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

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UNLEASHING THE POWER

of Feng Shui

by Ivy Ellerby

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16 NATURAL DADS

How They Raise Conscious Kids

by Lane Vail

18 THE BALANCED MAN

by Odell Williams

20 THE GUT-MIND CONNECTION

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David Perlmutter on

How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

22 RETHINKING RECOVERY

Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

26 HIDDEN TREASURES

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Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

by John McKnight and Peter Block

27 A TIMEOUT

with Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies

by Amy Doza

32 THE TEENY-TINY

VACATION OPTION Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

by Avery Mack

34 WALKING THE CAT Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

by Sandra Murphy

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ust as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals and values are in balance.” These are the words of TV host Brian Tracy, reflecting on the topic of balance—this month’s editorial theme. The fact is that many individuals either don’t understand or underestimate the importance of maintaining proper balance—mentally, emotionally and physically. How important is balance?

Consider our amazing planet, the Earth.

As the Earth orbits around the Sun, it must make minute adjustments to conform to its elliptical “track.” It digresses from a straight line one-ninth of an inch every 18 miles. If the change were a 10th of an inch, the Earth would be too cold for life. If the adjustment were an eighth of an inch, the Earth’s surface would be a blazing oven.

What an amazing (and … yes, a little scary) display of precise balance. The Earth’s axis measures 23.5 degrees away from the Sun’s axis of rotation. Because of this precise tilt, we enjoy defined seasons—again, balance on display.

What about the oceans that we flock to, even in our great state? They play a critical role in regulating the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, absorbing nearly one-third of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions. In fact, approximately 93 percent of the Earth’s carbon dioxide is found in its oceans. They also regulate the weather and form the clouds that bring fresh water, vital to our existence. Ocean plants also produce half of the world’s oxygen.

As our natural world clearly reveals, balance is crucial. I know that I often center my thoughts on women …but what about men, specifically those in our lives? I feel it’s no coincidence that Tracy used the example of a car when reflecting upon the topic of balance. Most men love their automobiles, often caring for them better than they do themselves. They wash them, wax them and meticulously service them, maintaining good running condition. However, when it comes to finding balance and maintaining good personal health, wellness and relationships … the tires of life are often “flat” with no oil left in the engine.

In fact, health and wellness statistics reveal that many men are in great need of a “tune up” or “realignment.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, the percentage of men 20 years and older impacted by obesity is 34.6 percent. Likewise, the percentage of men suffering from hypertension is 31.6 percent, with cancer and heart disease being two of the three leading causes of death for men. Many men also find it difficult to process and communicate emotional hurts, struggles and personal challenges correctly and effectively, often resulting in strained and broken relationships.

On behalf of wives, kids, friends and families everywhere, I declare to our beloved men, “Man up!” For the sake of all in your world, I encourage and challenge you (whom I greatly esteem) to take a good look “under the hood” and make the tough but necessary choices related to health, wellness and relationships. Find that elusive balance, as Tracy observed, to go farther fully-aligned.

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communitynews Wild Weeks—Z.S.I.: Yuckology Zoo Camps at Riverbanks

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tarting on Monday, June 8, and Monday, June 22, running through the end of both weeks respectively, Riverbanks Zoo will host its Z.S.I.: Yuckology Zoo Camps for kids ages 10 to 12. Campers will learn some of the weird, creepy and completely “yucky” things that many animals do. Owls regurgitate their food, vampire bats drink blood and koala moms feed their joeys poop. Campers will enjoy a week filled with investigation and fun education learning how being gross can be good for survival. The Zoo Camps will also include hands-on activities, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, games, and arts and crafts. Each child will receive one complimentary T-shirt the first day of camp. Extended stay and play morning options are available for an additional fee.

Cost: $185, members; $255, general public. Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Riverbanks Zoo, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-8717 or visit Riverbanks.org.

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.”

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S.C. Recognizes National Trails Day

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elebrate National Trails Day 2015 and the Palmetto Trail on Saturday, June 6, with events featuring guided hikes, mountain biking, overnight camping and more. The Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) and the Glendale Outdoor Leadership School (GOLS) invite outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to participate. The American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day 2015 will bring together enthusiasts for the 23rd annual celebration of America’s magnificent trail system, including South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail. Hiking will be offered for different skill levels.

On Saturday morning, a nature hike and a family hike are planned for beginners, as well as an intermediate hike for the more experienced. An orienteering workshop will be taught in the afternoon. On the Awendaw Passage on Saturday morning, a 2-mile nature hike and 4.5-mile exercise hike will be offered. Each hike can accommodate 25 participants. At the state parks on Saturday morning, two mountain bike rides—one following a short course and the other a long course—will be offered. The afternoon will feature bike maintenance clinics at both parks, with a mountain bike obstacle course opening at Poinsett in the afternoon.

Evening activities at the state parks will include a community campfire and a thrilling night hike. Poinsett will also feature a nonpoisonous snake demonstration.

Event descriptions, schedules and registration forms can be found online. Registration is required for all activities, as space in each activity is limited to 25 participants. All participants must register individually.

For more information, call Mary Roe at 803-7710870, email MRoe@PalmettoConservation.org or visit PalmettoConservation.org.

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communitynews Richland County Hosts Upgrade Together Community Conference

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ichland County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program and its Community Development Department are combining efforts to host the first annual Upgrade Together Conference on Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Northeast High School.

The conference will focus on cultivating a culture of collaboration to move Richland County forward by bringing together many of the departments that are essential to the growth and day-to-day operations of Richland County by way of open discussion with residents in a town hall forum. Attendees will also learn about housing in Richland County, home maintenance and energy efficiency, the updated comprehensive plan and more. Also speaking will be Richland County Councilman and newly elected Chair Torrey Rush of District 7. He will discuss how County Council plans to continue to keep Richland County progressing in 2015. Other speakers and event presenters include representatives from the Central Council of Governments, BB&T, Carolina’s Realtors Association, Home Depot and more. This open community session will also offer information about homeowner assistance, financial empowerment and neighborhood revitalization.

Cost: Free, registration encouraged. Location: Richland Northeast High School, 7500 Brookfield Rd., Columbia. For more information and to register, call 803-9296000 or visit RichlandOnline.com.

