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Our May issue celebrates women’s wellness, with our main feature, Aging Gracefully, focusing on fine-tuning wellness care for maximum results to enjoy life well into our older years.

The mission of our magazine is to offer ways to make taking care of ourselves and each other our most important endeavor. We bring you local experts and nationally recognized authorities who address how to avoid disease, be fit, be active and enjoy living to the fullest.

Even when health disasters strike, we offer ideas for you to proactively support your healing to get back to living and loving.

But to achieve ideal fitness and wellness, one needs to want it, believe that it is achievable, within reach and worth the effort. It means challenging ourselves physically with exercise, but also intellectually and emotionally with education and interaction as part of a lifestyle that helps us grow. We need to implement our knowledge concerning how to find and prepare the most nutritious foods, exercise wisely and take care to avoid stress. Are we making progress, getting fitter, living greener and with integrity?

Recently, the Gallup organization of pollsters and survey takers came out with a report that identified the population of the Grand Strand as the sixth fattest in the United States, beating out Columbia since the 2011 contest. South Carolina is still in the top 10 for high blood pressure and diabetes. There may be a number of contests we’d all love to win, but this one certainly takes the cake, icing and all, with a side of ice cream. This is not progress toward living better.

According to Gallup, poverty, lack of education, economic barriers to health care, and a marketplace filled with poor-quality foods are indicators for obesity.

While we all suspect there are environmental toxins in food, water and air that may be stimulating a propensity toward obesity, it remains that we’re still making poor choices. The report shows that many of us have no health insurance, and that we can’t afford health care; however, we can’t afford to be sick. Obesityrelated conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, can be prevented.

Let’s all take a quiet, contemplative breath, and commit to taking small steps in the right direction: Vow to walk in our neighborhoods daily, at least a few blocks, but perhaps a little more each day. Vow to drink water, and never drink soda or sweet tea ever again. Vow to visit a neighborhood farmers’ market monthly.

Vow to eat local greens daily and less processed and fast foods. Vow to support legislation that makes our health care, economy, education and food quality first priority.

Be inspired by someone who has achieved the fitness goals you desire, and take steps to follow in his or her path. We have many members in our community, many of whom are featured in this magazine, who have made miraculous and wonderful changes in their lives, and have often chosen health and fitness careers, affording them the possibility to share their secrets. I’m certain we can offer some of that inspiration within these pages.

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Coach Evan Marc Katz’s Advice for Internet Dating

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13 CLUTTER-TAMING TIPS Save Time, Money and Sanity

by April Thompson

15 AGING GRACEFULLY It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How

by Kathleen Barnes

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21 EDIBLE HORMONES

Health Support for Women

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Keeping the Mother-Daughter

Bond Strong

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Hop on a Bike and Go Lean and Green

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newsbriefs HypnoBirthing® and Cloth Diapering at Expecting Well

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on’t just learn to cope with labor. HypnoBirthing® techniques can help you achieve a calm, safe, gentle, relaxed birth. Learn how to eliminate the fear and tension associated with labor and childbirth through breathing and relaxation techniques. These methods can help shorten labor and help your body do what it was designed to do, thus helping you avoid potentially unnecessary medical interventions.

On Wednesday, May 8, at 6:15 pm, Denby Beauchamp, certified HypnoBirthing® instructor and certified clinical hypnotist, will begin her next four-class HypnoBirthing® series at Expecting Well Maternity Spa & Wellness Center.

Saturday, May 11, at 11 am, Leslie Twining, with Carolina Cloth, returns for her popular class, Cloth Diapering 101.

This class is free to anyone interested in learning more about the sustainable, ecological, economical and convenient option of cloth diapering. Leslie reviews the pros and cons of each diapering system now available. Join the free class at Expecting Well Maternity Spa & Wellness Center, 514-A Gervais St, in the Vista, and decide if this is the right decision for you.

For more info on HypnoBirthing®, contact Denby Beauchamp at 803-667-1371, HypnoBirths@yahoo.com, Happiest-Birth.com. For more info on the diapering class and to register, call 803-661-8452.

from the moment the precious one arrives. Preregistration is required.

For more info and to register, contact Liana Marconyak, LMT, at 803-386-7261 or email mliana@perinatalfitnessandtherapy.com. Expecting Well at 514 Gervais St, in Columbia, can be reached at 803-661-8452 or visit ExpectingWell.com.

I Am, the Movie at Unity

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ollywood director Tom Shadyac produced many movies, such as Liar, Liar, The Nutty Professor and Bruce Almighty. I Am is the story of how Shadyac experienced a life-threatening head injury and his ensuing journey to answer two questions: What’s wrong with our world, and what can we do about it?

With a film crew of four, Shadyac visits some of today’s great minds, including authors, poets, religious leaders and scientists, searching for the fundamental endemic problem that causes all other problems. He started by asking what’s wrong with the world and wound up discovering what’s right about it.

Visit Unity of Columbia for a 1 pm Sunday matinee showing of I Am. Pizza will be served at 12:15 to 1 pm for $1 per slice. Tickets are $5, but no one will be turned away.

Unity of Columbia is located at 1801 LeGrand Rd. For more info, call 803-736-5766 or visit UnityColumbiaSC.org.

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nfant massage helps to build parents’ self-confidence and helps them to understand their newborn better. Babies sleep better and parents become more in tune with their baby’s cues, like the cry for attention or a cry for food. Liana Marconyak, LMT, brings Infant Massage Class to Expecting Well Maternity Spa & Wellness Center, Mondays at 6:15 pm, in four or five sessions, beginning May 13. Classes are a week apart so that parent and baby have time to become acclimated to this new form of nurturing touch. Class is based on the teaching from Vimala McClure and the International Association of Infant Massage.

Parents and caregivers are educated on how to massage baby and how to interact with baby’s cues. Relaxation, parent empowerment, respect, bonding, why babies cry, body language, positioning, pressure, rate, rhythm and length of massage are some of the topics discussed in class. Parents can also attend prior to baby’s arrival, learning the techniques on a doll, so they are ready to begin infant massage

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special retreat for mothers and daughters will be featured at Springbank Retreat during May. And the Springbank staff is busy planning workshops and other offerings for the fall. Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years.

On May 10 through12, Springbank staff members Sisters Trina McCormick and Theresa Linehan will present a Mother’s Day Contemplative Retreat. For this weekend workshop, participants are invited to retreat into the quiet of nature and their own souls. It will be a time to listen and be in the comforting silence, while spending uninterrupted time on the 80 acres of wooded trails and natural beauty of Springbank. The retreat can be a gift for mom or a way for daughters to treat themselves. Spiritual direction, healing massage, and healing touch/clinical aromatherapy are available upon request. There will be guided meditation in the

morning, afternoon and evening, along with time for reflection and prayer.

In September, a Well-Springs workshop, Embracing Life Transitions: Deep Work in a Light Way, will help participants lift their hearts and minds in a way that will help them prepare for growth and change. Another workshop, Vitality in Aging, will support participants as they explore their resources for resilience and vitality.

October workshops include Awareness Through Writing: Expressing from the Heart. This workshop will help visitors awaken to a deeper awareness of their inner lives through expressive writing. They will identify and express in writing–through both poetry and prose–what their hearts hold.

Participants can explore their creative side with Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute and Drum-Making. Participants will find out how to use a Native American-style flute to express their inner song. By creating and crafting a handheld drum in the Native tradition, participants will learn how to share in the ancient wisdom of our Native sisters and brothers. The drums will be blessed and awakened at the end of the class.

Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, at 843-382-3438 or visit SpringbankRetreat.org.

great ways to show your liver more love. Following through on a liver cleanse at least once a year can be helpful in more ways than one. It gives the liver a break from processing harsh foods, and with the help of herbs such as artichokes and milk thistle, a liver cleanse will also flush out the rest of your digestive system. Avoid pesticides, herbicides and other harsh chemicals. They all eventually end up in your liver and can easily cause bruising or other harsh affects to the liver. By being mindful to drink plenty of water, exercise and breathe deeply, you can easily navigate your way to amazing liver health.

Bell Lifestyle has products that support a liver cleanse, and can be found at Garner’s Natural Life, 4845 Forest Dr, in Forest Acres; Murraywood Health Foods, 7001 St. Andrews Rd, in Irmo; and Airport Pharmacy, 3907D Edmund Hwy, West Columbia. For more info, call 800-333-7995 or visit BellLifestyle.com. See ad, page 31.

Nurture Your Inner Intelligence

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earn your Ayurvedic body type and how to nurture your body’s inner intelligence to make the best choices for your own health and well-being; understand which foods, activities and lifestyle will support your health and wellbeing; and learn which thoughts and feelings trigger neurotransmitters and hormones that support your wellness.

Joy Lee Connor is a massage therapist, Reiki master, Touch for Health energy kinesiology instructor, and CranioSacral Therapy® and VortexHealing® practitioner. Joy is also certified with the Chopra Center for Wellbeing as an instructor of Ayurveda, meditation and yoga. Unity of Columbia hosts Joy for the class Ayurveda - Personal Mind-Body Type and Food Choices, from 6:30 to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 7.

The class is offered on a love offering basis.

Unity of Columbia is at 1801 LeGrand Rd. For more info and to discuss the class directly with Joy Lee Connor, call 803-447-6499, or to contact Unity, call 803-736-5766, or visit UnityColumbiaSC.org. See ad, page 16.

Love Your Liver

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hen it comes to achieving good health, taking care of your liver should be a top priority. After all, the liver is the central processing department of the body; responsible for hundreds of functions that impact your hormonal health, nutrition, digestion, cholesterol levels and more.

