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Your Way to Health and Happiness Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit

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The Rise of FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE New Hope for Those with Chronic Conditions

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New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe

Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results

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

15 CHIROPRACTIC CARE:

A Family of Service

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by Odell Williams

16 BALANCE IS A

WASTE OF TIME

by Odell Williams

17 MENTORS

Make the Difference

by Elizabeth Farley

18 SUPER SOUPS

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New Twists on Old Favorites

Heal, Nourish and Soothe

by Judith Fertig

22 THE RISE OF

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

by Lisa Marshall

26 GOOD REASONS TO

TRY ACUPUNCTURE

Thousands of Studies

Show Healing Results

by Kathleen Barnes

28 THE POWER OF

CONSCIOUS DANCE

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by Gail Condrick

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Creative Movement Connects

Body, Mind and Spirit

32 THE RIGHT VET FOR YOUR PET

Animals Thrive with Gentle,

Safe and Natural Approaches

by Shawn Messonnier

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12 healthbriefs

14 globalbriefs

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26 healingways 28 fitbody

30 healthykids 34 greenliving

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39 calendar 41 classifieds

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Dancing Like Baby …

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appy New Year! I have always loved Patrick Swayze movies, especially the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing, featuring the dreamy Swayze, an excellent dancer, as Johnny Castle and Jennifer Grey as Frances “Baby” Houseman.

This popcorn blockbuster has all the ingredients of a great chick flick: love, romance, conflict, intrigue, suspense, triumph, and what I love most of all—dancing!

The overarching theme portrays an inevitable collision of destiny for two opposite worlds: the free-spirited, fearlessly raw, “not-so-politically-correct” world of Johnny’s and the safe, secure, reputable world of Frances’ as she vacations over the summer at a Catskills, New York, camping resort. Johnny is the dance instructor employed to teach campers, mostly wealthy and well-connected, to dance. He does just that but most notably with Baby.

Moving the story along … as Johnny works with Baby teaching her how to overcome the barriers of fear, timidity and lack of self-confidence through the art of “dirty” dancing, he and she, through an emotionally gripping series of events and circumstances, ultimately fall in love right in the face of challenge and opposition.

Webster’s dictionary defines the verb dance as “a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of music”—a true but clinically sterile definition.

Most know that the art of dance is so much more than a “series of movements.” It is a creative form of expressed movement that can intertwine the mind, body, soul and spirit into an inspiring and uplifting experience. No wonder shows like So You Think You Can Dance are watched by countless millions of viewers. Dancing, especially when it is well skilled and creative, is powerfully impacting. Who could forget the graceful skills of the amazing Fred Astaire, the angelic moves of Ginger Rogers or the mind-blowing, seemingly impossible dance moves of Michael Jackson—all three awe-inspiring at “matching” speed and rhythm with movement. The truth is we often imagine ourselves slipping into their dancing shoes, as it were, and shaking off the fear and lack of self-confidence, like Baby in Dirty Dancing—courageously transformed by having broken through the barriers that hold us captive.

Dancing is great for the body’s health as well. Studies show that dancing improves the condition of the heart and lungs; increases muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness; improves muscle tone; helps to manage weight; and builds stronger bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

This month’s editorial themes are Health, Wellness and the Power of Dance. I encourage all readers to spend more time learning to dance to the “rhythm of life.”

Like it was for Baby … learning to dance can be intimidating and challenging but very rewarding in so many ways. She found love and discovered her true inner self through the process. One may not be looking for someone to love but just might discover and love oneself and life a little more. Life and living is not about being the best dancer but the best me … and you! I want to be able to enthusiastically say, as the lyrics in Dirty Dancing’s best-selling theme song state so well, “I had the time of my life.”

I hope you dance …

Annette Briggs, Publisher MidlandsHealthyLiving.com

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new business training program is now available for business owners looking to grow their businesses or looking to start a new business but not quite sure how to begin. Join Julie Bradshaw and Katz Delauney-Leija for professional business training in a comfortable, small group setting. In these ongoing group sessions, attendees will be given dynamic, simple exercises to jumpstart business growth.

Business strategies will be taught by top business coaches. Attendees will also learn how to cultivate confidence and overcome mental blocks to success. Powerful training topics include Identifying Your Ideal Client; Creating Your Core Marketing Message; Being a Leader; Ways to Increase Your Income; Communicating Your Value; Offline and Online Marketing Strategies; and much more. Group support as well as one-on-one assistance are also included to help start a new business or grow and improve an existing business.

Cost: $35, single session; $65, two sessions (one month). Times: 7-9 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Location: Anew Acupuncture, 1830 North Lake Dr., Lexington. For more information, contact Katz Delauney-Leija at 803-530-6199 or visit bit.ly/21NF6Ed. See ad pg. 18

KMB Hosts Its Grinding of the Greens Mulch Giveaway

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n Saturday, January 9, Keep the Midlands Beautiful will host its Grinding of the Greens Mulch Giveaway. The free mulch produced will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8:30 a.m. The mulch pickup sites are the S.C. Farmers’ Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia, and Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia. Established in 1989 to serve Richland and Lexington counties, the mission of Keep the Midlands Beautiful is to engage, inspire and educate the Midlands to invest in our community through litter prevention, recycling and beautification.

Palmetto Health Hosts Its 25th Walk for Life/Race for Life

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ime to lace up the sneakers for a great cause! The Palmetto Health Foundation invites everyone out to Finlay Park on Saturday, January 9, from 7 to 11 a.m., to participate in its Walk for Life/Race for Life event.

This year’s walk/race commemorates 25 years of taking meaningful steps against breast cancer. Individuals can participate in the 3.1 mile walk, certified 5K race or certified 10K race. Event proceeds will go to the purchase of critical medical equipment and help fund program enhancements at Palmetto Health Breast Center, in Columbia, to ensure that patients and families receive the very best care. Last year, more than 11,000 walkers and runners helped to raise more than $814,000, including in-kind donations.

Cost: Varies, see website for details.

Location: Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-434-7275 or visit Events.PalmettoHealthFoundation.org.

For more information, including a complete list of mulch pickup details, call 803733-1139 or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

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communitynews FREE Professional Financial Planning Workshops with Coulter Roberson

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new year is an opportunity to start fresh with a revitalized and professionally guided financial plan that makes the most of every opportunity while addressing the answers to troubling economic questions. Saying goodbye to 2015 and entering 2016, it is worth considering how to make the most of the next 12 months financially by examining such questions that could be looming as Can I save more for the future? Should I start a Christmas fund now? Should I make maximum contributions into my 401k or IRA this year? Can I save more taxes this year? Proper planning could make the years experienced ahead even better.

As an investment adviser, the greatest gift that Coulter Roberson shares with people is her knowledge and expertise. For this reason, she created a new series of FREE topical workshops to help people navigate through the often complex and difficult financial challenges of life. Sessions will be held during lunch the first Friday of each month at the Greater Cayce/West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, located at 1006 12th Street, Cayce.

For more information, contact Coulter Roberson, of Roberson & Roberson Financial Inc. (3924 Forest Dr., Ste. 1, Columbia), at 803-790-1677 or Coulter@GaryRoberson.com and visit GaryRoberson.com.

Important Note: Securities and advisory services offered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Roberson & Roberson Financial Inc. and NPC are separate and unrelated companies.

