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

15 IN THE PURSUIT OF WELLNESS

by Bettina Herbert, M.D.

16 FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

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by Avery Mack

18 ROOSEWOOD MARKET

Starts a New, Exciting Chapter

by Odell Williams

20 MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field

of Infinite Possibility

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by Deborah Shouse

22 FOOD DEMOCRACY

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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26 VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION

by Judith Fertig

30 JEFFREY SMITH

WARNS AGAINST GMOS

by Linda Sechrist

32 SAVVY CYCLING

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Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking

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letterfrompublisher 56 Reasons to Celebrate Freedom …

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n the face of mounting pressure from within and compelled by the reported news of a fleet of British troops forming just off the coast of New York ready to invade at a moment’s notice, the 56 congressional delegates, appointed by their fellow citizens of each colony, mustered the courage to sign and officially adopt the Declaration of Independence into law on July 4, 1776, declaring, “For the support of this declaration, with the firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”

With these words, the fight for freedom and liberation was on and in motion, marked by fierce battles, amazing stories of valor and bravery, and, sadly, tragic accounts of unfortunate losses and frustrating setbacks—all of which paved the way to the freedom that we enjoy today.

These 56 men bravely lit the fire of revolution with a pen, fully understanding the implications and repercussions that would follow as a result of their willful act of defiance. They knew full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. The two youngest signers—Thomas Lynch Jr. and Edward Rutledge—both just 26 years old, hailed from the great state of South Carolina.

By most historical accounts, the vast majority of the delegates paid a heavy personal price to honor the collective pledge made that day. Five of the signers were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died. Two lost their sons in the Revolutionary War and another had two sons captured. Twelve signers had their homes ransacked, burned and destroyed; and nine died from wounds suffered during the Revolutionary War.

Wealthy Virginia planter and trader Carter Braxton, also a signer, saw his ships swept away, compliments of the British navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, dying in rags of poverty. Signer Thomas McKean was so hounded by the British that he was forced to constantly move his family. He faithfully served in Congress without pay, with his family kept in hiding. Falling into poverty, his possessions were taken away.

British General Charles Cornwallis took over the home of signer Thomas Nelson, using it for his headquarters at the battle of Yorktown. Nelson urged General George Washington to open fire and destroy the home, which Washington did.

Sadly, Nelson died bankrupt. Signer Francis Lewis had his home destroyed as well.

His wife was jailed by the enemy, suffering and dying within just a few months.

The accounts go on and on, but I think the point has been well made and is very clear. Freedom has never been “free.” The liberties that we enjoy, and often undervalue, have been bought with the most precious of commodities—the very lives of men and women that chose to refrain from selfish pursuits to serve a much larger cause and greater vision—the preservation of a nation.

Enjoy and celebrate the Fourth of July passionately but responsibly, keeping healthy food choices in mind; however, pause to remember the 56 very good reasons why. Also pause to honor the many thousands that serve and have served, paying the debt of freedom on our behalf!

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nsite Health Source, a new healthcare provider to the Midlands community is now open for business.

Created with a purpose and mission to provide programs and resources for patients to live in true health rather than temporary symptomatic relief, Onsite Health Source offers individualized wellness programs that address the root causes of inadequate health, offering noninvasive testing, known as bioenergetics. This technology scans the body for numerous imbalances, such as those related to hormones, diet and environmental toxins. Other professional services include chiropractic care, infrared massage, weight loss and genetic testing, to name a few.

Location: Onsite Health Source (near SLED), 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy., Ste. K, Columbia. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 843-860-7733 or email OnsiteHealthSource@gmail.com. By mentioning this announcement in this edition of Natural Awakenings of Columbia, customers will receive up to $60 off of select healthcare services through the month of July.

The Annual Tasty Tomato Festival

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ime for a tasty celebration! On Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 9 p.m., Sustainable Midlands, a champion of the region’s sustainable food efforts and festival founder, will host its sixth annual Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival at City Roots Urban Farm, 1005 Airport Boulevard, Columbia. Tasty Tomato’s programming will include a free heirloom tomato tasting, live music, local food and drink vendors, tomato bobbing, and the highly anticipated Tasty Tomato Contest. Festival food will also feature local ingredients with a tomato theme.

The festival aims to raise awareness about the good taste of local fresh foods and gather the Midlands community in a fun, family-friendly setting. Proceeds from the festival support Sustainable Midlands’ local community programs and promote local businesses. The Tasty Tomato Festival is the largest local food event in the Midlands area.

Cost: $12, advance tickets, $15 at gate. For more information, call Genevieve Taylor at 803-873-0442, email Genevieve@SustainableMidlands.org or visit TastyTomatoFestival.com.