According to the Canadian Liver Foundation, fatty liver disease is currently the most common liver disease in Canada. It’s characterized by a build up of fat in the liver and progresses from fat accumulation to inflammation, and eventually scarring (cirrhosis). With conscientious care, this disease is preventable.

Rahim Habib, naturopathic doctor, provided several

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There is no instinct like that of the heart. ~Lord Byron

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istening to our instincts can help us stay safe and deal better with life-or-death decisions. Making the most of the wisdom of this inner voice also enables us to live a more satisfying life in the moment. How do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Here are five messages we’ll be glad we paid attention to.

“Something feels wrong in my body.” Listening to our body’s subtle

signals is a critical part of exercising an intuitive sense. The body is a powerful intuitive communicator, delivering early warning signs when anything feels off, weak or just not right, so that we can address it sooner, rather than later.

“I’m in danger.” Social condition-

ing has helped to create unconscious beliefs that can cause flawed first impressions and ill-advised snap decisions; it’s vital that we check our subjective feelings against mental rationalizations. If some person or situation feels untrustworthy, pause to pay attention, even if the feeling might later be proved inaccurate.

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“I want to help.” Evolution has inher-

ently enabled us to quickly “read” faces and other emotional signals. For example, the sympathy instinct nudges us to change the subject when wedding talk makes a newly divorced colleague cringe or general conversation about past rough landings makes an airplane seatmate nervous—subtle gestures that

can make a big difference in another’s day.

“I know how to do this.” When tempted to overthink something we know how to do, try a little therapeutic distraction, such as saying the alphabet backwards when a yoga teacher leads the class into a dreaded handstand. Briefly engaging the mind with something other than the task at hand can leave our instincts free to do their job and enjoy the fulfillment that diligent practice has made possible.

“This is it!” Most people have a great

“I just knew it was right” story. It might be about the time they first spotted their sweetheart or crossed the threshold of their new house. When intuition signals that we’ve found something or someone truly right for us, the choice often becomes easy. It feels healthy and good, without resistance or conflict.

Using our instincts helps lead us to smart choices that improve our quality of life.

Judith Orloff, MD, is the author of the international bestseller Second Sight, upon which these tips are based. An assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles, Orloff synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting-edge knowledge of intuition and energy medicine. For more inspiration, visit DrJudithOrloff.com.

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More Sleep Helps Shed Pounds

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njoying more zzz’s is not usually associated with weight loss, but a growing number of epidemiological studies suggest that insufficient sleep may be linked to a greater risk of weight gain. The latest results from a study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior points out that sleep behavior influences body weight by affecting not only how many calories we consume, but also how much energy we expend.

When researchers at Tübingen and Lübeck universities, in Germany, and Uppsala University, in Sweden, investigated the effect of short-term sleep deprivation on hunger, physical activity and energy levels, they discovered that insufficient sleep increased the participants’ sensations of hunger by raising the level of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin. The less sleep a person had, the hungrier they felt. After only one night of disrupted sleep, the volunteers moved around less and burned off fewer calories in their resting state than their counterparts who enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women

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regnancy hormones are known to cause myriad physical and emotional symptoms, including unexplainable mood swings. The fluctuations are more serious for one in five expectant moms because they also experience major depression. Now, a groundbreaking study by the University of Michigan offers new hope. Pregnant women identified as psychiatrically high-risk who participated in a 10-week mindfulness yoga intervention experienced significant reductions in their depressive symptoms. Mothers-to-be also reported stronger attachment to their babies in the womb.

Working Out Hot Flashes

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ne of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of menopause may respond positively to a simple, no-cost measure. Health researchers at Penn State report that menopausal women who exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity. In this first-time study of objective versus subjective, or self-reported, hot flashes, the Pennsylvania researchers studied 92 menopausal women for 15 days.

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Better Care through Meditation

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esearchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in New York, suggest that primary care practitioners can improve their communications skills and quality of care via training in mindfulness meditation. A majority of the doctors participating in a recent study reported experiencing an improved capacity to listen more attentively and respond more effectively to others, and do it in a more non-judgmental frame of mind. The scientists found that both doctors and their patients believed the quality of care improved following the training.

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Natural Oils Lower Cholesterol

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ccording to new data presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, people who switched to cooking with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils experienced noteworthy drops in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels. The 60-day study in New Delhi, India, involved 300 participants and showed that cooking with a combination of these oils in a variety of ways worked nearly as well as a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication.

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May is Asparagus Month

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ometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It was prized by ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, and 19th-century French bridegrooms, believing it was an aphrodisiac, frequently ate several helpings on the eve of their nuptials. The crop reaches its peak during April and May.

Packing a fiber-filled punch of vitamins A and C, this princely veggie also delivers significant helpings of folate and rutin, which help to strengthen blood vessels. Its delicate flavor is best preserved by stir-frying or light steaming.

Source: FruitsAndVeggiesMatter.gov.

Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~Betty Friedan

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Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes

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omen who receive care at midwifeled birth centers incur lower medical costs and are less likely to have Caesarean births than women who give birth at hospitals, according to new findings by the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC).

The rising number of Cesarean births in the United States (32 percent in 2010, according to the National Centers for Disease Control National Vital Statistics Report) has generated concern due to short- and longterm health implications for women, their newborns and future pregnancies. The AABC study, which included more than 15,500 women that received care in 79 midwife-led birth centers in 33 states from 2007 through 2010, found that fewer than 6 percent of the participants required a Caesarean birth, compared to nearly 24 percent similarly low-risk women cared for in a hospital setting.

Birth centers—homelike facilities functioning within the health care system—are based on a wellness model of pregnancy and birth personalized to individual needs. “They are uniquely positioned to provide healthy women and their newborns with maternity care, avoiding unnecessary Caesarean births,” advises AABC President-elect Lesley Rathbun, a certified nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner. “Americans need to learn about the high-quality care that midwife-led birth centers offer.”

Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

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hile screening for breast cancer is important, women should avoid unnecessary medical imaging, according to a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which identified two factors that increased the risk for the disease: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging.

Physician Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California-San Francisco, who contributed to the IOM report, notes that CT scans and other forms of medical imaging have revolutionized medicine and can be lifesaving. However, she recommends that women engage their doctors in the decisionmaking process and discuss the necessity and safety of all potential radiological scans.

To understand the risks and benefits, it’s suggested women ask their doctor: “Is this scan absolutely essential? Is it necessary to do it now? Are there other, alternative tests [such as thermography]? How can I be sure the test will be done in the safest way possible? Will having the scan information change the management of my disease? Can I wait until after seeing a specialist before getting the scan?”

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

Honoring Veterans

Helping Troops Return Home to Meaningful Work Colin and Karen Archipley, owners of Archi’s Acres, in Escondido, CA, daily honor contributions by America’s armed forces by helping combat vets return home to a fresh start doing meaningful work through their Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training (VSAT) program. Established in 2007, they can now list 160 ongoing agribusinesses nationwide led by program graduates. “This instills confidence in the veterans, as together we tap into their abilities to adapt and overcome, to take on a challenge and to know themselves and seek improvement,” says Colin, who served with the Marine Corps.

This year, the couple is expanding the program by launching 10 one-acre certified-organic hydroponic greenhouses as incubators sparking future VSAT-graduate businesses.

For more info, call 800-933-5234, email Karen@ArchisAcres.com or visit ArchisAcres.com.

Veggie Power

Food Revolution Day is May 17 Food Revolution Day, a collaborative effort between the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation in the United States, the Better Food Foundation in the UK and the Good Foundation in Australia, aims to get people around the world talking about real food and food education. Last year, the global day of action encompassed more than 1,000 events and dinner parties among families and friends, school associates, work colleagues and community neighbors in 664 cities in 62 countries.

To get involved, visit FoodRevolutionDay.com.

Nearing Equality

Gender Pay Gap is Eroding Recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that women now earn 82 percent as much as men, up from 64 percent in 1980. This latest figure represents median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers, including self-employed, but not seasonal workers.

Progress has also been made in gender segregation within the labor market, with many previously male-dominated fields including law, banking, medicine and civil service jobs such as bus drivers and mail carriers opening up to women. In 2012, President Obama cited his signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act as a second-term issue for addressing gender discrimination.

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Golden Years

May Is Older Americans Month The theme for the 50th annual Older Americans Month 2013 is Unleash the Power of Age, to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities.

These productive, active and influential members of society share essential talents, wisdom and life experiences with their families, friends and neighbors.

Visit OlderAmericansMonth.acl.gov.

Camp Revamped

Anti-Bullying Tenets Enhance Summer Fun Many summer camps have taken steps to prevent bullying, reflecting mainstream trends. Attendees at Camp Dark Waters, a Medford, NJ, residential camp for ages 7 through 16 founded on Quaker principles, are asked to abide by a list of AntiBullying Campers’ Rights: n I have the right to be happy and to be treated with kindness. No one will laugh at me, ignore me or hurt my feelings. n I have the right to be myself. No one will treat me unfairly because I am fat or thin, fast or slow, strong or weak, a boy or girl. I am different because I am myself. n I have the right to be safe. No one will hit, kick, push or pinch me. I will be free from physical threats. n I have the right to hear and be heard. No one will yell, scream or shout and my opinions and desires will be considered in any plans we make. n I have the right to learn about myself. I will be free to express my feelings and opinions without being interrupted or punished.

Bullying campers are warned that if they fail to honor these rights, they’ll be sent home.

Source: MetroKids.com.

