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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 WINNING THE ALLERGY WAR

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by Nick Beers

16 LOVE YOUR GREENS! New Ways to Prepare these Nutritional Powerhouses

by Nava Atlas

18 YMCA OF COLUMBIA

Opens New Ballentine Location

by Odell Williams

19 TABLE TALK

Real Food for Real Health

by Brenda Cobb

20 MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE

Big and Small, They Need Our Help

by Sandra Murphy

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26 POPULAR

FITNESS MYTHS

Seven Common Maxims that Can Cause Harm

by Leslie Perry Duffy

28 A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COMPOSTING Pick the Best Option for You

by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

30 LIFESAVING ACTS

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Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

by Sandra Murphy

32 A TEEN’S GUIDE TO

THE CULTURAL GALAXY

Foreign Locales Spark Deep Experiences

by April Thompson

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he great Maya Angelou once said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Ladies … I’m writing to you in recognition and honor of Women’s History Month, celebrated in March, declaring that we’ve come a long way! This letter is a symbolic toast to all of us women birthed into a formidable sisterhood of significance following those that have preceded us.

We are here today as the sum total of our unique life experiences: good and bad, ups and downs, highs and lows. Every broken road and hurdled barrier has led us to this very moment.

Since birth, every breath that has filled our lungs has been a gift to continue to paint the canvas of our lives. As I reflect on some of the historical contributions that women (yes, that means you, too) have made, and will make, to the fabric of the family, nation and society as a whole, I am both inspired and amazed.

Someone once said, “Make your ‘dash’ count!” What dash you might ask?

It’s the dash that marks every gravestone, etched between the “born on” date and the date following the dash, signifying the completion of a life’s journey. It is such a small, seemingly insignificant symbol that represents so much. Think about it … your entire life will be encapsulated and defined by that little dash—a small thing but a very BIG deal. Understanding that, as women, we must commit the rest of our days to journey on with that “dash” in mind.

Women that have gone before us have done that very thing, many representing the state of South Carolina. I think of Charleston native Beth Daniel, an accomplished professional golfer, who is one of only three LPGA players to win Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year in the same season.

I think of Mary McLeod Bethune, a former slave and Sumter County native who, just after the Civil War, decided that acquiring an education was the key to ending the vicious cycle of poverty. Bethune started a small school for African American girls, known today as Bethune-Cookman University. She also founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935, and her portrait can be found hanging in the S.C. State House today.

Carol Connor, a native of Kingstree, was elected to the S.C. Circuit Court in 1988. As an acting member, Conner became the first woman to serve on the S.C. Supreme Court.

What do all of these women have in common? Each made significant investments in the “dash.” What about you and your investment? Remember, it’s not how we start in life but how we finish. It takes courage and much determination to finish strong. Every day, women everywhere invest in the “dash” in very unique ways: the soccer mom that makes every game to root for her favorite little star, the single mom that strives daily to make a better future for her kids while bravely staring down national statistics, or the accomplished professional determined to blaze a trail—all are worthy of honor and praise.

Every road traveled is different, but each ultimately leads to the same place– the “dash” and its respective dates that should summarize the history and life’s journey of a woman that, as Angelou observed, is determined to “thrive” with, passion, compassion and style–“dashing” to success with purpose!

Investing in the “dash,”

Annette Briggs, Publisher MidlandsHealthyLiving.com

communitynews St. Pat’s Get to the Green Fun Run/Walk

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t’s time to “get to the green” on Saturday, March 14, as local area runners and walkers alike will “lace up” to participate in the largest road race in the Midlands, the Annual St. Pat’s Get to the Green Fun Run/Walk. In its 13th year, this popular event will start at Maxcy Gregg Park, adjacent to the University of South Carolina (USC) campus, and finish on Devine Street at the festival entrance.

The perennial 10K race begins at 7:30 a.m., the 5K race at 8 a.m. and the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk at 8:15 a.m. Event participants will chase the rainbows through the course to the pot of gold at the finish line. Participants of the 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Walk will also receive free entry into the St. Pat’s Five Points Festival ($15 value/children 12 and under are admitted for free with a guardian). All participating will receive a custom finisher’s medal and other great awards, to include an award for the best dressed leprechaun. Parking will be available at three locations: the USC parking garage (gates 1 and 3) on the corner of Blossom and Bull streets, the ROTC building lot at 513 Pickens Street, and the Blatt Physical Education Center lot at 1328 Wheat Street.

Start Location: Maxcy Gregg Park: 1806 Blossom St., Columbia. For more information, including registration fees, call 803-600-1800, email info@EggplantEvents. com or visit GetToTheGreen.com.

JCC of Columbia Hosts the J FIT FAIR

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CC of Columbia will host its J Fit Fair from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 26. This event is designed to promote and encourage an awareness and sense of engagement from the local community in the areas of health, fitness, lifestyle and nutrition. Other fun activities include creative crafts, demonstrations, healthy bites, entertainment and hands-on activities. A free event; participants are encouraged to bring money to shop.

Location: Katie and Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center: 306 Flora Dr., Columbia. For more information, including sponsorship and vendor participation, call 803-787-2023, email DebbyM@ JCCColumbia or visit JCCColumbia.org.