Has a Local Representative he Airline Academy has a representative in the Upstate to consult with individuals interested in careers as flight attendants. Jane Diago, flight attendant purser, has been a flight attendant for more than 25 years and is currently the regional director for administration for the Airline Academy.

Diago, who has lived in the Greenville upstate area for 10 years, says, “I really enjoy helping people pursue their dream of being a flight attendant.”

The Airline Academy, which is located in Daytona, Florida, specializes in flight attendant training for students of all ages. It was founded in 1972, and since that date its graduates have gone on to successful careers in the airline industry. Many of them credit the comprehensive training they received at the Academy for their success. It has an 86 percent confirmed placement rate.

People interested in attending a flight attendant school can be certain that all of the Academy’s instructors are highly qualified and have years of professional experience. Their qualifications ensure students will receive the best possible training to prepare them for a career in the airline industry.

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communitynews EEASC Hosts Its Annual Conference

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he Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) will host its widely popular annual conference at Edventure Children’s Museum of Columbia on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 21 and 22. Titled Community to Classroom/Classroom to Community, this two-day conference will explore viable collaboration and partnership models for formal and informal educators to engage in, both in and out of the classroom. The event will also provide opportunities for students to explore ways to improve and educate their communities about environmental issues and various ways to take action. Free S.C. Green Steps training for formal or informal educators will be offered for those interested in leading or mentoring a K-12 school team. EEASC is a nonprofit association playing a vital role in environmental and natural resource conservation education in South Carolina. Space is limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP and preregister with Jane Hiller, central section director.

Cost: Varies, see website for details. Location: Edventure Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information and to register, email Conference@EEASC.org or visit EEASC.org.

Lakes Appreciation Month

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o draw attention to the value and importance of lakes and reservoirs, the North American Lake Management Society sponsors a Lakes Appreciation Month each year in July. Designed to educate, inform and get people out to enjoy the beautiful lakes all across the country, Lakes Appreciation Month highlights the various important public uses of lakes, such as water supply for municipal, industrial and agricultural use; recreation, including boating, swimming and fishing; flood control; and aesthetic enjoyment.

Lakes are often considered to be “free” resources by lake users, which often results in abuse and neglect.

For more information, visit EEInSC.org or NALMS.org.

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Re-Soil: Open, Ready and Serving the Midlands

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e-Soil, South Carolina’s newest permitted composting facility, located in the Midlands, is built and ready to serve the Midlands community. Founded by Anthony Centola, this indoor commercial composting facility located across from the Waste Management Landfill, in Elgin, currently occupies a 9,600-squarefoot building on 3 acres of land; the plan is to expand it to 100,000 square feet over the coming years. Re-Soil’s waste-hauling partners have started offering composting services as an option to customers, and the response has been great. Re-Soil partners with service providers, such as Waste Management, SMART Recycling of South Carolina, and Junk Matters LLC, to haul compostable material to its facility. Currently, the company has been permitted to handle 792 tons of unprocessed and in-process material in its warehouse at any one time but has the potential to handle more than 1,200 tons per month. The company accepts source separated food waste and organics except for raw meats, manure, sludge or fats, oils and greases. Re-Soil also employs an innovative, hybrid system combining forced air with turned windrows.

Businesses and municipalities interested in finding out more about the environmental benefits of composting and Re-Soil’s services available are encouraged to contact Centola.

For more information, call Re-Soil founder, Anthony Centola, at 803281-0353 or 917-468-3311, or email Anthony@ResoilCompost.com. For a list of participating compost waste haulers, visit RichlandOnline.com.

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communitynews Edventure Hosts Money Matters: Tricky Taxes

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n Saturday, July 11, Edventure Children’s Museum will host two educational and very informative sessions, titled Money Matters: Tricky Taxes. Sponsored

by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, these handson financial literacy lessons will explore the topic of U.S. currency through exciting, fun-filled activities. Children of all ages will learn to be wiser and think carefully about money and its use. Through a range of planned activities and mock demonstrations, students will make decisions on how to spend the taxes collected by the Palmetto state on important projects, such as schools, hospitals, roads and bridges. Attendees will also learn how taxes are actually collected and spent by state and local governments.

Parents will learn ways to discuss and communicate financial matters effectively within the family structure.

Sessions are free with the cost of museum admission.

Cost: Free with regular admission. Children and adults, $11.50; seniors (62 and over), $10.50; military (with ID), $10.50; children age 1 and under, free. Sessions at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: Edventure Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call Daniel Cummins at 803-400-1141, email DCummins@Edventure.org or visit Edventure.org.

Broadway at USC Musical Theatre Workshop

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t’s Broadway in South Carolina! From August 1 through August 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Broadway at USC: Musical Theatre Workshop, in partnership with the S.C. Summer Conservatory, will host an eight-day theatrical workshop, titled Broadway at USC, at the University of South Carolina Dance Program Studios.

