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

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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With a great variety of vegan food and fresh juices, our new location will feature a full bar specializing in craft cocktails utilizing our signature cold-pressed juices.

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arch is National Nutrition Month, and in recognition of this critical and much-debated topic, Natural Awakening’s editorial theme for this month is Food and Garden: Gluten-Free Foods. There is no mistaking the impact that food has on us, both good and bad—the tantalizing aromas, the textures, the perfect and entrancing photos, the media “blitz” campaigns that redirect the individual’s subconscious, the Super Bowl parties, the drop-ins and socials, the any-reasonto-serve-food parties … ENOUGH! Whew, I’m getting hungry… seriously?

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cott Middleton, Danny Hutto and Sharon Wright are pleased to announce the grand opening of their second Good Life Café location at 1614 Main Street, in downtown Columbia. This new location will feature a full bar specializing in craft cocktails utilizing their signature cold-pressed juices. Other great beverage options are organic spirits, such as chocolate, watermelon and cilantro limeade martinis, just to name a few. Taking gourmet raw vegan foods to the next level, Good Life Café is ready to serve the downtown community. Stop by and visit the fullof-life and energetic new location.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 803-726-2310 or visit GoodLifeCafe.net.

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n Thursday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center will host the 2014 J Fit Fair. This free, fun-filled event is designed to promote health and fitness by way of an active lifestyle and good nutrition.

Other event features include creative crafts, demonstrations, healthy bites, entertainment and hands-on activities.

Location: 306 Flora Dr., Columbia. For more information, including how to become a vendor or sponsor, contact Debbie Mullen at 803-787-2023, ext. 202, or email DebbyM@ JCCColumbia.org. As a note, JCC members receive a 10 percent vendor discount.

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communitynews National Groundwater Awareness Week

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round Water Awareness Week, which highlights the value and importance of ground water as a renewable resource essential to the health and well-being of our planet, will be recognized this year the week of March 9 to 15. With about half of the U.S. population receiving its drinking water from wells and more than 90 percent of the fresh water in our country and around the world being groundwater, public education and awareness are considered vital.

For more information, call 800-551-7379 or visit ngwa.org and usgs.gov.

The 44th Annual Carolina Cup

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t’s off to the races! Follow the crowds of smiling faces to the 44th annual Carolina Cup, scheduled Saturday, March 29.

This event is a time-honored S.C. tradition that has achieved premier social-event status, drawing more than 65,000 fans from throughout the Southeast to enjoy the thrilling sport of steeplechase horse racing amid a flurry of spring fashions and elaborate tailgate parties. From the Hospitality Terrace to College Park, old friends meet again and new friends are made in the midst of a fun-filled day featuring six track races. Gates open at 9 a.m. rain or shine, with the first race kicking off at 1:30 p.m. Please note that for the safety of the horses and fans, glass beverage containers are prohibited.

Location: Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hill Rd., Camden. For more information, call 803-432-6513 or visit Carolina-Cup.org.

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pring” into action by coming out and digging up inspiration for a successful gardening season at the Springtime at the Garden Festival, hosted by Riverbanks Botanical Garden. Guests will have the opportunity to consult experts on how to keep their backyards in bloom, manage those pesky fire ants and even tackle tougher questions with the master gardeners from Clemson Extension. In addition to gardenrelated activities, enjoy live music and arts-and-crafts stations just for kids.

Cost: Free with membership or general admission. Date and time: Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 130 Botanical Pkwy., West Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-8717 or visit Riverbanks.org.

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n Saturday, March 8, the Run Hard Running Club is hosting the Run Hard Columbia Marathon. This spring race event is fun for all ages, providing course support, fluids/nutrition, shirts, medals and awards. The Run Hard Running Club is an after-school running program that prepares boys for 5K races while teaching healthy lifestyle and decision-making skills. From 5K to marathon, this race offers something for everyone! The course is fully certified by the United States Track and Field and is a Boston qualifier. Race participants must pick up their race packets on Friday, March 7, between 12 and 9 p.m. at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Clarion Hotel Downtown or on the day of the event between 5:30 and 7 a.m. As a note, there will be no race day registration offered.

