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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.

16 SOIL SISTERS

Female Farmers Come of Age

by Lisa Kivirist

18 MOM’S KITCHEN

COUNTER COOKING SCHOOL

Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier

by Jen Haugen

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20 LOCAVORE LINGO

What All the Food Labels Really Mean

by Judith Fertig

22 REAL NEWS

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THAT MATTERS

Independent Media Tell Us the Truth

by Linda Sechrist

26 LIZA HUBER ON

HEALTHY MEALS AND HAPPY KIDS

Start with Homemade, Organic Baby Food

by Gerry Strauss

28 COOL CHOW

Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days

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by Sandra Murphy

32 MAKE TIME

FOR DOWNTIME

Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul

by April Thompson

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letterfrompublisher Maximizing Life’s Moments …

S contact us Owner/Publisher Annette Carter Briggs Writer Odell Williams Senior Editor Sara Gurgen Design & Production Kristina Parella Billy Briggs Stephen Gray-Blancett Advertising Sales Annette Carter Briggs Sustainability/ Development Consultant Aloysius Anderson To contact Natural Awakenings Columbia Edition: PO Box # 2812 Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: 803-233-3693 Cell: 803-309-2101 Fax: 877-412-4905

inger, songwriter Gerard Way once said, “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching!” Well put. Way has it right. Life is the sum total of maximized moments of potential. We are all, to a certain degree, clamoring, climbing and clawing to reach something significant and meaningful that brings out the very best in each of us.

This is commendable, indeed; but it is also critically vital to understand the importance of relaxation, leisure and downtime. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured. My challenge to you this summer is to strike a balance between work and play. And there’s no better place to play than in the Palmetto State! It’s time to hit the lakes, walking trails, picnic areas, parks and beautiful beaches that can be found in our great state.

Unplug and put away the iPhones and iPads and plug into God’s beautiful gift to you and me—the amazing, wonderful world of nature. Why not take an exciting journey into another world to be found in a great book, hike the beautiful elevations of the Upstate, or splash around with family and friends in beautiful and scenic Lake Murray? Pack up the car and take a road trip to any one of our beautiful S.C. beaches for an unforgettable day of sun, fun and laughter.

Remember … the goal should not be to endure life but to seize and maximize every one of its moments! So, live, laugh and love a little more this summer. It is necessary to work diligently; however, we also need to eat well and maintain an active and inspiring lifestyle, marked by just the right balance between work and play. The Earth’s amazing natural beauty and wonder await you … explore and 4/15 experience the world like never before—moment by moment!

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ICRC Hosts Back-to-School Movie Night

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t’s movie night! On Saturday, August 6, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission’s Crooked Creek Park location will host its annual Back-to-School Movie Night, featuring the recent Disney hit Zootopia. Cosponsored by community partners, including Chapin Baptist Church, Chapin United Methodist Church, Palmetto Health and Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, the movie experience will include complimentary snacks, such as popcorn, snow cones, candy, sodas and water. The event is free to the general public.

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Time: 8:45 p.m. Location: Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin.

For more information, call 803-345-6181 or visit icrc.net. See ad, page 30.

SCWF’s Hosts

Women’s Outdoor Retreat

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rom Friday, September 9, through Sunday, September 11, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will host its Women’s Outdoor Retreat at Hickory Knob State Resort Park, located at 1591 Resort Drive, in McCormick, South Carolina (just two hours west of Columbia). Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoor Fund and Hickory Knob State Resort Park, the retreat is a weekend event designed for women to experience nature and outdoor recreation with like-minded ladies in a noncompetitive environment.

With nearly 30 classes to choose from, activities and class topics include nature walks, kayaking, fishing, outdoor cooking, basket-making and much more.

Attendees must be at least 16 years old, with retreat meals available at the park restaurant for a separate cost. Check-in opens at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, with the first class beginning at 1:30 p.m. The last retreat class will conclude at noon on Sunday. Commemorative retreat T-shirts in all sizes will be available for only $10 each.

To register and for registration cost, times and additional details, call Sara Green at 803-609-4778 or visit scwf.org.

lite Personal Training Studio is pleased to announce that Certified Personal Trainer Lindsey Dellinger has joined the Irmo-based health and fitness center.

“We are thrilled that someone with Lindsey’s qualifications and skill set has joined our training center,” says owner Tina Wilkerson. “Lindsey’s passion for helping others and her life-long love of exercise make her the perfect person to help our clients reach their fitness goals.”

In addition to her certification as a personal trainer, Dellinger has also earned her certification as a licensed massage therapist. She often combines her skills as a trainer and massage therapist to help clients enhance performance, recover from injury more quickly, and manage pain. Dellinger’s holistic approach focuses on the entire body system, including proper nutrition, to maximize positive results. “Our clients are already experiencing the benefits that come from working with Lindsey.”

Location: 1186 Columbia Ave., Ste. 101, Irmo. For more information, contact Tina Wilkerson at 803-749-4279 or Tina@ElitePersonalTrainingStudio.com, or visit ElitePersonalTrainingStudio.com.

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communitynews SCWF Hosts Wild Summer’s Night Auction and Feast

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t’s time to go wild! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will host its Wild Summer’s Night Auction and Wild Game Feast on Saturday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at Seawell’s Catering, located at 1125 Rosewood Drive, in Columbia. Registration starts at 6 p.m. with light hors d’oeuvres served and a pre-dinner silent auction. The wild game feast will begin at 7:30 p.m. Serving as SCWF’s biggest fundraiser of the year by far, this popular event includes a host of fun and engaging activities, including a live auction featuring lots of great items, raffle prize drawings and a photo booth for capturing the perfect picture.

As a nonprofit, SCWF’s primary source of funding is through memberships and general donations. The Wild Summer’s Night Auction provides 15 to 20 percent of SCWF’s operating budget each year. Last year was a great success with proceeds raised in excess of $54,000. All event proceeds go to support and fund SCWF’s conservation and education programs. As a note, attire is business casual.