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n Saturday, March 21, the American Heart Association (AHA) will host the Midlands Heart Walk, the association’s premier fundraising event to combat heart disease and stroke, in an effort to save more American lives. These life-threatening illnesses are two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family. More than 5,000 walkers are anticipated to participate in this noncompetitive 3.3-mile walk. Money raised goes toward AHA’s efforts to reduce deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent. Invite a friend or coworker for a great day of beneficial exercise and bonding for a great cause. Fundraising is encouraged, with donation prize levels available. Walkers that raise at least $100 in funding will be eligible to receive a commemorative Heart Walk T-shirt.

Cost: Free, fundraising encouraged. Times: Activities begin at 8 a.m.; Heart Walk begins at 9 a.m. Starting location: Colonial Life Arena: 801 Lincoln St., Columbia.

For more information, call 803-806-3092, email Laura.Power@Heart.org or visit HeartWalk.Kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1110855.

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n Saturday, March 28, Columbia will host the 2015 Color Run. Starting and ending at Finlay Park, the start-line window will open at 10 a.m. with waves going every few minutes until 10:45 a.m.

The Color Run was founded in March 2011 as an event to promote healthiness and happiness by bringing local communities together to participate. Now the single largest event series in the world, the Color Run has exploded since its debut by more than tripling in growth, hosting more than 300 events in over 50 countries in 2014. Hosted in partnership with Girls on the Run and Historic Columbia, the run is a 5-kilometer, untimed race in which thousands of participants, or “color runners,” are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: Wear white at the starting line and finish plastered in color! The fun continues after color runners complete the race with an unforgettable finish festival complete with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations. Prizes and giveaways will be plentiful.

Connecting Students to Nature & Wildlife Webinar

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n Tuesday, March 3, from 7 to 8 p.m., the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco Schools program will host a webinar titled Connecting Students to Nature – Protecting Wildlife and Conserving Habitat. Attendees will learn about the importance of protecting and restoring the world’s habitats and the critical role that each individual plays in these efforts as a concerned citizen representing his/her local community.

Cost: Free. For more information, call 800-822-9919 or visit EEinSC.org.

Cost: Varies; see website for registration details. For more information, visit TheColorRun.com/Columbia or Facebook. com/TheColorRun.

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communitynews The Seventh Annual

Julliard in Aiken Performing Arts Festival

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ttention all performing arts lovers! From Saturday, March 7, through Sunday, March 15, the city of Aiken will host the seventh annual Julliard in Aiken Performing Arts Festival and Outreach Program. This year’s theme, Make Miracles Happen, is based on the book by the late Gregory White Smith, who cofounded the festival with current Festival Chair Steven Naifeh. Juilliard in Aiken is the embodiment of Juilliard’s mission in action. The week-long event features public performances, chamber concerts, master classes and outreach to area schools. The project showcases the uniquely special and exciting partnership between America’s premier conservatory (Juilliard) and the city of Aiken. Juilliard’s exclusive collaboration with the Aiken community, along with its utilization of Joye Cottage as a retreat for future generations of students and faculty, has effectively united the school with Aiken for the benefit of many, and for many years to come.

Ticket costs, dates and times vary from event to event. For more information, including detailed information regarding each performance, email Director@JuilliardInAiken.com or visit JuilliardInAiken.com.

The Great American Cleanup

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t’s time for the Great American Cleanup! Throughout the month of March, Keep America Beautiful, in partnership with Keep the Midlands Beautiful, is hosting the national Great American Cleanup campaign across the Midlands. It is the country’s largest community improvement program comprising more than 20,000 communities and approximately 2 million volunteers across the nation. The cleanup program is designed and tailored to the unique needs of local neighborhoods and communities throughout the state and nation. Keep the Midlands Beautiful will loan out gloves, vests, bags and grabbers for the cleanup efforts. Campaign organizers ask that Midlands area residents and S.C. citizens, in general, display their Palmetto Pride by volunteering for this important cause. Keep the Midlands Beautiful can help group organizers pick geographic areas of need if needed.

For more information and to register, call 803-733-1139, email Info@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org, or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

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Backyard Buds Class & Spring Break Zoo Camps

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rea residents should gather up the little ones and make their way to Riverbanks Zoo for two exciting events scheduled for the month of March. On both March 5 and 7, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., Riverbanks Zoo will host its Backyard Buds: Messy Mud Pies class for children 2 to 5 years of age. Kids will have fun creating unique art with natural materials, making different kinds of mud pies, exploring soil types and creating a mud-splatter painting. The use of natural materials will encourage creativity and understanding of their environment. Dress for a mess!

Riverbanks Zoo will host two Spring Break Zoo Camp sessions for children 5 to 9 years of age. Running each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., session one is scheduled from March 31 through April 2; session two will run from Tuesday, April 7, through Thursday, April 9. Titled Nocturnal Adventures, the camps will feature hands-on activities, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, games, arts and crafts, and much more. From bats to owls to opossums, kids will meet some incredible animals, whose eyes glow in the dark and who love to party after the sun goes down.

Each child will receive one complimentary T-shirt the first day of camp.