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National Get Outdoors Day

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eld the second Saturday in June, National Get Outdoors Day is an annual event designed to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun and help fight the trends that keep too many people indoors and sedentary. Partnering sites will offer opportunities for families to experience traditional and nontraditional types of outdoor activities. The primary goals of the day are reaching first-time visitors to public lands; reconnecting young people to the great outdoors; raising awareness of the benefits of active time outdoors, including the resulting benefits to the human body and its functions; and cultivating an appreciation for natural wildlife, conservation and preservation.

For more information about National Get Outdoors Day, visit EEinSC.org.

Solarize Columbia!

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esidents are invited to sign up by the deadline date of September 30 to take advantage of the Solarize South Carolina campaign.

Communities in the Columbia area could be eligible to receive free solar on any desired building in the community if a minimum of 60 residents sign up to participate. This is a community-supported solar campaign designed to make it easier for residents to go solar. Participants will receive a 55 percent tax rebate, positive cash flow from the onset, “no-money-down� financing, and a 25-year program warranty.

For more information, call Sara Hummel Rajca, community outreach manager, at 803-727-2156, email her at SHummelRajca@SmartPower.org, or visit SolarizeSC.org.

Gearing Up for the Ozone Season

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ummer heat in South Carolina can result in an increase in ground level ozone, which results in unhealthy air. Ozone (O3 ) is formed when heat and sunlight mix with exhaust from cars, gasoline vapors and industrial facility emissions, creating unhealthy air that concentrates at ground level. Ozone can cause respiratory problems, and those with pre-existing breathing conditions may experience shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing. In an effort that began April 1 and will run through September 30, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is monitoring and posting ozone levels on its website, making it easy for people to track ozone levels in their area.

To sign up for daily ozone alerts and for more information about the Ground-level Ozone Forecast and the Air Quality Index, visit SCDHEC.gov or Energy.SC.gov. natural awakenings

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n Tuesday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Environmental Division of Fort Jackson will host a Sustainability Expo for the general public at the Fort Jackson NCO Club. Beth Martin, of U.S. Army Public Health Command, will lead three 20-minute presentations followed by question-and-answer sessions to help Fort Jackson groups and community organizations understand their responsibilities under the Department of Defense Green Procurement Program, including compliance with the Department of Defense and federal regulations and directives.

The Expo will feature vendors and organizations that supply bio-friendly recycled materials, energy- and hydration-efficient products, as well as “green” services.

Refreshments will be provided.

PSCFC and ChargeUp EV Team Up for DC Fast-Charger Network

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hargeUp EV, Palmetto State Clean Fuels Coalition, and Clemson University are partnering to connect South Carolina with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The project will place direct current fast chargers (DCFC) at strategically placed locations Cost: Free. For more information, email Tameria Warren at Tameria.M.Warren.ctr@ across the state, allowing owners of mail.mil or SGreenSpan@FDAExpo.com. all-electric vehicles to shrug off that pesky range anxiety and travel freely across South Carolina. Fast chargers are ideal for long-distance EV travelers beime to get rollin’! On Saturday, June 20, cause they allow owners to charge their from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Irmo Chapin battery in 15 to 20 minutes versus the Recreation Commission will host a family five to six hours necessary when using friendly river celebration at Saluda Shoals a Level II charger. Ideal locations for the Park, featuring boating and tubing for all chargers will be along major travel arages. Attendees will enjoy live music; vendor displays, featuring the latest paddle sports gear teries throughout the state, but potential sites are being explored within cities and accessories; and a tasty hot dog lunch and towns. Proposed sites will need provided by Saluda Shoals 6/1 Park. to be located close to current electriSEI-Columbia cal infrastructure and have space for 540-1200-NA-revitalize-MT-4x3brst Cost: $5, advance ticket purchase; $10, day of event. Location: Saluda Shoals dedicated parking. Organizations and Natural Awakenings Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia. For more information, call Smith Harden at individuals interested in participating in 4.75 x 3.25 803-213-2056 or email SHarden@icrc.net. To contact the Irmo Chapin Recreation PK the program or aware of potential site Commission (ICRC) administration, call 803-772-1228 or visit ICRC.net.

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For more information, call Jennifer Satterthwaite at 803-737-0411 or Nathan Raith, from ChargeUp EV, at 920-5950601, or visit PalmettoCleanFuels.org.

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Family Tree on the River Festival

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t’s all about the family! On Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Angel Oak Productions, an organization specializing in connecting local businesses and organizations in an effort to ease life’s generational challenges through fun and entertainment, will host its first annual Family Tree on the River Festival at the Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Designed to bring families together by combining education, celebration and fun, event activities will include live music, children’s entertainment and celebrity speakers. Other activities include a pet parade, kite flying, a live butterfly release and a cookie cook-off.

In addition, event tents will host crafts, family photos, quilt making, chair yoga, children’s dance lessons, belly dance lessons and much more. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the efforts of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation.

Cost: $10, family; $5, individuals; children 12 and under, free. Location: West Columbia Riverwalk, 121 Alexander St., W. Columbia. For more information, call 803-269-8496, email Asha@AngelOakProductions.com or visit AngelOakProductions.com.

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communitynews Timely HVAC Tune-Up Tips to Save Money

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s the weather gets warmer, air conditioning units are kicking into gear. Nationwide, homeowners spend $11 billion a year to power air conditioners. But running one’s air in the summer does not have to take a big bite out of one’s wallet. Annual maintenance on an HVAC unit will not only help improve comfort and indoor air quality, but it can also lower an air conditioner’s energy use by up to 15 percent.* There are a few easy steps that one can take this spring and summer to get a unit in tip-top shape:

Maintenance: Annual maintenance will keep a unit running smoothly and efficiently. By routinely checking and replacing air filters, one can improve a unit’s functionality and reduce energy use. Residents should consider hiring a professional to come, assess and service a unit in use, which will greatly reduce the need for future emergency maintenance calls. Making sure that the fan is clear of any leaves and debris and ensuring the drain channel remains clear are vital.

Insulate: By adding insulation in the attic, walls, and even crawl spaces, warm air can be prevented from leaking into the home. Cracks and openings around pipes and wires should be tightly sealed. By reducing the incursion of warm air and humidity, the work load of an air conditioning unit in cooling the living space and removing humidity from the home interior can be reduced.