Cost: $75. For more information, call 803-256-0670 or visit scwf.org.

EdVenture Continues Butterfly Exhibit

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he show goes on! EdVenture Children’s Museum will continue its Blooming Butterflies living exhibit throughout the month of July.

Parents and kids are welcome to come and explore the amazing world of the butterfly. This 2,500-square-foot exhibit is filled with dozens of species of trees and plants to showcase the lifespan of more than 20 species of butterflies native to South Carolina and the Southeast.

Exhibit attendees can also check out the Bloom Room and observe chrysalises and emerging butterflies.

Cost: Children and adults, $11.50; seniors (62+), $10.50; military (with ID), $10.50; members and children younger than 1, free. Times: See website for details.

Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-400-1156, email ACooper@EdVenture.org or visit EdVenture.org.

July Is Parks and Recreation Month

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ince 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association has designated the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month. Recreation facilities and parks across the country annually use July to celebrate the kick off of summer programming as well as a time to pull their communities together to volunteer, get involved in great outdoor physical activities and advocate for parks and recreation.

Spending the day at the park is not only great for your wallet, it’s great for your health too. Studies have shown that frequently going to a park and being active can reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health, help ward off obesity, and decrease feelings of depression.

For more information, visit nrpa.org or eeinsc.org.

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Bubble RUN and Fun at Saluda Shoals Park

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ubbles anyone? On Saturday, July 16, starting at 8 a.m., Bubble RUN will host its nationally recognized bubble run event at Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission’s Saluda Shoals Park (the new campus extension), located at 6071 St. Andrews Road, in Columbia.

Participants will run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun and suds. Foam waves will start every 3 to 5 minutes. Multicolor foam bogs will produce bubbles and foam, covering everyone from head to toe. To enhance the experience, run participants are asked to wear white to maximize the color effect.

Each attendee should also bring a dry towel and a change of clothes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Cost: $50, adults; free for children ages 4 and under with paid adult registration. For more information, visit BubbleRun.com/upcoming-locations/ columbia-sc.

Sustainable Midlands Hosts Tasty Tomato Festival

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ime for a tasty celebration! On Saturday, July 16, from 4 to 9 p.m., Sustainable Midlands—a champion of the region’s sustainable food efforts and festival founder—will host its seventh annual Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival at City Roots Urban Farm, located at 1005 Airport Boulevard, in Columbia. Celebrate the harvest season with great food, live music and old-time festival fun. In addition, there will be a Show Us Your Tomatoes! photo contest and a Best Homegrown Tomato contest. Tasty festival food served will 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. See ad, page 19.

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communitynews NCYGS Comes to Columbia

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he American Horticultural Society (AHS) will host its National Children and Youth Garden Symposium (NCYGS) in Columbia from Wednesday, July 13, through Saturday, July 16. Cohosting sites include the Clemson University Extension, Heathwood Hall, and Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.

The NCYGS is a national event designed to create network opportunities for like-minded teachers, garden designers, community leaders, program coordinators and others actively involved in helping kids to connect with the natural world. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore topics ranging from curriculum to program management to garden design and maintenance during four dynamic days of educational sessions, field trips and expert keynote presentations. Participants will also have the chance to experience the gardens and programs making plants a vital and accessible part of children’s life experiences. They will also have the opportunity to share ideas, success stories and inspiration with like-minded colleagues from across the nation. Event registration discounts are available to AHS members and full-time academic students.

For complete event details, including registration cost, times and hosting site information, call 703-768-5700 or visit ahs.org.

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Hosts Brew at the Zoo

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n Friday, August 5, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Riverbanks Zoo & Garden will hold its popular Brew at the Zoo event. Attendees will be able to stroll through the zoo and sample a wide variety of imports, domestics and micros; listen to live music; and purchase tasty and delicious menu items. Due to the popularity of this event, advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged. As a note, no one under the age of 21 will be admitted.

Proceeds generated from this event will help support the ongoing conservation and education efforts at Riverbanks.

Cost: $35, members (advance ticket purchases); $45, general public (advance ticket purchases); $55, day of the event. Location: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-8717 or visit Riverbanks.org.

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The Health Benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

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f you or a loved one suffers with headaches, snoring, chapped lips, open bite, mouth breathing, interrupted sleep, waking up sleepy or failure to thrive, then orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) may be a beneficial treatment option.

This treatment therapy trains individuals on the proper way to chew, swallow and breathe, to include overcoming bad oral habits that can negatively impact the body’s functional processes. The body needs oxygen to survive and will sacrifice anything to get it. If the body isn’t getting the proper amount of oxygen, then it can negatively affect one’s overall health.

The tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the body. It puts a force of about 5 pounds of pressure against the teeth with every swallow about 1,000 times a day. This is one important reason to train the tongue to rest on the roof of the mouth, which is crucial for all functions to work together properly. In this position, the individual is able to chew, swallow correctly and breathe simultaneously.

OMT is a treatment that consists of multiple exercises focused on the lips, lip sealing, nose breathing, strengthening of face and neck muscles, and swallowing without strain or bracing. OMT pairs commitment and accountability as the individual and therapist team together to create better health.

OMT also incorporates habit-elimination techniques for children and adults that suck their fingers or thumbs. This 30-day therapy is noninvasive, encouraging and proven to be a successful treatment option. It is an enjoyable and interactive process. The term orofacial myofunctional therapy is more than a mouthful, but its benefits are worth the time and effort!

Jessica Campbell, RDH, is a certified orofacial myofunctional therapist at Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, in Greenville. Call Palmer Distinctive Dentistry at 864-438-0903 for a FREE evaluation. See ad, page 43.

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Colorful Produce Slows Cell Aging

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new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants found in plantbased foods, is associated with slower aging. The research tested 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carotenoids: alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/

zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene.

The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity.

Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn.

Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other red-to-yellow foods.