Natural Aids

Antibiotic-Free Meats are on the Rise Although sales of antibiotic-free meat comprise a tiny fraction of the total market, retailers like Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe’s cannot get enough antibiotic-free meat to meet the demand, according to a New York Times report. In a Consumer Reports National Research Center telephone survey, more than 60 percent of respondents said they would be willing to pay at least five cents a pound more for meat raised without antibiotics.

For three years, Scott Sechler, owner of Bell & Evans, an organic meat processing company near Fredericksburg, PA, has been feeding his chickens a specially milled diet laced with oregano oil and a touch of cinnamon as a method to fight off bacterial diseases that plague meat and poultry producers without resorting to antibiotics, which some experts say can be detrimental to the humans that eat the meat.

Noodles & Company, a fast-growing chain of more than 300 restaurants, has added antibiotic-free pork to the ingredients customers can add to their pastas. It ensured a year’s supply in advance by committing to receiving cuts of meat that were not in relatively high demand. Dan Fogarty, executive vice president, remarks, “We’re deliberately voting with our pocketbooks.”

Pill Chill

Birth Control Meds Foul Global Waters After ethinylestradiol (EE2), the active ingredient in most birth control pills, has done its duty in preventing pregnancy, it can begin a second life as a pollutant that harms wildlife, creating “intersex” fish and amphibians, and is difficult and costly to remove from wastewater streams that carry it into natural waterways. EE2 is only one of many synthetic hormones that humans excrete into wastewater.

The European Union wants to upgrade 1,360 wastewater treatment plants to utilize necessary charcoal-filtering technology to tackle EE2 contamination across England and Wales. Meeting proposed limits will require expenditures of $41 billion to $47 billion, according to Richard Owen, a professor at the University of Exeter, in the UK.

In the journal Nature, Owen and Susan Jobling, PhD, an ecotoxicologist at London’s Brunel University, write that more public debate on EE2 regulation is needed. “Animals are exquisitely sensitive to it,” observes Jobling.

Owen queries: “Are we willing to pay this cost as a society or would we prefer to live with the environmental impact?”

Source: LiveScience.com.

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Seeking Soulmates Online Coach Evan Marc Katz’s Advice for Internet Dating

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atural Awakenings recently launched its own online dating site, which got us wondering… what does it take to find that ideal someone? We decided to call on dating coach Evan Marc Katz, author of I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating, for advice.

Katz, who calls himself a personal trainer for love, coaches successful women in the art of successful dating. He says that while online dating simply makes sense in today’s world, it’s important to do it wisely.

Online dating is nearly the norm these days. What has changed?

It’s a perfect marriage of technology and opportunity. There are about 100 million singles in the United States, and everyone has a personal computer and a phone, which allows us to connect immediately with people we’d never meet in the course of our day-to-day life.

Think about a woman in her 40s that wants to date and lives in a suburb with kids, has a full-time job and whose friends are all married; it can be

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hard for someone like that to meet men. Online dating allows her to essentially create a love life from scratch.

The problem is that most people think they can just go online and succeed, without realizing that there’s an actual skill to it.

You can’t just shop for a partner the way you can order up other things on the Internet.

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Can you share some tips for singles just starting out?

I created an audio series called Finding the One Online, in which I share best practices and some key mistakes to avoid. For example, people sign up for online dating for a month and expect to fall in love in 30 days. That’s like being 50 pounds overweight, signing up for a one-month gym membership and quitting after only losing three pounds because you didn’t meet your goal.

The process of finding a good match is more like training for a marathon—you can’t log on and manifest a partner right away by talking to everyone on the site in a month’s time.

That’s completely unrealistic, and yet it’s the number one reason people fail, because they expect too much too soon and don’t stick around long enough to learn how to use the system.

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What are some best practices once you commit to the process?

Don’t write an online profile that’s full of adjectives, activities and clichés.

Telling a story that illustrates who you are is much more enticing. Post a picture taken within the past year, have a clever user name and write initial emails that are funny and confident.

I like the idea of flirting with a potentially special someone online, moving from email to the phone and making plans for a real-life date over the course of about a week. That’s a good, organic process. My preference is to meet for drinks on a Saturday night, but it doesn’t have to be cocktails if that’s not your scene. I just like the romantic atmosphere of meeting for drinks because dinner dates tend to be too static and coffee dates are too casual.

The goal is not to meet tons of people as quickly as possible. The goal is to build up trust and rapport via email and phone communications, so that when you do go on a first date, it’s comfortable and actually feels like a second date. I encourage my clients to go on real dates, not interviews.

Many people make a list of qualities they desire in a partner. What do you think should top that list?

The things that sustain a marriage are kindness, consistency, compromise, laughter, shared values and trust. Those should be at the top of your list, instead of height, weight, age or income.

The problem is that such qualities may not appear in someone’s online profile or even on the first date. Too many couples make decisions based on chemistry, and that can be a terrible predictor of success for a lasting romantic relationship.

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through a few areas; then there is a cascading effect as you move forward.”

I know I have too much stuff, but it all has sentimental value. Morgenstern recommends

using tools to manage memories, such as photographing an object that represents a person, and then using that photo as a contact icon on your phone. She suggests considering, “Is this the best representation of that person or time of my life, or just another example?”

Clutter-Taming Tips

Save Time, Money and Sanity

by April Thompson

Labels abound: pack rat, clutter bug and hoarder. Just the thought of confessing that our clutter needs conquering can inspire shame, anxiety and dread. It helps to remember that it’s human to accumulate, divine to purge.

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e’re hardwired to be hunters and gatherers and feather our nests, but you have to consider the life energy you spend maintaining all those things.

The trade-off is often huge,” says home organizing expert Barbara Tako, of Minneapolis, MN, author of Clutter Clearing Choices.

Seventy percent of Americans feel buried under their clutter and can’t decide what to give up, according to an online poll by award-winning organizer Julie Morgenstern, of New York City. She has found that while the clutter may be physical, the process of shedding it is 80 percent mental.

“Decluttering is identifying what is obsolete in your life and releasing it to make room to move forward,” advises The author of Shed Your Stuff, Change Your Life.

“Ask yourself, what am I clearing

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space for—more family time, a social life or inner peace?” That higher goal is a touchstone for what to keep and what to pitch.

Following are common clutterbased roadblocks and tips from professional organizers on how to get around them.

I’m so overwhelmed I don’t know where to start. Tako encour-

ages clients to start with the visible clutter, such as junk accumulated in an entryway, and take 10 to 15 minutes to tackle the area. “People are always surprised by how much they can accomplish in a short time,” she comments.

Morgenstern recommends making a checklist, starting with the areas with the most obsolete stuff and the least sentimental attachments. “The first one is the hardest, but you’ll probably find a lot of opened space if you can get

I might need this someday.

Tako encourages people to enlist a clutter buddy, “an objective set of eyes who will set you straight when you hold up a skirt that’s out of style.”

Morgenstern suggests asking, “What is more important to me… this object I don’t have any immediate need for or the space I’ll have by getting rid of it?”

I don’t have time to declutter now. Morgenstern acknowledges

most people are “time-starved,” and cleaning out their closets is the last thing they want to do with precious free time. Yet clutter costs us time and money, because “you end up losing things, wasting valuable real estate and replacing things you forgot you had,” she notes. It also hinders our ability to focus and process information, because visual clutter divides and competes for a person’s limited attention span, according to a recent study by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute.

For more motivation, imagine the joy of finding buried treasure. Morgenstern reports that nearly all of her clients find some form of funds, whether uncashed checks, objects with resale value or cash.

I sorted piles a few months ago and now they’re back. Los

Angeles organizer and blogger John Trosko encourages people to be upfront with loved ones about holidays and special occasions, asking that they curtail gifts and instead give non-tangible forget-me-nots like gift certificates or favorite services. Trosko also sug-

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People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou

gests making a list before shopping and steering clear of megastores to keep impulse spending in check.

Tako and Trosko both discourage purchasing “unitaskers” such as a salad spinner that takes up significant space but rarely get used. Another good rule of thumb is, “one in, one out,” discarding something every time we purchase a new item.

Even armed with the best decluttering tips, the process can seem daunting. Morgenstern encourages us to suspend self-judgment while weeding through possessions and keep remembering our higher goals. “Your stuff is a reflection of who you are and what you aspire to,” she notes. “It’s a challenge to get it all in alignment, but an incredible opportunity, too.”

To find a nearby professional organizer, contact the National Association of Professional Organizers at napo.net.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Find Good Homes for Clutter

ou’ve done the hard work of decluttering. Now what? In the past, options were limited to a garage sale or local landfill. Today, we have countless ways to give new life to old things, whether selling them online, donating to charities for a tax deduction, supplying needed materials to schools or returning items to the manufacturers for recycling. Here are some more ideas.

Books: Consider joining the free

PaperbackBookSwap.com. Each book mailed between members earns a credit redeemable for other books posted on the site. Or, donate books at BetterWorldBooks.com to help fund world literacy.

Clothing: Tried-and-true organiza-

tions like The Salvation Army, Planet Aid and Dress for Success always welcome clothing donations, while public and private clothes swaps present a fun, social way to thin out closets and

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zip code to find local retailers that ecycle. Sell working electronics through eBay.com or IOffer.com. Even small items like old phone chargers often sell easily online.

acquire some signature pieces. Attendees bring a minimum number of items that are arranged by organizers by type and size. Then, when the signal is given, participants excitedly rush to try on new-to-them pieces that catch their eye. Meetup.com lists local community swaps; make it a party theme and invite friends.

Electronics: Most communities hold spring e-waste drives to collect old electronics for responsible disposal and sponsor year-round drop-off sites. Otherwise, search GreenerGadgets.org by

Eyeglasses: Millions of pairs of eyeglasses are discarded annually while millions of people in developing countries need vision correction.