Open to students of all levels of musical theater skills and experience ages 12 to 20 years, this new intensive workshop program for aspiring talent will provide students a unique opportunity to receive professional and integrated instruction in acting, singing and dance from both USC faculty and highly acclaimed musical theater performers and directors—some of whom will be flying in from Broadway just for this camp.

This year’s lineup of gifted workshop instructors includes Gillian Scalici Albercht and Chryssy Whitehead. Albercht is the program director and founder of Broadway at USC and a veteran musical theater star and original member of the A Chorus Line Broadway cast, which is currently celebrating its 40-year anniversary. Whitehead is one of this year’s special guest instructors. Born and raised right here in Columbia, she is a star of both screen and stage, with personal credits including Two and a Half Men, Fosse, The Producers, Save the Last Dance, and A Chorus Line Broadway Revival. Due to its popularity, early registration is strongly suggested.

Cost: $525 (due by July 15). Location: University of South Carolina Dance Studios, 324 Sumter St., Columbia. To register and for more information, call 803-777-0704, email GSAlbrecht@ yahoo.com or visit ArtsAndSciences.

SC.edu/dance/mtw.

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Irmo Chapin Rec. Star Spangled Symphonic Salute

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ome celebrate the Fourth of July at Saluda Shoals Park with a concert featuring the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra. On Friday, July 3, from 8 to 9:30 p.m., the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will host a patriotic symphony orchestral presentation at Saluda Shoals Park.

The orchestra will perform a range of music from Broadway songs to patriotic music and sing-along selections.

Please bring a picnic blanket and extra chairs.

Cost: $5 per car. Location: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-772-1228 or visit ICRC.net.

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communitynews Help Save a Pet!

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he story began on June 26, 2014, when a local NBC affiliate aired the story of a house fire in Columbia. Four large firemen working quickly and effectively were able to resuscitate a cat that was found unconscious and overcome with smoke in the house fire.

The efforts to save the cat, named “soldier,” would have been in vain and tragically unsuccessful without the proper life-saving equipment available. Upon further scrutiny of the incident, it became apparent that all four of the responding fire trucks did not have the pet oxygen kits on board necessary for such an emergency.

Inspired by this near-tragic event, it became the mission and purpose of Pet Oxygen Kit Project Inc., a nonprofit organization advocating for the safety of pets and animals, to supply and equip every fire truck in all 46 counties in South Carolina with these vital oxygen kits. All monies raised through the fundraising efforts of Pet Oxygen Kit Project go toward the purchase of emergency life-saving oxygen kits for animals. The kits are reusable and suited for cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and many other small animals. Invaluable door decals alerting first responders of the presence of pets inside of a home, or location, are also available to consumers and highly recommended for use by most fire departments and emergency medical services. National Pet Fire Safety Day is Wednesday, July 15, and in observance, the Pet Oxygen Kit Project challenges residents throughout the Midlands to consider supporting this important effort to save the lives of our “four-legged” loved ones.

For more information about Pet Oxygen Project Inc., email Nena Sinclair at NenaLovesHorses@live.com or Mary Ellen Tobias at MaryEllen.Tobias49@gmail.com.

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2015 S.C. Clean Energy Summit

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he South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance will host its fourth annual South Carolina Clean Energy Summit on Thursday, July 23, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia. Summit sessions, activities and exhibits will focus on the various ways and means to promote and implement clean energy options within the state of South Carolina, including new and innovative ideas, industry advances and effective partnerships.

Event sponsorships are available.

Ticket price includes breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Cost: $100, plus $3.49 processing fee; session sponsorship: $1,500, plus $9.95 processing fee. Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Andrew Epting at Andrew@ SCCEBA.org or visit SCCEBA.org.

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Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel

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arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists.

Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers.

The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night.

After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

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esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods.

Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients.

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esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews.

Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images.

While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts.

CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

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

Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now.

U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional.

“This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case.

The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

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Bee Aware

Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will begin to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores. This public commitment is the most significant announcement so far for a retailer of its size.

Lisa Archer, a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth, says, “We are pleased Lowe’s is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis.”

The retailer has pledged to phase out neonicotinoids as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional materials for educating customers about pollinator health.

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ost people, including healthcare providers, are motivated to manage disease rather than cultivate wellness. That may be understandable, as the concept of wellness is vague and poorly defined. While wellness is more than the absence of illness, symptoms or pain, there are few objective measures.

Illness, on the other hand, is often concretely definable with clear parameters. Just think of diagnoses, like high blood pressure, cholesterol, infections, anemia, fractures, concussions and others. For many, it may seem easier to attain tangible goals, such as lowered blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, as tests reveal when one has met those targets.

But tests are not human beings. Even with low cholesterol, a person can have a cardiac event.