Osteopathy Alleviates Low Back Pain

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ore than 600,000 people undergo surgery for back pain every year, yet back surgery is often unsuccessful. Safer manual therapies provide a viable alternative, according to recent research.

A study of 455 people with low back pain found that osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) helped with their symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, gave each patient six osteopathic manual therapy sessions or a placebo treatment over a two-month period. Patients were tested before and a month afterward to assess the success of the treatments, using pain severity and mobility as the main criteria.

The research showed that those that started with higher disability scores of 17 or more prior to therapy had significantly less pain and more mobility. Patients with scores of seven or greater also improved, but not to the same degree.

Lead researcher and Osteopath Dr. John Licciardone says, “Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients that can attain substantial improvement with OMT. From a cost and safety perspective, it should be considered before progressing to more costly or invasive interventions.�

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Neurotoxins Identified in Everyday Items

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esearch published in the British medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or PERC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).

Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; fluoride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distillates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more.

The same researchers previously identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.

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Saluda Shoals:

The Next Level in Park Experiences

by Odell Williams

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he month of July is recognized nationally as Parks and Recreation Month, and countless individuals and families will honor the occasion by exploring and enjoying any number of great recreational sites located in and around the Midlands. South Carolina proudly offers some of the finest parks in the entire nation, visited by millions of residents and nonresidents alike. One of the “crown jewels” is Saluda Shoals Park, conveniently located at 5605 Bush River Road, in Columbia.

A key park in the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission recreational facilities portfolio, Saluda Shoals Park is an environmentally sensitive 400-acre riverfront park that invites visitors to experience the treasures of the Saluda River through exceptional environmental education, outdoor recreation and cultural activities. This ultramodern and innovative facility offers numerous exciting, fun and educational resources, such as a river observation deck; picnic areas; fishing, canoe, tube and kayak rentals; two boat launches; guided river trips; nature hikes; and other family programs. In addition, there are more than 10 miles of paved and natural trails that enable visitors to explore undeveloped forests. As an added treat, the 10-acre Saluda Shoals Wetland Preserve is an ecologically diverse environment designed to teach visitors about the importance of wetlands.

For younger children, the park also has a water playground called Saluda Splash. The Saluda Shoals staff also understands the significance and importance of pets as extended family members. So, in keeping with its mission to meet the recreational needs of the entire family (pets included), the park created the Barking Lot Dog Park, an off-leash dog park where members and their dogs come to play outdoors.

Saluda Shoals Park also offers some of the most innovative and state-of-the-art

educational and meeting facility areas for public use. The Environmental Education Center is the hub for the environmental education program, and the River Center Conference facility— already used by numerous organizations and businesses—is the perfect place for meetings and social events. In addition, there are six picnic shelter/areas that can accommodate groups of 25 to 250 people. The park also offers wedding packages, as it is the perfect natural setting for making memorable picture-perfect moments!

The Saluda Shoals Foundation is the nonprofit organization that serves to support and protect Saluda Shoals Park through garnering financial support, fostering partnerships, supporting programs and raising community awareness. The Foundation is currently focused on raising funds to support the construction of Nature’s Theater, an outdoor performance venue in a casual setting where audiences and performing artists will connect to nature through art.

There are also several new and exciting developments at Saluda Shoals Park, including The Palmetto Health Fields—a six-field soccer/multiuse complex with restroom facilities and food and beverage concessions; The Courts—a 10-court tennis complex (six hydro courts and four hard-surface courts) with tennis pavilion and restrooms; a new, lower boat launch; and a new park entrance off St. Andrews Road with a connector road through to the other side of the park.

The Palmetto Health Fields has hosted several special events, including the Quidditch Cup 9, the NXT Lacrosse Tournament, the Extreme Air 5K and the Glo Run. In addition, the fields are used for youth and adult recreational soccer, flag football and lacrosse programs. The new facilities should be fully open in early August with the completion of the tennis complex.

With so much to offer the entire family, there is no doubt that a visit to Saluda Shoals Park will not only prove to be an unforgettable experience but will also become a new ongoing journey of learning, leisure, recreation and fun! Visit this summer season.

For more information, call 803-7721228 or 803-213-2050 (on weekends only), or visit icrc.net/saluda-shoalspark.

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

Toxic Teflon

Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new meta-analysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cookware, is much more dangerous than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system.

Even though Teflon’s harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is no longer produced or used, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans studied, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb.

The researchers say that the federal government’s recommended “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water.

Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews.org

Moth Misery

Bright Lights Drive Them to Extinction National Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for podcast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species.

The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings.

Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial lighting, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain.

Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiating from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.”

Source: Sierra Club

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Farm-to-Work

Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office.

Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures.

The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers.

The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships.

Source: FarmToWork.org

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THE BALANCE INSTITUTE:

Mastering the Art of Massage Therapy

by Odell Williams

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here is no question that massage therapy is on the rise. In fact, as reported by the American Massage Therapy Association, research estimates that the massage therapy industry grossed an eye-popping $12.1 billion last year. Recent studies have also found that between July 2014 and July 2015, roughly 39.1 million adult Americans (18 percent) had a massage at least once. The data is clear: Massage therapy is safe, natural, effective and here to stay.

Companies big and small are discovering the benefits of wellness in the workplace, and are using massage as a way to attract and keep employees while also keeping them productive.

This growing popularity and public demand may be somewhat surprising to many but not to The Balance Institute (TBI)—a healthcare facility dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality wellness care on an as-needed or preventive basis in a therapeutically relaxing and inviting environment. Its qualified and capable leadership team and practitioners understood the tre-

mendous whole-body health benefits of massage therapy and personal training long ago, making the keen decision to reinvest in and enrich their current massage therapy and personal training programs.

