexington. Info/register: 803-746-4588, WholeTruthHealth.org.

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Touch for Health 1–Fri, 4-8pm; Sat & Sun, 10am4pm. Learn Accurate Muscle testing, 14 Muscle Balance and many tools to balance energy, improve learning/reading skills, relieve stress, and maximize performance. 15 hours; certificate from International Kinesiology College. With instructor Joy Connor, LMT. Cost: $400, includes textbook. Magenta Studios, Seven Oaks Office Park, 540 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-447-6499.

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Harmony & Hues–6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy an evening of “root chakra” centered yoga, followed by paint and sips led by Yoga with Malai and Canvases with Candace. Wine served. Yoga mats and paint supplies provided. This is session one of a seven-part chakra series. Cost: $30. CoCreate, 414 S Lake Dr, Lexington. Info: 803-807-2173, HarmonyAndHues. eventbrite.com.

Youth Basketball Night–7-9pm. Enjoy a fun night of basketball with friends. Concessions will be available for purchase. Grades 6-8. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info: 803345-61 81, icrc.net.

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Fall Tennis and BBQ–8:30am-1pm. Saturday round robins, level based, with Chris Gardiner. A BBQ lunch will be served. Register by Nov 13.

Ages, adults. The Courts at Saluda Shoals Park, 6071 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info/cost/registration: 803-772-1228, icrc.net.

Getting Over Getting It Wrong–10am-1pm. Gina Gibson leads a workshop about living in the now and forgiving ourselves for "getting it wrong." Learn how to gain a new perspective on our "mistakes."

Cost: Free, but donations are accepted. Jubilee!

Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

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Capital City Big Band Fundraiser Concert–35pm. Cost: $10. $5 for Carolina Jazz Society members. Tickets available in advance online only or at the door. The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia. Info: 803-779-1971.

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Stress and Sleep Essential Oils–7pm. We will be making roller bottles to aid with stress, sleep, anxiousness, hormones and more. Make-and-take bottles $5. Refreshments provided. Roly Poly, 5076

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Holiday Book Market–5-8pm. 20 local authors will be present to sell and personally sign their books as gifts. Free gift wrapping available. Wine and refreshments will be served. Music will be provided

by DJ Sherry Maw. The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia. Info: 803-779-1971.

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5-Week Qigong Course–6:30pm. Qigong's slow, gentle, meditative movements are great for all ages and abilities. Taught by Meghan Cole, LAc, an expert in the ancient healing arts. $105 for nonmembers of KORE Wellness and $75 for members.

KORE Wellness, 1311B Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

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Youth Basketball Night–7-9pm. Enjoy a fun night of basketball with friends. Concessions will be available for purchase. Grades 6-8. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: 803-7723336, icrc.net.

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Holiday Market–8:30am-2:30pm. Shoppers can purchase paintings, handmade jewelry, home decor pieces and much more. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info/vendor interest: 803-345-6181, icrc.net.

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by Brother David Steindl-Rast

rateful living is the awareness that we stand on holy ground— always—in touch with mystery.

Jewish sages interpret the words of Genesis 3:5 in a way that is of great relevance to grateful living. “Take off your shoes; the ground on which you stand is holy ground.” The soles of your shoes are leather—dead animal skin. Take off the deadness of being-used-to-it and your live souls will feel that you are standing on holy ground, wherever you are.

It is pretty evident that greed, oppression and violence have led us to a point of self-destruction. Our survival depends on a radical change; if the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about this necessary change. Grateful living brings in place of greed, sharing; in place of oppression, respect; and in place of violence, peace. Who does not long for a world of sharing, mutual respect and peace?

Exploitation springs from greed and a sense of scarcity. Grateful living makes us aware that there is enough for all. Thus, it leads to a sense of sufficiency and a joyful willingness to share with others.

Oppression is necessary if we want to exploit others. The more power you have, the more efficiently you can exploit those

below you and protect yourself against those above you. But grateful people live with a sense of sufficiency—they need not exploit others—thus, oppression is replaced by mutual support and by equal respect for all.

Violence springs from the root of fear—fear that there may not be enough for all, fear of others as potential competitors, fear of foreigners and strangers. But the grateful person is fearless. Thereby, she cuts off the very root of violence. Out of a sense-of-enough, she is willing to share, and thereby tends to eliminate the unjust distribution of wealth that creates the climate for violence. Fearlessly, she welcomes the new and strange, is enriched by differences and celebrates variety.

Grateful eyes look at whatever is as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again. This is a most realistic attitude, for every moment is indeed unique.