Programmable Thermostat: Installing a programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs up to 10 percent by automatically adjusting the interior temperature up and down based on occupancy times.* The programmed thermostat should operate based upon optimal temperature settings, cooling only when the home is occupied, thus, reducing unnecessary energy use and HVAC wear and tear. *Figures provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. For more information on home cooling, visit Energy.SC.gov.

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The Color Vibe 5K

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n Saturday, June 13, Color Vibe, in partnership with local sponsors, will host its Color Vibe 5K run at River Bluff High School. Starting at 9 a.m., the fun-filled day will feature a run course of color stations poised, positioned and ready to blast paints of many colors on all the race runners passing by. The run is designed to foster partnerships with local businesses and organizations within the community and support local charities. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Location: River Bluff High School, 320 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington. For more information, including cost to register and event sponsorship opportunities, visit TheColorVibe. com or email Charity@TheColorVibe.com.

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n Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Southeastern Institute of Columbia (SEI) will host its Summer Fest Open House at the SEI Columbia Campus. All are invited to this fun-filled community event featuring complimentary chair massages, blood pressure checks, classroom demonstrations, refreshments and complimentary campus tours. There will also be a raffle for a gift certificate to the campus massage clinic.

Southeastern Institute stands ready to assist individuals interested in career advancement and personal achievement, even if just graduating from high school. Students can take one class at a time, or for one month at a time, to allow flexible time for parenting, work and study. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, practical training and accessibility to industry experienced instructors.

Southeastern Institute offers quality career education that includes programs in medical assisting, electronic medical billing and coding specialist, pharmacy technology, and professional clinical massage therapy.

Cost: Free. Location: SEI Columbia Campus: 1420 Colonial Life Blvd., Suite 80. For more information, call 803-798-8800 or visit SEIOpenHouse.com. See ad, page 10.

n international team of scientists has confirmed that consuming berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, mulberries and raspberries can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Blueberries, in particular, were found to be associated with increased memory and learning.

Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

PAIN AND DEPRESSION EBB WITH FLOTATION THERAPY

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ew research from Sweden has found that flotation therapy helps increase sleep quality, reduce pain and relieve anxiety and depression.

Flotation therapy, sometimes called isolation therapy, consists of floating in a tank of water with minimized interruptions and sensory stimuli.

Researchers from Karlstad University divided 65 people into two groups. One group underwent 12, 45-minute flotation therapy sessions for seven weeks, while the other group did not. Both groups were given a battery of physiological and psychological tests before and after the treatment period. The therapy was conducted using three commercial flotation therapy centers that provided sensory isolation systems to promote relaxation as part of the treatment.

Compared to the control group, the flotation therapy group reported significant decreases in pain, anxiety, depression and stress levels and better sleep quality. The flotation group’s average depression scores went from 4.42 to 2.25, while the control group’s scores barely budged. The worst pains among the flotation group dropped from 64 to 40 on the scale.

An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away

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esearch published by the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that just one avocado a day can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a type of cholesterol carrier known to increase the risk of hardening of the arteries.

The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado.

After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone. natural awakenings

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

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New Technology Makes Windows Power Producers

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SolarWindow Technologies’ new window coatings are a “first of its kind” technology that could turn the buildings we live and work in into self-sufficient, mini power stations. They can generate electricity on see-through glass and flexible plastics with colored tints popular in skyscraper glass.

The coating can be applied to all four sides of tall buildings, generating electricity using natural and artificial light conditions and even shaded areas. Its organic materials are so ideal for lowcost, high-output manufacturing that the technology is already part of 42 product patent applications.

When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.

Farm Therapy Veterans Heal Through Agriculture

Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network.

Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture.

The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives.

Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community.

They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states.

Source: FoodTank.com/ news/2014/11/veterans-day

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Unleashing THE POWER of Feng Shui

by Ivy Ellerby

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ife can be difficult for all of us at times for a variety of reasons; however, for those suffering with addiction, it can be overwhelming. Poor choices made can sometimes prove devastating—many times resulting in lives destroyed. Loved ones and family members often feel like helpless bystanders. Addictions are very serious and complex diseases requiring a multifaceted approach for proper healing. The journey to successful recovery is rigorous and requires a lifelong commitment, but there is hope. Feng shui, when combined with a comprehensive recovery strategy, is a proven method to help restore and create harmony and balanced energy within an individual and his/her surroundings.

No matter the addiction, it is important to recognize that it is not simply a condition brought on by a search for pleasure, or a result of a lack of morality or weak strength of character. In many cases, the underlying root cause of addiction is related to stress and anxiety from school, work or home; mental illness, such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder; or early childhood trauma.

Typically, when a recovering addict completes an addiction rehabilitative program, he/she returns back to the same environment. Many times, families work hard to make sure that the recovering individual’s surroundings remain unchanged to create a sense of familiarity and continuity following a rehabilitation stay. However, this kind of logic can be counterproductive. Often, the old environment helps to reinforce negative behavior. Therefore, being reintroduced again to the environment can retrigger old patterns and debilitating habits, possibly leading to a relapse into addic-

tion. For the one recovering, this often creates a tremendous burden, leaving an individual having to work twice as hard to avoid relapse. By implementing feng shui techniques, the individual can be empowered to create and cultivate a new environment—one reflecting the new reality of freedom and successful transition, instead of a familiar environment that might lure him/her back down a road of regret.

Feng shui is most effective when applied immediately following the successful completion of a rehabilitative program. Often, when the one recovered exits the structured environment of rehab, he/she is extremely vulnerable and afraid of failure. Many times, the surge of intense, short-lived motivation is soon smothered by the unchanged existence of familiar stresses related to family, finances, careers and relationships. Feng shui has been a proven means of giving a sense of control back to one recovering from addiction, providing active support and positive modification of his/her environment to encourage success.

Our surroundings affect and influence all of us, and likewise, we are a reflection of our surroundings. Eastern Design and Home Staging stands ready to help individuals create balanced, harmonious, healing environments within the home, workplace or vacation property. A life of peaceful freedom and positive energy is just a phone call away.

For more information, call Ivy Ellerby, owner of Eastern Design and Home Staging, at 803-470-4567 or visit DesignAndHomeStaging.com. See ad, page 24.

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DADS How They Raise Conscious Kids

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting.

Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants.

“Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead.

Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

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in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together.

Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.”

Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery.

Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel.

Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise

When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence. ~Hal Runkel regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard.

Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be eco-friendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature.

Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function.

Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.”

Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says.

“Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.

Cool Daddy

by Lane Vail

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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids.

“Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.”

Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel.

It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge.

“We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”

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BALANCED MAN

by Odell Williams

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aintaining physical, emotional, and even spiritual balance is considered by most experts to be critically important in the pursuit of optimal health, vitality and fulfillment in life. However, when exploring the topic, invariably, the discussions usually focus on the efforts of women—not men. The fact is that men need balance, too.

Studies indicate that men that lead more balanced lives tend to be better husbands, fathers, coworkers and friends. Moreover, since June is recognized as Men’s Health Education and Awareness Month, what better time to explore this very important topic?

As is the case for many women, men must also address the numerous challenges that often obstruct the road to finding balance. Stress, which can be crippling, is one of those. It can be induced by numerous sources—both internal and external—such as fear, anxiety, relational and occupational issues, financial challenges, poor dietary choices and illness—all of which can result in serious complications and imbalance. Sustained stress, anxiety and poor food choices can result in inflammation in the body—the basis of many common diseases and conditions, such as high cholesterol, weight gain, blood clots, high blood pressure and more.

Dietary selections directly impact gut health, where inflammation often begins. The gut is the digestive tract, which includes the stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. With approximately 80 percent of the body’s immune system located in the gut and more than 90 percent of its serotonin (the happiness hormone) produced there, the gut is vital to proper bodily functions. It also has many of the

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same nerve structures and neurotransmitters as the brain.

Good gut health can contribute to improved immunity and more stable, calmer and happier moods. Studies indicate that the bacteria found in the gut (often referred to as gut microbiome) influence how the brain is wired from infancy to adulthood, directly affecting the ability to learn and memorize.

Better dietary choices are important in a man’s pursuit of proper physiological and emotional balance. Troubling health statistics indicate that the “meat and potatoes” man of our day must come to terms with the reality of some very hard truths. Many digestive issues can be traced to a consistently poor diet, which can either feed the bad gut bacteria or kill the good gut bacteria. Processed foods, like fast foods, sugar, artificial sweeteners, caffeine and boxed meals, can be counterproductive, and even harmful. Real (living) foods are the key. By adding fermented probiotic- (good bacteria) rich foods, such as sauerkraut, homemade yogurt, water kefir, or cultured fruits and veggies, a man can greatly enhance his quality of life. When balance is achieved, the resulting dividends often include more energy, drive, motivation and enthusiasm to invest.

There are a wide range of simple and practical steps that men can employ in the pursuit of the balanced life. For the busy man, cooking may not be feasible, so the power shake could be a more attractive option. Great shakes often include veggies (either a high-quality greens powder mix or fresh veggies) and fruit. Protein from hemp hearts, good quality whey or chia seeds are also great shake ingredients that promote good health.

Quality oils, like flax oil or olive oil, along with a hydrolyzed collagen, help with joint health and serve as natural energy boosters. Other great health options include authentic sea salt; good fats, like coconut oil; reasonably sized protein portions; and naturally colored vegetables. On the contrary, corn and white potatoes are not very beneficial to digestive health. Additionally, by simply eliminating or limiting grain and dairy intake, the body’s functions can be greatly improved. Much of today’s grain is genetically altered and proves difficult for the body to process and digest.

Planning ahead can prove to be a tremendous advantage. Men can perhaps make a few meals over the weekend and freeze them for later in the week. Many men have enjoyed great results by exchanging just one processed meal a week with a healthier, homemade option.

As is the case with women, men have the power to make the tough dietary and lifestyle choices necessary to achieve the balanced life. And by finding one’s balance, everybody wins: family, friends and everyone in between.

For more information about better health or finding balance, call About Your Health at 803-798-8687 or visit AboutYourHealth.com.

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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”?

I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat.

This relationship is the most powerful

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leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine?

Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)?

HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million

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exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet.

This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms?

More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism

involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome.

The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding.

They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health?

Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome.

By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it.

Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAllAbout We.com, for the recorded interview.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and

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slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast

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loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University.

Yet the standard treatments yield lessthan-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research.

David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says.

After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

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He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

ful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an

ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction.

But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual

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practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Complementary Healing Tools

by Lisa Marshall

Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com).

Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used cer-

emonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms.

Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

by John McKnight and Peter Block

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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life.

What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community has been replaced by paid professionals and technology.

Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that

they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had key household jobs to do. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them.

Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive

child development. Health improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy.

Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he began voluntarily learning metalworking skills with Mr. Thompson in his garage shop. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school.

Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They discovered enough diverse talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into.

Three of the men they met— Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block.

The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and created a neighborhood website. Many neighbors also formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life. Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone.

Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help.

Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family.

Three years later, at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.”

Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (Abundant Community.com).

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A TIMEOUT with Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies M

by Amy Doza

ost people see National Basketball Association (NBA) players at the peak of their performance on the court. Few get to see what goes on after they leave the gym, and when people begin talking about athletes with giving hearts, the first name that comes to mind is often Mike Conley, point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies.

It begins with his dedication to sportsmanship. “I think for me, sportsmanship is about being competitive but also having a good time and not taking it out of perspective that it is a game,” says Conley. “You want to win, but at the same time you understand that they’re human just like you, and we should treat everyone the same.” He’s also wellknown for the three-finger salute he gives each time he makes a three-point shot, humbly acknowledging his feat.

His father is Olympic gold and silver medalist triple jumper Mike Conley, Sr., who instilled in him deep ethical standards. He has played exclusively with the Grizzlies since being drafted in 2007 with the fourth pick overall.

In an exemplary display of fair play, Conley has a perfect record of zero technical fouls in his career. The league is aware of his dedication, and he won the national Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship, triggering an NBA donation of $10,000 to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in Memphis, the charity of his choice.

His choice of St. Jude is based on the hospital’s research into sickle cell anemia, an inherited disorder that strikes predominantly African-Americans, in which blood cells are shaped like crescents and can block blood flow, leading to organ damage, pain and infection. Conley has two cousins that battle sickle cell, which

increases his motivation to find a cure, especially for children.

One of Conley’s favorite events in the community was when he had the chance, along with the entire team, to make a young boy’s wish come true through the Make-A-Wish Foundation Mid-South Chapter. An 8-year-old boy, Chavis Brewer, was driven to Memphis to become a member of his favorite NBA franchise, because his dream was to play for the Grizzlies.