States Debra Gallup, co-owner and practitioner: “Our practitioners are all about helping our clients achieve their health goals. We particularly focus on stress and pain management with massage therapy and personal training. We also do our best to educate our clients on things they can do outside of our facility (giving them therapy homework) to improve their health.” Gallup goes on to say: “Our team works with clients in all stages of life, from infants to the elderly and all ages in between. We offer a variety of services, such as infant massage classes to help parents with a variety of issues from colic to bonding and more; prenatal massage to help expectant mothers with all the many changes that occur during pregnancy; neuromuscular massage (a deep-tissue technique) that can benefit a variety of conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, low back pain, shoulders/hands/ finger issues due to computer/texting

trauma; onsite chair massage to help businesses improve employee productivity and morale; and, of course, Swedish massage, a general relaxation massage that is best known for alleviating stress and increasing cardiovascular health; but for many, it quiets the mind, relaxes the body and renews the soul!”

The benefits of massage therapy are well-documented. Research indicates that massage therapy is effective in reducing cancer-related fatigue, relieving low back pain, and therapeutically treating osteoarthritis of the knee. In addition, it is also beneficial in reducing post-operative pain, boosting the function of the body’s immune system, decreasing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, lowering blood pressure, and reducing headache frequency.

Additional treatment benefits include improved sleep, stress management, overall physical and mental health, easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, pain decrease, and relief in cancer patients.

Without question, the list of the benefits and useful qualities of massage therapy continues to grow. And, the qualified staff and practitioners of TBI stand eager and ready to help those searching for more natural, safe and effective alternative care options that lead to optimal health and wellness.

In honor of EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week, July 10 through 16, TBI is offering $10 off an hour massage session throughout the month of July.

To redeem this special offer, individuals must book the appointment directly with Liana Marconyak or Debra Gallup, of TBI, and mention this article feature.

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SOIL SISTERS Female Farmers Come of Age

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ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.

Historic Roots

“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D.,

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author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.”

Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and

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vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever.

When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wakeup call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls.

This launched O’Brien’s agriculture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice.

“Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”

Cultivating Change

For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any

age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans.

Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says.

Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

Future Femme Power

Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter.

“A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.”

“The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty.

Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energy-independent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin. natural awakenings

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Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier

by Jen Haugen

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nvision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal, then adding favorite fruits and vegetables to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread— the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking.

In their Project EAT study, University of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and continues to play a significant role in our food choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.

Cooking Together

Most of us learn about cooking from our mothers, and one way moms have a tremendous impact on their children is by collaborating on recipes and cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and

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fast course on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and cook together.

This almost guarantees that meals will be healthier and more fun, affording a sense of ongoing adventure where kids can explore ingredients from around the U.S. and even the world. Consider creating a “United States of My Plate” project by preparing a recipe from each state during the summer, and then rating the recipes based on taste and flavor (startup tools are at ChooseMyPlate.gov).

Our senses are engaged during food preparation activities. While chopping red peppers for a recipe, we are noting their appearance, feeling their texture, smelling their fragrance, hearing the sounds of preparation and likely tasting some on the spot. Involving more of our senses as we explore our food makes the whole activity more enticing. It helps to adopt Julia Child’s motto: “Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.”

Moms can change the world by teaching their kids healthy cooking lessons at home and planting an organic garden together.

Gardening Together

The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow.

Moms can change the world—right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden.

Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout.

In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?”

By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity.

Voices of Experience Tips from Registered Dietitian Moms “It’s not going to be a Norman Rockwell-like experience. It’s going to be messy, and everything associated with it might take 10 times longer than anticipated. It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the journey.

“Allow your children to participate in the cooking process by giving them age-appropriate duties in the kitchen.

We’re talking about rinsing produce in the colander, ‘looking’ at cookbooks, stirring, scooping, squeezing and setting the table. As they grow older, give them more to do.” ~Robin Plotkin, Dallas “Every other Wednesday, each child had to cook dinner. I gave them a piece of paper with fill-in-the-blanks.

Every Sunday, they had to turn in their menu so I could go grocery shopping.

Now, both my kids cook really healthy meals.” ~Chere Bork, near Minneapolis-St. Paul “Have kids look through kid-friendly cookbooks and scroll through their favorite recipe app. My girls regularly pick out recipes they would like to try for our next meal.” ~Suzanne Farrell, Denver “Giving them choices makes them feel like they’re contributing, and lets them put their own twist on a recipe.” ~Naomi May, Charleston, South Carolina

“Teaching someone else solidifies your own knowledge; I knew if her brothers taught my 8-year-old daughter, it would boost their own confidence, too. I always start by teaching about some food they are excited to make on their own. Then I start asking them to help with meal prep.

Pretty soon, they have an arsenal of skills and can prepare a meal by themselves.” ~Niki Strealy, Portland, Oregon “Let your kids experiment in the kitchen.

My first couple dozen creations didn’t taste good, but I eventually developed a sense of what did and didn’t work.

Giving this freedom nurtures a sense of creativity in the kitchen. It’s much easier when spatulas and rolling pins are childsize, like those at CuriousChef.com.” ~Amy Gorin, near New York City “We watch videos together that demonstrate proper techniques. Everyone is designated an ‘official taste tester’.” ~ Jillian O’Neil, New York City Primary Source: Adapted from JenHaugen.com.

Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com. natural awakenings

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n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.

Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from.

In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards:

Locavore Lingo What All the Food Labels Really Mean

by Judith Fertig

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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.

Organic or Certified Organic Consumers want to know the difference between organics and certified organics.

Today’s number of U.S. certified organic operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700.

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Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market.

According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.”

To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency.

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n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have the ability to behave naturally.

Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game. Sources are listed online at EatWild.com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington.

For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.

Healthy Foods Lexicon Grass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, better-flavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products.

Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables.

Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms.

Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup.

Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.

Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.

Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans.

Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.

Local—Grown or raised within a threehour driving radius of the consumer’s purchase site.

For more current agricultural, market and trade terms, visit LexiconOfSustainability.com.

Trusted Sources The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites.

Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference.