Adapted from an interview, with Brother David Steindl-Rast that originally appeared in Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center.

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Room for Rent – Massage therapists looking for a like-minded practitioner to share space in a quiet setting in West Columbia. $275 month and is 10×12 space with a shared waiting room and two bathrooms.

12th St, W Columbia. Serious inquiries, call Debra at 803-796-4807.

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, 6729 Two Notch Rd, 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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Eckankar. The Sound of Soul Event and Discussion–10am. Free. Every 2nd Sunday. Eckankar reveals how every event in life is an opportunity for spiritual growth. 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.

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.

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

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

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Whole Truth Health and Nutrition Sessions– 6:30-8:30pm. Tuesdays. Training sessions on Body Detoxification and Elimination Diet. Learn how to do a whole-body detox successfully. Cost: $75 per person for two sessions. Preregistration is required.

Cocreate, 714 S Lake Dr, Ste 100, Lexington. Info/ register: 803-746-4588, WholeTruthHealth.org.

Writing as a Spiritual Practice–10am-12:30pm.

Every 2nd Saturday. Minister Candace ChellewHodge, published author and songwriter, leads workshop to help participants use creative writing as a way to grow their spiritual practice. Bring pen and paper or laptop for writing exercises. Free, but donations are accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info/register: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

Writing as a Spiritual Practice–10am-12:30pm.

Every 2nd Sunday. Spiritual Director 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 are accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 2627 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info/register: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

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

Yoga at Rosewood–2pm. Every Sunday. Provided

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

Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

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

A Course in Miracles (ACIM)–3pm. Every Sunday.

Join with others to study the workbook lessons and text of ACIM. Free and open to the public; donations are accepted. Miracle House, 4610 Oxford Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-569-6385, RevCandace@ JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.

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

Every Sunday. We meet to share love, peace and “atone-ment.” We read together and discuss questions, insights and experiences at the home of Joy Lee Connor, near Chapin. Donations are accepted. Call for directions or to schedule introductory sessions with Connor. Info: 803-447-6499.

thursday Introduction to Meditation–Every Thursday (am and pm available). Learn the benefits of meditation.

Cost: $25; preregistration is required. Carolina Healing Arts Institute, 540 St Andrews Rd, Ste 116, Columbia. Info/times: Call Chopra-certified instructor Joy Lee Connor, LMT, at 803-447-6499.

Yoga Gives Back–6-7pm. Every Thursday. Studies show that yoga is effective in relieving anxiety, reducing stress and increasing energy. The first class is free. To attend regularly, participants are asked to give a $5 donation, volunteer at least one hour of time at a determined scheduled event, or give two to five canned goods to a specified food drive.

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

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.

Mindful Flow Yoga with Malai–10:30-11:30am.

Every Saturday. Bring a heightened awareness to combining breath and movement in this flowing, alignment-based class. All-levels class with a variety of music. Cost: $10. The Rooted Community, 141 S Shandon St, Columbia. Info: 803-807-2713, YogaWithMalai.com.

Slow Flow Yoga with Malai–Noon-1pm. Every Saturday. Beginner-friendly vinyasa. Slow flows, calming sounds, and good vibes. Cost: $19. All levels welcome. Studio Fire, 3000 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-807-2713, YogaWithMalai.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE THE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

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

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

He has 38 years’ experience and trained in the Republic of China.

Call to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 40.

PALMETTO ACUPUNCTURE Noemi Martinez, LAc, BS, MSOM 1825 Sumter St, Columbia 803-806-8889 PalmettoAcupuncture.com

Acupuncturist Noemi Martinez has more than a decade of experience treating patients for various ailments, both acute and chronic, using Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments in the form of acupuncture, gua sha, cupping and herbal therapy. Noemi also is certified in facial rejuvenation and acupuncture injection therapy for various health ailments. See ad, page 13.

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

Dr. Gerald Rudolph, DC, focuses on finding the root cause of your problems and not just treating your pain. He utilizes digital X-rays to help diagnose problems, spinal adjustments to stimulate proper movement of spinal and extremity joints, active therapeutic movement exercises to correct movement disorders, and spinal decompression to help relieve numbness and tingling down your arms and legs. Dowdy Rudolph Chiropractic also offers a state-of-the-art full-body lounge hydromassage table that can help you feel more rejuvenated and relaxed. See ad, page 29.

FLEX CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

COLLABORATIVE LAW

CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC

LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

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.

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

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

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

COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

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

All disease begins in the colon.