Brewer signed a contract to be a member of the team and then got to hang out with the players, tour the locker room and spend time on the court. “It felt great. It felt fantastic to see the whole family so full of energy,” says Conley. “And it was a humbling experience, to be honest. Just to see the smile that I was able to provide that family was a very humbling experience.”

Conley also has a deep faith in Christianity. “I feel I wouldn’t be here today without the guidance and knowledge I have through Christ,” he says. “I truly am grateful every day for the opportunity to wake up and be able to do this for a living and make people happy.”

When Conley has time to himself, he plays golf, goes bowling, watches movies and indulges in one of his favorite pastimes, playing video games. He and his wife, Mary, also have a beloved dog named Rio, a German shepherd. “I’ve had him for four years, and for me and Mary, that’s our baby right now. This great dog brings smiles to our faces every day.”

Conley has an easygoing, sunny disposition, and he likes to share it with the fans and everyone he meets. “I was raised to be a people-pleaser kind of guy,” he shares. “I care about how my teammates feel, and I just want everyone to be happy and enjoy the game.” natural awakenings

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Yoga for the Bro’s Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

Life Benefits

Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

He encourages students to challenge themselves without

being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

Therapeutic Benefits

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Be open to the power of relaxation and letting go.

Like anything that is organic and pure and whole, yoga works in a lasting way over time. ~ Bhava Ram sis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward.

After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular

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system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible.

If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

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

Yoga Helps Vets Heal

by Meredith Montgomery

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ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability.

Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H).

Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want to spread the word that yoga science is proven to be

extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives.

W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes.

“We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.”

Bootstrap, an online yoga system

specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way.

Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven.

Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says.

Bootstrap is presented as a stress-management program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says. “We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.”

Visit WarriorsForHealing.org and BootstrapUSA.com.

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THE TEENY-TINY VACATION OPTION Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

by Avery Mack

Tiny vacation cottages offer a simple, cozy setting for taking time off together and spell crazy fun—a huge improvement over sterile motel rooms.

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ost of us are oriented to a typical American house averaging 2,300 square feet, making it a childlike hoot to step into the petite footprint of a tiny house one-tenth the size. Vacation rentals of “tinies” are available nationwide in all shapes and styles—including treetop aeries.

Tree houses range from rustic to luxurious. Marti MacGibbon and her husband, Chris Fitzhugh, spent a roman-

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tic weekend at the Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Resort, in Cave Junction, Oregon.

“The Peacock Perch is a favorite,” says MacGibbon. “It also helps me overcome my fear of heights.”

In Hawaii, Skye Peterson built a tree house from recycled materials in five native ohia trees outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The eco-friendly, solar-powered, passive-energy vacation home enchants guests with firelight at

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Going small can mean living large. The phenomenon even has its own newsletter at TinyHouseTalk.com. night and breakfast in the morning.

For those that prefer ground-level vacationing, glamorous camping, or glamping, offers an outdoor experience with the comforts of home. Yellowstone National Park’s Yellowstone Under Canvas has summer options for every budget through September 7, including an onsite gourmet restaurant. Tipis offer the basics, while a roomier safari tent adds a wood-burning stove with complimentary firewood. A deluxe suite with private bath sleeps a family with king-size and sofa beds. All face majestic views of mountains, water and wildlife.

Rustic Karenville, eight miles from Ithaca, New York, isn’t on any map.

Owner and builder Karen Thurnheer and her husband, Robert Wesley, live in a 270-square-foot cabin amidst a small village of tinies next to the 9,000-acre Danby State Forest. The little buildings don’t have running water; some have woodstove heat, electricity if the generator’s running and there’s a composting outhouse. “The houses are silly and fun,” she says. “There’s fresh air and at night a million stars.”

Sarah and John Murphy welcome travelers to enjoy urban life with amenities in the heart of Music City via Nashville’s tiniest guest house. With a complete kitchen and bath, conditioned air and Wi-Fi, its 200 square feet can accommodate four.

After stays in guesthouses and hotel rooms, a tiny house felt spacious, so I decided to build my own as a home base.

Rhode Island’s Arcade Providence historic shopping mall took a hit from Internet shopping. Now it’s vibrantly alive as micro-apartments (bedroom, bath and kitchen in 300 square feet) fill the second and third levels, while first-floor stores cater to residents and destination shoppers. The “no vacancy” sign is regularly posted for apartments acting as dorms or pied á terres.

On the West coast, near the 150acre Lily Point Marine Park, in Port Roberts, Washington, a secluded gingerbread cottage affords a gas fireplace, solarium and upstairs deck for viewing wildlife. “It’s relaxing and romantic,” says owner Pat Capozzi.

Artsy and trendy, Caravan is the first tiny hotel in the United States.

Since 2013, guests have enjoyed a choice of its six tiny houses in Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Arts District.

Simple-living students, retirees and even families with small children and pets are embracing the concept longer-term. “The best part,” says Macy Miller, a Boise, Idaho architect who built her own tiny of recycled materials at a cost of $12,000, “is no mortgage.”

To avoid local minimum-size zoning requirements, her house is mounted on a flatbed trailer. The 196-square-foot space is also home to her boyfriend James, toddler Hazel, and Denver, a 150-pound great dane. Recently, Miller blogged, “I’m designing what may be the first tiny nursery as we expect baby number two!”

As Thurnheer observes, “There are lots of silly people like me who love living tiny.”

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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~Lauren Juliff, professional travel blogger

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Walking The Cat Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

by Sandra Murphy

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ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

“Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat.

Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

Good to Know Tips The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle supports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t

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progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break.

Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.”

Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding.

Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm).

Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Cat Walk Savvy

by Darlene Arden n Cats need to get used to an idea before embracing it.

Proceed slowly. n A collar is for ID tags, not walking—a cat can wiggle out of a collar. A harness, properly fitted at the pet supply store, is best. Designate a comfortable, padded, wider harness solely for walking, not to restrain the cat in the car (a crate is safer). n Let a cat see and smell the harness before putting it on.

Small treats help. Don’t let the cat bat it like a toy. Put the harness on for short spans each day until he’s used to it—cats tend to fall over, “paralyzed”, when it’s first introduced. n After the harness has been worn comfortably, add the leash and let him drag it around in an enclosed outdoor space.