Donate old prescription or out-of-style specs to a nonprofit like One Sight (OneSight.org) or New Eyes (NewEyesForTheNeedy.org) that will refurbish and send them to health care missions around the world.

Odds and Ends: What about that

never-used yogurt maker or crimping iron? Local chapters of The Freecycle Network (Freecycle.org) participating in this 9-million-member virtual community facilitate posting any item, large or small, to give away to neighboring members that agree to pick it up at the donor’s door.

Aging Gracefully It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How

by Kathleen Barnes

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ost of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy—even if past poor lifestyle choices may have tarnished some much-anticipated Golden Years.

Fortunately, it’s never too late (or too early) to make key small changes that will immediately and profoundly influence our ability to live long and healthy lives. Experts recommend that a handful of simple, scientifically validated health strategies will help us age gracefully and beautifully.

“Most of us are living longer, but not necessarily better,” advises Dr. Arlene Noodleman, medical co-director of Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness, in Campbell, CA. “Many people face decades of chronic debilitating disease, but you can minimize or even eliminate that period of life and maximize health.

It’s all about your lifestyle.”

Rules to Live By

Whether the goal is disease prevention, retaining a sharp mind, weight control, balancing hormones, maintaining good posture or supporting glowing skin, all the experts Natural Awakenings asked agree on a core strategy that can extend life and improve its quality in later years:

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Take a walk. Or, undertake another enjoyable form of outdoor exercise for about 30 minutes a day.

Greet the sun. Exposing bare skin to sunlight for 15 minutes three times a week allows natural production of vitamin D. Researchers at Boston University, Harvard University and others attest that sufficient doses of the vitamin help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, relieve menopausal symptoms and support longevity.

Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key to cell health and overall proper body functions. Aim for consuming one ounce of water every day for every two pounds of body weight.

Eat a healthy diet. This means lots of vegetables and fish, some lean meats and poultry and moderate amounts of fruits and grains for weight control; abundant antioxidants to prevent deterioration that leads to chronic disease; and vital nutrients to support and extend life. Avoid sugars in all forms, simple carbohydrates, processed foods and for many, wheat and wheat gluten, especially for those with excess abdominal fat.

Get a good night’s sleep. Eight hours is more than beauty sleep. Studies consistently report that it’s essential for energy and the prevention of a host of diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer (Nurses’ Health Study; plus UK research in Diabetes Care, the European Heart Journal and British Journal of Cancer). Regular turning in and waking times, plus sleeping in a dark room, are important to optimize melatonin production; it is not true that we need less sleep as we age.

Use the right supplements. Take a high-quality multivitamin every day, preferably an organic product based on whole foods for optimum nutrition. Fish oil is also essential for nearly everyone for heart, brain and joint health. Vitamin D is critical, especially in the winter months and for darker-skinned people who need greater sun exposure to manufacture it. Also add curcumin; according to numerous clinical studies, including those from Baylor University and the University of California-Los Angeles,

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it can help prevent and even reverse cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Whole-Body Dry Brushing

Prevent Dementia

Caregivers for parents or other relatives with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are often concerned about experiencing such regression themselves. “There is some evidence that a tendency to memory loss can be inherited, but in any case, there are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” counsels Noodleman.

Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), resulting in a lack of judgment and other impaired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.”

Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells. Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help keep brain cells intact.

“It’s important to keep brain cells healthy and alive by keeping blood sugars and blood pressure under control,” urges doctor of osteopathy

Lisa Ganghu, an internal medicine specialist and clinical assistant professor at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, in New York City. High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for strokes and mini-strokes that result in brain cell impairment, she says, adding, “Some research even suggests that caffeine may improve memory and focus.”

“Use it or lose it,” concludes Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medical authority from Kona, Hawaii, and author of Real Cause, Real Cure.

Extensive research shows that challenging the brain with puzzles and language courses, having an active social life and getting regular exercise are all related to maintaining optimum brain health.

“People who age gracefully are physically and mentally active,” adds Noodleman.

Prevent Disease

A proper diet is a good place to start to take control. Ganghu recommends

Dry brushing stimulates oil production, circulation that tightens skin and lymphatic drainage for detoxification and improved immune function. It also exfoliates.

Using a moderately stiff brush with a long handle, start with the feet and vigorously brush eight long, smooth strokes in each of the listed areas, always brushing toward the heart: Soles of the feet Tops of the feet Calves Shins Both sides of lower legs Upper thighs Inner thighs Backs of thighs Buttocks Lower back Sides (love handles) Belly Breasts (very gently) Chest Palms of hands Forearms, front and back Upper arms, inside, outside and back Upper back and shoulders Neck (brush toward the face in this instance only) Face (use a softer cosmetic brush or similar device) Source: Teresa Tapp, an exercise physiologist and nutritional counselor, in Safety Harbor, FL. largely plant-based diets, like the Mediterranean, to keep common repercussions of aging at bay.

Teitelbaum contravenes traditional medicine’s stance and says that most people don’t need to worry about salt intake, even if they suffer from high blood pressure, noting, “Research shows that people that follow the national guidelines for salt intake tend to die younger. Instead, it’s important to keep magnesium and potassium levels up by adding 200 milligrams of magnesium and 500 milligrams of

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potassium to your supplement regimen every day.”

To prevent and control diabetes, Teitelbaum emphasizes, “Avoid sugar; it causes premature cell aging that affects all body systems.” He explains that excess sugar and its byproducts age and stiffen cells. Dozens of studies directly link sugar and aging, including a PLoS Genetics study from the University of Montreal. (Also see Tinyurl.com/ GlycationExplained.)

Reproducing cancer cells typically don’t die as other cells in the human body are programmed to. Recent research by Baylor University and others based on the Human Genome Project strongly suggests that curcumin taken as a dietary supplement (400 mg a day or more) can persuade cancer cells to commit suicide and stop their wild and potentially fatal reproduction.

Ganghu further recommends limiting exposure to environmental toxins from sources such as common garden and household chemicals and agricultural spraying (choose organic for safety).

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Weight Control

A large body of research from institutions such as the National Institute on Aging and the International Longevity Center shows that avoiding obesity and managing weight is paramount for longevity, as well as for preventing many of the diseases associated with aging.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that people with a body mass index (BMI) over 35 are at an 18 percent higher risk of earlier death from all causes than those that maintain a normal body weight (BMI of 25 or under).

Hormones can be a factor in weight gain for perimenopausal and menopausal women, says Ganghu, so it is important to be tested. She also notes, “A loss of muscle mass due to aging can affect weight because muscle tissue is metabolically more active than fat tissue, creating a vicious circle.”

She recommends strength training to improve muscle strength and mass.

Typically, two 20-minute sessions a week with moderate weights are enough to create “Michelle Obama

arms,” says Kathy Smith of Park City, UT, a DVD fitness entrepreneur and a spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.

Good Posture

“We spend a lot of time driving, working on computers and other activities with our arms in front of us. This causes chest muscles to contract and become tight as we age, drawing the head forward and rounding the spine, which produces a pronounced slouch,” says Smith, author of Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet.

Bending, stretching and strength training strengthens the shoulder and back muscles that help us stay upright.

Smith recommends a “walking desk”, essentially a treadmill with a board across the arms where a laptop can rest, and the user walks at only one to two miles per hour. “You’re moving, not sitting, and that is really important,” says Smith.

Yoga postures like the cobra and the bow are also helpful, as are visits to a chiropractor or other structural therapist.

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“Your skin is a roadmap of your overall health,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman, a dermatologist who practices anti-aging medicine in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife. He explains that skin aging is caused by the three D’s: deflation, descent and deterioration. All of them can be reversed.

Deflation is the loss of volume and moisture, which can be offset by proper internal hydration, healthy nutrition and good moisturizers. “People can make new collagen well into their 80s and even 90s,” he says. Deterioration is the loss of skin tone and elasticity that can accompany stress, poor diet and lack of exercise.

Noodleman recommends regular exfoliation of skin on the face (an economical home facial with baking soda and water or eggs is high on his list) and dry brushing the whole body. He also notes that new laser treatments, acupressure facelifts and other spa treatments can help temporarily minimize wrinkles and bring back a youthful glow.

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Umeboshi Tea Umeboshi plums, termed “the king of alkaline foods, ” are a species of apricots from Japan. A pickled fruit, they have a sour and salty flavor. Drinking umeboshi tea alkalizes the blood and works to relieve fatigue, nausea and indigestion while restoring energy.

Makes 1 cup. Drink one a day for one month.

S PRING DETOX Gentle Natural Cleansing Works Best

by Linda Sechrist

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o secure optimum performance, maximize lifespan and maintain the warranty of vehicles, knowledgeable drivers follow the regular maintenance needs recommended in the owner’s manual. Similarly, many health practitioners, integrative physicians and chiropractors suggest that periodically cleansing the body’s inside works—flushing toxins and enabling the digestive process and organs like the liver and kidney to rest and reset—aids in maintaining, restoring and optimizing health.

Whether seeking a dramatic cleanup and clearing out or a simple tune-up, a natural, detoxifying cleanse eliminates accumulations of unwanted substances. Doctor of chiropractic and nutritionist Linda Berry, of Albany, CA, and Brenda Watson, ReNew Life founder and a certified nutritional consultant from Clearwater, FL, are recognized authorities on the subject.

Berry’s Internal Cleansing and

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Watson’s series of six books on digestive health that began with Renew Your Life stress that the process may be both a missing link in Western nutrition and a key to returning Americans to health.