Backyard Buds: Messy Mud Pies – Cost: $6, plus general admission for general public. Spring Break Zoo Camp (both sessions) - Cost: $110, members; $150, general public.

Location for both events: Riverbanks Zoo: 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia. For more information on both events, call 803-779-8717 or visit Riverbanks.org.

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Curves Kicks Off March Food Drive

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urves 2015 Food Drive is an exciting annual promotion that will bring local communities together to fulfill the needs of local food banks while, simultaneously, helping women maintain their health and fitness. Terry Watkins, owner of Lake Murray Curves, is proud to partner with Sharing God’s Love food bank in an effort to raise cash and food donations. Launching Monday, March 9, Curves’ food drive will continue through Saturday, March 21. Participating guests can join Curves with a donation of a bag of food or a $30 cash donation to the local food bank.

Location: Lake Murray Curves: 6169 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. For more information on Curves’ donation efforts, or to become a member of Curves, call Terry Watkins at 803-731-7700. Find Curves on Facebook: Facebook.com/ LakeMurrayCurves.

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Super Hero 5K for Jillian’s Cure

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rab your capes, masks and power rings on Saturday, April 18, for the Super Hero 5K for Jillian’s Cure, followed by a free Family Fun Day event, in Lexington.

Super hero aficionados from all around the Midlands are asked to “suit up” and join other 5K participants in helping to save the lives of children suffering from autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), a very rare disease. An event inspired by the life of 4-year-old Jillian, who suffers from ADOA, and will lose her vision and hearing without a cure; proceeds from this race will help fund research efforts into this mysterious condition, which will hopefully lead to answers and an ultimate cure. This event offers something for people of all ages, such as appearances by the Signal Cosplay Group of Super Heroes and the Gamecock Cheerleaders, entertainment, face painting and much more. Top runners and event fundraisers will be recognized, and T-shirts are available through Wednesday, April 1.

Cost: 5K entry fee: $35, adults; $15, ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and under. Times: 5K starts at 7 a.m.; Family Fun Day, 8 a.m. to noon. Location: Virginia Hylton Park: 111 Maiden Ln., Lexington (adjacent to the Lexington Municipal Complex). To register, visit CarolynNava.com. For more information, call Carolyn Nava at 803-979-3258 or email her at Petitjoli@hotmail.com. Like the Jillian’s Cure Facebook page: Facebook.com/JilliansCure.

Good Deed Friday Charity Event

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he Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce will hold its seventh annual Good Deed Friday Charity Event on Friday, April 3. Hosted by The Balance Institute, Good Deed Friday was originally created by the Ambassadors of the Greater Cayce/West Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 2009 in order to recognize the specific needs of local charities and assist them through tough economic times throughout the year, not just seasonally as is often the case.

On Good Friday, local residents are encouraged to support their area nonprofit organizations located nearby by bringing gently used, or new, items to the Balance Institute for processing and distribution. Items needed include clothing, furniture, toys, pet items, nonperishable food items, blankets and other bedding.

Charity items donated will benefit the Chris Myers Children’s Place, Lexington Interfaith Community Services, Pet’s Inc. and the Woman’s Club of Cayce (which supports God’s Helping Hands, Foster Children of the Midlands and the Cancer “Care Caps” Project).

For drop-off times, to get the complete “wish list” for each charity, or for more information about the event, call 803794-6504, email CWCChamberSC@gmail.com or visit CWCChamber.com/good-deed-friday-charity-event.html.

Like the Good Deed Friday Facebook page: Facebook.com/ good.d.friday?fref=ts.

2015 South Carolina Walk to School Day

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he 2015 South Carolina Walk to School Day will take place on Wednesday, March 4. Sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Safe Routes to School program launched the first South Carolina Walk to School Day event in the spring of 2012, with nearly 150 schools participating. Walk to School Day is a great way for parents, students, school personnel and other community members to directly understand the fun and healthy benefits of walking by experiencing the trip to school on foot as they walk and bike with students. The program also emphasizes the importance of practicing safety when traveling on foot with the use of helpful tips and precautions. Local schools are invited to plan a walking event. School organizers can plan a walk day to school, a walk day from school, or a walk day at school from one location to another. Interested schools are asked to contact their respective outreach coordinators.

For more information, call 855-472-7787 or visit SCSafeRoutes.org.

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Ginkgo Biloba Calms ADHD, Boosts Memory

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms.

A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo.

Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

Wild Thyme Kills Breast Cancer Cells

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

DOMS Fitness Hosts 5K & Fitness Competition

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OMS Fitness and Good Health Studio will host a fitness competition starting on Saturday, May 30. Those interested are encouraged to start training now for this fun and very challenging opportunity. Competition activities include a 5K run, starting at 8 a.m., and a boot camp-style fitness competition that incorporates event sequences, such as flipping tires, squatting, bench pressing, ball throwing and more.

Cost: $75; must register by May 1. Start time: 8 a.m.; runners must arrive by 7:30 a.m. Location: DOMS Fitness and Good Health Studio: 2212 Platt Springs Rd., Ste A, W. Columbia. To register and for more information, call Jeni Krumnow at 803-476-2134, email Jeni@ DOMSFitness.com or visit DOMSFitness.com.