Never use a flexi-lead/retractable leash. A six-foot bungee (stretchy) or woven leash allows space to explore without getting tangled in a bush or beyond reach. n Leash walk around the house without pulling, yanking or dragging—just do some pet-paced walking. n Don’t force the next step, because the outdoors can be a big, scary place; most cats need to observe first before exploring. n Use lots of praise and treats.

Darlene Arden is a certified animal behavior consultant from Boston and author of The Complete Cat’s Meow and Beautiful Cats. natural awakenings

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ACCOUNTING CHRISTINA A. BOSWELL, CPA, LLC Quick Books Pro Advisor CBoswell@CABCPASC.com 803-233-9303 • CABCPASC.com

Christina A. Boswell has more than 25 years accounting and bookkeeping experience.

Boswell is a member of the SCACPA (SC Association of CPAs) and the AICPA (American Institute for CPAs). Her customized services include general ledger review and adjustments, bank reconciliations, light payroll services, quarterly/ annual payroll tax filings (including preparation of W-2s and 1099s), monthly tax filings and more.

ACUPUNCTURE THE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

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

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

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

Call to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 21.

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a locally owned family business. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you using aromatherapy for pain, anxiety, energy enhancement and more. We carry several brands of essential oils, including doTERRA. See ad, back page.

BUSINESS COACH/LIFE COACH MATRX COACHING

Suzanne Riley Whyte 803-760-6403 • info@MatrxCoaching.com MatrxCoaching.com

Are you struggling to achieve your professional or personal goals? Success in business and success in life go hand in hand. Locally owned Matrx Coaching is uniquely qualified to enhance your inner strengths and incorporate them into your business and personal life. Customized training, tools and instruction. Call to schedule a free consultation.

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CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC.

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

Webster Technique certified, Dr. Jones provides family chiropractic care, health information and wellness resources to support the body’s natural ability to heal, allowing one to feel better and enjoy living a more active lifestyle! Call to schedule your appointment or discuss bringing our onsite chiropractic care and health-education services to your business, school or athletic team.

FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Jim Minico, DC 203 Amicks Ferry Rd, Chapin 803-932-9399 • DrMinico.com PatientServices.fpc@gmail.com

It is our mission to provide the community with the highestquality chiropractic care possible.

Exceeding your expectations in a caring, modern and positive environment. Restoring the body’s natural healing process.

A holistic approach to health utilizing chiropractic, massage therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition, weight management and homeopathy. See ad, page 11.

OLD MILL CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Eric Nazarenko, DC 711 East Main St, Ste L-2, Lexington 803-808-0711 • Eric@OldMillChiro.com OldMillChiro.com

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

COLLABORATIVE LAW LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

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

Shannon Burnett helps families through legal issues that normally tend to tear families apart. She works in a collaborative fashion with other trained professionals to minimize the damage done to your family; it is her goal for your family to achieve a successful outcome and healthy resolution. See ad, page 21.

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COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

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

All disease begins in the colon.

Constipation; slow, sluggish bowel; gas and bloating? A colonic will help to rid you of these problems. Colonics promote good digestion, help speed metabolism, help lower cholesterol, and help relieve joint pain. Linda Salyer is IACN certified and a retired nurse. Special pricing every third week of the month. See ad, page 20.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CENTER FOR HEALTH INTEGRATION

Pamila Lorentz, MSW, RN, LMBT 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia 803-749-1576 • CenterForHealthIntegration.com

Feeling scattered, disconnected, achy, or fatigued? CHI’s essential touch therapies help to restore, renew and revitalize the wellbeing experience. Services include: Craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, directional healing, sound/vibrational therapies and integrative massage. CHI also offers therapy and young living therapeutic essential oils. See ad, page 32.

DENTIST FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

Dr. Joanna Silver Dover, DMD 5101 Forest Dr, Ste A, Columbia 803-782-8786 • ForestDriveDental.com

Dr. Dover provides comprehensive, and compassionate dental care. BPA- and Bis-GMA-free composites, BPA-free occlusal guards, natural periodontal therapy, fluoride-alternatives for tooth remineralization, and mercuryfilling removal following IAOMT standards using supplemental oxygen, special filters and amalgam separators to keep toxic metals out of our waterways.

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THE ART OF DENTISTRY

Dr. Gregory J. Wych, DDS 7505 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo 803-781-1600 • IrmoCosmeticDentistry.com

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

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ESSENTIAL OILS doTERRA-CPTG® ESSENTIAL OILS William Richardson 109 Coots Way, Irmo • 803-665-2943 WRichardson.doterra@gmail.com

Dedicated to sharing, teaching and educating others in the uses and common applications of doTERRA’s Certified Pure Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils. William offers Aromatouch Therapy, extensive knowledge of Reflexology, biological surveys and is available for personal consultations and classes. Call for consultation. See ad, page 7.

ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

Dr. Weirs Lieberman • Dr. Herbert Lieberman 843-572-1600 • COEM.com

Preventative and Personalized Health Care w/more than 75 years of combined medical practice. Board-Certified Environmental, Functional and Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness. Allergy Testing.

Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health. See ad, page 2.

FENG SHUI EASTERN DESIGN AND HOME STAGING LLC

Ivy Ellerby, AFDP, ASP, IAHSP PO Box 84421, Lexington 803-470-4567 • DesignAndHomeStaging.com EasternDesignAndHomeStaging@gmail.com

Ivy Ellerby is a certified Advanced Feng Shui Design Professional with a background in clinical and experimental psychology.

She specializes in health and wellness improvement by using proven Feng Shui methods to create a balance of energy flow throughout the home, office or other occupied dwelling. Ellerby is also a nationally accredited home stager. Call today to schedule a consultation! See ad, page 24.

GREEN LAWN CARE THE GREEN CHAOS SOLVED John Childs • Louis Carta 803-569-6177 TheGreenChaosSolved.com

We care for our customers, their lawns and pets while caring for the environment naturally, utilizing organic products, along with all-electric equipment, which is quieter and more earth friendly than gas-powered equipment. Other services include soil testing; weed, disease and insect control; and much more. Call today for a consult. See ad, page 23.