“We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin.

“We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We arecreating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.”

Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins.

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances.

The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com. natural awakenings

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REAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Independent Media Tell Us the Truth

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n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values.

Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media.

Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.

Mainstream Media’s True Colors

Although a recent Gallup Poll reflects Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream media’s reporting of news fully, fairly

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and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted.

“The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan.

So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear

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proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all.

Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.

Independent Voices

Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University.

Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, without opening thought to constructive

visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms.

“Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says.

Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future.

The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard.

“Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor.

“We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always

We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media theorist and educator two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful.

Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology.

“Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored

them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.

Success Stories

With Fran Korten at its helm, the adfree, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, dependent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and powerful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist such ways of seeing the world, help people see a different path to success and happiness and perceive themselves

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as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten.

Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory.

Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent

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publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon.

She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinventing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon.

The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had

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our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within.

This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mindbody-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.”

Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin.

Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine.

Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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THE ZIKA VIRUS: Knowing the Facts About the Fears …

by Odell Williams

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he summer season with its elevated temperatures, intermittent rain and high humidity invariably triggers a rise in insect populations. Many pesky warm-weather insects are simply nothing more than a nuisance, like the ever-present gnat; however, there are some—for example, certain types of mosquitoes and ticks—that can pose a serious danger if encountered.

The mosquito is getting a significant amount of press internationally due to the Zika virus—a disease caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a mosquito-borne flavivirus first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys. It was later identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness. The first large outbreak of disease caused by Zika infection was reported from the Island of Yap (Federated States of Micronesia) in 2007. In 2015, Brazil reported an association between Zika virus infection and Guillain-Barré syndrome and microcephaly.

• Can create symptoms in those infected, including mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise and headaches. These symptoms normally last for two to seven days.

• Has been linked to causing both microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Links to other neurological complications are also being investigated.

• Is usually mild and requires no specific treatment. People sick with Zika virus should get plenty of rest, drink enough fluids, and treat pain and fever with common medicines. If symptoms worsen, they should seek medical care and advice.

• Currently has no vaccine available.

• Can only be confirmed through laboratory tests on blood or other body fluids, such as urine, saliva or semen.

• Can be avoided by protecting oneself against mosquito bites by wearing clothes (preferably light colored) that cover as much of the body as possible; using physical barriers, such as window screens or closing doors and windows; sleeping under mosquito nets; and using insect repellent containing DEET, IR3535 or picaridin according to the product label instructions. In addition, there are more natural and organic repellent options for individuals that prefer them. Special attention and help should be given to those that may be unable to protect themselves adequately, such as young children, the sick and elderly.

Although the Zika virus is cause for concern and not to be taken lightly, by knowing the facts about the disease and practicing a few smart preventive measures, fear can turn into safe summer fun for the entire family at home and abroad.

Since lack of information and awareness can breed fear and hysteria, it is important for individuals to understand the facts about the Zika virus.

According to WHO, the Zika virus …

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children is a direct result. Many chemical pesticides and artificial flavors and colors are known to contain carcinogens, suspected hormone disruptors and neurotoxins. It is widely believed that even small doses of these common pesticides can have lasting negative effects on a child’s health. I believe that teaching our kids about the importance of fresh, organic food and the potential dangers of a conventionally processed diet helps set the stage for a lifetime of healthy choices.

How do homemade organics and packaged organics differ?

Liza Huber and her four children

Liza Huber on Healthy Meals and Happy Kids Start with Homemade, Organic Baby Food

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or many actresses, landing a role on the hit show Passions would be a career highlight. For Liza Huber, daughter of soap opera icon Susan Lucci, a successful acting career was one step en route to her calling as a mother, public speaker and entrepreneur. Her inspiration was to launch Sage Spoonfuls (SageSpoonfuls.com) to make it easier for parents to make homemade, organic food for their little

ones. It’s all about enabling parents to provide a legacy of health, all wrapped up in love.

How did becoming a parent boost your relationship with organic foods and health?

I was raised on a diet of mostly fresh, homemade, food and knew it was something I wanted for my own children. At that point, I knew the basics; that it was healthier and tasted better than store-bought baby food. The more I learned, the more I became fascinated by how switching to an organic diet positively affects our health.

Why is it vital to introduce organic food during a youngster’s early development?

America’s food supply is loaded with more chemicals and GMOs [genetically modified organisms] than ever before. I believe, as many others do, that the rapid rise of food allergies in

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Store-bought baby food, organic or not, is processed to have a long shelf life of up to two years. So much of the nutrient content is lost during processing that most manufacturers artificially add it back in, but aren’t obligated to inform consumers. The added nutrients are synthetic and aren’t absorbed by the body the same way as naturally occurring nutrients.

The taste, color and aroma of commercial baby food isn’t as appealing. By feeding your baby a steady tasty diet of fresh, homemade, organic baby food, you greatly reduce the risk they’ll grow into a picky eater. Plus, making your own baby food is three to five times less expensive than what is store-bought.

Homemade food has a far smaller impact on the environment compared with commercial manufacturing, transportation and packaging. By the time a baby turns 1, they will have eaten from nearly 700 jars or pouches of storebought baby food that generally end up in landfills, because little is recycled.

Which favorite foods do you love to make for your babies and why?

I focus on whole foods. Great first foods include bananas, apples, butternut squash, pears, avocados, peas and sweet potatoes. Once a baby has successfully tried a couple of these, start mixing them together. Banana and avocado, apple and butternut squash, and peas and sweet potato are good combos. They’re loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, easy to make and yummy. Avocados’ healthy fat is also essential to brain development.

What key lessons learned from your mother have you carried forward with your young family?

Two lessons really stick with me: “Stay open and leave room for life to surprise you,” and “You can have it all… just not all at the same time.” In my teens and 20s, I was a meticulous planner, disappointed if things didn’t go exactly as I wanted. Amazing things happened after taking Mom’s advice to leave myself open to wonder.