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

Salty Harvest

Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus.

These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips.

The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment.

Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

Cultivating Youth

Farming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation With an aging population of farmers, it’s clear that agriculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older. But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement. However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in permaculture design, biodynamic farming, communication technologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies.

“Increased access to education and new forms of agriculture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research.

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Likewise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate.

Source: FoodTank.com

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Frack Attack

Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too.

Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens.

Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold.

“Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.”

Source: Grist.org

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actually lengthened by 16 days since 1995.

According to Forbes magazine, out of 100 cities across the U.S. ranked as the worst cities to live in due to allergy conditions, South Carolina has three: Greenville, ranked number 17; Charleston, ranked number 31; and Columbia, ranked number 43.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of five people suffer from either allergies or asthma in the U.S. Moreover, a staggering 55 percent of the entire U.S. population tests positive for one or more allergens, with an estimated $7.9 billion in healthcare costs associated with treatment.

It is also estimated that approximately 4 million workdays are lost annually due to hay fever and other allergy conditions.

The economic impact is clear.

Garner’s Natural Life, of Columbia, offers many safe and effective products capable of treating adverse symptoms due to pollen exposure. Garner’s mission and customer pledge is very simple: “Take your health somewhere it’s never been.”

The knowledgeable staff at Garner’s stands dedicated to help

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he month of March marks the beginning of spring, and, with its arrival, allergy season is soon to follow, adversely impacting millions of Americans across the nation. This time of year can be particularly tough on allergy sufferers as new, green, pollen-producing growth bursts forth everywhere. In fact, recent research studies seem to indicate that the intensity and impact on allergy sufferers is increasingly becoming more severe. Troubling symptoms include itchy eyes, a runny nose, sinus headaches, and even difficulty breathing.

According to researchers, a changing climate could be one contributing factor. Many scientists see a link to carbon dioxide—a heat-trapping greenhouse gas emitted by burning coal, oil and other fossil fuels—and pollen increase. Tests have shown that the more CO2 is in the atmosphere, the more plants generally grow, resulting in an increased production in pollen. In addition, many doctors believe that the increase in CO2 is a major contributing factor in both the rise of seasonal hay fever cases and allergic asthma reactions in the U.S. over recent years. In fact, the pollen season has

those suffering from allergies and other conditions related to pollen exposure, offering advice and suggestions on how individuals can research their personal symptoms and find the root causes—leading ultimately to successful treatment.

Garner’s offers a host of safe, effective and very affordable products for allergy treatment, including Aller-Ease, by Buried Treasure, and Allertonic, by Herbs Etc. Natural remedies for the treatment of allergies found at Garner’s include apple cider vinegar, neti pots, quercetin, probiotic and nettle leaf products, and local honey. Start the journey to relief and a better quality of life today.

Garner’s Natural Life is located at Trenholm Plaza, 4840 Forest Dr., #15a, Columbia. For more information on the treatment of allergies and a complete list of products offered by Garner’s, call 803-454-7700 or visit GarnersNaturalLife.com. See ad, back page.

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GREENS! New Ways to Prepare these Nutritional Powerhouses

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits.

Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine.

Fuhrman notes, “The majority of

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calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.”

Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60 percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can

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add interest and value to every meal.

Here’s how.

Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor.

A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right.

Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes.

Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.

A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice.

Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing.

Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them

up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor.

Use leafy spring greens in salads.

Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast.

Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar.

Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted.

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RAW KALE SALADS

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging.

Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

Mediterranean Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad

Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

Asian-Flavored Kale Salad

Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips.

All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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YMCA of Columbia

OPENS NEW Ballentine Location

by Odell Williams

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n Monday, March 16, the YMCA of Columbia will open the doors to its brand new Ballentine Family YMCA site, located at 1079 Dutch Fork Road, in Irmo. The new YMCA site will occupy space in the new Palmetto Health facility, in partnership with Palmetto Health’s new physician practice. Both organizations are very excited, as this partnership will provide easy access to quality health care and active lifestyle services and support for local residents; all conveniently found in a state-of–theart shared facility.

To celebrate the expansion of the YMCA’s mission and reach within the local community, YMCA of Columbia is waiving the new member’s entry fee at all six locations in the Midlands through Sunday, March 15. YMCA of

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Columbia has facilities conveniently located around the Columbia area and the greater Midlands.

Locations include downtown Columbia, Irmo/Northwest, Lake Carolina, Lexington, Orangeburg and the new site in Ballentine.

The YMCA and Palmetto Health will host a community open house for local residents on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees are welcome and encouraged to come and meet the Palmetto Health physicians, learn about everything that the YMCA and Palmetto Health have to offer and tour the new facility. Fun activities are also scheduled for kids, with refreshments and much more to enjoy in store.

Some of the amenities offered at the new YMCA location include more than 40 group fitness classes per week, two hours of child watch per visit,

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top-of-the-line strength equipment and cardio equipment with individual TV monitors. Other site features include health and wellness programming, active older adults programming, personal training, locker rooms and more.