So, how do we define wellness? Is it simply the ability to live one’s life fully without illness, or is it a vitality that enables one to energetically pursue life’s tasks and pleasures?

Is it, even in the face of disease, an internal experience, such as a sense of belonging to a community or feeling connected to a spiritual source?

Wellness is, in fact, different for each individual. While it is important to monitor and address serious diagnoses, many people want more. Because wellness is intangible, it has been harder to quantify.

As it turns out, wellness can be measured by looking at factors such as energy, cognition, mood, productivity and more. Providers and researchers increasingly understand that illness and wellness are typically not caused by single factors. The harnessing of bioinformatics to study health reflects an increased understanding of the great complexities of the human organism. Wellness parameters are being studied in response to lifestyle changes.

With advancements in complex information processing, there are reports of stunning successes coming in. More sophisticated technologies quantifying genetic expression, brain imaging, and even the health of specific populations are validating many of the rubrics of wellness behavior. Proteonomics studies the expression and functions of proteins produced by genes. The epigenome, a layer of biochemical reactions, greatly affects gene expression and may influence whether a disease manifests. The epigenome is affected by its biochemical environment, both internal and external, which can be profoundly altered by lifestyle.

There are now fields of study in metabolomics, mi-

crobiomics, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics and more. The theme of this year’s meeting of the Institute for Functional Medicine was “Omics.”

Dr. Dean Ornish told the Institute of Medicine’s Summit on Integrative Medicine, “Addressing food, stress, exercise, love and intimacy—these simple changes have remarkable improvements in things that were once thought to be impossible.”

He also said, “Change your lifestyle, change your genes. Nurture can trump nature.” Thanks to sophisticated new measures, there is objective evidence that wellness practices may keep even genetically predisposed disease at bay.

There are soon to be 140,000 diagnosis codes describing illness and injury. There may not even be a single one for adults seeking “wellness.” But a national movement for wellness has started. The integrative medicine and functional medicine proponents are leading the way. Both have extensive certification requirements for providers. Since November 2014, there is a physician board certification for integrative medicine.

There are methods, science and technology to help us achieve our own unique wellness. To find a practitioner whose focus is health, we need to apply the same diligence that is required when seeking the best kindergarten or university for our children. The great thing about attaining our own and our family’s wellness is that we can recognize it from within ourselves and in them.

Bettina Herbert, M.D., specializes in integrative and functional medicine at the Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine. To schedule a “wellness” consultation, call 843-572-1600, or for more information, visit COEM.com. See ad, page 2 and natural directory p37. natural awakenings

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FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

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mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers.

“Farming’s a high-risk business.

Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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“Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell.

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a community burden.”

Countering the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties.

California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.”

Telescoping tools pluck out-of-reach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000

pounds of fruit.

More than 50 million North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

The Feeding AmerAmericans, including and Virginia. Additionica West Michigan food bank, headquartered 17 million children, al areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, in Comstock, provides experience hunger or Nebraska, Ohio and more than produce, with Pennsylvania (see donations from manuthe risk of hunger EndHunger.org). facturers, wholesalers, every day.

Jason Brown, a restaurants and stores former St. Louis Rams’ adding meat, dairy, center with a five-year, TheHungerSite. frozen foods and bread. $37 million contract, Volunteers repackage GreaterGood.com traded his cleats for a donations into usable tractor.

Now in Louissizes; do clerical work; pick produce; burg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits and sort, pack, store and deliver food.

Farm home and plans to donate the first

While most of the nonprofit’s fruits of every harvest to food pantries. yield is distributed through 1,100 food He learned about farming from YouTube pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, videos, computer searches and other many can’t store perishables. Working farmers. The first crop on five acres yieldwith churches, schools and community ed 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; centers, the organization’s mobile units Brown gave it all away. With 1,000 acres deliver fresh food directly to recipients, to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time. often the same day it is donated. Each

It doesn’t require a big time unit can carry food for 100 to 200 commitment to help feed the hungry. families. This local Feeding America Backyard gardeners can start by planting outreach group serves an estimated an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow 492,000 people each year.

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The Society of St. Andrew often 1995, the Plant a Row program has rescues the “ugly” produce—potacollectively turned 20 million pounds toes not well-shaped for chips, overof produce into 80 million meals. sized peaches, too-long green beans,

Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess too-ripe strawberries and apples that produce or herbs, and then check with aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a others nearby. Get the kids involved. tax benefit and people get fresh food,” Volunteer at or make a donation to says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area a soup kitchen. Gather a group of coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmfriends, family, members of an orgaers let us know when they’ll harvest a nization or congregation to glean or crop and we have a few days to glean repackage produce one day a month. If what’s left before they replant. We a local food pantry can’t accept perishpick anything edible—kale, lettuce, ables, leverage social media to spread tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet the word about which day free food potatoes.” In a single harvested field, will be available at a church or school. volunteers have gleaned seven tons of Everyone can help. No one should go sweet potatoes. to bed hungry.