Location: Main Street and Gervais Street in downtown Columbia. Registration includes a high-quality, moisture-wicking, micro-fiber running shirt.

All shirts are unisex. For more information, including how to register, visit RunHardColumbiaMarathon.com.

National Wildlife Week

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o you love the wildlife? Well, mark your calendars for the week of March 17 to 23 in observance of National Wildlife Week. This is the National Wildlife Federation’s longestrunning education program designed to teach and connect kids from all across the nation to the awesome wonders of wildlife. Each year, a theme is picked with fun and informative educational materials, curriculum and activities provided for educators and caregivers to use with kids. This year’s theme is “Wildlife and Water: from the mountains to the rivers to the oceans.”

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For more information, including questions of how to participate in the education program, email NationalWildlifeWeek@NWF.org or visit nwf.org.

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ring your appetite and a friend, too, to the Farm to Table Dinner hosted at City Roots Farm on Monday, March 10, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Farm To Table Event Company, this popular event is designed to bring the community together over local fresh food all while highlighting the culinary talent that resides in our state.

This dinner will feature resident chefs Kristian Niemi and Travis Rayle. Ticket price includes opening cocktails, wine pairings and four courses.

Cost: $60. Gratuity not included. Location: 1005 Airport Blvd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-254-2302 or visit CityRoots.org.

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Legumes Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure

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cup of beans a day may keep the doctor away. In a randomized trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine of 121 participants diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, daily consumption of approximately one cup of legumes (peas and beans) was found to improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure and heart rate, thereby reducing participants’ calculated risk score for coronary heart disease (CHD).

Body weight, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels also decreased on the legume diet. Legumes appear to make dietary carbohydrates digest more slowly and with a lower glycemic index, which has been associated with reduced hypertension and fewer CHD events in pre-diabetic individuals.

Vitamin E Hope for Cancer Care

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lusive anti-cancer elements of vitamin E, natural tocopherols, have been identified by researchers at Ohio State University as being able to deactivate an enzyme essential for cancer cell survival.

Although both alpha and gamma forms of natural tocopherols worked, the gamma was the most potent in shutting down the troublesome enzyme. Through manipulating the structure of the gamma molecule, the scientists were able to create an agent 20 times more effective than the original vitamin. In mice, this agent reduced the size of prostate cancer tumors.

Over-the-counter vitamin E supplements are limited because many use synthetic forms that do not contain the natural gamma tocopherols. The study’s authors, led by Ching-Shih Chen, Ph.D., note that the human body cannot absorb the high dosages of natural vitamin E required to achieve the anti-cancer effect; their goal is to develop a safe pill that could be taken daily for cancer prevention.

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Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

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educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood.

Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research.

In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil.

Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women.

Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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

Farm Relief

FDA Wakens to Local Needs Small farms, farmers’ markets, local food processors and community food banks have been given a reprieve, because on December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to take a second look at proposed new laws that would have put many of them out of business. The new rules, proposed under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), came under fire from consumers, farmers and others with voices that were heard.

The FDA said its “thinking has evolved,” and “…significant changes will be needed in key provisions of the two proposed rules affecting small and large farmers. These provisions include water quality standards and testing, standards for using raw manure and compost, certain provisions affecting mixed-use facilities and procedures for withdrawing the qualified exemption for certain farms.”

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Looming Law

International Pact Could Lower Food Protections The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the largest global trade pact to be negotiated since the inception of the World Trade Organization. Many details remain a mystery and negotiations are being conducted in secret. Leaked drafts of its provisions indicate that the TPP would give multinational corporations the power to sue countries, states, counties or cities in order to negate laws specifically designed to protect citizens, such as bans on growing genetically modified organisms (GMO). Corporations would be allowed to resolve trade disputes in special international tribunals, effectively wiping out hundreds of domestic and international food sovereignty laws.

The TPP would require countries to accept food that meets only the lowest safety standards of the collective participants. If enacted, consumers could soon be eating imported seafood, beef or chicken products that don’t meet basic U.S. food safety standards, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would be powerless to stop imports of such unsafe foods or ingredients. Plus, the labeling of products as fair trade, organic, country-of-origin, animal welfare-approved or GMO-free could be challenged as barriers to trade.