They both believe that specific medical concerns—including allergies, arthritis, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders and body pains—are directly related to toxicity, which responds well to gentle detoxification.

Their suggestions for reducing the overload based on 60 years of combined experience include eliminating pro-inflammatory processed foods, alcohol, coffee, refined sugars and bad fats; increasing daily intake of healthy, organic, fiber-rich foods; and gently cleansing at least twice a year, using a natural approach.

How to Begin

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the onset of spring and fall

1 umeboshi plum, rinse 1 cup purified water ½ tsp Japanese kuzu powder 2 or 3 drops tamari or gluten-free tamari 1. Remove seed from the plum.

Cut remaining plum into small pieces or mash.

2. Place plum pieces, water and kuzu in a small sauce pan. Stir or whisk to dissolve the powder. It will look like milk with pink bumps.

3. Stir while heating at medium temperature for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid turns clear and appears a little thicker. Turn off heat.

4. Add tamari drops and stir gently.

Drink while hot.

Source: Recipe courtesy of Brenda Watson.

suggest appropriate times for internal cleansing. Although strictly protein drink fasts are not encouraged, a minimum of 20 grams of high-quality protein should be consumed daily.

Read labels and pick a sugarless protein powder.

A simple one-day, weekend or seven-day cleanse for experienced or inexperienced individuals begins every morning with a total body dry skin brushing prior to showering, and then

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drinking a minimum of “Eighty percent To increase fiber intake, Berry suggests 10, eight-ounce glasses of cancer cases placing ingredients in of water throughout a VitaMix or the more the day. This includes a are caused by enaffordable NutriBultasty green juice drink, which pulverizes followed by an eightvironmental and let, everything added, even ounce glass of water for breakfast, lunch and a food carcinogens.” whole flax seeds. Juicers, which are harder healthy afternoon snack. to clean after using, ~ National Cancer Watson’s favorite green cleansing recipe consists Institute and the National separate the liquid from of liquefying one-andInstitute of Environmental the fibrous pulp, which human intestines need a-half cucumbers, two Health Sciences to create at least two stalks of celery, half a daily bowel movements.

Granny Smith apple, a Add oat or rice bran, handful of spinach or citrus pectin or other natural fibers as a any other type of green vegetable, a bulk agent. few sprigs of parsley and a tiny piece of A natural, non-chlorinated water lemon. enema using simple home apparatus

Then, an hour after breakfast and available at local stores can also be lunch, sip a cup of herbal tea, take incorporated into the regimen, as two or three capsules of spirulina and necessary. “An enema [initially] aftwo capsules of omega-3. For dinner, fects only the intestine’s lower third, liquefy one teaspoon of red miso paste so hold in the room-temperature wain eight ounces of hot water and add ter for five to 15 minutes, if possible,” five sprigs of wakame seaweed. suggests Berry.

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lon cleansing generally promote colon health and can nicely supplement a fast. Avoid products that contain senna leaf and cascara sagrada, which are potent laxatives.

Watson and Berry don’t recommend rigid “crash and burn” cleanses, such as those consisting solely of protein drinks or raw juices or lemon juice and water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. “It’s better to cleanse gently with fresh green juices with meals consisting of brown rice and either raw, lightly steamed or roasted vegetables,” counsels Watson.

“Any detox program, if followed by eating whatever you want, not only doesn’t work, it has consequences,” adds Berry, who strongly advises easing back into a sensible diet after a cleanse. She notes that one client became ill from breaking her detox with a meal of barbeque ribs and beer.

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Edible Hormones Health Support for Women

by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian

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n addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to US National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast and prostate cancers and osteoarthritis symptoms.

Despite drug-free approaches to hormone health that predate synthesized 20th-century hormone replacement therapy, the pharmaceutical industry has all but vanquished eating appropriately nutritious foods as a means to balancing hormones. Why do people embrace external sourcing when natural internal functioning is the better, less costly and more permanent solution? Even the current

bioidentical upgrade of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may lead to some biological dependency on these substances. Appropriate BHRT should include an analysis of how the individual uniquely metabolizes hormones and functional foods that can help.

An edible approach to hormone health provides deep nourishment for glands, enabling increased production of what they lack due to changes associated with age or illness. Healthy eating likewise reduces the activity of excess hormones already in the body, beneficially mimicking their previous function without the unwanted side effects. Here are some leading food aids to get us there.

Pomegranate

The resemblance of the inner topography

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of a pomegranate to an ovary is more than poetic homage. PreRenaissance Western herbalists commonly held that a plant food’s visual similarity to a human organ indicated a positive health correlation.

Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology on pomegranates

by Japanese scientists revealed that the seeds and fleshy capsules within which they are suspended, called arils, contain estrogens structurally similar to those found in mammals.

Preclinical results published in Phytochemistry may explain why extracts of these plant-derived bioidentical hormones mimicking estradiol, estriol and estrone are capable of replacing the function of an ovary. A Japanese study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported that female mice whose ovaries had been removed and were later fed pomegranate juice and pomegranate seed extract for two weeks showed reversals in bone loss, uterine weight loss and anxiety.

Broccoli

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, collard and mustard greens and the root vegetables kohlrabi and rutabaga contain glucosinolates, which help protect DNA from damage, according to a study published in Current Science. Also, ever-increasing preclinical and clinical evidence shows that consuming cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of

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more than 100 health problems, including a wide range of cancers, like those affecting the bladder and breasts.

Flax

Unwelcome symptoms of perimenopause (which can last years before the completion of menopause) can be offset through daily ingestion of ground flax, which can be added to cereals, salads and other foods. Ground flaxseed mixed with dried berries is particularly palatable.

As the ovarian reserve of naturally manufactured hormones exhausts itself and prompts an imbalance, flaxseed is particularly effective in rebalancing levels of desirable estrogen metabolites, such as breast-friendly 2-hydrolxylestrone. It contains a fiber, lignan, that upon digestion produces two important phytoestrogens capable of stimulating

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the body’s natural estrogen receptors in cases of estrogen deficiency and blocking both synthetic and natural estrogen when there is excess (as with estrogendominant conditions from puberty to menopause).

These properties have been confirmed in human clinical studies performed at the University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thus, flaxseed may be considered a source of plant “estrogen” capable of prompting regression of estrogensensitive cancers, including those of the breast and prostate.

Extremely versatile in culinary applications, combining flaxseed with ground cumin provides a medicinally potent homemade seasoning supporting women’s hormonal health.

strated that cumin seeds can inhibit loss of bone density and strength as effectively as estrogen in a female rat model of age-associated osteoporosis. They further found that the cumin seeds did not have estrogen’s weight-promoting and possible carcinogenic effects on the uterus.

Imagine the potent hormonebalancing properties of a dinner of steamed rutabaga dressed with ground flaxseeds and cumin with a side of mustard greens with olive oil and pomegranate dressing. It beats a serving of Premarin with a serving of unwanted side effects any day.

Cumin

Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and advisory board member of the National Health Federation.

Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator.

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Cumin—actually a fruit disguised as a spice—has tremendous hormone-modulating properties recently confirmed by findings in Experimental Biology and Medicine. Japanese scientists demon-

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TEEN DRAMA QUEENS Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

by Meredith Montgomery

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or many, the “Actively engaging Daughtering with strong motherher daughter Eliza, with my mom has daughter bond gently reminds mothseems to suddenly enabled me to balance ers: “The motherunravel when adoadolescent daughter my independence with relationship is asymlescence appears.

“Parenting is exaspera dependable bond, metrical. Mothers ating and wears you are responsible for which helps me grow being the adult in the out,” sighs Heather Thomas, of Houston, into my true self. Plus, relationship as their TX, a mother of three, daughters grow up. it allows my mom to Understanding this including 16-year-old Mary Meghan. can be a relief to both know the real me.”

Mothers can gain of you.” some comfort in the Part of the re~ Eliza Reynolds biological reasons for sponsibility of being the onset of emotionan adult is to provide ally charged arguments and repeated a safe psychological and emotional curfew violations. It begins with environment for children without taking changes in the brain caused by an inthings personally. The frontal cortex crease in the hormones that stimulate responsible for making decisions is still girls’ ovaries, and by age 10 or 11, the developing in the adolescent brain. hormones become elevated to levels Weathering mood swings and reactive comparable to those of postmenopaus- outbursts, mothers can learn to remain al women. steady, understanding that teens are not

Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of capable of giving back equally because Mother-Daughter Wisdom, points out their minds have not yet fully matured. that in addition to experiencing mood

“That’s how teens learn to return swings and temperature changes simito a calm place, by seeing our mom lar to those of menopausal women, remain steady through our storms,” girls’ rising estrogen, unbalanced by Eliza observes. progesterone, may likewise produce brain irritability. “It’s no wonder girls Powerful Role Models are both cuddling with and screaming Northrup believes that a daughter’s at you in the same day,” she points out. peers play a large role in her success Nurse Practitioner Sil Reynfully navigating the teen years, but olds, who co-authored Mothering & emphasizes that “a mother’s influence

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wins. Be consistent in your loving and clear about rules and boundaries, while encouraging a sense of their own worth and autonomy.”

Teenagers are anxious to grow up and do their own thing, but until they have internalized safe and reasonable boundaries, they need someone else to establish them. Northrup reports how teen clients who were given too much freedom “come in aching for boundaries and feel that their parents don’t care about them. It is the parents’ job to create healthy, though not rigid, boundaries.”

What has worked for Heather is to casually join Mary Meghan in her room with an intention to be present and actively listen to her. “I say something simple like, ‘I have missed you,’ and then allow her to open up to me without being critical or judgmental,” she explains. “Sometimes we listen to music or look at outfits in magazines together.”