The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Connect with freelance writer Avery Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Handy Resources Download a free gleaning guide and handbook at EndHunger.org/other.

Request free seeds to plant a First Fruits Garden at WisdomForLife.org/sow-a-seed-1.html.

Get water-saving tips from the University of California, Davis, at Tinyurl.com/GardenWaterSavers. natural awakenings

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he great Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.” These are wise words spoken from one of the greatest hockey players to ever take the ice. Words that, fittingly, paint a life sketch of Basil Garzia, founder of the very popular Rosewood Market & Deli.

Originally from the Albany, New York, area, Garzia arrived in South Carolina in the fall of 1970 as a VISTA volunteer. After that, his first business venture was the Basil Pot, a small vegetarian restaurant on the corner of Rosewood Drive and Howard Street. From there, he decided to open Rosewood Natural Foods in 1981, moving it to its current location in 1989 and changing it to its current name. Garzia grew up cooking and eating food in a more traditional manner, akin to how his parents and grandparents did, so a healthy consciousness and attitude come naturally to him.

Garzia wanted to offer local residents a better, more unique and satisfying way to eat and shop.

Rosewood Market stands today as a testament to Garzia’s culminating vision and hard work, with literally thousands of loyal customers and shoppers frequenting each week. Garzia states, “I appreciate the loyal customers, both old and new, that have made Rosewood successful over the past 26 years.” Garzia adds, “I’ve enjoyed watching the store grow from the initial restaurant to the business it is today, with its large variety of vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic and local meat and dairy products.” Rosewood Market’s very

Bryan Tayara and Basil Garzia, left to right

close community ties have been vital as well.

These ties include not only loyal shoppers but also local farmers and artisans that come to his bimonthly farmers’ markets— all of whom make the market what it is today.

As is often the case, success and fulfillment are not synonymous. The term success more often embodies a sense of achievement and cultural status, while the term fulfillment represents a much deeper, soul-searching pursuit, which often spurs an individual to transition from one chapter of life to another.

With this in mind, Garzia has made the difficult decision to do just that by “handing over the store keys” to the very capable hands of Bryan Tayara, new owner/operator of Rosewood Market & Deli.

Though transitioning, Garzia intends to stay on for a year to help facilitate the process. He will then remain the resident “handyman” of the store—certain to be a welcome treat for customers. Garzia looks forward to spending more time with his family and beloved dog, Millie.

New Rosewood Market owner Tayara has his own compelling story. Reflecting, he shares: “I grew up in my parents’ seafood market and restaurant in Florence, named Orangeland. After high school, I decided to attend culinary school at Johnson & Wales, in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a part of the curriculum, I completed a one-year internship at Spago Beverly Hills, Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant. It was there that I became aware of the massive local and organic farming movement.” Tayara continues: “After my internship, I decided to move to Asheville, North Carolina, and work at the French Broad Food Co-op as the deli coordinator. I met so many beautiful people there, and my passion for natural foods grew exponentially. Since then, I founded Slow Food Pee Dee; started Our Local Catch, in 2012; and began selling local and sustainable seafood at farmers’ markets in the Pee Dee and Midlands areas, including Rosewood Market.”

Tayara adds: “My mission and vision for Rosewood Market is to remain an anchor in the Midlands by continuing to support small farmers, local artisans and entrepreneurs. It will remain a haven for conscious eaters, a rarity these days amongst big-box stores and fast-food eateries.”

Both Tayara and Garzia assure customers and residents that they can expect no major changes in the near future.

Tayara states: “Consistency and dependability have made Rosewood Market so special. The market hasn’t changed in so many years and still remains an anchor in our community.

Rosewood Market has been a hub for conscious eaters, small farmers, local artisans and natural healers, and I intend to keep it that way.” See ad, page 3.

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healingways

MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility

by Deborah Shouse

This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.

Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles

“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”

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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting.

Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes.

Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life.

“There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”

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Letting Go of Doubt

Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money.

Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough.

“I’m not good enough” was another party crasher.

When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.

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“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.”

Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it.

Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating.

“Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize

the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.

Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises.

If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations.

When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable.

Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others.

Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?”

For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.

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the health and well-being of ourselves, the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn choices and control in determining o more fully understand the what and how they eat. It’s what hapconcept of democracy, we can pens when we view people as citizens, look to some past U.S. presidents. rather than consumers, and treat food Abraham Lincoln defined it as “governas a human right, reports the Oakland, ment of the people, by the people, for California-based Pesticide Action the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An Network (PAN). informed citizenry is at the heart of a

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietidynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman tian in Bronx, New York, and member further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices

By extension, “food democracy” about the integrity of our food from describes a fair and transparent food farm to plate, so that we can support system in which people have informed

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A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people.