Opposition has grown, thanks to petitions by members of the Organic Consumers Association and other groups. More than 400 organizations, representing 15 million Americans, have petitioned Congress to do away with accelerated acceptance of the measure without full debate.

For more information, visit OrganicConsumers.org and search TPP.

Vanishing Whales

Illegal Hunting Continues to Decimate Species Whales are still being killed, despite an international ban on commercial whaling. According to Greenpeace, many whale species are down to around 1 percent of their estimated former abundance before the days of commercial whaling.

Fourteen whaling nations came together in 1946 to form the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to manage whale stocks and recommend hunting limits where appropriate, but the continuing decline of populations forced the IWC to call for an outright ban on all commercial whaling in 1986. Yet Japan, Norway and Iceland continue to defy the ban, each harvesting hundreds of whales every year.

Several green groups, including the Natural Resources Development Council (NRDC), recently petitioned the U.S. government to take action against Iceland under the Pelly Amendment to the Fisherman’s Protective Act. “The Amendment allows the president to impose trade sanctions against a country that is ‘diminishing the effectiveness’ of a conservation agreement—in Iceland’s case, the whaling moratorium and another international treaty that prohibits trade in endangered species,” writes the NRDC. The petition names several Icelandic firms—including major seafood companies with ties to the country’s whaling industry—as potential targets for trade sanctions.

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

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here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuel-guzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming.

Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging

What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat? From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet. Commonly foraged

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foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty.

Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes.

Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.”

On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing.

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Some wild foods can be harmful.”

For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at WildmanSteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says.

Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

Fermentation

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance.

Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.”

Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation. com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.”

Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the

human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health.

Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

Feed Matters

The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk.

The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat.

According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs.

Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well. natural awakenings

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How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.” Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things.

Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today

stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process.

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality.

She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right

relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.”

Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities—Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger.

Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food— one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.”

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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Gets Serious About Gluten-Free

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by Maria Sutherland-Lawless

Fortunately, n our society, a number of food exposure to markets are starting gluten is fairly to respond to the commonplace; growing populaand, furthermore, tion of consumers it seems as though with dietary reit is only when strictions centered that exposure to around gluten. Food gluten poses a manufacturers, health concern restaurants, bakeries that we begin to and grocery stores, examine what an undertaking a “At Rosewood Market, including Rosewood Market, in Columbia, gluten-free lifestyle our mission is to provide recognize the incan become. demand for

Gluten, derived gluten-free alternatives for creasing gluten-free products, from the Latin for “glue,” is the proour customers that need which can prove difficult to find. tein-binding agent dietary support.”

At Rosewood primarily found in wheat, rye and barley. It’s what makes Market, our mission is to provide glubread rise into chewy, domed delights ten-free alternatives for our customers that need dietary support. We offer a and causes froth to form the signature variety of gluten-free product choices layer that often floats atop beer when to fill your pantry, including an entire poured into a cup or glass. Vegetaraisle and freezer section dedicated ians are probably more familiar with to gluten-free foods. For those that gluten in the form of seitan, often love to cook or bake, it is our aim used as a meat substitute. For those with gluten-related allergies, or celiac to become your one-stop shop for raw, gluten-free ingredients—from disease, ingesting or even just expoarrowroot starch to coconut flour sure to gluten can reap havoc on the and even black bean pasta. Unsure digestive system. Dealing with gluten of how to cook for a gluten-free sensitivity is often daunting, and the sheer number of individuals impacted lifestyle? We also stock literature, cookbooks and offer our personal is growing annually. expertise upon request.