HEALTH/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING

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Kathy Cooper is passionate about helping women live a healthy, balanced life. Each health coaching program is personalized to help improve your mind, body and spirit. Kathy offers individual and group health coaching programs, as well as health and nutrition workshops and cooking classes. See ad, page 31.

Every functional process that takes place within the human body is dependent upon water in some way. With this foundational element correct, all other body processes function properly.

Incredible Water represents a Japanese company that has been changing lives for over 40 years. Individuals interested in alkaline, antioxidant and cellular hydration are encouraged to call. See ad, page 3.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Our office is a unique Chiropractic office designed to take care of the total body, mind and spirit! We aim to provide the highest quality of care and education, so that you can live life to its optimum and appreciate your body as a unique organism designed to heal itself.

Free hypnosis screening from professional consultant Steven Lyles. His team gives a 30- to 40minute free screening, including a complete in-depth explanation of hypnotism. A personal evaluation will be completed as well. Weight loss, smoking cessation, stress relief and corporate plans are available. Call today.

Dr. W. Claire Wages DC 1024 Wildewood Center Dr, Ste B Columbia • 803-736-8633 BackToEssentialsllc.com

BEYOND FITNESS WELLNESS SOLUTIONS LLC

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Gary and Jennifer Mangum Independent Wellness Consultants & Personal Trainers 803-470-6632 LifeByDesign@BeyondFitnessWellness Solutions.com

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We cannot train ourselves out of bad diets. Gary and Jennifer offer a life-changing, super-nutrition program and exercise regimen.

Beyond Fitness helps individuals save time by effective coaching through the confusion of it all.

Call to get started with a free consultation. See ad, page 20.

GROWING HEALTHY WITH NEOLIFE Lee & Susan Adams, Nutritional Consultants NeoLifeClub.com/GroHealthy 803-781-4690 • GroHealthy@gmail.com

Steven H Lyles, BCH, CI Board Certified Hypnotist & NGH Instructor 7801 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo 803-622-9844 SouthCarolinaHypnosis.com

Since 1958, families all around the world have counted on NeoLife to provide whole food nutritional products that are based in nature and backed by science. Our core products are essential to creating a foundation for health and wellness.

Based on cellular nutrition, these products are aimed at getting your cells healthy and feeding them with key nutrients. See ad, page 19.

Elizabeth Leaphart, MEd, NCC 1024 Wildewood Centre Dr, Ste A, Columbia • 803-282-9888 Elizabeth@BloomSC.com BloomSC.com

Columbia’s Hypnofertility® and Hypnobirth® practice for women, specializing in one of the safest and most effective natural fertility techniques available. Elizabeth offers a peaceful, healing retreat to support your natural or medically assisted conception, pregnancy, birth and afterbirth.

These powerful sessions open the connection between what the mind and heart desire and what the body manifests, and empower you with skills for a lifetime. Free in-office consultation. See ad, page 17.

INTEGRATED HEALING PHOENIX RISING

Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW, EFT-CC, TAEE Psych-K, Health & Wellness Intuitive 803-530-6199 • Katz-PhoenixRising.com

Katz integrates her insight, intuition and spiritual guidance to identify emotional and physical issues blocking selfhealing. She incorporates her medical intuitive skills to identify preclinical health and emotional issues impeding holistic balance and wellness.

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naturaldirectory INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

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

Integrative/Holistic medicine consults for anyone wanting to approach their health more naturally. Dr. Rachel Hall is board certified in both family medicine and integrative holistic medicine. Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms. Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. In-house diagnostic labs and therapies.

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INTUITIVE READINGS THE SOURCE WITHIN YOU

Rev. Julie E. Bradshaw 803-800-9211 • TheSourceWithinYou.com

Julie specializes in helping people to receive guidance from their guides and angels.

She offers spiritual counseling in areas such as relationships, finances, career and healthrelated matters. Julie is offering a 20-minute meet your guides and angels session for $30.

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

A green skin-care company that creates high-quality, all-natural products that are gentle on the skin and the environment. Our ingredients include organic oils, butters, herbs, botanicals, local grains, beeswax and honey. Visit our website for a complete list of retail locations.

ORGANIC PEST CONTROL

NATURAL ROOTS ORGANIC PEST CONTROL Jim Huthmaker 803-404-2488 NaturalRootsPestControl.com

Natural Roots is the only company in the midlands providing interior and exterior ecofriendly pest prevention. Protect the family, pets, property and the environment with nontoxic and botanically based effective products that really work.

The Natural Roots mosquito service is not harmful to essential insects and pollinators, such as honey bees.

OXYGEN THERAPY

LESLIE A. BOLAND, LMT

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Leslie’s 10 years’ experience includes Reiki, reflexology, touch for health, crystal therapy and much more. Her integration and use of modalities through unique and personalized-care techniques allow you to understand and interpret the messages that your body communicates, helping to promote balance between the body, mind and spirit. $10 off first visit.

Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a natural non-invasive way of giving your body what it needs to recharge and heal faster. Oxygen can aid in faster recovery from injury, migraines, chronic pain and overall detoxification. Call to schedule a consultation to learn how oxygen treatments can help you to live your very best. Re-charge your life! See ad, page 9.

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120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste G, Columbia • 803-528-2119 HarmoniousHealing@gmail.com

801 Gervais St, Downtown Vista Oxygen/Massage/Natural Beauty Services 803-667-9606 • Info@SO2Spa.com

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP

WOOF BAKERY

ALL-NATURAL DOG FOODS Janet Clamp • 803-240-4195 Janet.Clamp@gmail.com

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

Dogs get many of the same illnesses that humans do. If your dog gets urinary tract infections or bladder infections, one of the best ways to treat them is to give a vitamin C capsule twice a day for two/three weeks; then once a day as a preventative method. To determine what milligram, approximately 250 mg for smaller dogs and 500 mg for larger dogs.

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Eckankar hosts open discussions (meetups), worship services and more at no charge. All are welcome.

Topics include understanding past lives, dreams, coincidences, God’s creative life force, and more. Call ahead: time and date may vary.

YOUR HEALTHY DIVORCE

Coulter Roberson, CDFA 803-261-3537 Facebook.com/YourHealthyDivorce

Follow me on Facebook for tips, strategies and general information to help manage and reduce stress and its affect on the body, mind and spirit during and after your divorce. We have partnered with multiple companies to assist and help guide individuals through uncertain times.