“Girls know when you’re paying attention, and your tone and body language speak louder than words,” confirms Eliza. She also notes that “How was your day?” doesn’t work as well as the more specific, “How did your test go?”

As with any relationship, there are occasional conflicts and misunderstandings, but there’s always potential for repair. Eliza and Sil encourage mothers and daughters to reconnect through the repair process; with heartfelt restoration, the bond grows stronger.

Helpful Activities

Everyone benefits from regularly scheduled quality time together. Sil advises “For households with siblings, this can mean 10 one-on-one minutes a day for each kid. When both parents aren’t under the same roof, technology can help—face time is better than texting, whether it’s through a screen or not.”

Some mother-daughter teams enjoy taking dance classes together, having movie dates or pairing up as volunteers. At their weekend workshops, the Reynolds engage in projects and conversations about what it means to invite spirituality and a sense of sacredness into one’s life. Sil sees firsthand how many mothers and daugh-

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A Daughter’s Go-To Guidelines

by Eliza Reynolds

Key Family Communication Tools Avoid the use of absolutes (never, always, everyone, forever) because they leave no room for differing opinions or shared responsibility for problems. For example, replace “always” with “often,” or “everyone” with “a lot of people.”

Soften statements by turning heated one-liners into “I” statements. Say, “I feel like you don’t call when you say you will,” rather than, “You never call when you say you will.”

Instead of open-ended questions, try a three-word check-in. Both mother and daughter share three words that describe their current emotional state honestly and authentically. Take turns sharing. There is no need to explain why these words were chosen, but it can give both parties a better glimpse into each other’s current state of heart and mind. ters are “hungry for spiritual depth.”

Heather’s family makes dinners, school vacations and church activities a priority, including a youth program. She says, “Through our church, we are blessed to have caring, Christian adults we trust to help guide and raise our kids and help formulate their morals. It’s a place where it’s okay to question beliefs and share differing viewpoints.”

Many moms seek better bonds with their daughters than what they experienced as teens. Heather notes: “I only see my mother a couple times a year, and when I do, I give her an extra hug and apologize [both jokingly and seriously] for my own teen years. Now, having teen girls of my own, I get how hard it is, and I tell her that every time I see her.”

For more info and tools, visit MotheringAndDaughtering.com.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Don’t give up. When you give up, you are asking your mom to give up on you. Instead of stating, “She’ll never get me or trust me and she’ll always embarrass me,” help her to meet the real you.

Stay real. Be authentic and genuine (no BS). If you want to talk, try starting with a simple: “Hey, Mom, I’ve got something I want to talk to you about.

Could just the two of us consult for a minute?” Yes, your mom may be eerily on point sometimes, but she can’t actually read your mind (Surprise!).

Build the relationship you want and need. It’s the one where you get along.

She listens when you’re talking and you want to listen, too. It’s normal for this to take work. When you choose to be half of this two-person team that’s key to your well-being, teenage life becomes easier. I call it the art of daughtering. Just imagine what life could be like if your mom was your greatest ally.

Connect with Eliza Reynolds via MotheringAndDaughtering.com.

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Two-thirds of American women think their community would be a better place to live if riding a bike were safer and more comfortable. ~ Princeton Survey Research Associates poll

A Passion for Pedaling

Hop on a Bike and Go Lean and Green

by Debra Melani

Trading in the car keys for more two-wheeled time could curb many of society’s woes, from spiraling health care costs to deepening carbon footprints. Yet, the main reason many bicyclists love going for a spin is that it yields a greater sense of well-being and contributes to a healthier,

more rewarding life.

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know it sounds Bicycling is fun, safe rewarding than drivcrazy to say that ing,” remarks Tammy and easier and faster Strobel, 34, who bicycling is a silver bullet for all of these than any other mode gained national attenthings, but I think it tion with her husband of transportation. is,” says Elly Blue, 34, when they simplified author of the recently It saves me money, their lives by buildreleased book, Everying a 128-square-foot makes me healthy and house. Cycling to day Bicycling: How to Ride a Bike for Transabove all else, brings work and to run erportation. Blue’s life rands was “a huge” me joy every day. was transformed when piece of their transshe made a bicycle part formation, even after ~ Elly Blue of her daily world; so the couple hauled much so that she now their tiny abode from dedicates her writing career largely to the Portland, OR, (where Blue also resides) subject. to a cattle ranch in California.

“Bicycling is just so much more

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According to the US Census

Bureau, the number of Americans that generally bike to work grew by 43 percent between 2000 and 2008, a statistic that doesn’t surprise Blue. She first tried bike commuting after growing weary of relying on the bus system.

“I got hooked on just how good it felt.

It’s like flying.” Blue soon found that cycling was also a faster way to commute, restoring control of her schedule, reducing stress and boosting her happiness.

Strobel, who adds that enjoying nature and increasing daily exercise are also cycling benefits, says it’s bolstered her happiness and quality of life.

“I don’t have to spend time going to the gym,” explains the freelance writer and photographer. “I’m getting my exercise on my bike. I feel healthier and in better shape now.”

Several studies show dramatic health benefits for bike commuters.

The Archives of Internal Medicine reported that when University of Copenhagen researchers analyzed mortality from all causes in 13,445 women and 17,441 men, they found that non-bike commuters, even those otherwise physically active, had a 39 percent higher mortality rate during the 14-year study period than those who biked to work.

In another study, researchers followed 67,143 women in Shanghai (of whom more than 75 percent cycled) and found those who used bikes had a 20 to 50 percent lower risk of earlier mortality than their non-regularly exercising counterparts. They also boasted reduced rates of diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (American Journal of Epidemiology).

Studies published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health further

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found that countries with higher numbers of biking or walking commuters have lower obesity rates.

Cycling boons transcend health benefits, expanding social circles for example, Blue and Strobel agree. “I was introduced to a whole new community,” Strobel recalls of her time in Portland with new cycling friends whom she joined for group rides and camping trips.

Blue suggests finding fellow cyclists by seeking riding groups online or participating in charity rides. She observes that cycling can instill a greater sense of community, because it’s easier to stop and interact with others.

Cycling also makes people greener and leaner. It reduces gas and car maintenance costs, while keeping polluting vehicles off the road, observes Strobel, who cleared college

and other debt by making her life transformation.

“There are just so many benefits to bicycling, and they are all really big things that contribute to the quality of life,” advises Strobel. “It feels so good to be on my bike and just slow down.

In my old life, I was moving at such a fast pace that I didn’t even notice the change of seasons. With cycling, you notice everything.”

For biking and other life-simplifying tips, follow both women on their blogs: Blue at TakingTheLane.com/blog and Strobel at RowdyKittens.com/ archives. Find equipment specifically designed for women by industry pioneer Georgena Terry at TerryBicycles. com.

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

Every time I see an adult on a bicycle,

I no longer despair for the future of the human race.

~H.G. Wells

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THURSDAY, MAY 2 Community Assembly w/Dr. Ann Kulze–3-5pm.

United Way of the Midlands hosts Dr. Ann Kulze, authority on nutrition and diet, to give the keynote address at the Community Assembly. Will focus on eating healthy foods on a budget, losing carbs and learning to love fruits and vegetables, as well as choosing the right drinks and proteins. Register in advance, $10 at uway.org/events, $15 at door.

Marriott Hotel, 1200 Hampton St, 803-733-5103.

Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30pm-8pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

First Thursday on Main St–6-9pm. Monthly art crawl and street fest hosted by the Main Street merchants. This event showcases the revitalized Main Street Columbia community and includes our merchants from the Capital to Town Hall. Free.

803-988-1065 FirstThursdaysonMain.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Midlands Strides for Autism–8am. Fun-Walk (a walk-what-you-can event). Music by Jim Hardin, Bounce House, Skipper the Clown, Cornhole, Laddergolf, resource fair. At Riverwalk Amphiteater, West Columbia. SCautism.org/strides/.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Men’s Spirituality Group at Unity−9:3010:30am. The guys discuss “Eric Butterworth: His Life and Teaching.” Who was this living, breathing man behind some of the world’s most powerful metaphysical writings and radio broadcasts ? What was Eric Butterworth like as a man? Newcomers welcome. Love offering. Unity of Columbia SEE Room, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-7365766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

The Healing Circle at Unity w/Deborah King– 12:30-2pm. “Playfulness: Action flowing from the core of being”. Begin with sharing energies and then extending them to the universe. Newcomers welcome to enter the class at any time. Come and play with the energy which we all are. Love offering..

Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

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

Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group.

Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

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Green Drinks–5:30-7pm. For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. Check Facebook: Green Drinks Columbia. KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org/Calendar/GreenDrinksColumbia.asp.

Ayurveda - Personal Mind-Body Type and Food Choices w/Joy Connor–6:30-8pm. Licensed Massage/Bodywork Therapist and Certified Instructor for meditation, Yoga and Ayurveda from the Chopra Center for Well Being, introduces the mind-body types: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and how types influence food choices. Will also discuss the six tastes and how to bring balance into nourishment. Info: 803-447-6499. Love offering.. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 HypnoBirthing w/Denby Beauchamp–6:15pm.

Wed, 4 class series starts, continues 5/15, 5/22, 5/29. Enjoy a calm, safe, shorter, easier, more comfortable birth through self-hypnosis, guided imagery, and breathing techniques. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais. 803-667-1371, hypnobirths@ yahoo.com, HappiestBirth.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Sidewalk Farmers Market at Rosewood–4-7pm.