Pasta, breads, cookies, crackers, Changing your eating habits may cereals and baking mixes—staples found take some adjusting. For us, we feel in most family pantries—are seemingly no longer options. So, what can you eat? that food should be healthy, enjoyRice, corn, tapioca, potatoes, beans, nuts able and worth celebrating. Rosewood Market is dedicated to helping each and seeds can serve as great alternative sources of nutrition. Oats are also a won- customer have a great shopping experience finding all that he or she needs derful option, but take care: Depending on your sensitivity, you may want to pur- and wants—with or without gluten. chase oats distributed only from facilities See ad, page 14. that do not produce wheat products. natural awakenings

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Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp

by Sandra Murphy

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ogs, their owners and the larger community all benefit when a pet earns the basic Dog Scout certification badge. Any dog can participate, as long as he’s well-behaved.

To qualify for the initial badge, he must be able to heel without pulling, greet a person calmly, meet another animal without overreacting and to see food and leave it alone. The test criteria are similar to that used for the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Tests can be videotaped if there’s no organization evaluator in the area.

Once the dog’s earned the basic Dog Scout badge, the rest of the badges are optional, depending on how involved human-canine pairs wish to get. Instead of pursuing a particular sport or activity, scouting allows the dog to dabble and find what he likes best. Distinctive badges can be earned in separate ability levels including obedience, community service, trail work, nose work, water sports, pulling, herding and lure coursing (a performance sport first developed for purebred sighthound breeds). Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part.

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“We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana.

“As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.”

Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog.

Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching.

If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer camp is a good forum to investigate lots of options. Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July.

“Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Holloway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with

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me and each has his or her favorite activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.”

One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time to go airborne,” says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at LottieSeeingIntoDarkness.blogspot.com.

Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can and should be integrated into daily life.

In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted

by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.”

The Dog Scouts of America Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather.

Learn more and join with others for a troop experience at DogScouts.org.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring. com.

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Canteen Ser vices…

More than Just Coffee

by Sherri Jefferson

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eanne Lirola, manager of Canteen Refreshment Services, known as Canteen, states that “in an independent study, 70 percent of company employees polled favored a free cup of great coffee as one of the best benefits, or “perks,” offered to employees in the workplace. With more than 70 varieties of coffee available, including Swiss Water decaf, Canteen provides great coffee, vending services and expanded break room solutions for companies and organizations, large and small.

Covering nine counties in the Midlands area, Canteen’s clientele includes numerous high-profile accounts, such as the Palmetto Health Alliance and Lexington Medical Center.

The company also plans to partner with more small-to-medium businesses in the future.

Canteen’s break room solutions perfectly complement their coffee services. Lirola adds: “Canteen Services provides everything employers and employees need to stay energized and productive throughout the day.” Each business plan is custom-fit specifically to the needs of the client, with product delivery services provided if so desired.

Canteen also offers customer support

and equipment repair to ensure consistent and convenient service quality.

“This is one of the ‘defining factors’ of Canteen Service programs.”

With an increasingly health-conscious society, Canteen is also committed to promoting health and wellness by offering product selections and service models that are geared toward fostering healthier lifestyles within organizations.

Wellness and sustainability are also very important Canteen company initiatives; and by offering business options such as Energy Star-certified equipment, ecologically and socially certified coffees, organic and local products—including packaged products from renewable resources— the company is well-positioned to meet the demand for healthier, less harmful and more sustainable products.

Another key company initiative is assisting clients in reducing operational costs by reducing waste and introducing recycling alternatives.

“Companies should create and stick to a comprehensive green process once initiated, with follow through from start to finish,” says Lirola.“Using paper coffee cups and then throwing them

away in a plastic bag that takes thousands of years to biodegrade and dissolve is not an effective long-term strategy.” Lirola further states that “business owners should look at their entire operation company-wide, including the financial component, to create a comprehensive green/sustainable strategy.”

Without a doubt, Canteen Refreshment Services is an industry leader meeting the refreshment needs of many companies and organizations throughout the Midlands. Offering a great selection of products coupled with exceptional service with a smile, Canteen is the clear choice when looking for a company to provide refreshment services for your employees. Let Canteen Services provide fresh coffee at your place of business.

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Powerhouse Herbs Four Backyard Plants Protect Against Disease

by Kathleen Barnes

Mother Nature’s most potent healing herbs are already on most spice racks or growing nearby, often right outside the door.

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erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success.

Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities.

Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.

Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to

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Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds.

Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases.

“Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an

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excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar.

Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including often-fatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England.

Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus, Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show.

Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s.

Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable anti-inflammatory properties, ginger

Herb: A plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food. ~ Merriam Webster makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes.

This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick.

Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain.

“Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal or viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life!

The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Note: For referenced studies, check the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

Gardening is learning, learning, learning.

That’s the fun.

You’re always learning. ~Helen Mirren

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greenliving

Food Revolution in a Tank Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies

by Avery Mack

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icture a salad of mixed lettuces “We like to use heirloom which, added to water, could entirely subor romaine accented with mistitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. varieties; we don’t want Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of Califorcrogreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complejust pretty plants that nia-Berkeley, took the science of hydroponmented by a dessert of fresh strawberics into commercial production. have diluted flavor. Butter ries—all organic, eco-friendly and “In today’s space-efficient, closed, freshly harvested, even in the middle recirculating aquaponic systems that lettuce is the tilapia of of winter. The ingredients for this meal combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish don’t have to travel many miles to reach plants—it’s easy to grow waste provides fertilizer for the plants, the table—they can be found just sevwhile the plants clean the water for fish,” for a good yield.” eral feet away, thanks to aquaponics. says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre

“Aquaculture is fish farming, Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida. The ~ Erik Oberholtzer, Tender hydroponics is soilless gardening,” 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, Greens restaurants explains Becca Self, executive director in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaof educational nonprofit FoodChain, in ponic plants grow faster and offer higher downtown Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually yields, plus the sustainable technology recycles 90 percent beneficial blend of the two. Our indoor aquaponics system of the water. produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquanearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.” ponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert

FoodChain, which shares production space in a former neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, afbread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewfordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize ing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and strawberries. Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow students of all grade levels. The seafood restaurant’s website squash and root vegetables like beets and carrots. Tilapia notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for and bass sell to the community and restaurants; koi are used our superfood salad greens, herbs and tilapia.” in livestock ponds.

FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from

Sawyer remarks, “An aquaponics system can be inthe microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin doors or out, depending on the climate, for commercial use Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. or in the home. The basement, garage or a spare room is He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain. ideal for growing your own food.” Home garden sizes range

The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient from a 20-gallon aquarium to a 10-by-20-foot area. practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded

Avery Ellis, an ecological designer and permaculture by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low specialist in Boulder, Colorado, builds dynamic, living, nonrafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th cenconventional systems. “The temperature in most homes is tury, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients near 70 degrees, an ideal temperature for a tropical fish like

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tilapia,” he says. “A 50-gallon fish tank, a 50-gallon storage bin and a timer to feed the fish automatically and supply light can be a self-sustaining system.”

Outdoors, a greenhouse or geodesic dome can house the system. “A harmonious balance maintains itself, and we enjoy maximum yields from little labor,” says Ellis. He reflects that the solutions for feeding the world exist if we just open our eyes to what needs to be done. For those that don’t care to harvest and clean fish, decorative koi species work well.

Erik Oberholtzer, founder and owner of Tender Greens restaurants, which sources from nearby southern California farms and is exploring ways to install an aquaponics system in each of its restaurants, explains, “The world is suffering from a loss of growing habitat, genetically modified seeds and global warming. Aquaponics enables growers to stay ahead of climate change, making it the future of sustainable farming. It’s an ethical way to make quality food healthy, affordable and profitable.”

Aquaponics methods deliver fish free of mercury and genetically modified fish food, plus the freshest vegetables possible, all without the worry of weeds, rabbits, insects, suspect fertilizers, toxic herbicides and pesticides. A home aquaponics system can be one of the best green investments to make in 2014. According to Oberholtzer, “Eating this way should not be a luxury.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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“ Lose weight and reach a healthy weight and keep it with Ardyss Transform 90 System. A Real healthy weight-management program with Real results.

Transform 90 is about eating more than 5 times a day in a healthy way with balanced meals, delicious shakes and nutritious snacks. Call Dr. Riley for more information. See ad, page 19.