Growing up, I saw my mom have an amazing career, yet also be a fantastic wife and mother. Her secret, and now mine, is to prioritize and focus on one thing at a time, whether it’s work, kids or my husband. This way, everything in your life gets 100 percent of your attention some of the time, rather than trying to do everything at the same time, which rarely works.

What’s the best gift a mother can give her child?

There’s nothing more important to a child’s overall health and well-being than being raised in a loving, warm environment where they feel safe, loved and important. My deep love for my children guides every decision I make for them. A mother’s intuition is a superpower.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

-Jimmy Dean

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COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days

by Sandra Murphy

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n 2015, manufacturers of commertasty ways. After removing strings, cial dog and cat foods and treats fill celery logs with plain yogurt and issued 28 recalls, some for mulfreeze. To serve, cut into one-bite piectiple products, due to the potential es appropriate for a dog’s size. presence of listeria or salmonella

Another easy favorite is filling bacteria, mold, dangerous levels of an ice cube tray two-thirds full with cumulatively harmful Greek-style or tradiUse the freshest propylene glycol, intional plain yogurt adequate thiamine, ele- ingredients, organic mixed with diced vated levels of vitamin strawberries or whole and non-GMO (no blueberries and freeze D, off odors or labeling problems (Tinyurl.com/ genetic modification) overnight. For cats, PetFood omit the fruit and inwhere possible; tuna stead add bits of merManufacturerRecalls).

In response, homemade or salmon in a pouch cury-free water-packed treats have grown in tuna or salmon as a is safer than BPA- special treat. Add fresh popularity to ensure that pets enjoy safe and or dried catnip to catch canned fish. healthy snacks.

Kitty’s attention.

“Most summer fruits work nat“Once when fixing dinner, I urally to cool the body,” advises dropped a piece of frozen yellow Cathy Alinovi, co-author of Dinner squash and the dogs dove for it,” says PAWsible: A Cookbook of Nutritious writer Livia J. Washburn, in Azle, Homemade Meals for Cats and Dogs, Texas, of her Chihuahuas. “Nicki in Pine Village, Indiana. “Healthful waits for things to hit the floor; Nora treats, made from the best ingredients, showed her game face and won the are a good way to take a break from Squash War.” summer heat.”

“Obesity is the number one nu She suggests taking a refreshing tritional disease affecting our pets, so look at low-calorie fruits and veggies summertime activities that avoid oversuch as stuffed celery used in creative, heating are vital for overall health,” says

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Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical— not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.”

Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food.

Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition.

“Portion control is important,” he says.

“What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.”

Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon.

Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey.

Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese.

Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat.

“When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!”

The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool.

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

Plum and Apple Coolers

photo courtesy of The Healthy Hound Cookbook

One batch makes enough cubes to treat both a large- and medium-size dog.

Frosty Treats for Furry Friends Cooling Recipes Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicles 4 cups water 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples.

Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces.

Mix fruit with water and molasses.

Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer.

Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook,

by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

Watermelon Slush Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Blackstrap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners.

Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook,

by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses ½ cup coconut water 1 cup ice

Mango Sorbet

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix.

Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds.

2 ripe mangos, peeled Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

Add all ingredients to a blender and purée.

Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind.

Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight.

Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook,

by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

(10-lb dog: 1 to 2 cubes; 20-lb dog: 3 to 4 cubes; 40-lb dog: 4 to 5 cubes; 60-lb dog: 5 to 6 cubes; 80-lb dog: 6 to 7 cubes; 100-lb dog: 7 to 8 cubes) 6 plums, washed and pitted 1 Tbsp filtered water, to begin 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch cubes (no seeds) Purée the plums and water in a blender or food processor. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed.

Spread the apples in the ice cube tray and spoon the plum purée on top. Don’t pack, or it will become a denser cube.

Freeze for 4 hours.

Serve the cubes one by one (outdoors may be best) or in a big bowl.

Source: Chow, by Rick Woodford

Ingredients to Avoid Avoid peanut and other nut butters or any ingredient with xylitol, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, coffee and caffeine, onions, chives, garlic, nuts and salty snack foods. Chocolate is also on the no-go list; the darker the chocolate, the worse it is for pets; baking chocolate is the most dangerous. If a pet eats any of these, try to determine how much and contact the family veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.

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Sustainable Ways to Enjoy Sand and Surf When eco-conscious families hit the beach this summer, there’s more to be aware of than just picking up trash like drink containers, wrappers and found litter. Here are some other ways we can enhance our beach and water experiences while upping fitness benefits.

Rising water levels and severe weather events have damaged coastlines, so extra care is needed.

When setting up a beach spot, stay away from sand dunes and pockets of beach grass that serve as natural defenses against beach erosion. Also watch out for marked-off turtle hatching spots; prime nesting season is May through October, according to the nonprofit Turtle Conservancy. Teach kids not to chase birds. Walk around shorebirds to cause minimal disturbance; it’s stressful dodging danger during meals and wastes precious energy stores.

Walking on soft sand is like a weight-training workout, as detailed in Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee’s Barefoot Walking book.

Polluting chemicals enter waterways via fertilizer and industry runoff and accidents like the BP Gulf oil spill; don’t contribute more by using sunscreen that contains oxybenzine, which reportedly alters hormone function. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) maintains an online guide of safe sunscreens. The Huffington Post also suggests that we can make our own by mixing zinc oxide (a sunblocking agent), coconut oil (soothes and conditions skin), beeswax (for waterproofing) and tea tree oil (soothes and repairs skin and smells good).

The same care applies to chemical hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners and straighteners. Patronize clean, green salons that use natural hair treatments free of synthetic chemicals, ammonia or para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Or search “nontoxic hair care” online.

Plan a visit to coincide with a public volunteer beach cleanup event. Check with national organizations like Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and local or countywide groups, as well as social media sites for group activities.