Enjoy free group exercise classes with a membership, such as BODYPUMP, Zumba, yoga, group cycle, kettlebells, boot camp and many others.

The talented and professional YMCA staff is dedicated to helping members achieve healthy and balanced lives, as well as partnering with them to set, keep and, ultimately, achieve personal fitness and nutrition goals with the use of wellness programs, supported by effective coaching and tracking software. All of this is included in the YMCA membership. Also offered are programs, such as LIVESTRONG at the YMCA—a small group program for adult cancer survivors—and the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program—an evidence-based, lifestyle intervention program to reverse pre-diabetes.

Palmetto Health plans to offer healthcare screenings and events throughout the year. It will also dedicate facility space to health education programs, classroom activities and other scheduled meetings.

Current YMCA of Columbia community-wide members will have access to the Ballentine location, and those that join at the Ballentine site will have access to all other locations in the Midlands.

The Ballentine Family YMCA is currently accepting memberships onsite.

For more information, call Associate Executive Director Paul Sadler at 803753-6004, email PaulSadler@ColumbiaYMCA.org or visit ColumbiaYMCA. org. See ad, page 8.

nutritionspotlight

Avocado Jalapeno Dip Recipe

TableTalk:

2 ripe avocados 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1 small jalapeno pepper 1 cup tomato 1 cucumber 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic 1 tsp Himalayan salt

REAL FOOD

for real HEALTH

by Brenda Cobb

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arch is National Nutrition Month, and as extensive medical research has revealed, fresh fruits and vegetables are important keys to good health.

Processed foods, in boxes, cans or bags, full of additives, preservatives, chemicals, colors and dyes, lack the good nutrition that organic fresh produce offers. Pre-prepared processed foods are quick and easy but can compromise good health.

Poor nutrition has been directly related to low energy, depression, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Heating food to more than 112 degrees kills living enzymes and compromises the vitamins and minerals. Raw foods, which are not heated, have more nutrition. Conventional produce, grown and sprayed with chemicals, poses a health risk. Organic produce tastes better and has no chemicals on or in it.

Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.�

Mother Nature provides us with natural, real food, which can be grown, picked and eaten right out of the garden. The body was created to heal itself, and it will

if given real food nutrition. Our ancestors picked wild greens, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and ate them in their pure and natural form. This is still a good idea today.

Avocado is one of the world’s most perfect foods and a valuable source of organic fat and protein. Garlic is good for heart disease, tumors and headaches.

It helps lower cholesterol, too. One raw crushed garlic clove contains the antibiotic equivalent of one hundred thousand units of penicillin. Fresh lime juice is an astringent, which stimulates the liver and gall bladder, stirring up and eliminating acids and latent toxic settlements. Cucumber is rich in minerals that neutralize blood acidosis helping dissolve uric acid accumulations, such as kidney and gallbladder stones. Cilantro helps purify the blood from heavy metals, like mercury and lead.

Instead of just taking vitamins or mineral pills, individuals should seriously consider adding more fresh and natural produce to their routine diets. Our bodies will thank us in so many ways.

Remove the seeds from the jalapeno. Chop all of the vegetables, cilantro and garlic, and mash the avocado. Combine all the ingredients together until well blended.

Brenda Cobb is founder of The Living Foods Institute and author of The Living Foods Lifestyle. For more information on living foods and topics related to this article, call 800-844-9876 or visit LivingFoodsInstitute.com.

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results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone.

For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.”

Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org).

“General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help

by Sandra Murphy

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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization.

He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director.

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“Small dogs get adopted faster, so we get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.”

Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded.

Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources.

Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than

just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents.

Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush.

Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat.

Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com).

Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pasture-raised and non-GMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena.

He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law every step, from planting seed (usually corn or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution.

The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions, but now

mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands.

NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop.

“The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.”

The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant.

Measures that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contam-

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork.

4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store.

4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal.

4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways.

4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions.

4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls.

4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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inated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply.

Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport.

With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers.

The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls,

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The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed.

See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. ducks, songbirds and ravens.

Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they kill native species,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs.

As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in

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the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter.org).

Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center.

Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation.

Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO

Helping Hands Animal Charity Evaluators rates charities on their effectiveness. For more details on some of the top-rated groups, visit these websites.

Mercy for Animals, MercyForAnimals.org The Humane League, TheHumaneLeague.com Vegan Outreach, VeganOutreach.org Farm Animal Rights Movement, FarmUSA.org Source: AnimalCharityEvaluators.org/ recommendations/top-charities of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.”

One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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The Earth Diet Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating

by Lane Vail

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How did you discover the Earth Diet?

Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ballsized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change.

I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared.

I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people

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from around the world have testified that The Earth Diet has helped them heal ailments from A to Z.

Why is it important to define our eating plan?

Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one.

Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later.

Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently?

Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing.

Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from nature, and they had slim, resilient and healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives photo by Roxxe NYC Photography

iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches.

Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

the digestive system a break; we feel energized because the body doesn’t have to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.

Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet.

My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice?

Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries.

Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged.

Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day.

If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com. natural awakenings

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Popular Fitness

MYTHS Seven Common Maxims that Can Cause Harm

by Leslie Perry Duffy

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e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore.