John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world.

“At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.”

Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder.

Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating.

farming initiatives for nearly 30 years.

In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interIn their report, Deepview, he described ening Food Democthe resulting treracy, the Institute mendous, multiple of Agriculture and positive impacts of Trade Policy (IATP), in strong local econoMinneapolis, describes mies, noting that a ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, strong local food how U.S. food and Sowing the Seeds of Victory system is usually at farming has increasingly become concentheir center. trated, consolidated and controlled by the “Once you have vibrant, diverse few. Local food enthusiasts want to take local economies,” says Flaccavento, back their food system from industrial, “you have better health, lower crime corporate masters that lobby for legisand incarceration rates—and more civic lation which denies citizens the right to participation.” Basically, a more demoknow how their food is produced or if it cratic food system could help fix many contains genetically modified ingredients of the maladies ailing our nation today.

(GMO). The growing local food moveThe steady growth of farmers’ markets, ment is as much about returning power to farm to school programs and food policy communities, food workers, farmers and councils prove that Americans are hunfarm workers as it is about producing and gry both for clean food and an enhanced distributing healthy, sustainably grown sense of community. food, reports IATP. While Flaccavento

Anthony Flaccavento, an organic appreciates conscious consumers farmer in the Appalachian region of that support local food providers, he southwestern Virginia, has been workemphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t ing on national food and sustainable enough. We need to re-engage with

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bigger social and political debates, as well.”

Growing Vegetables and Democracy

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward.

“My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.”

In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla

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PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day.

Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet.

This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge.

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.”

Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” and visit PlantPureNation.com for dates and times of screenings.

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Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens.

“We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.”

Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.”

Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential.

“We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz.

So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”

Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World

Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health.

From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and

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climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal.

We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.”

Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers.

As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling.

“Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

Food Independence Resources Bioscience Research Project BioscienceResource.org

Kitchen Gardeners International kgi.org

Corporate Accountability International StopCorporateAbuse.org

National Family Farm Coalition nffc.net

Fair Food Network FairFoodNetwork.org

National Farm to School Network FarmToSchool.org

Food Co-op Initiative FoodCoopInitiative.coop

Oxfam America “Behind the Brands” BehindTheBrands.org/en-us

Food First FoodFirst.org

The Seed Library Social Network SeedLibraries.org

Food & Water Watch FoodAndWaterWatch.org Food Policy Councils MarkWinne.com/resource-materials

Seed Savers Exchange SeedSavers.org

Food Sleuth Radio KOPN.org

Table of the Earth EatLocalSimpleSteps.com

Food Voices: Stories from the People Who Feed Us FoodVoices.org

Union of Concerned Scientists ucsusa.org

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From Food Consumer to Food Citizen

ow is the time for all good men and women to become food citizens. Making the transition from being a mere consumer to community citizen requires addressing a set of questions geared to lead to food truth and justice for all. n Where does my food come from? n Who produced it? n Under what conditions was this food grown or produced; were workers treated fairly and animals humanely?

n What’s in or on my food; am I eating pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives? n What might be the unintended consequences of my food choices for farmers competing against big agribusiness and striving to do the right thing? n How might my choices affect the environment and future generations? n What local, state and national policies stand in the way of a fair and transparent food system?

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VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION

by Judith Fertig

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government.

In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion.

“You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own well-being, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of longterm survival,” he says.

Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,

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but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4.

Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.”

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.

The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources.

Our food choices also affect the way in

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.”

Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

PlantPure Nation Recipes Creamy Potato Salad Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

New Fourth of July Barbecue

A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining.

“We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently.

This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson.

In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs.

“The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.

NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth.

“I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings.

2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Cut the potatoes into half- to oneinch chunks.

Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.

Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly.

Tofu-Cashew Mayonnaise ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked in water at least 2 to 3 hours, then dried 7 oz firm tofu ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp tahini 4 tsp lemon juice

Natural Skin Protection for Sun Lovers

by Sonia Mendez If it’s July, it’s H-O-T! Sunblock is a “must-have” when in the sun. Many sun protection products contain potentially harmful ingredients, such as oxybenzone, a synthetic estrogen that can disrupt the hormone system. One should consider using an effective, safe and more natural sun protection, such as one made with essential oils.

Oil options for natural homemade sun lotion include carrot seed essential oil, which promotes healthy skin, has natural sun protection, and also helps maintain healthy liver functions; myrrh essential oil, which is a powerful antioxidant; and helichrysum and lavender essential oils, which add armor protection for the skin.

Here is an easy-to-make, safe and effective sun lotion recipe in recognition of July as National UV Safety Month.