EEASC and Sonoco Recycle Host Upcycled Gardening Workshop

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n Thursday, January 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Sonoco Recycling, in partnership with the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina, will host a recycling workshop titled Maker in the Classroom: Upcycled Gardening Projects at the Columbia Islamic School, 1929 Gervais Street, Columbia.

Designed for teachers, parents and environmental educators, workshop organizers will share garden-related ideas for repurposing and upcycling materials that would otherwise be discarded. Project design creations will include make-and-take soda bottle biomes, self-watering classroom planters, bird feeders, seed starters and more. Participants will have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and tour the environmental projects created by the Columbia Islamic School.

Cost: Free, EEASC members; $5, non-EEASC members. To register and for more information, contact Jane Hiller at 803-779-0608 or Jane.Hiller@Sonoco.com. Also visit SonocoRecycling.com and EEASC.org.

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RMHC of Columbia Hosts Its Red Shoe Run

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n Saturday, January 23, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia will host its 10th annual Red Shoe Run at Hand Middle School, 2600 Wheat Street, located in the beautiful Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. Onsite registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the 10K starting at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m. Both courses are USA Track & Field certified. All proceeds raised will help support the work and mission of the Ronald McDonald House, which is to provide a comfortable “home away from home� where families of seriously ill or injured children can rest, enjoy home-cooked meals, access laundry and shower facilities and, most importantly, receive network support from families dealing with similar circumstances.

Cost: 10K run: $25 before Jan. 4, $30 after, $35 on race day; 5K run/walk: $20 before Jan. 4, $25 after, $30 on race day. Groups of four or more will receive a $5 discount (only available for online registration). To register and for more information, visit rmhcOfColumbia.org or Facebook/rmhcColumbiaSC.

Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it. ~Charles R. Swindoll

Ciao Bella Spa Hosts New Location Grand Opening

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iao Bella Spa has a new location!

Previously located in Pontiac, South Carolina, Ciao Bella Spa has found a new and improved home at 845 Polo Road, Suite 3, Columbia. Nestled in the beautiful Wildewood community, the full-service spa offers massage therapy, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing, spray tanning, manis/pedis, body scrubs/wraps, makeup application and brow bar services. Customers can conveniently shop a full line of retail skin care products, including glotherapeutics and Cyto-Luxe from popular brands like Clayton Shagal and Bella Lucce. Glo Minerals makeup and bath/body products and spa wear are also available for purchase. Ciao Bella’s mission and stated specialty is to pamper valued customers in an enriched, nourishing environment where relaxation meets beautification.

For more information or to book an appointment, call 803-834-3413 or visit CiaoBellaSC.com. See ad, page 15.

MLK Day of Service 2016

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onday, January 18, is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Observed nationally each year the third Monday in January, people of all ages and backgrounds come together in honor of the vision of a “beloved community” that King envisioned for America designed to improve lives, bridge social barriers and strengthen communities to bring the nation closer together. King devoted his 11/1 life’s work to causes of equality and social justice.

SEI-Columbia The federal holiday in his honor is a perfect oppor540-1213-NA-Reach-PCMT-4x3 tunity for Americans to honor King’s legacy through service.Natural Individuals, compaAwakenings nies and organizations alike are challenged to explore ways4.75 to participate. x 3.25 PK For more information, visit eeInSC.org or NationalService.gov/mlkday.

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communitynews New PEMF Therapy at Expect Wellness

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xpect Wellness is now offering pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, which helps the body’s natural healing processes by delivering a noninvasive form of repetitive electrical stimulation that requires no direct contact with the skin’s surface. Magnetic fields have been shown to affect biologic processes and be effective in a wide range of medical conditions. PEMF therapy stimulates cell metabolism by increasing the flow of electrons and ions across the cell membrane.

Studies have revealed many benefits of PEMF therapy.

It has proven to be beneficial in stimulating cellular metabolism, blood and fluid circulation, tissue regeneration and immune system response. PEMF therapy has also been effective in other areas of treatment, including bone formation and bone density increase; healing from bone fracture and osteotomy procedures; wound and trauma recovery; graft and postsurgical response; heart attack and stroke recovery; tendonitis; osteoarthritis; multiple sclerosis; urinary incontinence and spinal cord damage.

Safe for all ages, PEMF therapy can help one to feel better, heal faster and feel more energized. Expect Wellness is offering therapy packages at a reduced rate throughout the month of January. For more information, call Dr. Rachel Hall today at 803-796-1702.

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

Visit DrRachelHall.com. See ad, page 11.

Breath of Salt Spa Now Has Story Time for Kids!

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very Saturday morning at 10 a.m., Breath of Salt Spa will present story time for children in the salt room.

Storyteller Raegan Lubold, an AC Flora senior who loves to work with children, will read stories and sing songs with the kids. Lubold will also include some stretch time. Each session will include “winding down” time to encourage the children to settle in, relax and get focused. Singing songs in the Himalayan salt spa while stretching will pull the therapeutic air deeply into the lungs, thus promoting health and healing. Once storytelling time is over, and if there is time remaining, the children may play in the salt with trucks, shovels and buckets. As an important note, each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Cost: $35, for parent and child. Location: Breath of Salt Spa, 1410 Colonial Life Blvd. W., Ste. 250, Columbia. For more information, call 803-772-7258. See ad, page 33.

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RAW Talk— An Innovative Approach to Real and Awesome Wellness

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he secret to longterm success in health is community. RAW Talk is a wellness community committed to the health success of its members by providing the foundation needed for real sustained change. RAW Talk supports individuals seeking new and engaging ways to increase weight loss, improve health and wellness and bolster nutrition by actually using food as medicine. It empowers and challenges its members through strategies designed to promote health and detoxify and rebuild the body by incorporating whole and raw nutrient-dense food through new recipes and new and innovative approaches.

Carla DeRosa, certified food medicine educator with celebrated and award-winning Living Foods Institute, located in Atlanta, leads RAW Talk. She has worked with thousands of health enthusiasts dealing with a variety of health challenges worldwide. RAW Talk is a weekly informative coaching session that gives members the opportunity to participate either online or by phone.

Members can also ask questions with regard to starting, or fine-tuning, their health practices and ideas for optimal results. In-depth information about fruits, veggies, herbs, oils, super foods and supplements designed to heal the body, increase energy and improve vitality is also provided.

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Sunlight Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

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esearchers from the University of California (UC) School of Medicine at San Diego have determined that regions with greater exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation from the sun and reduced cloud cover have significantly lower incidence of pancreatic cancer.

In an analysis of global rates of the disease, the research, published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, demonstrated that areas with more sunshine had only one-sixth of the pancreatic cancer rates of areas with less sunshine.

The farther from the equator, the less is the exposure to UV-B radiation, leading to less body production of vitamin D.

Study author Cedric F. Garland, doctor of public health, a UC professor and member of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, says, “If you’re living at a high latitude or in a place with a lot of heavy cloud cover, you can’t make vitamin D most of the year, which results in a higher-than-normal risk of getting pancreatic cancer.”

According to World Cancer Research Fund International, 338,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed annually, and it is the seventh most lethal form of cancer.

Vitamin E and D Supplements Hinder Alzheimer’s and Falls Among Elderly

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wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group.

Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Meals-on-Wheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group.

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Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings

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new paper published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal warns of the continued health risks of chemicals used for non-stick pan coatings and water repellents on clothing. The chemical is being found in some municipalities’ drinking water.