No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready.

Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a workout with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain

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from workouts pending expert medical advice. “Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run.

Never exercise a sore muscle.

Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout.

If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it.

Men typically have 20 to 30 times more

testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights.

To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly.

The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule.

The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option.

Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury.

Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed.

Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively.

Not sure if Chiropractic care can help you?

This is a perfect time to find out, FREE of charge!

Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.

Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. ~Helen Keller

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A Practical Guide to Composting Pick the Best Option for You

by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition.

Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

Low-Maintenance Pile

Good for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste.

Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost.

Once a year, composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom.

This method won’t work for households

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that don’t generate yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.

Holding Bin

Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste.

Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Tumbling Barrel

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste.

These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks.

Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

Multi-Tiered Boxes

Good for: People looking for low main-

generate yard waste.

For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer.

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks.

Because red worms are so efficient— each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

WHAT TO COMPOST Do compost: 4 Fruit and vegetable scraps 4 Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4 Eggshells (broken into small pieces) 4 Coffee grounds and tea bags 4 Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard Don’t compost: 4 Pet waste 4 Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device)

Green Cone

tenance, but quicker results than a pile or bin; average to large households with yard waste.

Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom.

Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months.

Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

Worm Bin

Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste.

Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top.

According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden.

Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

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nsure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrungout sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste.

Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process.

Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens.

Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decomposition occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer.

Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay.

The best time to start composting is during warmer months. Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stockpiling summer yard waste ingredients.

Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the generated heat. Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed.

Contributing sources: U.S Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Composting Council

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LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

How to Help

Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters.

Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl.

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com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2).

Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks.

“Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.”

No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

In Faraway Lands

Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list.

Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org). “Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.”

Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya.

Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.”

Pangolins eat ants and termites. Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins).

Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of

the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money.

“IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.”

Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling.

Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us.

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

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A Teen’s Guide to the Cultural Galaxy Foreign Locales Spark Deep Experiences

by April Thompson

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ummer is a perfect time for teens to broaden their horizons—mentally, emotionally, socially and literally—through foreign travel, and now is a good time to sign up. Programs enable young adults to explore different cultures and careers, learn to work effectively in multicultural arenas, serve communities in need and see the value of conserving resources, all while enjoying safe adventures away from home.

“Teens can have fun, gain new perspectives and get out of their comfort zones in a supportive environment,” says Theresa Higgs, vice president of global operations for United Planet (UnitedPlanet.org). The Boston nonprofit annually places more than 300 youths in 35 countries in programs ranging from environmental conservation to teaching English.

“We’ve had alumni return to start their own nonprofit organizations, change majors or even just change daily habits like turning off the water when they brush their teeth after learning about water scarcity issues,” says Higgs.

Programs range from language immersion, in which students are matched with host families, to studies aboard ships where they engage in marine conservation activities. Whatever the activity, teens are sure to be challenged and inspired in ways they couldn’t have envisioned before venturing forth.

The most unexpected part is often the expansive thrill of exploring a foreign culture.

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“On a normal day, after a delicious Indian breakfast, my host’s siblings and I would ride the bus to school. There, we learned Indian dance, art, cooking and many other aspects of the culture,” says 16-year-old Genna Alperin, who traveled to India with Greenheart Travel in 2014 (GreenheartTravel.org).

“I learned how to communicate, share my lunch and be a good friend. When I returned, I wanted to be like the amazing people I had met.” The Chicago organization facilitates language camps, service trips and study abroad programs for high school students.

Learn to Speak Like a Local Immersion can be both the fastest and most fun way to learn a language. Language study abroad programs steep students in foreign tongues in memorable settings that help accelerate learning, whether practicing Spanish in the coffee-growing highlands of Costa Rica or Mandarin in China’s bustling city of Beijing.

Many programs place students with host families where they can practice the language informally and deepen their understanding of local idioms, complementing classroom lessons from native teachers. Homestays also offer students an insider’s view of the regional culture, from cuisine to family life. Students can elect to learn an entirely new language with no prior exposure or build on beginner-level proficiency. Some programs even enable high school students to earn college credits.

Study Earth’s Underwater Vastness Action Quest, in Sarasota, Florida, takes teens on seafaring voyages from the Florida Keys to the Caribbean, where they can learn to sail or scuba dive, study marine life and engage in projects to help restore coral reefs and protect sea turtle habitats (ActionQuest.com). Participants gain a deeper appreciation for the ocean’s fragile and complex ecosystems and knowledge of winds and tides. Acting as crew members, teens also learn teamwork and confidence-building skills.

Explore Careers as an Intern Internships offer teens a chance to test potential career paths, gain resume-worthy work experience and strengthen college applications. While many internships target college students, an increasing number are open to high school students with companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies nationwide and abroad. Fields can range from accounting, law and engineering to nonprofit work.

AIESEC (aiesec.org), an international, student-run organization headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, works with partners ranging from multinational companies to local nonprofits to offer opportunities in 126 countries for youths interested in interning abroad.

Serve Community, Discover Culture Whether headed to a destination in Africa, Asia or the Americas, community service trips help teens gain enlightened perspectives and become responsible global citizens.