RESALE/RESTORATION RESTORE/CENTRAL S.C. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 483 Sunset Blvd, W. Columbia Capital Square Shopping Center (across from Columbia Farms) 803-936-0088

The ReStore is a retail store that accepts donations of new and gently used furniture, building materials, appliances and other household items then sells at a reduced cost. Proceeds go toward building Habitat homes for low-income families. The ReStore is a Green business that keeps materials out of landfills and reduces the amount of non-renewable resources being consumed.

SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP

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

Eckankar hosts open discussions (meetups), worship services and more at no charge. All are welcome. Topics include understanding past lives, dreams, coincidences, God’s creative life force, and more. Call ahead: time and date may vary.

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

About Your Health Inc.’s main focus is health education and health-enhancing services.

Including one-on-one nutritional counseling, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 11.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 800-333-7995 • BellLifestyle.com

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 31.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

At Garner’s Natural Life, we offer the purest, most innovative highquality natural products. With more than 130 collective years of wellness experience! We are proud to say that our knowledge allows us to encourage choices that will positively impact the heath and future of our community and environment. See ad, back page.

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editorial calendar

2014 JANUARY

health & wellness

plus: health coaches FEBRUARY

rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH

food & garden

plus: gluten-free foods APRIL

green living

plus: healthy home MAY

calendarofevents NOTE: All calendar listings must be received by March 10 (for April issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Submit calendar entries and check for calendar guidelines, updates and cancellations online at HealthyLivingColumbia.com.

ALWAYS CALL AHEAD BEFORE ATTENDING EVENTS TO AVOID LATE CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

SUNDAY, MARCH 9

Celebration & Meditation–11am. “Sacred Ceremony, Experiencing Miracles in all of Life’s Moments”–w/Rev. David Hiller. “Shiftshop” Workshop–1-3 pm–w/Rev. David Hiller. A suggested donation of $20 is appropriate. Sign up at the church. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

Eckankar Worship Service–10am. Free. Panel discussions about the subtle ways that God touches our lives. 7 Oaks Park Rec. Center, 200 Leisure Ln. Info: Eck-SC.org or Meetup.com/ColumbiaSpiritual-Seekers. Call Steve at 803-318-1887.

MONDAY, MARCH 3

JUNE

Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; deli and other sale items not included. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

plus: men’s wellness JULY

Private Counseling and Psych-K Sessions– 10am-12pm–w/Rev. David Hiller. Cost: $65/ hr. Info: 843-333-8260 or 803-736 5766, DavidHillerMinistry.com.

women’s wellness plus: bodywork

inspired living food watch

plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST

transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

OCTOBER

sustainable communities plus: chiropractic and acupuncture NOVEMBER

personal empowerment plus: beauty

DECEMBER

awakening humanity plus: holiday themes

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Dances of Universal Peace–7-9pm. The dances are spiritual practices inspired by various faith traditions. They dance us into the heart of spirituality and awaken awareness of the Divine in others and in ourselves. Small donations accepted. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. Info: 803-743-0731 or email Marguerite at Mff426@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Project # 3-Making a Salve/A Year of Good Medicine–2-4pm–w/Margaret Self, NHD, master herbalist; herbal preparations for external use; salves, poultices, lotions, etc. Cost $35. Pre-registration required. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; deli and other sale items not included. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

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Celebration & Meditation–11am–w/ LaVoice Kallestad, spiritual leader. Lesson of the day, “Release Man.” Laughter Yoga for Health and Well-Being–12:30-1:30pm–w/Dr. Delores Pluto and Kristie Norwood. Laughter Yoga=laughter exercises+yoga breathing. Donations accepted. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 Poetic Wednesday Book Signing–4-7pm–w/John M. Starino. While tasting epicurean cuisine at Rue 77, hear excerpts from poet Starino’s new book in production, They Are Only Spoons. Accomplished poet and performer, Starino will also be reading from his two books in print, Onion Season Pt. 1 and Onion Season Pt. 2. Rue 77, 1301 Assembly St., Columbia.

Info: Chris Maw, Chris.Publicist@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Sidewalk Farmers’ Market at Rosewood–4-7pm.