More than 200 scientists signed the statement, which presents the dangers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are persistently used as pan coatings, despite more than a decade of research showing associations with liver toxicity, neurological disorders, cancers of different organs and types, and heart conditions.

The paper noted that many manufacturers have discontinued long-chain PFAS production and substituted shorter-chain PFAS. The scientists caution that these shorter-chain PFAS may not effectively reduce PFAS exposure because more has to be used to achieve the same effectiveness, maintaining PFAS in the environment with exposure levels relatively unchanged. It calls for scientists, governments, chemical manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers to participate in halting all PFAS production.

LET’S TALK ABOUT Magnesium Deficiency!

by Emily Crawford, RN

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tatistics reveal that 68 to 80 percent of Americans have a deficiency in magnesium, and some sources state up to more than 90 percent of people need more magnesium.

Magnesium is a very important nutrient that the body needs, playing a role in more than 300 enzyme reactions in the body. Therefore, it is a very essential nutrient for health. Heart disease, insomnia, kidney disease, diabetes, anxiety, migraines and osteoporosis are just a few of more than 22 diseases and conditions caused by low magnesium. The use of glyphosate or other herbicides in conventional farming is thought to be a leading cause of increasing magnesium deficiency in soils, which leads to lower magnesium levels in food. Eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, nuts and other magnesium-rich foods is vital.

Given there may be a lack of magnesium in foods, it’s important to consider that supplementation may be necessary.

Magnesium comes in many forms.

A couple of popular ones include magnesium glycinate because of its great absorption and magnesium citrate in a drinkable powdered form for those

suffering from constipation. Another way to take magnesium that is often underutilized is transdermally, considering the skin is the body’s largest organ and is responsible for numerous functional processes. When supplements are taken by mouth, many functional processes must occur properly within the body to get the full benefit of the product.

For this reason, using the transdermal

method can be an easier and safer way of getting essential nutrients the body needs. If cold weather has activated arthritis, one can simply rub magnesium oil directly on the spot of pain. Doing so can provide pain relief and can also increase the body’s magnesium level to possibly help with other chronic diseases and conditions.

Mg12 is a company based in Tryon, North Carolina, which features products containing magnesium oil administered transdermally. There are many documented stories regarding the healing properties of the water contained in the Dead Sea. Mg12’s Dead Sea Salt products contain 40 times more magnesium chloride than that of most brands. They also feature 20 other vital minerals. Many people fail to get adequate nutrition for a number of reasons. Increasing and maintaining a proper magnesium level can be achieved by mixing a drink of powdered magnesium, using a magnesium-dense soap or cream, or by taking a magnesium salt bath with such products as those manufactured by Mg12.

With so many ways to take magnesium, it is easy to ensure that nutrient levels stay within a healthy range to help keep the body free of chronic illness.

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

Puppy Cuddles

Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs At least three universities in England have offered puppy rooms to stressed students.

More than 600 students signed up last year in Bristol alone.

Gordon Trevett, from the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, says, “Every year I see students fretting about their exams, and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog, and we know that playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.”

Jo Woods, from the Bristol Students Union, says, “It’s important to do fun and different things to de-stress during exams, and cuddling a puppy is a perfect way to release some endorphins.”

Source: BBC

Unique Character

Sesame Street Addresses Autism After working with organizations such as Autism Speaks and the Autism Self Advocacy Network, Sesame Street has been aiming to help reduce the stigma associated with autism spectrum disorder. A new autistic character, Julia, already has her own digital storybook, We’re Amazing, 1,2,3 as part of the campaign See Amazing in All Children.

According to Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of U.S. social impact at Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street producers are waiting to hear back from the autism community before introducing Julia to the TV show.

For more information, visit Autism.SesameStreet.org/storybook-we-are-amazing and Tinyurl.com/MeetJuliaVideo.

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Doctor’s Orders

GMO Labeling Endorsed

by Physicians Even as the federal government pursues H.R. 1599, aka the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) act, mainstream medicine is urging the government to abandon its resistance to GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. They are bolstered by a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer) is probably carcinogenic in humans. The genetic engineering ends up making crops resistant to the herbicide so more must be applied.

According to contributing doctors from Harvard, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, “GM crops are now the agricultural products most heavily treated with herbicides, and two of these herbicides may pose risks of cancer.”

A recent notice in the same journal, “GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health,” reports: “The application of biotechnology to agriculture has been rapid and aggressive. The vast majority of the soy and [feed] corn grown in the United States are now genetically engineered. Foods produced from GM crops have become ubiquitous.”

Sixty-four countries, including Russia and China, have already adopted transparency in labeling laws, but U.S. Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists have stonewalled efforts domestically.

For more information and petitions, visit OrganicConsumers.org.

by Odell Williams

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

Dr. Jim Minico, of Family Practice of Chiropractic, focuses on correcting disorders and adverse conditions often experienced in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems thus impacting one’s health and quality of life. For almost 30 years, Dr. Minico has successfully treated patients suffering from back and neck pain, joint pain, pain radiating throughout the arms and legs, chronic headaches, numbness, sports injuries and auto accidents.

The underlying premise of chiropractic care is the elimination or reduc-

tion of spinal subluxation. Subluxation, by definition, is a partial dislocation, or slight misalignment of the vertebrae, regarded in chiropractic theory as the main cause of many health problems.

These misalignments can be caused by something as extreme as an auto accident or by some simple, seemingly harmless, daily function like bending down to pick something up. Correcting these misalignments can help free one’s body of nerve interference thus allowing the nervous system to better “communicate” properly with the rest of the body. This improved communication promotes proper functioning and natural healing within the body.

While the initial goal for most new patients is to reduce or alleviate pain, there are other goals that can be achieved with chiropractic care. Once the initial stage of healing begins,

patients move on to spinal and whole-body strengthening designed to achieve a more balanced and healthier state. From massage therapy and injury rehab to exercise and nutrition, Family Practice of Chiropractic offers a range of services that support natural health care. In addition, Family Practice of Chiropractic will upgrade to Digital X-Ray and Spinal Decompression Therapy in the near future.

Dr. Minico and his professional staff invite the public to start the year off right with a special January Family Gift Certificate* offer allowing Midlands area residents and their family members to begin the journey to natural health FREE of charge. Chiropractic care can benefit not only adults but also infants, children and teens as well.

Now is the time to begin the journey toward achieving a healthier, happier and more active lifestyle. *Includes all exams, consultations and X-rays (if necessary).

To schedule an appointment, call 803932-9399 or visit DrMinico.com. See ad, page 11.

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Balance Is a Waste of Time

by Odell Williams

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uthor Matthew Kelly once said: “Work-life balance was a mistake from the start because we don’t really want balance. We want satisfaction.”

Balance is a sticky subject among many people. Individuals attempt to balance careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, classes, hobbies and worship time. Often included are big desires to improve personal health as well. How can one possibly balance so many things? Dr. Michele Reid answers this great question with a well-kept, unique secret that she has learned over the course of her distinguished career as an integrative holistic health coach. What is the answer: You can’t.

Achieving perfect balance can be an utterly impossible goal. According to Dr. Reid, harmony is a much easier goal to attain than balance. Harmony

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implies that everything in one’s life is coexisting in a spirit of cooperation.