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

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

Including one-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 23.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

At Garner’s Natural Life, we offer the purest, most innovative highquality natural products. With more than 130 collective years of wellness experience! 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.

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

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

doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Free class.

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

The Truth About Cancer–9:30-11:30am. A free DVD series—with Q&A about cancer, autoimmune diseases and healthy ways to build up the immune system. Info/register: 803-781-4690, GroHealthy2@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Free class.

The Retreat Day Spa and Salon (inside Gold’s Gym, in Irmo). Info and class title: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 National Trails Day Celebration–Palmetto Conservation Foundation and the Glendale Outdoor Leadership School invite outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to participate. Activities scheduled for all ages, including guided hikes, mountain biking, overnight camping and more. Sites vary. Register early, as space is limited. Info: Call Mary Roe, of Palmetto Conservation Foundation, at 803-771-0870 or email her at MRoe@PalmettoConservation.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Good Life Café Raw Italian Class–10am-noon.

Learn how to prepare delicious Italian raw food.

Cost: $30, includes eating food prepared. Agape Conference Center, next to Good Life Café, 1624 Main St, Columbia. Info/register: GoodLifeCafe.net.

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

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

Primary Group Fitness Exercise Certification–9am-6pm. Become a certified group fitness instructor. Cost: $99. Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Dr, Columbia. Info: Call Robin at 803-787-2023, ext 309.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Golden Hearts: Senior Fitness Training–9am5pm. Certify as a group fitness instructor for the mature adult population. Cost: $129. Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Dr, Columbia. Info: Call Robin at 803-787-2023, ext 309.

Polarity Therapy Introductory Class–6-7:30pm.

Polarity Therapy asserts that the flow and balance of energy in the body is the foundation of good health. Free. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, W Columbia. Info: Call Elizabeth Ferrara at 917-288-6162.

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

The Truth About Cancer–9:30-11:30am. A free DVD series—with Q&A about cancer, autoimmune diseases and healthy ways to build up the immune system. Info/register: 803-781-4690, GroHealthy2@gmail.com.

Good Life Café’s Tap Takeover–5-9pm. Frothy Beard, of Charleston, SC, presents its specialty beers, to include vegan dishes made with the specialty beer selections. Also featured, guitarist Chris Compton from 7-9pm. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Free class.

The Retreat Day Spa and Salon (inside Gold’s Gym, in Irmo). Info and class title: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Free class.

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Unitarian Church Healing Festival–Noon-5pm.

Theme: Awakenings, a Metaphysical Fair. Also attending and offering sound healing sessions will be Pamila Lorentz, sound therapist. 2701 Heyward St, Columbia. Info: 803-749-1576, 803-799-0845.

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

monday Poetry Night at Good Life Café–5-7pm. Every 3rd Monday. Poetry and music open mic time. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia.

Wellness Opportunity Meeting–6:30-7:30pm.

1st Monday. Business training. Our simple, proven products are changing lives now. Free. 3924 Forest Dr, Ste 1, Columbia. To register, call Coulter at 803790-2674, or Kristina at 803-553-9326.

packages. Expecting Well, 130 Suber Rd, Ste D, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Discover the World of Essential Oils–6:30pm–w/ Sonia Mendez. Free class. Every 2nd Tuesday. Lexington Spinal Care, 524 Columbia Ave, Lexington.

Info: Call Mendez at 803-556-5483, email her at Sonia@SoniaMendez.com or visit SoniaMendez.com.

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

Frontier Movement, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia.

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

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

Prenatal Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Channing, RYT200. Open to all students. Prepare the mind and body for labor and more. Cost: 1st class free, $10-$14/class

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

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

Toning for Sound Health–10-11:30am. Dress comfortably for easy floor work and bring a yoga mat or towel. $15/class or $70/7 classes. Center for Health Integration, 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia.

Info/register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576 or visit DirectionalHealing.com.

Yoga One-on-One Sessions–by appointment w/ Jane Mergle. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $15 per session or 6 sessions for $70. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info: Call Mergle at 803-360-2361 or visit TheBalanceInstitute.com.

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

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

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

Stretch and Relax Hatha Yoga–4:30-5:30pm–w/ Anahata Musick. Need help with pain management and mobility? Unwind with breathing, transcendent stretch and gentle waves of the gong sound. Cost $15 drop-in. Frontier Movement, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-7652159, YogaAndWellness.com.

Multi-Level Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Robin Pawlina, RN, CYI. She has taught yoga for more than 20 years and creates an environment that allows the student to manage stress with a relaxed and supportive style. Cost: $15/class, $66/6-wk session. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia.

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

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doTERRA Essential Oils Class–6pm. Learn about doTERRA essential oils. Free class. Old Mill Chiropractic, 711 East Main St, Ste L2, Lexington. Info: Call Andrea Nazarenko at 803-808-0711 or visit OldMillChiro.com.

Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory Orientation—6pm. Meditation instruction and introduction to our practice. Please make reservations before the Friday you wish to come. 426 Arrowwood Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-772-7552, ColumbiaZen.org.

Please call before visiting.

Group Directional Healing–6-7pm. Every 1st Thursday. A systematic, multidimensional approach to healing the physical and inner bodies through vibration. Must preregister to confirm; space is limited. $15 fee. Center for Health Integration, 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info/register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576 or visit DirectionalHealing.com.

Prenatal Yoga–5:30-6:45pm–w/Rachel Hall, MD, RYT-200. Open to all students. Prepare mind and body for labor and more. Cost: 1st class free, $10-$14/class packages. Expecting Well, 130 Suber Rd. Ste D, Columbia. Info: 803-661-8452, ExpectingWell.com.

Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Meet your SC growers.

Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

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

Yoga One-on-One Sessions–by appointment w/ Jane Mergle. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $15 per session or 6 sessions for $70. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info: Call Mergle at 803-360-2361 or visit TheBalanceInstitute.com.

saturday Viral Dimensional Dowsing–10am–w/Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday starting on June 20. Individuals can join the group from home. Those joining can learn new energetic skills to apply throughout life. Cost: $20. Call for login info: 803-530-6199, Katz-PhoenixRising.com.

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

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

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

Tai Chi/Qigong–10:30-11:45am–w/Suzanne Riley Whyte. Open to all; no training necessary.

Experience peace through relaxed movement. $10, Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Rd, Lexington.

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

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