Constipation; slow, sluggish bowel; gas and bloating? A colonic will help to rid you of these problems. Colonics promote good digestion, help speed metabolism, help lower cholesterol, and help relieve joint pain. Linda Salyer is IACN certified and a retired nurse. Saturday appointments available with an additional small convenience fee. See ad, page 8.

CRANIOSACRAL CHI ENERGY BALANCE

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

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

DENTISTRY FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

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

Dr. Dover provides comprehensive, and compassionate dental care. BPA- and Bis-GMA-free composites, BPA-free occlusal guards, natural periodontal therapy, fluoride-alternatives for tooth remineralization, and 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.

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naturaldirectory DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS CHRISTINE M. STEEN

supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 43.

ORIGINAL ORIGINS HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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

Christine M. Steen, doTERRA Gold 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.

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

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

HEALTH FOOD STORE MURRAYWOOD HEALTH FOODS

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

Locally owned and proudly serving Irmo and the Midlands area for more than 25 years, Murraywood Health Foods is a health and specialty food store featuring the very best natural product brands, vitamins and minerals, herbs and homeopathic remedies. The store also carries natural and organic gluten-free foods and health and beauty products. Call today for more information or to schedule a special appointment. See ad, page 11.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

Tracy R. Jacox • 833-678-7229 OriginalOriginshw@gmail.com OriginalOriginshw.com

Ms. Tracy has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. The mission of Original Origins Health and Wellness is to educate, equip and empower the community to adopt a predominately whole food, plant-based lifestyle, which will improve and optimize your quality of life, health and wellness while preventing, delaying, reversing or eliminating chronic illnesses. Original Origins can assist you with maximizing your health and wellness holistically! Our wide range of services include health coach partnering, comprehensive health evaluations, comprehensive cooking experiences, and a comprehensive kitchen evaluation. Your health is your wealth! See ad, page 24.

HOLISTIC FOOT CARE SWEET FEET FOOT CARE

Mona Patterson/Master Pedicurist 9153 Two Notch Rd, Ste 11-C, Columbia 803-394-4421 • SweetFeetCare.com

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

HOLISTIC HEALING CHAPIN HOLISTIC HERITAGE Apothecary and Wellness Center 211 E Boundary St, Chapin

803-941-7083 • ChapinHolisticHeritage.com Our center focuses on holistic health and spiritual awareness. We provide a wide array of services, including chiropractic care offered by Dr. Aleisha Taylor, Reiki sessions hosted by certified practitioners, herbalist consultations with Ashley Adams, tinctures, herbal medicines available for purchase and much more. Come see all of the different services the center has to offer for all of your health and wellness needs. See ad, page 35.

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. Hardto-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional

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JOY LEE CONNOR, LMT (SC#1229)

Reiki Master Touch for Health Instructor and Consultant 540 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia 803-447-6499

Touch for Health (TFH) is a holistic approach to balancing the body’s muscles, energy system and your attitude using muscle testing and touch reflexes. A TFH balance treatment can help you recover from or prevent an injury and support any personal or health and wellness goals. Sessions with Joy are uplifting, life-shifting, transformative experiences for body, mind and spirit.

If you are feeling STUCK in any way, call for the next available appointment or class session.

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

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

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

Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms. Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. Inhouse diagnostic labs and therapies. See ad, page 5.

INTUITIVE EDUCATION HEARTDANCE

Intuitive Training Carolyn Gregory 505-450-5671 VoicesOfTheHeart.org

C a r o l y n o ff e r s c l a s s e s i n meditation and healing and clairvoyant training. She is dedicated to helping others find their path, purpose and true inner voice. Call to inquire about readings, gatherings and meditation classes. Visit her website for more information about her background and experience. Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there. – Rumi. Call Carolyn today to schedule an appointment.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. ~Jimi Hendrix

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, this page.

YOGA MALAI PRESSLEY YOGA INSTRUCTOR Downtown Columbia 803-807-2173 YogaWithMalai.com

With an infectious passion for yoga, Malai provides thoughtful yoga classes in Northeast Columbia. Malai is certified RYT 200 through the Yoga Alliance. Malai’s classes focus on letting go through the breath, yoga postures, and meditation. Join Malai in uplifting the mind, body and spirit. Visit her website for more information about classes and private lessons.

SPIRITUAL HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE?

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

Eckankar, the path of spiritual freedom, hosts free, spiritual discussions. All are welcome.

Topics include how the sound HU can give you a greater awareness of God’s love. We also offer spiritual wisdom on problem solving, the study of past lives, dreams 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, this page.

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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.

Services & Products to Help You Create a Health-Full Life

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