Whether one calls it harmony or “fitting it all in,” there is a secret to doing more of what one wants to do and less of what one doesn’t.

The answer may sound simple but actually takes massive amounts of willpower and determination to execute.

It also requires that one is absolutely clear on what he/she wants his/her life to look like and also just as certain about that which is undesired in the pursuit of a harmonious life—things that have no place.

The steps are simple yet profound.

First, one must ask the following questions: What isn’t serving me well? What doesn’t need to be in my life? What is dragging me down and keeping me awake at night? Once these things have been identified, the process of removal must start. These questions must be

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addressed successfully to attain a true life of harmony.

Next, the following questions must be answered: What do I want in life— today, this week and over a lifetime?

What do I want to accomplish? What do I want to do? Whom do I want to be with? Once identified, one’s energy must focus on these things. Anything that doesn’t fit into this larger scheme needs to be eliminated, which may mean that the art of saying “no” must be perfected.

Are we really ready to dive in and make a few necessary changes? One thing is for sure, it’s always helpful to have the ongoing support, accountability, inspiration and motivation from a family member, friend, or even a health coach. Good health coaches are knowledgeable and specially trained advisers that provide ongoing support and guidance to individuals that are setting their goals and making the sustainable changes necessary to improve their health and happiness.

As a certified integrative holistic health coach, the number one comment that Dr. Reid receives from potential clients is this: “I know what to do to be healthy, lose weight and achieve harmony, but I need the support, accountability and motivation from someone like you to truly reach my goals.”

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ll children deserve to live in safe, nity-based activities, life skills develnurturing homes where they opment and more. can feel valued and loved. They

Mentors serve children from all need support to successfully reach their walks of life. Some may have medical, goals. It is also important for children emotional or behavioral challenges, to develop positive and interactive while others may have experienced relationships with caring adults. As of abuse or neglect at some point. Like all June 2015, there were more than 3,800 children, these young people need a youth in foster care in South Carolina warm, caring place to call home. and more than 7,000 youth in foster

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“Our dedicathome—they help children services and support ed foster parents, in a natural home learn and grow, forever or mentors, have a setting. As a mentor, true commitment one can make a difchanging their lives. to loving children ference in a child’s in need like they life. Contact Myers would love their own,” states LaKeisat 803-451-3984 to learn more about ha Myers, program recruiter at South becoming a mentor.

Carolina MENTOR. Myers adds, “This feeling is at the heart of what they do each day as mentors.”

Mentors do so much more than provide a foster home—they help children learn and grow, forever changing their lives. As positive role models, teachers, family and friends, mentors also develop meaningful relationships with the youth they support For more information, visit and provide 24-hour supervision and MakeADifferenceAtHome.com. See ad, support, ongoing family- and commu- page 15. natural awakenings

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SUPER SOUPS New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe

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inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start.

Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrient-dense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker.

Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery on the low setting for 24 hours. Then

she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again.

“I call this perpetual soup,” she says.

She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com.

Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry.

“With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com.

Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug.

Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.”

Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year.

“My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says.

Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish.

Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup.

Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

SOUP’S ON! Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil.

Adapted from PluggedIntoCooking.com,

by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss

Pumpkin Sage Soup Yields: 1 serving

Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

¾ cup ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth 2 /3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ tsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp half-and-half, whole milk or coconut creamer Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-high heat. In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more.

Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

Adapted from 250 Best Meals in a Mug,

by Camilla V. Saulsbury

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes.

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Roasted Tomato Bisque 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 2 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce Bone broth or vegetable broth, if necessary Add fine dry or gluten-free bread crumbs and sliced green onion for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion on the baking sheets and drizzle with the two tablespoons of olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft and browned at the edges.

Transfer to a Vitamix or similar blender.

Add the remaining half-cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and hot pepper sauce and blend until smooth. Add a little bone broth or vegetable broth if the soup is too thick. Serve each bowl with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and thinly sliced green onion.

Adapted from The Gardener and the Grill, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig

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Yields: 8 servings

Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup Yields: 2 servings

date sugar 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups (about 3 oz) packed baby spinach Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Toasted shredded coconut for garnish In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add curry powder and sauté another 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat.

2 cups chopped peeled, seeded cucumber ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce ¼ cup filtered water ¼ cup chopped fresh dill fronds 1 clove garlic 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp fine sea salt In a food processor fitted with its metal blade, process cucumber, lettuce, water, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. Serve garnished with a dollop of vegan sour cream, if preferred, and additional dill.

Adapted from Eat Raw, Eat Well,

by Douglas McNish

Add stock and coconut milk; cook for 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and zucchini; cook another 10 minutes, or until potatoes and zucchini are tender. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with coconut.

Adapted from 300 Sensational Soups,

by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds

Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 lb small, red-skinned potatoes, ½-inch diced 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk ½ tsp salt 2 cans (each 14 to 19 oz, BPA-free) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 zucchini, ½-inch diced 1 Tbsp packed light brown or

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medical system and got nothing,” says Mills. With functional medicine, “In a very short time, they had me feeling nearly 100 percent.”

Distinctive Characteristics

The Rise of Functional Medicine New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

by Lisa Marshall

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y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug.

At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says.

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Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms.

Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional

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In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis.

“It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs.

“It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says.

For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses. The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach.

“While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine.

“Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman.

“That map is functional medicine.”

Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on

systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases.

“It’s about listening to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

Ferreting Out Key Clues

Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut.

For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higher- or lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements.

If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance.

For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies— proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues—that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.”

High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.”

In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain.

“She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.” natural awakenings

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Who Pays

Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman.

Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive.

While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too.

Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of

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the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco.

“However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.”

Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners over-test, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine.

Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression.

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In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO, who specializes in health care. Connect at LisaAnn Marshall.com.

Learn More Online Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine Tinyurl.com/Center4 FunctionalMedicine Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s blog DrKaraFitzgerald.com/blog Functional Forum FunctionalForum.com Dr. Mark Hyman’s blog DrHyman.com/blog Institute for Functional Medicine FunctionalMedicine.org

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hile most practitioners recommend that patients consult with a physician to interpret their test results, several companies offer gene, blood and microbiome lab testing directly to consumers. Here are a few options to consider.

uBiome, Inc. (Ubiome.com): Send in swab samples from gut, mouth, nose, genitals and/or skin and the company will genetically sequence the DNA of resident bacteria and send findings back within six weeks, identifying good and bad varieties present, deficiencies, and how that personal microbiome compares to others with similar lifestyles, such as smokers, vegans, meat-eaters, etc. It’s also possible to test a client’s microbiome over time to see if dietary changes implemented to change gut health are working.

WellnessFX (WellnessFX.com): Visit an affiliated diagnostic lab to submit blood samples with results posted within a week on a secure website. Different packages targeting weight loss, sports performance, heart health or women’s health issues look at different biomarkers in the blood, such as levels of certain micronutrients, hormones or signs of inflammation. Clients can request an online consultation with a doctor or dietitian to interpret the results.

Pathway Genomics (Pathway. com): The company’s DNA Insight Genetic Health and Wellness Tests use genetic material taken from saliva to analyze genetic markers.

Ordered via a licensed practitioner, online or through a smartphone app, clients receive a kit, send in a sample and get results within three weeks. The Pathway Fit tests snapshot 75 genetic markers related to metabolism and sports performance.