Meet your growers. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; deli and other sale items not included. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY MARCH 15-16 Certified Reiki Practitioner Program–10am-3pm.

This six-month program w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, begins with Level I training in the Traditional Usui System and continues with Levels II and III (Master Practitioner) in May and July. Graduation is in September. Pre-registration is required. Tuition for this program is $1,000 paid before date of first class, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Graduates of this program qualify to enter the Master Teacher program, which is taught through an apprenticeship. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd., Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, MSelf@CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Celebration & Meditation–11am–w/Ginny Reed.

Lesson of the day, “OMG Did I Create That?”

Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd. Info: 803736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Sidewalk Farmers’ Market at Rosewood–4-7pm.

Meet your growers. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

SATURDAY/SUNDAY MARCH 29-APRIL 20

Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Rent Spring Chicks at Paradise Acres Farm– 10am-1pm. Cost: $10. Rent two live chicks for two weeks. Everything you need provided. Refund when chicks returned to farm. Info: 803-427-6943, Shop.Paradise-Acres-Farm.com.

Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; deli and other sale items not included. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

J Fit Fair–8am–12pm. Free. This event promotes health and fitness, lifestyle, nutrition, creative crafts, demonstrations, healthy bites, entertainment, and hands-on activities. Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Rd, Columbia.

Info: Call Debby Mullen, 803-787-2023, ext 202, DebbyM@JCCColumbia.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Reiki Level II, Traditional Usui Reiki System– 10am-2pm–w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, NHD. Attunement connects student to a higher, more focused vibration of the Reiki energy. Techniques for distance healing. Healing of spiritual/emotional issues taught. Discussion, practice time and manual included. Pre-registration required. $300 before 3/13, $350 if paid after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Energy Medicine for Pets–9am-5pm–w/Larry Green. Learn natural, safe and effective skills to improve your pet’s behavior and reduce his/her pain, stress and emotional upsets. Cost $125. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way, Ste J, Columbia.

Info: 919-933-9299, Uskinesiology.com.

Celebration & Meditation–11am–w/LaVoice Kallestad, spiritual leader. Lesson of the day, “Resting in Oneness.” Friendship Feast–12:30 pm.

Bring a friend, a dish to share and experience fun, food and fellowship after our Celebration Service.

Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd. Info: 803736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

You Can Heal Your Life, the Movie–12:45pm–by Louise Hay. This story is about how she used spiritual principles to heal her life. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted. Kids under 12 are free. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; deli and other sale items not included. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

Celebration & Meditation–11am–w/LaVoice Kallestad, spiritual leader. Lesson of the day, “On the Sea of Spirit.” Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 THRough THURSDAY, APRIL 3 14th Annual Columbia Jewish Film Festival.

Times and shows vary. Cost: $10/ticket. Purchase ticket packages at ColumbiaJewishFilmFestival. com or single tickets at the Jewish Community Center. Tickets can be purchased at reduced rates for seniors, students and Nickelodeon members at the Nickelodeon box office. Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-787-2023, ext. 20.

plan ahead

classifieds $10 for 25 words per month. Additional .50 per word over 25 words. To place classified listing, email content of listing to ColaPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or mail with payment to Natural Awakenings, P.O. Box 2812, Columbia, SC, 29202. Please Include billing contact information.

Deadline is the 12th of the month prior.

Hair Salon Haircuts-$5 (reg. $15) color, highlights, perms starting at $35. Wax $8. Men’s cut & color $39.

Open 7 days. 803-359-1379.

Pet Groomer: Robin’s Full-Service Pet Grooming now open in Irmo! I love your baby like you do!! Tue-Fri 8 to 5 and Sat 9 to 2. 803-407-4045

SERVICES INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CLINIC – Experience multiple modalities at your church or community organization. Call Pamila, 803-749-1576.

Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue and Swedish.

Reasonable rates, House calls. Call or text 954614-2202, or email JoanieB8@gmail.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia.

Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Project # 3-Making a Salve/A Year of Good Medicine–2-4pm–w/Margaret Self, NHD, master herbalist; herbal preparations for external use; salves, poultices, lotions, etc. Cost $35. Pre-registration required. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY APRIL 26-27 Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System– 10am-2pm–w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, NHD. Entry-level class combines four attunements, instruction, discussion and practice time. Manual included. Pre-registration required. $250 before 4/16, $300 after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

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ongoingevents sunday Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?–Dates and times vary. Meet in a comfortable and informal setting where all spiritual points of view are appreciated. Sponsored by Eckankar, a nondogmatic approach. Discussion topics: dreams, coincidences, God realization, past lives and more.

Free. Info: Steve: 803-318-1887, Eck-SC.org, Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers.

Meditation Hour at Unity–9:30-10:30am. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

“Realization of Oneness, the Practice of Spiritual Healing”–9:15-10:30am−w/ LaVoice Kallestad.

Book study of Joel Goldsmith. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

Unity Sunday Celebration Service−11am. Prayer, meditation, great music and a series of uplifting messages from a variety of interesting speakers.

Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia.

Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

“Your Body Believes Every Word You Say”−9:15-10:30am. Barbara Levine’s 15-year struggle with a then-inoperable brain tumor led her to discover “seed thoughts” and “core beliefs” that link one’s mind and body. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

monday

thursday Green Drinks–5:30-7pm. Every 2nd Thursday.

For all in “green” building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature and politics to gather for fun and shared enlightenment. Sponsored by Keep The Midlands Beautiful, Sierra Club and Columbia Natural Awakenings. Join the Green Drinks community at Jake’s on Devine, 2112 Devine St, Columbia.

Green Quad Yoga–4:30pm–w/Ashley Meador.

A powerful weekly yoga session that is open to all levels. Classes are donation-based and open to the public. Free for USC students. University of South Carolina—Learning Center for Sustainable Futures, 1216 Wheat St, Green Quad Bldg D, Columbia.

Prenatal Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Rachel Hall, MD, RYT-200. Open to all students. Prepare mind and body for labor and more. 1st class free, $10-$14/ class packages. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

friday Mommy/Baby Yoga–9:30-10:30am–w/Ashley, RYT-200. For moms and pre-mobile infants. 1st class free, $10-$14/class packages. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

tuesday

saturday

Abraham Study Group−6:30pm. Presenting the teachings as taught by Jerry and Esther Hicks.

Donation-based. 7 Rays Book Store, 3701 N Main St. Info: 803-404-4519.

701 Whaley The Vista Marketplace–9am-1pm.

Local farmers and small SC businesses sell their goods, such as gourmet foods, meats, cheeses, baked goods, soaps and other body-care products, candles, handmade jewelry, clothing items and milled products. 701 Whaley St, Columbia. Info: Vista.LocallyGrown.net.

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

Every 1st Wednesday of the month. Live entertainment, refreshments. Browse their unique garden gifts. 709 Woodrow St, Columbia. Info: 803-2520041, GardenersOutpost.com.

Multi-Level Yoga–5:30-6:45pm, w/Robin Paw-

Columbia Edition

Workshops on “The Violet Flame”–6:30-7:45pm.

Every Wednesday in March. Call for each week’s discussion titles. Seven Ray’s Book Store, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

Green Quad Yoga−4:30pm–w/Kevin Landers.

Kick off the week with some much-needed stretching. It’s guaranteed to cure those Monday blues.

Classes are donation-based and open to the public.

Free for USC students. University of South Carolina—Learning Center for Sustainable Futures, 1216 Wheat St, Green Quad Bldg D, Columbia.

Prenatal Yoga–5:30-6:45pm –w/Emily, MD, RYT200. Open to all students. Prepare mind and body for labor and more. 1st class free, $10-14/class packages. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

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lina, RN, CYI. She has taught yoga for more than 20 years and creates an environment that allows the student to manage stress with a relaxed and supportive style. $15/class, $66/6-wk session.

About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia. Info/register, Robin: 803-926-0895.

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

Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Soda City Farmers’ Market–8am-12pm. Produce-only farmers’ market offering fresh, local food straight from South Carolina farmers. 1500 block Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-250-5801, StatePlate.org.

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