Natural Homemade Sun Lotion: Ingredients: • ½ cup coconut oil (natural SPF of 4) • 2 Tablespoons zinc oxide (non-nano, non-GMO, natural SPF of 20+) • 20 drops carrot seed essential oil (natural SPF of 30-40) • 20 drops lavender essential oil • 10 drops myrrh essential oil • 10 drops helichrysum essential oil Instructions: • Combine all ingredients except zinc oxide in a pint-size or larger glass jar.

• Warm coconut oil slightly by placing jar in a bowl of warm water. Stir to incorporate ingredients.

• Add the zinc oxide to melted ingredients and stir in well. Pour into a tube, tin or squeeze tube. Four-ounce jars are also suitable.

• Shake or stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is mixed in well.

• Shake well before applying. Use within six months.

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1½ tsp white vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2½ tsp agave nectar 2 Tbsp water ¼ tsp xanthan gum (in grocery baking aisle) Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and shiny.

The key is to soak the cashews first.

Southwestern Bean Salad Yields 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes

½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl and feel free to add seasonal vegetables to taste.

Blend the vinegar, lime juice, agave, salt, cumin, chili powder and Sriracha in a small bowl. Add more chili powder and Sriracha for a spicier dish.

Drizzle over the beans and vegetables and toss to coat.

Refrigerate for an hour and then sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Thai Tofu Wraps Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes

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Drain the tofu and gently press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.

In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder and Sriracha.

Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly.

Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla.

Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted whole-wheat bread with fresh basil).

Seasoned for a Southwestern flavor, the beans, corn and avocado make this a satisfying salad everyone will like.

1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and medium diced ½ cup diced medium red onion 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup lime juice 1 Tbsp agave nectar

¼ tsp garlic powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce 1 /3 cup small diced red bell pepper ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 whole-wheat tortilla wraps 2 cups sprouts

Caribbean Quinoa Bowl Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes.

Cook time: 10 minutes The tofu filling for these wraps is full of Thai flavors, with the perfect combination of peanuts, lime and cilantro.

1 14-oz block extra-firm tofu ¼ cup natural peanut butter (100 percent peanuts) 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1½ Tbsp lime juice

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½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 4 cups chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp sea salt

¾ cup salsa (medium hot) ½ cup diced pineapple (fresh, canned or frozen) ¾ cup corn (fresh or frozen) ¾ cup diced avocado ¼ cup sliced green onions

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, which can have a bitter taste otherwise.

Add the quinoa and the water to a pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Lightly steam the kale until bright green. Add to the bowl with quinoa.

Add the beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, pineapple and corn. Toss until the ingredients are well mixed.

Top with the avocado and green onions and serve immediately.

Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs

by Linda Sechrist

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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants.

Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, high-fructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are

in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves?

Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study.

Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, long-term testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems.

When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded

by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic?

Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie.

Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods?

Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO, or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed.

NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children

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that are most at risk.

The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability.

The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification.

Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share.

The problem is we are not eating food anymore, we are eating food-like products. ~Alejandro Junger

Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Savvy Cycling Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking

by Randy Kambic

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eople are biking more than ever.

Recreational bicycling ranked second to running as the favorite outdoor activity among both youths (6 to 24 years old) and adults (25-plus) in a recent Outdoor Industry Association study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further reports that from 2000 to 2012 the number of Americans biking to work rose from 488,000 to 786,000.

This positive trend also means more crowded bike lanes and other pathways challenge the community infrastruc-

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ture’s ability to keep up, raising safety concerns. Plus, we naturally want to avoid aches and pains while enjoying the myriad benefits of pedaling.

Find the Right Bike

“Having the right bike for one’s needs that’s properly fitted is crucial,” says Dan Moser, a founder and steering committee member of the BikeWalkLee community coalition and a traffic safety consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. “Use a local bike shop whose mechanics test and adjust the bikes they sell.”

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A bike mechanic can determine the proper seat height and ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube.

Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch their legs to get to the pedals, explains Tim Bustos, a bicycling consultant in Pensacola, Florida, and former bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Davis, California, which earned platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status, along with Boulder, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon, from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB).

On the other hand, “A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low,” he says, possibly leading to leg muscle strains. “The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in the pedaling motion.”

Safety Alert

The latest NHTSA study charted 49,000 bicycle accidents in 2012, 1,000 more than the year before. Biking only in daylight and avoiding alcohol could improve those numbers because 48 percent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking.

Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required.

Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening car doors. David Takemoto-Weerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests keeping at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and

out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them.

Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”

Fitness Factors

Dr. Kim Martin, a certified functional medicine practitioner and chiropractor with North Shore Health Solutions, in Northbrook, Illinois, says that recreational bikers have visited her for knee, hip and neck soreness or strains. In addition to ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, she advises, “Pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees and lessens muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.”