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natural pain relievers, including endorhe ancient Chinese art of acuphins, producing the feel-good brain puncture is gaining popularity chemical serotonin and relieving inflamin modern Western medicine for mation, as well as bringing many reasons.

The U.S. Library of many other body processes “There’s lots of reinto normal function. search to support Medicine database

Brevard, North Carthe effectiveness lists more than 23,000 olina, licensed master of acupuncture for a wide variety studies on acupuncture. acupuncturist Paul Buchman, adds, “Acupuncture of conditions,” differs from conventional Western says Thomas Burgoon, a medical doctor who practices internal medicine in West medicine in many ways, primarily in that when it treats a disease on the Chester, Pennsylvania, and is president physical level, it also has far-reaching of the American Academy of Medical effects on our mental, emotional and Acupuncture, an association of doctors spiritual aspects.” of medicine and osteopathic medicine that use acupuncture in conjunction Chronic back pain: Chronic low with conventional treatments. back pain affects 80 percent of us at

Acupuncture treatments typically some time and is the second-most involve the nearly painless insertion of common cause of disability in Amervery thin needles to stimulate the body’s ican adults, according to a University natural repair and regulation mechanisms of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study based on the fundamental Chinese medpublished in the Journal of the American Medical Association. icine principle that the inside of the body A recent study of Australian can often be treated from the outside.

Burgoon explains that acupuncture works patients arriving in Melbourne hospital emergency rooms complaining of low by stimulating and releasing the body’s

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back pain found that Find a local physician of antihistamines and those treated with sham acupuncture. trained in medical acupuncture experi “Patterns of enced as much pain bad health get more acupuncture at relief in an hour as in our body MedicalAcupuncture.org/ ingrained those given drugs. systems as we get

“When I treat a FindAnAcupuncturist older,” says Melanie person for low back Katin, a licensed pain, I always take pulses in several acupuncturist specializing in treating parts of the body, and then take into children in New York City and profesaccount many factors, including age, sor at the Pacific College of Oriental gender and life situation,” says BuchMedicine. “If we can catch an illness man. “The underlying causes of the in a child’s first seven or eight years, pain may be different in a 20-somewe may be able to prevent it from thing student with a stressful academic becoming chronic in adulthood.” load than a 50-something woman

Digestive problems: Acupuncture that’s a recent empty nester redefining has been found to be effective for her future,” he explains. treating colic in babies, irritable bowel

When researchers at China’s Censyndrome, morning sickness and posttral South University reviewed 13 studoperative nausea caused by anesthesia ies on acupuncture and low back pain, and chemotherapy treatments, verified they concluded that comprehensive in research from Australia’s University treatment plans that involve acupuncof Sydney on patients after surgery for ture are urgently needed. metastatic liver cancer. Several other

Headache: Acupuncture has studies, including one from the Millong been used to relieve the pain of migraines and tension headaches.

Australian research published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that 16 acupuncture sessions cut in half the number of days that patients experienced migraines, significantly reducing pain.

“Acupuncture is a must-try therapy for anyone with migraines or chronic or tension-type headaches,” says Burgoon.

He notes that Aetna Insurance Company policy considers acupuncture among accepted, medically necessary treatments for migraines, chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, postoperative dental pain and nausea associated with surgery, pregnancy and chemotherapy.

Asthma and allergies: More than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 6.8 million children. Danish research published in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine showed that 10 acupuncture sessions given over a three-month period reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids, but only when acupuncture was ongoing.

Benefits diminished when treatments were discontinued. German researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center found similar effects for seasonal allergies by comparing it with the effects

wau-kee’s Medical College of Wisconsin, show that acupuncture rebalances the nervous system and restores proper digestive function, while relieving pain.

The World Health Organization review of research notes how acupuncture relieved gastrointestinal (GI) spasms better than atropine injections, and also recommends acupuncture for relief of nausea. “Acupuncture helps calm down an overactive GI tract and stimulates an underactive one,” explains Burgoon.

Acupuncture is a non-pharmaceutical remedy for many health problems, Burgoon says. “I fell in love with acupuncture when I discovered I could use it to treat some problems that nothing else helped. I almost never prescribe any medications. Instead, I help people get off pharmaceuticals.”

Kathleen Barnes is author of many natural health books, including The Calcium Lie 2: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson.

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The Power of Conscious Dance Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit

by Gail Condrick

A growing tribe of movers and shakers are discovering and unleashing their power in conscious dance, a combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression and sweat.

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ost are familiar with the performance or competitive dance world of learned steps. Conscious dance is a non-competitive, body-based way of raising consciousness. There’s no wrong way to move and your shape and measurements don’t matter,” says Mark Metz, of Berkley, California, founder and executive director of the Dance First Association (DFA) and publisher of the Conscious Dancer Magazine and UpShift Guide.

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The group identifies more than 100 forms of conscious dance, ranging from ecstatic dance to somatic movement therapy. Commonalities include body awareness, barefoot movement, inspiring global music and minimal structure facilitated by leaders.

With 1,000 DFA studio locations, many are finding the power of conscious dance suits their search for movement with purpose beyond improved fitness as it’s practiced in drug- and alcohol-free club-style events and ecstatic dance experiences, as well as dance fitness programs. “It’s about honoring body intelligence and paying attention to the body and mind-body connection,” says Metz.

“The modalities mentioned most often are 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor, JourneyDance, and the Nia Technique,” says Metz. A brief look at three of them shows how each has its own style.

5Rhythms In St. Petersburg, Florida, 22 women have gathered to seek the bliss promised by 5Rhythms, one of the original conscious dance forms, founded by the late Gabrielle Roth. “Find your flow. Feel your connection to the Earth through your feet and release your head,” guides facilitator Amber Ryan, of New York City, who travels the world for dance sessions. “Use your body as a gateway into the now.” For two hours, dancers move freely and individually, swaying, sensing and interacting in an experience called “the wave”, intended to move energy through the body, release emotions and heal the psyche.

Dance Sites DanceFirst.com 5Rhythms.com JourneyDance.com NiaNow.com OneDanceTribe.com OpenFloor.org SoulMotion.com

It’s based on Roth’s premise that, “Each of us is a moving center, a space of divine mystery. Though we spend most of our time on the surface in daily ordinary existence, most of us hunger to connect to this space within, to break through to bliss, to be swept into something bigger.”

JourneyDance Toni Bergins, from the Massachusetts Berkshires, is a frequent presenter at the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. After years of studying and teaching movement, drama, creative visualization and gestalt techniques, she combined them in creating JourneyDance. More than 400 trained facilitators now offer it in 60- or 90-minute classes worldwide based on the philosophy, “Move into a new story!” Every class includes visualization, creative movement, affirmations and evocative music, all working together to release emotions and connect with spirit.

“You learn to love your body, expand your emotional intelligence, clear your mind and connect with your inner source,” explains Bergins. “You express yourself, infuse life with creativity and connect with a dancing community.”

Participants engage in a ritual journey of physical transformation, cleansing the body through breath, sweat and expression. In this safe space, “Dancers discover their power and personal heart medicine, their true essence,” says Bergins.