Join us and meet your growers: Pee Dee Ranch, grass fed and pastured meats; Our Local Catch, fish shrimp, clams, live crabs, fillets and whole fish; Wil-Moore Farms, chicken, eggs and turkey sausage. City Roots Urban Farm; Trail Ridge Farm & Dairy, goat cheese; a lemonade stand and tie-dyed T-shirts. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Free Cloth Diapering 101 Class w/Leslie Twining–1pm. An economical, ecological, and convenient way to diaper your child. Attend and decide if this is the right choice for your family, at Expecting Well. Please pre-register. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais, Columbia. 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Rosewood Crawfish Festival–9am-8pm. An afternoon of fun, face painting, crawfish races, rides, inflatables, petting zoo and pony ride fun. twentyfive local artisans and art. Crawdaddy Dash 5K In its fourth year. Rosewood Dr. Advance tickets through May 10, $9 Advance/$12 Gate Children free with adult. RosewoodCrawfishFest.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Mother’s Day Brunch. Good Life Café raw food restaurant will have a special brunch in honor of mothers. Reservations suggested. 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, 803-454-3516, GoodLifeCafe. net.

Unity Musical Service and Inspirational Concert w/Armand and Angelina–11am & 12:45pm.

Special Sunday Celebration and Meditation Service–International performing artists Armand and Angelina appear live in a musical service followed by afternoon concert. ArmandAndAngelina.com.

Love offering.. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

Eckankar Worship Service “Your Link to Divine Guidance”–10am. Free, all are welcome. 7 Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Info: Steve, 803-318-1887, ECK-SC.org, or Meetup.com/Columbia-spiritualseekers/.

MONDAY, MAY 13 Infant Massage w/Liana Marconyak, LMT– 6:15pm. Mon 5 class series starts, continues 3-4 weeks. Parents and caregivers are educated on how to massage the baby and how to interact with the baby based on the baby’s cues. Helps to build parents’ self confidence and to understand their infant better. Series begins at Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Contact Liana to register at 803-386-7261, Liana@perinatalfitnessandtherapy.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 The Healing PrayerCircle at Unity w/Deborah King–6:30-8pm. “Playfulness: Action flowing from the core of being”. Begin with sharing energies and then extending them to the universe.

Newcomers welcome to enter the class at any time. Come and play with the energy which we all are. Love offering.. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Fibromyalgia and Essential Oils w/Dr. Hall– 1pm. Expecting Well’s owner, Dr Hall teaches free dōTERRA essential oils and how it can enhance your wellness, with Fibromyalgia topic.

Columbia Conference Center. 169 Laurelhurst Ave, Columbia. Preregister: info@expectingwell.com, 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

MAY 18-19 Women’s Healing Weekend w/Rev Walks-withHorses & Dot Goodwin. Spiritual weekend with fire circles, pipe circles, drum circles, medicine wheel, life paths, vision quests, horse healings, Reiki healers, and energy healers. Event for women and for men that have women’s spirit. Safe sweatlodges.

Limited to 100 attendees, must reserve spot. Single day or weekend. Camping spots and wigwams avail. Small fee for food and healers. At Land of 2

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Sands Retreat, 1997 Fox Hill Rd, Lugoff. Info and details: Rev Walks-with-Horses, 803-233-4388.

Facebook: LandOf2Sands.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 I AM, The Movie–1pm. I AM is the story of successful how Hollywood director Tom Shadyac experienced a life threatening head injury and his ensuing journey to visit some of today’s great minds, including authors, poets, religious leaders and scientists searching for the fundamental endemic problem that causes all other problems.

He started asking what’s wrong with the world and wound up discovering what’s right about it. Pizza will be served 12:15-1pm for $1 per slice. Tickets are $5, but no one will be turned away. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

MONDAY, MAY 20 Gluten Free Meeting w/Central SC Celiac Support Group–6:30pm. Breakfast for Dinner & GF Food Drive for Harvest Hope. All welcome, including spouses & kids. No dues Lexington Medical Center’s North Tower, Classroom # 1. Info: 803 463-2321 or email midlandsceliacs@gmail.com, sites.google.com/site/midlandsceliacs

TUESDAY, MAY 21 The Herb Bunch Meeting–6:30-8:30pm. Club meets monthly to discuss the use of herbs and promote the knowledge and their uses for everyone through education, research and fellowship. At Clemson Extension office in the Kroger Building located at 605 W Main St, Lexington. Facebook. com/TheHerbBunch.

Basic Principles & 8 Branches of Yoga w/Joy Connor–6:30-8pm. Certified Instructor for Meditation, Yoga and Ayurveda from the Chopra Center for Well Being. will introduce Yoga, beyond what is taught in the average gym as a fitness tool, Yoga as spiritual way of life with 8 structures to guide development. Come dressed to relax, will will practice. Info: 803-447-6499. Love offering. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 23 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

Sidewalk Farmers Market at Rosewood–4-7pm.

Join us and meet your growers: Pee Dee Ranch, grass fed and pastured meats; Our Local Catch, fish shrimp, clams, live crabs, fillets and whole fish; Wil-Moore Farms, chicken, eggs and turkey sausage. City Roots Urban Farm; Trail Ridge Farm & Dairy, goat cheese; a lemonade stand and tie-dyed T-shirts. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

MAY 23-24 Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–5pm-9pm.

Entry-level class combines 4 attunements, instruction, discussion & practice time. Can be used in any situation to promote healing & wellness, on self & others. Manual included. Preregistration reqd. $250 before 5/13, $300 after, Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

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SATURDAY MAY 25 Reiki Level II, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–9am-5pm.

Attunement connects student to a higher, more focused vibration of the Reiki energy. Techniques for distance healing. Healing of spiritual/emotional issues taught. Discussion, practice time & manual included. Preregistration req. $300 before 5/15, $350 if paid after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 26 Fourth Sunday Friendship Feast at Unity–11am.

Bring a friend to Unity’s Sunday Celebration at and share our bountiful buffet afterward at noon.

Bring your favorite dish and sample the favorites of everyone. Pick up the “Columbia Unity Cookbook” at the Unity Bookstore and learn the recipes. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803736-5766 or UnityColumbiasc.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 28 The Healing PrayerCircle at Unity w/Deborah King–6:30-8pm. “Playfulness: Action flowing from the core of being”. Begin with sharing energies and then extending them to the universe.

Newcomers welcome to enter the class at any time. Come and play with the energy which we all are. Love offering.. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270 .

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

Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group.

Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

Green Drinks–5:30-7pm. For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. Check Facebook: Green Drinks Columbia. KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org/Calendar/GreenDrinksColumbia.asp.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30pm-8pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 Community HU Chant–10am. HU (pronounced Hue) is a spiritual sound that connects us with the Holy Spirit (God’s Life Force). It is a love song

to God and is very uplifting, especially in a group setting, sung for about 20 min. Refreshments follow. Free, all are welcome. 7 Oaks Rec Center, 200 Leisure Lane. Info: Steve, 803-318-1887, ECK-SC. org, or Meetup.com/Columbia-spiritual-seekers/.

MONDAY, JUNE 17 The Midlands Celiac Support Dining Out–6pm.

All welcome, including spouses & kids. No dues.

Dining out: TBD. Rebekah Godfrey 803-530-7234, Facebook: Celiac Pal, CentralSCCeliacSupportGroup.club.officelive.com.

JUNE 21-23 Panache Desai Live. Access your highest vibrational set-point. Unlock the real secret to loving and accepting yourself. Attract more than you could imagine into your life every day. Understand the completely transformative power of seeing grace in every aspect of your life. Orlando, Florida. Tickets: 239-649-7373. PanacheDesai.com.

ongoing events Radical Forgiveness - Ancient Secrets for Healing and Peace w/Judy and Bill Ripley–9:15-10:30am.

(5/5, 5/12). Based on the book, Radical Forgiveness by Colin Tipping. For anyone who wants to grow spiritually; is having difficulty forgiving someone; is experiencing relationship problems; wants to boost their self-esteem; is noticing an undesirable recurring pattern in life or wants to live from love rather than fear. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. 803-736-5766 or UnityColumbiaSC.org.

Meditation Hour at Unity–9:30-10:30am. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

Unity of Columbia Sunday Celebration Service−11am. Prayer, meditation, great music and a series of uplifting messages from a variety of interesting speakers. Unitots and Unikids, spiritual bookstore open 9-11am. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd., Columbia, 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org.

Yoga Light w/Cat–1-2pm. All levels, relaxed, gentle yoga experience. Focus on awareness in poses. $10 or class pass. Southern Sky Yoga, 10603-B Two Notch Rd, Columbia, 803-338-0348, SouthernSkyYoga.com.

Hatha Yoga I w/David–6:10-7:10pm. Basic yoga for both beginners and practicing yogis who aren’t quite ready for more advanced classes. $10 or class pass. Southern Sky Yoga, 10603-B Two Notch Rd, Columbia, 803-338-0348, SouthernSkyYoga.com.

Healthy Carolina Farmers Market–10am-2pm.

Locally grown produce, fresh seafood, boiled peanuts, kettle corn, freshly baked bread, and other goods including natural soaps and lotions.

By Healthy Carolina, Parking Services, and the SC Dept of Ag. 1400 Greene St in front of the Russell House University Union, USC, Columbia.

Info: sc.edu/healthycarolina/farmersmarket/ or marti448@mailbox.sc.edu.

Sandhill Farmer’s Market–2-7pm. (starting 5/7) Local produce, meat, fish, eggs, butter, milk, cheese, honey, plants, flowers, shrubs, and baked goods. Some organic. “Ask a Master Gardener” booth”, live music and healthy lifestyle demonstrations. Clemson University’s Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Rd, Columbia.