She explains that the correct seat height facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation; if not, energy is forced outward, stressing the hips.

Martin adds that the neck might experience strain from tilting the head up for long periods. “This can occur by wearing a helmet that is too low or forward in the front or poor-fitting eyewear that inches forward down the nose.” Right after a long ride, Martin suggests that riders gently bend downward over their crossed legs a few times, alternately switching legs, and also slowly bending the head up and down, sideways and then in a circular motion for a couple of minutes.

“Overall,” she says, “the key is to have fun.”

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f a community has seen a growth in cycling accidents, has few safety education programs in place or roadway infrastructure isn’t biker-friendly, individuals can take action.

Dan Moser, a Southwest Florida transportation safety consultant, suggests forming alliances with non-bikers to approach civic leaders: “Consider including pedestrian accommodations and frame the issue as one of everyone having access to a safe environment, including bike and foot travelers, and the value of recreation and exercise to the community.”

Use the criteria found at Tinyurl. com/CommunityBikeabilityChecklist to evaluate the quality of the local biking environment.

The League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America program invites communities to apply for technical assistance and receive customized

feedback and advice on improving local conditions at BikeLeague.org/bfa.

Bikes Belong, a consortium of suppliers and retailers, plus individuals and club members, supports the creation of protected bike lanes and provides community grants and supportive resources at PeopleForBikes.org.

Many state highway authorities, police and park and recreation departments conduct bike rules and safety programs for the public. Check for local resources online.

Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. natural awakenings

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Gentle Yoga Class–6-7:30pm. Includes dharma talk, gentle movement, deep relaxation and meditation. Cost $15. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info: Register in advance with Elizabeth Ferrara at 917-288-6162.

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

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doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Free class.

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Tu B’Av Family Dance–5:30pm. Fun-filled dance for the entire family, kid-friendly dinner, goody bag and activities. $5 per person, $25 max family. Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-787-2023.

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

SUNDAY, JULY 12 Pool & Pizza Summer Spectacular–11:30am-1:30pm. An afternoon of play with friends. $10 per family. Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Dr, Columbia. Info/ RSVP: 803-787-2023.

MONDAY, JULY 13 The Truth About Cancer–6:45-8:15pm. 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.

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FRIDAY, JULY 31 doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Free class.

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

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on the “Acupuncture” tab. Clinic located inside of Irmo Family Chiropractic, 1032-A Kinley Rd, Irmo.

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. Featuring poet Len Lawson and music by Bennett and Coolidge. 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.

tuesday Discover the World of Essential Oils–noon–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

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

thursday 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.

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.

Group Directional Healing–6-7pm. Every 1st Thursday. A systematic, multidimensional approach to healing the physical and inner body 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.

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.

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.

wednesday

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.

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: 803-765-2159, 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.

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

Please call before visiting.

saturday Viral Dimensional Dowsing–10am–w/Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday.

Individuals can join the group from home. Those joining can learn new energetic skills to apply throughout life. Cost: $20. Call for login info: 803530-6199, 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.

If it came from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don’t. ~Michael Pollan

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XYLITOL —Advertorial—

More Innovative than Antibiotics The Power of Xylitol Xylitol’s effectiveness in oral health and usage as a sweetener is well-known. New research also shows its usefulness in upper respiratory health. However, people may not know the reason why it is so effective. Xylitol has a unique ability to interfere with bacterial adhesion.

Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property.

Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems.

Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes.

Professionals advise people to regularly wash

their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap.

Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together.

This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacterial “city.”

If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers.

What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications?

Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.”

One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so

Go to xlear.com and look up the patented Xlear Nasal Spray.

Relating this back to bacteria, if we use antibiotics, we are sending in soldiers to between antibiotics and the microorganisms, with both attempting to get stronger. But if we alter the environment in our nasal and sinus passages so that bacteria cannot adhere to the cell surface, and thus thrive, we win the battle. natural awakenings

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Spread your wings – Add a Rejuvenation Studio to your existing beauty, fitness, or health/wellness business. Bring in new customers, gain revenue from several sources, and your customers will love it. For more information, call 864-569-8631.

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Want extra $ to afford all of the healthy options insurance doesn’t cover? Learn how to be an entrepreneur in 4 simple steps. Watch the trailer Rise of the Entrepreneur at RiseMovie.com/Maryann.

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

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

Call Alexis, 803-354-3477.

HELP WANTED Garner’s Natural Life is hiring for P/T help.

Send your resume to GarnersNick@gmail.com.

4840 Forest Dr, Trenholm Plaza.

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

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

SPA TREATMENT Facials, body wraps, waxing and spray tans.

Ciao Bella Spa, 10509 Two Notch Rd, Pontiac, SC. Call Laura at 803-414-4146.

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