Nia Technique For those that prefer more structure, the Nia Technique is the original barefoot mind-body-spirit fitness practice,

activating sensation and awareness in a workout adaptable for everybody. More than 2,600 instructors in 51 countries offer 60-minute classes where enthusiasts move the way the body is built to move, reaping cardiovascular fitness and therapeutic benefits while having joyful fun. Dancers, guided by instructor’s moves, feel the rhythm of the music and ground themselves in spirit, equipping themselves to take the self-healing experience into everyday life.

“Nia has always blended form and freedom,” says Debbie Rosas, of Portland, Oregon, co-founder and creator of the technique. “We are now introducing new FreeDance classes to bring what we have learned through Nia to embody consciousness in new ways, conditioning the whole body and nervous system. It’s an invitation to move in free, unbound, unstructured ways to offset the tendency we have to move less as we age.”

Dancers move to music designed to animate each chakra through an eight-stage process via a Nia DJ.

They’re guided to listen to body feedback through sensation, release emotions and relish being in the present moment. “Regardless of how you act, dress or think, the way you feel inside reveals the most accurate truth of oneself and this is reflected in dance,” says Rosas. “Moving without interference allows your unconscious creative self to shine. You can connect to the sacred artist within; the one that holds a palette with endless colors, shapes and possibilities.” She sees life as ultimately a free-style dance into the self that supports a philosophy of “Love your body, love your life”.

“Dance is in everyone’s family tree, a universal message,” says Metz.

“In conscious dance, you disconnect from gadgets and reconnect with yourself and others around you. People need that.”

Gail Condrick is a Nia faculty member, retreat leader and archetypal soul coach in Sarasota, FL. Connect at GaelaVisions.com.

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Treating Autism

NATURALLY Plus Strategies for Prevention

by Meredith Montgomery

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Technology and Massachusetts General n The Autism Revolution, Pediatric Hospital Medical Imaging facility.

Neurologist and Neuroscientist Mar “While autism is often thought of tha Herbert approaches autism as a as a genetic disorder, it’s the result of whole-body condition that can ima gene-environment interaction where prove, rather than be a static, lifelong genes are corrupted,” genetic brain disorder.

“It’s the way the Experts agree that a explains Psychiatrist Robert Hendren, who is brain is shifted into natural foundation currently partnering in acting when faced with a combination of for health begins with developing the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorstressors—some, but breastfeeding infants der and Neurodevelopnot all of which are genetic—at a vulnerato support natural mental Disorders at the University of California, ble point in developimmunity, and then San Francisco. ment,” says Herbert.

According to Non-genetic challengensuring children’s the U.S. Centers for es can come from the diets are rich in Disease Control and immune system, nutrition, the environment nutrients at all ages. Prevention, autism is the fastest-growing developand stress. “Addressing mental disability, now affecting one in them can make a 68 children and one in 42 boys. Autism profound difference in the condition; maybe even turning it around.”

Speaks (AutismSpeaks.org) defines au Herbert directs the Treatment Retism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a group search and Neuroscience Evaluation of of complex brain development disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TRAN- characterized by difficulties in social inSCEND) program at a joint Harvard teraction, verbal and nonverbal commuUniversity, Massachusetts Institute of nication and repetitive behaviors.

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Prevention

Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies.

Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels.

Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.”

If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body more safely,” he explains.

Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.”

Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals.

Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free; still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma.

“We need to focus on the underlying vulnerabilities and keep children strong

Relax your attachment to expectations and realize that your child sees, hears and feels the world differently than you.

Broaden your perspective and make every choice a healthy choice. ~Martha Herbert and resilient so they can handle life’s challenges to their health and immune systems,” she says.

Safeguard Resilience

Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive.

With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited

diet or poor appetite and methyl B12 injections to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms.

Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency.

Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy). Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens.

A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and musicand animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms.

From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions, removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This improves abilities to learn and interact

Creating Calm Islands

by Carolyn Dalgliesh

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ensory kids, like those living with autism spectrum, sensory processing, anxiety or attention deficit disorders, are often highly affected by the design of their physical environments. Here are some tips for removing daily stressors for a more supportive home environment.

Identify the common sensory challenges for the child so the family can create spaces that support them.

Kids may struggle with regulating their emotions, initiating tasks, maintaining focus, rigid rules, lack of flexibility or being consistently overwhelmed.

Less is more because these kids

are often more sensitive to environmental stimuli. Tone down the color scheme of their bedroom and playroom, and maintain uncluttered spaces. Clearly defined and labeled areas in certain rooms can help them know what to expect and how to use each space appropriately.

Define areas and tasks with visual aids to foster more focused, calm and flexible interactions. Consider creating a designated dressing area with hooks that hold the next day’s clothes and a laundry hamper. This provides a visual routine to follow and structural aids to help complete the task successfully.

Easy-on-Kids Cooking Beyond Gluten-Free, Casein-Free

by Melody Handley The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook

by Pamela Compart and Dana Laake The SCD for Autism and ADHD: A Reference and Dairy-Free Cookbook for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet

by Pamela Ferro and Raman Prasad Special Diets for Special Kids

by Lisa Lewis with others, but we also don’t want to shelter them from having a chance to learn the rules of social interaction in real-world situations,” advises Hendren.

Because autism is a heterogeneous disorder with numerous subtypes, the best individualized combination of treatments can be challenging to identify and can often change throughout one’s life. Bock reminds families that even with a successful treatment plan, “A parent’s love is the final element that brings these recovering children out of darkness into light.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

Create a space to escape and regulate when they return home anxious, overwhelmed or ready to explode; a zone to help them feel calm and connected again. Dark and quiet spots are best, like the corner of a closet, bottom bunk, under a desk or even a cardboard box “cabin”. Add a flashlight, favorite books, beanbags, heavy or weighted blankets, handheld sensory toys and something that taps into the child’s current fascination.

Carolyn Dalgliesh is the founder of Systems for Sensory Kids & Simple Organizing Strategies in North Kingstown, RI, and author of The Sensory Child Gets Organized. Connect at CarolynDalgliesh.com.

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The Right Vet for Your Pet

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by Shawn Messonnier

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et parents have many criteria to consider when choosing a healthcare provider for their prized pet, and among the most vital is trying to find a doctor that uses holistic therapies, because the advantages are many.

Wellness care is more than vaccines. While many conventional vets consider giving vaccines and flea medications to all of their patients to be their best form of wellness care, holistic vets know these aren’t always necessary and can potentially be harmful. Instead, true wellness care involves careful consideration of proper diet, blood titer testing instead of vaccines, natural parasite control when appropriate and a heavy dose of diagnostic testing (blood, urine, fecal) to monitor organ function, check for parasites, screen for disorders of the urogenital system, liver and pancreas and early screening for cancer and other inflammatory conditions. There’s also a full physical check for common diseases like dental and heart disease and tumors.

Individualized prescriptions for a proper diet and supplements to maintain health are big reasons many owners prefer a holistic vet.

Natural treatments include disease prevention. Many pets treated via a more natural approach have an easier experience with occasional illness than those that don’t enjoy this specialized care. Natural therapies can quickly restore an ill pet to his homeostatic balance without the side effects often associated with multiple drug doses.

A team approach is expected. A holistic practice is a team effort, and the family doctor will suggest options for care, helping an owner decide on the best therapies for each pet.

A fuller range of options is available. While holistic vets prefer a more natural approach, they know that if necessary, conventional therapies can sometimes be an appropriate complement if they follow holistic principles, which means infrequent use of low-dose medications and only when absolutely needed. In general, most conditions can be treated successfully without drug therapy, extending the health and life of the patient and reducing medical costs.