803-699-3187, perry8@clemson.edu.

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

Free Beginner’s Intro Tai Chi Class w/Wes Adams–6pm. Tai Chi—a beautiful art people fall in love with, both for the benefits & for the joy. Fitness, health, relaxation, clarity, energy, confidence, peace & balance. Sign up online at ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com/signup. 2910 Rosewood Dr. Info: Wes, 803-873-2100, or ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com.

Forest Acres Farmers Market 3-6pm. Local produce, crafts and more. Midtown @ Forest Acres. Senior Checks, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP. Info: Mark Williams, 803-782-9475, mwilliams@ forestacres.net.

Yoga w/Robin Pawlina RN, CYI–5:30-6:45pm.

Multi-Level Yoga Class. All are welcome. Robin has been teaching 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 or $66 for 6 week session. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia. Info & register: Robin, 803-926-0895.

Yoga Hour w/David–6:30-7:30pm. Basic yoga suitable for beginners or practicing yogis who aren’t quite ready to tackle advanced classes. $10 or class pass. Southern Sky Yoga, 10603-B Two Notch Rd, Columbia, 803-338-0348, SouthernSkyYoga.com.

Farmers Market, Shoppes at the Flight Deck in Lexington–10am-2pm. Child friendly & proceeds benefits the Meals on Wheel Program, 109 Old Chapin Rd., Lexington. Facebook.com/Local Farmers Market at the Flight Deck. SFMNP - Senior Checks, WIC Vouchers. Info: Heidi Black, 803-957-3602, info@faithfulfoods.com.

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Lake Carolina Farmers Market–2:30-7pm. (starting 5/16) Locally grown produce, music, demonstrations, entertainment, kids events and more. Market Park in Town Center, Lake Carolina, Northeast Columbia. LakeCarolina.com.

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

Mommy/Baby Yoga w/Ashley Petty–9:3010:30am. For moms and pre-mobile infants. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais. 1st class free. $10-14/ class packages. 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Pre/Postnatal Yoga w/Shelley Jones RYT-500.

Postpartum CORE class 12pm-12:15pm, joint prenatal and postpartum lunchtime yoga class continues from 12:15pm-1:15pm. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais. 1st class free. $10-14/class packages. 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

YogaWave w/Sunny–6:15-7:30pm. Yoga and free movement. Class begins with yoga, then transitions to free movement, for deeper yoga stretches and advanced poses. An opportunity for experienced yogis to deepen their practice and for everyone to move, sweat, breathe and stretch in a practice that encourages us to follow our own body needs and energy level. Not for beginners. $12 or class pass. Southern Sky Yoga, 10603-B Two Notch Rd, Columbia, 803-338-0348, SouthernSkyYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga w/Rachel Hall, MD, RYT200–(time varies week to week-check website). Prepare mind and body for labor, delivery & welcoming new life.

1st class free. $10-14/class packages. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais, Columbia. 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

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

The Town of Lexington Farmers Market 9am1pm. (starts 5/11). Indoor Market located at 206 N. Church Street in Lexington. Info: Jennifer Dowden, Market Manager, 803-356-8238, farmersmarket@ lexsc.com, LexSC.com.

Beginners Series w/David–9:30am-10:30am.

Designed with the beginner in mind. Learn the basics and build your confidence in a class with other beginners. The ideal place to begin your yoga journey. $10 or class pass. Southern Sky Yoga, 10603-B Two Notch Rd, Columbia, 803-338-0348, SouthernSkyYoga.com.

Mixed Level Yoga w/Natalie–2:30-3:45pm. All levels, class includes basics but also offers more advanced options to challenge practicing yogis and prepare them for Level II classes. $12 or class pass. Southern Sky Yoga, 10603-B Two Notch Rd, Columbia, 803-338-0348, SouthernSkyYoga.com.

community resource guide CHIROPRACTIC DREW FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

John A. Drew, DC, Family Chiropractor 26 Office Park Ct Columbia 803-865-3000 DrewFamilyChiro.com Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could find a solution that not only kept your family healthy, but was also affordable? Your family can experience optimal health without it costing you an arm or a leg. Experience the benefits that regular chiropractic care offers.

Affordable family plans are available. Come see how we are different.

SHELLY JONES, DC Chiropractic Wellness Center Inc. 5209 Forest Dr, Ste C Columbia 803-771-9990 doc@drshellyjones.com DrShellyJones.com

I provide you and your family chiropractic care, health information and wellness resources to support your body’s natural ability to heal, feel better and enjoy living an active lifestyle! Call me to schedule your appointment or discuss how I can bring our onsite chiropractic care and healtheducation services to your business, school or athletic team.

COUNSELING INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING SERVICES

Sherri Jefferson, MA, LMT, NCC, LPC/I 803-414-5652 sfdcew@aol.com Sherri has 18 years of experience working within integrative health care. Each session is grounded in a safe and sacred space. This allows each person to embrace his or her own evolving life process.

Sherri utilizes a variety of tools, including, but not limited to, Heart Math, Emotional Freedom Technique, NLP, Body Talk, and advanced kinesiology. You are invited to call for a 50% discount on your first counseling appointment.

“Sherri helped me profoundly through my issues with grief and PTSD. She brought me back into the world of the living.” J.J., Columbia

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FITNESS COLUMBIA TAI CHI CENTER

Wesley Adams, Owner/Instructor 2910 Rosewood Dr Columbia 803-873-2100 ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com Wes Adams is dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier, more balanced lives by teaching traditional lineage Tai chi. In this day of “cardio Tai chi” workouts and one-day Tai chi instructor certification seminars, there is a strong need for authentic instruction in the complete art of Tai chi. Wes is a certified instructor under the American Center for Chinese Studies, NY. See ad, page 18.

SOUTHERN SKY YOGA

10603 Two Notch Rd, Suite B (at Allstate) Elgin/Northeast Columbia SouthernSkyYoga.com Southern Sky Yoga serves Elgin and Northeast Columbia, offering classes, workshops and community events to enhance wellness in the body, mind and spirit. Visit our website for details.

INTEGRATED HEALING PHOENIX RISING

Katz Delaney-Leija, MSW, EFT-CC, Psych-K Advanced, Energy Medicine 803-530-6199 kdelauney@sc.rr.com Discover an alternative to conventional therapy that produces lasting results, quickly. Katz Delaney-Leija incorporates her therapy skills, insight, intuition and spiritual guidance to hone in on the issues that block self-healing and success.

Specialties include health issues, stress, trauma, self-worth, sexual issues, service-related PTSD, and relationships. Call for a free assessment.

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

514-A Gervais St Columbia 803-661-8452 DrRachelhall.com expectwellness@sc.rr.com Find us on Facebook for great health tips Integrative/holistic medicine consults for anyone wanting to approach their health more naturally. Dr. Rachel Hall is board certified in both family medicine and integrative holistic medicine. Together we

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will focus on treating you as a whole person, finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms Call for a consult today to achieve balance. See ad, page 17.

INTUITIVE READINGS THE SOURCE WITHIN YOU Rev. Julie E. Bradshaw 803-800-9211 TheSourceWithinYou.com

Julie Bradshaw offers intuitive life readings, akashic record readings, and angel and spirit guide readings. She is a Reiki master and certified hypnotherapist who is also certified in Psych-K and NLP. Using various methods of energy psychology, she assists clients in releasing issues as they are identified during a reading. Julie has been studying and working with energy healing for more than 20 years.

LIFE COACH/BUSINESS COACH SUZANNE RILEY WHYTE 803-760-6403 info@matrxcoaching.com MatrxCoaching.com

Matrx Coaching: Assisting you through the Matrx of your mind to achieve your business and life goals “one pebble at a time.” At Matrx Coaching, we understand the thought systems and beliefs we have that sustain our patterns of production.

These systems express themselves through goals, wants, desires and needs; and are so interconnected on a finite scale that they keep you in a spiral of non-achievement. To create change or embrace the change that is happening in your business and life, call now to set an appointment and learn more.

SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP

803-318-1887 Contact Steve ECK-SC.org Meetup.com/Columbia-spiritual-seekers Have you had a spiritual experience that you would like to share in a relaxed, non-dogmatic setting? Eckankar hosts open discussions (meetups), worship services and more at no charge. All are welcome. These are important forums for all who love God and who are serious about their spiritual growth.Topics include understanding past lives, dreams, coincidences, God’s creative life force and more. Call ahead: time and date may vary.

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC. 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J Columbia 803-798-8687 www.AboutYourHealthSC.com

About Your Health Inc. is a small business whose main focus is health education and health-enhancing services.

These services include, but are not limited to, one-onone nutritional counseling, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aquachi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography as featured on the health segment on WIS TV. We offer a full line of hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, and some specialty items that include raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 9.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 1-800-333-7995 ext. #2294 BellLifestyle.com

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

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 4840 Forest Dr, Ste 15a Columbia Trenholm Plaza 803-454-7700 garnersnaturallife.com

At Garner’s Natural Life we offer the purest, most innovative high-quality natural products.

With more than 130 collective years of wellness experience, our expert staff provides the most unsurpassed customer service in our industry.

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.

classifieds SERVICES GREEN CLEANING - Carol Jean’s Cleaning, Residential and Commercial, non-toxic cleaning products. Columbia area. 803 463-7850.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT – Dog, walking, running errands, organizing and more. Carol Jean 803-463-7850

WANTED OFFICE / SPA SPACE NEEDED for accomplished, experienced, professional massage therapist, body worker and counselor. Please call Sherri Jefferson, 803-414-5652

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