Students can volunteer to teach English, build wells, restore historic sites or rebuild homes destroyed by natural disasters. Most service trips also include fun outings and options for learning about the host culture, such as learning traditional African dance or Thai cooking, or hiking the Inca Trail to the sacred site of Machu Picchu.

Witnessing the challenges faced by developing communities to access basic needs like clean water and health care can be transformative. Being a small part of a solution can awaken young people to their power to change the world.

Helpful clearinghouse sites for teen travel programs include TeenInk.com/summer and TransitionsAbroad.com/listings/ study/teen.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes

Mind Gardening It Pays to Watch What Is Planted

by Dennis Merritt Jones

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n unattended mind is like a neglected garden. Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them.

So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is introduced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thoughtseed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed.

When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, negative conversation or overheard comments. The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally. The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in.

A good full-time gardener plants thought-seeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and loving-kindness and skillfully nurtures them. Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home.

According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage.

SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems.

Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused.

Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed.

Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call.

Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system.

According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all residential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced.

The people who influence you are the people who believe in you. ~Henry Drummond

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True health is about wellness, vitality and correcting the cause of symptoms. Old Mill Chiropractic’s goal is to create a happier and healthier community through safe, natural and effective care. Taking the time to listen, we custom-tailor an individualized care plan to achieve your specific goals and needs. We want you to have a wonderful and healthy life. See ad, page 9.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CENTER FOR HEALTH INTEGRATION

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Feeling scattered, disconnected, achy, or fatigued? CHI’s essential touch therapies help to restore, renew and revitalize the wellbeing experience. Services include: Craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, directional healing, sound/vibrational therapies and integrative massage. CHI also offers therapy and young living therapeutic essential oils. See ad, page 15.

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

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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.

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.

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Sustainable Seafood from the Southeast offering fish, shrimp, shellfish & smoked fish.

Rosewood Market – Thurs. & Fri., 1 – 6 p.m.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Beyond Fitness Nutrition Program–3-5pm.

Personal trainers Gary and Jennifer Mangum will discuss how to use The Best Nutrition Program with exercise for optimal change. Cost: Free. Hampton Inn, Lexington. Info: 803-470-6632.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 7 Rays Class–7-8:30pm–w/Victoria Keeton. Topic: Is it Bad Luck or Karma? Accepting Karmic Accountability. Donations welcome. 7 Rays Bookstore, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price, mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY MARCH 6-8 Seaside Soul Journey–Dr. Darlana Fiehtsam and Eleanor Rimedio, along with Bob Proctor, certified coach, present a transformational travel class and retreat: How to Use the Universal Laws and Metaphysical Meditation to Manifest Your

Dreams and Life’s Purpose. Cost: $647, includes food and accommodations. Folly Beach, SC. Info: 803-422-4101 or 843-327-8848, email Rimedioer@ yahoo.com or visit HarmonyBegins.com/Newsand-Events.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

Curves 2015 Food Drive–Bringing local communities together to feed the needs of food banks and the need for women’s health and fitness. Lake Murray Curves will partner with Sharing God’s Love food bank through cash and food donations.

Guests can join Curves with a donation of a bag of food or a $30 cash donation to Sharing God’s Love Food Bank. Lake Murray Curves, 6169 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia. For more information on Curves’ donation efforts or to become a member, call Terry Watkins at 803-731-7700.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Discover the World of Essential Oils¬¬–6:30pm¬–w/Sonia Mendez. Free class. Lexington Spinal Care, 524 Columbia Ave, Lexington. Info: Call Mendez at 803-556-5483, email her at Sonia@ SoniaMendez.com or visit SoniaMendez.com.

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Basil Days Discount 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.

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doTERRA Essential Oils Usage for Children–7pm. Free class. Capital City Chiropractic, 1221 Bower Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 7 Rays Class–7-8:30pm–w/Victoria Keeton. Topic: Balancing or Erasing Karma.” Donations welcome.

7 Rays Bookstore, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

Living Simply Healthy–6:30-8pm–Tuesdays March 17-April 21. 6-week workshop. Are you hungry for change, ready to be “simply healthy”? The Lifehouse at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, (across the street from the church) 1430 N Lake Dr, Lexington.

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Basil Days Discount 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.

Beyond Fitness Nutrition Program–3-5pm. Personal trainers Gary and Jennifer Mangum will discuss how to use The Best Nutrition Program with exercise for optimal change. Cost: Free. Hampton Inn, 601 Columbia Ave, Lexington. Info: 803-470-6632.

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doTERRA Essential Oils Product and Business Training–11am-1pm. Free class. Capital City Chiropractic, 1221 Bower Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

Basil Days Discount 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.

plan ahead SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Jewish Community Center Kite Festival–1:30-4:30pm. Free entry with nonperishable food item donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank & Jewish Family Service. Free kites for the first 50 kids, a food truck rodeo, face-painting, free beverages, contests and prizes. Katie and Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-787-2023, JCCColumbia.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Basil Days Discount 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 J Fit Fair–8am-noon. Health and fitness, lifestyle, nutrition, entertainment, healthy bites, shopping, crafts. Free event. Katie and Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-787-2023, JCCColumbia.org/j-fit-fair.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Stay Healthy with doTERRA Essential Oils–7pm.