Gentler anesthesia means quicker recovery. A naturally balanced and gentler approach means less drugging if anesthesia becomes necessary, close monitoring of an anesthetized pet, a smooth and quick recovery for prompt discharge from the hospital and natural forms of follow-up treatment to control post-operative pain and inflammation.

New hope rises for the hopeless. Many pets are brought to holistic doctors after conventional care has failed to help them. Some have been turned away by practitioners of conventional medicine because their cases are diagnosed as “hopeless�. Holistic vets and pet parents alike experience considerable satisfaction in helping to give a joyful pet a whole new lease on life.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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4 Fix the faucet. One drip per second equals 3,000 gallons a year wasted, Seametrics calculates.

4 Reset the hot water heater to 120 degrees. This safe and efficient setting also reduces corrosion and mineral buildup.

4 Discover soap nuts and wool dryer balls. Dried soapberry fruit shells contain saponin, which works like most detergents and soaps. Toss five or six whole shells (one-half ounce) in a wash bag with the laundry. They’re good for five to eight reuses. All-natural sheep’s wool dryer balls shorten drying time, soften and fluff fabric, reduce static and help keep pet hair off of clothes.

It’s Easy to Be Green At Home and On the Road

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iving green means living well, using what you create with minimal waste,” says Mike Bond, an ecologist and bestselling activist author in Winthrop, Maine.

Here, he and other savvy sources share tips to go ever greener in ways that are painless and affordable.

Start Small 4 Choose the best bulb for the job.

Light bulbs can confuse even informed shoppers. Incandescent bulbs last more than 750 hours, but aren’t energy-efficient. Fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent and last 10 to 15 times longer. A 20-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL) uses 550 fewer kilowatt-hours than a 75-watt incandescent bulb. For additional information, check Tinyurl.com/Energy InfoLightBulbs. For a free app showing the best buy, visit LightBulbFinder.net.

4 Use appliance thermometers. Widely available, this useful tool will confirm a correct operating temperature of 37 to 40 degrees in the refrigerator and zero degrees in the freezer. According

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to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a warmer fridge allows bacteria to grow, while 10 degrees cooler than the ideal range increases energy use 25 percent. Chiller units work harder if the room temperature exceeds 70 degrees, so keep appliances out of direct sunlight and away from the stove.

4 Find the right seeds and plants.

Then get quick advice on how many to buy and how and when to plant using the SmartGardener.com stepby-step app. It encompasses more than 3,000 organic, GMO-free, edible varieties.

4 No dishpan hands. A full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for handwashing them, according to Seametrics, which manufactures flow meters.

4 Test the toilet. If a few drops of food coloring added to the toilet tank colors water in the bowl, replace the flap. It’s an easy and inexpensive DIY task. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that one in 10 homes leaks a cumulative 90 gallons a day.

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4 Change the car’s air filter. Maintain a clean filter according to manufacturer’s guidelines and visual inspection, about every 30,000 to 45,000 miles.

4 Use an oil-change service. In Connecticut alone, do-it-yourselfers change 9.5 million gallons of motor oil a year, and 85 percent of it ends up in sewers, soil and trash as a major groundwater pollutant. Earth Talk reports that one quart can create a two-acre oil slick; a gallon can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. While the more costly chemicals in synthetic oil create the same amount of pollution as traditional oil, it doesn’t need to be changed as often.

4 Carpool. The Green Living Ideas media network condones Uber, Lyft and Sidecar apps for making ridesharing ultra-accessible.

Go Greener 4 Replace old appliances with energy-efficient models. Check out a unit’s Energy Star rating. Consider a tankless heater for hot water on demand, rather than 24/7 heating.

4 Choose eco-tires. Low rolling resistance improves gas mileage and reduces emissions. Keep tires properly inflated and periodically rotated for longer wear. Watch for future innovations in sustainable materials currently in research and development.

4 Ban idling. Don’t idle an electronic fuel-injected engine for more than 30

seconds when parked in cold weather; it warms up faster by being driven, explains the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fuel injection engines took over in the 1980s and early 90s. Only older carburetors need a couple of minutes’ warm-up. The Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory further advises, “Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and emits more CO2 than engine restarting.”

4 Ask for pet- and eco-friendly antifreeze. Choose less toxic red-orange propylene glycol antifreeze instead of green ethylene glycol antifreeze, which is poisonous to pets and people. Dispose of both types properly, as they are toxic to wildlife and fish via groundwater, as well.

4 Green-clean car windows. Choose a brand like EvergreeN Windshield Washer Fluid, which is plant-derived, eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable. Traditional blue fluid is methanol, combined methyl alcohol and wood alcohol, and extremely poisonous, especially to children and pets.

Go Big 4 Switch to a heat pump. “A heat pump works the reverse of a refrigerator; it takes cold air from the outside and turns it into warm air inside, and uses no oil or gas,” explains Bond.

4 Go solar. It’s the eco-alternative to conventional electricity generation.

“Solar means that you’re creating your own power,” says Bond, who has used solar for years. “It works on an elegant cycle—create energy, use energy.”

Leased solar panels reduce the cost of equipment, which has dropped dramatically in recent years.

4 Get a hybrid car. In combination with solar power, a hybrid vehicle can reduce or eliminate daily energy costs.

“An electric car is perfect when commutes are not long,” Bond discloses.

“If charged in the day, it can serve as the battery for a solar home at night, when no power is being created.”

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13

Building Our Immune System Naturally–6:30-8:30pm. A strong immune system is always important in the winter months but also for lowering our risk for sickness, including cancer. Free class.

Space is limited. Info/RSVP: Call Lee or Susan Adams at 803-781-4690.

Raw Talk Wellness Event–8:30pm. An innovative approach to wellness online and by phone. Info/ RSVP: Call Carla DeRosa, wellness coach and food medicine educator, at 770-413-9046 or visit RawTalkCoach.com.

JANUARY 6, 12, 17, 21 & 29 Discount Days at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price; mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

THURSDAYS JANUARY 7, 14, 21 & 28 Preparing for Conception–6:30-8:30pm. A class for couples planning a pregnancy that are willing to deliberately prepare for a healthy baby because what you eat and how you live matters, and toxins and deficiencies can cause problems. Also for couples with infertility challenges. Cost $30/couple (can be applied to supplements day of class). Space is limited. Individual appointments available. Info/ RSVP: Call Lee or Susan Adams at 803-781-4690.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Polarity Therapy Class–Day 1 of a 3-day basics course. Class open to all interested in learning about polarity but is also eligible for NCBTMB CEUs for massage therapists. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info/times/prices/ register: Contact Liz Ferrara at 917-288-6162 or mzLiz@aol.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 NeoLife Health Talk–6:30-8:30pm. Free. Info on improving energy and fitness, weight management, and basic and targeted nutrition. Info/register: Call Lee Adams at 803-781-4690.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 21-Day Standard Process Purification Program–6:30pm. Cleanse by removing toxins and putting healthy lifestyle habits in place to purify, nourish and help maintain a healthy body weight.

About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia. Info: 803-798-8687.