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Make Time for Downtime

Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul

by April Thompson

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Americans today work more hours than ever before, foregoing hard-earned vacation days and spending more time with electronic devices than with friends and family. The temptation and pressure to do more at the expense of needed rest are great, but failing to take time out to recharge our minds and bodies can have serious consequences, according to experts.

Downtime is most acutely needed in the workplace. In a survey of nearly 20,000 workers, The Energy Project and Harvard Business Review found that 59 percent of them were physically exhausted, emotionally drained, distracted and lacking purpose.

Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Australia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces.

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recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project.

There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even

developing a moral foundation.

“This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks Immordino-Yang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says.

The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way.

The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.”

Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits.

While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable.

Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.”

The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work.

Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.”

Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Star Spangled Symphonic Salute–8pm. Independence Day celebration featuring the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra performing music from Broadway to patriotic. Bring a blanket or a chair.

Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Cost: $5. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-772-1228, icrc.net.

Discount Days at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price; mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

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Bubble Run–8am. Run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun and suds. Wear white to maximize the color effect and bring a dry towel and a change of clothes. Cost: $50, adults; free for children ages 4 and under with paid adult registration.

Saluda Shoals Park (the new campus extension), 6071 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: BubbleRun. com/upcoming-locations/columbia-sc.

Raw Talk Wellness Event–8:30pm. An innovative approach to wellness online and by phone. Info/ RSVP: Call Carla DeRosa, wellness coach and food medicine educator, at 770-413-9046 or visit RawTalkCoach.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Stress, Hormone Health Seminar–Presented by Dr. Rachel Hall. Cost: Free. Due to limited capacity, call immediately to preregister and reserve a space.

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Expect Wellness, 130 Suber Rd, Ste D, Columbia.

Info/registration: 803-796-1702, DrRachelHall.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Tasty Tomato Festival–4-9pm. Celebrate the harvest season with great food, live music and oldtime festival fun. In addition, there will be a Show Us Your Tomatoes photo contest. Proceeds from the festival support Sustainable Midlands’ local community programs and promote local businesses.

Cost: $12, advance tickets; $15 at gate. City Roots Urban Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd, Columbia. Info:

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 23-24 Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness–Sat, 9:45am-7pm; Sun, 10:45am-6pm.Intuitive counselors, alternative healers, aura photography, vendors, and 16 workshops on health and spirituality. Cost: Sat, $10; Sun, $8; weekend pass, $15. The Coop, 1100 Key Rd (beside Williams Brice Stadium), Columbia. Info: Call Jan Posey at 864-233-3033.

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planahead FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Dances of Universal Peace–7-9pm–w/Marguerite Frongillo. The dances lift our spirits and open us to awareness of the divine in each other. Free; donations accepted. Near Midtown Mall in Forest Acres, Columbia. Info/directions: Call Frongillo at 803-743-0731 or email Mff426@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Back-to-School Movie Night–8:45pm. Crooked Creek Park will host its annual Back-to-School Movie night featuring the recent Disney hit Zootopia. Free admission. Complimentary movie snacks (popcorn, snow cones, candy, sodas, water) will be available. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info: 803-345-6181 or icrc.net.

Live, Love, Latch–10am. A National Breastfeeding Month celebration presented by La Leche League USA providing an opportunity to educate family, friends, healthcare providers and other community members about the ways to support breastfeeding.

Free admission. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: Contact Sarah Martin at 317-7106632 or SarahSchulzeMartin@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Lourie Center Presents the Beach Ball–6:3010:30pm. A summer dance featuring live music with the Heart ‘n Soul Band. Shag, swing and rock to the classic hits of the 1950s and ‘60s. Open to the adult public. BYOB and snacks. Soft drinks available for purchase. Cost: $15 advance/$20 at door. Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Columbia. Info/Tickets: 803-779-1971.

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

Raw Talk Wellness Event–8:30pm. Every Sunday.

An innovative approach to wellness online and by phone. Info/RSVP: Call Carla DeRosa, wellness coach and food medicine educator, at 770-413-9046 or visit RawTalkCoach.com.

monday Infant Massage Classes–4-week series on Mondays. Parents and caregivers learn how to build confidence, develop a nurturing touch, and a massage routine for their babies. Cost: $75, person; $100, couple. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info/times: Call Liana Marconyak at 803-386-7261 or visit tbiHealth.net.

Poetry Night at Good Life Café–7-9pm. Every 3rd Monday. Magnify Magnolias Poetry & Live Music Night/Open Mic. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310 or email ABuck@ GoodLifeCafe.

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Every Monday in July. Free. Learn the benefits of massage during your pregnancy and how it will help prepare your body for delivery. A Knead for Nurturing, 1903 Marshall St, Columbia. Info/to schedule an appointment: 803-851-4563.

Health and Wellness Dimensional Dowsing–7pm–w/Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW. Every 3rd Wednesday. You can learn new energetic skills to apply throughout your life for better health and wellness. Cost: $20. Anew Acupuncture, 1830 N Lake Dr, Lexington. Info: Call Delauney-Leija at 803-530-6199 or visit Katz-PhoenixRising.com.

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Info: Call Patty Kranendonk at 803-730-9083.

Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

Every Friday. Meet your SC growers. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

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.

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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 33.

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FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

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

LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

109 N Main St, Blythewood 803-786-1758 • Shannon.skblaw@gmail.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 17.

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 10.

AROMATHERAPY

COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

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 ads, pages 23, 24 and back page.

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 8.

CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC.

Dr. Shelly Jones, DC 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.

Dr. Joe Palmer; Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 864-438-0903 • PalmerDMD.com

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Biological Dentistry using the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office. See ad, page 43.

ECO-RICH SKIN CARE PRODUCTS JUST WANNA MELT LLC

CENTER FOR HEALTH INTEGRATION

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

Dr. Dover provides comprehensive, and compassionate dental care. BPAand Bis-GMA-free composites, BPA - f r e e o c c lu s a l g u a r d s , natural periodontal therapy, fluoride-alternatives for tooth remineralization, and mercury-filling removal following IAOMT standards using supplemental oxygen, special filters and amalgam separators to keep toxic metals out of our waterways.