Free class. Capital City Chiropractic, 1221 Bower Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

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ongoingevents wednesday sunday Eckankar Spiritual Discussions and Community HU–10am. Free. Every 2nd Sunday. An esoteric approach to God realization without dogma or judgment. 7 Oaks Rec. Center, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia.

Info: Call Steve Fischer at 803-318-1887, or visit EckSC.org or Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers.

YogaFit© Basic Stretch & Flow–2pm–w/Jane Mergle. Every Sunday for 6 weeks. The YogaFit© program begins with hatha yoga, a classic yoga style. Cost $10 per class or $50 for 6 classes. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info: Call Mergle at 803-360-2361 or visit TheBalanceInstitute.com.

monday Gentle Hatha Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Delores Pluto. $8 drop-in, $40 for 6-class pass. Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-606-9974, DPluto@Bellsouth.net.

Stretch and Relax Yoga–10:30-11:30am–w/Anahata Musick, MOVED TO WED. For movement-related injuries, chronic pain and lower-back/core issues. Gentle yoga from the techniques of mind-body medicine. $20 drop-in. Palmetto Spinal Center, 612 Ott St, Columbia. Info: 803-765-2159, YogaAndWellness.com.

Wellness Opportunity Meeting–6:30-7:30pm.1st & 3rd Mondays. Attendees will learn how to take control of their personal health. Our simple proven products are changing lives now. Free. 3924 Forest Dr, Ste 1, Columbia. To register, call Coulter at 803790-2674, or Kristina at 803-553-9326.

tuesday Kundalini Yoga and Meditation–6:30-8pm–w/ Anahata Musick. Life-changing yoga exercise, breathing, meditation, mantra. Cost: Drop in $15, 4-class pass $48. 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia.

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

New Patient Community Acupuncture–11am-2pm–w/Noemi Wilson, licensed acupuncturist. 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Cost: $10 initial paperwork fee plus $20-$40 sliding scale for treatment. New patients schedule by calling 803-732-6635. Info: IrmoChiropractic.com, click on the “Acupuncture” tab. Clinic located inside of Irmo Family Chiropractic, 1032-A Kinley Rd, Irmo.

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

Seidokan Aikido of SC–6:30-8:30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays and 9-11am on Saturdays. Cost: Monthly $40/adult; $30/students; $20/children.

The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info: TheBalanceInstitute.com.

Toning for Sound Health–10-11:30am. Dress comfortably for easy floor work and bring a yoga mat or towel. $15/class or $70/7 classes. Center for Health Integration, 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia. To register and for info, call Pamila Lorentz at 803-7491576 or visit DirectionalHealing.com.

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

Every 1st Wednesday of the month. Live entertainment and refreshments. Browse Biergarten’s unique garden gifts. Gardener’s Outpost, 709 Woodrow St, Columbia.

Info: 803-252-0041, GardenersOutpost.com.

Multi-Level Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Robin Pawlina, 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. Cost: $15/class, $66/6-wk session. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia.

Info/register: Call Pawlina at 803-926-0895.

Stretch and Relax Yoga–4:30–5:30pm–w/Anahata Musick. Gentle yoga stretches, breathing and relaxation with gentle waves of the gong. Cost: $15/ class. 10-week series starts March 18, Cost $125.

2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-765-2159, YogaAndWellness.com.

thursday Dimensional Dowsing–7:30-9pm–w/Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW. Every 2nd Thursday. Learn new energetic skills to apply in your life on a daily basis. Cost: $20. 6 Cupola Ct, Blythewood. Info: 803-530-6199, Katz-PhoenixRising.com. doTERRA Essential Oils Class–6pm. Learn about doTERRA essential oils. Free class. Old Mill Chiropractic, 711 East Main St, Ste L2, Lexington. Info: Call Andrea Nazarenko at 803-808-0711 or visit OldMillChiro.com.

Group Directional Healing–6-7pm. Every 1st Thursday. A systematic, multidimensional approach to healing the physical and inner bodies through vibration. Must pre-register to confirm; space is limited. $15 fee. Center for Health Integration, 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia. To register and for info, call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576 or visit DirectionalHealing.com Gentle Hatha Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Delores Pluto. $8 drop-in, $40 for 6-class pass. Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-606-9974, DPluto@Bellsouth.net.

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

Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Meet your SC growers. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, 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, 514-A Gervais St, 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. $10, Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Rd, Lexington.

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

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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 TheBalanceInst@aol.com.

HAIR SALON Locs, twists, naturals and braids, starting at $20.

Call Alexis, 803-354-3477.

LIQUIDATION Liquidation Sale -7 Rays Bookstore is liquidating its book inventory, all books are wholesale priced or less. 3701 N. Main St., 803-404-4519.

SERVICES Angels Affordable Caskets, Urns & More.

Eco-friendly caskets, green burials, cremation jewelry, urns, flowers, gifts, etc. Caskets $450 & up. Pet services also available. The smart-choice funeral store, 3130 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia. Call Wilenda at 803-608-8005. AngelsAffordableCaskets@gmail.com.

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

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