MLK Day of Service People of all ages and backgrounds come together in honor of the vision Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned for America designed to improve lives, bridge social barriers and strengthen communities to bring the nation closer together. Info: eeInSC.org, NationalService. gov/mlkday.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Dianne’s Call Natural Living Live–6-8pm–w/instructor Bonita D Clemons. 7-class series on healthy living: mind, body and spirit. Cost: $99. Info/ location/register: 803-814-5220, DiannesCall.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Grinding of the Greens Mulch Giveaway Free mulch will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8:30am. The mulch pickup sites are the SC Farmers’ Market (3483 Charleston Hwy, W Columbia) and Seven Oaks Park (200 Leisure Ln, Columbia). Info, including a complete list of mulch pickup details: 803-733-1139, KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11 doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Increasing Your Health and Wellness with Essential Oils. Capital City Chiropractic, 1221 Bower Pkwy, Ste 108, Columbia. Info/RSVP: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

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Info: 803-765-2159, YogaAndWellness.com.

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

Yoga in the Salt Spa–2-2:45pm–w/Tzima Brown.

Every Sunday. Cost: $25/individual class and $20/ three classes or more. Yoga and salt therapy at the same time. Bring your yoga mat. Breath of Salt Spa, 1410 Colonial Life Blvd W, Ste 250, Columbia. Call to reserve a space. Info: 803-772-7258, 803-3977753, BreathOfSalt@att.net.

monday Infant Massage Classes–4-week series on Mondays. Parents and caregivers learn how to build confidence, develop a nurturing touch, and a massage routine for their babies. Cost: $75, person; $100, couple. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info and class times: Call Liana Marconyak at 803-386-7261 or visit tbiHealth.net.

Poetry Night at Good Life Café–5-8pm. Every 3rd Monday. Poetry and Music Night/Open Mic. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-7262310 or email ABuck@GoodLifeCafe.

Prenatal Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Channing, RYT200. Open to all students. Prepare the mind and body for labor and more. Cost: 1st class free, $10-$14/class packages. Expecting Well, 130 Suber Rd, Ste D, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Healing Through the Senses–10-11:15am. A women’s group exploration of healing trauma and chronic stress through reconnecting and grounding one’s sense of self. Learn how to activate personal energy centers through toning, sound healing and aromatherapy. Class is free to Richland County residents.

St. Mark UMC, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info and to register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

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

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

Stretch and Relax Hatha Yoga–4:30-5:30pm–w/ Anahata Musick. Need help with pain management and mobility? Unwind with breathing, transcendent stretch and gentle waves of the gong sound. Cost: $15 drop-in. Frontier Movement, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-765-2159, YogaAndWellness.com.

Seidokan Aikido of SC–6:30-8:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Monthly cost: $40/adult; $30/students; $20/children. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info: tbiHealth.net.

Health and Wellness Dimensional Dowsing–7pm–w/Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. You can learn new energetic skills to apply throughout your life for better health and wellness. Cost: $20. Anew Acupuncture, 1830 N Lake Dr, Lexington. Info: Call Delauney-Leija at 803-530-6199 or visit Katz-PhoenixRising.com.

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Business Training Program–7-9pm. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Professional business training for those looking to grow their business or to start a new business. Join Julie Bradshaw and Katz Delauney-Leija.

Cost: $35, single session; $65, two sessions. Anew Acupuncture, 1830 N Lake Dr, Lexington. Info: Call Delauney-Leija at 803-530-6199 or visit bit. ly/21NF6Ed.

First Thursdays on Main–7-9pm. Live music.

Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation–6:30-8pm–w/ Anahata Musick. Life-changing yoga exercise, breathing, meditation, mantra. Cost: $96/8 classes.

Frontier Movement, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia.

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Gentle Yoga and Energy Self-Care–1011:15am–w/Joy Connor, LMBT. Touch for health instructor/practitioner. Learn body awareness and restorative breath techniques. Recommended for women healing from trauma and/or chronic stress.

Class is free to Richland County residents. St. Mark UMC, 3200 Lyles St, Columbia. Info and to register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576.

Yoga in the Salt Spa–6:30pm–w/Liza Estes. Every Thursday. Cost: $25/individual class, $20/three classes or more. Yoga and salt therapy at the same time. Bring your own yoga mat. Breath of Salt Spa, 1410 Colonial Life Blvd W, Ste 250, Columbia. Call to reserve a space. Info: 803-772-7258, 803-3977753, BreathOfSalt@att.net.

friday Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory Orientation–6pm.

Meditation instruction and introduction to our practice. Please make reservations before the Friday you wish to come. 426 Arrowwood Rd, Columbia.

Info: 803-772-7552, ColumbiaZen.org. Please call before visiting.

Financial Planning Workshops–Noon Every 1st Friday–w/investment adviser Coulter Roberson, of Roberson & Roberson Financial. Find the answers to troubling economic questions and the financial challenges of life. Free workshop. Greater Cayce/ West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 1006 12th St, Cayce. RSVP to Roberson. Info: 803-790-1677, Coulter@GaryRoberson.com, GaryRoberson.com.

Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

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

saturday Prenatal Yoga–w/Rachel Hall, MD, RYT-200. Prepare mind and body for labor, delivery and welcoming new life. Open to all students. Time varies each week. Cost: 1st class free; $10-$14/class packages.

Expecting Well, 130 Suber Rd, Ste D, Columbia.

Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Tai Chi/Qigong–10:30-11:45am–w/Suzanne Riley Whyte. Open to all; no training necessary. Experience peace through relaxed movement. Cost: $10.

Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Rd, Lexington.

Info: 803-760-6403, MatrxCoaching.com.

Story Time/Halo Therapy for Children–1010:45am. Every other Saturday. Led by Raegan Lubold, a senior at AC Flora High School. Lubold will read a story, sing songs and do some stretching exercises with the children in the salt spa. Parents must accompany their children. Cost: $35, child and parent/guardian. Multiple session passes are available. Call to reserve a space. Info: 803-772-7258, 803-397-7753, BreathOfSalt@att.net.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY LMTCPT is hiring contract personal trainers part-time in the afternoons, evenings and Saturday mornings. Compensation $14 per hour. Need current national certification, CPR certification, and liability insurance. Email resume, along with availability, to Info@lmtcpt.com.

Dare to Dream–If you really want to create wealth, why would you spend your life working for other people? Would you at least like to start a part-time business? To learn more, visit HaveYourOwnOnlineBiz.com.

HELP WANTED Helping Hands Caregivers/Certified CNAs or Experienced PCAs. Must have experience working with the elderly in homes and for an agency.

Please apply in person at Helping Hands Caregivers (Tuesday-Thursday) between 10am-4pm at 9444 Two Notch Rd, Ste C3, Columbia.

South Carolina Mentor is seeking families/individuals willing to foster a child in need of a home.

Must be 21 years or older, and have a spare bedroom, driver’s license, vehicle, high school diploma/GED. For more information, contact LaKeisha Myers at 803-451-3984 or visit SC-Mentor.com.

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

The Balance Institute is looking for pt/ft practitioners. We’re looking for self-starters, team members, contributors to client health and able to do community service. Email resume to Info@ tbiHealth.net.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Columbia Resilience has been awarded the 2016Richland County disbursement grant to create theHands for Peace Women’s Trauma Clinic.Any experienced alternative health practitionersinterested in volunteering (training available forvolunteers on Trauma Clinic protocols) one day aweek, please contact community health chair PamilaLorentz at the Center for Health Integration at 803-749-1576.

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