See ad, page 11.

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GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

See ad, page 3.

Misty Rawls • 803-331-0063 Info@JustWannaMelt.com JustWannaMelt.com

Feeling scattered, disconnected, achy or fatigued? The Center for Health Integration’s (CHI’s) essential touch therapies help to restore, renew and revitalize the well-being experience. Services include CranioSacral Therapy, lymphatic drainage, directional healing, sound/ vibrational therapies and integrative massage. CHI also offers acupressure for emotions and Young Living therapeutic essential oils. See ad, page 27.

A green skin care company that creates high-quality, non-GMO, all-natural products that are gentle to the skin and safer for the environment. Our brands include ingredients such as organic oils, butters, flowers, herbs, botanicals, local grains, beeswax and honey. Find our products at such stores as Garner’s Natural Life, Four Oaks Farm, Wingard’s Nursery, Whole Foods and more.

For a complete list of retail locations, visit our website.

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naturaldirectory FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE Drs. Lieberman, Weirs & Herbert 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 ads, pages 2 and 42.

HEALTH FOOD STORE MURRAYWOOD HEALTH FOODS

Richard Beale, Owner • 803-732-3847 7001 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo In Murraywood Shopping Centre Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm

Locally owned and proudly serving Irmo and the Midlands area for more than 25 years, Murraywood Health Foods is a health and specialty food store featuring the very best natural product brands, vitamins and minerals, herbs and homeopathic remedies. The store also carries natural and organic gluten-free foods and health and beauty products. Call today for more information or to schedule a special appointment.

HEALTH/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING KATHY COOPER

Certified Holistic Health Coach 803-546-4464 • KathyJCooper.com KathyCooper02@gmail.com

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.

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INTEGRATED HEALING PHOENIX RISING

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

Are you unhappy in your relationships, current job or career choice? Are you frustrated with not feeling well or being in pain? Katz can guide you to greater health and a better life by combining her traditional and intuitive skills to help you. Call Katz Delauney-Leija today to schedule an appointment.

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.

See ad, page 17.

MASSAGE THERAPY A KNEAD FOR NURTURING Jenny Sepulveda 1903 Marshall St, Columbia 803-851-4563

Jenny Sepulveda is a licensed massage therapist with more than 14 years’ experience. She also has a degree in occupational studies from The Swedish Institute of Manhattan. Sepulveda is certified in prenatal, craniosacral, reflexology, and hot and cold stones treatment. She is

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dedicated to providing stress and pain relief through massage for people of all walks of life. Come and experience the relaxation massage therapy has to offer you. See ads, pages 30 and 32.

NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS L’ECUYER’S GOURMET

Renee L’Ecuyer 841-B Meeting St, W Columbia 803-240-6428 • LEcuyersGourmet.com

L’Ecuyer’s Gourmet is an allnatural, ecofriendly, organic and chemical-free product company.

The company specializes in spices that are non-aerated, with no sulfates, fillers, MSG or GMOs. It also carries butters and oils that are organic, non-greasy, nut-free and vegan, along with a full line of chemical- and phosphatefree home care products. See all of L’Ecuyer’s Gourmet’s products at Carolina Creative Chickz, located at 841 Meeting St, W Columbia. See ad, page 16.

ORGANIC MOLD AND PEST REMOVAL HOME RENEWAL INVESTORS LLC DJ Brown • 803-509-1980 DJBrown@gmail.com HomeRenewalInvestors.com

Home Renewal uses the newest technology to kill indoor mold, odors and pests in about a day.

Results are guaranteed! Our oneof-a-kind process breaks down oxygen molecules and helps remedy 200 health issues. This nonchemical service saves as much as 99% less than the usual costs associated with wall demolition treatment methods.

It is utilized by hospitals, government agencies, schools, medical facilities, historic buildings, museums and hundreds of residents. Contact the indoor air quality experts of Home Renewal for at FREE evaluation. See ad, page 38.

OSTEOPATHY CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE Dr. Bettina Herbert 843-572-1600 • coem.com

Dr. Bettina Herbert, M.D., has 25 years of osteopathic experience and is board certified in Physical Medicine. Treatment uses gentle manipulation primarily using cranial osteopathy to relieve pain, improve performance and promote healing. See ads, pages 2 and 42.

REIKI THERAPY FIVE STAR THERAPY

Regina Davenport 7801 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo 803-724-0508 • RMDavenport@yahoo.com

Regina Davenport, owner of Five Star Therapy, offers Reiki treatment that heals and reactivates stagnant energy throughout your body. Reiki is believed to balance the body and mind. It can also improve nearly every aspect of life: physical health, emotional well-being, stress reduction and mental clarity. Call Regina today to schedule an appointment. See ad, this page.

SOUL CONTRACT READING THE SOURCE WITHIN YOU

Julie Bradshaw 803-800-9211 • Juleseck@aol.com TheSourceWithinYou.com

Before you came into this lifetime, you agreed to meet certain people and experience particular life lessons in order to further your soul’s growth and development.

Contact Julie for a Soul Contract Reading to discover what contracts (agreements) you made and how they are impacting your life today.

Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hardto-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items.

See ad, page 9.

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. See ads, pages 23, 24 and back page.

WATER/HYDRATION INCREDIBLE WATER

Eddie and Nilah Gann 803-404-1378 • KangenDemo.com

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.

SPIRITUAL HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE? Contact Steve 803-318-1887 • ECK-SC.org Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers

Eckankar hosts free, informal, non-dogmatic spiritual discussions.

All are welcome. Topics include dreams, coincidences, past lives, God’s creative life force, and more. Call ahead. Times and dates may vary.

THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.

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

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

Including one-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric

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